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... 1. Сшивная машина для сшивания друг с другом лент из резинового материала в, по существу, непрерывную ленту, содержащая:поверхность для размещения на ней, по меньшей мере, краев лент из резинового материала, подлежащих сшиванию друг с другом;сшивающую головку, включающую в себя сшивной узел, размещенный над поверхностью для сшивания друг с другом краев лент из резинового материала по линии шва, причем линия шва и продольное направление непрерывной ленты составляют угол α;приводной механизм для обеспечения относительного перемещения сшивающей головки относительно поверхности вдоль первого и второго направлений, при этом второе направление ориентировано, по меньшей мере, по существу, перпендикулярно первому направлению; иустройство управления для управления приводным механизмом для относительного перемещения сшивающей головки относительно поверхности вдоль первого и/или второго направления таким образом, чтобы сшивной узел, по меньшей мере, по существу, следовал линии шва;причем сшивающая ...

ГОЛОВКА ТУБЫ, СОДЕРЖАЩАЯ ВСТАВКУ, ОБРАЗУЮЩУЮ БАРЬЕР

... 1. Головка (1) тубы выполнена с возможностью соединения с юбкой (4) для образования внутреннего объема тубы, при этом головка (1) тубы содержит корпус (11), причем корпус (11) содержит горловину (3) и плечо (2), соединенное с горловиной (3), при этом головка (1) тубы дополнительно содержит вставку (6), расположенную так, чтобы быть в контакте с плечом (2) для образования барьера между корпусом (11) и продуктом, содержащимся во внутреннем объеме, при этом вставка (6) закрывает горловину (3), отличающаяся тем, что упомянутая вставка содержит средство (8) для позиционирования в головке (1) тубы.2. Головка (1) тубы по п. 1, отличающаяся тем, что вставка (6) содержит центральный участок (63), который закрывает горловину (3), и упомянутое средство (8) позиционирования представляет собой средство (8) центрирования, расположенное в упомянутом центральном участке (63).3. Головка (1) тубы по п. 1, в которой средство (8) центрирования является выровненным с горловиной (3).4. Головка (1) тубы по по ...

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG VON SPUND- UND WEITHALSFAESSERN

Verfahren zur Herstellung von genarbten Formkörpern und die danach hergestellten Formkörpern

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Verbinden der Enden von Profilen aus Kautschuk, insbesondere von Schlauchenden

MIT DURCHGANGSLOECHERN VERSEHENER KOERPER AUS KUNSTSTOFF O.DGL. MATERIAL UND VERFAHREN ZU SEINER HERSTELLUNG

Verfahren und Werkzeug zum Aufkleben eines Dichtungsprofils auf den Rand einer Glasscheibe

SACK AUS POLYMER-, INSBESONDERE POLYOLEFINGEWEBE UND VERFAHREN ZU SEINER HERSTELLUNG

LANGGESTRECKTE BAUELEMENTE

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING O-RINGS

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG EINES KUNSTSTOFF-KRAFTSTOFFTANKS

LUFTSCHLAUCH UND REIFEN SOWIE VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG

Forming of consolidation regions in a web and a web comprising such regions

MEANS OF JOINING

... 1399746 Making tennis balls DUNLOP Ltd 29 June 1973 [1 July 1972] 30923/72 Heading A6D [Also in Division B5] Two parts of a hollow rubber core of a tennis ball are adhesively joined by applying adhesive to at least one of the parts, fitting the parts in a joining tube and pressing the parts together while gripped by radially inwardly projecting, axially oriented ribs or splines on the internal surface of the tube. The parts may be pressed together manually or by plungers. In one embodiment, Figs. 2 and 3, the tube 10 comprises fifteen internal axial projections 11 and grooves 12 with no pair of projections being diametrically opposed. The tube has flared ends 15 to facilitate entry of the parts. The grooves 12 have plain walls 13 and the' projections 11 shaped walls 14. Each wall 14 has an annular groove 18 defining the joining position and located in a central projecting portion 17 between plain portions 16. In another embodiment, Figs. 6 and 7, the projections. 21 are part of a separate ...

Method of and means for moulding tennis balls and like hollow articles

... 394,595. Moulding and vulcanizing gas-filled hollow articles of rubber and the like, such as tennis balls. DUNLOP RUBBER CO., Ltd., 32, Osnaburgh Street, London. Dec. 28, 1932, No. 36654. Convention date, Dec. 29, 1931. [Classes 70 and 87 (ii).] In the method of moulding balls or the like in which two semi-circular halves are vulcanized together and the inflating gas supplied in a single operation, means are provided for returning excess gas to the reservoir by the operation of finally bringing the mould parts together. In the illustrated form a lower mould shell 10 fixed on a standard 11 is adapted to receive an upper mould shell 12 movable about the pivot 16 by the hydraulic ram apparatus 19 into the open position shown in dotted lines. A link 21 pivoted to the fixed bracket 17 swings the shell 12 about the pivot 14 during this operation. A catch 63 engaging a pin 66 may be used to lock the member 12 in raised position until released by a sliding rod 66<1>. Each of the shells carries ...

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING WELDED OBJECTS OF CROSSLINKED PLASTICS MATERIL

... 1376430 Seaming non-metallic sheet material PONT-A-MOUSSON SA 20 Aug 1973 [25 Aug 1972] 39269/73 Heading B5K Welded objects of cross-linked plastics material are produced by first producing parts which are not cross-linked from cross-linkable plastics material containing cross-linking agents at a temperature lower than that required for the cross-linking to take place, welding the parts together and effecting cross-linking of the assembly. Preferably, the cross-linkable plastics material is a polyolefin, e.g. high or low density polyethylene or polypropylene, and may contain a filler, e.g. a fibreglass filler. High density polyethylene may contain as cross-linking agent an organic peroxide, e.g. ditert-butyl peroxide, dicumyl peroxide or diperoxide 1,3- ditert-butyl peroxide isopropylbenzene and is extruded at 140-180‹ C. to form parts which are welded at 180-200‹ C. and cross-linked at or above 200‹ C. The parts may be welded with overlapping edges, Fig. 1 (not shown), or with abutting ...

METAL CAN ENDS WITH METAL PULL TABS BONDED THERETO

Curing of plastisol liner material in thermoplastic closure

A thermoplastic closure, for example of polypropylene, is lined with a plastisol heated by electromagnetic radiation, either radio-frequency heating or microwave heating, to which the closure is transparent. Preferably before and optionally during the exposure to radiation the closure and plastisol combination is heated by hot air. The plastisol comprises a polymer other than polyvinyl chloride in suspension in a plasticizer. Various different plasticizers and polymers are disclosed.

HIGH VOLTAGE RESISTANT MEMBERS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

A method of producing high voltage resistant members employed in electrical installations such as bushings and insulators comprises extruding a sheath of unvulcanized elastomer on a core, which for example is a fiberglass rod, and mounting vulcanized sheds on the sheath therealong, then vulcanizing the sheath to form an integrated high voltage resistant member. The sheds may be stretched on a mandrel at room temperature and then chilled prior to insertion upon the sheath; subsequent warming shrinks the sheds for a tight grip on the sheath. The sheds also can be molded directly onto the sheath together therewith in steps along the length of the core. For producing a bushing, the sheath is placed on a core formed of a conductive stud wrapped with paper and metal foil and then impregnated with a suitable hardenable resin.

HEAT-RECOVERABLE ARTICLE

PRODUCTION OF SYNTHETIC THERMOPLASTICS KEGS

Moulded hollow balls

Pressure plate arrangement, production arrangement, device and method for producing a transition region between aerodynamic profile elements

A pressure plate arrangement 34 comprises a pressure plate body 36 and at least one cover strip 32, in particular a sealing strip. The pressure plate body 36 has an outlet region 56 from which free-flowing sealant 30 can exit during pressing. The cover strip 32 already contains cured sealant and presses the free-flowing sealant 30 flat in order to be able to form a transition region 46. The pressure plate arrangement is intended to allow/improve a laminar air flow in a transition region 46 between aerodynamic profile elements 12, 14. The pressure plate arrangement is used in a pressing device 82 forming part of a production device 42.

Improvements in reinforcement of plastic film

... 922,292. Reinforcing plastic film. DRIX PRODUCTS Ltd. Nov. 15, 1960 [March 28, 1960], No. 10852/60. Class 42 (1). A reinforced plastic film comprises a reinforcing sheet material bonded to the film and protected from contact with the atmosphere by sealable air and moisture impermeable material. In the embodiment shown a metal eyelet 12 is to be secured in a film 11 e.g. polyethylene sheeting. A piece of adhesive-treated canvas 14 is folded around the edge 13 of film 11 and is pressed into adherent contact therewith. Then a somewhat larger piece 15 of compatible heat-sealable material is folded around edge 13 so as to completely overlie canvas 14. The heat-sealable material 15 is sealed simultaneously to both faces of film 11 along line 16. The entire sandwich is then perforated and the twopart eyelet 12 secured in position. In an alternative embodiment the reinforcing sheet is impregnated with the sealable air and moisture impermeable material.

Cable splice basing including recoverable fabric sleeve

A hollow pressure vessel is formed around an elongate substrate such as a pressurized telephone cable by recovering a composite structure recoverable by virtue of a recoverable fibres component thereof.

Improvements in or relating to the manufacture of tubes for pneumatic tyres and apparatus therefor

... 231,828. Willshaw, H. April 2, 1924, [Convention date]. Air-tubes, making. - In making a lapped joint in rubber tubes, particularly air-tubes for tyres, spring- collars 14, 16 are stretched over the ends of the tube whilst on the vulcanizing mandrel 10. The collars are formed by joining wire helices into bracelets the pressure of which on the rubber forms indentations 22. After vulcanization. the tube ends are severed across the bottoms of the grooves 22, the skived ends 42 are lapped as seen in Fig. 7, and the joint completed under pressure to the form shown in Fig. 8. In the form shown, the tube is turned inside out after stripping from the mandrel. To facilitate the. assemblage of the collars 14, 16 over the tube ends, a taper plug 32, Fig. 2, may be fitted into the end of the mandrel 10, fingers 36 on the plug spanning the end of the tube 12 as shown ...

MOULD FOR MANUFACTURE OF A LARYNGEAL MASK

Improvements in and relating to table tennis and like balls

... 484,433. Table-tennis balls. MABEE, D. C. April 14, 1937, No. 10654. Convention date, April 17, 1936. [Class 132 (ii)] A hollow table-tennis ball 1 of relatively thin flexible celluloid or similar cellulose ester or ether compounds comprises a plurality of sections joined by a circular reinforcing seam 2 of predetermined rigidity, each section being internally deformed to provide reinforcements on opposite sides of the seam to compensate for the increased rigidity at the seam so that the ball is of substantially uniform flexibility throughout its spherical surface. The reinforcements may consist of internal ribs 6, 9, formed in various patterns, or the wall itself may be gradually thickened on opposite sides of the seam.

Welding corrugated and/or compound tubes

Pipe lining

Moulded hollow balls

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING TUBULAR ARTICLES WHICH HAVE THE APPEARANCE OF NATURAL MATERIALS

PIPE INSULATION

Apparatus for blow-molding hollow articles in particular bottles

An apparatus to make articles, in particular bottles, from parisons in a blow mold operation. The parisons are carried on transfer mandrels throughout the operation. The parisons riding on the transfer mandrels are heated while travelling around on a first wheel and are transferred into blow mold units mounted on a second wheel. Each blow mold unit is provided with an expanding mandrel which is extended through the transfer mandrel into the parisons. Two different blowing pressures are used in the blowing step which is controlled by cam controlled valves. From the second wheel the mandrels carrying the blown articles are transferred to an output wheel where the articles are removed from the transfer mandrels which are returned to the first wheel.

ATTACHING REINFORCEMENT TO SUBSTRATES

Improvements in or relating to bags for liquid, pasty, pulverous or granular material, and to processes for the production, filling and sealing of such bags

... 797,745. Making, filling and sealing bags. GLOYER, W. July 6, 1956 [July 13, 1955], No. 21084/56. Class 94(1). A bag 1 Fig. 1, e.g. of transparent thermoplastic material, is formed with aligned apertures 2 in opposed walls and is filled with a liquid or granular, pulverulent or plastic material 4 by means of a nozzle 40, Fig. 5, which is inserted through one of the holes, the other hole serving as an air vent. The opposed walls are then secured or sealed together around the holes by a two-part metal rivet 5 or by the application of heat and pressure, so that the holes form an eyelet by which the bag may be suspended from a nail 3 for dispensing purposes. The edges of the holes may be reinforced by an annular disc 6 of the same material as the bag. The bags may be produced by edge welding two superimposed sheets of thermoplastic material, Figs. 8 and 9 (not shown), forming spaced transverse welds in a flattened tube drawn from a supply roll and cutting along the centre line of each weld, ...

Method of placing synthetic resin foam onto surfaces

Synthetic resin foam, e.g. urea-formaldehyde foam, is placed on surfaces, or cavities are filled therewith, the surfaces to which the foam is applied being anchored thereto by means of an adhering layer. The adhering layer may comprise a polyester or polyether resin, which may contain fibres of cotton or glass, which may be applied simultaneously or subsequently; alternatively such fibres may be included in the foam. The fibres or the surface to be coated may additionally be coated with an adhesive based on neoprene or on polyvinyl acetate dispersed in an ammonium salt solution. The adhering layer may be applied by spraying.

Vehicle mounted concrete mixing drum and method ofmanufacture thereof.

Vehicle mounted concrete mixing drum and method of manufacture thereof.

A method of manufacture of a vehicle mounted rotary concrete mixing drum of the type having an opening at one end for receiving and/or discharge of concrete therefrom and at the other end, means for engaging a drive assembly so as to rotate the drum for mixing or discharging concrete. The drum is manufactured from at least one mould using at least plastics material and further includes integrally attached vanes outstand from the internal surface of the drum forming an archimedian spiral disposed such that when the drum is rotated in a first direction, the concrete contents are mixed and when the drum is rotated in a second direction the contents are discharged from the drum; wherein, the method comprises the steps of; (a) preparing a first generally helical inner mold part containing a surface extending between first and second helical edges; (b) mounting the first helical inner mould part on a support; (c) enclosing the inner helical mold assembly within an outer mould formed by at least ...

Vehicle mounted concrete mixing drum and method ofmanufacture thereof.

Device of solidarisation by joining of pipings and mobile installation implementing the aforementioned device.

Vehicle mounted concrete mixing drum and method ofmanufacture thereof.

Vehicle mounted concrete mixing drum and method ofmanufacture thereof.

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG VON FUER WASSERFUEHRENDE LEITUNGEN, INSBESONDERE BRAUCHBZW. HEISSWASSERLEITUNGEN, BESTIMMTEN ROHREN ODER FORMSTUECKEN

Pipes or shaped pieces used in water piping, especially industrial or hot water conduits, comprise crosslinked polyolefin produced by chemical incorporation of a silane and subsequent hydrolysis. In order to avoid losing the ready processability or good welding properties of the uncrosslinked polymer during installation of the piping, the finished tubes or shaped pieces are packed or stored in the absence of moisture before hydrolysis. The crosslinking reaction, caused by the process water itself, does not take place until after installation.

VERFAHREN ZUM VERSCHWEISSEN VON TEILEN AUS VERNETZBAREM KUNSTSTOFFMATERIAL

SPLICE CONSTRUCTION FOR LONGITUDINAL SECTIONS

PROCEDURE FOR WELDING PARTS FROM INTERLACE-CASH PLASTIC MATERIAL

PIPE INSULATION

Verfahren zur Aufbringung einer Innenbeschichtung auf die Innenoberfläche eines Schlauches

Verfahren zur Aufbringung einer Innenbeschichtung (1) mittels einer Beschichtungsvorrichtung (2) auf die Innenoberfläche (3) eines Schlauches (4), welcher Schlauch (4) aus zumindest einem Schlauchelement (6) durch Fügen des zumindest einen Schlauchelements (6) hergestellt wird, wobei die Innenbeschichtung (1) unmittelbar vor und/oder während und/oder nach dem Fügen des zumindest einen Schlauchelements (6) auf die Innenoberfläche (3) eines Schlauches (4) aufgebracht wird.

Method of applying a coating on the inner surface of a tube

Verfahren zur Aufbringung einer Innenbeschichtung (1) mittels einer Beschichtungsvorrichtung (2) auf die Innenoberfläche (3) eines Schlauches (4), welcher Schlauch (4) aus zumindest einem Schlauchelement (6) durch Fügen des zumindest einen Schlauchelements (6) hergestellt wird, wobei die Innenbeschichtung (1) unmittelbar vor und/oder während und/oder nach dem Fügen des zumindest einen Schlauchelements (6) auf die Innenoberfläche (3) eines Schlauches (4) aufgebracht wird.

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A FITTING

PROCEDURE, A SPLICE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLES BEFORE ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES FOR CONTACTORS AND KIT FUER THE EXECUTION OF THE PROCEDURE.

PROCEDURE FOR COATING A SUBSTRATE.

PROCEDURE FOR CONNECTING PLASTIC PARTS USING A CROSS LINKAGE MATERIAL AND AN ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE HEATING.

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BAGS

SPLICE CONSTRUCTION FOR LONGITUDINAL SECTIONS

PROCEDURE FOR WELDING PARTS FROM INTERLACE-CASH PLASTIC MATERIAL

LASER CUTTINGS AND - CONNECTING A DIAPHRAGM FROM FLUORIDATED POLYMER TO A POLYMER FRAMEWORK

AIR HOSE AND TIRE AS WELL AS PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION

PROCEDURE FOR PREPARING A FOAMED GYPSUM ARTICLE

Cellular reservoir flexible pressure vessel, apparatus and method for making same

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLING A CLOSURE TAB TO A LID

Method for connecting walls of an elastic hollow body at least in some sections and hollow body

The invention relates to a method for connecting walls of a hollow body (1) at least in some sections, the hollow body being made of an elastic material and having at least one opening (7), wherein a connecting material in viscous form is introduced into the opening (7) of the preformed hollow body (1) between two wall sections (10), the walls of which hollow body form a cavity (3'), or surfaces of the walls sections (10) facing each other are melted for the purpose of forming a viscous connecting material, and then the connecting material is brought into an elastic state by means of chemical or physical cross-linking with the surfaces of the hollow body (1) so that the wall sections (10) of the hollow body (1) are connected to each other at least in some sections in the area of the connecting material, and a corresponding hollow body (1).

A method and a device for bonding a metal fairing to the leading edge of an airfoil

A B S T R A C T The present invention relates to a method and to a device (1) for bonding a metal fairing (6) to protect a 5 leading edge of an aircraft airfoil (7), said metal fairing (6) being designed to be bonded against said airfoil (7) with the help of an adhesive (9). The bonding device (1) is remarkable in that it includes a rigid yoke (2) having inserted therein induction heater 10 means (30) for heating said metal fairing (6).

