METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE

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Class / Patent application number	Description	Number of patent applications / Date published
029592100	Electrical device making	3849
029428000	Assembling or joining	2938
029889000	Impeller making	436
029426100	Disassembling	419
029888000	Prime mover or fluid pump making	348
029402010	Repairing	347
029890030	Heat exchanger or boiler making	292
029407010	With testing or indicating	272
029897000	Structural member making	243
029527100	Combined manufacture including applying or shaping of fluent material	172
029559000	Work holding	162
029898000	Process for making bearing or component thereof	132
029890100	Fluid pattern dispersing device making, e.g., ink jet	120
029401100	Converting	113
029890120	Valve or choke making	79
029893000	Gear making	71
029894000	Wheel making	68
029557000	Shaping one-piece blank by removing material	68
029896100	Dental appliance making	47
029890140	Gas and water specific plumbing component making	39
029896900	Spring making	34
029890090	Fluidic or fluid actuated device making	26
029896400	Jewelry or locket making	26
029890080	Muffler, manifold or exhaust pipe making	25
029890000	Catalytic device making	22
029890010	Rocket or jet device making	15
029895000	Roller making	13
029896600	Multiperforated metal article making	12
029412000	Obtaining plural product pieces from unitary workpiece	12
029896300	Watch or clock making	11
029896200	Sound device making	10
029423000	Utilizing transitory attached element or associated separate material	8
029419100	Shaping fiber or fibered material	8
029408000	Of a slide fastener	6
029418000	Providing transitory integral holding or handling portion	5
20110232060	Composite Shingle - Disclosed is a composite roofing shingle. The preferred roofing shingle includes a mixture of a polymer and a filler. The preferred blend includes between about 35-65% polyethylene and 50-70% crushed limestone filler.	09-29-2011
20120180286	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEVERING AND INSERTING COLLATED T-NUTS - A continuous strip of T-Nuts formed on a common strip of metal. Each T-Nut of the strip of T-Nuts is integrally connected to the next adjacent T-Nut by carry tabs. The carry tabs can be frangible themselves or contain a frangible portion. Each T-Nut includes a cylindrical bore therein and a threaded interior. A mechanism feeds and severs the endmost T-Nut in endwise fashion. The mechanism to feed and sever the endmost T-Nut includes a cutting blade positioned vertically below the frangible portion of the carry tab. A shearing ram having a guide positioned axially in line with the cylindrical bore in the endmost T-Nut is adapted to move vertically from an upper to a lower position to engage the cutting blade with the frangible portion and sever the endmost T-Nut.	07-19-2012
20130298371	Device and a method for the insertion of a group of fasteners - A mobile device and a method for the placement of a group of pin-type fasteners so as to form at least one seam field for purposes of connecting large components in aircraft construction, such as fuselage shells and fuselage sections, for purposes of connecting large components in ship construction, in rail vehicle construction, in building construction, and similar construction environments.	11-14-2013
20140325811	METHOD OF INSTALLING A MOTOR IN A MACHINE - A method of installing a motor in a machine includes moving a tray coupled to a frame of the machine to a first position, securing the tray to the machine in the first position, placing the motor proximate to a first end of the tray, sliding the motor proximate to a second end of the tray, inserting at least two studs into apertures defined on the motor and corresponding mounting apertures defined in the frame, rotating a nut in a threaded engagement with a corresponding stud to raise the motor to an installed position, successively removing one of the studs from the aperture of the motor and the corresponding mounting aperture followed by inserting a mounting bolt therein. The method further includes moving the tray from the first position to a second position and securing the tray to the frame in the second position by one of the studs.	11-06-2014
20140338167	LIFT GATE WEDGE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A method of securing a wedge assembly to a vehicle is shown and described. The method may include the following steps: providing the wedge assembly having a striker assembly, a support assembly and a shipping retainer, securing the wedge assembly with a moveable door of the vehicle, engaging the moveable door of the vehicle with a door engaging portion of the vehicle, and adhering the support assembly with the door engaging portion of the vehicle in a predetermined position. The method may further include the following steps: disengaging the moveable door of the vehicle from engagement with the door engaging portion of the vehicle causing the shipping retainer to disengage from the striker assembly, and securing the support assembly with the door engaging of the vehicle.	11-20-2014
029421100	Shaping by direct application of fluent pressure	5
20110099784	METHOD FOR APPLYING A SURFACE STRUCTURE TO A SOLID BODY AND SOLID BODY PROVIDED WITH SUCH A SURFACE STRUCTURE - A method for applying a surface structure to a solid body, wherein a structured surface is placed directly or indirectly onto the surface of the solid body and the structure of this structured surface is reproduced in the surface of the solid body, in that	05-05-2011
20090044394	Method and device for the coreless forming of hollow profiles - A method for the production of a hollow section from a blank, wherein the blank is introduced between two coreless halves of a die which have a desired section shape and can be displaced relative to one another and the blank is formed into a slotted hollow section by a closing movement of the halves of the die, includes preventing edges of the blank from sliding ahead during the closing movement of the die. A device for the production of hollow sections, which device has two coreless halves of a die which are positioned displaceably relative to one another and optionally a base plate, the halves of the die having the desired section shape of the hollow section which is to be formed includes means which, when the coreless halves are closing, prevent edges of a blank from sliding ahead to produce a slotted hollow section.	02-19-2009
20110030186	HIGH-PRESSURE TREATMENT APPARATUS - The objective is to provide a high-pressure treatment apparatus with which the pressure or temperature in a treatment chamber can be efficiently adjusted in a short period of time without an overall significant increase in the size or complication of the apparatus. The high-pressure treatment apparatus has a pressure-resistant container having pressure-resistant walls surrounding a treatment chamber, a lid member that closes an open end of the pressure-resistant container, a supply means that supplies a process fluid into the treatment chamber, a partition wall that is thinner than the pressure-resistant wall and is provided along the inside surface of said pressure-resistant container to form a partitioned chamber with said inside surface, and a heat transfer control means. Said heat transfer control means controls heat transfer between said treatment chamber and said partitioned chamber by heating or cooling a heating medium outside the container and feeding said heating medium into said partitioned chamber.	02-10-2011
20110126393	FUEL INJECTOR TIP AUTOFRETTAGE PROCESS - A production robust autofrettage process for strengthening fuel injector nozzle tips includes applying a vacuum to the interior volume of the nozzle tip. Plugs are suctioned over each of the nozzle outlets. Nozzle outlets are blocked by pressing the plugs between the nozzle tip and a fixture component. The nozzle tip is then autofrettaged at least in part by pressurizing the interior volume with an autofrettage liquid. The plugs are then removed from the nozzle outlets leaving the nozzle tip strengthened with compressive residual stress, especially in the sac region of the interior volume of the nozzle tip.	06-02-2011
20150360330	DEVICE FOR SEALING ORIFICES ON NOZZLE OF FUEL INJECTOR FOR AUTOFRETTAGE PROCESS - A system for sealing a plurality of orifices through a wall of a vessel is provided. The system includes a plurality of sealing members configured to releasably seal respective orifices of the plurality of orifices. The system also includes a base defining a central axis therethrough. The base includes a plurality of segments disposed about the central axis. Each of the plurality of segments includes an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface is configured to engage at least one sealing member of the plurality of sealing members. Further, each segment of the plurality of segments is configured to deform toward the central axis on application of a force upon the outer surface thereof to bias the at least one sealing member into sealing engagement with a respective orifice of the plurality of orifices.	12-17-2015
029403100	Scrap recovering or utilizing	5
20100146761	DISASSEMBLY OF BATTERY - Embodiments related to processing spent energy storage and conversion devices for recycling are disclosed. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides a method comprising obtaining a spent energy storage and conversion device that includes packaging containing one or more cells, opening the packaging of the spent energy storage and conversion device to expose at least a portion of the one or more cells of the spent energy storage and conversion device, discharging the one or more cells of the spent energy storage and conversion device, separating the one or more cells from the packaging to yield one or more individual cells, disassembling each cell in the one or more individual cells, where disassembling each cell comprises cutting the container of the cell, separating the container from the plurality of cell components; and separating the positive and negative electrode materials.	06-17-2010
20130326850	BURNING-FREE AND NON-CYANIDE METHOD FOR RECYCLING WASTE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A burning-free and non-cyanide method for recycling waste printed circuit board is provided, comprising the following steps: desoldering to separate lead and tin; crashing and electrostatic selecting to respectively extract stibium, aluminum, copper, nickel, silver, gold, platinum and palladium. The method can realize the maximization of recycling of valuable metal resources, can thoroughly separate the metal lead and tin for recycling, and meanwhile increase the recycling rate of the metal palladium.	12-12-2013
20160095230	METHOD FOR RECYCLING OF OBSOLETE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS - Processes for recycling printed wire boards using environmentally-friendly compositions, wherein electronic components, precious metals and base metals may be collected for reuse and recycling.	03-31-2016
20110192000	Process for Recycling Protective Details in Manufacturing Operations - A method of recycling by reusing protective details that are removed in the course of manufacturing assembly operations is disclosed. The protective details are provided to protect subassemblies prior to final assembly operations. The protective details are collected, washed, inspected and re-certified. The re-certified parts are then reused.	08-11-2011
20160023718	WATER PLATFORM INFRASTRUCTURE AND METHOD OF MAKING - A water habitat platform is created from converted trash and rubbish found within the oceans. A process separates the trash from water to identify the raw materials, which are then converted into building blocks. The blocks are used to create platforms or islands that sustain themselves using power generated from tidal forces. The islands are connected to each other and moveable.	01-28-2016
029892000	Pulley making	5
20100126019	MANUFACTURING METHOD OF COMPRESSOR PULLEY - A compressor pulley having a partially cold forged base of improved strength and a bridge of improved strength is easily manufactured. Metal is heated to a predetermined temp and then hot forged into a pulley shape. A piercing step then forms a through hold in a center portion of the pulley. The heated pulley is then cooled to room temperature. Then the pulley is rough guided. A partial cold-forging step forges the base at room temperature. A slot is then pierced in the base portion. During a finishing step, groove working and grinding are performed on a surface of the pulley.	05-27-2010
20150121702	V-PULLEY MANUFACTURING PROCESS - A V-pulley manufacturing process, including the following steps: forming a pulley: integrally forming a cylindrical pulley blank; machining V-belt grooves: cutting the external surface of the pulley blank to form a plurality of V-belt grooves matching a V belt; fine machining: cutting the external surface of the pulley blank and the side surfaces of the belt grooves, and cutting off a machining allowance; and shot blasting: placing the pulley in a shot blasting machine to form a rough shot blasting layer on the side surfaces of the V-belt grooves. The pulley manufactured through the above process has a high friction coefficient of the side surfaces of the belt grooves, and therefore has advantages of preventing slippage and having high transmission efficiency.	05-07-2015
