CUSHION MATERIALS

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RENDERING A FOAMED MATERIAL WELDABLE TO A FACING MATERIAL TO FORM CUSHIONING MATERIAL

... 1497332 Laminating method T SAITO 4 Sept 1975 [17 Sept 1974] 36541/75 Heading B5N [Also in Division B2] A method of making a laminated cushioning material comprising a core 36 of foamed material, e.g. a polyurethane foam laminated between an embossed layer 63 of facing material, e.g. a vinyl coated fabric or a twist fabric and a layer 64 of backing material, includes blowing a weldable powdery material from a floating cloud-like layer into predetermined regions of the foamed material in casing 2 (see Divisions B1-B2), optionally heat-setting the powder in a furnace 55, assembling a sandwich of the core, facing material and backing material, the facing material having been embossed by means 65, high frequency welding the assembly in welder 58 in the regions of the material 36 containing the weldable material and cutting out the central portion of the product in means 60. In a modification of the method, the furnace is omitted and means are provided at the outlet of the welder for expelling ...

Method for manufacturing decorative material in pipe-optic for e.g. door in interior of aircraft, involves sewing and/or welding fodder and covering materials to preferred axis, where materials are declamped adjacent to each other

The method involves clamping an expandable fodder material (2) in a planar manner, where the fodder material is resiliently stretched in a preferred axis (A). A covering material (3) i.e. leather, is applied on the fodder material, and an elongation of the covering material in a presented state parallel to the preferred axis is provided smaller than an elongation of the fodder material. The fodder and covering materials are allowed to sew and/or weld vertically to the preferred axis with a set of parallel seams (4). The fodder and covering materials are declamped adjacent to each other. The fodder material consists of a stretchable synthetic fabric. An independent claim is also included for a decorative material with a whistle optic.

MANUFACTORING PROCESS OF MATERIALS OF CUSHION AND DEVICE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROCESS

METHOD FOR COVERING ARTICLES

elemento acolchoado compreendendo um substrato de espuma

METHOD FOR COVERING AND EMBOSSING OF ARTICLES

MANUFACTORING PROCESS OF MATERIALS OF CUSHION AND DEVICE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROCESS

Moulded car seats etc.

FOAM SEAT ELEMENT, AND PROCESS AND MOLD FOR PRODUCING SAME

A mold is described for production of a molded element. The mold includes a first mold portion and a second mold portion engageable to define a mold cavity. The mold further includes at least one insert element having a textured surface and configured to create a first internal surface and a second internal surface opposed to one another in molded element. The textured surface may include a plurality of peak portions and a plurality of valley portions. The at least one insert element may be affixed to one of the first mold portion and the second mold portion, or is moveable with respect to one or both of the first mold portion and the second mold portion to facilitate demolding of the molded element.

PROCEDE DE RECOUVREMENT ET DE GAUFRAGE D'ARTICLES

L'INVENTION A POUR OBJET UN PROCEDE DE RECOUVREMENT ET DE GAUFRAGE D'ARTICLES. ON CHOISIT UNE MATIERE DE SUBSTRAT 12 DE DIMENSION, FORME ET FERMETE DESIREES; ON TRAITE LES SURFACES SUPERIEURE ET INFERIEURE D'AU MOINS UNE PIECE DE MOUSSE FLEXIBLE 14 AVEC UN ADHESIF 15; ON APPLIQUE LA SURFACE INFERIEURE DE CETTE MOUSSE A UNE PARTIE AU MOINS DE LA SURFACE DU SUBSTRAT 12; ON APPLIQUE UNE MATIERE ELASTIQUE THERMOFORMABLE DE RECOUVREMENT 16 SUR LE DESSUS DE LA MOUSSE; ON PLACE L'ARTICLE DANS UN MOULE; ON ETIRE LA MATIERE DE RECOUVREMENT DANS LE MOULE POUR EPOUSER LE CONTOUR SUPERFICIEL DE LA ZONE DE LA BASE 12 RECOUVERTE AVEC LA MOUSSE; ON GAUFRE LE RECOUVREMENT DANS LE MOULE; ON APPLIQUE LA CHALEUR ET LA PRESSION DE SORTE QU'ON OBTIENT L'ARTICLE DONT LE RECOUVREMENT GAUFRE EPOUSE ETROITEMENT LE CONTOUR DE LA PARTIE CHOISIE DE LA SURFACE DE LA BASE, AVEC COLLAGE. PANNEAUX DE PORTIERES D'AUTOMOBILES ET SIMILAIRES.

PROCESS OF COVERING Of ARTICLES

Mechanical upholstering of car inner parts - deposits stamped material blank onto vacuum mould corrugated, pleat forming surface

Upholstering flat car body parts in leather, textile etc. starts with placing the material stamped blank on a corrugated surface (5) of a vacuum mould (4) for the required pleats and uniformly compressing the opposite blank edges along it, where the pleats are to be formed. The blank edges are then fixed in this shape at the edges (6) of the mould so that the material can be drawn by vacuum into the corrugated parts (5b) of the mould and then joined to the upholstered support. Release from the mould takes place after the vacuum relief. USE/ADVANTAGE - For car seat squabs, cushions, supports etc., with a facility for mass prodn.

Process for covering and shaping articles, in particular for producing laminated bodies

In the process for covering and profiling articles, a substrate material of the desired size, shape and stiffness is chosen, the upper and lower sides of at least one part made of flexible foam are treated with an adhesive, the lower side of the flexible foam material is placed on at least one zone of the surface of the substrate material and an elastic, thermally deformable cover material is placed on the upper side of the foam material. The laminated body thus produced is inserted into a mould, the cover material is then stretched in the mould, adapting it to the surface contour of that zone of the substrate material covered with the flexible foam. The cover is profiled in the moulds and the surface of the article is compression moulded with the supply of heat, there being consequently produced on the article a profiled cover which follows the contour of a selected region of the surface of the base and adheres to the base.

PROCEDE DE RECOUVREMENT D'ARTICLES

LA PRESENTE INVENTION CONCERNE UN PROCEDE DE FABRICATION D'ARTICLES EN MOUSSE RECOUVERTS ET AYANT DES COUCHES MULTIPLES, QUI CONSISTE A FOURNIR UN SUBSTRAT PROFILE 12 A COUCHE MULTIPLE; A PLACER CE SUBSTRAT DANS UNE PREMIERE SECTION D'UN MOULE PROFILE; A FOURNIR AU MOINS UNE COUCHE DE MOUSSE FLEXIBLE 14; A TRAITER AU MOINS CETTE COUCHE DE MOUSSE FLEXIBLE AVEC UN ADHESIF; A PLACER AU MOINS CETTE COUCHE DE MOUSSE TRAITEE SUR LE DESSUS DU SUBSTRAT; A PLACER UNE MATIERE FLEXIBLE FIXE DE RECOUVREMENT 16 AU SOMMET DE LADITE COUCHE DE MOUSSE TRAITEE ET DU SUBSTRAT; A PLACER UNE SECONDE SECTION DU MOULE PROFILE SUR LA PREMIERE SECTION DU MOULE PROFILE EN SUPERPOSITION OU AU-DESSUS DU RECOUVREMENT FLEXIBLE; A APPLIQUER DE LA CHALEUR ET DE LA PRESSION AU MOULE JUSQU'AU FACONNAGE DU RECOUVREMENT ET DURCISSEMENT DE L'ADHESIF SI BIEN QU'ON FORME UN ARTICLE RECOUVERT A NIVEAUX MULTIPLES.

Apparatus for manufacturing cushion materials

A method of manufacturing a cushion material by applying high frequency welding to a sandwich consisting of a core layer of foamed material, a surface material layer and a backing material layer, in which a fine powdery welding material is previously injected or impregnated in desired weld areas of the foamed material layer. The method comprises floating the fine powdery welding material in the form of a cloud, and blowing up the fine powdery welding material floating in cloud-like form to impregnate the desired areas of the foamed material layer with the fine powdery welding material.

CUSHION MATERIALS

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CUSHIONING ELEMENTS FOR APPAREL AND OTHER PRODUCTS

FOAM SEAT ELEMENT, AND PROCESS AND MOLD FOR PRODUCING SAME

There is described a padded element comprising a foam substrate (105, 205) having disposed therein a first internal surface and a second internal surface opposed to the first internal surface, the first internal surface being interposed between an outer surface of the foam substrate and the second internal surface, at least one of the first internal surface and the second internal surface comprising a textured portion (115, 125, 215, 225). The provision of such a textured surface creates a contacting interface between below or remote from the A-surface of the foam element. This interface has different properties than the exposed surface of the seating element (100, 200). By adopting this internal interface approach to one or more zones of foam element, it is possible to confer different qualities of comfort and feel to the outer surface of the foam element.

CUSHIONING ELEMENTS FOR APPAREL AND OTHER PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE CUSHIONING ELEMENTS

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUM HERSTELLEN EINES POLSTERMATERIALS

Wood-grain mould

FOAM SEAT ELEMENT, AND PROCESS AND MOLD FOR PRODUCING SAME

Herstellungsverfahren für Dekormaterial mit Pfeifen-Optik und entsprechendes Dekormaterial

Herstellungsverfahren für ein Dekormaterial (1) mit Pfeifen-Optik, wobei das Dekormaterial (1) aus zumindest einem Futtermaterial (2) und einem Deckmaterial (3) hergestellt wird, umfassend folgende Arbeitsschritte: das Futtermaterial (2) wird flächig aufgespannt, wobei das Futtermaterial (2) in einer Vorzugsachse (A) elastisch gedehnt wird, ein Deckmaterial (3) wird auf dem gedehnten Futtermaterial (2) aufgelegt, wobei die Dehnung des Deckmaterials (3) im aufgelegten Zustand parallel zu der Vorzugsachse (A) geringer ist als die Dehnung des Futtermaterials (2), das Futtermaterial (2) und das Deckmaterial (3) werden im Wesentlichen senkrecht zu der Vorzugsachse (A) mit einer Mehrzahl von parallelen Nähten (4) vernäht und/oder verschweißt und/oder verklebt, und das Futtermaterial (2) und das Deckmaterial (3) werden anschließend entspannt, wobei das Futtermaterial (2) im Wesentlichen aus dehnbarer Kunstfaser besteht, eine anisotrope Elastizität aufweist und die Dehnung des Futtermaterials ( ...

PRODUCTION OF COMPOSITE SHEET

Apparatus for manufacturing cushion materials

A method of manufacturing a cushion material by applying high frequency welding to a sandwich consisting of a core layer of foamed material, a surface material layer and a backing material layer, in which a fine powdery welding material is previously injected or impregnated in desired weld areas of the foamed material layer. The method comprises floating the fine powdery welding material in the form of a cloud, and blowing up the fine powdery welding material floating in cloud-like form to impregnate the desired areas of the foamed material layer with the fine powdery welding material.

Cushioning elements for apparel and other products and methods of manufacturing the cushioning elements

A method for manufacturing the cushioning elements may include utilizing a die with a plurality of die elements positioned in a particular arrangement. A polymer material, which may be a polymer foam material, is located between the die and an extractor. The polymer material is compressed between the die and the extractor, and the die elements cut the polymer material to form a plurality of pad components, which are arranged like the die elements. The die and the extractor are separated, and the pad components are secured to the extractor in the arrangement of the die elements. Additionally, the pad components are bonded to at least one material layer such that the pad components remain in the arrangement of the die elements.

METHOD OF COVERING AND EMBOSSING PRODUCT

Compression moulding shavings to produce relieves like decoration products, and method and equipment for producing same

The present invention relates to a shaving-pressed embossed decorative product and its production method and equipment. The wood shavings and chips are mixed with glue, then placed in the thermocompressor and hot-pressed into the product with embossed pattern. Thin wood sheet can be stuck over the embossed surface, and the pattern and the thin wood sheet also can be directly pressed on the product surface at the same time. Said product is formed by means of die arrangement. Said invention provides a production line for manufacturing said invented products, also provides a horizontal thermocompressor and a set of hollow die arrangement for producing embossed decorative wood molding. Said invention can be used for making various door boards, dado boards, screen, wall hanging and other wood ornaments.

Cushion structure and construction

One exemplary aspect of the present disclosure relates to, among other things, a tunable cushion including a core made of a polymer material, and at least one topper layer adjacent the core, which is also made of a polymer material. Further, the core and the at least one topper layer provide a cushion assembly having a support factor of less than or equal to 4 with an Indentation Load Deflection (ILD) determined using a 4 inch batt sample of the cushion assembly.

Polyurethane Roller Coating Device for Carpet Backing

A device for applying a polyurethane mixture to a backstitch side of a greige includes: a tensioning roller rotatable in a first direction; an application roller arranged adjacent to the application roller and rotatable in a second direction opposite to the first direction, the tensioning roller and the application roller positioned transversely and adjacent to a path of travel of the greige on the backstitch side of the greige, the tensioning roller rotatable against a feed direction of the greige, the application roller rotatable in the feed direction of the greige; and a dispenser configured to create a puddle of the polyurethane mixture between the tensioning roller and the application roller.

Soundproof material for vehicle

A first sound absorbing material to be located facing a vehicle room interior side, the air-impermeable material having an air-impermeable film having bonding hot-melts on both sides thereof, and the second sound absorbing material to be located facing a vehicle room exterior side are laminated in this order, and are closely-located between two heating boards and are supplied with hot air to melt hot-melts and thus to make a laminate. The laminate is cold press molded with the first sound absorbing material on a lower mold, and at the same time as the press molding, compressed gas is supplied from an upper mold to apply pressure on the air-impermeable material and thus to compression mold the first sound absorbing material.

Aircraft thermal insulation

The invention provides an arrangement and methods for thermally insulating aircraft, particularly but not exclusively for when the aircraft is operating in extremely hot or cold conditions, and describes an aircraft skin construction including a foam-stiffened CFC sandwich panel forming part of the aircraft outer skin mounted to an underlying load bearing aircraft structure, wherein the panel at the mounting to the structure includes two outer layers of CFC material with an inner layer of foam material sandwiched therebetween.

Microstructure for fusion bonded thermoplastic polymer material, and related methods

A material comprises a first layer that includes a thermoplastic polymer having a microstructure that includes a plurality of closed cells, each cell containing a void and each cell having a maximum dimension extending across the void within the cell that ranges between 1 micrometer and 200 micrometers long. The material also includes a second layer including a thermoplastic polymer having a microstructure that includes a plurality of closed cells, each cell containing a void and each cell having a maximum dimension extending across the void within the cell that ranges between 1 micrometer and 200 micrometers long. The material also includes an interface layer formed by fusion bonding the first layer to the second layer, the interface layer having a microstructure that includes a plurality of closed cells, each cell containing a void and each cell having a maximum dimension extending across the void within the cell that is at least 100 micrometers long.

PROCESS FOR PREPARING A SPHERICAL MATERIAL WITH A HIERARCHICAL POROSITY COMPRISING METALLIC PARTICLES TRAPPED IN A MESOSTRUCTURED MATRIX

A process is described for the preparation of an inorganic material with a hierarchical porosity in the micropore and mesopore domains. The material has at least two elementary spherical particles having a maximum diameter of 200 microns. The process comprises: 1. A process for the preparation of an inorganic material with a hierarchical porosity in the micropore and mesopore domains , said material being constituted by at least two elementary spherical particles having a maximum diameter of 200 microns , each of said spherical particles comprising metallic particles containing at least one or more metals selected from vanadium , niobium , tantalum , molybdenum , tungsten , iron , copper , zinc , cobalt and nickel , said metallic particles being present within a matrix , which is mesostructured , based on silicon oxide , having microporous walls with a thickness in the range 1 to 60 nm , said process comprising at least the following steps:a) preparing a solution containing zeolitic nanocrystals with a maximum nanometric dimension equal to 60 nm based on silicon and/or precursor elements of proto-zeolitic entities based on silicon;{'sub': inorganic', 'organic, 'b) mixing, in solution, said metallic particles or at least one metallic precursor of said metallic particles, at least one surfactant and at least said solution obtained in accordance with a) such that the ratio of the volumes of inorganic and organic materials, V/V, is in the range 0.29 to 0.50;'}c) aerosol atomization of said solution obtained in step b) in order to result in the formation of spherical droplets;d) drying said particles;g) eliminating at least said template and at least said surfactant.2. A preparation process according to claim 1 , wherein following said step d) claim 1 , a step e) is carried out consisting of autoclaving the particles obtained from said step d) then carrying out a step f) consisting of drying said particles obtained at the end of said step e).3. A preparation process ...

Two-Component, Water-Based Lamination Adhesive and Use of the Same to Bond Substrates and Foams

A water comprising, two component polyurethane dispersion adhesive comprising an anionic polyester polyurethane resin and a solvent-free liquid aliphatic polyisocyanate cross-linker. The dispersion can be reactivated one or more times for edge bonding a flexible sheet material onto a substrate having a main surface, a peripheral surface and an edge connecting the main surface and the peripheral surface.

A method of manufacturing a padded part primarily for an item of wear

A method of manufacturing a padded part is provided. The padded part is primarily for use in an item of wear that may be a load-bearing harness or belt. The method includes the steps of providing a first sheet of a flexible material on one side of which is located at least one fastener. A second sheet of flexible material is provided and a layered assembly is created including, in order, the first sheet of material such that said one side of the first sheet is outermost, apiece of mouldable padding, and the second sheet of flexible material. Hot melt adhesive layers are provided between the padding and the sheets of flexible material. The layered assembly is moulded in a press after or during heating of the layered assembly thereby simultaneously bonding the layers of the assembly together and moulding the layered assembly into a predetermined shape.

