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20080223506 | METHOD OF COLOUR REFURBISHING METAL DISPLAY FIXTURES - A method of colour refurbishing metal display fixtures. A first step involves printing on a display film an image of a desired colour finish. A second step involves securing the display film to components of a metal display fixture | 09-18-2008 |
20090020214 | Thermosetting Adhesive - A thermosetting adhesive is configured to include a photoradical generator which generates radicals from irradiation of active energy rays in a thermosetting insulating adhesive component. In a repair method when this thermosetting adhesive is used, a cured matter of the thermosetting adhesive is made soluble or swellable in a predetermined solvent by irradiating the cured matter with active energy rays from the substrate side or the electronic component side prior to separating the electronic component from the substrate, and the cured matter is removed using such solvent. Alternatively, the cured matter of the thermosetting adhesive is made soluble or swellable in a predetermined solvent by irradiating the cured matter with active energy rays after the electronic component has been separated from the substrate, and the cured matter is removed using such solvent. | 01-22-2009 |
20090025856 | Method and Device for Internal Refurbishment of Corroded Hollow Sections - Corroded hollow sections, more preferably of orthotropic slabs, are cleaned and de-rusted on the inner surface with a rotating maximum-pressure water-jet continuously guided through the hollow section and angle-adjustable scanner-controlled corresponding to the respective interior surface region and capable of being throttled in critical regions. For the sealing of entering moisture and for corrosion protection as well as to improve the vibration behaviour and the strength characteristics of the orthotropic slab, the cleaned and dried inner surface is holohedrally connected with a shapeable and stretchable fabric hose coated with a water-proof plastic in a sealing manner by means of an adhesive and using a pressure medium or a memory plastic hollow profile assuming its original shape under the effect of heat, wherein the internal pressure is maintained up to the curing of the adhesive. | 01-29-2009 |
20090038738 | ENDOSCOPE AND REPAIR METHOD OF ENDOSCOPE - An endoscope is provided with adhesive that is applied to a site to be repaired that has occurred on an outer surface of a flexible pipe inserted into a body cavity according to use of the endoscope, and a thermally shrinkable tube that is fitted on the site to be repaired that has been applied with the adhesive with a clearance while being opposed thereto and that is tightly attached to the outer surface of the flexible pipe via the adhesive according to shrinking thereof due to heating thereto. Thereby, an endoscope where a site to be repair occurring according to use of the endoscope can be repaired relatively easily and simply and a repair method of an endoscope are provided. | 02-12-2009 |
20090044896 | HIGH TEMPERATURE CERAMIC-BASED THERMAL PROTECTION MATERIAL - A thermal protection paste as described herein can be used by itself, or impregnated into a high temperature resistant fabric to form a repair patch, to repair a thermal protection structure. The paste includes a ceramic composition that includes ceramic material having at least a first controlled particle size and a second controlled particle size that is larger than the first controlled particle size. The ceramic composition is mixed into a high temperature ceramic precursor resin to form the paste. The paste (or patch) is applied to the structure under repair and initially heated to cure the paste and to secure it in place. When the paste and/or patch is cured, it becomes a cross-linked polymer having high thermal protection characteristics. When the paste is exposed to very high temperature, e.g., spacecraft reentry temperatures, it pyrolizes and retains its high thermal protection characteristics. | 02-19-2009 |
20090050256 | MULTI-LAYERED COMPOSITE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A multi-layered composite includes a polymer adhesive layer and a polymer support film layer that becomes intimately incorporated with the polymer adhesive layer upon application of heat. | 02-26-2009 |
20090090454 | METHOD FOR JOINING PIPING SYSTEMS AND PIPING TO EQUIPMENT, FIXTURES, DEVICES, STRUCTURES, AND APPLIANCES - A method to join pipe is disclosed using a curable one or two part adhesive composition comprising an effective amount of a boron containing initiator compound such as an organoborate, a stabilized organoborane complex, or combinations thereof; one or more monomers, oligomers, polymers or mixtures thereof having olefinic unsaturation which is capable of polymerization by free radical polymerization; and optionally a decomplexing agent. An especially preferred organoborane is one where a tertiary or quaternary nitrogen atom is bonded to the organoborane to prepare an amido-borate. In those embodiments where the nitrogen is quaternary, the quaternary nitrogen portion of the amido-borate is the cationic counter ion for the borate anion portion of the compound to which the quaternary nitrogen atom is bonded. | 04-09-2009 |
20090095405 | Reuse Method for Utilising Reject Rolls Being Produced in Paper and Cardboard Factories - A reuse method for utilising reject rolls being produced in paper and cardboard factories, wherein from the reject rolls ( | 04-16-2009 |
20090165926 | Method and assembly for bonding metal layers in a gas turbine engine using a polyimide adhesive - A method and system is described herein for using a polyimide adhesive to bond a first metal layer to a second metal layer used in a gas turbine engine. The polyimide adhesive may be a film or a paste and is able to withstand operating temperatures in excess of 600 degrees Fahrenheit (315 degrees Celsius). In an exemplary embodiment, the second metal layer is an outer face skin of an exhaust nozzle and the first metal layer is a metal doubler configured to cover a damaged portion of the outer face skin. In some embodiments, the first and second metal layers may be formed of titanium. | 07-02-2009 |
