PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THES SUBJECT OF LOW MODULUS OF ELASTICITY FROM POLYETHYLENE OF ULTRAHIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT

PLASTIC WELDING SET

MANUFACTORING PROCESS Of an INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPRISING a Decorative piece, INSTALLATION, PART OF DECORATION, LAYS DOWN SUPPORT AND ASSOCIATED PANEL INSTRUMENT

COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION PART FOR VEHICLE BODIES

COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION PART FOR VEHICLE BODIES

PROCESS FOR THE REALIZATION OF SANDWICH COMPOSITE PANELS AND PANELS THUS OBTAINED

PROCESS FOR THE REALIZATION OF SANDWICH COMPOSITE PANELS AND PANELS THUS OBTAINED

Procédé pour la réalisation d'un panneau composite sandwich constitué d'au moins une âme alvéolaire (1) portant sur ses faces (1S, 1I) des peaux (2, 3) de matière composite fibres-résine qui en sont solidaires. Selon l'invention: - on forme au moins une règle (9) de matière composite dont le profil correspond à celui du chant périphérique de l'ébauche de panneau (E) et on l'applique sur ledit chant (4); et - on soumet ladite ébauche (E), pourvue d'au moins une telle règle (9) en bordure, seulement à une élévation de température sans mise sous pression jusqu'à durcissement de la résine de la règle, puis, après durcissement de celle-ci et avant durcissement de la résine des peaux (2, 3), à la continuation de ladite élévation de température avec mise sous pression.

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG VON GEGENSTÄNDEN NIEDRIGEN ELASTIZITÄTSMODULS AUS POLYETHYLEN ULTRA-HOHEN MOLEKULARGEWICHTES

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ULTRA-HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT LOW MODULUS POLYETHYLENE SHAPED ARTICLES

Shaped articles made from molded ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) exhibiting a low modulus of elasticity throughout the shaped article or in selected regions of the shaped article are disclosed. These articles are produced by filling a mold with powdered UHMWPE, covering the mold with a piston, raising the temperature of the mold and its contents to between about 140 and about 225 ~C while simultaneously applying a pressure of between about 2.5 and about 15 MPa to the mold and its contents, maintaining the pressure and temperature for between about 5 and about 25 minutes, then dropping the temperature of the molded part at a rate between about 4 and about 175 ~C/minute. The shaped articles exhibit an elastic module between about 500 MPa and about 800 MPa, a yield strength equal to or greater than about 20 MPa, an elongation to rupture of greater than about 300 i, crystallinity and density less than or equal to about that of the native powdered UHMWPE used to form the part ...

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ULTRA-HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT LOW MODULUS POLYETHYLENE SHAPED ARTICLES

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COOLING

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for cooling. An exemplary apparatus includes an annular cooling ring operable for receiving a flow of a molten film bubble and expelling a flow of cooling gas, the annular cooling ring comprising a middle lip and an adjacent radially spaced apart outer lip, the middle lip having an extended length longer than the outer lip, a radially inner surface of the outer lip and a radially outer surface of the middle lip define a channel operable to allow the flow of cooling gas along the radially outer surface of the middle lip, wherein the middle lip is located radially intermediate the channel and the molten film bubble, and wherein the middle lip isolates the molten film bubble from the flow of cooling gas until the flow of cooling gas passes beyond the extended length of the middle lip.

Verfahren zur Herstellung schichtartiger Verbundwerkstoffplatten und so hergestellte Platten

Process for producing ultra-high molecular weight low modulus polyethylene shaped articles

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN INSTRUMENT PANEL WITH A DECORATIVE, INSTALLATION, SCENERY PIECE, SUPPORT LAYER AND DASHBOARD ASSOCIATED

Procédé de fabrication d'une planche de bord (1) comportant une couche intermédiaire (3) disposée entre une couche de support (2) et une peau à composants multiples (4). Le procédé consiste à : former à chaud dans un moule de formage une peau (5) ; extraire la peau conformée du moule de formage après refroidissement ; réaliser une découpe (28) dans la peau conformée pour obtenir une peau conformée découpée ; disposer une pièce de décor (6) dans la découpe pour former une peau décorée, la pièce de décor ayant un épaulement (14) en butée contre une paroi intérieure (8) de la peau, le long du contour de la découpe ; transférer la peau décorée dans un moule de moussage contenant la couche de support ; mouler la couche intermédiaire par moussage entre la couche de support et la peau décorée, la mousse appliquant la pièce de décor contre la paroi intérieure.

METHOD OF PRODUCING A PART SOUNDPROOFING, ESPECIALLY FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE

Vakuumspritzgussvorrichtung und Verfahren zur Erzeugung eines Kunststoffspritzgussteils

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Vakuumspritzgussvorrichtung (1) zum Erzeugen eines Kunststoffspritzgussteils, aufweisend eine Spritzgussform (2) mit einem ersten Formwerkzeug (3) und einem zweiten Formwerkzeug (4), wobei das erste Formwerkzeug (3) und das zweite Formwerkzeug (4) zum Schließen der Spritzgussform (2) aufeinander zu bewegbar sowie zum Öffnen der Spritzgussform (2) voneinander weg bewegbar sind, wobei bei geschlossener Spritzgussform (2) zwischen dem ersten Formwerkzeug (3) und dem zweiten Formwerkzeug (4) eine Spritzgusskavität (5) zum Abgrenzen einer Form des zu erzeugenden Kunststoffspritzgussteils ausgebildet ist, weiter aufweisend eine Plastifiziervorrichtung (6) zum Plastifizieren eines zu verarbeitenden Kunststoffmaterials (7), einen fluidkommunizierend mit der Plastifiziervorrichtung (6) ausgebildeten sowie in die Spritzgusskavität (5) mündenden Spritzgusseinlass (8) zum Einspritzen des plastifizierten Kunststoffmaterials (7) in die Spritzgusskavität (5) und ...

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ULTRA-HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT LOW MODULUS POLYETHYLENE SHAPED ARTICLES

Shaped articles made from molded ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) exhibiting a low modulus of elasticity throughout the shaped article or in selected regions of the shaped article are disclosed. These articles are produced by filling a mold with powdered UHMWPE, covering the mold with a piston, raising the temperature of the mold and its contents to between about 140 and about 225 °C while simultaneously applying a pressure of between about 2.5 and about 15 MPa to the mold and its contents, maintaining the pressure and temperature for between about 5 and about 25 minutes, then dropping the temperature of the molded part at a rate between about 4 and about 175 °C/minute. The shaped articles exhibit an elastic module between about 500 MPa and about 800 MPa, a yield strength equal to or greater than about 20 MPa, an elongation to rupture of greater than about 300 i, crystallinity and density less than or equal to about that of the native powdered UHMWPE used to form the part ...

Verbundbauteil für Fahrzeugkarosserien

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG VON GEGENSTÄNDEN NIEDRIGEN ELASTIZITÄTSMODULS AUS POLYETHYLEN ULTRA-HOHEN MOLEKULARGEWICHTES

PRODUCTION METHOD FOR MINUTE CONVEX-SHAPED PATTERN STRUCTURE AND MINUTE CONVEX-SHAPED PATTERN STRUCTURE PRODUCTION SYSTEM

A method for producing a minute convex-shaped pattern structure (10) having a minute convex-shaped pattern (12) that protrudes from a flat section (11) in a prescribed direction relative to the flat section (11), wherein using an imprint mold (30) having a minute concave-shaped pattern (32) corresponding to the minute convex-shaped pattern (12), the minute convex-shaped pattern (12) protruding from the flat section (11) is formed under conditions in which the minute convex-shaped pattern (12) is inclined further to the flat section (11) side than to the prescribed direction, and an electric charge is generated in at least the sloped minute convex-shaped pattern (12), thereby causing the minute convex-shaped pattern (12) to protrude in the prescribed direction relative to the flat section (11).

Composite member for vehicle bodies

Compound component for vehicle body part or roof has plastics layer foamed onto outer skin which has angled edges and can be trimmed in marginal area whilst plastics layer is not The compound component comprises an outer skin (1) with a plastics layer (2) foamed on same. The outer skin has angled edges (6) and is trimmed in the marginal area whilst the plastics layer is not. A seal can be provided along the edges. Independent claim describes manufacturing process where the outer skin in prepared and trimmed on the edge and where the plastics layer is formed on the inside of the outer skin and is not trimmed any more once set.

Kunststoffschweissgerät

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A DASHBOARD COMPRISING A DECORATIVE ELEMENT, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, DECORATIVE ELEMENT, SUPPORTING LAYER AND DASHBOARD

The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a dashboard (1) comprising an intermediate layer (3) placed between a supporting layer (2) and a skin with multiple components (4). The method consists of: heat forming a skin (5) in a forming die; extracting the shaped skin from the forming die after cooling; making a cut (28) in the shaped skin to obtain a cut, shaped skin; placing a decorative part (6) in the cut-out to form a decorated skin, the decorative part having a shoulder (14) abutting against an inner wall (8) of the skin, along the outline of the cut-out; transferring the decorated skin to a foam mould containing the supporting layer; moulding the intermediate layer by foaming between the supporting layer and the decorated skin, the foam pressing the decorative part against the inner wall.

Verbundbauteil für Fahrzeugkarosserien

Composite member for vehicle bodies

A composite vehicle body component, comprising a reinforced plastic foam layer (2) extending up to a flanged outer skin edge (6), is new. A composite vehicle body component comprises a plastic layer (2) which is foamed on the interior face of a deep drawn outer skin (1) and which can have a textile sheet (3) or decorative plastic film on its surface. The plastic layer (2) extends up to a peripheral flanged edge (6) of the outer skin (1) and contains a non-rigid reinforcement over the entire area of the outer skin for increasing its elasticity modulus. Preferred Features: The outer skin (1) may be a vacuum deep drawn, co-extruded double layer thermoplastic film or a hydraulically deep drawn thin aluminum sheet.

Manufacture method of composite nozzle and projectile insulation parts with phenolic film

Composite member for vehicle bodies

PROCESS FOR THE CONFORMED ARTICLE PRODUCTION OF POLYETHYLENE OF LOW MODULE AND HIGH EXTREME MOLECULAR WEIGHT

Processo para a produção de artigos conformados de polietileno de baixo módulo e peso molecular ultra alto.

Kunststoffschweißgerät

Process for the production of thermoplastic levee gates

A levee gate and the process for the production thereof. The levee gate of the invention includes a rectangular sheet of thermoplastic material with a rectangular sleeve located on one edge of the thermoplastic material, the rectangular sleeve being a portion of the rectangular sheet fused to the rectangular sheet. The process for the production of the levee gate includes extruding a cylindrical tube of thermoplastic material, inflating the cylindrical tube as it is extruded to provide an inflated length of tube, flattening the inflated length of tube without fusing the opposed walls of the tube to each other, and continuously fusing a portion of the opposed walls together to form a seam.

Process for producing ultra-high molecular weight low modulus polyethylene shaped articles via controlled pressure and temperature and compositions and articles produced therefrom

Shaped articles made from molded ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) with an average molecular weight of between about 1 million and about 10 million and exhibiting a low modulus of elasticity throughout the shaped article or in selected regions of the shaped article are disclosed. These articles are produced by filling a mold with powdered UHMWPE, covering the mold with a piston, raising the temperature of the mold and its contents to between about 140 DEG and about 225 DEG C. while simultaneously applying a pressure of between about 2.5 and about 15 MPa to the mold and its contents, maintaining the pressure and temperature for between about 5 and about 25 minutes, with the time selected dependent upon the thickness of the molded part, then dropping the temperature of the molded part, either completely or in part at a rate between about 4 DEG and about 175 DEG C./minute either while maintaining the mold at the molding pressure, at pressure less than the molding pressure or ...

Composite member for vehicle bodies

Composite member for vehicle bodies

Compound component for vehicle body part or roof has plastics layer foamed onto outer skin which has angled edges and can be trimmed in marginal area whilst plastics layer is not The compound component comprises an outer skin (1) with a plastics layer (2) foamed on same. The outer skin has angled edges (6) and is trimmed in the marginal area whilst the plastics layer is not. A seal can be provided along the edges. Independent claim describes manufacturing process where the outer skin in prepared and trimmed on the edge and where the plastics layer is formed on the inside of the outer skin and is not trimmed any more once set.

Process for obtaining composite panels of the sandwich type and panels so obtained

Verfahren zur Herstellung schichtartiger Verbundwerkstoffplatten und so hergestellte Platten

LAMINATED FOAM ARTICLES AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ULTRA-HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT LOW MODULUS POLYETHYLENE SHAPED ARTICLES

Shaped articles made from molded ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) exhibiting a low modulus of elasticity throughout the shaped article or in selected regions of the shaped article are disclosed. These articles are produced by filling a mold with powdered UHMWPE, covering the mold with a piston, raising the temperature of the mold and its contents to between about 140 and about 225 °C while simultaneously applying a pressure of between about 2.5 and about 15 MPa to the mold and its contents, maintaining the pressure and temperature for between about 5 and about 25 minutes, then dropping the temperature of the molded part at a rate between about 4 and about 175 °C/minute. The shaped articles exhibit an elastic module between about 500 MPa and about 800 MPa, a yield strength equal to or greater than about 20 MPa, an elongation to rupture of greater than about 300 i, crystallinity and density less than or equal to about that of the native powdered UHMWPE used to form the part ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A DASHBOARD COMPRISING A DECORATIVE ELEMENT, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, DECORATIVE ELEMENT, SUPPORTING LAYER AND DASHBOARD

LACELESS SHOE

Described is a shoe upper for a shoe, in particular an athletic shoe, wherein the shoe upper is laceless and comprises: (a.) a lateral portion; (b.) a medial portion; and (c.) at least an elastic intermediate portion between the lateral portion and the medial portion, wherein the stiffness of at least one of the lateral portion and the medial portion is at least 2 times higher than the stiffness of the elastic intermediate portion.

Composite member for vehicle bodies

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Herstellen eines rahmenlosen Verbundbauteils für Fahrzeugkarosserien, insbesondere für großflächige Verbundbauteile in Form von Fahrzeugdächern, Hauben, Türen, Klappen und Deckeln, die abschnittsweise die Außenfläche des Fahrzeugs definieren. Folgende Schritte sind vorgesehen: eine Folie wird zur Bildung der Außenhaut (1) tiefgezogen unter Bildung einer umlaufenden Aufkantung (6), anschließend in eine Schäumform eingelegt und rückseitig vollflächig hinterschäumt, indem mit Fasern, insbesondere mit Glasfasern, beladener aufschäumender Kunststoff innenseitig auf die Folie aufgebracht wird. Der aufschäumende Kunststoff erstreckt sich bis zu der Aufkantung (6), wobei die Fasern eine an sich nicht steife Armierung bilden, durch welche der Elastizitätsmodul der geschäumten Kunststoffschicht (2) erhöht wird. Ferner ist ein Verbundbauteil vorgeschlagen.

