03rd week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140013579 | METHOD FOR MUTUALLY POSITIONING TUBES - A method for mutually positioning tubes. End faces, which includes a generally annular and generally circular end surface near an inner surface of the tube and a beveled edge surface connecting the end surface to an outer surface of the tube, are provided on first and second tubes, respectively. Plural clamping cylinders are engaged with the first and second tubes, respectively. Each cylinder is radially arranged onto and evenly distributed around respective tubes. The first and second tubes are pre-positioned relative to each other such that their respective end faces are opposite each other. At least one radial offset is assessed between the respective end surfaces of the first and second tubes. The clamping cylinders of the first and/or second tube are moved relative to each other in accordance with the assessed radial offset based on an optimization of areas in which their respective end surfaces coincide. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013580 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RAPID SERVICE, REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF AN ELECTROLYTIC CELL - An improved electrolytic cell, its method and system configured for simple and rapid troubleshooting, removal and replacement of the cell or a component of the cell during service and maintenance procedures is disclosed. The electrolytic cell ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140013581 | ELECTROSTATIC SPEAKER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF AND CONDUCTIVE BACKPLATE OF THE SPEAKER - An electrostatic speaker and a method for manufacturing the speaker are disclosed. Said speaker comprises a vibrating film; an electrode portion disposed on a surface of the vibrating film and joined with the vibrating film; and a conductive backplate spaced from the electrode portion by a distance, the conductive backplate forming a plurality of holes, the vibrating film being deformed and vibrated to generate and release a sound through the holes due to a variation of an electric field generated between the conductive backplate and the electrode portion, wherein the conductive backplate is covered by a polymer layer serving as a protective film. The covering polymer layer on the conductive backplate is capable of improving the stability of the electrostatic speaker and increasing its lifespan. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013582 | CLEAVAGE METHOD, ROTOR MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND CLEAVAGE APPARATUS - A method for cleaving a plate-shaped workpiece formed with two or more linear recesses into three or more parts includes: a first positioning step of holding the workpiece by a positioning unit in place to position a first linear recess; a first clamping step of clamping one side of the first linear recess by a fixing clamp and the other side by a rotating clamp; a first cleaving step of moving back the positioning unit and rotationally separating the rotating clamp; a second positioning step of releasing the clamps and causing the positioning unit to position a second linear recess; a second clamping step of clamping one side of the second linear recess by the fixing clamp and the other side by the rotating clamp, and a second cleaving step of moving back the positioning unit and rotationally separating the rotating clamp. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013583 | METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING ARC-EXTINGUISHING CHAMBER OF ELECTROMAGNETIC CONTACTOR - A method for assembling an arc-extinguishing chamber of an electromagnetic contactor includes a step of fixing a pair of fixed contacts each including a support conductor and a C-shaped part, to a bottom plate part of the arc-extinguishing chamber having a tub-shape with one end being open, the C-shaped part defining inside of the arc-extinguishing chamber; a step of installing an insulation cover covering a part other than a contact point part of each C-shaped part of the pair of fixed contacts; and a step of disposing a movable contact to be capable of contacting to and separating from the contact point parts of the fixed contacts. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013584 | METHOD FOR MAKING LITHIUM ION BATTERY - A method for making lithium ion battery is provided. A cathode material layer and an anode material layer are provided. A cathode current collector is formed on a surface of the cathode material layer to obtain a cathode electrode. The cathode current collector includes a graphene layer and a carbon nanotube layer stacked with the graphene layer. An anode current collector is formed on a surface of the anode material layer to obtain an anode electrode. A separator is applied between the cathode electrode and the anode electrode thereby forming a battery cell. At least one battery cell is encapsulated in an external encapsulating shell. An electrolyte solution is injected into the external encapsulating shell. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013585 | DEVICE FOR PRODUCING PACKAGED ELECTRODE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING BAGGED ELECTRODE - A device for producing a packaged electrode having an electrode sandwiched between a pair of separators includes: a conveyance unit configured to sequentially overlay the electrode and the pair of separators from a front end side in a conveying direction while conveying the electrode and the pair of separators; a joining unit configured to join lateral edges of the pair of separators together, the lateral edges being positioned in a direction intersecting the conveying direction; and a controller configured to control operations of the conveyance unit and the joining unit. The controller is configured to repeatedly perform joining a plurality of times from the front end side in the conveying direction, each of the joining being performed while moving the joining unit so that a speed of the joining unit relative to a conveyance speed of a workpiece approaches zero. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013586 | DEVICE FOR PRODUCING BAGGED ELECTRODE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING BAGGED ELECTRODE - A device for producing a packaged electrode includes: a conveyance unit configured to sequentially overlay the electrode and the pair of separators from a front end side in a conveying direction while conveying the electrode and the pair of separators; a first joining chip configured to join lateral edges of the pair of separators together; at least one second joining chip positioned downstream of the first joining chip in the conveying direction and configured to join the lateral edges of the pair of separators together. Front ends of the lateral edges of the pair of separators being sequentially overlaid while being conveyed by the conveyance unit are joined together by the first joining chip positioned upstream before the front ends are conveyed to the second joining chip positioned downstream. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013587 | METHOD FOR MAKING LITHIUM ION BATTERY - A method for making lithium ion battery is provided. A cathode material layer and an anode material layer are provided. A first graphene layer is formed on a surface of the cathode material layer to obtain a cathode electrode. A second graphene layer is formed on a surface of the anode material layer to obtain an anode electrode. A separator is applied between the cathode electrode and the anode electrode to form a battery cell. At least one battery cell is then encapsulated in an external encapsulating shell, and an electrolyte solution is injected into the external encapsulating shell. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013588 | METHOD FOR MAKING THIN FILM LITHIUM ION BATTERY - A method for making a thin film lithium ion battery is provided. A cathode material layer and an anode material layer are provided. A cathode current collector is formed on a surface of the cathode material layer to obtain a cathode electrode. The cathode current collector includes a graphene layer. An anode current collector is applied on a surface of the anode material layer to obtain an anode electrode. A solid electrolyte layer is applied between the cathode electrode and the anode electrode, thereby forming a battery cell. Then at least one battery cell is encapsulated in an external encapsulating shell. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013589 | METHOD FOR MAKING LITHIUM ION BATTERY ELECTRODE - A method for making a lithium ion battery electrode is provided. A support having a support surface is provided. A graphene layer is formed on the support surface of the support. An electrode material layer is applied on an exposed surface of the graphene layer. The graphene layer is located between the electrode material layer and the support. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013590 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING EXTERNAL CLADDING FOR LAMINATE BATTERY - In method for manufacturing an external cladding for a laminate battery according to the present invention, austenitic stainless steel foil having a thermoplastic resin layer on one of a front surface and a rear surface and a lubricating film on the other surface is used as a material, the stainless steel foil is disposed such that the surface provided with the thermoplastic resin layer opposes a punch, and drawing is implemented on the stainless steel foil without using lubricating oil in a condition where an annular region of the stainless steel foil, which is contacted by a shoulder portion of the punch, is set at a temperature of 20° C. or lower, and an exterior region on an exterior of the annular region is set at a temperature between 40° C. and 100° C. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013591 | MACHINING SYSTEM - A machining system includes two machining devices. Each machining device includes a bracket and a machining unit, a transferring unit, a control unit mounted on the bracket. The transferring unit includes a driving member and a transferring member connected to the driving member. The control unit is electrically connected to the machining unit and the driving member. The two machining devices are arranged in a straight line. The transferring members are connected in order. The control unit of one machining device controls the machining unit to machine the workpiece, and when the machining unit has finished machining the workpiece, the control unit controls the driving member to drive the transferring member, thus the transferring member of one machining device conveys the workpiece to the transferring member of an adjacent machining device. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013592 | INSERTION SYSTEM FOR ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR - An insertion system for electrical conductors is provided that can widen the gap between insulating paper. An insertion system ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140013593 | LEVER JIG AND CONNECTOR APPARATUS - A lever jig is mounted on a female connector and causes fitting force to act on the female connector and a male connector by an operation from a fitting-operation start position to a fitting-operation completion position. The lever jig includes: a connector mount portion capable of having the female connector inserted in a mounted position; slidable members that are slidably supported by the connector mount portion, hold the female connector in the mounted position, and move by a slide movement to a connector-holding release position to release the female connector from holding in the mounted position; and a lever body that is movably supported by the connector mount portion and in the fitting-operation completion position, moves the slidable members to the connector-holding release position. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013594 | Crimping Apparatus for Turned Contacts - A crimping tool is provided for crimping the tubular portion of a turned electrical contact concentrically about the bare end of an electrical conductor, including a tool body having a main first portion, and an integral coplanar second portion extending from the main body portion to define a first lever. A crimping die arrangement includes an annular stamp holder mounted opposite an opening contained in the tool body main first portion, and an annular thrust collar is mounted concentrically about the stamp holder for angular displacement between released and crimping positions, thereby to displace a plurality of stamp members radially of the stamp holder between released an crimping positions The thrust collar is angularly displaced between the released and crimping positions by a toggle link arrangement that connects a second lever both with the tool body main portion and with the thrust collar. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013595 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING A BOND AND A SEMICONDUCTOR MODULE - A pressure chamber has first and second housing elements and first and second chamber regions. The pressure chamber is loaded with a first part, a second part, a connecting means and a sealing means. The connecting means is arranged in the first chamber region. The loaded pressure chamber is placed into a receiving region. The first housing element is pressed against the second housing element so that the pressure chamber is clamped with the aid of a working cylinder between the working cylinder and a holding frame. In the clamped state, a second gas pressure, which is higher than a first gas pressure in the first chamber region, is generated in the second chamber region. In this way, the first part, the second part and the connecting means are pressed against one another within the pressure chamber. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013596 | PROCESSING STATION AND METHOD FOR THE AUTOMATED MANUFACTURE OF CABLE HARNESSES AND PROCESSING UNIT FOR SUCH A PROCESSING STATION - A processing station automatically manufactures a cable harness containing a plurality of individual lines. The processing station has a support unit for holding a line bundle containing the individual lines with a predefined, even branched, routing, and a processing unit for the automated fixing of the individual lines of the line bundle to one another. The processing unit has a fixing unit, which is configured for the automated application of a fixing agent to the line bundle. A manipulator is provided for moving the processing unit relative to the line bundle. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013597 | SEPARATOR WELDING DEVICE AND SEPARATOR WELDING METHOD - A production device | 2014-01-16 |
20140013598 | METHOD FOR RETROFITTING A DOUBLE FLOW STEAM TURBINE - The method for retrofitting a double flow steam turbine includes opening an outer casing of the steam turbine, removing the blade carriers and the stator blades, removing the inner casing with inlet belt, removing the double flow rotor and the rotor blades. Thus, the method includes the further steps of providing a new single flow rotor and new rotor blades different from the rotor blades connected to the double flow rotor, providing balancers connected to the single flow rotor, to balance the axial thrust, providing new stator blade carriers and new stator blades different from the stator blades associated to the double flow rotor, providing a new inner casing with inlet belt, providing a passage between the inner casing and the outer casing, closing the outer casing. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013599 | Method of Manufacturing Fan Blade Shields - A method for manufacturing a fan blade shield having a sheath cavity made from a hard metal material is disclosed The method may comprise: performing a sheath cavity grinding step for the fan blade shield; and performing a sheath cavity bottom grinding step for the fan blade shield. A method for forming a fan blade is disclosed. The method may comprise: obtaining a fan blade body; obtaining a fan blade shield made from a hard metal material and having a sheath cavity match a leading edge of the fan blade body, the fan blade shield being obtained by a process comprising: performing a sheath cavity grinding step for the fan blade shield; and performing a sheath cavity bottom grinding step for the fan blade shield; and attaching the fan blade shield to the leading edge of the fan blade body to produce the fan blade. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013600 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF SUBSTRATE FOR LIQUID EJECTION HEAD - Provided is a method for manufacturing a substrate for liquid ejection head including an ejection energy generating element and a nozzle layer including an ejection port and a liquid channel. The method includes the steps of: forming, on the substrate including the element, a metal mold member made of metal and having a flat surface, the metal mold member making up at least a part of a mold for the liquid channel, and a planarization layer made of the metal and having a flat surface to planarize a surface of the nozzle layer; coating the mold for the liquid channel and the planarization layer with negative-type photosensitive resin, thus forming a negative-type photosensitive resin layer to be the nozzle layer; exposing the resin layer to ultraviolet rays, thus forming the ejection port; and selectively removing the mold for the liquid channel, thus forming the liquid channel. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013601 | METHOD FOR MAKING ACOUSTIC HONEYCOMB - A method for making an acoustic structure that includes a honeycomb having cells in which septum caps are located. The septum caps are formed from sheets of flexible material that may be perforated before or after the material is inserted into the honeycomb. The flexible material is sufficiently flexible to allow folding into the shape of a septum cap. The flexible material is also sufficiently stiff to provide frictional engagement and locking of the septum cap to the honeycomb cell when the cap is inserted into the honeycomb during fabrication of the acoustic structure. An adhesive is applied to the septum caps after the caps have been inserted into the honeycomb cells to provide a permanent bond. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013602 | Semi-Rigid Annuloplasty Ring and Band - An annuloplasty ring comprising an elongate lube of suturable material formed into a ring. A stiffener configured to prevent axial compression and radial deformation of the ring is received in the tube in a first circumferential segment of the ring. An axial support configured to prevent axial compression of the ring and to permit radial deformation of the ring is received in the tube in a second circumferential segment of the ring. The first circumferential segment of the ring may correspond to a posterior portion of a mitral valve annulus with the first circumferential portion configured to extend between the right and the left fibrous trigones of the mitral valve annulus upon installation. The second circumferential segment of the ring may correspond to an anterior portion of a mitral valve annulus and the second circumferential segment is configured to extend between the right and left fibrous trigones of the mitral valve annulus upon installation. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013603 | JIG FOR SPLIT CAGE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING ROLLING BEARING - A split cage is configured by annularly arranging cage segments in a circumferential direction. Each cage segment includes a pair of first and second rim portions spaced from each other by a predetermined interval and facing each other, and bar portions extending from the first rim portion to the second rim portion. Spaces, each of which is surrounded by the adjacent bar portions and the first and second rim portions, are formed as pockets that house rolling elements. A jig for the split cage includes a looped band wound on an outer peripheral side of the first or second rim portions of the cage segments annularly arranged. The band includes a lock portion that is able to adjust a loop length of the band with respect to an outer peripheral length of the first or second rim portions, and that is able to fix the adjusted loop length. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013604 | Multi-Blade Bag Cutter - A multi-blade bag cutting apparatus for opening a sealed package using one of at least two methods has a first arm partially enclosing a first blade and a first or second arm having a cutout exposing a second blade. The two arms can be injection molded as a single piece of plastic or comprise two separate pieces coupled to a pivot. Preferably, the first blade is partially juxtaposable against a cutting surface, which can be, among other things, a raised portion and/or an anvil. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013605 | Cutting Device - A cutting device with an auto-retractable blade, having a housing containing an active blade extendable from a front aperture thereof and a spare blade box therein. An actuator is provide being fixed to an actuator seat contained in and slidable with respect to the housing. The actuator seat has a side protrusion having a front dent defined therein. A blade seat is slidably contained in the housing. The blade seat has an upper fulcrum, a side protrusion, a side blocker, a blade installation plate, a lower fulcrum, and a blade seat return spring. The side protrusion has a front slope and a back tip which is receivable in the front dent of the actuator seat, | 2014-01-16 |
20140013606 | UNDERFILL MATERIAL DISPENSING FOR STACKED SEMICONDUCTOR CHIPS - A template having tapered openings can be employed to enable injection of underfill material through gaps having a width less than a lateral dimension of an injector needle for the underfill material. Each tapered opening has a first lateral dimension on an upper side and a second lateral dimension on a lower side. Compliant material portions can be employed to accommodate variations in distance between the template and stacked semiconductor chips and/or an injector head. Optionally, another head can be employed to apply compressed gas to push out the underfill material after the underfill material is applied to the gaps. Multiple injector heads can be employed to simultaneously inject the underfill material at different sites. An adhesive layer can be substituted for the at least one lower compliant material portion. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013607 | DRYER - Provided is a dryer for drying hair or the like while evenly spraying a liquid such as a medical agent without causing the same to drip off. The dryer includes: a main body having an air outlet; and an atomizer. The atomizer includes: a container detachably attached to the main body; and an ultrasonic vibration unit close to the air outlet and atomizing the liquid in the container through an ultrasonic vibrator. Disposed around a downstream side of an outlet hole is an absorber with a passage communicated with the outlet hole that is on a downstream side of the ultrasonic vibrator in a casing composing the ultrasonic vibration unit. Formed on an inner wall of the outlet hole are thin grooves extended from the ultrasonic vibrator toward the absorber. Thus, droplets on the inner wall pass through the thin grooves before being absorbed by the absorber via capillary action. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013608 | LINT RETENTION FOR A LAUNDRY DRYING APPLIANCE - A lint retention apparatus for a laundry drying appliance has a lint separator, upstream of which a lint wetter is connected. A laundry drying appliance has a laundry drum and a process air condenser, which are connected by way of a process air channel conducting process air. It also has a lint separator disposed in the process air channel for flow purposes downstream of the laundry drum and upstream of the process air condenser, wherein a lint wetter is disposed for flow purposes downstream of the laundry drum and upstream of the lint separator. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013609 | BOTTLE DRYING RACK - A drying rack assembly for drying and storing baby bottles and other component parts of baby bottles thereon including a base housing having an air duct inlet and a fan associated therewith, and at least one trunk module having at least one branch associated therewith, each trunk module having a passageway extending therethrough in communication with the air duct inlet and each branch having a passageway extending therethrough in communication with a trunk passageway. The fan is positioned in the vicinity of the air duct inlet for directing the flow of air through said at least one trunk module and through said at least one branch to assist in drying an item positioned on said branch. A plurality of trunk modules can be assembled in a modular configuration to increase the storage capacity of the overall assembly. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013610 | DRYING WAND - A drying wand for drying baby bottles and their component parts including a handle and top portion, the top portion having a plurality of petal shaped elements attached thereto in a radial configuration, the petal shaped elements being preferably formed from a microfiber material for more efficiently drying baby bottles and parts thereof. The handle further includes an ergonomic outer grip surface allowing for secure, comfortable gripping when the drying wand is in use. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013611 | HAIR DRYER - An environment-friendly and functional hair dryer which is capable of smoothly discharging beneficial components, such as far-infrared radiation and negative ions, removing or filtering harmful components, and supplying essence oil to hair simultaneously with drying the hair. The hair dryer includes: a body formed with a drawing-in part and an ejection part; a blower installed within the body to eject air drawn in through the drawing-in part to the ejection part; a heater installed within the body to heat air ejected by the blower; and a negative ion and far-infrared generation member formed in a filter shape with a plurality of through-holes, and installed in the drawing-in part. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013612 | TENTER OVEN AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR STRETCHED FILM - A tenter oven stretches a thermoplastic resin film in the width direction thereof, wherein an air blowing nozzle provided therein that blows heated air onto a film running along a film passing surface is a proximate nozzle in which an air blowing opening provided on the air blowing surface thereof is formed as a slit, a distance (L) between the air blowing surface and the film passing surface and a slit width (B) of the slit satisfy the relationship expressed by the equation, (L/B)≦10, and the distance (L) is 150 mm or less. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013613 | Garment Band - An elongate flexible band may be formed into a self-adjusting closed loop for insertion into an opening in a garment. The loop expands against the sides of the garment opening, holding the garment open to enhance airflow into the garment. A loop connector limits the closed loop to a maximum preferred diameter. The flexible band includes an accessory connector for attaching accessories such as a scent container, holder, or electric fan. The accessory connector may include retaining posts or may alternatively include flanged retaining blocks. A scent container or other accessory may optionally include flanges, flanged retaining blocks, or other attachment means. An optional timer controls discharge from a spray container into a garment. An embodiment of the invention may optionally be provided together with garment such as a glove for a hand. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013614 | DIAGNOSTIC METHOD FOR A CLOTHES TREATING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a diagnostic method for a clothes treating apparatus, and according to an aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a diagnostic method of a clothes treating apparatus having a compressor, a condenser, an expansion apparatus, and an evaporator for cooling air being discharged from a drum by the evaporator a heat pump, and the method may include activating the compressor; measuring a property (P1) of the refrigerant that has passed through the compressor; re-measuring a property (P2) of the refrigerant that has passed through the compressor after a predetermined period of time has passed; checking whether or not a value F that is defined as P2−P1 is equal to or greater than a predetermined value; suspending the operation of the compressor and repeating the foregoing processes when the value F is less than the predetermined value; and determining that a failure has occurred in the clothes treating apparatus when the execution number of the processes is equal to or greater than the predetermined value. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013615 | Dryer Apparatus - An apparatus for drying produce and small parts or pieces utilizing a fluid flow, typically air, through passages in a treatment member, and that is well suited for use in association with the drying of small fruit (i.e. blueberry, strawberry, blackberry, etc.). The dryer apparatus includes a frame, a treatment member, and a fluid supply member. The treatment member holds the items while the fluid supply member directs fluid through the treatment member and into contact with the small parts or pieces. The treatment member may be a flexible belt which is passed along a plurality of rollers. Advantageously, the fluid supply member can be controlled so that the small parts or pieces rotate or lift off the treatment member thereby exposing multiple surfaces thereof to the fluid. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013616 | WATER LEVEL SENSING DEVICE AND CLOTHING DRYER INCLUDING THE SAME - A clothing dryer including a water level sensing device capable of detecting a water level of condensed water, using a simple structure. The clothing dryer includes a body, a drum rotatably installed in the body, the drum receiving objects to be dried, a base arranged beneath the body, a dehumidifying unit mounted to the base, to condense moisture contained in air discharged from the drum, a water container to collect condensed water formed in the dehumidifying unit, and a water level sensing device to detect a level of the condensed water collected in the water container. The water level sensing device includes a floating unit movable in accordance with a variation in the level of the condensed water. The water level sensing device also includes an electrode sensor to detect the level of the condensed water when electrically connected with the conductor of the floating unit. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013617 | Article of Footwear With Sole Projections - An article of footwear includes a sole having a main sole body and a plurality of projections extending from the main sole body. The plurality of projections includes a central row of projections extending generally along the longitudinal axis of the sole, a lateral row of projections on the lateral side of the sole, and a medial row of projections on the medial side of the sole. In one aspect, at least one of the projections in the central row of projections extends further from the main sole body in a vertical direction than adjacent projections in the lateral row of projections and the medial row of projections. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013618 | INSOLE WITH ARCH STRAP - An insole combined with a band/strap that wraps around the midfoot. The insole provides arch, midfoot and metatarsal support, cushioning and a heel cup. The band/strap supports the arch, talus and midfoot and keeps the plantar fascia stretched. The arch, metatarsal and midfoot support of the insole press up against said areas of foot, opposing their collapse, and work in conjunction with the heel cup to limit over pronation. The band/strap keeps the plantar fascia tissue stretched, which can hinder tearing. The insole can provide soft cushioning which can increase comfort by spreading out the force of foot impact over a more evenly dispersed and greater area. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013619 | Shoe Insert - A toe engaging apparatus or shoe insert includes one or more layers. Each layer is removably held to a neighboring planar layer. Each of the layers have a thickness, a longitudinal length, and a height; the height being such that the layers fits against a front wall of a target shoe. The layers are sized and shaped such that when affixed to the front wall area of the target shoe, the layers reduce the internal length of the target shoe, thereby effectively decreasing the size of the target shoe. The toe engaging apparatus optionally includes a mechanism for holding the plurality of layers against the front wall of the target shoe. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013620 | RELEASABLE CONNECTION SYSTEM - In certain embodiments there is provided a connection system having at least one male engagement component configured to interact with a female engagement component. The female engagement component is formed of a material that, when pressure is applied, enables the at least one male engagement component to imprint into the material so that a closed connection may be formed to lock the positioning of the two components. The material is also configured to flow/float around the male engagement component so that the position of the male engagement component with respect to the female engagement component may be adjusted while the two engagement components are in contact and the male engagement component is not imprinted within the female engagement component. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013621 | Convertible Footwear - Footwear that includes a base and an attachable high top. The base forms low-top footwear that includes an ankle opening to receive the ankle of the wearer, and laces or straps to secure the base to the wearer's foot. The base also includes one or more strap openings. The footwear also includes a high-top that is attachable to the base to form a high-top to better support the wearer's ankle. The high-top includes one or more connectors that include an enclosed channel with an inlet and an outlet. An attachment strap is inserted through the one or more openings in the base and one or more connectors in the high-top to secure the sections together. The strap is constructed of a semi-rigid material that is longitudinally supportive to be pushed through the openings and connectors. The longitudinally-supportive strap and the one or more connectors provides for a straightforward and quick manner of attaching and detaching the high-top from the base. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013622 | FOOTWEAR WITH EXCHANGEABLE SHELLS AND SHELLS FOR SAID FOOTWEAR - Footwear with exchangeable shells that comprises a base body ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140013623 | Flex Groove Sole Assembly With Biasing Structure - An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly. The sole assembly includes a groove that separates the sole assembly into first and second portions. Moreover, the article of footwear includes a flexible cord including a first end, a second end, and a middle portion. The middle portion extends through the sole assembly and across the groove between the first portion and the second portion. The article of footwear also includes an adjustment device that is operably coupled to the first end and the second end. The adjustment device is configured to move at least one of the first end and the second end to selectively adjust tension of the flexible cord between a first tension level and a second tension level. The first portion is more rotatable about the groove relative to the second portion at the first tension level as compared to the second tension level. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013624 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING ARTICULATED SOLE MEMBER - The invention is a shoe with an upper and a sole member. The sole member has multiple individual pieces connected to each other by connectors. The connectors are placed below the top surface of the sole member and above the bottom surface of the sole member. The connectors may connect the individual pieces of the sole member laterally and longitudinally. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013625 | GOLF SHOE - Described herein is a golf shoe that includes an upper with an exterior layer and an internal reinforcing band positioned interiorly of the exterior layer. A portion of the internal reinforcing band extends across a toe region of the upper. The internal reinforcing band is made from a polymeric material. The golf shoe also includes an outsole that is coupled to the upper. Further, the golf shoe includes a plurality of traction elements that are removably coupled to the outsole. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013626 | Flex Groove Sole Assembly With Biasing Structure - An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly that is operably coupled to the upper. The sole assembly defines a ground engaging surface. The sole assembly also includes a first portion and a second portion that are separated by an opening. The opening is open at the ground engaging surface and extends in a depth direction from the ground engaging surface. The article of footwear also includes a reinforcing tube that is fixedly coupled to at least one of the first portion and the second portion of the sole assembly. The article of footwear further includes a flexible cord including a first end, a second end, and a middle portion. The middle portion extends at least partially through the reinforcing tube and across the opening between the first portion and the second portion. The cord is configured to bias the first portion toward the second portion. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013627 | BOOT AND ORNAMENT COMBINATION - The combination of a boot and an elongate decorative element extending from free end of the boot on the outside side of the boot, downwardly across the front of the upper portion of the boot, and upwardly to the pull tab on the inside side of the boot. The boot may be a cowboy boot of the type having pull tabs on the inside side and the outside side of the boot, as well as a cowboy boot or urban style boot without pull tabs. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013628 | HOCKEY SKATE - A skate assembly includes a shell structure and a removable tendon guard. The shell structure includes a heel portion, a lateral ankle portion, and a medial ankle portion. The heel portion is formed to cover a human heel. The lateral ankle portion is formed to extend beyond the heel portion. The medial ankle portion is formed to extend beyond the heel portion. The lateral ankle portion and the medial ankle portion are spaced apart to form a notch extending toward the heel portion. The removable tendon guard is removably attached between the lateral ankle portion and medial ankle portion to cover the notch. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013629 | SKI/WALK MECHANISM - A stiffness mechanism for a boot having a shell with a flexibility slot and a cuff pivotally secured to the shell includes a buckle assembly selectively engageable with a portion of the shell for selectively securing the cuff to the shell. A blocking assembly is selectively disposable within the flexibility slot for selectively increasing the stiffness of the shell. A lever assembly is pivotally disposed between the buckle assembly and the blocking assembly. When the lever assembly is moved into a first position, the cuff is secured to the shell and a portion of the blocking assembly is disposed within the flexibility slot to increase the stiffness of the shell. When the lever assembly is moved into a second position, the cuff is pivotal with respect to the shell and the blocking assembly is at least partially disengaged from the flexibility slot to increase the flexibility of the shell. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013630 | SHOE FOR PRACTICING SPORTS INVOLVING GLIDING OVER THE SNOW OR FOR WALKING | 2014-01-16 |
20140013631 | VENTILATING FOOTPAD - The footpad of the present invention has multiple holes through which air flows to Ventilate the bottom of the wearer's feet while the wearer walks, runs, or jumps. The present invention provides sufficient support to the wearer and traction control to be used as the sole in a shoe or sandal. The top face of the present invention has a plurality of unique channels that promote air ventilation across the bottom of the wearer's feet. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013632 | Sole Construction Having an Air Pumping Device - The invention relates to a sole construction for a shoe, comprising an upper sole part, which has channels, a lower outsole part, and an air pumping device, which is connected to the channels and which is substantially formed in the upper sole part. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013633 | AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTABLE SNOWTHROWER CHUTE - A snowthrower includes a body, a chute rotatable relative to the body among multiple chute positions, wherein the chute is configured to discharge snow from the snowthrower, a motor for rotating the chute, a chute position detector configured to detect a current chute position, a compass sensor configured to detect a snowthrower bearing, and an electronic control unit configured to, in a compass guidance operating mode, control the motor to move the chute to an appropriate chute position to maintain the chute at a preferred chute bearing in response to a comparison of the snowthrower bearing detected by the compass sensor and the current chute position detected by the chute position detector. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013634 | CUTTING WHEEL FOR A TRENCH CUTTER - The invention relates to a cutting wheel for a trench cutter with a drum-like base body, on the outer periphery of which stationary holders are arranged in at least one peripheral row, in which cutting tools for removing ground are received. In the at least one peripheral row chisels with a substantially pointed removal tip and also cutting teeth with a substantially linear cutting edge are arranged as cutting tools. The invention also relates to a method for making a trench in the ground. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013635 | LOCKING PIN ASSEMBLY - The locking pin assembly includes an elongate pin housing and a pin mechanism insertably mounted into a bore in the pin housing. The pin mechanism includes at least one rotator section integral with a pin shaft. A rotation-locking member is integrally attached to the bottom of the pin shaft, the locking member having a non-circular shape. An elongate post having a rotation-locking collar attached to one end of the post is slidable in a keyhole extending through the pin. A non-circular recess is formed in the rotation-locking collar, which selectively receives the locking member therein. A spring is disposed behind the rotation-locking collar. The spring normally biases the locking collar into engagement with the locking member. A key is provided to axially push the post to selectively disengage the locking member for selective rotation of the rotator section between locked and unlocked positions. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013636 | STEAM IRON - Steam irons are known which provide steam to a fabric of a garment to be pressed through holes in a sole plate. The present invention relates to a steam iron comprising a main body ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140013637 | Self-Supporting Sign And Method Of Manufacturing Same - A self-supporting sign of unitary construction comprises a middle portion having a first side, a second side, an upper side, and a lower side. A first foldable flap extends from the first side at a first distance beneath the upper side. A second foldable flap extends from the second side at a second distance beneath the upper side. A front foldable portion having a rounded perimeter extends from the lower side. In a use configuration, the middle portion forms an obtuse angle with respect to the front portion. A first slit is provided adjacent the first side and a second slit is provided adjacent the second side. The first and second slits are configured to aid in the respective folding of the first flap and the second flap with respect to the middle portion. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013638 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRACKING OCCURRENCES AND NON-OCCURRENCES OF MEDICAL-RELATED EVENTS - Described in some aspects of the present invention are methods and systems that can be used to track occurrences and/or non-occurrences of medical-related events, for example, to record whether one or more medical-related events have occurred at a particular time or during a particular time interval. Any suitable number of events may be tracked using such methods and systems, and the types and varieties of events that can be tracked are diverse. Examples include but are not limited to vaccine or other drug administrations, physical therapies, tests, diagnoses and surgeries. In some preferred embodiments, these and/or other medical-related occurrences or events will be tracked using an article that can be worn about the body of a patient although a variety of non-wearable articles can be utilized as well. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013639 | DEVICE FOR UNDERWATER FIRING FROM A FIREARM - This invention generally relates to firearms or more precisely—to devices providing underwater firing firearms from within the dry environment. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013640 | RECEIVER LATCHING ASSEMBLY FOR A FIREARM MAGAZINE - A magazine-latching assembly for a firearm is described. The magazine-latching assembly includes a latch body that is slideably disposed in a receiver. The latch body includes a notch that accepts an aft tab on a magazine. A locking member is pivotally disposed in the latch body and engages the receiver to lock the latch body in a forward position in which the magazine is locked into the receiver. The assembly includes a magazine-release lever that forms a portion of a trigger guard. Actuation of the magazine-release lever pivots the locking member out of engagement with the receiver, moves the latch body out of engagement with the aft tab of the magazine, and draws the forward tab of the magazine out of engagement with the receiver. The magazine-latching assembly is useable with twin-tab magazines and with bullpup-style firearms. The magazine-release lever is also configured for ambidextrous operation of the firearm. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013641 | BOLT HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR FIREARM - A bolt handle assembly for a firearm is disclosed. In one embodiment, the bolt handle assembly includes a bolt having an internal channel and a laterally extending slot, a bolt handle including a mounting tang insertable through the slot and having a locking aperture positioned in the internal channel, a firing pin striker slidably disposed in the internal channel, and a locking member mounted on the firing pin striker. The locking member is insertable through the locking aperture of the bolt handle and is configured for engaging the mounting tang of the bolt to removably secure the bolt handle to the bolt. The locking member is rotatable between locked and unlocked positions to secure and release the bolt handle from the bolt. A method for mounting the bolt handle to the bolt is also disclosed. In one embodiment, the firearm is a bolt-action rifle. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013642 | HANDGUARD FOR FIREARM - A handguard or other cover for a firearm includes a shell or body with a hollow interior cavity and a retaining structure configured to engage the forearm and retain the shell in place on the forearm, where the retaining structure is releasable to permit removal of the shell from the forearm. The shell extends between first and second edges around an angular range greater than 180° and less than 360° to define the shell in a semi-tubular shape or a C-shape. The shell may have a concave inner surface and a convex outer surface extending between the first and second edges. The first edge is spaced from the second edge to define a gap providing access to the interior cavity, and the shell is configured to be connected to a forearm for the firearm by inserting the forearm within the interior cavity. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013643 | Accessory Interface System - An apparatus for mounting accessories on a weapon mount. One embodiment of the apparatus includes an accessory interface system having a forward module coupled to a mounting module. The mounting module of the accessory interface system mounts on a weapon mount. The forward module of the accessory interface system provides a plurality of surfaces for mounting weapon accessories. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013644 | APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING A SIGHTING MECHANISM ON A HANDGUN - The invention relates to an apparatus for mounting a sighting mechanism on a handgun, with a bracket ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140013645 | PORTABLE SUPPORT MOUNT - Described in an example embodiment herein is a portable support mount that can be employed as a firearms rest or as a mount for any other suitable device. The portable support mount comprises a first pair of poles intersecting to form a first rest while in a first configuration and a second pair of poles having first ends coupled with the first pair of legs. The opposite ends of the second pair of poles intersect to form a second rest while in the first configuration | 2014-01-16 |
20140013646 | SHOOTING STABILIZER FOR HAND-HELD PRECISION WEAPONS - A stabilizer device ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140013647 | BAIT BRIDLE - A bait bridle is uniquely designed to connect a hook to bait while allowing the entire hook to be exposed for enhanced hooking capabilities and free movement of the bait. The addition of a small elastic band to the hook end of the bridle holds the hook firmly in place, yet allows easy removal when desired. The re-usable bridle system of the present invention can be switched from one hook to another hook with no damage to bait or the bridle. The bridle system of the present invention allows for free movement of the bait and full exposure of the hook. The bait bridle can be easily opened and closed to placement or removal of bait with the bridle on or off the hook. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013648 | Fishing Lure With Retractable Hook - A weedless fishing lure has a a body resembling live bait. The body has a longitudinal cavity which is open at the top, and a fish hook at least partially received in the cavity. A spring inside the body biases the hook toward the retracted position. The hook includes a point, a bend, a shank, a first attachment portion at an end of the shank opposite to the bend, and a second attachment portion projecting from the shank between the first attachment portion and the bend, and defining an eye for attaching a fishing line. The first attachment portion defines a transverse pivot axis about which the fish hook is pivotable between a retracted position in which the point of the hook is hidden inside the body, and an extended position in which it protrudes above the top of the body | 2014-01-16 |