20090165927 | Installation Of Cured In Place Liners With Dual Gland Air Inversion And Steam Cure Apparatus - Installation of a flexible cured in place liner by inverting the liner with air and curing the liner with steam introduced through a perforated lay flat hose without deflating the liner between the inversion and cure. The installation is performed with an apparatus having two independently operable glands with at least one fluid inlet port installed on the line downstream of the second gland liner. As the liner reaches the distal end of the conduit to be lined, it enters a sample and porting pipe with an exhaust pipe gland and exhaust pipe and it is pierced by a rigid porting tool. Steam is then introduced into the lay flat hose to cure the resin and is exhausted through an exhaust hose connected to a controllable exhaust pipe. After curing steam is replaced with air to cool the liner, the ends are cut to restore service through the host pipe. | 07-02-2009 |
20090266472 | PROCESS FOR CLOSING ORIFICES AND/OR PROTECTING STRUCTURES BY REUSING END-OF-LIFE TYRES - Process for closing orifices and/or protecting structures by reusing end-of-life tyres, which reduces environmental impact by not recycling through crushing, but rather through direct reuse. The tyre treads ( | 10-29-2009 |
20090294022 | ELECTRICAL DAMAGE DETECTION SYSTEM FOR A SELF-HEALING POLYMERIC COMPOSITE - A composite material provided with a damage detection system, the composite material comprising a fibre-reinforced polymeric matrix, wherein the fibre reinforcement comprises electrically conductive fibres and the polymeric matrix comprises a thermosetting polymer and a thermoplastic polymer, and wherein detection means are provided detect a change in resistance of the composite material, said change in resistance indicating the presence of at least one damaged area of the composite material, said detection means comprising a plurality of spaced apart electrodes mounted on an electrically insulating substrate and electrically connected to the electrically conducting fibres. | 12-03-2009 |
20100018631 | METHOD OF REPAIRING A MANHOLE CHIMNEY USING A STRETCHABLE SLEEVE - A method of repairing and renewing a manhole chimney utilizes a circumferentially stretchable liner sleeve which is inserted into the manhole and pressed by an inflatable bladder into engagement with the walls of the manhole chimney. The sleeve is coated with an uncured resin, which is allowed to cure as the sleeve is pressed against the chimney walls, thereby attaching the sleeve to the walls of the manhole chimney. The stretchable sleeve eliminates air spaces between the sleeve and the chimney walls, and precludes formation of undesirable folds in the sleeve. The sleeve stretches circumferentially up to 150% of its unstretched diameter, while having a substantially unstretchable length. | 01-28-2010 |
20100024958 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REWORKING COMPOSITES - The present application is directed to methods of preparing a wet composite patch for use in various applications, such as, for example, reworking a composite part of an aircraft. The method comprises heating the composite patch to a temperature that causes resin containing gaseous components to flow from the patch through a flow path. The gaseous components are vented from the resin while restricting the flow of resin from the composite patch by restricting the flow of resin through the flow path. Systems for performing the methods of the present application are also disclosed. | 02-04-2010 |
20100059167 | Paint Replacement Films, Composites Therefrom, and Related Methods - Paint replacement films of the invention comprise at least one adhesive layer; at least one pigmented layer; and at least one polymer layer that is essentially free of low surface energy materials. In addition, paint replacement composite articles and related methods of the invention comprise a paint replacement film and a topcoat on a surface of the paint replacement film opposite the adhesive layer. Paint replacement films and composite articles of the invention are useful when applied to a variety of articles (e.g., a motorized vehicle such as an aircraft). | 03-11-2010 |
20100078118 | REPAIR AND STRENGTHENING OF SMALL DIAMETER PIPES WITH FRP LAMINATES - A method is disclosed for repairing or strengthening a damaged portion of a pipe. A patch of required dimensions is prepared from a composite laminate having a fabric layer with a plurality of fibers embedded into a cured resin. The pipe is then prepared to receive the patch and the epoxy resin is applied to an outside surface of the patch. The patch is then coiled and secured around a mandrel and transported thereby to the damaged portion of the pipe through an open end thereof, such that during transport through the pipe the patch does not contact the inside surface of the pipe. A bladder inside the coiled patch is pressurized to force the unrolling of the patch to contact the inside surface of the patch. The pressure is maintained against the patch until the epoxy resin is substantially cured, whereupon the bladder is deflated and removed with the mandrel from the pipe. A method of repairing such a pipe while fluid flows therethrough, and a method of repairing a corrugated steel pipe, is also disclosed. | 04-01-2010 |
20100108238 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPREGNATING A LINING MODULE PROVIDED WITH A RESIN-ABSORBING LAYER - A method and an apparatus impregnate a lining module for repairing a pipe. An end area of the lining module provided with a resin-absorbing layer and an air-tight, outer coating, is introduced into an air-tight sleeve, and an auxiliary introduction device is fixed at an introduction area of the lining module. The transitions between the lining module and the sleeve and between the introduction area and the auxiliary introduction device are closed off in an air-tight manner by at least one sealing device. The auxiliary introduction device is closed off with respect to the ambient by a releasable blocking device in an air-tight manner in such a way that the chamber, formed by the sleeve and the auxiliary introduction device and optionally also the lining module, is closed in an air-tight manner and an introduction chamber accessible from the outside is provided for filling with resin. | 05-06-2010 |
20100147444 | Process for recycling scrap of shoe stiffener - A process for recycling scrap of shoe stiffener comprising the steps of:
| 06-17-2010 |
20100147445 | METHOD OF FABRICATING PRINTHEAD ASSEMBLY - A printhead assembly includes a molded ink manifold, a plurality of printhead integrated circuits, and an adhesive film sandwiched between the ink manifold and the printhead integrated circuits. A manifold bonding surface of the molded ink manifold includes a polymer coating. The polymer coating plugs fissures resulting from a molding process used to mold the ink manifold. | 06-17-2010 |