Process for producing composite panels

The process produces a sandwich composite panel including at least one cellular core having on its faces skins of fiber/resin composite material which are fastened to the cellular core. At least one strip of composite material is formed, the profile of which corresponds to that of the peripheral flank of the panel preform. The strip is applied against the flank of the panel preform. The preform, provided with at least one such strip on its border, is subjected to a temperature, rise, without positive pressure being applied, until the resin of the strip has cured and then, after the curing of the strip and before the curing of the resin of the skins, is subjected to the continuation of the temperature rise, with positive pressure being applied.

Levee gate and process for the production thereof

A levee gate and the process for the production thereof. The levee gate of the invention includes a rectangular sheet of thermoplastic material with a rectangular sleeve located on one edge of the thermoplastic material, the rectangular sleeve being a portion of the rectangular sheet fused to the rectangular sheet. The process for the production of the levee gate includes extruding a cylindrical tube of thermoplastic material, inflating the cylindrical tube as it is extruded to provide an inflated length of tube, flattening the inflated length of tube without fusing the opposed walls of the tube to each other, and continuously fusing a portion of the opposed walls together to form a seam.

Process for producing ultra-high molecular weight low modulus polyethylene shaped articles by controlling pressure and temperature and composition preduced thereof

Process for producing composite panels

The process produces a sandwich composite panel including at least one cellular core having on its faces skins of fiber/resin composite material which are fastened to the cellular core. At least one strip of composite material is formed, the profile of which corresponds to that of the peripheral flank of the panel preform. The strip is applied against the flank of the panel preform. The preform, provided with at least one such strip on its border, is subjected to a temperature, rise, without positive pressure being applied, until the resin of the strip has cured and then, after the curing of the strip and before the curing of the resin of the skins, is subjected to the continuation of the temperature rise, with positive pressure being applied.

Process for producing ultra-high molecular weight low modulus polyethylene shaped articles via controlled pressure and temperature and compositions and articles produced therefrom

Shaped articles made from molded ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) with an average molecular weight of between about 1 million and about 10 million and exhibiting a low modulus of elasticity throughout the shaped article or in selected regions of the shaped article are disclosed. These articles are produced by filling a mold with powdered UHMWPE, covering the mold with a piston, raising the temperature of the mold and its contents to between about 140° and about 225° C. while simultaneously applying a pressure of between about 2.5 and about 15 MPa to the mold and its contents, maintaining the pressure and temperature for between about 5 and about 25 minutes, with the time selected dependent upon the thickness of the molded part, then dropping the temperature of the molded part, either completely or in part at a rate between about 4° and about 175° C./minute either while maintaining the mold at the molding pressure, at pressure less than the molding pressure or under no external ...

Method for extruding synthetic welding material, as well as a welding device for welding synthetic material for carrying out this method

A method for extruding synthetic welding material using a welding device for synthetic welding material for the purpose of producing welding seams is characterized by the following features: a) A plastic wire is drawn by a feed device into the welding device (11, 12, 38) for synthetic welding material; b) The plastic wire is fed by the feed device (11, 12, 38) with a specific advancement into a cutting device (26, 36) of the welding device for synthetic welding material; c) In the cutting device (26, 36), pieces are cut consecutively from the plastic wire while forming essentially even cutting surfaces; d) The advancement of the plastic wire and the cutting frequency of the cutting device (26, 36) are in such a ratio to each other that the cut-off length of the pieces is in the same magnitude as the mean diameter of the plastic wire; e) The pieces are then heated until they are plastified; f) The plastified synthetic material is ejected as synthetic welding material from the welding device ...

Welder for thermoplastic materials

A welder for thermoplastic materials has at least one feed channel and a feeding device assigned to the latter for a polymer strand, the feed channel or the feed channels opening out via a respective opening into a pelletising device, which has a knife element which can rotate about a knife axis of rotation and has at least one knife with a cutting edge, and there following a pelletising device for a transporting device and a plasticating device for plasticating and for the discharge of the polymer material. According to the invention, the surface of revolution generated by the cutting edge(s) (33, 42) during the rotation of the knife element (26, 36) intersects the knife axis of rotation with its continuation directed towards the said knife axis of rotation, and at least a part of the surface of revolution lying in the region of the opening of the feed channel (9, 39) or the parts of the surface of revolution lying in the region of the feed channel is or are designed as a counter-knife ...

Laceless shoe

Described is a shoe upper for a shoe, in particular an athletic shoe, wherein the shoe upper is laceless and comprises: (a.) a lateral portion; (b.) a medial portion; and (c.) at least an elastic intermediate portion between the lateral portion and the medial portion, wherein the stiffness of at least one of the lateral portion and the medial portion is at least 2 times higher than the stiffness of the elastic intermediate portion.

Composite component for vehicle bodywork

A sandwich structure includes a deep-drawn outer skin and a plastic layer foamed onto the inner side of the outer skin. The plastic layer provides a decorative plastic film on its upper surface and a frame at its outer edge. An encircling canting about the plastic layer retains a sheathing that is provided over the entire flat area of the outer skin to increase the modulus of elasticity of the plastic layer.

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ULTRA-HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT LOW MODULUS POLYETHYLENE SHAPED ARTICLES

Method for extruding synthetic welding material, as well as a welding device for welding synthetic material for carrying out this method

A method for extruding synthetic welding material using a welding device for synthetic welding material for the purpose of producing welding seams is characterized by the following features: a) A plastic wire is drawn by a feed device into the welding device (11, 12, 38) for synthetic welding material; b) The plastic wire is fed by the feed device (11, 12, 38) with a specific advancement into a cutting device (26, 36) of the welding device for synthetic welding material; c) In the cutting device (26, 36), pieces are cut consecutively from the plastic wire while forming essentially even cutting surfaces; d) The advancement of the plastic wire and the cutting frequency of the cutting device (26, 36) are in such a ratio to each other that the cut-off length of the pieces is in the same magnitude as the mean diameter of the plastic wire; e) The pieces are then heated until they are plastified; f) The plastified synthetic material is ejected as synthetic welding material from the welding device ...

Method for producing fine convex pattern structure and fine convex pattern production system

A method for producing a fine convex pattern structure having a fine convex pattern projecting from a flat portion in a predetermined direction with respect to the flat portion includes: using an imprint mold that has a fine concave pattern corresponding to the fine convex pattern and forming the fine convex pattern projecting from the flat portion under a condition in which the fine convex pattern is inclined to the flat portion side from the predetermined direction; and causing the fine convex pattern to project in the predetermined direction with respect to the flat portion by inducing electric charges at least on the inclined fine convex pattern.

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METHOD FOR PRODUCING FINE CONVEX PATTERN STRUCTURE AND FINE CONVEX PATTERN PRODUCTION SYSTEM

A method for producing a fine convex pattern structure having a fine convex pattern projecting from a flat portion in a predetermined direction with respect to the flat portion includes: using an imprint mold that has a fine concave pattern corresponding to the fine convex pattern and forming the fine convex pattern projecting from the flat portion under a condition in which the fine convex pattern is inclined to the flat portion side from the predetermined direction; and causing the fine convex pattern to project in the predetermined direction with respect to the flat portion by inducing electric charges at least on the inclined fine convex pattern.

Process for the production of thermoplastic levee gates

A levee gate and the process for the production thereof. The levee gate of the invention includes a rectangular sheet of thermoplastic material with a rectangular sleeve located on one edge of the thermoplastic material, the rectangular sleeve being a portion of the rectangular sheet fused to the rectangular sheet. The process for the production of the levee gate includes extruding a cylindrical tube of thermoplastic material, inflating the cylindrical tube as it is extruded to provide an inflated length of tube, flattening the inflated length of tube without fusing the opposed walls of the tube to each other, and continuously fusing a portion of the opposed walls together to form a seam.

Levee gate and process for the production thereof

A levee gate and the process for the production thereof. The levee gate of the invention includes a rectangular sheet of thermoplastic material with a rectangular sleeve located on one edge of the thermoplastic material, the rectangular sleeve being a portion of the rectangular sheet fused to the rectangular sheet. The process for the production of the levee gate includes extruding a cylindrical tube of thermoplastic material, inflating the cylindrical tube as it is extruded to provide an inflated length of tube, flattening the inflated length of tube without fusing the opposed walls of the tube to each other, and continuously fusing a portion of the opposed walls together to form a seam.

Method for manufacturing a plastic fuel tank with improved creep strength

A method for manufacturing a plastic fuel tank including: a) inserting a plastic parison including two distinct parts into an open two-cavity mold; b) inserting a core, bearing at least part of a reinforcing element configured to create a link between the two parison parts, inside the parison; c) pressing the parison firmly against the mold cavities, for example by blowing through the core and/or creating suction behind the cavities; d) fixing the part of the reinforcing element to at least one of the parison parts using the core; e) withdrawing the core; f) closing the mold, bringing its two cavities together to grip the two parison parts around their periphery to weld them together; g) injecting a pressurized fluid into the mold and/or creating a vacuum behind the mold cavities to press the parison firmly against the mold cavities; and h) opening the mold and extracting the tank.

Method for manufacturing decorated molding

There is provided a method for manufacturing a decorated molding having projections and depressions in a decorated surface, the method including, while a heat-shrinkable resin sheet is supported, a step (1) of creating a difference in thickness between an area A and an area B adjacent to each other in the same plane of the resin sheet through irradiation with infrared rays so that the area A and the area B have surface temperatures different from each other and the surface temperature of at least the area A is a surface temperature that is higher than or equal to a temperature T of an inflection point of orientation returning strength of the resin sheet and a step (2) of attaching the resin sheet to an adherend by vacuum forming to achieve integration. In a method for simultaneously performing vacuum forming and decoration, a decorated molding having projections and depressions in a decorated surface can be obtained with high reproducibility without requiring a physical method such as embossing.

Method and apparatus for producing tiered containers

A method and apparatus for molding a plurality of tiered containers from a single parison. Two or more parisons can be arranged next to each other. A molding apparatus of this invention can have one or more mold sections that can be operated in a controlled fashion to form a stacked or tiered arrangement of containers from a single parison or can be arranged to form an array of containers including two or more columns of containers each having two or more tiered containers, all during a single cycle of the molding apparatus. Each container formed by the method and apparatus of this invention can be blow molded and/or vacuum formed and/or filled and/or sealed. Each seal can be a hermetic seal or any other suitable seal formed through a molding step.

Method for forming a three-dimensional polymer base

An apparatus and related method for forming a three-dimensional polymer based part including a die tool having a specified shape and size and exhibiting an exposed polymer adhering surface corresponding in configuration to a polymeric based part to be created. A volume holding bin supports a three-dimensional article including at least one exposed and pattern defining surface. A volume of a granulated polymer material is deposited into the bin and around the article. A sub-volume of the material adheres to and forms a hardened layer upon the exposed pattern defining surface, a corresponding part created having a specified thickness and matching configuration.

Thermoformed or Molded Partition

A partition panel is made of two overlaying sheets of high density polyethylene or other plastic material which have been bonded together around a perimeter and at selected regions such that the partition panel contains bonded regions where the two sheets are bonded together and hollow regions where the two sheets are spaced apart from one another. The partition panel is preferably made by thermoforming.

Phylon Processes of Making Foam Articles Comprising Ethylene/alpha-Olefins Block Interpolymers

Methods of making a foam article comprise the steps of compressing a foam at an elevated temperature in a mold for shaping the foam; and cooling the mold to a temperature greater than room temperature, wherein the foam comprises at least one ethylene/α-olefin block interpolymer. The foam may further comprise an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer and an additive such as a filler or a crosslinking agent. The ethylene/α-olefin block interpolymers are a multi-block copolymer comprising at least one soft block and at least one hard block.

Mono and Multi-Layer Articles and Injection Molding Methods of Making the Same

In preferred embodiments methods and apparatuses can produce articles that have expandable thermoplastic material. The articles may be mono- and multilayer. The articles can be formed by various methods.

Molding apparatus and molding method for packaging semiconductor

A molding apparatus for packaging a semiconductor device includes an upper mold having a first cavity, a lower mold having a second cavity corresponding to the first cavity, and a selective flow facilitation unit. The first and second cavities are configured to receive a printed circuit board (PCB). The selective flow facilitation unit is configured to increase a flow of a molding resin in a selective area of the PCB. The flow of the molding resin in the selective area of the PCB is faster than the flow of the molding resin in a non-selective area of the PCB.

Simultaneously-inflated plastic blow mold

A simultaneously-inflated plastic blow mold includes a left mold and a right mold. The left mold or the right mold fixedly disposed with a control device includes a mold trough formed with a guide hole therein. When the left and right molds are closed, a gas nozzle is moved in the plastic blow mold to blow a product. The gas nozzle is stopped blowing the gas and withdrew from the plastic blow mold when the mold closing is completed. The control device is utilized to adjust a gas needle to enter the inside of the plastic blow mold via an inflating seat and to penetrate through the valve nozzle on a plastic blow product. The control device can adjust the gas blowing or exhausting step inside the hollow portion of the plastic blow product to remain a stable gas flow in the product blowing step.

Wood film and method of molding the same

According to an example embodiment, a wood film includes a patterned wood film, a non-woven fabric attached to a surface of the patterned wood film, and a resin film attached to a surface of the non-woven fabric. According to an example embodiment, a method of molding a wood film includes attaching a non-woven fabric to a first surface of a patterned wood film, attaching a resin film to a surface of the non-woven fabric, grinding a second surface of the patterned wood film to reduce a thickness of the patterned wood film to form the wood film, and molding a portion of the wood film into a desired shape by pressing and heating the wood film using a press mold. The second surface of the patterned wood film is opposite to the first surface of the patterned wood film.

Apparatus for Reshaping Plastic Preforms, Having a Heating Device

An apparatus for reshaping plastic preforms into plastic containers includes a plurality of blow-moulding stations that each have at least one receptacle space, within which the plastic preforms can be expanded into the plastic containers. The apparatus also includes a conveying device that conveys the containers along at least one specified travel path, wherein the apparatus has a plurality of heating devices that are arranged along the travel path of each container, upstream of the blow-moulding stations, wherein at least one heating device is allocated to at least one blow-moulding station.

Dressed headliner for vehicles with a finished perimeter and a method for obtaining it

The invention relates to a dressed headliner for vehicles with a finished perimeter and a method for obtaining it method, without the addition of any adhesive or joining means where the finished perimeter obtained is a high quality finished perimeter with sharp contour.

