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20090194626 | Fishing reel - The present invention relates generally to the field of fishing reels, and in particular, one type of reel described herein is a “bait cast” reel, specifically one designed for the particular styles of fishing commonly referred to as “flippin' and pitchin'”, wherein several improvements over the art are disclosed, including a highly durable and smooth line retainer element on the spool, a line retainer element, and a drag lock system that can be either adjustable or permanent. | 08-06-2009 |
20090230160 | Fish culling system - The present invention is a culling device that comprises a cable element, a retainer element and a floating element. When in use, the device is attached to a fish by way of the retainer element, which may be a clip, hook or other suitable element. The cable element is the link between the retainer element and the floating element. The floating element provides buoyancy to the device as a whole, and serves the purpose of indicating the weight of the fish to which the device is attached. The present invention further comprises a kit, the kit potentially including a plurality of devices, a scale, or some combination thereof. The present invention further comprises a method of using a device or kit. The present invention further comprises embodiments where a device disclosed herein is used on an animal other than a fish. | 09-17-2009 |
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20080296857 | Lightweight wheel clamp for vehicle wheel alignment system - A lightweight wheel clamp assembly is provided for attaching to a vehicle wheel for performing a wheel alignment on the vehicle. Examples include a wheel clamp having an upper sliding bracket for engaging the vehicle wheel, a lower sliding bracket for engaging the vehicle wheel, a guide bar simultaneously slidably engagable with the upper and lower brackets, and a lead screw threadingly engagable with the upper and lower brackets for adjusting a distance between the upper and lower brackets to rigidly attach the wheel clamp assembly to the vehicle wheel. The lower bracket has a plurality of measuring device mounting locations for adjustably mounting a wheel alignment element. The mounting locations are disposed such that when the wheel alignment element is mounted to one of them, the wheel alignment element can sight to a second wheel alignment element on the opposing side of the vehicle. | 12-04-2008 |
20110146089 | LIGHTWEIGHT WHEEL CLAMP FOR VEHICLE WHEEL ALIGNMENT SYSTEM - A lightweight wheel clamp assembly is provided for attaching to a vehicle wheel for performing a wheel alignment on the vehicle. The assembly comprises a first bracket for engaging the vehicle wheel; a second bracket for engaging the vehicle wheel; a handle rotatably mounted to the second bracket; and a rod having a threaded portion and an attachment portion near a first end of the rod. The first bracket is attachable to the attachment portion of the rod, and the handle is threaded to engage the threaded portion of the rod, such that when a user grasps and rotates the handle, a distance between the first and second brackets can be adjusted to rigidly attach the wheel clamp assembly to the vehicle wheel. | 06-23-2011 |
20120117812 | LIGHTWEIGHT WHEEL CLAMP FOR VEHICLE WHEEL ALIGNMENT SYSTEM - A lightweight wheel clamp assembly is provided for attaching to a vehicle wheel for performing a wheel alignment on the vehicle. The assembly comprises a first bracket for engaging the vehicle wheel; a second bracket for engaging the vehicle wheel; a handle rotatably mounted to the second bracket; and a rod having a threaded portion and an attachment portion near a first end of the rod. The first bracket is attachable to the attachment portion of the rod, and the handle is threaded to engage the threaded portion of the rod, such that when a user grasps and rotates the handle, a distance between the first and second brackets can be adjusted to rigidly attach the wheel clamp assembly to the vehicle wheel. | 05-17-2012 |
20140070474 | SELF-CENTERING WHEEL CLAMP WITH NO WHEEL CONTACT - A wheel clamp attaches to a vehicle wheel for performing a wheel alignment on the vehicle. The wheel clamp has a body for supporting a target or measuring head, and three extendable arms slidably mounted to the body. Each arm has a gripping portion for gripping the tire's tread surface and a sidewall contact portion for contacting the tire sidewall such that the clamp body is substantially parallel to the vehicle wheel and the wheel clamp has no contact with the rim. A self-centering linkage has enmeshed gears and link arms respectively connecting the arms to the gears, such that when the gears are rotated, the arms simultaneously proportionally slide relative to the clamp body, so the gripping portions of the arms engage and grip the tire tread surface and tighten the clamp onto the tire, while the sidewall contact portions of the arms contact the tire sidewall. | 03-13-2014 |
20140115906 | POWER ACTUATED WHEEL CLAMP - A wheel clamp attaches to a vehicle wheel for performing a wheel alignment on the vehicle. The wheel clamp has a body for supporting a target or measuring head, and three elongated arms mounted to the body. Each arm has a gripping portion for gripping the tire's tread surface. A self-centering linkage has enmeshed gears that, when rotated, cause the elongated arms to simultaneously proportionally move relative to the clamp body. An attachment interface mechanically connected to the self-centering linkage is configured to engage with a rotational actuator. Alternatively, the wheel clamp includes an actuator mechanically coupled to the self-centering mechanism. Activation of the actuator causes the gripping portions of the arms to engage and grip the tire tread surface and tighten the clamp onto the tire. | 05-01-2014 |
20150049188 | SELF-CALIBRATING MULTI-CAMERA ALIGNMENT SYSTEM - A portable vehicle alignment system is provided having two base tower assemblies, each having a pedestal, a columnar tower removably attachable to the top of the pedestal, and a camera pod movable along a length of the tower; and a data processor with a wireless communication device for processing image data from the camera pods. Each camera pod includes a camera for capturing image data of a target mounted on a vehicle, and a communication device for wirelessly communicating with the data processor. One pod has a calibration target and the other pod has a calibration camera for capturing images of the calibration target. The pedestals each have a manually-operated clamp for removably fixedly attaching the tower to the pedestal in one of a plurality of positions such that the orientation of the camera pod to the pedestal is angularly adjustable, allowing horizontal rotation of the camera pod. | 02-19-2015 |
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20080253648 | FOOD PRODUCT CHECKING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING AND GRADING FOOD PRODUCTS - A food product checking system for at least one of identification and grading of food products packed in a tray is provided, comprising a tray positioning area, an illumination device for illuminating the food product with white light, at least one camera for taking images of the illuminated food product, and an evaluation device for image processing of taken images, wherein the evaluation device is adapted to perform a color analysis of taken images. | 10-16-2008 |
