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20140260808 | METHOD OF JOINING SINTERED PARTS OF DIFFERENT SIZES AND SHAPES - A method of joining a plurality of parts to form a unitary body. At least two sintered parts are provided. At least one of the sintered parts has at least one internal cavity. Each of the parts is formed of a hard metal composition of material. The at least two sintered parts are assembled into the shape of a unitary body. Each of the at least two sintered parts has a joining surface and when each joining surface is brought into contact the surfaces form a bonding interface therebetween. The assembled parts are subjected to a vacuum or gas atmosphere, without the application of external pressure, and to a temperature sufficient to fuse the at least two sintered parts together at the bonding interface to form the unitary body. | 09-18-2014 |
20140271003 | METHOD OF JOINING SINTERED PARTS OF DIFFERENT SIZES AND SHAPES - A method of joining a plurality of parts to form a unitary body. At least two sintered parts are provided. At least one of the sintered parts has at least one internal channel. Each of the parts is formed of a hard metal composition of material. The at least two sintered parts are assembled into the shape of a unitary body. Each of the at least two sintered parts has a joining surface and when each joining surface is brought into contact the surfaces form a bonding interface therebetween. The assembled parts are subjected to a vacuum or gas atmosphere, without the application of external pressure, and to a temperature sufficient to fuse the at least two sintered parts together at the bonding interface to form the unitary body. | 09-18-2014 |
20140271008 | METHOD OF JOINING SINTERED PARTS OF DIFFERENT SIZES AND SHAPES - A method of joining a plurality of parts to form a unitary body includes providing at least two sintered parts. Each of the parts is formed of a hard metal composition of material. The sintered parts are assembled into the shape of a unitary body. Each of the sintered parts has a joining surface and when each joining surface is brought into contact the surfaces form a bonding interface therebetween. The assembled sintered parts are subjected to a temperature sufficient to fuse the sintered parts together at the bonding interface to form the unitary body. A wear resistant tool includes a plurality of sintered parts, each of the sintered parts is formed of a hard metal composition of material, wherein the plurality of sintered parts can be assembled into a unitary body, wherein the assembled parts are fused together at a respective bonding interface to form the unitary body. | 09-18-2014 |
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20130167777 | LITTER BOX WITH APPARATUS FOR CATCHIING AND RETURNING TRACKED LITTER AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE LITTER BOX - A litter box having apparatus for catching and returning litter being tracked from the litter box, and a method of assembling the litter box. The litter box includes a container for containing litter. An opening and a litter return window are formed in the container. Stair steps defining slots therebetween extend from the opening. A litter return slide is disposed beneath the slots and slopes downward towards the litter return window. As the animal traverses the stair steps, litter adhering to the paws of the animal is dislodged and falls through the slots to be caught by the litter return slide. The dislodged litter travels down the litter return slide and through the litter return window so as to return the dislodged litter to the litter container. Thus, the animal is prevented from tracking litter beyond the litter box, so that litter cleanup is reduced and sanitation is enhanced. | 07-04-2013 |
20140076756 | SCOOP HOLDER FOR HOLDING A SCOOP DEVICE ADAPTED TO SCOOP CAT LITTER FROM A CAT LITTER BOX AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SCOOP HOLDER - A scoop holder for holding a scoop device for scooping waste-contaminated cat litter from a cat litter box, and a method of manufacturing the scoop holder, is disclosed. The scoop holder includes a receptacle adapted to be coupled to a support structure, such as a side panel of the litter box, a wall, or other vertical structure. The receptacle defines a cavity therein for holding the scoop device. A liner is adapted to line the cavity so as to prevent waste-contaminated litter particles that fall from the scoop device from collecting in the receptacle. In one embodiment, the liner is removable from the receptacle, and is separately cleanable. In another embodiment, the liner is affixed to a liner housing, and is outwardly extendable therefrom for cleaning the liner. | 03-20-2014 |
20140152163 | BAG HOLDER FOR HOLDING CAT LITTER BAGS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE BAG HOLDER - A bag holder is disclosed for holding cat litter bags for containing cat litter waste from a cat litter box, along with a method of manufacturing the bag holder. The bag holder includes a housing coupled to a support structure, such as a side panel of the litter box, or a wall near the cat litter box. An attachment arrangement connects the housing to the support structure. Alternatively, the housing may be integrally formed with the litter box. A drawer is slidably disposed within the housing, and defines a storage space for stowing the litter bags. The drawer can be rigid and outwardly movable from the housing. Alternatively, the drawer can have walls that are fluted for expanding the drawer in an accordion-like fashion outwardly from the housing. Location and configuration of the bag holder encourages the user to use the litter bags for sanitary disposal of cat litter waste. | 06-05-2014 |