| 09th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 14 |
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| 20160059224 | Method and Catalyst System for the Production of Para-Xylene - A catalyst system is disclosed for producing para-xylene from a C | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059225 | SMALL CRYSTAL LTL FRAMEWORK TYPE ZEOLITES - Small crystal LTL framework type zeolites, characterized as polycrystalline aggregates, each of the aggregates comprising a plurality of spherical or cube-like crystallites and wherein each crystallite has an average crystallite size of from 10 to 50 nm, are disclosed. Such zeolites can be prepared by hydrothermal conversion of FAU framework type zeolites at low H | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059226 | Platinum/Palladium Zeolite Catalyst - The invention relates to a method for producing a bimetallic catalyst containing palladium and platinum on a zeolitic carrier material, to a bimetallic catalyst that can be obtained by means of the method, and to the use of the catalyst in oxidation catalysis. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059227 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR REGENERATING CATALYST PARTICLES - Apparatuses and methods are provided for regenerating catalyst particles. In one embodiment, a method for regenerating catalyst particles includes passing the catalyst particles through a halogenation zone and a drying zone. The method feeds drying gas to the drying zone and passes a first portion of the drying gas from the drying zone to the halogenation zone. The method includes removing a second portion of the drying gas from the drying zone and injecting a halogen gas into the second portion of the drying gas. Further, the method includes delivering the halogen gas and the second portion of the drying gas to the halogenation zone. In the method, substantially all of the drying gas fed to the drying zone enters the halogenation zone. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059228 | SEMICONDUCTOR-OXIDES NANOTUBES-BASED COMPOSITE PARTICLES USEFUL FOR DYE-REMOVAL AND PROCESS THEREOF - Semiconductor-oxide nanotubes-based composite particles are useful for dye-removal. A method involves an ion-exchange mechanism operating under a dark-condition in an aqueous solution, for the processing of products consisting of the nanotubes of semiconductor-oxides deposited on, anchored to or attached to the surface of fly ash particles and metal-oxide (magnetic and non-magnetic) nanoparticles. The resulting micro-nano and nano-nano integrated composite particles can be used in the removal of an organic synthetic-dye from an aqueous solution and industry effluent via a surface-adsorption process, involving ion-exchange and electrostatic-attraction mechanisms. The composite particles can be recycled for the next cycle of dye-adsorption by decomposing the previously adsorbed dye on their surfaces via the use of either noble-metal-deposited or magnetically separable magnetic photocatalysts and exposure to ultraviolet (UV) or solar-radiation. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059229 | PIPETTING SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED CONTROL AND VOLUME ADJUSTMENT - A device for controlling pipetting and adjusting a volume to be sampled, including a pipetting control member rotary actuating means coupled to the control member; a linking member slidably mounted on the actuating means, the linking member being connected to a piston; volume adjusting means; rotary means defining, for the linking member, a spiral-shaped guiding path, the rotary means being coupled to the adjusting means so that their actuation causes a rotation of the means about a second axis which the guiding path centered, this rotation leading to a displacement of the linking member along the path, and to a sliding of the member relative to the actuating means. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059230 | BIOCHIP PACKAGE - A biochip package includes: (a) a bottom plate including a bottom substrate, a first electrode layer disposed on the bottom substrate and a first hydrophobic layer disposed on the first electrode layer; (b) a top plate including a top substrate and a second hydrophobic layer disposed on the top substrate, wherein the first hydrophobic layer and the second hydrophobic layer are oppositely disposed and spaced from each other to form a liquid channel; (c) a control unit connected to the first electrode layer for operating a fluid in a first direction; (d) at least one biochip disposed over the bottom plate by connecting pillars to allow the fluid to flow between the at least one biochip and the bottom plate. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059231 | BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE COLLECTION CONTAINER - A hollow container for collecting and containing biological samples has a base, a top, one or more walls extending upward from the base to the top, and a lid that engages with the base or the top. Prior to use, the top is sealed using a cover to prevent infiltration of contaminants into the interior of the container. Prior to, and/or during, use the lid is removably engaged with the base to prevent contamination of the interior of the lid. A method of using the container begins with removing the cover from the top of the container. Then, a sample is deposited into the container. Next, the lid is removed from the base of the container. Finally, the lid is engaged with the top to releasably seal the container and prevent contamination of the sample prior to analysis. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059232 | METHOD FOR FILLING A MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE USING A DISPENSING SYSTEM AND CORRESPONDING TEST SYSTEM - The invention relates to a method of filling nozzles ( | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059233 | MICROFLUIDIC CHIPS WITH OPTICALLY TRANSPARENT GLUE COATING AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MICROFLUIDIC CHIPS WITH OPTICALLY TRANSPARENT GLUE COATING FOR A MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE - A microfluidic chip for a microfluidic system includes a PDMS substrate having a first thickness, at least one microfluidic pathway in the substrate, a coating along the microfluidic pathway, and a glass layer having a second thickness on the substrate and above the microfluidic pathway, wherein the coating contains an optically transparent material, and the first thickness is greater than the second thickness. The coating includes cyanoacrylates, an UV curable epoxy adhesive, a gel epoxy or epoxy under trade name of EPO-TEK OG175, MasterBond EP30LV-1 or Locite 0151. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059234 | COLLECTOR ARCHITECTURE LAYOUT DESIGN - The disclosure provides for compositions and methods for the collection of rare cells using an interspersed microstructure design. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059235 | Reagent-Loaded Pencils and Methods - A reagent-loaded pencil, method of preparing a reagent-loaded pencil, and a system that uses reagent-loaded pencils are disclosed. The reagent-loaded pencil or pencils include a matrix of at least a soluble carrier, a hardening substance, and a reagent. The pencils also include a sheath disposed around at least a portion of the matrix. The soluble carrier may include poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether. The hardening substance may leave a visible mark when abraded against a writing surface. One example of such a substance includes graphite. The sheath may be the outside of a wooden pencil or a mechanical pencil. A system that uses reagent-loaded pencils or compressed matrices may include a computer-controlled plotter that holds and plots with at least one of the reagent-loaded pencils or matrices. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059236 | FLUID DISPENSING NOZZLE ASSEMBLY - The current document is directed to a fluid dispensing nozzle assembly for use with a multi-well synthesizer and in other reagent distribution systems. In certain implementations, a fluid dispensing nozzle assembly comprises a nozzle body with a built-in dispenser tube, a reagent inlet tube, and a fitting that securely connects the inlet tube to the nozzle body. The nozzle body with the built-in dispenser tube and the reagent inlet tube are securely attached to one another by various coupling elements or adhesive material to ensure that liquid is transmitted through the inlet tube without leaking into the nozzle body and other undesired areas. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059237 | THERMAL CYCLING - A processing apparatus includes a carrier receiving region configured to receive a sample carrier with at least one channel that carries at least one sample. The apparatus further includes a thermal control device configured to thermal cycle the sample carrier when the sample carrier is installed in the carrier receiving region, thereby thermal cycling the sample carried therein. The apparatus further includes a thermal control system configured to control the temperature control device based on a predetermined set of target sample temperatures and a temperature map, which maps the predetermined set of target sample temperatures to a set of temperatures of the temperature control device. The set of temperatures of the temperature control device is different from the predetermined set of target sample temperatures, and the set of temperatures of the temperature control device thermal cycle the sample carrier with the temperatures of the predetermined set of target sample temperatures. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059238 | ROLL TYPE CRUSHER WITH SYNCHRONIZED DRIVE TRAIN - A roll crusher has at least two crushing rolls and at least two drive trains for the driving of the crushing rolls. The drive trains have each at least one gear for the reduction of the motor speed and a corresponding increase of the torque. The synchronization takes place on a faster-running side of the gear, i.e., the side with lower torque, such that advantageously markedly lower torques are transmitted. The synchronization may be markedly more compact and thus more cost-effective, since markedly lower torques have to be transmitted. The synchronization may have a variety of designs including a simple connection of input shafts of the gears to one another to synchronize them with a corresponding arrangement. The synchronization may thus advantageously be designed for markedly lower torques and thus be markedly more compact in dimensions and be dimensioned more cost-effectively. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059239 | DEVICE FOR COMMUNICATION OF PROCESS FEED MATERIAL WITH UPSTREAM SIFTING - A device for the comminution of free-flowing feed material is provided that includes a housing enclosing a comminution chamber which contains a rotor that rotates around an axis, and has comminution tools over its circumference. A feeding device to transport the feed material to the comminution chamber in form of a gas-solid matter mixture, wherein the feeding device features a pneumatic sieve passage which uses the effect of gravity for removal of foreign particles from the feed material. In order to operate both the sieve passage and the device under optimal process parameters, the device features at least one inlet port for the supply of secondary air, wherein the at least one inlet port flows into the gas-solid matter mixture downstream of the sieve passage. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059240 | SHOWER - A shower assembly includes an inlet, a reservoir, a plurality of first outlets, and a plurality of second outlets. The inlet is for receiving water from a water source, and is configured to restrict water flow from the water source to a maximum inlet flow rate. The reservoir receives from the inlet. The plurality of first outlets are configured to pass water from the reservoir. The plurality of second outlets are configured to selectively pass water from the reservoir. The shower assembly is configured for a user to selectively control whether water passes through the plurality of second outlets. A sum of a first collective flow rate of the plurality of first outlets and a second collective flow rate of the plurality of second outlets is greater than the maximum inlet flow rate. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059241 | SHOWER - A shower assembly includes an inlet, a first tank, and a second tank. The inlet is configured to receive water from a water source. The first tank is associated with a plurality of first outlets configured to pass water from the first tank. The second tank is associated with a plurality of second outlets configured to pass water from the second tank. The second tank is configured to receive and collect water from the inlet and also to distribute water to the first tank. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059242 | Handshower Head Holder - The present invention relates to a handshower head holder capable of fixing and holding a handshower head, wherein a user can place a handshower holder at a desired position when using a handshower and can hold a handshower head regardless of the place such that the user can easily hold the handshower head without the handshower head being turned over when the user has difficulty in locking the handshower while washing a baby or a child, an elderly person, or a handicapped person or when cleaning the bathroom or hand-washing and the like. Furthermore, since the handshower head is capable of being fixed even by various types of handshowers, weight, and water pressure, it is possible to stably receive eater without a handshower turning over even when the handshower is submerged under water. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059243 | IMMERSIVE SHOWERHEAD - One variation of a showerhead includes: a body defining a fluid circuit, a first region on a ventral side of the body, and a second region adjacent the first region on the ventral side of the body; a set of hollow cone nozzles distributed within the first region, fluidly coupled to the fluid circuit, and discharging sprays of fluid droplets within a first size range; a set of flat fan nozzles arranged within the second region, fluidly coupled to the fluid circuit, and discharging sprays of fluid droplets within a second size range; and a set of orifices fluidly coupled to the fluid circuit and discharging fluid drops between sprays discharged from the set of hollow cone nozzles and sprays discharged from the flat fan nozzles, fluid drops discharged from the set of orifices within a third size range exceeding the first size range and the second size range. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059244 | SHOWER - A shower assembly includes an inlet port, a reservoir, and a plurality of drop outlets. The inlet is for receiving water from a water source. The reservoir receives water from the inlet port and is not pressurized by a line pressure of the water source. Each of the drop outlet ports is configured, such that water passes from the reservoir, through the plurality of drop outlet ports, forms a drop at each drop outlet port, and falls from each drop outlet port only as discrete drops of water. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059245 | SHOWER - A shower assembly includes a panel and a stopper movable between a first position and a second position. The panel includes a first region having a plurality of first openings passing through the panel and a second region having a plurality of second openings passing through the panel. When the stopper is in the first position, water provided to the shower assembly is permitted to pass through the plurality of first openings but is prevented from passing through the plurality of second openings. When the stopper is in the second position, water provided to the shower assembly is permitted to pass through the plurality of second openings. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059246 | DISPENSER - A dispensing device includes a housing, a substrate having a surface and disposed within the housing, a reservoir disposed within the housing and having a volatile active, and an activator operatively connected to the reservoir. When the activator is activated, the volatile active is released from the reservoir onto the surface to create a first quantity of volatile active having a first emanation rate and a second quantity of volatile active having a second emanation rate. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059247 | DISPENSER HAVING CONVERGENT FLOW PATH - A spray system for dispensing fluid products. The spray system comprises a discrete inlet port. Fluids, such as liquid, admitted to the inlet port flows into an open volume defined by a convergent surface of revolution about a longitudinal axis. The convergent surface of revolution circumscribes the longitudinal axis and, fluid flowing therethrough, towards an outlet nozzle. At least a portion of the surface of revolution is convex, concave or a combination thereof, so as not to be rectilinear. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059248 | ROTARY ATOMIZING HEAD TYPE COATING MACHINE - A shaping air ring ( | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059249 | ELECTROSPRAY WITH SOFT X-RAY NEUTRALIZER - The electrospray generator system described herein uses a soft X-ray source instead of a radioactive source to generate bipolar ions for the neutralization of the initially charged particles. In one example, the soft X-ray source is directed at an orifice from which the charged particles emanate, thereby allowing the neutralization of the particles to happen faster than in prior art configurations and, in some instances, even neutralization occurring immediately on a droplet before it passes through the electrospray orifice. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059250 | System and Method for Containing a Liquid Content for an Airbrush Device - A system and method for containing a liquid content for an airbrush device is herein disclosed. A cartridge for the airbrush device can comprise a body and a puncturable tip. The body can be capable of enclosing a liquid content. The puncturable tip can be at the end of the body. The puncturable tip can be capable of comprising an opening. The liquid content can be releasable from the opening. The body and the puncturable tip together can be mateable with a reservoir of the airbrush device. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059251 | Airbrush - An improved airbrush can comprise a housing and an airbrush assembly. The housing can comprise a front housing and a back housing. The airbrush assembly can be mounted on or within the front housing. The airbrush assembly can comprise a reservoir, a trigger, a nozzle, a needle, an air valve, and an air pump. The nozzle can be placed at the front end of the front housing in fluid connection with the reservoir. The needle can connect the reservoir, the nozzle, and the trigger. The nozzle can be placed at the front end of the needle. The reservoir at the middle section of the needle, and the trigger can be near the back end of the needle. The air valve can be mounted within the front housing. The air pump and battery can be within the back housing. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059252 | PAINT SPRAY SYSTEM AND AIR CONTROL MECHANISM FOR A PAINT SPRAY SYSTEM - A paint spray system including paint sprayer, a pressurized air generator, a pressurized air duct and an air control mechanism. The paint sprayer has a spray nozzle, the pressurized air generator has a blower, the pressurized air duct connects the blower to the spray nozzle, and the air control mechanism includes a throttle mechanism and is situated in the course of the pressurized air duct. The air control mechanism includes an outlet mechanism, wherein a decreasing of an aperture cross section of the throttle mechanism automatically leads to an increasing of an aperture cross section of the outlet mechanism and vice versa. The aperture cross sections existing in individual settings of the throttle mechanism and the outlet mechanism are attuned to each other such that a dynamic pressure generated at the blower remains constant in the individual aperture settings of the throttle mechanism and the outlet mechanism. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059253 | Sprayer with Sudsing Attachment - A handheld car washing implement that includes a handle defining a channel for receiving a flow of water, the handle including a nozzle in communication with the channel, wherein the handle further includes a plurality of teeth, extending radially outward from the nozzle; a sprayer, defining a second channel having a first and a second end, wherein the second end terminates in a second nozzle and the first end is dimensioned to receive at least a portion of the nozzle of the handle such that the flow of water is directed into the second channel, wherein the sprayer further includes a plurality of tabs, spaced to engage at least one of the tabs and a canister in communication with the second channel via a port, and configured to store and deliver a detergent to the second channel when water is flowing through the second channel. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059254 | Lid With Ventilation System | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059255 | VENTED CLOSURE ASSEMBLY FOR A SPRAY CONTAINER - A closure assembly includes a vented closure and a dispensing fitment. The closure includes an upper deck, a tubular hub extending downwardly from the upper deck, an annular outwardly threaded fitment neck extending upwardly from the upper deck, and a fitment seat surrounding the fitment neck. The fitment seat has a vent hole radially spaced from the hub. The dispensing fitment includes a fitment body, an arbor extending downwardly from the fitment body, an annular inwardly threaded sealing wall extending downwardly from the fitment body, and a dispensing neck extending upwardly from the fitment body. The arbor is movable between an open venting position and a closed position which blocks the vent hole. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059256 | SMART SOLENOID COMPOUND GUN DRIVER AND AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION METHOD - A device for calibrating a spray gun and an associated method are provided. The spray gun has a nozzle that is opened and closed by moving an internal needle out of and into sealing engagement with the nozzle. A virtual position of the needle is tracked and recorded by the control system. The control system is recalibrated when the virtual position and the actual position of the needle do not correspond. The device includes a sensor structured to detect characteristics of the current used to power the solenoid, and to identify an anomaly in solenoid current characteristics associated with an actuator member seating against said solenoid. During calibration, the solenoid is placed in a calibration configuration and the identifiable anomaly is detected. When the identifiable anomaly is detected, the spray gun is returned to an initial configuration and the virtual needle position is reset. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059257 | JOINTED CAR WASH GRAVITY HOSE BOOM - A jointed car wash gravity hose boom is provided. The jointed car wash gravity hose boom has a first frame unit and a second frame unit secured together at a joint and wherein the first frame unit has a lower support beam and an upper support beam wherein the lower support beam extends upward at approximately a ten to forty degree angle. A hose supplying air, water, soap, wax, foam, tire shine or other liquids for washing a car is secured to the second frame and extends downward at the distal end of the second frame. When the hose is pulled into place by a user, the first frame and second frame generally extend at the joint and allow the user to move the hose around a car wash bay. When relaxed, the jointed car wash gravity hose boom folds at the joint and automatically moves parallel to a wall by gravity. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059258 | DEVICE FOR COATING AND/OR IMPREGNATING A TEXTILE MATERIAL - The invention relates to an apparatus for coating and/or impregnating a textile web ( | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059259 | Apparatuses and Methods For Applying Viscous Material To A Fastener - One example of the present disclosure relates to a daubing device for applying viscous material to a fastener. The daubing device comprises a housing comprising a first internal face and a second internal face, separated from the first internal face by a longitudinal distance L. The daubing device further comprises a dispenser between the first internal face and the second internal face of the housing. The dispenser comprises a flexible wall. The daubing device also comprises a pressure-application device between the dispenser and the second internal face of the housing. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059260 | CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION FUNCTIONALIZATION - Chemical vapor deposition articles and processes include a chemical vapor deposition functionalization on a material, the material including an sp3 arrangement of carbon. The chemical vapor deposition functionalization is positioned to be contacted by a process fluid, a hydrocarbon, an analyte, exhaust, or a combination thereof. Additionally or alternatively, the chemical vapor de position functionalization is not of a refrigerator shelf or a windshield. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059261 | GAS BARRIER FILM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A gas barrier film includes a first barrier layer formed by a vapor deposition method on at least one side of a substrate. The gas barrier film includes a second barrier layer formed on the first barrier layer by converting a polysilazane coating film. The polysilazane coating film includes one type of nanoparticles. The nanoparticles include metal oxide or metal nitride. The polysilazane coating film is converted by irradiating the polysilazane coating film with vacuum UV ray having a wavelength of 200 nm or less. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059262 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR CURING A COATING - A method for curing an automotive coating is disclosed. The method includes applying a first automotive coating to at least one surface; moving a hand-held ultraviolet light source into a booth that has the at least one coated surface; curing the first automotive coating with the ultraviolet light source; moving the ultraviolet light source out of the booth that has the at least one coated surface; applying a second automotive coating to the at least one surface; moving the ultraviolet light source into a booth that has the at least one coated surface; curing the second automotive coating with the ultraviolet light source; and moving the ultraviolet light source out of the booth that has the at least one coated surface | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059263 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MANUFACTURING METHOD AND FILM FORMING APPARATUS - An electronic component manufacturing method includes inserting an electronic component base body, which has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and paired opposing end surfaces, paired opposing lateral surfaces connecting the end surfaces, and paired opposing principal surfaces perpendicular to the end surfaces and the lateral surfaces and connecting the end surfaces, in a receiving portion of a component holder. The receiving portion defining an accommodation space that is capable of receiving the electronic component base body, forming an oleophobic film over the surfaces of the electronic component base body by exposing the surfaces of the electronic component base body inserted in the receiving portion to gas containing an oleophobic material, taking out the electronic component base body, which includes the oleophobic film formed thereon, from the receiving portion, and forming outer electrodes on the electronic component base body having been taken out. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059264 | USE OF PULSED THERMAL RADIATION AND NANO-STRUCTURES FOR THE EFFECTIVE GENERATION OF SOUND WAVES IN KHZ RANGE - Disclosed herein is a high-efficiency kilohertz-range acoustic wave generator using a pulsed thermal radiation beam and a nanostructure. A nanorod unit having a high thermal expansion coefficient is provided behind a light interrupter so that the efficiency of generating acoustic waves can be enhanced. A pulse beam generated from the light interrupter is directly radiated onto the nanorod unit having a nanorod bundle structure with a nanorod-opposite-end support. Thermal deformation of the nanorod unit attributable to thermal expansion and contraction is repeated. In this way, the amplitude of sound waves can be increased, and relatively high decibel sound can thus be generated. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059265 | USE OF PULSED THERMAL RADIATION AND NANO-PARTICLES FOR THE EFFECTIVE GENERATION OF SOUND WAVES IN KHZ RANGE - Disclosed herein is a high-efficiency kilohertz-range acoustic wave generator using a pulsed thermal radiation beam and nanoparticles. A vibration (pulse) generating means having a suspension structure is provided behind a light interrupter. The suspension structure is configured such that nanoparticles are suspended in a solution so that when the nanoparticles are thermally expanded by pulse beams directly applied to the nanoparticles and are thermally contracted, the solution vibrates (generates matter waves and pressure waves). Thereby, loss of pulse beams can be minimized, and energy having a relatively large wavelength can be easily obtained. Therefore, the efficiency and productivity in generating acoustic waves can be maximized. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059266 | VIBRATING SCREEN DECK DEFLECTOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A material processing vibrating screen with diverting systems configured to deliver material, via a plurality of material diverters, to locations closer to a feed end of the screen than would otherwise be done in the absence of the diverters. The diverters can be fixed to a cross member, the underside of a screen, and may be adjustable and easily replaceable. The materials for the deflectors can vary depending upon the material being screened. The screen may be also be a variable sloped vibrating screen. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059267 | Sieve Screen - The invention relates to a sieve screen, which can be positioned in a utility machine-operated screen bucket or in a screening station maneuverable with its own actuator. As shown in FIG. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059268 | ESCORT BASED SORTING SYSTEM FOR MAIL SORTING CENTERS - An Escort-Based Sorting (EBS) mail sorting and distribution center system configured and controlled for optimum mail flow and dispatch, minimal sorting center space usage, and elimination of peripheral storage and retrieval equipment. A plurality of input stations each include a mechanism for loading mailpieces and obtaining mailpiece data. A plurality of sorting banks each having a plurality of sorting modules, each sorting module adapted for the face-to-face conveyance of mailpieces for sorting by transferring select mailpieces from a first to a second conveyance path. The sorting modules define at least one row and a plurality tiers operatively coupled by a plurality of elevators. The elevators move mailpieces to and from tiers of the respective sorting bank. A system controller, operatively coupled to the input stations, sorting banks, and elevators, creates an association between the mailpiece information and the escort device, and sorts and dispatches mailpieces according to a dispatch schedule. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059269 | Self-cleaning plumbing fixture - A device that, when built into a traditional plumbing fixture like a sink, bathtub, or toilet, will clean that fixture automatically without the owner needing to manually clean it or use harsh chemicals to clean it. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059270 | CLEANING APPARATUS FOR A MODEL - A cleaning apparatus is used for a carrier and a model is fixed on the carrier. The cleaning apparatus includes a case body, a sprinkling unit, a switching valve, and a rotating mechanism. The case body has an opening disposed at a top thereof, an outlet disposed at a bottom thereof, and a receiving space disposed between the opening and the outlet. The sprinkling unit is installed in the case body and has plural nozzles configured corresponding to the receiving space. The switching valve is installed at the outlet to open or close the outlet. The rotating mechanism is configured corresponding to the opening and connected to the carrier and is able to drive the carrier in which the model passes through the opening and is disposed in the receiving space. Thus, the safety, stability, and convenience of the model clean-up are improved. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059271 | RINSING BATH AND SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD USING SUCH RINSING BATH - A rinsing bath which can simplify a discharging structure of a rinsing liquid is disclosed. The rinsing bath includes an inner bath for storing the rinsing liquid, an overflow bath configured to receive the rinsing liquid overflowing the inner bath, a stopper for closing a drain hole provided on a bottom of the inner bath, an actuator configured to move the stopper between a closing position in which the stopper closes the drain hole and a opening position in which the stopper is away from the drain hole, a rinsing liquid supply pipe configured to supply the rinsing liquid into the inner bath, and a drain pipe coupled to a bottom of the overflow bath. The drain hole communicates between an inside of the inner bath and an inside of the overflow bath. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059272 | Cleaning Method And Composition In Photolithography - The present disclosure provides one embodiment of a method. The method includes applying a first cleaning fluid to a substrate, thereby cleaning the substrate and forming a protection layer on the substrate; and applying a removing process to the substrate, thereby removing the protection layer from the substrate. The first cleaning fluid includes a cleaning chemical, a protection additive and a solvent. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059273 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CLEANING COPPER-EXPOSED SUBSTRATE - The water outlet of a subsystem that includes an ultraviolet oxidation device and the water inlet of each substrate treatment device are connected to each other via a main pipe. A hydrogen peroxide removal device is installed between the ultraviolet oxidation device of the subsystem and a non-regenerative ion-exchange device. In addition, a carbon dioxide supply device is installed at the middle of a pipe that branches from the water outlet of the subsystem to reach the substrate treatment device. According to an aspect, the hydrogen peroxide removal device is filled with a platinum-group metal catalyst. Thus, ultrapure water passed through the ultraviolet oxidation device is used as a base to produce carbonated water in which the concentration of hydrogen peroxide dissolved therein is limited to 2 μg/L or less and to which carbon dioxide is added to adjust resistivity to be within the range of 0.03 to 5.0 MΩ·cm. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059274 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A substrate processing apparatus, having a solidified material forming unit that discharges a solidification liquid in a liquid state from a nozzle and supplies the discharged solidification liquid to a substrate so as to form a solidified material of the solidification liquid on the substrate, and a remover that removes the solidified material of the solidification liquid on the substrate, wherein the solidified material forming unit supplies the solidification liquid having a solidification point higher than normal temperature to a top surface of the substrate, and the solidification liquid is solidified by an external stimulus received in either a process of landing on the substrate after being discharged from the nozzle, or a process of being left on the substrate as it is. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059275 | Canned Vacuum Devices for Collecting and Storing Materials and Methods of Use - A vacuum device that operates without aid of a pump. More specifically, a vacuum device that utilizes a negative pressure container capable of providing sufficient vacuum or aspiration force to collect solid, liquid, or gas material(s) and which does not require a pump to facilitate aspiration during the collection process. A valve apparatus and conduit can be operably connected to a single opening in the vacuum device. A float valve assembly within the conduit can inhibit the intake of air into the container. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059276 | DEDUSTING AND DESTATICIZING DEVICE - A dedusting and destaticizing device is disclosed and the dedusting and destaticizing device comprises an electrostatic eliminator, a worktable and a gas curtain generating element; the electrostatic eliminator comprises an ionic wind nozzle and is configured for spraying an ionic wind toward the worktable so as to remove static electricity and dust from an object to be cleaned on the worktable; the worktable is provided below the ionic wind nozzle of the electrostatic eliminator and configured for placement of the object to be cleaned and discharge of the dust; and the gas curtain generating element is provided above the worktable and configured for spraying a gas toward the worktable, so as to form a gas curtain around the object to be cleaned. The dedusting and destaticizing device can integrate a destaticizing function, a dedusting function, a dust collection function and the like, facilitate operations; and avoid polluting the surrounding environment. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059277 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SUBSTRATE PROCESSING AND MANUFACTURING INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICES - A method for processing a substrate includes: loading a substrate in a processing space of a vessel; drying the substrate using a supercritical fluid of a first temperature in the processing space, and thermally decomposing a contamination source disposed in the processing space by transferring heat to the processing space by using a non-reactive fluid of a second temperature that is higher than the first temperature. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059278 | LOCALIZED CLEANING PROCESS AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - Methods and apparatuses by which an oxidized metallic surface can be prepared for a subsequent repair operation without excessive removal of parent metal material. At least one gas is supplied to a limited portion of a metallic surface of a component, and the limited portion is locally heated in the presence of the gas to a treatment temperature sufficient to cause the gas or a gas that forms therefrom to chemically remove oxides from the limited portion of the metallic surface. At least a second portion of the metallic surface is not locally heated to the treatment temperature. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059279 | THREAD CLEANING DEVICE - An apparatus for servicing tubular members includes a cleaning fluid delivery system, a motor configured to provide rotational movement to the cleaning fluid delivery system, and a cleaning fluid actuator configured to provide pressurized cleaning fluid to the cleaning fluid delivery system. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059280 | Surgical Instrument Sanitizer Apparatus, System, and Method of Use - A cleaning system includes a surgical tool assembly having a longitudinal shaft and a sleeve surrounding the longitudinal shaft. The system includes an injector head and body that receive the assembly. The head has an inlet coupling that fluidly couples to a pressurized fluid source. The body couples to the head to house the assembly between the head and the body. The body has an outlet coupling to fluidly couple to a vacuum source. When the assembly is housed between the head and the body, at least one fluid pathway is formed between the inlet coupling, the head, the shaft and the sleeve, the body, and the outlet coupling. A positive pressure fluid source is coupled to the inlet coupling and a vacuum source is connected to the outlet coupling to establish a pressure differential across the fluid pathway sufficient to draw the fluid therethrough. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059281 | Apparatus And Method For The Dry Removal Of Labels From Containers Made Of Plastics - An apparatus and method for removing labels from containers made of plastics, such as PET bottles includes: a tubular stator and a rotor defining an annular chamber that extends along a path; on the rotor members are mounted for rotationally dragging and pushing the containers inside the annular chamber; on the tubular stator there are first scraping tools provided with first tip ends; the dragging and thrusting members include second scraping tools provided with second tip ends that are distributed along one or more helical paths; the first tip ends and the second tip ends define respectively in the annular chamber a first punctiform scraping surface and a second punctiform scraping surface for the containers, in which the distance between the first punctiform scraping surface and the second punctiform scraping surface is maintained substantially constant in a longitudinal and circumferal direction with respect to the rotor. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059282 | TREATMENT OF TAILINGS STREAMS - This disclosure relates to a process for treating a tailings stream comprising water and solids. The process involves (a) contacting a gelling agent and an activator with the tailings stream, (b) entrapping the solids within a gel produced from the gelling agent, and (c) depositing the gel into a liquid. This disclosure also relates to a process for treating a tailings stream comprising water and solids beneath a liquid surface. The process involves (a) contacting a gelling agent and an activator with the tailings stream beneath the liquid surface, (b) entrapping the solids within a gel produced from the gelling agent. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059283 | METHOD AND ROLLING STAND FOR COLD ROLLING ROLLED STOCK - The invention relates to a method and a rolling stand ( | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059284 | MANDREL CONVEYING DEVICE FOR A TUBE ROLLING MILL - A rolling plant (R) for rolling tubes having a multi-stand rolling mill ( | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059285 | INTEGRATED TRANSVERSE ROLLING MILL FOR SEAMLESS TUBES - An integrated transverse rolling mill for rolling seamless tubes with skewed axes comprising a piercing stand ( | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059286 | SPINNING METHOD AND SPINNING APPARATUS - A spinning method includes supporting a supported portion of a cylindrical work by a work supporting portion. The method includes pressing a roller of a spinning head against an outer peripheral surface of a processed portion of the work while revolving the roller. The method also includes performing a forming process that points a tube axis of the processed portion of the work in a given direction by moving the processed portion relative to the work supporting portion or moving the work supporting portion relative to the processed portion, while making a core bar inserted into the processed portion of the work contact an inner peripheral surface of the processed portion. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059287 | Roller with Compound Angle Flange - An inner roller used for roll forming pipe elements has a flange extending radially from a body. The flange has a surface divided into annular surface portions. The surface portions have orientation angles measured relatively to the axis of rotation of the inner roller. The orientation angles of surface portions farther from the body have greater orientation angles than the surface portions nearer to the body to mitigate adverse frictional effects between the pipe element and the flange during roll forming. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059288 | ENDLESS METAL RING MANUFACTURING METHOD AND ENDLESS METAL RING RESIN REMOVAL DEVICE - Provided is an endless metal ring manufacturing method for manufacturing an endless metal ring by carrying out a barrel polishing step for polishing the endless metal ring by using a barrel of a resin material, a rolling step for rolling the endless metal ring which was cleaned, and a nitriding step for nitriding the endless metal ring which was rolled, wherein after the barrel polishing step and before the rolling step, provided is a resin removing step for removing resin that has adhered to the endless metal ring. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059289 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING SHEETS FROM STRAND-SHAPED PROFILES - A method for producing metal sheets from strand-shaped profiles having a low thickness made of magnesium or magnesium alloys, wherein an open or a closed extruded profile is produced in a preceding method step, wherein the extruded profile exiting the extrusion die of an extrusion press is shaped to form a planar metal sheet by the contactless action of electromagnetic forces. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059290 | SHAVING TOOL - A shaving die for cutting the surface layer of a wire is provided with a circular cutting blade and a plurality of protrusions. The wire is inserted into the circular cutting blade so that the surface layer of the wire is cut. The protrusions are provided at positions around the cutting blade so as to come into contact with the surface layer of the wire that has been cut by the cutting blade. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059291 | AUTOMATIC INTEGRAL FORMING METHOD FOR DOUBLE-CURVATURE PLATE OF SHIP - The present invention provides an automatic integral forming method for a double-curvature plate of a ship, comprising: a) constructing a loading system for integral forming; b) establishing relationship between basic forming data and processing data of the plate according to a requirement for a forming process; c) making prototyping software according to the relationship between the basic data and the processing data, installing the prototyping software on the control device, starting the prototyping software to load the plate so that the plate is plastically deformed in double curvature. The present invention features easy operation, high intelligence, high precision and wide application range, and thus is especially applicable for automatic forming of large-curvature plates such as saddle-shaped plates, sail-shaped plates, twisted plates, plates combining shapes thereof and so on. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059292 | BENDING DEVICE - A bending device to bend a flexible tube from inside electrically includes an electric actuator to drive a movable shaft electrically along the longitudinal direction of the tube in the axial direction and in the rotational direction, and an elongated member of which one end is connected to the movable shaft and the other end is connected to the inner surface of the tube at the location distanced, in the longitudinal direction of the tube, from the connecting point connecting the one end of the elongated member and the movable shaft, the connecting point connecting the one end of the elongated member and the movable shaft being located eccentric to the center of the movable shaft so that the towing direction of the elongated member towed by retreating the movable shaft changes along the circumferential direction by rotation of the movable shaft. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059293 | Roller For Roll Forming - A roller for engaging an outer surface of a pipe element during roll forming has a perimeter region defined by three faces. A channel is positioned in one of the faces. The channel extends circumferentially around the perimeter region and provides a void space that reduces the contact area between the face and the side surface of a circumferential groove formed in the pipe element during roll forming. The reduced contact area reduces frictional heating of the pipe and roller as well as the tendency of the roller to slip relative to the floor surface of the groove due to axial force engendered when an asymmetrical groove is formed. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059294 | FORMING DIE ASSEMBLY - A forming die assembly includes an upper die including a first backup member and a first press member that is attached to the first backup member, has an L shape in a vertical sectional view, and is heat-resistant; and a lower die including a second backup member and a second press member that is attached to the second backup member, has an L shape in the vertical sectional view, and is heat-resistant. The first press member and the second press member press upper and lower surfaces of a workpiece accommodated in a press space that is formed between the first press member and the second press member, so as to produce a forged product. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059295 | METHOD AND PRESS FOR PRODUCING SHEET METAL PARTS THAT ARE HARDENED AT LEAST IN REGIONS - A method for producing a sheet metal part with a press includes the steps of heating a sheet metal blank at least in regions to a above the austenitizing temperature Ac3, inserting the heated sheet metal blank into a forming tool station of the press, hot forming the sheet metal blank to the sheet metal part in the forming tool station, during which the press performs a closing movement, holding the forming tool station closed for a first holding time and cooling the formed sheet metal part during the first holding time, transferring the formed sheet metal part into a second tool station, hardening at least regions of the sheet metal part by cooling in the second tool station within the at least one second holding time, wherein the forming tool station during the closing movement of the press from an upper reversal point to a lower reversal point is moved relative to the press by at least one elastic actuating element so that the hot forming is terminated and the step of holding the forming tool station closed starts before the press reaches the lower reversal point. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059296 | Press-forming tool with tolerance compensation - The present invention relates to a press-forming tool having a top die and a bottom die, which can be moved toward one another, forming a forming cavity between the top die and the bottom die when the press-forming tool is closed, wherein a die clamping plate is arranged on a press ram and/or on a press table, wherein a top die or bottom die, which can be moved relative to the die clamping plate, is supported on said plate while incorporating at least one resilient adjusting element. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059297 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING A CAN END - There is disclosed herein a method of forming a can end comprising: holding a peripheral portion of a blank between inner ( | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059298 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A KNUCKLE BRACKET - A knuckle bracket includes a bracket main body that has an inner peripheral shape along a tube of a shock absorber and a pair of attachment parts that are formed to protrude parallel to each other. The apparatus for manufacturing the knuckle bracket includes a width molding machine that molds a width of the pair of attachment parts in a state where the workpiece is supported on a support shaft, and a hole punching machine that machines attachment holes into the pair of attachment parts in a state where the workpiece is supported on the support shaft. The workpiece is transported from the width molding machine to the hole punching machine by moving the workpiece along the support shaft until the workpiece is above the die after the support shaft is raised and then lowering the support shaft until the support shaft abuts a top surface of the die. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059299 | SINUOUS SPRING FOR A FURNITURE ITEM - A sinuous spring for a furniture item includes various elements. For instance, a sinuous spring might include bars that are both parallel and non-parallel. The parallel bars might be positioned in a middle segment, and the non-parallel bars might be positioned in opposing end spring segments. A sinuous spring might be fabricated using various devices and methods, such as a wire-fabricating apparatus including a wire-forming mechanism and a length-adjusting mechanism. The wire-forming mechanism includes one or more sets of wire-forming dies that receive a continuously fed wire and that form the wire into a wire-shape configuration (e.g., sinuous-shape configuration). The length-adjusting mechanism includes a set of grooved wheels that receive the formed wire in the grooves and rotate to stretch or compress the formed wire. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059300 | WORKPIECE CONVEYING APPARATUS FOR A PRESSING MACHINE - The workpiece conveying apparatus for a pressing machine includes: a rotary base rotatable about a substantially perpendicular axis; a first arm pivotally supported by the rotary base so as to be rockable within a substantially perpendicular plane; a coupler pivotally supported on a distal end side of the first arm so as to be rockable; a second arm having a proximal end side that is mounted to the coupler so as to be rockable; a cross bar mounted to a distal end side of the second arm so as to be rockable within a plane substantially parallel to a rocking plane of the second arm; and a workpiece holding device mounted to the cross bar. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059301 | MOULD MATERIAL MIXTURE HAVING IMPROVED FLOWABILITY - The invention relates to a mould material mixture for producing casting moulds for metal processing, a process for producing casting moulds, casting moulds which can be obtained by the process and their use. The production of the casting moulds is carried out using a refractory base moulding material and a binder based on water glass. A proportion of a particulate metal oxide selected from the group consisting of silicon dioxide, aluminium oxide, titanium oxide and zinc oxide is added to the binder, with particular preference being given to using synthetic amorphous silicon dioxide. The mould material mixture contains a surface-active material as further significant constituent. The addition of the surface-active material enables the flowability of the mould material mixture to be improved, which makes it possible to produce casting moulds having a very complicated geometry. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059302 | REGENERATING AN ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED COMPONENT TO CURE DEFECTS AND ALTER MICROSTRUCTURE - One embodiment includes a method to regenerate a component. The method includes additively manufacturing the component with at least a portion of the component in a near finished shape. The component is encased in a shell mold, the shell mold is cured, the encased component is placed in a furnace and the component is melted, the component is solidified in the shell mold, and the shell mold is removed from the solidified component. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059303 | CENTRIFUGAL CASTING METHOD - A centrifugal casting method for producing a casting of a metallic material comprises positioning a rotatable assembly comprising a plurality of gates and a plurality of cavities positioned about a sprue chamber. The plurality of gates and the plurality of cavities are positioned to receive molten metallic material from the sprue chamber in a general direction of centrifugal force. Each of the plurality of gates is coupled to one of the plurality of cavities, and at least two of the plurality of cavities are stacked. The method further comprises rotating the rotatable assembly. The method further comprises delivering a supply of molten metallic material to the sprue chamber. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059304 | LIQUID COOLED DIE CASTING MOLD WITH HEAT SINKS - A low pressure aluminum casting apparatus includes a pair of steel dies each presenting a molding surface and a heat transfer surface. Copper heat sink blocks are disposed on the heat transfer surfaces to remove heat from the steel dies. Steel contact plates and steel spacer plates can be disposed between the heat sink blocks and the steel dies to optimize cooling. In addition, a portion of each contact plate can be spaced from the steel die to reduce cooling. The steel dies include conventional cooling passages for conveying cooling fluid, and the heat sink blocks, contact plates, and spacer plates also include cooling channels for conveying cooling fluid. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059305 | THERMAL ISOLATION FOR CASTING ARTICLES - Some embodiments provide methods and systems for casting articles. One example of a method includes providing and positioning a thermal blanket within a mold cavity and then introducing a molten material into the mold cavity and into contact with the thermal blanket. The method allows the molten material to remain in a molten state during a dwell time that extends from the introduction of the molten material at least until the mold cavity is filled. In another example, a method of using a thermal blanket includes keeping a molten material in a molten state during a dwell time extending from first introduction of the molten material until pressurization. Systems including a variety of mold types, one or more thermal blankets, and in some cases preforms and/or inserts are also provided. Also described is a novel thermal blanket and method of manufacturing the same. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059306 | INTERMETALLIC NANOPARTICLES - A process for preparing intermetallic nanoparticles of two or more metals is provided. In particular, the process includes the steps: a) dispersing nanoparticles of a first metal in a solvent to prepare a first metal solution, b) forming a reaction mixture with the first metal solution and a reducing agent, c) heating the reaction mixture to a reaction temperature; and d) adding a second metal solution containing a salt of a second metal to the reaction mixture. During this process, intermetallic nanoparticles, which contain a compound with the first and second metals are formed. The intermetallic nanoparticles with uniform size and a narrow size distribution is also provided. An electrochemical device such as a battery with the intermetallic nanoparticles is also provided. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059307 | A DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR CONSOLIDATION OF POWDER MATERIALS - The object of the invention is a device intended for powder materials consolidation, provided with an operating chamber, press connected to high-current discharge electrodes top and bottom, with arranged therebetween the sintered powder subjected to the pressure exerted by the press. To the top and bottom electrode there is connected a capacitive circuit with a power supply unit, closed by a high-current switch being a transistor switch. The object of the invention is also a method of powder materials consolidation in the device according to the invention, wherein the powder material is subjected to simultaneous operation of pressure in the range of 1-200 MPa and consolidation by electric current pulses with intensity of 1-80 kA, repeated with frequency from the range of 0.1 Hz to 100 Hz, generated by opening and closing the transistor switch. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059308 | ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING DEVICE - An additive-manufacturing device including a build chamber. The additive-manufacturing device further includes a base adjustably coupled to the build chamber. The additive-manufacturing device further includes a build platform adjustably coupled to the base and configured to travel, relative to the base and perpendicular to the base. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059309 | APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING WORK PIECES WHICH COMPRISES A DRYING DEVICE - An apparatus ( | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059310 | APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING WORK PIECES WITH AN IMPROVED GAS CIRCUIT - An apparatus ( | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059311 | FLUX-COATED BINDER FOR MAKING METAL-MATRIX COMPOSITES, A DRILL BODY AND DRILL BIT INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A method of making a flux-coated binder includes treating metal binder slugs to have an adherent surface, adding a flux powder to the treated metal binder slugs, and distributing the flux powder on the adherent surface of the metal binder slugs. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059312 | PRODUCTION PROCESS FOR TiAl COMPONENTS - The present invention relates to a process for producing a component, in particular a component for a turbomachine, composed of a TiAl alloy, which comprises the following:
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| 20160059313 | THERMOELECTRIC MATERIALS SYNTHESIZED BY SELF-PROPAGATING HIGH TEMPERATURE SYNTHESIS PROCESS AND METHODS THEREOF - The disclosure relates to thermoelectric materials prepared by self-propagating high temperature synthesis (SHS) process combining with Plasma activated sintering and methods for preparing thereof. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to the new criterion for combustion synthesis and the method for preparing the thermoelectric materials which meet the new criterion. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059314 | METHOD FOR IMPROVED MATERIAL PROPERTIES IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - A method for forming at a three-dimensional article through successively depositing individual layers of powder material that are fused together with at least one energy beam so as to form the article, the method comprising the steps of: generating a model of the three-dimensional article; applying a first powder layer on a work table; directing the at least one energy beam from at least one energy beam source over the work table causing the first powder layer to fuse in first selected locations according to the model to form a first cross section of the three-dimensional article; introducing a predetermined surface topography on the first cross section for reducing thickness variations and or increasing the powder packing density in a powder layer provided on top of the first cross section. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059315 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ASYMMETRIC COMPONENT USING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - A method of fabricating a part by additive fabrication, in particular by melting or sintering particles of powder by means of a high energy beam. The method includes supplying a digital model of a part to be fabricated; orienting the model relative to a construction direction for constructing the part; modifying the model by adding a sacrificial balancing fraction configured so as to balance the residual stresses that appear in the part while it is being fabricated; making a rough part layer by layer using an additive fabrication technique on the basis of the model as modified in this way, the layers being stacked in the construction direction; and using a material-removal method to eliminate the sacrificial portion from the rough part as results from the sacrificial balancing fraction of the model, thereby obtaining the part that is to be fabricated. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059316 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF MULTILAYER SHELL-CORE COMPOSITE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT - A manufacturing method of a multilayer shell-core composite structural component comprises the following procedures: (1) respectively preparing feeding material for injection forming of a core layer, a buffer layer and a shell layer, wherein the powders of feeding material of the core layer and the shell layer are selected from one or more of metallic powder, ceramic powder or toughening ceramic powder, and are different from each other, and the powder of feeding material of the buffer layer is gradient composite material powder; (2) layer by layer producing the blank of multilayer shell-core composite structural component by powder injection molding; (3) degreasing the blank; (4) sintering the blank to obtain the multilayer shell-core composite structural component. The multilayer shell-core composite structural component has the advantages of high surface hardness, abrasion resistance, uniform thickness of the shell layer, stable and persistent performance. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059317 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF FEMORAL CONDYLE PROSTHESIS - A manufacturing method of a femoral condyle prosthesis having a multilayer shell-core composite structure comprises the following procedures: (1) respectively preparing feeding material for injection forming of a core layer, a buffer layer and a shell layer, wherein the powders of feeding material of the core layer and the shell layer are selected from one or more of metallic powder, ceramic powder or toughening ceramic powder, and are different from each other, and the powder of feeding material of the buffer layer is gradient composite material powder; (2) layer by layer producing the blank of multilayer shell-core composite structural component by powder injection molding; (3) degreasing the blank; (4) sintering the blank to obtain the multilayer shell-core composite structural component. The femoral condyle prosthesis has the advantages of high surface hardness, abrasion resistance, uniform thickness of the shell layer, stable and persistent performance. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059318 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF MULTILAYER SHELL-CORE COMPOSITE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT - A manufacturing method of a multilayer shell-core composite structural component comprises the following procedures: (1) respectively preparing feeding material for injection forming of a core layer, a buffer layer and a shell layer, wherein the powders of feeding material of the core layer and the shell layer are selected from one or more of metallic powder, ceramic powder or toughening ceramic powder, and are different from each other, and the powder of feeding material of the buffer layer is gradient composite material powder; (2) layer by layer producing the blank of multilayer shell-core composite structural component by powder injection molding; (3) degreasing the blank; (4) sintering the blank to obtain the multilayer shell-core composite structural component. The multilayer shell-core composite structural component has the advantages of high surface hardness, abrasion resistance, uniform thickness of the shell layer, stable and persistent performance. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059319 | METHOD FOR PREPARING TANTALUM POWDER OF CAPACITOR GRADE WITH HIGH NITROGEN CONTENT, TANTALUM POWDER OF CAPACITOR GRADE PREPARED BY THE PROCESS, AND AN ANODE AND A CAPACITOR MADE OF THE TANTALUM POWDER - A method for preparing a tantalum power of capacitor grade, comprising: solid tantalum nitride is added when potassium fluotantalate is reduced by sodium. The method increases the nitrogen content in the tantalum powder, and at the same time improves the electrical performance of the tantalum powder. The specific capacitance is increased, and the leakage current and loss is improved. The qualification rate of the anode and the capacitor product is also improved. The method is characterized in that the nitrogen in the tantalum nitride diffuses between the particles of the tantalum powder, with substantially no loss, and thus the nitrogen content is accurate and controllable. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059320 | METHOD FOR FORMING LANTHANIDE NANOPARTICLES - A method includes exposing a non-aqueous solution to ultraviolet illumination, where the non-aqueous solution includes one or more lanthanide elements and one or more photo-initiators. The method also includes producing lanthanide nanoparticles using the non-aqueous solution. The non-aqueous solution could be formed by mixing a first non-aqueous solution including the one or more lanthanide elements and a second non-aqueous solution including the one or more photo-initiators. The non-aqueous solution could include one or more metallic salts, where each metallic salt includes at least one lanthanide element. The one or more metallic salts could include erbium chloride, and the one or more photo-initiators could include benzophenone. The non-aqueous solution could include an organic solvent, such as an alcohol. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059321 | MAGNETICALLY MOUNTABLE PORTABLE DRILL ASSEMBLY - A magnetically mountable portable drill assembly includes a magnetic base adapted to be mountable to a working surface, a housing coupled to the magnetic base, a motor coupled to the housing, an arbor coupled to the motor for rotation by the motor, a cutter coupled to the arbor for rotation with the arbor and adapted to cut the working surface or a workpiece supported on the working surface, the magnetic base having a front surface facing the cutter, and an illuminator coupled to the magnetic base to emit light from the front surface of the magnetic base for illuminating an end of the cutter and either one of the working surface and the workpiece. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059322 | SECOND STAGE DRILL BIT - A second stage drill bit includes a main body, a connection adapter, and a plurality of teeth. The connection adapter is disposed on an upper portion of the main body. The connection adapter is configured to detachably couple the second stage drill bit to a drilling device and to detachably couple the second stage drill bit to a primary drill bit. The plurality of teeth are disposed on a bottom edge of the main body. The plurality of teeth are configured to penetrate a surface during a drilling process. Upon coupling the second stage drill bit to the drilling device and the primary drill bit, the second stage drill bit is disposed in an area between the drilling device and the primary drill bit, and a portion of the primary drill bit is surrounded by the main body. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160059323 | MULTI-LIP DRILLING TOOL WITH INTERNAL COOLING DUCTS - A multi-lip drilling tool having internal cooling ducts and point grinding with point thinning is described, in which a main cutting edge transitions in the region of the drill web into a centre lip section, wherein a duct that leads to the drill tip is formed in each drill web. The cooling duct has the following characteristics, as seen in the cross section of the drill: a) it has the cross-sectional form of an asymmetrical kidney, wherein b) the largest circle (KE) substantially inscribed in the cooling duct cross section overlaps the centre of the drill webs ( ) and bounds the contour of the cooling duct cross section via a central angle (WZKE) in the range between 80 and 90° in a radially external region (KEZW) facing away from the direction of rotation ( ); c) radially externally and in the cutting direction, the boundary curve (KEZW) defined by the inscribed circle (KE) is adjoined substantially in the circumferential direction by a cross-sectional contour section (BQ | 2016-03-03 |