20120218403 | System to determine product density - A system for determining the product density value of a zone of preferable small fungible products within an acceptable size range and potentially in an acceptable color range. The system differentiates among products even if in close contact to determine acceptable product. The system may store data for later review or for dispensing of product in real time. The system includes a scale to determine a sample's weight, a camera to image the sample, an imaging table to permit viewing of the sample, a processor to determine the number of products in the sample, and a processor to determine the density of desired product. | 08-30-2012 |
20120322519 | AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE UTILIZING A HARD OBJECT DETECTION ASSEMBLY - An agricultural vehicle having a frame and an inlet for intaking crop mat. A hard object assembly is attached to the frame and includes transmitting antennae for transmitting microwaves and a receiver system that receives the microwaves in order to detect hard objects within the crop mat. | 12-20-2012 |
20120322520 | AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE UTILIZING A HARD OBJECT DETECTION ASSEMBLY - An agricultural vehicle having a frame and an inlet for intaking crop mat. A hard object assembly is attached to the frame and includes transmitting antennae for transmitting pulsed microwaves and a receiver system that receives the microwaves in order to detect hard objects within the crop mat. | 12-20-2012 |
20140169629 | System to determine product characteristics, counts, and per unit weight details - A system for determining the characteristics of a volume of preferable small fungible products within an acceptable size range. The system differentiates among products even if in close contact to identify acceptable product. The system may store data for later review or for dispensing of product in real time. The system may include a scale to determine a sample's weight, a camera to image the sample, an imaging table to permit viewing of the sample, a processor to determine the number of products in the sample, and a processor to determine the density of desired product. The system may also determine product count-per-weight, product volume-per-weight, and/or product surface-area-per-weight. These determinations may be useful, including in determining product processing and packaging options. | 06-19-2014 |
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20110121562 | Hybrid tube connector port - A hybrid port comprising a bore having a diameter, a first tapered surface having a cone angle α in the range of approximately 37° to approximately 45°, a second tapered surface having a cone angle β of approximately 12°, the first tapered surface disposed immediately proximate to the bore, and a threaded inner surface disposed axially between the first tapered surface and the second tapered surface. | 05-26-2011 |
20120217744 | Hybrid Tube Connector Port - A hybrid port comprising a bore having a diameter, a first tapered surface having a cone angle α in the range of approximately 37° to approximately 45°, a second tapered surface having a cone angle β of approximately 12°, the first tapered surface disposed immediately proximate to the bore, and a threaded inner surface disposed axially between the first tapered surface and the second tapered surface. | 08-30-2012 |
20130214529 | HYBRID TUBE CONNECTOR PORT - A hybrid port comprising a bore having a diameter, a first tapered surface having a cone angle α in the range of approximately 37° to approximately 45°, a second tapered surface having a cone angle β of approximately 12°, the first tapered surface disposed immediately proximate to the bore, and a threaded inner surface disposed axially between the first tapered surface and the second tapered surface. | 08-22-2013 |
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20100028748 | Device for Refilling a Fuel Cartridge for a Fuel Cell - A refillable fuel supply assembly for a fuel cell is disclosed herein. The assembly includes a refillable fuel supply adapted to supply fuel to a fuel cell, a refilling fuel cartridge containing fuel to be transferred to the refillable fuel supply, and a lock-and-release device connecting the refilling fuel cartridge to the refillable fuel supply to transport fuel from the refilling fuel cartridge to the refillable fuel supply. The lock-and-release device also retains the refilling fuel cartridge to the refillable fuel supply until the refilling fuel cartridge is substantially free of fuel. | 02-04-2010 |
20110317688 | Dynamic Federations - Systems and methods of establishing IP telephony sessions between enterprises are disclosed. A first enterprise requests an association with a second enterprise. Both enterprises and the second enterprise belong to the same federation. The association request is accepted, to establish an association between the first and second enterprises. In response to the acceptance, a direct routed path is established between the first enterprise and the second enterprise. One of the associated enterprises requests activation of an IP telephony service. If the request to activate references the association, an IP telephony session is established using the direct routed path. | 12-29-2011 |
20110317689 | Service Path Routing Between Session Border Controllers - Systems and methods of establishing IP telephony sessions between enterprises are disclosed. A first enterprise requests an association with a second enterprise. Both enterprises and the second enterprise belong to the same federation. The association request is accepted, to establish an association between the first and second enterprises. In response to the acceptance, a direct routed path is established between the first enterprise and the second enterprise. One of the associated enterprises requests activation of an IP telephony service. If the request to activate references the association, an IP telephony session is established using the direct routed path. | 12-29-2011 |
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20100016755 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TINNITUS EVALUATION - Methods, articles of manufacture, and systems for evaluating tinnitus are disclosed herein. According to various embodiments, a tinnitus evaluation system may include a tinnitus evaluation module configured to perform one or more tinnitus evaluation tests. A tinnitus evaluation test may comprise generating a first single-frequency sound based at least in part on a sound of a patient's tinnitus, and generating a narrow-band sound centered at the frequency of the first single-frequency sound. Tests include a hearing threshold test, a loudness match test, a pitch match test, a bandwidth match test, a minimum masking level test, and a residual inhibition test. | 01-21-2010 |