HEAT-TREATED, CORONA-TREATED POLYMER BODIES

Syntactic foam core material for composite structures

A method of manufacturing and handling parts for a packaging container

RECOVERABLE ARTICLE

BODY HAVING THROUGH HOLES AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAID BODY

This invention discloses improvements to the connecting blocks for a kit for assembling toy-like configurations from blocks and solid sticks. The blocks are made in at least two pieces which have contacting surfaces She one of the contacting surfaces is substantially smooth and the other has grooves therein When assembly the grooves and adjacent surfacesof the two pieces form holes for the sticks to be inserted into.

KIT APPARATUS FOR MAKING O-RINGS

PAVANO 3.0-001 METHOD AND KIT APPARATUS FOR MAKING O-RINGS Inventor: Robert J. Pavano A kit for making O-rings from cord stock material essentially includes a holding fixture for securing the material, a container of bonding liquid and a heating mold. The holding fixture allows the cord material to be cut diagonally in such a fashion that the magnitude of the angle is smaller for cord materials having a smaller diameter. Therefore, there is a larger bonding surface for smaller diameter materials. The O-ring heating mold includes two flat separable heat condutive blocks having a common flat interface. Apertures are located across the interface having cross-sectional diameters that are slightly less than the tube stock cross-sectional diameters. Since the central axis of each aperture is not located directly at the interface one portion will include more than 180.degree. of arc whereas the other portion will correspondingly include less than 180.degree.. With this structure it is possible ...

PIPE AND PIPE FITTING AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

A pipe or pipe fitting including a straight pipe and a joint such as an elbow or bend comprises a hollow cylindrical core member made of ceramic material. The core member, after cintered, is uniformly covered with an outer sheath made of an easily machinable material having a high mechanical strength. The outer sheath is generally made of thermoplastic synthetic resin or metal. The hollow core member is wear-, pressure- and corrosion-resistant to a waste water flowing in it, and the outer sheath resists against the external impact and bending stress to prevent a crack or breakage of the core member.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING REINFORCED ELASTOMERIC FABRIC

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A REINFORCEMENT MEMBER FOR AN AIRCRAFT BLADE

La présente invention concerne un procédé de fabrication d'un organe de renfort d'une pale d'aéronef. Selon l'invention, le procédé de fabrication comporte au moins : .cndot. une pluralité d'étapes de positionnement pour positionner des faisceaux de fils de renfort (10, 20) sur des supports (11, 21), chaque étape de positionnement comprenant un positionnement d'au moins un faisceau de fils de renfort (10) sur un support (11), .cndot. une pluralité d'étapes de solidarisation pour solidariser lesdits faisceaux de fils de renfort (10, 20) avec lesdits supports (11, 21), chaque étape de solidarisation comprenant une solidarisation dudit au moins un faisceau de fils de renfort (10, 20) avec ledit support (11, 21) pour former un sous-ensemble monolithique (12, 22), .cndot. une étape de superposition d'une pluralité de sous-ensembles monolithiques (12, 22) suivant une même direction de superposition dans un moule (13), et .cndot. une étape de polymérisation d'une résine (14) dans ledit moule ( ...

PIPE SECTION JOINING MEMBER, PIPE JOINT AND ELONGATED PIPE

A fiber reinforced polymer composite joining member (20) for joining sections (42, 43) of pipe together to form an elongated pipe is disclosed. A pipe joint and elongated pipe includes at least two pipe sections (42, 43) having ends that are joined together with the joining member (20) is also disclosed. The pipe joint and elongated pipe are formed by joining abutting ends of adjacent pipe sections (42, 43) with the joining member (20) without the need for the adjacent pipe sections to have other connection means, such as standard bell and spigot end connections. Also provided is a method for joining pipe sections with the joining member to make an elongated pipe.

A PROCESS FOR MAKING A PACKAGE FOR FOODSTUFF PRODUCTS, A HOT FORMING DEVICE AND A HERMETIC PACKAGE

Described herein is a process for making a hermetically sealed package, which includes forming a sheet of wrapping made of plastic material, in particular having a thickness of less than or equal to 140 µm. The process envisages: - forming on said sheet (10) a first, hollow, portion (11) and a second, perimetral, portion (13), which delimits at least partially said first portion; - inserting the product into said hollow portion (11) obtained in said sheet of wrapping (10); - applying a second sheet of wrapping (30) in contact with said perimetral portion (13) so as to close said hollow portion (11) with said product inside; and - welding said second sheet on the first sheet along said perimetral portion (13). The process is characterized in that forming said first sheet includes providing on the second, perimetral, portion a series of pleats (122) of the sheet, which are then sealed.

PROCESS FOR MAKING EXTRUDED PET CONTAINERS

The present invention addresses a method for extruding, calibrating, and cooling a multi-layer profile comprising polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and a barrier material, and the product produced by such method. The method further encompasses the use of a standard can seamer and standard can closures to seal said extruded profile with food contained therein. The invention permits the extrusion and effective cooling and calibration of larger diameter and smaller thickness PET profiles or pipes in commercial quantities with effective control of quality and eccentricity of the profiles produced.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THERMOFORMING FILMS

Pouches which can then be filled and sealed are made by thermoforming a film (29) into moulds (23) in a conveyor (8, 10, 11, 21) while holding the side edges (45) of the film to the side margins (46) of the conveyor by under- pressure applied to the underside of the film through a plurality of holding orifices (44) which extend up through the conveyor and into each side margin (46).

BIO-SOURCE ADHESIVE

A one component adhesive composition is provided, which can be formulated from substantially or totally bio-based, renewable raw materials. Such adhesives can be formulated to have high strength and/or low or substantially no VOC emissions. This can be achieved by utilizing polymers that are derived or extracted from renewable plant materials such as soybeans, corn, sunflowers, wheat, etc. Adhesive compositions in accordance with the invention can include oils. The composition preferably contains bio-based oils only, but need not be completely free of fossil fuel or synthetic based oils. It should also include drying oils and/or similarly acting polymers, co-polymers, and fatty acids. Plasticizers, such as hydrogen oxide, derived from renewable sources are utilized to impart performance properties to the formulated adhesive. Metal napthanates can be used to catalyze the drying and/or curing speed when the adhesive composition is applied to a substrate.

SELF SEALING ARTICLES

There are provided self sealing articles having a porous layer at least partially impregnated with a polymeric material where a first major surface of the porous layer is covered with the polymeric material and where the article passes Modified Test 1 of ASTM D-1970/D-1970M-13, Modified Test 2 of ASTM D-1970/D-1970M-13, or Modified Test 3 of ASTM D-1970/D-1970M-13 and is water vapor permeable and an air and water barrier. A self sealing article having a major surface of a porous layer that is coated with a polymeric material, where the porous layer comprises a microporous membrane, and where the article passes Modified Test 1 of ASTM D-1970/D-1970M-13, Modified Test 2 of ASTM D-1970/D-1970M-13, or Modified Test 3 of ASTM D-1970/D-1970M-13 and is water vapor permeable and an air and water barrier.

METHOD FOR THE RIVETED FASTENING OF AN ACCESSORY

The invention relates to a method for the riveted fastening of an accessory to a plastics fuel tank (11, 12), the riveted fastening taking place at the time of the production of the tank by extrusion blow-moulding of a split tubular preform or two web-like extruded preforms made of thermoplastic material by using a multi-part die after or during the moulding of two complementary shells. The accessory (4) has been provided or is provided with at least one opening. The method according to the invention is characterized in that the riveted fastening takes place by means of at least one prefabricated rivet pin (9) made of thermoplastic material. The rivet pin has been obtained in a separate production process, for example by injection-moulding.

PACK FOR FLOWABLE CONTENTS, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A PACK OF THIS KIND AND A DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD

A Pack for Flowable Contents, Method for Manufacturing a Pack of this kind and a Device for Carrying out the Method With a pack For liquids which has tubular side walls (1), a bottom (2) and a top(3), which are all made of a deep-drawable plastics material, the top wall (3) has a pouring opening which can be closed with A top and which has an upstandingcollar (9), and seam (6) which passes around the pack in a plane is arranged in the top (3) in such a way that it is interrupted by a pouring opening and projects on diametrally oppositely disposed sides almost as far as the free upper edge of the collar (9). In order to create a pack which is easy to open, which can be closed in sealtight manner, but which is also economical to manufacture, a proposal is made according to the invention for the collar (9) to be composed of two collar halves which are joined together at the seam (6), and for threading means (11) to be provided on the collar (9) in order for a screw top with a corresponding ...

MANUFACTURE OF SPIGOTED AND WIDE-NECKED CASKS

MANUFACTURE OF SPIGOTED AND WIDE-NECKED CASKS The method for manufacturing spigoted casks, which was developed with the aim of obtaining injection mounded lids and blow moulded cask bodies that are true to size, is characterized by: the blow moulding of double cask bodies from plastic and the central separation thereof into two bodies; the manufacture by injection moulding of spigoted lids from plastic; cooling of the cask bodies and the spigoted lids to size in cooling and calibrating sections following the blow moulding machine for manufacture of the double cask bodies, and the injection moulding machine for the cask lids; and, welding of the spigoted lids to the cask bodies. The method for manufacturing wide-necked casks provides for the blow moulding of double cask bodies from plastic and the central separation thereof into two bodies each with edging arranged at a distance below the cask opening, manufacture by injection moulding of cask lids from plastic with an outer flange formed ...

Pocket vial packaging and dispensing device

A pocket vial device for packaging and dispensing fluid products has a flexible pouch placed in a rigid vial ( 9 ) and associated with a pump or a valve for expelling the product contained in the pouch, the pouch including a cylindrical wall made of at least one sheet ( 1 ) wound into a cylinder having one of its side edges tightly attached to a solid flange ( 8 ) defining the bottom of the flange, while the other is tightly attached to an annular flange ( 7 ) defining a fixation ring to the vial. The two longitudinal edges ( 3, 5 ) of the sheet ( 1 ) are tightly attached to each other and the end of the inner edge being masked by a flexible cover strip ( 6 ). The pocket vial device can be used for reducing the risk of contamination of the product contained in the pouch.

Selective bond reduction in microfluidic devices

The invention overcomes the limitations described for the bonding of structured layers by providing a method for selectively reducing the bonding of materials. In its most generic form, the invention uses a bonding technique in combination with a printing method for modifying or covering at least one portion of a surface to either fully or partially prevent localised bonding. The structuring process may act upon the layers either before or after the bonding of the layers. The invention overcomes the limitations described in the application of affinity chromatography by providing a planar substrate with discrete optical detection flow cells that contain porous material and have connecting microchannels for fluid delivery and/or removal, and a method for making the same.

System and method for producing three-dimensional multi-layer objects from digital models

A set of two-dimensional layers is determined based on a digital three-dimensional model. An image corresponding to each of the layers is rendered on each of a corresponding number of sheets of at least partially transparent material. The sheets of material are assembled together to produce a three-dimensional structure corresponding to the digital model.

Heating apparatus and implemented body manufacturing method

To improve the tact time of a heating apparatus, provided is a heating apparatus comprising a first pressing member that heats a heating target; a second pressing member that includes an elastic body, and sandwiches the heating target between the first pressing member and the elastic body; and a floating jig that thermally separates the first pressing member from the heating target, holds the heating target between the first pressing member and the second pressing member, and when one of the first pressing member and the second pressing member presses the heating target toward the other of the first pressing member and the second pressing member, thermally connects the heating target and the first pressing member.

System and method for joint integrity detection

An inspectable joint in a medical device is disclosed that includes at least one medical-grade tube having an end, a medical-grade fitting having at least one joining surface configured to accept the end of the tube, and a joining material disposed between the tube and the joining surface. The joining material includes a first component configured to couple the tube to the fitting and a second component configured to provide observable evidence of the presence of the joining material between the tube and the joining surface.

Shipping pallet post reinforcement

A pallet used for stowing and transporting items for shipping. The pallet design of the present invention includes a top deck, a bottom skid, and several posts for providing support between the top deck and bottom skid. The posts are integrated with either the top deck or bottom skid. Within each pallet post is a steel tube reinforcement that is overmolded directly into the bottom skid, or is assembled after the pallet post is molded. The supports, which are typically hollow posts, are molded onto either the top deck or bottom skid, and a thermoplastic weld or adhesive joint is applied to the posts to complete the assembly. The palled having the integrated posts and reinforcements provides an economical approach of reinforcing pallet posts to absorb tow fork impact.

Packaging Container and Method for Manufacturing Same

A packaging container made of plastic has a fixed wall part (W), produced by injection molding, and a detachable wall part (W), which are connected by a predetermined breaking zone (). The predetermined breaking zone () is covered by a barrier layer () which provides enhanced barrier action against gases, water vapor or solvent. The barrier layer () reduces the permeability of the predetermined breaking zone (). 11114411220. A packaging container of plastic , comprising a one-pieced container body () having a side wall and end wall ( ,) , wherein , in the region of said end wall , a fixed wall portion (W) and a severable wall portion (W) are provided which are connected to each other by a predetermined weakening zone () , and{'b': 20', '24', '24', '1', '2, 'said predetermined weakening zone () is bridged by a barrier layer () effective to reduce permeation, said barrier layer () being connected to the fixed wall portion (W) and the severable wall portion (W).'}2211. The packaging container according to claim 1 , wherein the severable wall portion (W) is produced in one piece with the container body ().3232. The packaging container according to claim 1 , wherein the severable wall portion (W) is provided with outer or inner injection-assistance webs ().420. The packaging container according to claim 1 , wherein in the region of the predetermined weakening zone () claim 1 , injection-assistance webs are provided between the fixed and the severable wall portions.510111515172. The packaging container according to claim 1 , wherein the packaging container is a one-pieced cartridge () for containing substances adapted to be pressed out claim 1 , comprising a container body () and a neck () forming the fixed wall portion claim 1 , said neck () being closed by a cap () forming the severable wall portion (W).624271517. The packaging container according to claim 5 , wherein the barrier layer () consists of a hood () covering the inner side of the neck () and of the cap (). ...

MULTI-LAYER SHEET OF A PERFORATED FILM FOR HOLDING LOADS OR PRODUCTS REQUIRING HEAT EXCHANGE EASE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

The invention relates to a sheet of a plastic film macroperforated by means of a cold punching process and formed by one or more layers, to be used mainly in the packaging of palletising systems, enabling optimum ventilation without creating a heat barrier, and reducing the consumption of polymer materials without reducing the mechanical resistance. 1. Macroperforated film , characterized in that its cold punching has been carried out by means of adjustable pressure.2. Film claim 1 , according to claim 1 , which allows obtaining a sheet of two or more layers that remain together and allow to be managed as a single sheet for applications requiring greater resistance during packaging.3. Film according to claim 2 , pre-stretched for its use in packaging systems.4. Film claim 3 , according to claim 3 , highly resistant with less amount of plastic per surface.5. Film according to claim 3 , with a different number of layers according to the resistance needs required in the packaging process.6. Film claim 2 , according to claim 2 , highly resistant with less amount of plastic per surface.7. Film claim 1 , according to claim 1 , highly resistant with less amount of plastic per surface.8. Film according to claim 1 , pre-stretched for its use in packaging systems. The invention object of the patent fits in the sector of materials intended for the packaging of palletized products, especially for use in the food sector, which, due to its characteristics, need the absence of a heat barrier, either because they need the input of cold, such as in the case of products that need refrigeration or freezing, or because they need the dissipation of heat, preventing condensation.The objective of disposing of micro or macroperforated plastics is to have a resistant material, mainly intended for the packaging of palletizing systems, which enables a optimum ventilation without creating a heat barrier, and reduces the consumption of polymer materials without reducing the mechanical ...

VALVED, MICROWELL CELL-CULTURE DEVICE AND METHOD

A valved microfluidics device, microfluidics cell-culture device and system incorporating the devices are disclosed. The valved microfluidics device includes a substrate, a microchannel through which liquid can be moved from one station to another within the device, and a pneumatic microvalve adapted to be switched between open and closed states to control the flow of fluid through a microchannel. The microvalve is formed of three flexible membranes, one of which is responsive to pneumatic pressure applied to the valve and the other two of which deform to produce a more sealable channel cross-section. The cell culture device provides valving to allow controlled loading of cells into the individual well of the device, and exchange of cell-culture components in the wells. 1. A method of fabricating a microfluidic device comprising(a) preparing a module comprising an elastomeric monolith having on one face a semi-rigid thermoplastic substrate adhered thereto, with ports through the semi-rigid substrate accessing a microfluidic network formed in the elastomeric monolith;(b) preparing a holder having on a first surface at least two recessed openings and having on the opposite surface a cavity, and openings within the cavity communicating with each of the recessed openings; and(c) bonding the semi-rigid substrate of the module within the cavity such that the ports of the module align with the openings in the cavity.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the holder is prepared by joining at least two parts in a vertical arrangement claim 1 , each part comprising a plurality of holes which communicate with those holes of the adjacent part claim 1 , wherein the holes of at least two of the parts are not vertically aligned. This patent application claims priority to U.S. provisional patent application No. 60/756,399 filed on Jan. 4, 2006, which is incorporated in its entirety herein by reference.The present invention relates to a microwell device and method, and in particular, to ...

Optical display device having polarizing film

Provided is an optical display device using a polarizing film which has a thickness of 10 μm or less and exhibits high optical characteristics. The optical display device comprises a continuous web of polarizing film which is made of a polyvinyl alcohol type resin having a molecularly oriented dichroic material, and formed through stretching to have a thickness of 10 μm or less and satisfy conditions expressed by the following formulas: P>−(10 0.929T-42.4 −1)×100 (where T<42.3); and P≧99.9 (where T≧42.3), wherein T is a single layer transmittance, and P is a polarization rate. The polarizing film may be prepared by subjecting a laminate comprising a non-crystallizable ester type thermoplastic resin substrate and a polyvinyl alcohol type resin layer formed on the substrate to by 2-stage stretching consisting of preliminary in-air stretching and in-boric-acid-solution stretching.

