38th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 58 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140264961 | Invisible Dummy Features and Method for Forming the Same - A method and apparatus for alignment are disclosed. An exemplary apparatus includes an overlay mark formed on a substrate; and a plurality of dummy features formed nearby the overlay mark. The dummy features have dimensions below a minimum resolution of an alignment detection tool. A minimum distance separating the overlay mark from its closest dummy feature is correlated to a semiconductor fabrication technology generation under which the overlay mark is formed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264962 | Wafer Mapping Process Control with Indicator Line - A method for providing alignment in a die picking process may include aligning a semiconductor wafer based on a reference die, forming an indicator line relative to the reference die by picking a number of dice along a line extending across the wafer, and using the reference line to monitor a position of the picking machine relative to the wafer. A die attach machine may include a control system for automatically implementing such method. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264963 | REMOVABLE TOP FILL TANK - A reservoir system for an operating unit, such as a humidifier, includes a removable water tank configured to provide the operating unit with water. The removable water tank includes a primary reservoir for holding water, with an opening in the removable water tank fluidically connecting the primary reservoir with a secondary reservoir in the operating unit. A plunger is slidably disposed in the opening and movable between an open position in which the opening fluidically connects the primary reservoir to the secondary reservoir, and a closed position that seals the opening to fluidically disconnect the primary reservoir from the secondary reservoir. A float member in the secondary reservoir includes a buoyant main body and is configured to generate a force upon the plunger to urge the plunger into the open position according to the height of water in the secondary reservoir. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264964 | PLUNGER LIFTING MECHANISM OF A ROTARY-VALVE GAS CARBURETOR - A plunger lifting mechanism of a rotary-valve gas carburetor includes a carburetor body, a cam, a plunger, a torsion spring, a fixed plate, a throttle wire bracket, a main measuring needle, a sleeve and a main jet pipe. The plunger is rotatablely mounted in the carburetor body, which passes through the cam, the torsion spring and fixed plate in turn and then extends out of the carburetor body, and a top of the plunger is connected with the throttle wire bracket and then fixedly connected with the sleeve; the fixed plate is fixedly connected with the carburetor body; one end of the torsion spring is elastically suppressed by the fixed plate, and the other end of the torsion spring is elastically suppressed by protrusions on side walls of the plunger. The configuration can ensure sufficient flexibility of its plunger and improve the reliability of the carburetor. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264965 | Aeration Element for the Gasification of Liquids - An aeration element for gasification or aeration of liquids includes an essentially flattened, rigid support element having a substantially oval cross-section and corrugated outer surfaces, the corrugated outer surfaces including ridges defining grooves therebetween; a threaded opening for receiving a cooperating fitting for connection to an air supply; and a flexible membrane of elastomeric material disposed around the support element, The membrane has a plurality of slits, and wherein compressed gas is introduced between the support element and the membrane, the gas can escape via these slits into the surrounding liquid. A retaining clamp holds the membrane around at least one end of the support element. A check valve assembly prevents backflow of liquid, particles, sludge or debris into the interior of the support element | 2014-09-18 |
20140264966 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING OZONATED WATER ON DEMAND - Systems and methods for producing ozonated water on demand. In particular, these systems comprise a water source, an ozone source, and a nozzle that mixes ozone and water to form a highly concentrated, ozonated water solution. Instead of requiring the ozonated water to be re-circulated to achieve a desired ozone concentration, the nozzle is configured to form the ozonated water solution in a single pass through the nozzle. Additionally, instead of requiring the ozonated water to be discharged into a pressurized tank to increase ozone absorption, the nozzle allows the ozonated water to be openly discharged. In some cases, the nozzle comprises a venturi with multiple ozone inlets to increase mixing. Additionally, in some cases the nozzle comprises a single pass mixing mechanism that mixes the water and ozone to form the high concentrate, ozonated water solution in a single pass through the nozzle. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264967 | MEMBRANE CONTACTOR FOR DEHUMIDIFICATION SYSTEMS - A contactor configured for use in a dehumidification system is provided including a plurality of contact modules. Each contact module has a porous sidewall that defines an internal space through which a hygroscopic material flows. Adjacent contact modules are fluidly coupled to form a multipass flow path for the hygroscopic material through the contactor. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264968 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING AN ENERGY EXCHANGE ASSEMBLY - A method of forming an energy exchange assembly may include forming a plurality of creases and a plurality of slits in a membrane sheet according to a predefined pattern, positioning a first spacer on top of a first forming area of the membrane sheet, folding the membrane sheet over a top of the first spacer so that a second forming area is positioned over the top of the first spacer, sealing a first portion of the first forming area to a first outer lateral wall of the first spacer, and positioning a second spacer on top of the second forming area, thereby stacking the second spacer over the first spacer. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264969 | SINGLE-LAYER MEMBRANE COMPRISING POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE INTERSPERSED THEREIN - A single-layer diffuser membrane constructed of first and second compounds. The first compound has structural and flexibility properties suitable for applying air to wastewater through a plurality of perforations formed through the membrane and the second compound is suitable for inhibiting fouling of the membrane. The first compound may comprise polyurethane and the second compound may comprise polytetrafluoroethylene. The concentration of the second compound within the membrane may be between about 3.0 vol. % and 20.0 vol. %. The second compound may be dispersed adjacent the perforations to inhibit fouling of the perforations. Another aspect of the present invention relates to the method for constructing the membrane. Upon the mixing of the first and second compounds, the mixed composition may be formed into a membrane through, for example, an extrusion process or a molding process. Perforations may be created either during or after the forming of the membrane. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264970 | FIREWALL STRUCTURE FOR USE IN A TOWER/FRAME STRUCTURE AND COOLING TOWER - A firewall structure having double panel walls with a first outer wall and a second outer wall is constructed of fiber reinforced material. Multiple cavities are defined between the outer walls and are at least partially filled with a polyurethane insulation. The surfaces of the first and the second outer walls are coated with a layer of material that resists fire and heat. In one embodiment, the layer of material includes intumescent latex which functions to create a thick char layer when exposed to high temperatures or flames. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264971 | MODULAR COUNTERFLOW FILL HANGING SYSTEM AND APPARATUS METHOD - A heat exchange fill apparatus for use with a cooling tower that employs a support frame assembly. The heat exchange fill apparatus has a media fill pack that is comprised of fill pack media modules wherein a stake, prevents the modules from shifting with respect to one another. The modules are installed in a cooling tower of the like via a hanging fill support | 2014-09-18 |