20130131542 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TINNITUS EVALUATION - Methods, articles of manufacture, and systems for evaluating tinnitus are disclosed herein. According to various embodiments, a tinnitus evaluation system may include a tinnitus evaluation module configured to perform one or more tinnitus evaluation tests. A tinnitus evaluation test may comprise generating a first single-frequency sound based at least in part on a sound of a patient's tinnitus, and generating a narrow-band sound centered at the frequency of the first single-frequency sound. Tests include a hearing threshold test, a loudness match test, a pitch match test, a bandwidth match test, a minimum masking level test, and a residual inhibition test. | 05-23-2013 |
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20090188312 | Apparatus and Methods for Improved Fluid Compatibility in Subterranean Environments - A device for and method of testing fluid compatibility may include placing a first fluid in a fixed-volume testing chamber and placing a second fluid in a sample chamber. The method may also include heating the fixed-volume testing chamber to about a temperature of a subterranean environment and pressurizing the fixed-volume testing chamber to about a pressure of the subterranean environment. The method may further include determining, at a temperature and pressure of about the temperature and pressure of the subterranean environment, a first rheology value of the fluid within the fixed-volume testing chamber, moving a portion of the second fluid from sample chamber into the fixed-volume testing chamber, and determining, at a temperature and pressure of about the temperature and pressure of the subterranean environment, a second rheology value of the fluid within the fixed-volume testing chamber. | 07-30-2009 |
20110061525 | In Situ Testing of Mechanical Properties of Cementitious Materials - A system for measuring one or more physical properties of cementitious material is operable to cure a slurry of cementitious material under desired conditions of temperature and pressure. Particularly, the system may be operable to cure the slurry under a temperature and pressure expected to be experienced downhole. The system may also be used to determine properties of the cured cementitious material, such as maximum yield strength and shear bond strength at the desired temperature and pressure. The desired conditions of temperature and pressure may be applied both during curing and testing of the cementitious material. | 03-17-2011 |
20130247653 | STATIC GEL STRENGTH TESTING - A method of performing a static gel strength test on a composition can include placing the composition into a static gel strength test instrument, stirring the composition with at least one helical blade of the instrument, and measuring resistance to rotation between a stator and a rotor of the instrument. A static gel strength test instrument can include a rotor, and a stator having at least one helical blade. The static gel strength test instrument characterizes gelation of a composition. Another static gel strength test instrument can include a stator having at least one helical blade, and a rotor having at least one helical blade. | 09-26-2013 |
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20110246751 | INSTRUCTION AND LOGIC FOR PROCESSING TEXT STRINGS - Method, apparatus, and program means for performing a string comparison operation. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes execution resources to execute a first instruction. In response to the first instruction, said execution resources store a result of a comparison between each data element of a first and second operand corresponding to a first and second text string, respectively. | 10-06-2011 |
20130117534 | INSTRUCTION AND LOGIC FOR PROCESSING TEXT STRINGS - Method, apparatus, and program means for performing a string comparison operation. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes execution resources to execute a first instruction. In response to the first instruction, said execution resources store a result of a comparison between each data element of a first and second operand corresponding to a first and second text string, respectively. | 05-09-2013 |
20130124827 | INSTRUCTION AND LOGIC FOR PROCESSING TEXT STRINGS - Method, apparatus, and program means for performing a string comparison operation. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes execution resources to execute a first instruction. In response to the first instruction, said execution resources store a result of a comparison between each data element of a first and second operand corresponding to a first and second text string, respectively. | 05-16-2013 |
20130212361 | INSTRUCTION AND LOGIC FOR PROCESSING TEXT STRINGS - Method, apparatus, and program means for performing a string comparison operation. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes execution resources to execute a first instruction. In response to the first instruction, said execution resources store a result of a comparison between each data element of a first and second operand corresponding to a first and second text string, respectively. | 08-15-2013 |
20140280271 | INSTRUCTION AND LOGIC FOR PROCESSING TEXT STRINGS - Method, apparatus, and program means for performing a string comparison operation. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes execution resources to execute a first instruction. In response to the first instruction, said execution resources store a result of a comparison between each data element of a first and second operand corresponding to a first and second text string, respectively. | 09-18-2014 |
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20080271803 | Cable jacket sealing, pressurization, and monitoring - An underwater power generating system includes an underwater power generating device, a closed nacelle and a connecting cable system that is provided with an open passage way extending there along that is sealed at one end to the interior of the closed nacelle. The cable system can be used in a number of ways, such as by having the second end being sealed, to prevent air from escaping the closed nacelle, or by having the second end connected to a source of positive pressure thereby permitting the cable to be sufficiently pressurized to provide a positive pressure internally within the closed nacelle that is at least slightly greater than the nacelle at depth pressure, and thus greater than water pressure acting on the exterior of the closed nacelle, to prevent water ingress within the nacelle, as well as to transmit power and/or other data between the nacelle and shore monitoring and control facilities. | 11-06-2008 |
20090041584 | Kinetic hydro power triangular blade hub - A rotor hub mounting arrangement for removably mounting a plurality of turbine rotor blades to the rotor hub in a compact and secure manner. The rotor hub includes an internal mounting assembly, preferably comprised of a series of interconnected mounting plates, positioned adjacent a series of foil shaped openings in the rotor hub into which the root end of turbine blades can be inserted and removably mounted to the internal mounting assembly. | 02-12-2009 |
20090123283 | Turbine yaw control - A KHP system turbine for the production of energy in an underwater environment including a yaw stop arrangement for use in flowing steams where the flow direction of water therein is changeable, including bi-directional and multi-directional current flows, so that a rotatably mounted turbine remains in an optimal position within such changing flow conditions. The KHP turbine includes a rotational portion and one or two passive yaw stop assemblies that will control turbine yaw and keep the turbine oriented to capture energy from changeable underwater current flows. | 05-14-2009 |