LIGHTWEIGHT STRUCTURE, PARTICULARLY PRIMARY AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE OR SUBASSEMBLY, AS WELL AS METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF

A lightweight structure at least sectionally composed of a plurality of connected mosaic elements and/or skin mosaic elements. The lightweight structure allows an essentially load-appropriate arrangement of the mosaic elements and/or the skin mosaic elements including the optional skin. The lightweight structure requires a significantly reduced number of connecting elements, such that the assembly effort can be reduced and an additional weight reduction can be achieved. Also, two variations of a method for manufacturing a lightweight structure are provided. Large-format lightweight structures such as, for example, an aircraft fuselage cell or partial shells thereof can also be manufactured in a reliable and dimensionally accurate fashion because only mosaic elements and skin mosaic elements, with relatively small dimensions, need to be handled. Other applications of the lightweight structure include launch vehicles, rocket stages, space stations, space station modules, satellites and masts or towers of wind power plants. 1. A lightweight structure , wherein the lightweight structure is at least sectionally composed of a plurality of connected elements comprising at least one of mosaic elements and skin mosaic elements.2. The lightweight structure according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of an arrangement claim 1 , geometry and size of the mosaic elements and the skin mosaic elements vary in order to achieve an essentially optimal absorption and distribution of all occurring forces.3. The lightweight structure according to claim 1 , wherein the skin mosaic elements each feature a base area that is bordered by a peripheral frame.4. The lightweight structure according to claim 1 , wherein at least one mosaic element is realized with one of a peripheral and a base area that is bordered by a peripheral frame.5. The lightweight structure according to claim 1 , wherein the mosaic elements and the skin mosaic elements are at least sectionally connected to a skin.6. The ...

Method and device for the butt-welding of pipes made of thermoplastic material

A method and a device for welding plastic pipes ( 1 ) made of thermoplastic material by a butt-welding method, wherein the pipes ( 1 ) are held in a coaxial position in relation to one another by clamping points ( 2 ), are trimmed by a trimmer ( 3 ), which can be brought between the clamping points ( 2 ), and are heated up by heated tools ( 6 ), which can be fitted in place of the trimmer ( 3 ), wherein the heating of the free pipe ends ( 8 ) to be welded has the effect of forming a melting region which forms a bead when pressing occurs, the pipe projection ( 5 ) of the pipes ( 1 ) being trimmed to a defined size.

BONDING APPARATUS, BONDING SYSTEM AND BONDING METHOD

A bonding apparatus for bonding a substrate to be processed and a support substrate including, a first holding unit which holds the substrate to be processed, a second holding unit disposed to face the first holding unit and configured to hold the support substrate, a pressurizing mechanism including a vertically-expansible pressure vessel which is installed to cover the substrate to be processed held by the first holding unit and the support substrate held by the second holding unit, the pressurizing mechanism being installed in any one of the first holding unit and the second holding unit and configured to flow air into the pressure vessel and press the second holding unit and the first holding unit towards each other, an internally-sealable processing vessel which receives the first holding unit, the second holding unit and the pressure vessel, and a depressurization mechanism which depressurizes an internal atmosphere of the processing vessel. 1. A bonding apparatus for bonding a substrate to be processed and a support substrate , comprising:a first holding unit configured to hold the substrate to be processed;a second holding unit disposed to face the first holding unit, and configured to hold the support substrate;a pressurizing mechanism including a vertically-expansible pressure vessel which is installed to cover the substrate to be processed held by the first holding unit and the support substrate held by the second holding unit, the pressurizing mechanism being installed in any one of the first holding unit and the second holding unit and configured to flow air into the pressure vessel and press the second holding unit and the first holding unit towards each other;an internally-sealable processing vessel configured to receive the first holding unit, the second holding unit and the pressure vessel; anda depressurization mechanism configured to depressurize an internal atmosphere of the processing vessel.2. The bonding apparatus of claim 1 , further ...

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING FIBER-REINFORCED RESIN MATERIAL

There is provided a process for producing a fiber-reinforced resin material capable of mitigating damage to and defects in reinforcement fibers and of performing lamination with the reinforcement fibers positioned with ease, while at the same time causing them to conform to the shape of the mold with ease at the time of molding. It comprises at least: a step of producing a fiber-reinforced resin sheet (A) from a reinforcement fiber sheet () and a resin sheet (A) comprising a thermoplastic resin; a step of molding the fiber-reinforced resin sheet (A) in such a manner as to form a protruding part () on one face () of the fiber-reinforced resin sheet (A) along one direction and to form a recessed part () along the one direction in another face (); a step of laminating the fiber-reinforced resin sheet (A) while causing at least the protruding part () of the molded fiber-reinforced resin sheet (A) to engage with a fiber-reinforced resin sheet (A) that is to be laminated therewith; and a step of molding the laminated fiber-reinforced resin sheets (A) into the fiber-reinforced resin material while pressurizing and heating them so as to impregnate the reinforcement fibers with the thermoplastic resin. 1. A process for producing a fiber-reinforced resin material comprising reinforcement fibers and a thermoplastic resin , the process comprising at least:a step of producing a fiber-reinforced resin sheet from a reinforcement fiber sheet in which the reinforcement fibers are drawn and aligned in the same direction and a resin sheet comprising the thermoplastic resin;a step of molding the fiber-reinforced resin sheet by heating and pressurizing at least parts of the fiber-reinforced resin sheet corresponding to a protruding part and a recessed part so as to form the protruding part on one face of the fiber-reinforced resin sheet along one direction and to form the recessed part along the one direction in another face located on the opposite side to the protruding part;a step of ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRICAL INSULATION MATERIAL, ELECTRICAL INSULATION MATERIAL AND ELECTRICAL MACHINE

A method for producing an electrical insulation material includes the steps: providing a liquid-crystalline polymer; shaping the liquid-crystalline polymer to give an insulation film in such a manner that the mesophase of the liquid-crystalline polymer is present in the insulation film, whereby the molecules of the polymer are aligned in a preferred direction in the insulation film; laminating a plurality of insulation films to give a layer complex forming the electrical insulation material, wherein the layer complex has at least one insulation film which differs in the preferred direction of the molecules thereof from the preferred direction of the molecules of another insulation film. 18.-. (canceled)9. A method for producing an electrical insulation material , comprising:forming a liquid crystal polymer into an insulation film in such a way that a mesophase of the liquid crystal polymer is present in the insulation film, thereby aligning molecules of the liquid crystal polymer in the insulation film in a preferred direction; andlaminating a plurality of said insulation film into a layer complex forming an electrical insulation material, with at least one of the insulation films of the layer complex having molecules aligned in a preferred direction which differs from a preferred direction of the molecules of a different one of the insulation films.10. The method of claim 9 , further comprising thermal post-processing of the layer complex to moderate an anisotropy of mechanical properties of the electrical insulation material stemming from different preferred directions of the molecules in the insulation film.11. The method of claim 10 , further comprising shaping the electrical insulation material while the layer complex undergoes thermal post-processing.12. The method of claim 10 , wherein the thermal post-processing is realized using a calender roller and/or a press.13. An electrical insulation material for an electrical machine claim 10 , comprising a plurality ...

CONTAINMENT DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CONTAINING AND DISPOSING OF LIQUIDS

Containment devices, for example for containing fluid or contaminant spills, are described. An example containment device includes a flexible absorbent structure which is configured to absorb a first liquid material, for example a liquid hydrocarbon, antifreeze, engine coolant, or combinations thereof, while being further configured to repel and/or resist the absorption of a second liquid material, such as water. The absorbent structure may be attached to a containment structure, which is made from a flexible material impervious to the first liquid material, and which may include a pocket for receiving a reinforcement member therein. During use, a reinforcement member is provided in a pocket along a perimeter of the containment structure, the containment structure being adapted to be collapsed into a compact configuration when not use. A method of forming a portable containment device includes overlaying a first sheet of plastic with a second sheet of plastic and attaching the two sheets of plastic to one another. An absorbent layer is provided and attached to the first and/or second sheets of plastic. 1. A containment device comprising:a containment structure comprising a flexible material impervious to a first liquid material; andan absorbent structure enclosed, at least in part, by the containment structure and configured to absorb the first liquid material and further configured to resist absorption a second liquid material.2. The containment device of claim 1 , wherein the first liquid material is a liquid hydrocarbon claim 1 , and wherein the second liquid material is water.3. The containment device of claim 1 , wherein the containment structure includes a base portion and a sidewall portion claim 1 , the sidewall portion having a height which is greater than a height of the base portion claim 1 , the absorbent structure extending at least partially over the sidewall portion.4. The containment device of claim 1 , wherein the absorbent structure includes a fill ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COVER PLATE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ENCAPSULATED LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE USING THE COVER PLATE

A method for manufacturing a cover plate and a method for manufacturing an encapsulated LED using the cover plate are disclosed. The cover plate is manufactured by the following steps: mixing uncured acryl and fluorescent powder, defoaming, inject-molding and curing. The cover plate can be used for manufacturing an encapsulated LED, which can avoid or minimize the fluorescent powder being heated or being eroded by moisture, and can keep stability of the fluorescent powder, thereby increasing service life of the encapsulated LED. 1. A method for manufacturing a cover plate , including steps of:material preparation: preparing acrylic glue and fluorescent powder, the acrylic glue referring to an uncured acrylic material;mixing: mixing the acrylic glue and the fluorescent powder according to a predetermined ratio to form an intermediate having viscosity of 1000-3000 CPS, the fluorescent powder being between 5-50 percent by weight;defoaming: disposing the intermediate in vacuum condition with assistance of a vacuum device so as to evacuate air inside the intermediate from the intermediate;inject-molding: injecting the defoamed intermediate into a mold and evacuating bubbles produced as the intermediate injected into the mold by the vacuum device;{'sup': '2', 'curing: irradiating the intermediate in the mold with ultra-violet of luminous exposure of 3000-3500 MM joule/mmfor 20-40 seconds so as to cure the intermediate to form the cover plate; and'}demolding: separating the cover plate and the mold from each other.2. The method for manufacturing a cover plate of claim 1 , wherein in the curing step claim 1 , the intermediate is irradiated with ultra-violet of luminous exposure of 3000-3500 MM joule/mm for 30 seconds.3. The method for manufacturing a cover plate of claim 1 , wherein the inject-molding step is carried out in vacuum condition.4. The method for manufacturing a cover plate of claim 1 , wherein each step before the curing step is carried out in a ...

Battery pack case assembly for electric and hybrid vehicles using a plastic composite and method for manufacturing the same

Disclosed is a battery pack case assembly for an electric or hybrid vehicle and a method for manufacturing the same. The battery pack case assembly includes a case body and a cover. The case body receives a battery pack, and the cover is coupled to the case body. The case body is formed of a plastic composite in which a long fiber or a blend of a long fiber and a continuous fiber is used as a reinforcing fiber in a plastic matrix. A separate reinforced member is bonded to both side bracket parts for coupling to a vehicle body, and is formed of a plastic composite in which a long fiber, a continuous, or a blend of a long fiber and a continuous fiber is used as the reinforcing fiber in the plastic matrix.

METHOD TO CREATE VACUUM INSULATED CABINETS FOR REFRIGERATORS

A method to form a vacuum insulated cabinet including forming a first basin having a first basin flange extending from a first basin opening and comprising a front surface, and forming a second basin having a second basin flange extending away from a second basin opening and comprising a rear surface. A barrier film and a heat sealing layer are disposed onto the first and second basins. The front surface of the first basin flange is disposed to the rear surface of the second flange to form a core cavity volume between the first and second basins. A core cavity material is disposing within the core cavity volume. The first and second basin flanges are sealed together, and gas is extracted from the core cavity volume through at least one port. The core cavity volume is hermetically sealed to form a vacuum insulated cabinet structure. 1. A method for creating a vacuum insulated cabinet structure comprising the steps of:forming a first basin having at least four side walls defining a first basin opening, a rear wall, a first basin inner facing surface, a first basin outer facing surface, a first barrier film including a hermetic barrier film and a heat sealing layer, and a first basin integrated perimetrical flange extending from the first basin opening, wherein the first basin integrated perimetrical flange comprises a front facing surface;forming a second basin having at least four side walls defining a second basin opening, a rear wall, a second basin inner facing surface, a second basin outer facing surface, a second barrier film including a hermetic barrier film and a heat sealing layer, and a second basin integrated perimetrical flange extending away from the second basin opening, wherein the second basin integrated perimetrical flange comprises a rear facing surface;disposing the front facing surface of the first basin integrated perimetrical flange to the rear facing surface of the second basin integrated perimetrical flange such that the first basin inner ...

Method of Making Multilayer Product Having Honeycomb Core of Improved Strength

A process of making a multilayered product having an interior honeycomb layer or core. The interior layer is formed by extruding a generally corrugated web of material. The corrugated web is cut and folded to create the honeycomb core. Outer protective skins are applied to exterior surfaces of the interior layer to create a multilayered material which is then cut to size. 1. A process of making a multilayered product having a honeycomb layer comprising , in any desired order:moving a web of material in a first direction, said web of material having a cross-section of regions of varying thickness, the regions extending in the first direction;treating the web of material with a tool to produce a corrugated web of material having a generally corrugated profile with interrupted flattened peaks and flattened valleys joined by connecting portions of the web, said flattened peaks and flattened valleys extending in the direction of travel of the web;folding the corrugated web to create a honeycomb core; andapplying outer skins to the honeycomb core.2. The process of wherein at least some of said connecting portions of the corrugated web have a thickness greater than the thickness of other of the connecting portions of the corrugated web.3. The process of wherein at least some of said connecting portions of the corrugated web have a thickness greater than the thickness of some of the peaks of the corrugated web.4. The process of wherein at least some of said connecting portions of the corrugated web have a thickness greater than the thickness of some of the valleys of the corrugated web.5. The process of wherein the step of cutting the continuous corrugations of the corrugated web comprises contacting the corrugated web with two knives.6. The process of wherein the two knives move in opposite directions.7. The process of wherein each of the connecting portions of the web has a thickness greater than at least one of the thickness of the flattened peaks and flattened valleys.8 ...

Process For Recycling Waste Film and Product Made Therefrom

The present disclosure is directed to a process for recycling film materials, and is particularly directed to collecting spent release liners for labels and constructing new release liner stock from the spent materials. In order to use the waste film, the film is subjected to a process for increasing the intrinsic viscosity. In addition, a coloring agent may be incorporated into the film in order to mask yellowing. In one embodiment, a multilayered composite film is formed.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MULTI-LAYER PLASTIC FILM

A method for producing a multi-layer plastic film comprising at least one compact cover layer and at least one layer which is arranged under the cover layer and made of extruded foamed plastic (foam layer), wherein the compact cover layer is connected to the foam layer thermally or by adhesion after extrusion and cooling of the foam layer to below the melting temperature. The layer made of foamed plastic is generated by blowing a propellent which is under positive pressure into a plastic melt during the extrusion process and by subsequently relaxing the propellent which is under positive pressure, wherein the foamed plastic is at first not cross-linked and is cross-linked together with the compact cover layer, in particular by high-energy radiation, only after the foam layer and the compact cover layer have been connected. 1. A method for producing a multi-layer plastic film comprising: wherein the foam layer is formed by blowing propellant at superatmospheric pressure into a plastic melt during the extrusion process; and,', 'subsequently expanding the propellant which is at superatmospheric pressure;, 'preparing an extruded foamed plastic to form a foam layer;'}providing at least one compact cover layer on the foam layer after the extrusion and cooling of the foam layer below melt temperature; and,joining the compact cover layer to the foam layer thermally or by adhesion;wherein the foam layer is at first not crosslinked and is crosslinked together with the compact cover layer only after the foam layer and the compact cover layer have been joined.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , in which the propellant is an inert gas or contains an inert gas.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising providing the compact cover layer with a three-dimensional structure in an embossing process before the crosslinking.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising performing the crosslinking to obtain a laminate of joined layers of the compact cover layer ...

RUBBER MEMBER JOINING DEVICE

End portions of a sheet-shaped rubber member are manually and firmly joined together. A pair of opening/closing members is arranged to sandwich and move along the end portions. An opening/closing mechanism opens/closes the pair of opening/closing members between an open position and a closed position where the end portions are joined together. A pair of guiding rollers is provided to one opening/closing member and guides each of the end portions to a joining position. A pressing roller is provided to the other opening/closing member and presses each of the end portions onto the guiding roller. A pair of joining rollers is provided to the pair of opening/closing members, respectively, and sandwiches each of the end portions guided by the pair of guiding rollers. The joining rollers roll on each of the opposing end portions and abut and join the end portions to each other. 1. A rubber member joining device provided with a pair of joining rollers rolling on each of opposing end portions of a sheet-shaped rubber member so as to abut and join the end portions to each other , comprising:a pair of opening/closing members arranged so as to sandwich the end portions of the rubber member and moving along the end portions;an opening/closing mechanism for opening/closing the pair of opening/closing members between an open position and a closed position where the end portions of the rubber member are joined;a pair of guiding rollers provided to one of the opening/closing members and guiding each of the end portions of the rubber member to a joining position; anda pressing roller provided to the other of the opening/closing members and pressing each of the end portions of the rubber member to the guiding rollers, whereina pair of joining rollers is provided to each of the pair of opening/closing members and sandwiches each of the end portions of the rubber member guided by the pair of guiding rollers.2. The rubber member joining device according to claim 1 , further comprising: ...

Dental Sensor Holder and Method of Holding a Dental Sensor

A dental sensor holder including a strip of pliable, longitudinally elastic material having two ends. The holder is constructed by permanently bonding the two ends of the strip to form a somewhat elastic loop. In addition, the sensor holder includes an adjustable bond portion on the inside of the loop which may selectively be engaged to join adjacent portions of the strip into a functional bitewing.

TRIM ELEMENT AND ASSOCIATED MANUFACTURING METHOD

A vehicle trim element that includes a complex formed from at least one layer of ligneous material and a reinforcing layer that extends over an inner face of the layer of ligneous material. The trim element further includes a substrate made from a first plastic material and at least one insert made from a second plastic material. The insert is located between the reinforcing layer of the complex and the substrate so as to space the substrate away from the reinforcing layer. The substrate is overmolded by injection on the insert. 1. A vehicle trim element , comprising:a complex comprising at least one layer of ligneous material having an outer face and an inner face, and a reinforcing layer, extending over the inner face of the layer of ligneous material; anda substrate made from a first plastic material,characterized in that the trim element further comprises at least one insert, made from a second plastic material, inserted between the reinforcing layer of the complex and the substrate so as to space the substrate away from the reinforcing layer, the substrate being overmolded by injection on the insert.2. The trim element according to claim 1 , wherein the complex further comprises a protective layer adhering to the outer face of the layer of ligneous material.3. The trim element according to claim 1 , the trim element having a three-dimensional outer surface.4. The trim element according to claim 1 , wherein the insert has a thickness greater than 0.1 mm.5. The trim element according to claim 1 , wherein the second plastic material is chosen from the list consisting of: polyester claim 1 , polyamide claim 1 , polyethylene claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , polycarbonate claim 1 , acrylonitrile butadiene styrene claim 1 , acrylic claim 1 , poly(methyl methacrylate) claim 1 , polybutylene succinate claim 1 , polybutylene terephthalate claim 1 , polypropylene terephthalate (PPT) claim 1 , polylactic acid and mixtures of at least two of the aforementioned materials.6. ...