20160102749	DAMPER PULLEY MANUFACTURING METHOD AND DAMPER PULLEY MANUFACTURING APPARATUS - A damper pulley manufacturing method includes an arranging process in which a circular hub having a cylindrical outer peripheral surface and a circular pulley having a cylindrical inner peripheral surface are arranged such that the cylindrical outer peripheral surface opposes the cylindrical inner peripheral surface, a centering process in which a tapered portion of a first centering jig is made to abut on an axial end portion of the hub and a tapered portion of a second centering jig is made to abut on an axial end portion of the pulley to perform centering of the hub and the pulley, and a press-fitting process in which after the centering process, a damper rubber is press-fitted between the cylindrical outer peripheral surface and the cylindrical inner peripheral surface.	04-14-2016
20080229581	CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - Sheave surfaces	09-25-2008
20160031498	METHOD FOR REDUCING NOISE FROM AN IDLER WHEEL - A method of reducing noise on an idler wheel of a track type tractor is provided. The idler wheel includes a tread surface and a retaining surface on an outer periphery. The method includes machining the tread surface to a depth less than a predefined tolerance limit. The method further includes forming a metal mesh on the tread surface wherein the metal mesh is structured to define space between the tread surface and metal mesh to form a three dimensional structure. The method includes filling the space between the three dimensional structure and the tread surface with a noise reducing material to a predefined height.	02-04-2016
029891000	Agricultural device making	5
20110072663	PRESCISION HOE OPENER WITH SWING LINK BETWEEN CYLINDER AND SHANK - A precision hoe opener assembly is provided with improved accuracy of seeding as well as improved control over the opener and packer wheel assemblies. The opener assembly includes a hydraulically-driven parallel linkage assembly, a lost motion linkage, a hoe opener, and a packer wheel. The design provides improved seeding accuracy, by adjusting assembly components to and compensating for changes in terrain elevation.	03-31-2011
20130091707	Method for Making a Tube Joint in an Agricultural Implement Frame - An agricultural implement frame having at least one beam welded to additional components is formed by cutting the beam into a first tube member and a second tube member having an overlaying portion formed by overlaying ends of the first and second tube members. Each overlaying end has an overlaying wall and a base wall connected by opposing interface side walls. The laser cut forms interface surfaces in the interface side walls. The cut forms a plurality of interlocking load transfer teeth in the interface surfaces. Micro tabs are left uncut in the interface side walls to keep the first and second tube members aligned. The beam is then welded to other components of the implement frame. The micro tabs are broken to separate the first and second tube members so the frame may be folded. When joined, the interface surfaces contact and the interlocking load transfer teeth mesh.	04-18-2013
20140196287	Method Of Configuring An Air Seeding Apparatus - The present invention is directed to a seed metering assembly comprised of a set of stand-alone modular seed metering units. Each seed metering unit is selectively driven by a common drive member, such as a drive shaft. When a seed metering unit is engaged with the drive member, the unit will meter granular material. On the other hand, when the seed metering unit is not engaged with the drive member, the metering unit will not meter granular material. Hence, the present invention provides a seed metering apparatus in which the number of seed metering units can be scaled to match the number of distribution headers of a seeding implement.	07-17-2014
20160066521	IRRIGATION PIPE AND METHOD OF FABRICATION - An irrigation pipe and method of fabrication that utilizes a pipe that is made of a durable material, e.g., stainless steel or aluminum. During fabrication, the pipe is equipped with a plurality of components, i.e., a flange assembly, a truss mount, and an outlet, without drilling, welding, or the like. In this manner, a method of fabrication is provided that enables a plurality of components to be assembled to the pipe without compromising the integrity of the pipe material or treated surface so that galvanizing or painting is not required after the plurality of components have been fitted to the pipe.	03-10-2016
20160131294	QUICK CONNECT PNEUMATIC COUPLER - A pneumatic coupler and method for coupling a hose to a surface of an agricultural implement is provided. The pneumatic coupler includes a hollow tube with a radially extending flange. The flange has one or more cutouts to permit the flange to pass through an aperture containing one or more protrusions. The flange has one or more recesses to mate with the one or more protrusions to mitigate rotation of the pneumatic coupler relative to the surface. A nut connects to the hollow tube and at least partially surrounds the hollow tube. A sealing member disposed between the flange and the nut provides a seal at the aperture of the surface.	05-12-2016
029890020	Burner, torch or metallurgical lance making	4
20100186233	LIGHTER DEVICE WITH FLOW RESTRICTOR AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND TESTING SAME - A lighter device having a flow restrictor and associated methods for manufacturing and testing such lighter device and flow restrictor are described. The flow restrictor may be formed of a porous member to achieve a substantially fixed or varying flame height. The flow restrictor may be tested before or after assembly into a lighter housing by receiving a non-combustible fluid therethrough. The flow rate of the non-combustible fluid may be correlated to the flow rate of a combustible fluid through the flow restrictor to approximate the resultant flame height of a lighter incorporating the tested flow restrictor. The flow restrictor may also be tested by receiving a combustible fluid therethrough prior to assembling the flow restrictor into the lighter housing. In this manner, flow restrictors and corresponding lighter devices may be tested without introducing combustible fluids into such lighter devices prior to shipment. Also, a vacuum may be drawn on a fuel tank of the lighter prior to shipment.	07-29-2010
20110185572	PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR FORMING SHAPED AIR HOLES - A process and system are provided for forming shaped air holes, such as for use in turbine blades. Aspects of the disclosure relate to forming shaped portions of air holes using a short pulse laser, forming a metered hole corresponding to each shaped portion, and separately finishing the shaped portion using a short-pulse laser. In other embodiments, the order of these operations may be varied, such as to form the shaped portions and to finish the shaped portions using the short-pulse laser prior to forming the corresponding metered holes.	08-04-2011
20130031783	METHODS RELATING TO INTEGRATING LATE LEAN INJECTION INTO COMBUSTION TURBINE ENGINES - The present application thus describes a method of manufacture for a late lean injection system in a combustor of a combustion turbine engine. The method may include the steps of: a) identifying a desired position within the flow assembly for a late lean injector, wherein the late lean injector comprises a late lean nozzle and a transfer tube; b) corresponding to the desired position for the late lean injector, identifying an injection point on the inner radial wall and a late lean nozzle position on the outer radial wall; c) positioning the inner radial wall and the outer radial wall in an unassembled position; d) while in the unassembled position, forming a hole through the inner radial wall at the injection point and slideably engaging the transfer tube within the hole; e) installing the late lean nozzle in the outer radial wall at the late lean nozzle position; f) positioning the inner radial wall and the outer radial wall in an assembled position; and g) connecting the transfer tube to the late lean nozzle.	02-07-2013
20160061491	LOW NOX BURNER FOR A WATER HEATER - A method of assembling multiple low NO	03-03-2016
029899000	Ball making	3
20080263867	Method of producing a non-slip patterned sports ball - A method of producing a non-slip patterned sports ball includes the steps of: (a) thermal-pressing a transparent sheet and a covering sheet together within a mold having an embossing surface so that anti-slip protrusions are formed by the embossing surface on a surface of the transparent sheet opposite to the covering sheet and so that the transparent sheet is adhered to the covering sheet; (b) tailoring each of the transparent sheet and the covering sheet; and (c) sewing the covering sheet around a ball bladder, thereby covering the ball bladder.	10-30-2008
20120180317	GREEN BALL GRINDING METHOD, CERAMIC SPHERE FABRICATION METHOD, AND GRINDING APPARATUS - A green ball grinding method includes the step of supplying a green ball between a first surface of a first member and a second surface of a second member constituting a grinding apparatus, and the step of grinding the green ball between the first surface and the second surface while the green ball rotates around its own axis and in orbital motion. In the step of grinding the green ball, the step of causing the green ball grinding to proceed while applying load between the green ball and each of the first surface and the second surface, and the step of modifying the rotation axis of the green ball by reducing the load lower than in the step of causing the green ball grinding to proceed are executed alternately.	07-19-2012
20160114223	CUSTOMIZABLE GOLF BALL AND METHOD OF PROVIDING A CUSTOMIZABLE GOLF BALL - The present disclosure is directed to a golf ball and a method for providing a golf ball that is customizable by a golfer to achieve a golfer's desired playing characteristics. The customizable golf ball includes multiple layers of customizable thermoplastic or thermoset materials in varying hardness levels that may be assembled by the golfer to achieve a desired feel in play. After play, the customizable golf ball may be disassembled to again vary the playing characteristics of the ball by substituting layers of varying hardness levels, or to simply replace old or worn out parts.	04-28-2016
029890070	Condenser, evaporator or vaporizer making	3
20130212881	METHOD OF MANUFACTURING EVAPORATOR WITH COOL STORAGE FUNCTION - In a method of manufacturing an evaporator with a cool storage function, a plurality of flat refrigerant flow tubes and a plurality of container forming assemblies are disposed such that a width direction of each of the plurality of flat refrigerant flow tubes and a width direction of each of the plurality of container forming assemblies coincide with a vertical direction. Peripheral edge portions of container forming plates are brazed together to prepare each of the cool storage material containers. The flat refrigerant flow tubes and the cool storage material containers are brazed together.	08-22-2013
20130318790	METHOD OF MANUFACTURE AND ASSEMBLY FOR MODULAR WATER RECOVERY SYSTEM - A device recovers water from an ambient airstream. The device includes a chamber having a group of trays that hold respective amounts of liquid desiccant. A foam media element in each tray absorbs the desiccant to increase an exposed surface of the desiccant to the airstream. Fans and valves are used to control airflow through the device. A charge cycle circulates air through the device to remove water vapor from the airstream. A subsequent extraction cycle removes water collected in the liquid desiccant by a condenser communicating with the chamber. An integral heat exchanger adds heat to the chamber during the extraction cycle. A controller is used to integrate and control device operation. The desiccant trays may be selectively configurable in an array to best suit the intended installation. The trays may be arranged in column and row configurations, along with adjustable airflow patterns between each of the trays.	12-05-2013
20140068942	VAPOR CONDENSER WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL FOLDED STRUCTURE - A method of fabricating a vapor condenser is provided which includes a three-dimensional folded structure which defines, at least in part, a set of coolant-carrying channels and a set of vapor condensing channels, with the coolant-carrying channels being interleaved with and extending parallel to the vapor condensing channels. The folded structure includes a thermally conductive sheet with multiple folds in the sheet. One side of the sheet is a vapor condensing surface, and the opposite side of the sheet is a coolant-cooled surface, with at least a portion of the coolant-cooled surface defining the coolant-carrying channels, and being in contact with coolant within the coolant-carrying channels. The vapor condenser further includes, in one embodiment, a top plate, and first and second end manifolds which are coupled to opposite ends of the folded structure and in fluid communication with the coolant-carrying channels to facilitate flow of coolant through the coolant-carrying channels.	03-13-2014