REINFORCED FOAM STRUCTURE, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD OF FORMING, AND ARTICLE

A structure includes a thermoplastic foam body having first and second major surfaces, and channels extending partially or fully through the foam body and terminating at one or both major surfaces. The surfaces of some or all of the channels are reinforced, providing the structure with increased compressive strength. The structure, which can include a skin on either or both of the major surfaces, is useful for forming aviation interior components, including aviation overhead containers, aviation interior wall panels, and aviation trays. 1. A structure comprising:a foam body comprising a thermoplastic foam comprising a polyetherimide, wherein the foam body comprises a first major surface and second major surface opposite the first major surface;wherein the first major surface and the second major surface each independently define a plurality of openings, the foam body defining channels extending partially or fully through the foam body, with each channel extending from an opening in the first major surface, an opening in the second major surface, or a pair of openings, one in the first major surface and the other in the second major surface;wherein at least a portion of the channels comprise an inward-facing channel surface reinforced by passing a heating element through the channels comprising the inward-facing channel surface;wherein the structure is characterized by a compressive strength greater than a compressive strength of the structure prior to passing the heating element through the channels comprising the inward-facing channel surface, wherein compressive strength is determined according to ASTM D695-15;wherein the foam body is characterized by a void content of 65 to 95 volume percent, wherein the void content does not include the channels through the foam body;the foam body further comprises an adhesive layer adhered to the first major surface, and a skin layer adhered to a surface of the adhesive layer opposite the first major surface; andthe skin layer ...

Window and door screen for seamless, easy repairs

A window screen that allows for the easy fix of a torn screen. The screen is similar to contemporary window screens. However, this screen contains a grid of squares that can be between 4×4 inches and 8×8 inches in size. The border of each square is a solid fiberglass material which can be 0.5 to 1.0 inch in width. Inside of each square is standard window screen mesh. In the event of a tear, the mesh within the borders of the squares can be cut out. Then, a replacement patch which is the same shape of the removed area can be adhered in place. The patch should be cut so that it contains the surrounding fiberglass border. The border of the patch will be adhered to the window screen so that the borders of the patch overlap the borders on the screen making for a seamless repair.

BONDING OBJECTS TOGETHER

A method of bonding a first object to a second object includes the steps of: providing the first object including thermoplastic material in a solid state, providing the second object including a proximal surface, applying a mechanical pressing force and a mechanical excitation capable to liquefy the thermoplastic material until a flow portion of the thermoplastic material is flowable and penetrates into structures of the second object, and stopping the mechanical excitation and letting the thermoplastic material resolidify to yield a positive-fit connection between the first and the second object. The second object has a region of low density, wherein the protrusion penetrates the region of low density at least partly before the thermoplastic material is made flowable, and wherein the first object includes a protruding portion after the step of letting the thermoplastic material resolidify, the protruding portion at least partly penetrates the region of low density. 152-. (canceled)54. The method according to claim 53 , wherein the method comprises a step of changing a compressive strength of the region of low density at least locally such that a critical compressive strength needed for the liquefaction of the thermoplastic material is generated.55. The method according to claim 53 , wherein the method comprises a step of compressing the region of low density at least locally such that a critical density needed for the liquefaction of the thermoplastic material is generated.56. The method according to claim 53 , wherein the second object provided comprises a density profile that increases as a function of the distance from the proximal surface claim 53 , and in that the distal end penetrates the region of low density before the thermoplastic material is made flowable.57. The method according to claim 53 , wherein the step of providing the first object comprises providing a first object comprising a protrusion region distally of the first object body claim 53 , ...

TOOL FOR FIXING A TEXTILE SLEEVE ABOUT AN ELONGATE MEMBER TO BE PROTECTED AND METHOD OF FIXING A PROTECTIVE TEXTILE SLEEVE ABOUT AN ELONGATE MEMBER

A tool for fixing a protective textile sleeve about an elongate member contained therein, and method of use thereof is provided. The tool includes a clamp assembly having opposed clamp members. Each of the clamp members has a clamp surface for abutting the textile sleeve. Each of the clamp surfaces includes a plurality of heating members operably connected to a source of power. The heating members within each clamping surface are supported for independent radial movement relative to one another in response to engagement with an outer surface of the textile sleeve to allow the clamp surfaces to automatically conform to the arcuate shape of the sleeve and elongate member being clamped therebetween. 1. A method of fixing a protective textile sleeve about an elongate member , comprising:providing the protective textile sleeve having an inner surface configured to bound an inner cavity;disposing the elongate member within the inner cavity;clamping at least a portion of the protective textile sleeve about the elongate member with opposed clamp members having clamp surfaces that automatically adjust and substantially conform to an arcuate shape and contour of an outer surface of the sleeve; andheating the clamping surfaces and bonding the inner surface to at least another portion of the textile sleeve and/or to the elongate member.2. The method of further including configuring the clamp members having a plurality of different sections spaced from one another along the length of the clamping surfaces to accommodate textile sleeves having different diameters from one another.3. The method of further including configuring a nose portion of the clamp members adjacent a free end of the clamp members to accommodate a sleeve having a first diameter and configuring a main portion of the clamp members adjacent the nose portion to accommodate a sleeve having a second diameter that is larger than the first diameter.4. The method of further including providing a protective cover ...

THERMAL INTERFACE DEVICE WITH MICROPOROUS SEAL CAPABLE OF PREVENTING THE MIGRATION OF THERMAL GREASE

A thermal interface device comprises a film of thermal grease intended to be inserted between a first object and a second object, and a microporous seal encircling the periphery of the film of thermal grease. A manufacturing method comprises steps of: deposition of the microporous seal on the first object in such a way as to form a closed frame on the first object; deposition of the thermal grease on the first object, inside the closed frame; smoothing of the thermal grease bearing on the frame of microporous seal, making it possible to form the film of thermal grease encircled by the microporous seal; and deposition of the second object on the film of thermal grease. 1. A thermal interface device , comprising: a film of thermal grease intended to be inserted between a first object and a second object , and a microporous seal encircling the periphery of the film of thermal grease.2. The thermal interface device according to claim 1 , in which the microporous seal is oil-repelling and permeable to air.3. The device according to claim 1 , in which the microporous seal comprises a microporous film of polytetrafluoroethylene.4. The device according to claim 1 , in which the microporous seal includes an electrically conductive filler.5. The device according to claim 1 , in which the thermal grease comprises a binder and a thermally conductive filler promoting the heat transfer claim 1 , the average diameter of the pores of the microporous seal being less than the average diameter of the filler so as to prevent the migration of the thermally conductive filler.6. The device according to claim 1 , in which the microporous seal exhibits a friction coefficient greater than 0.25.7. The device according to claim 1 , in which the microporous seal has a thickness of between 150 and 180 μm.8. A microporous seal of a thermal interface device according to claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , on one face claim 1 , an adhesive film and a mould-stripping film; the mould-stripping ...

Foam seat element, and process and mold for producing same

There is described a padded element comprising a foam substrate having disposed therein a first internal surface and a second internal surface opposed to the first internal surface, the first internal surface being interposed between an outer surface of the foam substrate and the second internal surface, at least one of the first internal surface and the second internal surface comprising a textured portion. In a highly preferred embodiment, the pair of internal surfaces disposed within the body of the foam substrate combine to form one or more cavities in the foam substrate (e.g., by the provision of one internal surface have a textured portion and the other internal surface being untextured). The provision of such a textured surface creates a contacting interface (either at rest or when an occupant sits on the seat) between below or remote from the A-surface of the foam element. This interface has different properties than the exposed surface of the seating element. By adopting this internal interface approach to one or more zones of foam element, it is possible to confer different qualities of comfort and feel to the outer surface of the foam element (e.g., A-surface of a vehicular seat element) even though the appearance of that outer surface may be relatively non-textured. In this manner, the occurrence of “read through” described above is obviated or mitigated. A process and mold for produce the padded element are also described.

Luggage compartment for installation on the fuselage or ceiling in a vehicle, and method for producing a luggage compartment of said type

A luggage compartment for installation on the fuselage or ceiling in a vehicle, in particular aircraft, comprises at least two side walls which are connectable in load-bearing fashion to a primary structure of the vehicle and which have a fiber composite structure. The fiber composite structure is produced from reinforced curable molding compound and has at least one reinforcement element at least partially embedded therein. The luggage compartment furthermore comprises a shell element which is connected to the side walls and which defines at least a part of a stowage space of the luggage compartment. 1. A luggage compartment for installation on a fuselage or ceiling in a vehicle , which luggage compartment comprises:at least two side walls connectable in load-bearing fashion to a primary structure of the vehicle and having a fiber composite structure, which structure is produced from reinforced curable molding compound and has at least one reinforcement element at least partially embedded therein, anda shell element connected to the side walls and defining at least a part of a stowage space of the luggage compartment.2. The luggage compartment as claimed in claim 1 , in which the fiber composite structure of the side walls comprises reinforcement fibers composed of carbon or glass fibers claim 1 , and comprises a plastic matrix.3. The luggage compartment as claimed in claim 2 , in which the reinforcement fibers are composed of chopped fibers in the form of carbon or glass long fibers.4. The luggage compartment as claimed in claim 2 , in which the plastic matrix comprises a thermoset material comprising at least one of an unsaturated polyester resin claim 2 , or a flame retardant additive comprising aluminum hydroxide.5. The luggage compartment as claimed in claim 1 , in which the fiber composite structure of the side walls is produced from at least one of sheet molding compound semifinished products or bulk molding compound semifinished products.6. The luggage ...

Method of Manufacturing Marine Hose and Marine Hose

A method of manufacturing a marine hose that at least a base hose, a sponge layer, a foam rubber layer, and a cover rubber layer. The method comprises the steps of: wrapping a sponge layer around the outside of the base hose; wrapping a foam rubber layer around the outside of the sponge layer, the foam rubber layer containing an unvulcanized foam rubber composition; wrapping a cover rubber layer around the outside of the foam rubber layer; and vulcanizing the wrapped assembly; wherein the foam rubber composition includes a rubber component containing as a main component at least one selected from the group consisting of natural rubber, styrene butadiene rubber, chloroprene rubber, ethylene propylene rubber, ethylene propylene diene rubber, and reclaimed rubber. 1. A method of manufacturing a marine hose that includes at least a base hose , a sponge layer , a foam rubber layer , and a cover rubber layer , the method comprising the steps of:wrapping a sponge layer (A) around the outside of the base hose;wrapping a foam rubber layer (B) around the outside of the sponge layer (A), the foam rubber layer (B) containing an unvulcanized foam rubber composition;wrapping a cover rubber layer around the outside of the foam rubber layer (B); andvulcanizing the wrapped assembly; whereinthe foam rubber composition includesa rubber component containing as a main component at least one selected from the group consisting of natural rubber, styrene butadiene rubber, chloroprene rubber, ethylene propylene rubber, ethylene propylene diene rubber, and reclaimed rubber;and, per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component, from 1.1 to 50 parts by mass of a blowing agent and from 1.1 to 50 parts by mass of a blowing aid; anda blow ratio of the foam rubber composition after vulcanization is 1.1 or greater.2. The method of manufacturing a marine hose according to claim 1 , further comprising wrapping a foam rubber layer (C) around the outside of the base hose prior to wrapping the sponge layer ...

Water vapor permeable, waterproof textile laminate and method for the production thereof

A water vapor permeable, waterproof textile laminate, comprising at least two layers made of planar web material, which are disposed on top of each other and bonded to each other, wherein an open fabric web comprising polymer fiber threads forms a top tier and a film-like, water vapor permeable, waterproof thermoplastic membrane web forms a bottom tier. The polymer fiber threads of the fabric web comprise raised thread regions, which are held bearing against the membrane web and/or are partially fused into the membrane web, wherein the membrane web comprises integral fusion areas with the raised thread regions, which are generated according to the invention by way of laser light in a laser transmission welding method.

Method for producing components from fiber-reinforced composite material

The invention relates to a method for producing a component ( 9 ) from fiber-reinforced composite material. In a first step, a mold ( 1 ) is provided and, in a second step, a surface layer ( 3 ) is introduced into a cavity ( 2 ) of the mold ( 1 ). In a further step, a fiber layer ( 4 ) is applied to the surface layer ( 3 ) and is cured together with the surface layer ( 3 ) to form a first part ( 5 ). Afterwards, the first part ( 5 ) is subjected to a check. If the check proceeds positively, a carrier structure ( 8 ) is connected operatively to the first part ( 5 ).

MOLDED WATERSPORTS AND COLD CLIMATE GLOVES

Molded watersports and cold-climate gloves, where a substantial portion of the accessory is molded in a three-dimensional mold with a soft, pliable, and durable material such as EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) or PU (Polyurethane) or similar foam blends that aid in the flexibility, durability, and comfort of the accessory. 1. A watersports garment for a user's hand , comprising a palm portion integrally attached to a wrist portion ,wherein the palm portion comprises a single piece of seamless molded foam having inner and outer surfaces, the palm portion defining an opening for receiving the user's hand, wherein the inner surface is dimensioned and configured to receive the user's hand and to enclose the palm and sides of the user's hand, and wherein the molded foam has a durometer below 35 Asker C,wherein the wrist portion comprises a high-stretch neoprene having inner and outer surfaces, the inner surface being bonded to a first fabric lining that receives the user's wrist,wherein the wrist portion is bonded to the palm portion around the periphery of the opening, the bond formed by a layer of waterproof glue,and wherein at a seam where the outer surface of the palm portion abuts the outer surface of the wrist portion, an external seam sealant is applied to provide additional waterproofing and strength to the seam, wherein the external seam sealant is a silicone- or polyurethane-based viscous, room-temperature-cured waterproof compound.2. The watersports garment of claim 1 , wherein the profile of the palm portion has a variable thickness.3. The watersports garment of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the outer surface of the palm portion has a high-friction texture.4. The watersports garment of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the inner surface of the palm portion has a high-friction texture.5. The watersports garment of claim 1 , wherein a second fabric lining is bonded to at least a part of the inner surface of the palm portion.6. The watersports ...

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL PROTECTIVE ASSEMBLIES, SYSTEMS INCLUDING PROTECTIVE ASSEMBLIES, AND RELATED METHODS

A protective assembly comprises a first region formulated and configured to provide protection from alpha, beta, and electromagnetic radiation and comprising a composite of particles and polymer; a second region formulated and configured to provide protection from ballistic impact and comprising a composite of fibers and polymer; and a third region formulated and configured to provide protection from thermal radiation and comprising a composite of particles, fiber, and polymer. The protective assembly may be provided on an aerospace structure. The protective assembly may be formed on the aerospace structure body using a co-curing process. 1. A protective assembly , comprising:a first region comprising a composite of particles and polymer, the first region formulated and configured to provide protection from alpha, beta, and electromagnetic radiation;a second region comprising a composite of fibers and polymer, the second region formulated and configured to provide protection from ballistic impact; anda third region comprising a composite of particles, fibers, and polymer, the third region formulated and configured to provide protection from thermal radiation;wherein each of the first region, the second region, and the third region comprises a common polymer.2. The protective assembly of claim 1 , further comprising an additional region comprising at least one of a metallic mesh or a metallic foil claim 1 , wherein the additional region is formulated and configured to provide protection from at least one of electrostatic discharge and electrostatic discharge.3. The protective assembly of claim 2 , wherein the at least one of the metallic mesh or the metallic foil comprises at least one of silver claim 2 , copper claim 2 , aluminum claim 2 , nickel claim 2 , and iron.4. The protective assembly of claim 2 , wherein the additional region comprises the metallic mesh and a polymer claim 2 , the polymer of the additional region comprising the common polymer of the first ...

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.

WASTE AND WATER TANK

A storage tank for storing water, waste, or other material is provided where the storage tank has co-moulded external features for fittings. A method for manufacturing such a storage tank is also provided. 1. A method of manufacturing a storage tank for storing waste , water , or material , the storage tank having external features for fittings , the method comprising:providing a pre-formed liner defining a vessel wherein said pre-formed liner functions as an inner layer for said tank;applying dry reinforcing fibre on said pre-formed liner;placing a shell having at least one insert around said pre-formed liner for layering said reinforcing fibre on said pre-formed liner;drawing liquid resin into said shell under vacuum for saturating said reinforcing fibre; andremoving said shell to reveal a tank having at least one co-moulded external feature corresponding to said at least one insert.2. The method of manufacturing a storage tank of claim 1 , further comprising loading said dry reinforcing fibre into said shell and at least one insert prior to placing said shell around said pre-formed liner.3. The method of manufacturing a storage tank of claim 1 , further comprising curing said liquid resin for improving mechanical strength.4. The method of manufacturing a storage tank of claim 1 , wherein said pre-formed liner comprises a food-grade material for storing water in the storage tank.5. The method of manufacturing a storage tank of claim 1 , wherein said pre-formed liner comprises a material resistant to at least one waste system chemical for resisting bio-film build-up of material stored in the storage tank.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising adding a foam core into the fibre laminate to limit buckling.7. A method of manufacturing a storage tank for storing waste claim 1 , water claim 1 , or material claim 1 , the storage tank having external features for fittings claim 1 , the method comprising:providing a pre-formed liner defining a vessel wherein said pre ...