Receptacle for attaching to a product having a curved wall

The present invention relates to a receptacle for connecting to a curved wall of a product. The receptacle has a pair of spaced-apart flanges configured to partially extend about the product. The receptacle includes an outer wall member configured to be spaced-apart from the curved wall of the product. A pair of spaced-apart ends connect the flanges to the outer wall member. The receptacle includes a bottom connecting to and extending between the ends. The bottom has an outer edge connecting to and extending in parallel with the outer wall member. The bottom has a curved inner edge configured to abut with and partially extend about the product.

Apparatus and methods for microfluidic applications

Non-rigid tape apparatus and fabrication methods for microfluidic processing applications such as gel electrophoresis are provided, where microfluidic processing is performed on selected areas. Parts of the tape are formed by high pressure plastic film forming. Membranes and other structures are self sealing during and after penetration by pipettes and electrical probes. Rigid exoskeleton elements protect the non-rigid parts during processing and facilitate transport of the tape.

Method of Making Chamber with Tensile Member

A fluid-filled may include including an outer barrier, a tensile member, and a fluid. The tensile member may be located within barrier and formed from a textile element that includes a pair of spaced layers joined by a plurality of connecting members. A method of manufacturing the chamber may include locating a textile tensile member between two polymer elements. Pressure and heat are applied to the tensile member and the polymer elements in a first area and in a second area. The pressure is greater in the first area than in the second area. In addition, the polymer elements are bonded together around a periphery of the tensile member.

Articles formed from a multi-layer sheet structure

A container includes a body that includes a sidewall and a heel extending from a bottom of the sidewall. The sidewall defines a cavity therein. The sidewall has a sidewall radius, and the heel has a heel radius that is less than the sidewall radius. A base is coupled to the heel. The container is molded from a multi-layer sheet structure including a polypropylene composition that enables the body to be substantially rigid while the base is being punctured by a puncturing device.

Methods and systems for use in forming an article from a multi-layer sheet structure

A mold includes a forming insert that includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion includes a sidewall segment and a heel segment extending from a bottom of the sidewall segment. The sidewall segment has a sidewall radius, and the heel segment has a heel radius that is less than the sidewall radius. The lower portion extends axially downward from the upper portion to define a base cavity. A forming base is positionable within the base cavity. The rim has a rim radius that is less than the heel radius and the step has a step radius that is less than the rim radius.

Method of molding a microneedle

A method of molding a microneedle including providing a mold apparatus having a mold insert having the negative image of at least one microneedle, a compression core, a mold housing configured to allow a reciprocal motion between the mold insert and the compression core. The method includes placing the mold apparatus in a closed position, injecting polymeric material into the closed mold apparatus, compressing the injected polymeric material between the mold insert and the compression core by a reciprocal motion between the compression core and the mold insert, opening the mold, and removing a molded microneedle from the mold. The mold insert has a mold insert height and the molded microneedle has a height that is from about 90% of the mold insert height to about 115% of the mold insert height.

Processes For Forming Plastic, Apparatuses For Forming Plastic, And Articles Made Therefrom

Process and apparatus for forming plastics by heating an open mold and contacting the open mold with plastic particulate material to form a melted skin on the mold, and resulting articles made therefrom. Single skin molded articles may be multi-layered with or without paint on the surface. Multiple skin molded articles may be made by complementary male and female molds, brought together after the skins are made on the individual male and female molds, and may include sandwiched layers of plastic filler or expandable foam filled centers, with or without various inserts or reinforcements. Multi-layer composite articles are to made with inserts and/or reinforcements that may be embedded in and surrounded by expandable foam plastic, if used as a middle layer. Resulting articles include a pick-up truck bed box, an industrial tabletop, a series of modular housing panels, an airplane cockpit door, and material handling pallets, among others.

Film laminate for a tear-open package

A laminate for a tear-open package has an inner heat-sealable polymer film and an outer laser-cuttable polymer film laminated thereto, respectively forming a cover layer and a seal layer. The outer film is formed with at least one linearly extending laser score groove or scoring extending transversely at least partially through a thickness of the outer film. The inner film is formed along and in alignment with the laser scoring with a perforation line comprised of a row of cuts spaced along the scoring and separated by webs extending across the scoring. The cuts extend transversely at least partially though a thickness of the inner film.

Process for producing article having fine concave and convex structure on surface

The present invention relates to a method for producing an article having a fine concave and convex structure on a surface thereof, comprising the following steps (i) to (iii): (i) step of sandwiching a photocurable composition between a mold having an inverted structure of the fine concave and convex structure on a surface thereof and a substrate; (ii) step of irradiating the photocurable composition with light; and (iii) step of separating the mold from the cured product to obtain an article comprising the substrate having on a surface thereof the cured product having the fine concave and convex structure on a surface thereof, in which the mold contains TiO 2 -containing quartz glass, and at least the step (i) is conducted in a helium gas atmosphere.

Apparatus for forming and labeling an object and object so obtained

An apparatus for forming objects, in particular containers, and for applying respective labels thereto, includes a forming arrangement provided with a punch cooperating with a cavity of a die to make the objects by forming a sheet of thermoformable material. The cavity includes a first wall element and second walls. The first wall element is movable between a first operating position in which it receives a label and a second operating position in which it bounds the cavity in cooperation with the second walls, and supports the label in such a manner that during a subsequent forming operation the label is fixed to, in particular substantially incorporated in, the object.

Facade Covering Panel Member

A panel member prepared from a fibrous slurry and replicates a structure prepared from masonry, carpentry, or other finishes. The panel member includes a body, a plurality of ornamental sections, a plurality of interior filler sections, and an exterior filler section. The body is prepared from a substantial uniform caliper of fiber material. The exterior filler section thickness is substantially equal to a thickness of the interior filler sections.

Limiting energy leakage during laser scoring of vehicle airbag coverings

A covering for use over a vehicle airbag includes a skin layer and an attached foam layer. The foam layer is constructed from a polymer-based material that includes a polymer portion and an additive, and the additive may be selected to affect the energy transmission characteristics of the foam layer material when the covering is subjected to a laser scoring process that uses a laser light beam having a characteristic wavelength. The additive may decrease the amount of light energy transmitted through the material at the characteristic wavelength to limit the amount of energy leakage from one cut location to another during laser scoring. The decrease in light transmission through the material may be accompanied by an increase in the light absorption of the material, an increase in the amount of light reflected by the material, and/or an increase in a laser cutting rate of the material per unit energy.

Plate and apparatus for forming a plastic material flanged hollow article

It is disclosed a plate for a mould station to form a flanged hollow plastic container by shaping a flat billet, the plate comprising a base, a frame, an outer core to form a container of a first size and an inner core to form a container of a second size, smaller than the first size, wherein the frame is integral with the base and wherein the frame defines a frame upper surface; wherein the outer core, in a first configuration, is held elastically with its upper surface flush with the frame upper surface and, in a second moulding configuration, is held with its upper surface recessed with respect to the frame upper surface; wherein the inner core, in a first configuration, is held elastically with its upper surface flush with the frame upper surface and, in a second moulding configuration, is held with its upper surface recessed with respect to the frame upper surface; and wherein a retention system is provided to retain said billet substantially adhering to at least the upper surface of the inner core.

Device housing and method for making the same

A device housing includes a main body and a first decorative layer formed on the main body. The main body defines a planar region and at least a concave region connected with the planar region. The first decorative layer includes a first pattern and a second pattern. The first pattern is formed on the planar region. The second pattern is formed on the concave region. The first pattern and the second pattern are an integral structure. A method for making the device housing is also provided.

Apparatus for Carrying Out a Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) Process and Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) Process

Apparatus for resin transfer molding (RTM) and an RTM process for producing integral components. The apparatus has a closable mold (W) with a mold cavity (F), and an injection unit ( 10 ) coupled to the mold such that a resin is introducible into the mold; the mold has at least one resin outlet ( 3 ) connected to the mold cavity through which resin escapes after the mold is filled; a measuring unit situated at or downstream from the outlet detects escaping resin flow is and is coupled to a resin flow closing unit ( 5 ) such that the unit closes the outlet when escaping resin is detected. In the process a control system ( 11 ) transmits a signal for closing the resin flow closing unit to the closing unit when resin flow is detected such that the resin flow closing unit is closed and the flow of resin escaping the mold is interrupted.

Cell-like structure manufacturing method, cell-like structure and corresponding equipment

Method for manufacturing a cell-like honeycomb structure, formed from a plurality of thermoplastic sheets attached to each other, wherein contoured areas are provided in each sheet, and each free sheet is attached to an adjacent sheet of an intermediate block formed by the different sheets previously attached therebetween, welding at least some of the flat areas contacting this free sheet and this adjacent sheet with a laser source along a continuous line parallel to the contour axis.

Balloon catheter tapered shaft having high strength and flexibility and method of making same

Method of making a balloon catheter includes melt-extruding a thermoplastic polymeric material into a tube, cooling the extruded tube, placing the extruded tube within a capture member and biaxially orienting the polymeric material of the extruded tube while simultaneously tapering at least a section of the extruded tube by radially expanding the extruded tube with pressurized media in the tube lumen and axially expanding the extruded tube with an external load applied on at least one end of the tube as an external heat supply traverses longitudinally from a first end to a second end of the extruded tube in the capture member, wherein an overall axial load on the tubing is varied as at least a section of the tube is heated. The method includes cooling the expanded tube to form a tapered biaxially oriented nonporous thermoplastic polymer tubular member and sealingly securing a balloon proximate a distal end of the tubular member.

Forming apparatus and forming method

A forming apparatus includes a base material jig provided on a base, adhesion means for making a sheet having an adhesion layer and covered to a base material retained on the base material jig adhere to the base material, and trimming means for performing trimming on the sheet with respect to the base material with the sheet adhered thereto, in a state in which the base material is not removed from the base material jig.

Apparatus for producing at least one container, in particular in ampule form, made of thermoplastic material

An apparatus for producing at least one container, in particular in ampoule form, made of thermoplastic material, comprising a mould ( 13 ) with mould components ( 15, 17 ) and with a first calibrating mandrel ( 19 ) and a second calibrating mandrel ( 23 ), which can move coaxially in relation to the longitudinal direction ( 21 ) of the container ( 1 ) and in relation to one another, wherein the first calibrating mandrel ( 19 ) and the second calibrating mandrel ( 23 ) can move in relation to one another, the first calibrating mandrel ( 19 ) through the container ( 1 ) located in the mould ( 13 ) and the second calibrating mandrel ( 23 ) from the outer side of the container ( 1 ), into a shaping position in which they calibrate a bottom area which forms at least part of a container bottom between the mandrel ends thereof, and comprising a severing device, which has a movable cutting or punching surface ( 37 ), in order to sever excess plastic material which forms during the shaping process in interaction with a cutting or bearing edge on the mould components ( 17 ) assigned to the bottom region, is characterized in that the severing device has a cutting device ( 35 ), which is guided in an axially displaceable manner on the second calibrating mandrel ( 23 ), forms the cutting or punching surface ( 37 ) and can move between the withdrawn position and the punching position independently of the movement of the respective calibrating mandrel ( 23 ).

Method for Producing Patterned Materials

A large area patterned film includes a first patterned area; a second patterned area; and a seam joining the first patterned area and the second patterned area, wherein the seam has a width less than about 20 micrometers. A method for tiling patterned areas includes depositing a predetermined thickness of a curable material; contacting a first portion of the curable material with a mold; curing the first portion of the curable material; removing the mold from the cured first portion of the curable material; contacting a second portion of the curable material with the mold, such that the mold contacts a portion of the cured first portion of the curable material; curing the second portion of the curable material; and removing the mold to yield a seam between the cured first portion of the curable material and the cured second portion of the curable material, wherein the seam has a dimension less than about 20 micrometers.

Apparatus for spraying liquids, and adapters and liquid reservoirs suitable for use therewith

Apparatus and methods for spraying a liquid relating to a gravity-fed spray gun are disclosed. Disclosed gravity fed spray guns may comprise a body and an attachment point located at a top portion of the body; and a spray nozzle located at a front portion of the body. An apparatus may further comprise a fluid reservoir configured to contain a fluid to be sprayed through the spray nozzle, the fluid reservoir comprising a container comprising an open end; a lid for cooperative engagement with the open end of the container, the lid comprising a connector to couple the fluid reservoir to the attachment point of the spray gun and an aperture through which the fluid can flow from the fluid reservoir to the spray nozzle in use; and a filter positioned to filter the fluid before reaching the spray nozzle.

Method of molding, process for producing lens, molding apparatus, process for producing stamper, master production apparatus, stamper production system, and stamper production apparatus

Molded articles, such as a lens, are produced by multiple repetitions of a transfer process composed of the transformation step of bringing a transfer member ( 62 ) provided with a transfer configuration area consisting of the same configuration as that of a lens part with aspherical configuration or the configuration opposed to the lens part with aspherical configuration into contact with a photohardening resin to thereby transform the photohardening resin in conformity with the transfer configuration of the transfer member ( 62 ); the hardening step of irradiating at least a transformed area of the transformed photohardening resin with light by the use of a light irradiation unit ( 60 ) to thereby attain hardening; and the departing step of letting the photohardened resin and the transfer member depart from each other.

Analyte sensor

Devices and methods are provided for continuous measurement of an analyte concentration. The device can include a sensor having a plurality of sensor elements, each having at least one characteristic that is different from other sensor(s) of the device. In some embodiments, the plurality of sensor elements are each tuned to measure a different range of analyte concentration, thereby providing the device with the capability of achieving a substantially consistent level of measurement accuracy across a physiologically relevant range. In other embodiments, the device includes a plurality of sensor elements each tuned to measure during different time periods after insertion or implantation, thereby providing the sensor with the capability to continuously and accurately measure analyte concentrations across a wide range of time periods. For example, a sensor system 180 is provided having a first working electrode 150 comprising a first sensor element 102 and a second working electrode 160 comprising a second sensor element 104 , and a reference electrode 108 for providing a reference value for measuring the working electrode potential of the sensor elements 102, 104.

