| 17th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
| Patent application number | Title | Published |
| 20130098459 | Closed-Loop Hydraulic System Having Flow Combining and Recuperation - A hydraulic system is disclosed. The hydraulic system may have a plurality of closed-loop circuits fluidly connecting a plurality of pumps to a plurality of actuators, and at least one control valve configured to selectively fluidly connect a first of the plurality of closed-loop circuits to a second of the plurality of closed loop circuits. The hydraulic system may also have an accumulator configured to receive pressured fluid from and discharge pressurized fluid to at least the first of the plurality of closed-loop circuits. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098460 | PROCESS FOR TRANSFERRING A LIQUID USING A PUMP - A process to pump liquid held in a passive tank to an active tank when the active tank has a liquid level below a set point level and when the passive tank contains liquid at a temperature above the freezing point of the liquid, the active tank including a discontinuous level gauge configured to provide at least x+1 indications of the level of liquid in tank as a function of the relative position of a moving part with respect to x set point levels, x being at least equal to 2. The process includes: reading the level indication from a level gauge; starting a pump and measuring a time during which a pump transfers liquid; stopping the pump if this time is greater than a time constant, which depends on the value of the level indication, and if a next set point level is not reached. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098461 | Booster for a Digital Hydraulic Controller and Method for Using a Booster in Connection with a Digital Hydraulic Controller - A booster for a digital hydraulic controller which has at least one digital valve ( | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098462 | MODEL-BASED CONTROLS FOR SELECTIVE CATALYST REDUCTION SYSTEMS - Systems and methods are provided for controlling a selective catalyst reduction (SCR) system having a SCR reactor. A reductant slip set point indicative of a target slip is received as a control variable is to be utilized for maintaining an amount of a NO | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098463 | METERLESS HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HAVING SHARING AND COMBINING FUNCTIONALITY - A hydraulic system is disclosed. The hydraulic system may have a unidirectional variable displacement first pump, a first hydraulic actuator connected to the first pump via a closed-loop first circuit, a unidirectional variable displacement second pump, and a second hydraulic actuator connected to the second pump via a closed-loop second circuit. The hydraulic system may also have a third pump selectively connectable in closed-loop manner to the first or second circuits, and a first valve disposed between the first hydraulic actuator and the first pump and configured to selectively direct fluid from the first circuit to the second and third pumps. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098464 | Closed-Loop Hydraulic System Having Regeneration Configuration - A hydraulic system is disclosed that has first and second passages connecting a pump to an actuator in closed-loop manner, and first and second load-holding valves within the first and second passages. The hydraulic system may also have a regeneration valve connected to the first and second passages between the actuator and the first and second load-holding valves to selectively connect the first and second passages. The hydraulic system may further have a controller configured to cause a control valve to simultaneous move the first and second load-holding valves toward flow-blocking positions when pump displacement is about zero. The controller may also be configured to selectively cause the regeneration valve to connect the first and second passages when pump displacement is non-zero, and to cause only one of the first and second load-holding valves to move to its flow-blocking position when the regeneration valve connects the first and second passages. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098465 | Valve Body Fluid Rerouting System - There is provided a fluid rerouting system for valve bodies that use hydraulic pressure, via a balance pressure line, to move spools. In an exemplary embodiment, the system comprises a valve sleeve having a plurality of ports that are substantially aligned with a plurality of fluid connections in the mating bore, except that no valve sleeve port aligns with the balance pressure line. The system also includes a spool having a plurality of lands that are sized and configured to fit slidably in said valve sleeve. The combination of the valve sleeve and at least one of the lands form a chamber, fluid access to which is via an aperture traversing the land. Means for blocking the access of said balance pressure line to said valve sleeve are also included. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098466 | CIRCULATION AID FOR PRIMARY FRACTIONAL QUENCH LOOPS - The Invention directed to a method of reducing the increase m viscosity and the drop in the heat transfer coefficient that commonly occurs with quenching media which is repeatedly circulated through a hot reaction vessel. The method comprises adding a preserving composition to the quenching media. The composition comprises: a) high temperature polymerization inhibitor, b) a tar dispersant, and c) a viscosity reducer. The method allows the quenching media to remain effective longer than would otherwise be the case and thereby prevents problems associated with having to devote excessive resources for controlling heat recovery, viscosity increases, product downgrades or having to operate equipment at temperatures beyond their optimum performance designs. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098467 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE FLOW CONDITIONS IN PIPES THAT HAVE BEEN USED FOR TRANSPORTING HEAVY OR EXTRA-HEAVY CRUDES OR CRUDES WITH HIGH ASPHALTENE CONTENT - A method for altering flow conditions in a pipe includes the steps of preparing a mixture of a surfactant, a co-surfactant and a carrier fluid; transporting the mixture to a pipe having inner flow surfaces and hydrocarbons adhered to the inner flow surfaces; and holding the mixture in the pipe for a period of time sufficient to form a water film over the inner flow surfaces and over the hydrocarbons adhered to the inner flow surfaces. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098468 | HYDRAULIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM EMPLOYING A DUAL PUMP - Disclosed is an exemplary hydraulic system including a first fluid circuit and a first pump fluidly connected to the first fluid circuit. The first pump configured to produce a fluid output at a first flow rate when operated at a selected speed. The hydraulic system further includes a second fluid circuit and a second pump selectively fluidly connectable to the first fluid circuit and the second fluid circuit. The second pump configured to produce a fluid output at a second flow rate when operated at the selected speed, with the second flow rate being greater than the first flow rate of the first pump. A first valve fluidly connects the second pump to the first fluid circuit when the first valve is arranged in an open position, and fluidly connects the second pump to second fluid circuit when the first valve is arranged in a closed position. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098469 | Roddable Direct Mount Manifold For Primary Flow Element - An apparatus and rodding method is disclosed for cleaning particulant matter from the interior high and low pressure fluid conducting conduits of a valve manifold and its mounting neck that are components of a process fluid flow or mass flow measuring assembly. High and low pressure fluid conducting conduits run through the longitudinal length of the manifold body with laterally extending diversion channels that conduct the high and low pressure fluid to a pressure transducer mounted on the back side of the valve manifold. Following shut down of the process fluid flow, plugs at the terminal end of the fluid channels are removed, permitting cleaning rods to be inserted into the fluid channels, without having to remove the pressure transducer and associated data transmitter from the assembly. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098470 | Water Damage Prevention Shunt Pan and Indicator for Appliances - A shunt pan is used to prevent excessive water damage from occurring if water leaking from a kitchen appliance is not discovered in a timely manner. The shunt pan directs the flow of collecting water into a walkway of a kitchen, where it is visible, rather than allowing the water to soak into surrounding kitchen walls and cabinets. A shunt pan is characterized by a rectangular floor bordered on three sides by walls, but not bordered by a physical obstruction on the fourth side, which is open. Preferably, the open side includes an indicator material, such as confetti or glitter in a water-soluble binder, that can be carried by flowing water into the walkway. If the water that carried the indicator material evaporates, the indicator material will remain in the walkway to clearly show the presence of a water leak. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098471 | Aircraft nacelle comprising a hot air supply device for a panel combining acoustic and frost treatments - The object of the invention is an aircraft nacelle comprising a lip extended by an inner conduit forming an air intake, a front frame delimiting with said lip annular channel within which hot air circulates, and a panel for acoustic treatment comprising, from outside inwardly, an acoustic resistive layer, at least one honeycomb structure and one reflective layer as well as ducts for channeling hot air, at least one conduit with opening which opens into annular channel being provided for carrying hot air up to the panel for acoustic treatment, wherein opening is used for channeling hot air in direction which forms an angle β of less than 60° with hot air flow direction into annular channel. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098472 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INSTALLING A DRAIN - A flush plug and a collar are used in installing a drain or cleanout. A flush plug is temporarily attached to the nipple of a cleanout or to a drain base and leveled. Concrete is then poured flush with the top of the flush plug. After the flush plug is removed from the cured concrete, a collar is installed in the hole in the concrete left by the flush plug. The outside of the lower portion of the collar is beveled like the flush plug. The upper portion of the collar includes a sleeve rising above the top surface of the surrounding concrete by an amount equal to the thickness of the specific floor finish. Tile or other finish may then be laid to around the collar. The installed drain will be flush and level with the flooring around it. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098473 | Tool for Removing and Installing Plugs and Method of Operation - A tool for extracting a plug from a pipe containing a pressurized gas is provided. The tool includes a chamber member having an open end and a closed end, the closed end having a bore therethrough. An extractor member is provided having a handle on one end and a shaft portion extending through the bore. The shaft portion has at least first threaded portion opposite the handle and a second threaded portion adjacent the closed end. A lifting member is operably coupled to the second threaded portion. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098474 | COLD AND HOT WATER BALANCING VALVE STRUCTURE - A cold and hot water balancing valve structure is provided which can fit common standard specifications. While maintaining the outer diameter and height of the high legged seat of the valve enclosure under existing standard specifications of ceramic valves, the bottom ends of the cold and hot water through holes of the high legged seat are configured with a water inlet pipe set housing groove for fitting an eccentrically positioned assembled water inlet pipe set, which are made up of cold and hot water tubes. When the meshing edges of the tubes are joined together, a balancing valve housing space is defined inside to hold a cold and hot water balancing valve unit. The cold and hot water balancing valve structure fits existing standard ceramic valve specifications, so as to dramatically reduce the production cost of cold-hot balancing valves while realizing the cold and hot water balancing function. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098475 | VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR A DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR WITH AUTOMATIC ZERO POINT CALIBRATION AND FLUSHING - A valve assembly ( | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098476 | COMPRESSED GAS DRYING SYSTEM - A system for compressing and drying a gas generally includes a compressor having multiple stages of compression and a dryer. The compressor includes a first heat exchanger and an after-cooler each of which utilizes a fan. A sensor is provided downstream of the after-cooler. The fan and sensor are in communication with the controller. A final stage compressed gas outlet of the compressor provides hot compressed gas to the regenerative portion of the dryer. Utilization of the final stage compressed gas for regeneration while also utilizing the compressor's after-cooler provides gas which is sufficiently hot to regenerate desiccant in the dryer and allows the communication between the sensor, the controller and compressors to remain intact. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098477 | Apparatus and Method for Providing Uniform Flow of Gas - Provided are gas distribution apparatus with a delivery channel having an inlet end, an outlet end and a plurality of apertures spaced along the length. The inlet end is connectable to an inlet gas source and the outlet end is connectible with a vacuum source. Also provided are gas distribution apparatus with spiral delivery channels, intertwined spiral delivery channels, splitting delivery channels, merging delivery channels and shaped delivery channels in which an inlet end and outlet end are configured for rapid exchange of gas within the delivery channels. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098478 | SELF-POWERED FIRE HOSE FITTING FOR LIGHTING, ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING, AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - Disclosed is a fire hose coupling apparatus for self powered lighting of an area where a fire fighter is engaged in fires suppression with a fire hose, and for providing real time environmental data to fire fighters. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098479 | Gas Extractor for Exhaust Gas Monitoring - An apparatus of a gas extractor for exhaust gas monitoring includes an extractor tube, an intake opening, a vent opening, and a plurality of sensors. The extractor tube is connected to an exhaust duct, where the exhaust duct provides an emitting gas flow. The plurality of sensors is attached to the extractor tube. A representative sample of the emitting gas flow travels through the intake opening into the extractor tube, where the intake opening is an intake angular extremity of the extractor tube. The plurality of sensors is able to take readings from the representative sample once the representative sample is within the extractor tube. Then the representative sample exits from the extractor tube through the vent opening, where the vent opening is a vent angular extremity of the extractor tube. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098480 | GAS DISTRIBUTOR FOR GRANULAR MOVING-BED FILTER - A gas distributor for a granular moving-bed filter comprises a distribution module, arranged inside a granular moving-bed filter. The distribution module comprises at least one flow-distributing curtain to be used for allowing a turbulent gas flow with dust mixed therein to flow therethrough, resulting that before the turbulent gas flow enters the granular moving-bed filter, the turbulent gas flow is transformed into a more uniformly distributed gas flow and the dust contained therein are partially filtered out. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098481 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE WITH INTERCONNECTS - A microfluidic device with interconnects. The device includes a first layer; a second layer, the first layer and the second layer assembled such as to face each other; a microchannel in said second layer; a tapered conduit having a tapered portion, wherein the tapered portion is inserted in a correspondingly shaped via formed in the first layer at the level of an end of the microchannel such that fluid communication is enabled between the microchannel and the conduit, and blocked in the via by way of the assembled first layer and second layer. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098482 | WASTE WATER LIFTING INSTALLATION - A waste water lifting installation has a collection container and a pump assembly. The pump assembly is fastened on a flange plate which closes an opening on the upper side of the collection container. The flange plate, on a first side edge which faces the middle region of the waste water lifting installation, is releasably fixed on the collection container with a single locking element. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098483 | RESIDUAL RADIOACTIVE SLUDGE LIQUID SUCTION APPARATUS - There is provided a residual radioactive sludge liquid suction apparatus capable of safely and surely sucking radioactive sludge liquid remaining in a sludge storage tank with no fear of being exposed to radiation at a time when a small amount of sludge liquid remaining in the sludge storage tank is transferred to another tank. The suction apparatus is a residual radioactive sludge liquid suction apparatus used for sucking residual radioactive sludge liquid (L) at a time when the residual sludge liquid (L) remaining in a sludge storage tank T | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098484 | FLOW SENSOR WITH MULTI-POSITION LAMINAR FLOW ELEMENT HAVING INTEGRATED BYPASS CHANNELS - A flow sensor includes a main flow body, a laminar flow element, and first and second bypass channels. The first bypass channel is formed in, and extends at least partially around, the outer surface of the laminar flow element, and is in fluid communication with the main flow channel and defines a first bypass flow passage between the laminar flow element and the main flow body. The second bypass channel is formed in, and extends at least partially around, the outer surface of the laminar flow element, and is in fluid communication with the main flow channel and defines a second bypass flow passage between the laminar flow element and the main flow body. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098485 | FLOW SENSOR WITH BYPASS TAPS IN LAMINAR FLOW ELEMENT LAMINARIZING CHANNEL - A flow sensor includes a main flow body, a laminar flow element, a first bypass tap, and a second flow element sensor tap. The main flow body has a first main flow port, a second main flow port, a main flow channel, a first bypass tap, a second bypass tap, and a bypass flow channel. The laminar flow element is disposed within the main flow channel. The bypass flow channel has a cross sectional area, and the first bypass tap and the second bypass tap each have a cross sectional area that is greater than the maximum cross sectional area of the bypass flow channel. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098486 | FLOW SENSOR WITH BYPASS TAPS IN LAMINARIZING CHANNEL AND FLOW RESTRICTOR IN A BPYASS CHANNEL - A flow sensor includes a main flow body, a laminar flow element, a first main flow body sensor tap, a second main flow body sensor tap, and a bypass flow body. The bypass flow body is coupled to the main flow body and has a first bypass flow port, a second bypass flow port, and a bypass flow channel between the first and second bypass flow ports. The flow restrictor is disposed within the bypass flow channel. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098487 | SELF-ADJUSTABLE MECHANISM FOR IRRIGATION EMITTERS - The invention relates to a mechanism, intended for assembly on an irrigation emitter, which includes a cylindrical housing ( | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098488 | HIGH PRESSURE POLYMER VALVE PLUG COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS - A valve including a plastic valve plug capable of operation at 5000 PSI is described. Taken alone or in combination, various features including the design and material selection of the valve plug account for the heretofore-unknown performance achieved. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098489 | INSULATOR BASE FOR ELECTRONIC FAUCET - An insulator base for an electronic faucet includes a housing supporting a light assembly and a connecting wire electrically coupled to the light assembly. A polymer overmold is coupled to the housing and secures the light assembly and the connecting wire within the housing. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098490 | GAS MANIFOLD SYSTEM FOR STEADY GAS SUPPLY AT OUTLET - A gas manifold system includes a plenum that receives a gas at a positive pressure and a manifold having at least one exit port. One or more valves are disposed between the plenum and the manifold. When opened, the valve(s) permit a stream of the gas at positive pressure to flow from the plenum into the manifold. A baffle is disposed in the manifold between the valve(s) and the exit port(s). The baffle obstructs each stream of gas entering the manifold such that the gas is reduced to substantially zero pressure in the manifold at the exit port(s). | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098491 | PRESSURE COMPENSATION DEVICE IN AIRCRAFT - Pressure compensation device ( | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098492 | WATER HAMMER ARRESTER - A water hammer arrester and a process for making a water hammer arrester. The arrester includes a includes a cylindrical tube that contains a sliding piston separating the interior into a gas portion and a liquid portion. The gas portion is enclosed by a cap. The liquid portion has a pipe fitting for connection to a liquid-carrying pipe. The process includes assembling the piston, cylinder, fitting, and cap together outside of a pressured chamber used to charge the gas portion. A pressure chamber receives the cap and open end of the cylinder, and tabs around the cap allow fluid flow into the gas portion of the cylinder. Increasing gas pressure in the pressure chamber simultaneously increases gas pressure inside the gas portion. At this raised pressure, an ultrasonic welding horn engages the cap and/or cylinder to weld the two together trapping the gas therein under pressure. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098493 | METHOD OF IMPROVING THE PHYSICAL PROPERTIES IN THE PRODUCTION OF PSPS (PLASTIC-SHEATHED PIPES) - The present invention relates to a process for producing insulated pipes, which comprises the steps (A) provision of pipe for a medium and outer pipe, where the pipe for a medium is arranged within the outer pipe and an annular gap having ends E | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098494 | RUBBER COMPOSITION FOR WATER HOSE, AND WATER HOSE OBTAINED USING SAME - A rubber composition for a water hose includes the following components (A) and (B), wherein the component (B) has a melt flow rate (MFR) of 1.0 g/10 min at a temperature of 190° C. and a load of 2.16 kg and the component (B) has a density of 0.870 to 0.908 g/cm | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098495 | MULTILAYER TUBE HAVING A TUBULAR INNER FILM, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND USE THEREOF - The invention relates to a multilayer tube, comprising a tubular inner film made of modified polytetrafluoroethylene, and one or more layers of a planar textile fibrous material, which is saturated with a curable resin, and optionally an outer film. The outer film is preferably made of UV impermeable material. The multilayer tube can be used for repairing pipes, but it can also be used as a stand-alone pipe for transporting fluids such as liquids and gases. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098496 | STEEL FUEL CONVEYING PIPE - To provide a steel fuel conveying pipe which has high resistance to corrosive fuel and maintains reliability without damaging a direct-injection engine, and connects a high-pressure pump and a direct-injection rail with each other in a gasoline direct-injection engine system, and a fuel conveying pipe suitable as a bypass pipe for coupling direct-injection rails with each other in a V-type gasoline engine. A steel fuel conveying pipe for conveying gasoline is characterized in that a Ni-plated layer is provided on the whole inner circumferential face of the fuel conveying pipe, and an anti-rust film layer composed of a Zn-plated layer and a Zn-based alloy-plated layer is further provided on the Ni-plated layer at at least one end of the fuel conveying pipe. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098497 | WOVEN PAPERMAKER FABRIC, IN PARTICULAR A FORMING FABRIC - A woven papermaker fabric having a first woven fabric layer made of first threads and having a second woven fabric layer made of second threads, the two woven fabric layers being connected by binder threads formed by structural second threads at binder points and having knuckles having peaks constituting a peak plane parallel to a paper side plane, and the first threads forming knuckles with concave inner bends, the points of which lying nearest to the paper side plane constituting an inner plane, wherein the tension of the first threads extending transversely to the binder threads is such that the peak plane is nearer to the paper side plane than the inner plane thereby causing lateral deflections of at least one of the first threads. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098498 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF ANESTHETIC FROM A RESERVOIR - The present invention may be embodied as a device for selectively opening or closing an anesthetic reservoir, the device having a first component adaptable to a reservoir and a second component adaptable to a vaporizer. The first component may have a base, a nozzle, and a through-hole. The second component may have a support member with a knob for engaging the through-hole of the first component and preventing liquid from flowing from the through-hole. The first and second components may be threaded to engage with each other such that when the components are twisted relative to each other, the knob may move toward or away from the through-hole to prevent or allow liquid flow. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098499 | TAP FOR BEVERAGE DISPENSING FROM RECEPTACLES SUCH AS BOTTLES AND THE LIKE - The present invention relates to a device for dispensing beverages from receptacles such as bottles and the like, characterized by a dispensing unit comprising a tap ( | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098500 | REFILLING APPARATUS WITH JET LEVEL SENSOR - A refilling system for use in refilling a container with a fluid from a fluid source. The container having an air space above a fluid space. The fluid having a fluid level within the container. The refilling system comprising: a pilot-operated fluid flow control valve fluidly connected with a fluid level sensor via a pressure line and a bleed line. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098501 | PACKAGING SYSTEM FOR PHARMACEUTICAL DISPENSER AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A packaging system and associated method for use with a pharmaceutical dispenser provides a turnkey solution for packaging pharmaceutical products such as solid medications and nutritional supplements to be taken orally in health care settings, including but not limited to long term care (LTC) and assisted living settings. An overall pharmacy system and methodology begins with bulk medications and supplements introduced into the work flow, individually packaged and assembled into medpass orders per patient and delivered to the LTC facility or other institution for patient consumption. The process begins by converting bulk medications and supplements to packaged unit doses and ultimately individually packaged medpass bags for each patient on a 24-hour schedule. The design of the overall system and its individual components allows for physical control of each unit dose package from start to finish without any unit dose package “free fall” in the system. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098502 | EDGE-BAND CHAMFERING DEVICE - An edge-band chamfering device includes a driving unit, a supporting frame unit, and a chamfering unit. The driving unit includes a main housing, a motor disposed within the main housing, and a spindle driven by the motor. The main housing includes an annular wall having an externally threaded portion. The supporting frame unit includes a fixed seat and a sleeve. The fixed seat has a sleeving portion formed with a through hole therethrough, and a fixed portion connected to a side of the sleeving portion. The sleeve has a surrounding wall disposed within the through hole. The surrounding wall has an internally threaded portion engaging the externally threaded portion. The chamfering unit includes a cutter mounted to the spindle. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098503 | Mobile log splitter and pivoting conveyor: two-in-one - A log splitter machine featuring a steel beam upon which an engine, a hydraulic fluid reservoir, a hydraulic cylinder, a splitting ram, and a splitting head are positioned in such a way as to accomplish the task of reducing large sections of logs into smaller pieces. Additional components include a log lifter device, a telescoping rear foot, and a conveyor mechanism. The conveyor mechanism is connected to the frame of the machine by means of a hinge. The machine has both a non-operational position and an operational position. The operational position is achieved by pivoting the conveyor mechanism through an angle of one-hundred eighty degrees around the hinge. In both its non-operational and operational positions, the machine sits upon wheels, allowing for quick and easy relocation. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098504 | Transporting roller for advancing workpieces made of wood, plastic and the like - The transporting roller ( | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098505 | CUTTING BIT FOR PRUNING TOOL - A cutting bit for a pruning tool includes an elongate body having a first end and a second end. At least one flute extends at least part of a distance between the first end and the second end of the elongate body. A shank is located at the first end of the elongate body and is adapted for connection to an associated pruning tool. The second end of the elongate body defines a boring tip. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098506 | LEAD-FREE SOLDER PASTE - As electronic equipment has become smaller in size, printed circuit boards which cannot be subjected to cleaning have been developed, and a no-clean lead-free solder paste is becoming necessary. In order for a solder paste not to require cleaning, it is necessary that the color of the residue be transparent and that the residue be non-tacky. A maleated rosin, which is a rosin suited for no-clean paste, has a high acid value so it is not suitable for a flux for lead-free solder. As a means of suppressing a reaction between a flux containing a maleated rosin and a Sn—Ag—Cu based solder alloy powder, a Sn—Ag—Cu—Sb based solder alloy powder is used which adds 1-8 mass % of Sb to a Sn—Ag—Cu based solder alloy. As a result, it is possible to provide a solder paste which has the excellent effect that the solder paste does not easily undergo changes over time and | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098507 | GRAIN ORIENTED ELECTRICAL STEEL SHEET AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A grain oriented electrical steel sheet is subjected to magnetic domain refinement by laser irradiation or electron irradiation and exhibits excellent low noise properties and low iron-loss properties when assembled into a real transformer device, by setting: the total tension (A) in rolling direction imparted to the steel sheet by the forsterite coating and the tension coating to be equal to or higher than 10.0 MPa; setting the total tension (B) in a direction orthogonal to the rolling direction imparted to the steel sheet by the forsterite coating and the tension coating to be equal to or higher than 5.0 MPa; and setting the total tension (A) and the total tension (B) to satisfy a formula shown below. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098508 | GRAIN ORIENTED ELECTRICAL STEEL SHEET AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A grain oriented electrical steel sheet (1) suppresses the content of Cr in the grain oriented electrical steel sheet to 0.1 mass % or less; (2) sets the coating weight of a forsterite coating, in terms of basis weight of oxygen therein, to at least 3.0 g/m | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098509 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING SURFACE-MODIFIED RARE EARTH METAL-BASED SINTERED MAGNET - An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a surface-modified rare earth metal-based sintered magnet having extremely excellent corrosion resistance even in an environment with fluctuating temperature and humidity and also having excellent magnetic characteristics. The method for producing a surface-modified rare earth metal-based sintered magnet of the present invention as a means for achieving the object is characterized by comprising a step of subjecting a rare earth metal-based sintered magnet to a heat treatment at 200° C. to 600° C. in an atmosphere having an oxygen partial pressure of 1×10 | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098510 | METAL COMPOSITES AND METHODS FOR FORMING SAME - A metal composite comprising a spinodal structure having at least one ductile phase and method of making same is disclosed. The metal composite is formed by forming an alloy comprising a positive heat of mixing in the liquid state; purifying the alloy; and forming a network structure of the alloy comprising at least one ductile sub-network. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098511 | CU-SI-CO ALLOY FOR ELECTRONIC MATERIALS, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - A Cu—Co—Si alloy having an improved balance between electrical conductivity and strength is provided. Disclosed is a copper alloy for electronic materials, which contains 0.5% to 4.0% by mass of Co and 0.1% to 1.2% by mass of Si, with the balance being Cu and unavoidable impurities, and in which the mass % ratio of Co and Si (Co/Si) is 3.5≦Co/Si≦5.5, an area ratio of discontinuous precipitation (DP) cells is 5% or less, and an average value of a maximum width of discontinuous precipitation (DP) cells is 2 μm or less. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098512 | MECHANICAL COMPONENT AND METHOD OF SURFACE HARDENING - Mechanical component ( | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098513 | ULTRA-HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL BAR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - This invention relates to an ultra-high-strength steel bar and to a method of manufacturing the same, in which the steel bar includes C: 0.05 to 0.45 wt %, Si: 0.10 to 0.35 wt %, Mn: 0.1 to 0.85 wt %, Cr: 0.6 to 1.20 wt %, and Mo: 0.05 to 0.35 wt %, with the remainder being Fe, wherein a martensite structure is formed at a surface layer and a fine ferrite structure is formed at a center layer. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098514 | Ni-ADDED STEEL PLATE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A Ni-added steel plate contains, by mass %, C: 0.03% to 0.10%, Si: 0.02% to 0.40%, Mn: 0.3% to 1.2%, Ni: 5.0% to 7.5%, Cr: 0.4% to 1.5%, Mo: 0.02% to 0.4%, Al: 0.01% to 0.08%, T•O: 0.0001% to 0.0050%, P: limited to 0.0100% or less, S: limited to 0.0035% or less, and N: limited to 0.0070% or less with a remainder composed of Fe and inevitable impurities, in which a Ni segregation ratio at a position of ¼ of a plate thickness away from a plate surface in a thickness direction is 1.3 or less, a fraction of austenite after deep cooling is 2% or more, an austenite unevenness index after deep cooling is 5.0 or less, and an average equivalent circle diameter of austenite after deep cooling is 1 μm or less. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098515 | MULTI-PHASE HOT-ROLLED STEEL SHEET HAVING IMPROVED DYNAMIC STRENGTH AND A METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - A multi-phase hot-rolled steel sheet having improved strength in an intermediate strain rate region has a chemical composition comprising, in mass percent, C: 0.07-0.2%, Si+Al: 0.3-1.5%, Mn: 1.0-3.0%, P: at most 0.02%, S: at most 0.005%, Cr: 0.1-0.5%, N: 0.001-0.008%, at least one of Ti: 0.002-0.05% and Nb: 0.002-0.05%, and a remainder of Fe and impurities. The area fraction of ferrite is 7-35%, the grain diameter of ferrite is in the range of 0.5-3.0 μm, and the nanohardness of ferrite is in the range of 3.5-4.5 GPa. A second phase which is the remainder other than ferrite contains martensite and bainitic ferrite and/or bainite. The average nanohardness of the second phase is 5-12 GPa, and the second phase contains a high-hardness phase of 8-12 GPa with an area fraction of 5-35% based on the overall structure. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098516 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - A diametrical conductive portion extending in a tire diametrical direction in a tire meridian cross section is provided at least in a nonconductive position in a side rubber portion which is constructed by a side wall rubber and a rim strip rubber, a conductive branch portion is provided so as to be branched from the diametrical conductive portion, extend to at least one in a thickness direction of the side rubber portion and pass through an inner portion of the side rubber portion, and the conductive branch portion is arranged at a position which sections at least half position in the thickness direction of the side rubber portion into an outer side in a tire diametrical direction and an inner side in the tire diametrical direction, and is formed by a conductive rubber which has a different hardness from a rubber hardness of the side rubber portion. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098517 | WET AND SNOW TRACTION DESIGN FOR A TIRE TREAD - A novel design for a high-speed tire tread is provided that gives improved performance in both water and snow conditions. The tread region of the tire uses transversely-oriented grooves that each extend in a novel manner across the width of the tread region. There are no grooves or other tread features that provide substantial fluid communication between the transversely-oriented grooves. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098518 | ALL STEEL FABRIC RADIAL CONSTRUCTION FOR AGRICULTURAL TIRES - A pneumatic tire for agricultural equipment or forestry equipment includes a circumferential tread, a pair of sidewalls, and a pair of bead portions. A steel reinforced radial carcass ply extends circumferentially about the tire. The carcass ply includes an axially inner portion and axially outer turn-up portions. First and second steel reinforced belts are disposed between the carcass ply and the circumferential tread. Axial ends of the belts are separated by belt wedges. The tire includes a pair of sidewall inserts. Each sidewall insert extends continuously from an upper end extending between the first belt and the carcass ply, through a sidewall region of the tire, to a lower end extending between the inner portion of the carcass ply and one of the turn-up portions of the carcass ply. A tie gum layer binds an inner liner to the carcass ply. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098519 | HEAVY DUTY TIRE - A heavy duty tire includes a tread portion with a pair of circumferentially extending crown main grooves and a pair of circumferentially extending shoulder main grooves to form a crown land portion, a pair of middle land portions and a pair of shoulder land portions, wherein crown main grooves have groove widths of 2-5% of a tread half width, shoulder main grooves have groove widths of 6-9% of the tread half width, crown lateral grooves are provided on the crown land portion to form a plurality of crown blocks, middle lateral grooves are provided on middle land portions, shoulder lateral grooves are provided on shoulder land portions, crown and middle lateral grooves have groove widths of 0.4-2.0 mm, and shoulder lateral grooves have groove widths of 6-9% of the tread half width. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098520 | TIRE - A pneumatic tire | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098521 | TIRE AND WHEEL NOISE REDUCING DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A system for dissipating sound shock waves within a vehicle tire includes a wheel upon which a tire is mounted to create an internal air chamber defined by the wheel and the tire. A flow-resistant barrier is coupled to the wheel or the tire and defines an air cavity within the internal air chamber. A porous spacer can support the barrier with respect to the tire and also can provide a flexible energy damper. The barrier comprises a material that provides an acoustical resistance to sound shock waves passing therethrough. The air cavity defined by the barrier has a volume such that air within the cavity offers relatively small impedance to the passage of shock waves through the barrier and into the air cavity. The barrier also can produce frictional heat when displaced by a shock wave, thereby converting energy of the shock wave to heat to reduce noise associated therewith. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098522 | NOISE REDUCING DEVICE, MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR THE NOISE REDUCING DEVICE, AND PNEUMATIC TIRE HAVING THE NOISE REDUCING DEVICE - Provided are: a noise reduction device with an improved adhesion of a noise absorbing member formed of a porous material and with a reduced processing time; a method of manufacturing the noise reduction device; and a pneumatic tire including the noise reduction device. The noise reduction device of the present invention includes: a noise absorbing member formed of a porous material; a band member for attaching the noise absorbing member to the inner surface of a tire; and locking members formed of a thermoplastic resin. The band member is formed of a thermoplastic resin. The noise absorbing member is disposed between the band member and the locking members. The locking members are bonded to the band member through the noise absorbing member by thermal fusion. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098523 | RUBBER COMPOSITION FOR CLINCH APEX AND PNEUMATIC TIRE - The present invention provides a rubber composition for a clinch apex which improves in fuel economy, flex crack growth resistance, and processability in a balanced manner, and also provides a pneumatic tire produced using the rubber composition. The present invention relates to a rubber composition for a clinch apex, including: a modified natural rubber having a phosphorus content of 200 ppm or less; and at least one of carbon black and a white filler. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098524 | ADHESIVE POLARIZATION PLATE, IMAGE DISPLAY AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING ADHESIVE POLARIZATION PLATE AND IMAGE DISPLAY - A method for manufacturing a pressure-sensitive adhesive polarizing plate comprising a polarizer (P), a transparent protective film (E) provided on only one side of the polarizer (P) with an adhesive layer (G) interposed therebetween, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (B) provided on another side of the polarizer (P) with a protective layer (H) interposed therebetween, the method including forming the protective layer (H) on one side of the polarizer (P) and then placing the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (B) on the protective layer (H), so that a laminate of the polarizer (P) and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (B) is formed, wherein the protective layer (H) has a tensile modulus of 100 MPa or more. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098525 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING CONVEYOR BELTS HAVING A WIRE ROPE CORE - The invention relates to a system for producing conveyor belts having a rope core, for example a wire rope core, comprising at least one rope unwinding unit having a plurality of rope reels, from which the ropes to be embedded in the conveyor belt are unwound, a combining unit in which the ropes, which are under tensile stress and run in the longitudinal belt direction parallel to one another in one plane, are combined with one or more raw rubber webs to form a raw belt, and a vulcanization press in which the raw belt is vulcanized by means of pressure and/or heat forming the conveyor belt. Said system is characterized in that the rope unwinding unit is designed as a rope unwinding and tensioning unit, in which each rope is individually tensioned to the required production tension. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098526 | FRICTION STIRRING AND JOINING APPARATUS, AND FRICTION STIRRING AND JOINING METHOD - A friction stirring and joining apparatus includes a tool holder; and pressing means provided ahead in the direction of joining by a tool held by the tool holder for pressing a junction surface of a workpiece. The pressing means includes a load imparting section that imparts a load toward the workpiece; a first abutting portion that is provided between the load imparting section and the tool held by the tool holder and abuts on the junction surface in the workpiece; a second abutting portion that is provided opposite the first abutting portion with respect to the load imparting section and abuts on the surface of the workpiece; and a supporting portion that is attached to the load imparting section and supports the first abutting portion and the second abutting portion. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098527 | ROTOR BLADE FORM FOR PRODUCING A ROTOR BLADE OF A WIND POWER PLANT - The present invention concerns a rotor blade mold for producing a rotor blade of a wind power installation or a part thereof comprising a heatable mold portion having a shaping surface for shaping the rotor blade surface and wherein the heatable mold portion has at least two heating portions and each heating portion includes at least one electrical resistance heating element arranged at or beneath the shaping surface and a supply unit for supplying the at least one resistance heating element with electrical heating current. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098528 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING EXCESS FIBER LENGTH (EFL) IN ARMORED CABLE - Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques and corresponding apparatus for making armored cables with optical fibers contained therein. The techniques may be utilized to control an amount of excess fiber length (EFL) in the armored cables. The techniques may also allow introduction of optical fibers directly into a welding process without using an inner tube in the final armored cable. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098529 | ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY CONCENTRATING DEVICE AND METHOD THEREFOR - An electromagnetic energy concentrating dish ( | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098530 | Method For Maintaining A Fastener In A Folded Configuration - A method for folding a fastener during a high speed manufacturing process and maintaining the fastener in a folded configuration throughout the high speed manufacturing process. The method includes obtaining an article that has a foldable fastener and moving the article in the machine direction during the high speed manufacturing process. The foldable fastener has first and second opposing surfaces, a web and at least one engaging member joined to the web. The method includes applying a frangible bonding agent to a first portion of the first surface of the fastening system; folding the fastening system such that the frangible bonding agent contacts a second portion of the first surface of the fastening system; and allowing the frangible bonding agent to cool at a temperature of less than 60° C. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098531 | PROCESS FOR MAKING ARTIFICIAL TURF FIBERS - A method of making a fiber for use in association with an artificial turf system, as well as an artificial turf system having such a fiber. The fiber is made by extruding a fiber, fibrillating the fiber, and storing the fiber, wherein the fiber is not cut longitudinally between the step of extruding the fiber and storing the fiber. After being extruded the fiber may be folded and wrapped with a wrapping yarn. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098532 | THIN FILM BATTERY PACKAGING FORMED BY LOCALIZED HEATING - A battery packaging method comprises providing a battery comprising at least one battery cell on a substrate, the battery cell comprising a plurality of electrodes about an electrolyte, and the battery having at least one open peripheral side surface. A thermoplastic bead is provided at an open peripheral side surface of the battery. A cap is placed over the battery and in contact with the thermoplastic bead. The thermoplastic bead is locally heated by directing an energy beam onto the thermoplastic bead, the energy beam having a beam width sized sufficiently small to heat a beam incident region on the thermoplastic bead substantially without heating adjacent regions. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098533 | NOISE REDUCING DEVICE, MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR THE NOISE REDUCING DEVICE, AND PNEUMATIC TIRE HAVING THE NOISE REDUCING DEVICE - Provided are: a noise reduction device with an improved adhesion of a noise absorbing member formed of a porous material and with a reduced processing time; a method of manufacturing the noise reduction device; and a pneumatic tire including the noise reduction device. The noise reduction device of the present invention includes: a noise absorbing member formed of a porous material; a band member for attaching the noise absorbing member to the inner surface of a tire; and locking members formed of a thermoplastic resin. The band member is formed of a thermoplastic resin. The noise absorbing member is disposed between the band member and the locking members. The locking members are bonded to the band member through the noise absorbing member by thermal fusion. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098534 | METHOD FOR CONNECTING A PLASTIC WORKPIECE TO A FURTHER WORKPIECE - Presented and is described is a method for connecting a plastic workpiece to a further workpiece with the following steps: providing a plastic workpiece, comprising a first abutting surface, provided on which is a pin having an end face facing away from the first abutting surface; providing a further workpiece, comprising a second abutting surface and a working surface, a through-opening which is adapted to the cross section of the pin and extends from the second abutting surface to the working surface being provided in the further workpiece; placing the further workpiece and the plastic workpiece against each other in such a way that the second abutting surface lies on the first abutting surface, the pin extending through the through-opening, beyond the working surface; placing a friction tool against the further workpiece, the friction tool having a friction pin driven in a rotating manner and comprising a friction surface extending perpendicularly in relation to the axis of rotation and having a clamping ring comprising a clamping surface, placement involving the friction surface being placed flat on the end face and the clamping surface being placed flat on the working surface; rotating the friction pin, so that the frictional heat produced by friction between the friction surface and the end face brings the pin into a plastic state, and moving the rotating friction pin parallel to the axis of rotation toward the working surface, so that the pin is plastically deformed. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098535 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A COATING ON A LINING OF A CONDUIT IN SITU - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for repairing the wall of a conduit where a coating is placed onto a conduit lining using a non-absorbent bladder preferably made of polyurethane and material capable of curing and hardening, such as a grout or thermoset resin, preferably an epoxy. The coating is to be formed on the conduit lining after the lining is placed against the walls of the conduit. The non-absorbent bladder and the material capable of curing and hardening should be compatible for adhesion. The material capable of curing and hardening is placed between the wall of the pipe and the non-absorbent bladder by an inversion technique, and the non-absorbent bladder permanently bonds to the material capable of curing and hardening. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098536 | METHOD FOR CONNECTING A FIRST COMPONENT TO A SECOND COMPONENT - A method for connecting a first component to a second component, the method including: applying a fastening dome composed of material in a viscous state to the first component, hardening the fastening dome on the first component, and then inserting a connecting element through the first component, second component, and at least partially through the fastening dome. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098537 | GREEN TIRE FORMING METHOD AND PNEUMATIC TIRE PRODUCING METHOD - A method includes a tubular carcass with core forming process (K | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098538 | RECYCLABLE PLASTIC COMPOSITE WHEEL RIM FABRICATION METHOD - A recyclable plastic composite wheel rim fabrication method includes the steps of: (a) preparing a triaxle or biaxle composite fabric, (b) coating the composite fabric with a layer of plastic material to form a composite substrate, (c) processing the composite substrate into a composite plate member by means of roller pressing, dipping, bake-drying and cutting, (d) stamping the composite plate member into a blank wheel rim by means of a hot press, (e) cooling the blank wheel rim and trimming it to remove to remove blurs and defective selvedge, and (f) polishing the surface of the blank wheel rim to obtain a finished wheel rim. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098539 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ARM IN COMPOSITE MATERIAL COMPRISING A TRANSVERSAL BEARING DESIGNED TO RECEIVE A FIXED OR ROTATING SHAFT - The invention relates to a method for manufacturing an arm ( | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098540 | GRAPHENE-TRANSFERRING MEMBER, GRAPHENE TRANSFERRER, METHOD OF TRANSFERRING GRAPHENE, AND METHODS OF FABRICATING GRAPHENE DEVICE BY USING THE SAME - Graphene transferring members, graphene transferrer, methods of transferring graphene, and methods of fabricating a graphene device, may include a metal thin-film layer pattern and a graphene layer sequentially stacked on an adhesive member. The metal thin-film layer and the graphene layer may have the same shape. After transferring the graphene layer onto a transfer-target substrate during the fabrication of a graphene device, the metal thin-film layer is patterned to form electrodes on respective ends of the graphene layer by removing a portion of the metal thin-film layer. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098541 | MATERIALS AND PROCESSES FOR BONDING ACOUSTICALLY NEUTRAL STRUCTURES FOR USE IN ULTRASOUND CATHETERS - Provided herein is a method of manufacturing ultrasound probe comprising a probe housing defining a distal end, an ultrasonic transducer array disposed within the probe housing and rotatable within said probe housing, an acoustically neutral structure bonded to a surface of the ultrasonic transducer array by an adhesive, a motor coupled to the ultrasonic transducer array, the motor being configured to rotate the ultrasonic transducer array in order to image a three-dimensional volume; and an acoustic coupling fluid disposed within free volume of the probe housing. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098542 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PEELING PROTECTIVE TAPE - A method of peeling a protective tape, includes the steps of mounting a wafer on a stage, the wafer having the protective tape adhered thereto so that the protective tape overlaps only a portion of a notch of the wafer, attaching a peeling adhesive tape to the protective tape, projecting a lift pin from the stage so that the portion of the protective tape which overlaps the notch is raised by a top surface of the lift pin, and with the protective tape raised by the lift pin, pulling the peeling adhesive tape so as to peel the protective tape from the wafer. The top surface of the lift pin has a shape that allows the top surface to raise the portion of the protective tape which overlaps the notch. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098543 | METHOD OF APPLYING WINDOW FILM - Disclosed herein is a method of applying window film to a window without water. The method includes providing a laminate having an adhesive layer disposed between a window film and a release liner. A portion of the adhesive layer is exposed and contacted with a window pane, and this sequence of steps is repeated until the adhesive layer is completely exposed. The window film is smoothed to the edges of the window pane and trimmed such that a gap between the edges of the window film and the frame is from about 1/32 to about 1/4 inches. Trapped air from between the window film and the window pane by pushing the trapped air out from between the adhesive layer and the window pane using the flat edge of a tool. The adhesive layer may be self-wetting and/or removably repositionable. The window film may be a solar film, an anti-shattering film, a privacy film, a decorative film, a graphic, a radio frequency blocking film, or a combination thereof. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098544 | FILM ATTACHMENT APPARATUS AND ATTACHMENT METHOD - A film application apparatus removes a glue surface protective sheet from a separated film and applies the film to the panel. The film application apparatus includes a press stage that presses the film from above the film, a press unit that presses an end part of the glue surface protective sheet from below so as to bend and raise the end part of the glue surface protective sheet and remove the end part of the glue surface protective sheet from the film, thereby performing primary removal to the glue surface protective sheet, an application head that is configured to be rotatable around a spindle, and has a curved surface convex toward the glue surface protective sheet and holds the film with the glue surface protective sheet being primarily removed, and a removal tape that removes the entire glue surface protective sheet from the film held by the application head. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098545 | Method of Separating A Discrete Portion From A Web - A method of separating a discrete portion from a first web. The discrete portion can be bonded to a second web which may be moving at the same or different speed. The discrete portion can be incorporated into an absorbent article. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098546 | METHOD FOR FIXING A CRYSTAL TO THE MIDDLE PART OF A WATCH CASE - Method for fixing a watch crystal ( | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098547 | METHOD OF BONDING POLYMER FILM, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING POLARIZING FILM - An object of the present invention is to provide high quality bonding of a polymer film such as a polyvinyl alcohol resin film while use of a light absorbing agent is suppressed. A method of bonding a polymer film, including contacting a surface of a polymer film with a surface of a material to be bonded, and laser welding the interface between the surface of the polymer film and the surface of the material to be bonded, wherein water is absorbed at least in the interface side of the polymer film, the interface side is irradiated with laser light, and the laser light is absorbed by the absorbed water to perform the laser welding. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098548 | LAMINATION METHOD OF OPTICAL SUBSTRATES - A lamination method of optical substrates, particularly a method of laminating two optical substrates by an optical curable resin (OCR), includes the steps of: coating a layer of liquid adhesive onto a first optical substrate through ultraviolet projection and curing, and the liquid adhesive is mixed with bead particles; stacking the first optical substrate with a second optical substrate, such that each particle is separated between the first and second optical substrates; and projecting an ultraviolet light onto the first and second optical substrates to cure the liquid adhesive, so that the particles between the first and second optical substrates are separated with gaps of an equal height to improve the lamination efficiency and quality of the optical substrates. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098549 | PROTECTIVE FILM COVERING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE WHICH CAN BE APPLIED WET OR DRY - A protective film that can be applied using a wet or dry application process. The protective film may be part of a protective film application kit that also includes a package and, optionally, liquid, installation tabs, and a squeegee. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098550 | FUNCTIONALIZED ADHESIVE FOR MEDICAL DEVICES - A method for adhering a medical device to biological tissue includes adhering an adhesive composition having a plurality of reactive members of a specific binding pair to tissue which has a plurality of complementary reactive members of the specific binding pair via click chemistry. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098551 | ELECTRON BEAM PLASMA SOURCE WITH ARRAYED PLASMA SOURCES FOR UNIFORM PLASMA GENERATION - A plasma reactor that generates plasma in workpiece processing chamber by a electron beam, has an electron beam source chamber and an array of plasma sources facing the electron beam source chamber for affecting plasma electron density in different portions of the processing chamber. In another embodiment, an array of separately controlled electron beam source chambers is provided. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098552 | E-BEAM PLASMA SOURCE WITH PROFILED E-BEAM EXTRACTION GRID FOR UNIFORM PLASMA GENERATION - A plasma, reactor that relies on an electron beam as a plasma source employs a profiled electron beam extraction grid in an electron beam source to improve uniformity. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098553 | ELECTRON BEAM PLASMA SOURCE WITH PROFILED CHAMBER WALL FOR UNIFORM PLASMA GENERATION - A plasma reactor that generates plasma in a workplace processing chamber by an electron beam, has an electron beam source chamber with a wall opposite to the electron beam propagation direction, the wall being profiled to compensate for a non-uniformity in electron beam density distribution. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098554 | WINDOW AND MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT FOR TWIST-AND-LOCK GAS INJECTOR ASSEMBLY OF INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA CHAMBER - An improved gas injection assembly for mounting in a central bore of a dielectric window of an inductively coupled plasma chamber includes a window having a central bore and cylindrical recess configured to receive an annular insert having a bayonet opening. The gas injector assembly includes a gas injector, an RF shield surrounding the gas injector, and a faceplate surrounding the RF shield, the faceplate including projections at the bottom thereof for engaging the bayonet opening in the annular insert. The window and gas injection assembly are designed to avoid chipping of the window which is typically made of quartz and in prior mounting arrangements the window has a bayonet opening machined therein. Due to the brittle nature of the quartz material, the machined bayonet opening was subject to chipping when the gas injector assembly was inserted into the bayonet opening. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098555 | ELECTRON BEAM PLASMA SOURCE WITH PROFILED CONDUCTIVE FINS FOR UNIFORM PLASMA GENERATION - In a plasma reactor employing a planar electron beam as a plasma source, the electron beam source chamber has an internal conductive fin that is profiled along a direction transverse to the beam propagation diction and parallel to the plane of the electron beam, in order to correct electron beam density distribution. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098556 | PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS - There is provided a plasma processing apparatus that can generate uniform plasma without increasing costs per unit electric power even though the discharge area is increased to adapt to samples in given sizes by arranging a plurality of plasma discharge units. A plasma processing apparatus includes an RF power supply having an RF signal circuit and an RF power circuit, a case, and a discharge electrode. A plasma module is configured of the discharge electrode and the RF power circuit provided in the case. A frequency signal from the RF signal circuit is inputted to a plurality of the plasma modules connected in parallel with each other. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098557 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPTICAL CABLE INSTALLATION - An apparatus is provided for securing an optical cable unit to one or more surfaces. The optical cable unit includes a length of adhesive tape and a length of optical cable. The apparatus includes a housing having an outlet and an adjustable securing portion disposed adjacent the outlet. The adjustable securing portion has first and second surface portions configured to adjust between first and second positions. The surface portions form a first angle therebetween in the first position and a second angle therebetween in the second position. The adjustable securing portion may be selectively attachable to the housing. A system is provided and can include a housing and at least two adjustable securing portions. Also provided is a separate adjustable securing portion adapted for use with an apparatus, and a method of applying an optical cable unit to one or more surfaces. | 2013-04-25 |
| 20130098558 | LAMINATING SYSTEM, LAMINATING POUCH, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - In one aspect, the invention provides a laminating pouch. The laminating pouch includes first and second plies bonded by a pre-sealed edge. The laminating pouch also includes indicia in the pre-sealed edge that correspond to a property of the laminating pouch. The laminating pouch is configured to receive an article between the first and second plies and laminate the article when processed in a laminator. | 2013-04-25 |