20100170622 | AIRCRAFT PLASTICS REPAIR - A method for a repair of materials used in the manufacture of non-structural aircraft interior components includes the steps of laying fiberglass over a damaged surface and adhering the fiberglass with a fast-adhering glue, that includes at least one of cyanoacrylate and a cyanoacrylate activator for repairing the surface, to the damaged surface. A related method that includes applying a cyanoacrylate activator is used for removing pen and pencil marks for a synthetic leather material. | 07-08-2010 |
20100258235 | In-Situ, Multi-Stage Debulk, Compaction, and Single Stage Curing of Thick Composite Repair Laminates - A method for fabricating a repair laminate for a composite part having an exposed surface includes applying a bonding material to the exposed surface and forming an uncured ply stack assembly on the bonding material. The uncured ply stack assembly is formed by forming and compacting a series of uncured ply stacks. The ply stack assembly and bonding material are then cured. | 10-14-2010 |
20100258236 | REPAIR OF A COMPOSITE SANDWICH STRUCTURE HAVING A PERFORATED SKIN - A method of restoring a section of a composite having a honeycomb bonded to a perforated skin includes the steps of separating a first honeycomb from the perforated skin to expose a portion of the perforated skin, inserting pins through perforations in the perforated skin, extending the pins through a repair material, attaching the repair material to the exposed portion of the perforated skin, and attaching a second honeycomb to the repair material. The method may include removing material from the exposed portion of the perforated skin, prior to inserting pins through the perforations, to create a more even bonding surface for attaching the repair material. | 10-14-2010 |
20100276064 | BONDED PATCHES WITH BOND LINE CONTROL - A patch may be used to rework a composite structure in the filed. The patch is bonded to the structure by a layer of adhesive and includes perforations that allow the escape of air from the adhesive as the patch is compressed against the structure. A spacer may be introduced between the patch and the structure to control the thickness of the adhesive layer. | 11-04-2010 |
20100276065 | Bonded Patches With Bond Line Control - A patch is used to rework an area of a structure. The patch is bonded to the structure by a layer of adhesive. A spacer placed between the patch and the structure is used to control the thickness of the adhesive and/or a bondline. | 11-04-2010 |
20110030878 | METHOD AND A SPRAYING DEVICE FOR THE REPAIR OF A SANDWICH PLATE - A method for the repair of a sandwich plate having a core structure, a top surface layer and a bottom surface layer and a plurality of honeycomb-shaped cells includes providing at least one penetrating drill hole in at least one of the top surface layer and the bottom surface layer above one of the plurality of honeycomb-shaped cells in a damaged region of the sandwich plate, injecting a stabilising material into the honeycomb-shaped cell, and filling the damaged region with a filler material. | 02-10-2011 |
20110048612 | EXPANSION REPAIR COUPLING - An expansion repair coupling for interconnecting two facing ends of a cut pipe comprises a tubular body, a spigot slidably and rotatably received therein and a locking mechanism to selectively lock or unlock the rotation of the tubular body relative to the spigot. An end of the spigot extends outward from the tubular body to receive a coupling that connects to one end of the cut pipe. A radially enlarged section on the spigot has a sealing mechanism that sealably engages an interior surface of the tubular body. The locking mechanism, engaged by collapsing the spigot into the tubular body or disengaged by extending the spigot therefrom, facilitates a push and twist connection at both ends of the pipe to wipe the adhesive disposed therebetween and obtain a better seal. Preferably, the locking mechanism comprises a socket having spigot engaging members that cooperatively engage socket engaging members on the spigot. | 03-03-2011 |
20110067799 | ADHESIVE TAPE - An adhesive tape has a carrier and an adhesive that is applied to at least one side of the carrier. The adhesive is made of a tackifier resin and an olefin polymer having a density of between 0.86 and 0.89 g/cm | 03-24-2011 |
20110100529 | Means and a method for connecting pieces of a tube - Connecting means for connecting a first piece of hollow tube to a second piece of hollow tube. This means comprises an insert, where the insert is a hollow shaft having an external and an internal cross section. The internal cross section of said insert having a central rectangular section. The internal cross section having a first and a second tapered sections on either side of the central rectangular section tapering down from the height of the central rectangular section down to zero. The external cross section of the insert is adapted to fit snuggly inside the first piece of hollow tube and said second piece of hollow tube and the insert is adapted to minimize the peak stress transfer loading between the insert and the first and second piece of hollow tube. It also comprises a bonding means, where the bonding means adapted to secure the insert to the inside said first and second piece of hollow tube. The invention also consists in a kit. A kit which would comprise of an insert, the insert being a hollow tube adapted to fit snuggly inside a first piece of hollow shaft and a second piece of hollow shaft, a bonding means, and instruction on how to install said insert to connect the first and the second hollow shafts. | 05-05-2011 |
20110132523 | SURROGATE PATCH FOR COMPOSITE REPAIR PROCESS - A surrogate patch assembly for a rework area of a structure comprises a surrogate patch body which may be formed of a material for drawing moisture from the rework area. The patch assembly may include a sensor mounted to the surrogate patch body. The sensor may comprise a thermal sensor for sensing the temperature of the rework area and the surrogate patch body. The sensor may comprise a moisture sensor for sensing moisture drawn into the surrogate patch body. | 06-09-2011 |
20110139344 | HIGH TEMPERATURE COMPOSITE TOOL - A tool comprises a caul plate having at least one suction hole and a vacuum port fluidly coupled to the suction hole for drawing a patch against the caul plate under vacuum. | 06-16-2011 |
