12th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120067410 | SCHOTTKY-BARRIER JUNCTION ELEMENT, AND PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT AND SOLAR CELL USING THE SAME - A Schottky-barrier junction element | 2012-03-22 |
20120067411 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A THIN-FILM SOLAR CELL BY USE OF MICROCRYSTALLINE SILICON AND A LAYER SEQUENCE - A thin film solar cell is disclosed comprising the following layers deposited on a substrate:
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20120067412 | SOLDER BONDING ENTITIES TO SOLID MATERIAL - Methods and apparatus are provided for solder bonding entities to solid materials. One or more through apertures are formed in a solid material. Solder paste is introduced into each through aperture. Respective entities having solderable surface features are disposed in overlying alignment with the through apertures. The arrangement is heated causing molten solder paste to wet the solderable surface features and the solid material. Cooling results in the electrical and mechanical bonding of the entities to the solid material. Devices having substantially planar form factors and without lead wires can be electrically and mechanically secured to a supporting conductive stratum. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067413 | SOLAR CELLS AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME - Provided are solar cells and methods of forming the same. The solar cell includes an anti-reflection layer on a substrate, a first electrode on the anti-reflection layer, a photo-electro conversion layer on the first electrode, and a second electrode on the photo-electro conversion layer. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067414 | CdZnO OR SnZnO BUFFER LAYER FOR SOLAR CELL - A structure for use in a photovoltaic device is disclosed, the structure includes a substrate, a buffer material, a barrier material in contact with the substrate; and a transparent conductive oxide between the buffer material and the barrier material. The buffer material comprises at least one of CdZnO and SnZnO. The structure can be included in a photovoltaic device. Methods for forming the structure are also disclosed. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067415 | GLASS COMPOSITION, ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE PASTE COMPOSITION COMPRISING SAME, ELECTRODE WIRING MEMBER, AND ELCTRONIC COMPONENT - A glass composition according to the present invention comprises: phosphorus, vanadium and at least one transition metal selected from a group consisting of tungsten, iron, and manganese, the glass composition not containing substances included in the JIG level A and B lists, a softening point of the glass composition being 550° C. or lower. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067416 | Photovoltaic Device - Disclosed is a photovoltaic device that includes: a substrate; a first electrode disposed on the substrate; a photoelectric transformation layer disposed on the first electrode, the photoelectric transformation layer comprising a light absorbing layer which comprises at least one pair of an intrinsic first sub-layer and an intrinsic second sub-layer, each of which comprises hydrogenated amorphous silicon and hydrogenated proto-crystalline silicon; and a second electrode disposed on the photoelectric transformation layer; wherein a thickness ratio between the first sub-layer and the second sub-layer in each of the pair is constant. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067417 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell containing an electrode, wherein the electrode is formed by firing a conductive paste, wherein the conductive paste includes an organic binder, a solvent, conductive particles, glass frits and a compound containing Al, Ga, In or Tl. A method for producing a solar cell by forming an electrode by firing a conductive paste, wherein the conductive paste includes an organic binder, a solvent, conductive particles, glass frits and a compound containing Al, Ga, In or Tl. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067418 | SURFACE STRUCTURE AND FRESNEL LENS AND TOOL FOR PRODUCTION OF A SURFACE STRUCTURE - The invention relates to a surface structure and a Fresnel lens which has at least one such surface structure. Furthermore, the invention relates to a tool for production of a surface structure and a method for production of a surface structure or Fresnel lens. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of a Fresnel lens. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067419 | Metamaterial Integrated Solar Concentrator - An optical device including a metamaterial layer having a negative index of refraction for at least one wavelength in the visible range of 400-700 nm, a photovoltaic cell, and an optical waveguide arranged between the metamaterial layer and the photovoltaic cell. The optical waveguide has a first face and second face arranged opposite the first face, the first face having a larger area than the second face, the metamaterial layer positioned at the first face of the optical waveguide and the photovoltaic cell positioned at the second face of the optical waveguide. The optical device can be a solar collector. The optical waveguide can have a trapezoidal cross section, with the side faces of the waveguide having an angle of tilt sufficient to ensure total internal reflection for all incidence angles within the metamaterial's acceptance cone. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067420 | MULTILAYER COMPOSITE FILMS AND ARTICLES PREPARED THEREFROM - The present invention is an optically transparent laminate film comprising: at least three layers of film, wherein at least two of the at least three layers comprise ionomeric films, and wherein the film can be suitable for use in a photovoltaic cell or in packaging. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067421 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE WITH A ZINC MAGNESIUM OXIDE WINDOW LAYER - Methods and devices are described for a photovoltaic device and substrate structure. In one embodiment, a photovoltaic device includes a substrate structure and a CdTe absorber layer, the substrate structure including a Zn | 2012-03-22 |
20120067422 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE WITH A METAL SULFIDE OXIDE WINDOW LAYER - Methods and devices are described for a photovoltaic device and substrate structure. In one embodiment, a photovoltaic device includes a substrate structure and a MS | 2012-03-22 |
20120067423 | Flexible Monocrystalline Thin Silicon Cell - A device, system, and method for solar cell construction and layer transfer are disclosed herein. An exemplary method of solar cell construction involves providing a silicon donor substrate. A porous layer is formed on the donor substrate. A first portion of a solar cell is constructed on the porous layer of the donor substrate. The solar cell and donor substrate are bonded to a flexible substrate. The flexible substrate and the first portion of a solar cell are then separated from the donor substrate at the porous layer. A second portion of a solar cell may then be constructed on the first portion of a solar cell providing a single completed solar cell. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067424 | ANNEALING PROCESSES FOR PHOTOVOLTAICS - Processes for making a solar cell by depositing various layers of components on a substrate and converting the components into a thin film photovoltaic absorber material. Processes of this disclosure can be used to control the stoichiometry of metal atoms in making a solar cell for targeting a particular concentration and providing a gradient of metal atom concentration. A selenium layer can be used in annealing a thin film photovoltaic absorber material. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067425 | ALUMINUM BASE MATERIAL, METAL SUBSTRATE HAVING INSULATING LAYER EMPLOYING THE ALUMINUM BASE MATERIAL, SEMICONDUCTOR ELEMENT, AND SOLAR BATTERY - A metal substrate with an insulating layer, which is capable of being produced by a simple process, exhibits heat resistance during semiconductor processing, is superior in voltage resistance, and has small leakage current, and an Al base material that realizes the metal substrate are provided. The metal substrate with an insulating layer is formed by administering anodic oxidation on at least one surface of the Al base material. The Al base material includes only precipitous particles of a substance which is anodized by anodic oxidation as precipitous particles within an Al matrix. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067426 | BALL-SEAT APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus for restricting fluid flow includes: a ball receiving element disposed in a fluid conduit and configured to receive a ball that has been advanced through the fluid conduit and at least partially restrict fluid flow; and at least one seating element at least partially disposed within the fluid conduit, the at least one seating element including at least one of: a shape that extends radially into the fluid conduit and is contoured axially to reduce a rate of deceleration of the ball upon contact with the ball receiving element, and a radially compliant element configured to reduce an impact between the ball and the ball receiving element. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067427 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MASS TRANSFER OF GASES INTO LIQUIDS - An apparatus for mass transfer of a gas into a liquid, including a tank that defines a chamber for receiving the gas, and at least one surface provided within the chamber. Each surface has an inner region, an outer region and an edge adjacent the outer region. Each surface is configured to receive the liquid at the inner region and rotate such that the liquid flows on the surface from the inner region to the outer region, and, upon reaching the edge of the surface, separates to form liquid particles that move outwardly through the gas in the chamber. The liquid particles are sized so that the gas is absorbed by the liquid particles to produce a mixed liquid saturated with the gas during a brief flight time of the liquid particles through the chamber. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067428 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DISSOLVING A SOLID CONCENTRATE - A device for putting in solution a powdery concentrate includes a liquid supply pipe ( | 2012-03-22 |
20120067429 | FLUID TRANSFER DEVICE - A fluid transfer device comprising a housing and a flow controller at least partially slidably disposed in the housing, the flow controller comprising at least one fluid channel and a vent conduit. A shroud, alone or in combination with the fluid transfer device comprising a plurality of segments terminating in a annular edge and defining a plurality of openings, and a plurality of protrusions, each of the plurality of protrusions having a proximal end connected to the annular edge and a distal end positioned in one of the plurality of openings adapted for the housing of the fluid transfer device is provided. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067430 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACTUATING A VALVE | 2012-03-22 |
20120067431 | Method of controlling by-products of vitamin C degradation and improving package integrity shelf life - The invention is a method of venting the degradation products of an ascorbic acid containing composition. This prevents a build-up of carbon dioxide and may prolong the life of the packaging. The packaging includes an impermeable container and a semi-permeable top, which allows carbon dioxide to vent over time. When the composition includes water, the surface area of semi-permeable material contacting the composition is reduced to lessen water vapor loss. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067432 | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND A WORKING MACHINE COMPRISING SUCH A HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - A hydraulic system for a working machine includes at least one work function and a control valve unit for controlling hydraulic fluid to and from the work function, and a recovery unit connected to a return port of the control valve unit for recovering energy from the work function. The system further includes an arrangement for limiting the pressure of the hydraulic fluid at the return port, which pressure limiting arrangement has a pilot-operated valve adapted to set a maximum allowable pressure at the return port of the control valve unit. The pressure is variable by controlling the pilot-operated valve by a control unit. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067433 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FLUID FLOWS IN LAB-ON-A-CHIP SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAID DEVICE - An array of valves are arranged in n columns and m lines and which are each designed to control a fluid flow in an associated flow channel in a lab-on-a-chip system. The array includes at least two valves, every column having not more than one valve and every line having from zero to n valves. A device is used for actuating the valves. The valves are pressure-actuated. To produce the device, the flow channels are arranged in accordance with the arrangement of the valves. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067434 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OFFLOADING A HYDROCARBON FLUID - Disclosed are various apparatus and method for transferring a hydrocarbon fluid between two bodies. To this purpose, a transfer skid and transfer hoses are moved from a first body to a second body to be installed thereupon to provide fluid communication between the two bodies. Offloading of hydrocarbon fluid may then take place between the two bodies. Emergency release operation may be triggered during the offloading, where the transfer hoses are disconnected from the transfer skid, and are returned to the first body. Various features of the transfer skid and associated apparatus allow the transfer skid to be installed on the second body with improved mating connections, transfer hoses to be returned to the first body after offloading operation without hydrocarbon fluid leakage, and transfer hoses to disconnect with speed and safety during emergency release operation. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067435 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF HOT TAPPING MULTIPLE COAXIAL OR NESTED STRINGS OF UNDERWATER PIPING AND/OR TUBING FOR OVERTURNED WELLS OR PLATFORMS - A method and apparatus for tapping into a pressurized multiple strings of coaxially situated tubulars for wells and/or platforms which have overturned wherein the tapping occurs underwater via a diver or remotely operated vehicle. The assembly includes a tapping tool connectable to the tubular via a saddle connection and an adjustable tapping clamp with adjustable support/locking feet, compression plate with view ports, and angularly adjustable hot tapping system, along with a drill/saw system. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067436 | Water stop valve device with rough-in sleeve and method of assembling the same - A new and improved water stop valve assembly includes a water stop valve device having an inlet, an outlet, and a valve handle device for actuating the water stop valve device between open and closed positions for controlling fluid flow between the inlet that is attached to a water distribution system and the outlet attached to a water fixture. A substantially cylindrical rough-in sleeve member having an off-set opening for slidably receiving and securing it about at least a portion of the water stop valve device to define a single water stop valving unit to be installed during a rough-in stage of new and remodeling building construction. The off-set opening is dimensioned and positioned such that the water stop valving unit is always within an outer circumference of the rough-in sleeve. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067437 | TAP ARRANGEMENT - A tap arrangement ( | 2012-03-22 |