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20090177286 | Radiation and radiochemically sterilized fiber-reinforced, composite urinogenital stents - A radiation and radiochemically sterilized, multi-component, fiber-reinforced composite, absorbable/disintegratable urinogenital stent, such as an endoureteral stent, with radiomodulated residence time in the biological site of 1 to 10 weeks depending on the high energy radiation dose used for sterilization. | 07-09-2009 |
20110245912 | Radiopaque iodinated and iodide-containing crystalline absorbable aliphatic polymeric materials and applications thereof - Radiopaque, iodinated, absorbable polyesters, polyester urethanes, and polyether-ester-urethanes with and without inorganic iodide micro-/nanoparticles dispersed or solubilized therein, and composite inorganic iodide micro-/nanoparticles in an absorbable polyester, polyester-urethane, polyester-ester, or polyether-ester urethane matrix are employed in medical devices and therapeutic compositions. | 10-06-2011 |
20120083897 | RADIATION AND RADIOCHEMICALLY STERILIZED FIBER-REINFORCED, COMPOSITE URINOGENITAL STENTS - A radiation and radiochemically sterilized, multi-component, fiber-reinforced composite, absorbable/disintegratable urinogenital stent, such as an endoureteral stent, with radiomodulated residence time in the biological site of 1 to 10 weeks depending on the high energy radiation dose used for sterilization. | 04-05-2012 |
20130144264 | ABSORBABLE CRYSTALLINE COPOLYESTER-BASED BIOACTIVE HYDROFORMING LUMINAL LINER COMPOSITIONS - Bioactive, hydroforming luminal liner compositions are formed of high molecular weight crystalline, absorbable copolyesters dissolved in a liquid derivative of a polyether glycol that undergoes transformation into a tissue-adhering, resilient interior cover or liner for the controlled release of its bioactive payload at clinically compromised conduits in humans as in the case of bacteria- and yeast-infected vaginal canals, esophagi, and arteries following angioplasty. | 06-06-2013 |
20140336277 | Radiopaque iodinated and iodide-containing crystalline absorbable aliphatic polymeric materials and applications thereof - Radiopaque, iodinated, absorbable polyesters, polyester urethanes, and polyether-ester-urethanes with and without inorganic iodide micro-/nanoparticles dispersed or solubilized therein, and composite inorganic iodide micro-/nanoparticles in an absorbable polyester, polyester-urethane, polyester-ester, or polyether-ester urethane matrix are employed in medical devices and therapeutic compositions. | 11-13-2014 |
20150023905 | SYNTHETIC MECHANICAL HEMOSTATIC COMPOSITION, METHOD OF MAKING AND USE THEREOF - A biocompatible, polymeric composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a base polymer comprising (i) a prepolymer comprising para-dioxanone (PDO) and trimethylene carbonate (TMC); and (ii) an end-graft polymer chain comprising a polylactone. Also disclosed are a method for treating bleeding from bone or bony structures using the composition, a method for filling a void or correct a defect in a bone using the composition, and a method for producing the biocompatible, polymeric composition of the present application. | 01-22-2015 |
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20090234019 | T Type Calcium Channel Inhibitors - The present invention provides novel T type calcium channel inhibitors of formula (I), the use thereof in the treatment of a disease or condition in a mammal associated with influx of extracellular calcium via T type calcium channels, | 09-17-2009 |
20100222406 | T Type Calcium Channel Blockers and the Treatment of Diseases - The present invention provides a method for treating a disease or condition in a mammal associated with influx of extracellular calcium via T type calcium channels, which comprises administering to the mammal a therapeutically effective amount of a T type calcium channel inhibitor, a prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of said inhibitor or prodrug, wherein the T type calcium channel inhibitor has a structure represented by Formula (I): Formula (I), wherein R | 09-02-2010 |
20130064814 | ANTAGONISTS OF PRODUCTS OF THE HS.459642 UNIGENE CLUSTER FOR THE INHIBITION OF PROLIFERATION, DEVELOPMENT OR DIFFERENTIATION OF STEM CELLS INCLUDING CANCER STEM CELLS - The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for inhibiting the proliferation, differentiation, or development of stem cells and cancer stem cells in a patient in need thereof. The methods involve administering to a patient a therapeutically effective amount of an antagonist of an Hs.459642 Unigene Cluster product, such as an inhibitor of CACNA1H. The compositions include an antagonist of an Hs.459642 Unigene Cluster product, such as an inhibitor of CACNA1H. Specific antagonists such as antibodies and antisense oligonucleotides, and combination therapy with one or more additional anti-cancer agents, are also provided by this disclosure. Such methods, antagonists, and compositions can be useful, for example, in the treatment of cancer. | 03-14-2013 |
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20110103393 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATION IN A TACTICAL NETWORK - A system, apparatus, and method are described for communication in a tactical network. A gateway is communicatively couplable to one or more tactical nodes and to one or more other gateways. The gateway is programmed to transmit information to and/or receive information from other gateways. Information exchanged includes gateway attributes, link attributes, service availability, and/or data availability. The gateway optionally provides quality of service, distributed persistence, load balancing, and/or transformation services. Services are provided in a modular, service-oriented architecture (SOA) to accommodate the addition of services and/or applications. | 05-05-2011 |
20150016248 | SYSTEM FOR COMMUNICATION IN A TACTICAL NETWORK - A system is described for communication in a tactical network. A gateway is communicatively couplable to one or more tactical nodes and to one or more other gateways. The gateway is programmed to transmit information to and/or receive information from other gateways. Information exchanged includes gateway attributes, link attributes, service availability, and/or data availability. The gateway optionally provides quality of service, distributed persistence, load balancing, and/or transformation services. Services are provided in a modular, service-oriented architecture (SOA) to accommodate the addition of services and/or applications. | 01-15-2015 |