20140013649 | Nestable Disposable Container for Pest Electrocution - A method and apparatus for electrocution and disposal of pests, the apparatus including a reusable power source and a low cost disposable container. The reusable power source includes batteries and a circuit to provide a high voltage and low current signal to the disposable container, to electrocute small pests without presenting a risk to humans or pets. The disposable container is constructed from low cost material, for example, cardboard or plastic, and in one embodiment may be nested for efficient retail packaging. The nesting may be accomplished using tapered disposable containers or a series of decreasing size containers. A container floor includes conducting surfaces formed or glued on the floor. Internal leads and connector surfaces are similarly formed on sides and a rear of the container. The connector surfaces are configured to connect to the power source. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013650 | Illuminated Insect Catching Device - This disclosure relates to the field of illuminated insect-catching devices. In particular to insect-catching devices comprising an adhesive surface upon which insects are trapped. In particular the illuminating component is electrically powered. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013651 | PEST CONTROL TRAP - A rodent trap is provided having an entrapment pad formed of a nonwoven material substrate and a quantity of pressure sensitive adhesive of a rodent arresting quantity applied directly or indirectly through the substrate. The quantity of rodent arresting adhesive is sufficient to restrain movement of a rodent that becomes trapped in the entrapment pad. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013652 | BEDBUG DETECTION, MONITORING AND CONTROL TECHNIQUES - One nonlimiting variation of a detection arrangement includes one or more sensors each structured to detect at least one biochemical substance indicative of biochemistry of one or more target insect species and provide a corresponding sensor signal, a controller responsive to the sensor signal of each of the one or more sensors to determine if the one or more insect species are present and generate a corresponding output signal, and an indicator responsive to the output signal to indicate the presence of the one or more insect species. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013653 | Thermal Processing Device, System, and Method. - In one embodiment, the present invention eradicates pests, such as bedbugs, and toxic mold, for example, among other organisms that invade a dwelling, structure, building, vehicle, or other enclosure. The system includes a burner element having a heat exchanger in contact with the exhaust gas, the heat exchanger on the burner heats a heat transfer fluid (HTF). High pressure HTF flow is used to drive isolation pumps, electrical generators, fans, and other auxiliary equipment. A pressure management system within each heat exchanger ensures optimum flow of HTF. The fluid exchanger is either air-to-fluid or fluid-to-fluid heat exchanger. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013654 | Foamable Pesticide Compositions - Ready-to-use foamable pesticide compositions that contain a particulate pesticide suspended therein and applicators for dispensing such compositions. Methods for treating pests such as arthropods by contacting pests with such compositions are also provided. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013655 | Apparatus and Method for Controlling Bedbugs - A collector of adult insects, their eggs and larvae has a vacuum-producing motor disposed within a housing. An inlet nozzle is used to draw the targeted organisms into the housing along a flow path featuring grids heated to a degree sufficient to kill the organisms. Mechanicla expedients such as fan blades can be disposed in the flow path to apply mechanical killing forces and to blow debris off of adjacent grids. The organisms are directed to a collector which can be heated and which can contain insecticidal substances to provide additional killing expedients for the collected organisms. The flow rate and temperature ranges are adjustable to create sufficient heat and time of contact to kill selected organisms. The collector is especially useful for treating bedbug infestations without the need for toxic chemicals, long-term treatments which make the space being treated uninhabitable and other more extreme treatment regimens. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013656 | NANO-DISPERSIONS OF COAL IN WATER AS THE BASIS OF FUEL RELATED TECHNOLOGIES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Colloidal coal-in-water slurries having nano-particles of coal creating a pseudo-fluid. The colloidal coal-in-water slurry generally includes from about fifty to about seventy two weight percent of coal, with about 20 to about 80 percent of the coal having a particle size of about one micron or less with a mode particle size of about 250 nanometers. The coal-in-water slurry can also include a surfactant system containing one surfactant or mixtures of two or more surfactants, or mixtures of one or more surfactants and an inorganic or organic salt. The coal-in-water slurry can be used in low NOx burner applications as the main fuel and/or the reburn fuel, in gasification processes as the input fuel either alone, or in combination with organic materials, in gas turbine applications, and in diesel engine applications. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013657 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR THERMOCHEMICAL TREATMENT OF MATTER CONTAINING ORGANIC COMPOUNDS - The present document describes a system and a process for the thermochemical treatment a matter containing organic compounds such as biomass in the form of animals droppings. The system and process may be used for the production of useful energetic products such as biochar, bio-oil and gases from non-condensed vapors. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013658 | BIOREFINERY SYSTEM, METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to bioengineering approaches for producing biofuel and, in particular, to the use of a C | 2014-01-16 |
20140013659 | ORGANIC DISPERSION OF IRON-BASED PARTICLES IN CRYSTALLIZED FORM - A dispersion includes an apolar organic phase, at least one amphiphilic agent, and solid objects based on particles of an iron compound in crystallized form of small size. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013660 | DUAL PHASE CATALYSTS SYSTEM FOR MIXED OLEFIN HYDRATIONS - Processes for producing mixed alcohols from mixed olefins and the catalyst systems for making such alcohols are provided. Additionally, processes for producing fuel compositions having mixed alcohols prepared from mixed olefins are also provided as embodiments of the present invention. The catalyst systems include a dual phase catalyst system that includes a water soluble acid catalyst and a solid acid catalyst. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013661 | REFINED TORREFIED BIOMASS - A manufacturing process is disclosed for preparing torrefied biomass having a reduced inorganic content which comprises passing crude torrefied biomass through one or more selective separation devices capable of separating inorganic particulate matter from the torrefied biomass. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013662 | COLD FRAME WITH ROOF ELEMENT - A cold frame with at least one light-permeable roof element which is arranged on the upper side of the cold frame. The roof element has an outer frame which bears a fine-mesh, light- and air-permeable lattice element which spans the interior of the cold frame. The outer frame bears, if appropriate, a window element which is arranged above the lattice element and covers the lattice element. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013663 | MODULAR PLANTER BOX - A modular planter box comprises a base panel coupled to at least four side panels to form an internal cavity for containing contents therein. The base panel includes attachment members coupled to the at least four side panels. The at least four side panels comprise a pair of opposing interlocking panels having female members and a pair of opposing support panels having male members. The female members are slidably coupled to the male members of the support panels and the attachment members of the base panel to form a collapsible, modular planter box. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013664 | Vertical Farming Turbine - A ferrous wheel framework will be used to grow farming crops. This vertical farming method allows for less land usage, less machinery, less water usage, fewer pesticides and provides a new form of renewable energy. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013665 | METHOD FOR TREATING CARBON DIOXIDE-CONTAINING WASTE GAS - A hydrocarbon-containing gas is guided to waste gas containing carbon dioxide and the carbon dioxide is at least partially converted into carbon monoxide and hydrogen when reacted with the hydrocarbon. The waste gas is used with the carbon monoxide hydrogen mixture for an additional combustion process. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013666 | REFRIGERATED TRAILER DOOR HAVING AN AUTOMOTIVE-STYLE HANDLE AND LOCKING MECHANISM - A door for a refrigerated trailer including a door pan formed of fiberglass reinforced plastic, the door pan having an inner surface and an outer surface. A door sheet is formed of fiberglass reinforced plastic and has an inner surface and an outer surface. A foamed plastic core is provided between the inner surfaces of the door pan and the door sheet. A housing is mounted between the inner surfaces of the door pan and the door sheet and is substantially encapsulated within the foamed plastic core. An automotive-style handle and locking mechanism is mounted to the housing. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013667 | DOOR DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - A door device for a vehicle includes: a cable for connecting a handle device, which is mounted to the door panel of the door body covering a door opening of the vehicle body in an openable and closable manner, and a lock unit, with which the door body is engaged. A cable holding member mounted to the handle device is displaced between an engagement position at which the cable holding member engages with the cable and a non-engagement position at which the cable holding member does not engage with the cable. An interference section, which is provided to the door panel, is configured such that, in a state in which the handle device is mounted to the door panel, the interference section interferes with the cable holding member located at the non-engagement position and does not interfere with the cable holding member located at the engagement position. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013668 | Sliding Door Cover Rail - An industrial sliding door for closing off a door opening in a wall of a structure includes a door panel that extends vertically for substantially the height of the door opening and horizontally between an inward edge of the door panel and an outward edge of the door panel and covers at least a portion of the door opening when the door is closed. The sliding door also includes a trolley assembly that is coupled to the door panel and that includes a track component. A shroud covers the trolley assembly and forms a rail for the track component. A drive assembly drives the trolley assembly to open and close the door opening and is positioned below a top panel of the shroud and behind a front panel of the shroud and between the trolley assembly and the wall. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013669 | TILT SASH COUNTERBALANCE SYSTEM INCLUDING CURL SPRING MOUNT STABILIZER - As the spring element is drawn out of the carrier, the contact made between the spring element and the carrier may generate a friction that results in undesired chatter of the spring element and/or audible noise from the carrier. This friction may be reduced by controlling the contract made between the spring element and the carrier. Further, a reduction of friction between the spring element and the carrier may result in a reduction in spring chatter and a reduction in audible noise from the carrier. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013670 | METHODS OF FORMING COMPOSITE PARTICLES, COMPOSITIONS OF MATTER COMPRISING COMPOSITE PARTICLES, AND METHODS OF FORMING EARTH-BORING TOOLS - Methods of forming composite particles include forming a source material over a plurality of nucleation cores and forming a catalyst material over the source material. Compositions of matter include a plurality of composite particles, each particle of the plurality comprising a plurality of nucleation cores, a source material disposed over the nucleation cores, and a catalyst material disposed over the source material. Methods of forming earth-boring tools include forming a plurality of composite particles, combining the plurality of composite particles with a plurality of grains of hard material, and catalyzing the formation of inter-granular bonds between the composite particles and the grains of hard material to faun a polycrystalline material. The plurality of in situ nucleated grains of hard material and the plurality of grains of hard material may be interspersed and inter-bonded. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013671 | CUTTING ELEMENTS, METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH CUTTING ELEMENTS, AND TOOLS INCORPORATING SUCH CUTTING ELEMENTS - The present disclosure relates to cutting elements incorporating polycrystalline diamond bodies used for subterranean drilling applications, and more particularly, to polycrystalline diamond bodies having a high diamond content which are configured to provide improved properties of thermal stability and wear resistance, while maintaining a desired degree of impact resistance, when compared to prior polycrystalline diamond bodies. In various embodiments disclosed herein, a cutting element with high diamond content includes a modified PCD structure and/or a modified interface (between the PCD body and a substrate), to provide superior performance. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013672 | METHODS OF IMPROVING SINTERING OF PCD USING GRAPHENE - A method of making diamond including mixing graphene with diamond seed to form a powder mixture, and then sintering the powder mixture, in the absence of a transition metal catalyst, at high pressure and high temperature; and a method of making a polycrystalline diamond compact including mixing graphene in diamond powder to form a powder mixture with less than about 50% graphene by weight, and then sintering the powder mixture, in the absence of a transition metal catalyst, at high pressure and high temperature. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013673 | VITRIFIED BONDED GRINDING STONE - The vitrified bonded grinding stone includes a vitrified bond in which super abrasives such as cubic crystal boron nitride grains or diamond grains and an aggregate are contained. The aggregate is formed by porous ceramics and a substance which closes pores of the porous ceramics and the substance is weaker in strength than the porous ceramics and has a physical property that the substance does not dissolve under a burning temperature of the vitrified bond. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013674 | High Purity Silica Sol and its Production Method - A method for producing a high purity silica sol is provided. This method has enabled use of water glass for the starting material, and the resulting silica sol has a reduced metal impurity Cu and Ni content compared to conventional methods. The method comprises (1) ultrafiltration of an aqueous solution of an alkali silicate; (2) ion exchange process for removal of at least a part of cationic components in the purified aqueous solution of an alkali silicate; (3) another ion exchange process using a chelating ion exchange resin to obtain high purity silicate solution; and (4) adjustment of a part of the high purity silicate solution (seed solution) to alkaline pH and mixing of this solution with another part of the solution (feed solution) to produce a high purity silica sol having a Cu concentration and a Ni concentration (in relation to the dry silica) of up to 50 ppb. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013675 | Abrasive Article and Method Of Forming - An abrasive article including a substrate having an elongated body, a tacking layer overlying the substrate, and a first type of abrasive particle overlying the tacking layer and defining a first abrasive particle concentration at least about 10 particles per mm of substrate. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013676 | ENCLOSURE STRUCTURE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING SAME - An enclosing structure ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140013677 | ASSEMBLY FOR SECURING A COMPONENT TO A ROOF - Exemplary systems and methods described herein can be used to secure a rail to a module or the rail to a support using a nut that can be inserted at a desired point of mounting. Another exemplary system describes a flashing to be inserted under a roof shingle, wherein the flashing is secured to a support for a rail or module. Yet another exemplary system describes a clamp that secures a rail or module and is adjustable along the length of a post. Spacers can be added to the post to extend the adjustment range of the clamp. | 2014-01-16 |
20140013678 | Prefabricated Module Used for Living Accommodations - The invention relates to a pre-fabricated module for living accommodation, comprising: | 2014-01-16 |