44th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 16 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150306730 | CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING PAD WITH CLEAR ENDPOINT DETECTION WINDOW - A chemical mechanical polishing pad is provided containing a polishing layer having a polishing surface; and, an endpoint detection window; wherein the endpoint detection window comprises a reaction product of ingredients, comprising: an isocyanate terminated urethane prepolymer having 5.5 to 9.5 wt % unreacted NCO groups, wherein the isocyanate terminated urethane prepolymer is a reaction product of ingredients comprising: an aliphatic polyfunctional isocyanate; and, a prepolymer polyol; and, a curative system, comprising: 0 to 99 wt % of a difunctional curative; and, 1 to 100 wt % of an amine initiated polyol curative having at least one nitrogen atom per molecule and an average of at least three hydroxyl groups per molecule. Also provide are methods of making and using the chemical mechanical polishing pad. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306731 | CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING PAD - A chemical mechanical polishing pad is provided containing a polishing layer having a polishing surface, wherein the polishing layer comprises a reaction product of ingredients, including: an isocyanate terminated urethane prepolymer; and, a curative system, containing a high molecular weight polyol curative; and, a difunctional curative. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306732 | WORKPIECES PROCESSING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING THE DIMENSIONS OF WORKPIECES IN SUCH A MACHINE - A workpiece processing machine comprising a handler for loading a working station of the machine with workpieces for processing. The machine includes a laser detection cell and a computation apparatus configured to compute a first dimension of the workpiece based upon a position of the handler when the workpiece crosses a laser beam of the laser detection cell while being moved by the handler in a first direction. The method automatically controls dimensions of workpieces processed in a working station thereof. The method includes steps of: a) picking a workpiece in an inlet station, b) moving the workpiece using a handler in a direction towards a laser beam of the laser detection cell, c) detecting the position of the handler when the workpiece crosses the laser beam along the direction and d) computing a dimension of the workpiece on the basis of the position of the handler (in step c). | 2015-10-29 |
20150306733 | Shaft for Rotationally Coupling a Main Device to a Tubular Device - A shaft for rotationally coupling a main device to a tubular device includes a first free end that is configured to be introduced into the tubular device, and a second end configured to be secured to the main device. The shaft also defines at least a first bearing region along an outer circumference that is configured to form a contact in a hollow accommodating region of the tubular device, and further includes at least one torque-transmitting section configured to engage with a torque-transmitting section of the tubular device. A securing device of the shaft includes a locking device that, in a locked state, is configured to prevent the securing device from being dismounted, and that, in an unlocked state, is configured to enable the tubular device to be dismounted. The securing device further includes an interlocking device that is arranged on the first end of the shaft, and that enables locking and unlocking the locking device. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306734 | CMP PAD DRESSER HAVING LEVELED TIPS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - CMP pad dressers having leveled tips and associated methods are provided. In one aspect, for example, a CMP pad dresser can include a matrix layer and a monolayer of a plurality of superabrasive particles embedded in the matrix layer, where each superabrasive particle in the monolayer protrudes from the matrix layer. The difference in the protrusion distance between the highest protruding tip and the next highest protruding tip of the monolayer of superabrasive particles is less than or equal to about 20 microns, and the difference in protrusion distance between the highest 1% of the protruding tips of the monolayer of superabrasive particles are within about 80 microns or less. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306735 | GRINDING MACHINE WITH LIQUID COOLANT INJECTION NOZZLE - A grinding machine for bearing rings, the machine includes a frame, a rotating grinding wheel movable in rotation around a first rotation axis and a nozzle adapted to inject a liquid coolant on a peripheral portion of the grinding wheel. The nozzle is mounted on a first slide movable in translation along a second axis perpendicular to the first rotation axis and the position of the slide along the second axis is controlled by a mechanical linkage connected to a movable part of the machine whose position depends on the outer diameter of the grinding wheel. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306736 | SURFACE TREATMENT OF A METAL PART BY OBLIQUE SHOT PEENING - A process for the surface treatment of a metal part comprises exposing a surface of the metal part to a stream of substantially spherical particles, so that any portion of said surface receives said particles along several primary incidences, the primary incidences of the particles on a portion of the surface being essentially distributed in a cone or a conical film which has an outer half apex angle between 10° and 45°, until a surface layer of nanostructures having in particular an average thickness of greater than 50 μm is obtained, the particles having a diameter of less than 2 mm and greater than 0.1 mm and being projected at a speed between 40 m/s and 100 m/s. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306737 | CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING PAD - The present disclosure relates to a radiance decomposable CMP pad, and an associated method to refresh the CMP pad. In some embodiments, the CMP pad has a polymer layer and some macro pores disposed therein. A monomer of the polymer layer has a photoactive compound unit. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306738 | LOW PRESSURE POLISHING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A low pressure, low speed concrete polishing apparatus and method of cleaning and polishing a floor a polishing pad and interchangeable polymer strips. The interchangeable polymer strips are slideably received within the housing of the pad. The polymer strips have an abrasive material embedded therein which collectively work to polish the floor while cleaning the floor during normal speed floor cleaning conditions. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306739 | ABRASIVE BACKERS AND METHODS OF THEIR FORMATION - Single ply cellulose-based abrasive backers are provided that can include a saturated nonwoven web defining a first surface and a second surface, wherein the saturated nonwoven web comprises cellulosic fibers, synthetic fibers, and a cured saturant composition. About 80 wt % to about 100 wt % of the cellulosic fibers within the nonwoven web can be hardwood fibers. In most embodiments, a top coating is positioned on the first surface of the saturated nonwoven web. Optionally, a backside coating is positioned on the second surface of the saturated nonwoven web. Methods are also provided for forming a cellulose-based abrasive backer. Multi-ply cellulose-based abrasive backers are also provided. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306740 | Deburring Brush - The present invention discloses a deburring brush, comprising a pressing plate, jacking posts, copper sleeves, gaskets, guide posts, springs and bristle units. When the bristle units need replacement, it only needs to place the deburring brush on the ground and then press down edges of the front side of a top plate, so that all the bristle units will fall off against the suction force of strong magnets under the action of each jacking post. According to the present invention, it avoids being time consuming and labor intensive due to removing the bristle units one by one by using a screw driver or other similar devices while replacing the bristle units, and at the same time the replacing speed of bristles is greatly increased. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306741 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR SANDING A SURFACE USING A SANDING SLEEVE - Embodiments of the present disclosure include systems, devices, and methods that include a sanding sleeve adapted to slide over and/or substantially cover a sanding block such that the sanding block includes a bottom side, top side, a left side, a right side, a front side, and a rear side. Further, the sanding sleeve includes a bottom side, top side, a left side, and a right side. In addition, the sanding sleeve is adapted to fit the sanding block such that the bottom side of the sanding sleeve substantially covers the bottom side of the sanding block, the top side of the sanding sleeve substantially covers the top side of the sanding block, the left side of the sanding sleeve substantially covers the left side of the sanding block, and the right side of the sanding sleeve substantially covers the right side of the sanding block. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306742 | Clamping Mechanism For Automotive Check Fixture - The invention is directed toward an improved clamp for an automotive checking fixture. The clamp comprises a body, a cap, a plunger pin, a hard stop dowel, a plurality of fingers, a plurality of engagement jaws, an alignment strap, a plurality of pivot pins, a plurality of alignment pins, a plurality of springs, and a plurality of set screws. Furthermore the body may further comprise an internal compartment, a plurality of mounting holes, a plurality of set screw channels, and a plurality of locating holes. The mounting holes permit the body to be mounted to a checking fixture. The locating holes permit the cap to be aligned properly to the body. The set screw holes receive the set screws. Furthermore, the engagement jaws have a plurality of holes for attaching the engagement jaws to the fingers. The engagement jaws may have a shaped edge to create an opening. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306743 | ROTARY ACTUATED AXIAL CLAMP - Disclosed is a rotary actuated axial clamp that includes a primary fixture, having a rotatable primary clamp, having primary clamp fingers that engage secondary clamp fingers on a stationary secondary clamp. The primary fixture is attached to a positioner, while the secondary fixture is attached to the work piece. Different secondary fixtures can be utilized to fit the shape and size of the work piece, while maintaining a secondary clamp that is able to engage the primary clamp of the primary fixture. The primary fixture can consequently be utilized with numerous different work pieces having different shapes and sizes by simply modifying a secondary fixture to adapt to the size and shape of the work piece. Roller engagement of the primary clamp and secondary clamp reduces the force required to clamp and unclamp the primary and secondary fixtures. This reduces problems associated with attaching a work piece to a positioner. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306744 | Tool and Method for Applying Torque - The invention regards a tool ( | 2015-10-29 |
20150306745 | Bias and Reversing Mechanism for Roller Clutch Ratchet - A roller clutch mechanism of a reversible ratchet tool is configured to include a biasing and reversing mechanism for biasing rollers in the roller clutch mechanism. A cage member of the roller clutch mechanism locates rollers in either a clockwise or counterclockwise position based on a selective position of the reverser mechanism. The reverser mechanism applies a constant bias to the cage member so that the rollers are constantly biased and quickly engage between the ratchet body and the drive head. The constant bias applied to the cage member reduces the ratcheting angle for improved performance of the reversible ratchet tool. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306746 | PNEUMATIC TOOL USING SINGLE CONTROLLER FOR BOTH FORWARD/REVERSE SWITCHING AND SPEED ADJUSTMENT - A pneumatic tool includes a housing that contains an installation tunnel, an air supplying channel and first and second air inlets, a control valve installed in the installation tunnel for shifting among first, second and third positions; a controller that is mounted on the control valve and has two paddles; a pushing rod that passes through the controller and the control valve; and a trigger that is attached to the pushing rod. The pneumatic tool provides the controller for a user to selectively operate with his/her left hand or right hand to perform forward/reverse switching and speed adjustment. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306747 | Screw driving device for recognizing screwing accessories in the coaxial position - A screw driving system including: a screw driving device having a body to which there is mounted an output shaft so as to be mobile in rotation, the body housing a motor connected to the output shaft by a transmission; at least one screwing accessory cooperating with the output shaft to be driven in rotation; a reversible attachment for the screwing accessory; and elements for recognizing the accessory when it is fixedly attached to the device via the reversible attachment. The elements for recognizing include an electronic tag reader attached to the device and an electronic tag fixedly attached to the accessory, the reader and the tag being positioned, when the accessory is fixedly attached to the device, in the axis of the output shaft, the reader being connected by a power supply and/or data transmission wire, the wire extending in the device in the axis of the output shaft. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306748 | ENERGY-EFFICIENT ELECTRIC SCREW DRIVERS - An energy-efficient electric screw driver designed to have three adjustment modes, including: Sport, Normal and ECO. The capacitor is mounted in the control panel of the electric screw driver and is combined with the battery for use. MCU can limit and change current at different torsions and startup current when the rotating speed is constant. The battery current output can be controlled. At different modes, the power saving effect can be achieved. Lower current also reduces battery temperature, saves power and prolongs battery life. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306749 | ENERGY-EFFICIENT ELECTRIC SCREW DRIVERS - An energy-efficient electric screw driver equipped with MCU, and has three adjustment modes, including: Sport, Normal and ECO. Meanwhile, the capacitor is mounted in the control panel of the electric screw driver and is combined with the battery for use. MCU can limit and change current at different torsions and startup current when the rotating speed is constant. The battery current output can be controlled. At different modes, the power saving effect can be achieved. Lower current also reduces battery temperature, saves power and prolongs battery life. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306750 | SCREW TIGHTENING TOOL - A screw tightening tool includes a case body, a tool member, and a switching portion. The case body includes a guide portion configured such that a head portion of a screw is inserted therein. The tool member includes an engaging portion including a bit portion configured to engage with the head portion. The switching portion supports the tool member. The switching portion is configured to switch a position of the tool member among a first positon, a second position, and a third position. The first position is a position in which the bit portion protrudes to an outside from the case body. The second position is a position in which the bit portion protrudes to the outside from the case body and that is different from the first position. The third position is a position in which the case body houses the bit portion. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306751 | FASTENING TOOL WITH MAGNETIC PISTON HOLDER - The invention relates to a fastening tool comprising a handheld housing with a piston element ( | 2015-10-29 |
20150306752 | PNEUMATIC NAIL GUN - A pneumatic nail gun includes a nail-gun main body, a first trigger, an auxiliary handle, an insurance unit, and an auxiliary insurance mechanism. The first trigger is disposed in the nail-gun main body. The auxiliary handle is extended from the nail-gun main body. The insurance unit is disposed at a nail outlet of the nail-gun main body and being capable of shifting between a non-firing location and a location to be fired. The auxiliary insurance mechanism includes a second trigger and an insurance stopper element. The second trigger is disposed on the auxiliary handle. The insurance stopper element is disposed in the nail-gun main body. The insurance stopper element is capable of shifting between a first location and a second location as controlled by operation of the second trigger so as to selectively block a shifting path of the insurance unit. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306753 | ADJUSTING DEVICE FOR AN ELECTRIC NAIL GUN - An adjusting device for an electric nail gun includes a detecting unit, a sensing unit and an electric control unit. The detecting unit includes a detecting rod for being pushed by a nail received in the electric nail gun to be rotated. The sensing unit is for sensing the position of the detecting rod and generating a corresponding sensing signal. The electric control unit is electrically connected to a driving unit of the electric nail gun and the sensing unit, and switches the driving unit to a state corresponding to the sensing signal. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306754 | DISC POSITIONING ATTACHMENT FOR A FASTENER DRIVING TOOL - A fastener driving tool and an attachment for positioning a disc at a nosepiece of the fastener driving tool are provided. The fastener driving tool includes a tool body having the nosepiece extending along a discharge axis for discharging a fastener, and the attachment. The attachment includes a coupling section having a body defining a hollow portion configured to receive at least a portion of the nosepiece of the fastener driving tool and a positioning section adjacent to the coupling section, the positioning section including a lip defining a slotted area having an open side configured to receive the disc and at least one magnet for magnetically holding the disc in the positioning section. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306755 | Multi-Functional Fuel Pump Lever Holding Device - The present invention relates to a multi-function fuel pump lever holding device that retains a fuel pump lever in at least two activated, fuel-filling position and that also includes a means for removing a bottle cap and a means for opening at least a portion of the lid of a can. The device generally includes a first member and a second member extending from an end of the first member. At least two spaced apart arms extend from a middle portion of the first member in substantially the same direction as the second member. The two spaced apart arms form at least two locations for retaining a fuel pump lever in the engaged fuel-filling position. Further, each of the arms may include a means for retaining the fuel pump lever in position over the arm. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306756 | MULTI-FUNCTION TOOL SYSTEM - A power tool having a removable head, a motor, a trigger, and a trigger stop movable between first and second positions. In the second position the trigger is unlocked to permit activation of the motor. A linkage is coupled to the trigger stop and is positioned at a first radial distance from the first central axis. A plurality of actuators extend from the head and are positioned at a second radial distance substantially equal to the first radial distance. When the head is coupled to the handle in a first rotational orientation, one of the plurality of actuators engages the linkage to move the trigger stop to the second position, and when the head is coupled to the handle in a second rotational orientation different from the first rotational orientation, another one of the plurality of actuators engages the linkage to move the trigger stop to the second position. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306757 | POWER TOOL AND COMBINED HOUSING THEREOF - A combined housing for a power tool has an inner housing body and an outer layer body attached to the outside of the inner housing body. The combined housing has at least one vibration-suppressing area. The vibration-suppressing area is provided with a plurality of vibration-suppressing structure units and each vibration-suppressing structure unit has a unit channel formed by the inner housing body and a unit groove formed by the outer layer body and arranged on one end of the unit channel. The unit groove and the unit channel of each vibration-suppressing structure unit form a vibration-suppressing cavit, and the outer layer body serves as the outside of the outer housing. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306758 | POWER TOOL AND ACCESSORY DEVICE THEREOF - An accessory device for a power tool includes a first moving member, a second moving member, a functioning member associated with at least one of the first moving member and the second moving member, and a connecting assembly for connecting the first moving member and the second moving member. The first moving member is provided with a first installing member and the second moving member is provided with a second installing member. The first installing member and the second installing member are located in an installation state when the first moving member and the second moving member are moved towards each other to a preset position. The connecting assembly forces the first moving member and the second moving member to move simultaneously in a straight direction to enable the first installing member and the second installing member to be moved into or out of the installation state. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306759 | Handle - A handle, comprising: an elongate grip that, in use, is grasped by a user; a mounting portion which is fixed to the grip and extends over the grip so that the grip and mounting portion define a space there between in which the fingers or palm of a user may be accommodated; and two or more attachment arrangements, each of which is attached to the mounting portion and presents an attachment site which projects outwardly from the mounting portion. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306760 | TOOL BIT HANGER WITH VARIABLE LENGTH - A tool bit hanger includes a hanging member and at least two holding members detachably connected to one another in series. The hanging member is provided with a lateral hole by means of which the tool-bit hanger is able to be hung from a user's belt. Each of the holding members is formed in one piece of resilient synthetic resinous material, and includes a male end portion at a top thereof and a female end portion at a bottom thereof and a pair of lateral receptacles for reception of tool bits. In particular, the male end portion of one of the holding members is detachably engaged in the female end portion of the other holding member to lock the two holding members together. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306761 | TRAINABLE CONVOLUTIONAL NETWORK APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING A ROBOTIC VEHICLE - A robotic vehicle may be operated by a learning controller comprising a trainable convolutional network configured to determine control signal based on sensory input. An input network layer may be configured to transfer sensory input into a hidden layer data using a filter convolution operation. Input layer may be configured to transfer sensory input into hidden layer data using a filter convolution. Output layer may convert hidden layer data to a predicted output using data segmentation and a fully connected array of efficacies. During training, efficacy of network connections may be adapted using a measure determined based on a target output provided by a trainer and an output predicted by the network. A combination of the predicted and the target output may be provided to the vehicle to execute a task. The network adaptation may be configured using an error back propagation method. The network may comprise an input reconstruction. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306762 | LEG AUGMENTATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE - Systems and methods are provided for supporting one or both legs of a user using a harness configured to be worn on a body of a user; and a leg support coupled to the harness configured to support a leg of the user, the leg support configured to accommodate movement of the leg while following the movement without substantially interfering with the movement of the user's arm. One or more compensation elements may be coupled to the leg support to apply an offset force to at least partially offset a gravitational force acting on the leg as the user moves and the leg support follows the movement of the user's leg, the one or more compensation elements providing a force profile that varies the offset force based on an orientation of the leg support. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306763 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ROBOTIC LEARNING - Apparatus and methods for implementing learning by robotic devices. Attention of the robot may be manipulated by use of a spot-light device illuminating a portion of the aircraft undergoing inspection in order to indicate to inspection robot target areas requiring more detailed inspection. The robot guidance may be aided by way of an additional signal transmitted by the agent to the robot indicating that the object has been illuminated and attention switch may be required. The robot may initiate a search for the signal reflected by the illuminated area requiring its attention. Responsive to detecting the illuminated object and receipt of the additional signal, the robot may develop an association between the two events and the inspection task thereby storing a robotic context. The context of one robot may be shared with other devices in lieu of training so as to enable other devices to perform the task. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306764 | MODULAR MOBILE ROBOT - A mobile robot system includes a plurality of mobile robots. Each robot has a predetermined size of large, medium, small or back-packable. The mobile robot includes a chassis, drive system components, power components, a main processor, a communication system and a power and data distribution system. The chassis has a predetermined size of large, medium, small or back-packable. Drive system components are operably attached to the chassis and power components are operably connected to the drive system components and the power and data distribution system. The main processor, the communication system and the power and data distribution system are all operably connected together and operably connected to the traction components and the power components. The main processor, the communication system, and the power and data distribution system are all configured for use with the predetermined size of the chassis and at least one other size. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306765 | CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR ROBOT AND THE ROBOT - A control method for suppressing vibration of a robot arm including a plurality of coupled links and driving units configured to drive the links includes calculating a first arm speed from at least one of acceleration and an angular velocity detected in a damping position for suppressing vibration, calculating a third arm speed according to the detected first arm speed and a second arm speed in the damping position calculated on the basis of a driving amount of the driving units, and subjecting the driving units to correction control on the basis of the calculated third arm speed. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306766 | Robot Control With Improved Safety - For controlling a robot in a safe way, a highest voltage required for a desired robot movement is calculated. A voltage level in a DC-bus is set on the basis of the highest voltage, and current is supplied to a motor at a robot axis from the DC-bus. By limiting the voltage level in the DC-bus to correspond to an actual need for a desired robot movement at each instant unnecessary fast robot movements are prevented even in the event that an inverter controlling motor currents would by mistake attempt to drive the motor faster than desired by the operator. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306767 | MOTION LIMITING DEVICE AND MOTION LIMITING METHOD - A motion limiting device includes: detection means that detects environmental information around a robot; generation means that generates, based on the environmental information detected by the detection means, a three-dimensional environment model that includes an unobservable area and an observable area and indicates a working environment in which the robot operates, the unobservable area being the area where the environmental information cannot be detected by the detection means, and the observable area being the area where the environmental information can be detected by the detection means; and limiting means that limits a motion of the robot when it is determined that the robot has entered the unobservable area based on the three-dimensional environment model generated by the generation means. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306768 | SIMULATION DEVICE FOR PLURAL ROBOTS - A simulation device includes a simulation unit which executes, by simulation, a motion program containing a command velocity and a command acceleration of the drive shaft, and a motion waiting instruction, a storage unit which stores in time series a line number of the motion program and the command velocity and the command acceleration at the line number associated with one another; an execution time calculation unit which calculates the execution time of the motion program for each of the line numbers stored in the storage unit based on a simulation result; and a waiting time calculation unit which calculates the motion waiting time in accordance with the motion waiting instruction based on the execution time calculated by the execution time calculation unit. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306769 | CALIBRATION FOR ROBOTIC SYSTEMS - The robot calibration systems combine a work object with an industrial robot and a robot tool. Three different work objects can be used with the system. This technology enables the user to visually see a robotic reference frame, a frame in space that is relative to the industrial robot and workpiece that is otherwise abstract. Enabling the user to visually see the robotic reference frame on the manufacturing shop floor enables adjustment of the robotic frame to the shop floor and correction of a robotic path or off-line program to enhance accuracy. Two laser beams are emitted and intersect at a laser intersection point. The laser intersection point and the laser beams are then used to define a robotic reference frame. The technology improves cost and time factors in applications where absolutely accurate robots are not necessary. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306770 | DETACHABLE ROBOTIC ARM HAVING INTERFERENCE DETECTION SYSTEM - Robotic arm system having a robotic arm system configured to detachably couple to a structure. The robotic arm system can have a base, an arm assembly, at least one power source and a manipulator. The arm can include a lower arm and an upper arm. The lower arm can be rotatably coupled to the base at a first end end and rotatably coupled to the upper arm at an opposing end. The upper arm can be coupled to the manipulator at an end opposite to the lower arm. The base can include at least one electric motor configured to rotate the lower arm in relation to the base. The lower arm can be coupled to at least one electric motor configured to rotate the upper arm in relation to the lower arm. The manipulator can include at least one electric motor configured to actuate the manipulator. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306771 | APPARATUS FOR MONITORING FOOD CONSUMPTION BY AN INDIVIDUAL - An apparatus for monitoring food consumption by an individual from a food compartment wherein the food compartment may contain or hold solids or liquids. In one example, the apparatus includes a feed arm operative to transfer food from the food compartment to an individual; and, a sensor(s) used in part to determine the quantity or type of the solid or liquids in the food compartment or container. Determining the quantity and/or type of food in the food compartment prior to and after the individual has ceased consuming food from the food compartment the amount or quantity of the food can be determined. Based on such knowledge the nutritional value of the food may be determined and if needed transmitted to a remote location. In addition, sensors may also monitor an individual's physical data and communicate such data to a remote location. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306772 | Method and System for Multi-Mode Coverage For An Autonomous Robot - A control system for a mobile robot ( | 2015-10-29 |
20150306773 | WORKPIECE CONVEYING DEVICE HAVING POSITIONING STRUCTURE - A workpiece conveying device capable of correctly positioning and conveying a workpiece that has a burr having an indefinite shape by means of a robot. A robot hand has first and second claws configured to move toward and away from each other. The first claw has a first contacting portion configured to come into contact with a lower surface of the burr, and a first clamping portion arranged at a front end of the first contacting portion and configured to come into contact with a main body of the workpiece. The second claw has a second contacting portion configured to come into contact with the lower surface of the burr, and a second clamping portion arranged at a front end of the second contacting portion and configured to come into contact with the main body. The first and second clamping portions cooperatively position and clamp the main body. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306774 | NON-CONTACT TRANSFER HAND - A non-contact transfer hand includes a suction holding plate and a lid portion. The suction holding plate has a flat-shaped suction surface as a front surface, a non-suction surface as a back surface, and a chamber. The suction surface has a gas discharge groove. The non-suction surface has a gas supply groove that has a gas introduction port. The chamber communicates with an end of the gas supply groove. A wall surface of the chamber has an inlet. The gas supply groove is configured to supply gas from the gas introduction port toward the chamber. The gas discharge groove communicates with the chamber via the inlet, and is configured to discharge the gas in a direction apart from the chamber. The lid portion is fixed on the non-suction surface to cover the gas supply groove and the chamber. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306775 | Utility Knife - A utility knife includes a handle, a blade assembly secured to the handle, a blade cover mechanically coupled to the handle facilitating manipulability of the blade cover to an extended position over the blade assembly, and a slider that is repositionable along the handle to release the blade cover from the extended position, the slider being pivotally coupled to the blade assembly. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306776 | SCISSORS FOR ACCESSING AN ACUTE ANGLE BETWEEN SEWN LAYERS OF MATERIAL - A scissors for cutting a layer of material having a seam with an acute angle includes a first blade and a second blade. The first blade extends to a first tip and has a first cutting edge. The second blade extends to a second tip and has a second cutting edge and an outer edge. The second blade is operatively connected to the first blade to selectively move between an open position and a closed position. The outer edge includes a linear portion extending from the second tip to a curvilinear portion, which defines a fin. The linear portion and the second cutting edge define an acute angle therebetween. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306777 | Shaver - A shaver that includes a handle with an elongated handgrip portion and a mounting portion, and a shaver head attached to the mounting portion. A removable cartridge is attached to the shaver head through a rotating lock. The rotating lock is adapted to rotate about an axis parallel to the length of the blades of the cartridge, thus defining a neutral position and a rotated position. The rotating lock in the neutral position attaches the cartridge to the shaver head, and the rotating lock in the rotated position releases the cartridge from the shaver head. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306778 | Methods And Apparatuses For Preparing Shawarma, Gyros And Doner Kebab Sandwiches And Meals - Methods and apparatuses for preparing sandwiches (subs, wraps) and meal, such as Shawarma, Gyros and Doner Kebab sandwiches and meals. The apparatus includes a grilling mechanism, a smoking mechanism, a slicing mechanism, sandwich and meal assembly mechanism, sandwich wrapping and packing mechanism and accepting money and credit card mechanism. The slicing mechanism is configured to slice a cylinder or cone of meat in an automated, substantially helical slicing pattern. The sandwich assembly includes various components to automatically dispense selected bread, condiments, and other sandwich and meal ingredients and wrapping and packing the sandwich. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306779 | COVERING OR LAYERED MATERIAL SLITTING DEVICE AND METHOD - Methods and apparatus are provided for the slitting of material using a wheeled slitting apparatus. One example includes a carriage body having wheels and a handle and a blade positioning device attached to the carriage. The blade positioning device has a body that includes a slot and a clamping bar positioned in the slot and further includes a cutting blade positioned within the slot between the body and the clamping bar and held in place by a handwheel assembly that clamps the cutting blade between the body and the clamping bar in a tightened position. Such an apparatus provides for a safe, fast and efficient technique for slitting materials such as roofing membranes, carpeting, vinyl flooring and the like. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306780 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CUTTING PIPES OF THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL - An apparatus ( | 2015-10-29 |
20150306781 | WATERJET SAFETY ENCLOSURE SYSTEM - A waterjet safety enclosure formed by walls using a detection device or light curtain to detect unsafe conditions. The waterjet safety enclosure walls can be used in new work areas or retrofitted and shaped to fit existing work areas. The waterjet safety enclosure walls may form a partial or complete perimeter about a work area and may be adjustable or mobile. The waterjet safety enclosure wall detects unsafe conditions when a high pressure stream of water from a waterjet cutting machine approaches, contacts or penetrates the waterjet safety enclosure wall. The detection device detects the high pressure stream of water and sends a signal to a controller to stop the operation of the waterjet cutting machine. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306782 | Chainsaw-type Brush Cutting Assembly - A brush cutting assembly, horizontally oriented and designed to operate in close proximity to the soil surface for clearing brush and other light vegetation, in the form of a plurality of cutting elements pivotally interconnected with one another forming a cutting span propelled by a motor-driven sprocket and wrapped around the peripheral edge of a relatively thin, generally flat member having a marginal edge portion that engages cutting elements along the cutting span which enters the kerf produced by the chainsaw chain during the operation. Said assembly can be applied to substantially any type of tool which uses a drive member commonly used for clearing weeds and light brush, connected by way of a shaft and an arbor. The preferred embodiment being a hand-held type gasoline powered vegetation trimmer. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306783 | CHAIN SAW AND FLUID PUMP - A chain saw has a fluid pump. The fluid pump has a pump rod, a pump core assembly defining a pumping channel, and a pump body. The pump core assembly has an inner pump core and an outer pump core . The pumping channel is formed at least by a first hole defined in the inner pump core and a second hole defined in the outer pump core and the first hole is in communication with the inlet and the outlet. The pump rod is arranged to do a straight reciprocating motion in the pumping channel along a first axis so as to force fluid to flow from the inlet to the outlet by passing through the first hole. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306784 | Micro Fence Adjuster Assembly - A clamp that is meant to act as a coordinate locator for any number of power tools, but most specifically for use with the Biesemeyer T-style table saw fences. The assembly is comprised of a C-frame which offers the ability to enact a clamping action and the ability to enact an indexing action. The design of the assembly allows not only for the clamping of an imprecise reference point along a table saw fence rail, but also the fine adjustment of indexing a screw against the table saw fence. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306785 | ROLLED BASEBALL BAT - An improved laminated bat is presented using a wood inner core that maintains a constant “feel” to the bat when a ball is struck. The use of a wood inner core further ensure consent thermal expansion and bending as the bat is used to impact a ball. Progressively narrower veneer sheets of wood are heated to bond thermoset glue on the inner core to approximate the finished contour of the bat. Veneer layers are also pressed onto the bat thereby providing a completely bonded bat with any air bubbles removed when the last layer of veneer is rolled onto the bat. This reduces the amount of post processing of the bat and results in a nearly finished shape when the veneer is applied. The overlapping wood grain increases the strength of the bat and eliminated inconsistencies with hitting a ball at a particular side of the bat. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306786 | TRUCK MIXER WITH A DEVICE TO MAKE THE DRUM OF THE CONCRETE MIXER ROTATE AND CORRESPONDING METHOD - Truck mixer comprising a vehicle provided with a heat engine which cooperates with a movement unit having wheels, to effect the movement of the vehicle, a concrete mixer mounted on the vehicle and comprising a drum, and a device to selectively make the drum rotate. The device comprises an electric motor connected to the drum, and an electric energy generator unit suitable to selectively feed the electric motor. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306787 | Concrete Mixer Drums and Constructions Thereof - The invention relates to concrete mixer drums and constructions thereof, in particular colored concrete mixers, made of a light metal alloy, in particular made of an aluminum alloy. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306788 | Abrasive Regeneration Method - Technique to provide an abrasive regeneration method which, from a used abrasive, can recover an abrasive by an efficient method and can thereafter obtain a high-purity regenerated abrasive by a simple method. This abrasive regeneration method uses an abrasive comprising at least one type of abrasive selected from diamond, boron nitride, silicon carbide, alumina, alumina zirconia, zirconium oxide and cerium oxide. The abrasive regeneration involves a slurry recovery step (A) for recovering an abrasive slurry discharged from a polishing machine, a separation and concentration step (B) for adding an alkaline earth metal salt as an inorganic salt to the recovered abrasive slurry to aggregate the abrasive, and separating and concentrating the abrasive from a mother liquor, an abrasive recovery step (C) for recovering the separated and concentrated abrasive, and a second concentration step (D) for filter-treating the concentrated abrasive. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306789 | HOT STAMPING METHOD - A method for implementing a channel ( | 2015-10-29 |
20150306790 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF STORAGE-STABLE EPOXY PREPREGS, AND COMPOSITES PRODUCED THEREFROM, BASED ON EPOXIDES AND ACIDS AMENABLE TO FREE-RADICAL POLYMERISATION - A process for the production of storage-stable epoxy prepregs is provided. In addition, composites produced from the prepregs based on epoxides and acids having groups reactive to free-radical polymerisation is provided. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306791 | RESIN VEHICLE PART MANUFACTURING METHOD AND RESIN VEHICLE PART - A method for manufacturing a resin vehicle part provided with a panel body having a decorative surface on the front surface and a stepped reinforcing rib, which stands on the back surface of the panel body and the thickness of the base end of which is formed to be thinner than the thickness of the leading end. On the injection molding die thereof, a sliding piece for forming the stepped reinforcing rib is provided so as to be movable. During shrinkage movement of the stepped reinforcing rib in the height direction after molten resin has been filled in the injection molding die, the sliding piece is pressed by the leading end of the stepped reinforcing rib and moves towards the panel body. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306792 | LIGHT-TRANSMITTING IMPRINTING MOLD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LARGE-AREA MOLD - An imprint method including the steps of: an exposing step to irradiate a photo curing resin, coated on a large-area substrate, with a curing light while the light-transmitting imprint mold is pressed against the photo curing resin, an amount of the curing light applied onto the photo curing resin in a light shielding region provided with the light shielding member made less than an amount of the curing light applied onto the photo curing resin in a light transmitting region of the mold so that a portion of the photo curing resin in the light shielding region is semi-cured by the use of the light shielding member provided so as to reproduce the concave-convex pattern of the transparent substrate. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306793 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COMPOUND DIAPHRAGM - The present disclosure provides a method for manufacturing a compound diaphragm. The method includes the following steps: Step | 2015-10-29 |