20110174426 | METHOD OF FABRICATING A PART OUT OF REINFORCED COMPOSITE MATERIAL, AND A METHOD OF REPAIRING SUCH A PART - The present invention relates to a method of fabricating a composite part presenting an integral structure of composite material comprising at least one reinforcing layer based on reinforcing fibers, fabrics, or textiles, and at least one impregnation matrix, the method consisting in assembling the integral structure, in placing said integral structure in a mold, in impregnating said integral structure with the impregnation matrix by injection or infusion, and in solidifying said impregnated integral structure by raising it to a determined temperature, the method being characterized in that it consists in: using at least two distinct primary parts for making up the integral structure; placing a thermoplastic sheet on at least one of the primary parts so as to make the interface between said primary parts once they are assembled together. | 07-21-2011 |
20110180199 | Powder -metallurgy braze preform and method of use - A method of fabricating and using a braze preform, the method comprising cold pressing a powdered brazing material in a die, thereby forming a braze preform in the die. The braze preform can then be diffusion brazed to a damaged component to repair the component. | 07-28-2011 |
20110186205 | Lateral pipe lining material, lateral pipe lining material production method, and lateral pipe lining method - A lateral pipe lining material is inserted into a lateral pipe that intersects with a main pipe. The lateral pipe lining material includes a flexible tubular resin-absorbing material impregnated with an uncured liquid curable resin and a flange member joined thereto. The flange member comprises a flange part having an arcuately curved surface whose curvature corresponds to an inner surface of the main pipe, and a cylindrical part that extends from the flange part. The tubular resin-absorbing material has one end folded back outwards. The folded-back end of the tubular resin-absorbing material is fitted onto the cylindrical part of the flange member and pressed out over the flange part of the flange member. An adhesive is applied to the flange part of the flange member and the folded-back end of the tubular resin-absorbing material to bond the tubular resin-absorbing material to the flange member, thus producing a lateral pipe lining material in an uncomplicated manner with few members. | 08-04-2011 |
20110203719 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO REPAIR THE JUNCTION OF A SEWER MAIN LINE AND LATERAL PIPE - A liner assembly and method for lining a damaged pipe junction between a main and lateral pipe is provided. The liner assembly includes a main liner member and a lateral liner tube. A collar disposed near the juncture between the main liner member and lateral liner tube is impregnated with a liquid hydrophobic or hydrophilic material capable of curing in a flexible or rigid state with the material expanding in the presence of water. The hydrophobic or hydrophilic material can also be applied without the use of the collar. When the liner assembly is pressed against the main and lateral pipes, a portion of the hydrophilic or hydrophobic material is forced into the damaged pipe junction. | 08-25-2011 |
20110232828 | METHOD OF FUSER MANUFACTURE - There is described a method for producing a fuser member. A substrate is obtained and a fluoropolymer sleeve is positioned around an outer surface of the substrate. An elastomer is injected between the outer surface of the substrate and an inner surface of the sleeve to form a fuser member and demolded. The fuser member is conditioned at a first temperature of between about 30° C. below the melting point of the fluoropolymer and about 50° C. above the melting point of said fluoropolymer for about 1 to about 20 minutes. The fuser member is then optionally held at a second temperature of about 220° C. to about 260° C. for a period of about 4 hours to about 20 hours. | 09-29-2011 |
20110232829 | METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR REPAIRING PARTS OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL OF AN AIRCRAFT - In order to repair a composite-material panel forming part of the external surface of an aircraft, a portable device is applied onto that surface, the portable device including an inflatable chamber consisting of a flexible and airtight membrane and a concave body of rubber-like material sealed with the membrane. The concave body incorporates an inextensible inner reinforcement. Pressurized air is introduced into the chamber via a valve. A further valve, which passes through the membrane in a zone of the membrane external to the chamber, is used to suck air from one side of the membrane to the other. | 09-29-2011 |
20110265935 | METHOD OF MAKING AND USING SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER COMPOSITE PATCHES - A method of repairing a composite component having a damaged area including: laying a composite patch over the damaged area; activating the shape memory polymer resin to easily and quickly mold said patch to said damaged area; deactivating said shape memory polymer so that said composite patch retains the molded shape; and bonding said composite patch to said damaged part. | 11-03-2011 |
20110265936 | METHOD OF MAKING AND USING SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER COMPOSITE PATCHES - A method of repairing a composite component having a damaged area including: laying a composite patch over the damaged area; activating the shape memory polymer resin to easily and quickly mold said patch to said damaged area; deactivating said shape memory polymer so that said composite patch retains the molded shape; and bonding said composite patch to said damaged part. | 11-03-2011 |
20110272082 | Fibre Materials - The invention relates to the use of fibre composites and specifically to the use of adhesive compositions within hollow fibres of the composites to provide a repair function within the composite in the event of damage to of the fibres. The invention relates to the manner in which one-part adhesive compositions can be delivered to a point of fracture. The invention is more specifically concerned with the use of pressure to deliver adhesive composition to the point of damage. | 11-10-2011 |