UNIVERSAL BARRIER SYSTEM PANELS

A universal barrier system includes universal barrier components that may be assembled together to shield floors and walls from moisture and provide a thermal break in an operational area of the universal barrier component. A lap zone of the universal barrier component may allow universal barrier components to be assembled and installed to protect floors, walls, ceilings, footings and the like from moisture and heat gain or loss by minimizing the need for tapes and other joining methods. The universal barrier system may also act as a sound deadening material. The operational area and lap zone of the universal barrier component may be disposed on a vapor block layer to provide some rigidity. The operational area of the universal barrier component may include a thermal break disposed upon the vapor block layer. The thermal break may include an outer protective layer. 1. A universal barrier system for forming a moisture shield and thermal break in a building comprising:a universal barrier tape made from polyethylene film, up to 12 inches wide to provide typically 6 inches of lap with an adhesive disposed thereon; a common base component of polyethylene film substantially 6 to 15 mills thick and substantially 54 inches wide and of a length that varies depending upon a desired roll size upon which the common base material is disposed:', 'a thermal break having a thickness substantially ranging from 5 mils to 50 mils, and substantially 48 inches wide and made from millable polyurethane foam containing voids created by microspheres disposed in an operational area substantially forty eight inches wide, beginning at an edge of the common base component and leaving a substantially uncovered area substantially 6 inches wide along an opposite edge as a lap zone for joining to other materials;', 'a protective outer layer of polyethylene film substantially 48 inches wide and disposed over the thermal break and has a thickness substantially ranging from 3 mils to 40 mils; and, 'a ...

SPORTING GOODS AND METHODS FOR INTERCONNECTING COMPONENTS OF A SPORTING GOOD

The present invention relates to a method for interconnecting components of a sporting good, in particular a sports shoe, and a sports shoe manufactured with such a method. The method may include (a.) forming a pattern element having at least one removable at least partially non-transparent or non-reflective portion, (b.) irradiating at least one of the first and the second component via the pattern element with heat radiation and (c.) interconnecting the irradiated first and second component. 120.-. (canceled)21. A pattern element for at least partially covering at least one of a first component or a second component of a sporting good during heat radiation , the pattern element comprising:a plate having at least one substantially transparent region and at least one removable element;wherein the at least one removable element is formed of at least partially non-transparent material;wherein the removable element is positioned to at least partially overlap the at least one substantially transparent region of the plate; andwherein the pattern element is irradiated by heat radiation.22. The pattern element of claim 21 , wherein the at least one removable element is at least partially non-reflective.23. The pattern element of claim 21 , wherein the at least one removable element is interchangeable with at least one second removable element.24. The pattern element of claim 23 , wherein the at least one removable element and the at least one second removable element are different sized.25. The pattern element of claim 21 , wherein the pattern element comprises a thickness from 0.1 mm to 6 mm.26. The pattern element of claim 21 , wherein the plate is a glass plate being at least partially transparent for the heat radiation.27. The pattern element of claim 21 , wherein the pattern element comprises a mirror.28. The pattern element of claim 21 , wherein the at least one removable element comprises a plurality of layers.29. The pattern element of claim 28 , wherein each of ...

Dual coated film for bonding dissimilar materials

The innovation disclosed herein comprises an apparatus and method of bonding two dissimilar materials together using a chemically treated bondable film that is chemically treated (coated) on at least one side to facilitate adhesion between the two dissimilar materials.

SOFT ROBOTIC ACTUATORS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Exemplary embodiments relate to various improvements in soft robotic actuators, and techniques for manufacturing the improvements. For example, techniques for manufacturing a rigidizing layer for reinforcing a soft robotic actuator is provided. In another embodiment, a soft robotic actuator having integrated sensors is described. A flexible electroadhesive pad for achieving a conformal grip is also described. Still further, exemplary embodiments provide hydraulically-actuated soft robotic grippers, which allows for a reduction in the size of the actuation system and improved underwater operation. 1. A method of manufacturing a rigidizing layer for a soft robotic actuator , the method comprising:disposing a fabric sheet on a bottom plate of a hot press;disposing a layer of elastomeric material on the fabric sheet, the layer of thermoplastic material having a plurality of slots formed in it;disposing a rigid slat in each of the slots in the layer of thermoplastic material;disposing a compliant supportive layer on the layer of thermoplastic material and the slats;disposing a top plate of the hot press on the gasket;operating the hot press to bond the fabric sheet, the layer of thermoplastic material, and the compliant supportive layer together to form a bonded sheet; andcutting the rigidizing layer from the bonded sheet.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fabric sheet comprises nylon.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the elastomeric material comprises a thermoplastic.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the elastomeric material comprises thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising disposing a gasket on the layer of neoprene foam claim 1 , the gasket having a number and arrangement of slots formed in corresponding to a number and configuration of the slots formed in the layer of thermoplastic material.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the compliant supportive layer comprises a stretching foam.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

ANCHORING IN A LIGHTWEIGHT BUILDING ELEMENT

A method of anchoring a connector in a first object is provided, the connector having a thermoplastic material in a solid state. The method includes providing the first object and the connector, bringing the connector into contact with the first object from a distal side thereof, causing mechanical vibration energy to impinge on the first object from a proximal end face thereof, the proximal end face being opposite the distal side, while the object and the connector are pressed against each other, until a proximally facing end of connector is at least partially flowable forming a flow portion of the thermoplastic material, and causing the flow portion to flow into structures of the first object, and letting the flow portion re-solidify to cause a positive-fit connection between the first object and the connector. 1. A method of anchoring a connector in a first object , the connector comprising a thermoplastic material in a solid state , the method comprisingproviding the first object and the connector;bringing the connector into contact with the first object from a distal side thereof;causing mechanical vibration energy to impinge on the first object from a proximal end face thereof, the proximal end face being opposite the distal side, while the object and the connector are pressed against each other, until a proximally facing portion of connector is at least partially flowable forming a flow portion of the thermoplastic material, and causing the flow portion to flow into structures of the first object; andletting the flow portion re-solidify to cause a positive-fit connection between the first object and the connector.2. The method according to claim 1 , comprising causing a proximal end face of the first object to remain intact by the connector being stopped distally of this end face.3. The method according to claim 1 , comprising providing a proximal end face of the first object with an opening claim 1 , and causing portions of the flow portion to flow through ...

CUTTING WIRE FOR REMOVAL OF EXPANDED MATERIAL AFTER CURING OF A COMPOSITE PART

Composite fabrication system and associated methods. In one embodiment, a composite fabrication system comprises a molding tool that includes a forming surface at least partially disposed within a constrained space, and a foamable material that expands inside of the constrained space to form an expanded material that presses a layup of one or more composite layers against the molding tool. The composite fabrication system further comprises a curing device configured to cure the layup to form a composite part, and a cutting wire embedded in the constrained space that is heated and configured to cut the expanded material into pieces that are removable from the constrained space. 1. A method of fabricating a composite part , the method comprising:placing one or more composite layers on a molding tool to form a layup, wherein at least a portion of the layup is within a constrained space;inserting a foamable material in the constrained space;activating the foamable material to expand into an expanded material within the constrained space;curing the layup while the expanded material presses the layup against the molding tool to form the composite part;boring a hole through the expanded material after curing;threading a cutting wire through the hole in the expanded material;heating the cutting wire;moving the cutting wire to cut the expanded material into pieces; andremoving the pieces from the constrained space.2. The method of wherein activating the foamable material comprises:heating the foamable material.3. The method of wherein boring a hole through the expanded material comprises:boring the hole with a heated bit that extends through the expanded material.4. The method of wherein heating the cutting wire comprises:applying a current through the cutting wire.5. The method of wherein moving the cutting wire comprises:moving the cutting wire within the constrained space with a manipulator.6. The method of wherein:the foamable material comprises foamable pellets.7. A ...

Encapsulation System and Kit for a Length of Pipe Disposed Underground

A kit for encapsulating a length of pipe features first and second foam sections cooperatively shaped to form a cavity with open ends in a working configuration of the foam sections for receiving the length of pipe therein. A foam lower in density than the material of the foam sections fills an unoccupied space in the cavity, providing cushioning for the pipe in the cavity such that movement is permitted and stress on the pipe is reduced. The foam sections feature cooperating ridges and grooves at mating faces of the respective section which are on either side of a channel that cooperates with the channel of the other section to form the cavity. The ridges and grooves when mated hold the foam sections in fixed relation to one another. Also, the foam sections feature passageways such that the cavity is accessible from outside the foam sections in the working configuration thereby facilitating connection apparatus such as for cathodic protection equipment. 1. A kit for encapsulating a length of pipe which is disposable underground in a subterranean environment and has a pre-specified diameter , the kit comprising:elongate first and second foam sections extending in a longitudinal axis along the length of pipe that are shaped to cooperatively form a longitudinally elongate cavity with open longitudinal ends in a working configuration of the foam sections for receiving the length of pipe in said cavity so as to enclose the length of pipe around its full circumference thereby shielding the length of pipe, wherein one of the foam sections defines a bottom covering usable for positioning beneath the length of pipe and one of the foam sections defines a top covering usable for positioning over the length of pipe.2. The kit for encapsulating a length of pipe according to further including a securing arrangement for holding the first and second foam sections in the working configuration.3. The kit for encapsulating a length of pipe according to wherein there is provided a ...

FORMING FUNNEL FOR CONSTRAINING CUSHIONED MAILERS AS WELL AS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLOSING AN OPENING OF A MAILER

A system () for closing mailers includes a forming funnel () and a fusing device (). The forming funnel includes funneling surfaces that receive an opening of a mailer in an insertion direction () and constrain the opening of the mailer after the opening of the mailer is inserted. The funneling surfaces are arranged to continue constraining the opening of the mailer as the mailer moves in a sliding direction (). The fusing device includes a slot that receives the constrained opening of the mailer from the forming funnel. The fusing device applies pressure and heat to the opening of the mailer as the opening of the mailer moves through the slot. The pressure and the heat applied by the fusing device cause portions of the opening to fuse together to close the mailer. 1. A system comprising:a forming funnel comprising funneling surfaces arranged to receive an opening of a mailer in an insertion direction between the funneling surfaces and to constrain the opening of the mailer after the opening of the mailer is inserted between the funneling surfaces, wherein the funneling surfaces are arranged such that, after the opening of the mailer is inserted between the funneling surfaces, the funneling surfaces continue to constrain the opening of the mailer as the mailer is moved in a sliding direction; anda fusing device comprising a slot configured to receive the constrained opening of the mailer from the forming funnel as the mailer is moved in the sliding direction, wherein the fusing device is configured to apply pressure to an exterior of the opening of the mailer as the opening of the mailer is moved through the slot and to apply heat to the opening of the mailer as the opening of the mailer is moved through the slot, wherein the pressure and the heat applied by the fusing device cause portions of the opening to fuse together to close the mailer; a first set of rollers on a first side of the slot, wherein the first set of rollers is configured to contact a first side of ...

High speed and no excess weld flash vinyl welder

An apparatus for manufacturing rectangular frames of plastic material includes an apparatus frame and welding heads. A material clamp cooperates with an associated frame member to hold the associated frame member in a desired location during a frame assembly operation. A heat plate is movably attached to each welding head. The heat plate can be selectively positioned to an operating position. The material clamp positions the associated frame member in close proximity to the heat plate to heat a set of ends of the associated frame member utilizing only radiation and convection of heat developed by the heat plate. The plurality of welding heads exert pressure on adjoining associated frame members after the heat plate is removed from the operating position in order to weld the adjoining associated frame members together to form a rectangular frame.

Method and installation for joining a cover layer to an object

A cover layer is joined to an object by a pressing force and mechanical vibration. The cover layer has a cover layer contact surface, and the object has an object contact surface, and the cover layer contact surface and the object contact surface face each other. At least one of the cover layer and the object include a joining material. The cover layer contact surface is brought into contact with the object contact surface, and a sonotrode presses the cover layer against the object and applies mechanical vibration to an outer surface of the cover layer for a time sufficient for activating the joining material. Cover layer and object are conveyed relative to the sonotrode in a continuous manner in a conveying direction throughout the steps of arranging, of bringing into contact, of pressing and of applying vibration.

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. 114.-. (canceled)15. A method comprising:a. obtaining an article of manufacture that includes a surface and one or more through holes;b. obtaining a material in a pre-activation state that is viscous, flowable and uncured;c. applying the material to the article of manufacture in a continuous bead that spans between the one or more through holes so that the material is forced through the one or more through holes forming a mechanical interlock between the article of manufacture and the material; and [ i. a normal pressure is employed when the material is applied along the surface of the article on one side of a region surrounding at least one of the one or more through holes,', 'ii. the pressure is raised when applying the material in the region surrounding the at least one of the one or more through holes to force the material through the at least one of the one or more through holes, and', 'iii. the pressure is decreased back to the normal pressure as the material is applied to the surface of the article on an opposing side of the region surrounding the at least one of the one or more through holes;, 'wherein as the continuous bead is applied along a length of the article of manufacture, 'wherein the material in the ore-activation state has a viscosity that is sufficient so that a pressure of applying the material is enough to move the material through the one or more through holes in the article of manufacture, and the material conforms to the one or more through holes to self-anchor the material to the article of manufacture to resist pull-through., 'd. raising and lowering the pressure ...

MULTILAYER BATTERY SEPARATORS

A microporous battery separator is provided having a first co-extruded multilayered portion and a second co-extruded multilayered portion. The two portions are bonded together. In a preferred embodiment, the battery separator has two substantially identical multilayered portions bonded together face-to-face. Each of the two multilayered portions has at least one strength layer and at least one shutdown layer. Methods for making the battery separators are also provided. Preferably, a tubular multilayered film is extruded, and collapsed onto itself to form a multilayered battery separator precursor. The precursor is then bonded and annealed before it is stretched to form a microporous multilayer battery separator. 1. A method for making a multilayer battery separator comprising the steps of:co-extruding a tubular film with multiple layers;collapsing and face-to-face bonding the tubular film onto itself to form a battery separator precursor with two plies of the tubular film bonded face-to-face;annealing the precursor; andstretching the bonded and annealed precursor to form a microporous multilayer battery separator.2. The method of wherein said tubular film has two layers including a shutdown layer and a strength layer.3. The method of wherein said strength layer consists essentially of polypropylene claim 2 , and said shutdown layer consists essentially of polyethylene.4. The method of wherein said tubular film has three layers including two strength layers sandwiching a shutdown layer.5. The method of wherein said strength layer consists essentially of polypropylene claim 4 , and said shutdown layer consists essentially of polyethylene.6. The method of wherein said tubular film has four layers claim 1 , the first and fourth layers consisting essentially of polypropylene claim 1 , the second and third layers being bonded together and consisting essentially of polyethylene.7. The method of wherein said tubular film has six layers claim 1 , the second and fifth layers ...

APPLICATOR MITT ASSEMBLY SYSTEM

An applicator mitt assembly system comprises an applicator mitt tooling including: a tooling body having a mitt-perimeter cutter and weld bead thereon which are shaped to a perimeter of a mitt to be cut; a heating element associated with the tooling body which is shaped so as to substantially match a shape of the weld bead to create a perimeter weld for the mitt when engaged with the tooling body; and an ejector platen which is actuatable relative to the tooling body to eject a cut and welded mitt. A conveyor device is adapted to feed mitt material towards the tooling and a tooling actuator adapted to actuate the tooling relative to the conveyor device to allow the cutter to cut mitt material at the conveyor device. A discrete applicator mitt tooling, method of assembling an applicator mitt, and welded applicator mitt are also provided. 1. An applicator mitt comprising first and second layers , one of the first and second layers having a thermoweldable layer thereon , the first and second layers being attached to one another at a perimeter weld created via heating of the thermoweldable layer at a perimeter of the first layer.2. The applicator mitt as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first layer is formed from an applicator material.3. The applicator mitt as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the applicator material is a foam material.4. The applicator mitt as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the thermoweldable layer is attached an inward-facing side of the applicator material to act as a liquid-impermeable barrier to the inside of the applicator mitt.5. The applicator mitt as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second layer is formed from at least one from the group consisting of: an applicator material; a fabric material; a plastics material; a flocked material; a velour fabric material; leatherette; and leather.6. The applicator mitt as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the second layer is formed from a fabric material having a fine knit or yarn to support the perimeter weld.7. The ...

Method of forming layering structure of plastic flooring

A layering structure of plastic flooring is formed by way of an extruder, a rolling conveyor, and a roller unit, and the plastic flooring contains a substrate, a printing layer, and an abrasion resistant layer. The substrate includes at least two sheets which are one-piece extrusion formed by using the extruder so that the at least one sheet stack together. The printing layer is arranged on a top of the substrate and has patterns printed thereon, and the abrasion resistant layer is formed on the printing layer. After the substrate is one-piece extrusion formed, the printing layer and the abrasion resistant layer are conveyed to the roller unit by the rolling conveyor so that the substrate, the printing layer, and the abrasion resistant layer are rolled and pressed together by the roller unit. 1. A layering structure of plastic flooring being formed by way of an extruder , a rolling conveyor , and a roller unit , and the plastic flooring comprising a substrate , a printing layer , and an abrasion resistant layer;wherein the substrate includes at least two sheets which are one-piece extrusion formed by using the extruder so that the at least one sheet stack together;wherein the printing layer is arranged on a top of the substrate and has patterns printed thereon;wherein the abrasion resistant layer is formed on the printing layer; andwherein after the substrate is one-piece extrusion formed, the printing layer and the abrasion resistant layer are conveyed to the roller unit by the rolling conveyor so that the substrate, the printing layer, and the abrasion resistant layer are rolled and pressed together by the roller unit.2. The layering structure of the plastic flooring as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the substrate includes a first sheet made of PVC material in which plasticizer is added so that the first sheet is flexible claim 1 , and the substrate includes a second sheet located on the first sheet and made of PVC material in which the plasticizer is not added so ...