029422000	Shaping container end to encapsulate material	3
20090260210	Collapsible Packaging System - A package suitable for containing marking material used in a printing machine. The package includes a package surface adapted to engage one or more surfaces of the printing machine and a material identifier mechanism for verifying the marking material. The package may also include a material pouch, which is adapted to contain the marking material, joined with or formed in the package surface. Alternatively, the package may include a carrier adapted to engage one or more surfaces of the printing machine and a material pouch joined with the carrier. Other aspects include a method of remanufacturing a package suitable for containing marking material used in a printing machine.	10-22-2009
20090276991	Fuel tank - A fuel tank comprises an upper-half tank body (	11-12-2009
20100242248	METHODS OF FORMING FRONT PANELS OF BOTTLED WATER DISPENSERS - Methods for manufacturing a front portion of a bottled water dispenser are provided. The methods include forming a top panel and a bottom panel from sheet metal, such that the top and bottom panels exhibit an exterior surface that is convex. The top and bottom panels are formed by bending a left and right side portion thereof inwards, in order to create the convex exterior surface of the top and bottom panels. The methods further include forming a middle panel from sheet metal, such that an exterior surface of the middle panel is concave. The middle panel is formed by applying a draw force to the center portion of the middle panel to create the concave exterior surface—and bending the left and right side portions of the middle panel inward. The bottom, middle, and top panels may then be connected to each other.	09-30-2010
029419200	Magnetically shaping	2
20090255103	METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FERRITE MAGNET DEVICE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING NON-RECIPROCAL CIRCUIT DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COMPOSITE ELECTRONIC COMPONENT - A method for manufacturing a ferrite magnet device including a ferrite body and first and second center electrodes arranged so as to intersect and be electrically insulated from each other and a permanent magnet arranged to apply a direct current magnetic field to the ferrite body and a method for manufacturing an isolator or a composite electronic component, which include the ferrite magnet device. A magnetic force of the permanent magnet is adjusted using a measurement jig and a magnetic force adjusting apparatus while the permanent magnet is fixed to a principal surface of the ferrite body.	10-15-2009
20100139070	Device and A Method Thereof for Producing A Patterned Plate - A device for producing a patterned plate from a tubular work piece is disclosed wherein walls of the tubular work piece comprise at least one forming surface. The device comprises a die and an electromagnetic actuator, wherein the die comprises a patterned surface with a pattern formed thereon and a fracturing part. The tubular work piece is disposed between the die and the electromagnetic actuator such that the walls of the tubular work piece correspond to walls of the die, and the forming surface corresponds to the patterned surface. When the electromagnetic actuator is supplied with a current pulse, an eddy current is induced in the tubular work piece, generating a repulsive force between the electromagnetic actuator and the tubular work piece. Therefore, the tubular work piece impacts the die, and the forming surface is deformed against the patterned surface and the fracturing part, thus replicating the pattern of the patterned surface onto the forming surface. At the same time, the tubular work piece is fractured at the position corresponding to the fracturing part. A method for producing a patterned plate from a tubular work piece is also disclosed.	06-10-2010
029890060	Accumulator making	2
20090320290	Fluid ports used in bladder type hydraulic accumulators - The improvement in the manufacturing of fluid ports commonly used hydraulic bladder type accumulators by the manufacturing of the fluid port body and the poppet valve guide as separate pieces in the manufacturing process.	12-31-2009
20150343611	Accumulator Assembly Fixture - A device that helps to properly align and install large pistons in cylinders is disclosed. Large pistons and cylinders are heavy and difficult to handle, and if the piston is not inserted in the cylinder perfectly in line with the length of the cylinder, damage results. The device holds both the piston and cylinder being assembled, and has a number of alignment mechanisms. A laser is also used to set up the device and to ensure that the piston is straight with the center line of the cylinder for proper alignment and insertion.	12-03-2015
029404000	During simulated operation or operating conditions	2
20120124798	METHOD FOR ADJUSTING MRI SUPERCONDUCTING MAGNET - A method of the present invention includes: a step of shimming an MRI superconducting magnet in consideration of the magnetic field atmosphere of a use place; a step of generating a rated magnetic field in the MRI superconducting magnet thus shimmed, under an environment in which the magnetic field atmosphere of the use place is realized; and a step of installing the MRI superconducting magnet in the use place after the step of generating the rated magnetic field. This reduces possibility of occurrence of quench and improves stability in the MRI superconducting magnet.	05-24-2012
20150370925	METHOD FOR DESIGNING LENS OF LIGHTING DEVICE - A method for designing a lens of a lighting device having a first spherical surface refracting light generated from an LED device that is a light source and a second spherical surface refracting the light passing through the first spherical surface includes determining an irradiation surface that is an area onto which light passing through the second spherical surface is irradiated, forming a reference circle disposed within the irradiation surface; designing a free curved surface of the first spherical surface by using light emitted from the LED device as an input direction vector and a coordinate within the reference circle as an output direction vector to calculate normal vectors, and designing a free curved surface of the second spherical surface by using light refracted by the first spherical surface as an input direction vector and a coordinate within the irradiation surface as an output direction vector to calculate normal vectors.	12-24-2015
029406000	Center locating and shaping	1
20120186058	CLAMP FOR DISK ROTATION DRIVING DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CLAMP - A clamp for a disk rotation driving device has a centering hole which is fitted to an outer circumference of a centering projection of a hub of the disk rotation driving device. A clamping screw is screwed into an axial center of the hub whereby a fastening head of the clamping screw fastens the clamp to the hub and a contact portion of the clamp comes in contact with an information recordable magnetic disk attached to the hub and presses onto the disk in a rotation axis direction. The clamp includes a centering cylinder bent in an axial direction. The centering cylinder has a circumferential inner surface which defines the centering hole. The rounded section is provided along an edge of the centering hole and has a radius smaller than the thickness of the centering cylinder. The fastening surface is continuous to the rounded section.	07-26-2012

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Document	Title	Date
20080209712	Device and method for working work pieces, such as aircraft's fuselage parts - The drilling device, according to the invention, comprises:	09-04-2008
20080235935	LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS - A laundry treating apparatus is provided which can be manufactured easily. The laundry treating apparatus manufacturing method includes providing a metal plate formed of stainless steel and drawing the stainless steel plate to form a front panel such that the front panel includes a front surface and a plurality of edges extending continuously therefrom and at least one seamless corner where the front surface and two of the plurality of edges meet.	10-02-2008
20080244893	STEEL CORE BRASS STAIR ROD - A steel core brass stair rod includes a steel core with an exterior surface. A brass shell is fused to the exterior surface of the steel core through a heating process such that there is not an air gap between the brass shell and the exterior surface of the steel core.	10-09-2008
20080263853	3C FRAME MANUFACTURING METHOD - A 3C frame manufacturing method including materials feeding, punching, coating, lapping, and curing processes provides a top quality technical production features of the present invention while avoiding problems of paint peeling or corrosion found with the conventional welding process; and allowing automated production, optimal use of human resources, significantly reduction of manual and labor costs, and shortening of production flow.	10-30-2008
20080271306	METHOD OF MAKING A DUMPING UTILITY CART - A method of making a dumping cart having an article retaining bed, a first set of wheels, a second set of wheels and a chassis. The first set of wheels is operably attached to the article retaining bed. The second set of wheels is operably attached to the chassis. The chassis is pivotally attached to the article retaining bed intermediate the first set of wheels and the second set of wheels.	11-06-2008
20080276445	Airbag covering having a weakenened leather layer - A process for producing an airbag covering having a leather layer, particularly for use in a motor vehicle, with a partial weakening for the initiation of a tear and/or the propagation thereof along a previously defined path is disclosed. In one embodiment, a skived region is introduced into the leather layer and at least one incision is introduced into the previously created skived region.	11-13-2008
20080295315	Method of making a metal frame - A method of making a metal frame is a consistent operation including material-choosing, cutting, jointing, riveting and shaping, wherein the material-choosing is to take coiled banding metal plates as material and the metal plates are cut into two I-shaped and two flat U-shaped metal components. One piece or more than one pair of protrusions and indentions is correspondingly set on the ends of each metal component and each arm of the flat U-shaped metal components. Upon jointing, engage the protrusions and indentations on the I-shaped metal components with the corresponding protrusions and indentations on the edges of two arms. Upon riveting, the inner edge of each protrusion and the outer edge of each indentation are respectively punched to make stamping marks. Upon shaping, punch and fold rims of the metal frame to become roughly vertical for making a metal frame with inverted L-shaped cross-section on each side.	12-04-2008
20080301928	Method for Producing Wrench Socket - A method for producing a wrench socket includes forging a metal blank to form a socket. An end of the socket includes an engaging hole for coupling with a wrench and an outer periphery surrounding the engaging hole. A support rod is inserted into the engaging hole of the socket. The support rod received in the engaging hole has a shape corresponding to that of the engaging hole. The outer periphery of the end of the socket is pressed to form size indicia on the outer periphery of the end of the socket. Surface treatment is carried out on the socket after the support rod is removed from the engaging hole of the socket.	12-11-2008
20080313881	TEST GAS LEAK DETECTION USING A COMPOSITE MEMBRANE - A leak detector includes a leak detector inlet to receive a test gas; a vacuum pump coupled to the leak detector inlet; a test gas sensing unit connected through a passage to the leak detector inlet; and a membrane that is permeable to the test gas disposed in the passage between the leak detector inlet and the test gas sensing unit, the membrane having a permeance to the test gas that varies by less than five percent over a temperature range of T	12-25-2008
20090019686	METHOD OF MANUFACTURING OUTER RETAINER FOR ONE-WAY CLUTCH - A method of manufacturing an outer retainer for a one-way clutch having an outward flange at one side edge thereof involves punching out a part of an annular portion having the outward flange by sliding a punch toward an axis of the outer retainer substantially in an axially inner direction from a retainer outer periphery-sided curve portion of the outward flange to a retainer inner periphery-sided curve portion thereof in a way that uses a die and the punch.	01-22-2009
20090106968	METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING WORKPIECES AND APPARATUS - For vacuum treatment of workpieces by a multitude of distinct processing stations (P	04-30-2009