20110272083 | Glove Finger Cap and Method of Installing Same - A glove patch system for a finger of a glove includes a tubular cap and an adhesive. A method of installing the tubular cap onto the glove finger includes partially turning the tubular cap inside out to form a pocket on a closed end of the tubular cap. The adhesive is applied to at least a portion of the glove finger. The pocket of the cap is positioned over the adhesive applied to a fingertip of the glove finger, and pressure is applied to adhere an inner surface of the tubular cap within the pocket of the cap to the glove finger. The tubular cap is unrolled down a length of the glove finger to adhere a remainder of the inner surface of the tubular cap to the glove finger using the adhesive. | 11-10-2011 |
20110277914 | METHOD OF MAKING AND USING SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER COMPOSITE PATCHES - A method of repairing a composite component having a damaged area including: laying a composite patch over the damaged area; activating the shape memory polymer resin to easily and quickly mold said patch to said damaged area; deactivating said shape memory polymer so that said composite patch retains the molded shape; and bonding said composite patch to said damaged part. | 11-17-2011 |
20110284151 | DOUBLE-SIDED PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE SHEET AND METHOD FOR USING THEREOF - The present invention provides a double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet using a plastic film substrate, ensuring good laminating workability and no elongation or rupture at the lamination even when used in a narrow or long form, where the double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet has excellent adhesive property and at the same time, exerts excellent peelability (releasability) without causing an adhesive residue at the separation. The present invention relates to a double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet comprising a plastic film substrate; and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on both sides of the plastic film substrate, wherein a 180° peeling pressure-sensitive adhesive force of a surface (surface A) of one of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer to a stainless steel plate as measured at a tensile speed of 300 mm/min is 8 N/20 mm or more, and an adhesive residue is not generated in the releasability evaluation test. | 11-24-2011 |
20110315303 | COMPOSITE-REINFORCING FABRIC HAVING INDICATOR FIBER YARNS AND METHOD OF REPAIRING COMPOSITE COMPONENT USING THE SAME - A composite-reinforcing fabric includes reinforcing fiber yarns interwoven with each other along a first direction and a second direction, wherein an exterior appearance of each of the reinforcing fiber yarns is the same. Indicator fiber yarns are interwoven with the reinforcing fiber yarns and an exterior appearance of each of the indicator fiber yarns is different from the exterior appearance of each of the reinforcing fiber yarns. Composite components formed using the composite-reinforcing fabric are disclosed, as are methods of repairing composite components using the composite-reinforcing fabric. | 12-29-2011 |
20120006465 | USE OF A SHAPED PART MADE OF A POLYAMIDE SHAPED COMPONENT AS AN INLINER FOR A CONDUIT - A pipe or hose composed of a polyamide moulding composition whose molecular weight has been increased by condensation, via addition of a compound having at least two carbonate units in a quantitative proportion of from 0.005 to 10% by weight, based on polyamide, where
| 01-12-2012 |
20120055611 | METHOD AND MEANS FOR PROTECTING A WINDSHIELD FROM FURTHER DAMAGE BEFORE REPAIR IS POSSIBLE - One possible embodiment of the invention could be a methodology of preventing an existing crack or break in the vehicle windshield from becoming larger comprising of the steps, providing a laminate with a UV light-permeable barrier film having least one side to which UV light curable adhesive is applied to it, a peel-able cover reversibly applied over the adhesive; providing a windshield with at least a small crack or chip in its surface; removing the peel-able cover from the adhesive; applying the barrier film to the windshield in a manner to cover the crack or chip so that the adhesive comes in contact with the windshield; and transmitting UV light through the film to the adhesive to cure it into a rigid substrate connection between the barrier film and the windshield that resists various forces acting upon the windshield that would otherwise increase the size of crack or chip. | 03-08-2012 |
20120061005 | RECYCLE SKIBOARD FABRICATION METHOD - A method for making a recyclable skiboard by: preparing a thermoplastic composite sheet material by fusing a glass fiber cloth member and a thermoplastic plastic material, and then putting, in proper order, a steel rim member, an intermediate main board, a plastic rim and top and bottom plastic boards in a cavity of a mold having set therein heating elements, and then putting two thermoplastic composite sheet materials to top and bottom sides of the intermediate main board between the top and bottom plastic boards, and then melting the materials in the cavity of the mold at about 80° C.˜100° C. for about 15˜20 minutes to fuse the supplied materials into the desired recyclable skiboard. | 03-15-2012 |
20120061006 | METHOD FOR AT LEAST PARTIALLY REWORKING OR REPLACING A REINFORCEMENT ELEMENT OF A FIBRE COMPOSITE STRUCTURE AND ASSOCIATED CONNECTING DEVICE - The invention relates to a method for at least partially reworking or replacing a reinforcement element of a fibre composite structure. In a first method step, at least one fibre layer is arranged on a surface section of the reinforcement element and/or at least one replacement section of the reinforcement element of the same material and same layer structure is arranged on a surface reinforcement section of the fibre composite structure. In a second method step, at least a pressure mat adjusted to the contour of the reinforcement element is disposed above the at least one fibre layer and/or the at least one replacement section of the reinforcement element, wherein the at least one pressure mat is supported and fixed in a nominal position by a fixing frame adjusted to the contour of the reinforcement element. In a third method step, the at least one pressure mat is then acted upon by a pressure medium in order to press the same against the reinforcement element and the fixing frame. In a fourth method step, a hardening of the at least one fibre layer and/or the at least one replacement section of the reinforcement element is carried out. The invention further relates to a corresponding connecting device for carrying out the method. | 03-15-2012 |
