51st week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150360368 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CALCULATING WEIGHT AND CENTER OF GRAVITY OF OBJECT LIFTED BY ROBOT - A method for calculating weight and center of gravity of an object lifted by a robot includes lifting an object, measuring a change in angle of each joint through an angle sensor provided for each joint of the gripper in the event of the lifting, and calculating angular velocity and acceleration of each joint, calculating, via a controller, acceleration of the object, measuring an upper pressing force and a lower pressing force using force sensors installed on the joints, and calculating, via the controller, the weight of the object using a vertical component of the acceleration of the object, gravitational acceleration, and the upper and lower pressing forces. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360369 | ROBOT CONTROLLING METHOD, ROBOT APPARATUS, PROGRAM, RECORDING MEDIUM, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ASSEMBLY COMPONENT - Feedback control is carried out on respective servomotors so that detection angles detected by respective input-side encoders become target angles to be obtained when a leading end of a robot has moved to a positioning completion position of a first motion. Subsequently, the position of the leading end of the robot is obtained on the basis of the detection angles detected by the respective output-side encoders. The time from a time point at which the detection angles detected by the input-side encoders are brought to the target angles through the feedback control to a time point at which a vibration width of the calculated position of the leading end of the robot relative to the positioning completion position converges within a convergence range is obtained. The obtained time is set in the stopping duration of the robot. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360370 | THIN END EFFECTOR WITH ABILITY TO HOLD WAFER DURING MOTION - Embodiments of the invention include methods and apparatuses for removing a carrier ring assembly from a carrier that includes tightly pitched slots. Embodiments include a robot arm that comprises an end effector wrist, an end effector that has a maximum thickness less than approximately 3.0 mm and a gripping device for securing a carrier ring assembly to the end effector. According to an embodiment, the gripping device may be a clamping member. One or more actuators may be used to displace the clamping member in a direction relative to the end effector. In an additional embodiment, the gripping device may be an electromagnetic device that includes a plurality of electromagnets that are inserted into a top surface of the end effector. Embodiments further include a vacuum gripping device that includes openings in a top surface of the end effector that are coupled to a vacuum controller by air-lines. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360371 | AREA VACUUM GRIPPER - The invention relates to a surface area vacuum gripper ( | 2015-12-17 |
20150360372 | GRIPPING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A GRIPPING APPARATUS - The present application relates to gripping apparatuses that may be used for gripping or otherwise handling objects. A gripping apparatus may include one or more gripping members configured to act as an actuator and to grip an object. A first gripping member having an asymmetrical shape may comprise of an integrated actuator that includes an asymmetrical cross-section, wherein the first gripping member is configured to be displaced upon actuation of the actuator in a direction based on the asymmetrical cross-section of the actuator. The gripping apparatus may further include an actuating source configured to provide an actuating medium for actuating each actuator of the one or more gripping members. The present application further provides methods for manufacturing gripping apparatuses and methods for using the gripping apparatus. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360373 | LINK STRUCTURE - A link structure includes a first link, a second link having an end that is connected to an end of the first link, a third link having an end that is connected to the end of the first link, and provided on a portion of the second link, a first rotary shaft partially provided in the first link, a first actuator configured to rotate the first link about the first rotary shaft; a second rotary shaft partially provided in the second link, the second rotary shaft being different from the first rotary shaft, and a second actuator configured to rotate the second link about the second rotary shaft, the first and second actuators being provided in the first link. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360374 | CARPET CUTTER ASSEMBLY - A carpet cutter assembly comprising a ribbed handle, an elongated internal channel opening along the lower surface, which houses the blade in a dosed position; an exposed blade storage mechanism on the handle for housing a plurality of replacement blades, the blade storage mechanism having a blade storage handle, which locks in a blade storage cavity to secure the blade in place; a locking wheel mechanism at the frontal end of the handle, which rotates the blade from an open, closed and loading position and secures the blade in these positions; a rotatable blade retainer located at the frontal end of the handle, wherein the blade is positioned for use; and a blade safety housing with a pivot opening through which the locking wheel shaft is inserted, wherein the housing engages with the retainer to secure the blade. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360375 | SHAVING RAZOR - A shaving device has a plane body including a slot defined in a contacting surface, having a blade resting surface shaped to receive a safety shaving blade and that opens to the slot to present a cutting edge of the shaving blade. The blade resting surface is distally angled at a shaving angle to the contacting surface and obliquely angled away from the handle. A blade door is pivotally attached to the plane body to form a retaining head having blade gripping surface that corresponds to the blade resting surface. A handle that is proximally attached to the retaining head. A locking mechanism engageably holds the blade door in a closed position that tensions the shaving blade between the blade resting surface and the blade gripping surface. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360376 | Methods Of Manufacturing Silicon Blades For Shaving Razors - Methods are provided for the manufacture of razor blades from silicon material. In some implementations, the method includes aligning a mono-crystalline silicon wafer comprising a {100} surface at an angle where {111} planes intersect the {100} surface parallel and perpendicular to the wafer; etching the mono-crystalline silicon wafer to expose an {111} plane and a second plane to provide a blade edge having between about a 20 degree included blade angle and about a 35 degree included blade angle; applying a hard coating on the blade edge; providing a radius of curvature of the blade edge between about 20 nanometers and about 100 nanometers after deposition of the hard coating; applying a soft coating on the blade edge; and removing the razor blade from the mono-crystalline silicon wafer. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360377 | HEATED RAZOR WITH POWER SWITCH ON CARTRIDGE - A blade heating system for a heated razor includes electrically conductive blades contained in a blade cartridge. A switch lever is hingedly attached to the blade cartridge and is selectively positionable between a closed position, wherein the switch lever is closed against the back of the blade cartridge, and an open position, wherein the switch lever is opened away from the back of the blade cartridge. Electrically conductive leads are connected to positive and negative terminal ends of a battery carried on the switch lever. One or more electrically conductive blade contacts are provided for electrically connecting the one or more blades to the conductive leads and battery when the switch lever is in the closed position for delivering electric current to the one or more electrically conductive blades. In a preferred embodiment, magnets are used to releasably hold the switch lever closed against the back of the blade cartridge. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360378 | PERSONAL STYLING RAZOR - A hand-held razor has single or multiple blades of a smaller dimension than is typical and features an ergonomically advantageous handle allow more detailed shaving and hair removal. The increased detail allows shaving of more difficult areas for shaving and allows detailed hair removal for fashionable shaving styles of the beard, goatee, scalp, sideburns or other areas. Embodiments include a shaving head that is an integrated disposable razor or is part of a replaceable razor blade cartridge. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360379 | AXE - Axes are disclosed herein that include a handle having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis. A head is disposed on the second end of the handle and includes a first cutting edge having a first chord with an angle of about 45° or less from the longitudinal axis. The axes further include a second cutting edge having a second chord. The second cutting edge is capped at an outer end thereof with a blunt tip. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360380 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ELASTIC DEACTIVATION IN A LAMINATE - A variable interference anvil and knife combination is provided to selectively sever elastics in a laminate and preferably not sever the nonwoven portions of the laminate. The distance between the anvil and the knife can be programmatically altered to provide for smaller or larger gaps as processing speeds are changed. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360381 | Cutting Apparatus - A cutting apparatus for use on a stream of discrete objects is described and which includes a conveying surface for transporting a stream of discrete objects; an image capturing device for capturing images of the discrete objects; a controller coupled to the image capturing device and which identifies foreign objects and unacceptable features of objects being processed; a voice coil actuator mounted above the conveying surface; and a knife mounted on the voice coil actuator and which is reciprocally moved into and out of engagement with objects passing therebeneath. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360382 | PAPER PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM - A paper processing apparatus includes a pressing member which approaches and presses a paper bundle inserted into a space formed between the pressing member and a supporting member for supporting a paper, a cutting blade which cuts an end portion of the paper bundle pressed by the pressing member, a removal member having a front end portion which removes cutting waste of the paper bundle, a removal member which has a front end portion which reaches a position at which the paper bundle is pressed by the pressing member, and removes cutting waste of the paper bundle by the front end portion, and a control unit. The control unit controls the removal member such that the front end portion is positioned at a retreat position apart from the pressing member during an approaching operation in which the pressing member is approaching the paper bundle. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360383 | METHOD OF MAKING A MECHANICAL FASTENER AND APPARATUS INCLUDING A ROLLER WITH PROTRUSIONS - A method of making a mechanical fastener. The method includes providing a slit web having mechanical fastening elements and spreading the slit web in the cross-machine direction by directing the slit web over at least a first roller having first multiple protrusions around its peripheral surface. The slit web includes a plurality of interrupted slits that are interrupted by intact bridging regions of the web that divide the interrupted slits into a series of spaced slit portions aligned in the machine direction. The first multiple protrusions are positioned such that adjacent protrusions push through consecutive slit portions of a first of the interrupted slits to form a spread mechanical fastening web. An apparatus including the first roller and at least a subsequent roller is also disclosed. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360384 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A WEAKENING STRUCTURE IN A DECOR LAYER OF AN AIRBAG COVER, AND DECOR LAYER WITH A WEAKENING STRUCTURE OF AN AIRBAG COVER - The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a weakening structure in a decor layer of an airbag cover, said weakening structure not being visible when observed from a viewed side. With the method, a punching tool penetrates into a rear side of the decor layer consisting of leather, said rear side being away from the viewed side, and thereby is simultaneously rotated about its longitudinal axis. A penetration depth of the punching tool which is smaller than the thickness of the decor layer is moreover maintained. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360385 | SELF-ROTATING WOOD CUTTING TOOTH - A self-rotating saw tooth and associated mount assembly for use in wood cutting, for example with the saw disc on a feller buncher. Each saw tooth configured to rotate about its own axis of rotation responsive to contact with wood during cutting. A saw disc specially configured for use with the self-rotating saw teeth. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360386 | MATERIAL SURFACE DISTRESSING BLADE - A method of distressing a board is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises: a) supporting the board on a material support, the board having a substantially planar surface; b) providing a blade having a front surface and a curved back cutting surface, the front surface and the curved back cutting surface intersecting to form a curved tip; c) directing the blade and the substantially planar surface into cutting contact; and d) generating relative movement between the blade and the board to distress a portion of the substantially planar surface; and wherein during step d), the blade is maintained in a fixed orientation relative to the substantially planar surface of the board so that an obtuse mount angle is maintained. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360387 | STRAND ORIENTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for orienting strands (e.g., wood strands) includes multiple rotatable shafts that extend perpendicular to a travel direction of a mat of aligned strands. Each shaft can include axially spaced agitation members that extend radially away from the shaft, such as in a direction parallel to the travel direction. A vane set can be positioned vertically below the shafts. The vane set can include multiple partitions that define inter-partition spacings parallel to the travel direction. In an example, an inter-partition spacing of the vane set can be greater along a bottom portion of adjacent partitions than along a top portion of the same adjacent partitions. In an example, an upper edge thickness of a partition can be greater than a lower edge thickness of the same partition. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360388 | BOARD STRUCTURE FOR MANUFACTURING CONCRETE PRODUCTS - Disclosed is a board structure for manufacturing concrete products, wherein a board used to manufacture a concrete product, for example, concrete blocks, paving stones, etc. is formed of an upper layer and a lower layer, and a side support frame connecting the upper layer and the lower layer, so it does not need to manufacture molds for each size, and a portion that receives external weight during the manufacturing of concrete products can be reinforced, thus obtaining substantial strength and lightness, and the manufacturing does not cost a lot while reducing noises during the manufacturing of concrete products. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360389 | METHOD OF MAKING A CONCRETE BLOCK - Molds and processes that permit high-speed, mass production of retaining wall blocks having patterned or other processed front faces, as well as retaining wall blocks formed by such processes. The invention permits the front face of the block to be impressed with a pattern or otherwise directly processed, to allow the formation of pre-determined block front faces, while at the same time facilitating high-speed, high-volume production of blocks. A mirror image of the desired pattern can be created on a stripper shoe by selecting a desired three-dimensional surface from a naturally occurring or man made object and digitally scanning the selected three-dimensional pattern to create scanned data. The scanned data can then be used to machine a face of the stripper shoe that is the mirror image of the selected pattern. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360390 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MORTAR REMOVAL - A method and system for removing mortar from a plurality of joints between a plurality of masonry units in a masonry structure is provided. The steps for accomplishing the method include identifying the location of at least one of the plurality of joints between the plurality of masonry units and positioning a work tool capable of adjustability of at least one of pitch, roll, yaw, elevation, and cutting depth. Locking at least one of the adjustable attributes and advancing the work tool along the joint to remove mortar. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360391 | Frame for an electric apparatus for cutting ceramic elements - Frame for an electric apparatus for cutting ceramic elements preferably manufactured by a drawing and punching process starting from a metallic plate, being the frame a unique and continuous part in which one or more lined up going through grooves are arranged along which the cutting disc is movable to carry out the cutting of the ceramic tiles, having one or more bulgings directed in a convex form towards the interior part of the frame, being arranged in each of them a first orifice for draining out the water for cooling the cutting disc, second and third bulgings of the metallic plate being aimed at attachment means and abutment means for foldable legs and first bulgings for joining of the guide supporting and leading the cutting disc. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360392 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ELECTRICITY STORAGE MATERIAL - An apparatus and a method for manufacturing an electricity storage material are provided which can avoid defective coating of the electricity storage material. An apparatus for manufacturing an electricity storage material includes: a dissolving device that dissolves a thickener in a solvent; a viscosity adjusting device that adjusts viscosity of a solution produced by the dissolving device; a first filtering device that filters the solution having the viscosity adjusted by the viscosity adjusting device; and a kneading device that kneads the solution filtered by the first filtering device and an active material. Since the apparatus can remove almost all microgels of the thickener by the first filtering device, defective coating can be prevented in the coating of the electricity storage material, and satisfactory electrodes can be manufactured. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360393 | EXTRUSION PELLETIZER FOR POLYCARBONATE RESIN AND METHOD FOR EXTRUSION-PELLETIZING POLYCARBONATE RESIN - An extrusion pelletizer for a polycarbonate resin includes: an extruder; a cooling unit; and a cutter. The extruder includes a cylinder top, a first adapter, a polymer filter unit, a second adapter, and a die head. The polymer filter unit includes a plurality of stick-shaped filter elements therein. A temperature of the second adapter is set to be lower than a temperature of the polymer filter unit. The cooling unit and the cutter are disposed under an atmosphere in which air cleanliness defined in accordance with JIS B9920 is any one of class 1 to class 7. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360394 | IMPRINT APPARATUS, IMPRINT METHOD, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ARTICLE, AND SUPPLY APPARATUS - The present invention provides an imprint apparatus which molds an imprint material on a substrate using a mold to form a pattern on the substrate, the apparatus including a dispenser configured to discharge the imprint material from a discharge outlet, and a gas supply unit configured to supply a gas which dissolves in the imprint material and decreases a viscosity of the imprint material, wherein the gas supply unit causes the gas to dissolve in the imprint material around the discharge outlet and decreases the viscosity of the imprint material around the discharge outlet, by supplying the gas to the discharge outlet. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360395 | TREAD CRACKING PREVENTION AND DE-MOLDING FORCE REDUCTION DOLLY - The invention include methods and apparatus for demolding a tread. The methods include arranging one or more rollers to extend across a transverse extent of a tread molding cavity and across an outer, exposed side of a tread. The one or more rollers are freely-rotatable and arranged to define a demolding path of the tread extending from the mold. The tread is demolded from the tread molding cavity along the demolding path such that the tread is initially directed outwardly from a molded position within the tread molding cavity at an initial angle less than 90 degrees from the molded position, the tread continuing along the demolding path until the tread is directed away from the molding cavity in a direction 90 degrees from the molded position at a perpendicular position located a distance from the molding cavity at least equal to approximately 80% of the tread thickness. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360396 | Lattice Reinforced Radius Filler - A method and apparatus for forming a radius filler. A lattice is formed of connecting elongate members having a three-dimensional shape of the radius filler. A resin is placed within the lattice. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360397 | LONG FIBER THERMOPLASTIC HELMET INSERTS AND HELMETS AND METHODS OF MAKING EACH - Embodiments of the present disclosure include helmet liners, helmets, helmets with deflective structures, helmets with thermochromic features, and methods of making helmet liners, helmets, helmets with deflective structures, and helmets with thermochromic features. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360398 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EXTRUDING AN ELASTOMER MIXTURE - Extrusion apparatus intended for manufacturing a continuous strip of profiled product (P), comprising a screw ( | 2015-12-17 |
20150360399 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING ELASTOMER COMPOSITE - A method and configuration for automated operation of a two-roll mill. Also provided is a method for continuous or semi-continuous operation of a two-roll mill. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360400 | IMPRINT METHOD, IMPRINT APPARATUS, AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD - Provided is an imprint method for forming a pattern of an imprint material on a substrate, the imprint method comprising: applying a drop of the imprint material to the substrate; observing the applied drop; acquiring information concerning a Newton's ring of the drop and a diameter of the drop from the observation result; and determining an application condition of the imprint material in forming the pattern based on the acquired information. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360401 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING SKIN-COVERED FOAMED MOLDED ARTICLE AND RESULTING PRODUCT - A method for producing a skin-covered foamed molded article includes blow molding a parison into a skin and heating expanded polystyrene beads filled in a hollow space of the skin to form a foam layer fuse-bonded to the skin, polystyrene resin composition having specific Charpy impact strength, MFR and branching degree. The skin of the skin-covered foamed molded article is formed of the specific polystyrene resin composition. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360402 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CABLE WITH RESIN MOLDED BODY - A method of manufacturing a cable with resin molded body, wherein the cable with resin molded body includes a cable and a resin molded body formed by resin molding, wherein the resin molded body includes a main body to cover the tip portion of the cable and a flange integrally molded with the main body, and wherein the flange includes a bolt hole through which a bolt is inserted so as to fix the flange to the attachment object. The method includes molding the resin molded body by injecting a resin into a mold, the mold including a main body-molding portion for molding the main body, a flange-molding portion for molding the flange and an outlet formed behind the flange-molding portion in relation to the main body-molding portion, and draining the resin through the outlet during the molding of the resin molded body. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360403 | System for Controlling the Closing Speed of Valve Gated Nozzles - Systems and methods for controlling the closing speed of valve gated nozzles are disclosed. In one embodiment, a hot runner have a valve gated nozzle including a valve stem movable between an open position and a closed position is provided. The valve stem is moved at a first speed for a first portion of valve stem closure and a second speed for a second end portion of the valve stem closure. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360404 | MOLD STACK HAVING A FLOATING CAVITY INSERT - There is provided a mold stack ( | 2015-12-17 |