20090126182	Separator, process for producing separator, and apparatus for producing separator - A process for producing a separator having a fluid channel on at least one side and a manifold communicating with the fluid channel and formed by punching, the process comprises a step of diminishing burrs in the manifold formed by the punching. When this step of diminishing the burrs is followed by the step of applying a coat-forming material to the part where burrs have been diminished, for example, a thermosetting coat-forming material is used as the coat-forming material, and the step of heating the coat-forming material from the side of a separator base may be added.	05-21-2009
20090139078	Methods and manufacturing systems for manufacturing parts, utilizing geometrical free spaces of manufacturing machines - A method for manufacturing a first part and a further part in a manufacturing machine including a construction space for manufacturing parts, the method including the steps of providing position and contours of the first part positioned in the construction space as digital first part data, providing digital construction space data representing the construction space, providing the digital first part data and the digital construction space data to a potential ordering party for displaying the first part in the construction space, receiving digital second part data representing the further part and its position in the construction space, virtual positioning of at least one other part which was not yet commissioned in the displayed construction space, and manufacturing the at least one first part and the at least one further part in the manufacturing machine.	06-04-2009
20090158580	METHOD OF MAKING AEROSOL VALVE MOUNTING CUPS AND RESULTANT CUPS - Metal discs, preferably circular, are cut to a precise diameter and drawn to a preform with a channel and skirt for an aerosol valve mounting cup. The preform then undergoes further forming operations at the stations in a press system. “Bumping” is carried out on the skirt edge at a station, to eliminate non-burr trimming of the cup edge, save material and obtain a carefully controlled skirt height and a substantially even skirt edge with minimized earring. The resultant cup terminating skirt edge is characterized by reformed metal. A further coaxing or pinch-cut operation may be performed on the cup skirt.	06-25-2009
20100000073	METHOD OF PRODUCING AT LEAST TWO PLANE FUNCTIONAL SURFACES EXTENDING PARALLEL TO EACH OTHER ON A PIPE - The object of the invention is a method for producing at least two plane functional surfaces extending parallel to each other on a pipe (	01-07-2010
20100043201	ENDOSCOPE BENDING TUBE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THEREOF - A method is adapted to manufacture an endoscope bending tube from a board-shaped member by a press processing. The endoscope bending tube includes a plurality of bending parts each of which includes a tubular main portion and an extending portion extended from the main portion. The method includes forming a thickness increasing portion in which a thickness is locally increased, on the board-shaped member, by a press processing, and forming the extending portion in the thickness increasing portion, by a press processing.	02-25-2010
20100122450	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLASSIFYING WIRE - A quantity of wire is associated with a number of interruptions that occurred during the production and/or subsequent processing of the wire. The number of interruptions is used to classify the wire as being of a particular quality and/or suitable for a particular task.	05-20-2010
20100139080	Metal Simulated Log Siding Panel With Hew Lines And Method Of Making And Using Same - An elongated metal simulated log siding panel has a curved portion that simulates the curvature of a natural construction log. A plurality of longitudinally extending and randomly transversely spaced permanent bends in the curved portion simulate hew lines of a natural construction log, thereby creating a more natural appearance. Rotating disks compress the metal into an elastomeric roller to create the hew line-simulating bends.	06-10-2010
20100186216	WATER-RETAINING ELEMENT, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING A TEMPORARY WATER-RETAINING STRUCTURE - A water-retaining element (	07-29-2010
20100242257	Methods of Making Energy Efficient Cookware - Techniques for designing and creating energy efficient cookware are provided. In accordance with the techniques cookware can include a cookware base having a cooking surface and heating surface. The heating surface can have a pattern of fins forming heat exchange channels. The channel fins can improve energy transfer while providing even distribution throughout the cooking surface. Methods of making the energy efficient cookware are provided. Methods of direct forming channel fins by impact bonding and forging are disclosed.	09-30-2010
20100269327	Multi-Zone Machine Tool System - The present disclosure includes a machine tool system having multiple zones. The zones may be areas divided by physical barriers or virtual zones. The zones may include a first zone having a first kinematics arrangement and a second zone having a second kinematics arrangement. The first zone and the second zone may share one or more machine axis and at least one of the first zone and the second zone has at least one non-shared machine axis. The present disclosure also includes multi-interface machine tool systems.	10-28-2010
20100281678	Surgical Tools Facilitating Increased Accuracy, Speed and Simplicity in Performing Joint Arthroplasty - Disclosed herein are tools for repairing articular surfaces repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by patient to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty.	11-11-2010
20100299911	METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING AN ENDOPROSTHESIS - Method for manufacturing an endoprosthesis are described. The method may include selecting an indication range based on a range of inner diameters of a body lumen. A nominal diameter of the endoprosthesis may be selected. A range of chronic outward force, a range of radial force, a range of safety factors, or combinations thereof may be selected. A design characteristic may be determined based on the indication range, the nominal diameter, and at least one of the range of chronic outward force, the range of radial force, and the range of safety factors. The endoprosthesis may be manufactured based on the determined design characteristic.	12-02-2010
20100306991	METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SPACERS FOR SPINDLE DEVICE - Inner and outer ring spacers include respective load bearing portions, which are positioned on respective sides of a gap of a predetermined size and which confront with each other in an axial direction. Each of the inner and outer ring spacers is divided into two spacer segments along a surface of division extending in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction and passing through the associated load bearing portions. Inner and outer ring divided spacer segments, having the load bearing portions, are simultaneously machined so as to have the same axially measured width. Along therewith, inner ring divided spacer segments, having no load bearing portions, are simultaneously machined so as to have the same axially measured width, thereby rendering the latter axially measured width to be larger than the former axially measured width by a quantity corresponding to the gap.	12-09-2010
20110000077	Method and apparatus for machining motor vehicle components - An apparatus and related method for making motor vehicle component assemblies of the type having a plurality of previously formed and interconnected elements. A machining tool is supported on an outer end of a pivotable robot arm. A workpiece fixture selectively supports the motor vehicle component assembly, and is pivotal about at least one axis to accurately, yet movably position the motor vehicle component assembly relative to the machining tool for machining portions of the same.	01-06-2011
20110005060	PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A METAL PART REINFORCED WITH CERAMIC FIBRES - The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing a metal part reinforced with ceramic fibres, in which: a housing is formed for an insert in a main metal body (	01-13-2011
20110005061	PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A METAL PART REINFORCED WITH CERAMIC FIBRES - The invention relates to a process for manufacturing a metal part reinforced with ceramic fibres, in which: a housing for an insert is machined in a metal body (	01-13-2011
20110005062	Vascular Embolization With An Expansible Implant - A vascular implant formed of a compressible foam material has a compressed configuration from which it is expansible into a configuration substantially conforming to the shape and size of a vascular site to be embolized. Preferably, the implant is formed of a hydrophilic, macroporous foam material, having an initial configuration of a scaled-down model of the vascular site, from which it is compressible into the compressed configuration. The implant is made by scanning the vascular site to create a digitized scan data set; using the scan data set to create a three-dimensional digitized virtual model of the vascular site; using the virtual model to create a scaled-down physical mold of the vascular site; and using the mold to create a vascular implant in the form of a scaled-down model of the vascular site. To embolize a vascular site, the implant is compressed and passed through a microcatheter, the distal end of which has been passed into a vascular site. Upon entering the vascular site, the implant expands in situ substantially to fill the vascular site. A retention element is contained within the microcatheter and has a distal end detachably connected to the implant. A flexible, tubular deployment element is used to pass the implant and the retention element through the microcatheter, and then to separate the implant from the retention element when the implant has been passed out of the microcatheter and into the vascular site.	01-13-2011
20110010923	METHOD OF MAKING AN APPLIANCE DOOR - A method of making an appliance door includes inserting a door pan into a fixture having first and second forming molds. An inner door liner is placed over the door pan. The first and second forming molds are pressed together. A mold cavity is formed between the door pan and the inner door liner. An insulative material is injected into the mold cavity defined by the space between the door pan and the inner door liner. The inner door liner is secured to the door pan to form a base door. A removable decorative exterior skin is extended over the base door.	01-20-2011
20110041315	Fluid Filter Element - A filter element is removably positionable within a filter housing defining a filter chamber for said filter element. The filter housing comprises a standpipe extending within the filter chamber. The filter element includes a tubular filter media circumscribing the standpipe, a first end cap supporting the filter media at one end thereof, a second end cap longitudinally spaced from the first end cap and supporting the filter media at the opposite end thereof, and a center tube extending between the first and second end caps. The center tube has at least one inlet opening therethrough at a first end thereof adjacent to the first end cap and a standpipe opening therethrough at a second end thereof adjacent to the second end cap. The second end cap has at least one intake opening therethrough radially spaced from the standpipe opening in the center tube.	02-24-2011
20110088246	Method for Designing and Building Reflectors for a Solar Concentrator Array - The present invention discloses further improvement of the shape and disposition of the optical reflecting elements that make up the primary concentrating reflector and the secondary redirecting reflector disclosed in U.S. application Ser. No. 12/580,251 (Solar Energy Concentrator) filed by the same Inventor. In one aspect, it discloses a method for designing and building reflectors for a solar concentrator array comprising primary and secondary reflectors wherein the multiple components cooperate to continually concentrate the incoming solar radiation on a remote stationary absorber as the sun runs its course across the sky.	04-21-2011
20110162193	Method for Treating Wound, Dressing for Use Therewith and Apparatus and System for Fabricating Dressing - A method of treating a wound using a customized dressing. In the method, at least one wound characteristic is evaluated. A treatment need as a function of the at least one wound characteristic is determined. A dressing having a dressing characteristic responsive to the treatment need is fabricated and applied to the wound. A dressing for use therewith and an apparatus and system for fabricating the dressing are provided.	07-07-2011
20110179630	METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DENTAL PROSTHESIS - A method for manufacturing a dental prosthesis is disclosed. The method includes a first step of photographing a patient's mouth with a dental cone beam CT, a second step of converting CT data photographed at the first step into a CAD file, a third step of designing a shape of the dental prosthesis with the CAD file using CAD software, a fourth step of correcting the shape of the designed prosthesis using occlusion simulation software, a fifth step of converting the shape of the prosthesis which is designed finally into manufacturing data, and a sixth step of transmitting the manufacturing data to a dental prosthesis manufacturing machine, thus manufacturing the dental prosthesis.	07-28-2011