20120061007 | METHOD OF STRENGTHENING A WIND TURBINE BLADE AND THE STRENGTHENED BLADE - A method of repairing a wind turbine blade is described. The blade comprises a shell body comprising a fibre-reinforced polymer material. The blade is strengthened by use of a UV curable prepreg material having a first side and a second side. The method comprises the steps of: a) applying the UV curable, fibre-reinforced prepreg material to an area of application on an outer surface or an inner surface of the wind turbine blade with the first side of the prepreg material facing the area of application, and b) exposing the prepreg material to UV radiation for a predetermined amount of time so as to allow the prepreg to cure. | 03-15-2012 |
20120080135 | Systems and Methods for On-Aircraft Composite Repair Using Double Vacuum Debulking - An in-situ double vacuum debulk (DVD) composite repair system designed to produce partially or fully cured autoclave-quality hot-bond composite repairs on contoured structures. The system provides vacuum pressure for hot bond repairs to be performed on flat and contoured structures using one set-up capable of debulking (partially curing) and then fully curing composite repairs on composite and metallic aircraft structures. The use of in-situ DVD also eliminates handling of the patch/adhesive when transferring from an off-aircraft DVD chamber to the repair site on the aircraft. This can increase the probability of successful repairs because the possibility of contaminating and misaligning the adhesive and repair patch are eliminated. | 04-05-2012 |
20120152439 | SURFACE REPAIR PATCH - This invention is a method and apparatus for repairing a hole in a surface with a perforated repair patch. The repair patch, which is affixed to and substantially cover over the hole, is indented inwards by applying cement compound into its perforations and pushing the repair patch into the hole as the cement compound hardens. A layer of drywall compound is then applied over the indented repair patch to smooth it with the rest of the wall. The perforated repair patch may include an additional layer of mesh sheet material to minimize cracking of the drywall compound. | 06-21-2012 |
20120247648 | REPAIR PATCH FOR AN ELASTOMER COMPONENT, IN PARTICULAR FOR A VEHICLE TIRE, HAVING INCREASED ADHESIVE STRENGTH - A repair patch for an elastomer component, in particular for a vehicle tire, includes a cover layer, a connecting layer for contacting a wall of the elastomer component and at least one intermediate layer arranged between the connecting layer and the cover layer. The connecting layer has such a initial tack before vulcanization with the elastomer component that a connection between the repair patch and the elastomer component transmits at least the own weight of the repair patch and the connecting layer has a separation value of at least 5 N/mm after vulcanization with the elastomer component. | 10-04-2012 |
20120325395 | METHOD OF ASSEMBLY OF RETAINING RING FOR CMP - A carrier head for a chemical mechanical polishing apparatus includes a retaining ring having a flexible lower portion and a rigid upper portion. | 12-27-2012 |
20130213555 | Automotive Emblem Assembly and Method - A method of reusing an existing emblem from a vehicle. The method includes the steps of providing the identification of the existing emblem. From there, the dimensional characteristics of the existing emblem can be determined. The determined dimensional characteristics are then turned into a plurality of perforations through an adhesive sheet so that they correspond to the dimensional characteristics of the existing emblem. The existing emblem can then be applied to the adhesive sheet, and in turn, can be attached to a vehicle by way of the adhesive sheet. An entire library of templates corresponding to the dimensional characteristics of a plurality of existing emblems can be created. | 08-22-2013 |
20130240118 | UV-IR COMBINATION CURING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE FOR WIND BLADE MANUFACTURE AND REPAIR - A UV-IR combination curing system and method for manufacture and repair of composite parts, such as for use in wind blade manufacture and repair. The system and method utilize UV and IR dual radiation sources to cure glass fiber reinforced laminates containing a photo initiator. The UV and IR dual radiation sources can be configured as discrete stand-alone UV and IR lamps used in a side by side configuration, a plurality of UV lamps with thermal IR radiation, a combined UV/IR lamp, or other forms of light sources providing both UV and IR radiation. To achieve high glass transition and complete curing of thick laminates, the IR radiation source is initially turned on to heat the laminate to close to 40° C.-100° C. before the UV radiation source is turned on. The IR radiation source can be turned off after UV radiation source is activated. | 09-19-2013 |
20130240119 | AIRCRAFT PLASTICS REPAIR - A method for a repair of materials used in the manufacture of non-structural aircraft interior components includes the steps of laying fiberglass over a damaged surface and adhering the fiberglass with a fast-adhering glue, that includes at least one of cyanoacrylate and a cyanoacrylate activator for repairing the surface, to the damaged surface. A related method that includes applying a cyanoacrylate activator is used for removing pen and pencil marks for a synthetic leather material. | 09-19-2013 |
20130248084 | SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR STOPPING IN AN OPENING A FLOW OF A FLUID - A system for stopping in an opening a flow of a fluid, wherein the system comprises: a kneadable silicon based polymer for fitting in and/or onto the opening so as to block any flow of the fluid through the opening, wherein the silicon based polymer comprises fillers so that the density of the silicon based polymer is higher as compared to the density of the silicon based polymer that does not comprise these fillers, and a silicon based sealant for applying against a dried form of the silicon based polymer, wherein the silicon based sealant is vulcanizable under exposure to humidity. | 09-26-2013 |
20140000788 | SURROGATE PATCH ASSEMBLY FOR A REWORK AREA OF A COMPOSITE STRUCTURE | 01-02-2014 |
20140034217 | Patching Device - The present system, method and apparatus are adapted for the quick and easy patching of inflatable devices. More specifically, the system, apparatus and methods comprise a tip, a body portion, an adhesive, a patch and a probe, wherein the tip and body portion are inserted into the inflatable device so as to apply the adhesive and patch to the interior of the device to create an air-tight seal. The disclosure thus provides an improved patching system, apparatus and method. | 02-06-2014 |