20150306794 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING ULTRA-LOW DENSITY THREE-DIMENSIONAL THIN FILM STRUCTURE BASED ON PHOTO-LITHOGRAPHY - A method for forming an ultra-low density three-dimensional thin film structure made of a solid thin film, including: radiating ultraviolet rays of different patterns in respective predetermined directions to a liquid photosensitive resin bulk so as to harden a portion of the resin bulk; removing the liquid photosensitive resin which is not hardened so as to form a solid photosensitive resin structure; coating the surface of the solid photosensitive resin structure with a thin film; removing the thin film from the outermost surface of the resin bulk so as to expose the solid photosensitive resin; and removing the solid photosensitive resin structure. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306795 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COMPOUND DIAPHRAGM - The present disclosure provides a method for manufacturing a compound diaphragm. The method comprises the following steps: providing powdered graphene; providing macromolecular raw material; heating the macromolecular raw material to molten state; blending the macromolecular raw material in the molten state into the graphene and fully mixing them to obtain mixed slurry; and pressing the mixed slurry into the form of compound diaphragm through a tape casting process. The method for manufacturing a compound diaphragm provided in the present disclosure is simple and can provide a diaphragm with high strength and superior performances. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306796 | Method for Manufacturing Bowling Pin, and Pin - A method for manufacturing a bowling pin, and a pin. The method comprises manufacturing, by injection moulding, at least two parts of a pin body which, once fastened together, form an outer surface of the pin-shaped body and an interior within the body, and using plastic or a mixture comprising plastic as a material for said body parts. The interior of the body is provided with one or more mass pieces arranged to fasten said body parts to one another. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306797 | COATING DEVICE AND COATING SYSTEM - A coating system includes a coating device, a suction device, and a conveyor system. The coating device includes a first holding device including a first surface, a second holding device including a recess and opposite to the first holding device, an o-ring positioned on the first surface. The first holding device couples to the second holding device and a component is held on the first surface. A forming cavity is surrounded by the component, the recess, and the o-ring. Glue is injected into the forming cavity and is formed films over the component. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306798 | DEVICE TO APPLY COATINGS - A device for applying a coating on a component where the component includes an inner surface, an outer surface, and end surfaces. The coating device includes a supporting pedestal, a UV light-transparent cover plate, a first pumping device, and an injecting device. The supporting pedestal is configured for holding the inner surface of the component, the end surfaces and the outer surface are exposed in the forming cavity. A through hole is defined in the center of the pedestal and a forming cavity is defined between the cover plate and the component when the cover plate is placed and secured on the pedestal. The first pumping device applies suction to the through hole to hold the component on the pedestal and the injecting device injects UV light-curable coating material in liquid form into the forming cavity. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306799 | HOUSING OF AN LED DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method for manufacturing a housing of an LED display device includes the steps of: (a) filling a first material into a first mold assembly at a first place to form a cover with a plurality of first display holes, followed by moving the cover to a second place, filling a second material into a second mold assembly and the cover to seal one of the plurality of the first display holes via a plurality of first transparent members; and (b) disposing an ink layer on a display side of the cover in such a manner that the ink layer covers the display side of the cover and that the first transparent member in each of the first display holes is exposed from the ink layer. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306800 | WIRE BUNDLE OVERMOLD STRUCTURE - A method joins wire assemblies to define a wire harness by providing a mold assembly having a plurality of surface features therein to define an overmold structure. A portion of at least two individual and unconnected wire assemblies is placed into the mold assembly. The mold assembly is closed. During a molding process, uncured material is injected into the mold. The material is permitted to cure to define the overmold structure fixed to and joining the at least two wire assemblies. The portions of the wire assemblies are removed from the mold with the overmold structure thereon to define a wire harness, with opposing ends of the wire assemblies being free from covering by the overmold structure. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306801 | TWO-COLOR MOLDING METHOD, TWO-COLOR MOLDING DIE AND TWO-COLOR MOLDED ARTICLE - Provided are a two-color molding method, a two-color molding die, and a two-color molded article capable of suppressing deterioration of the appearance quality which is caused by resin shrinkage or resin deformation in a first resin portion in the two-color molding. The method includes molding a first resin portion by a common die and a primary die; and molding a second resin portion by the common die and a secondary die integrally with the first resin portion, in which a shape of the first resin portion is maintained by a holder provided in the secondary die in the molding of the second resin portion. Even when the molded first resin portion is deformed, the shape of the first resin portion is maintained by the holder. Accordingly, deterioration of an appearance quality of the two-color molded article, which is caused by a shape deformation of the first resin portion, is suppressed. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306802 | PLASTIC BOARD AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A BOARD - A method for producing a plastic board with an upper side | 2015-10-29 |
20150306803 | FAST ACTING REDUCED VELOCITY PIN CONTROL - Apparatus and method for performing an injection molding cycle using the apparatus where the apparatus comprises:
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20150306804 | System and method for producing plastic products from recycled mixed plastic waste and plastic product - System and method for producing plastic products from a recycled plastic mix of unidentified, unclean and unsorted mixed plastic waste comprises the thermal and mechanical processing of the recycled plastic waste using continuous extrusion foaming, two-phase cooling, continuous metering of the pulling strength and automatic adjustment of the pulling speed and extrusion speed. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306805 | METHODS OF MANUFACTURING A MULTI-LUMEN DEVICE - A method and system for manufacturing a multi-lumen device that includes extruding a first layer of material to form an elongate body with a first lumen and a second lumen, the elongate body having a length of at least 100 feet, depositing a mesh layer over the first layer of material along the entire length of the elongate body, and extruding a second layer of material over the mesh layer along at least a portion of the length of the elongate body. The length of at least 100 feet may be considered a first length, the method further comprising cutting the elongate body into a plurality of shortened elongate bodies having a usable length, such as between approximately two feet and approximately six feet. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306806 | METHODS OF DIMENSIONALLY STABILIZING A LUMEN OF A MULTI-LUMEN DEVICE DURING MANUFACTURE - A method of dimensionally stabilizing a lumen of a multi-lumen device during manufacture wherein one or more minor lumens may contain a fluid that maintains patency of the one or more minor lumens without the need for a solid core within. The at least one second lumen tube may be in fluid communication with a fluid source during the manufacturing process, such as during extrusion and/or mesh overlay steps. Preventing collapse of the one or more minor lumens during manufacture using a fluid instead of a solid core allows the lumens to have any of a variety of shapes and configurations that would be difficult, cost prohibitive, or impossible for a solid core to be used. Also, obviating the need for a solid core within one or more lumens reduces cost and production complexity. The fluid may be a non-compressible liquid or a pressurized gas. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306807 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A HOLLOW BODY FROM THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL - The invention relates to a method for producing hollow bodies from thermoplastic material comprising the shaping of at least one tubular preform or at least two two-dimensional, web-like preforms of plasticated thermoplastic material into a substantially closed hollow body, for example in the form of a fuel tank for motor vehicles. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306808 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HEATING PLASTIC PARISONS - An apparatus for heating plastic parisons includes a transport device which transports the plastic parisons along a predetermined transport path (T), and with at least one heating device, which is disposed stationary with respect to the transport path of the plastic parisons. The heating device has at least one first radiation source which emits thermal radiation as well as at least one reflector device which reflects at least a proportion of the thermal radiation emitted by the radiation source in the direction of the plastic parisons. The reflector device has a first section with a substantially parabolically curved configuration as well as a second section with a curved configuration, of which the curvature progression differs from the curvature progression of the first section. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306809 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING PRESSURE ON A THERMOFORMING ASSISTIVE DEVICE - Apparatus and methods of forming sheets of material are disclosed. Profile plates may be placed atop the sheets. Tabs attached to clamp frames may apply uniform pressure on the perimeters of the profile plates during the formation process. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306810 | METHOD OF PRODUCING AN INSULATING WINDOW TREATMENT - A fabric processing method is provided to enhance the thermal performance of window treatments while maintaining their light and sheer decorating value and aesthetic appearance. The method uses heat and pressure to enhance the ability of the fabric to reduce thermal transfer therethrough while preserving overall hand, feel and appearance of the fabrics allowing even sheer fabric window treatments to provide enhanced energy efficiency. The fabric, preferably containing a polymeric component such as polyester or the like, is subjected to pressure and increased temperature to create a material fusion that resists thermal transfer as compared to the unprocessed fabric itself. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306811 | NANOSTRUCTURE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A nanostructure that is visually recognized as being seamless by its more regularly and more uniformly formed fine concave-convex structure and that exhibits an excellent antireflection effect against light in a visible wavelength range is provided. Such a nanostructure is configured by a number of rows of tracks each including structures, formed by protrusions or depressions on a surface of a substrate, arranged at a predetermined fine pitch. In this nanostructure, a distance between centers of the structures adjacent to each other across a strip-shaped portion (seam) in which portions with no structures within the predetermined pitch are continuously formed in a track arrangement direction is adjusted so as to prevent visual recognition of the seam. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306812 | NANOIMPRINTING MASTER TEMPLATE - A nanoimprinting master template is an ultraviolet-transparent substrate, like fused quartz, with a metallic layer having silicon dioxide pillars extending from the metallic layer and an optional silicon dioxide film on the pillars and on regions of the metallic layer between the pillars. The pillars have a generally rectangular shape and are arranged as a pattern of radial spokes and concentric rings. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306813 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A MOLDED BODY WITH A SUPERHYDROPHOBIC SURFACE AND MOLDED BODIES WHICH CAN BE OBTAINED BY THIS PROCESS AND ITS APPLICATION - A method for producing a molded body includes providing a composite including a first plate having a polymer film pressed into its surface, providing a third plate including roughened areas on at least part of one of its surfaces, placing the third plate opposite the polymer film without the third plate touching the composite, heating the third plate to a temperature above the glass transition temperature Tg of the polymer of the polymer film without heating the composite and without the heated third plate coming into contact with the surface of the polymer film, and structuring the surface of the polymer film facing the third plate by a relative movement which removes the third plate from the first plate while the polymer film remains soft and is thus extended lengthwise, thereby forming a modified composite that comprises the molded body. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306814 | IMPRINT MOLD, AND IMPRINT METHOD - The present invention relates to an imprint mold containing a transfer surface and a concave-convex pattern and an imprint method using the imprint mold, in which the concave-convex pattern contains at least one groove formed on the transfer surface, the groove has a side wall part and a bottom wall part, and an angle between the side wall part and the transfer surface is larger than 90° and 96° or smaller. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306815 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORATING MATERIALS - Systems and methods for manufacturing laser-perforated nanoreinforced materials are disclosed. A honeycomb core may utilize a perforated top sheet and a microperforated overlay film coupled to the perforated top sheet. The perforated top sheet and/or the microperforated film may include thermally conductive nanomaterials. The perforations in the top sheet and the microperforations in the film may be laser drilled. The nanomaterials may dissipate heat generated by the laser drilling, allowing for increased perforation speeds. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306816 | ULTRASOUND WELDING DEVICE COMPRISING VIBRATION-DECOUPLED COUNTER TOOL - The invention relates to an ultrasound welding device ( | 2015-10-29 |
20150306817 | BONDING OBJECTS TOGETHER - A second object, which includes a thermoplastic material, is bonded to a first object, which includes a first object material having an at least partially cross-linked polymer not miscible with the thermoplastic material. The method includes the steps of pressing the second object against the first object and coupling energy into the second object until the thermoplastic material is at least partially liquefied and the first object material in a vicinity of an interface to the thermoplastic material is above its glass transition temperature, and until the thermoplastic material is caused to penetrate into at least one of cracks, pores and deformations of the first object material, and letting the thermoplastic material re-solidify. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306818 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTER AND A THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING MODULE THEREOF - A three-dimensional printing module includes a base seat, a sintering mechanism, a coloring mechanism and a forming mechanism. The base seat is movable relative to a powder layer. The sintering mechanism is mounted to the base seat for selectively sintering the powder layer to form a sintered layer. The coloring mechanism is mounted to the base seat, and is movable in a second direction relative to the base seat for selectively coloring the sintered layer to form a sintered and colored layer. The forming mechanism is mounted to the base seat for flattening the sintered and colored layer to form a solid layer. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306819 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - The present invention relates to a method for forming a three-dimensional article through successive fusion of applied powder. Said method comprising the steps of: providing at least one powder hopper comprising powder to be used for forming said three-dimensional article, providing a predetermined amount of powder at a build support, directing an energy beam over said build support causing at least a portion of said powder to sinter and causing at least a portion of said powder to bond to said build support, directing an energy beam over said build support causing said powder to fuse in selected locations according to a model to form a first portion of said three-dimensional article, rotating said build support around an axis of rotation for creating said three-dimensional article, which three-dimensional article is build up layer by layer in a radial direction with respect to said axis of rotation. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306820 | METHOD FOR MELTING POWDER, COMPRISING HEATING OF THE AREA ADJACENT TO THE BATH - A method for fabricating a part by melting powder with the help of a high energy beam uses a device that includes a building support for receiving at least one powder layer; a high energy beam generator suitable for raising particles of the powder to a temperature higher than their melting temperature T | 2015-10-29 |