20110179631	Processes for Producing Optical Elements Showing Virtual Images - A virtual image (VI) device displays an image that appears to lie above or below the plane of the device. A method of manufacturing a VI display device includes calculating an initial VI flux pattern based on an object and then fabricating a substrate having a VI array pattern based on the initial VI flux pattern. A plurality of lenses may then be applied over the VI array pattern. The VI substrate may be static or dynamic, and may show grey scale information. A photomask may be used as an intermediate element in the manufacture of the VI substrate, or may act as the VI substrate itself. A method of producing the initial VI flux pattern includes virtually tracing rays generated by different points of the object to an image plane and ii) summing the rays from the different points. The rays may be traced through a lens array.	07-28-2011
20110179632	Method of forming a wood board incorporating embedded sound attenuating elements and stiffening elements - A board comprised of a wood structure having a first surface, a second surface, a first lateral edge, a second lateral edge and opposing ends. Sound attenuating elements embedded within the wood structure and stiffening elements positioned within the wood structure to coincide with the location of floor joist to which the board will be secured. The boards further forming a ceiling/floor structure by laying a single set of the boards adjacent to each other and securing them to the floor joists.	07-28-2011
20110197428	OPTICAL MASK FOR ALL-OPTICAL EXTENDED DEPTH-OF-FIELD FOR IMAGING SYSTEMS UNDER INCOHERENT ILLUMINATION - A method of optical element manufacturing, the method may include selecting a range of a misfocus parameter ψ; and designing the optical element to comprise multiple regions, wherein the optical transfer function (OTF) of the optical element allows, for the range of the misfocus parameter ψ, transmission of images with a contrast of at least 10% for all normalized spatial frequencies up to 50% of a theoretical maximum that is attainable with a full aperture in an in-focus condition.	08-18-2011
20110209336	EFFICIENT LAYOUT AND DESIGN OF PRODUCTION FACILITY - Methods for manufacturing a product or pharmaceutical product in an improved production layout are disclosed. The layout includes a production area which includes a hub which is at least partially surrounded by a manufacturing area. The manufacturing area comprises production stages used in the manufacturing process. The hub, having direct line-of-sight to the production stages, can easily monitor the manufacturing process.	09-01-2011
20110214279	PREOPERATIVELY PLANNING AN ARTHROPLASTY PROCEDURE AND GENERATING A CORRESPONDING PATIENT SPECIFIC ARTHROPLASTY RESECTION GUIDE - Methods of manufacturing a custom arthroplasty resection guide or jig are disclosed herein. For example, one method may include: generating MRI knee coil two dimensional images, wherein the knee coil images include a knee region of a patient; generating MRI body coil two dimensional images, wherein the body coil images include a hip region of the patient, the knee region of the patient and an ankle region of the patient; in the knee coil images, identifying first locations of knee landmarks; in the body coil images, identifying second locations of the knee landmarks; run a transformation with the first and second locations, causing the knee coil images and body coil images to generally correspond with each other with respect to location and orientation.	09-08-2011
20110258837	FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM - A flexible, multi-product, multi-technology, expandable facility for manufacturing products, such as biologicals, pharmaceuticals, or chemicals, and manufacturing processes using elements of such a facility.	10-27-2011
20110277312	Oil mitigation device for reducing oil levels in the Gulf of Mexico - A oil permeable-walled Gulf of Mexico oil spill and leak collection device is presented. The invention includes a chemical process-walled collection device. The device is 1×10	11-17-2011
20110277313	METHOD OF MAKING GOLF CLUBS - A method for making golf club heads includes using direct metal laser sintering (DMLS), selective laser melting (SLM) and other computer controlled high energy sintering or melting techniques to form club heads with customized user parameters. The powdered metals can be selected by type and quantity to achieve a desired density or weight distribution. Club heads made by these techniques are characterized by having customized parameters chosen for individual golfers. By sintering powdered metal to form areas of different porosity, club heads with desired weight distributions can be achieved.	11-17-2011
20110296669	Tool and fastener marking system - The present invention is a comprehensive system, method, and apparatus for marking tools, and other related objects, to be able to quickly identify the nearest size tool, or other object, regardless of the standard a tool, or other object, is manufactured according to.	12-08-2011
20110308068	MODIFIED INTUBATION TUBE AND FORMATION - A configuration of an endotrachael intubation tube is provided to facilitate placement of the endotrachael intubation tube in a trachea without aid of a laryngoscope. Further, means for shaping the configuration of the endotrachael intubation tube are provided. A beveled location is also provided to facilitate alignment of the distal end of the endotrachael intubation tube during shaping.	12-22-2011
20120005879	Method of Setting Up a Portable Barrier - A method includes (a) moving a first lateral leg of a pedestal assembly and a second lateral leg of the pedestal assembly away from each other, (b) deploying a flooring in response to step (a), (c) moving a first lateral arm of a cover assembly and a second lateral arm of the cover assembly away from each other, (d) deploying a covering in response to step (c) so as to define an occupant space between the flooring and the covering, (e) positioning a chair in the occupant space on the flooring.	01-12-2012
20120030928	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GENERATING PATTERNS, AND APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MASS-PRODUCING ORDER BASED CUSTOM-MADE GLOVES - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for producing custom-made gloves. In the present invention, an order management server receives customer information and hand scan data from a measurement and order processing apparatus, generates pattern information to be used for glove production using a pattern generation apparatus, and requests a leather processing apparatus to produce a glove according to the pattern information. According to the present invention, it is possible to realize an online ordering and production process involving size measurement and manufacturing procedures in the production process for leather gloves. In addition, as body scan data is obtained by a low-cost 2D body scanner instead of a high-cost 3D body scanner, it is possible to produce precise custom-made leather gloves at reduced cost.	02-09-2012
20120030929	METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COMPONENT OF A SYNCHRONIZATION DEVICE FOR A MANUAL TRANSMISSION - The invention relates to a method for producing a component of a synchronization device for manual transmissions, in particular a synchronizer ring (	02-09-2012
20120055011	METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING IMPLANTABLE STENTS HAVING A PLURALITY OF VARYING PARALLELOGRAMMIC CELLS - A stent for implantation within a body vessel is provided with a plurality of varying parallelogrammic cells. The stent is radially expandable from a compressed condition, suitable for inserting the device in an introducer, to a deployed or expanded condition within a body vessel. The stent includes a plurality of parallelogrammic body cells and a plurality of parallelogrammic flare cells. The flare cells have a substantially greater elongation ratio than the body cells. Also provided is a method for manufacturing stents having a plurality of varying parallelogrammic cells.	03-08-2012
20120066892	PATIENT SELECTABLE JOINT ARTHROPLASTY DEVICES AND SURGICAL TOOLS - Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and tools for repairing articular surfaces repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. The articular surface repairs are customizable or highly selectable by patient and geared toward providing optimal fit and function. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by patient to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty.	03-22-2012
20120090160	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FREEZING OF A BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL - Provided is a method of designing a system for use in a process for freezing a biological material at a desired cooling rate, the system including a device for freezing biological material including a cooling unit and a heat insulation unit, and a container configured for receiving therein the biological material; the method including: designing the container to have a first portion and a second portion; designing the heat insulation unit to have a first receiving portion and a second receiving portion; configuring the first and second portions of the heat insulation unit to receive therein the first and second portions of the container, respectively, to ensure that the second portion of the container is in thermal contact with the cooling unit; determining dimensions of the first and second portions of the container and of the heat insulation unit in accordance with the desired cooling rate.	04-19-2012
20120096703	METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A PROTECTION DEVICE - A method for the production of protection devices is provided. The method includes the step of providing a tile package. The provision of the tile package includes the steps of: laminating at least one board of a tile material onto a polymer foil; scoring the board on the side which is opposite to the polymer foil; and fracturing the board along the scoring lines for achieving a plurality of tiles which are fixed on the polymer foil.	04-26-2012
20120110828	Method and apparatus for automatically generating trim lines for cranial remodeling devices - A method for manufacturing a custom cranial remodeling device of a type comprising plastic material is provided. The method includes the steps of: providing a first database of three-dimensional digital surface images of trim lines for cranial remodeling devices of a first type; providing a second database of three-dimensional digital surface images of trim lines for cranial remodeling devices of a second type; providing a first program for creating trim lines for a cranial remodeling device of the first type, the first program utilizing the first database; providing a second program for creating trim lines for a cranial remodeling device of the second type, the second program utilizing the second database; generating a three-dimensional model of a desired head shape; forming the plastic material onto the model; and selecting one of the first or the second programs to generate trim lines for the cranial remodeling device.	05-10-2012
20120117787	MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR MACHINE TOOL - The present invention provides a manufacturing method for a machine tool having a human-machine interface and a program with predetermined manufacturing conditions. The manufacturing method includes (1) setting, via the human-machine interface, one or more specific manufacturing areas of the workpiece and specific conditions for the specific manufacturing areas; (2) determining by the controller whether the manufacturing of the workpiece is performed at one of the specific manufacturing areas; (3) performing the manufacturing of the workpiece under one of the specific conditions corresponding to the one of the specific manufacturing areas via the controller and monitoring continuously the manufacturing status of the machine tool if the manufacturing of the workpiece is performed at one of the specific manufacturing areas; and (4) performing the manufacturing of the workpiece according to the predetermined manufacturing conditions via the controller if the manufacturing of the workpiece is not performed at the specific manufacturing areas.	05-17-2012
20120117788	METHOD OF PREPARING A UNIVERSAL TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SENSOR - A method of programming a tire pressure monitoring device includes the step of forming a physical interface between a tire pressure monitoring device and a programming device. The programming device includes a first memory including a plurality of selectable programs that provide instructions defining a communication protocol for communication between a tire pressure monitoring device and a receiver. The method further includes the step of selecting through a user interface of the programming device a desired one of the plurality of selectable programs and loading the selected one of the plurality of selectable programs from the first memory device of the programming device to a second memory device disposed within the tire pressure monitoring device.	05-17-2012