Prefilled medical injection device

An integrated injection device with pre-packaged medication is disclosed. The integrated injection device includes an ampule that is filled with a fluid medication and a collar with hypodermic needle. The collar includes an axial valve that is positioned between a first end of the collar a second end that includes an exit aperture that is connected to the hypodermic needle. The valve is movable from a first position where the valve blocks fluid communication between the first end and the second end and a second position where valve provides fluid communication between the first end and the exit aperture in the second end. The valve cooperates with a frangible webbing that extends over the second end of the collar and causes the valve to move to the second position when twisted to separate the frangible webbing from the injection device to expose the hypodermic needle.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING AN OPTICAL COUPLING ELEMENT MADE OF ELASTOMER

A method for producing an optical coupling element made of elastomer includes filling a free-flowing elastomer formulation or its constituents into a mold so as to produce a flat sheet whose thickness is adapted to a thickness of the optical coupling element that is to be produced. The elastomer formulation or its constituents is cured to form an inherently stable elastomer. Individual optical coupling elements are cut out of the flat sheet. 1. A method for producing an optical coupling element made of elastomer , the method comprising:filling a free-flowing elastomer formulation or its constituents into a mold so as to produce a flat sheet whose thickness is adapted to a thickness of the optical coupling element that is to be produced,curing the elastomer formulation or its constituents to form an inherently stable elastomer, andcutting individual optical coupling elements out of the flat sheet.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the cutting step is carried out while the flat sheet is in the mold.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a bottom section of a bottom of the mold is cut out claim 1 , whereby the bottom section forms a protective element that is detachable from the optical coupling element and that serves to protect the underside of the optical coupling element.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the bottom section and the optical coupling element have surface areas of identical sizes.5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the bottom section extends beyond the optical coupling element by at least one handling section.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the cutting step is carried out by stamping claim 1 , water-jet cutting or laser-beam cutting.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a removable protective film is used as a protective element that is removable from the optical coupling element and that protects a top of the optical coupling element.8. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the protective ...

PYLON SNAP JACKET ENCASEMENT

The present invention provides a protective coating for protecting a substrate from deleterious elements present in environments in which the substrates are deployed and methods and apparatus for deploying a PVC encasement with a longitudinal snap jacket of suitable length and girth to coat a pylon substrate or building girder and provide a filler within the snap jacket and around an encased pylon. 1. A method of providing a pylon substrate with a longitudinal snap jacket protective encasement , said method comprising steps of:opening the longitudinal snap jacket encasement wide enough to insert the pylon substrate within an interior of the longitudinal snap jacket encasement;securing the snap jacket in a closed position; andpouring a flowable mixture into an area bordered by the longitudinal snap jacket encasement.2. A longitudinal snap jacket encasement system comprising:a PVC encasement with a longitudinal snap jacket around a pylon substrate with the snap jacket fastened in a closed position; anda flowable mixture poured in between the pylon substrate and the PVC encasement with a longitudinal snap jacket. This This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/336,171 filed May 13, 2016, and entitled “PYLON ENCASEMENT WITH LONGITUDINAL SPLIT COLLAR”; and also claims priority as a continuation in part to U.S. Non-Provisional patent application Ser. No. 14/746,912, filed Jun. 23, 2015, and entitled “SUBSTRATE WITH PROTECTIVE POLYVINYL CHLORIDE SLEEVE” which in turn is a Continuation in Part of application Ser. No. 14/312,663, filed Jun. 23, 2014, and entitled “EXTRUDED HEAT SHRINK PROTECTIVE SEAMLESS PVC PILING SLEEVE AND METHOD”, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.The present invention relates generally to methods and apparatus for repairing pylons. More specifically, the present invention provides methods and apparatus for a manufacturing and deploying protective polyvinyl chloride encasement ...

RECESS-AND-PROTRUSION-FORMED BODY

In a groove-formed body, recesses and protrusions are formed in a resin plate by irradiating a laser. Each of four recesses extend from an intersection point thereof. When forming each of the recesses in the resin plate, a portion at the intersection point of the recesses is an irradiation stop position of the laser, and an amount of heat generated by the laser on the resin plate is decreased. This enables a protrusion to be suppressed from being formed on either side of the intersection point of the recesses, and enables a protrusion to be suppressed from being disposed between the portion of the recesses at the intersection point, and a portion other than at the intersection point. 1. A method for producing a recess-and-protrusion-formed body comprising:providing a resin body having thermoplastic properties;forming recesses that are each formed in the resin body in a state extending from an intersection point of three or more of the recesses by irradiating a laser onto the resin body, a portion at the intersection point being an irradiation start position or an irradiation stop position of the laser when forming the recess in the resin body; andforming protrusions that are formed on the resin body at a side of the recesses by forming the recesses in the resin body, andsuppressing or preventing the formation of protrusions at the intersection point when forming said recesses by starting or stopping irradiation from the laser at the intersection point.2. A method for producing a recess-and-protrusion-formed body comprising:providing a resin body having thermoplastic properties;forming recesses that are each formed in the resin body in a state extending from an intersection point of three or more of the recesses by irradiating a laser onto the resin body, with an amount of heat generated by the laser on the resin body decreased at a portion at the intersection point when forming the recess in the resin body; andforming protrusions that are formed on the resin body at ...

Process for the manufacturing of slabs or blocks of conglomerate of stone granulate and polyester resin

In the manufacture of articles in slabs or blocks according to so-called Bretonstone technology, a polyester resin is employed, free of reactive solvents, formed by the reaction between an epoxidised triglyceride and at least one carboxylic anhydride.

Method For Applying A Film Onto A Body

The present invention relates to a method of applying a film to a body. In this respect, a film is first applied to and positioned at a transfer mold and the body to be film coated is introduced into the transfer mold to which the film to be attached is applied or the transfer mold to which the film to be attached is applied is introduced into the body to be film coated so that the film is located between the body and the transfer mold. In the further course, a vacuum is applied in a region between the body and the film and/or an excess pressure is applied in a region between the transfer mold and the film so that the film moves from the transfer mold onto the body. A particularly simple method that is fast to be carried out is thereby provided for applying a film to a surface.

DEVICE, MOULD ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR THERMOFORMING OF A PRODUCT FROM A PLASTIC FILM

A device and method for thermoforming of a product from a plastic film includes a mould assembly which is used in such a device. The plastic film is clamped between the mould parts in primary and secondary manner. The forming process can hereby be divided into more or less independent zones. Different forming techniques, positive or negative, can be used in the different zones. This makes it possible to combine the advantages of the two techniques in one forming process. 1. A device for thermoforming of a product from a plastic film , comprising:a first mould part comprising a first forming part, said first forming part being configured to form a first part of the product;a second mould part comprising a second forming part, said second forming part being configured to form a second part of the product which is integrally connected to the first part, wherein the first forming part and the second forming part co-act for the purpose of forming a secondary clamping of the film;wherein the first and second mould part are movable relative to each other for the purpose of providing a primary clamping of plastic film, arranged between the first and second mould part, at a distance from the first and second forming part; a first pressure difference over the plastic film situated between the primary and secondary clamping for the purpose of carrying the plastic film to the second forming part; and', 'a second pressure difference over the plastic film situated inside the secondary clamping for the purpose of carrying the plastic film to the first forming part;, 'the device further comprising a pressure system configured to applywherein the first mould part comprises a first cavity in which the first forming part is placed and wherein the second mould part comprises a second cavity in which the second forming part is placed;wherein at least one of the first forming part and the second forming part is received movably in the first or second cavity, respectively, and wherein the ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HYALURONATE FILM, AND HYALURONATE FILM MANUFACTURED THEREBY

The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a hyaluronate film and a hyaluronate film manufactured thereby, and more particularly to a method of manufacturing a hyaluronate film through a solvent-casting process or using an automatic film applicator that facilitates mass production and to a hyaluronate film manufactured thereby, which is useful as a mask pack for cosmetics, a patch for medicaments and medical devices, a film-type adhesion inhibitor, etc. Unlike conventional liquid products, the hyaluronate film according to the present invention has a dry surface and thus entails no concern about microbial contamination, is easy to produce/manage/distribute/use, and has superior mechanical properties, whereby it can be utilized for various applications such as packs, patches, artificial skin and the like for cosmetics, medicaments, and medical devices. 1. A method of manufacturing a hyaluronate film , the method comprising:(a) preparing a hyaluronate solution by dissolving hyaluronate in a solvent; and(b) drying the hyaluronate solution through a solvent-casting process or a casting process using an automatic film applicator.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the solvent-casting process includes:(a) preparing a 0.1 to 30 wt % hyaluronate solution by dissolving hyaluronate in a solvent; and(b) placing the hyaluronate solution in a mold and drying the hyaluronate solution under conditions of a relative humidity of 30 to 70% and a drying temperature of 30 to 50° C.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the hyaluronate has a molecular weight of 0.1 to 2.5 MDa.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the solvent is water or a 0.01 to 29 vol % ethanol aqueous solution.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the drying the hyaluronate solution is performed using a constant-temperature and constant-humidity chamber.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the casting process using the automatic film applicator includes:(a) preparing a 0.1 to 30 wt % hyaluronate solution by ...

METHOD FOR TEXTURING DISCRETE SUBSTRATES II

A roll-to-plate process comprising at least one roll for texturing or patterning discrete substrates, such as displays, lighting or solar panels comprising the steps of supplying an imprinting lacquer in the shape of a continuous layer, texturing the imprinting lacquer with a mold having a rear side and a front side, wherein the rear side is in frictional contact with the at least one roll, and wherein the front side exhibits an imprint texture comprising a functional area which functional area is formed by openings and elevations thus creating volumes in the imprint texture to obtain an imprinted lacquer and optionally followed by curing the imprinted lacquer to obtain a solidified textured or patterned layer, characterized in that the texturing or patterning is performed with an imprint texture that comprises a starting area which is a lead-in area with a texture for which gas can escape followed by the functional area with a texture which is different from the texture of the lead-in area. 1. A roll-to-plate process having at least one roll for texturing or patterning discrete substrates , the substrate being displays , lighting or solar panels , comprising the steps of:supplying an imprinting lacquer in the shape of a continuous layer,texturing the imprinting lacquer with a mold having a rear side and a front side, the rear side is in frictional contact with the at least one roll, and the front side exhibits an imprint texture comprising a lead-in area with a first texture from which gas can escape followed by a functional area with a second texture, the first texture is different from the second texture, and the functional area is formed by openings and elevations that create volumes in the imprint texture to obtain an imprinted lacquer.2. The process of wherein the curing is performed thermally and/or by applying UV light.3. The process of wherein the lead-in area on the mold exhibits a texture comprising channels.4. The process of wherein the channels are in ...

Barrier tube shoulders

Provided is a method for making barrier tube shoulders. The method includes forming a parison from a multi-layer laminated structure having an inner layer that faces an interior of the parison, an outer layer comprising an exterior surface of the parison, and an interdisposed layer between the inner layer and the outer layer, wherein the interdisposed layer is a flavor barrier layer. The method also includes providing an extrusion blow molding (EBM) mold comprising at least one cavity shaped as a barrier tube shoulder, positioning the parison in the EBM mold, and blow molding the parison such that the parison substantially conforms to the EBM mold to form a barrier tube shoulder having the barrier layer.

CONTAINER

A container, in particular in ampoule form, and consisting entirely or predominantly of plastic materials, having a container body () for receiving a filling product (), which can be removed via a releasable container opening () after a closure part () has been removed, which is detachably connected to the neck part () of the container body () along a separation line () in an unopened position, is characterized in that, in the unopened position, a conically extending wall () on the neck part () on the container body () and a conically () or cylindrically extending wall () on the closure part () adjoin the separation line (), and that these walls () delimit at least part of an annular space (), one end of which opens out into the environment and the other end of which opens out into the separation line (). 11012221814102036141038381820363838404020aaa. A container , in particular in ampoule form , and consisting entirely or predominantly of one or more plastic materials , having a container body () for receiving a filling product () , which can be removed via a releasable container opening () after a closure part () has been removed , which is detachably connected to the neck part () of the container body () along a separation line () in an unopened position , characterized in that , in the unopened position , a conically extending wall () on the neck part () on the container body () and a conically () or cylindrically extending wall () on the closure part () adjoin the separation line () , and that these walls ( , , ) delimit at least a part of an annular space ( , ) , one end of which opens out into the environment and the other end of which opens out into the separation line ().236143818424440. The container according to claim 1 , characterized in that the conical wall () on the neck part () and the wall () on the closure part () are formed in the manner of truncated cones ( claim 1 , ) and claim 1 , placed inside each other claim 1 , delimit the annular space (). ...

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING STRUCTURE WITH A BUILT-IN OPENING AND RECLOSE FEATURE

A flexible packaging laminate is formed to have a built-in opening and reclose feature by forming the laminate as a two-part structure having an outer structure joined in face-to-face relation with an inner structure. Score lines are formed in both structures to enable an opening to be formed through the laminate by lifting an opening portion (e.g., a flap or the like) of the two structures out of the plane of the laminate. The score line through the outer structure defines a larger opening than the score line through the inner structure, such that a marginal region of the outer structure extends beyond the edge of the opening portion of the inner structure. A pressure-sensitive adhesive is used to re-adhere the marginal region to an underlying surface of the inner structure adjacent the opening through the laminate. 1. A resealable packaging structure for housing products wherein the entire packaging structure comprises a laminate comprising an outer layer and an inner layer that are coextensive across substantially their entire areas , each of the layers having an upper surface and a lower surface and wherein , other than in an unadhered tab portion of the outer layer , the outer layer lower surface is adhered to the inner layer upper surface over substantially their entire surfaces , the laminate further comprising a repeatedly openable and closeable flexible structure which comprises:an outer score line formed in the outer layer of the laminate defining an outer layer opening portion that is separable from the outer layer along the outer score line;an inner score line formed in the inner layer of the laminate defining an inner layer opening portion that is separable from the inner layer along the inner score line, wherein the outer layer opening portion is larger in area than the inner layer opening portion wherein the outer layer opening portion extends beyond a periphery of the inner layer opening portion, and wherein the outer opening portion comprises the ...

Composite Sheet With Visible Filler And Manufacturing Method

A solid surface sheet includes visible, elongated, shredded cuttings uniformly distributed throughout a matrix wherein the cuttings and the matrix have substantially the same specific weight and wherein a majority of the cuttings are substantially elongated. Related methods are also disclosed including shredding a first mix while in a gel state, curing the cuttings, sorting by size, and using as a filler in a base material to form a blend having a unique appearance and high internal strength. The preferred material is polyester or acrylic. The solid surface sheet can be used as a countertop, floor or wall panel, furniture, and in similar applications. 1. A particulate for incorporation into a matrix of material curable into a solid surface material , the particulate comprising: a plurality of cuttings having a shredded and elongated configuration.2. The particulate of wherein each cutting of the plurality of cuttings comprises at least one of polyester and acrylic.3. The particulate of wherein the matrix and the plurality of cuttings have substantially the same specific weight.4. The particulate of claim 1 , wherein the cuttings are made by cutting a thermoset polymeric material that is partially cured to a gel.5. The particulate of wherein a plurality of the plurality of cuttings each have a length that is between ½ and 1 inch.6. The particulate of wherein a plurality of the plurality of cuttings each have a length at least three times greater than a width.7. A solid surface material comprising:a matrix including a resin;a particulate comprising a plurality of cuttings having a shredded and elongated configuration,wherein the particulate is added to the matrix and the matrix is properly hardened.8. The solid surface material of claim 7 , wherein the cuttings are distributed throughout the matrix and wherein a significant visible number of the cuttings are elongated on a show surface side of the sheet.9. The solid surface material of claim 7 , wherein the matrix and ...

