43rd week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120266944 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - A photovoltaic system includes a plurality of rectangular-shaped photovoltaic modules and a plurality of separate and spaced-apart support members supporting and orienting the photovoltaic modules in an array on the support surface without penetrating the support surface. The support members are formed of plastic and each of the photovoltaic modules is supported by at least four of the support members. Each of the support members is secured to and supports at least one of the photovoltaic modules but is not directly secured to any of the other support members. Thus the support modules can be utilized to support a wide variety of different sizes of photovoltaic modules. A wind shield is located at the rearward most support members. The wind shield is spaced a distance from the rearward photovoltaic modules and shaped to deflect wind up and over the array of photovoltaic modules. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266945 | THIN-FILM COMPONENT ON GLASS, A METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF AND THE USE THEREOF - A thin-film component comprising a film structure and an electrically conductive protection device is disclosed, together with and a method for the production and use thereof. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266946 | Discrete Attachment Point Apparatus and System for Photovoltaic Arrays - An attachment point apparatus and system for photovoltaic arrays is disclosed. One embodiment provides a rail system for receiving a PV module, including a first rail, a second rail, a substantially rectilinear double male connector adapted for coupling an end of the first rail to an end of the second rail, and a connector adapted to attach a PV module to the first rail. Another embodiment provides a PV module including a PV laminate, a frame integral with and supporting the PV laminate, and a spanner bar adapted to solely span a width of the PV module, orthogonally connect at various locations along the frame, and attach to a support structure. A further embodiment provides a coupling device for a PV module comprising a first coupling portion adapted to rotatably engage a PV module, and a second coupling portion adapted to rotatably engage a rail. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266947 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SOLAR CELL - The invention relates to a solar cell that comprises a planar semiconductor substrate with a front and a back; a multitude of holes that interconnect the front and the back; and current-collecting electrical contacts that are exclusively arranged on the back. The front comprises highly doped regions and lightly doped regions of a first type such that in each case the holes are situated in a highly doped region or adjoin such a region. According to a first aspect of the invention, the highly doped regions are arranged locally around the holes. According to a second aspect of the invention, the front comprises at least one region without holes, and the highly doped regions comprise one region or several regions that extends/extend to the at least one hole-free region. The invention furthermore relates to methods for manufacturing such solar cells. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266948 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - In order to increase photoelectric conversion efficiency in a photoelectric conversion device, there is disclosed a photoelectric converter containing a photoelectric conversion unit in which a p-type layer ( | 2012-10-25 |
20120266949 | ELONGATE SOLAR CELL AND EDGE CONTACT - An elongate solar cell, comprising a semiconductor body having two mutually opposed faces, at least one of the faces being an active face for receiving incident light, and two mutually opposed edges orthogonal to the faces, the edges comprising electrical contacts thereon for conducting electrical current generated by the solar cell from the light; wherein the electrical contact to at least one of the edges includes an electrically conductive material that contacts only a fractional portion of the at least one edge of the semiconductor body to improve the performance of the solar cell. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266950 | SOLAR BATTERY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar battery includes a polymer resin layer on a solar cell and an upper substrate on the polymer resin layer. A pattern is formed in the polymer resin layer. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266951 | METHOD OF FORMING EMITTERS FOR A BACK-CONTACT SOLAR CELL - Methods of forming emitters for back-contact solar cells are described. In one embodiment, a method includes forming a first solid-state dopant source above a substrate. The first solid-state dopant source includes a plurality of regions separated by gaps. Regions of a second solid-state dopant source are formed above the substrate by printing. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266952 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUBSTRATE FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - A method of manufacturing a substrate for a photovoltaic cell, in which the high optical characteristic in a long-wavelength range available for the photovoltaic cell can be maintained, and at the same time, the amount of hazing can be increased. The method includes the step of forming a zinc oxide (ZnO) thin film layer doped with a dopant on a transparent substrate, and the step of controlling the surface structure of the zinc oxide thin film layer by etching the zinc oxide thin film layer using hydrogen plasma. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266953 | METHOD OF COATING A SUBSTRATE - The present invention provides a method of coating a substrate with a zinc oxide film, the method comprising the steps of:
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20120266954 | ORGANIC PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - To suppress deterioration of electrical characteristics. An organic photovoltaic cell ( | 2012-10-25 |
20120266955 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME - A photoelectric conversion device and a method of fabricating the same are disclosed. The photoelectric conversion device may include a first substrate having a first electrode and a first non-slip portion, a second substrate facing the first substrate and having a second electrode and a second non-slip portion and a sealing member. The photoelectric conversion device may further include an electrolyte solution positioned in a spaced formed between the first substrate, the second substrate, and the sealing member. The first substrate or the second substrate may be positioned to contact at least one of a first non-slip portion and a second non-slip portion. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266956 | MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR A SOLAR PANEL AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING THEREOF - A mounting assembly ( | 2012-10-25 |