20150360405 | APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT BOOT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An apparatus for manufacturing a constant velocity joint boot includes a molding mold that injection-molds a molded body using an inner mold and outer molds. The inner mold has a configuration in which split molds are disposed radially along an outer circumferential surface of a core shaft extending vertically. The manufacturing apparatus has rod-like support members including distal end portions and step surfaces. The distal end portions are inserted into concave portions formed in extension portions of the split molds so that the split molds are supported. The step surfaces abut against the outer circumferential surfaces of the extension portions in the state where the split molds are supported by the distal end portions. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360406 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING A POSITION OF AN ACTUATOR PISTON - Apparatus and method for detecting a position of an actuator piston driving a valve pin in an injection molding system. The apparatus includes an actuator housing having a body portion, surrounding an axial bore, of a substantially non-magnetic and/or magnetically permeable material, a piston, movable within the axial bore for driving a valve pin, the piston including a magnetic member generating a magnetic field such that axial movement of the piston in the bore modifies the magnetic field according to the position of the piston relative to a detection position, and a magnetic field detector attached to an exterior surface of the body portion at the detection position for detecting the magnetic field associated with the position of the piston and generating an output signal determined by the piston position. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360407 | CONTINUOUS EXTRUSION FORMING APPARATUS - An apparatus of the present invention is a continuous extrusion forming apparatus comprising: a screw which carries a forming raw material in the horizontal direction, the screw being built in the screw part; and a mouth piece structure for extrusion forming, which is provided on the downstream side of a screw part, wherein the mouth piece structure has a horizontal channel for extruding the forming raw material flowing in from the screw part in the horizontal direction, an extrusion channel orthogonal to the horizontal channel, and an extrusion port provided at a tip end of the extrusion channel, and wherein a mouth piece structure holder which holds the mouth piece structure is provided with a turning means which freely changes the opening direction of the extrusion port between the horizontal direction and a floor facing direction. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360408 | SELF-HEALING SYSTEM COMPRISING LOGITUDINAL NANO/MICROSTRUCTURES AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION THEREOF - A self-healing system of nano/microstructures comprising a first type | 2015-12-17 |
20150360409 | FLEXIBLE POROUS FILM - This invention provides a method for fabricating a flexible porous film. One application of the film is for fabricating a flexible lithium-ion battery. The method comprises depositing at least one electrospun layer on a flexible substrate sheet by electrospinning. The solution used in electrospinning comprises polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and poly(vinylidene fluoride-hexafluoropropylene) (PVdF-HFP) copolymer dispersed in a solvent such that the solution has a polymer viscosity between 300 cP to 1500 cP. A preferred setting of electrospinning process parameters includes a voltage between 20 kV and 50 kV, a feed rate between 3 ml/h and 12 ml/h, and a spinning height between 100 mm and 150 mm. Preferably, PVDF and PVdF-HFP has a weight ratio between 1:1 and 5:1. The solvent may comprise dimethylformamide (DMF) and acetone in a weight ratio between 1:2 and 8:2. The weight of the copolymer is preferable to be 5% to 25% of a total weight of the copolymer and the solvent. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360410 | HOLDER FOR A FLUID PRODUCT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A HOLDER - Method for forming a holder ( | 2015-12-17 |
20150360411 | THERMOFORMING MOLD DEVICE AND A PROCESS FOR ITS MANUFACTURE AND USE - A thermoforming mold device ( | 2015-12-17 |
20150360412 | TEMPLATE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND IMPRINT METHOD - According to one embodiment, there is provided a template including a first pattern, a second pattern, and a first dummy pattern. A concave-convex pattern having the width equal to 100 nm or less is arranged in the first pattern. A concave-convex pattern having the width wider than 100 nm is arranged in the second pattern. The first dummy pattern is arranged at the bottom of a concave pattern of the second pattern and made shorter than the concave-convex pattern. The first dummy pattern is arranged adjacently to another pattern at an interval equal to 100 nm or less. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360413 | System and Method of Forming Machined Surface Finish On Polycarbonate Material - An exemplary system for manufacturing a decorated polycarbonate sheet can include a mold, which has a surface and a three-dimensional pattern formed on the surface, such that the three-dimensional pattern resembles a machined metal surface. A substrate can be configured to contact a curable photopolymer, such that the curable photopolymer forms a curable layup disposed between the substrate and the mold. A light source can be configured to cure the curable layup so as to form a cured layup. The mold can be configured to be separated from the cured layup, and the cured layup can have a decorative surface texture corresponding with the three-dimensional pattern, such that the decorative surface finish mirrors the three-dimensional pattern resembling the machined metal surface. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360414 | ULTRASONIC WELDER CLAMP - A device for joining thermoplastic workpieces includes an ultrasonic welder including an ultrasonic transducer, a booster and a horn having a welding tip. A clamping mechanism attaches to the ultrasonic welder and includes an upper frame coupled to a boot. The welding tip of the horn of the ultrasonic welder projects into an aperture in the boot of the clamping mechanism. The clamping mechanism exerts a clamping force on the workpieces that differs from a welding force exerted on the workpieces by the ultrasonic welder when the ultrasonic welder is operating to join the thermoplastic workpieces. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360415 | PLASTIC BAG MAKING APPARATUS - In an apparatus for successively making plastic bags, a receiver plate | 2015-12-17 |
20150360416 | ANCILLARY ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM - The present invention provides an ancillary additive manufacturing system for manufacturing a reconstructed model simultaneously during the oral surgery to effectively reduce the time and healthcare human resources for the oral surgery. The ancillary additive manufacturing system comprises an input device and a printing body. The printing body is connected to the input device and comprises a base, an ink-manufacturing module, an inkjet head controlling unit, and multiple inkjet heads. The ink-manufacturing module is located above the base and comprises first, second, and third ink-manufacturing units. The inkjet head controlling unit is located above the base. The inkjet heads are mounted to the inkjet head controlling unit and point toward the base and comprise a first, second, and third inkjet head. The first, second, and third inkjet head correspondingly connected to the first, second, and third ink-manufacturing units. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360417 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THREE DIMENSIONAL MODEL PRINTING - A scanning | 2015-12-17 |
20150360418 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING USING CARBON NANOSTRUCTURES - Objects produced by conventional three-dimensional printing methods often have limited structural quality. Printing compositions to address this issue can include a solidifiable matrix and a plurality of carbon nanostructures dispersed in the solidifiable matrix. The carbon nanostructures include a plurality of carbon nanotubes that are branched, crosslinked, and share common walls with one another. Three-dimensional printing methods utilizing such printing compositions can include: depositing the printing composition in a layer-by-layer deposition process, and while depositing the printing composition, applying a focused input of microwave radiation in proximity to a location where the printing composition is being deposited. The focused input of microwave radiation heats the carbon nanostructures at the location and promotes consolidation of the printing composition within an object being produced by the layer-by-layer deposition process. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360419 | 3D PRINT ADHESION REDUCTION DURING CURE PROCESS - Methods, systems, and apparatus include computer programs encoded on a computer-readable storage medium, including a system for reducing adhesion during cure processing for a stereolithographic 3D printed object. The system includes resin tank for maintaining a liquid photopolymer resin. The system further includes a light source. The system further includes controller for selectively exposing the liquid photopolymer resin to form a solid object in the resin tank. The resin tank is constructed of a rigid material that has an oxygen permeability that is above a first threshold so as to reduce a separation force required to remove the solid object from the resin tank after curing. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360420 | METHOD FOR REVERSED MODELING OF A BIOMEDICAL MODEL - A method for reversed modeling of biomedical model of the present invention comprises at least the following steps: (a) Obtaining the data of a first model; (b) Transferring data of the first model into data of a second model which are applied to a rapid Prototyping machine; (c) Entering data of the second model into the rapid prototyping machine; (d) Laying model materials, coating adhesives and continuing sterilization by the rapid prototyping machine and stacking until a biomedical model is made; wherein sterilization is done during stacking medical model, therefore keeping the biomedical model sterile inside is achieved. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360421 | SUPPORT STRUCTURES FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF SOLID MODELS - Systems and methods for support structures for additive manufacturing of solid models. A method includes receiving a solid model, for a physical object to be manufactured, that includes a plurality of boundary representation surfaces. The method includes analyzing the b-rep surfaces to generate point samples for potential support locations. The method includes clustering points on the solid model, corresponding to at least some of the point samples, to create support locations. The method includes generating column supports in the solid model that connect to the original solid model at the support locations. The method includes storing the solid model, including the column supports. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360422 | PRESSURIZED ANNEAL OF CONSOLIDATED POWDERS - Systems and methods for producing a dense, well bonded solid material from a powder may include consolidating the powder utilizing any suitable consolidation method, such as explosive shockwave consolidation. The systems and methods may also include a post-processing thermal treatment that exploits a mismatch between the coefficients of thermal expansion between the consolidated material and the container. Due to the mismatch in the coefficients, internal pressure on the consolidated material during the heat treatment may be increased. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360423 | MACHINE FOR PRODUCING PARTS MADE OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING PARTS USING SAID MACHINE - The invention relates to a machine for producing parts made of composite materials and method for producing parts using said machine, comprising at least one drum ( | 2015-12-17 |
20150360424 | CARTRIDGE-BASED DISPENSING OF NANOSTRUCTURE FILMS - The present disclosure provides systems and methods for storing and dispensing nanostructure material that can maintain the morphology of the nanostructures. The nanostructures are disposed on a flexible substrate that is spooled into a roll. The substrate can be provided with raised edges that space adjacent portions from each other in the roll to protect the nanostructures from damage or misalignment. The roll can be provided to a cassette that can be sealed to protect the nanostructure material from exposure to unwanted environments and to protect individuals from exposure to the nanostructure material. The substrate can be unrolled in the cassette to permit the nanostructure material to be applied to an item outside the cassette while maintaining the morphology of the nanostructures. Various controls can be provided to unroll the substrate and deposit the nanostructure material with high precision and repeatability. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360425 | VACUUM MOLDING OF THERMOSET SHEET ARTICLES - A process of compression molding an article from a curable resin is provided that includes opening a mold to an open position by displacing an upper die having an upper mold surface from a lower die having a lower mold surface. Resin is placed a mold surface and the dies are closed to an intermediate start position at a rate of from 1 to 10 cm/sec. The dies are then closed to a start position at a rate of between 25 and 60% of the rate of closure to the intermediate position. A shroud volume is evacuated for at least 3 seconds to a reduced pressure of less than 0.16 atmospheres while continuing to press toward a mold cavity volume at a rate of between 12 and 30% of the rate of closure to the intermediate start. The reduced pressure is removed as the full compression is applied. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360426 | MANUFACTURE OF A MOULDED PART - A method of manufacturing a laminate structure comprising locating one or more layers of a fibrous reinforcement material being at least partially impregnated with a curable first resin matrix in relation to one or more layers of fibrous reinforcement material to form a stack and subsequently infusing the stack with a second infusion resin to cure the first and second resin. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360427 | METHODS FOR PROCESSING THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTED OBJECTS USING MICROWAVE RADIATION - Objects produced by conventional three-dimensional printing methods are often incompletely consolidated and are not easily repaired. Printing compositions to address this issue can include a solidifiable matrix and a microwave absorber dispersed in the solidifiable matrix. The microwave absorber can be a plurality of carbon nanostructures containing a plurality of carbon nanotubes that are branched, crosslinked, and share common walls with one another. Methods for processing a three-dimensional printed object can include: providing a three-dimensional printed object formed from a printing composition containing a solidifiable matrix and a microwave absorber dispersed in the solidifiable matrix, and applying a focused input of microwave radiation to the printed object at one or more locations. Applying the microwave radiation heats the microwave absorber at the one or more locations and promotes consolidation of the printing composition within the printed object. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360428 | FILAMENT WOUND INFLATORS - An apparatus for filament wrapping a composite material around an object includes a fixture onto which the object can be rotationally fixed at a selected angle from vertical designated α, where 90°>α>0°. The fixture is secured to a rotatable planar platform. The rotatable platform permits the fixture to be rotated about an axis perpendicular to the planar platform. An eyelet is provided wherethrough a composite material filament can be released to wrap the object rotationally fixed onto the fixture. Also provided are corresponding or associated methods for filament wrapping a composite material around an object and helically wrapping a composite material filament around an inflator device subassembly. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360429 | BEAD FORMING APPARATUS AND FORMING METHOD - A bead forming apparatus including: a rotatable drum having a plurality of divided bodies dividedly arranged along a circumference and being adapted to be wrapped therearound with a belt-shaped bead filler having a short base and two other long sides in an annular shape; a plurality of erection arms provided along the circumference and swingably supported by the divided bodies of the rotatable drum so as to erect the bead filler by swinging the erection arms; and a swing device for swinging the erection arms; and a plurality of slide members provided as contact portions of the erection arms that come into contact with the bead filler so that the bead filler can be radially slidable relative to the erection arms. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360430 | DEVICE FOR PERFORATING AND COLLAPSING SPENT BEVERAGE CONTAINERS - An apparatus for perforating and collapsing a plastic container includes a housing, a first rotating drum member configured to rotate in a first direction, a second rotating drum member configured to rotate in a second direction opposite to the first direction, a structural frame mounted to the second rotating drum member and configured to vary a size of a clearance between the first rotating drum member and the second rotating drum member and a stationary comb mounted perpendicular to a bottom of the first rotating drum member. A plurality of evenly-spaced spike strips are provided around a circumference of the first rotating drum member. Each spike strip extends along a length of the first rotating drum member. A plurality of evenly-spaced crimp bars are provided around a circumference of the second rotating drum member. Each crimp bar extends along a length of the second rotating drum member. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360431 | BULK BAG CONDITIONER WITH VERTICALLY TRAVELING RAM ASSEMBLIES - An apparatus for conditioning a bulk bag and a compacted product contained within the bag is provided to facilitate emptying the contents of the bag. A frame encloses a bulk bag receiving region including a support surface for receiving the bulk bag for conditioning. A plurality of conditioning plates, supported for horizontal and vertical displacement, is provided to break up the compacted product within the bag. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360432 | Trash Compactor with Refrigeration - A trash compactor having a bin which is moveable in and out of a housing, the housing comprising a plurality of joined-together metal panels including a rear panel and a refrigeration unit having a cooling grate attached to the rear panel so as to cool the contents of the bin. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360433 | A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY PROCESSING BLANKS FOR PACKAGING BOXES - Method and system for automatically processing blanks for forming packaging boxes. By means of a feeding conveyor blank material is fed in a feeding direction from a storage of blank material to a single blank cutting station comprising a blank forming apparatus for cutting and creasing blank material into a blank. By means of said blank forming apparatus a blank is formed having a rectangular bottom panel and rectangular corner, side and end panels. Cutting and creasing blank material into the blank is performed during feeding of said blank material in feeding direction through the blank forming apparatus. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360434 | DUNNAGE CONVERSION MACHINE AND METHOD WITH SEQUENTIAL STOCK ROLL STORAGE AND LOADING - A support for one or more rolls of sheet stock material includes a sloped support surface for supporting at least one roll, an operating stop toward a lower end of the support surface that defines an operating position at which a stock roll is held for paying out sheet stock material from the roll, and a holding stop. The holding stop extends above the support surface. The holding stop holds one or more rolls at a location spaced from the operating position, and is movable to allow a stock roll to move down the support surface, past the holding stop to the operating position. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360435 | Process for assembly of corrugated pallets - A process for assembling a corrugated pallet having of two die cut corrugated paperboard blanks that form a pallet top and a pallet bottom, with each having at least one vertically extending double thickness rib, each rib having at least one notch, wherein said notches lock the opposing ribs from opening when the pallet top and pallet bottom are vertically nested together. In performance of the process a mix of machine and human performed operations is used. The machine forms the rib on each blank by applying in-plane pressure to the blank through protruding elements on the machine that engage the blank and move in relation towards each other, and the machine maintains the in-plane pressure to keep the rib from opening until a time after the pallet top and bottom are nested together. The machine uses rib folding plates that apply out-of-plane forces to the blanks to assist forming of the ribs by rotating in the out-of-plane direction when the in-plane compression is applied. Human operators load the blanks into the machine and form the sidewalls and fork openings. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360436 | GLUE APPLICATION DEVICE AND GLUE APPLICATION METHOD FOR CARDBOARD SHEETS AND CARDBOARD SHEET MANUFACTURING DEVICE - A device includes a tank for storing a glue solution; a roll having a surface for transferring the glue solution onto an area of a corrugating medium of a single-faced corrugated fiberboard sheet in the width direction; scraping members for regulating adhesion of the glue solution outside the area on the surface of the roll; a movement mechanism for moving the scraping members in the width direction; and a control device for setting, on the basis of the cutting width dimension with which the double-faced cardboard sheet is to be cut after passing the roll, the area to be a region in which margins in the width direction have been added outside positions of the side edges of the cutting width dimension, and for controlling the movement mechanism to dispose the scraping members at positions corresponding to the positions of the side edges of the glue application region. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360437 | Structure of Metal Sheet of Autobody and Manufacturing Method Thereof - A structure of metal sheet of autobody and its manufacturing method, by a punching machine, a plurality of hexagonal grooves on a metal sheet are uniformity punched, and then with an injection machine, an injection molding of high polymer material for the hexagonal grooves and the metal sheet surface by an inserted injection molding method are performed. The hexagonal grooves have a certain depth, that equivalents to add stiffeners on the metal sheet surface, so as to achieve the same mechanical effect of a thinner metal sheet with that of an original thick metal, thereby enabling to meet the thickness requirement of metal sheet, and meanwhile, decreasing the usage amount of raw material and the whole weight; moreover, high polymer material is adopted in the present invention, to assure the mechanical property of the metal sheet; when crashed, the autobody is capable to effectively play the role of absorbing and dispersing impact force, to protect the members inside to the greatest extent. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360438 | LAMINATE FLOOR LINER - A laminate vehicle floor liner includes a core backing layer that is coated on either side with a polymer layer. The polymer layers act as moisture barriers to prevent water moisture and vapor from seeping into and degrading the core backing material. The liner may further include a reinforcing layer and third polymer layer laminated onto it. The polymer layers lock in and create a moisture barrier for the encapsulated backing and reinforcing layers. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360439 | GYPSUM PRODUCTS WITH FORTIFIED GLASS FIBER MAT - A gypsum product with a fortified glass fiber mat is provided in which the glass fiber mat is strengthened by crystallization of salt crystals on the glass fiber mat prior to the glass fiber mat use in the gypsum product. Methods for making a glass fiber mat saturated with salt crystals and gypsum products with the glass fiber mats are provided as well. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360440 | Pre-Filled Radius Layups - A void between two or more composite laminate parts is filled by a composite laminate filler that is laid up and integral with at least one of the parts. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360441 | SWISS CHEESE ATTACHMENT - A two-piece part may include a first portion defining at least one through hole and a second portion may be cast such that the second portion extends through the through hole thereby mechanically interlocking the first portion and the second portion together. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360442 | COMPOSITE BONDED LEATHER CASES - Methods and computer program products for forming a composite structure are provided. The composite structure may include a first molded layer and a second molded layer. The molded layers may include leather particles, a binding agent, and structural fibers. Thereby, the composite structure may define a look and feel similar to natural sheets of leather. An intermediate member may be positioned between the first molded layer and the second molded layer to provide certain specified additional functionality such as bending resistance. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360443 | FLOOR PANEL - In a floor panel ( | 2015-12-17 |