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20090169738 | Method for rapid manufacture of carbon-based tooling for melt infiltration - A method of manufacturing a carbon-based tooling for use as the support during melt infiltration processing of a prepreg preform used, for example, to manufacture turbine engine components, comprising forming an admixture of chopped carbon fibers, graphite powder and a high durometer thermosetting organic resin, applying a potion of the admixture at room temperature onto the surface of an aluminum die, initially curing the admixture as applied to the aluminum die for a period of 3-5 hours at a temperature of between about 100 and 200 degrees C., removing the carbon-based tooling from the aluminum die and carbonizing the tooling by heating the initially cured tooling to a temperature of about 750 degrees C for a period of about 40 hours. The carbon-based tooling according to the invention retains its shape-maintaining function during the high temperature melt infiltration and does not require subsequent machining after formation, thereby providing a rapid, cost-effective method for creating a carbon-based support tool that remains stable at high temperatures. | 07-02-2009 |
20130022471 | METHODS FOR REPAIRING A TURBINE AIRFOIL CONSTRUCTED FROM CMC MATERIAL - Methods for repairing a turbine airfoil constructed from a CMC material are provided via filling a cavity located in the turbine airfoil with a ceramic paste (e.g., including a ceramic powder and a binder), heating the ceramic paste in the cavity to remove the binder, thereby forming a porous ceramic material, and adding a molten ceramic material to the porous ceramic material. The cavity can be defined in an airfoil of the turbine airfoil (e.g., on a tip or cap of the airfoil). Intermediates formed during the repair of a turbine airfoil are also provided. The intermediate can generally include an airfoil comprising a CMC material, a cavity defined in the airfoil, and a porous ceramic material filling the cavity. | 01-24-2013 |
20130062000 | METHOD FOR MODIFYING COMPOSITE ARTICLES - In certain embodiments of the present disclosure a method for modifying a composite article is described. The method includes positioning a plug made from composite material at a site on the composite article. The method further includes rotating at least one of the plug and the article at a rate of speed sufficient to form an inertia bond between the plug and the site of the composite article. The plug and the site are engaged to effect an inertia bond therebetween. | 03-14-2013 |
20130285296 | METHOD OF PRODUCING AN INTERNAL CAVITY IN A CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE - A process for producing an internal cavity in a CMC article and mandrels used therewith. The process entails incorporating a mandrel made of a fusible material that is melted and drained during a thermal treatment of a CMC preform to form the CMC article. The mandrel material is preferably non-wetting and non-reactive with any constituents of the CMC preform during the thermal treatment. The mandrel is preferably tin or an alloy of tin. | 10-31-2013 |
20130287941 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A MELT-INFILTRATED CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE ARTICLE - A process for producing silicon-containing CMC articles. The process entails producing a matrix slurry composition that contains at least one resin binder and a SiC powder. The SiC powder is a precursor for a SiC matrix of the CMC article and the resin binder is a precursor for a carbon char of the matrix. A fiber reinforcement material is impregnated with the slurry composition to yield a preform, which is then heated to form a porous preform that contains the SiC matrix and porosity and to convert the resin binder to the carbon char that is present within the porosity. Melt infiltration of the porosity is then performed with molten silicon or a molten silicon-containing alloy to react the carbon char and form silicon carbide that at least partially fills the porosity within the porous preform. The carbon char constitutes essentially all of the elemental carbon in the porous preform. | 10-31-2013 |
20140048978 | CONSUMABLE CORE FOR MANUFACTURE OF COMPOSITE ARTICLES AND RELATED METHOD - Systems, methods and devices adapted to ease manufacture of composite articles (e.g., ceramic composite articles), particularly composite articles which include a hollow feature are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system includes: a consumable core formed to be disposed within an inner portion of a composite precursor, the consumable core adapted to convert into an infiltrant during a manufacturing process and infiltrate the composite precursor. | 02-20-2014 |
20140072736 | METHOD OF PRODUCING AN INTERNAL CAVITY IN A CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE AND MANDREL THEREFOR - A process for producing an internal cavity in a CMC article and mandrels used therewith. The process entails incorporating a mandrel made of a material that is substantially absorbed during thermal treatment of a preform to form the CMC article. The mandrel material is preferably reactive with one or more constituents of the CMC preform during the thermal treatment. The material is preferably silicon or a silicon alloy. | 03-13-2014 |
20140241900 | METHODS FOR REPAIRING A TURBINE AIRFOIL CONSTRUCTED FROM CMC MATERIAL - Methods for repairing a turbine airfoil constructed from a CMC material are provided via filling a cavity located in the turbine airfoil with a ceramic paste (e.g., including a ceramic powder and a binder), heating the ceramic paste in the cavity to remove the binder, thereby forming a porous ceramic material, and adding a molten ceramic material to the porous ceramic material. The cavity can be defined in an airfoil of the turbine airfoil (e.g., on a tip or cap of the airfoil). Intermediates formed during the repair of a turbine airfoil are also provided. The intermediate can generally include an airfoil comprising a CMC material, a cavity defined in the airfoil, and a porous ceramic material filling the cavity. | 08-28-2014 |
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20090095053 | AIRBORNE PARTICULATE DISCRIMINATOR - A method and apparatus for rapid and accurate detection and discrimination of biological, radiological, and chemical particles in air. A suspect aerosol of the target particulates is treated with a taggant aerosol of ultrafine particulates. Coagulation of the taggant and target particles causes a change in fluorescent properties of the cloud, providing an indication of the presence of the target. | 04-16-2009 |
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20110309471 | TRANSISTOR STRUCTURE WITH A SIDEWALL-DEFINED INTRINSIC BASE TO EXTRINSIC BASE LINK-UP REGION AND METHOD OF FORMING THE STRUCTURE - Disclosed are embodiments of an improved transistor structure (e.g., a bipolar transistor (BT) structure or heterojunction bipolar transistor (HBT) structure) and a method of forming the transistor structure. The structure embodiments can incorporate a dielectric layer sandwiched between an intrinsic base layer and a raised extrinsic base layer to reduce collector-base capacitance C | 12-22-2011 |
20120126292 | HETEROJUNCTION BIPOLAR TRANSISTORS WITH REDUCED BASE RESISTANCE - Heterojunction bipolar transistors with reduced base resistance, as well as fabrication methods for heterojunction bipolar transistors and design structures for BiCMOS integrated circuits. The heterojunction bipolar transistor includes a conductive layer between the intrinsic base and the extrinsic base. The conductive layer is comprised of a conductive material, such as a silicide, having a lower resistivity than the materials forming the intrinsic base and the extrinsic base. | 05-24-2012 |