20120266957 | ORGANIC PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL WITH POLYMERIC GRATING AND RELATED DEVICES AND METHODS - A photovoltaic cell comprises first and second electrode layers, an organic photoactive layer between the first and second electrode layers, and a polymeric grating structure in the first electrode layer. The first and second electrode layers are configured to collect electrical charges from the photoactive layer and to allow light to transmit through the first electrode layer to reach the photoactive layer. The grating structure is configured to provide a grating periodicity of about 100 nm to about 500 nm and grating amplitude of about 100 nm to about 500 nm. A device comprising the photovoltaic cell is disclosed. A photovoltaic cell may be formed by printing a polymer on a substrate to form a grating structure, forming a first electrode layer on the polymeric grating structure and the substrate, forming an organic photoactive layer above the first electrode layer, and forming a second electrode layer above the photoactive layer. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266958 | METHODS OF FORMING RUTHENIUM-GROUP IIIA ALLOYS - Described are embodiments including an apparatus that provides a thin film solar cell base structure for a photovoltaic device, a method of manufacturing a photovoltaic device, a roll to roll method of manufacturing a thin film solar cell base structure, and a ruthenium alloy sheet material. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266959 | SEMICONDUCTOR ELECTRODE FOR DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL HAVING THE SAME - A semiconductor electrode for a dye-sensitized solar cell, a method of manufacturing the semiconductor electrode, and a dye-sensitized solar cell having the semiconductor electrode are provided which can prevent electrons from being transported to an electrolyte from the surface of the semiconductor electrode to raise photocurrent and photovoltage and to improve an energy conversion efficiency by forming a semiconductor oxide layer on a conductive substrate, forming an organic layer in a core-shell structure thereon, and adsorbing a dye on the organic layer through the use of an electrostatic attraction. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266960 | MULTI LAYER ORGANIC THIN FILM SOLAR CELL - The disclosed invention consists of high efficiency organic solar cells ( | 2012-10-25 |
20120266961 | WATER CONSERVATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A water conservation system for distributing water is provided. The water conservation system includes (a) a fixture member including a first opening and being configured to transport a flow of distributed water; (b) a monitoring assembly configured to sense a temperature characteristic of the flow of distributed water; and (c) a valve assembly located adjacent the first opening and being configured to divert the flow of distributed water away from the first opening when the temperature characteristic remains below a threshold value. In certain embodiments, the water conservation system may further include a water recycling assembly configured for recirculation of the distributed water to any of a variety of appliances. A method of using the water conservation system is also provided. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266962 | FOAM MANIFOLD FOR INJECTION MOLDING CONSUMER APPLIANCE CASE, FOAMED-IN CASE, AND RELATED METHOD - A manifold receives and distributes insulating foam to an interior of a consumer appliance case. The manifold includes an inlet attachable to a source of insulating foam exterior to the consumer appliance case, at least two outlets disposed at different locations within the consumer appliance case, an inlet passageway leading from the inlet further into the consumer appliance case interior, and at least two outlet passageways, each outlet passageway providing communication between the inlet passageway and a respective one of the outlets. Insulating foam received by the inlet is distributed to the interior of the consumer appliance case via the inlet passageway, outlet passageways and outlets. Related foamed-in case designs and methods of foaming-in a case are also disclosed. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266963 | MIXING OF A LOWER DENSITY MATERIAL INTO A FLOW OF A HIGHER DENSITY MATERIAL - A mixer facilitates dissolving a lower density material into a higher density material using a rotating paddle to create a highly turbulent mixing zone in a mixing chamber adjacent to the flow of the higher density material. In an illustrated example, the mixer includes a motor that drives a mixing paddle to create a highly turbulent mixing of a liquid and a gas in the mixing chamber. The mixing paddle resides in a paddle chamber connected to the liquid transfer pipe by the mixing chamber. The mixing paddle is preferably just outside the opening from the paddle chamber to the mixing chamber for increased turbulence in the mixing chamber. A portion of the liquid flowing in the transfer pipe enters into the mixing chamber, mixes with the gas, and the mixture flows back into the transfer pipe. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266964 | CASSETTE WITH INFUSION SET CONTAINING ANTI-FREEFLOW BALL VALVE FOR PERISTALTIC INFUSION PUMP - Flow control devices and methods of using the flow control devices are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a cassette ( | 2012-10-25 |
20120266965 | CASSETTE WITH INFUSION SET CONTAINING SPRING-BIASED ANTI-FREEFLOW MECHANISM FOR PERISTALTIC INFUSION PUMP - Flow control devices.—In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a cassette ( | 2012-10-25 |
20120266966 | METERING SYSTEM, DENSE PHASE CONVEYING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPPLYING BULK MATERIAL IN POWDER FORM - The present invention relates to a metering device and a dense phase conveying system for the dosed supply of a light bulk material from a supply device (B, SG) via conveying tubes (FR | 2012-10-25 |
20120266967 | EVAPORATOR - A solid precursor delivery assembly generally includes a container having upper and lower portions and chambers defined within the container, including an inlet chamber, an outlet chamber, and first and second precursor chambers. The first and second precursor chambers are configured for holding precursor material within the container. Sintered frits are fixedly coupled and sealed to an interior portion of the container, and define at least part of the chambers within the container. At least one of the sintered frits is configured for retaining precursor material thereon within the first precursor chamber, and at least one of the sintered frits is configured for retaining precursor material thereon within the second precursor chamber. An inlet is coupled to the container for delivering carrier gas into the container, and an outlet is coupled to the container for use in removing vaporized precursor material and carrier gas from the container. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266968 | ELEVATOR SYSTEM HAVING A SHAFT-SIDE EXTINGUISHING WATER DRAIN SYSTEM - A drain system, in an elevator system, is an open system wherein extinguishing water penetrating through a shaft door sill having bores meets a catch plate arranged underneath the shaft door sill and can be substantially discharged along at least one shaft wall. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266969 | Pressure Relief Tool and Method for Closed System - Systems, methods and tools are disclosed for releasing pressure from closed systems. For example, in a SCR system, diesel emission fluid (DEF) can become over pressurized as it is pumped between a DEF pump and a DEF injector. A manifold may be disposed between the pump and injector. The manifold or passageway that communicates the DEF between the pump and injector includes a service port. A plug is disposed between the DEF passage and the service port or on a seat disposed between the DEF passage and the service port. A specially designed tool is employed to dislodge the plug from the seat and release pressure in the DEF passage through the tool and, optionally, through a drain hose connected to a distal end of the tool. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266970 | AXLE LUBRICATION AND COOLING SYSTEM - A hydraulic filtering, cooling and lubrication system is disclosed. The system is for use with a vehicle including an engine, a pump coupled to the engine and a plurality of axles. The system includes a separate manifold for each axle of the vehicle and/or each pair of wet disc brakes. Each manifold is separate from every other manifold to minimize cross contamination of axles. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266971 | SPRINKLER CANISTER SEAL - An irrigation sprinkler canister seal comprising a flanged screw having a threaded rod and a circular flange extending perpendicular to the rod. The seal further includes a plug piece having a threaded bore adapted to receive the threaded rod, and further including a continuous frusto-conical surface extending around an elongate axis of the plug piece, the frusto-conical surface being configured to form a circumferentially continuous fluid seal against a cylindrical rim of a cylindrical bore. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266972 | ROTATIONAL-FLOW SPRAY NOZZLE AND PROCESS OF USING SAME - A solder-flux composition is sprayed onto a substrate by rotating the solder-flux composition inside a spray cap, and before the solder-flux liquid exits the spray cap, perturbing the flow thereof with a fluid. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266973 | Automatic basin temperature and level control - A system and method for controlling the temperature and volume of a liquid entering a basin includes a microprocessor, a comparator, and a database. The system may include a control panel having buttons for establishing temperature and volume levels for water entering a bath. In one embodiment, the user uses a keypad to enter the desired temperature which is sent to a comparator. The system includes a temperature sensor to detect real-time temperature of the water entering a basin. The sensed real-time water temperature may also be sent to a comparator for controlling water control values to cease the inflow of water into the basin. The system also permits the user to store favorite volume settings for later use in filling the basin. In another embodiment the user communicates with the system to remotely establish a desired temperature value and basin volume fill level. In alternate embodiments, the system may be activated when the user using a mobile device is within a predetermined distance relative to the system. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266974 | FLUID HANDLING APPARATUS AND FLUID HANDLING SYSTEM | 2012-10-25 |
20120266975 | CLOSABLE THROUGHFLOW MEMBER - A closable throughflow member comprises a housing ( | 2012-10-25 |
20120266976 | Automated System for Low Pressure Fluid Recovery - An automated low pressure fluid recovery system is disclosed. An eductor receives low pressure fluid from a source, for example vapors from a hydrocarbon tank. The eductor also receives high pressure fluid from another source, for example the output of a compressor or a well. By venturi principles the two fluid streams are mixed and a third intermediate fluid stream is formed, which is routed to a desired location. The low pressure fluids are thereby beneficially captured and sold or otherwise used. Various sensing devices, such as pressure and temperature sensors, emit signals to a programmable logic controller, which in turn automatically manipulates various control mechanisms to efficiently and safely control fluid flow through the system. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266977 | HIGH PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE - A high pressure control valve system with a valve body with an inlet and an outlet, whereby the outlet is shaped by at least one radially oriented opening in the valve body, an essentially discoidally shaped valve seat arranged on the valve body between inlet and outlet and features a valve body bore that connects inlet and outlet, a sealing element that is appropriately arranged on an actuating element in order to close the valve bore, and an actuating device suitably shaped to move the actuating element in such a way as to cause the opening and closing of the valve, characterized in that the valve seat on the exit site features a revolving extension, extending from a foot print axially in direction of the opening. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266978 | PRESSURE REGULATOR FOR IRRIGATION PLANT AND IRRIGATION PLANT COMPRISING THE REGULATOR - A pressure regulator for irrigation plants comprises a main body ( | 2012-10-25 |
20120266979 | Check Valve for Abrasive Blaster Pressure Vessel - A check valve is installed in the pressure flow line of an abrasive blaster of the type having a pop-up valve which opens under pressure and closes when depressurized to a predetermined level. The check valve is upstream of the pop-up valve and includes a having a valve chamber in communication with the pressure system for seating a valve mechanism adapted for opening and closing the valve chamber in response to the pressure level in the pressure system for closing the pressure system to back flow when the pressure in the system reaches a predetermined level. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266980 | IN-LINE BACK PRESSURE FLUID REGULATORS - In-line back pressure fluid regulators are described. An example in-line fluid regulator includes a regulator body defining a sensing chamber and an outlet of a fluid flow path of the fluid regulator. The outlet is in fluid communication with the sensing chamber via a first flow passageway in the regulator body. A bonnet is coupled to the regulator body and defines an inlet of the fluid flow path and a loading chamber disposed between the sensing chamber and the inlet. The loading chamber is substantially sealed relative to the fluid flow path of the fluid regulator. A pressure sensor is disposed between the inlet and the sensing chamber, where the pressure sensor defines a second flow passageway to fluidly couple the inlet and the sensing chamber. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266981 | HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY FOR A CROP SPRAYER - A crop sprayer includes a main frame. A product tank is supported by the main frame that is configured to contain a first quantity of fluid therein. A cab is supported by the main frame that includes a leading wall structure including a window, a trailing wall structure positioned in relation to the product tank so as to define a reservoir space therebetween, a left lateral wall structure including a first door, and a right lateral wall structure including a second door. The leading wall structure, trailing wall structure, left lateral wall structure, and right lateral wall structure collectively define an operator space. A first platform having a first generally horizontally oriented foot support is positioned adjacent to the first door. A second platform having a second generally horizontally oriented foot support is positioned adjacent to the second door. A hydraulic reservoir assembly contain a second quantity of fluid therein is positioned in the reservoir space. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266982 | DEVICE FOR USE WITH FLOOR DRAINS - A device configured for being received within a floor drain is provided. The device includes a basket assembly containing a liquid-soluble treatment material therein. A drain cover defines an opening that receives the basket assembly. A basket assembly lid defines at least one aperture for allowing flow of liquid into the basket assembly, the basket assembly includes a flange for cooperatively engaging a recess defined in the drain cover to thereby engage the lid with the drain cover. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266983 | FAUCET DEVICE WITH TOUCH CONTROL AND DISPLAY CAPABILITIES - The present disclosure is related to a faucet device with touch control and display capabilities. The faucet device includes a gas providing unit, a faucet body, and a touch control and display system, wherein the faucet body and the touch control and display system are both coupled to the gas providing unit. The gas providing unit is for providing a predetermined gas to the faucet body, so as to enable the mixing of the predetermined gas with a water flow. The faucet body is equipped with a Venturi tube allowing for the predetermined gas to be transmitted automatically from the gas providing unit to the faucet body when the faucet body is turned on. The predetermined gas may not be transmitted to the faucet body when the water flow does not pass through the Venturi tube. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266984 | CHEMICAL DELIVERY SYSTEM - Embodiments of chemical delivery systems disclosed herein may include an enclosure; a first compartment disposed within the enclosure and having a plurality of first conduits to carry a first set of chemical species, the first compartment further having a first draw opening and a first exhaust opening to facilitate flow of a purge gas through the first compartment; and a second compartment disposed within the enclosure and having a plurality of second conduits to carry a second set of chemical species, the second compartment further having a second draw opening and a second exhaust opening to facilitate flow of the purge gas through the second compartment, wherein the first set of chemical species is different than the second set of chemical species, and wherein a draw velocity of the purge gas through the second compartment is higher than the draw velocity of the purge gas through the first compartment. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266985 | Microchip and Method of Manufacturing the Same - Provided are a microchip including a fluid circuit consisting of a space formed therein, a light-absorbing first substrate and a light-transmitting second substrate bonded onto the first substrate, and a groove, having a V-shaped section, extending parallelly to the fluid circuit on a surface of the second substrate opposite to the first substrate on a position immediately above at least part of the fluid circuit and a method of manufacturing the same. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266986 | MICROFLUIDIC CARTRIDGE WITH PARALLEL PNEUMATIC INTERFACE PLATE - A microfluidic cartridge for placement onto a parallel pneumatic interface plate of a pneumatic instrument is provided. The cartridge includes a three dimensional fluid channel, in which a fluid is to be transported, a flexible membrane that spans a plane and is part of an outer surface of the cartridge. The three dimensional fluid channel is spatially defined in three dimensions by internal walls of the cartridge and by the flexible membrane. The flexible membrane is in a ground state, when no pressure or vacuum is applied to the flexible membrane. However, the flexible membrane is pneumatically deflectable from the ground state perpendicular to the plane of the flexible membrane in two directions when the cartridge is placed onto the parallel pneumatic interface plate. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266987 | Coupling Body for Use in a Fuel Supply System, Coupling Housing, Coupling Member, Fuel Supply System Provided with Such a Coupling Body and Vehicle Provided with Such a Fuel Supply System - The invention relates to a coupling body ( | 2012-10-25 |
20120266988 | INTEGRATED ROTARY VALVE - A system in some embodiments includes a machine block comprising features configured to support moving machine components within a lubricating fluid, wherein the machine block includes an integral valve block configured to route the lubricating fluid through a first filter without a second filter and configured to route the lubricating fluid through the second filter without the first filter. Further embodiments include a method that includes switching circulation of a lubricant between a first filter and a second filter in response to an angular position of a valve disposed in a valve block integral to a machine block having moving components lubricated by the lubricant. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266989 | Wall-Mounted Faucet that is Available for Water Supply Lines of Different Specifications and Sizes - A faucet includes a faucet body, a connecting member mounted in the faucet body, a plurality of elastic plates each connected between the faucet body and the connecting member, a first connector selectively connected with the connecting member, and a second connector selectively connected with the connecting member. Thus, the connecting member is connected with a water supply line by the first connector or the second connector so that the faucet is available for water supply lines of different types and sizes. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266990 | Wall-Mounted Faucet that is Available for Water Supply Lines of Different Specifications and Sizes - A faucet includes a faucet body, a connecting member mounted in the faucet body, a control valve mounted between the faucet body and the connecting member, a plurality of elastic plates each connected between the faucet body and the connecting member, a first connector selectively connected with the connecting member, and a second connector selectively connected with the connecting member. Thus, the connecting member is connected with a water supply line by the first connector or the second connector so that the faucet is available for water supply lines of different types and sizes. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266991 | Wall-Mounted Faucet that is Available for Water Supply Lines of Different Specifications and Sizes - A faucet includes a faucet body, a connecting member mounted in the faucet body, a plurality of elastic plates each connected between the faucet body and the connecting member, a first connector selectively connected with the connecting member, and a second connector selectively connected with the connecting member. Thus, the connecting member is connected with a water supply line by the first connector or the second connector so that the faucet is available for water supply lines of different types and sizes. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266992 | ROCKER SWITCH WATERWAY MECHANISM - The present invention is provides with a rocker switch waterway mechanism, which includes an inlet unit, at least two outlet units and a switch mechanism. The switch mechanism includes a rocker and switch valve pin jointed together, the switch valve is disposed inside the cavity of the connection of the two outlet units, and the rocker drives the switch valve moves between the inlets of the two outlet unit to realize the switch of the two outlet units. The present invention is provided with not much switch force, and the switch is convenient. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266993 | Wall-Mounted Faucet that is Available for Water Supply Lines of Different Specifications and Sizes - A faucet includes a faucet body, a connecting member mounted in the faucet body, a control valve mounted between the faucet body and the connecting member, a plurality of elastic plates each connected between the faucet body and the connecting member, a first connector selectively connected with the connecting member, and a second connector selectively connected with the connecting member. Thus, the connecting member is connected with a water supply line by the first connector or the second connector so that the faucet is available for water supply lines of different types and sizes. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266994 | TUBULAR ACTUATING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A tubular actuating system includes a plurality of series of actuators disposed within a tubular with at least one of the series having a plurality of actuators. Each of the plurality of actuators in the at least one of the series is alterable from a first position allowing passage of plugs below a selected size to a second position allowing actuation by plugs of selected sizes. The plurality of actuators of the series are distributed within the tubular such that the more upstream of any two of the plurality of actuators is actuatingly engagable with a larger one of the plugs than the more downstream of the two of the plurality of actuators when in the second position, and the plurality of series is distributed such that for any two of the series the more upstream of the two series requires a larger plug to alter the actuators therewithin. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266995 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUSPENDING DUCT BY INSERTED CORNER MEMBERS - An air transport duct, and sections of such duct, capable of connection to a support by support members and attachment members formed from two mating members. Each section has two terminal open ends and a flange disposed around each open end for connection to a flange of an adjacent section. Each flange includes two relatively transverse receiving channels adjacent to a corner of the flange, and an insertable corner member positioned into the channels. The corner member is attached to the flange by a load-bearing connection, and can support a predetermined portion of a weight of the duct by connection of the corner member to a first mating member connectable to a second mating member secured to a corresponding support member. A method of connecting a duct to a support by forming a load-bearing connection between a corner member and a flange. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266996 | Reinforcing Matrix for Spoolable Pipe - A spoolable pipe is disclosed, the spoolable pipe having an internal pressure barrier formed about a longitudinal axis, and a reinforcing layer(s) enclosing the internal pressure barrier that includes a solid hydrocarbon matrix. The pipe can also include an energy conductor(s) integrated with and/or located between the internal pressure barrier and/or the reinforcing layer(s). | 2012-10-25 |