20120067438 | POLYMER TREATMENT DEVICE FOR PROVIDING A TREATMENT TO A POLYMER BED, A COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM ASSOCIATED WITH A CONTROLLER THEREOF, AND AN ASSOCIATED MOLDING SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a polymer treatment device ( | 2012-03-22 |
20120067439 | INFLATABLE FAUCET INSULATION - A seasonal insulative cover for an outdoor faucet includes at least two layers formed from a weatherproof material. A first and a second of the at least two layers are further connected to define a space there between. The first and second layers include a plurality of air chambers. A valve is included on the cover for inserting air between the at least two layers. Air inflated into the insulative cover at the valve urges the first of the at least two layers to partially conform to the outdoor faucet. The air further creates the space surrounding the outdoor faucet between the at least two layers. The space contains a volume of stationary air, which prevents a movement of air current from transferring heat from the outdoor faucet to an outdoor environment. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067440 | LUBRICATING GREASE RETURN VALVE - An apparatus for the relief of grease under pressure in the delivery line of grease guns and similar pressure delivery devices includes a 3-port valve in which the relief port is located between the delivery and inlet ports and includes a one way flow control valve mounted therein. The one way flow control valve is maintained in a closed position by the pressure of the grease and is activated to be opened to reduce the pressure in the valve body and allow the grease to return to the grease reservoir. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067441 | IRRIGATION PIPE AND METHOD OF FABRICATION - An irrigation pipe and method of fabrication that utilizes a pipe that is made of a durable material, e.g., stainless steel or aluminum. During fabrication, the pipe is equipped with a plurality of components, i.e., a flange assembly, a truss mount, and an outlet, without drilling, welding, or the like. In this manner, a method of fabrication is provided that enables a plurality of components to be assembled to the pipe without compromising the integrity of the pipe material or treated surface so that galvanizing or painting is not required after the plurality of components have been fitted to the pipe. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067442 | Float Device - A float device for use in drawing liquids such as fuel from a tank or other reservoir is disclosed. The device comprises a float arranged for rising and falling with the level of liquid in the tank and a liquid pick-up duct, which comprises a flexible tube having its free end coupled to the float. The float is arranged for vertical movement within a filter or other member, which encloses the float and the flexible tube. The filter or other member is elongate and tubular in construction and comprises an open lower end. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067443 | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR WORKING MACHINE - A pair of dozer control valves V | 2012-03-22 |
20120067444 | LEVELING VALVE - A contracted portion having an axial length is formed in the spool hole and a large diameter portion having an axial length is formed in the spool within the spool such that an annular gap is formed there-between. A valve body closes an opening portion of the spool hole. When the valve body is lifted, one of an air pressure source and a drain is connected to an air spring passage via the annular gap. When the spool retreats from the valve body, the other of the air pressure source and the drain is connected to the air spring passage via the annular gap. By setting the lengths at different values, different flow rate characteristics are realized when supplying compressed air to an air spring and discharging air from the air spring. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067445 | DEVICE FOR USE OF ANIMAL WASTE GAS EMISSION FOR CONVERSION OF METHANE AND SUPPRESSION OF GLOBAL WARMING - A device is provided for handling animal waste gas and suppressing global warming. The device includes a hood, a feces tube that is provided with a first one-way valve, and at least one waste gas tube that is provided with a second one-way valve. The waste gas tube has an end connected to a container. When an animal expels waste gas and fecal matter, the fecal matter is allowed to drop into the feces tube and passes through the first one-way valve. The waste gas is conducted through the second one-way valve into the container for storage. As such, the waste gases expelled from cows and horses can be re-used in order to reduce pollution caused thereby, increase energy sources, and suppress the greenhouse effect of the Earth. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067446 | ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT AND COMPACT ACCUMULATOR - An accumulator assembly comprises an accumulator cylinder formed of a cylindrical, gas-impermeable shell and a cylindrical gas-impermeable sleeve disposed within and substantially concentric with the shell. An interstitial space is formed between the sleeve and the shell. A piston slidably is disposed within the sleeve, the piston separating an interior of the sleeve into a first chamber configured to contain a compressed gas, and a second chamber configured to contain a pressurized fluid. A pair of removable axial closures retained to the gas-impermeable sleeve at opposing ends and sealingly engaged with corresponding opposing ends of the gas-impermeable shell is configured to provide maximum resistance to the tensional stress of the sleeve. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067447 | DELIVERY METHOD AND COMPOSITIONS - A method of delivering a concentrated quantity of sealing elements to a leak site in a vessel ( | 2012-03-22 |
20120067448 | LINE ELEMENT - Line element and method for forming a line element. The line element includes a fluid line, and a housing structured and arranged to surround the fluid line in a radially fluid-tight manner. An annular space is formed between the fluid line and the housing, which is filled at least in part with a compressible medium, and the fluid line has at least one opening inside the annular space. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067449 | Apparatus and method for the vibration control of a rising pipe of a vertical pump - An apparatus ( | 2012-03-22 |