Droplet precipitator

A droplet separator ( 10 ) includes a flow passage ( 5 ) through which a droplet charged gas can be conducted and through which this droplet charged gas can flow along a main flow direction ( 6 ), wherein a separation element ( 8 ) is arranged essentially in ring shape about the flow passage ( 5 ). The separation element ( 8 ) has a base element ( 11 ) and a top element ( 12 ) as well as a plurality of connection elements ( 1 ) which are arranged between the base element ( 11 ) and the top element ( 12 ). The connection element ( 1 ) includes a wall element ( 3, 13, 30 ) along which droplets of the droplet charged gas can be conducted as a film in the direction of the base element ( 11 ), wherein the wall element ( 3, 13, 30 ) has a separation surface which has a mean width of more than 1 mm.

CASTING MATERIAL AND METHODS OF USE

In one example, an attachment method includes positioning first and second inanimate elements proximate each other, and then wrapping a fabric about portions of the first and second inanimate elements so as to at least partly connect the first and second inanimate elements to each other. The fabric may be impregnated with a casting material. The casting material is then cured. 1. An attachment method for securing elements to one another , the attachment method comprising:providing a first inanimate element; andproviding a second inanimate element;providing a fabric, wherein the fabric includes an impregnated casting material;positioning the first inanimate element and the second inanimate elements proximate each other in the position in which the first inanimate element and the second inanimate element will be secured to one another;wrapping the fabric about a portion of the first inanimate element and a portion of the second inanimate element; andcuring the casting material.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first inanimate element and second inanimate elements include respective portions of a fracture between the first and second inanimate elements.3. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein one of the inanimate elements comprises at least one of:wood;metal;glass;plastic;rubber;composites;fiberglass;ceramic; orconcrete.4. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the casting material is cured by exposing the casting material to a curing agent.5. The method as recited in claim 4 , wherein the curing agent comprises at least one of:water;light;heat; orair.6. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the curing the casting material includes:exposing the casting material to water; andcompressing the impregnated fabric to remove water.7. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the casting material is cured by exposing the casting material to water that has a temperature between 68 degrees F. and 77 degrees F.8. The method as recited in claim 1 , ...

System and method for producing three-dimensional multi-layer objects from digital models

A set of two-dimensional layers is determined based on a digital three-dimensional model. An image corresponding to each of the layers is rendered on each of a corresponding number of sheets of at least partially transparent material. The sheets of material are assembled together to produce a three-dimensional structure corresponding to the digital model.

MULTILAYER POLYMERIC ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME

A polymeric article may include a first layer and a second layer directly contacting the first layer. The first layer may include a low surface energy polymer and may have a contact index of at least 5%. The second layer may include an elastomer. 1. A method of forming a polymeric article , the method comprising:{'sup': 2', '2, 'dispensing a first polymer layer comprising a low surface energy polymer and having a bond surface prepared with an ion beam treatment having an ion energy of 330 eV to 50 keV and an ion dose of 20 mC/cmto 150 mC/cmfor a period of time of 5 seconds to 15 minutes; and'}applying a second polymer layer to directly contact and adhere to the bond surface, wherein the second polymer layer is a diene elastomer, a thermoplastic olefinic elastomer, a silicone elastomer, or combination thereof.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ion energy is 400 eV to 10 keV claim 1 , such as 667 eV to 5000 eV claim 1 , or 1330 eV to 2000 eV.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ion dose is 60 mC/cmto 97 mC/cm claim 1 , such as 70 mC/cmto 97 mC/cm claim 1 , or 80 mC/cmto 88 mC/cm.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the period of time is 5 seconds to 10 minutes claim 1 , such as 5 seconds to 1 minute claim 1 , or 5 seconds to 30 seconds.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ion beam treatment is a non-reactive ion beam treatment.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein dispensing includes positioning the first polymer layer for application of the second polymer layer.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising extruding the first polymer layer.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein extruding the first polymer layer comprises extruding the first polymer layer over a mandrel.9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising injection molding the first polymer layer.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein applying the second polymer layer comprises extruding the second polymer layer on the bond surface of the first polymer layer.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein applying further ...

MANUFACTURING APPARATUS OF DISPLAY DEVICE, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF DISPLAY DEVICE

According to one embodiment, a manufacturing apparatus of a display device is provided with retaining unit, a light guide plate, and light source. The retaining unit retains a first substrate, and second substrate in such a manner that the first and second substrates are opposed to each other with a photocuring agent interposed between them. The light guide plate is a light guide plate to be arranged on at least one of the opposite side of the photocuring agent with the first substrate interposed in between, and the opposite side of the photocuring agent with the second substrate interposed in between, and has a surface of a size covering the photocuring agent. The light source applies light configured to cure the photocuring agent to the light guide plate. 1. A manufacturing apparatus of a display device comprising:retaining unit which retains a first substrate, and a second substrate in such a manner that the first and second substrates are opposed to each other with a photocuring agent interposed between the substrates;a light guide plate which is a light guide plate to be arranged on at least one of the opposite side of the photocuring agent with the first substrate interposed in between, and the opposite side of the photocuring agent with the second substrate interposed in between, and comprises a surface of a size covering the photocuring agent; anda light source configured to apply light used to cure the photocuring agent to the light guide plate.2. The manufacturing apparatus of a display device according to claim 1 , further comprising a reflection section provided on the opposite side of the photocuring agent with the light guide plate interposed in between.3. The manufacturing apparatus of a display device according to claim 2 , whereinthe reflection section is provided with a plurality of reflection members, andthe farther the position of the reflection member from a surface of the light guide plate at which the light enters the light guide plate, the ...

ADJUSTABLE PAYLOAD ENCLOSURE FOR WING

An enclosure for carrying an adjustable payload. The enclosure is beneficially used on a rotorcraft blade or other similar structure. The enclosure has a first element having a first flange and an upper element. The first element has an upper surface which has a first angle with respect to a lower surface of the first flange in a direction extending from an inboard direction to an outboard direction. The upper element has a lower surface which has a second angle with respect to an upper surface of said upper element in a direction extending from an inboard direction to an outboard direction, the lower surface being in contact with the upper surface of said first element, the second angle being in a direction which is opposite to the direction of said first angle. The first element and the upper element define a cavity for holding a payload. 1. An enclosure comprising:a first element having a first flange; andan upper element;said first element having an upper surface which has a first angle with respect to a lower surface of said first flange in a direction extending from an inboard direction to an outboard direction;said upper element having a lower surface which has a second angle with respect to an upper surface of said upper element in a direction extending from an inboard direction to an outboard direction, said lower surface being in contact with said upper surface of said first element, said second angle being in a direction which is opposite to the direction of said first angle; andsaid first element and said upper element defining a cavity.2. The enclosure of claim 1 , wherein:said first element is a unitized forward and aft element; andsaid first flange is a peripheral flange.3. The enclosure of claim 1 , further comprising:a second element having a second flange, said first element being a forward element and said second element being an aft element; andsaid first flange and said second flange being substantially aligned to define a peripheral flange.4. ...

Large Diameter Thermoplastic Seal

A seal ring includes a weld and a thermoplastic material. The thermoplastic material has a weld elongation-at-break of at least 3%. The thermoplastic material can have a glass transition temperature of at least 100° C. The thermoplastic material with the weld can have a weld elongation-at-break of at least 3%. The seal ring can have a circumference of at least 0.62 meters. The seal ring can have a coefficient of friction of not greater than 0.45.

Valved, Microwell Cell-Culture Device And Method

A valved microfluidics device, microfluidics cell-culture device and system incorporating the devices are disclosed. The valved microfluidics device includes a substrate, a microchannel through which liquid can be moved from one station to another within the device, and a pneumatic microvalve adapted to be switched between open and closed states to control the flow of fluid through a microchannel. The microvalve is formed of three flexible membranes, one of which is responsive to pneumatic pressure applied to the valve and the other two of which deform to produce a more sealable channel cross-section. The cell culture device provides valving to allow controlled loading of cells into the individual well of the device, and exchange of cell-culture components in the wells.

Dental Sensor Holder and Method of Holding a Dental Sensor

A dental sensor holder including a loop of material and an adjustable bond. The adjustable bond portion is located on the inside of the loop which may selectively be engaged to join adjacent portions of the loop into a functional bitewing.

Methods and apparatus for the fabrication of pattern arrays in making touch sensor panels

An electrically conductive touch sensor panel construction and method and laser system for fabricating the same. The transparent touch sensor panel comprises at least two conductive coatings to provide a drive layer and a sense layer. The drive and sense layers are laminated together or otherwise assembled in a touch panel construction and in selected alignment. The layers are then subsequently laser patterned to form the conductive pathways for the touch panel sensor. The drive and sense layers may be concurrently or sequentially laser processed to form a selected pattern in each layer such that the drive and sense layers are substantially aligned forming a far more precise pattern array for the panel. 1. A method for making a touch screen panel , the method comprising:providing a first substrate having a conductive layer disposed on a first surface of the first substrate, the first substrate being a polymer-based substrate and the first substrate having a first protective layer adhered to a second surface of the first substrate;providing a second substrate having a conductive layer disposed on a first surface of the second substrate, the second substrate being a polymer-based substrate and the second substrate having a second protective layer adhered to a second surface of the second substrate;laminating the first and second substrates to each other with an insulating layer therebetween, where the first and second substrates are adhered to each other on sides opposite from their first surfaces; anddirecting at least one laser beam to the laminated first and second substrates, the laser beams having a wavelength that is transmissive to the first and second protective layers and to the first and second polymer-based substrate while being absorbed by the first and second conductive layers to form a corresponding conductive pattern array in the first and second conductive layers and wherein the array is aligned and having substantially complete registration.2. The ...

COMPOSITE MATERIAL HAVING THREE-DIMENSIONAL TEXTURE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME

The present invention relates to a composite material having a three-dimensional texture and a method for making the same. The composite material includes a base material and a surface layer. The surface layer is disposed on a surface of the base material, and has a substantially uniform thickness. The surface layer includes at least one first portion and at least one second portion. The first portion is attached to the surface of the base material. The second portion is spaced apart from the surface of the base material to form at least one hole. 1. A composite material having a three-dimensional texture , comprising:a base material having a first surface; anda surface layer disposed on the first surface of the base material and having a substantially uniform thickness, wherein the surface layer includes at least one first portion and at least one second portion, the first portion is attached to the first surface of the base material, and the second portion is spaced apart from the first surface of the base material to form at least one hole.2. The composite material according to claim 1 , wherein the base material is woven fabric claim 1 , net fabric claim 1 , non-woven fabric claim 1 , ultra-fine fibre artificial leather claim 1 , leather claim 1 , plastic or thermoplastic urethane (TPU) claim 1 , the surface layer includes a thermoplastic material layer claim 1 , an adhesive layer and a coating layer claim 1 , the thermoplastic material layer is directly disposed on the first surface of the base material claim 1 , and the coating layer is adhered to the thermoplastic material layer by the adhesive layer.3. The composite material according to claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the first portion of the surface layer is substantially the same as that of the second portion of the surface layer claim 1 , and a density of the first portion of the surface layer is substantially the same as that of the second portion of the surface layer.4. A composite material having a ...

Methods for manufacturing elongated structural elements of composite material

Methods for manufacturing elongated structural elements are provided. Such methods provide composite material having optimal properties such as weight and strength which can be produced at much lower costs compared to conventional methods. Composite materials including such elements are also provided. In addition, commercial products incorporating such structural elements are provided. 17-. (canceled)8. A structural element of composite material elongated in a longitudinal direction , comprising:at least one web;at least one flange lying in a given geometric plane, andat least one nodal area extending along a junction between the web and the flange;wherein the structural element forms a longitudinal cavity which extends longitudinally through the nodal area and has a substantially triangular cross section havinga substantially flat first side parallel to the geometrical plane in which the flange lies, andtwo other sides converging in a vertex which extends in an end area of the web.9. The structural element of claim 8 , wherein said two other sides are two convex curved sides with convexities facing toward the center of the cavity.10. The structural element of claim 8 , made either through a co-curing process or a co-bonding process.11. An aircraft comprising the structural element of . This application claims priority to and benefit of Italian Patent Application No. TO2014A000739 (which corresponds to Italian Patent Application No. 102014902294265 under the new numbering system which was introduced in 2015 with the implementation of the IPTO online filing platform) filed Sep. 18, 2014, the contents of which are incorporated by reference in their entirety.The present invention relates to the field of aircraft construction in general and refers more specifically to methods for manufacturing elongated structural elements of composite material, such as wing and empennage spars, fuselage stringers, and beams in general. Methods according to the present invention may be ...

BATTERY PACK, BATTERY CHARGING STATION, AND CHARGING METHOD

Various techniques described herein relate to battery packs of electric vehicles, batteries, and battery charging systems. Batteries may comprise a plurality of battery modules, wherein each battery module may be provided with one or more battery cells, and the plurality of battery modules may be connected in series when providing electric power output. Battery charging systems described herein may comprise a charging circuit that connects a plurality of battery modules in series, and may be used for charging the plurality of battery modules in the battery in series. Additional charging circuits may be connected respectively to the plurality of battery modules, and the additional charging circuits may be used for charging at least one battery module in the plurality of battery modules. 1. A battery pack for an electric vehicle , comprising:a battery comprising a plurality of battery modules connected in series, the battery modules including a first battery module and a second battery module; a first charging circuit configured to charge the plurality of battery modules in series to a first preset voltage;', 'a plurality of second charging circuits each corresponding one or more of the plurality of battery modules, each of the second charging circuits being configured to charge a corresponding battery module to a second preset voltage individually, the plurality of second charging circuits including a second charging circuit connected to the first battery module and the second battery module; and, 'a battery charging system, comprising charging the plurality of the battery modules to the first preset voltage through the first charging circuit;', 'detecting whether the plurality of battery modules have been charged to the first preset voltage through the first charging circuit; and', 'when it is detected that the plurality of battery modules have been charged to the first preset voltage through the first charging circuit, switching off the first charging circuit and, ...

Method for Producing a Paper Carrier Card with Removable Integrated Chip Module Card, and Paper Carrier Card Made of Paper with Removable Integrated Chip Module Card

A method for producing a carrier card with a removable integrated chip-module card(s), where the carrier card is in an ID-1 format and is made of a single-layer or multilayer paper, and where the individual layers have predetermined material properties, and are joined by a waterproof adhesive. The method includes 1. A method for producing a carrier card with a detachable integrated chip-module card , comprising the following steps:providing a carrier card in an ID-1 format including a single-layer or multilayer paper, wherein the individual layers exhibit predetermined material properties,and the individual layers have been connected with a water-resistant adhesive,(a) producing a cavity having one or more stages, so that at least an outer and an inner partial cavity are formed, by(a1) first notching the carrier card along a contour of the outer partial cavity to be introduced into the carrier card;(a2) removing paper material within a first contour of the outer partial cavity to be introduced into the carrier card;(a4) removing paper material within a second contour of the inner partial cavity to be introduced into the carrier card;(b) shaping one or more detachable integrated chip-module cards in a mini-SIM, micro-SIM, nano-SIM and/or embedded-SIM format with notches or through-notches and/or ridges between each detachable integrated chip-module card and the rest of the carrier card; and(c) gluing an integrated chip module into the cavity.2. The method for producing a carrier card with a detachable integrated chip-module card according to claim 1 , wherein:removing paper material by first milling within the first contour, and/or by second milling within the second contour are undertaken, and/or wherein prior to step (a4) a step (a3), second notching of the carrier card along the second contour of the inner partial cavity to be introduced into the carrier card,is undertaken, and/or whereinthe carrier card consisting of a multilayer paper includes a condition that ...

Method for producing infrared reflective substrate

Provided is a method for producing an infrared reflective substrate including a reflective layer and a protective layer that are layered with each other. The method includes: a step of layering the reflective layer with the protective layer containing a polymer that is cross-linkable by electron beam irradiation; and a step of subjecting the protective layer to electron beam irradiation.

Fiber-reinforced thermosetting plastic component with a functional layer for connecting to a thermoplastic component

A method for joining a thermoset plastic component and a thermoplastic component by bonding includes interconnecting the two components via a functional layer of the thermoset plastic component. The thermoplastic component is directly applied to the functional layer of the thermoset plastic component, such that a diffusion region is formed between the thermoplastic component and the functional layer of the thermoset plastic component.

Electronic skin, preparation method and use thereof

The invention provides a piezoresistive electronic skin, a preparation method and a use thereof. The piezoresistive electronic skin uses carbon nanotube film as the conductive layer and uses materials provided with micro-nano patterns, such as polydimethylsiloxane, polyethylene terephthalate, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl formal, polyethylene, and so on, as the substrate, enabling the substrate has advantages of high flexibility and being pliable, and it needs low operating voltage and little power consumption, but has high sensitivity and short response time. More importantly, the invention uses the patterned flexible substrate as the basis, greatly improving the sensitivity of electronic skin reacting to tiny applied force from outside. The invention also provides a capacitive electronic skin and a preparation method thereof. Further, the invention also provides a use of the piezoresistive electronic skin or the capacitive electronic skin on speech recognition, pulse detection, medical robot, etc.

Contoured Fluid-Filled Chamber

A sole structure for an article of footwear may include a chamber for receiving a pressurized fluid, the chamber having a first chamber barrier layer and a second chamber barrier layer bonded to the first chamber barrier layer about peripheral portions of the first chamber barrier layer and the second chamber barrier layer to define an interior void between the first chamber barrier layer and the second chamber barrier layer. The sole structure may also include a tensile member bonded to, and extending between, the first chamber barrier layer and the second chamber barrier layer. The sole structure may include a bond inhibiting material located between the tensile member and the first chamber barrier layer, the tensile member and the first chamber barrier layer being unbonded in an unbonded area in which the bond inhibiting material is disposed. The chamber may include an outwardly extending bulge in the unbonded area. 1. An article of footwear having an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper , the sole structure comprising:a chamber for receiving a pressurized fluid, the chamber having a first chamber barrier layer and a second chamber barrier layer bonded to the first chamber barrier layer about peripheral portions of the first chamber barrier layer and the second chamber barrier layer to define an interior void between the first chamber barrier layer and the second chamber barrier layer;a tensile member bonded to, and extending between, the first chamber barrier layer and the second chamber barrier layer; anda bond inhibiting material located between the tensile member and the first chamber barrier layer, the tensile member and the first chamber barrier layer being unbonded in an unbonded area in which the bond inhibiting material is disposed;wherein the chamber includes an outwardly extending bulge in the unbonded area.2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the chamber includes an anatomical contour formed claim 1 , at least in part claim 1 , ...