20120266997 | FLEXIBLE PIPE AND A METHOD OF PRODUCING A FLEXIBLE PIPE - The invention relates to a flexible pipe comprising an axis and a tubular innermost sealing sheath surrounding said axis, said innermost sealing sheath being surrounded by at least one outer armoring layer. The innermost sealing sheath has an inner side which is the side of the innermost sealing sheath comprising said axis. On the inner side of said innermost sealing sheath the flexible pipe comprises at least one carcass comprising a plurality of annular armoring members. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266998 | EXHAUST PIPE PAINT AND EXHAUST PIPE - An exhaust pipe paint includes an inorganic particle, at least one of an inorganic binder and an inorganic binder precursor, and an inorganic glass particle. The inorganic glass particle includes a low-melting glass having a softening temperature lower than a softening temperature of the inorganic binder. The low-melting glass includes at least one of soda-lime glass, alkali-free glass, borosilicate glass, potash glass, lead crystal glass, barium glass, boron glass, strontium glass, alumina silica glass, soda zinc glass, and soda barium glass. | 2012-10-25 |
20120266999 | EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENT - An exhaust system component ( | 2012-10-25 |
20120267000 | SMALL-DIAMETER COMPOSITE TUBE - A small-diameter composite tube may be formed by hand rolling. A slip sheet may be placed on a work surface, and then a composite sheet may be placed on the slip sheet. A mandrel may be placed at a first edge of the composite sheet, and a portion of the slip sheet may be folded over the mandrel, and the first edge of the composite sheet, such that the mandrel is enclosed in the slip sheet. A compression bar may then be placed on the folded-over portion of the slip sheet and force may be applied, causing the slip sheet to contact the mandrel. Then, the folded-over portion of the slip sheet may be pulled away from the mandrel while force is maintained on the compression bar. As the folded-over portion of the slip sheet is pulled, the composite sheet may wind around the mandrel, forming the composite tube. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267001 | HEAT RESISTANT TITANIUM ALLOY MATERIAL FOR EXHAUST SYSTEM PART USE EXCELLENT IN OXIDATION RESISTANCE, METHOD OF PRODUCTION OF HEAT RESISTANT TITANIUM ALLOY MATERIAL FOR EXHAUST SYSTEM PART USE EXCELLENT IN OXIDATION RESISTANCE, AND EXHAUST SYSTEM - A titanium alloy material for exhaust system parts which is excellent in oxidation resistance able to be used for an exhaust manifold, exhaust pipe, catalyst device, muffler, or other part characterized by containing, by mass %, Cu: 0.5 to 1.5%, Sn: 0.5 to 1.5%, Si: 0.1% to 0.6%, and O: 0.1% or less, a total of the contents of Cu and Sn being 1.4 to 2.7%, and having a balance of Ti and unavoidable impurities. A titanium alloy material for exhaust system parts which is excellent in oxidation resistance and cold workability. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267002 | METHOD FOR THE OPERATION AND CONTROL OF GAS FILLING - A method for the operation and control of gas filling from a filling station to a receiver is comprising actively controlling essential filling variables within the receiver such as temperature, pressure, and density of the gas; continuously updating estimates of the filling variables based on filling station side measurements interpreted using physical and thermodynamic relations as to make the variables available even when the receiver is not communicating with the filling station in so-called non-communication fueling; and continuously updating the estimated capacity of the receiver based on station side measurements in a non-communication fueling. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267003 | AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND METHOD FOR BRAKE FLUID EXCHANGE WITH WIRELESS BRAKE BLEEDING SYSTEM - Automotive service equipment for brake fluid exchange includes a central unit having a controller for operating the equipment and a communication module for wirelessly communicating with each of a plurality of remote bleed modules to control bleeding brake fluid from respective brake bleeders of a vehicle connected to the modules. The brake fluid from the brake bleeders is stored in containers in the modules for later removal. When disconnected from the brake bleeders, the modules are moved to docking stations on the central unit for emptying brake fluid from the module containers and vacuum charging the containers for brake bleeding. The automotive service equipment and related method of performing brake fluid exchange in an automotive vehicle avoid the use of hoses for returning the waste fluid to the central unit thus reducing the problem of storage and handling of such hoses and spillage of residual fluid left in the hoses. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267004 | BALLOON FILLING AND TYING DEVICE - An apparatus for filling a balloon with a fluid and tying a knot in the neck of the balloon, having a filling device body engaging a source of fluid under pressure. A balloon barb extends outwards from the body, and a fluid passageway in the body communicates with a control to allow the passage of fluid from the source to the balloon barb. A tying device extends from the body substantially parallel to the balloon barb, the tying device being detachable from and reattachable to a receptacle in the body of the filling device. A keyway is located either the tying device or an inner surface of the receptacle, and a key is located in the other of the tying device or the receptacle. The key corresponds in dimensions to fit in the keyway, where the key removably fits into the keyway when the tying device is inserted in the receptacle of the body of the filling device. A snap fit removably holds the tying device in the receptacle, and an elongated nozzle flange on the balloon barb prevents leakage of fluid when the balloon is being filled. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267005 | Filling Device for Use With a Container - A filling device directs a flow of a substance into a container. The filling device includes a bowl, a spout connected with the bowl, and a pusher. The pusher is connected with the spout to extend below the spout. The pusher has rounded bottom corner edges and is configured to move an inner lining away from an opening of the container without tearing the inner lining when the filling device is inserted in the opening. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267006 | FUNNEL STRUCTURE FOR OIL CASE - A funnel structure includes a funnel body, which has a top surface made inclining at a predetermined slope and a circumferential wall forming opposite cut-offs for stably holding an oil bottle that pours oil into an oil case and has a bottom end forming a joint tube and a first key, an extender, which has a top end forming a first joint bore and a first keyway for receiving and jointing the first joint tube and the first key and a bottom end forming a second joint tube and a second key, and a conic cap, which forms a second joint bore and a second keyway for receiving and jointing the second joint tube and the second key. The conic cap has a bottom end forming a round tube and two opposite projections to mate inward-projecting flanges and notches forming in an oil feeding port of the oil. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267007 | Filling head for filling in a fluid into a filler neck of a tank - A filling head | 2012-10-25 |