Method that Forms Pattern on Fabric Member and Fixes Pattern on Trim

A method can be used to attach a fabric member to a trim while forming a pattern in the fabric member. A trim has trim grooves formed in one side of the trim and a fabric member has a foam formed in one side of a skin material of the fabric member. A bonding member is coated to an outer surface of the foam and the fabric member is heated where the bonding member is coated. The heated fabric member is placed on the side of the trim where the trim grooves are formed. The fabric member is fixed to the trim by inserting edges of the fabric member into the trim grooves using insertion blades while pattern protrusions formed in a compression jig form a pattern by pressing the skin material of the fabric member. 1. A method for attaching a fabric member to a trim while forming a pattern in the fabric member , the method comprising:preparing a trim, wherein trim grooves are formed in one side of the trim;cutting a fabric member, wherein a foam is formed in one side of a skin material of the fabric member;coating a bonding member to an outer surface of the foam;heating the fabric member where the bonding member is coated;placing the heated fabric member on the side of the trim where the trim grooves are formed; andfixing the fabric member to the trim by inserting edges of the fabric member into the trim grooves using insertion blades while pattern protrusions formed in a compression jig form a pattern by pressing the skin material of the fabric member.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the heating is performed by a heater.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the heater is provided separately from a mold.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the heater is provided in one side of a mold and applies heat to the fabric member that is placed on the trim.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cutting is performed by a cutter.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein coating the bonding member comprises spraying the bonding member using a coating device.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim ...

METHOD OF JOINING TWO OBJECTS

A method for joining two objects by anchoring an insert portion provided on one of the objects in an opening provided on the other one of the objects. The anchorage is achieved by liquefaction of a thermoplastic material and interpenetration of the liquefied material and a penetrable material, the two materials being arranged on opposite surfaces of the insert portion and the wall of the opening. Before such liquefaction and interpenetration, an interference fit is established in which such opposite surfaces are pressed against each other, and, for the anchoring, mechanical vibration energy and possibly a shearing force are applied, wherein the shearing force puts a shear stress on the interference fit. 1. A method of joining two objects , the method comprising the steps of:providing the two objects one of the two objects comprising a first material and the other one of the two objects comprising a second material, wherein the first material is solid and comprises thermoplastic properties and wherein the second material is solid and is penetrable by the first material when in a liquefied state, one of the two objects further comprising an opening having a depth and the other one of the two objects further comprising an insert portion having a length, wherein the opening and the insert portion are adapted to each other for the insert portion to be positioned in the opening with an interference fit, and wherein said first and second materials constitute at least part of opposite surface areas of insert portion and opening pressed against each other in the interference fit,establishing the interference fit by placing the insert portion in the opening and applying an interference force;after establishing the interference fit, anchoring the insert portion in the opening by transferring energy suitable for liquefaction of the first material to the vicinity of said opposite surface areas in an amount and for a time sufficient, for liquefaction of the first material and ...

CLOSED CELL FOAM ARTICLE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD

Closed cell foam articles, such as sports balls, and related manufacturing methods are disclosed herein. The article includes a main body made of closed-cell elastomeric resin foam having a density ranging between about 0.050 sg and about 0.800 sg after curing. Some articles are assembled by inserting a cured core into a main body so that the core is secured in the main body via an interference fit, and the core has one or more portions extending to the exterior surface of the main body such that the an exposed surface of the one or more exposed portions of the core blend substantially with the exterior surface of the main body. 1. A closed cell foam article , comprising: an exterior surface, and', 'an interior surface defining a cavity extending to the exterior surface so that the cavity', 'has one or more sections exposed at the exterior surface of the main body; and, 'a main body of closed cell foam having'}a core of closed cell foam disposed in the cavity and sized to substantially fill the cavity so that the core is secured in the main body via an interference fit, and the core having one or more portions extending to the exterior surface of the main body such that an exposed surface of the one or more exposed portions of the core substantially aligns with the exterior surface of the main body to form a single surface.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the main body is made from a cured claim 1 , closed-cell elastomeric resin foam having a density ranging between about 0.050 sg and about 0.800 sg after curing.3. The article of claim 2 , wherein the core is made from a cured claim 2 , closed-cell elastomeric resin foam having a density ranging between about 0.050 sg and about 0.800 sg after curing.4. The article of claim 1 , wherein the main body has a substantially spherical shape.5. The article of claim 4 , wherein the cavity includes a center of the main body.6. The article of claim 4 , wherein the main body has a diameter in the range of about 2 inches to ...

Method for the manufacture of reinforced materials and material that can be obtained from this method

A method for the manufacture of reinforced core composites, comprises: inserting of a pin into a foamed core material or a filled honeycomb-shaped core material, wherein the pin and the core material contain a thermoplastic polymer, or a mixture of thermoplastic polymers; the pin is heated such that as the pin is inserted the core material softens or melts at the point of insertion; and/or the core material is heated at the point of insertion such that the core material softens or melts.

Plastic Component with Fastening Pieces

A plastic component () with a substrate () comprised of a plastic and at least one first fastening piece () that is embodied for a form-fitting engagement with a complementarily formed second fastening piece () and has at least one anchoring element () for being embedded and fixed in position in the substrate (); the substrate () is comprised of soft foam with a weight per unit volume of 120 kg/m3 to 300 kg/m3 and a Shore A hardness of 5 to 100 and the fastening element () is comprised of a thermoplastic plastic. 1. A plastic component with a substrate comprised of a plastic and at least one first fastening element that is embodied for a form-fitting engagement with a complementarily formed second fastening element and has at least one anchoring element for being embedded and fixed in position in the substrate , characterized in that the substrate is comprised of soft foam with a weight per unit volume of 50 kg/mto 400 kg/mand a Shore A hardness of 5 to 100; the fastening element is comprised of a thermoplastic plastic and the anchoring element has at least two projections and at least two grooves and can thus be non-detachably embedded in the material of the substrate by means of a reliable meshing.2. The plastic component according to claim 1 , characterized in that the at least one fastening element and/or the complementarily formed second fastening element have/has a modulus of elasticity of 800 MPa to 8 claim 1 ,000 MPa.3. The plastic component according to claim 1 , characterized in that the fastening element and the complementarily formed second fastening element are connected to each other through form-fitting and/or non-positive claim 1 , frictional engagement by means of a ball head and ball socket.4. The plastic component according to claim 3 , characterized in that the ball head and ball socket have a passage diameter of 5 mm to 20 mm.5. The plastic component according to claim 4 , characterized in that the ball head has a maximum ball head diameter that ...

Environmentally Friendly Wetsuit and the Fabrication Process Thereof

A wetsuit comprises applying a water-based polyurethane adhesive in between a rubber sponge layer and a fabric layer to form a laminated sponge sheet, and gluing a water-based polyurethane adhesive or sealant on two butt-spliced ends or edges of two adjoining cut panels as cut from a sponge sheet to form a wetsuit which is environmentally friendly. 1. A process for making wetsuit comprising:A. Forming a rubber sponge sheet; andB. Integrating any two adjoining panels as cut from the sponge sheet to form a wetsuit;wherein said rubber sponge sheet is formed by laminating a rubber sponge layer with at least a fabric layer having a water-based adhesive including a water-based polyurethane adhesive adhered in between said sponge layer and said fabric layer; andsaid two adjoining panels are adhered to each other by butt-spliced adhesion by a water-based adhesive including water-based polyurethane adhesive for adhering the two adjoining panels to form the wetsuit.2. A process according to claim 1 , wherein said rubber sponge layer is driven by a conveying system to be fed through an adhesive applicator claim 1 , a fabric supplier claim 1 , and a heating system to form a laminated rubber sponge sheet.3. A process according to claim 2 , wherein said adhesive applicator includes: a pair of feeding rollers for quantitatively distributing a water-based polyurethane adhesive onto a surface of the sponge layer claim 2 , and a backing roller underlay the sponge layer.4. A process according to claim 2 , wherein said water-based polyurethane adhesive is adjustably controlled to meet the following requirements or operation data:Curing agent . . . 2˜5 wt % (based on 100 wt % of the adhesive);Solid content . . . 49˜55 wt % (based on 100 wt % of the adhesive);Viscosity . . . 2000˜8000 cps; and{'sup': '2', 'Gluing quantity (or adhesive thickness) . . . 30˜120 g/m.'}5. A process according to claim 2 , wherein said fabric supplier includes a fabric reel for supplying fabric layer downwardly ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING THERMOPLASTIC FOAM PANELS BY MEANS OF AT LEAST TWO HEATING ELEMENTS OFFSET IN PARALLEL WITH EACH OTHER

The present invention relates to a process for the production of at least two-layer thermoplastic foam sheets via thermal welding of at least two thinner thermoplastic foam sheets. In the process of the invention, at least two heating elements are conducted on mutually offset planes between the surfaces to be welded of the thinner thermoplastic foam sheets, and the foam sheets here do not touch the heating elements. The number of layers of the thermoplastic foam sheet is per se a result of the number of thinner thermoplastic foam sheets that are thermally welded to one another. If by way of example three thinner thermoplastic foam sheets are thermally welded to one another, a three-layer thermoplastic foam sheet is per se obtained, and if there are four thinner thermoplastic foam sheets the result is accordingly per se a four-layer thermoplastic foam sheet. 116-. (canceled)18. The process according to claim 17 , wherein the thickness of the weld formed via the thermal welding process is from 30 to 200 μm.19. The process according to claim 18 , wherein the thickness is from 80 to 100 μm.20. The process according to claim 17 , wherein the thinner thermoplastic foam sheet is a molded foam or an extruded foam.21. The process according to claim 20 , wherein the thinner thermoplastic foam sheet is an extruded foam made of polystyrene or made of a copolymer produced from styrene.22. The process according to claim 17 , wherein the thermoplastic foam sheet comprises at least one flame retardant.23. The process according to claim 22 , wherein the flame retardant is selected from a phosphate claim 22 , a phosphite claim 22 , a phosphonate claim 22 , a polyphosphonate claim 22 , melamine claim 22 , an aluminum oxide hydrate claim 22 , or a halogenated organic compound.24. The process according to claim 17 , wherein claim 17 , in each sheet pair to be welded claim 17 , at least one and preferably both of the surfaces to be thermally welded of the thinner thermoplastic foam ...

PET TOY

A pet toy includes a core body and a coating layer. The core body is made of a first material. The core body includes a first core body member and a second core body member that are mated together to have a space therebetween. The coating layer covers the core body. The coating layer is made of a second material that is different from the first material. 1. A pet toy comprising:a core body that is made of a first material, the core body including a first core body member and a second core body member that are mated together to have a space therebetween;a coating layer covering the core body, the coating layer being made of a second material that is different from the first material.2. The pet toy in accordance with claim 1 , whereinthe first material has a first density, and the coating layer has a second density that is greater than the first density.3. The pet toy in accordance with claim 1 , whereinthe first material includes polyurethane foam.4. The pet toy in accordance with claim 3 , whereinthe second material includes liquid rubber that is applied and cured to the first material.5. The pet toy in accordance with claim 4 , whereinthe first core body member is a first polyurethane foam and the second core body member is a second polyurethane foam that are mated together.6. The pet toy in accordance with claim 5 , further comprisinga cavity defining the space separating a portion of the first polyurethane foam and a portion of the second polyurethane foam.7. A pet toy comprising:a spheroid portion; anda foot portion that is integrally attached to the spheroid portion, the foot portion having a flat surface that forms a stand for the spheroid portion.8. The pet toy in accordance with claim 7 , whereinthe spheroid portion includes a first polyurethane foam and a second polyurethane foam that are mated together.9. The pet toy in accordance with claim 8 , whereinthe foot portion includes the first and second polyurethane foam.10. The pet toy in accordance with claim ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING REINFORCED WEATHERSTRIP

Methods for manufacturing fabric-reinforced weatherstrip include incorporating a fabric application step into a process for making coated substrates. In one embodiment, a strip of the fabric from a roll of material may be applied directly onto a coating after it has been applied in a coat die to a foam profile, while the coating is still in the molten state. Alternatively, a fabric application plate may be attached to an upstream side of coating die with a fabric feed channel cut into the plate. The fabric follows the channel to contact and mate with the foam profile. The fabric applicator plate may be configured so as to exert pressure on only the part of the product where the fabric is being applied. Ultrasonic welding techniques may also be employed. 125-. (canceled)26. A weatherstrip comprising:a foam profile;a stiffener in mating contact with the foam profile; anda coating layer substantially coating the foam profile, wherein at least a portion of the foam profile not in mating contact with the stiffener is not coated by the coating layer.27. The weatherstrip of claim 26 , wherein the coating layer at least partially coats the stiffener.28. The weatherstrip of claim 26 , wherein the portion of the foam profile not coated by the coating layer is covered by a fabric layer.29. The weatherstrip of claim 26 , wherein the foam profile comprises an irregular elongate shape.30. The weatherstrip of claim 29 , wherein the portion of the foam profile not coated by the coating layer is disposed proximate the stiffener.31. The weatherstrip of claim 26 , wherein the foam profile comprises a hinge shape.32. The weatherstrip of claim 31 , wherein the hinge is covered by a fabric layer.33. The weatherstrip of claim 32 , wherein the fabric layer is at least partially covered by the coating layer.34. A weatherstrip comprising a contiguous exterior surface defined by a stiffener material claim 32 , a coating material claim 32 , and a foam material.35. The weatherstrip of claim 34 ...

ANCHORING IN A LIGHTWEIGHT BUILDING ELEMENT

A method of anchoring a connector in a heterogeneous first object that includes a first building layer and, distally of the first building layer, an interlining layer. The method includes providing the first object and the connector, which includes thermoplastic material in a solid state; contacting the connector with the first building layer; applying a first mechanical pressing force to the connector until the first building layer is pierced by the connector and a distal portion of the connector reaches into the interlining layer; applying a second mechanical pressing force and mechanical vibration to the connector until a flow portion of the thermoplastic material is flowable and penetrates structures of the first object, and a distally facing abutment face of the head portion abuts against the metal profile in a region next to the opening; and letting the thermoplastic material resolidify to yield a positive-fit connection. 1. A method of anchoring a connector in a heterogeneous first object comprising a first building layer and , distally of the first building layer , an interlining layer , wherein the interlining layer has a density substantially lower than a density of the first building layer and/or a mechanical stability substantially lower than a mechanical stability of the first building layer , the method comprising the steps ofproviding the first object;providing the connector that comprises thermoplastic material in a solid state and extends between a proximal end and a distal end;bringing the connector into physical contact with the first building layer;applying a first mechanical pressing force and mechanical vibration to the connector until the first building layer is pierced by the connector in a vibration assistant manner, and a distal portion of the connector reaches into the interlining layer;applying a second mechanical pressing force and mechanical vibration to the connector until a flow portion of the thermoplastic material is flowable and ...

Process For The Production Of A Structured Film

The present invention relates to a process for the formation of a structured film, a structured film as such, an article comprising the structured film, a device for the continuous formation of such a structured film and a composite comprising the structured film. 1. A process for the formation of a structured porous film comprising:a) applying a porous film onto an elastic substrate in a stretched state such that a reversible adhesion of the porous film on the stretched substrate occurs, andb) relaxing the substrate with the applied film thereon to obtain a structured porous film.2. The process according to claim 1 , further comprising applying a backer material to the structured porous film.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the porous film comprises a member selected from fluoropolymer claim 1 , a polyvinylalcohol claim 1 , a polyurethane and combinations thereof.4. The process according to claim 3 , wherein the porous film comprises a member selected from polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) claim 3 , a modified PTFE claim 3 , a fluorothermoplastic claim 3 , fluoroelastomer and combinations thereof.5. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the porous film has a thickness of between 0.5 μm and 250 μm.6. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a member selected from a polysiloxane claim 1 , fluorosilicone rubber and combinations thereof.7. The process according to claim 1 , claim 1 , wherein the substrate is stretched at a processing ratio of at least 110% in at least one direction.8. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the elastic substrate is stretched at a processing ratio of at most 1100% in at least one direction.9. A structured film obtained by the process according to .10. The structured film according to claim 9 , wherein structures in the structured film have a height of at least two times the thickness of a non-structured film claim 9 , and wherein the structure density in at least one direction is at least 1/mm ...

CLOSED CELL FOAM ARTICLE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD

Closed cell foam articles, such as sports balls, and related manufacturing methods are disclosed herein. The article includes a main body made of closed-cell elastomeric resin foam having a density ranging between about 0.050 sg and about 0.800 sg after curing. Some articles are assembled by inserting a cured core into a main body so that the core is secured in the main body via an interference fit, and the core has one or more portions extending to the exterior surface of the main body such that the an exposed surface of the one or more exposed portions of the core blend substantially with the exterior surface of the main body. 1. A closed cell foam article , comprising: an exterior surface, and', 'an interior surface defining a cavity extending to the exterior surface so that the', 'cavity has one or more sections exposed at the exterior surface of the main body; and, 'a main body having'}a core disposed in the cavity and sized to substantially fill the cavity so that the core is secured in the main body via an interference fit, and the core having one or more portions extending to the exterior surface of the main body such that an exposed surface of the one or more exposed portions of the core blends substantially with the exterior surface of the main body.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the main body is made from a cured claim 1 , closed-cell elastomeric resin foam having a density ranging between about 0.050 sg and about 0.800 sg after curing.3. The article of claim 2 , wherein the core is made from a cured claim 2 , closed-cell elastomeric resin foam having a density ranging between about 0.050 sg and about 0.800 sg after curing.4. The article of claim 1 , wherein the main body has a substantially spherical shape.5. The article of claim 4 , wherein the cavity includes a center of the main body.6. The article of claim 4 , wherein the main body has a diameter in the range of about 2 inches to about 22 inches.7. The article of claim 4 , wherein the one or ...