20140076481 | Discretely Tailored Multi-Zone Bondline for Fail-Safe Structural Repair - A repair patch for reworking an inconsistent area of a composite structure includes a patch body adapted to cover the inconsistent area and having a first patch region, a second patch region outside the first patch region and a first separation zone between the first patch region and the second patch region, with the first patch region, the first separation zone and the second patch region having increasing interlaminar fracture toughness from a center to an edge of the patch body; and a layer of adhesive for bonding the patch body to the composite structure. | 03-20-2014 |
20140090771 | WATERPROOF SHEET FOR USE IN BRIDGE PIER REPAIR AND WATERPROOF WORKING METHOD USING THE SAME - When a bridge pier is reinforced or repaired by wrapping a reinforcement around the pier, a waterproof sheet having a sufficient flexibility to attach to and cover the interface between the pier and the reinforcement in a liquid-tight manner is useful. The waterproof sheet is attached to the interface between the pier and the reinforcement to prevent water from penetrating into the interface for thereby preventing the reinforcement from deterioration. | 04-03-2014 |
20140144572 | SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING AND REPAIRING PLASTIC COMPOSITE COMPONENTS - A system for producing and repairing plastic composite components with a laminate structure includes a prefabricated woven fibre blank, which is enclosed in a safety sleeve, with the safety sleeve is in turn completely enclosed by a processing sleeve. After the safety sleeve is removed from the processing sleeve and a desired cutout contour is marked on the processing sleeve, the woven fibre blank can be replaced in the processing sleeve and impregnated with adhesive there. The advantage of this system is the prefabrication of the woven fibre blank and the almost contactless processing of the woven fibre blank. | 05-29-2014 |
20140158283 | Method of Forming a Repair Patch for Repairing Inflatable Objects - A method of forming a repair patch for repairing a damaged inflatable object is provided. The method comprises forming a backing formed polyimide material and applying as adhesive material to the backing, for securing the polyimide backing material to the inflatable object. The backing may be formed as a thin film of polyimide material and the adhesive may be formed as thin film of adhesive having a high temperature resistance, e.g. 300° F. or higher. The adhesive may be formed of silicon or acrylic contact adhesive having high temperature resistance. The release layer may be applied to the adhesive material. | 06-12-2014 |
20140238579 | Structural Bonded Patch with Tapered Adhesive Design - A method and apparatus for reworking a composite structure. A composite rework patch system comprises a composite rework patch and a plurality of adhesive layers. The composite rework patch includes a first side having a contour conforming to an inconsistent area on the composite structure. The composite re patch comprises a plurality of regions having different structural properties. The plurality of adhesive layers is on the first side of the composite rework patch. The plurality of adhesive layers change in thickness within at least one region of the composite rework patch to form tapered adhesive sections. | 08-28-2014 |
20140261972 | FLEXIBLE BARRIER COMPOSITE FABRICS VIA AN ADHERED FILM PROCESS - A composite fabric includes: a fabric backing; an adhesive layer; a midlayer barrier bonded to the fabric backing by the adhesive layer; and an external barrier bonded to the midlayer barrier, wherein the composite fabric has a hydrostatic pressure resistance of at least 100 psi and is sufficiently flexible such that it can be formed into a tube and everted. A process and an apparatus for producing the composite fabric are also disclosed. The composite fabric is particularly suitable for use as a liner in a cured-in-place pipe repair method. | 09-18-2014 |
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20140290832 | REPAIR METHOD OF REPAIR TARGET PORTION, AND REPAIR APPARATUS - The present invention sufficiently heats a repairing material while preventing change in quality of a base material provided with the repairing material so as to securely bond the repairing material to a repair target portion. The repair method of the present invention, in order to repair a repair target portion | 10-02-2014 |
20140299255 | SINGLE VACUUM DEBULK COMPOSITE PANEL REPAIR - A method of attaching a composite member to a structure. The method including forming a laminate of fabric impregnated with resin; applying heat at a first temperature to the impregnated laminate; applying vacuum at a first pressure to the impregnated laminate to degas the resin and form a degassed, impregnated laminate; positioning the degassed, impregnated laminate on a structure; and curing the degassed, impregnated laminate on the substrate by applying heat at a second temperature and by applying vacuum at a second pressure. | 10-09-2014 |
20150020952 | MELAMINE RESIN DECORATIVE SHEET AND METHOD OF REFURBISHING FINISHED SURFACE - A melamine resin decorative sheet of the present invention includes a laminate structure of a surface layer and a core layer, in which the surface layer is configured of a surface layer material composed of a surface layer base material which carries a resin containing a melamine resin on a first surface side that serves as a design surface and which carries a solid content of a thermoplastic emulsion resin on a second surface side that contacts with the core layer, and in which the core layer is configured of a heat dissipative material layer. | 01-22-2015 |
20150047768 | ATTACHMENT METHOD FOR SECURING ELEMENTS TO ONE ANOTHER USING REPAIR WRAP - An attachment method for securing elements to one another. The attachment method includes providing an inanimate object. The attachment method also includes providing a repair wrap. The repair wrap includes a fabric. The fabric includes one or more fibers and the one or more fibers are knit to form the fabric. The repair wrap also includes a hardening material. The attachment method further includes wrapping the fabric about a portion of the inanimate object. The attachment method additionally includes curing the hardening material. | 02-19-2015 |