20120267008 | Lathe Parting Tool - This parting tool is compromised of a cutting blade with indexed depth markings allowing the depth of the cut to measured from the blade and a cutting blade housing that secures the blade such that the blade can extend, retract, and be easily removed from the housing. The housing and the blade have a coplanar bottom surface providing for reduced vibration and uninhibited movement of the tool across a tool rest. The blade and housing are secured in a vibration dampening bolster that can be removably attached to handles of various dimensions. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267009 | COMPOSITE STEEL PART AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR THE SAME - A manufacturing method for a composite steel part including preparing an intermediate product in which an extra portion, which has a thickness equal to or more than that of a carburized layer to be formed in a subsequent carburizing step, has been added to a welding expected portion, carburizing the intermediate product by heating to an austenitizing temperature or more in a carburizing atmosphere, then cooling the intermediate product at a cooling rate less than a rate at which martensitic transformation occurs and without completing structural transformation due to the cooling, quenching a portion of the intermediate product after heating to an austenitizing range by high-density energy and thereafter cooling to cause martensitic transformation to form a carburized quenched portion, removing an extra portion of the intermediate product; and then welding a second steel part to the welding expected portion. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267010 | COMPOSITE STEEL PART AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR THE SAME - A manufacturing method for a composite steel part including manufacturing a first steel part by preparing an intermediate product in which an extra portion is added, and heating the intermediate product to an austenitizing temperature in a carburizing atmosphere to form a carburized layer, cooling the intermediate product at a rate less than a cooling rate at which martensitic transformation is caused and in which the intermediate product is cooled to a temperature equal to or less than a temperature at which structure transformation due to the cooling is completed, heating the intermediate product to an austenitizing range by high-density energy and thereafter cooled at a rate equal to or more than the cooling rate at which martensitic transformation is caused to form a carburized quenched portion, cutting the extra portion of the intermediate product, and welding the first steel part and the second steel part to each other. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267011 | SULFUR TREATMENT FOR COPPER ZINC ALLOYS - Brass components exhibiting excellent resistance to dezincification corrosion and stress corrosion cracking are prepared without, or with a reduced need for, corrosion inhibiting additives by developing a metal-sulfide rich barrier layer at the surfaces of the component. Brass components treated as disclosed exhibit corrosion resistance as determined by standardized testing that yields dezincification penetration less than 200 microns in depth and exhibits no stress corrosion cracking. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267012 | ZINC-PLATED STEEL SHEET FOR HOT PRESSING HAVING OUTSTANDING SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS, HOT-PRESSED MOULDED PARTS OBTAINED USING THE SAME, AND A PRODUCTION METHOD FOR THE SAME - Provided is a zinc-plated steel sheet for hot pressing having outstanding surface characteristics, comprising: a steel foundation plate comprising a metal surface diffusion layer of which the Gibbs free energy reduction per mole of oxygen during oxidation is less than that of Cr; an aluminum-rich layer containing at least 30 wt. % of aluminium formed on the surface diffusion layer, and a zinc plating layer formed on the aluminum-rich layer. In this way, a metal having a low affinity for oxygen is coated to an effective thickness prior to annealing and thus the creation of annealing oxides at the surface of the steel sheet is suppressed and a uniform zinc plating layer is formed, and alloying of the zinc plating layer is promoted during press-processing heat treatment. Cracking in the steel foundation plate during hot press molding is prevented. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267013 | COPPER ALLOY SHEET MATERIAL AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - A copper alloy sheet material, having an R value of 1 or greater, which is defined by: | 2012-10-25 |
20120267014 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEAMLESS STEEL PIPE FOR LINE PIPE AND SEAMLESS STEEL PIPE FOR LINE PIPE - There is provided a method for manufacturing a seamless steel pipe for line pipe, capable of improving the toughness of the seamless steel pipe for line pipe. A round billet having a chemical composition, by mass percent, of C: 0.02 to 0.15%, Si: at most 0.5%, and Mn: 0.5 to 2.5%, the balance being Fe and impurities, is heated. The heated round billet is piercing-rolled to produce a hollow shell. The hollow shell is elongated and rolled and sized to produce a seamless steel pipe. The seamless steel pipe is water cooled, and the water cooling is stopped when the temperature of the seamless steel pipe reaches at most 450° C. The water-cooled seamless steel pipe is quenched, and the quenched seamless steel pipe is tempered. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267015 | Non-Oriented Electrical Steel Sheet Having Superior Magnetic Properties and a Production Method Therefor - Provided are: a non-oriented electrical steel sheet having outstanding magnetic properties and comprising, as percentages by weight, from 1.0 to 3.0% of Al, from 0.5 to 2.5% of Si, from 0.5 to 2.0% of Mn, from 0.001 to 0.004% of N, from 0.0005 to 0.004% of S and a balance of Fe and other unavoidably incorporated impurities, wherein the Al, Mn, N and S are included so as to satisfy the compositional formulae {[Al]+[Mn]}≦3.5, 0.002≦{[N]+[S]}≦0.006, 300≦{([Al]+[Mn])/([N]+[S])}≦1,400; and a production method therefor. By optimising the Al, Si, Mn, N and S added components in this way, the distribution density of coarse inclusions is increased, thereby making it possible to improve crystal-grain growth properties and domain wall mobility and so produce the highest grade of non-oriented electrical steel sheet having superior magnetic properties, low hardness, and superior customer workability and productivity. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267016 | Nontoxic Obscurant Compositions and Method of Using Same - A composition of matter capable of producing a nontoxic smoke upon combustion comprising a smoke formulation. The composition of matter further comprises an oxidizer selected from the group consisting of potassium chlorate and sodium chlorate. The smoke formulation further comprises a fuel. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267017 | Convertible And Reversible Handbag - The present invention relates generally to handbags, purses, and similar containers for carrying personal items. More specifically, the invention is a convertible and reversible handbag that can be changed via the use of various magnetic snaps, adjustable leather straps and chain strap to make 14 different styles of handbag all within one bag including a messenger style, drawstring style, tote bag, A-line shape handbag, backpack, clutch, waist bag, etc. Further the handbag can be reversed, thus allowing the wearer to create any of those same styles in an alternate color or fabric. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267018 | Attachment and hanging accessories for handbags to hang on flat surfaces - Some embodiments provide an attachment for a handbag, the attachment comprising: (a) a latch for coupling the attachment to the handbag; and (b) at least one ornament with a fastener for attaching the ornament to a vertical surface to elevate the handbag from contacting a surface below. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267019 | OFF-ROAD MOTORCYCLE TYRE - A tyre for off-road motorcycles has a tread band provided with blocks, a carcass structure with crossed plies and at least one zero degree belt layer with limited angular extension, i.e., a zero degree belt layer which does not extend up to the axially outer edges of the tread band. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267020 | VEHICLE PNEUMATIC TYRE FOR UTILITY VEHICLES - The invention relates to a vehicle pneumatic tyre for utility vehicles having a tread ( | 2012-10-25 |