SECURING A SECOND OBJECT TO A FIRST OBJECT

A method of anchoring a connector in a first object includes providing the connector, the connector having a liquefiable material that is liquefiable by mechanical vibration, such as a thermoplastic material, bringing the connector into contact with low density layer that has an arrangement of discrete elements and gas-filled (empty) spaces between the discrete elements, pressing the connector against the low density layer and coupling mechanical vibration energy into the connector to cause the connector to penetrate into the low density layer to deform the discrete elements, until a flow portion of the liquefiable material becomes flowable and is caused to interpenetrate spaces between the deformed discrete elements so that an intertwined structure of the liquefiable material and the deformed discrete elements results, and stopping the mechanical vibration energy and causing the flow portion to re-solidify to anchor the connector in the low density layer. 1. A method of anchoring a connector in a first object , wherein the first object comprises a low density layer that comprises an arrangement of discrete elements and gas-filled spaces between the discrete elements , the method comprising the steps of:providing the first object and providing the connector, the connector having a liquefiable material that is liquefiable by mechanical vibration, such as a thermoplastic material;bringing the connector into contact with the low density layer;pressing the connector against the low density layer and coupling mechanical vibration energy into the connector to cause the connector to penetrate into the low density layer to deform the discrete elements, until a flow portion of the liquefiable material becomes flowable and is caused to interpenetrate spaces between the deformed discrete elements so that an intertwined structure of the liquefiable material and the deformed discrete elements results; andstopping the mechanical vibration energy and causing the flow portion to re ...

Multi-Functional Manufacturing Tool

Aspects relate to systems, methods, and apparatus for a manufacturing tool. The manufacturing tool is comprised of a vacuum tool and an ultrasonic welder as a unified manufacturing tool. The manufacturing tool may be used to pick and position a manufacturing part that is then welded with the associated ultrasonic welder.

SONOTORODE

There is described a sonotrode for sealing an opening device onto a hole of a packaging material destined to from a sealed package, comprising: a sealing surface adapted to cooperate with a said packaging material in order to seal the opening device to the packaging material; a cavity bounded by an opening of sealing surface and adapted to receive the opening device; and a ring made in an elastomeric material, partially protruding inside the cavity, and adapted to center a first axis of the opening device on a second axis of the sonotrode. 1. A sonotrode for sealing an opening device onto a hole of a packaging material destined to from a sealed package , comprising:a sealing surface adapted to cooperate with a said packaging material in order to seal said opening device to said packaging material;a cavity bounded by an opening of said sealing surface and adapted to receive said opening device;characterized by comprising:a ring made in elastomeric material, partially protruding inside said cavity, and adapted to center a first axis of said opening device on a second axis of said sonotrode.2. The sonotrode of claim 1 , wherein said ring comprises claim 1 , on the side of said second axis claim 1 , a wall which tapers on the opposite side of said opening and is adapted to contact said opening device.39108910. The sonotrode of claim 1 , wherein said ring contacts claim 1 , in use claim 1 , a portion ( claim 1 , ) of said opening device; said sealing surface contacting claim 1 , in use claim 1 , a flange () of said opening device from which said portion ( claim 1 , ) protrudes.4. The sonotrode of claim 3 , wherein said wall comprises claim 3 , at least when said ring contacts claim 3 , in use claim 3 , said opening device and is elastically deformed by said opening device claim 3 , proceeding from said opening towards the opposite side to said opening:{'b': '93', 'a first portion () angled at a first angle with respect to said axis; and'}{'b': '94', 'a second portion () ...

METHOD AND MACHINE FOR BONDING A FLEXIBLE COATING TO A SUPPORT USING ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES AND LINING PRODUCED IN THIS WAY

A machine () and a method for thermobonding using an emission of electromagnetic waves (), for example microwaves, to activate one or a plurality of adhesive layers located between a support and one or a plurality of layers of flexible covering, through a bed of particles () fluidized by a humidified gas. A multi-layer upholstery item including at least one non-permeable layer and produced in a single operation is also described. 2121415164131711. Machine according to claim 1 , wherein each wave emitter () has an electromagnetic wave generator () claim 1 , a waveguide () and an antenna () claim 1 , said antenna being placed under the bed of particles () and being suitable for diffusing the electromagnetic waves () through a solid angle () centred on the antenna and at an angle suitable for intercepting the support ().3318. Machine according to claim 1 , wherein the housing () is enclosed in a metal casing () suitable for containing the electromagnetic waves within the casing.41819. Machine according to claim 3 , wherein the casing () comprises a door () suitable for permitting the introduction of the flexible covering and of the support to the inside of the housing.5311813. Machine according to claim 3 , further comprising at least one wave stirrer () inside the casing () to distribute the electromagnetic waves ().62111104252736748. Method for thermobonding a flexible covering () onto a support () claim 1 , of the type using a machine () according to claim 1 , using a compression member () able to press the support onto a bed of particles () fluidised by a flow of gas generated by a system ( claim 1 , ) for supplying gas into a housing () comprising a gas distributer () claim 1 , a diffusion grating () claim 1 , a bed of particles () and a flexible cover sheet () claim 1 , the method comprising:{'b': '20', 'stacking at least the covering, an adhesive layer () and the support in this order on the cover sheet,'}using a flow of wet gas to fluidise the bed of particles, ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COATING PRODUCTS AND COATED PRODUCTS

Method for coating a product having a wall formed by at least a portion having at least partly a cell structure, preferably at least partly an open cell structure, wherein a foil or foil laminate is pressure formed over at least a part of at least one side of said wall, said foil or at least one layer of said laminate forming a coating of said part of the wall. 1. Method for coating a product having a wall formed by at least a portion having at least partly a cell structure , preferably at least partly an open cell structure , wherein a foil or foil laminate is pressure formed over at least a part of at least one side of said wall , said foil or at least one layer of said laminate forming a coating of said part of the wall.2. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the foil or laminate is pressure formed over said wall of said product by at least drawing air through said wall claim 1 , especially through said at least one portion having an at least partly open cell structure claim 1 , thereby reducing pressure between said foil or laminate and the wall part.3. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the foil or laminate is adhered to at least part of the wall claim 1 , prior to or during pressure forming.4. Method according to claim 3 , wherein the foil or laminate is adhered to said wall by chemical bonding.5. Method according to claim 3 , wherein the foil or laminate is adhered to the wall by mechanical bonding.6. Method according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the foil or laminate and the wall is at least partly wetted prior to or during pressure forming.7. Method according to claim 6 , wherein said wetting comprises applying at least one of water and a solvent claim 6 , especially ethanol or a solvent comprising ethanol claim 6 , or a mixture of water and such solvent.8. Method according to claim 6 , wherein said wetting is done such that at least a surface layer of the relevant wall part and/or a surface layer of the foil or laminate at least partly dissolves ...

Expandable Secondary Package for a Container

A container comprised a container body having a first cavity for receiving a product therein, the container body having a front surface, back surface, first sidewall and second sidewall, and a cover having an opening extending thereinto, said opening configured to receive said container body therein, the cover comprising an outer wall, an inner wall and a second cavity defined between said outer wall and inner wall, said second cavity housing a protective material therein. The protective material moves the cover from a first configuration defining a first inner profile of the inner wall of the cover to a second configuration defining a second inner profile of the cover, said second inner profile being smaller than the first inner profile. 2. The container of claim 1 , wherein said first configuration corresponds to a first outer profile of the cover and the second configuration corresponds to a second outer profile of the cover claim 1 , said second outer profile being larger than the first outer profile.3. The container of claim 1 , further comprising a port permitting filling of the second cavity with the protective material.4. The container of claim 1 , wherein the protective material is an expandable foam or gas.5. The container of claim 1 , further comprising a one-way valve configured to permit a flow of a gas into the second cavity claim 1 , said gas reacting with said protective material to move the protective material from the first configuration to the second configuration.6. The container of claim 1 , further comprising a permeable region provided on the inner wall.7. The container of claim 6 , wherein the permeable region comprises a perforation.8. The container of claim 6 , wherein the permeable region is formed from a porous material.9. The container of claim 6 , wherein the protective material is absorbent.10. The container of claim 1 , wherein the container body is locked to said cover.11. The container of claim 1 , further comprises a lip extending ...

YARNS, THREADS, AND TEXTILES INCORPORATING A THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER MATERIAL

A yarn or thread may include a plurality of substantially aligned filaments, with at least ninety-five percent of a material of the filaments being a thermoplastic polymer material. Various woven textiles and knitted textiles may be formed from the yarn or thread. The woven textiles or knitted textiles may be thermal bonded to other elements to form seams. A strand that is at least partially formed from a thermoplastic polymer material may extend through the seam, and the strand may be thermal bonded at the seam. The woven textiles or knitted textiles may be shaped or molded, incorporated into products, and recycled to form other products. 1. A sole structure for an article of footwear , the sole structure comprising:a midsole formed of a thermoplastic polymer material comprising thermoplastic polyurethane; andan outsole formed of a thermoplastic polymer material comprising thermoplastic polyurethane;wherein at least 60% of a combined mass of the sole structure is formed of the thermoplastic polymer material of the midsole and the thermoplastic polymer material of the outsole.2. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein substantially all of the combined mass of the sole structure is formed of the thermoplastic polymer material of the midsole and the thermoplastic polymer material of the outsole.3. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein a polymeric component of the thermoplastic polymer material of the midsole consists essentially of the thermoplastic polyurethane claim 1 , and a polymeric component of the thermoplastic polymer material of the outsole consists essentially of the thermoplastic polyurethane.4. An article of footwear comprising:an upper formed of a thermoplastic polymer material comprising thermoplastic polyurethane; anda sole structure formed of a thermoplastic polymer material comprising thermoplastic polyurethane;wherein at least 60% of a combined mass of the article of footwear is formed of the thermoplastic polymer material of the upper and the ...

CELLULAR CUSHION

A cellular cushioning system includes cells or support units arranged in one or more stacked arrays. The cells are hollow chambers that resist deflection due to compressive forces, similar to compression springs. The arrays are attached to one or more intermedial binding layers. The intermedial binding layer(s) links the cells together while allowing the cells to deform independently of one another. An external load compresses one of the void cells within an independent compression range without significantly compressing at least one void cell adjacent the compressed void cell. The independent compression range is the displacement range of the compressed void cell that does not significantly affect the compression of adjacent void cells. If the void cell is compressed beyond the independent compression range, the intermedial binding layers may be deflected and/or the void cells adjacent the compressed void cell may be compressed. 1. A method comprising:applying a cushioning material to a curved surface shaped to provide support for a portion of a human body, the material comprising a first matrix of void cells opposing a second matrix of void cells, wherein at least two of the void cells in the first matrix are coupled to at least two of the void cells in the second matrix via an intermedial binding layer and at each void cell of the first matrix and the second matrix includes an opening in continuous fluid communication with an environment external to the cushioning material, wherein the cushioning material provides a barrier between the portion of the human body and the curved surface.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:compressing a void cell in the first matrix within an independent compression range of the cushioning material and in a direction substantially normal to the intermedial binding layer without substantially compressing at least one neighboring void cell in the first matrix and at least one opposing void cell in the second matrix of void ...

TAPE WITH ACRYLIC-FREE ADHESIVE

Adhesive tapes are described which find particular application for sealing joints or regions between adjacent panels such as rigid foam insulation panels. Also described are methods of using the sealing tapes and systems of sealed panels using the sealing tapes. 130-. (canceled)31. An adhesive tape comprising: a backing defining a first face and an oppositely directed second face and a layer of acrylic-free adhesive disposed on at least one of the first face and the second face of the backing , wherein the tape exhibits a cohesive failure characteristic , and a peel force greater than 2.0 pounds per inch (350 N/m) , and the adhesive includes (i) at least one rubber agent(s) , (ii) at least one solid resin(s) , and (iii) at least one liquid resin(s).32. The adhesive tape of claim 31 , wherein the peel force is greater than 2.5 pounds per inch (438 N/m).33. The adhesive tape of wherein upon application of the tape to a substrate claim 31 , the adhesive provides sealing properties and upon removal of the tape from the substrate claim 31 , damage of the substrate is avoided.34. The adhesive tape of claim 31 , wherein the rubber agent includes at least one from the group consisting of: polymers or copolymers of styrene-butadiene (SB) claim 31 , styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) claim 31 , styrene-isoprene (SI) claim 31 , styrene-isoprene-styrene (SIS) claim 31 , random styrene-butadiene (SBR) claim 31 , styrene-butadiene-isoprene multi-block (SBIBS) claim 31 , polyisoprene claim 31 , and combinations thereof.35. The adhesive tape of claim 34 , wherein the rubber agent is a polymer or copolymer of styrene-butadiene (SB) and is selected from the group consisting of a linear styrene-butadiene copolymer claim 34 , a branched styrene-butadiene copolymer claim 34 , a radial styrene-butadiene copolymer claim 34 , and combinations thereof.36. The adhesive tape of claim 31 , wherein the solid resin includes at least one from the group consisting of: aliphatic hydrocarbons such as ...

Bicycle Saddle, Saddle Pad, and Method for Producing a Bicycle Saddle or Saddle Pad

The invention relates to a bicycle saddle having a saddle shell, on the underside of which a frame is arranged. A saddle pad is arranged on the upper side of the saddle shell. According to the invention, the saddle pad has two padding elements for improved comfort, wherein in a preferred embodiment the inner padding element is made of TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane). 1. A bicycle saddle comprising a saddle shell ,a saddle frame connected with a lower side of the saddle shell, anda saddle pad arranged on an upper side of the saddle shell, the saddle pad comprising at least two pad elements,whereinan inner pad element is enclosed at least in part by an outer pad element.2. The bicycle saddle of claim 1 , wherein the inner pad element is arranged on the upper side of the saddle shell.3. The bicycle saddle of claim 1 , wherein a lower side of the inner pad element is in surface contact with the upper side of the saddle shell.4. The bicycle saddle of claim 1 , wherein the inner pad element has protrusions in contact with the upper side of the saddle shell.5. The bicycle saddle of claim 1 , wherein the inner pad element comprises at least one retaining protrusion extending into a recess of the saddle shell.6. The bicycle saddle of claim 5 , wherein the recess is formed as a passage opening in the saddle shell.7. The bicycle saddle of claim 5 , wherein the retaining protrusion extends through the passage opening.8. The bicycle saddle of claim 5 , wherein the retaining protrusion has at least one extension configured for fixing the inner pad element on the saddle shell.9. The bicycle saddle of claim 8 , wherein the at least one extension engages behind the saddle shell.10. The bicycle saddle of claim 1 , wherein the inner pad element is arranged in a seat region of the bicycle saddle.11. The bicycle saddle of claim 1 , wherein the inner pad element is arranged in a center region of the bicycle saddle.12. The bicycle saddle of claim 10 , wherein a common inner pad element ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FUEL CELL ASSEMBLY

A method for manufacturing a fuel cell assembly includes: arranging an end face of a gas diffusion layer on a placement jig in a state abutting an end face of a resin frame; melting a part of the frame member and causing to penetrate into the gas diffusion layer by pressurizing the projecting part by way of a heat-transfer member, and heating the projecting part via the heat-transfer member by abutting a heating member against of the heat-transfer member; and solidifying the part of the resin frame having penetrated into the gas diffusion layer, in which an abutting position of the heating member relative to the heat transfer member is set in the melting step so that a central axis of the heating member is positioned more to a side of the gas diffusion layer than the central axis of the projecting part. 1. A method for manufacturing a fuel cell assembly that is obtained by joining a resin member and a membrane electrode assembly having an electrode containing a porous member , the method comprising the steps of:arranging an end face of the porous member on a placement jig in a state abutting an end face of the resin member having a projecting part foamed along the end face thereof;melting a part of the resin member and causing to penetrate into the porous member by pressurizing the projecting part by way of a heat-transfer member, and heating the projecting part via the heat-transfer member by abutting a heating member at an opposite side to a side contacting the projecting part of the heat-transfer member; andsolidifying the part of the resin member having penetrated into the porous member,wherein an abutting position of the heating member relative to the heat-transfer member is set in the melting step so that a center of the heating member is positioned more to a side of the porous member than a center of the projecting part.2. A method for manufacturing a fuel cell assembly according to claim 1 ,wherein a capturing recessed part is famed on an opposite side of ...

ATTACHING AN OBJECT TO A SUBSTRATE

A method of attaching an object to a substrate with a fastener, and an associated fastener. The object is tensible and has an engagement portion. The fastener has a protrusion, which includes thermoplastic material in a solid state. The method includes applying a mechanical pressing force and a mechanical excitation capable to cause a movement of the fastener in a distal direction so that the protrusion penetrates into the substrate and liquefies the thermoplastic material until a flow portion of the thermoplastic material is flowable and penetrates into structures of the substrate. The engagement portion is moved in the distal direction by the movement of the fastener, wherein the movement of the engagement portion in the distal direction causes a tensioning force in the object, and wherein the fastener has a protruding portion extending at least partly into the substrate after the thermoplastic material resolidifies. 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the protruding portion extends to a depth in the substrate that is larger than a thickness of the protruding portion.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of applying the mechanical pressing force and the mechanical excitation comprises a first sub-step of causing the protrusion to penetrate the proximal surface and to penetrate into the substrate claim 1 , and a second sub-step of liquefying the thermoplastic material claim 1 , wherein the first sub-step is prior to the second sub-step and wherein the engagement portion is engaged with the fastener during the first sub-step in a manner that it is moved in the distal direction.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the engagement portion is engaged with the protrusion in a manner that it penetrates the proximal surface.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the proximal surface is made of a material that is not compressible.6. The method according claim 3 , wherein the proximal surface is made of a material that is compressible7. ...