20120124818	COMPOSITIONS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION EXPOSURE - The present invention provides compositions for the protection against electromagnetic radiation. The compositions include a polymeric material including a polyamide such as nylon	05-24-2012
20120159771	SENSOR ELEMENT AND GAS SENSOR - A gas sensor element, wherein an amount of flexure in a first section extending in a longitudinal direction of the sensor element from the position 8/27 of a size of the element apart from one end of the element to the other end, is set to be greater than or equal to 1/1360 and less than or equal to 1/670 with respect to the size in the longitudinal direction of the element. The amount of flexure is a sum of a distance from a regression line to an upper side maximum displacement point and a distance from the regression line to a lower side maximum displacement point when calculating the regression line representing the relation of the position X in the longitudinal direction of the element and the displacement Y in a thickness direction from a plurality of data sets showing the relation of position X and displacement Y.	06-28-2012
20120167376	METHOD OF VARYING MATERIAL PROPERTIES - A method includes acquiring a first structural component conforming to a design, producing a first vehicle including the first structural component, and transferring possession of the first vehicle with the first structural component having a first set of mechanical properties. The method further includes acquiring a second structural component conforming to the design, subjecting the second structural component to a heat treatment process so that the second structural component is characterized by a second set of mechanical properties different from the first set of mechanical properties, producing a second vehicle including the second structural component, and transferring possession of the second vehicle with the second structural component having the second set of mechanical properties.	07-05-2012
20120186069	Fan Hand - A method of making a magnetic slab having the steps of placing a personal appendage on a background and outlining the personal appendage on the background. Then scanning the outline into a computer and entering a scanned image into a graphics program that creates a cutting form from the scanned image. The printing of an image on the magnetic slab follows as well as the cutting of the magnetic slab using the cutting form. The personal appendage is a foot or a hand. A magnetic slab has a main portion shaped as a palm integrally connected to a portion as a thumb; other connected portions include an index finger, a middle finger, a ring finger, a pinky so that a scanned image is imprinted on the magnetic slab. A magnetic slab has a portion shaped as a hindfoot, midfoot and forefoot integrally connected and a plurality of forefoot toe portions.	07-26-2012
20120198686	LIQUID CARTRIDGE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING LIQUID CARTRIDGE - A method of producing a liquid cartridge having an identification part corresponding to a type of liquid held inside the liquid cartridge, the method includes preparing the liquid cartridge having a plurality of protrusions protruding from an external wall; and forming the identification part corresponding to the type of liquid by melting at least one of the protrusions. In this way, a strong mis-loading prevention part that prevents mis-loading of the liquid cartridge into a liquid consuming apparatus can be constituted without generating waste.	08-09-2012
20120210559	Method of manufacturing minimum weight thin wall profile members - A method of manufacturing minimum weight thin wall profile members includes finding for the profile member a plurality of shape efficiency factors Σ	08-23-2012
20120255160	COMPUTERIZED ORTHOTIC PRESCRIPTION SYSTEM - A method for tuning an orthosis for the correct stiffness and/or shank angle includes via one or more computers, receiving patient information including forces experienced by a joint of a patient wearing an orthosis, wherein the orthosis has a degree of stiffness and a shank angle, via one or more computers, comparing the patient information to model information, wherein the model information includes the forces of a correctly functioning joint, and changing the degree of stiffness and/or the shank angle of the orthosis.	10-11-2012
20120260493	METHOD OF DERIVING SCATTERED WAVE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING LENS, AND NON-TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM - A method of deriving a scattered wave includes the steps of calculating a first scattered wave from a scatterer at a predetermined position by using a predetermined electromagnetic wave entering the scatterer, calculating a second scattered wave from a spherical nanoparticle cluster at the predetermined position by using T-matrix method when the predetermined electromagnetic wave enters the spherical nanoparticle cluster in a state where the spherical nanoparticle cluster containing a plurality of spherical nanoparticles is arranged inside a region that has the same shape and size as those of the scatterer, determining a condition of the plurality of spherical nanoparticles so that the first scattered wave is equal to the second scattered wave, and obtaining the scattered wave from the scatterer at an arbitrary position when an arbitrary electromagnetic wave enters the scatterer, based on the determined condition of the spherical nanoparticle.	10-18-2012
20120260494	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING TO MAKE INVENTION - Method and system for making an invention are disclosed. Invention spaces are provided to support one to make pioneer-type or improvement inventions. An imaginary invention space is formed based on two circles disposed at both ends of an axis respectively. Each of the circles is determined by the number of indispensable constituent elements of inventions relating to a product. The method according to the invention comprises step for determining a first construction of a product having a plurality of indispensable elements, step for determining a second construction of a product having at least one element of the plurality of the indispensable elements, and step for determining a third construction of a product having the at least one element of the indispensable elements for the second construction and at least one new element not included in the plurality of indispensable elements.	10-18-2012
20120279046	METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING EXHAUST GAS DUCTING DEVICE - A method for manufacturing exhaust gas ducting devices provides each device with an outer housing having an insert clamped therein, wherein the insert comprises a substrate traversed by exhaust gas, and an elastic compensating element surrounding the substrate. The method includes spreading each individual compensating element on a base and deforming the compensating element substantially vertical to the base by exerting a pressure such that the entire compensating element is subjected to a full-surface load. Then a setpoint deformation of the compensating element is determined, which is necessary to achieve a specified setpoint pressure., The method further includes determining at least one parameter of the substrate individually, placing the compensating element around the substrate, and mounting the insert thus obtained in an outer housing having inside dimensions that correspond to outside dimensions of the insert with the determined setpoint deformation.	11-08-2012
20120285002	Bone Plate Manufacturing Method - The invention discloses a bone plate manufacturing method comprising an image acquisition step, an image reconstruction step, a comparison step, a data retrieval step, a model designing step and a bone plate manufacturing step. The image acquisition step acquires an original 3D craniofacial image. The image reconstruction step uses an image processing system to perform image reconstruction of the original 3D craniofacial image to obtain a reconstructed 3D craniofacial image, wherein the image processing system comprises a plurality of mechanical data. The comparison step compares the original 3D craniofacial image with the reconstructed 3D craniofacial image and defines the image difference therebetween as a defected portion. The data retrieval step retrieves a portion of the mechanical data and defines a mechanical compensation area on the reconstructed 3D craniofacial image. The model designing step designs a bone plate mold. The bone plate manufacturing step manufactures a bone plate.	11-15-2012
20130014378	Cell including clean and dirty sections for fabricating composite parts - A cell for fabricating a part having reinforcing fibers embedded in a matrix, includes a clean section for performing clean operations including laying up the reinforcing fibers on a mandrel tool. The clean section satisfies clean room requirements for processing uncured composite materials. The cell further includes an adjacent dirty section for performing dirty operations including machining the layup after curing; a common end effector positioning system movable between the clean and dirty sections; and means for preventing contaminants in the dirty section from entering the clean section.	01-17-2013
20130047415	USE OF CHAMBER HEIGHT TO AFFECT CALIBRATION CODE IN TEST STRIP MANUFACTURING - The invention provides a method for varying the intercept of a batch of test strips by varying the height of the strip's sample-receiving chamber.	02-28-2013
20130047416	METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN ELONGATE COMPONENT - A method of manufacturing an elongate element (	02-28-2013
20130061455	Bio-reactor for the production of bio-fuel from algae - The present embodiment provides an algae bioreactor comprising a coaxial configuration for the optimal dispersion of light and gas.	03-14-2013
20130074318	METHOD TO IMPROVE THE DIMENSIONAL ACCURACY AND SURFACE QUALITY FOR LARGE SPRING BACK COMPENSATION FOR FUEL CELL BIPOLAR PLATE FORMING - A method for manufacturing a stamped part, such as a bipolar plate for a fuel cell, includes the steps of: providing an original model of the bipolar plate; and performing a compensation process on the original model, the compensation process including a two step morphing process based upon a prediction of spring back. The two step morphing process provides a compensated model of the stamped part. A compensated die face may be created based on the compensated model of the stamped part. The stamped part manufactured with the compensated die face has spring back compensation.	03-28-2013
20130086795	CUSHION FOR PATIENT INTERFACE - A cushion for a patient interface that delivers breathable gas to a patient includes a base wall structured to be connected to a frame, an underlying support cushion extending away from the base wall towards the patient's face in use, and a membrane provided to substantially cover at least a portion of the underlying cushion. The membrane is adapted to form a continuous seal on the patient's face. The underlying cushion has a spring-like connection with the base wall. The underlying cushion and/or base wall define a spring constant that varies along a length of the seal.	04-11-2013
20130086796	CUSHION FOR PATIENT INTERFACE - A cushion for a patient interface that delivers breathable gas to a patient includes a base wall structured to be connected to a frame, an underlying support cushion extending away from the base wall towards the patient's face in use, and a membrane provided to substantially cover at least a portion of the underlying cushion. The membrane is adapted to form a continuous seal on the patient's face. The underlying cushion has a spring-like connection with the base wall. The underlying cushion and/or base wall define a spring constant that varies along a length of the seal.	04-11-2013
20130117998	Telescoping Tower of Wind Turbine - Construction of a Tower of a Wind Turbine from several telescoping sections lifted by compressed gas allows assembly of a Tower at or close to ground level leading to reductions in the personnel, equipment and time necessary to construct the Tower.	05-16-2013
20130117999	WORK PLATFORM FOR AN OVERHEAD CRANE - A work platform for use in performing maintenance while supported on an overhead crane. The work platform is particularly useful for performing maintenance on an overhead cranes located in areas where normal lifting equipment and/or scaffolding cannot easily access the overhead crane. However, the work platform is also useful for performing maintenance on equipment and/or structures in the vicinity of overhead cranes, and on overhead cranes located in areas without accessibility problems. The work platform is hoisted for placement on the support structure of the overhead crane by hoist apparatus of the overhead crane. When positioned, the work platform may be fully supported on the support structure of the overhead crane.	05-16-2013