20120267021 | TIRE WITH A LATERAL GROOVE HAVING A CHAMFER FOR IMPROVED SNOW PERFORMANCE - A tire with improved snow performance and dry braking performance is provided that has at least one lateral groove with a chamfer found where the groove intersects the circumference of the tire. In some cases, a second chamfer is found opposite first chamfer on the groove. In most cases, a plurality of similarly configured lateral grooves with chamfers is found along the circumference of the tire. Typically, the width of the lateral groove is approximately 2 to 4 mm, and preferably between 2.6 and 3.6 mm. Also the angle the chamfer forms with the tangent of the circumference of the tire may be approximately 45 degrees. The angle the sweep path of the lateral groove forms with the lateral direction of the tire ranges from approximately 0 to 45 degrees. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267022 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - A pneumatic tire comprises a tread portion provided on each side of the tire equator with a land zone defined between two circumferential main grooves, wherein the land zone is provided with axial grooves extending between the main grooves and inclining to a first circumferential direction at an angle of from 30 to 50 degrees with respect to the tire axial direction, and auxiliary grooves inclining to a second circumferential direction opposite to the first circumferential direction. The axial groove is shallow in its axially-inner-main-groove side in comparison with its axially-outer-main-groove side. The auxiliary groove is deep in its axially-inner-main-groove side in comparison with its axially-outer-main-groove side. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267023 | Self-Adhesive Composite Reinforcement - Composite reinforcer (R- | 2012-10-25 |
20120267024 | RUBBER COMPOSITION FOR SIDEWALL REINFORCING LAYER AND RUN-FLAT TIRE - Provided are a rubber composition for a sidewall reinforcing layer and a run-flat tire that reduce heat build-up, enhance elongation at break at high temperature, and increase run-flat durability, while maintaining good rigidity. The composition contains a rubber component including tin-modified BR (a) and/or BR (b) modified by a compound of formula (1); and an alkylphenol-sulfur chloride condensate, wherein an amount of the alkylphenol-sulfur chloride condensate is 3-10 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component: | 2012-10-25 |
20120267025 | TYRE FOR A WHEEL OF A HEAVY LOAD VEHICLE - A tyre including a carcass structure includes at least one carcass ply; a belt structure applied in a radially outer position relative to the carcass structure and a tread band applied in a radially outer position relative to the carcass structure. The belt structure preferably includes at least one reinforcing strip incorporating a plurality of reinforcing elements laid substantially in the circumferential direction. The reinforcing elements preferably include at least one high-elongation metal cord. The metal cord includes a plurality of twisted strands and each strand preferably includes a central filament and a plurality of outer filaments arranged to form a single circular outer ring around the central filament, wherein the central filament has a diameter greater than the diameter of the outer filaments. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267026 | RUBBER COMPOSITION FOR TIRE, AND PNEUMATIC TIRE - The invention provides a rubber composition for a tire, and a pneumatic tire that are capable of achieving both good fuel economy and a good elongation at break. The rubber composition for a tire according to the invention includes a rubber component containing an isoprene-based rubber; sulfur; and a coumarone-indene resin having a softening point of −20° C. to 45° C., wherein the coumarone-indene resin is contained in an amount of 0.5 to 20 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267027 | PNEUMATIC VEHICLE TIRE - Pneumatic vehicle tire includes at least two bracing plies arranged to intersect each other at an angle and including reinforcements of steel arranged substantially parallel to and at a distance from one another and embedded in a rubber material. Bracing ply reinforcements are oriented at an angle of 18° to 45° with the circumferential direction of the tire. A bracing bandage is also included having at least one ply with reinforcements of a non-metallic material arranged substantially parallel to and at a distance from one another and generally extending a circumferential direction of the tire. Bracing bandage reinforcements include a material with heat shrinkage properties. Under a predetermined extension of 1% in the longitudinal direction of the reinforcements, each bracing ply, has a tension of <17,500 N per dm of width, and the bracing bandage as a whole has a tension of >2,000 N per dm of width. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267028 | TIRE BEAD FOR LIGHT HEAVY-WEIGHT VEHICLE - An assembly including a tire having beads, said bead axially including outside the turn-up a layer of a material defining a bead outer profile, such that the distance A, between the carcass frame and the bead outer profile, is as defined in formula (Z), B being the distance between the end of the turn-up, said bead including first and second profiles between the carcass frame and the turn-up, the first profile extends from the bead wire and is made of a material having an extension secant modulus at a 10% elongation higher than 20 MPa, a second profile arranged in the bead such as to be in contact with a surface of the first profile and the turn-up, made of a material having an extension secant modulus at a 10% elongation of at least 7 MPa and an extension secant modulus at a 100*% extension of at least 4.5 MPa. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267029 | METHOD OF INCREASING THE HIGH-SPEED PERFORMANCE OF A CARCASS STRUCTURE IN A TYRE FOR VEHICLE WHEELS AND TYRE FOR VEHICLE WHEELS - The present invention relates to a method of increasing the high-speed performance of a carcass structure in a tyre for vehicle wheels. The method includes: preparing at least one hybrid yarn ( | 2012-10-25 |
20120267030 | Adhesive Dispensing Profile Enhancement - A first method is provided that comprises the steps of: measuring a first surface disposed on a first substrate, measuring a second surface disposed on a second substrate, calculating a variable gap between the first surface and the second surface, depositing a variable amount of adhesive on the first surface of the first substrate based at least in part on the calculation of the variable gap, and placing the second substrate over the first substrate, wherein the adhesive is disposed between the first surface of the first substrate and the second surface of the second substrate. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267031 | TIRE MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE UNIFORMITY OF A TIRE - A tire manufacturing method includes a method for optimizing the uniformity of a tire by reducing the green tire radial runout. The green tire radial runout is modeled as a vector sum of each of the vectors representing contributions arising from the tire building steps. A set of vector coefficients is generated from the vector equation. The building steps include building the tire carcass, building the tire summit, transferring the summit onto the inflate carcass, and measuring the radial runout and tooling angles at each step in the process. After the model is built, the vector equations and coefficients are applied to subsequent tires. By adjusting the tooling angles, green tire radial runout can be optimized. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267032 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DISPENSING PRE-FILLED CONTAINERS WITH PRECISELY-APPLIED PATIENT-SPECIFIC INFORMATION - Apparatus and methods for fulfillment of patient prescription orders by adapting a standard or stock container pre-filled with medication or the like for use as a patient-specific container through precise application of patient-specific information to the pre-filled container. Precise placement of the patient-specific information to the pre-filled container enables pharmacy management to fully utilize valuable information provided with the pre-filled container, thereby improving the quality of service to the patient while making the process of prescription order fulfillment more efficient. In general, preferred embodiments comprise control apparatus and information-application apparatus. In embodiments, the information-application apparatus is adapted to place a patient-specific label on the container. Preferred forms of the information-application apparatus include a label printer and a positioner. The preferred printer applies patient-specific information on a label. The preferred positioner orients the pre-filled container to receive the label from the printer such that information provided with the container is available for use. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267033 | TOUCH FASTENING - Touch fastener products ( | 2012-10-25 |