LASER NANOSTRUCTURED SURFACE PREPARATION FOR JOINING MATERIALS

A joined article includes a first component having a laser-treated surface portion and a second component having a laser-treated surface portion. An adhesive joins the first component to the second component at the treated surface portion. A method of making a joined article form components and a system for making joined articles are also disclosed. 1. A joined article , comprising:a first component having an interference laser-treated surface portion;a second component having an interference laser-treated surface portion;an adhesive joining the first component to the second component at the treated surface portion.2. The joined article of claim 1 , wherein the interference laser-treated surface portions comprise features comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of depressions claim 1 , channels and holes.3. The joined article of claim 2 , wherein the features have a periodicity.4. The joined article of claim 3 , wherein the periodicity is between 0.5-50 μm.5. The joined article of claim 3 , wherein the periodicity varies by no more than ±5%.6. The joined article of claim 1 , wherein the interference laser is a multiple-beam interference laser claim 1 , wherein an original laser beam is split into at least 2 beams which are then refocused over the same spot on the component surface.7. The joined article of claim 1 , wherein the joined article treated according to the invention has a tensile strength that is at least 10% greater than a baseline tensile strength of an untreated article.8. The joined article of claim 1 , wherein the joined article treated according to the invention has a ductility that is at least 100% greater than a baseline joint of an untreated article.9. The joined article of claim 1 , wherein the interference laser-treated surface portion of the first component and the interference laser-treated portion of the second component are dissimilar materials.10. The joined article of claim 1 , wherein one of the interference laser- ...

Forming Device for Thermoforming Components

A forming device has a machine frame and a forming apparatus disposed on the machine frame. At least one heating chamber is disposed on the machine frame. A heatable support is received in the at least one heating chamber in a position of use for preheating semi-finished products and can be moved in a movement direction out of the at least one heating chamber into a removal position for removal of preheated semi-finished products from the support. In the removal position, the support is at least partially located adjacent to the machine frame and enables access to preheated semi-finished products. At least one heating device is associated with the at least one heating chamber and has one or more convection heating devices that discharge at least one directable heating air flow.

Systems and methods for making composite structures

A system for depositing a composite filler material into a channel of a composite structure includes an end-effector configured to extrude a bead of the filler material into the channel. The filler material can comprise a first group of relatively long fibers, a second group of relatively short fibers and a resin. A drive system is configured to move the end-effector relative to the channel, and a position sensor is configured to detect the position of the bead relative to the channel. A controller is configured to operate the drive system in response to the detected position and to operate the end-effector to heat and compress the filler material so as to orient the longer fibers in a substantially longitudinal direction relative to the channel and the shorter fibers in substantially random directions relative to the channel when the bead is extruded into the channel.

EXTRUDED FASTENER AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME

An extruded integrated fastener assembly comprising a plurality of fasteners cut to length from an extruded length of material. Unwanted areas of material are cut away leaving the individual fasteners, which fasteners are also connected together by an expanse of material that remains. The fastener assembly can be single durometer or double durometer. A profile with retention members and/or leg features are formed in the fasteners for connecting to a predetermined component. The process for manufacturing the extruded integrated fastener assembly includes providing fabrication tooling suitable to cut away the unwanted area between the fasteners. The fasteners are thereby able to be cut to any desired length. 1. An extruded integrated fastener assembly , comprising:a continuous strip of extruded material incorporating a plurality of fasteners of predetermined length cut into the continuous strip; andan upper portion of the continuous strip linking adjacent fasteners.2. The extruded integrated fastener assembly of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fasteners are extruded to have a predetermined profile for connection to a predetermined component with each of said plurality of fasteners operably connecting to a corresponding attachment feature of said component.3. The extruded integrated fastener assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of retention members to retain each fastener with respect to an aperture of a component.4. The extruded integrated fastener assembly of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of retention members are grippers.5. The extruded integrated fastener assembly of claim 4 , wherein the grippers are arranged in parallel columns.6. The extruded integrated fastener assembly of claim 4 , wherein the grippers have an offset arrangement.7. The extruded integrated fastener assembly of claim 1 , wherein the assembly is formed of a single durometer material.8. The extruded integrated fastener assembly of claim 1 , wherein the assembly is formed of a ...

SEQUENTIAL PRESS AND CO-MOLD SYSTEM

Molding systems and methods of using such systems are provided. 1. A molding system comprising: a plurality of depressions;', 'a planar region; and', 'a plurality of through-holes for applying a vacuum to the mold, the through-holes running from an upper surface to a lower surface of the mold;, 'a mold having a first end, a second end and two lateral sides, the mold comprisinga frame having a plurality of vertically movable presses; anda vacuum source operatively connected to each of the through-holes in the mold.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of depression are on about a first half of the mold.3. The system of or claim 1 , wherein the planar region is on about a second half of the mold.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein each press sequentially fits into a different depression in the mold.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein a first press rests on a ridge of the mold and each subsequent press sequentially fits into a different depression in the mold.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein each of the depressions has a longest dimension perpendicular to a lateral side of the mold.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein each press has a width spanning the longest dimension of each of the depressions in the mold.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the distance of each press from the mold increases from a first end of the frame to a second end of the frame.9. The system of claim 1 , wherein each press is operable by gravity.10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of depressions is at least two depressions.11. The system of any of claims 1 , further comprising a second vacuum source.12. A method of co-molding and thermobonding a first sheet to a second sheet claims 1 , the method comprising:sequentially press-fitting the first sheet onto a mold to form a shaped first sheet, wherein the mold comprises a plurality of through-holes for applying a vacuum to the mold;applying a vacuum to the mold to hold the shaped first sheet to the mold;applying a second ...

FLEXIBLE MEDICAL ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

A method of making a flexible medical article or tube, for example, a sheath for a vascular access device, is provided. The method can include extruding a polymer, for example, a polycarbonate-urethane copolymer, to form a tube and annealing the extruded polymer. The method can further include cutting the extruded tube to a desired length before or after annealing, flaring one end of the annealed tube and over-molding the flared portion onto a hub, and forming the other end of the tube into a tip. A sheath formed by such a method is also provided. 1. A method for forming at least a portion of a flexible medical article , the method comprising:extruding a polymer to form said portion of the medical article; andannealing said portion of the medical article.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein annealing comprises annealing said portion of the medical article at about 248° F. for about one hour.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polymer comprises urethane.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polymer is selected have the property of reduced rigidity when exposed to heat.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the polymer comprises urethane polycarbonate.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising cutting said portion of the medical article.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising flaring an end of said portion of the medical article so that the end is configured to be coupled to a hub of the medical article.8. The method of claim 7 , further comprising over-molding the end of the portion of the medical article onto the hub.9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising forming an end of the portion of the medical article into a tip.10. A medical article having a flexible claim 1 , tubular shaft with at least one lumen claim 1 , the shaft being formed by a process comprising:extruding a polymer to form at least the tubular shaft of the medical article; andannealing the tubular shaft.11. The medical article of claim 10 , wherein annealing comprises annealing the ...

Method for manufacturing an object having a complex shape from a cured organic or inorganic material

The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a molded object from a mold comprising an internal cavity comprising one or several compartments and at least one removable part present within said internal cavity, said object being in a cured organic or inorganic material, said method successively comprising at least one cycle of following steps: a) a step for completely filling at least one compartment of the internal cavity of the mold, said compartment having a shape corresponding to all or part of the object, which one wishes to obtain, with a liquid composition which is curable by chemical reaction in order to form said material, said composition comprising at least one solvent; b) a step for curing by chemical reaction said composition within said mold; c) a step for withdrawing at least one removable part of said mold; and d) a step for drying within said mold the cured composition obtained in b), wherein all or part of steps a) to d) may be repeated with a curable liquid composition either identical or different from the one used during said cycle until the molded object is obtained and, wherein said mold, at least during the application of each step d) is a closed chamber, the walls of which forming a boundary between the internal cavity and the outside of the mold are in at least one material able to allow discharge of the gases from said step d).

Composite repair method

A method of repairing a composite structure or forming a component of a part is provided. The method includes releasably laying up of a first member that is curable at a first temperature at or above a constrained temperature limit of the composite structure or part, releasably laying up of a second member on the first member that is curable at a second temperature below the constrained temperature limit, curing the second member into a scaffold at the second temperature at the composite structure or part, transferring the first member and the scaffold remotely from the composite structure or part for first member curing and removing the cured first member from the scaffold for bonding of the cured first member to the composite structure or part.

MOULD EQUIPMENT FOR PIPELINE SECTION COATING AND METHODS FOR COATING OF PIPELINE SECTIONS WITH MOULDS

A mold for coating a pipeline section with molten coating material from an injection molding machine, wherein the mold comprises a shell of impervious material reinforced by an exoskeleton of non-distensible material. An assembly for supporting a mold comprising a plurality of mutually separable shell bodies for coating a pipeline section, wherein the assembly comprises motorized opening and closing of the shell bodies in a straight line. An assembly for supporting a bent pipeline section wherein the assembly comprises a base and a pair of arms extending from the base, wherein each arm comprises a respective clamping collar for clamping a bent pipe section between the arms. A vehicle for induction heating a bent pipeline section, wherein the vehicle comprises: a helical induction coil; and wheels arranged to guide movement of both ends of the induction coil through a tubular inside face of a bent pipeline section. 1. An assembly for supporting a mold comprising a plurality of mutually separable shell bodies for coating a pipeline section with molten coating material from an injection molding machine , wherein the assembly comprises motorized opening and closing of the shell bodies in a straight line.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the assembly comprises adjustable support for supporting molds of different sizes.3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the assembly comprises adjustable support for supporting molds for coating irregular pipeline sections or bent pipeline sections.4. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the motorized opening and closing is guided by rails.5. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the motorized opening and closing is operable to simultaneously move the shell bodies in opposite directions along the straight line.6. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the assembly is coupled to an injection molding machine.7. An assembly for supporting a bent pipeline section claim 1 , wherein the assembly comprises a base and a pair of arms extending from the ...

LONG FILM

A long-length film including a plurality of knurl portions shaped by continuous linear concavo-convex portions on at least one surface thereof, wherein the plurality of knurl portions are aligned in a lengthwise direction of the long-length film, a planar shape of the knurl portion seen from a thickness direction of the long-length film includes: 10 or more corners having a curvature radius of 0.3 mm or less and an angle of 100° or less or a curvature radius of 0.2 mm or less and an angle of 120° or less, per one planar shape of the knurl portion; and 18 or more straight portions having a straight shape, per one planar shape of the knurl portion. 1. A long-length film comprising a plurality of knurl portions shaped by continuous linear concavo-convex portions on at least one surface thereof , whereinthe plurality of knurl portions are aligned in a lengthwise direction of the long-length film,a planar shape of the knurl portion seen from a thickness direction of the long-length film includes:10 or more corners having a curvature radius of 0.3 mm or less and an angle of 100° or less or a curvature radius of 0.2 mm or less and an angle of 120° or less, per one planar shape of the knurl portion; and18 or more straight portions having a straight shape, per one planar shape of the knurl portion.2. The long-length film according to claim 1 , wherein a ratio L/Lbetween a length Lof one knurl portion in a widthwise direction of the long-length film and a length Lof one knurl portion in a lengthwise direction of the long-length film satisfies L/L≥2.3. The long-length film according to claim 1 , comprising a substrate layer formed of any of a cyclic olefin resin and a (meth)acrylic resin.4. The long-length film according to claim 3 , comprising the substrate layer and a functional layer disposed on a side of the knurl portions of the substrate layer claim 3 , whereinthe functional layer has a thickness which is 10% or less of a thickness of the substrate layer.5. The long- ...

FIXTURES AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Fixtures and related system and methods are disclosed. In accordance with an implementation, a method includes applying a resin onto a substrate and positioning the substrate on over a chuck of a base of a fixture. The method also includes moving a mold into engagement with the resin and curing the resin. The method also includes detaching the mold and the resin and, while detaching the mold and the resin, determining a detachment force applied as a function of a distance of detachment between the mold and the resin.

CORE-SEVERING CANNULA FOR BIOPSY DEVICES

A core-severing cannula for use with tissue biopsy devices, comprising a plurality of flexible fingers for severing a tissue core. The core-severing cannula is positioned coaxially outside of a core-cutting cannula, and is slidable relative to the core-cutting cannula. As the device is activated, the core cutting cannula and core-severing cannula advance together to cut a core of tissue. Subsequently, the core-severing cannula is advanced relative to the core cutting cannula, and the fingers of the core-severing cannula assume a closed position to sever the core from the target site. 1. A core-severing biopsy needle set comprising an inner cannula having at its distal end at least one cutting edge and an outer cannula slidably disposed around and coaxially to the inner cannula , the outer cannula having at its distal end a plurality of flexible fingers having first and second side edges that intersect at a distal end to form a fingertip , the fingers capable of moving between a closed position and an open position , wherein in the closed position the first edges of each finger is substantially parallel to the second edge of an adjacent finger , and wherein in the open position the fingertips are positioned outside the exterior surface of the inner cannula.2. The core-severing biopsy needle set of claim 1 , further comprising a stylet slidably disposed within and coaxial to the inner cannula.3. The core-severing biopsy needle set of claim 2 , wherein the stylet terminates at its distal end in a sharp three-faceted point.4. The core-severing biopsy needle set of claim 1 , wherein the distal end of the inner cannula includes a plurality of sharp points and an equal number of cutting edges claim 1 , the cutting edges being arcuately shaped and positioned between sharp points.5. The core-severing biopsy needle set of claim 4 , wherein the cutting edges are formed by beveling the distal edge of the inner cannula.6. The core-severing biopsy needle set of claim 1 , wherein ...

SYSTEMS INCLUDING VIBRATION SYSTEMS FOR FILLING INCOMPLETE COMPONENTS WITH SLURRY MATERIAL

Vibration systems and systems including vibration systems for filling incomplete components with slurry material are disclosed. The vibration systems may include a vibration platform, and a component retention plate releasably coupled to the vibration platform. The component retention plate may include a plurality of component holders positioned on the component retention plate. Each of the plurality of component holders may receive a distinct, incomplete component in a predetermined orientation. The vibration systems may also include a motor operatively coupled to the vibration platform to vibrate the vibration platform at a predetermined frequency. The predetermined frequency may be based on characteristic(s) of each of the incomplete components. 1. A vibration system , comprising:a vibration platform; 'a plurality of component holders positioned on the component retention plate, each of the plurality of component holders receiving a distinct, incomplete component in a predetermined orientation; and', 'a component retention plate releasably coupled to the vibration platform, the component retention plate includinga motor operatively coupled to the vibration platform to vibrate the vibration platform at a predetermined frequency based on a characteristic of each of the incomplete components.2. The vibration system of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of component holders are releasably coupled to the component retention plate.3. The vibration system of claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of dampeners positioned between and affixed directly to the vibration platform and a rigid base.4. The vibration system of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of component holders include:a plurality of bumpers at least partially surrounding and substantially contacting the incomplete component received by each of the plurality of component holders.5. The vibration system of claim 4 , wherein each of the plurality of bumpers are formed from a substantially pliable ...