Wafer bonding apparatus and wafer bonding system using the same

A wafer bonding apparatus includes a first bonding chuck to fix a first wafer on a first surface thereof, a second bonding chuck to fix a second wafer on a second surface thereof facing the first surface, a bonding initiation member at a center of the first bonding chuck to push the first wafer towards the second surface, and a membrane member including a protrusion protruding from a center portion of the second surface towards the first surface, and a planar portion defining the protrusion on an outer region surrounding the center portion.

RUBBER LAMINATED RESIN COMPOSITE

Provided is a rubber laminated resin composite comprising a polyamide-based resin molded product and rubber that is vulcanization bonded to the polyamide-based resin molded product; the polyamide-based resin molded product being molded from a polyamide-based resin that is blended with 0 to 70 wt. % of a filler based on the total amount of the filler and the polyamide-based resin, and that comprises an aliphatic amine compound having an amine equivalent of 950 or less in an amount of 0.045 mmol or more, preferably 0.050 to 2.0 mmol, more preferably 0.065 to 1.5 mmol, per g of the polyamide-based resin. The rubber laminated resin composite is produced by molding a polyamide-based resin that is blended or not blended with a filler, after the addition of an aliphatic amine compound thereto, and then vulcanization bonding of fluororubber or acrylic rubber to the obtained polyamide-based resin molded product. 1. A rubber laminated resin composite comprising a polyamide-based resin molded product and rubber that is vulcanization bonded to the polyamide-based resin molded product;the polyamide-based resin molded product being molded from a polyamide-based resin that is blended with 0 to 70 wt. % of a filler based on the total amount of the filler and the polyamide-based resin, and that comprises an aliphatic amine compound having an amine equivalent of 950 or less in an amount of 0.045 mmol or more per g of the polyamide-based resin.2. The rubber laminated resin composite according to claim 1 , wherein the polyamide-based resin is at least one member selected from polyamide 66 claim 1 , polyamide 6 claim 1 , polyamide 610 claim 1 , polyamide 612 claim 1 , polyamide 11 claim 1 , polyamide 12 claim 1 , polyamide 46 claim 1 , polyamide 6T/6I claim 1 , polyamide 6T/66 claim 1 , polyamide 6T/6 claim 1 , and polyamide 9T; or an alloy or blend of these resins.3. The rubber laminated resin composite according to claim 1 , wherein the filler is a glass fiber or a carbon fiber.4. The ...

METHOD FOR FILLING PRINTING INK IN ELECTROWETTING DISPLAY SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING ELECTROWETTING DISPLAY PANEL

This disclosure provides a method for filling printing ink in an electrowetting display substrate and a method for producing the electrowetting display panel. The electrowetting display substrate comprises a first substrate. The first substrate has pixel grids formed by pixel walls. The method for filling printing ink in an electrowetting display substrate comprises steps of: filling a mixture of an oil-containing printing ink and a solvent into the pixel grids, wherein the solvent has a boiling temperature lower than that of the oil, and the printing ink is soluble in the solvent; and vaporizing the solvent at a temperature that is lower than the boiling temperature of the oil and higher than or equal to the boiling temperature of the solvent. The method may adjust the filling height of the printing ink effectively, and allow the filling heights of the printing ink in all pixel grids to be substantially the same, so as to enhance the display effect of the electrowetting display panel. 1. A method for filling printing ink in an electrowetting display substrate , wherein the electrowetting display substrate comprises a first substrate , and wherein the first substrate has pixel grids formed by pixel walls , the method comprising steps of:filling a mixture of an oil-containing printing ink and a solvent into the pixel grids, wherein the solvent has a boiling temperature lower than that of the oil, and the printing ink is soluble in the solvent; andvaporizing the solvent at a temperature that is lower than the boiling temperature of the oil and higher than or equal to the boiling temperature of the solvent.2. The method for filling printing ink in an electrowetting display substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the mixture of the printing ink and the solvent is formed by mixing the solvent and the printing ink.3. The method for filling printing ink in an electrowetting display substrate according to claim 1 , wherein a volume ratio of the printing ink to the solvent ...

Aircraft Display Panel Bonding System

A method and apparatus for conforming a display panel to a surface of an aircraft structure. The method positions the display panel within a resin barrier that is located on the surface such that a cavity is formed, places a film and the display panel together, and applies a force on the display panel that causes the display panel to conform to the surface of the aircraft structure. The display panel has a shape that changes to a first shape to match a second shape of the surface of the aircraft structure. The method also injects a resin into the cavity while the force is applied, and cures the resin in the cavity while the force is applied to form a cured resin. The cured resin holds the display panel in the first shape and attaches the display panel to the surface of the aircraft structure. 1. A method for conforming a display panel to a surface of an aircraft structure , the method comprising:positioning the display panel within a resin barrier that is located on the surface such that a cavity is formed;applying a force on the display panel that causes the display panel to conform to the surface of the aircraft structure, wherein the display panel has a shape that changes to a first shape to match a second shape of the surface of the aircraft structure;injecting a resin into the cavity while the force is applied; andcuring the resin in the cavity while the force is applied to form a cured resin, wherein the cured resin holds the display panel in the first shape and attaches the display panel to the surface of the aircraft structure.2. The method of further comprising:attaching the display panel to the surface of the aircraft structure.3. The method of further comprising:forming the resin barrier on the surface of the aircraft structure.4. The method of further comprising:placing a film and the display panel together, wherein placing the film and the display panel together comprises:positioning a caul plate against the display panel, wherein the film is located on ...

IMPROVED SEPARATORS, BATTERIES, SYSTEMS, VEHICLES, AND RELATED METHODS

Improved battery separators, base films or membranes and/or a method of making or using such separators, base films or membranes are provided. The preferred inventive separators, base films or membranes are made by a dry-stretch process and have improved strength, high porosity, high charge capacity and high porosity to provide excellent charge rate and/or charge capacity performance in a rechargeable battery. 1. A membrane comprising:a microporous polymer film that provides a battery with at least 3 C charge and/or discharge performance.2. The membrane according to wherein said microporous polymer film preferably made by a dry-stretch process and preferably having substantially round shaped pores claim 1 , and a ratio of machine direction tensile strength to transverse direction tensile strength in the range of 0.5 to 5.0 claim 1 , and porosity in the range of 50% to 80%.3. The membrane according to wherein said film being made by a method of stretching including at least one of: biaxial stretching including a machine direction stretch and a transverse direction stretch with a simultaneous controlled machine direction relax claim 1 , simultaneous or sequential machine direction stretch and transverse direction stretch claim 1 , and machine direction stretch followed by transverse direction stretch with simultaneous machine direction relax.4. The membrane according to wherein the polymer being at least one of a semi-crystalline polymer and a semi-crystalline polymer having a crystallinity in the range of 20-80%.5. The membrane according to wherein said polymer being selected from the group consisting of polyolefins claim 1 , fluorocarbons claim 1 , polyamides claim 1 , polyesters claim 1 , polyacetals (or polyoxymethylenes) claim 1 , polysulfides claim 1 , polyvinyl alcohols claim 1 , co-polymers thereof claim 1 , and combinations thereof.6. The membrane according to wherein an average pore size of said microporous polymer film being in the range of 0.09 to 0.99 ...

DENTAL X-RAY SENSOR HOLDER AND DENTAL X-RAY SENSOR SHEATH THEREFOR

A dental x-ray sensor holder and sheath for affixing a sensor to a backing plate of the holder The dental x-ray sensor holder and sheath generally includes a sensor holder with a backing plate having one or more spring arms and affixed to or formed contiguously with a proximal end of a bite block of the holder It also includes a sensor sheath adapted to secure a sensor to the backing plate for X-ray acquisition. 1. A dental X-ray imaging media holder for holding a sensor for X-ray acquisitions comprising:a bite block, said bite block having a proximal end, a distal end and slots disposed therein; anda backing plate extending from the proximal end of the bite block and having one or more spring arms;wherein the spring arms are configured to project outwardly from the backing plate andwherein the spring arms exert pressure in the direction of said projection when impinged upon by an inward force.2. A dental X-ray imaging media holder according to claim 1 ,wherein the holder further comprises a channel between the backing plate and the bite block, said channel being used to receive a strap of a sheath.3. A dental X-ray imaging media holder according to claim 1 ,wherein the holder is molded from a thermoplastic such as polyethylene to allow for even and unhindered passage of X-rays therethrough.4. A dental X-ray imaging media holder according to claim 1 ,wherein the sensor is configured for anterior teeth X-ray acquisitions.5. A dental X-ray imaging media holder according to claim 1 ,wherein the sensor is configured for posterior teeth X-ray acquisitions.6. A dental X-ray imaging media holder according to claim 1 ,wherein the sensor is configured for bitewing horizontal X-ray acquisitions.7. A dental X-ray imaging media holder according to claim 1 ,wherein the sensor is configured for bitewing vertical X-ray acquisitions.8. A dental X-ray imaging media holder according to claim 1 ,wherein the sensor is configured for bitewing endodontic X-ray acquisitions.9. A Dental X- ...

MULTIWELL PLATE

A mulitwell plate having a plurality of picowells on the bottom of the wells of the plate as well as methods of producing the mulitwell plate are provided. Provided is also a method of handling living cells by providing an ordered array of living cells immobilized in a non-fluid matrix, contacting the living cells with a stimulus; and detecting a response to the stimulus. The present invention is also of a method of producing an ordered array of living cells. 1. A method of manufacturing a picowell-bearing device comprising:contacting a precursor material with a template that is rigid compared to the precursor material which template bears a negative of features of the device including the picowells so as to create the features in the precursor material; andfixing the features in the precursor material so as to fashion an integral structure.2. The method of wherein the template is formed of metal.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising coating the insides of the picowells with an active entity.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the active entity inhibits or delays adherence of cells in the picowells.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the active entity affects proliferation of cells in the picowells.6. The method claim 1 , wherein the precursor material has an index of refraction similar to that of water.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the index of refraction is less than about 1.4.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing a gel cover over for the plurality of picowells.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the precursor material is a thermoplastic polymer and the method further comprises heating the precursor material before contacting it with the template to render it sufficiently plastic for formation of its features.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the features formed by contact with the template are fixed by cooling the precursor material.11. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:attaching a wall to the incipient plate surrounding the ...

Dental x-ray sensor holder and dental x-ray sensor sheath therefor

A dental x-ray sensor holder 1 and sheath 4 for affixing a sensor to a backing plate 2 of the holder 1. The dental x-ray sensor holder 1 and sheath 4 generally includes a sensor holder 1 with a backing plate 2, having one or more spring arms 3, and affixed to or formed contiguously with a proximal end of a bite block 9 of the holder 1. It also includes a sensor sheath adapted to secure a sensor to the backing plate for X-ray acquisition.

MODULAR CELL ANTENNA APPARATUS AND METHODS

Simple, low-cost and modular antenna apparatus and methods associated therewith. In one embodiment, a modular antenna element that can be used either alone or as a basic “building block” for larger arrays and sectorial antennas (i.e., by joining needed number of elements together) is provided. The same parts can be reused for various complete product designs, thereby advantageously reducing the need for customized parts (and the attendant disabilities associated therewith). Moreover, multiple antenna elements can be readily joined together via a common feed network (in one implementation, via the back portion of each element). The antenna gain and beam width are also adjustable through configuration of the array (and the construction of the antenna elements themselves). 1. An antenna element , comprising:a cover element having a cavity formed therein;a main radiating element disposed substantially within the cavity; anda coupling element configured to at least electrically couple the antenna element to a host radio frequency device.2. The antenna element of claim 1 , further comprising a parasitic radiating element formed substantially on or within the cover element.3. The antenna element of claim 2 , wherein the parasitic radiating element comprises a laser direct structured (LDS) element formed on an exterior surface of the cover element.4. The antenna element of claim 3 , further comprising an out layer disposed over the exterior surface and at least a portion of the parasitic radiating element claim 3 , the outer layer selected so as to not substantially degrade the electrical performance of at least the parasitic element.5. The antenna element of claim 1 , further comprising:a back housing element configured to cooperate with the cover element so as to substantially enclose the cavity; anda ground plane disposed on the back housing.6. The antenna element of claim 1 , wherein the coupling element is further configured to enable mechanical coupling of the antenna ...

IMPLANTABLE DEVICES WITH CORRODIBLE MATERIALS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

The present disclosure describes implantable medical devices comprising at least one channel comprising a plurality of particles capable of undergoing a chemical reaction resulting in an increase in the rigidity of the channel. The medical device can be a stent, stent graft, occlusion bag, or other device configured. 1. An implantable medical device comprising:a polymeric sheet having at least one channel; anda plurality of corrodible particles located in the at least one channel.2. The device of wherein the plurality of particles are at least one of an iron alloy and a magnesium alloy.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of particles are at least partially oxidized.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of particles is a metallic powder.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein a volume of the corroded particles is greater than a volume of the plurality of particles prior to corrosion.6. The device of wherein the polymeric sheet comprises an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene.7. The device of wherein the polymeric sheet comprises a bioabsorbable polymer.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least a portion of a channel comprises a permeable material.9. The device of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric sheet is configured as a tubular member that defines a lumen extending there through.10. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one channel defines a stent pattern.11. A method of making a polymeric graft comprising:providing a first tubular form and a second tubular form;disposing the first tubular form around the second tubular form;forming at least one channel between the first tubular form and the second tubular form; andplacing into the channel a plurality of corrodible particles.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the at least one channel is formed by adhering discrete sections of the first tubular form to discrete sections of the second tubular form in a desired pattern of the at least one channel.13. The method of claim 11 , wherein the at ...

METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING BOTTOM LABELS AND WRAPAROUND LABELS INTO AN INJECTION MOULD AND DEVICE, SUITABLE FOR THIS PURPOSE, FOR PRODUCING INJECTION-MOULDED PARTS PROVIDED WITH BOTTOM LABELS AND WRAPAROUND LABELS

A method is proposed for transferring a bottom label and a wraparound label into an injection mould for producing an injection-moulded part provided with the labels, in that the bottom label is arranged on the end side and the wraparound label on the lateral side of an insert die and the insert die equipped with the two labels is introduced into the mould cavity of the moulding tool, after which the bottom label is deposited on the bottom and the wraparound label on the lateral surface of the mould cavity of the moulding tool, in order to back-mould them with a plastics material injected into the mould cavity. According to the invention, the method comprises the following steps of:—providing an insert die, the end side of which has a central portion and a circumferential portion adjoining the central portion radially on the outside, wherein the central portion protrudes further in the direction of the free end of the insert die in the axial direction of the latter than the circumferential portion, such that the cross section of the insert die narrows in the direction of its free end, at least in the circumferential portion of its end side;—applying the bottom label both to the central portion and to the circumferential portion of the end side of the insert die and applying the wraparound label to the lateral side thereof such that the wraparound label projects beyond the end, fining the end side, of the lateral side of the insert die in the direction of the free end thereof;—introducing the insert die equipped with the two labels into the mould cavity of the moulding tool;—detaching the wraparound label from the lateral side of the insert die and applying same at least to the lateral surface of the mould cavity of the moulding tool;—detaching the bottom label from the end side of the insert die and applying same to the bottom of the mould cavity of the moulding tool, wherein the peripheral region of the bottom label is turned down from the circumferential portion of ...

BOND FIXTURE FOR COMPOSITE SPLICE CAP ASSEMBLY

A bond fixture for bonding a component includes a frame defining a chamber for receiving the component. A first pad and a second pad are mounted to the frame. At least one of the first pad and the second pad is movable relative to the frame to adjust a pressure applied to the component. A caul assembly is adapted to be disposed in thermal communication with the component. The caul assembly heats a localized portion of the component. 1. A bond fixture for bonding a component comprising:a frame defining a chamber for receiving the component;a first pad mounted to the frame;a second pad mounted to the frame, wherein at least one of the first pad and the second pad is movable relative to the frame to adjust a pressure applied to the component; anda caul assembly adapted to be disposed in thermal communication with the component, wherein the caul assembly heats a localized portion of the component.2. The bond fixture according to claim 1 , wherein the caul assembly includes a heater blanket.3. The bond fixture according to claim 2 , wherein the caul assembly further includes an inner caul claim 2 , and outer caul claim 2 , the heater blanket being positioned between the inner caul and the outer caul.4. The bond fixture according to claim 2 , wherein the heat applied by the heater blanket to the component is uniform across the component.5. The bond fixture according to claim 2 , wherein the heat applied by the heater blanket to the component varies across the component.6. The bond fixture according to claim 2 , wherein the wiring of the heater blanket is consolidated and exposed via a leader tab.7. The bond fixture according to claim 1 , wherein the bond fixture includes at least one strap for securing the bond fixture to the component.8. The bond fixture according to claim 1 , wherein the bond fixture further comprises a trailing edge guard configured to mount to the component opposite the frame.9. The bond fixture according to claim 7 , wherein the frame and the ...

Method and device for application of structural materials

There is disclosed a method of applying activatable material to a member of an article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle. According to the method, the activatable material is provided to an applicator followed by applying the activatable material to the member wherein the activatable material is attached by way of a mechanical interlock via one or more through-holes.

OCCLUSIVE COIL

Vessel occlusion coils disclosed that have a primary configuration for delivery and a secondary configuration for deployment that is conferred upon the devices by a stretch resistant member. In the secondary configuration, the stretch resistant member forms a stiffer coil and may have a greater diameter, and a more complex shape having some interior space, at one end than at the other end, for improved anchoring of the device in the vessel. The methods include intravascular delivery and deployment for implanting one or more vessel occlusion devices. 1. A vessel occlusion coil comprising:a first coil having a central lumen;an elongate member having a length, the elongate member disposed within the central lumen, said elongate member comprising shape memory characteristics and including a first filament and a second filament, wherein said first filament extends along the length of the elongate member, and the second filament extends along a portion of the length of the elongate member.2. The vessel occlusion coil according to claim 1 , wherein said first filament is coupled to said second filament.3. The vessel occlusion coil according to claim 1 , wherein said vessel occlusion coil comprises a proximal end and a distal end claim 1 , and said second filament is disposed near the distal end.4. The vessel occlusion coil according to claim 1 , wherein said first filament comprises Nitinol and said second filament comprises a polymer.5. The vessel occlusion coil according to claim 4 , wherein said second filament comprises PET.6. The vessel occlusion coil according to claim 1 , wherein said first coil comprises Platinum.7. The vessel occlusion coil according to further comprising a second coil disposed within the central lumen of the first coil.8. The vessel occlusion coil according to wherein said second coil comprises a central lumen and the elongate member is disposed within said central lumen.9. The vessel occlusion coil according to further comprising a proximal ...