20140264972 | FROTHING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - An automated frothing assembly. The automated frothing assembly has a wand module that includes an elongate member having an inlet, one or more outlets, and a fluid passageway extending between and in fluid communication with the inlet and the plurality of outlets. At least one of the one or more outlets extends parallel to a vertical plane that includes the centerline of the elongate member and at an acute angle relative to a horizontal plane that is perpendicular to both the vertical plane and the centerline of the elongate member. The assembly further includes an actuator configured to be operatively coupled to the wand module and to drive the movement of at least a portion of the wand module along an axis, and an electronic controller configured to be electrically coupled to the actuator and to control the operation of the actuator to control the movement of the wand module. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264973 | COOLING TOWER WITH INDIRECT HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchange apparatus is provided with an indirect evaporative heat exchange section. The indirect evaporative heat exchange section is comprised of a series of serpentine tubes, and an evaporative liquid is passed downwardly onto the indirect heat exchange section. The evaporative liquid is collected in a sump and then pumped upwardly to be distributed again across the indirect heat exchange section. An improved heat exchange apparatus is provided with an indirect evaporative heat exchange section consisting of a series of serpentine tubes comprised of tube runs both of normal and increased height between tube runs A direct heat exchange section may be provided in the increased vertical spacing between tube runs A secondary spray distribution may also be provided in the increased vertical spacing between tube runs. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264974 | COOLING TOWER WITH INDIRECT HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchange apparatus is provided with an indirect evaporative heat exchange section. The indirect evaporative heat exchange section is comprised of a series of serpentine tubes, and an evaporative liquid is passed downwardly onto the indirect heat exchange section. The evaporative liquid is collected in a sump and then pumped upwardly to be distributed again across the indirect heat exchange section. An improved heat exchange apparatus is provided with an indirect evaporative heat exchange section consisting of a series of serpentine tubes comprised of run sections return bend sections of both normal and increased height. A direct heat exchange section may be provided in the vertical spacing between run sections formed by the increased height return bends. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264975 | HUMIDIFIER RESERVOIR - An apparatus for humidifying a flow of pressurised, breathable air includes varying a first pressure of the flow of breathable gas to vary a level of thermal engagement between the conductive portion of the reservoir and the heater plate, varying a height of the variable portion varies a level of thermal engagement between the conductive portion of the reservoir and the heater plate, use of a humidifier reservoir base component with a maximum water capacity substantially equal to the predetermined maximum volume of water of the humidifier reservoir or the use of intersecting inlet and outlet axes. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264976 | COOLING TOWER WITH FIRE STOP - A cooling tower with a plurality of fill packs has a fire stop with openings disposed below the fill packs, a water distribution system for distributing water onto the fill packs, and a cold water basin disposed below the fire stop for collecting water which has past through said fill packs. The openings in the fire stop occupy at least 80% of the area over which the fire stop extends. The fire stop is made of an intumescent material with an expansion ratio sufficient to close said openings when said material intumesces. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264977 | SEALING AND ENCAPSULATION IN ENERGIZED OPHTHALMIC DEVICES WITH ANNULAR INSERTS - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for sealing and encapsulating Components on and within an annular Multi-Piece Insert. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic Lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel, and the Component includes a sealed and encapsulated Multi-Piece Insert portion. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264978 | OPHTHALMIC LENS VIEWING SETS FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL PERCEPTION OF STEREOSCOPIC MEDIA - The present invention describes methods for creating Viewing Sets of Ophthalmic Lens with translation filters, including embodiments where the translation filters are included in an encapsulated Rigid Insert. The present invention also includes methods for forming a Media Insert capable of powering and controlling activation of an active translation filter, and more specifically, where the Media Insert may be incorporated in an Ophthalmic Lens Viewing Set. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264979 | METHOD OF PREPARING PHOTOCHROMIC-DICHROIC FILMS HAVING REDUCED OPTICAL DISTORTION - The present invention relates to a method of preparing a photochromic-dichroic film that includes a photochromic-dichroic layer. The method includes forming a molten thermoplastic photochromic-dichroic composition that includes a thermoplastic polymer and a photochromic-dichroic compound. Optionally at least one further molten thermoplastic composition is formed, each of which independently includes a further thermoplastic polymer. A molten stream is formed that includes a first molten layer composed of the molten thermoplastic photochromic-dichroic composition, and at least one further molten layer, each of which is independently composed of a further molten thermoplastic composition. The molten stream is passed between a rotating roll and a continuous belt that move in the same relative direction. A photochromic-dichroic film having reduced/minimal optical distortion is obtained (e.g., continuously) from between the rotating roll and the continuous belt. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264980 | CORNEAL IMPLANT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - According to one aspect of the present disclosure, an implant for correcting vision impairment is disclosed. The implant is made from a donor corneal tissue sized and shaped to provide a predetermined refractive correction and reshaping of a cornea. The donor corneal tissue includes a posterior surface and an anterior surface. The posterior surface has a surface profile that is configured to generally correspond to a shape of an implantation site of the cornea. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264981 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING AN INTRAOCULAR LENS WITH AN EMBEDDED MASK - Intraocular implants and methods of making intraocular implants are provided. The intraocular implant can include a mask adapted to increase depth of focus. The method of manufacturing the implant can include positioning the mask with an aperture on a protruding pin of a positioning mold portion. The protruding pin can be configured to center the mask in the intraocular lens. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264982 | FABRICATING METHOD OF TRANSPARENT LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY - A fabricating method of a transparent liquid crystal display includes the following steps. First, a first substrate and a second substrate are assembled. Then, a liquid crystal composition is injected between the first substrate and the second substrate. The liquid crystal composition includes a plurality of liquid crystal molecules and a polymerizable material, wherein the polymerizable material includes a polyether polyol acrylate monomer and a liquid crystal polymerization initiator. Afterward, an irradiation procedure and a thermal procedure are executed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264983 | Systems And Methods For Light Lens Hot Stamping - The present disclosure provides systems and methods for fabricating a patterned lens through hot stamping techniques. In certain example embodiments, a lens material is placed in a heat press. The heat press includes at least one shim having a patterned surface. The shim is pressed onto the lens material with the patterned surface contacting the lens material. The heat press heats the lens material to malleability and the pattern of the shim is pressed into the lens material. The lens material is then cooled and a patterned lens is fabricated. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264984 | Method of Producing Uniform Polymer Beads of Various Sizes - Speriodal polymer beads having a uniform size are prepared by polymerizing uniformly sized monomer droplets formed by dispersing a polymerizable monomer phase over double-walled cylindrical cross-flow membrane into an aqueous phase. A shear force is provided at a point of egression of the polymerizable monomer phase into the aqueous phase, the direction of shear substantially perpendicular to the direction of egression of the monomer phase. The polymer beads can be employed in applications where beads having uniform diameters of 10 to 200 μm are useful. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264985 | FIBRE-FORMING PROCESS AND FIBRES PRODUCED BY THE PROCESS - The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of fibres and fibres prepared by the process. The process can provide discontinuous colloidal polymer fibres in a process that employs a low viscosity dispersion medium. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264986 | Production of Acrylate-Based Solid - According to the invention, there is a method for producing an acrylate-based solid, comprising the steps of: (i) dispersing less than 20% w/v of an alkyl or aryl acrylate polymer/copolymer in a solvent comprising at least one acrylic monomer; (ii) dispersing in the fluid mixture formed by step (i) a further quantity of an alkyl or aryl acrylate polymer/copolymer; and (iii) curing the resulting material to form a solid, wherein the alkyl or aryl acrylate polymer/copolymer of step (i) contains less than 0.1% w/w of a free radical. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264987 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PHOSPHOR TRANSLUCENT CERAMICS AND LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES - Disclosed herein is a method of increasing the luminescent efficiency of a translucent phosphor ceramic. Other embodiments are methods of manufacturing a phosphor translucent ceramic having increased luminescence. Another embodiment is a light emitting device comprising a phosphor translucent ceramic of one of these methods. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264988 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SPUTTERING TARGETS FABRICATED FROM RECLAIMED MATERIALS - A method of: providing one or more spent sputtering targets comprising a photovoltaic compound and grinding the photovoltaic compound in an inert environment to form a powder. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264989 | METHODS FOR REDUCING CHARGE EFFECTS AND SEPARATION FORCES IN NANOIMPRINT - The present invention relates to methods to reduce release force caused by tribo-charge. The invented mold is termed as MicroE mold and substrate is termed as MicroE substrate. The addition of conductive thin coatings (less than 10 nm and approaching monolayer coating) onto surface of insulating mold or substrate provides a reduction of the separation force caused by tribo-electric charge. The MicroE mold and MicroE substrate are specifically good for a lithographic method that involves contact between mold and substrate, or between mold and thin film carried on substrate, and used for creation and replication of ultra-fine structures (sub-25 nm) as well as millimeter scale. The present invention is particularly but not exclusively applied to any contact lithographic method. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264990 | APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A TEMPERING DEVICE OF A BLOW-MOLDING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A TEMPERING DEVICE OF A BLOW-MOLDING MACHINE - An apparatus for controlling a tempering device of a blow-molding machine for tempering at least one blow mold member of a blow mold or a blow mold member carrier to a target temperature, with a device for receiving a temperature actual value of the blow mold member or the blow mold member carrier, where the temperature actual value is measured by a temperature measuring device in the blow mold member or the blow mold member carrier, devices for receiving a temperature target value of the blow mold member or the blow mold member carrier, analyzing the received temperature actual value and the received temperature target value, calculating a setting value for the tempering device from the received temperature actual value and the received temperature target value, and transmitting the setting value to the tempering device. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264991 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POLYMER EXTRUSION - Techniques are provided for polymer extrusion. A polyolefin extrusion system may include an extrusion gear pump configured to receive a narrow molecular weight distribution polyolefin from a polyolefin manufacturing system. The polyolefin extrusion system may also include a motor of the extrusion gear pump configured to drive the extrusion gear pump, a pressure sensor configured to generate a pressure signal indicative of a suction pressure into the extrusion gear pump, an automation controller configured to generate an output signal based on the pressure signal, and a variable speed drive configured to control operation of the motor. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264992 | METHODS AND MACHINES FOR MAKING ORAL PRODUCTS - A method of forming an oral product includes extruding a mixture, conveying the extruded mixture through one or more pairs of forming rollers, and cutting the extruded mixture into one or more oral products. The mixture can include polymer and at least one flavorant, sweetener, active ingredient, or combination thereof. The extruded mixture forms an extrudate having a predetermined cross-sectional shape. The one or more pairs of forming rollers abut to define a passage there between as each forming roller rotates. The passage has a cross-sectional shape corresponding to the predetermined cross-sectional shape. The method can be performed using a machine including an extruder, one or more pairs of forming rollers, and a cutting device. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264993 | METHODS FOR BLOW MOLDING SOLID-STATE CELLULAR THERMOPLASTIC ARTICLES - Methods for saturating a plurality of parisons simultaneously with a saturating gas are disclosed. The parisons may be saturated using a sealed elongated tube through which the parisons are transferred. Parisons may be stacked vertically or horizontally using modular trays, and then loaded into pressure vessels. Parisons may be saturated in individual pressure vessels which are re-pressurized at various intervals. The gas-saturated parisons can be re-heated and blow molded to provide cellular blow-molded articles. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264994 | Process of Forming a Personal Care Article - Provided is a process for forming a personal care article comprising producing a personal care article from a twin screw extruder employing blowing agents, the personal care article including (i) from about 10% to about 60% of one or more anionic surfactants, wherein the one or more anionic surfactants have a Krafft point of less than about 30° C.; (ii) from about 10% to about 50% of one or more water soluble polymers; (iii) from about 1% to about 30% of one or more plasticizers; and (iv) from about 0.01% to about 40% water. The personal care article has a density of from about 0.05 g/cm | 2014-09-18 |
20140264995 | THIN-WALLED IMPLANT STRUCTURES AND RELATED METHODS - Ceramic implants, such as spinal implants, may comprise a dense shell and a porous core. In some implementations, methods for manufacturing the implants may comprise one or more stages at which the core material abuts the shell so as to form a mechanical attachment therewith while both the core and the shell are in a green state. The core and the shell may be fired together, and the resultant implant may, in some embodiments, comprise a unitary piece of ceramic material. Some embodiments may comprise silicon nitride ceramic materials. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264996 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING HOOK FASTENERS - Apparatus and process are described for forming projections on a substrate for use as hook-type fasteners in touch fastening systems, wherein vibration energy may be used to soften a substrate which may be positioned between a mold and a source of vibration. The mold may include a plurality of cavities into which the softened substrate may be forced to form the projections. The substrate may comprise a film, sheet, web, composite, laminate, etc. and be useful as an attachment strip for temporary or permanent fastening. The source of vibration may be an ultrasonic horn. The process to form such projections may be operated in a continuous, semi-continuous or intermittent manner. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264997 | Automated Forming Of Cast Polyurethane - Cast polyurethane parts for shoes or other items may be formed in an automated fashion. A dispensing mechanism may dispense a predetermined amount of a liquid phase polyurethane mixture onto a flat surface face of a mold. A dispersal mechanism may distribute the liquid phase polyurethane mixture over the flat surface face of the mold to fill at least one cavity in the form. A vacuum may be applied to remove air bubbles from the liquid phase polyurethane mixture. Excess liquid phase polyurethane mixture may be removed from the flat surface face of the mold using a flexible blade that contacts and moves across the flat surface face. One or more conveyance mechanism may transport molds through the desired stages of a system and/or method in accordance with the present invention. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264998 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THREE-DIMENSIONAL METAMATERIAL DEVICES WITH PHOTOVOLTAIC BRISTLES - Various stamping methods may reduce defects and increase throughput for manufacturing metamaterial devices. Metamaterial devices with an array of photovoltaic bristles, and/or vias, may enable each photovoltaic bristle to have a high probability of photon absorption. The high probability of photon absorption may lead to increased efficiency and more power generation from an array of photovoltaic bristles. Reduced defects in the metamaterial device may decrease manufacturing cost, increase reliability of the metamaterial device, and increase the probability of photon absorption for a metamaterial device. The increase in manufacturing throughput and reduced defects may reduce manufacturing costs to enable the embodiment metamaterial devices to reach grid parity. | 2014-09-18 |