20120267034 | Outer Cover Engagement - A method for forming a hook-engageable landing zone on a fibrous surface by selecting a region of the surface to form the landing zone, by raising fibers from the surface in the selected region to form fibrous loops extending from the surface, and by anchoring the fibrous loops in the selected region to secure the loops and resist pullout during hook engagement. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267035 | System and Method For Making Tapered Looped Suture - An active anvil assembly for use in forming a looped suture is provided. The active anvil assembly includes an anvil member, a first sensor operably connected to the anvil member, and a control assembly. The first sensor is configured for measuring at least one of force, torque, and distance feedback. Also provided are systems and methods for forming a looped suture including an active anvil assembly. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267036 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR WELDING - An apparatus for welding a covering film superimposed on a sheet of thermoformable plastic material provided with a plurality of containers thermoformed thereupon, includes a first plate arrangement provided with an operating wall for supporting the sheet and a second plate arrangement provided with a welding arrangement for pressing the film and the sheet against the operating wall such as to weld the film and the sheet. The sheet includes a plurality of through holes interposed between the containers, and the first plate arrangement includes a conduit arrangement leading onto the operating wall at the through holes for extracting air from the containers, and/or for directing a gas to the containers. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267037 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING MULTILAYER CERAMIC SUBSTRATE - In a method for producing a multilayer ceramic substrate by a non-shrinkage process, even when a total area of surface electrodes on a first principal surface side is smaller than that on a second principal surface side, a favorable balance in terms of a time period from softening to crystallization of glass is achieved between the first principal surface side and the second principal surface side, thereby allowing all base material layers to be densified and prevented from causing cracks or warpage, even when the crystallization temperature is lowered to prevent production of a reaction layer. The crystallization temperature of a glass material included in a second base material layer defining a second principal surface with a larger total area of surface electrodes is less than that of a glass material included in a first base material layer defining a first principal surface. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267038 | RUBBER STRIP MATERIAL EXTRUSION METHOD - An object is to extrude stably a rubber strip material of a predetermined cross-sectional shape without reducing an extruding speed of the rubber strip material from an extruding die. An extrusion method is provided for the rubber strip material which is used in a tire fabrication process in which an unvulcanized rubber strip material which is extruded from an extruding die of an extruding machine is wound spirally to build a tire rubber member, such that a pair of rotatable rolls are provided at a distal end portion of the extruding die in such a manner that their outer circumferential surfaces confront each other, and in that a rubber material is extruded continuously into a ribbon shape from a gap defined by the pair of confronting rolls. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267039 | METHOD OF FABRICATING A TURBINE ENGINE BLADE OUT OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL - A method of fabricating a turbine engine blade out of composite material includes three-dimensionally weaving yarns to make a preform including root and airfoil portions that are connected together by oblique side faces for forming bearing surfaces enabling the root to bear against an assembly slot in a rotor disk. The method also includes compacting the preform in a mold having a cavity with first oblique side faces corresponding to the above-mentioned side faces of the preform, and second oblique side faces bearing against the root portion of the preform and at angles of inclination opposite to those of the first oblique side faces. Further, the method includes vacuum injecting a resin into the mold and polymerizing the resin. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267040 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING HOLLOW PRODUCT - A method for producing a hollow product comprises a film arrangement step wherein a film is arranged on a fiber layer; a molded body arrangement step wherein a molded body having a recess is arranged on the film after the film after the film arrangement step in such a manner that the opening of the recess faces the film; a step of gas evacuation from between the fiber layer and the film, wherein the gas present between the fiber layer and the film is evacuated; a step of gas evacuation from between the film and the molded body, wherein the gas present between the film and the molded body is evacuated; a film-molded body bonding step wherein the film and the molded body are bonded together after the step of gas evacuation from between the film and the molded body; and a fiber layer-film bonding step wherein the fiber layer and the film are bonded together after the step of gas evacuation from between the fiber layer and the film. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267041 | METHOD OF FORMING MULTI-LAYER GRAPHENE - A method of forming a multi-layer graphene includes forming a stack of a graphitizing metal catalyst layer and graphene by repeatedly performing a cycle of first forming the graphitizing metal catalyst layer on a substrate, and then forming the graphene on the graphitizing metal catalyst layer, and removing the graphitizing metal catalyst layer. | 2012-10-25 |
20120267042 | TRANSFER FILM, RESIN LAMINATE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING TRANSFER FILM, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING RESIN LAMINATE - An object of the present invention is to provide a transfer film in which the function layer such as an anti-reflective layer can be laminated using a film having high surface tension, and a laminate including a soil resistant layer formed by a wet method and having high water repellency and oil repellency and high transparency, scratch resistance, and sweat resistance can be provided, and a method for producing the transfer film. A transfer film according to the present invention is a transfer film including a transparent base material film and a soil resistant cured film laminated on the surface of the transparent base material film, wherein a water contact angle ( | 2012-10-25 |
20120267043 | Decorating Accessory and Method of its Manufacture - A method for manufacturing a decorating accessory includes the steps of: (a) preparing a base, a first film and a second film; (b) attaching the first film to the base; (c) cutting the first film; (d) removing a remaining portion of the first film; (e) attaching the second film to the first film; (f) cutting the second film; (g) removing a remaining portion of the second film to form a stacked array; (h) hot pressing the stacked array to get a finished decorating accessory; (i) collecting the finished decorating accessory. | 2012-10-25 |