20120228611 | BIPOLAR JUNCTION TRANSISTOR WITH A SELF-ALIGNED EMITTER AND BASE - Methods for fabricating bipolar junction transistors with self-aligned emitter and extrinsic base, bipolar junction transistors made by the methods, and design structures for a BiCMOS integrated circuit. The bipolar junction transistor is fabricated using a sacrificial emitter pedestal that provides a sacrificial mandrel promoting self-alignment between the emitter and the extrinsic base. The sacrificial emitter pedestal is subsequently removed to open an emitter window extending to the intrinsic base. An emitter is formed in the emitter window that lands on the intrinsic base. | 09-13-2012 |
20130009280 | BIPOLAR JUNCTION TRANSISTORS WITH A LINK REGION CONNECTING THE INTRINSIC AND EXTRINSIC BASES - Methods for fabricating bipolar junction transistors, bipolar junction transistors made by the methods, and design structures for a bipolar junction transistor. The bipolar junction transistor includes a dielectric layer on an intrinsic base and an extrinsic base at least partially separated from the intrinsic base by the dielectric layer. An emitter opening extends through the extrinsic base and the dielectric layer. The dielectric layer is recessed laterally relative to the emitter opening to define a cavity between the intrinsic base and the extrinsic base. The cavity is filled with a semiconductor layer that physically links the extrinsic base and the intrinsic base together. | 01-10-2013 |
20130062668 | HETEROJUNCTION BIPOLAR TRANSISTORS WITH REDUCED BASE RESISTANCE - Heterojunction bipolar transistors with reduced base resistance, as well as fabrication methods for heterojunction bipolar transistors and design structures for BiCMOS integrated circuits. The heterojunction bipolar transistor includes a conductive layer between the intrinsic base and the extrinsic base. The conductive layer is comprised of a conductive material, such as a silicide, having a lower resistivity than the materials forming the intrinsic base and the extrinsic base. | 03-14-2013 |
20130140566 | BIPOLAR JUNCTION TRANSISTOR WITH A SELF-ALIGNED EMITTER AND BASE - Methods for fabricating bipolar junction transistors with self-aligned emitter and extrinsic base, bipolar junction transistors made by the methods, and design structures for a BiCMOS integrated circuit. The bipolar junction transistor is fabricated using a sacrificial emitter pedestal that provides a sacrificial mandrel promoting self-alignment between the emitter and the extrinsic base. The sacrificial emitter pedestal is subsequently removed to open an emitter window extending to the intrinsic base. An emitter is formed in the emitter window that lands on the intrinsic base. | 06-06-2013 |
20130147017 | BIPOLAR JUNCTION TRANSISTORS WITH A LINK REGION CONNECTING THE INTRINSIC AND EXTRINSIC BASES - Methods for fabricating bipolar junction transistors, bipolar junction transistors made by the methods, and design structures for a bipolar junction transistor. The bipolar junction transistor includes a dielectric layer on an intrinsic base and an extrinsic base at least partially separated from the intrinsic base by the dielectric layer. An emitter opening extends through the extrinsic base and the dielectric layer. The dielectric layer is recessed laterally relative to the emitter opening to define a cavity between the intrinsic base and the extrinsic base. The cavity is filled with a semiconductor layer that physically links the extrinsic base and the intrinsic base together. | 06-13-2013 |
20140117493 | ISOLATION SCHEME FOR BIPOLAR TRANSISTORS IN BICMOS TECHNOLOGY - Methods for fabricating a device structure, as well as device structures and design structures for a bipolar junction transistor. The device structure includes a collector region in a substrate, a plurality of isolation structures extending into the substrate and comprised of an electrical insulator, and an isolation region in the substrate. The isolation structures have a length and are arranged with a pitch transverse to the length such that each adjacent pair of the isolation structures is separated by a respective section of the substrate. The isolation region is laterally separated from at least one of the isolation structures by a first portion of the collector region. The isolation region laterally separates a second portion of the collector region from the first portion of the collector region. The device structure further includes an intrinsic base on the second portion of the collector region and an emitter on the intrinsic base. The emitter has a length transversely oriented relative to the length of the isolation structures. | 05-01-2014 |
20140246676 | BIPOLAR DEVICE HAVING A MONOCRYSTALLINE SEMICONDUCTOR INTRINSIC BASE TO EXTRINSIC BASE LINK-UP REGION - A bipolar device with an entirely monocrystalline intrinsic base to extrinsic base link-up region. To form the device, a first extrinsic base layer, which is amorphous or polycrystalline, is deposited such that it contacts an edge portion of a monocrystalline section of an intrinsic base layer through an opening in a dielectric layer. A second extrinsic base layer is deposited on the first. An anneal is performed, either before or after deposition of the second extrinsic base layer, so that the extrinsic base layers are monocrystalline. An opening is formed through the extrinsic base layers to a dielectric landing pad aligned above a center portion of the monocrystalline section of the intrinsic base layer. The dielectric landing pad is removed and a semiconductor layer is grown epitaxially on exposed monocrystalline surfaces of the extrinsic and intrinsic base layers, thereby forming the entirely monocrystalline intrinsic base to extrinsic base link-up region. | 09-04-2014 |
20150041956 | ISOLATION SCHEME FOR BIPOLAR TRANSISTORS IN BICMOS TECHNOLOGY - Device structures and design structures for a bipolar junction transistor. The device structure includes a collector region in a substrate, a plurality of isolation structures extending into the substrate and comprised of an electrical insulator, and an isolation region in the substrate. The isolation structures have a length and are arranged with a pitch transverse to the length such that each adjacent pair of the isolation structures is separated by a respective section of the substrate. The isolation region is laterally separated from at least one of the isolation structures by a first portion of the collector region. The isolation region laterally separates a second portion of the collector region from the first portion of the collector region. The device structure further includes an intrinsic base on the second portion of the collector region and an emitter on the intrinsic base. The emitter has a length transversely oriented relative to the length of the isolation structures. | 02-12-2015 |
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20110274249 | Personnel Screening System - The present specification discloses an inspection system for detecting objects being carried by a person who is moving along a pathway. The inspection system has two detection systems configured to detect radiation scattered from the person as the person moves along the pathway and an X-ray source positioned between the detection systems. The X-ray source is configured to generate a vertical beam spot pattern and does not generate beams that move horizontally. | 11-10-2011 |