20140264999 | SUBSTRATE CARRIERS AND ARTICLES FORMED FROM COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CARBON NANOTUBES - Substrate containers formed from improved compositions comprise a polymer and carbon nanotubes to provide enhanced characteristics. In some embodiments, the carbon fibers, e.g., nanotubes, can be mechanically blended or incorporated into the polymer, while in some embodiments carbon nanotubes also may be covalently bonded to the polymer to form corresponding covalent materials. In particular, the polymer can be covalently bonded to the side walls of the carbon nanotubes to form a composite with particularly desirable mechanical properties. The processing of the nanotubes can be facilitated by the dispersion of the nanotubes in an aqueous solution comprising a hydrophylic polymer, such as ethyl vinyl acetate. A dispersion of nanotubes can be combined with a polymer in an extrusion process to blend the materials under high shear, such as in an extruder. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265000 | WATER-CLEAR ALIPHATIC POLYURETHANE PULTRUSION FORMULATIONS AND PROCESSES - Clear polyurethane fiber reinforced composites are produced by a pultrusion process with a polyurethane-forming system that includes: (a) a clear, aliphatic polyisocyanate having a viscosity at 25° C. of no more than 1000 centipoise, (b) a colorless polyol component comprising an amine-initiated polyol having a molecular weight of from about 150 to about 400 and an OH functionality greater than or equal to 3, and (c) a catalyst. These fiber-reinforced composites are characterized by both excellent weathering characteristics and excellent physical properties. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265001 | DESIGN TRANSFER DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING - A design transfer device comprising an elastic planar wall having a first side surface and a second side surface is disclosed herein. An elastic cutting blade is unitary with the elastic planar wall and extends directly from the first side surface of the elastic planar wall. The elastic cutting blade is continuous and is configured to cut a design from a moldable material. The elastic cutting blade has an inner side surface and an outer side surface with a cutting edge therebetween. The cutting edge is disposed at a substantially constant distance, from the first side surface of the elastic planar wall, throughout its perimeter. A method of using the design transfer device is also disclosed herein. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265002 | CELLULOSIC MICROPOWDER PRODUCTION SYSTEM - An improved process is provided for reducing cellulosic biomass into air suspendable micropowder. Although the process is particularly suitable for processing empty fruit bunches of oil palms, it is adaptable to most cellulosic biomass. The incoming biomass has a water content of around 50% and is reduced to centimeter scale pieces by a chipper or similar device. These pieces are then processed by a tandem line of four pairs of grooved rollers each successive roller having a larger number of grooves. This process squeezes moisture from the biomass and reduces the material into millimeter scale pieces. After an optional drying stage, the material is fed into a terrace line of three or four essentially smooth rollers which squash the material and reduce the particle size into a micrometer scale. Finally, the material is suspended in an air stream and fractionated by a cyclone and bag filter system. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265003 | MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR STONE SPEAKER - A manufacturing method for a stone speaker is disclosed. The stone speaker is placed in a garden and blended with the environment. Raw stones of various sizes and colors are crashed and provided as a kind of material for the stone speaker. The manual painting spray step is neglected. The stone speakers has an appearance like real natural stone and no disadvantages of the stone speakers made by the manual painting spray step. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265004 | PELLET BASED TOOLING AND PROCESS FOR BIODEGRADEABLE COMPONENT - An example method of forming a biodegradable component includes extruding the biodegradable material through a die. The extruded biodegradable material is divided to form a plurality of biodegradable pellets. A binding agent is applied onto the biodegradable pellets. The plurality of biodegradable pellets with the binding agent are compressed in a mold to form a biodegradable component corresponding to the geometry of the mold. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265005 | DESIGN TRANSFER DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING - A design transfer device comprising an elastic planar wall having a first side surface and a second side surface is disclosed herein. An elastic cutting blade is unitary with the elastic planar wall and extends directly from the first side surface of the elastic planar wall. The elastic cutting blade is continuous and is configured to cut a design from a moldable material. The elastic cutting blade has an inner side surface and an outer side surface with a cutting edge therebetween. The cutting edge is disposed at a substantially constant distance, from the first side surface of the elastic planar wall, throughout its perimeter. A method of using the design transfer device is also disclosed herein. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265006 | APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING FILMS - A film processing apparatus includes a film delivery section and a film stretching section. The film stretching section is positioned downstream of the film delivery section. The film stretching section defines a first inlet and a first outlet. The film processing apparatus includes one or more slitting devices positioned between the first inlet and the first outlet. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265007 | CLEANSING BARS COMPRISING SUPERHYDROPHILIC AMPHIPHILIC COPOLYMERS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Provided are low-irritation, high foaming personal care compositions comprising superhydrophilic amphiphilic copolymers. Also provided are methods of making and using such compositions. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265008 | HEATED LIQUID TAPERED LINE PRODUCTION DEVICE AND METHOD - The present invention provides a tapered line production device and method for efficiently producing line of varying thickness. An additional aspect of the present invention is to employ a heat transfer media to provide a tapered fishing line production device and method that operates at high rates of production. Further, the device may be configured to create tapered fishing line with minimal transitional distances between tapered sections. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265009 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CORRUGATING FILTER MEDIA - An apparatus for corrugating filter media includes upstream and downstream rollers. The upstream roller has an exterior surface including a corrugation pattern defining a plurality of circumferential channels. A heating source heats the filter media so that the filter media is within its elastic temperature range when the filter media engages the upstream roller. A motor drives rotation of the upstream and downstream rollers. A controller controls the motor so that the downstream roller rotates at a rotational speed greater than the upstream roller to impart tension to the filter media at the upstream roller. The heated filter media at least partially enters the channels of the corrugating pattern on the upstream roller to form corrugations on the filter media. A method of forming corrugations on filter media may be performed using the apparatus. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265010 | METHOD OF PREPARING PHOTOCHROMIC-DICHROIC FILMS HAVING REDUCED OPTICAL DISTORTION - The present invention relates to a method of preparing a photochromic-dichroic film. The method includes forming a molten extrudate that includes a first molten thermoplastic layer that includes one or more photochromic-dichroic compounds, that is interposed between separate second and third outer molten thermoplastic layers. The molten extrudate is cooled so as to form a multilayer film that includes a first layer that includes one or more photochromic-dichroic compounds, that is interposed between separate second and third outer layers. The second and third outer layers are removed from the first layer of the multilayer film. The resulting sole first layer, which is retained, defines the photochromic-dichroic layer, which exhibits reduced or minimal optical distortion. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265011 | Method and Apparatus for Purifying and Recycling Synthetic Turf - A method and apparatus for purifying and recycling synthetic turf are provided. The method includes removing a section of used synthetic turf, feeding the section to a rotating beater to knock sand infill loose, and passing the section through a rotating brush roll wherein a turf filament surface is directly contacted by the rotating brush roll to knock any entrained infill material loose from the section of used synthetic turf. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265012 | OVEN FOR SHAPING EXTRUDED MATERIAL - A oven and oven system are provided to shape materials. In some embodiments, material is received from an extruder by inlet of an oven. The oven may include segments that are serially engaged to form a shape mold, as well as a heating element that heats the material, such that the material is concurrently heated and shaped. The material may be shaped into, for example, a ring by cutting and welding the ends of the material after removing it from the shape mold. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265013 | METHODS FOR CREATING LARGE-AREA COMPLEX NANOPATTERNS FOR NANOIMPRINT MOLDS - Some embodiments of the invention provide methods that can create large area complex patterns for nanoimprint molds without or with very litter of the use of the charged beam or photon beam direct-writing of nanostructures. Some embodiments of the invention use (i) Fourier nanoimprint patterning (FNP), (ii) edge-guided nanopatterning (EGN), and (iii) nanostructure self-perfection, and their combinations. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265014 | INTEGRATED SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER AND CAUL TOOL - A method of forming a composite material part using an integrated shape memory polymer (SMP) and caul tool comprises the steps of: placing a caul on a positive feature of a mold, deforming the SMP from a relaxed state such that the SMP integrates with the caul to form an integrated SMP and caul tool, placing composite material on the integrated SMP and caul tool, heating the composite material to cure the composite material to form a composite material part while the SMP remains deformed, and stimulating the SMP to return to the relaxed state such that the SMP separates from the caul and the composite material part. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265015 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PREPARING ARTIFICIAL BONES OF CEREBRAL CRANIUM FROM POLYETHER ETHER KETONE - A method for preparing bones of cerebral cranium, including: a) selecting polyetheretherketone (PEEK) as a raw material according to data obtained by computed tomography (CT) of a patient; b) heating the PEEK material in a heating device to reach a softening point of 260°±10°; c) hot pressing the heated PEEK material obtained in step b) in a forming die, cooling and shaping the PEEK material to yield a blank; d) curing the blank, and placing the blank in a thermostat for removal of internal stress and resilience; e) removing surface crystals and impurities of the blank resulting from the hot pressing; f) mechanically processing the blank according to the CT data of the patient to yield a product having desired size and shape; and g) washing, disinfecting, and packaging the product. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265016 | ARTICULATED MOLD ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - An apparatus for molding articles includes a first mold carrier configured to angularly displace relative to a fixed structure from a first molding position to first accessing position and a second mold carrier traveling with the first mold carrier and configured to angularly displace relative to the first mold carrier from a second molding position to a second accessing position. The first mold carrier may be pivotably coupled to the fixed structure; the second mold carrier may be slidably and rotatably coupled to the first mold carrier. A third mold carrier may be provided, and the second mold carrier may be located between the first and third mold carriers. An articulation mechanism may be provided to control relative motion of the second mold carrier relative to the first mold carrier as the first mold carrier pivots relative to the fixed structure. A method for molding articles is also provided. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265017 | GOLF BALL MANUFACTURING METHOD - The invention provides a method of manufacturing golf balls by drying blending:
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20140265018 | OVERMOLDING FOR AN ORTHOPEDIC WALKING BOOT - A method of manufacturing an orthopedic walking boot, comprising providing a base configured to support a user's foot and receive a support assembly configured to support the user's lower leg; and overmolding an outer sole to the base. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265019 | Manufacturing method of an activated-carbon Filter Element - A manufacturing method of an activated-carbon filter element has steps of: preparing a non-woven cloth, spreading activated-carbon powders, combining the activated-carbon powders with the non-woven cloth, and winding. In the step of spreading activated-carbon powders, the activated-carbon powers are scattered onto the non-woven cloth by a scattering device. In the step of combining the activated-carbon powders with the non-woven cloth, the non-woven cloth is hot pressed by a hot pressing cylinder, and is melted. The activated-carbon powders are securely combined with the non-woven cloth. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265020 | Methods For Three-Dimensional Weaving Of Composite Preforms And Products With Varying Cross-Sectional Topology - Methods creating composite preforms with a three-dimensional weaving pattern include stacking material layers and then connecting them with interlayer reinforcements. First and second layers are aligned and separated by a first layer spacing. First interlayer reinforcements are then inserted through at least the first and the second layers. At least a third layer is aligned with at least the first and second layers. Second interlayer reinforcements are inserted through at least the second and third layers, using the first layer spacing between the first and second layers to manipulated the second interlayer reinforcements during insertion. Following the insertion of at least the second interlayer reinforcement, this layer spacing is closed to bring the first and second layers into contact. Further layers and interlayer reinforcements may be added, using additional layer spacings to manipulate additional interlayer reinforcements to form complex three-dimensionally woven composite preforms. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265021 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SOLAR HEAT GAIN REDUCTION IN A WINDOW ASSEMBLY - A window assembly having at least one pane is presented for use in a building. Positioned within the pane are a plurality of spaced-apart micro-louvers which extend substantially across the length of the pane. The micro-louvers are positioned to block transmission of direct sunlight through the pane when the sun is at a selected angle above the horizon or higher. The angle at and above which direct light is blocked can be selected to be approximately 30 or 45 degrees above the horizon, for example. The angle can be selected based on the latitude of the location of the window assembly, the time of day during which direct sunlight is blocked, etc. The micro-louvers may have reflective surfaces, be colored as desired, be opaque or translucent. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265022 | GOLF BALL MANUFACTURING METHOD - This invention provides a method of manufacturing a golf ball composed of a core encased by a cover of at least one layer using an injection mold. The method includes the step of using, as a cover-forming material, a resin composition which is composed primarily of a thermoplastic polyurethane material and includes a lubricant composed primarily of a montanic acid ester, and also controlling the mold temperature of the injection mold within the range of 30 to 60° C.; and the step of injection-molding the resin composition over the core with the injection mold controlled to the foregoing mold temperature. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265023 | Die Reduction Machine, Reducing Die, and Method of Installation for a Pipe Liner - Systems and methods for reducing the diameter of a pipe liner to repair a damaged pipe, including means of reducing the pulling force required. This is done through use of a multi-section reduction die using a two-step reduction and pushing means for advancing the non-reduced liner portion into the die. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265024 | ECHOGENIC SURFACES WITH PRESSED-DIMPLE FORMATIONS - Disclosed are embodiments of methods and devices for providing enhanced echogenicity to medical devices. The method includes rolling an impression roller having a plurality of protrusions and an outer surface against a medical device. The protrusions create depressions in the surface of the medical device. A guide roller forms a ridge of the depression into the depression to create a lobe. The lobe forms a pocket between a bottom surface of the depression and the lobe. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265025 | METHOD OF SHEARED GUIDING PATTERNS - The embodiments disclose a method including depositing a resist layer using a mixture of several different length polymer strings materials spanning a range of natural periodicity, and imprinting the mixture of several different length polymer strings using sheared guiding patterns to increase flexibility. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265026 | Tampon Having Spirally Shaped Grooves - A tampon for feminine hygiene, having an insertion end, a recovery end, a recovery tape, and a longitudinal axis. The tampon is made of compressed fibrous material and has an outer surface that is at least partially provided with spirally shaped, pressed longitudinal grooves. The grooves define spirally shaped longitudinal ribs. Also disclosed is a method for producing the tampon. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265028 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING INDICIA ON PANELS - A die in combination with a panel includes a die and a panel. The die includes a stamping surface and an outer edge. The panel includes an outer surface, and the outer surface includes a recessed portion. The recessed portion includes a contact surface, indicia on the contact surface, and a non-contact surface. The contact surface has a perimeter, and the non-contact surface defines a channel, which is positioned adjacent the perimeter of the contact surface and at least partially surrounds the contact surface. Methods of forming indicia on a panel are also discussed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265029 | Fabric Cutting System and Method - A fabric cutting system and/or method can include a mandrel having a body and first and second legs, a chuck, the chuck configured to receive either one of the legs or body to rotatingly support the mandrel. The mandrel can be rotated and the fabric mounted on the mandrel can be cut about the leg at a location beyond the end of the other leg. One of the legs can include a leg extension removable from a leg base that when removed allows the other leg to be cut beyond the end of the leg base. The fabric can be cut with a cutting laser, which may be a multi-axis laser, and/or have low power. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265030 | METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SLOTTED VASCULAR TREATMENT DEVICES - Vascular treatment and methods include a plurality of self-expanding bulbs and a hypotube including interspersed patterns of longitudinally spaced rows of kerfs. Joints between woven structures and hypotubes include solder. Woven structures include patterns of radiopaque filaments measureable under x-ray. Structures are heat treated to include at least shapes at different temperatures. A catheter includes a hypotube including interspersed patterns of longitudinally spaced rows of kerfs. Heat treating systems include a detachable flange. Laser cutting systems include a fluid flow system. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265031 | RESIN COMPOSITION FOR LASER ENGRAVING, FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE PRECURSOR FOR LASER ENGRAVING AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND PROCESS FOR MAKING FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE - A resin composition for laser engraving, comprises (Component A) an ethylenically unsaturated group-containing binder polymer; and (Component B) a tertiary ester group- and ethylenically unsaturated group-containing compound. The tertiary ester group in Component B is preferably a group represented by Formula (I). | 2014-09-18 |
20140265032 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING - Methods and apparatus for preparing a layer of an object being fabricated by a three-dimensional printing process. Embodiments of the invention combine selective deposition with selective curing to benefit from the respective advantages of both techniques. Multiple printing heads deposit a two-dimensional cross section of the object being fabricated on a substrate which is transparent to curing radiation. The multiple printing heads selectively deposit different object body materials in different regions of the cross section and also selectively deposit regions of support material as necessary. The transparent substrate is then moved into registration with the object being fabricated so that the new layer is in contact with the object body, and an ultraviolet two-dimensional image of the cross section is projected through the substrate to selectively cure the new layer. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265033 | METHOD FOR IMPROVED TIRE MOLD MANUFACTURING - The present invention includes methods and apparatus for developing and forming a tire-related mold configured to at least mold a portion of a tire tread. Particular embodiments of such methods include creating a digital model representing a three-dimensional structure comprising a tread model molding member, the tread model molding member at least partially defining a molding cavity for forming a corresponding tire tread model. The three-dimensional structure comprising the tread model molding member is formed automatically using the digital model, the structure being formed by building the structure from one or more materials, the one or more materials including an elastic material such that the formed structure is an elastic structure. A tread model is molded using the tread model molding member, while a tread molding element for forming at least a portion of a tread is molded from the tread model. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265034 | 3D PRINTING USING SPIRAL BUILDUP - Methods, devices and systems for efficient 3D printing that address conventional inefficiencies while utilizing a single compact device are set forth. Some embodiments utilize a circular-shaped build area revolving symmetrically around a single center point utilizing a continuous helical printing process. In one embodiment a liquid photopolymer for solidification is deposited on a build platform to form the physical object The Build platform is continuously rotated and simultaneously raised in a gradual programmed manner. Focused from below the platform produces a single continuous “layer” of material deposited and bonded in a helical fashion. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265035 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING WITH CONTROL OF THERMOALTERABLE BUILD MATERIALS - A variety of thermoalterable build materials are disclosed for use in three-dimensional printing, along with techniques for controlling properties of such materials in a fabricated object. In particular, changes in material flow rate permit instantaneous changes in heat transfer and resulting variations in the amount of thermoalteration, without requiring any changes to the temperature of a heater or extruder used to extrude the material. In this manner, flow rate facilitates spatial control of properties within a fabricated object. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265036 | POLYMER MICROCAVITY AND MICROCHANNEL DEVICE AND ARRAY FABRICATION METHOD - A method of forming a microplasma device places a curable polymer material between a mold having a negative volume impression of microcavities and/or microchannels and a substrate. The polymer is cured and then the mold is separated from the solid polymer. The method can form a microplasma device that includes a substrate and either or both of a microchannel or microcavity defined in a polymer layer supported by the substrate. Electrodes arranged with respect to the polymer material can excite plasma in a discharge medium contained in the microchannel or the microcavity or both. A flexible mold is preferably used to fabricate transparent polymer microcavities onto rigid substrates. A rigid mold is preferably used to fabricate transparent polymer microcavities onto flexible substrates. Having one of the mold and the substrate flexible and the other rigid aids in the separation of the mold from the cured polymer. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265037 | Inductively Heated Extruder Heater - One embodiment of a heated nozzle for extruding meltable material consists of an electrically conductive nozzle, comprised of an inlet, an outlet, and a passage connecting inlet and outlet. The nozzle fits into a hole or gap cut or formed through a loop of high permeability soft magnetic material such as ferrite or pressed iron powder. Electrically conductive wire is coiled around and through this magnetic loop to form a coil. A high-frequency alternating current is supplied to the coil, inducing a magnetic field in the magnetic core. The magnetic field, when passing through the electrically conductive nozzle, induces eddy currents that heat the nozzle to melt the material entering the inlet. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265038 | MAGNETO-CARBONIZATION METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF CARBON FIBER, AND HIGH PERFORMANCE CARBON FIBERS MADE THEREBY - Method for the preparation of carbon fiber from fiber precursor, wherein the fiber precursor is subjected to a magnetic field of at least 3 Tesla during a carbonization process. The carbonization process is generally conducted at a temperature of at least 400° C. and less than 2200° C., wherein, in particular embodiments, the carbonization process includes a low temperature carbonization step conducted at a temperature of at least or above 400° C. or 500° C. and less than or up to 1000° C., 1100° C., or 1200° C., followed by a high temperature carbonization step conducted at a temperature of at least or above 1200° C. In particular embodiments, particularly in the case of a polyacrylonitrile (PAN) fiber precursor, the resulting carbon fiber may possess a minimum tensile strength of at least 600 ksi, a tensile modulus of at least 30 Msi, and an ultimate elongation of at least 1.5%. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265039 | ASSEMBLY CONSISTING OF A DECONTAMINATION DEVICE AND AT LEAST ONE PREFORM, FACILITY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A STERILE CONTAINER - The invention relates to an assembly ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140265040 | ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRINTING THREE-DIMENSIONAL PARTS USING VELOCIMETRY - An additive manufacturing system that retains a print head for printing a three-dimensional part in a layer-by-layer manner using an additive manufacturing technique, where the retained print head is configured to receive a consumable material, melt the consumable material, and extrude the molten material. The system also includes a velocimetry assembly configured to determine flow rates of the molten material, and a controller assembly configured to manage the extrusion of the molten material from the print head, and to receive signals from the velocimetry assembly relating to the determined flow rates. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265041 | POLYSTYRENE PRODUCT REMANUFACTURING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE - A polystyrene product remanufacturing apparatus includes a cabinet assembly having four or more side walls, including a front panel, two side panels, and a back panel, a top, and a bottom to create an interior space for used polystyrene products, the front panel includes two hinged doors, first door hinges on a vertical edge of the front panel to provide access to the space for placement of used polystyrene products and the second door hinges proximate a lower horizontal edge of the front panel to retrieve densified polystyrene products; a plurality of radiant heat sources for controlled temperature in the cabinet, positioned proximate the top panel, two side panels, bottom panel, and centered above the bottom panel; and two or more drawers positioned proximate bottom panel and removable through the second door. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265042 | 3D Direct Write Patterning Apparatus and Method of Generating Patterns on Doubly-Curved Surfaces - Disclosed is a system and method for patterning internal and/or external doubly-curved surfaces by use of a light source, three-dimensional scanning optics, computer controller, and a multi-axis robot. The system is capable of digitally receiving shape, location, and pattern data of a three-dimensional doubly-curved surface and applying said pattern over large areas with high precision in a seamless fashion. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265043 | COMPOSITE CORE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A method of wrapping a plurality of mandrels with a composite material can include rotating each mandrel at a rotational speed; translating each mandrel at a translation speed; positioning each mandrel back to back such that an aft face of a preceding mandrel is approximate to a forward face of a trailing mandrel; and sequentially wrapping each mandrel with the composite material in a helical orientation. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265044 | Apparatus and Method for Sintering Proppants - An apparatus and method sinters or partially sinters green pellets in a selected temperature range to make proppant particles as the green pellets pass between an electrical arc and a gas flowing in the vortex path and exit an underflow of a vessel. The vessel has an overflow disposed in a first end, an underflow disposed in a second end, a middle portion having a circular cross-section disposed between the first end and the second end, and a tangential inlet proximate to the first end such that a gas from the tangential inlet flows along a vortex path from the first end to the second end of the vessel. A first electrode extends through the overflow and a second electrode extends through the underflow. The electrodes are used to create the open electrical arc. One or more feed tubes extend through the overflow proximate to the first electrode. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265045 | Chute for Laser Sintering Systems - There is provided improved laser sintering systems that increase the powder density and reduce anomalies of the powder layers that are sintered, that measure the laser power within the build chamber for automatic calibration during a build process, that deposit powder into the build chamber through a chute to minimize dusting, and that scrubs the air and cools the radiant heaters with recirculated scrubbed air. The improvements enable the laser sintering systems to make parts that are of higher and more consistent quality, precision, and strength, while enabling the user of the laser sintering systems to reuse greater proportions of previously used but unsintered powder. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265046 | LASER SINTERING APPARATUS AND METHODS - One variation of a method for detecting a temperature at a laser sintering site within a field of view of an image sensor within a laser sintering device includes: based on a selected fuse temperature for a laser sintering build material, setting a first shutter speed for the image sensor, the first shutter speed corresponding to a detectable range of temperatures including an anticipated temperature at the laser sintering site; at a first time, capturing a first digital image of the laser sintering site with the image sensor at a first shutter speed; and correlating a light intensity of a pixel within the first digital image with a first temperature at the laser sintering site at the first time based on the first shutter speed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265047 | LASER SINTERING APPARATUS AND METHODS - One variation of a method for controlling construction of a part over a build platform within a laser sintering device including an opaque door configured to seal the build platform within a build chamber includes: setting a lamp within the build chamber to an off state; detecting electromagnetic radiation within the build chamber based on an output of an optical sensor within the build chamber; in response to detection of electromagnetic radiation above a threshold flux, interrupting construction of the part within the build chamber; in response to detection of electromagnetic radiation below the threshold flux, setting the lamp to an on state to illuminate the build chamber; at an image sensor within the build chamber, capturing a digital image of the laser sintering site; and rendering the digital image on a digital display arranged on an exterior surface of the laser sintering device. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265048 | CARTRIDGE FOR AN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS AND METHOD - One variation of a method for constructing a three-dimensional structure within a additive manufacturing apparatus includes: reading an identifier from a cartridge transiently loaded into the additive manufacturing apparatus; initiating a build cycle; dispensing a layer of powdered material from the cartridge into a build chamber of the additive manufacturing apparatus; during the build cycle, selectively fusing regions of the layer; in response to completion of the build cycle, dispensing a volume of loose powdered material from the build chamber into the cartridge; and over a computer network, updating a computer file with data pertaining to the build cycle, the computer file specific to the cartridge and accessed according to the identifier. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265049 | CARTRIDGE FOR AN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS AND METHOD - One variation of a method for constructing a three-dimensional structure within a additive manufacturing apparatus includes: reading an identifier from a cartridge transiently loaded into the additive manufacturing apparatus; based on the identifier, retrieving from a computer network a laser fuse profile for powdered material contained within the cartridge; leveling a volume of powdered material dispensed from the cartridge into a layer of substantially uniform thickness across a build platform within the additive manufacturing apparatus; and selectively fusing regions of the layer according to a fuse parameter defined in the laser fuse profile. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265050 | Multi-layer and Multi-fiber Orientation Compression Rolling Process - Embodiments refer generally to systems and methods for manufacturing a cylindrical spar tube of the sort that might be used in a horizontal stabilizer for a helicopter. An exemplary method may comprise laying out onto a flat surface (and possibly stacking) plies of composite material, rolling the material onto a mandrel while applying pressure and curing the rolled material. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265051 | METHOD FOR MAKING MULTIPLE DUROMETER BULB SEALS - Method for making multiple durometer bulb seals includes cooling separately at least one structural member and at least one bulb portion of the bulb seal, which have different durometers and shapes. At least a first extrusion is drawn through a die of an extruder for forming a structural member profile and the extruded material is pulled by a first pulling device along a longitudinal axis to a first calibrator device and then through a first cooling tank to cool the structural member profile to a predetermined temperature. Cooling medium directly contacts the outer and inner surfaces of the first profile. The bulb portion is extruded and attached onto the cooled structural member and pulled downstream to a second calibrator device and through a second cooling tank to cool the profile a predetermined amount. Disparity in cooling expansion and cooling differential between the multiple durometers and shapes is avoided or overcome. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265052 | BLOW MOLDING DEVICE AND BLOW MOLDING METHOD - A blow molding device capable of forming a blow molded article having a built-in part with a good yield rate, and a blow molding method. The blow molding device has a blow mold, a parison holding unit and a built-in part holding unit. The parison holding unit has parison expanders and a parison outer holding plate. The built-in part holding unit has an airtight guide tube and a holding rod. After a lower end of a parison is expanded with a plurality of parison expanders, and an upper end of the airtight guide tube is inserted in the lower end of the parison, the lower end of the parison is held between the upper end of the airtight guide tube and the parison outer holding plate, and the preblowing is carried out. After the built-in part is positioned in an interior space of the parison, and the parison and built-in part are held with the slide cores, the holding rod is removed from the blow mold. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265053 | METHODS FOR IMPROVING CHEMICAL AND FLAME RESISTANCE WITH MULTI-FUNCTIONAL PHOTOACTIVE ADDITIVES - Polymeric blends having improved flame retardance properties and good ductility at low temperatures are disclosed. The blend is formed from (A) a photoactive additive that is a cross-linkable polycarbonate resin containing a photoactive group derived from a dihydroxybenzophenone; and (B) a polymer resin which is different from the photoactive additive. The additive can be a compound, oligomer, or polymer. When exposed to ultraviolet light, crosslinking will occur between the photoactive additive and the polymer resin, enhancing the chemical resistance and flame retardance while maintaining ductility. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265054 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PRODUCT FILLED CONTAINERS - A method for forming a plastic container in which a heated end product is introduced into a heated preform to expand the preform into at least partial conform with the cavity surfaces of a mold, thereby forming a resultant container, of a first size, with a heated end product. The resultant container is then capped and shrunk to a second size, which is less than the first size. The shrinkage of the reluctant container is greater than the shrinkage of the end product thereby creating a positive pressure within the capped container. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265055 | HOLLOW BOX WITH IDENTIFICATION MEMBER AND DEVICE FOR MAKING THE SAME - A method for making a hollow box includes a step of cutting a plate into identification members; a step of sucking the plate to be attached on a fixed area of a female mold by a suction device; a step of squeezing melting and semi-solidified thermo-plastic material and sealing a lower end of the melting and semi-solidified thermo-plastic material, the melting and semi-solidified thermo-plastic material being expanded by the air introduced therein; a step of clamping the melting and semi-solidified thermo-plastic material by a female mold and a male mold; a step of expanding the melting and semi-solidified thermo-plastic material until the melting and semi-solidified thermo-plastic material contacts against insides of the female and male molds; a step of melting the surface of the identification member which is connected to the hollow box; a step of cooling obtaining the product by separating the female and male molds. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265056 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL DETABBER APPARATUS AND METHOD - A multifunctional detabber apparatus and method for producing bottles having a bottom surface with a hook projection integrally molded with and extending from the bottom surface in a deployed position. The bottom surface also includes at least one locking channel in order to receive and releasably secure the hook projection in a non-deployed position. The multifunctional detabber apparatus includes at least a grabber, a trimmer, and a hook closer. The grabber includes first and second jaws which surround the bottle and prevent movement. The trimmer includes first and second strikers for creating an outer periphery of the hook projection and an opening in the hook projection. The hook closer includes a mandrel that extends to bend and secure the hook projection in the locking channel in the bottom surface of the bottle. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265057 | Nanostructure Neutron Converter Layer Development - Methods for making a neutron converter layer are provided. The various embodiment methods enable the formation of a single layer neutron converter material. The single layer neutron converter material formed according to the various embodiments may have a high neutron absorption cross section, tailored resistivity providing a good electric field penetration with submicron particles, and a high secondary electron emission coefficient. In an embodiment method a neutron converter layer may be formed by sequential supercritical fluid metallization of a porous nanostructure aerogel or polyimide film. In another embodiment method a neutron converter layer may be formed by simultaneous supercritical fluid metallization of a porous nanostructure aerogel or polyimide film. In a further embodiment method a neutron converter layer may be formed by in-situ metalized aerogel nanostructure development. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265058 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANEUVERING THIN PLY TECHNOLOGY COMPLEXES - A method for maneuvering a flexible pre-impregnated composite sheet is disclosed. The flexible pre-impregnated composite sheet is positioned onto a work surface and a vacuum sheet is operatively coupled to the flexible pre-impregnated composite sheet. The vacuum sheet is operatively coupled to a flexible conveyor sheet and the flexible conveyor sheet is positioned proximate to a mold such that the flexible pre-impregnated composite sheet is in contact with the mold. The vacuum sheet is decoupled from the flexible conveyor sheet and the vacuum sheet is removed from the flexible pre-impregnated composite sheet after the debulking of the flexible pre-impregnated composite sheet(s). | 2014-09-18 |
20140265059 | APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING FILMS HAVING STRIPS OF INCREASED THICKNESS - A device for producing film includes a die defining a die outlet through which molten polymer is extruded. The polymer is suitable for producing one of a pre-stretch film and a conventional stretch film. The device includes a film producing device spaced apart from the die. One or more coolant supplies are positioned proximate the film producing device for directing a stream of coolant onto the molten polymer positioned on the film producing device and/or between the die and film producing device, for producing film having strips of increased thickness. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265060 | DEFORMATION OF A POLYMER TUBE IN THE FABRICATION OF A MEDICAL ARTICLE - Methods of manufacturing a medical article that include radial deformation of a polymer tube are disclosed. A medical article, such as an implantable medical device or an inflatable member, may be fabricated from a deformed tube. | 2014-09-18 |
20140265061 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND APPARATUSES FOR MANUFACTURING ROTATIONAL SPUN APPLIANCES - The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for manufacturing rotational spun materials. The rotational spun materials are medical appliances or other prostheses made of, constructed from, covered or coated with rotational spun materials, such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). | 2014-09-18 |