PARALLEL SYNTHETIC ROPE

A rope includes elongate bodies having a length axis parallel to a length of the rope or showing helix angles smaller than 2°. The elongate bodies include tapes of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. The tapes have a width to thickness ratio of at least 10 and a polymer solvent content below 0.05 wt. %. 1. A rope comprising elongate bodies having a length axis parallel to a length of the rope or showing helix angles smaller than 2° , the elongate bodies comprising tapes of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene , the tapes having a width to thickness ratio of at least 10 and a polymer solvent content below 0.05 wt. %.2. The rope according to claim 1 , wherein the rope has a modulus of at least 100 N/tex.3. The rope according to claim 1 , wherein the rope has a tensile strength of at least 1.2 GPa.4. The rope according to claim 1 , wherein the rope has a minimum breaking load (MBL) of at least 0.5 tonnes.5. The rope according to claim 1 , wherein the rope has an EA stiffness (Force at 100% elongation) of at least 0.5 MN.6. The rope according to claim 1 , wherein the rope has a creep rate determined at 20° C. under sustained load of 1 N/tex claim 1 , that is lower than 1*10%/s.7. The rope according to claim 1 , wherein the tapes of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene are bonded together through polyethylene tapes.8. The rope according to claim 7 , wherein the polyethylene tapes bonding the tapes of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene together are ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene tapes with a modulus of at least 100 N/tex and a strength of at least 1.2 GPa.9. A method for manufacturing the rope according to claim 1 , comprising;aligning the tapes of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene parallel; andbonding the tapes of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene together.10. The method according to claim 9 , wherein the tapes of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene are bonded together through polyethylene tapes.11. The method according to ...

Automated placement of prepreg tapes to form composite parts

Prepreg tapes suitable for automated placement process are formed by slitting a sheet of partially impregnated prepreg. The partially impregnated prepreg is composed of unidirectional fiber tows partially embedded in a resin layer and has a continuous resin surface only on one side. In some embodiments, one or two nonwoven veil(s) is/are incorporated into the partially impregnated prepreg.

Case

Cases for portable electronic devices and methods for making the same. One example of a case includes a tailgate and one or more doors movable between an open and closed orientation to allow the portable electronic device to be laterally slid into an interior of the case between a front and a back of the case. Another example of a case includes a slide for actuating a switch of the portable electronic device in which the slide translates (as opposed to rotates) to actuate the switch. Another example of a case relates to improved manufacturing methods for cases. 1. A protective case for a portable electronic device , the protective case comprising:(a) a front, the front including a transparent screen protector;(b) a back;(c) a sidewall extending between the front and back, the front, back and sidewall defining an interior configured to receive the portable electronic device by sliding the portable electronic device between the front and the back;(d) a tailgate extending between the front and the back, the tailgate movable between open and closed orientations; and(e) a door extending between the front and the back, the door movable between open and closed orientations;(f) wherein opening the tailgate and the door creates an opening through the sidewall configured to receive the portable electronic device in a sliding fashion.2. The protective case of claim 1 , wherein the door comprises a first door and a second door claim 1 , wherein the first door is located at a first corner of the protective case and wherein the second door is located at a second corner of the protective case claim 1 , wherein the tailgate extends between the first door and the second door when the tailgate and the doors are in the closed orientations.3. The protective case of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , when the tailgate is in the closed orientation claim 2 , the tailgate impedes the doors from moving between the open and closed orientations.4. The protective case of claim 2 , wherein the first ...

METHOD OF MAKING EYEWEAR BY 3D PRINTING

Provided herein are methods of preparing eyewear products made of a cellulose ester, a nylon or a polyester by simple and inexpensive single-nozzle or multi-nozzle 3D printers, wherein the eyewear products have a continuous range of colors or a gradual color change. Also provided herein are eyewear products made of a cellulose ester, a nylon or a polyester prepared by the methods disclosed herein. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more dye compositions are one or more hydrophilic dye compositions claim 1 , each of which independently comprises a hydrophilic dye and water.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic resin is cellulose acetate claim 1 , cellulose acetate propionate or a combination thereof.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic resin is nylon 6 or nylon 12.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic resin is PETG claim 1 , PCTG or PET-CHDM.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein the volume or weight ratio of the hydrophilic dye to water is from about 1:10 to about 1:20 claim 2 , the dyeing temperature is from about 50° C. to about 80° C. claim 2 , and the dyeing time is from about 30 minutes to about 5 hours.7. The method of claim 2 , wherein the hydrophilic dye comprises a pigment claim 2 , a polymeric surfactant claim 2 , and one or more polar solvents.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the polymeric surfactant is poly(ethylene glycol) and the one or more polar solvents comprise benzyl alcohol claim 7 , acetone and ethylene glycol.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the eyewear product is an eyeglass frame comprises a frame front and/or a pair of temples; or the eyewear product is a semi-finished eyewear product or one or more parts of an eyewear product; or the eyewear product includes one or more eyewear sheets suitable for making the eyewear product claim 1 , the semi-finished eyewear product and the one or more parts of an eyewear product.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the eyewear product is an eyeglass ...

FEEDING UTENSIL

A feeding utensil () having a handle (), a tool () end and an integrally formed flexible elongate strap () and the strap () having an engagement section () suitable for engaging with a portion of the handle (), and methods of manufacture of such a feeding utensil (). 1. A feeding utensil having a handle , a tool end and an integrally formed flexible elongate strap , and the strap having a fixed end , a free end and an engagement section suitable for engaging with a portion of the handle.2. A feeding utensil according to claim 1 , wherein the strap is resiliently deformable.3. A feeding utensil according to or claim 1 , wherein the strap comprises elastic polymeric material.4. A feeding utensil according to claim 1 , or claim 1 , wherein the handle comprises a rigid material.5. A feeding utensil according to claim 4 , wherein the rigid material is a plastics material.6. A feeding utensil according to any preceding claim claim 4 , wherein the fixed end of the strap is fixed to the handle proximate the tool end.7. A feeding utensil according to any preceding claim claim 4 , wherein the engagement section is an aperture suitable for receiving a portion of the handle.8. A feeding utensil according to claim 7 , wherein the aperture is distensible.9. A feeding utensil according to or claim 7 , wherein the aperture is elongate.10. A feeding utensil according to claim 9 , wherein the direction of elongation of the aperture is transverse to the direction of elongation of the strap.11. A feeding utensil according to claim 9 , wherein the direction of elongation of the aperture is substantially perpendicular to the direction of elongation of the strap.12. A feeding utensil according to any one of to claim 9 , wherein the aperture is selected from the group consisting of a straight slot claim 9 , a curved slot claim 9 , an oval claim 9 , and a dumbbell shape.13. A feeding utensil according to any one of to claim 9 , wherein the strap has a plurality of apertures suitable for ...

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING GROUND SURFACE MATERIAL ACCUMULATION PREVENTION STRUCTURE

An article of footwear includes a sole having a lower surface, and a reactive element disposed on the lower surface of the sole. The reactive element has an exposed surface, and the reactive element is configured to transition the exposed surface between a first state and a second state in response to a compression force applied to the reactive element by an external ground surface in a user activity, to prevent accumulation of ground surface material, such as mud, dirt, clay, sand, slush, etc., compacting on the sole of the article of footwear in the user activity. The reactive element may include an elastomeric dome shaped popper that compresses flat in response to a compression force and then pops back to a non-compressed state in response to release of the compression force. 120-. (canceled)21. A sole structure for an article of footwear , the sole structure comprising:a ground-contacting surface; anda hollow reactive element extending from the ground-contacting surface and movable from an extended state to a compressed state in response to a force being applied to the reactive element.22. The sole structure of claim 21 , wherein the reactive element includes a dome shape.23. The sole structure of claim 21 , wherein the reactive element includes a semi-circular shape.24. The sole structure of claim 21 , wherein the reactive element is formed from a resilient material.25. The sole structure of claim 21 , wherein the reactive element includes a wall defining a hollow cavity claim 21 , the wall operable to move into the hollow cavity when moved from the extended state to the compressed state.26. The sole structure of claim 21 , wherein the reactive element includes a wall defining a hollow cavity claim 21 , the wall operable to move toward the ground-contacting surface when moved from the extended state to the compressed state.27. The sole structure of claim 21 , further comprising at least one traction element extending from the ground-contacting surface.28. The ...

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR STARTING STRIP MATERIAL IN A SUBSTRATE PROCESSING MACHINE

Systems and methods are disclosed for starting a strip material in a substrate processing machine wherein the machine is not stopped and/or operators do not have to reach into the running machine to start the strip material. Exemplary systems include a strip material guide apparatus including at least one guide arm and at least one gas stream generator configured to direct strip material from the guide arm into a substrate processing machine to join the strip material with one or more running substrates. The gas stream generator is operable to cause a leading end of a strip material dispensed from the guide arm to be conveyed via a gas stream toward the running substrates, such that the leading end of the strip material becomes engaged by the substrate processing machine and the strip material joins with the running substrate. 1. A system for starting strip material in a substrate processing machine that includes at least a first running substrate and a nip point where the first running substrate and the strip material are join together , the system comprising:a strip material guide apparatus configured to direct strip material from a strip material source into the nip point to join the strip material with the first running substrate, the strip material guide apparatus including at least one guide arm operable to guide strip material being dispensed from the strip material source into a desired position relative to the first running substrate; anda gas stream generator coupled to the guide apparatus and positioned adjacent to a strip material outlet of the guide arm, the gas stream generator operable to generate a stream of gas flowing in a general direction of the first running substrate or the nip point;wherein the gas stream generator is operable to cause a leading end of a strip material to be conveyed via a gas stream toward the first running substrate or the nip point, such that the leading end of the strip material becomes engaged by the substrate processing ...

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR STARTING STRIP MATERIAL IN A SUBSTRATE PROCESSING MACHINE

Systems and methods are disclosed for starting a strip material in a substrate processing machine wherein the machine is not stopped and operators do not have to reach into the running machine to start the strip material. Exemplary systems include a strip material guide apparatus including at least one guide arm and at least one gas stream generator configured to direct strip material from the guide arm into a nip point of a substrate processing machine to join the strip material with the running substrates. The gas stream generator is operable to cause a leading end of a strip material dispensed from the guide arm to be conveyed via a gas stream toward the nip point or toward the running substrates, such that the leading end of the strip material becomes engaged by the substrate processing machine at the nip point and the strip material joins with the running substrates. 1. A system for starting strip material in a substrate processing machine that includes a first running substrate , a running second substrate , and a nip point where the first and second running substrates join together , the system comprising:a strip material guide apparatus configured to direct strip material from a strip material source into the nip point to join the strip material with the first and second running substrates, the strip material guide apparatus including at least one guide arm operable to set a transverse position of dispensed strip material relative to the running substrates; anda gas stream generator coupled to the guide arm adjacent to a strip material outlet of guide arm, the gas stream generator operable to generate a stream of gas flowing in a general direction of the first running substrate, the second running substrate, or the nip point;wherein the gas stream generator is operable to cause a leading end of a strip material dispensed from the guide arm to be conveyed via a gas stream toward the first running substrate, the second running substrate, or the nip point, such ...

Fluid Handling Assembly Having a Robust Insert

A fluid handling assembly provides conduits that deliver fluids therethrough. The fluid conduits include pipes, having an inner annular layer ( 2 ) of CPVC material, an intermediate annular layer ( 3 ) of metallic material and an outer annular layer ( 4 ) of CPVC material. Pipes are joined using inserts ( 9 ) that are engaged in cemented relation with a coupling. The inserts are configured to resist deformation at relatively high pressures that reduces the risk of separation of the layers of the pipe due to fluid infiltration between such layers.

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR ENCODING AND DECODING VIDEO USING PERIODIC BUFFER DESCRIPTION

A method of encoding video including: writing a plurality of predetermined buffer descriptions into a sequence parameter set of a coded video bitstream; writing a plurality of updating parameters into a slice header of the coded video bitstream for selecting and modifying one buffer description out of the plurality of buffer descriptions; and encoding a slice into the coded video bitstream using the slice header and the modified buffer description. 1. A method comprising:encoding a flag which indicates whether a coded video bitstream conforms to a first standard or other standards;when the flag indicates the coded video bitstream conforms to the first standard,writing a plurality of buffer descriptions into a sequence parameter set of the coded video bitstream;writing (i) a buffer description identifier which indicates a buffer description out of the plurality of buffer descriptions, (ii) a plurality of buffer element identifiers, each of the plurality of buffer element identifiers indicating each of a plurality of buffer elements within the buffer description indicated by the buffer description identifier, each of the plurality of buffer elements corresponding to each of a plurality of reference pictures and (iii) a plurality of picture identifiers, each of the plurality of picture identifiers for reassigning each of the plurality of reference pictures to be associated with each of the plurality of buffer elements within the buffer description indicated by the buffer description identifier;selecting one buffer description indicated by the buffer description identifier from the plurality of buffer descriptions for encoding a slice;writing, into a picture parameter set, a flag which indicates whether reassigning the plurality of reference pictures to be associated with each of the plurality of buffer elements within the selected one buffer description is to be executed or not;reassigning, using the plurality of picture identifiers, the plurality of reference pictures ...

Electro-Mechanical Pipe Fusion Machine

An electro-mechanical machine for fusing small diameter polyolefin pipe includes a carriage and controls. The carriage has fixed and travelling jaws that grip a pipeline and a pipe stick and electrically driven screws that bring the jaws into and out of close proximity for performance of fusion process tasks. The controls include an electrical closed loop circuit that controls operation of the screws to transfer the travelling jaws to a base axial distance from the fixed jaws and an electrical load cell feedback circuit that controls operation of the screws to reciprocate the travelling jaws in relation to the base axial distance in response to feedback from the load cells so as to maintain a predetermined force between the pipes. 1. A machine for fusing polyolefin pipe comprising a carriage comprising:a base;two screws journaled for rotation on said base in spaced-apart parallel horizontal alignment;a first lower jaw on said base between said screw;a first upper jaw pivotally mounted on said first lower jaw and co-operable with said first lower jaw to grip a first pipe therebetween in axial alignment with said screws;a second lower jaw mounted for reciprocal travel on said screws; anda second upper jaw pivotally mounted on said second lower jaw and co-operable with said second lower jaw to grip a pipe therebetween in axial alignment with the first pipe;said screws being electrically driven to selectively reciprocate said second lower jaw toward and away from said first lower jaw to bring gripped pipes into and out of close proximity, respectively, for performance of fusion process tasks.2. A machine according to further comprising controls comprising:an electrical closed loop circuit controlling operation of said screws to transfer said second lower jaw to a base axial distance from said first lower jaw for performance of a fusion process task; andan electrical load cell feedback circuit controlling operation of said screws to reciprocate said second lower jaw in ...

Multi-chamber refill unit and dispensers

Exemplary embodiments of refill units and dispensers are provided herein. An exemplary refill unit or dispenser includes an air pump portion having a flexible plastic portion that includes a first side and a second side, an inlet valve, a foam located between the first side and the second side and an air outlet valve. A liquid pump portion is included that has a flexible plastic portion that includes a first side and a second side, a liquid inlet, a foam located between the first side and the second side and a liquid outlet valve for allowing liquid out of the liquid pump portion is included. A foaming chamber is located downstream of the liquid outlet valve and the air outlet valve. The foaming chamber has a flexible plastic portion having a first side and a second side, and an open cell foam located there between.

TEXTURED SELF-ADHESIVE SURFACE COVERING

A removable surface covering comprising a base material layer having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface having a colored ink applied thereon, a transparent vinyl layer having an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface applied onto the first surface of the base material layer, the outer surface having a textured paint-like surface, a release layer capable of having one or more shapes and patterns printed thereon for cutting and/or trimming, the paper being at least one of a wax-paper, a non-stick paper and a release-paper, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive disposed between the second surface of the base material layer and the release layer, the adhesive being a water-based acrylic. 1. A removable surface covering comprising:a base material layer having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface having a colored ink applied thereon;a transparent vinyl layer having an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface applied onto the first surface of the base material layer, the outer surface having a textured paint-like surface;a release layer capable of having one or more shapes and patterns printed thereon for cutting and/or trimming, the paper being at least one of a wax-paper, a non-stick paper and a release-paper; anda pressure-sensitive adhesive disposed between the second surface of the base material layer and the release layer, the adhesive being a water-based acrylic having a thickness range from 0.02 mm to 0.04 mm.2. The removable surface covering of wherein the release layer is comprised of material having descriptive content claim 1 , the descriptive content being at least one of a measuring grid claim 1 , textual application instructions and application photos.3. The removable surface covering of wherein the base material layer is comprised of at least one of a vinyl material claim 1 , a plastic material claim 1 , a paper material and a cloth material.4. The removable surface covering of wherein the ...

BAGS WITH MARKS AND SYSTEMS OF MAKING SAME

A system for manufacturing bags with counting marks includes a workstation for making bags, and a coding machine for spraying counting marks on the bags. The coding machine includes a main body, a fixing structure and a spraying gun. The main body has ink cartridges for providing ink and a pressure mechanism to spray the ink through the spraying gun. The spraying gun is fixed to a fixing structure and connected to the main body via a cable such that the ink of the ink cartridges is operably moved from the ink cartridge to the spraying gun via the cable. The cable includes channels, each channel adapted for delivering a respective color of the ink. The spraying gun includes nozzles coupled to the channels for spraying the ink on the bags so as to form the counting marks thereon. 1. A system for manufacturing a roll of bags with counting marks , comprising: a moving mechanism configured to move a layflat tubing from the feed end toward the produce end, wherein the layflat tubing comprises a length direction and a width direction;', 'a sealing mechanism configured to seal the layflat tubing to form a plurality of sealing lines, each of the sealing lines along the width direction;', 'a punching mechanism configured to punch the layflat tubing to form a plurality of punching lines, each of the punching lines along the width direction;', 'a cutting mechanism configured to cut the layflat tubing along the width direction to form a plurality of connected bags; and', 'a winding mechanism configured to wind the connected bags into the roll of bags; and, 'a workstation having a feed end and a produce end, the workstation comprisinga coding machine coupled to the workstation, and configured to spraying at least one counting mark on the layflat tubing, wherein the coding machine comprises a main body, a fixing structure and a spraying gun, wherein the main body comprises one or more replaceable ink cartridges for providing ink and a pressure mechanism to spray the ink through ...