20110274250 | Personnel Screening System - Further, the present specification is directed towards personnel screening systems comprising modular components, including detector and source units, where a dual axis scanning beam is employed. In one configuration, the subject under inspection remains stationary and is positioned between two scanning modules. The X-ray source assembly is designed to minimize the overall system footprint while still yielding the requisite field of view, low radiation exposure level, and required resolution. The modular components allow for a compact, light and yet sufficiently rugged overall structure that can be disassembled for ease of transportation and is also simple to reassemble at a required site for inspection. | 11-10-2011 |
20110299659 | Personnel Screening System - The present specification discloses an inspection system for detecting objects being carried by a person. The inspection system is highly modular and capable of being assembled by a two person team using conventional tooling equipment. In one embodiment, the inspection system has three primary modules—two detection modules and one radiation source module—that can be readily attached and detached from each other or to a frame and connected to a signal processing system to provide for a quick set up and tear down process. | 12-08-2011 |
20140133630 | Personnel Screening System - The present specification discloses an inspection system for detecting objects being carried by a person. The inspection system is highly modular and capable of being assembled by a two person team using conventional tooling equipment. In one embodiment, the inspection system has three primary modules—two detection modules and one radiation source module—that can be readily attached and detached from each other or to a frame and connected to a signal processing system to provide for a quick set up and tear down process. | 05-15-2014 |
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20090100962 | CAM APPARATUS FOR VALVE STEM ACTUATION - A cam and cam follower apparatus translates linear cam bar movement to perpendicular valve stem actuation in an injection molding system. The cam bars reciprocate up and down on linear bearing rails such that an actuation plate, fitted with a plurality of valve stems, is cycled normal to the direction of the cam bar movement via cam followers traveling within cam slots in the cam bars. The cam slots in the cam bars are profiled such that the cam followers affect the speed and force at which the valve stems travel while at the same time reducing frictional effects and their associated power requirement. The cam followers of the valve stem actuation plate travel in cam slots in the cam bars from a valve stem forward position, to a valve stem retracted position and ultimately, the entire actuation plate may be removed from the cam bars for maintenance via open ended slots in the cam bars. | 04-23-2009 |
20090194903 | Non-stringing hot tip - Disclosed is a nozzle tip, having a tip insert attached to a nozzle tip outlet end of a nozzle tip body, the tip insert being made of a material, or having a thermal barrier coating, having a thermal conductivity value of K<10 W/m° K, and having a lower thermal conductivity than that of the nozzle tip body, to preclude the conduction of excessive heat to the nozzle tip outlet end, and promoting a more decisive fracture of the solidified resin at a gate orifice upon ejection of a molded product, thereby eliminating a string of molten resin and a vestige of excessive height, both of which are undesirable, on the molded product. | 08-06-2009 |
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20110086121 | Safety Connector for Hot Runner, having Latch Releasably Interlocking Valve Stem with Actuation Plate - Disclosed is a safety connector for a hot runner having a valve stem and an actuation plate, the safety connector including: (i) a latch releasably interlocking the valve stem with the actuation plate so that in response to movement of the actuation plate, the valve stem becomes movable; and (ii) a latch mover being cooperative with the latch, and the latch mover being configured to move the latch responsive to a predetermined force acting on the valve stem so that so that the valve stem is released from the actuation plate. | 04-14-2011 |
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20090023875 | Process for Controlling Morphology of Ziegler-Natta Catalysts - Disclosed is a process for making a Ziegler-Natta catalyst having controlled particle size and distribution. It comprises altering the precipitation of a catalyst component from a catalyst synthesis solution including a soluble magnesium containing catalyst precursor by controlling the concentration of either the soluble magnesium containing catalyst precursor, wherein the average particle size of the catalyst component is increased, and the particle size distribution increased, with a decreased concentration of the soluble magnesium containing catalyst precursor; or of the precipitating agent, wherein the average particle size of the catalyst component is increased, and the particle size distribution increased with an increased concentration of the precipitating agent. Use of the invention enables improved catalyst consistency regardless of production scale and customizing of catalyst morphology to desired polymer morphology. The novel catalyst components may be used to prepare polymers, and end-use articles therefrom, having desirable properties. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 01-22-2009 |
20090198023 | Polyethylene Materials Prepared Using Mixed Ziegler-Natta Catalysts Systems - A polyethylene may be prepared using a mixture of a silica supported catalyst and a magnesium chloride supported catalyst. By changing the ratio of the two catalysts, the polyethylene produced may have a varying bulk density and shear response. The method allows for the tuning or targeting of properties to fit a specific application, such as a blow molding or vapor barrier film. | 08-06-2009 |
20110183097 | POLYETHYLENE MATERIALS PREPARED USING MIXED ZIEGLER-NATTA CATALYST SYSTEMS - A polyethylene may be prepared using a mixture of a silica supported catalyst and a magnesium chloride supported catalyst. By changing the ratio of the two catalysts, the polyethylene produced may have a varying bulk density and shear response. The method allows for the tuning or targeting of properties to fit a specific application, such as a blow molding or vapor barrier film. | 07-28-2011 |
20120064268 | Process for Controlling Morphology of Ziegler-Natta Catalysts - Disclosed is a process for making a Ziegler-Natta catalyst having controlled particle size and distribution. The process enables improved catalyst consistency regardless of production scale and customizing of catalyst morphology to desired polymer morphology. The novel catalyst components may be used to prepare polymers, and end-use articles therefrom, having desirable properties. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 03-15-2012 |
20130137824 | PREPARATION OF METALLIC COMONOMERS FOR POLYSTYRENE - A method for making a polystyrene ionomer comprises: preparing a metallic comonomer within styrene monomer to form a reaction mixture; and placing the reaction mixture under conditions suitable for the formation of a polymer composition. The metallic comonomer can be a metal acrylate, formed by contacting a metal complex and an acrylate precursor. | 05-30-2013 |