METHOD FOR SELECTIVE ETCHING OF A BLOCK COPOLYMER

A method for etching a layer of assembled block copolymer including first and second polymer phases, the etching method including a first step of etching by a first plasma formed from carbon monoxide or a first gas mixture including a fluorocarbon gas and a depolymerising gas, the first etching step being carried out so as to partially etch the first polymer phase and to deposit a carbon layer on the second polymer phase, and a second step of etching by a second plasma formed from a second gas mixture including a depolymerising gas and a gas selected among the carbon oxides and the fluorocarbon gases, the second etching step being carried out so as to etch the first polymer phase and the carbon layer on the second polymer phase. 2. The method according to claim 1 , comprising a plurality of successive etching cycles claim 1 , each etching cycle successively comprising the first etching step and the second etching step.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first plasma and the second plasma are formed using a same gas other than the depolymerising gas.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the second mixture comprises carbon monoxide.5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the first etching step has a ratio of the flow rate of fluorocarbon gas over the flow rate of depolymerising gas comprised between 0.8 and 1.2 and wherein the second etching step has a ratio of the flow rate of fluorocarbon gas over the flow rate of depolymerising gas comprised between 0.3 and 0.7.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the second etching step has a ratio of the flow rate of carbon oxide over the flow rate of depolymerising gas comprised between 0.3 and 50.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first etching step is carried out in conditions such that the carbon layer is only deposited on the second polymer phase).8. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the first etching step has a duration comprised between 5 s and 30 s.9. The method ...

Device and method for producing three-dimensional shaped parts

The invention relates to a device and a method for producing three-dimensional shaped parts by means of a layer construction method on a construction field in a construction space of a device, wherein materials are supplied to and discharged from the construction space. A supplying and discharging of all materials is carried out in a spatial direction of the device.

Design and fabrication of a multilayer three-dimensional composite membrane

The present disclosure relates to a multilayer three-dimensional and possibly segmented flexible membrane used to manufacture composite components, and in particular, to the multiple constitutive components of the membrane including a layer of partially curable material and the process of manufacture based on pressure and temperature control. A multilayer membrane specification and a process of manufacture of such multilayer membrane is provided. The multilayer membrane may include a series of fibrous reinforcements to control the rigidity of the membrane, a porous layer in drainage applications and an external layer to act as a protective surface coating. The assembly is placed on a mold providing the geometry of the component to be molded and then sealed with a plastic vacuum bag prior to cure the assembly on an oven at high temperature following a predesigned curing cycle.

SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS OF MAKING MAMMARY IMPLANTS AND TISSUE EXPANDERS HAVING RIBBED SHELLS

An implantable prosthesis includes a shell having an apex, a base, a radius located between the apex and the base, and a dome extending between the apex and the radius. The shell has an outer surface and an inner surface that surrounds an interior volume of the shell. At least one rib is integrally formed with the inner surface of the shell and projects inwardly from the inner surface of the shell into the interior volume of the shell. The shell has an interior volume that is adapted to receive a biocompatible filler material. 1. An implantable prosthesis comprising:a shell having an apex, a base, a radius located between said apex and said base, and a dome extending between said apex and said radius;said shell having an outer surface and an inner surface that surrounds an interior volume of said shell; andat least one rib integrally formed with said inner surface of said shell and projecting inwardly from said inner surface into said interior volume of said shell.2. The implantable prosthesis as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said shell comprises a biocompatible polymer material claim 1 , and wherein said implantable prosthesis further comprises a biocompatible filler material disposed within said interior volume of said shell that is selected from the group consisting of gel claim 1 , silicone gel claim 1 , saline claim 1 , foam claim 1 , air claim 1 , and gas.3. The implantable prosthesis as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said at least one rib comprises at least one circumferential rib that is integrally formed with said inner surface of said shell and that projects inwardly from said inner surface of said shell.4. The implantable prosthesis as claimed in claim 3 , wherein said at least one circumferential rib comprises two or more circumferential ribs that are spaced from one another over said inner surface of said shell.5. The implantable prosthesis as claimed in claim 4 , wherein each of said two or more circumferential ribs has a constant depth of about 0.015-0. ...

Method for Fabricating Thermoplastic Composite Parts

A system and method for forming a composite part. The apparatus comprises a sleeve that molds a composite material. The sleeve has a first face and a second face. The second face has features to mold the composite material. The first face comprises a first inclined surface having an angle less than about 90 degrees and greater than about 0 degrees. 1. An apparatus comprising: 'a first inclined surface having an angle less than about 90 degrees and greater than about 0 degrees.', 'a sleeve that molds a composite material, the sleeve having a first face and a second face, the second face having features to mold the composite material, the first face comprising2. The apparatus of claim 1 , the first face further comprising:a second inclined surface having an angle less than about 90 degrees and greater than about 0 degrees.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the first inclined surface substantially conforms to a portion of an inclined die claim 2 , and wherein the second inclined surface substantially conforms to a second portion of the inclined die.4. The apparatus of further comprising:a substantially planar surface positioned between the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface.5. The apparatus of further comprising:a shim in contact with at least a portion of the substantially planar surface.6. The apparatus of further comprising:the inclined die having a third inclined surface, a fourth inclined surface, and a second substantially planar surface positioned between the third inclined surface and the fourth inclined surface.7. The apparatus of further comprising:a number of connectors holding the sleeve in place relative to the inclined die.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first face forms a cavity that receives an inclined die.9. An apparatus comprising:an inclined die having a first face;an inclined sleeve having a second face in engageable alignment with the inclined die; anda shim positioned between the first face of the inclined die and ...

Oral Care Implement or Head Plate Therefor and Method of Forming the Same

A method of forming an oral care implement, a method of forming a head plate for an oral care implement, and an oral care implement or head plate formed therefrom. The head plate may have micro-sized or fine features. The method may include providing an amount of a first solid material upstream of a first mold cavity; prior to the first solid material entering the first mold cavity, applying ultrasonic energy to the first solid material to melt the first solid material into a first molten material; flowing the first molten material into the first mold cavity; allowing the first molten material to harden within the first mold cavity to form a head plate comprising micro-sized features; forming a body from a second material, the body including a handle portion and a head portion; and coupling the head plate to the head portion of the body.

Skin-to-core bond line mapping system and method

A skin-to-core bond line mapping system and method is disclosed. Layered composite components formed by “sandwiching” multiple materials together require a continuous bond between those materials with voids below particular thresholds that can vary by application. The skin-to-core bond line mapping system can include a laminate, an adhesive, a separator film, a core, a breather, a layup tool, bagging material, sealant, and a vacuum port. By employing systems and processes that layer separator film over adhesive and applying a core proximate the adhesive, a bagging material can be disposed over the materials to facilitate vacuum compaction, thereby impressing core impressions on the adhesive to map the areas between the skin and core that have good contact. An iterative process is disclosed, in which additional adhesive can be used to build the bond line until contact is made (or engineering tolerance is reached).

SHAPING APPARATUS, SHAPING METHOD, AND SHAPED OBJECT

A shaping apparatus, a shaping method and a shaped object are provided. The shaping apparatus for shaping a shaped object that is stereoscopic and in which at least one part is colored is provided and includes: inkjet heads which are coloring heads that eject a coloring ink; an inkjet head which is a light reflective material head that ejects a white ink to become a light reflective material; and a controller. The shaped object including a region to be colored is shaped as the shaped object. At least a part of the region to be colored is formed by arranging a plurality of color cells set in advance as a unit of coloring. Each of the color cells includes a reflective core formed of the white ink, and an outer peripheral portion formed of the coloring ink. 1. A shaping apparatus for shaping a shaped object that is stereoscopic and in which at least one part is colored , the shaping apparatus comprising:a coloring head that ejects a coloring material as a material of the shaped object;a light reflective material head that ejects a light reflective material as a material of the shaped object; anda controller that controls operations of the coloring head and the light reflective material head,whereinthe shaped object including a region to be colored, which is a colored region, is shaped as the shaped object,at least a part of the region to be colored is formed by arranging a plurality of color cells set in advance as a unit of coloring, a reflective core which is a part formed of the light reflective material inside the color cell, and', 'an outer peripheral portion which is a part that surrounds a periphery of the reflective core, and, 'each of the color cells includesin an operation of forming the region to be colored, the controller causes the light reflective material head to eject the light reflective material to form the reflective core in each of the color cells, and causes the coloring head to eject the coloring material to form the outer peripheral portion in ...

PROCESSING METHODS AND APPARATUS TO MANUFACTURE A FUNCTIONAL, MULTI-SCALE, TAPERED FIBER FROM POLYMER FILAMENT

Systems, methods, and apparatus to provide artificial whisker filaments are disclosed and described. An example artificial whisker is tapered to include a tip diameter smaller than a base diameter of the artificial whisker, the artificial whisker formed from a polymer arranged to permit elastic deformation of the artificial whisker, the deformation of the artificial whisker to transmit force to a sensor associated with a base of the artificial whisker. An example method of manufacturing an artificial whisker includes removably affixing a first end of a filament to a heated, non-stick surface; drawing the filament across the surface to form a first, tapered portion, a second portion of the filament remaining on the surface, wherein the filament is to be drawn until the first portion is disengaged from the surface; and separating the first, tapered portion of the filament from the second portion of the filament to form a tapered artificial whisker. 1. A method of manufacturing an artificial whisker , the method comprising:removably affixing a first end of a filament to a heated, non-stick surface;drawing the filament across the heated, non-stick surface to form a first, tapered portion, a second portion of the filament remaining on the heated, non-stick surface, wherein the filament is to be drawn until the first portion is disengaged from the heated, non-stick surface; andseparating the first, tapered portion of the filament from the second portion of the filament to form a tapered artificial whisker.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the filament includes a cylindrical filament formed from at least one of a polycarbonate or an acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene material.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the heated claim 1 , non-stick surface includes a heated polytetrafluoroethylene plate.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the heated claim 1 , non-stick surface is to raise a temperature of the filament past a glass transition temperature (Tg) of the filament.5. The ...

Imprinting Device and Imprinting Method Using the Same

An imprinting device and an imprinting method using the same are disclosed. The imprinting device includes: a chamber body and a base, which are able to combine with each other to form an imprinting chamber, the imprinting chamber being divided into a first chamber and a second chamber by a dividing film; and a movable supporting member, configured to support an imprinting stencil inside the second chamber, and to allow the imprinting stencil to: under the drive of gas pressure within the imprinting chamber, contact a substrate to be imprinted and apply a pressure to the substrate. The imprinting technical provided by the present disclosure decreases bubble defect rate, improves uniformity of large area imprinting, and makes possible large area nano-imprinting technology.

Pallet and manufacturing method thereof

In a pallet manufacturing method, variations of pallets, having different thicknesses of pallet bodies, heights of legs, or foaming ratios thereof, are manufactured at low cost and with high quality. The method includes a pallet body molding step for molding a plurality of the pallet bodies of a plurality of types having different thicknesses or expansion ratios of foaming; a leg molding step for molding, separately from the pallet body, a plurality of legs of a plurality of types having different heights or expansion ratios of foaming; and a vacuum forming step for forming a resin sheet for covering and integrating the pallet body and the legs from a bottom surface side of the pallet by vacuum integral forming after the pallet body and the legs are selected, respectively, from the plurality of types and assembled in a state that the legs are mounted on the pallet body.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COMPOSITE TUBE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE BODY AND ALSO COMPOSITE TUBE AND MOTOR VEHICLE

The present disclosure provides a composite tube and a method for producing a composite tube for a vehicle body. The method includes the steps of: providing a metal tube; forming the tube into a prespecified shape; introducing a spray gun into the tube; and spraying on a fiber coating in at least one region of the inner side of the tube using the spray gun. The fiber coating is a matrix material with embedded fibers. The method further includes removing the spray gun from the tube, and hardening the fiber coating. The present disclosure also provides a motor vehicle having a vehicle body which includes a composite tube. 1. A method for producing a composite tube for a vehicle body , the method comprising:providing a metal tube;forming the tube into a prespecified shape;introducing a spray gun into the tube;spraying a fiber coating in at least one region of an inner side of the tube using the spray gun, wherein the fiber coating is a matrix material with embedded fibers;removing the spray gun from the tube; andhardening the fiber coating.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the tube is formed from steel or aluminum.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the tube has at least one cross-sectional enlargement claim 1 , and the fiber coating is sprayed on a region of the cross-sectional enlargement.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the fiber coating is only sprayed on the at least one cross-sectional enlargement of the tube.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the tube is formed from aluminum claim 1 , and the hardening of the fiber coating takes place within a process for an artificial aging of the aluminum.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the hardening of the fiber coating takes place within a process for baking of a lacquer coating on a motor vehicle.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the tube is formed into the prespecified shape by hydroforming.8. A composite tube for a vehicle body claim 1 , the composite tube ...

COMPLETING A FIBER COMPOSITE PART

A method of completing a fiber composite part includes the steps of providing a pre-manufactured fiber composite part, the fiber composite part including a structure of fibers embedded in a matrix of a resin, the resin being hardened; inspecting the composite part for portions of the structure of fibers that are insufficiently impregnated by the hardened resin; applying a preparation of a hardenable material to a surface portion where an identified structure portion of the structure of fibers that is insufficiently impregnated is exposed; applying mechanical vibration to the preparation applied to the surface portion to cause material of the preparation to impregnate the structure portion in a flowable state, and causing the material to solidify. 1. A method of completing a fiber composite part , the method comprising the steps ofproviding a pre-manufactured fiber composite part, the fiber composite part comprising a structure of fibers embedded in a matrix of a resin, the resin being hardened;inspecting the composite part for portions of the structure of fibers that are insufficiently impregnated by the hardened resin;applying a preparation of a hardenable material to a surface portion where an identified structure portion of the structure of fibers that is insufficiently impregnated is exposed;applying mechanical vibration to the preparation applied to the surface portion to cause material of the preparation to impregnate the structure portion in a flowable state, andcausing the material to solidify.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the preparation comprises the resin material of which the matrix is made.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the preparation is of a curable material.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the vibration is a longitudinal vibration.5. The method according to claim 1 , and further comprising the step of laterally confining a flow of the preparation while the mechanical vibration is applied.6. The method ...

