| 03rd week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
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| 20130014805 | VENTING ASSEMBLY FOR CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM MODULEAANM Vaid; SunilAACI North BrunswickAAST NJAACO USAAGP Vaid; Sunil North Brunswick NJ USAANM Zawadzki; Peter AllenAACI ClintonAAST NJAACO USAAGP Zawadzki; Peter Allen Clinton NJ USAANM Hering; GaryAACI Belle MeadAAST NJAACO USAAGP Hering; Gary Belle Mead NJ USAANM Blumenfeld; PhilipAACI AlbuquerqueAAST NMAACO USAAGP Blumenfeld; Philip Albuquerque NM US - Solar cell modules for converting solar energy into electrical energy, such as used in a concentrating photovoltaic system. The modules have a first ventilating opening in the module housing; and a ventilating subassembly mounted on the module housing and disposed over the ventilating opening in the module housing. The ventilating subassembly has a housing having a first chamber adjacent to and in communication with the first ventilating opening in the module housing; a second chamber adjacent to the first chamber, the second chamber having a second ventilating opening to the external environment; and a filter membrane separating the first chamber from the second chamber to allow air to flow between the first chamber and the second chamber through the filter membrane. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014806 | WIRE ARRAY SOLAR CELLS EMPLOYING MULTIPLE JUNCTIONS - Wire array solar cells including tandem cells are disclosed. Each solar cell structure in the wire array can comprise a plurality of tandem cells, each tandem cell having multiple junctions separated by tunnel diodes. The junctions in the tandem cell have different bandgaps and are constructed to absorb different light spectra. Typically, each solar cell comprises an inner cell and an outer cell. The bandgap of the inner cell junction is constructed to be lower than the bandgap of the outer cell junction. The absorption and respective thicknesses of the inner and outer cell junctions is chosen so that the series current through the structure is matched in each cell and maximized. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014807 | Solar PanelAANM Childs; Montgomery W.AACI Shanty BayAACO CAAAGP Childs; Montgomery W. Shanty Bay CAAANM DeBurger; WilliamAACI WhitefishAACO CAAAGP DeBurger; William Whitefish CA - There is disclosed a photovoltaic solar panel capable of clearing accumulated ice. The panel includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells arranged in a plane with an overlaying glass sheet. The glass sheet has a first side towards the photovoltaic cells and a second side having a flat planar surface. The panel further includes an electrical heating web on the first side of the glass sheet between the sheet and the photovoltaic cells. The electrical heating web is configured to heat the first glass sheet sufficiently to melt the ice where it contacts the flat planar surface to cause the snow and ice to slide off the photovoltaic solar panel when the photovoltaic solar panel is at an angle from the horizontal. The electrical heating web is thermally separated from the photovoltaic cells by a transparent layer of low thermal conductivity. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014808 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A photovoltaic module assembly can comprise a photovoltaic cell; a transparent first layer comprising a plastic material, wherein the first layer has a first layer first surface and a first layer second surface; a second layer, wherein the second layer has a second layer first surface and a second layer second surface, wherein the photovoltaic cell is between the first layer second surface and the second layer first surface; and a cured layer between the first layer second surface and the second layer first surface, wherein the cured layer is a liquid having a viscosity of less than or equal to 1,500 centipoise before curing. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014809 | SOLAR CELL MODULE SUPPORT STRUCTURE, METHOD FOR INSTALLING THE SUPPORT STRUCTURE, AND SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM USING THE SUPPORT STRUCTUREAANM Sagayama; KenichiAACI Osaka-shiAACO JPAAGP Sagayama; Kenichi Osaka-shi JPAANM Ohkoshi; YasushiAACI Osaka-shiAACO JPAAGP Ohkoshi; Yasushi Osaka-shi JPAANM Oshikawa; TetsuyaAACI Osaka-shiAACO JPAAGP Oshikawa; Tetsuya Osaka-shi JP - The present invention is directed to a solar cell module support structure for supporting a plurality of solar cell modules ( | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014810 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE - In order to increase the photoelectric conversion efficiency of a photoelectric conversion device, a photoelectric conversion device ( | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014811 | HETEROJUNCTION III-V SOLAR CELL PERFORMANCEAANM Bedell; Stephen W.AACI Wappingers FallsAAST NYAACO USAAGP Bedell; Stephen W. Wappingers Falls NY USAANM Hekmatshoartabari; BahmanAACI Mount KiscoAAST NYAACO USAAGP Hekmatshoartabari; Bahman Mount Kisco NY USAANM Sadana; Devendra K.AACI PleasantvilleAAST NYAACO USAAGP Sadana; Devendra K. Pleasantville NY USAANM Shahidi; Ghavam G.AACI Pound RidgeAAST NYAACO USAAGP Shahidi; Ghavam G. Pound Ridge NY USAANM Shahrjerdi; DavoodAACI OssiningAAST NYAACO USAAGP Shahrjerdi; Davood Ossining NY US | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014812 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE WITH ALUMINUM PLATED BACK SURFACE FIELD AND METHOD OF FORMING SAMEAANM Fisher; Kathryn C.AACI BrooklynAAST NYAACO USAAGP Fisher; Kathryn C. Brooklyn NY USAANM Huang; QiangAACI Sleepy HollowAAST NYAACO USAAGP Huang; Qiang Sleepy Hollow NY USAANM Papa Rao; Satyavolu S.AACI PoughkeepsieAAST NYAACO USAAGP Papa Rao; Satyavolu S. Poughkeepsie NY USAANM Yeh; Ming-LingAACI BaltimoreAAST MDAACO USAAGP Yeh; Ming-Ling Baltimore MD US - A photovoltaic device is provided that includes a semiconductor substrate including a p-n junction with a p-type semiconductor portion and an n-type semiconductor portion one on top of the other. A plurality of patterned antireflective coating layers is located on a p-type semiconductor surface of the semiconductor substrate, wherein at least one portion of the p-type semiconductor surface of the semiconductor substrate is exposed. Aluminum is located directly on the at least one portion of the p-type semiconductor surface of the semiconductor substrate that is exposed. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014813 | HIGH EFFICIENCY AND LOW COST GaInP/GaAs/Si TRIPLE JUNCTION BY EPITAXY LIFT-OFF AND MECHANICAL STACK - The invention disclosed a method of fabricating GaInP/GaAs/Si triple junction solar cells by epitaxy lift-off and mechanical stack techniques. First, a GaInP(1.85 eV)/GaAs(1.42 eV) dual-junction cell is fabricated on a GaAs substrate, and a Si single junction is fabricated on a Si substrate. The Si single junction cell and the GaInP/GaAs dual-junction cell are joined together robustly by metal-metal bonding. A buffer layer, Gallium Phosphide (GaP) inserted between GaAs and Si can further optimize electrical, thermal and optical coupling. Furthermore, when a GaP layer is grown on a p-type Si substrate, a Si p-n junction as a fully functional solar cell is formed simultaneously, thereby reducing manufacturing cost. The technology can achieve GaInP/GaAs/Si triple junction solar cells of the conversion efficiency as high as 36% under a standard AM1.5 solar spectrum, with the optimal current 13.3 mA/cm | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014814 | NANOSTRUCTURED ARRAYS FOR RADIATION CAPTURE STRUCTURES - Silicon nanohole arrays are disclosed as light absorbing structures for various devices such as solar photovoltaics. To obtain the same ultimate efficiency as a standard 300 micrometer crystalline silicon wafer, nanohole arrays require less silicon by mass. Moreover, calculations suggest that nanohole arrays may have efficiencies superior to nanorod arrays for practical thicknesses. With well-established fabrication techniques, nanohole arrays have great potential for efficient solar photovoltaics. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014815 | LATTICE MATCHABLE ALLOY FOR SOLAR CELLS - An alloy composition for a subcell of a solar cell is provided that has a bandgap of at least 0.9 eV, namely, Ga | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014816 | CONDUCTIVE PASTE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELL ELECTRODES AND SOLAR CELL ELECTRODESAANM Hayashi; IsaoAACI TokyoAACO JPAAGP Hayashi; Isao Tokyo JP - The conductive paste for solar cell electrodes, comprising: a conductive powder, a glass frit, a resin binder and 0.3 wt % or more lithium stearate, based on the total weight of the conductive paste. Also the method for manufacturing a solar cell electrode, comprising: applying on a semiconductor substrate a conductive paste comprising a conductive powder, a glass frit, a resin binder and 0.3 wt % or more lithium stearate, based on the total weight of the conductive paste; and firing the conductive paste. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014817 | CONDUCTIVE PASTE FOR SOLAR CELL ELECTRODES, METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF SOLAR CELL ELECTRODESAANM Konno; TakuyaAACI KanagawaAACO JPAAGP Konno; Takuya Kanagawa JP - A conductive paste for forming a solar cell electrode, comprising: a conductive powder; a glass frit; a metal resinate wherein a metal contained in the metal resinate is 0.15 to 1 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the conductive powder; and an organic medium. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014818 | Conductive Polymer/Fullerence Blend Thin Films with Honeycomb Framework for Transparent Photovoltaic Application - Optoelectronic devices and thin-film semiconductor compositions and methods for making same are disclosed. The methods provide for the synthesis of the disclosed composition. The thin-film semiconductor compositions disclosed herein have a unique configuration that exhibits efficient photo-induced charge transfer and high transparency to visible light. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014819 | METHOD FOR DOPING A SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE, AND SOLAR CELL HAVING TWO-STAGE DOPINGAANM Teppe; AndreasAACI KonstanzAACO DEAAGP Teppe; Andreas Konstanz DEAANM Geiger; MatthiasAACI Neu-UlmAACO DEAAGP Geiger; Matthias Neu-Ulm DEAANM Schlosser; ReinholdAACI MuenchenAACO DEAAGP Schlosser; Reinhold Muenchen DEAANM Muenzer; AdolfAACI UnterschleissheimAACO DEAAGP Muenzer; Adolf Unterschleissheim DEAANM Schoene; JanAACI ReichenauAACO DEAAGP Schoene; Jan Reichenau DEAANM Isenberg; JoergAACI FreiburgAACO DEAAGP Isenberg; Joerg Freiburg DEAANM Kuehn; TinoAACI LeipzigAACO DEAAGP Kuehn; Tino Leipzig DEAANM Keller; SteffenAACI KonstanzAACO DEAAGP Keller; Steffen Konstanz DE - A method for doping a semiconductor substrate includes heating the semiconductor substrate by irradiation with laser radiation and at the same time diffusing dopant from a dopant source into the semiconductor substrate in heated regions. The semiconductor substrate is heated by the irradiation with laser radiation. A surface portion of the semiconductor substrate that is less than 10% of the total surface of all irradiated regions is melted and recrystallized. There is also provided a solar cell. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014820 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A photovoltaic module is provided. The photovoltaic module has excellent electricity generation efficiency and durability. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014821 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULEAANM CHENG; Stephen Yau-SangAACI Hong KongAACO HKAAGP CHENG; Stephen Yau-Sang Hong Kong HKAANM Yip; Chui-LingAACI Hong KongAACO HKAAGP Yip; Chui-Ling Hong Kong HK - Disclosed herein is a photovoltaic module, which includes a photovoltaic member, a moisture-resistant layer, a mounting frame covering and a buffer layer. The buffer layer disposed between the moisture-resistant layer and the mounting frame, where the buffer layer is made of a material selected from the group consisting of polypropylene-based polymer, polyethylene-based polymer, polyurethane-based polymer, ethylene-vinyl acetate-based resin and a combination thereof. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014822 | SHEET FOR A PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - A sheet for a photovoltaic cell is provided. The sheet for a photovoltaic cell has excellent heat resistance, lightfastness, weather resistance, moisture resistance and insulating properties, and may improve light condensing efficiency when applied to a photovoltaic module. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014823 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A photovoltaic module is provided. The photovoltaic module has excellent electricity generation efficiency and durability. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014824 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT COMPRISING BINUCLEAR RUTHENIUM COMPLEX DYE HAVING A SUBSTITUTED BIPYRIDYL GROUP, AND PHOTOCHEMICAL CELLAANM Kakita; KazuakiAACI Ichihara-shiAACO JPAAGP Kakita; Kazuaki Ichihara-shi JPAANM Iwasa; TakafumiAACI Ichihara-shiAACO JPAAGP Iwasa; Takafumi Ichihara-shi JPAANM Kakuta; YoshihisaAACI TokyoAACO JPAAGP Kakuta; Yoshihisa Tokyo JPAANM Shirai; MasashiAACI Ube-shiAACO JPAAGP Shirai; Masashi Ube-shi JPAANM Furuya; ToshioAACI Ube-shiAACO JPAAGP Furuya; Toshio Ube-shi JPAANM Nishino; ShigeyoshiAACI Ube-shiAACO JPAAGP Nishino; Shigeyoshi Ube-shi JPAANM Shima; HidetakaAACI Ube-shiAACO JPAAGP Shima; Hidetaka Ube-shi JP - The present invention relates to a binuclear ruthenium complex dye having a higher absorption coefficient and capable of absorbing light of longer wavelength for realizing a photoelectric conversion element and a photochemical cell which may convert solar light into electricity over a wide wavelength range and exhibit high photoelectric conversion efficiency; and a binuclear ruthenium complex dye for realizing a photoelectric conversion element and a photochemical cell which may have high durability. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014825 | METHOD FOR CIRCULATING WATER THROUGH THE INSIDE OF A PIPELINEAANM Chol; Sung YeelAACI Siheung-siAACO KRAAGP Chol; Sung Yeel Siheung-si KR - The present invention relates to a method for circulating water through the inside of a pipeline, and to a method for saving water and preventing a water pipe and a meter from being frozen or bursting during the wintertime using the method for circulating water through the inside of a pipeline. The method of the present invention involves enabling a pipe arranged inside a hot water pipe to reach the front of a faucet or a shower valve to form a double passage, and connecting the pipe to a pump such that water circulates through the inside of the hot water pipe of a boiler to keep the temperature of the inside of the hot water pipe at a predetermined temperature level. Thus, cold water is prevented from being supplied during an initial use of hot water or a shower, thereby preventing a waste of tap water. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014826 | Ultrasonic Analyte Concentration and Application in Flow Cytometry - The present invention includes an apparatus and corresponding method for concentrating analytes within a fluid flowing through a tube using acoustic radiation pressure. The apparatus includes a function generator that outputs a radio frequency electrical signal to a transducer that transforms the radio frequency electric signal to an acoustic signal and couples the acoustic signal to the tube. The acoustic signal is converted within the tube to acoustic pressure that concentrates the analytes within the fluid. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014827 | ROTARY UNION UTILIZING VACUUM EXTRACTION - A rotary union including a housing, a piston, and a shaft is provided. The piston has a first fluid passage therethrough and is configured to slide axially between a first position and a second position. The shaft has a second fluid passage therethrough and is configured to rotate. A first port is arranged in the housing and is in fluid communication with a cavity formed between the housing and the piston. The first port is configured to deliver a pressurized fluid into the cavity to actuate the piston from the first position to the second position. A chamber is formed in the housing and surrounds an interface between the first and second fluid passages. A second port arranged in the housing is in fluid communication with the chamber. The second port is configured to apply a vacuum to the chamber to evacuate fluid leaked into the chamber from the interface. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014828 | 3D Chemical Pattern Control in 2D Fluidics Devices - Methods of controllably creating three-dimensional (3D) combined-flow-interface patterns in multi-lane fluidic devices, and systems, apparatuses and software therefor. In one example, the 3D-pattern is created and varied as a function of one or more of the geometry of the inlets to a main fluidic channel in which the 3D-pattern is formed, the Reynolds number of the flows, the dimensions of the main fluidic channel and the inlets, and the spacing of adjacent inlets. In one embodiment particularly disclosed, differing 3D combined-flow-interface patterns are created using a three-lane fluidic device having a fixed inlet geometry. In another embodiment particularly disclosed, differing 3D combined-flow-interface patterns are created using a five-lane fluidic device having a fixed inlet geometry that can be used to effectively mimic variable inlet geometries. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014829 | Removable Cutting/Welding Torch Cutting Tip Insert - Disclosed is a removable device to be inserted into the center hole of the cutting tip of a cutting/welding torch that can be easily cleaned without distorting future cuts, minimizes the amount of oxygen needed for a cutting or welding task, concentrates, controls and defines the flow of air and oxygen into a cutting/welding torch, prevents the center hole of a cutting/welding torch from becoming distorted and imprecise over time, improves the quality of a cut, and minimizes the amount of cut steel that must be cleaned up after a cutting/welding task is completed. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014830 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTION AND CESSATION OF UNINTEDNED GAS FLOW - A method and apparatus for detecting and preventing electrically induced fires in a gas tubing systems constructed of Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) and Gas Appliance Connectors (GAC). The system of the present invention may include one or more energy detection schemes to detect electrical energy surges on the gas line. When such a surge is detected, the control circuitry of the present invention causes an electric two-way main gas valve to de-energize into a position wherein the flow of gas from a gas feeder pipe to the gas tubing system is blocked and residual gas pressure in the gas tubing system is automatically vented to the atmosphere. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014831 | Pump coupler - A suction pump coupler for replacement of the immersible one-way valve with the pump coupler securable to the inlet end of a suction pump for forming a leakproof connection to an intake pipe to enable use of the suction pump in a location wherein the suction pump is remote from the fluid being pumped with the pump coupler operable for securing an inlet pipe to the suction pump in a leakproof condition through rotational engagement of pump coupler with respect to the inlet pipe even with the presence of the suction pump cantileverly mounted thereon. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014832 | HEATER STRUCTUREAANM IDA; KazutakaAACI Hamamatsu-shiAACO JPAAGP IDA; Kazutaka Hamamatsu-shi JPAANM WATANABE; HironoriAACI Hamamatsu-shiAACO JPAAGP WATANABE; Hironori Hamamatsu-shi JPAANM IKUMA; MuneakiAACI Hamamatsu-shiAACO JPAAGP IKUMA; Muneaki Hamamatsu-shi JPAANM KAWAI; SatoshiAACI Chiryu-shiAACO JPAAGP KAWAI; Satoshi Chiryu-shi JPAANM OGAWA; YoshihideAACI Anjo-shiAACO JPAAGP OGAWA; Yoshihide Anjo-shi JP - The present invention discloses a heater structure that is composed of a heat generator and a mold. The heat generator is comprised of a PTC heating element having a pair of electrode layers, a first electrode terminal, a second electrode terminal, an insulation case that is a box shape with one side opened. An opening surface of the insulation case faces with the air pump, a protective sheet is placed, and a sum of a thickness of the mold with which the air pump is in contact and a thickness of the protective sheet is thinner than a thickness on an opposite side of the mold in the heater. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014833 | ELECTRICAL HEATING SYSTEM FOR A SECTION OF FLUID TRANSPORT PIPE, SECTION AND PIPE EQUIPPED WITH SUCH AN ELECTRICAL HEATING SYSTEMAANM GEERTSEN; ChristianAACI VersaillesAACO FRAAGP GEERTSEN; Christian Versailles FR - The invention relates to an electrical heating system for at least one section of a fluid transport pipe, the pipe comprising a casing in which the fluid to be transported flows, the heating system comprising electric wires arranged around the casing and intended to be powered, via connection elements, by an electrical power supply comprising several phases, system in which the electric wires are arranged in at least one set of several groups each comprising several electric wires, each of the groups in said set being intended to be supplied by a distinct phase, the electrical heating system comprising connecting units to perform an electrical connection and linking together the electric wires of each of said groups. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014834 | DRAINAGE DEVICE FOR CLOSED CHAMBER CONTAINING LIQUIDAANM YANG; MING-LUAACI Tu-ChengAACO TWAAGP YANG; MING-LU Tu-Cheng TWAANM ZHANG; YA-DONGAACI Shenzhen CityAACO CNAAGP ZHANG; YA-DONG Shenzhen City CNAANM ZHANG; TIAN-ENAACI Shenzhen CityAACO CNAAGP ZHANG; TIAN-EN Shenzhen City CNAANM LI; YUEAACI Shenzhen CityAACO CNAAGP LI; YUE Shenzhen City CN - A drainage device for draining liquid out of a closed chamber includes an air cylinder, a driving assembly, a first channel, a second channel, a first sealing assembly, a second sealing assembly, and a controller. The air cylinder includes a main body defining a receiving chamber, an action piston positioned in the receiving chamber of the main body, and a connecting rod connected to the action piston. The main body defines a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet, both of which communicate with the receiving chamber, and the presence of a fixed piston with a seal in each of the inlet and outlet creates a double-acting one-way valve when the action piston is moved up and down. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014835 | Gas Biased Pressure Regulator - Exemplary embodiments of a gas biased pressure regulator comprise a capsule subassembly and a regulator body. The regulator body is adapted to connect to a source of pressurized gas. The capsule subassembly is removably received within the regulator body and includes a capsule body and a piston. The piston is axially slidable between fluid release and fluid seal configurations. When the piston is in its fluid release configuration, an output chamber is placed in fluid communication with the source. When the piston is in its fluid seal configuration, the output chamber is sealed from fluid communication with the source. A pressurizable bias chamber within the capsule body contains a bias pressure urging the piston toward its fluid release configuration. Pressure from the source urges the piston toward its fluid seal configuration. The piston may also have a fluid charge configuration for facilitating the pressurization of the bias chamber. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014836 | Pump adaptorAANM Cain; JohnAACI Dardenne PrairieAAST MOAACO USAAGP Cain; John Dardenne Prairie MO USAANM King, JR.; L. HerbertAACI JupiterAAST FLAACO USAAGP King, JR.; L. Herbert Jupiter FL USAANM Rhea; StevenAACI St. PetersAAST MOAACO USAAGP Rhea; Steven St. Peters MO US - A pump adaptor for on-the-go reducing the size of an inlet end of a utility pump having a static immersible one-way valve on an inlet end with the pump adaptor having a constricting band for forming a sealing surface with a portion of a pump barrel located downstream to the immersible one-way valve with the adaptor including a chamber for a static immersible one-way valve to enable reduction in the inlet to the utility pump without reducing the pump stroke capacity and without affecting the normal operation of the static one-way immersible valve. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014837 | PROPORTIONAL POPPET VALVE WITH INTEGRAL CHECK VALVESAANM Huynh; Tam ChiAACI RichfieldAAST MNAACO USAAGP Huynh; Tam Chi Richfield MN US - A poppet valve assembly includes a body and first and second check valves. The body includes opposing first and second axial end portions. The first end portion has a first circumferential surface, a first end surface, and a tapered surface, which seals with a main valve seat. The second axial end portion defines at least one metering slot. The body defines first and second internal passages. The first internal passage includes an opening in the first end surface, is in fluid communication with one of the metering slots, and has a first check valve seat. The second internal passage includes an opening in the first circumferential surface, is in fluid communication with one of the metering slot, and has a second check valve seat. The first and second check valves are disposed in the respective internal passages and are adapted for sealing engagement with the respective check valve seats. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014838 | RELIEF DEVICE FOR OIL PUMPAANM AKAISHI; NobuyukiAACI SaitamaAACO JPAAGP AKAISHI; Nobuyuki Saitama JPAANM Ikawa; MasatakaAACI SaitamaAACO JPAAGP Ikawa; Masataka Saitama JPAANM Ueta; YasuhiroAACI SaitamaAACO JPAAGP Ueta; Yasuhiro Saitama JPAANM Ishioka; TakujiAACI SaitamaAACO JPAAGP Ishioka; Takuji Saitama JPAANM Kamiyama; HidehikoAACI TochigiAACO JPAAGP Kamiyama; Hidehiko Tochigi JPAANM Yamazaki; TakuyaAACI TochigiAACO JPAAGP Yamazaki; Takuya Tochigi JPAANM Umezawa; YoshiroAACI GunmaAACO JPAAGP Umezawa; Yoshiro Gunma JPAANM Inoue; HirokazuAACI GunmaAACO JPAAGP Inoue; Hirokazu Gunma JPAANM Kurokawa; YoshitakaAACI GunmaAACO JPAAGP Kurokawa; Yoshitaka Gunma JP - A relief device includes a relief housing constituted by a relief inflow portion, a valve passage portion, a recess, and an oil discharge portion having a relief hole; a relief valve having a small-diameter portion between a first large-diameter portion and a second large-diameter portion; and a spring elastically biasing the relief valve toward the relief inflow portion. The recess is formed at a position that is closer to the relief inflow portion side than to the oil discharge portion, the axial length of the recess is larger than the axial length of the first large-diameter portion of the relief valve, and the shortest axial distance between the recess and the relief hole is less than the axial length of the small-diameter portion. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014839 | Security ValveAANM Calla; GlenAACI WinthropAAST MAAACO USAAGP Calla; Glen Winthrop MA USAANM Calla; StevenAACI WinthropAAST MAAACO USAAGP Calla; Steven Winthrop MA US - A security valve having a body, a fluid control device, and an internal locking structure. The internal locking structure allows for partial movement of the valve before locking the fluid control device in place. A piping system based on the valve. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014840 | PRESSURISED HOT AIR DUCT OF AN AIRCRAFT EQUIPPED WITH A DEVICE FOR DETECTING AIR LEAKAGEAANM MILLET; GerardAACI PIBRACAACO FRAAGP MILLET; Gerard PIBRAC FRAANM BERNARD; XavierAACI BRUGESAACO FRAAGP BERNARD; Xavier BRUGES FRAANM NOECKER; MatthiasAACI TOURNEFEUILLEAACO FRAAGP NOECKER; Matthias TOURNEFEUILLE FR | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014841 | COMPRESSORAANM Moroi; TakahiroAACI Kariya-shiAACO JPAAGP Moroi; Takahiro Kariya-shi JPAANM Obayashi; MasakazuAACI Kariya-shiAACO JPAAGP Obayashi; Masakazu Kariya-shi JPAANM Kimura; NaofumiAACI Kariya-shiAACO JPAAGP Kimura; Naofumi Kariya-shi JPAANM Yoshizumi; FumitakaAACI Nisshin-shiAACO JPAAGP Yoshizumi; Fumitaka Nisshin-shi JPAANM Kuroishi; MasakatsuAACI Seto-shiAACO JPAAGP Kuroishi; Masakatsu Seto-shi JPAANM Kondoh; YasuhiroAACI Nisshin-shiAACO JPAAGP Kondoh; Yasuhiro Nisshin-shi JPAANM Yoshida; KazunoriAACI Nagoya-shiAACO JPAAGP Yoshida; Kazunori Nagoya-shi JP - A compressor includes a discharge chamber, a compression chamber, a partition wall, and a discharge reed valve. The partition wall is arranged between the discharge chamber and the compression chamber and includes a fixing surface facing the discharge chamber. The partition wall includes a discharge port that communicates the discharge chamber and the compression chamber. The discharge reed valve includes a fixed portion, an intermediate portion, and a valve portion. The fixing surface includes a first groove portion, which extends around the discharge port, and a valve seat surface, which is arranged between the discharge port and the first groove portion. The first groove portion extends to a range overlapped with the intermediate portion. A part of the valve portion at a distal side does not close the first groove portion. The valve seat surface includes a receiving portion. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014842 | SYMMETRICAL SERIES FAN STRUCTUREAANM Liu; Wen-HaoAACI New Taipei CityAACO TWAAGP Liu; Wen-Hao New Taipei City TW - A symmetrical series fan structure includes multiple frame bodies made with single mold. Each frame body has a first through hole, a second through hole and a base having multiple connection members. The base is positioned in the second through hole on one side of the frame body and connected to the frame body via the connection members. The frame body has multiple fixing members and multiple fixing holes on the same side of the frame body as the base. The frame bodies are serially connected by means of inserting the fixing members into the fixing holes with the bases and the connection members of the frame bodies attached to each other. Accordingly, the frame bodies can be made with single mold and assembled to form the symmetrical series fan structure. In this case, the mold development cost is saved and the manufacturing cost is lowered. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014843 | PRESSURE ENHANCING DEVICEAANM Wright; Alan DerekAACI NorwichAACO GBAAGP Wright; Alan Derek Norwich GB - A device is provided for increasing fluid pressure, the device having a first conduit having a fluid inlet and outlet, the first conduit provided with a non-return valve and a second, bypass, conduit having bypass inlet and by pass outlet connected to the first conduit either side of the non-return valve, which bypass is provided with a pumping means. The pump may be sized such that the device can deliver a high pressure of fluid to a low flow-rate demand outlet downstream thereof whilst the device allow a high flow-rate demand downstream of the device to be supplied at low pressure as and when required resulting in a much cheaper, more efficient and more durable pumping arrangement, useable in several applications. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014844 | FAUCET HANDLE WITH ANGLED INTERFACEAANM Davidson; KyleAACI NoblesvilleAAST INAACO USAAGP Davidson; Kyle Noblesville IN USAANM Thomas; Kurt J.AACI IndianapolisAAST INAACO USAAGP Thomas; Kurt J. Indianapolis IN USAANM Brown; Derek A.AACI LiztonAAST INAACO USAAGP Brown; Derek A. Lizton IN USAANM Shaw; Ryan J.AACI FishersAAST INAACO USAAGP Shaw; Ryan J. Fishers IN US - A faucet assembly including a handle that rotates about a rotational axis extending perpendicular to an angled interface for adjusting a water parameter. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014845 | SPOOL TYPE HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE WHICH SPOOL IS SEALED WITH ALL METAL SEAL RING - A spool type control valve, comprising: a valve block having a cylinder bore with drilled holes on the cylinder bore internal wall; a valve spool inserted in the cylinder bore; wherein the valve spool having separation sleeves each being spaced apart on the valve spool; wherein an all-metal-seal ring is assembled and fitted on each of the separation sleeves; and wherein each of the all-metal-seal rings is constructed with three different functioning ring layers: a cylinder seal layer, an absorption layer, and a shaft seal layer; wherein the cylinder seal layer seals the cylinder bore internal wall and does come into contact with the valve spool surface; wherein the absorption layer absorbs any dimensional variations during dynamic movement of the valve spool; and shaft seal layer seals the valve spool and does not come into contact with the cylinder bore internal wall. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014846 | Recycling water saver faucetAANM Hindi; YousefAACI NorwalkAAST CAAACO USAAGP Hindi; Yousef Norwalk CA US - The Recycling Water Saver Faucet saves an average household one to two (or more) gallons of water per day. It does this by taking the cold water in the incoming water line and moving it back to the water heater while allowing the flow of hot water into the faucet at the same time. This means you will have hot water instantly and you do not have to run the faucet for the warming up period. You will have hot water immediately and the cold water in the line has been recycled back into the water heater. The hot water out line is the key in accomplishing this along with the larger opening to adjust the flow of hot and cold water in and out of the faucet to adjust for temperature. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014847 | APPARATUS FOR TURNING A PIPELINE REPAIRING TUBE INSIDE OUT - An apparatus for turning a pipeline repairing tube inside out. A pulling apparatus | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014848 | Apparatus for obstructing rats in sewage pipesAANM O'Reilly; GerardAACI Tel AvivAACO ILAAGP O'Reilly; Gerard Tel Aviv IL - A barrier, installed in the sewage pipe and intended to prevent the penetration of rats, that comprises a main body shaped like a short hollow sleeve, a main obstructing plate, a secondary obstructing plate, a first locking tongue, and a second locking tongue; whereby the sleeve is shaped like a short hollow pipe with a flat top part; and whereby the main obstructing plate is shaped like an ellipse whose upper edge is truncated, forming a straight line, and which has a hole at the bottom beneath which are two protruding pins. A top pin and a bottom pin; and whereby the secondary obstructing plate is also shaped like an ellipse with a truncated upper edge, forming a straight line, and has a protruding pin near its bottom edge; and whereby the first and second locking tongues have the general shape of a rectangle; and whereby the main obstructing plate, the secondary obstructing plate, and the locking tongues are all attached to the flat top of the sleeve, from the inside, using hinges. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014849 | FLEXIBLE UNBONDED PIPE AND AN OFFSHORE SYSTEMAANM Glejbol; KristianAACI GlostrupAACO DKAAGP Glejbol; Kristian Glostrup DK - The invention provides a new family of flexible unbonded pipes. The flexible unbonded pipe of the invention comprises an internal sealing sheath, a carcass arranged inside the internal sealing sheath, and around the internal sealing sheath it comprises a first tensile armor layer comprising a plurality of helically wound elongate elements having a winding angle to the center axis of about 45 degrees or less. The flexible unbonded pipe further comprises at least one high pitch outer layer of one or more elongate elements wound with an angle to the center axis of at least about 80 degrees and arranged outside the internal sealing sheath. The weight of the high pitch outer layer in at least a length section (a low pressure armor section) of the flexible unbonded pipe is about half the weight of the carcass in the section or/and the low pressure armor section has a strength relative to the strength of the carcass such that the burst pressure (BP) of the flexible unbonded pipe is about 50% or less than the maximal crushing pressure (CP) of the flexible unbonded pipe determined when the flexible unbonded pipe is lying onshore on a flat horizontal surface and allowed freely to expand/contract as a consequence of an applied pressure during the test. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014850 | HOSE FOR FLUIDS PULSATING AT HIGH PRESSURE AND FREQUENCY AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION - A hose assembly resistant to internal high frequency high pressure fluid impulses including a tubular liner having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a wall therebetween defining a passageway, and at least one extrusion preventing layer operatively connected to said outer surface of said tubular liner. A method for making a hose assembly by extruding a flexible tubular liner, disposing an extrusion preventing layer by disposing an inner wrap of flattened fabric yarn with no interstices between adjacent windings onto an outer surface of the flexible tubular liner, and disposing an outer wrap helically counterwound about the inner wrap, securing the inner and outer wraps of the extrusion preventing layer to each other and to the tubular liner by applying a bond coating, and heating the assembly to dry, fuse, and cure the bond coating. A method of using the hose assembly. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014851 | COUPLING FOR PVC PIPING SECTIONS - A coupling ( | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014852 | Wire tie system for twisting drop wires for suspended grid ceilingsAANM Hayden; Steve W.AACI PhilpotAAST KYAACO USAAGP Hayden; Steve W. Philpot KY USAANM VanNuland; Greg M.AACI OwensboroAAST KYAACO USAAGP VanNuland; Greg M. Owensboro KY US - A wire tie system for suspended ceilings utilizing a twisting hand tool having a power driven spindle located in a casing including means for gripping a wire and twisting same and a wire tie vise for securing and tying a free end of wire to a clip. The wire tie vise comprises a frame with a clamping device for holding a free end of a wire and a chuck designed to hold a clip and wire inserted therethrough forming a loop and twisting same to secure the clip on the loop. The twisting hand tool device includes a housing and an adapter mountable to an electric drill or an integral drill unit There is a slot in the spindle that extends from an outer periphery thereof in a direction toward the spindles axis of rotation. A first wire length can be placed in the slot with the tool being located intermediate opposite terminal ends of the wire. A second wire length is insertable into and through a hole in the spindle that is spaced radially from the spindle rotational axis. A cordless electric drill mounts on the housing and drives the spindle to thereby twist the wire piece through the hole around the wire in the slot. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014853 | SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR TREATING FUEL - A device, system and/or method for dispensing a fuel additive to a fuel tank that employs a fuel additive delivery device secured to an opening of the fuel tank. The delivery device is fluidly coupled to a fuel additive reservoir. The delivery device includes a cap that automatically opens or closes fluid communication with the fuel additive reservoir. The delivery device also includes a bore defined through the delivery device configured to receive a fuel filler spout with a fuel passageway outlet positioned in the bore such that, as fuel passes through the bore and into the fuel tank, the bore is configured to create a suction at the fuel additive outlet to pull fuel additive from the reservoir, through the delivery device, and into the fuel tank with the fuel. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014854 | FUEL GAS STATION, FUEL GAS FILLING SYSTEM, AND FUEL GAS SUPPLYING METHOD - An object of this invention is to provide a fuel gas station, a fuel gas filling system, and a fuel gas filling method which can check whether information on temperature of the inside of a fuel tank is correct, so that a fuel tank is properly filled. The fuel gas station calculates a difference of temperature between a temperature of the inside of the fuel tank and a temperature of fuel gas to be supplied to the fuel tank after supplying of fuel gas for a predetermined length of time. When the calculated difference of temperature exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the fuel gas station determines that the information on temperature of the inside of the fuel tank is abnormal, and reduces at least one of supply flow and supply quantity of fuel gas as compared to when such information is normal. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014855 | FUEL LEAKAGE DETECTION SYSTEM AND DETECTION METHODAANM Yahashi; HirokiAACI Toyota-shiAACO JPAAGP Yahashi; Hiroki Toyota-shi JPAANM Okawachi; EijiAACI Toyota-shiAACO JPAAGP Okawachi; Eiji Toyota-shi JPAANM Ishitoya; TsukuoAACI Toyota-shiAACO JPAAGP Ishitoya; Tsukuo Toyota-shi JP - A fuel leakage detection system comprises: a communication part for acquiring data relating to fuel filling of an onboard fuel tank from the vehicle side when a fuel supply part is connected to a filler port; a fuel flow rate measurement part, provided on the upstream of the fuel supply part 18, for measuring the flow rate of fuel flowing to the fuel supply part; a fuel flow-out permission part for permitting/stopping the outflow of fuel to the fuel supply part; and a control unit for controlling the fuel flow-out permission part. The control unit further comprises a fuel leakage detection part for detecting fuel leakage when filling fuel to a vehicle based on the fuel flow rate acquired by the fuel flow rate measurement part and on data relating to fuel filling acquired from the vehicle side via the communication part, and the fuel flow out permission part stops outflow of fuel to the fuel supply part when occurrence of fuel leakage is detected by the fuel detection part. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014856 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING LIQUID MEDICINE - Disclosed in this specification is a medicine container with a flexible flap covering the opening of the container. The opening is closed by the flexible flap when the flexible flap is in a resting position and the opening is opened when the flexible flap is in a flexed position. A hand-operated plunger is equipped with an end configured to mate with the opening such that a seal is established between the plunger and the opening. The plunger is shaped to apply a force to the flexible flap, thereby operating the flexible flap. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014857 | Injecting Device and Method of Filling a Holder with Separated Liquid LayersAANM Kinds; Diederik JasperAACI HoogstratenAACO BEAAGP Kinds; Diederik Jasper Hoogstraten BEAANM Poppenk; Fedde MartijnAACI DelftAACO NLAAGP Poppenk; Fedde Martijn Delft NLAANM Van Meer; Philip MarkusAACI DelftAACO NLAAGP Van Meer; Philip Markus Delft NL - The present invention relates to an injecting device for filling a holder with separated liquid layers. The device comprises at least two containers for holding different liquids, an injector for filling a holder with separated liquid layers and moving means for setting the distance between the holder and the injector. The invention also comprises a method for filling a holder with separated liquid layers. The method comprises the steps of placing a holder with bottom, disposing inside the holder, and at a predetermined distance from the bottom of the holder, a feed conduit with an outflow opening for dispensing liquid, and allowing different liquids to flow sequentially out of the feed conduit, wherein the distance between the outflow opening and the bottom is maintained. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014858 | Tire Sealant Delivery SystemAANM Zalzalah; James H.AACI OregonAAST ILAACO USAAGP Zalzalah; James H. Oregon IL US - A tire sealant delivery system comprising a container, a moveable piston disposed within the container, the moveable piston cooperatively engage able with the container such that the piston does not rotate during operation, a threaded shaft cooperatively engaged with the piston and the container, a tube for connecting the container to a receiver, a dispenser comprising, an electric actuator, the electric actuator connectable to the container for rotating the threaded shaft, an air compressor, and a valve connectable to the container and connected to the air compressor, the valve operable to selectively allow dispensing of a tire sealant from the container to a receiving tire, or dispensing of compressed air from the air compressor to a receiving tire. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014859 | Refuelling StandAANM Friedlich; MartyAACI OttowaAACO CAAAGP Friedlich; Marty Ottowa CA - A refuelling stand that is lightweight and easily portable which includes a funnel; a support for the funnel, which is optionally collapsible, and a conduit which is removably attached to the end of the funnel. The conduit can be made of flexible material which may be rolled up for storage alongside the support or may be formed of inflexible tubing. The refuelling stand may also include at least one stabilizing element. The refuelling stand is designed to be a free-standing apparatus which is not intended to be permanently or semi-permanently affixed. In addition, the refuelling stand can be entirely disassembled in the form of a kit which further includes instructions for use. The refuelling funnel stand is designed to be suitable for delivering fuel from a hand-held fuel can into the fuel tanks of, for example, watercraft, lawnmowers, snowblowers and the like. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014860 | Method for manufacturing melt-spinning alloys and apparatus thereofAANM Li; HongweiAACI BeijingAACO CNAAGP Li; Hongwei Beijing CNAANM Yu; DunboAACI BeijingAACO CNAAGP Yu; Dunbo Beijing CNAANM Luo; YangAACI BeijingAACO CNAAGP Luo; Yang Beijing CNAANM Li; KuosheAACI BeijingAACO CNAAGP Li; Kuoshe Beijing CNAANM Li; ShipengAACI BeijingAACO CNAAGP Li; Shipeng Beijing CNAANM Wang; MinAACI BeijingAACO CNAAGP Wang; Min Beijing CNAANM Yuan; YongqiangAACI BeijingAACO CNAAGP Yuan; Yongqiang Beijing CN - The application provides a method for manufacturing melt-spinning alloys and an apparatus thereof, which belongs to the technical field of metal materials and preparation thereof. The main feature of method including steps of melting alloy and jetting the molten alloy for rapid-quenching is that alloy melting and rapid-quenching are respectively implemented in independent environments, and the pressure of the two environments can be adjusted separately. The method can realize uniformity control of rapid-quenching velocity by controlling the melting and quenching pressure respectively, which has the advantages of increased rapid-quenching cooling rate, improved melt-spinning alloys thickness uniformity, reduced probability of nozzle clogging. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014861 | CU-NI-SI ALLOY FOR ELECTRONIC MATERIALAANM Ookubo; MitsuhiroAACI Hitachi-shiAACO JPAAGP Ookubo; Mitsuhiro Hitachi-shi JP - The distribution of Ni—Si compound grains is controlled to thereby improve the properties of Corson alloys. The copper alloy for electronic materials comprises 0.4 to 6.0% mass of Ni and 0.1 to 1.4% by mass of Si, with the balance being Cu and unavoidable impurities. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014862 | Ni-BASE DUAL MULTI-PHASE INTERMETALLIC COMPOUND ALLOY CONTAINING Ti AND C, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR SAMEAANM Takasugi; TakayukiAACI Sakai-shiAACO JPAAGP Takasugi; Takayuki Sakai-shi JPAANM Kaneno; YasuyukiAACI Sakai-shiAACO JPAAGP Kaneno; Yasuyuki Sakai-shi JP - The present invention provides an Ni-base dual multi-phase intermetallic compound alloy which has a dual multi-phase microstructure including: a primary precipitate L1 | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014863 | METHOD OF MAGNETICALLY PROCESSING AN IRON-CARBON ALLOYAANM Ludtka; Gerard M.AACI Oak RidgeAAST TNAACO USAAGP Ludtka; Gerard M. Oak Ridge TN USAANM Ludtka; Gail M.AACI Oak RidgeAAST TNAACO USAAGP Ludtka; Gail M. Oak Ridge TN USAANM Wilgen; John B.AACI Oak RidgeAAST TNAACO USAAGP Wilgen; John B. Oak Ridge TN USAANM Kisner; Roger A.AACI KnoxvilleAAST TNAACO USAAGP Kisner; Roger A. Knoxville TN US - A magnetic field assisted processing method entails heating an iron-carbon alloy at an austenitizing temperature for a time duration sufficient for the alloy to achieve an austenitic microstructure; cooling the iron-carbon alloy to an intermediate temperature defined by a continuous cooling transformation (CCT) diagram for the iron-carbon alloy at a rate sufficient to avoid phase transformation of the austenitic microstructure, the intermediate temperature being below a bainitic knee of the CCT diagram and above a martensite start temperature; and applying a high field strength magnetic field of at least about 0.2 Tesla to the iron-carbon alloy after reaching the intermediate temperature. The field is applied for a time duration sufficient to transform the austenitic microstructure into a fine dispersion of one or more iron carbide phases in a ferrite matrix in order to produce a magnetically-processed alloy having improved ductility and strength. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014864 | DUAL-PHASE STRUCTURE STAINLESS STEEL SHEET AND STEEL STRIP AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION OF THESEAANM Teraoka; ShinichiAACI Chiyoda-kuAACO JPAAGP Teraoka; Shinichi Chiyoda-ku JPAANM Sakamoto; ShunjiAACI Chiyoda-kuAACO JPAAGP Sakamoto; Shunji Chiyoda-ku JP - High strength dual-phase structure stainless steel sheet and steel strip which are excellent in corrosion resistance, the dual-phase structure stainless steel sheet and steel strip having a Vicker's hardness of 200 HV or more and characterized by containing, by mass %, C: 0.02 to 0.20%, Si: 0.10 to 2.0%, Mn: 0.20 to 2.0%, P: 0.040% or less, S: 0.010% or less, Cr: 15.0 to 18.0%, Ni: 0.5 to 4.0%, Sn: 0.05 to 0.50, and N: 0.010 to 0.10%, having a γp of 60 to 95 in range, having a balance of substantially Fe, and having a ferrite and martensite dual-phase structure formed by being heated to the ferrite and austenite dual-phase region, then the austenite phase transforming to martenite in the subsequent cooling process, where | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014865 | Method of Making High Strength-High Stiffness Beta Titanium AlloyAANM Hanusiak; William M.AACI WindemereAAST FLAACO USAAGP Hanusiak; William M. Windemere FL USAANM Tamirisakandala; SeshacharyuluAACI BeavercreekAAST OHAACO USAAGP Tamirisakandala; Seshacharyulu Beavercreek OH USAANM Grabow; RobertAACI ClarksburgAAST WVAACO USAAGP Grabow; Robert Clarksburg WV US - A method of making a high strength, high stiffness beta titanium alloy, comprising introducing boron into a beta titanium alloy to produce TiB precipitates; heat treating the titanium alloy with TiB precipitates by homogenization above the beta transus temperature of the alloy; subjecting the heat treated alloy to a hot metalworking operation below the beta transus temperature; heat treating the worked alloy with a solution treatment below the beta transus temperature; and ageing the solution treated alloy below the beta transus temperature. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014866 | METHOD FOR RECLAIMING HIGH EXPLOSIVE FROM WARHEAD BY MELTING-OUT IN SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDAANM LI; JIN-SHUHAACI FenyuanAACO TWAAGP LI; JIN-SHUH Fenyuan TWAANM Yeh; Taso-FaAACI FenyuanAACO TWAAGP Yeh; Taso-Fa Fenyuan TWAANM Lu; Kai-TaiAACI FenyuanAACO TWAAGP Lu; Kai-Tai Fenyuan TWAANM Chiu; Yung-HoAACI FenyuanAACO TWAAGP Chiu; Yung-Ho Fenyuan TWAANM Chen; Shuo-HsiuAACI FenyuanAACO TWAAGP Chen; Shuo-Hsiu Fenyuan TW - A method for the retraction of an explosive component from a high explosive, including the steps of loading a high explosive containing an explosive component into an extraction vessel. A supercritical fluid is supplied to the extraction vessel. The high explosive is contacting with the supercritical fluid at a temperature below the melting point of the explosive component and at a pressure sufficient to extract the explosive component. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014867 | Apparatus For Card Arrangement - A wallet (apparatus for card arrangement) that maintains card arrangement in a secure position while allowing the user to more quickly and efficiently insert and remove their cards by exposing a greater card surface area. An apparatus for card arrangement comprises a base wallet ( | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014868 | MOTORCYCLE TIRE FOR RUNNING ON ROUGH TERRAINAANM ISHIDA; ShingoAACI Kobe-shiAACO JPAAGP ISHIDA; Shingo Kobe-shi JP - A motorcycle tire for running on rough terrain comprises a tread portion provided with a plurality of blocks defining a block pattern. The blocks include center blocks whose centroids of their top surfaces are disposed within a center region of the tread portion defined as being centered on the tire equator and having a developed width of 25% of a developed tread width. The top surface of each of the center blocks is provided with an axially extending edge extending straight and parallel with the tire axial direction, and arc edges curved convexly toward the centroid of the top surface and disposed on both sides of the axially extending edge in the tire axial direction. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014869 | PNEUMATIC TIRE FOR A MOTORCYCLEAANM Makioka; ToshiakiAACI Kodaira-shiAACO JPAAGP Makioka; Toshiaki Kodaira-shi JPAANM Yoshiya; KazunoriAACI Kodaira-shiAACO JPAAGP Yoshiya; Kazunori Kodaira-shi JP - Provided is a pneumatic tire for a motorcycle capable of improving grip performance while ensuring drainage performance, and also capable of attaining excellent wear resistance. The pneumatic tire for a motorcycle of the present invention includes a directional tread pattern having a plurality of different grooves formed on a tread surface, the grooves each converging forward in a rotation direction of the tire, in which: the plurality of different grooves are formed as three different oblique lug grooves ( | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014870 | TREAD FOR A PNEUMATIC TIREAANM Georges; Francois Pierre Charles GerardAACI StavelotAACO BEAAGP Georges; Francois Pierre Charles Gerard Stavelot BEAANM Winkin; DidierAACI BastogneAACO BEAAGP Winkin; Didier Bastogne BEAANM Braun; LotharAACI BollendorfAACO DEAAGP Braun; Lothar Bollendorf DEAANM Le; Phuoc ThuanAACI AttertAACO BEAAGP Le; Phuoc Thuan Attert BE - A tread for a pneumatic tire includes a first circumferentially continuous groove, a second circumferentially continuous groove, a third circumferentially continuous groove, a fourth circumferentially continuous groove, a central rib interposed between the second and third axially inner circumferentially continuous grooves, a central rib, a first middle rib, a second middle rib, a first shoulder rib, and a second shoulder rib. The central rib extends continuously around a circumference of the tread. The first middle rib is interposed between the first and second grooves. The first middle rib extends continuously around the circumference of the tread. The second middle rib is interposed between the third and fourth grooves. The second middle rib extends continuously around the circumference of the tread. The first circumferentially extending shoulder rib is disposed laterally outside of the first circumferentially continuous groove. The second circumferentially extending shoulder rib is disposed laterally outside of the fourth circumferentially continuous groove. The central rib has a plurality of circumferentially spaced sipes originating at the second circumferentially continuous groove and extending axially and circumferentially across the central rib to the third circumferentially continuous groove. The first middle rib has a plurality of circumferentially spaced sipes originating at the second inner circumferentially continuous groove and extending axially and circumferentially across the first middle rib to the third circumferentially continuous groove. The second middle rib has a plurality of circumferentially spaced sipes originating at the third inner circumferentially continuous groove and extending axially and circumferentially across the second middle rib to the fourth circumferentially continuous groove. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014871 | TREAD FOR A PNEUMATIC TIREAANM Georges; Francois Pierre Charles GerardAACI StavelotAACO BEAAGP Georges; Francois Pierre Charles Gerard Stavelot BEAANM Winkin; DidierAACI BastogneAACO BEAAGP Winkin; Didier Bastogne BEAANM Braun; LotharAACI BollendorfAACO DEAAGP Braun; Lothar Bollendorf DEAANM Severens; Frank PierreAACI FrassemAACO BEAAGP Severens; Frank Pierre Frassem BEAANM Georges; Claude PierreAACI LuxembourgAACO LUAAGP Georges; Claude Pierre Luxembourg LUAANM Mathonet; Vincent BenoitAACI Habay la NeuveAACO BEAAGP Mathonet; Vincent Benoit Habay la Neuve BEAANM Scheuren; DanielAACI ArlonAACO BEAAGP Scheuren; Daniel Arlon BE - A tread for a pneumatic tire includes a first circumferentially continuous groove, a second circumferentially continuous groove, a central rib interposed between the two circumferentially continuous grooves and extending continuously around a circumference of the tread, a first circumferentially extending shoulder rib disposed laterally outside of the first circumferentially continuous groove, and a second circumferentially extending shoulder rib disposed laterally outside of the second circumferentially continuous groove. The central rib has a plurality of circumferentially spaced sipes arranged in a first circumferential row and a second circumferential row. The sipes of the first row originate at the first circumferentially continuous groove and the sipes of the second row originate at the second circumferentially continuous groove. The sipes of both the first and second rows extend axially inward to a circumferentially extending and continuous variable center groove. The variable center groove has a minimum circumferentially extending opening at a radially outermost portion. As the tread wears and the radially outermost portion of the tread moves radially inward, the circumferentially extending opening of the variable center groove widens to a maximum circumferentially extending opening greater than the minimum circumferentially extending opening. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014872 | TYRE TREAD INCLUDING AN IMPROVED NOISE REDUCTION DEVICEAANM Dautrey; NicolasAACI ChamalieresAACO FRAAGP Dautrey; Nicolas Chamalieres FRAANM Shimanaka; NanaeAACI OtaAACO JPAAGP Shimanaka; Nanae Ota JP - Tread for a tyre, made of a rubber material with a shore A hardness of at least 65, this tread being provided with at least one groove of circumferential overall direction, this tread comprising a plurality of closure membranes formed in at least one groove of circumferential overall direction, each closure membrane, of a mean thickness of at most 2 mm, closing a groove over at least 50% of the cross section of the said groove, each closure membrane being able to flex as liquid flows, the closure membranes furthermore being formed of a material with a shore A hardness of at most 62, this shore A hardness being lower than the shore A hardness of the tread. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014873 | TIRE HAVING TREAD WITH HIDDEN TREAD BLOCKS - Tires in use wear in a host of ways. One negative manner in which tires, especially truck tires, may wear is in an irregular fashion. When this phenomenon happens, the tread of the tire may become unusable, forcing the user to replace the tire, which is undesirable. This patent application poses a new and useful way of preventing irregular wear involving the use of hidden sipes or tread blocks. In some embodiments, these hidden sipes or tread blocks are found in tread blocks or ribs adjacent other tread blocks or ribs that have been determined to be susceptible to irregular wear. In other embodiments, the hidden sipes or tread blocks are formed by a sipe blade that has a connecting member to which two y-branched members are attached, and further comprising dividing members that connect between the y-branched members. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014874 | NON-PNEUMATIC TIREAANM MOON; MICHAELAACI Iowa CityAAST IAAACO USAAGP MOON; MICHAEL Iowa City IA US - A non-pneumatic tire for a vehicle is provided that has a body of elastic material and a circumferentially-extending crown portion that has a running surface and circumferentially-extending sidewalls joined to the crown portion. A number of radially-extending springs are at least partially embedded within the tire body. An internal support structure includes a circumferentially extending backbone and at least one connector component that connects the backbone to each of the springs. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014875 | RUN FLAT TIRE AND SYSTEM - The present invention provides a run flat tire and system adapted for alignment around a wheel and inside a tire. The run flat tire and system comprises one or more arcuate portions configured and arranged so as to be releasably aligned and connected to form a run flat device suitable for installation around a tire rim drop center. The invention further comprises one or more insert or encapsulated portions (corresponding to one or more arcuate portions) made of a relatively strong or stiff material, and one or more corresponding outer portions of a relatively soft or lower durometer material. In one aspect, outer portion(s) are molded around or directly on corresponding encapsulated portion(s). | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014876 | AIR MAINTENANCE PUMPING TUBE AND TIRE ASSEMBLYAANM Delgado; Andres IgnacioAACI MedinaAAST OHAACO USAAGP Delgado; Andres Ignacio Medina OH USAANM Dyrlund; Christopher DavidAACI CantonAAST OHAACO USAAGP Dyrlund; Christopher David Canton OH US - A groove defined by groove sidewalls is positioned within the bending region of a tire sidewall. An elongate air tube positioned within the sidewall groove is in contacting engagement with the groove sidewalls and resiliently squeezes and collapses segment by segment as the groove constricts segment by segment within the rolling tire footprint. A longitudinally oriented projecting locking rib extends from a tube sidewall and registers within a complementary configured and located detent extending adjacent the groove to deter lateral movement of the tube within the groove after insertion. An annular projecting ridge extends from the groove for engaging the sidewalls of the air tube to deter an axial movement of the tube within the groove after insertion. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014877 | VEHICLE TIRE HAVING A SIDEWALL SECTION WITH A PLURALITY OF CURVED PROTRUSIONSAANM AHN; Jae SungAACI SeoulAACO KRAAGP AHN; Jae Sung Seoul KRAANM Choi; Yoon JinAACI SeoulAACO KRAAGP Choi; Yoon Jin Seoul KR - Disclosed herein is a vehicle tire, which can increase fuel efficiency by improving aerodynamic performance and lowering rotation resistance of the tire, and enhances safety by allowing stable contact between the tire and a road when travelling at high speeds. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014878 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - A tire casing is formed on an annular toroidally shaped building surface. The tire casing has a cord attachment elastomeric layer extending over the toroidally shaped building surface to a pair of radial inner ends; a first and second bead stack, each bead stack having an axially inner stack and an axially outer stack the axially inner stack attached to one of the radial inner ends of the first elastomeric layer; one or more continuous lengths of first ply cords, and one or more continuous lengths of second ply cords. The one or more continuous lengths of the first ply cords in combination with the one or more continuous lengths of the second ply cords form a bias angled cord reinforced belt structure, the first ply cords forming one cord reinforced sidewall and the second ply cords forming an opposite cord reinforced sidewall. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014879 | TIRE MANUFACTURING METHOD, TIRE, AND TIRE MOLDAANM Kouno; YoshihideAACI Kodaira-shiAACO JPAAGP Kouno; Yoshihide Kodaira-shi JPAANM Kon; SeijiAACI Kodaira-shiAACO JPAAGP Kon; Seiji Kodaira-shi JP - A covered cord is formed by covering a cord with a resin material, and a covered bead is formed by welding or adhering together the resin material of the covered cord whilst shaping into a bead shape, such that resin material fills between the cord. The covered bead is placed in contact with a jig disposed inside a cavity of a tire mold for molding a tire frame member, the covered bead is fixed inside the mold, and the tire frame member is molded containing the covered bead in a tire bead portion by pouring molten resin material into the cavity. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014880 | CONSTRUCTION COMPRISING TIE LAYER - A vulcanizable layered composition comprising at least two layers and at least one tie layer. The first layer of the two layers comprises an fluid permeation prevention layer, the second layer of the two layers comprises at least one high diene rubber, and the tie layer comprises about 50 to about 100 weight % of at least one halogenated isobutylene containing elastomer; up to about 50 weight % of at least one high diene elastomer; about 20 to about 50 weight % of at least one filler; up to about 30 weight % of at least one processing oil; about 1 to about 20 parts per hundred (phr) of at least one tackifier; and about 0.2 to about 15 parts per hundred of rubber (phr) of a curing system for the elastomers. The fluid permeation prevention layer preferably comprises a thermoplastic engineering resin component and an elastomer component. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014881 | Biaxial Drive Mechanism, Die Bonder and Die Bonder Operating MethodAANM FUKASAWA; ShingoAACI KumagayaAACO JPAAGP FUKASAWA; Shingo Kumagaya JPAANM Hosaka; KojiAACI KumagayaAACO JPAAGP Hosaka; Koji Kumagaya JP - A highly reliable biaxial drive mechanism and a die bonder operating method capable of preventing fall of an elevation axis of a linear motor upon loss of power are disclosed. The biaxial drive mechanism includes a handling part; a biaxial drive axes provided with a first linear motor unit having a first movable part that moves up and down the handling part along a first linear guide and a first stationary part, and a second linear motor unit having a second movable part that moves the handling part in a horizontal direction vertical to a direction of up and down movement and a second stationary part; a main power source that supplies a power source to the biaxial drive axes; and an elevation axis fall prevention unit that prevents fall of a handling part upon loss of power at the main power source. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014882 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING COATING MATERIALAANM Schmid; JohannesAACI StarzachAACO DEAAGP Schmid; Johannes Starzach DE - The invention relates to a method for producing coating material ( | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014883 | CORRUGATED FLUID TREATMENT PACKS AND METHODS OF MAKING THEM - Corrugated fluid treatment packs and methods of making corrugated fluid treatment packs are disclosed. The fluid treatment packs may comprise a non-woven fibrous structure having a tubular configuration, a longitudinal axis, and circumferentially extending corrugations. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014884 | METHOD FOR MAKING SQUARE RUGS FROM RECYCLED MATERIALSAANM KAO; SemiAACI Huatan TownshipAACO TWAAGP KAO; Semi Huatan Township TW - The present invention relates to provide a method for making square rugs from recycled materials. Firstly, make one piece of surface material: Melt the woven layer of the surface material at a proper temperature. Then, apply a proper pressure to press the surface material till each fluff of the surface material is firmly secured to the woven layer. After that, make one piece of base material and one piece of middle material made of the resilient foam material reclaimed from abandoned waste. Apply a proper pressure to press the base material, the middle material and the surface material till they are stuck on each other. Heat the stuck surface material, the middle material and the base material. The middle material will foam after heating, and produce a force to stick itself on the surface material and the base material. Thus, a square rug is finished. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014885 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A SHELL-SHAPED HOLLOW BODY AND A USE THEREFORAANM MAGNA STEYR FAHRZEUGTECHNIK AG & CO.;AACI GrazAACO ATAAGP MAGNA STEYR FAHRZEUGTECHNIK AG & CO.; Graz AT - A process for producing a shell-shaped hollow body composed of fibre-reinforced plastic in which, in a first step, a continuous hollow body made of fibre-reinforced plastic is produced. In a second step, the continuous hollow body is separated into a plurality of shell-shaped hollow bodies. Such a shell-shaped hollow body is applicable in vehicle construction, for example, as chassis or bodywork. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014886 | DOOR, DEEP DRAW MOLDED DOOR FACING AND METHODS OF FORMING DOOR AND FACING - The present invention relates to a wood composite panel having a major planar portion, at least one panel portion, and an inwardly extending contoured portion surrounding the panel portion and interconnecting the major planar portion and the panel portion. The contoured portion defines an inter-relationship between a vector angle and a deep draw depth that achieve a satisfactory stretch factor. The present invention also relates to a door having the disclosed wood composite door facings, and methods of forming the facing and door. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014887 | Swing Out Mold Insert Device On Lay Up Molds - An apparatus and method in which an insert with an undercut is mechanically coupled to a lay up mold for translated movement between an engaged position for molding with an undercut engaging the material to be molded and a remote position in which a resultant molded product maybe removed and the material may be laid up without interference with the undercut, preferably with the mechanical coupling allowing for hinged movement of the insert relative the lay up mold. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014888 | MASTERLESS LAYUP MANDREL TOOL - A mandrel tool for layup of composite material comprises a composite face sheet for providing a layup surface for the composite material, and a cellular header board structure for supporting the face sheet. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014889 | RAPID FABRICATION OF A COMPOSITE PART - A method of fabricating a composite part including reinforcing fibers comprises fabricating a masterless layup mandrel tool at a fabrication site. The tool includes a composite face sheet that provides a layup surface. The method further comprises using the masterless tool at that site to form a layup of the reinforcing fibers. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014890 | FLOORBOARD, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING A FLOORING, AND A FLOORING FORMED THEREOF - A method of producing floor panels is disclosed. The method includes the steps of separating a sheet formed surface material ( | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014891 | Methods for manufacturing laminate panelsAANM VANDEVOORDE; ChristofAACI Machelen-ZulteAACO BEAAGP VANDEVOORDE; Christof Machelen-Zulte BEAANM CLEMENT; BenjaminAACI WaregemAACO BEAAGP CLEMENT; Benjamin Waregem BE - A method for manufacturing a laminate panel with a substrate and a top layer includes the steps of printing a decor paper, composing a stack to be pressed from a substrate, and decor paper and one or more layers of synthetic material, and hot-pressing the stack. The paper to be printed or the printed paper, prior to the step of composing the stack, is provided with thermo-hardening or cross-linking resin wherein the resin is already at least partially hardened or cross-linked prior to the step of hot-pressing. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014892 | System for Mounting Objects to Polymeric Membranes - A mounting system and method to elastically attach an object to a support structure with an elastic membrane. The elastic membrane allows the objected attached thereto to elastically extend in a direction away from the support structure as force is exerted on the object. The elastic membrane includes two surface areas, the first surface area extending peripherally along a perimeter a bottom surface of the elastic membrane and a remaining second surface area. The first surface area being thermally bonded to the support structure, while the second surface area remaining separable from the support structure. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014893 | Method for Continuously Attaching a Primary Substrate to a Secondary Substrate to Form a Product Having Indicia Thereon - In one embodiment, a method of attaching one substrate to another substrate includes supplying a first substrate having an indicium thereon from a first source, supplying a second substrate from a second source, wherein the supplying is accomplished in a continuous manner, and curing the substrates until the substrates are bonded thereto to form a product. The method disclosed herein allows a fabric to be integrally bonded to either an elastomeric composition or a urethane composition utilizing a continuous process. The product includes indicium that identifies or conveys information about the product. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014894 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING POWER DISTRIBUTION IN SUBSTRATE PROCESSING SYSTEMS - Methods and apparatus for controlling power distribution in a substrate processing system are provided. In some embodiments, a substrate processing system including a process chamber having a substrate support and a processing region disposed above the substrate support; a first conduit disposed above the processing region to provide a portion of a first toroidal path that extends through the first conduit and across the processing region; a second conduit disposed above the processing region to provide a portion of a second toroidal path that extends through the second conduit and across the processing region; an RF generator coupled to the first and second conduits to provide RF energy having a first frequency to each of the first and second conduits; an impedance matching network disposed between the RF generator and the first and second conduits; and a power divider to control the amount of RF energy provided to the first and second conduits from the RF generator. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014895 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A substrate processing apparatus can suppress an edge gas from being diffused toward a center region of a substrate. An upper electrode | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014896 | Wafer-Supporting Device and Method for Producing SameAANM Shoji; FumitakaAACI Kawasaki-shiAACO JPAAGP Shoji; Fumitaka Kawasaki-shi JPAANM Fukuda; HideakiAACI TokyoAACO JPAAGP Fukuda; Hideaki Tokyo JP - A wafer-supporting device for supporting a wafer thereon adapted to be installed in a semiconductor-processing apparatus includes: a base surface; and protrusions protruding from the base surface and having rounded tips for supporting a wafer thereon. The rounded tips are such that a reverse side of a wafer is supported entirely by the rounded tips by point contact. The protrusions are disposed substantially uniformly on an area of the base surface over which a wafer is placed, wherein the number (N) and the height (H [μm]) of the protrusions as determined in use satisfy the following inequities per area for a 300-mm wafer: | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014897 | Apparatus And Method For Controlling Relative Particle Concentrations In A Plasma - An apparatus for controlling a plasma etching process includes plasma control structure that can vary a size of a plasma flow passage, vary a speed of plasma flowing through the plasma flow passage, vary plasma concentration flowing through the plasma flow passage, or a combination thereof. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014898 | PLASMA BREAKERS AND METHODS THEREFORAANM Hegde; Hariharakeshava SarpangalaAACI FremontAAST CAAACO USAAGP Hegde; Hariharakeshava Sarpangala Fremont CA US - A plasma processing system comprising of a plasma source having a source enclosure for generating plasma is provided. The plasma processing system also includes a plasma breaker disposed inside the source enclosure. The plasma breaker has a plurality of trenches wherein at least one of the trenches has a sufficiently high aspect ratio such that materials deposited inside the source enclosure covers a surface of the plasma breaker without being deposited at a bottom of at least one of the trenches for at least a time period (t). | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014899 | APPARATUS TO MANUFACTURE ABSORBENT BODYAANM Nakano; TakumiAACI KagawaAACO JPAAGP Nakano; Takumi Kagawa JP - An apparatus for manufacturing an absorbent body includes: a sheet supplying mechanism for supplying a sheet from a sheet roll; a crusher for crushing the sheet into a fibrous matter by scraping a reeling-out tip end of the reeled out sheet; and a fiber stacking device for forming the absorbent body in a predetermined shape by laminating the fibrous matter to be sent out from the crusher. When switching a supply of the sheet to the crusher from one to another sheet supplying mechanism, at least two sheet supplying mechanisms supply the sheet to the crusher over a predetermined period including a period in which the one sheet supplying mechanism decreases a sheet reeling-out speed, in correspondence with the period in which the one sheet supplying mechanism decreases the sheet reeling-out speed, the other sheet supplying mechanism increases a sheet reeling-out speed. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014900 | Method of Customizing an Article and Apparatus - A method of applying graphics to a set of articles with a graphic transfer assembly is disclosed. The method includes a step of selecting an article from a set of articles comprising different types of articles. After selecting a last that may be associated with the article, the last may be attached to a last assembly of the graphic transfer assembly. With the article attached to the graphic transfer assembly, a deformable membrane may apply graphics to curved portions of the article. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014901 | CURE TOOL WITH INTEGRATED EDGE BREATHER AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A tool for curing a composite layup comprises a tool body having a surface adapted to support a composite layup thereon. The tool includes an integrated breather for allowing removal of air from the layup during curing. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014902 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE MANUFACTURING DEVICEAANM Oba; KenjiAACI KagawaAACO JPAAGP Oba; Kenji Kagawa JP - An absorbent article manufacturing device is formed by mutually combining a plurality of processing units. Spacers are provided on the bottom of the processing units to form a lower space between an installation plane where the processing units are installed and the processing units. Product-related articles such as materials are moved within the lower space. Alternatively, manufacturing-related articles such as electrical wiring are arranged within the lower space. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014903 | APPLICATOR - An applicator for use in the application of, for example, adhesive-backed material from a roll to a surface may be configured to hold the roll of adhesive-backed material and to apply the adhesive-backed material from the roll to the surface using two rollers. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130014904 | Biaxial Drive Mechanism and Die BonderAANM HOSAKA; KojiAACI KumagayaAACO JPAAGP HOSAKA; Koji Kumagaya JPAANM Fukasawa; ShingoAACI KumagayaAACO JPAAGP Fukasawa; Shingo Kumagaya JP - A biaxial drive mechanism including a Z axis capable of realizing a high speed elevation axis without an increment in torque on a horizontal drive axes and a die bonder using the biaxial drive mechanism is disclosed. The biaxial drive mechanism includes a handling part; a first linear motor having a first movable part that moves up/down the handling part and a first stationary part; a second linear motor having a second movable part and a second stationary part; a connecting part that directly or indirectly connects the first movable part to the second movable part via the first linear guide; a second linear guide that moves the first movable part; and a support body that fixes the first stationary part and the second stationary part with a predetermined length in parallel to each other in the horizontal direction. | 2013-01-17 |