Insulated sleeve for a cup

A container includes a cup formed to include and interior region and an insulated sleeve. The insulated sleeve is coupled to an outer surface of the cup.

BUTTRESS BRACHYTHERAPY AND INTEGRATED STAPLE LINE MARKERS FOR MARGIN IDENTIFICATION

A surgical buttress for use in a surgical stapling apparatus is provided. The surgical buttress includes an elongate rectangular body portion defining a width; a nose portion integrally formed with and extending from a distal end of the body portion, the nose portion defining a width that is less than the width of the body portion; a neck portion integrally formed with and extending from a distal end of the body portion, the neck portion defining a width; a head portion integrally formed with and connected to a distal end of the neck portion, the head portion defining a width; and a tail portion integrally formed with and extending from a proximal end of the body portion, the tail portion defining a width that is less than the width of the body portion. The surgical buttress is formed from a material having filaments. The surgical buttress include radioactive material. 1. A surgical buttress for use in a surgical stapling apparatus , the surgical buttress , comprising a body portion having lateral sides defining pockets.2. The surgical buttress according to claim 1 , wherein the body portion includes biocompatible and bioabsorbable materials.3. The surgical buttress according to claim 1 , further comprising a radioactive material disposed in at least some of the pockets.4. The surgical buttress according to claim 1 , wherein at least some of the pockets of the body portion contain a brachytherapy seed.5. The surgical buttress according to claim 4 , wherein the brachytherapy seed of each pocket includes isotopes selected from the group consisting of cesium and iodine.6. The surgical buttress according to claim 1 , wherein the surgical buttress is formed with at least one marking provided at least one of in or on the body portion.7. A method of embedding radioactive material into a surgical buttress claim 1 , comprising:providing a surgical buttress;providing a template holding the radioactive material; andmating the template to the surgical buttress.8. The method of ...

SUBCUTANEOUS RESERVOIR DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

The medical devices of the present disclosure are filled reservoirs such as a cylinder comprised of a polymer film which contains a reservoir of active agent, plus excipient, in some cases, for disease prevention, treatment, and/or contraception. The polymer film is permeable to the active agent after subcutaneous implantation of the device into a body. The cylinder is comprised by the lamination of one or two polymer films which are ultrasonically welded to contain the drug material. The use of an ultrasonic welding process enables sealing of the polymer films to create the closed cylinder. The medical device is useful for long term disease prevention, such as prevention of HIV infection. 1. A reservoir device comprising an active agent contained within a reservoir , the reservoir defined by one or more porous polymer membranes sealed with an ultrasonic weld , the porous membrane allowing for diffusion of the active agent through the pores of the membrane when positioned subcutaneously in a body of a subject.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the porous polymer membrane comprises polycaprolactone (PCL) claim 1 , poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) claim 1 , or polylactic acid (PLA).3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the porous polymer membrane comprises polycaprolactone (PCL) at a molecular weight ranging from 15 claim 1 ,000-80 claim 1 ,000 kDa.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the porous polymer membrane has a membrane thickness ranging from 1-30 μm or from 10-25 μm.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the active agent is one or a combination of a therapeutic claim 1 , a preventative claim 1 , or a contraceptive.6. The device of claim 5 , wherein the active agent comprises an antibody claim 5 , a small molecule claim 5 , a protein claim 5 , or a peptide.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein a size of the pores of the porous polymer membrane ranges from 1-2 times the diameter of the active agent.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the active agent comprises an ...

IMPLANTS FOR CREATING CONNECTIONS TO TISSUE PARTS, IN PARTICULAR TO SKELETAL PARTS, AS WELL AS DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IMPLANTATION THEREOF

A method for locating a material having thermoplastic properties in pores of bone tissue includes providing a pin having the material having thermoplastic properties and a core, wherein the material having thermoplastic properties is arranged on the circumferential surface of the core constituting an outer region of the pin. An opening is provided in the bone tissue, and the pin is positioned at least partly in the opening. The outer region of the pin is then impinged with mechanical vibration energy for a time sufficient for liquefying at least part of the material having thermoplastic properties, and, in a liquefied state, pressing it into the pores of the bone tissue surrounding the opening. The vibration energy is stopped for a time sufficient for re-solidification of the liquefied material, and then the core is removed. 1. A method for creating a positive-fit connection capable of load-bearing to a tissue part in a human or animal body , the tissue part comprising first and second surfaces , the method comprising the steps of:providing an implant comprising a support with a proximal end and a distal base plate, the support and the base plate not being liquefiable under implantation conditions, and the implant further comprising a second material, which is biocompatible, has thermoplastic properties, and is liquefiable by mechanical oscillation,providing a tissue opening reaching from the first surface to the second surface of the tissue part, the opening having a form which is adapted to a cross section of the implant,positioning the implant with the base plate facing forward from the first surface through the opening so that the base plate is positioned beyond the second surface of the tissue part and at least portions of the second material are positioned proximally of the base plate,impinging a proximal face of the second material with mechanical oscillation and simultaneously pressing it against the base plate for a time sufficient for liquefying at least a ...

FOAM STRUCTURAL MATERIAL, RESIN PANEL, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A RESIN PANEL

A foam structural material includes a first core material and a reinforcing material. The first core material has a first portion of a linear groove part formed along an edge of the first core material. The reinforcing material has a first side fitted to the first portion of the linear groove part. The first portion of the linear groove part includes a first engagement plane. The first engagement plane is engaged with the reinforcing material and has one or a plurality of projections formed thereon. 1. A foam structural material comprising:a first core material having a first portion of a linear groove part being formed along an edge of the first core material, anda reinforcing material having a first side fitted to the first portion of the linear groove part,wherein the first portion of the linear groove part includes a first engagement plane, the first engagement plane being engaged with the reinforcing material and having one or a plurality of projections formed thereon.2. The foam structural material according to claim 1 , further comprising a second core material claim 1 , a second portion of a linear groove part being formed along an edge of the second core material claim 1 ,wherein the reinforcing material has a second side fitted to the second portion of the linear groove part, the reinforcing material securing the first core material to the second core material,wherein the reinforcing material has an H-shaped cross-sectional surface, and the second portion of the linear groove part includes a second engagement plane, the second engagement plane being engaged with the reinforcing material and having one or a plurality of projections formed thereon.3. The foam structural material according to claim 2 , further comprisingstoppers are formed at opposite ends of the first portion of the linear groove part and the second portion of the linear groove part for preventing the reinforcing material from separating.4. The foam structural material according to claim 2 , ...

Method that Forms Pattern on Fabric Member and Fixes Pattern on Trim

A method can be used to attach a fabric member to a trim while forming a pattern in the fabric member. A trim has trim grooves formed in one side of the trim and a fabric member has a foam formed in one side of a skin material of the fabric member. A bonding member is coated to an outer surface of the foam and the fabric member is heated where the bonding member is coated. The heated fabric member is placed on the side of the trim where the trim grooves are formed. The fabric member is fixed to the trim by inserting edges of the fabric member into the trim grooves using insertion blades while pattern protrusions formed in a compression jig form a pattern by pressing the skin material of the fabric member.

COMPOSITE STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS WITH REDUCED COEFFICIENT OF THERMAL EXPANSION

A composite structural component includes a longitudinally extending elongated tubular duct of a first material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion, and a plurality of longitudinally extending elongated reinforcing members of a second material. Each of the reinforcing members is secured to the tubular duct along a length of the reinforcing member at spaced apart locations on the tubular duct, with the second material having a second coefficient of thermal expansion less than the first coefficient of thermal expansion, such that the composite structural component has an effective coefficient of thermal expansion in the longitudinal direction that is less than 25% of the first coefficient of thermal expansion. Each of the plurality of reinforcing members is retained in a corresponding one of a plurality of longitudinally extending recesses formed in a peripheral wall of the tubular duct. 1. A composite structural component comprising:a longitudinally extending elongated tubular duct of a first material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion; anda plurality of longitudinally extending elongated reinforcing members of a second material, each secured to the tubular duct along a length of the reinforcing member at spaced apart locations on the tubular duct, the second material having a second coefficient of thermal expansion less than the first coefficient of thermal expansion, such that the composite structural component has an effective coefficient of thermal expansion in the longitudinal direction that is less than 25% of the first coefficient of thermal expansion;wherein each of the plurality of reinforcing members is retained in a corresponding one of a plurality of longitudinally extending recesses formed in a peripheral wall of the tubular duct.2. The composite structural component of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of reinforcing members together have a total cross-sectional area that is less than 1% of a total cross-sectional area of the ...

INSULATED CONTAINER

A container is formed to include and interior region that is configured to receive a product therein and the container is insulated. 1. (canceled)2. An insulative container comprisinga first panel comprising insulative cellular non-aromatic polymeric material having a first density,a second panel comprising insulative cellular non-aromatic polymeric material having the first density,and a connecting web positioned between and arranged to interconnect the first panel and the second panel, the connecting web comprising insulative cellular non-aromatic polymeric material having an area of localized plastic deformation to provide a plastically deformed area having a second density that is greater than the first density,wherein the insulative cellular non-aromatic polymeric material has a predetermined insulative characteristic throughout the material.3. The insulative container of claim 2 , further comprising a tab coupled to a free end of the first panel opposite the connecting web and insulative container is in a first state when the tab is spaced apart from second panel.4. The insulative container of claim 3 , wherein the first panel folds about the connecting web relative to the second panel to cause the tab to couple to the second panel and establish a second state of the insulative container.5. The insulative container of claim 4 , wherein the first density is about 0.1 g/cmto about 0.19 g/cmand the second density is at least about twice the first density.6. The insulative container of claim 2 , wherein the first panel folds about the connecting web relative to the second panel.7. The insulative container of claim 2 , wherein the first panel includes a plastically deformed area having a third density that is greater than the first density and the plastically deformed area is configured to provide a pattern.8. The insulative container of claim 7 , wherein the plastically deformed area is spaced apart from the connecting web.9. The insulative container of claim 2 , ...

SOFT ROBOTIC ACTUATORS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Exemplary embodiments relate to various improvements in soft robotic actuators, and techniques for manufacturing the improvements. For example, techniques for manufacturing a rigidizing layer for reinforcing a soft robotic actuator is provided. In another embodiment, a soft robotic actuator having integrated sensors is described. A flexible electroadhesive pad for achieving a conformal grip is also described. Still further, exemplary embodiments provide hydraulically-actuated soft robotic grippers, which allows for a reduction in the size of the actuation system and improved underwater operation. 1. A method of manufacturing a rigidizing layer for a soft robotic actuator , the method comprising:disposing a fabric sheet on a bottom plate of a hot press;disposing a layer of elastomeric material on the fabric sheet, the layer of thermoplastic material having a plurality of slots formed in it;disposing a rigid slat in each of the slots in the layer of thermoplastic material;disposing a compliant supportive layer on the layer of thermoplastic material and the slats;disposing a top plate of the hot press on the gasket;operating the hot press to bond the fabric sheet, the layer of thermoplastic material, and the compliant supportive layer together to form a bonded sheet; andcutting the rigidizing layer from the bonded sheet.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fabric sheet comprises nylon.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the elastomeric material comprises a thermoplastic.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the elastomeric material comprises thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising disposing a gasket on the layer of neoprene foam claim 1 , the gasket having a number and arrangement of slots formed in corresponding to a number and configuration of the slots formed in the layer of thermoplastic material.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the compliant supportive layer comprises a stretching foam.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

SEALED WEATHERSTRIP CORNER PADS

A method of manufacturing a corner pad weatherseal includes forming a substantially E-shaped foam profile. The foam profile has several legs and a portion of the foam profile is coated in resin. A backer is secured to the foam profile in such a way that a lumen is formed between the foam and the backer. 1. A method of manufacturing a corner pad weatherseal comprising:forming a foam profile, wherein the foam profile has a substantially E-shaped profile having a plurality of legs and a resin coating at least a portion of the foam profile; andsecuring a backer to the foam profile such that at least one lumen is formed between the foam and the backer.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising sealing at least one end of the weatherseal so as to form an at least partially-sealed corner pad.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein securing the backer comprises adhering at least one leg of the profile to the backer such that two lumens are formed.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein sealing at least one end of the weatherseal comprises fusing the at least one end with a heated element such that the at least one lumen is closed at the at least one end.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein sealing at least one end of the weatherseal comprises compressing the at least one end against a heated surface such that the at least one lumen is closed at the at least one end.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein sealing at least one end of the weatherseal comprises ultrasonically fusing the at least one end such that the at least one lumen is closed at the at least one end.721. The method of claim claim 2 , wherein sealing at least one end of the weatherseal comprises:cutting the weatherseal into a predetermined length;folding the cut weatherseal;at least one of applying a heated element to the fold, compressing the fold against a heated surface, and ultrasonically fusing the fold such that such that the at least one lumen is closed at the at least one end; andcutting the weatherseal at the seal ...

DIE, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR, AND MOLDED BODY MANUFACTURING METHOD

A mold which can improve an appearance of a molded body is provided. A mold includes a cavity, the mold being capable of subjecting a resin sheet under reduced pressure suction via a plurality of reduced pressure suction holes thereby shaping the resin sheet to follow a shape of an inner surface of the cavity; wherein: the inner surface includes a base surface and a plurality of island-like concave portions provided in the base surface; and a concave portion reduced pressure suction hole index defined by an in-concave reduced pressure suction hole ratio divided by a concave portion area ratio is 0.5 or lower. 1. A mold comprising:a cavity, the mold being capable of subjecting a resin sheet under reduced pressure suction via a plurality of reduced pressure suction holes thereby shaping the resin sheet to follow a shape of an inner surface of the cavity;wherein the inner surface comprises a base surface and a plurality of island-like concave portions provided in the base surface; anda concave portion reduced pressure suction hole index defined by an in-concave reduced pressure suction hole ratio divided by a concave portion area ratio is 0.5 or lower, whereinthe in-concave reduced pressure suction hole ratio, which is defined by a ratio of number of reduced pressure suction holes that are capable of performing reduced pressure suction existing in the concave portions with respect to a sum of number of reduced pressure suction holes that are capable of performing reduced pressure suction existing in either one of the base surface and the concave portions, and the concave portion area ratio, which is defined by a ratio of an area of the concave portions with respect to sum of areas of the base surface and the concave portions.2. The mold of claim 1 , wherein the reduced pressure suction holes are provided in the concave portions claim 1 , and the reduced pressure suction holes in the concave portions are blocked.3. The mold of claim 1 , wherein the area ratio of concave ...

Foam Heating System

A foam assembly system is provided. The system is configured to heat a surface of foam. After the heating of the foam, an adhesive is applied, typically a high solids adhesive. The foam is then bonded to another foam surface. It has been found that the pre-heating of the foam before adhesive application greatly enhances the bond strength between the foam and the second foam surface to which it is adhered. 1. A method of foam assembly comprising the steps of:heating a top surface of the piece of foam using a heater;applying a quantity of adhesive directly to the heated top surface of the piece of foam; andadhering the top surface of the foam piece to a second foam piece before the adhesive has dried.2. The method of foam assembly of further comprising the step of conveying a piece of foam along a conveyor.3. The method of foam assembly of wherein an adhesive applicator applies a high solids adhesive.4. The method of foam assembly of wherein an adhesive applicator applies a high solids adhesive having 60-80% solids.5. The method of foam assembly of wherein the step of heating the surface comprises heating the surface of the foam to a temperature of approximately 220-300 F.6. The method of foam assembly of wherein the heater is a convection heater.7. The method of foam assembly of wherein the step of heating the surface comprises heating the surface of the foam to a temperature of approximately 250 F.8. The method of foam assembly of further comprising the step of compressing the foam and the second foam piece together.9. The method of foam assembly of wherein the step of applying the quantity of adhesive comprises roll coating the top surface.10. The method of wherein the step of roll coating is achieved by an adhesive roller system comprising a primary roller which rolls over adhesive in a trough and applies the adhesive to the top surface of the foam claim 9 , a secondary roller claim 9 , and a support roller.11. The method of foam assembly of wherein the foam is a ...

INSULATED SLEEVE FOR A CONTAINER

A container includes a cup formed to include and interior region and an insulated sleeve. The insulated sleeve is coupled to an outer surface of the cup. 1. (canceled)2. An insulative sleeve comprisingan upright inner tab arranged to extend upwardly along and in spaced-apart relation to a vertical central axis and is configured to provide a plastically deformed first material segment having a first density,an upright outer tab arranged to extend upwardly along and in spaced-apart relation to the vertical central axis and arranged to mate with the upright inner tab along an interface therebetween, andan upright fence arranged to extend around the central axis, interconnect the upright inner tab and the upright outer tab, and provide a second material segment having a second density,and a floor coupled to the upright fence,wherein the upright inner tab, the upright outer tab, and the upright fence comprise a first formulation of insulative cellular non-aromatic polymeric material and the floor comprises a second formulation of insulative cellular non-aromatic polymeric material.3. The insulative sleeve of claim 2 , wherein the first formulation of insulative cellular non-aromatic polymeric material comprises a polypropylene base resin claim 2 , a polypropylene secondary resin claim 2 , at least one nucleation agent claim 2 , at least one blowing agent claim 2 , and regrind from the upright inner tab claim 2 , upright outer tab claim 2 , and the fence made previously.4. The insulative sleeve of claim 3 , wherein the polypropylene base resin and the polypropylene secondary resin are homopolymers.5. The insulative sleeve of claim 4 , wherein polypropylene is greater than about 80% by weight of the first formulation of insulative cellular non-aromatic polymeric material.6. The insulative sleeve of claim 4 , wherein polypropylene is greater than about 95% by weight of the first formulation of insulative cellular non-aromatic polymeric material.7. The insulative sleeve of ...