Encapsulating Method and Device for Hollow Roller Cover

This relates to an encapsulating method and a cylindrical sleeve device for storing a hollow roller cover particularly when the material of the cover is covered with material in an unset condition. This encapsulating method comprises using the hollow interior cylindrical portion of a hollow roller cover, an oversized plastic bag, inserting the excess plastic bag into one end of the hollow roller cover, then inserting the inner reduced diameter cylindrical sleeve devise which encloses the hollow roller cover by wedging the excess of plastic of the oversized plastic bag between the inner hollow roller cover and the outer sides of the cylindrical sleeve devise, hermetically sealing the hollow roller cover creating an air tight enclosure to form an unconventional cylindrical container allowing for temporarily storing and re-use of the roller cover. 1. An encapsulating method comprising:a.) a hollow roller cover having identical proximal and distal ends;b.) covering the hollow roller cover including the proximal end with an oversized plastic bag;c.) inserting the excess plastic bag into the inner distal end of the roller cover; and thend.) inserting and press fitting a cylindrical sleeve devise into the distal end of the inner hollow roller cover; whiche.) encapsulates the hollow roller cover by wedging the plastic between the inner hollow roller cover and the outer cylindrical sleeve devise, thereby hermetically sealing the hallow roller cover creating an air tight enclosure to form an unconventional cylindrical container allowing for temporarily storing and re-use of a hollow roller cover.2. An encapsulating method in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising: a hollow roller cover having identical interior proximal and distal ends claim 1 , with an outer nap material and an inner rigid core.3. An encapsulating method in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising of a standard 4 sided plastic bag closed at 3 sides claim 1 , with and opening on one side and ...

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ICE PANEL SEGMENTS

The present disclosure relates to methods of manufacturing ice panel segments for turbofan engines. An ice panel material may be wrapped around a mandrel. The ice panel material may include an inner fiberglass layer, a plurality of KEVLAR® layers, and an outer fiberglass layer. The ice panel material may be bagged and cured into a rigid molded cylinder. The rigid molded cylinder may be radially cut into ice panel cylinders. The ice panel cylinders may be axially cut into ice panel segments. The ice panel segments may be bonded to an inner surface of a fan case. 1. A method of manufacturing an ice panel segment comprising:wrapping an ice panel material around a mandrel;curing the ice panel material; andcutting the ice panel material into ice panel cylinders.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising cutting the ice panel cylinders into ice panel segments.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the ice panel material is cut radially into the ice panel cylinders claim 2 , and wherein the ice panel cylinders are cut axially into the ice panel segments.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the wrapping the ice panel material around the mandrel comprises spinning the mandrel.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the wrapping the ice panel material around the mandrel comprises wrapping an inner fiberglass layer around the mandrel.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the wrapping the ice panel material around the mandrel further comprises wrapping a KEVLAR® layer around the inner fiberglass layer.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the wrapping the ice panel material around the mandrel further comprises wrapping an outer fiberglass layer around the KEVLAR® layer.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein an outer surface of the mandrel corresponds to an inner surface of a fan case.9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising bonding the ice panel segments to an inner surface of a fan case.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the wrapping the ice panel material around the mandrel comprises ...

Flexible Pipe with Corrosion Resistant Layer

The present techniques are directed to a flexible pipe. An inner carcass layer forms the innermost layer of the flexible pipe. An inner sheath layer and an outer sheath layer are disposed externally of the inner carcass layer. A layer of corrosion resistant alloy is disposed at any location between the inner carcass layer and the outer sheath layer. At least one armor layer is disposed internally of the outer sheath layer. 1. A flexible pipe , comprisingan inner carcass layer;an inner sheath layer and an outer sheath layer disposed externally of the inner carcass layer and comprising a polymer material;a layer of corrosion resistant alloy, wherein the layer is disposed at any location between the inner carcass layer and the outer sheath layer; andat least one armor layer disposed internally of the outer sheath layer.2. The flexible pipe of claim 1 , wherein the layer of corrosion resistant alloy is disposed internally of the inner sheath layer.3. The flexible pipe of claim 1 , wherein the layer of corrosion resistant alloy is disposed externally of the inner sheath layer and internally of the at least one armor layer.4. The flexible pipe of claim 1 , wherein the layer of corrosion resistant alloy is disposed externally of the at least one armor layer and internally of the outer sheath layer.5. The flexible pipe of claim 1 , wherein the layer of corrosion resistant alloy is disposed directly adjacent to the inner sheath layer.6. The flexible pipe of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of layers of corrosion resistant alloy are disposed at any location between the inner carcass layer and the outer sheath layer.7. The flexible pipe of claim 6 , wherein the plurality of layers of corrosion resistant alloy includes one layer of corrosion resistant alloy disposed directly adjacent the outer sheath layer and another layer of corrosion resistant alloy disposed directly adjacent the inner sheath layer.8. The flexible pipe of claim 7 , wherein the layer of corrosion resistant alloy ...

FORGERY PREVENTION MEDIUM, FORGERY PREVENTION MEDIUM MANUFACTURING APPARATUS, AND FORGERY PREVENTION MEDIUM MANUFACTURING METHOD

A forgery prevention medium includes a substrate and a specific invisible material layer directly or indirectly laminated on the substrate, having a specific invisible material reversibly and visually recognized through a predetermined process disposed thereon in a plane shape, and having a part of the specific invisible material inactivated in accordance with a visualized image pattern. 1. A forgery prevention medium comprising:a substrate; anda specific invisible material layer directly or indirectly laminated on the substrate, having a specific invisible material reversibly and visually recognized through a predetermined process disposed thereon in a plane shape, and having a part of the specific invisible material inactivated in accordance with a visualized image pattern.2. The forgery prevention medium according to claim 1 , wherein the specific invisible material is a fluorescent material claim 1 , and wherein the predetermined process is to irradiate a predetermined wavelength of light such as a UV ray or an IR ray.3. The forgery prevention medium according to claim 1 , wherein the specific invisible material includes a UV fluorescent material and an IR fluorescent material.4. The forgery prevention medium according to claim 2 , wherein a portion of the specific invisible material corresponding to a black pixel of the visualized image pattern is inactivated.5. The forgery prevention medium according to claim 1 , wherein the specific invisible material is a reversible temperature indicating material claim 1 , and wherein the predetermined process is to change the temperature of the specific invisible material layer to a predetermined temperature.6. The forgery prevention medium according to claim 5 , wherein a portion of the specific invisible material corresponding to a white pixel of the visualized image pattern is inactivated.7. The forgery prevention medium according to claim 5 , wherein a color change threshold temperature of the temperature indicating ...

FORGERY PREVENTION MEDIUM, FORGERY PREVENTION MEDIUM MANUFACTURING APPARATUS, AND FORGERY PREVENTION MEDIUM MANUFACTURING METHOD

A forgery prevention medium includes a substrate and a specific invisible material layer directly or indirectly laminated on the substrate, having a specific invisible material reversibly and visually recognized through a predetermined process disposed thereon in a plane shape, and having a part of the specific invisible material inactivated in accordance with a visualized image pattern. 116-. (canceled)17: A forgery prevention medium manufacturing method comprising:preparing a substrate;applying a temperature indicating material directly or indirectly on the substrate in a plane shape, the temperature indicating material having a color change threshold temperature, wherein the temperature indicating material is in a first color state at a temperature equal to or lower than the color change threshold temperature and is in a second color state at a temperature higher than the color change threshold temperature, and wherein the temperature indicating material reversely changes between the first color state and the second color state; andirradiating the temperature indicating material partially with laser light to form a latent image in the temperature indicating material by inactivating a portion irradiated with the laser light of the temperature indicating material, wherein the portion inactivated is in the first color state at a temperature equal to or lower than the color change threshold temperature and is in the first color state without changing to the second color state at a temperature higher than the color change threshold temperature, and wherein the latent image is invisible at a temperature equal to or lower than the color change threshold temperature and is visible at a temperature higher than the color change threshold temperature.18: The forgery prevention medium manufacturing method according to claim 17 , wherein the first color state is a colorless or white state claim 17 , and the second color state is a colored state.19: The forgery prevention ...

PET BALL TOY WITH INTERNALLY MOUNTED SQUEAKER AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION

A hollow pet toy has a squeaker installed in a hole in a squeaker housing molded into the inside of one of two cupped ball toy parts formed with a hole therein receiving a squeaker, with an air vent hole extending in from the one ball exterior connecting to the squeaker housing hole to allow air flow in and out of the squeaker as the ball toy is compressed and released by the pet. 1. A ball toy combined with a squeaker comprising:a pair of cupped ball toy parts formed of a resiliently compressible material, said ball toy parts joined together along respective abutting rim edges thereof to form the ball toy;one of said cupped ball toy parts having an integral housing extending inwardly from the inside of said one of said cupped ball toy parts;a squeaker receiving hole configured to receive and substantially enclose a squeaker, said squeaker receiving hole extending through said integral housing, said squeaker receiving hole having an entry end entering into a portion of said housing exposed within said cupped one ball toy part;an air vent hole extending in from an outside of said one ball toy part and in communication with an end of said squeaker receiving hole opposite said entry end thereof; andsaid squeaker tube installed into said squeaker receiving hole from said entry end thereof to be able to direct air out through said air vent hole when said ball toy is compressed and to receive air inflow through said air vent hole when said ball toy springs back to shape after being compressed.2. The squeaker toy according to wherein said squeaker tube has a flange at one end abutting a surface of said housing extending around said entry end of said squeaker receiving hole.3. The squeaker toy according to wherein said integral housing exposed portion is substantially aligned with a rim of said one of said ball toy parts.4. The ball toy according to wherein said housing squeaker receiving hole is of a length able to completely enclose said squeaker tube.5. The squeaker toy ...

HIGH ALTITUDE BALLOON SYSTEM

A high altitude balloon system includes a dual chamber balloon extending from an upper apex to a lower apex with a circumferential edge between the upper and lower apexes. A deflectable diaphragm is within the dual chamber balloon and coupled along the circumferential edge. The deflectable membrane divides the dual chamber balloon into a lift gas chamber formed by an interior surface of the dual chamber balloon and the deflectable diaphragm, and a ballast chamber formed by the interior surface of the dual chamber balloon and the deflectable diaphragm. Optionally, the dual chamber balloon is constructed by interposing the deflectable diaphragm between an upper and lower balloon panels. Each of the upper and lower balloon panels and the deflectable diaphragm are then coupled together along the circumferential edge to form both the lift gas chamber and the ballast chamber. 1. An high altitude balloon system comprising:a dual chamber balloon, the dual chamber balloon extending from an upper apex to a lower apex with a circumferential edge between the upper and lower apexes; and a lift gas chamber formed by an interior surface of the dual chamber balloon and the deflectable diaphragm, and', 'a ballast chamber formed by the interior surface of the dual chamber balloon and the deflectable diaphragm, the ballast chamber configured to change the buoyancy of the dual chamber balloon., 'a deflectable diaphragm within the dual chamber balloon and coupled along the circumferential edge, the deflectable membrane divides the dual chamber balloon into2. The high altitude balloon system of claim 1 , wherein the dual chamber balloon includes:an upper pliable balloon panel having the upper apex,a lower pliable balloon panel having the lower apex, and the deflectable diaphragm is interposed between upper and lower pliable balloon panels, andwherein the upper and lower pliable balloon panels and the deflectable diaphragm are coupled along the circumferential edge to form the dual ...

VEHICLE OPERATING SYSTEM USING MOTION CAPTURE

Vehicle operating systems for operating a vehicle having a driving seat for a vehicle driver and at least one passenger seat for passengers are described. The vehicle operating system may include one or more camera devices for shooting images of hand actions of the driver or images of hand actions of a passenger, and a storage device for storing operating signals corresponding to hand actions. A processing device may be configured to select the driver or the passengers as a gesture command operator, and to control the camera device to shoot hand action images of the selected gesture command operator. The command system may also be configured to convert the shot hand action images into corresponding operating signals according to hand action indicia stored in the storage device. The operating signals may be sent to execution devices, that execute the corresponding operations. 1. A vehicle operating system for operating a vehicle including a driving seat for a vehicle driver and at least one passenger seat for passengers , the vehicle operating system comprising:camera devices for capturing at least one of images of gestures of the driver and images of gestures of a passenger; control the camera devices to capture gesture action images of multiple of users in the vehicle simultaneously or substantially simultaneously, the multiple users including a first user and second user, wherein a first action image of the first user and a second action image of the second user are captured simultaneously or substantially simultaneously,', 'convert the captured gesture action images into corresponding operating signals such that the first action image is converted into a first operation signal and the second action image is converted into a second operation signal;', 'determine the first operational signal is from a gesture by the first user and determine the second operational signal is from a gesture by the second user, the first and second operational signals both for ...

METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING ELONGATED STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL

Methods for manufacturing elongated structural elements are provided. Such methods provide composite material having optimal properties such as weight and strength which can be produced at much lower costs compared to conventional methods. Composite materials including such elements are also provided. In addition, commercial products incorporating such structural elements are provided. 1. A method of manufacturing a structural element of composite material elongated in a longitudinal direction and having at least one web and at least one flange and a nodal area extending along a junction between the web and the flange , the method comprising the steps of: a first component having at least a flange portion, a web portion and at least one radiused portion joining the flange portion to the web portion,', 'a second component having at least a flange portion, a web portion and at least one radiused portion joining the flange portion to the web portion,', 'at least one third component having a flat base;, 'providing at least three components of composite material, at least one of which is uncured, wherein the three components include'}preassembling the first and second components by bringing the web portion of the first component against the web portion of the second component, in such a way that the flange portions of the first and second components extend in opposite directions and lie in the same plane, and the radiused portions of the first and second components are adjacent and together form a longitudinally extending recess;providing at least one resilient insert having a substantially triangular or pseudo-triangular cross section with a flat base and two other sides converging into a ridge, wherein said other two sides have shapes mating with the respective radiused portions of the first and the second components;applying the insert along the recess by inserting the ridge between the radiused portions and placing the flat base in the plane in which the flange ...

PLASTICITY INDUCED BONDING

Methods and apparatuses for bonding polymeric parts are disclosed. Specifically, in one embodiment, the polymeric parts are bonded by plastically deforming them against each other while they are below the glass transition temperatures. A method includes: placing a first polymeric part in contact with a second polymeric part; and plastically deforming the first polymeric part and the second polymeric part against each other to bond the first polymeric part to the second polymeric part. Additionally, during the plastic deformation, a temperature of the first polymeric part is less than a glass transition temperature of the first polymeric part and a temperature of the second polymeric part is less than a glass transition temperature of the second polymeric part. 1. A method comprising:placing a first polymeric part in contact with a second polymeric part; andplastically deforming the first polymeric part and the second polymeric part against each other to bond the first polymeric part to the second polymeric part, wherein a temperature of the first polymeric part is less than a glass transition temperature of the first polymeric part and a temperature of the second polymeric part is less than a glass transition temperature of the second polymeric part during the plastic deformation.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein plastically deforming the first polymeric part and the second polymeric part further comprises deforming a bulk of the first polymeric part and a bulk of the second polymeric part.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first polymeric part is deformed between about 1% compressive strain and a compressive strain limit of the first polymeric part and the second polymeric part is deformed between about 1% compressive plastic strain and a compressive strain limit of the second polymeric part.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first polymeric part and the second polymeric part are at least partially amorphous.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first ...

Apparatus for laminating thermoplastic film materials

A laminate of thermoplastic film materials exhibiting throughgoing porosity and comprising plies A and B, A having an inner surface A 1 partly in contact with B and an outer surface A 2 , and B having an inner surface BI partly in contact with A and an outer surface B 2 , A and B consisting of continuous material except for a multitude of perforations in each ply, whereby essentially no perforation in A corresponds directly to a perforation in B, the lamination between A and B on surfaces A 1 and B 1 being a) through a coextruded lower melting lamination layer on A and/or B and b) established in such discontinuous manner that there is formed a channel system between A 1 and B 1 connecting the majority of the perforations in A each with at least one of the perforations in B, and connecting the majority of the perforations in B each with at least one of the perforations in A is provided in addition to a process and apparatus for producing such a laminate.

Composite elastic laminate

A method of making a composite elastic laminate is provided where an elastic layer is stretched in the machine-direction and while in a stretched state is fed into a grooved-roll assembly, together with outer facing layers, for imparting simultaneous cross-direction stretching forces to the superposed layers. The bi-directional stretching forces causes the elastic layer to tear and/or rupture allowing the laminate to be bonded in areas where the elastic layer has been displaced. Upon relaxation, a composite elastic laminate is provided having excellent breathability and elastic properties.

JOINING STRUCTURAL MEMBERS USING FOAM

One aspect of a process of forming an aircraft component includes bonding a first end of a honeycomb structure to a surface of an aircraft skin member, the honeycomb structure including multiple connected cells. Foam is sprayed on a second end of the honeycomb structure opposite the first end. The process also includes curing the foam on the second end of the honeycomb structure. 1. A method of forming an aircraft component , the method comprising:bonding a first end of a honeycomb structure to a surface of an aircraft skin member, the honeycomb structure comprising a plurality of connected cells;spraying foam on a second end of the honeycomb structure, the second end opposite the first end; andcuring the foam on the second end of the honeycomb structure.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the aircraft skin member is a first aircraft skin member and the honeycomb structure is a first honeycomb structure claim 1 , and wherein the method further comprises:bonding a first end of a second honeycomb structure to a surface of a second aircraft skin member, the second honeycomb structure comprising a plurality of connected cells;positioning an end of the first aircraft skin member adjacent an end of the second aircraft skin member to form a void in which the foam on the first honeycomb structure is positioned adjacent the second honeycomb structure;spraying foam in the void and on a second end of the second honeycomb structure and the foam on the first honeycomb structure, the second end of the second honeycomb structure opposite the first end of the second honeycomb structure; andcuring the foam on the second end of the second honeycomb structure and the foam on the first honeycomb structure.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the aircraft skin member is a first aircraft skin member and the honeycomb structure is a first honeycomb structure claim 1 , and wherein the method further comprises claim 1 , before spraying foam on the second end of the first honeycomb structure ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

An electronic device includes: a support member that has a metallic placement surface joined to the conductive bonding layer, and a metallic sealing surface provided on an outer side of the placement surface in an in-plane direction of the placement surface to adjoin the placement surface and to surround the placement surface; and a resin member, which is a synthetic resin molded article, joined to the sealing surface and covering the electronic component. The sealing surface includes a rough surface having a plurality of laser irradiation marks having a substantially circular shape. The rough surface includes a first region and a second region. The second region has a higher density of the laser irradiation marks in the in-plane direction than the first region. 17-. (canceled)8. An electronic device in which an electronic component is mounted through a conductive bonding layer , the electronic device comprising: a metallic placement surface joined to the conductive bonding layer, and', 'a metallic sealing surface provided on an outer side of the placement surface in an in-plane direction of the placement surface to adjoin the placement surface and to surround the placement surface; and, 'a support member that includes'}a resin member, which is a synthetic resin molded article, joined to the sealing surface and covering the electronic component, wherein:the sealing surface includes a rough surface having a plurality of laser irradiation marks having a substantially circular shape;the rough surface is provided correspondingly to a portion of a joint between the support member and the conductive bonding layer or between the support member and the resin member; andinternal stress is higher at the portion of the joint with the rough surface than in other portions of the joint.9. The electronic device according to claim 8 , wherein:the electronic component has a rectangular shape as a planar shape; andthe rough surface is provided in portions near four corners of the ...