20130125382	BONE IMPLANTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - An implant device for humans or mammals has a body structure having an exposed surface and one or more selected portions of the exposed surface having a bone formation enhancing 3-dimensional pattern. The exposed surface can be on exterior portions of the body structure or internal portions of the body structure or both. The one or more selected portions of the exposed portions having the bone formation enhancing 3-dimensional patterns are in the external exposed surfaces or in the internal exposed surfaces or both internal and external exposed surfaces.	05-23-2013
20130125383	METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING AN OBJECT - An object processing machine for processing a plurality of objects, the machine comprising: a plurality of processing modules, each processing module having a modular structure co-operable with the modular structure of another processing module to form a modular assembly constituting the object processing machine; each processing module being operable to perform a corresponding processing operation on an object and being provided with at least one transfer unit located at a respective port of the processing module; each transfer unit being arranged to transfer an object to or from the corresponding processing module and/or to or from a transfer unit of another processing module of the modular assembly; the transfer units being arranged to co-operate with one another and/or with another processing unit such that objects can be guided from an input of the machine to an output of the machine via a plurality of different transport pathways through the machine, wherein the transport pathway taken by a said object being processed corresponds to the pre-determined processing operations to be performed on the said object. A method of processing a plurality of objects using such a machine is also described.	05-23-2013
20130145608	METHOD FOR DESIGNING AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DIFFRACTION-GRATING LENS - A method for designing a diffraction grating lens of the present invention is a method for designing a diffraction grating lens having a diffraction grating composed of a plurality of diffraction zones, the method including the steps of: (a) determining widths of the plurality of diffraction zones; and (b) determining an aspherical coefficient of a diffraction surface on which the diffraction grating is provided while the determined widths of the plurality of diffraction zones are fixed, after the step (a).	06-13-2013
20130145609	METHOD FOR OPTIMIZATION OF JOINT ARTHROPLASTY COMPONENT DESIGN - Methods and devices are disclosed for the optimization of shoulder arthroplasty component design through the use of computed tomography scan data from arthritic shoulders.	06-13-2013
20130160281	WOUND CARE TREATMENT SERVICE USING AUTOMATIC WOUND DRESSING FABRICATOR - A method and/or system allowing patients to receive consistent, effective and convenient reliable wound care by applying customized wound dressings fabricated at automatic wound dressing fabricators deployed in medical facilities. Wound dressing specifications are generated with the aid of a computer-based configuration algorithm based on characteristics of the wounds. The generated wound dressing specifications are communicated between the medical facilities to provide consistent and reliable wound dressings without duplicative diagnosis of the wound. Further, telemedicine for wound care may be implemented by communicating the wound dressing specifications to automatic wound dressing fabricators that are remotely located.	06-27-2013
20130185927	SYSTEM OF MANUFACTURING A SURGICAL KIT FOR CARTILAGE REPAIR IN A JOINT - A manufacturing system for a surgical kit includes surgical tools and an implant for cartilage repair in an articulating surface of a joint. The design system includes the basic blocks of: I. Receiving design parameters for a surgical kit in a computer controlled manufacturing system, the design parameters for the surgical kit representing a model for a medical implant and a guide tool for implanting the implant; II. Manufacturing a medical implant dependent on the design parameters; and III. Manufacturing a guide tool for implanting the implant dependent on design parameters.	07-25-2013
20130192054	MACHINING METHOD - A touch probe is attached to a main shaft, and the position (Pp	08-01-2013
20130247360	PARAMETRIZED MATERIAL AND PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES BASED ON VIRTUAL TESTING - A method of generating a topology for a material includes parametrizing one or more material properties of the material using virtual testing and generating a topology for the material based on the parametrizing.	09-26-2013
20130318774	TENSIONING APPARATUS FOR MASK, MASK SHEET, AND MANUFACTURING SYSTEM FOR MASK - A mask tensioning apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the mask tensioning apparatus includes: i) a clamp supporting a mask sheet disposed on the mask frame to couple the mask sheet to the mask frame and ii) a tensioner connected to the clamp and applying a tensioning force to the clamp to fix the mask sheet fixed by the clamp to the mask. The clamp may be arranged in a substantially vertical or oblique direction with regard to the elongation direction of the mask sheet, thereby supporting the mask sheet.	12-05-2013
20130333200	SLIDING MEMBER MANUFACTURING METHOD - A sliding member manufacturing method for manufacturing a sliding member having a sliding portion, wherein the sliding member is manufactured by forming a solid phase joint between a bulk material that is made of an iron based metal and functions as a main body portion of the sliding member and a bulk material that is made of a Cu alloy and functions as the sliding portion by applying heat and pressure thereto using a spark plasma sintering method.	12-19-2013
20140020234	Leveling Machines on Support Surfaces - A method of leveling a machine on a support surface includes supporting the machine on the support surface, the machine including multiple load-bearing supports, and inserting a stack of support plates underneath a load-bearing support of the multiple load-bearing supports, the stack of support plates having an area and a strength that are sufficient to support the machine. The stack of support plates includes a first plate that includes multiple projections that extend outward from a bottom surface of the first plate and a second plate that includes multiple recesses that extend inward from a top surface of the second plate, the multiple recesses being sized to receive the multiple projections, respectively, and multiple grooves disposed along respective edges of the top surface. When the first plate is stacked adjacent the second plate, the first and second plates bear against each other to support a load of the machine.	01-23-2014
20140033510	DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REVERSIBLY GRIPPING A BOLT-SHAPED ELEMENT, IN PARTICULAR A RIVET MANDREL - The device for reversibly gripping a rivet mandrel has a tension head with a mouthpiece sleeve and a clamping jaw sleeve axially movable in the mouthpiece sleeve and accommodating a plurality of clamping jaws. The clamping jaws reversibly grip the rivet mandrel during an axial displacement of the clamping jaw sleeve and the clamping jaws are furthermore held by an elastic holding element. The jaws are displaceable relative to one another independently of an actuation by the clamping jaw sleeve. This enables improved introduction and gripping of the rivet mandrel, especially for fully automated blind rivet operations, for example with blind rivet robots. Due to the elastic holding of the clamping jaws, wear on one side of the clamping jaws is avoided. Also, a controlled displacement of the clamping jaws independently of the clamping jaw sleeve is provided.	02-06-2014
20140047701	WORD-BASED LOCK AND KEY - A method and system to enable the easy identification of a key which corresponds to a particular lock is disclosed. The key and lock of a mating key-based lock assembly, from a production of like assemblies having a finite number of mating key/lock configurations, are marked with the same indicia selected from a set of indicia comprised of words, alphanumeric characters, symbols, colors and shapes, or combinations thereof, which set of indicia is larger than the number of unique key/lock configurations in the production of like key and lock assemblies.	02-20-2014
20140096368	MARKING METHOD FOR THE REJECT MARKING OF TEST ELEMENTS - The test elements are provided that are adapted to detect at least one analyte in a sample. At least some of the test elements are provided with a defect marking which contains information about defectiveness of the test elements. The test elements include at least one radiation-sensitive material. The test elements are exposed to at least one radiation, the radiation being adapted to induce marking in the form of at least one optically detectable change in the radiation-sensitive material.	04-10-2014
20140096369	METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING REGISTRATION TEMPLATE - A method for manufacturing a registration template for use in medical navigation system-guided surgery, comprising: producing a registration template having a surface, which precisely surface-bonds to a surface of a bone at a surgical target site of a patient, and having three or more registration points, from stereoscopic surface data ensuring precise surface bonding to the surface of the bone at the surgical target site of the patient, based on stereoscopic surface data created from tomography information on the bone of the surgical target site of the patient; and providing a pedestal (	04-10-2014
20140109386	Non ionic/electrolyte, liquid/gaseous, mechanically refined/nanoparticle dispersion Building Materials/High Wear-Heat Resistant Part Brushes, Windings, Battery Cells, Brake Pads, Die Cast Molding, Refrigeration, Polarized/Integrated Optical, Spectrometric Processors, Central Processor Unit Processors, Electronic Storage Media, Analogous Series/Parallel Circuit Generators/Transceivers, Particulate Matter PM Carbonaceous-Polyamide, Crystalline Silica, and Cellulosic Filament Extraction/Miners Suit - The variable hydraulic press and distillation reservoir manufacture process scientific formula non ionic or electrolyte mechanically refined and nanoparticle, allotropes of carbon dispersion preform slurry extrusion, with or without ionic suspension element for manufactured Preform slurry high wear-heat resistant parts electronic component composite coils, composite windings, annealing, drawn, spun, coils, windings, wire, woven textile mesh, shielding, brushes, inductors, antinode couplers, electric rheostats, starters, motors, alternators, generators, ionic suspension element enhanced composite coils, composite windings, annealing, drawn, spun, coils, windings, wire, woven textile mesh, shielding, brushes, capacitors, battery cells, rheostats, electronic resistors, transformers, transducers, rectifiers, power supplies, or heat sinks Preform slurry high wear-heat resistant parts aerospace, automotive, and transportation brake calipers, rotors, pads, and bushings Preform slurry non ionic or electrolyte mechanically refined and nanoparticle high wear-heat resistant parts precision casting molds 2.5 phase die cast molding and Building Materials fine concrete, mortar, brick, and tiles.	04-24-2014
20140115871	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCALE-UP OF CONTINUOUS FLOW REACTORS - A method is disclosed for the seamless scale-up of a micro reactor process, to transfer lab test to a pilot or production unit, the process comprising the steps of using a wall material for the lab reactor with a thermal conductivity lower than 3 W/m-K, and using a wall material for the production reactor with a thermal conductivity higher than 5 W/m-K. According to one preferred embodiment, the velocity is kept constant, and the height of the channel is determined, in order to keep the volumetric heat transfer properties constant, according to the formula: wherein H	05-01-2014
20140115872	Fusion of Multiple Imaging Planes for Isotropic Imaging in MRI and Quantitative Image Analysis using Isotropic or Near-isotropic Imaging - In accordance with the present invention there is provided methods for generating an isotropic or near-isotropic three-dimensional images from two-dimensional images. In accordance with the present invention the method includes, obtaining a first image of a body part in a first plane, wherein the first image generates a first image data volume; obtaining a second image of the body part in a second plane, wherein the second image generates a second image data volume; and combining the first and second image data volumes to form a resultant image data volume, wherein the resultant image data volume is isotropic or near-isotropic.	05-01-2014
20140150247	POLYAMIDE-IMIDE COATED SUBSTRATE - Steel substrate suitable for forming operations which includes a coating thereon wherein the coating includes a corrosion resistant layer of polyamide-imide having a dry film thickness between 1 and 10 μm.	06-05-2014