20150047769 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A RIGID REPAIR WRAP INCLUDING A LAMINATE DISPOSED LATERALLY WITHIN THE REPAIR WRAP - A repair wrap for repairing or strengthening an item. The repair wrap includes a fabric, where the fabric includes one or more fibers. The repair wrap also includes a film disposed laterally within the fabric. The repair wrap further includes a hardening material disposed in the fabric. The fabric is configured to be wrapped around a portion of an item. Curing the hardening material is configured to form a shell about the portion of the item. | 02-19-2015 |
20150122401 | Device and Method for Covering False-Wall Panels with a Restoration Device - The invention relates to a device for tensioning the fabric of a device for restoring a removable panel, characterized in that it comprises at least one structure, a thermal chamber arranged inside said structure and able to heat said flexible fabric, an internal frame elastically secured to said thermal chamber, and at least one actuator secured to the structure and able to move the thermal chamber so that, on the one hand, the thermal chamber is moved between a fabric at rest position and a fabric stretched position and, on the other hand, to move the internal frame between a fabric at rest position and an intermediate position located between said fabric at rest and fabric stretched positions, the flexible fabric resting on part of the thermal chamber and being held by its peripheral edge between the internal frame and the structure. The invention also proposes a method for coating a removable panel that uses the tensioning device. | 05-07-2015 |
20150321448 | KITS AND METHODS FOR FIBER COMPOSITES INCLUDING PARTIALLY-CURED RESINOUS MATERIALS FOR THE REINFORCEMENT OF PHYSICAL STRUCTURES - A composite system for the reinforcement of physical structures includes a plurality of unidirectional fibers arranged with respective longitudinal axes generally parallel to each other over a substantial portion of a length of each unidirectional fiber. The plurality of unidirectional fibers are non-mechanically connected. A resinous material adheres the plurality of unidirectional fibers to each other such that each one of the plurality of unidirectional fiber is adhered to at least one adjacent one of the plurality of unidirectional fibers along a substantial portion of the length of the adjacent one of the plurality unidirectional fibers. | 11-12-2015 |
20160017183 | SURFACE REPAIR PATCH AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The present disclosure provides for a repair device useful in the repair of surfaces, particularly in a healthcare environment. An exemplary form of the present comprises a repair patch, a pre-mask and release liner; the repair patch interposed between the pre-mask and release liner; the removable adhesive interposed between the pre-mask and repair patch; and the permanent adhesive interposed between the repair patch and the release liner; wherein the adhesion value of the removable adhesive is lower than that of the permanent adhesive. | 01-21-2016 |
20160031197 | METHOD OF ATTACHING A COMPOSITE MEMBER TO A STRUCTURE - A method of attaching a composite member to a structure is provided. The method includes forming a laminate of fabric impregnated with resin; applying an adhesive to an area of the structure needing repair; positioning the impregnated laminated on the adhesive applied the area of the structure needing repair; applying a single vacuum enclosure over the laminate and the adhesive; applying heat at a first temperature to the impregnated laminate; applying a partial vacuum at a first vacuum pressure within the single vacuum enclosure to the impregnated laminate to degas the resin in the impregnated laminate and form a degassed laminate; and curing the degassed laminate and adhesive on the area of the structure needing repair by applying heat at a second temperature and by applying vacuum at a second vacuum pressure within the single vacuum enclosure, the second vacuum pressure greater than the first vacuum pressure. | 02-04-2016 |
20160039157 | Mechanical Interlocking Realized Through Induction Heating For Polymeric Composite Repair - A method of repairing a polymeric composite workpiece. The method comprises identifying a localized area of the polymeric composite workpiece having a defect. A plurality of three dimensional interface structures are aligned adjacent at least a portion of the localized area. The method includes applying a polymeric composite patch to the localized area such that the interface structures are disposed between the polymeric composite workpiece and the polymeric composite patch. An alternating electromagnetic field may be introduced to selectively induce localized heating of the interface structures. The localized heating softens regions of the polymeric composite workpiece and the polymeric composite patch adjacent the interface structures, causing the interface structures to penetrate a distance into the respective polymeric composite workpiece and the polymeric composite patch. | 02-11-2016 |
20160082649 | Method Of Recoupling Components During Reprocessing - A method of recoupling components of a medical device in a desired orientation during reprocessing of the medical device. The method uses a binder to return the components to an adhered condition from a separated condition. The method comprises receiving the components of the medical device in the separated condition with the component spaced from the desired orientation. The components of the medical device are cleaned and arranged in the desired orientation. The binder is applied to recouple the components in the desired orientation to return the components to the adhered condition. | 03-24-2016 |
20160121585 | THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER REPAIR PATCHES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A method of repairing a manufactured component having a damaged area including: laying a preformed thermoplastic polymer repair patch over the damaged area; heating the thermoplastic polymer repair patch to easily and quickly deform said patch to said damaged area; and bonding said composite patch to said damaged area of said manufactured part. The thermoplastic polymer repair patch including an adhesive layer and a thermoplastic polymer selected from acrylic-polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene terephthalate glycol-modified (PETG), high impact polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, and high density polyethylene. | 05-05-2016 |
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