20150360444 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN ALUMINIZED PACKAGING STEEL - The invention concerns a method for the production of an aluminized packaging steel from a cold-rolled steel sheet made of an unalloyed or low-alloy steel with the following steps: a. heating of the steel sheet by electromagnetic induction at temperatures in the recrystallization range of the steel at a heating rate of more than 75 K/s, so as to anneal the steel sheet in a recrystallizing manner; b. dipping of the steel sheet annealed in a recrystallizing manner into a molten aluminum bath, so as to apply an aluminum layer on the steel sheet, wherein the steel sheet, upon being dipped into the aluminum bath, has a temperature of at least 700° C.; and c. pulling the steel sheet out of the aluminum bath and cooling the aluminized steel sheet at a cooling rate of at least 100 K/s. The aluminized steel sheets are characterized by a high degree of strength and elongation at break and exhibit excellent formation characteristics, for example, in drawing and wall ironing processes, for the production of two-part food and beverage cans or lids and can be used as substitute material for tin sheets. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360445 | WOOD AND FIBERGLASS HYBRID GLASS DOOR - A hybrid fiberglass wood door has a first fiberglass skin; a second fiberglass skin, and an internal wood block disposed therebetween. A wood veneer is attached to an outer surface of the second fiberglass skin. A first glass stop is connected to the first fiberglass skin and a second glass stop is connected to the internal wood block. A glass pane is secured between the first and the second glass stops. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360446 | COMPOSITE GLASS - A flame-retardant composite glass including a plurality of glass panes and a flame-retardant intermediate layer that is arranged between two first glass panes and includes a flame-retardant material that foams or swells up in the event of a fire, as well as an attack-resistant layer having a transparent plastic that is solid at room temperature. The flame-retardant composite glass has, between the first glass panes, an edge compound extending along and around the edges such that a chamber filled with said flame-retardant material is defined by the first glass panes and the edge compound. Between at least one of the first glass panes and the flame-retardant material, a primer layer is arranged that includes a material whose adhesion to the flame-retardant intermediate layer and/or to the glass pane becomes weaker in flame-retardant test conditions than it is in room temperature conditions. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360447 | BARRIER STRUCTURE - A barrier structure is disclosed. The barrier structure is utilized for covering at least a part of an object for protecting the object from gas and water in an external environment and includes a first condensed matter layer and a second condensed matter layer. The first condensed matter layer has a first surface and a second surface. The first surface directly contacts the external environment. The first condensed matter layer is penetrable by at least one type of gas. The second condensed matter layer contacts the second surface. An interface is formed between the second surface of the first condensed matter layer and the second condensed matter layer. The barrier structure has ductility, flexibility, and bendability to cover the object, protect the object from the external environment, and provide the required barrier characteristic against the water or the gas. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360448 | WHITE VENEER COLORED PLASTIC SHEET - A plastic sheet for printing e.g., credit cards, and a method for manufacturing the plastic sheet. The plastic sheet includes at least one white cap layer and at least one colored corestock. The white cap layer may include a thin printable plastic. The white cap layer may also include a gauge in the range of 12 to 127 microns (0.0005 to 0.005 inch) thick, preferably 25 to 76 microns (0.001 to 0.003 inch), and most preferably 25 to 50 microns (0.001 to 0.002 inch). The white cap layer may further include a plastic material e.g., polyester (PET), polypropylene (PP), poly vinyl chloride (PVC), polystyrene (PS), poly lactic acid (PLA), or the like. Preferably, the white cap layer may include PET or PVC. Most preferably, a matte PVC may be used as the white cap layer in order to achieve excellent ink receptibility in printing. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360449 | MULTILAYER FILMS, AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - A multilayer film comprising a core layer and two skin layers, wherein the core layer is positioned between the two skin layers, wherein the core layer comprises a polyethylene polymer blend, the polyethylene polymer blend comprising at least 40%, by weight of the polyethylene polymer blend, of an ethylene-based polymer having a density of 0.900-0.935 g/cc and a melt index of 0.7-6 g/10 min, wherein the polyethylene polymer blend has an overall density of about 0.910-0.945 g/cc and a melt index of about 0.7-6 g/10 min, and wherein each skin layer independently comprises a propylene-based polymer. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360450 | MULTILAYER FILM COMPRISING A CORE LAYER AND AN OUTER LAYER FOR THE WALL OF A SINGLE-USE POUCH - A multilayer film for manufacturing a pouch, includes: a core layer, and an outer layer, wherein:
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20150360451 | COMPOSITE STRUCTURE AND A METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - There is disclosed a method of fabricating a composite structure ( | 2015-12-17 |
20150360452 | HIGH LIMITING OXYGEN INDEX ELECTRICAL INSULATION LAMINATES - Laminate structure suitable as electrical insulation comprising a mica-aramid layer of 35-55 wt % mica, 20-60 wt % binder, and 5 to 25 wt % aramid floc, the mica distributed uniformly in the mica-aramid layer; and an aramid layer comprising 35-75 wt % binder and 25-65 wt % aramid floc, the aramid layer being essentially free of mica; wherein the mica-aramid layer has a limiting oxygen index (LOI) of 37% or greater, and the aramid layer has a LOI of 30% or less and having a tensile strength and elongation greater than the mica-aramid layer; and the mica-aramid layer being homogeneously and continuously bound to the aramid layer; the laminate structure having a thickness of at least 0.10 mm, a LOI greater than 32%, and when exposed to a flame to determine LOI, the laminate burns as one piece. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360453 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING OF PRINTED PRODUCT MICRO FEATURES AND ARRANGEMENT FOR CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION OF SUCH A PRODUCT - A method for manufacturing a printed product comprises provision ( | 2015-12-17 |
20150360454 | METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING CARBON NANOTUBE ARRAY AND METHOD FOR FORMING CARBON NANOTUBE STRUCTURE - A method for transferring a carbon nanotube array is disclosed. The carbon nanotube array has an ability to have a carbon nanotube structure drawn therefrom. The carbon nanotube array is transferred from a growing substrate to a substitute substrate, meanwhile the carbon nanotube array is still having the ability to have a carbon nanotube structure drawn from the substitute substrate. The substitute substrate is placed on the top surface of the carbon nanotube array. An adhesive layer is sandwiched between the substitute substrate and the carbon nanotube array. The substitute substrate is separated from the growing substrate, thereby separating the bottom surface of the carbon nanotube array from the growing substrate. A method for making a carbon nanotube structure is also disclosed. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360455 | APPLYING METHOD, APPLYING DEVICE, MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND MANUFACTURING DEVICE - The present invention provides a method of applying a photocurable resin on a surface of a panel. A difference in a surface level is formed on a peripheral portion on the surface of the panel. The method includes a step of moving either one of an application head and the panel so that the application head provided with a slit-type nozzle which discharges a photocurable resin relatively moves on the surface of the panel, and an application step of discharging the resin from the nozzle onto the surface of the panel during the moving step. In the application process, a film thickness of the resin is controlled so that a difference in a surface level is not generated on a liquid film surface of the resin on the difference in a surface level on the panel. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360456 | MACHINE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR BUILDING BOARD - A building board is finished in a first processing station via laterally operating processing means, where-in a first edge strip is glued along a first edge side of body element of the building board. In a second processing station a primary surface layer is glued, by vertically operating processing means, to cover the entire primary main side and the primary side of the first edge stripe. Thereafter, a vertical pressure is applied over the body element and the first edge stripe across a working direction while the body element and the first edge stripe pass the second processing station in such a manner that a primary side of the first edge stripe is brought in level with a primary main side of the body element when passing the second processing station. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360457 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL, A BALLISTIC RESISTANT ARTICLE MADE FROM SAME AND METHOD OF MAKING THE ARTICLE - A fiber reinforced resin composite for ballistic protection comprising a plurality of first and second plies wherein the first and second plies further comprise a woven fabric and a polymeric resin. The fabric has a Russell tightness factor of from 0.2 to 0.7 and a cover factor of at least 0.45, The fabric is impregnated with the resin, the resin comprising from 5 to 30 weight percent of the total weight of fabric plus resin. The fabric of each first and second ply comprises regions wherein the fabric is distorted from an orthogonal woven state by a distortion angle of least 30 degrees. The composite may further comprising a third ply having a surface area no greater than 50% of the surface area of a first and second ply. The ratio of the number of first plus second plies to the number of third plies is from 2:1 to 12:1. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360458 | METHOD FOR MAINTAINING A FASTENER IN A FOLDED CONFIGURATION - A method for folding a fastener during a high speed manufacturing process and maintaining the fastener in a folded configuration throughout the high speed manufacturing process. The method includes obtaining an article that has a foldable fastener and moving the article in the machine direction during the high speed manufacturing process. The foldable fastener has first and second opposing surfaces, a web and at least one engaging member joined to the web. The method includes applying a frangible bonding agent to a first portion of the first surface of the fastening system; folding the fastening system such that the frangible bonding agent contacts a second portion of the first surface of the fastening system; and allowing the frangible bonding agent to cool at a temperature of less than 60° C. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360459 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING A LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE - An apparatus and method for processing a lithographic printing plate include a plate transport for conveying the plate through the apparatus, a plate detector for locating the plate in the apparatus and for determining a plate width, one or more nozzles for depositing developer on the plate, wherein the one or more nozzles are arranged to shuttle over the plate or are arranged as a fixed array that spans at least the width of the plate. The plate detector is coupled to the one or more nozzles to selectively actuate the one or more nozzles that are positioned to deposit developer across the plate area, which results in a significant reduction of developer consumption. In preferred embodiments, the nozzles apply developer in accordance with the image on the plate, which enables an even lower consumption of developer. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360460 | TEXTILE PRINTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A textile printing apparatus and method is disclosed. An example textile printing apparatus includes a first printing surface configured to support a first portion of a textile to be printed on. The example textile printing apparatus also includes a second printing surface configured to support a second portion of the textile in substantially a same printing plane as the first portion of the textile. The example textile printing apparatus also includes a slot formed adjacent the second printing surface. For a printing operation, a body of the textile is mounted over the first printing surface, and an inner portion of the textile is pulled through the slot and mounted, over the second printing surface. The printing operation proceeds in substantially the same printing plane onto both the outer printing surface and the inner printing surface without removing the textile during the printing operation. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360461 | PRINTING SYSTEM, METHOD OF CONTROLLING PRINTING SYSTEM, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - It is determined whether or not a die used for executing designated sheet processing is set to a sheet processing apparatus, and control is performed to stop printing in a case where it is determined that the die is not set. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360462 | Printing System Assemblies and Methods - The present teachings disclose various embodiments of a printing system for printing a substrate, in which the printing system can be housed in a gas enclosure, where the environment within the enclosure can be maintained as a controlled printing environment. A controlled environment of the present teachings can include control of the type of gas environment within the gas enclosure, the size and level particulate matter within the enclosure, control of the temperature within the enclosure and control of lighting. Various embodiments of a printing system of the present teachings can include a Y-axis motion system and a Z-axis moving plate that are configured to substantially decrease excess thermal load within the enclosure by, for example, eliminating or substantially minimizing the use of conventional electric motors. Additionally, various embodiments of a Y-axis motion system of the present teachings can include a gripper motion control assembly of a Y-axis motion system configured to provide dynamic orientation of the rotation of a substrate about the theta-Z (θ-Z) axis during Y-axis travel to maintain a high degree of precision for substrate orientation parallel to the axis of travel. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360463 | Vacuum Electronic Device 3-D Printing - A vacuum electronic device manufacturing system including a three dimensional printer. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360464 | LIQUID EJECTION DEVICE AND DUMMY JET METHOD - A liquid ejection device includes an ink jet head in which a plurality of nozzle portions are arranged in a matrix; a plurality of pressurizing elements that generate an ejection force; and a driving voltage supply unit that supplies a driving voltage to the pressurizing elements. In the device, the ink jet head is provided with supply flow paths, the nozzle portions which are supplied with the liquid from the same the supply flow path are divided into two or more groups, the driving voltage supply unit supplies an ejection driving voltage for ejecting the liquid to each of the groups when a dummy jet is performed, and during a period of time when the dummy jet is performed for one group, the driving voltage supply unit supplies a non-ejection driving voltage for preventing the liquid from being ejected to the other groups. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360465 | METHOD OF GENERATING PRINT DATA FOR INKJET PRINTHEAD - A method of generating print data for an inkjet printhead having a plurality of ink planes. The method includes the steps of: receiving image data for a print job in a printer controller; retrieving keep-wet pattern data for each ink plane of the printhead, the retrieved keep-wet pattern data being determined using one or more input parameters; generating first print data for each ink plane in the printer controller based on the received image data; merging the first print data with the keep-wet pattern data to provide second print data for each ink plane; and sending the second print data from the printer controller to the printhead, thereby causing the printhead to print an image together with a keep-wet pattern. The keep-wet pattern is defined by a plurality of dots printed at a frequency sufficient to maintain hydration of each nozzle in the printhead. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360466 | FLUID EJECTION CHIP INCLUDING HYDROPHILIC AND HYDROPHOPIC SURFACES AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME - A fluid ejection chip and associated methods of forming are disclosed. According to an exemplary embodiment, the fluid ejection chip comprises a substrate, a flow feature layer, and a nozzle layer. The flow feature layer is disposed over the substrate and has an exposed hydrophilic surface layer with an ink contact angle of about 80 degrees. The nozzle layer is disposed over the flow feature layer and has a thickness of about 4 microns to about 8 microns and an exposed hydrophobic surface layer having an ink contact angle of about 115 degrees. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360467 | LIQUID EJECTION HEAD AND RECORDING DEVICE USING THE SAME - A liquid ejection head includes: a liquid ejection head body; and a reservoir, wherein the reservoir includes: a reservoir flow passage; and a branched flow passage, the branched flow passage extends in one direction, and is communicated with the liquid ejection head body at both end portions thereof, and in viewing the liquid ejection head from a reservoir side, at least one of the reservoir flow passage and the branched flow passage in the vicinity of a connection portion where the reservoir flow passage and the branched flow passage are communicated with each other is bent such that an angle made by the reservoir flow passage and the branched flow passage approximates a right angle. | 2015-12-17 |