20140157579	Networked marketplace for custom 3D fabrication - 3D fabrication and rapid prototyping can quickly produce tightly toleranced arbitrary shapes in single units or small quantities. Yet its adoption has been limited in some promising market areas (for example, medical and dental prosthetics). Such products require diverse specialized process sequences that historically involve multiple vendors in long, close, service-intensive relationships. An online marketplace more evenly balances capacity utilization and negotiating strength within these complex supply chains while allowing preservation of existing relationships and service levels. Marketplace software embodiments enable any member of a supply chain to request a quotation for any stage(s) of a fabrication, invite bids, negotiate, award the project, and track its progress. Participants post, view, and collaboratively edit 3D point clouds generated by measurements or CAD. Options include directories, fora, automated regulatory compliance measures (privacy, long-term archival, data reporting), and structured-light metrology instruments configured to upload editable data directly to the marketplace.	06-12-2014
20140208577	HOUSING MEMBER FOR CLUTCH MECHANISM - A housing member for a friction clutch and a method for making it. The housing member is made for use with two differently sized fan members. Two annular raised mounting pilot surfaces are provided, one of which is machine finished for mounting one of the two fan members. Two sets of fan member mounting holes are also provided, one set of which is used to mount one of the two fan members thereon.	07-31-2014
20140208578	Revision Systems, Tools and Methods for Revising Joint Arthroplasty Implants - Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and tools for repairing an articular joint having a failed implant. The articular repair systems are customizable or highly selectable by or adaptable to individual patients and geared toward providing optimal fit and function. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by or adaptable to individual patients to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty including revision surgeries.	07-31-2014
20140215804	METHOD OF PREPARATION FOR RESTORING TOOTH STRUCTURE - A method for producing a dentist tool includes simulation of predetermined horizontal, vertical, and tilt movements to be followed by a cutting tool to remove a predetermined part of tooth structure for further treatment of a tooth. An overlay is determined to fit the tooth by determining a first guiding edge within the overlay corresponding to the predetermined movements and determining a second guiding edge within the overlay spaced apart from the first guiding edge and corresponding to the predetermined movements. The first and second guiding edges are provided to contact the cutting tool so as to guide horizontal, vertical, and tilt movements of the cutting tool such that the cutting tool follows the predetermined horizontal, vertical, and tilt movements for removal of the predetermined part of tooth structure. The determined overlay is produced with the first and second guiding edges and such that it fits the tooth.	08-07-2014
20140250676	Minimally Invasive Joint Implant with 3-Dimensional Geometry Matching the Articular Surfaces - This invention is directed to orthopedic implants and systems. The invention also relates to methods of implant design, manufacture, modeling and implantation as well as to surgical tools and kits used therewith. The implants are designed by analyzing the articular surface to be corrected and creating a device with an anatomic or near anatomic fit; or selecting a pre-designed implant having characteristics that give the implant the best fit to the existing defect.	09-11-2014
20140250677	Implant Device and Method for Manufacture - Disclosed are systems, devices and methods for optimizing the manufacture and/or production of patient-specific orthopedic implants. The methods include obtaining image data of a patient, selecting a blank implant to be optimized for the patient, and modifying the blank implant utilizing techniques disclosed herein to alter specific features of the implant to conform to the patient's anatomy.	09-11-2014
20140259631	INTERNAL/EXTERNAL SINGLE EXPANSION RAMP NOZZLE WITH INTEGRATED THIRD STREAM - The construction of an internal/external single expansion ramp nozzle (nxSERN), and method of designing the same, is provided. Initial design parameters for primary stream construction are selected and additional parameters are determined by isentropic relations using the selected design parameters and Prandtl-Meyer function. The nozzle throat input and output angles are determined and used to define an initial portion of the nozzle primary stream lower expansion surface. The nozzle primary stream upper expansion surface and an aft portion of the primary stream lower expansion surface are defined using a method of characteristics. Initial and aft portions of the primary stream lower expansion surface are then connected by a straight line to define the primary stream nozzle.	09-18-2014
20140259632	POCKET-CUTTING/SCREW-INSERTION SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED SCREW DELIVERY - A pocket-cutting/screw-insertion system is configured for cutting screw pockets in a work piece and inserting screws therein. The system includes a clamp assembly, a router assembly, a drill assembly, and a delivery/insertion assembly including a screw delivery tube for delivering a screw, a stop block for arresting forward motion of the screw, an insertion rod for pushing the screw into the screw pocket and screw bore, and a screw channel for supporting the screw as it is inserted into the screw pocket and screw bore, wherein the stop block is positioned above the insertion rod and the screw channel such the screw first falls from the stop block onto the insertion rod once the stop block arrests forward motion of the screw and then falls from the insertion rod onto the screw channel. A method of using the system is also disclosed.	09-18-2014
20140290037	METHOD FOR OPTIMIZATION OF JOINT ARTHROPLASTY COMPONENT DESIGN - Methods and devices are disclosed for the optimization of shoulder arthroplasty component design through the use of computed tomography scan data from arthritic shoulders.	10-02-2014
20140325827	CONTROLLED INTER-MODE CROSS-TALK IN OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES - Techniques and devices are disclosed to provide controlled inter-mode cross-talk in multimode optical waveguides. The structure of a bent multimode optical waveguide can be designed or configured in a way that either substantially minimizes inter-mode cross talk or achieves a desired inter-mode cross-talk. Specific examples based on the disclosed waveguide designs are provided for semiconductor integrated waveguide devices.	11-06-2014
20140331481	MASS PRODUCTION OF INDIVIDUALIZED MEDICAL DEVICES - A plurality of individual medical devices is created that define a medical device family. Within the family of medical devices, each of the plurality of medical devices has at least one dimension that, within an acceptable tolerance, is substantially equal to the same dimension of another of the plurality of medical devices. Thus, for each medical device in the family, another, corresponding medical device has at least one substantially similar dimension. For example, a first medical device may have a first value for a dimension and a second medical device may have a second value for the same dimension that is equal to one of the sum of the second dimension and the acceptable tolerance or the difference between the second dimension and the acceptable tolerance. Thus, each of the plurality of medical devices varies from another of the plurality of medical devices by the acceptable tolerance.	11-13-2014
20140345116	METHOD FOR MAKING LIGHT GUIDE PLATE - A method includes having test plate and light source, the test plate having matrix of first pattern-dots and equally divided into blocks. Intersecting surfaces between the first pattern-dots and the first bottom surface have the same radius r	11-27-2014
20140352134	PARAMETRIC APPROACH TO MASK CUSTOMIZATION - A method of providing a semi-custom patient interface device is disclosed. The semi-custom patient interface device is based upon both generic facial parameters and the facial parameters of a specific individual.	12-04-2014
20140360005	MULTI-TOOL MACHINING SYSTEM - A multi-tool system uses precision alignment features to align and attach a group of rotary end mill tools to a gantry. Once attached, a bed with similarly positioned alignment features can be used to align and a number of substantially identical work pieces for fabrication with substantially identical features.	12-11-2014
20150068023	ALIGNING METHOD OF MASK ASSEMBLY USING DEPOSITION APPARATUS - A method of aligning a mask assembly includes: providing a mask assembly including a mask and a mask frame; and adjusting the mask frame by independently moving at least a position of a lower portion of the mask frame and an upper portion of the mask frame.	03-12-2015
20150082614	BRACHYTHERAPY APPLIANCE AND METHOD - A brachytherapy appliance removably positionable on or against a surface of a living body, such as the body of a human or animal, for positioning a therapeutic delivery device in a desired precise location in relation to a selected portion of the body in or adjacent to the surface and containing a cancer, tumor, or other diseased tissue, for delivering a therapy, particularly radiation, to the diseased tissue, and a method of making the appliance so as to conform to the body surface, based on a computerized three dimensional model or map generated from a scan of the body region, the appliance being particularly adapted for use in a body cavity such as the oral cavity.	03-26-2015
20150113793	METHOD TO DESIGN A SECURITY FEATURE ON THE SUBSTRATE OF SECURITY DOCUMENTS USING SUB WAVELENGTH GRATING - Method of designing a security thread in security documents with better color contrast at any viewing angle is claimed. The invention discloses designing of security thread in security documents like bank notes using subwavelength gratings with period and thickness less than the wavelength of light. The sub wavelength gratings preferably asymmetric are designed such that the O	04-30-2015
20150375559	Story Sticks and Methods of Making and Using the Same - Embodiments are described herein that provide recitation assistance devices and methods of using them. Such methods may include the steps of providing at least one hand-held physical media, and marking the at least one physical media with a clear sequence of letters, each letter representing a word such that the sequence is the first letters of a series of words imparting a particular meaning. In some embodiments, the physical media may include wood, such as a pencil or dowel. Similarly, in some embodiments, the marking the physical media may include marking the sequence of letters on the facets of the pencil, such as creating a spiral pattern around the physical media where the sequence of letters proceeds along the spiral pattern, such that the physical media is rotated to present the sequence of letters in order.	12-31-2015
20160001926	Non-Slip Grip for Spray or Dispenser Bottles - Non-slip grip (	01-07-2016
20160038143	MEDICAL SUTURE NEEDLE - The limit of crush or bend occurring at a needle tip is extended or the strength of a needle tip portion is improved without having a bad influence on operation performed by a medical doctor in a suture surgery. The medical suture needle (A) wherein the needle tip (	02-11-2016
20160052185	INJECTION MOLD ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF DESIGNING SAME - An injection mold assembly for injection molding an object includes a first mold tool having a first tool surface and a second mold tool having a second tool surface. The first and the second tool surfaces are cooperatively configured to define a mold cavity between the tool surfaces for an injection molding of an object. The first mold tool has a tool element with a first side that has the first tool surface, and with a second side opposite the first side. Multiple fins extend from the second side of the tool element. A base supports the fins. The tool element, the fins and the base define a coolant flow cavity at the second side of the tool element. A method of designing the mold assembly is also disclosed.	02-25-2016
20160083231	Manufacturing Method for Belt Axle Connecting Piece of Winch - The invention provides a belt axle connecting piece of a winch and a manufacturing method in the field of mechanical technologies. The winch comprises a bracket and a belt axle axially arranged on the winch, wherein the belt axle includes three rods arranged along the axial direction. Bundling belts or ropes can be placed within the clearance between any two adjacent rods. The belt axle connecting piece comprises a cylindrical body, with three bent positioning petals arranged at one end of the body. Every two adjacent positioning petals form positioning holes for securing the rods to the bracket. The connecting piece is simple in structure, sturdy, and easy to manufacture.	03-24-2016
20160100949	Method for Optimization of Joint Arthroplasty Component Design - Methods and devices are disclosed for the optimization of shoulder arthroplasty component design through the use of computed tomography scan data from arthritic shoulders.	04-14-2016
20160151821	Method of Making Metal Simulated Log Siding Panel with Hew Lines	06-02-2016
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