20120067450 | CABLE BUNDLING TOOL - A tool for tensioning and cutting a band clamp is provided with a body, a stationary handle, and a movable lever that are selectively positionable with respect to the body to provide a plurality of gripping options. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067451 | Method and Apparatus for Volumetric Metering and Depositing - A method and apparatus are provided for the volumetric metering and depositing of a food product comprising a plurality of particles or flowable particles. The plurality of food particles are transported upon a discharge conveyor having a first rate of speed, the plurality of particles arranged uniformly from passing beneath a product leveling device. When the plurality of particles reach the end of the discharge conveyor, the particles fall from the end of the conveyor under the operation of gravity and are deposited in a shuttle while the shuttle travels at a second rate of speed from a position at least partially below the conveyor to collect the falling particles in cells or receiving receptacles. The relationship between the first rate of speed of the conveyor and the second rate of speed of the shuttle define a metered amount of particles collected in each of the receiving receptacles. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067452 | THERMOPLASTIC HOSES FOR AIRBORNE VEHICLES - Embodiments of the present invention provide thermoplastic hoses for an airborne vehicles. The hoses have an inner layer comprised of polyamide and an external layer of polyamide, and the hose is configured to allow the hose to both operate safely under pressures below 55 psi and withstand internal pressures of at least 15 pounds per square inch, and in specific embodiments, at least about 165 pounds per square inch. Specific embodiments of the hoses described are particularly useful on-board helicopters and smaller aircraft. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067453 | Portable Balloon Filling Device and Method - A device and method for filling balloons with a fluid comprising a pressurizable container and a filling head. The device pressurizes a container filled with a fluid and releases the fluid through a barbed nozzle that engages a balloon. To use the device, a user engages a balloon on a barbed nozzle attached to the filling head and pumps a pumping mechanism. When the container is adequately pressurized, a user actuates a trigger mechanism that releases fluid in the pressurized container into a balloon engaged on a nozzle to fill the balloon with the fluid | 2012-03-22 |
20120067454 | Apparatus and Methods for Loading a Drug Eluting Medical Device - Methods and apparatus are disclosed for loading a therapeutic substance or drug within a lumenal space of a hollow wire having a plurality of side openings along a length thereof that forms a hollow drug-eluting stent with a plurality of side drug delivery openings. Loading a drug within the lumenal space of the hollow stent includes a drug filling step, in which the drug is mixed with a solvent or dispersion medium. The lumenal space may be filled with the drug solution or suspension in a reverse fill process and/or a forward fill process. After the drug filling step, a solvent or dispersion medium extracting step is performed to extract the solvent or dispersion medium from within the lumenal space such that only the drug remains within the hollow stent. A stent cleaning step may be performed to an exterior surface of the hollow stent. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067455 | Apparatus and Methods for Loading a Drug Eluting Medical Device - Methods and apparatus are disclosed for loading a therapeutic substance or drug within a lumenal space of a hollow wire having a plurality of side openings along a length thereof that forms a hollow drug-eluting stent with a plurality of side drug delivery openings. Loading a drug within the lumenal space of the hollow stent includes a drug filling step, in which the drug is mixed with a solvent or dispersion medium. The lumenal space may be filled with the drug solution or suspension in a reverse fill process and/or a forward fill process. After the drug filling step, a solvent or dispersion medium extracting step is performed to extract the solvent or dispersion medium from within the lumenal space such that only the drug remains within the hollow stent. A stent cleaning step may be performed to an exterior surface of the hollow stent. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067456 | FUEL SPILL TRAY - A fuel spill tray according to one embodiment includes a body and an arm extending outwardly away from the body. The body defines an annular channel and a generally central aperture configured to receive a heck of a fuel tank. The arm includes a proximal end integral with the body. The arm also includes a distal end, a first flange, a second flange laterally spaced from the first flange, and a first web integral with each of the first and second flanges. The arm also includes a first upper seal integral with the first flange and a second upper seal laterally spaced from the first upper seal and integral with the first flange. Each of the first and second flanges, the first web arid the first and second upper seals extends longitudinally from the proximal end to the distal end of the arm. Vehicles are also provided. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067457 | FUEL DISTRIBUTION NETWORK - A method for using a fuel distribution network. The method including receiving a fuel reservation request (FRR) from a fuel network user interface module (FNUIM), obtaining a physical location of the FNUIM, determining a user associated with the FRR, and obtaining a list of fuel stations using the physical location and information associated with the user. The method further includes sending, to FNUIM, a list of fuel stations, receiving, from the FNUIM, a selection request specifying a fuel station from the list of fuel stations and a fuel reservation amount specifying an amount of fuel, sending a backend service provider (BSP) reservation request to the fuel station, where the BSP reservation request comprises the fuel reservation amount, and sending a confirmation message comprising a reservation expiration time to the FNUIM. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067458 | PACKAGE SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF VALVE FOR USE WITH DISPENSING DEVICES - A package system for dispensing a flowable material into a conduit of a dispensing apparatus. The package system includes a package and a connector. The package, e.g., a bag-in-box, comprises a hollow bag and a tap fitment for enabling the contents of the bag to flow out when the fitment is open. The connector includes an automatic shut off valve and is arranged to be fixedly secured to the conduit of the dispensing apparatus and releasably secured to the fitment. The valve is arranged to enable the flow of flowable material from the package into the conduit when the fitment is open, while preventing any of that material from flowing out of the conduit when the connector is disconnected from the fitment. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067459 | CAP AND NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT CONTAINER USING THE SAME | 2012-03-22 |
