| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 156087000 | Providing escapeways for gases trapped or generated between layers | 18 |
| 20090133804 | MINIATURE CELL ARRAY STRUCTURE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF MINIATURIZED COMPOSITE COMPONENT USING SUCH A MINIATURE CELL ARRAY STRUCTURE - A method of manufacturing a cell array structure includes a first step of laminating a deformable layer capable of causing plastic deformation on a substrate, the substrate being formed with plural, mutually separated depressions on a top surface thereof, such that the deformable layer forms a mutually isolated space in each of the plural depressions; and a second step of extending the space in each of the plural depressions by causing plastic deformation in the deformable layer, such that there are formed plural columnar cells respectively in correspondence to the plural depressions. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090199952 | PERSONALIZED ADHESIVE MEMOBOARD - A method of making a bulletin board is provided. The method includes the steps of: (a) providing an image-bearing substrate having an image on at least one major surface; (b) providing a transparent substrate having on one major surface thereof a first pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) that is a repositionable PSA, and having on the opposite major surface thereof a second PSA; (c) applying the transparent substrate on the image of adhering the transparent sheet thereto by the second PSA. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20100024957 | FIXTURES AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING THE FABRICATION OF DEVICES HAVING THIN FILM MATERIALS - Fixtures and methods of using fixtures to facilitate the fabrication of devices having thin films, for example, gasketed components of fuel-cell membrane electrode assemblies, are disclosed. In one aspect, the fixture comprises a plate having an aperture and means for mounting a thin film to the plate wherein the thin film at least partially obstructs the aperture and wherein the thin film provides a surface for mounting at least one component of a device. Another aspect is a fixture for facilitating the fabrication of a fuel-cell membrane electrode assembly which includes a plate having an aperture and means for mounting a gasket to the plate wherein the gasket at least partially obstructs the aperture and wherein the gasket provides a surface for mounting at least one electrode for a fuel-cell membrane electrode assembly. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100071835 | Fixing Adhered Workpieces - A method for fixing adhesive-bonded includes directing an energy beam upon two or more workpieces and thereby causing localized evaporation of an adhesive disposed therebetween within an effective zone of action of the energy beam; and maintaining a vapor channel in a weld pool within the effective zone of action of the energy beam during the evaporation of the adhesive for releasing gas generated during the evaporation of the adhesive. The adhesive has an evaporation temperature that is less than a melting temperature of a material of the workpieces. The adhesive has a viscosity that substantially inhibits an ingress of the gas generated during the evaporation of the adhesive. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100139839 | INTEGRAL TOOLFACE BREATHING - A tool on which material (M) can be moulded to form a moulded article, the tool comprising a surface, which may be provided on a surface layer, defining one or more pathways for the removal of gaseous material from beneath the material (M) being moulded on the tool. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100170620 | PREPREGS FOR USE IN BUILDING LAY-UPS OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR PREPARATION - The invention concerns a process for making a scrim-reinforced prepreg for use in building low-porosity lay-ups, characterized in that a conventional prepreg is formed of a fibrous reinforcement and a heat-curable resin, the prepreg having suitable viscosity and sufficient tackiness to hold a scrim which is adhered to the prepreg by applying light pressure, so that the scrim is impressed onto the prepreg to such a degree, that less than half of the circumference of the scrim strands becomes coated by the prepreg-resin. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100236693 | CONNECTION BETWEEN MEMBERS - A method for preparing a more reliable connection between two members is provided. The method involves the use of a gas-removal layer which allows for gas transport in a number of overall directions in a plane of the gas-removal layer. The gas-removal layer comprises a resin and during consolidation the gas-removal layer is deformed to form a collection substantially free from entrapped gas voids. In addition, a gas-removal layer is provided as well as a mould for casting of gas-removal layers and a method for preparing such a mould. The method and the gas-removal layer provided are particularly useful for manufacturing of wind turbine blades and spars for such blades. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110209812 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING COMPOSITE ARTICLE - A method of manufacturing a composite article such as an airplane part or a boat part is presented. The method includes: preparing a prepreg layup, the prepreg layup comprising a plurality of prepregs and at least one microporous breather membrane; enclosing the prepreg layup with a gas impermeable vacuum bag; evacuating a volume enclosed by the gas impermeable vacuum bag to preconsolidate the plurality of prepregs; consolidating the plurality of prepregs; and discontinuing the evacuating. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110284150 | Method of moulding a wind turbine blade - A method of moulding a wind turbine blade in a mould is provided. The method includes applying a film to an inside surface of a mould, assembling component layers for the wind turbine blade on the film, performing curing to harden the component layers, and subsequently removing the cured wind turbine blade from the mould. Also provided is a film suitable for use in a wind turbine blade moulding process and a mould suitable for moulding a wind turbine blade. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110303346 | METHOD FOR JOINING SHEETS TO FORM AN ELECTRO-OPTICAL COMPONENT - A method for joining sheets ( | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110315302 | Occam Process for Components Having Variations in Part Dimensions - An Occam process (solderless manufacturing) that employs a component support fixture that provides permanent or temporary support for components during subsequent processing in a solderless process for electrically connecting the components to circuits. The component support fixture provides oversized compartments for housing the components which may have varying sizes. The compartments are provided with vent holes or apertures for venting air or excess glue as the component support is pressed against the components during manufacture. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120097317 | MULTIVARIATE COLOR SYSTEM WITH TEXTURE APPLICATION - Implementations of the present invention relate to a translucent and/or transparent polymer-based panel system that incorporates multi-colored insert layers that enable manipulation of color, transparency or light transmission of the finished panel system. Implementations of the present invention also relate to the construction of such panels to avoid the capture and retention of air within the panels through the use of textured surfaces at the lamination interfaces. In addition, implementations of the present invention provide a method of quantifying the optical response achieved in a given panel system and describes types of construction that enable the multiplicity of color and optic manipulation. Furthermore, implementations of the present invention provide methods for applying texture in an efficient, uniform manner. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120267036 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR WELDING - An apparatus for welding a covering film superimposed on a sheet of thermoformable plastic material provided with a plurality of containers thermoformed thereupon, includes a first plate arrangement provided with an operating wall for supporting the sheet and a second plate arrangement provided with a welding arrangement for pressing the film and the sheet against the operating wall such as to weld the film and the sheet. The sheet includes a plurality of through holes interposed between the containers, and the first plate arrangement includes a conduit arrangement leading onto the operating wall at the through holes for extracting air from the containers, and/or for directing a gas to the containers. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20140158282 | device for the manufacture of a bonded component from fibre-reinforced plastics, and also a method - A device and method with at least one base molding tool, at least one release layer and an aeration material, for the manufacture of a bonded component from fiber-reinforced plastic, wherein the bonded component, the aeration material and the release layer are covered with a vacuum envelope sealed with respect to the base molding tool. The aeration material is attached to the base molding tool by at least one fixing element, in particular a Velcro-type tape with hooks or mushroom heads, wherein the fixing element can be repeatably released and attached, and can be used on multiple occasions. The tape with hooks or mushroom heads operating on one or both sides allows for the rapid fixing of location of the aeration material that is necessary within the device. After the completion of the curing process in the autoclave, the aeration material can be released rapidly from the base molding tool. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140174632 | CURABLE PREPREGS WITH SURFACE OPENINGS - Curable prepregs possessing enhanced ability for the removal of gases from within prepregs and between prepreg plies in a prepreg layup prior to and/or during consolidation and curing. Each curable prepreg is a resin-impregnated, woven fabric that has been subjected to a treatment to create an array of openings in at least one major surface. The location of the openings is specific to the weave pattern of the fabric. Furthermore, when these prepregs are laid up and subjected to a debulking process to form a composite part, a shorter debulking time can be achieved as compared to using prepregs without the same surface openings. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140261970 | METHOD OF MAKING A LAMINATE COMPONENT AND METHOD OF REMOVING VOIDS FROM A PRE-PREG PLY AND A PRE-PREG COMPONENT - A method of making a laminate component and method of removing voids from a pre-preg ply and pre-preg component are provided. The method of making a laminate includes laying up a plurality of pre-preg plies in a desired geometry, the plurality of pre-preg plies having a plurality of fibers and a resin. The method includes creating at least one void-reducing channel in at least one ply of the plurality of pre-preg plies, the void-reducing channel being perpendicular to a fiber orientation in the at least one ply. The void reducing channel locally re-orients the fibers adjacent to the void-reducing channel in the at least one pre-preg ply. The method includes laminating the plurality of pre-preg plies. The resin fills the at least one void-reducing channel and the laminate component has a porosity margin of about 1.5%. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140332142 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN INFLATABLE PRODUCT - An internal tensioning structure for use in an inflatable product fulfills the basic function of maintaining two adjacent inflatable surfaces in a desired geometric arrangement when the inflatable product is pressurized. The tensioning structure is formed by connecting a pair of plastic strips sheets via spaced-apart strands, such as strings or wires. When pulled taut, the strands provide a high tensile strength between the two opposed plastic strips. At the same time, the plastic strips facilitate a strong, long-lasting weld between the tensioning structure and the inflatable product. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20150290913 | LAMINATING PROCESS EMPLOYING GRID-LIKE ADHESIVE APPLICATION - The present invention relates to a process for laminating components with sheets, in which an adhesive is applied to the surface of the laminating sheet and/or of the component in a grid-like manner, so that, after the sheet and the component are joined, the adhesive is arranged between the sheet and the component, and the regions between the applied adhesive form a channel system that enables the removal of the air that is present between the component and the sheet. | 10-15-2015 |