High strength polymer metal composites and methods of making thereof

The present invention provides polymer-metal composites free of adhesives and methods of making same. In particular, the present invention takes advantage of a unique metallic bonding surface created by exposure to a laser whereby micron-sized fragments are fixed to the metallic bonding surface such that a high strength bond with polymeric material is created upon exposure to a second laser.

Systems and methods for forming reuleaux shapes

Methods for forming a Reuleaux shape from a material involving placing the material into a container, moving the container along an orbit until the motion of the container along the orbit causes the material to assume a Reuleaux shape, and removing the Reuleaux shape from the container. Devices for transforming material into a Reuleaux shape, including a wheel, a platter mounted on the wheel, and a container mounted on the platter. Kits for forming a Reuleaux pentagon, including material having sand and silicone and a hexagonal container.

METHODS OF FORMING HOLES AND ETCHING SURFACES IN SUBSTRATES AND SUBSTRATES FORMED THEREBY

Methods capable of forming holes in, etching the surface of, or otherwise ablating substrates, and substrates formed thereby. A first method includes directing a first laser beam pulse towards a substrate to form a hole in a surface thereof and to form a plasma plume at least partially within the hole wherein the plasma plume has insufficient thermal energy and expansion velocity to etch sidewall of the hole, and directing a second laser beam pulse into the plasma plume to increase the temperature and expansion velocity of the plasma plume such that the sidewall is etched causing an increase in the cross-sectional dimension of the hole. A second method includes applying a liquid to a surface of a substrate, and directing a laser beam pulse into the liquid to create plasma on the surface of the substrate that etches portions of the surface of the substrate. 1. A method comprising:applying a liquid to a surface of a substrate; anddirecting a laser beam pulse into the liquid to create plasma on the surface of the substrate;wherein the plasma etches portions of the surface of the substrate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the liquid is water.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a composite comprising first and second materials claim 1 , and the plasma etches the first material and does not etch the second material.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the first material is a matrix material and the second material is a fiber reinforcement within the matrix material.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the first material is a polymer matrix material and the second material is a carbon fiber reinforcement within the matrix material.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the laser beam pulse has a duration of between a few nanoseconds and one nanosecond.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is formed of a conductive material.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is formed of a non-conductive material. The present U.S. patent application is a ...

Implantable medical device with varied composition and porosity, and method for forming same

A method for forming a thermoplastic body having regions with varied material composition and/or porosity. Powder blends comprising a thermoplastic polymer, a sacrificial porogen and an inorganic reinforcement or filler are molded to form complementary parts with closely toleranced mating surfaces. The parts are formed discretely, assembled and compression molded to provide a unitary article that is free from discernible boundaries between the assembled parts. Each part in the assembly has differences in composition and/or porosity, and the assembly has accurate physical features throughout the sections of the formed article, without distortion and nonuniformities caused by variable compaction and densification rates in methods that involve compression molding powder blends in a single step.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR JOINING NODES AND OTHER STRUCTURES

An additively manufactured node is disclosed. A node is an additively manufactured (AM) structure that includes a feature, e.g., a socket, a channel, etc., for accepting another structure, e.g., a tube, a panel, etc. The node can include a node surface of a receptacle extending into the node. The receptacle can receive a structure, and a seal interface on the node surface can seat a seal member between the node surface and the structure to create an adhesive region between the node and the structure, the adhesive region being bounded by the node surface, the structure, and the seal member. The node can also include two channels connecting an exterior surface of the node to the adhesive region. In this way, adhesive can be injected into the adhesive region between the node and the structure, and the adhesive can be contained by the seal member. 1. An apparatus comprising:an additively manufactured node having a receptacle extending into the node, the receptacle including a first surface, and the node including an exterior surface, a first channel connecting the exterior surface to the first surface, and a second channel connecting the exterior surface to the first surface;a structure inserted in the receptacle, the structure including a second surface opposing the first surface;a seal member arranged between the node and the structure, wherein an adhesive region between the node and the structure is bounded by the first surface, the second surface, and a surface of the seal member, the adhesive region connecting to each of the first and second channels; andan adhesive arranged in the adhesive region, wherein the adhesive adjoins the seal member surface and attaches the first surface to the second surface.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a fill material filling the first and second channels.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the receptacle includes a hole.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive region is hermetically sealed.5. The ...

Headliner and method of producing same

A headliner includes a unitary body having a substrate with an A-surface and a B-surface, a secondary component carried on the B-surface and a laminated surface covering on the A-surface. That method of producing that headliner with a unitary body is also provided.

THERMOFORMING COMPRESSION-BACK INJECTION MOLDING HEADLINERS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

A method of producing a headliner with a unitary body includes the steps of thermoforming a blank into a headliner substrate, simultaneously injection molding a secondary component onto the headliner substrate and laminating a surface covering to the headliner substrate. 1. A method of producing a headliner with a unitary body , comprising:thermoforming a blank into a headliner substrate;simultaneously injection molding a secondary component onto said headliner substrate; andlaminating a surface covering to said headliner substrate.2. The method of claim 1 , including curing said headliner substrate following said thermoforming and said injection molding.3. The method of claim 2 , including trimming said headliner substrate following said thermoforming and said injection molding and before laminating.4. The method of claim 3 , including completing said trimming during said curing.5. The method of claim 4 , including heating said blank prior to said thermoforming.6. The method of claim 5 , including loading said blank into a combined thermoforming and injection molding apparatus following said heating.7. The method of claim 6 , including injection molding said secondary component on a B surface of said headliner substrate.8. The method of claim 7 , including laminating said surface covering to an A surface of said headliner substrate.9. The method of claim 8 , including transferring said headliner substrate from said combined thermoforming and injection molding apparatus into a laminating press for said laminating.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein said trimming includes cutting any necessary holes in said headliner substrate.11. The method of claim 1 , including heating said blank prior to said thermoforming.12. The method of claim 11 , including loading said blank into a combined thermoforming and injection molding apparatus following said heating.13. The method of claim 12 , including transferring said headliner substrate from said combined thermoforming and ...

Deep-Drawing Apparatus and Method for the Deep-Drawing of Foil

A deep-drawing apparatus includes an arrangement of die plates, wherein each die plate has a plurality of frame vacuum holes and at least one female die having at least one die vacuum hole. At least one vacuum channel connects a vacuum source to the die vacuum hole of the female die and to the frame vacuum holes of the die plate. The deep-drawing apparatus includes for each die plate a closing device for closing and opening the vacuum channel. The die plate is fed a single foil sheet. The closing device opens the connecting channel at the corresponding die plate and the foil sheet is laid onto the die plate. Thereafter, the foil is held on the frame vacuum holes by a holding vacuum and is deep-drawn by a deep-drawing vacuum at the die vacuum holes in the female die. A method for the deep-drawing of foil is also disclosed. 1. A deep-drawing apparatus for the deep-drawing of foil , the deep-drawing apparatus comprising:a chain;a drive unit;an assembly of a plurality of die plates configured to be driven via said chain in a circulatory path by said drive unit;each of said plurality of die plates defining a plurality of frame vacuum holes and having at least one female die defining at least one die vacuum hole;at least one vacuum source configured to provide a vacuum;a plurality of vacuum channels, wherein each of said die plates has at least one vacuum channel associated therewith, wherein each of said vacuum channels is configured to connect said vacuum source to corresponding ones of said at least one die vacuum hole of the corresponding one of said at least one female die and to said plurality of frame vacuum holes of the corresponding one of said die plates; and,a plurality of closing devices, wherein each of said plurality of die plates has a closing device associated therewith for closing and opening the corresponding one of said at least one vacuum channel.2. The deep-drawing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the deep-drawing apparatus has two vacuum sources;each ...

Method for Molding and Assembling Containers With Stoppers and Filling Same

A stopper and container body are molded in the same molding machine. An assembly device, such as a pick and place robot, transfers the stopper from one mold cavity into the opening in the container body located within another mold cavity, or vice versa, to assemble the stopper and container body. Then, the assembled container body and stopper are removed from the molding machine and transported to a needle filling and laser resealing station for filling and laser resealing. A laminar flow source directs a substantially laminar flow of air or sterile gas over the mold surfaces, stoppers and container bodies, and assembly device, to prevent contamination during assembly. 1. A method comprising the following steps:(a) molding a container body in a first mold cavity;(b) molding a resealable member in a second mold cavity; (i) moving the resealable member into engagement with the container body which is located at least partially within the first mold cavity, assembling the resealable member to the container body, and forming a substantially sterile, sealed container body and resealable member assembly;', '(ii) moving the container body into engagement with the resealable member which is located at least partially within the second mold cavity, assembling the container body to the resealable member, and forming a substantially sterile, sealed container body and resealable member assembly; and', '(iii) assembling at least one of the container body and resealable member to the other with each of the container body and resealable member at a bactericidal temperature, and forming a substantially sterile, sealed container body and resealable member assembly;, '(c) assembling at least one of the container body and resealable member to the other at container body and resealable member temperatures greater than an ambient temperature, said assembling further including at least one of(d) transferring the container body and resealable member assembly to a filling and resealing ...

Method of manufacturing product with skin

A method of manufacturing a product with skin includes: attaching a preformed base material to a vacuum forming die on a back surface of the base material, disposing a skin material as a material of the skin on a front surface of a base material, and sucking the skin material through the vacuum forming die and the base material to deform a main portion of skin material so as to be in close contact with the front surface of the base material; cutting a surplus portion of the skin material not being in close contact with the front surface of the base material with a trim blade so that a distal end portion remains around the main portion, thereby forming the skin having the distal end portion; and winding the distal end portion of the skin around the back surface of the base material by a winding mechanism.

Hybrid component part comprising a local stiffening composed of a two-stage-crosslinked polyurethane-based fibre composite material

The invention relates to a hybrid component part comprising a local stiffening made of a two-stage-crosslinked polyurethane-based fibre composite material, more particularly to the production of such a hybrid component part. Said invention has for its object to specify a technology which makes it possible in cost-effective fashion to effect local stiffening of metal parts with a fibre composite material in order thus to obtain a hybrid component part. It is a fundamental concept of the process according to the present invention to use a particular polyurethane formulation which in a first crosslinking reaction can be converted into a thermoplastic polymer and later in a second crosslinking reaction is fully crosslinked to afford a thermoset matrix material. The thermoplastic polymer is characterized by a good adhesion to metal surfaces. The metal can be subjected to further forming with the attached thermoplastic material. The polyurethane is subsequently thermosettingly cured and achieves its final stiffness.

METHOD TO CREATE VACUUM INSULATED CABINETS FOR REFRIGERATORS

A method of forming a vacuum insulated refrigerator cabinet, the method comprising providing first and second sheets of material. The first sheet of material is thermoformed over a first forming tool forming a first intermediate structure. The first intermediate structure is then thermoformed over a second forming mold to create a second intermediate structure. The second sheet of material is then sealing connected with the second intermediate structure forming an annular space. A vacuum is created in the annular space creating a vacuum insulated cabinet. 1. A method of forming a vacuum insulated refrigerator structure , the method comprising:providing a sheet of material comprising at least a first layer of thermoplastic material that is at least partially permeable to oxygen, nitrogen and water vapor, and a second layer of material that is substantially impermeable to oxygen, nitrogen and water vapor;heating at least a portion of the first sheet of material to a temperature at which the first sheet of material can be plastically deformed;applying a first force to the first sheet of material to form four first sidewalls extending transversely from a central portion of the first sheet of material;applying a second force to the first sheet to form a base sidewall and four inner sidewalls extending transversely from the base sidewall in the first direction, and a transverse end wall interconnecting the first sidewalls and the inner sidewalls to define an annular space that opens in the first direction, and wherein the base sidewall and the inner sidewalls define a refrigerator cavity that opens in a second direction that is substantially opposite the first direction;closing off the annular space;filling the annular space with porous material; andforming a vacuum in the annular space containing the porous material.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the sheet of material comprises a first sheet of material; andclosing off the annular space includes securing a second ...

Flexible Packaging Structure With Built-In Tamper-Evidence Features and Method for Making Same

A flexible packaging laminate has built-in opening/reclose and tamper-evidence features by forming the laminate from an outer structure joined in face-to-face relation to an inner structure. Score lines are formed in both structures to enable an opening to be formed through the laminate by lifting a flap or the like out of the plane of the laminate. The score line through the outer structure defines a larger opening than the score line through the inner structure, such that a marginal region of the outer structure extends beyond the edge of the opening portion of the inner structure. A pressure-sensitive adhesive is used to re-adhere the marginal region to an underlying surface of the inner structure adjacent the opening through the laminate. The outer score line includes at least one tab positioned within a heat seal region of the laminate. 1. A flexible packaging structure having built-in opening/reclose and tamper-evidence features , comprising:an outer structure adhesively joined in face-to-face relation to an inner structure, the outer structure comprising a first flexible material and the inner structure comprising a second flexible material;an outer line of weakness formed in the outer structure, the outer line of weakness defining an outer opening portion that is separable from the outer structure along the outer line of weakness;an inner line of weakness formed in the inner structure, the inner line of weakness defining an inner opening portion that is separable from the inner structure along the inner line of weakness;wherein the inner opening portion is joined to the outer opening portion such that lifting the outer opening portion out of the plane of the flexible packaging structure causes the inner opening portion to be lifted along with the outer opening portion so as to create an opening through the flexible packaging structure;wherein a marginal region of the outer opening portion is defined between the inner and outer lines of weakness, the marginal ...

Injection-Molded Composite Construct

A frame is injection molded onto a group of panels to form a container. The panels extend at least partially around, and at least partially define, a cavity of the container. 1. A method of forming a construct from a blank , the method comprising:obtaining a blank, the blank comprising a plurality of panels that comprises a central panel and a plurality of side panels, the plurality of side panels comprises a first side panel adjacent a second side panel, a gap is defined between the first side panel and the second side panel, a first portion of the first side panel comprises a first protruding feature that protrudes into the gap and a second portion of the second side panel comprises a second protruding feature that protrudes into the gap;obtaining a forming tool;inserting the blank in the forming tool; andclosing the forming tool so that the blank is formed into the construct and the closing the forming tool comprises forming the plurality of panels at least partially around a cavity of the container.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first protruding feature protrudes a first distance into the gap that is different than a second distance that the second protruding feature protrudes into the gap.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first distance is greater than the second distance.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the first protruding feature and the second protruding feature has a reducing effect on a width of the gap as a function of increased distance outwardly from the base panel.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first protruding feature is defined along a first end edge of the first portion of the first panel claim 1 , the second protruding feature is defined along a second end edge of the second portion of the second panel claim 1 , and the gap comprises an outer portion between the first end edge and the second end edge and the gap comprises an inner portion between the outer portion and the base panel.6. The method of claim 5 , ...