20120067460 | LOG SPLITTER - Log splitters are disclosed herein. An embodiment of a log splitter includes a first port having a circumference wherein at least one blade is located on the circumference. There is at least one blade located exterior to the first port, wherein a portion of the log not passing through the first port is split by the blade. The splitter includes a second stage having a second port with at least one blade located on the circumference. In addition, there is at least one blade located exterior to the second port, wherein a portion of the log not passing through the second port is split by the blade. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067461 | PANEL, IN PARTICULAR A FLOOR PANEL - A method of forming a panel having a core of a wood material or wood material/plastic mixture and a top side and an underside is provided. The method includes forming a profile corresponding to one another on at least a first side edge and a second side edge lying opposite one another. The method further includes forming a hook connection with an upper locking section having a hook element and a lower locking section having a hook element which effects the locking in the horizontal direction, and forming at least one spring element movable in the horizontal direction which effects the locking in the vertical direction (V). The at least one spring element is free in the direction of the first side edge lying opposite by an essentially vertical slot. In the method of manufacturing, the panel is moved at a constant speed when the essentially vertical slot is formed. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067462 | METHOD FOR CARBURIZING TANTALUM MEMBER, AND TANTALUM MEMBER - Provided is a method for carburizing a tantalum member whereby the tantalum member is less deformed by carburization and can be carburized with good flatness of the planar part thereof and in a uniform manner. The method is a method for subjecting a tantalum member | 2012-03-22 |
20120067463 | Mg ALLOY - Provided is a Mg alloy, in which precipitated particles are dispersed and which has enhanced tensile strength regardless of the size of the magnesium matrix grains therein. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067464 | CO-NI-BASED ALLOY, METHOD OF CONTROLLING CRYSTAL OF CO-NI-BASED ALLOY, METHOD OF PRODUCING CO-NI-BASED ALLOY, AND CO-NI-BASED ALLOY HAVING CONTROLLED CRYSTALLINITY - Provided is a Co—Ni-based alloy in which a crystal is easily controlled, a method of controlling a crystal of a Co—Ni-based alloy, a method of producing a Co—Ni-based alloy, and a Co—Ni-based alloy having controlled crystallinity. The Co—Ni-based alloy includes Co, Ni, Cr, and Mo, in which the Co—Ni-based alloy has a crystal texture in which a Goss orientation is a main orientation. The Co—Ni-based alloy preferably has a composition including, in terms of mass ratio: 28 to 42% of Co, 10 to 27% of Cr, 3 to 12% of Mo, 15 to 40% of Ni, 0.1 to 1% of Ti, 1.5% or less of Mn, 0.1 to 26% of Fe, 0.1% or less of C, and an inevitable impurity; and at least one kind selected from the group consisting of 3% or less of Nb, 5% or less of W, 0.5% or less of Al, 0.1% or less of Zr, and 0.01% or less of B. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067465 | CORROSION RESISTANCE OF MAGNESIUM ALLOY ARTICLE SURFACES - Surfaces of magnesium-base alloy workpieces may be mechanically worked and deformed to increase their resistance to corrosion, especially corrosion occurring in the presence of water or water and salt or other corrosive media. Workpiece surfaces that are to be thus protected are engaged in squeezing, sliding, and frictional contact with a suitable burnishing or other working tool that traverses the surface to compress and deform it and to refine the metallurgical grain structure. For example, the grain size is reduced in a surface layer that may extend to a depth of up to a few millimeters. And grain orientation is altered within that depth. The tool is not employed to intentionally remove material from the surface of the workpiece. The initial dimensioning of the workpiece may take into consideration the alteration of surfaces by the mechanical working process. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067466 | AMORPHOUS ALLOY COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME - The present disclosure discloses an amorphous alloy composite material comprises an amorphous and continuous matrix phase, and a plurality of equiaxed crystalline phases as reinforcing phases dispersed in the matrix phase. Oxygen content in the amorphous alloy composite material may be less than 2100 ppm. The present disclosure also discloses a method of preparing the same. With the equiaxed crystalline phases dispersed in the matrix phase, the plasticity of the amorphous alloy composite material may be improved considerably. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067467 | QUENCHING DEVICE AND QUENCHING METHOD - A quenching device is described that includes at least one chamber that can be filled with quenching gas and that has a blower wheel for circulating quenching gas, in particular a quenching chamber and/or a flow channel, a drive motor, situated outside the chamber, for driving the blower being allocated to the blower wheel. The drive motor is coupled to the blower wheel so as to transmit torque via a coupling that operates in contactless fashion. Also described is a related quenching method. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067468 | AMORPHOUS MAGNETIC ALLOYS, ASSOCIATED ARTICLES AND METHODS - An amorphous magnetic alloy is presented. The alloy has the general formula: (Fe | 2012-03-22 |
20120067469 | VERY THIN STEEL SHEET AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a very thin steel sheet and production method thereof that, in a very thin steel sheet of 0.4 mm or less thickness, enable production at low addition of special elements, simultaneous achievement of both good workability and anti-aging property, and stable passing of even wide coil in a continuous annealing process, which very thin steel sheet and production method. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067470 | COOLING METHOD AND COOLING DEVICE OF HOT-ROLLED STEEL STRIP - The present invention provides a method of cooling a hot-rolled steel strip which has passed through a finishing rolling, including: cooling the hot-rolled steel strip from a first temperature of not lower than 600° C. and not higher than 650° C. to a second temperature of not higher than 450° C. with cooling water having the water amount density of not lower than 4 m | 2012-03-22 |
20120067471 | Purse attachment that holds an umbrella, water bottle or similar shape object - The present invention provides for a beaded adjustable looped cord that attaches easily to any purse or accessory that has a strap or handle, allowing an umbrella, water bottle, beverage bottle, sports bottle, sippy cup, baby bottle or similar shape object to be inserted into its adjustable loop, holding the item tightly against the purse or accessory, thus leaving one's hands free. It is a leather or imitation leather cord or other similar looking strong cord that is looped through a cord stopper and decorated with beads in order to look fashionable. Its purpose is to securely hold a wet or dry umbrella inside its adjustable loop so that one does not have to carry the umbrella when the umbrella is not in use. Furthermore, its purpose includes securely holding a water bottle, beverage bottle, sports bottle, sippy cup, baby bottle, or any similar shaped object in order to leave ones hands free. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067472 | WALLET CARD INSERT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - A wallet system comprising: a wallet with at least one adjustable strap, and items selected from the group consisting of at least one dual-purpose card wallet insert unit, at least one card wallet insert unit and at least one tab identification insert. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067473 | Wallet - A wallet may include a body and a plurality of card carriers that may be pivoted relative to the body between open and closed positions. A release mechanism normally biased into a locking position may be provided to retain the card carriers in their closed positions may be operated to allow the card carriers to move from the closed position to an open position. The card carriers may be biased into an open position by a bias such as a spring. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067474 | CART HANDLE COVER WITH POCKET - A cover for the handle of a shopping cart or similar devices, to reduce the transmission of contaminants present on such handles, comprises a bag having front and rear members, the members being connected such that an opening is formed therebetween; each member having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surfaces facing each other; a fastening means attached to each inner surface, the fastening means being positioned so as to interact with each other; a utility pocket attached to the front member; the utility pocket further comprising a storage pouch therein; and a transport pocket which is attached to the rear member, the transport pocket being sized to contain the cover therein when the cover is compacted; and the cover sized to fit onto the handle assembly of a cart, thereby forming a barrier between the handle and a user. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067475 | VEHICLE - Disclosed is a vehicle equipped with air-filled tires, wherein heating of the air-filled tires during driving is minimized, and the durability of said tires is increased. Either many dimples are formed on the outside surface of at least one sidewall of the air-filled tires, or at least part of the outside surface of the sidewalls is formed using a good-thermal-conductivity rubber having a thermal conductivity of at least 0.40 W/(m·K). The vehicle is also provided with a cooling device that blows a gas that cools the air-filled tires from the outside. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067476 | PNEUMATIC TIRE AND METHOD FOR MAKING A PNEUMATIC TIRE - A pneumatic tire includes a tire component having a plurality of individually dipped and tackified cords applied individually to the tire component. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067477 | TIRE TREAD HAVING ASYMMETRIC CHAMFERING - A pneumatic tire having an asymmetrically chamfered tread that promotes desired plysteer residual aligning torque and/or plysteer residual cornering force. The tire comprises a tread having a set of first blocks on a first side of an equatorial plane, and a set of second blocks on a second side of the equatorial plane. The first and second blocks are defined at least in part by a top surface, one or more circumferentially extending grooves, and a plurality of laterally extending grooves. The laterally extending grooves define leading edges and trailing edges of the blocks. The boundaries between the leading edges and top surfaces of a plurality of the first blocks, and between the trailing edges and top surfaces of a plurality of the second block, are chamfered. The boundaries between the trailing edges and top surfaces of the first blocks, and between the boundaries between the leading edges and top surfaces of the second blocks, are substantially unchamfered. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067478 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - A pneumatic tire has a tread pattern including a lateral groove extending in a direction intersecting a tire circumferential direction and a shoulder block comparted by the lateral groove. A depression region in which a plurality of depressions extending in the tire circumferential direction are arranged in a tire width direction are formed on a surface of the shoulder block in an outer side in the tire width direction than a ground-contact end. The depressions are open to the lateral groove, and are segmented in a center portion in the tire circumferential direction of the shoulder block. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067479 | METHOD OF DESIGNING RESONATOR AND PNEUMATIC TIRE HAVING THE RESONATOR - The present invention aims to provide a method of designing a resonator more simply by deriving a non-transcendental model formula, and to provide a pneumatic tire having the resonator designed by this method. A method of designing a resonator | 2012-03-22 |
20120067480 | VEHICLE WINTER TYRE AND STUD FOR THE TYRE - A winter tyre is equipped with studs. The number of studs in the tyre is greater than that stated in the amendment, dating 1 Jun. 2009, to the Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications Decree 408/2003 concerning vehicle tyre studs. The shape of the stud together with the elasticity of the winter tyre rubber compound creates a piercing force of less than 120 N on the stud. The invention also relates to the stud for a tyre, the tip of the stud being resistant to wear and having a cross-section of 1.80-3.14 mm | 2012-03-22 |
20120067481 | PASSIVE TUNED VIBRATION ABSORBER - A passive tuned vibration absorber is used to attenuate unwanted vibrations in the spokes of a non-pneumatic tire and wheel assembly. Each spoke has a cutaway central portion having a tuned vibration absorber n the form of a protruding member having an axial width and a radial height and the radial height of the protruding member is less than a radial height of the spoke. Additionally, a method of determining the vibrational characteristics of the spokes of a non-pneumatic tire and wheel assembly is included. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067482 | AXLE TO AXLE SEALED AIRWAY FOR AN ONBOARD AUTOMATIC TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM - An automatic onboard drive axle tire inflation system configured for use in vehicles having an articulating joint, including but not limited to drive axles that include a steerable axle and a vertically movable wheel such as used in independent suspension systems. Various embodiments of the invention deliver pressurized air from an inner axle to an outer axle, such as through a CV joint, which embodiments can withstand the significant heating generated by braking systems. One preferred embodiment includes a flexible tube extending from an inner drive axle to an outer drive axle, wherein the tube maintains a seal there between, and articulates in one or both drive axles to accommodate the varying distance and angle therebetween during the steering of the associated wheel. The system can be employed in any vehicle including an automobile, truck and tractor. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067483 | Apparatus and System for Integration of a Central Tire Inflation Valve Into a Wheel - This is an apparatus and system for integration of Central Tire Inflation (CTI) valve functionality directly into a wheel. The CTI valve may be attached to the wheel or integrated into the wheel. In addition, the CTI valve may have a valve body or the valve components can be installed directly into the wheel. An air passageway between the vehicle air source and the CTI valve and/or an air passageway from the CTI valve to the tire cavity can also be employed. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067484 | Sacrificial Layer to Relieve Pinch Flashing in Molding Operations - A method to reduce or eliminate pinch flashing in mold operations by applying a thin coating of a hydrocarbon wax to the outside surface of an uncured rubber article or on the sidewall or shoulder of a green tire at a location(s) where segments of the mold close on each other and on the rubber article or tire during cure. The hydrocarbon wax has a melting point from about 60 degrees to about 80 degrees Celsius, and is compatible with the composition of the rubber. The hydrocarbon wax acts as a sacrificial layer and is scraped up by the mold parts instead of the rubber when the mold segments close. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067485 | PNEUMATIC TIRE AND METHOD FOR MAKING A PNEUMATIC TIRE - A pneumatic tire comprising a tire component having a plurality of individually plasma treated cords applied individually to the tire component, wherein the plasma treated cords comprise a plasma generated deposition derived from at least one polymerizable monomer. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067486 | RUN-FLAT TIRE - Provided is a run-flat tire having a substantially-crescent-shaped cross section, which makes it possible to achieve both durability at the time of run-flat travel and ride comfort at the time of travel at a normal inner pressure. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067487 | TIRES WITH HIGH STRENGTH REINFORCEMENT - A pneumatic tire includes a carcass, two sidewalls spaced apart a distance, two beads, a tread disposed radially outward of a crown of the carcass, and a belt structure radially interposed between the tread and the carcass. The belt structure has UT steel reinforcing cords. The cords have filaments with diameters ranging from 0.18 mm to 0.30 mm. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067488 | TIRES WITH HIGH STRENGTH REINFORCEMENT - A pneumatic tire includes a carcass, two sidewalls spaced apart a distance, two beads, a tread disposed radially outward of a crown of the carcass, and a belt structure radially interposed between the tread and the carcass. The belt structure has UT steel reinforcing cords. The cords have filaments with diameters ranging from 0.18 mm to 0.22 mm. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067489 | TIRES WITH HIGH STRENGTH REINFORCEMENT - A pneumatic tire includes a carcass, two sidewalls spaced apart a distance, two beads, a tread disposed radially outward of a crown of the carcass, and a belt structure radially interposed between the tread and the carcass. The belt structure has UT steel reinforcing cords. The cords have filaments with diameters ranging from 0.21 mm to 0.60 mm. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067490 | TIRES WITH HIGH STRENGTH REINFORCEMENT - A pneumatic tire includes a carcass, two sidewalls spaced apart a distance, two beads, a tread disposed radially outward of a crown of the carcass, and a belt structure radially interposed between the tread and the carcass. The belt structure has UT steel reinforcing cords. The cords have filaments with diameters ranging from 0.08 mm to 0.21 mm. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067491 | TIRES WITH HIGH STRENGTH REINFORCEMENT - A pneumatic tire includes a carcass, two sidewalls spaced apart a distance, two beads, a tread disposed radially outward of a crown of the carcass, and an overlay radially interposed between the tread and the carcass. The overlay has UT steel reinforcing cords. The cords have filaments with diameters ranging from 0.08 mm to 0.60 mm. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067492 | TIRES WITH HIGH STRENGTH REINFORCEMENT - A pneumatic tire includes a carcass structure, two sidewalls spaced apart a distance, two beads, a tread disposed radially outward of a crown of the carcass structure, a belt structure interposed radially between the carcass structure and the tread, and a reinforcement structure having cords of ferritic high aluminum TRIPLEX steel. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067493 | HEAVY DUTY TIRE - A pneumatic tire construction is described suitable for severe loading conditions. The tire includes a bead portion further having an apex which extends radially outward of the bead core, and a first turn-up pad located adjacent said chafer, and a second turn-up pad located adjacent said first turn-up pad, wherein the first turn-up pad has a G′ less than the G′ of the second turn-up pad. Alternatively, the first turn-up pad may be located adjacent to the rim flange and the second turn-up pad may be located axially inward of the first pad. The second turn-up pad is preferably thicker and longer than the first turn-up pad. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067494 | HEAVY DUTY TIRE - A pneumatic tire construction is described suitable for severe loading conditions. The tire includes a bead portion further having an apex which extends radially outward of the bead core, and a turn-up pad located adjacent said chafer. The turn-up pad has a minimum specified width and a maximum specified width at a Radius R as measured from the bead center. The turn-up pad is formed of a material having a specified G′ and G″. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067495 | RUBBER COMPOSITION, PREPARATION AND TIRE WITH COMPONENT - The invention relates to a cured rubber composition, its preparation and a tire with a component of such rubber composition. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067496 | WHEEL FOR VEHICLES - A wheel including a tyre and a rim wherein the tyre includes: a pair of beads, each of the beads being provided with a base, wherein the rim includes a pair of axially outer flanges defining respective bead housing seats, each of the bead housing seats including a base portion, and wherein the base of at least one of the beads and the base portion of the respective bead housing seat are mutually coupled by means of at least one mechanical coupling element, wherein the mechanical coupling element is provided with parts and has a length greater than its width, the length being lower than the circumference of the tyre measured at the base of the bead and the width being lower than the axial width of the base of the bead and of the base portion of the respective bead housing seat. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067497 | BONDING TOOL FOR ATTACHING PREPARED ADHESIVE TO BONDING PART - A manually operated or automated bonding tool for the attachment of a formed adhesive element to a bonding part is disclosed. The bonding tool includes a loading module in which the bare bonding part is loaded, an oven module in which the bare bonding part is heated, an adhesive picking station module in which the adhesive is attached to the heated bare bonding part, and a part transfer module which advances the bare bonding part sequentially from the loading module, through the oven module, and to the adhesive picking station module. The modules are mounted on a base plate. The loading module includes a bare bonding part-retaining aperture formed in its top and an adjacent finger notch. The oven module receives the unheated bare bonding part from the loading module. The oven module includes an elongated heating block having a bonding part guide by which the bare bonding parts are transferred through the oven and to the adhesive picking station module where the formed adhesive element is attached to the heated bare bonding part. The part transfer module is used to push the unheated bare bonding part into and through the oven module and into position on the adhesive picking station module. An applicator is used to remove the bonding part with the attached formed adhesive element from the adhesive picking station module and into position on a selected substrate. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067498 | METHOD FOR THE THERMAL JOINING OF TWO COMPONENTS, AND A THERMAL JOINING STRIP - A method for a thermal joining of two thermoplastic components includes arranging at least one reactive sheet entity in a mating zone between the two thermoplastic components. A multiply perforated metallic sheet entity configured as a bonding agent is disposed on each side of the at least one reactive sheet entity, at least in some regions of the mating zone. The at least one reactive sheet entity is activated so as thermally join the two thermoplastic components in the regions of the mating zone. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067499 | FIXING OF VACUUM INSULATION PANELS IN COOLING APPARATUSES - A polyurethane foam reaction system to fix over an area of a vacuum insulation panel (VIP) on an inside of an outer wall of a cooling apparatus and/or on a outside of a wall of a inner container of the cooling apparatus, where the reaction system includes the following components: an organic and/or a modified organic polyisocyanate; at least one high molecular weight compound having at least two hydrogen atoms which are reactive toward a isocyanate group; a blowing agent; a catalyst; and a foam stabilizer, where the components are selected to obtain a closed-cell polyurethane foam having a free-foamed density of 50 to 1100 g/l and a compressive strength of ≧15 kPa, excluding rigid integral foams. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067500 | DEVICE FOR FABRICATING LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY - A liquid crystal panel P is positioned and held by a plurality of first locating pins | 2012-03-22 |