20150306821 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURE AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURE - Provided is a method of manufacturing a three-dimensional structure, in which the three-dimensional structure is manufactured by laminating a layer, the method including: forming the layer using a three-dimensional formation composition containing a surface-hydrophilic particle and a binding resin having a hydroxyl group; and discharging a curable ink containing a ultraviolet curable resin having an isocyanate group to the layer, in which an urethane group is formed by the hydroxyl group of the binding resin and the isocyanate group of the ultraviolet curable resin. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306822 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURE, THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURE, THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS, THREE-DIMENSIONAL FORMATION COMPOSITION, AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL FORMATION MATERIAL - Provided is a method of manufacturing a three-dimensional structure, in which the three-dimensional structure is manufactured by laminating a layer, the method including: forming the layer using a three-dimensional formation composition containing a particle whose surface is hydrophobically treated and has at least one reactive group selected from the group consisting of an acrylic group, a methacrylic group, a vinyl group, a styryl group, and an isocyanate group; and discharging a curable ink containing monofunctional and/or difunctional (meth)acrylate onto the layer. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306823 | MULTIPLE EXTRUSION IN THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING - An extrusion assembly for a three-dimensional printer includes a plurality of extruders that can move independently relative to one another during a fabrication process. This permits concurrent extrusion over a variety of different tool paths, advantageously increasing the overall speed of fabrication. In general, the extrusion assembly as a whole may move within the x-y-z space of a build volume using conventional techniques, while one extruder is movable relative to the other, e.g., by moving radially about the other extruder in an x-y plane of the fabrication process or by moving in the z-axis of the fabrication process relative to the other extruder. Additional extruders may be usefully added to further increase the aggregate volume deposition rate in a three-dimensional fabrication process. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306824 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD, FOR PRODUCING A THREE DIMENSIONAL PRINTED FIGURINE - A system, apparatus and method for producing a 3D figurine is provided. The system comprises: a mounting rig having assembled and unassembled states, mounting rig defining a space therein when assembled, and being portable when unassembled; cameras attached to mounting rig when assembled, the cameras arranged for capturing at least two viewing angles of a substantial portion of surface points of the subject; and, a computing device comprising a processor and a communication interface, the computing device in communication with each of the cameras using the, the processor configured to: coordinate the cameras to capture respective image data at substantially a same time; receive images comprising the respective image data from the cameras; and, transmit, using the interface, the images to a server for processing into a 3D printer file. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306825 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING APPARATUS - A three-dimensional printing apparatus is provided. The three-dimensional printing apparatus includes a tank, a movable platform, a light source, a detection module, and a control unit. The tank is filled with a liquid forming material, and the movable platform is movably disposed above the tank. The light source is disposed below the tank and configured to project light on the liquid forming material so as to form a three-dimensional object layer by layer on the movable platform. The detection module is disposed above the tank and includes a signal emitter and a signal receiver. The signal emitter is configured to emit a detection signal. The control unit activates an error-detection mechanism and controls the movable platform to move toward the detection module. The control unit determines whether the three-dimensional object is abnormal based on whether the detection signal is detected by the signal receiver. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306826 | METHOD AND PLACEMENT MACHINE FOR PLACING AND ATTACHING STRIP SECTIONS TO A PART TO BE PRODUCED - A layup machine for laying up and tacking sections of tape on a part to be produced, comprises: a first material drive/supply unit for supplying tape materials; first gripping means for drawing sections of tape from the first material drive/supply unit and for positioning the sections of tape in guide ways; a first cutter assembly for cutting to length the section of tape from the first material drive/supply unit; a motion table; and at least one tape tacking unit for placing on a tooling surface of a motion table and for tacking the sections of tape; characterized in that the layup machine furthermore comprises a second material drive/supply unit for supplying tape material; second gripping means for drawing sections of tape from the first material drive/supply unit and for positioning the sections of tape in guide ways; and a second cutter assembly for cutting to length the sections of tape from the first material drive/supply unit. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306827 | Apparatus and Method for Surface Rehabilitation - A lens refinishing process includes preparing the surface of the lens, determining whether to coat the lens with a polymer coating or polish the lens, either applying a polymer coating to the lens or polishing the lens, and then applying a protective coating. The preparation step includes applying a removal compound to the lens to remove an anti-reflective coating and to create nano-scratches, applying a coupling agent to the exposed substrate, and heating the coupling agent. The polishing step includes iteratively polishing the substrate using different combinations of polishing compound with different grit values together with different types of polishing pads. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306828 | BLOW MOULDING MACHINE WITH AUTOMATICALLY ACTUATED BASE COUPLING - Apparatus for transforming plastic parisons into plastic containers includes a transforming station having a blow mould within which plastic parisons can be expanded by application of a gaseous medium. The blow mould has a base part arranged releasably on a support. The transforming station has at least one first connector for supplying a flowable temperature control medium to the transforming station, and this supply of the temperature control medium can be disconnected via the connector. The fastening mechanism has a release element which is movable in a predetermined straight direction. By displacement of this release element into a first predetermined position fastening of the base part on the support is releasable and by displacement of this release element into a second predetermined position the base part can be fastened on the support. | 2015-10-29 |
20150306829 | DEEP GRIP MECHANISM WITHIN BLOW MOLD HANGER AND RELATED METHODS AND BOTTLES - Disclosed is a mold hanger for supporting a bottle mold in a blow molding station, the mold hanger comprising a piston and piston sleeve fully contained within the mold hanger configured to push a moveable insert into the mold. Also disclosed is a method of retrofitting an original rotatable blow molding module having multiple existing blow molding stations, each existing mold hanger defining an existing outer envelope. The disclosed method may include providing an improved mold hanger substantially contained within the respective existing outer envelope and including low-profile drive mechanisms configured opposably to drive moveable inserts into the mold. Further disclosed is a method of manufacturing a blow molded bottle with a deep pinch grip, the method including providing within a mold hanger a drive mechanism to drive a moveable insert into the mold. A bottle made by such methods is also disclosed. | 2015-10-29 |