APPARATUS FOR SHAPING PLASTIC PREFORMS, COMPRISING A STERILE CHAMBER

An apparatus for shaping plastic preforms into plastic containers is disclosed. Said apparatus comprises a conveying device on which a plurality of blowing stations are arranged. Each of said blowing stations encompasses a blow mold, within which a plastic preform can be shaped into a plastic container. The apparatus further comprises a clean chamber, within which the plastic preforms can be conveyed. According to the invention, the zone of the conveying device in which the blowing stations are arranged is located in the clean chamber, and at least one additional zone of the conveying device is located outside the clean chamber. 1. A method for shaping plastics material pre-forms to form plastics material containers , comprising:arranging a plurality of blow-molding stations on a conveying device, wherein each of the blow-molding stations has a blow mold;shaping, inside the blow mold of a blow-molding station of the plurality of blow-molding stations, a plastics material pre-form of the plastics material pre-forms to form a plastics material container of the plastics material containers;conveying the plastics-material pre-forms inside a clean room; andcontinuously supplying an antimicrobial agent to the clean room in order to maintain a hygienic environment.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising arranging at least one further region of the conveying device outside the clean room.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the conveying device has a conveying wheel which rotates about a pre-set axle of the conveying device claim 2 , and wherein the method further comprises arranging the axle at the at least one further region.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:arranging the blow-molding stations at a region of the conveying device in the clean room; andarranging at least one further region of the conveying device outside the clean room.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the clean room is bounded by a plurality of walls and at least one of the wells is ...

STEREOLITHOGRPAHY 3D PRINTER

A stereolithography 3D printer () includes: a transporting mechanism () having a translucent conveyor belt () with its top divided into a discharge area () and a receiving area (); a discharging mechanism () installed in the discharge area () and including a first material box () and a discharge nozzle () corresponsive to the first material box (), and the first material box () having a discharge port (); and a recycling mechanism () installed in the receiving area () and including a second material box () and a receiving sucker tip (), and the first material box () and second material box () being disposed adjacent or attached to the translucent conveyor belt (), and the receiving sucker tip () being corresponsive to the second material box (), and the second material box () having a receiving port (). 1. A stereolithography 3D printer , comprising:{'b': 1', '11', '13', '14', '15', '13', '14, 'a transporting mechanism (), including a translucent conveyor belt () with a top divided into a discharge area () and a receiving area () and a curing area () defined between the discharge area () and the receiving area ();'}{'b': 2', '13', '21', '22', '21', '11', '22', '21', '21', '211, 'a discharging mechanism (), installed in the discharge area (), and including a first material box () and a discharge nozzle (), and the first material box () being disposed adjacent or attached to the translucent conveyor belt (), and the discharge nozzle () being configured to be corresponsive to the first material box (), and the first material box () having a discharge port () formed on a side thereof;'}{'b': 3', '14', '31', '32', '31', '11', '32', '31', '31', '311', '211', '311', '11', '211', '311, 'a recycling mechanism (), installed in the receiving area (), and including a second material box () and a receiving sucker tip (), and the second material box () being disposed adjacent or attached to the translucent conveyor belt (), and the receiving sucker tip () being configured to be ...

Process for nanostructuring carbon fibers embedded in frps based on the use of sulphur in combination with aromatic hydrocarbon groups and on the use of laser radiation

A process for the nanostructuring of fibers in fiber-composite plastics, where a sulfur-containing nanostructure is formed. Also, a plastics matrix with such nanostructured fibers is disclosed, and also a process for the repair of fibers in a fiber-composite plastic.

FLUID DELIVERY ASSEMBLY FOR A SPRAY GUN

The invention relates to a fluid delivery assembly () for a spray gun, the assembly comprising a container () for holding paint. The container is self-supporting and configured to collapse as fluid is dispensed via the spray gun, wherein the container comprises at least one vent (). The invention further relates to a spray gun including such fluid delivery assembly, a method of forming the container and a thermo/vacuum forming tool to be used in such method. 11120202026. A fluid delivery assembly () for a spray gun , the assembly () comprising a container () for holding paint , the container () being self-supporting and configured to collapse as fluid is dispensed via the spray gun , wherein the container () comprises at least one vent ().29-. (canceled)1012026. The fluid delivery assembly () according to claim 1 , wherein the container () comprises a closure or a valve assembly that is configured to open and close the vent ().11130303012122. The fluid delivery assembly () according to claim 10 , wherein the valve assembly includes at least one first element () claim 10 , wherein the first element () has a first side (-) that is bonded to at least one of the container base () and a container sidewall ().121302122. The fluid delivery assembly () according to claim 11 , wherein the first element () is at least partially embedded into the at least one of the container base () and the container sidewall ().1315-. (canceled)1613032. The fluid delivery assembly () according to claim 11 , wherein the first element () comprises at least one flange ().1713140. The fluid delivery assembly () according to claim 11 , wherein the first element comprises an attachment portion () to which a second element () of the valve assembly is movably attached.1839-. (canceled)401110201020. The fluid delivery assembly () according to claim 1 , wherein the assembly () further comprises an outer cup () claim 1 , wherein the container () is received within the outer cup () claim 1 , and wherein ...

Method for producing hollow bodies from thermoplastic material and apparatus for carrying out the method

The invention relates to a method for producing hollow bodies from thermoplastic material and to an apparatus for carrying out the method. The method comprises the molding of at least two sheet-like preforms in web form of thermoplastic material into two complementary shells in a multi-part tool, which in a closed position forms a mold impression, and the joining together of the shells to form an essentially closed hollow body, the preforms being brought between the parts of the tool in an opened receiving position of the parts of the tool and the preforms being placed into the part-cavities by applying differential pressure and being at least partially molded in them into shells. The shells are joined together to form an essentially closed hollow body by closing the tool to form a closed mold impression. The method is distinguished by the fact that the preforms are molded in the part-cavities while the parts of the tool are located in the opened receiving position.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A COMPONENT FROM COMPOSITE MATERIAL

A method for manufacturing a composite component from a plurality of plies of fibres embedded in a resin includes the following steps: forming a preliminary composite component by draping the plurality of fibre plies in a mould; laying up the preliminary composite component by stacking layers comprising at least one airtight film, a drainage fabric and a cover sheet; polymerizing the preliminary composite component arranged on a table of an enclosure of an apparatus of the autoclave type, equipped with a device for measuring the temperature T inside the enclosure, by applying a temperature cycle and a pressure cycle; demoulding a raw composite component; testing the dimensions and defect rate of the raw component, wherein the polymerization step includes the application of a pressure P in the enclosure as soon as the temperature T in the enclosure is greater than or equal to a threshold temperature Ts. 1. A method for manufacturing a composite component from a plurality of plies of fibres embedded in a resin , the method comprising:forming a preliminary component by draping the plurality of fibre plies in a mould;laying up the preliminary component;polymerizing the preliminary component arranged in an enclosure equipped with a device for measuring a temperature T inside the enclosure;demoulding the preliminary component;testing the dimensions and defect rate,wherein the polymerization step comprises an application of a pressure P in the enclosure as soon as the temperature T is greater than or equal to a threshold temperature, determined by a reference table allowing for the critical dimensions of the composite component and the defect rate required for said composite component.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the lay-up step comprises:laying a release fabric and edging wedges, an airtight film, a set of clamping wedges, a drainage fabric and a cover sheet on the preliminary component.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the lay-up step comprises ...

FLOW LIMITING AND VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE APPARATUS FOR LIMITING FLOW TO SELECTED LEVEL

A controlled, variable speed vacuum pump with a flow limiter connected to the suction head of the vacuum pump conveys granular plastic resin material from a supply to receivers retaining and dispensing resin when needed by a process machine. 1. Apparatus for conveying granular plastic resin material from a resin supply preparatory to molding or extruding that material into finished or semi-finished plastic parts , comprising:a. at least one receiver for receipt and temporary storage of the granular plastic resin material preparatory to the molding or extrusion;b. a vacuum pump;c. a first conduit for conveyance of the granular plastic resin material from the supply to the receiver;d. a second conduit for conveyance of a vacuum/air stream from the receiver to the vacuum pump;e. a variable speed drive for the vacuum pump.2. Apparatus of further comprising a microprocessor for controlling speed of the drive for the vacuum pump.3. Apparatus of further comprising a sensor for sensing at least one flow parameter in the second conduit claim 2 , connected to the microprocessor for furnishing flow parameter information thereto.4. Apparatus of further comprising a plurality of flow parameter sensors for sensing flow parameters at selected positions in the second conduit and furnishing flow parameter information therefrom to the microprocessor.5. Apparatus of wherein the microprocessor controls speed of the drive according to an algorithm stored within the microprocessor claim 2 , the algorithm receiving as input sensed flow parameter information.6. Apparatus of further comprising an air flow limiter between an outlet of the second conduit and a suction inlet of the vacuum pump.7. Apparatus of further comprising an air flow limiter between an outlet of the second conduit and a suction inlet of the vacuum pump.8. Apparatus of further comprising a flow parameter sensor between the air flow limiter and the suction inlet to the pump.9. Apparatus of further comprising a second flow ...

Thermoforming Apparatus Having Adjustable Length Load Shafts and Method

A thermoforming machine is provided having a load shaft end adjustment apparatus. The thermoforming machine load shaft end adjustment apparatus includes a load shaft, a backlash nut, a height adjustment nut, a collar, and at least one fastener. The load shaft has a threaded end segment and an axially extending key slot. The backlash nut is threaded onto the end segment. The height adjustment nut is threaded onto the end segment adjacent the backlash nut. The collar is configured to receive the height adjustment nut for rotation, having a key configured to be received within the key slot, and is configured to be mounted onto a platen of the thermoforming machine. At least one fastener extends between the backlash nut and the collar and is configured to secure together the backlash nut and collar with the height adjustment nut interposed there between. A method is also provided.

MACHINING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MACHINING MICROSTRUCTURE ON LIGHT GUIDE PLATE

A light guide plate includes a first transparent base layer, an adhesive layer and a transparent composite layer. The adhesive layer is configured for bonding the transparent composite layer on the first transparent base layer. The transparent composite layer is located on the adhesive layer, and the transparent composite layer comprising a light emitting surface, the light emitting surface includes a plurality of microstructures. 1. A machining system for machining microstructure on a light guide plate comprising:a platform configured for supporting a light guide plate;a controller configured for establishing a 3D model for microstructures on the light guide plate;a driving device configured for moving in three-dimensional space and electrically by the controller;a 3D printer is fixed on the driving device, and driven by the driving device, the 3D printer is configured for accommodating material and configured for printing microstructures on the light guide plate according to the 3D model; andat least one solidifying device is arranged on the driving device and configured for solidifying the material injected by the 3D printer.2. The machining system of claim 1 , wherein further comprises a container configured for receiving a material for printing the microstructures claim 1 , and the container is connected with the 3D printer via a flexible tube.3. The machining system of claim 2 , wherein the container further comprises a measure unit claim 2 , the measure unit is configured for measure a pre-amount material and transports the pre-amount material into the 3D printer.4. The machining system of claim 1 , wherein the 3D printer comprises a printing head in vertical direction claim 1 , a light ray from the solidifying device is slanted relative to the printing head claim 1 , and the light ray is able to arrive at the material injected from the printing head.5. A method for machining microstructures on a light guide plate claim 1 , the method comprising:providing a ...

IMPROVEMENTS IN ULTRASONIC INJECTION MOULDING

An apparatus () for improving the flow properties of injection moulding material has a flow chamber () that is formed in an injection moulding assembly. The flow chamber includes an ultrasonic vibration device (), and an outlet () through which injection moulding material can pass from the flow chamber towards a mould tool (). The ultrasonic vibration device is arranged in the flow chamber such that injection moulding material flows along an outer wall () of the ultrasonic vibration device, in use. 1. An apparatus for improving the flow properties of injection moulding material , the apparatus having a flow chamber that is formed in an injection moulding assembly and includes:an ultrasonic vibration device comprising a sonotrode, andan outlet through which injection moulding material can pass from the flow chamber towards a mould tool cavity; and whereinthe sonotrode is at least partially arranged in the flow chamber such that injection moulding material flows along an outer wall of the sonotrode, in use.2. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the ultrasonic vibration device comprises an oscillator claim 1 , and wherein the oscillator is positioned on a first side of a wall of the flow chamber claim 1 , and the sonotrode at least partially positioned on a second side of the wall of the flow chamber such that the oscillator does not contact the injection moulding material.3. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the ultrasonic vibration device is mounted to the apparatus at a mounting position claim 1 , wherein the mounting position is at a null point of the ultrasonic vibration device in use.4100. An apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the null point of the ultrasonic vibration device is a null point when the sonotrode is exposed to a temperature gradient of at least C along its axial length.57-. (canceled)8. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the flow chamber forms part of a hot runner system.9. An apparatus according to claim 8 , wherein ...

Biaxial forming process for thick-walled acrylic sheet

The present invention relates to a novel biaxial forming process for a preform made of a polymer material which comprises polymethyl methacrylate, to an apparatus for carrying out the process, and also to novel components obtained from a biaxial forming process and their use.

PRESSURIZING DEVICE, AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING FIBER REINFORCED RESIN PIPE USING PRESSURIZING DEVICE

A pressurizing device is used for manufacturing a fiber-reinforced resin pipe from a pipe-shaped laminate body prepreg sheets, and comprises a tubular main body. The tubular main body is provided with a helical cut extending helically in the axial direction so as to have a helical cut portion made of a metal. The helical cut portion is arranged inside or outside of the pipe-shaped laminate body. The helical cut portion changes its outer diameter and inner diameter to press the laminate body when a torsional moment and/or a force in the axial direction is applied thereto. 1. A pressurizing device which is used for manufacturing a fiber-reinforced resin pipe from a laminate body in which prepreg sheets are laminated in a pipe shape , and which comprises: a tubular main body having an outer diameter , an inner diameter , an axial center and an axial direction of the axial center , whereinthe tubular main body is provided with a helical cut extending helically in the axial direction so as to have a helical cut portion with a helical structure defined by the helical cut,the helical cut portion is made of a metal, and arranged so as to positioned on an inner peripheral surface side of the laminate body, or alternatively an outer peripheral surface side of the laminate body, andwhen a torsional moment around the axial center and/or a force in the axial direction is applied to the helical cut portion, the helical cut portion is deformable to change the outer diameter and the inner diameter in the helical cut portion.2. The pressurizing device according to claim 1 , wherein the helical cut portion has an inner peripheral surface which defines said inner diameter and which is a pressure surface for pressing the outer peripheral surface of the laminate body.3. The pressurizing device according to claim 1 , wherein the helical cut portion has an outer peripheral surface which defines the said outer diameter and which is a pressure surface for pressing the inner peripheral ...