20120067501 | Continuous Linear Production in a Selective Laser Sintering System - A method and apparatus for forming objects. Layers of precursor material may be placed on top of each other. The layers of precursor material may be selectively cured as the layers of precursor material are placed on top of each other to form an object and a frame associated with the object. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067502 | APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING STRIPS OF LABELS AND METHODS OF PROCESSING STRIPS OF LABELS - An apparatus for processing strips of labels includes a strip of labels having a plurality of individual labels following one after the other. The apparatus includes a conveying device that conveys the strip of labels along a conveying path, and a position detection device provided along the conveying path that detects a position of the strip of labels. The apparatus includes a processing device that is provided along the conveying path. The processing device includes a cutting unit that is constructed and arranged to cut the strip of labels. The apparatus includes a labelling device that is arranged downstream with respect to the processing device along the conveying path. The labelling device is constructed and arranged to attach processed labels to containers. The position detection device includes an image detection device that is configured to capture two-dimensional images of regions of the strip of labels. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067503 | FLEXIBLE TRANSLUCENT COLOR MATCHING APPARATUS - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for selecting a finish for applying to an item. The apparatus includes a flexible translucent sheet, and at least one semi-translucent color applied to the translucent sheet such that a surface to which the translucent sheet is attached is visible through the translucent sheet and the semi-translucent color. The system includes the apparatus and a protective laminate surface covering the at least one semi-translucent color. The method includes providing a plurality of translucent sheets each having at least one semi-translucent color, examining an item to determine the type of finish of the item, selecting a flexible translucent sheet according to the finish of the item, conforming and affixing the selected translucent sheet to the surface of the item, and viewing the surface of the item through the selected translucent sheet. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067504 | Method for Hot Laminating a Sheet - The invention relates to a laminating foil having an initial roughness on at least one side, which makes the laminating foil matte, wherein the laminating foil has a marking configured as a surface pattern with surface portions on the matte side or at least on one of the matte sides, wherein the roughness of the surface portions is different from the initial roughness. The invention furthermore relates to a laminating foil set comprising the laminating foils, a method for hot laminating sheet material using such laminating foils, a laminating unit for using the laminating foil, and eventually a laminating system including the laminating unit and the laminating foils. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067505 | CEMENTITIOUS MORTAR AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED REINFORCEMENT OF BUILDING STRUCTURES - Cementitious mortar with improved characteristics for forming structures incorporating synthetic fibres, in particular in the form of webs, for reinforcing building structures. The mortar comprises a methylmethacrylate/n-butylacrylate copolymer resin and glass filaments dispersed in the mortar. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067506 | FILM PROCESSING EQUIPMENT AND METHOD USING THE SAME - A film processing equipment and a method for processing a film is provided. A feeding roller feeds the film to a swelling bath and the swelling bath immerses the film. A dyeing bath dyes the film transferred from the swelling bath and a stretching bath stretches the film. The stretching bath comprises three sets of rollers dividing a film transferring path into a first interval length and a second interval length. The first interval length is in an upstream with respect to the film transferring path and smaller than the second interval length. A crosslinking bath performs a crosslinking process on the film transferred from the stretching bath and a washing bath washes the film. A film attaching assembly performs a film attaching process on the film transferred from the washing bath and a winding device winds the film transferred from the film attaching assembly. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067507 | FINE PATTERN MOLD - The fine pattern mold that includes a roll, a buffer tube with inner peripheral surface is in contact with an outer peripheral surface of the roll, and a stamper tube in which its inner peripheral surface is in contact with an outer peripheral surface of the buffer tube and a fine concave/convex pattern is formed on its outer peripheral surface, wherein the buffer tube has a larger coefficient of linear expansion and a smaller elastic modulus than those of the stamper tube. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067508 | FIRE RESISTANT VENEER ASSEMBLY FOR AIRCRAFT INTERIORS - A flame resistant wood veneer assembly in the four embodiments, includes a decorative wood veneer layer, and a combination of aluminum foil layer(s)/backing(s) and a non-decorative wood veneer layer(s)/backing(s), the aluminum foil layer is bonded to the decorative wood veneer layer and between the non-decorative wood veneer layer(s)/backing(s) with phenolic adhesive at high pressure and high temperature wherein the high pressure is at least 150 pounds per square inch and the high temperature is at least 275 degrees Fahrenheit and where such high pressure and temperature is applied for at least four minutes. The resulting assembly is preferably wide belt sanded to produce a smooth, flat veneer product. | 2012-03-22 |
20120067509 | METHOD FOR FINISHED-RIB COMPACTING A THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE PART WITH CONTINUOUS FIBRES - A method for manufacturing a structural part including at least two wings extending in intersecting planes made of thermoplastic fiber-reinforced composite material including at least two plies of continuous fibers. The fibers extend from one wing to another. The method includes cutting the at least two plies in a fabric and/or a tape of fibers pre-impregnated with a thermoplastic resin; assembling the plies to create a preform; and compacting the preform to a final shape of the part by subjecting the preform to a defined cycle of temperature and pressure. A toolset can implement the method described above. Such a toolset includes a rigid punch and die such that closing the tool creates a sealed chamber in a shape of the part between the punch and the die. | 2012-03-22 |