METHOD OF MAKING HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANE MODULES WITH A CURABLE COMPOSITION AND MODULES MADE THEREFROM

A method of making hollow fiber filtration modules including potting an end portion of a plurality of hollow fiber membranes with a multi-pack, solvent-free curable composition. The curable composition includes a Michael donor, a Michael acceptor, and a Michael reaction catalyst. 1. A method of making a hollow fiber membrane module , comprising:preparing a mixture of a multi-pack, solvent-free curable composition by combining a multi-functional Michael donor, a multi-functional Michael acceptor, and a Michael reaction catalyst,introducing the mixture of the curable composition into at least one end portion of a plurality of hollow fiber membranes, andallowing the curable composition to solidify and cure, thereby potting the end portion of the plurality of hollow fiber membranes.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the curable composition further comprises from 0 to less than 10% by weight filler claim 1 , based on the weight of the curable composition.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the curable composition exhibits an initial viscosity of from 200 centipoise (cP) to 10 claim 1 ,000 cP at 25° C.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the multi-functional Michael donor comprises an acetoacetylated polyol that has at least one acetoacetoxy functional group claim 1 , and a skeleton selected from the group consisting of a polyether polyol claim 1 , a polyester polyol claim 1 , a polycarbonate polyol claim 1 , polyurethane polyol claim 1 , urethane polyol claim 1 , a polybutadiene polyol claim 1 , a glycol claim 1 , a mono-hydric alcohol claim 1 , a polyhydric alcohol claim 1 , a natural oil polyol claim 1 , and modifications thereof claim 1 , and combinations thereof.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the multi-functional Michael acceptor is selected from the group consisting of monomers claim 1 , oligomers claim 1 , and polymers of multi-functional (meth)acrylate claim 1 , and combinations thereof.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the multi-functional Michael acceptor ...

Method of manufacturing headerless produce bags with increased adhesion

During the manufacturing process the exterior surface of one or both of the sheets of plastic film which form the bags is treated with low temperature corona discharge plasma to raise the level of surface charge magnitude to at least 43 Dyne to increase the adhesion force between the bags. A recess is formed in each of the bags to further increase the adhesion. The increased adhesion causes the mouth of one bag to automatically open as the adjacent bag is removed from the rack. The recess is formed at the same time openings are created in the bags to accept the support rods of a dispensing rack. The bags can have simple edge sides or side gussets and may be provided in a package including a pouch which receives and supports the lower portions of the bags.

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING HEADERLESS PRODUCE BAGS WITH INCREASED ADHESION

During the manufacturing process the exterior surface of one or both of the sheets of plastic film which form the bags is treated with low temperature corona discharge plasma to raise the level of surface charge magnitude to at least 43 Dyne to increase the adhesion force between the bags. A recess is formed in each of the bags to further increase the adhesion. The increased adhesion causes the mouth of one bag to automatically open as the adjacent bag is removed from the rack. The recess is formed at the same time openings are created in the bags to accept the support rods of a dispensing rack. The bags can have simple edge sides or side gussets and may be provided in a package including a pouch which receives and supports the lower portions of the bags. 121-. (canceled)22. A produce bag comprising first and second plastic sheets joined at the sides and bottom to form a compartment adapted to receive a product , one of said plastic sheets having an exterior surface with a surface charge magnitude of at least 43 Dyne , and at least one of said sheets comprising a recess.23. The bag of wherein the sides of the bag comprise gussets.24. A dispenser for use with the bag of comprising a pouch adapted to receive and upport the lower portion of the bag.25. First and a second aligned produce bags claim 22 , each of said bags comprising first and second plastic sheets joined at the sides and bottom to form a compartment with an unsealed mouth adapted to receive a product claim 22 , said first plastic bag having an exterior surface with a surface charge magnitude of at least 43 Dyne which is adjacent said second plastic bag claim 22 , each of said bags having a recess claim 22 , such that said exterior surface of said first bag adheres to said second bag with sufficient force to automatically open the mouth of the second bag as the first bag is moved away from the second bag.26. A dispenser for use with the bags of comprising a pouch adapted to receive and support the lower ...

DITHIOLENE METAL COMPLEX COLORLESS IR ABSORBERS

The invention relates to the use of compounds of formulae (I) and/or (II) as colorless 1R absorbers wherein M is Ni, Pd, Pt, Au, Ir, Fe, Zn, W, Cu, Mo, In, Mn, Co, Mg, V, Cr or Ti, X, Xand Xare each independently of the others sulfur or oxygen, R, R, R, R, Rand Rare each independently of the others hydrogen, NRR, unsubstituted or substituted C-Calkyl, C-Calkyl wherein the alkylene chain is interrupted with oxygen, unsubstituted or substituted C-Calkenyl, unsubstituted or substituted aryl, unsubstituted or substituted arylalkyl or unsubstituted or substituted heteroarylalkyl, Rand R, each independently of the other, being unsubstituted or substituted C-Calkyl, unsubstituted or substituted aryl, un substituted or substituted arylalkyl or unsubstituted or substituted heteroarylalkyl, a further IR absorber optionally being added to the compounds of formulae (I) and (II). The invention relates also to novel dithiolene compounds of formulae (I) and (II) wherein Xis oxygen and Xand Xare oxygen or sulfur. The invention relates furthermore to novel dithiolene compounds of formulae (I) and (II) wherein Rto Rarc NRR. 111.-. (canceled)13. The method according to claim 12 , wherein R claim 12 , R claim 12 , R claim 12 , and Rare each independently of the others unsubstituted C-Calkyl.16. The method according to claim 12 , wherein step b) is using the treated material for laser-welding of plastics.17. The method according to claim 12 , wherein step b) is using the treated material for security printing or producing invisible and IR readable bar codes.18. The method according to claim 12 , wherein the further IR absorbers are polymethines. The invention relates to the use of specific dithiolene metal complexes as colorless IR absorbers. The invention relates also to novel dithiolene metal complexes.Colorless, or at least barely colored, IR absorbers meet a significant technical need in a wide range of applications, such as security printing (bank notes, credit cards, identity ...

DECIDUOUS TEETH MATRIX JEWELRY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

The invention discloses jewelry made of disinfected, pulverized and chemically bonded primary teeth. The teeth are pulverized into two or more parts, located in a mold, and bonded with a bonding agent to form a tooth matrix that is shaped for connection to a jewelry frame. In another embodiment, a hollow interior of a deciduous tooth is filled with a bonding agent. The tooth is positioned in a mold with other tooth particles and bonded to form the tooth matrix. In another embodiment, the hollow interior and/or occlusal of a deciduous tooth is filled with a bonding agent to form a tooth matrix for mounting on a jewelry frame. A display side of the tooth is positioned adjacent to a display surface in a mold. A bonding agent fills the space between the tooth and the mold to form a solid tooth matrix. The solidified tooth matrix is machinable. 1. A jewelry article , comprising:a jewelry frame;human body components consisting of deciduous teeth;a deciduous tooth broken into tooth parts;a solidified bonding agent interspersed between the deciduous tooth parts to form a solid tooth matrix; and,the tooth matrix secured to the jewelry frame to form the jewelry article.2. The jewelry article of claim 1 , further comprising:the tooth matrix having a polished display surface.3. The jewelry article of claim 1 , further comprising:the tooth matrix secured into a bezel connected to the jewelry frame.4. The jewelry article of claim 1 , further comprising:the tooth matrix having a non-display surface; and,the non-display surface of the tooth matrix being shaped for complementary fit of the tooth matrix into the jewelry frame.5. The jewelry article of claim 1 , further comprising:the deciduous tooth being whitened.6. The jewelry article of claim 1 , further comprising:the bonding agent being colored bright white.7. The jewelry article of claim 1 , further comprising:the bonding agent being a dental composite.8. The jewelry article of claim 1 , further comprising:the bonding agent ...

BAGS WITH MARKS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME

A method of manufacturing a roll of bags includes: moving a layflat tubing from a feed end toward a produce end of a workstation; sealing the layflat tubing to form sealing lines along a width direction of the layflat tubing; punching the layflat tubing to form punching lines along the width direction; spraying, by a coding machine coupled to the workstation, at least one counting mark on the layflat tubing; cutting by the workstation, the layflat tubing along the width direction to form connected bags; and winding the connected bags into the roll of bags. The connected bags are separated by the punching lines, each bag has one of the sealing lines, and at least one bag has the at least one sprayed counting mark that counts its relative position in the roll of bags. 1. A method of manufacturing a roll of bags , comprising:moving a layflat tubing from a feed end of a workstation toward a produce end of the workstation by a moving mechanism of the workstation, wherein the layflat tubing has a length direction and a width direction;sealing the layflat tubing by a sealing mechanism of the workstation, so as to form a plurality of sealing lines each along the width direction;punching the layflat tubing by a punching mechanism of the workstation, so as to form a plurality of punching lines each along the width direction;spraying, by a coding machine coupled to the workstation, at least one counting mark at desired positions on the layflat tubing, wherein each counting mark is located between two adjacent punching lines on the layflat tubing;cutting, by a cutting mechanism of the workstation, the layflat tubing along the width direction to form a plurality of connected bags; andwinding the connected bags into the roll of bags,wherein the connected bags in the roll of bags are separated by the punching lines, each of the connected bags comprises one of the sealing lines, and at least one bag of the roll of bags has one of the at least one sprayed counting mark that counts ...

Polymerized lithium ion battery cells and modules with overmolded heat sinks

A lithium ion (Li-ion) battery cell includes a prismatic housing that includes four sides formed by side walls coupled to and extending from a bottom portion of the housing. The housing is configured to receive and hold a prismatic Li-ion electrochemical cell element. The housing includes an electrically nonconductive polymeric (e.g., plastic) material. Additionally, a heat sink is overmolded by the polymeric material of the housing, such that the heat sink is retained in an outer portion of the sides of the housing and the heat sink is exposed along the bottom portion of the housing.

PIPELINE REPAIR

In an example, a method of repairing a pipeline includes isolating a section of a pipeline that includes a leak site. The method includes flooding the section of the pipeline with a plug formulation that includes artificial platelets and an ultraviolet (UV) photoinitiator. The section may be pressurized to induce migration of the artificial platelets to the leak site. The method also includes draining excess plug formulation from the section of the pipeline. The method further includes exposing the UV photoinitiator to UV light to form a gas impermeable seal at the leak site. 1. A method of repairing a pipeline , the method comprising:isolating a section of a pipeline that includes a leak site;flooding the section of the pipeline with a plug formulation that includes artificial platelets and a first part of a two-part epoxy system;pressurizing the section of the pipeline to induce migration of the artificial platelets to the leak site;draining excess plug formulation from the section of the pipeline; andpumping a second part of the two-part epoxy system into the section of the pipeline.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plug formulation further includes a multi-functional acrylate monomer and an ultraviolet (UV) photoinitiator claim 1 , and the method further comprises exposing the UV photoinitiator to UV light.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pipeline includes a gas pipeline.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pipeline includes a natural gas pipeline.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pipeline includes a buried natural gas pipeline.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the artificial platelets have a characteristic dimension in a range of 0.3 millimeters to 50 millimeters.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the artificial platelets include a first artificial platelet type having a first shape and a second artificial platelet type having a second shape that is different from the first shape.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the artificial platelets ...

A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A SECURITY FILM AND A SECURITY FILM

The invention concerns a process for producing a security film, comprising: forming a polymeric film substrate having first and second surfaces and comprising one or more migratory additives; plasma treating at least a part of at least one surface of the polymeric film substrate; and promptly contacting a foil with the at least one part of the plasma treated surface of the polymeric film substrate such that the foil adheres to the polymeric film substrate. 1. A process for producing a security film , comprising:a) forming a polymeric film substrate having first and second surface and comprising one or more minatory additives;b) plasma treating at least a part of at least one surface of the polymeric film substrate; andc) promptly contacting a foil with the at least part of the plasma treated surface of the polymeric film substrate such that the foil adheres to the polymeric film substrate.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the plasma treatment has the effect of removing one or more migratory additives from the at least one surface of the polymeric film substrate.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the foil is contacted with the at least one part of the plasma treated surface of the polymeric film substrate in less than about 30 minutes claim 1 , less than about 20 minutes claim 1 , less than about 10 minutes claim 1 , less than about 5 minutes claim 1 , less than about 1 minute claim 1 , less than about 30 seconds less than about 20 second less than about. 10 seconds claim 1 , less than about 5 seconds or less than about 2 seconds after the plasma treatment in step b.4. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the plasma treating step b is carried out using one or more plasma torches.5. The process according to claim 4 , wherein the one or more plasma torches are used to plasma treat a precise part or parts of the at least one surface of the polymeric film substrate which is/are to fee contacted and adhered to the foil.6. The process according ...

HYDROGEN SUPPLY PIPING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING HYDROGEN SUPPLY PIPING

There is provided a hydrogen supply piping for supplying hydrogen to a fuel cell, the hydrogen supply piping includes a flow path pipe member through which the hydrogen flows, and a coating member having a tube shape for covering an outer surface of the flow path pipe member. The coating member is divided into a plurality of divided pieces in pipe axis directions of the hydrogen supply piping. The divided pieces are disposed in the pipe axis directions so that an end of one of the divided pieces overlaps with an end of the adjacent divided piece. The divided pieces are wrapped tightly around an outer surface of the flow path pipe member by thermal contraction. 1. A hydrogen supply piping for supplying hydrogen to a fuel cell , comprising:a flow path pipe member through which the hydrogen flows; anda coating member having a tube shape for covering an outer surface of the flow path pipe member, the coating member being divided into a plurality of divided pieces in pipe axis directions of the hydrogen supply piping, the divided pieces being disposed in the pipe axis directions so that an end of one of the divided pieces overlaps with an end of the adjacent divided piece, and the divided pieces being wrapped tightly around an outer surface of the flow path pipe member by thermal contraction.2. The hydrogen supply piping in accordance with claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in a posture of the hydrogen supply piping in use claim 1 , an end of one of the adjacent divided pieces located relatively above covers an end of the other divided piece located relatively below.3. The hydrogen supply piping in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the hydrogen supply piping includes a curved portion and a substantially straight extended portion connected with the curved portion claim 1 , andwherein an overlapping portion that is a portion of the adjacent divided pieces where ends of the adjacent divided pieces are mutually overlapped is located in the extended portion of the hydrogen supply ...

Tube Head Comprising an Insert Forming a Barrier

Tube head that is capable of being connected to a skirt so as to form an internal volume of the tube, said tube head comprising a body, said body comprising a neck and a shoulder connected to the neck, said tube head further comprising an insert arranged so as to be in contact with said shoulder so as to form a barrier between the body and the product contained in the internal volume, said insert closing the neck, characterised in that said insert comprises a means for positioning in the tube head.

CUSTOMIZED HANDLE FOR ULTRASOUND PROBE

A method of manufacturing an ultrasound probe comprises customizing a fit of the ultrasound probe to an operator's hand, including, generating a three-dimensional (3D) model of the operator's hand, digitizing the 3D model of the operator's hand, including obtaining a set of manual attributes, and forming a manually grasped surface of the ultrasound probe based on the digitized 3D model, and coupling the manually grasped surface to the ultrasound probe. In this way, operator hand strain while conducting ultrasound exams can be reduced. 1. A method of manufacturing an ultrasound probe , comprising: ["generating a three-dimensional (3D) model of the operator's hand,", "digitizing the 3D model of the operator's hand, including obtaining a set of manual attributes, and", 'forming a manually grasped surface of the ultrasound probe based on the digitized 3D model; and, "customizing a fit of the ultrasound probe to an operator's hand, including,"}coupling the manually grasped surface to the ultrasound probe.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein obtaining the set of manual attributes of the operator's hand comprises obtaining one or a combination of a thumb length claim 1 , a finger length claim 1 , a palm width claim 1 , a grasping position claim 1 , and a probe type.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein digitizing the 3D model of the operator's hand further comprises mapping a plurality of probe-contact pressure points of the operator's hand into the 3D model.4. The method of claim 3 , whereingenerating the 3D model of the operator's hand comprises grasping an impressionable material with the operator's hand and forming a physical impression of the operator's hand from the impressionable material, anddigitizing the 3D model comprises 3D scanning the physical impression of the operator's hand to obtain the set of manual attributes.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the impressionable material comprises one or a combination of clay claim 4 , foam claim 4 , plaster claim 4 , ...

Heat-dissipating film, and its production method and apparatus

A heat-dissipating film comprising a heat-conductive layer comprising fine graphene particles and carbon nanotube uniformly dispersed, a mass ratio of the carbon nanotube to the total of the fine graphene particles and the carbon nanotube being 0.05-0.2; the fine graphene particles being substantially aligned with the heat-conductive layer; and the heat-conductive layer having a density of 1.9 g/cm 3 or more and thermal conductivity of 600 W/mK or more.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING BONDING MATERIAL IN A WIND TURBINE BLADE

A wind turbine blade includes a first shell member including a first mating surface along a first edge of the wind turbine blade. Also, the wind turbine blade includes a second shell member including a second mating surface along the first edge of the wind turbine blade, wherein the second mating surface is opposite to the first mating surface. Further, the wind turbine blade includes a bonding material disposed between the first mating surface and the second mating surface and configured to bond the first mating surface to the second mating surface. Moreover, the wind turbine blade includes a constrainer positioned at a desired bond line and coupled to one of the first mating surface and the second mating surface, wherein the constrainer is configured to restrict the bonding material from migrating into an interior cavity of the wind turbine blade. 1. A wind turbine blade , comprising:a first shell member comprising a first mating surface along a first edge of the wind turbine blade;a second shell member comprising a second mating surface along the first edge of the wind turbine blade, wherein the second mating surface is opposite to the first mating surface;a bonding material disposed between the first mating surface and the second mating surface and configured to bond the first mating surface to the second mating surface; anda constrainer positioned at a desired bond line and coupled to one of the first mating surface and the second mating surface, wherein the constrainer is configured to restrict the bonding material from migrating into an interior cavity of the wind turbine blade.2. The wind turbine blade of claim 1 , wherein the constrainer comprises:a base section coupled to the first shell member at one end of the first mating surface; anda curved section extending vertically from the base section and facing the bonding material disposed between the first mating surface and the second mating surface.3. The wind turbine blade of claim 2 , wherein the curved ...