Devices and methods for delivering an endocardial device

Systems for partitioning a ventricle of a heart include a partitioning device or implant, and an applicator for inserting, repositioning and/or removing the partitioning device. The implant may support the ventricle wall and may reduce the volume of the ventricle. The delivery system for delivering and deploying a partitioning device into a ventricle may include a catheter having a distal coupling element for coupling to a partitioning device in a collapsed configuration; the catheter may also have an expansion member for applying force to the partitioning device to fully expand it into a deployed configuration and to secure or seal it against the ventricle wall.

LAMINATED FOAM PRODUCT AND METHODS FOR MAKING LAMINATED FOAM PRODUCTS

Thermally laminated foam boards, methods for making thermally laminated foam boards, apparatus for making thermally laminated foam boards, smaller foam pieces made from thermally laminated foam boards, methods for making smaller foam pieces from thermally laminated foam boards, parts made from thermally laminated foam boards, methods for making parts from thermally laminated foam boards, and tools for making parts from thermally laminated foam boards are disclosed. The thermally laminated foam boards are made by thermally bonding at least two polystyrene boards together. 132-. (canceled)33. A rotary cutting tool for shaping insulation products , comprising:an annular support formed from sheetmetal;a plurality of cutting elements secured to the sheetmetal annular support;a base secured to the sheetmetal annular support for rotating the sheetmetal annular support and attached cutting elements.34. The rotary cutting tool of wherein the annular support is made by spin forming.35. The rotary cutting tool of wherein the plurality of cutting elements are carbide.36. The rotary cutting tool of wherein each of the plurality of cutting elements are spaced apart on a tape and the tape is attached to the annular support.37. The rotary cutting tool of wherein the tape is brazed onto the annular support.38. The rotary cutting tool of wherein the plurality of cutting elements are uniformly spaced apart.39. The rotary cutting tool of wherein the insulation product is a foam insulation material and the plurality of cutting elements are spaced apart a sufficient distance that prevents the build-up and retention of foam insulation material on the rotary tool when cutting the foam insulation material.40. The rotary cutting tool of wherein the foam insulation material is polystyrene foam insulation.41. The rotary cutting tool of wherein the annular support and the base form a hollow cutting tool.42. The rotary cutting tool of wherein the annular support is shaped as a hemisphere.43. A ...

BONDING OBJECTS TOGETHER

A second object, which includes a thermoplastic material, is bonded to a first object, which includes a first object material having an at least partially cross-linked polymer not miscible with the thermoplastic material. The method includes the steps of pressing the second object against the first object and coupling energy into the second object until the thermoplastic material is at least partially liquefied and the first object material in a vicinity of an interface to the thermoplastic material is above its glass transition temperature, and until the thermoplastic material is caused to penetrate into at least one of cracks, pores and deformations of the first object material, and letting the thermoplastic material re-solidify. 1. A method of bonding a second object to a first object , the method comprising the steps ofproviding the first object comprising a first object material comprising an at least partially cross-linked polymer or pre-polymer;providing the second object comprising a thermoplastic material;pressing the second object against the first object and coupling energy into the second object until the thermoplastic material is at least partially liquefied, and until the thermoplastic material is caused to penetrate into at least one of cracks, pores and deformations of the first object material, while the first object material is above its glass transition temperature at least in a vicinity of said cracks, pores or deformations into which thermoplastic material penetrates; andletting the thermoplastic material re-solidify.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first object material is porous.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first object material further comprises a non-polymeric filler.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first object consist of the first object material.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first object comprises portions of the first object material and further comprises portions of ...

ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANT WITH BONDED POROUS MATERIAL

An orthopaedic implant includes a main body having a surface with at least one bonding feature, at least one porous material having a plurality of pores, and a bonding material placed in the plurality of pores of the at least one porous material and the at least one bonding feature to form a bond between the at least one porous material and the main body. 1. An orthopaedic implant , comprising:a main body having a surface with at least one bonding feature;at least one porous material having a plurality of pores; anda bonding material placed in said plurality of pores of said at least one porous material and said at least one bonding feature to form a bond between said at least one porous material and said main body.2. The orthopaedic implant of claim 1 , wherein the at least one bonding feature includes a plurality of at least one of grooves claim 1 , slots claim 1 , and bores configured to receive the bonding material.3. The orthopaedic implant of claim 2 , wherein the at least one bonding feature is formed to a depth D in the surface claim 2 , and wherein a width W of the bonding feature closer to the surface is less than a width of the bonding feature further from the surface.4. The orthopaedic implant of claim 1 , wherein the at least one bonding feature includes a plurality of grooves claim 1 , said plurality of grooves including a first pattern of grooves and a second pattern of grooves.5. The orthopaedic implant of claim 4 , wherein the first and second pattern of grooves form a sinusoidal pattern.6. The orthopaedic implant of claim 1 , wherein the at least one porous material includes one or more first porous layers defining an outer surface of said at least one porous material claim 1 , one or more second porous layers having said plurality of pores claim 1 , and a non-porous layer positioned between the one or more first porous layers and the one or more second porous layers.7. The orthopaedic implant of claim 6 , wherein said one or more first porous ...

DEVICE FOR REINFORCING, SEALING OR INSULATING A STRUCTURAL ELEMENT

A device for reinforcing, sealing or insulating a structural element in a motor vehicle includes a support having a clip for pre-fixing the device in the structural element. The clip includes a base and two flexible wings arranged on the base. The device furthermore includes an adhesive for adhesively bonding the support in the structural element. The device furthermore includes an insertion element, which can be inserted in such a way into an interspace between the base and the wings of the clip when the device is pre-fixed on the structural element by the clip that the flexible wings are restricted in their freedom of movement. 1. A device for reinforcing , sealing or insulating a structural element in a motor vehicle , comprising:a support having a clip for pre-fixing the device in the structural element, wherein the clip comprises a base and two flexible wings arranged on the base;an adhesive for adhesively bonding the support in the structural element;whereinthe device furthermore comprises an insertion element, which can be inserted in such a way into an interspace between the base and the wings of the clip when the device is pre-fixed on the structural element by the clip that the flexible wings are restricted in their freedom of movement.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the insertion element is connected to the support by a flexible web.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the insertion element and the support are formed integrally and/or from the same material.4. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the flexible web is longer than a height of the insertion element.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the support and the insertion element are designed as separate elements claim 1 , and/or wherein the support and the insertion element are not formed from the same material.6. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the support has a pocket-shaped depression in a region of the clip claim 1 , and wherein the insertion element ...

METHOD FOR REINFORCING AND/OR LINING MATERIAL

A method of manufacturing a heterogeneous composite includes the steps of providing a first constituent and a second constituent, wherein the first constituent is porous or capable of developing pores when under hydrostatic pressure, and the second constituent comprises a solid having thermoplastic properties; positioning the second constituent relative to the first constituent and coupling energy into the second constituent to cause at least portions of the second constituent to liquefy and to penetrate into pores or other structures of the first constituent, whereby the first constituent is interpenetrated by the second constituent to yield a composite; and, causing an irreversible transition at least of the second constituent to yield a modified composite. 1. A method of manufacturing a heterogeneous composite is provided , the method comprising the steps of: wherein the first constituent is porous or capable of developing pores when under hydrostatic pressure,', 'and the second constituent comprises a solid having thermoplastic properties,, 'providing a first constituent and a second constituent,'}positioning the second constituent relative to the first constituent and coupling energy into the second constituent to cause at least portions of the second constituent to liquefy and to penetrate into pores or other structures of the first constituent, whereby the first constituent is interpenetrated by material of the second constituent to yield a composite; andcausing an irreversible transition at least of the second constituent to yield a modified composite.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the irreversible transition is caused by energy input on the composite.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the energy input comprises a heat treatment of the composite.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the irreversible transition comprises a chemical reaction taking place within the second constituent or between the first and second constituents.5 ...

Advanced composite nacelle

A nacelle for a wind turbine system includes a plurality of interconnected curved nacelle thermoplastic composite material panels, each curved nacelle thermoplastic composite material panel having a plurality of interconnecting edges, a foam core, an inner skin, an outer skin, and a plurality of three-dimensional fiber bundles tying the inner skin and the outer skin to each other through the foam core, inhibiting delamination, wherein the plurality of three-dimensional Z-axis fiber bundles include Z-axis fibers, which extend through the foam core from the inner skin to the outer skin, include opposite ends that are thermocured into and with the inner skin and outer skin.

Composite Component for a Vehicle, in Particular a Motor Vehicle, and Method for the Production of a Composite Component

A composite component for a vehicle has a core layer made from a theiinoplastic plastic foam and at least one cover layer which is connected to the core layer. The core layer has a higher density in one region than the density of the semi-finished core layer. The cover layer formed from a fiber-reinforced plastic is connected in the region of higher density to at least one joining element by friction welding.

Container bottom heater

A bottom heater for use in assembling a container bottom and a sleeve includes a body having a peripheral wall and a heated air passage terminating in an outlet in the peripheral wall. A shape of at least a portion of the peripheral wall defining the outlet is such that heated air exiting the outlet is fluidly attached to an adjacent portion of the peripheral wall after exit because of the Coanda effect.

INSULATED CONTAINER

A container is formed to include an interior region and a mouth opening into the interior region. The container includes a floor and a side wall coupled to the floor to define the interior region between the floor and the side wall 1. (canceled)2. An insulative container comprisinga body including a side wall anda floor coupled to the body to define an interior region bounded by the side wall and the floor,wherein the body comprises a sheet comprising insulative cellular non-aromatic polymeric material that has localized plastic deformation in at least one selected region of the body to provide a plastically deformed first material segment having a first density located in a first portion of the selected region of the body and a second material segment having a second density lower than the first density located in an adjacent second portion of the selected region of the body.3. The insulative container of claim 2 , wherein a first of the selected regions of the body in which localized plastic deformation is enabled by the insulative cellular non-aromatic polymeric material is in a rolled brim included in the body and coupled to an upper end of the side wall to lie in spaced-apart relation to the floor and to frame an opening into the interior region and wherein the rolled brim includes an inner rolled tab configured to provide the first material segment in the first of the selected regions of the body and coupled to an upper end of an upright outer tab included in the side wall claim 2 , an outer rolled tab coupled to an upper end of an upright inner tab included in the side wall and to an outwardly facing exterior surface of the inner rolled tab claim 2 , and a rolled lip arranged to interconnect oppositely facing side edges of each of the inner and outer rolled tabs and configured to provide the second material segment having the second density in the first of the selected regions of the body and cooperate with the inner and outer rolled tabs to form the rolled ...

MOULDED PLASTIC ARTICLES WITH CONTACT BETWEEN TWO DISSIMILAR PLASTICS

A plastics moulding process is provided in which a first () and a second plastic part () are moulded such that a contact surface is formed between the two parts. The first part () is moulded firstly and, whilst at least the contact surface is still in a liquid or plastic state, an attachment promoting powder () that is compatible with, and has the characteristic of attaching to, the plastic of the first part (), is applied to it. Thereafter, the second part () is moulded so as to contact the first part at the contact surfaces such that as it solidifies, it attaches to the attachment promoting powder () and thereby to the first part (). The second part () may be a plastic foam filling for a hollow first part (). The attachment promoting powder () may be a suitable grade of diatomaceous earth or a natural or synthetic equivalent.

ABDOMINAL DRESSING WITH MECHANISM FOR FASCIAL CLOSURE

A system for treating a deep abdominal wound. The system includes a wound dressing. The wound dressing includes a visceral-protective layer, a compressive layer, and a sealing layer. The visceral-protective layer is configured to be positioned in an open abdomen. The compressive layer is configured to be disposed proximate to the visceral-protective layer. The compressive layer includes a pattern of voids configured for anisotropic collapse of the compressive layer when under negative pressure. The sealing layer is configured to form a sealed space in the open abdomen. A negative pressure source configured to provide negative pressure to the compressive layer. 1. A system for treating a deep abdominal wound , the system comprising: a visceral-protective layer configured to be positioned in an open abdomen;', 'a compressive layer configured to be disposed proximate to the visceral-protective layer, wherein the compressive layer includes a pattern of voids configured for anisotropic collapse of the compressive layer when under negative pressure; and', 'a sealing layer configured to form a sealed space in the open abdomen; and, 'a wound dressing includinga negative pressure source configured to provide negative pressure to the compressive layer.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the compressive layer is configured to collapse in a first direction and to resist collapse in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction when subjected to the negative pressure.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the compressive layer defines a longitudinal axis extending in the first direction claim 1 , and wherein the compressive layer is configured to collapse towards the longitudinal axis claim 1 , thereby generating a lateral force towards the longitudinal axis.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the first direction is a substantially lateral direction and the second direction is a substantially vertical direction claim 3 , and wherein an amount of collapse in the ...

THREE-DIMENSIONAL APPLIQUE EFFECT

Methods according to the present disclosure include creating a three-dimensional effect, for example, an applique effect, that allows for the effect to be more integrated with the object to which it is added than in conventional methods. These methods can include adding the effect or applique on a surface of an object with the object sandwiched between the applique and a structure-imparting material, allowing the applique and the object it is on to move more freely and in unison together. The three-dimensional applique can be formed by applying force to the object on a side opposite to the applique such that indentations and protrusions are formed in the layered structure of the object and structure-imparting material, providing a three dimensional applique image. In other embodiments, an applique configuration may be provided separately from the object to which it is eventually to be applied. 1. A method of creating a three-dimensional effect on an article , comprising the steps of:placing a structure-imparting material and a support backing on a back side of an article such that said structure-imparting material is sandwiched between said article and said support backing, such that said article extends beyond a perimeter of said structure-imparting material; andconfining said structure-imparting material between said support backing and said article by applying securing structures through said article and said support backing.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said securing structures are applied through said article claim 1 , said structure-imparting material claim 1 , and said support backing.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising placing an applique on a front side of said article claim 1 , wherein said securing structures are applied through said applique claim 1 , said article claim 1 , and said support backing.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein said article extends beyond a perimeter of said applique and beyond a perimeter of said support backing.5. ...

Bonding Apparatus and Method

The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for mechanically bonding substrates together. The apparatuses may include a pattern roll having three or more pattern elements protruding radially outward, wherein each pattern element includes a pattern surface. The pattern surfaces are also separated from each other by gaps having minimum widths. The pattern roll may be adjacent an anvil roll to define a nip between the pattern surfaces and the anvil roll, wherein the pattern roll is biased toward the anvil roll to define a nip pressure between pattern surfaces and the anvil roll. As substrates advance between the pattern roll and anvil roll, the substrates are compressed between the anvil roll and the pattern surfaces to form a discrete bond region between the substrates. During the bonding process, some of yielded substrate material also flows from under the pattern surfaces and into the gaps to form gap grommet regions. 1. A method of bonding substrates , the method comprising the steps of:rotating an anvil roll;{'sup': 2', '2, 'b': 1', '2', '3', '1', '2', '3, 'rotating a pattern roll adjacent the anvil roll, the pattern roll including a base circumferential surface, a first pattern element including a first pattern surface, a second pattern element including a second pattern surface, and a third pattern element including a third pattern surface; wherein each pattern surface defines an area, A, wherein A is greater than about 0.25 mmand less than about 2.00 mm; wherein each pattern element protrudes outward from the base circumferential surface to define a distance, Hp, between the first, second, and third pattern surfaces and the base surface, and wherein each pattern element is bounded by a perimeter; wherein the first and second pattern surfaces are separated by a first gap having a minimum width, D, wherein the first and third pattern surfaces are separated by a second gap having a minimum width, D, and wherein the second and third pattern surfaces ...

INJECTOR FOR FILLING A MOLD WITH PLASTIC PARTICLES

The invention relates to an injector for filling a mold with plastic particles, with a front part () and a base part (), wherein the front part () has a mold-side orifice () and a feed for compressed air () and a feed for plastic particles (), and the base part () is attached axially in the direction of conveyance behind the front part () and has a piston-cylinder unit (), wherein a closing piston () for closing the mold-side orifice () is axially movable through the front part (), together with an apparatus and a method for the production of a particle form part. The injector is characterised in that the closing piston () and the piston rod () bearing the closing piston on its front side have equal diameters or substantially equal diameters and the method comprises the following steps: 1. Injector for filling a mold with plastic particles , with a front part and a base part , wherein the front part has a mold-side orifice and a feed for compressed air and a feed for plastic particles , and the base part is attached axially in the direction of conveyance behind the front part and a through bore is provided at an end of the base part which lies axially forward in the direction of conveyance and the base part has a piston-cylinder unit , and a piston rod guide , wherein a closing piston for closing the mold-side orifice is axially movable through the front part , wherein the closing piston and the piston rod carrying the closing piston on its front are designed with an identical or substantially identical diameters , wherein the closing piston may be retracted completely into the piston rod guide and the through bore.213-. (canceled)14. Injector according to claim 1 ,whereinthe front part and the base part are connected via a plug-in connection with corresponding half ring grooves and plug-in or dowel pins passing through them.15. Injector according to claim 14 ,whereinan injector passage is formed in the front part in the area between the feed pipe for plastic ...