20140336344 | PREPARATION OF METALLIC COMONOMERS FOR POLYSTYRENE - A method for making a polystyrene ionomer comprises: preparing a metallic comonomer within styrene monomer to form a reaction mixture; and placing the reaction mixture under conditions suitable for the formation of a polymer composition. The metallic comonomer can be a metal acrylate, formed by contacting a metal complex and an acrylate precursor. | 11-13-2014 |
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20120068086 | SYSTEMS AND CONVEYANCE STRUCTURES FOR HIGH POWER LONG DISTANCE LASER TRANSMISSION - There is provided a mobile high power laser system and conveyance structure for delivering high power laser energy to and for performing high power laser operations in remote and difficult to access locations. There is further provide such systems with high power laser, handling equipment and conveyance equipment that are configured to avoid exceeding the maximum bending radius of high power optical fibers used with the conveyance structures. There are also provided embodiments of the conveyance structures having channels, lines and passages for delivering materials such as fluids. | 03-22-2012 |
20120074110 | FLUID LASER JETS, CUTTING HEADS, TOOLS AND METHODS OF USE - There are provided high power laser systems, apparatus and methods for performing laser operations in particular in environments where an optically obstructive medium may be present in the laser beam path, such as within the borehole of an oil, gas or geothermal well, or below the surface of a body of water. Further, there are provided such systems, apparatus and methods that manage potentially damaging back reflections that may be generated during such laser operations. The high power laser operations would including tasks, such as, window cutting, pipe cutting and other workover completion activities, as well as decommissioning, plugging and abandonment tasks. | 03-29-2012 |
20120273269 | LONG DISTANCE HIGH POWER OPTICAL LASER FIBER BREAK DETECTION AND CONTINUITY MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - There is provided a monitoring and detection system for use with, or in, high power laser system, long distance high power laser system and tools for performing high power laser operations, and in particular for performing high power laser operation on, and in, remote and difficult to access locations. | 11-01-2012 |
20130011102 | RUGGED PASSIVELY COOLED HIGH POWER LASER FIBER OPTIC CONNECTORS AND METHODS OF USE - There are provided high power laser connectors and couplers and methods that are capable of providing high laser power without the need for active cooling to remote, harsh and difficult to access locations and under difficult and harsh conditions and to manage and mitigate the adverse effects of back reflections. | 01-10-2013 |
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20120291511 | Fluid conduit cover installation devices, systems and methods - A crimper die set for assembling a safety hose sleeve system includes an upper die comprising an upper curved compressive face, upper recess walls extending contiguous from the upper compressive face at an acute angel to the upper compressive face, each defining a portion of a cavity Thrust plate slots extend upward from ends of the upper recess walls. A lower die comprises a lower curved compressive face, lower recess walls extend contiguous from the lower compressive face at an acute angel to the lower compressive face and define another portion of each cavity. Lower thrust plate slots extend downward from an end of the lower recess walls, distal from the lower compressive face. Thrust plates extend from the lower thrust plate slot into the upper thrust plate slot, across the cavity at an acute angle to each of the recess walls, defining an outer abutment of the cavity. | 11-22-2012 |
20130291989 | Flame Resistant Hose Reinforced with Fiberglass Cord Fabric - A flame resistant hose having a nitrile-containing rubber inner tube layer; two reinforcing plies one or more insulating plies of rubberized fiberglass unidirectional cord fabric helically wrapped at a helix angle in the range of 40-60 degrees with respect to the hose longitudinal axis and with the edges of each reinforcing ply overlapping up to about 0.5 inches; an optional rubber cushion or tie layer between the reinforcing plies and the insulating plies; and a polychloroprene rubber outer cover layer. The hose may have one or more helical wires embedded in the hose such as between the two reinforcing layers. The hose successfully passes fire resistance testing when tested according to BS ISO 15540:1999 incorporating amendment number 1. | 11-07-2013 |
20140082919 | FLUID CONDUIT COVER INSTALLATION DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A method for assembling a safety hose sleeve system using a crimper die set which includes an upper die comprising an upper curved compressive face, upper recess walls extending contiguous from the upper compressive face at an acute angle to the upper compressive face, each defining a portion of a cavity. Thrust plate slots extend upward from ends of the upper recess walls. A lower die comprises a lower curved compressive face. Lower recess walls extend contiguous from the lower compressive face at an acute angle to the lower compressive face and define another portion of each cavity. Lower thrust plate slots extend downward from an end of the lower recess walls. Thrust plates extend from the lower thrust plate slot into the upper thrust plate slot, across the cavity at an acute angle to each of the recess walls, defining an outer abutment of the cavity. | 03-27-2014 |
20140150516 | FLUID CONDUIT COVER INSTALLATION DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An embodiment for disposing a sleeve on a fluid conduit includes positioning a sleeve through lead rollers, pressing sleeve edges to flatten the sleeve against its normal geometry, aligning the flattened sleeve with opposing guide channels defined in an passage through a sleeve guide, feeding the sleeve through the passage, and compressing the sleeve in the passage, letting the edges of the sleeve ride against the guide channels to open the sleeve. A length of the compressed sleeve exiting the guide may be cut using a heated device that fuses the sleeve material, leaving the sleeve clear to receive a fluid conduit. A collar may be disposed around an end of the cut sleeve and over the conduit, then compressed, with an end of the sleeve captured between the collar and end of the conduit. This compressing may define at least one raised portion in the collar. | 06-05-2014 |
20140345738 | HOSE BURST SUPPRESSION SLEEVE SYSTEM - A protective suppression system including one or more sleeves of expansion coil of energy-absorbing material wrapped around a hose and a blanket which can be wrapped loosely around the wrapped hose. The longitudinal edges of the blanket fasten together to form a protective cylindrical tube, and can be joined end-to-end with one or more additional blankets to extend the protective tube to a desired total length. The system thus can provide improved safety to personnel and the environment by shielding a hose under pressure to suppress bursts, block leaks and by redirecting or channeling test fluids and cleaning fluids. | 11-27-2014 |