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20140263285 | Cooking Apparatus - The present invention is directed to an apparatus for cooking food products on both sides and, simultaneously, cooking them in the middle, and a method of cooking food products using said apparatus. In preferred embodiments, versions of the apparatus of the present invention comprise a crown pivotally connected to a base support, connected to a base, wherein when the crown is in the closed position with respect to the base food to be cooked is substantially enclosed in a cooking chamber comprising substantially a lower cook surface of 100 square inches or greater, a top cook surface of similar size, and is also subjected to microwaves generated by microwave generators located in the crown. | 09-18-2014 |
20160088970 | Inductively Heated Steam Cooking Apparatus - The invention relates to an apparatus for steam cooking and rethermalizing foods with increased efficiency, faster times, lesser water use, and lesser energy expenditure, comprising generally a cooking chamber comprising a housing substantially composed of a non-magnetic, non-ferrous material, a first reservoir portion within the cooking chamber for containing water to be steamed, a heating plate within said first reservoir portion, and an inductive heat source operable to create heat through induction within said heating plate located in proximity to the heating plate. | 03-31-2016 |
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20150069025 | MACHINE COMPONENT CLADDING STRATEGY - Cladding and remanufacturing a machine component includes directing cleaning and welding beams split from an incident laser beam toward the machine component, and moving the machine component relative the cleaning and welding beams such that the welding beam trails behind the cleaning beam along a common travel path. A surface of the machine component is decontaminated by the cleaning beam, whilst a cladding material is melted via the welding beam such that upon solidifying the cladding material forms a coating metallurgically bonded to base material and previously deposited cladding material of the machine component. | 03-12-2015 |
20160001358 | METHODS OF FORMING A LAYER OF CLADDING MATERIAL ON A COMPONENT, AND A RELATED SYSTEM - A method of forming a layer of cladding material on a component includes performing a metal deposition process to deposit cladding material onto a surface of the component and onto a mold member. A metallurgical bond is formed between the cladding material and the component, but not between the cladding material and the mold member. The mold member may be removed after the metal deposition process, and the layer of cladding material can be processed to modify its shape. | 01-07-2016 |
20160076128 | Thermal Spray Coating for Mechanical Face Seals - A method of producing a mechanical face seal, the method including a step of obtaining a cast or wrought substrate part having an inner diameter, outer diameter, and a planar surface. The method may include a rough surface treatment step to form pores, peaks, and valleys on the planar surface of the substrate part. The method may further include a spraying step to supply a spray coating material onto the substrate part to form a protective thermal spray coating layer on the substrate part. | 03-17-2016 |
20160097459 | Nitrided Engine Valve with HVOF Coating - A valve for use in an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The valve includes a stem connected to a fillet disposed between the stem and a seat face. A thermal spray technique, such as a high velocity oxy fuel coating spray (HVOF) is applied to the seat face. A nitriding treatment that includes a nitrogen source, which may or may not contain carbon, and heat may be applied after the HVOF spray. The heat allows the nitrogen and/or carbon to penetrate the HVOF layer and the seat face to form a compound zone. The compound zone enhances the wear resistance of the surface during engine operation. | 04-07-2016 |
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20140345557 | Thermal Spray Coated Engine Valve for Increased Wear Resistance - A valve for use in an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The valve includes a stem connected to a fillet disposed between the stem and a seat face. A port receives the stem and accommodates a seat insert that engages the seat face when the valve is in a closed position. The seat insert is fabricated from a non-cobalt-based alloy or an iron-based alloy and the seat face is coated with a cobalt-based alloy or a nickel-based alloy. The coating may be applied using a thermal spray process, such as HVOF. | 11-27-2014 |
20150079288 | PLUG ASSEMBLY FOR MASKING THREADED HOLES - A plug assembly for masking internal threads of a base component is disclosed herein. The plug assembly includes a plug member having peripheral margin portions. The peripheral margin portion is engagable with the internal threads of the base component. The plug consists of a water-soluble material and is structured and arranged to dissolve in a water based liquid. | 03-19-2015 |
20150259777 | THERMAL SPRAY COIL FOR WIRE ARC THERMAL SPRAY MACHINE - A thermal spray coil, shaped and sized to be compatible with a wire arc thermal spray machine, is disclosed. The thermal spray coil includes a wire of FeAlSi material. The wire includes 0.5 to 6 percent aluminum, 4 to 7 percent silicon, and a remaining balance of iron. | 09-17-2015 |
20160032561 | PIN JOINT FOR A MACHINE - A pin joint for a machine is provided. The pin joint includes a housing. The pin joint further includes a pin at least partly received within the housing, the pin having an outer surface. The pin joint also includes a bearing member coupled to the housing, the bearing member having an inner surface facing the outer surface of the pin. The pin joint further includes an insert member axially retained between the bearing member and the pin, the insert member having an inner surface contacting the outer surface of the pin and an outer surface contacting the inner surface of the bearing member. The inner surface of the insert member is configured to freely rotate relative to the outer surface of the pin and the outer surface of the insert member is configured to freely rotate relative to the inner surface of the bearing member. | 02-04-2016 |