INSULATED SLEEVE FOR A CONTAINER

A container includes a cup formed to include and interior region and an insulated sleeve. The insulated sleeve is coupled to an outer surface of the cup. 1. (canceled)2. An insulative sleeve comprisinga sheet comprising insulative cellular non-aromatic polymeric material and having a plastically deformed first material segment having a first density located in a first portion of the sheet and a second material segment having a second density lower than the first density located in an adjacent second portion of the sheet,wherein the insulative cellular non-aromatic polymeric material comprises a polypropylene base resin, a polypropylene secondary resin, at least one nucleation agent, and at least one blowing agent.3. The insulative sleeve of claim 2 , wherein the insulative sleeve is arranged to surround a vertical central axis and includes an upright inner tab arranged to extend upwardly along and in spaced-apart relation to the vertical central axis and is configured to provide the first material segment having the first density claim 2 , an upright outer tab arranged to extend upwardly along and in spaced-apart relation to the vertical central axis and arranged to mate with the upright inner tab along an interface therebetween claim 2 , and an upright fence arranged to extend around the central axis claim 2 , interconnect the upright inner tab and the upright outer tab claim 2 , and provide the second material segment having the second density.4. The insulative sleeve of claim 3 , further comprising a floor coupled to the upright fence.5. The insulative sleeve of claim 3 , wherein the insulative cellular non-aromatic polymeric material has a thermal conductivity to density ratio of about 0.3 claim 3 , wherein thermal conductivity is expressed in W/m-K at about 21° C. and density is expressed in g/cm.6. The insulative sleeve of claim 5 , wherein the second density is about 0.15 g/cmto about 0.19 g/cm.7. The insulative sleeve of claim 5 , wherein the second density ...

Surface Distortion Detector For Packaging

Detecting mishandling of a packaging container. The apparatus includes: a first layer, a second layer to detect pressure placed on the packaging container, a third layer to provide spacing between the second layer and the packaging container, and an adhesive layer. The first later is a made of a rigid material. The first layer attaches to the second layer, and the second layer attaches to the third layer to form a composite structure of the first, second and third layers that attaches to the adhesive layer. 1. An apparatus for detecting distortion of a packaging container , comprising:a first layer;a second layer to detect pressure placed on a packaging container;a third layer to provide spacing between the second layer and the packaging container; anda first bonding layer;a second bonding layer;a third bonding layer;wherein the first layer is a made of a rigid material, andwherein, by the third bonding layer, the first layer attaches to the second layer, and, by the second bonding layer, the second layer attaches to the third layer, thereby forming a composite structure of the first, second and third layers and the second and third bonding layers, the composite structure attaching to the first bonding layer.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second layer is aluminum foil.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the third layer is a pliable plastic material.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the third layer is a foam sheet.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first layer claim 1 , the second layer claim 1 , and the third layer comprises an adhesive agent.7. A method of constructing a packaging container with an apparatus to detect distortion of the packaging container:applying a first bonding layer to an inner surface of a packaging container;providing a base layer, wherein the base layer is made of a rigid material;applying, on the base layer, a detection layer;applying, on the detection layer, a flexible layer;wherein, applying the base layer on the ...

Noise Damper Bonded to Tire Using Adhesives

The invention relates to a tire comprising a circumferential tread having an outer tread surface and an inner innerliner surface; at least two spaced-apart beads; sidewall portions extending between the tread and the beads; and a belt-like foam noise damper having first and second terminal ends, wherein the noise damper lines the innerliner surface; wherein the noise damper is secured to the innerliner surface via an adhesive situated between the noise damper and the innerliner, wherein the terminal ends of the noise damper are cut at an angle of less than 90 degrees, overlap each other, and the overlapped second terminal end of the foam is joined to the first terminal end by the adhesive present underneath the second terminal end, and wherein the adhesive has weight in the range of 30 to 800 grams per square meter of foam surface. 1. A tire comprising:a circumferential tread having an outer tread surface and an inner innerliner surface;at least two spaced-apart beads;sidewall portions extending between the tread and the beads; and wherein the noise damper lines said innerliner surface;', 'wherein the noise damper is secured to said innerliner surface via an adhesive situated between said noise damper and said innerliner,', 'wherein the terminal ends of said noise damper are cut at an angle of less than 90 degrees, overlap each other, and the overlapped second terminal end of the foam is joined to the first terminal end by the adhesive present underneath the second terminal end, and', 'wherein said adhesive has weight in the range of 30 to 800 grams per square meter of foam surface., 'a belt-like foam noise damper having first and second terminal ends,'}2. The tire of wherein the terminal ends are cut at an angle of between about 5 degrees and about 65 degrees.3. The tire of wherein the terminal ends are cut at an angle of between about 10 degrees and 55 degrees.4. The tire of wherein the terminal ends are cut at an angle of about 40 degrees to 50 degrees.5. The ...

FOAM ADHERING DEVICE

A foam adhering device includes an adhering head, a camera module, and a rotating assembly. The camera module is located below the adhering head and configured to capture a position of foam adhered to the adhering head. The rotating assembly is configured to drive the adhering head to adjust a position of the adhering head according to the position of the foam adhered to the adhering head captured by the camera module. The rotating assembly includes a motor and a transmission assembly. The motor is configured to drive the transmission assembly, and the transmission assembly is coupled to the adhering head and configured to accurately/precisely adjust a position of the adhering head.

FOAM DUCT WITH CAPTURED INSERT FOR IMPROVED CONNECTABILITY

The disclosure provides a hollow foam duct with an insert for improved connectability. The insert provides tactile and/or audible feedback to a user connecting a foam duct to, for example, an HVAC unit in an automobile. A method for making a foam duct is also disclosed. 1. A foam duct , comprising:a hollow foam body having an interior surface and at least one end portion configured to attach to a member, the end portion having an opening; anda hollow insert having a compressive strength equal to or greater than the foam body, the insert being attached to the interior surface of the foam body at or near the end portion, the attachment comprising a thermoformed bond, and the insert having an outer surface at least a portion of which is textured or shaped, the outer surface being adjacent a complementary textured or shaped inner surface of the hollow foam body.2. The foam duct of claim 1 , wherein the hollow foam body comprises at least one of polyethylene or polypropylene.3. The foam duct of claim 1 , wherein the hollow foam body consists essentially of a foam blend of polyethylene and polypropylene.4. The foam duct of claim 1 , wherein the hollow insert comprises a thermoset plastic material.5. The foam duct of claim 1 , wherein the hollow insert comprises a thermoplastic material.6. The foam duct of claim 1 , wherein the hollow insert has a tensile strength higher than the foam body.7. The foam duct of claim 1 , wherein the hollow insert has a hardness higher than the foam body.8. The foam duct of claim 1 , wherein the outer surface of the hollow insert has a shape including a series of spaced apart ribs.9. A method of forming a hollow foam duct claim 1 , comprising:placing a hollow insert having an exterior surface, at least a portion of which is textured or shaped, into a twin sheet forming tool, wherein the placing step engages a removable plug in the hollow insert;engaging a first foam sheet on one frame of the twin sheet forming tool and engaging a second foam ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A ROTOR BLADE OF A WIND POWER PLANT, ROTOR BLADE AND WIND POWER PLANT

A method for manufacturing a rotor blade of a wind power plant which has an area close to the blade root in which the rotor blade has an obtuse rear edge. The method includes manufacturing a half-shell on the pressure side and a half-shell on the suction side, introducing and adhesively bonding filler bodies into at least one section of the area of the obtuse rear edge of the pressure-side half-shell and the suction-side half-shell, wherein the sections with the filler bodies lie opposite one another in the assembled rotor blade, assembling and positioning the half-shells relative to one another, wherein an adhesive gap which is delimited by the first adhesive surfaces of the filler bodies remains between the filler bodies, and introducing an adhesive medium into the adhesive gap. Also a rotor blade manufactured according to the method, and a wind power plant including such a rotor blade. 1: A method for manufacturing a rotor blade of a wind power plant which has an area close to a blade root in which the rotor blade has an obtuse rear edge , said method comprising:manufacturing a pressure-side half-shell and a suction-side half-shell;introducing and adhesively bonding filler bodies into at least one section of the area of the obtuse rear edge of the pressure-side half-shell and the suction-side half-shell, wherein the sections with the filler bodies lie opposite one another in an assembled rotor blade;assembling and positioning the half-shells relative to one another wherein an adhesive gap, which is delimited by first adhesive surfaces of the filler bodies, remains between the filler bodies; andintroducing an adhesive medium into the adhesive gap.2: The method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , before introducing an adhesive medium into the adhesive gap claim 1 , a single or multi-part flat closure body is attached to inner second adhesive surfaces claim 1 , in relation to the rotor blade claim 1 , of both filler bodies for the purpose of closing the ...

INSULATED CONTAINER

A container is formed to include an interior region and a mouth opening into the interior region. The container includes a floor and a side wall coupled to the floor to define the interior region between the floor and the side wall 1. An insulative cup comprisinga body including a sleeve-shaped side wall anda floor coupled to the body to define an interior region bounded by the sleeve-shaped side wall and the floor, wherein the body comprises a sheet comprising insulative cellular non-aromatic polymeric material configured to provide means for enabling localized plastic deformation in at least one selected region of the body to provide a plastically deformed first material segment having a first density located in a first portion of the selected region of the body and a second material segment having a second density lower than the first density located in an adjacent second portion of the selected region of the body without fracturing the insulative cellular non-aromatic polymeric material so that a predetermined insulative characteristic is maintained in the body.2. The insulative cup of claim 1 , wherein a first of the selected regions of the body in which localized plastic deformation is enabled by the insulative cellular non-aromatic polymeric material is in the floor-retaining flange of the floor mount claim 1 , the floor-retaining flange includes an alternating series of upright thick and thin staves arranged in side-to-side relation to extend upwardly from the web toward the interior region bounded by the sleeve-shaped side wall and the floor claim 1 , a first of the upright thick staves is configured to include a right side edge extending upwardly from the web toward the interior region claim 1 , a second of the upright thick staves is configured to include a left side edge arranged to extend upwardly from the web toward the interior region and lie in spaced-apart confronting relation to the right side edge of the first of the upright thick staves claim 1 , ...

METHOD FOR WELDING MEMBRANES

A process for welding porous membranes, the process containing i) providing first and second porous membranes; ii) at least partially superimposing the first and second porous membranes to obtain an at least partial superimposition region; iii) welding the first and second porous membranes at least in a portion of the at least one superimposition region at a temperature in the range from 100 to 300° C. to obtain an at least partially welded composite of the first and second porous membranes, wherein the first and second porous membranes are made of at least one thermoplastic elastomer selected from the group consisting of a polyurethane elastomer, a polyester elastomer, a polyetherester elastomer, a polyesterester elastomer, a polyamide elastomer, a polyetheramide elastomer, a polystyrene elastomer, and an ethylene-vinyl acetate elastomer, and wherein the first and second porous membranes have pores having an average pore diameter of less than 2000 nm. 115-. (canceled)16: A process for welding porous membranes , the process comprising:i) providing a first porous membrane and a second porous membrane;ii) at least partially superimposing the first and second porous membranes to obtain an at least partial superimposition region;iii) welding the first and second porous membranes at least in a portion of the at least one superimposition region at a temperature in the range from 100 to 300° C. to obtain an at least partially welded composite of the first and second porous membranes;wherein a material of the first and second porous membranes comprises at least one thermoplastic elastomer selected from the group consisting of a polyurethane elastomer, a polyester elastomer, a polyetherester elastomer, a polyesterester elastomer, a polyamide elastomer, a polyetheramide elastomer, a polystyrene elastomer, and an ethylene-vinyl acetate elastomer, andwherein the first and second porous membranes have pores having an average pore diameter of less than 2000 nm, determined by ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING MULTI-LAYERED THERMOPLASTIC PLATES BY MEANS OF THERMAL WELDING OF DIFFERENT PLATES

The invention relates to a process for the production of at least two-layer thermoplastic sheets via thermal welding of at least one thinner thermoplastic sheet with density (D1) and of at least one second thinner thermoplastic sheet with density (D2), where the density (D1) of the first thinner thermoplastic sheet is smaller than the density (D2) of the second thinner thermoplastic sheet. The process introduces at least one first heating element and at least one second heating element along mutually offset planes between the two thinner thermoplastic sheets, where the surfaces of the thinner thermoplastic sheets do not touch the surfaces of the heating elements. The first heating element transfers a quantity of energy (E1) to the surface of the first thinner thermoplastic sheet, and the second heating element transfers a quantity of energy (E2) to the surface of the second thinner thermoplastic sheet, where the quantity of energy (E1) is smaller than the quantity of energy (E2). 114.-. (canceled)15. A process for the production of at least two-layer thermoplastic sheets via thermal welding of at least one first thinner thermoplastic sheet with density (D1) and of at least one second thinner thermoplastic sheet with density (D2) , where the density (D1) of the first thinner thermoplastic sheet is smaller than the density (D2) of the second thinner thermoplastic sheet , comprising the following steps a) to e):a) orienting the first thinner thermoplastic sheet and the second thinner thermoplastic sheet parallel to one another at a distance (a) from one another, thus forming an intervening space,b) introducing at least one first heating element and at least one second heating element along mutually parallel offset planes into the intervening space in a manner that is parallel to the two thinner thermoplastic sheets, where the surfaces of the thinner thermoplastic sheets and the surfaces of the heating elements do not touch one another and with a distance (a1) between ...

Composite Panel Sandwich Structures with Integrated Joints

A method and apparatus for fabricating a composite structure. The method comprises defining a shape for the composite structure with a first face sheet. The method places core sections on the shape defined by the first face sheet. The method places an adhesive in a group of joint cavities. The method places a second face sheet on the core sections placed on the first face sheet, wherein the first face sheet, the core sections, and the second face sheet, define a structural assembly in which the group of joint cavities are present. The method cures the structural assembly with the adhesive in the group of joint cavities to fabricate the composite structure in which the adhesive fills the group of joint cavities when the adhesive is cured. 1. A composite panel sandwich structure comprising:a first face sheet having a shape for the composite panel sandwich structure;a second face sheet having the shape;a plurality of core sections located between the first face sheet and the second face sheet in which the first face sheet, the second face sheet, and the plurality of core sections define a group of joint cavities; andan adhesive located in the group of joint cavities in which the adhesive expands to fill each of the group of joint cavities when the adhesive is cured.2. The composite panel sandwich structure of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive comprises at least one of a nonflowing adhesive that does not flow during curing claim 1 , a foaming adhesive claim 1 , or an expanding adhesive.3. The composite panel sandwich structure of claim 1 , wherein the first face sheet is comprised of a first group of plies and the second face sheet is comprised of a second group of plies.4. The composite panel sandwich structure of claim 3 , wherein a first ply in the first group of plies comprises at least one of a carbon fiber reinforced polymer claim 3 , a carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic polymer claim 3 , a carbon fiber reinforced thermoset polymer claim 3 , a glass fiber ...

METHOD OF ANCHORING A FIRST OBJECT IN A SECOND OBJECT

A method for joining two objects by anchoring an insert portion provided on a first object in an opening provided on a second object. The anchorage is achieved by liquefaction of a thermoplastic material and interpenetration of the liquefied material and a penetrable material, the two materials being arranged on opposite surfaces of the insert portion and the wall of the opening. During the step of inserting the insert portion in the opening and/or during anchorage a clamping force is applied to opposing surfaces of the second object to prevent the second object from cracking or bulging. 1. A machine for anchoring a first object comprising a first material being a thermoplastic material in a solid state in a second object of a second material that has pores and is thereby penetrable by the first material when in a liquefied state , the second object having an end face with an opening having a mouth in the end face; the machine comprising:an insertion mechanism capable of inserting an insert portion of the first object at least partially in the opening,an anchoring tool capable of anchoring by transferring energy to the first object, in an amount and for a time sufficient for liquefaction of the first material and interpenetration of the first and second materials by the first material filling at least some of the pores of the second material in a vicinity of the opening; anda clamping mechanism capable of applying a clamping force to the second object during inserting or anchoring or both,wherein the clamping mechanism comprises a pair of clamping elements equipped and arranged to act on opposing surfaces so that the opening is between the clamping elements when the clamping force is applied while the insertion mechanism inserts the insert portion or while the anchoring tool transfers the energy or both.2. The machine according to claim 1 , comprising an insertion station and an anchoring station separate therefrom claim 1 , wherein insertion station comprises the ...

Cutting wire for removal of expanded material after curing of a composite part

Composite fabrication system and associated methods. In one embodiment, a composite fabrication system comprises a molding tool that includes a forming surface at least partially disposed within a constrained space, and a foamable material that expands inside of the constrained space to form an expanded material that presses a layup of one or more composite layers against the molding tool. The composite fabrication system further comprises a curing device configured to cure the layup to form a composite part, and a cutting wire embedded in the constrained space that is heated and configured to cut the expanded material into pieces that are removable from the constrained space.

Method for joining by bonding of parts, in particular composite parts having fibrous reinforcement

A method for assembling two parts, referred to as first and second parts, the first part being produced from composite material with fibrous reinforcement embedded in a thermosetting or thermoplastic matrix, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining the first part comprising, on all or part of an outer surface, a first amorphous thermoplastic film; positioning the first part and the second part such that the first amorphous thermoplastic film is placed opposite the second part; introducing a thermosetting resin between the first amorphous thermoplastic film and the second part; at least partially polymerising the thermosetting resin. When the two parts comprise an amorphous thermoplastic film, the parts are positioned such that the respective amorphous thermoplastic films are placed opposite each other, and the thermosetting resin is introduced between the amorphous thermoplastic films.