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| 20090271346 | LIBRARY SYNCHRONIZATION BETWEEN DEFINITIONS AND INSTANCES - In an industrial control configuration, various instances can exist that are based upon a definition. A definition can be changed and thus it can be appropriate to alter related instances in accordance with the change. However, changing an instance can cause disruption in other actions even when the change is minor. Therefore, various standards can be used to determine if a change to an instance should be propagated automatically or at another time, such as after an operation. The determination can be based on artificial intelligence techniques, user preference, a defined rule set, user instruction, as well as other standards. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090271721 | ORGANIZATIONAL ROLL-UP/DOWN - Information related to an industrial control system can be disclosed graphically on a visual display. To traverse through different system portions, an organizational hierarchy can be used to enable a user to roll down into deeper level or roll up into a higher level. A user can input a choice of a level to view and the level can be disclosed to the user, assuming that the user has appropriate authorization to view the level. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090271728 | VISUAL REPRESENTATION MANIPULATION - An industrial control configuration can be disclosed to a user as a specific representation, such as a physical layout of different units of the configuration. A user can seamlessly move between different representations, such as switching from the physical layout to a logical layout. The representations can provide real time information and disclose animations to a user that represent different states of a unit or generally of a layout. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20120271435 | LIBRARY SYNCHRONIZATION BETWEEN DEFINITIONS AND INSTANCES - In an industrial control configuration, various instances can exist that are based upon a definition. A definition can be changed and thus it can be appropriate to alter related instances in accordance with the change. However, changing an instance can cause disruption in other actions even when the change is minor. Therefore, various standards can be used to determine if a change to an instance should be propagated automatically or at another time, such as after an operation. The determination can be based on artificial intelligence techniques, user preference, a defined rule set, user instruction, as well as other standards. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20130282153 | LIBRARY SYNCHRONIZATION BETWEEN DEFINITIONS AND INSTANCES - In an industrial control configuration, various instances can exist that are based upon a definition. A definition can be changed and thus it can be appropriate to alter related instances in accordance with the change. However, changing an instance can cause disruption in other actions even when the change is minor. Therefore, various standards can be used to determine if a change to an instance should be propagated automatically or at another time, such as after an operation. The determination can be based on artificial intelligence techniques, user preference, a defined rule set, user instruction, as well as other standards. | 10-24-2013 |
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| 20100087260 | ZERO-LASH OLDHAM COUPLING - An Oldham-style coupling assembly wherein a driving shaft ( | 04-08-2010 |
| 20110174244 | ACCESSORY DRIVE FOR A STOP/START VEHICLE - An engine with vacuum and coolant pumps is disclosed. In one example, the vacuum and coolant pumps are mechanically coupled together and driven by a single motor. The approach may reduce system cost and complexity. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20120138010 | OIL DELIVERY SYSTEM - Systems and methods for delivering oil to an engine are provided herein. According to one embodiment, the oil delivery system includes an oil supply, a feeder passage fluidically coupled to the oil supply and a cylinder head, the feeder passage coupled to a pump and a filter positioned downstream from the pump. The oil delivery system further includes a squirter passage in fluidic communication with a plurality of piston squirters and the feeder passage at a position between the pump and the filter. In this way, less-filtered oil is selectively routed through a cooling circuit to reduce engine warm-up time. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120237367 | Method and System for Providing Vacuum - A vacuum source arbitration system is disclosed. In one example, vacuum is supplied to a vacuum reservoir via an ejector during a first condition, and vacuum is supplied to the vacuum reservoir via an engine intake manifold during a second condition. The approach may provide a desired level of vacuum in a reservoir while reducing engine fuel consumption. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20140202403 | ENGINE COVER PLATE - A engine block cover plate is described having a depression shaped to guide coolant flow around a bend in a coolant circuit, the plate further including a plurality of oil ports. One example method of operation may include guiding a coolant flow around a bend in a cooling circuit within an engine block via the cover plate, the cover plate having coolant and oil ports positioned therein, and adjusting a valve positioned on the cover plate to control a flow of oil through the oil port in response to an engine component temperature. In this way, flow losses may be decreased while enabling improved oil flow control with reduced system complexity. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140261285 | CRACKED CAP BULKHEAD INSERT - Various bulkhead inserts having a cracked cap are provided. In one example, a cylinder block includes a plurality of cylinder bores, a crankcase disposed below the cylinder block in a vertical direction, and a plurality of inserts, where each adjacent pair of inserts of the plurality of inserts partitions each cylinder bore of the plurality of cylinder bores. Each insert of the plurality of inserts has an upper portion and a cap disposed below the upper portion, the cap cracked from the upper portion and rejoined to the upper portion by one or more fastening devices, the upper having one or more upper bosses, each upper boss having a surface with extruded, circumferentially-extending serrations. | 09-18-2014 |
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| 20140100765 | APPROACH FOR CONTROLLING OPERATION OF OIL INJECTORS - Various embodiments of systems and methods related to controlling oil injection for piston cooling in an engine are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes during an engine cold start event, enabling oil injection onto a piston of an engine, disabling oil injection after the engine cold start event, and re-enabling oil injection after the engine cold start event based on a first operating parameter. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140130775 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING VACUUM - A vacuum source arbitration system is disclosed. In one example, vacuum is supplied to a vacuum reservoir via an ejector during a first condition, and vacuum is supplied to the vacuum reservoir via an engine intake manifold during a second condition. The approach may provide a desired level of vacuum in a reservoir while reducing engine fuel consumption. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20150107076 | Cylindrical Surface Repair Method - A method for repairing or resurfacing an inner cylindrical surface of a workpiece having an original coating applied over an original-roughened surface. The original workpiece has The method includes repair-boring the surface to a repair-bored diameter greater than a maximum diameter of the original-roughened surface. Next, the repair-bored surface is repair-roughened. A repair-coating is then applied over the repair-roughened surface. Finally, the repair-coated surface is machined to a final-repaired diameter. The workpiece may be an engine block and the inner cylindrical surface may be a cylinder bore. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150159581 | ENGINE HAVING COMPOSITE CYLINDER BLOCK - An engine is provided. The engine includes a thermo-molded composite cylinder block including a front engine cover attachment interface and a transmission attachment interface. The engine further includes a cylinder liner comprising a different material than a composite cylinder block and integrally molded with the composite cylinder block, the cylinder liner defining a portion of a boundary of a cylinder and including a top deck at least partially extending across a water jacket cavity surrounding the cylinder. | 06-11-2015 |
| 20150159582 | ENGINE HAVING COMPOSITE CYLINDER BLOCK - An engine is provided. The engine includes a thermal set composite cylinder block including a front engine cover attachment interface and a transmission attachment interface and a cylinder liner integrally molded with the composite cylinder block, the cylinder liner defining a portion of a boundary of a cylinder. The engine further includes a bulkhead insert extending through the thermal set composite cylinder block and is directly coupled to a cylinder head. | 06-11-2015 |
| 20150184561 | APPROACH FOR CONTROLLING OPERATION OF OIL INJECTORS - Various embodiments of systems and methods related to controlling oil injection for piston cooling in an engine are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes during an engine cold start event, enabling oil injection onto a piston of an engine, disabling oil injection after the engine cold start event, and re-enabling oil injection after the engine cold start event based on a first operating parameter. | 07-02-2015 |
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| 20110179903 | TRANSMISSION HAVING A FLUID COOLING SHROUD - A transmission having improved heat dissipation components is disclosed. The transmission includes a housing having housing walls defining an internal chamber and a rotatable input shaft extending through one of the housing walls into the internal chamber. Power transmission components are disposed in the internal chamber and rotatably driven by the input shaft. An output shaft extends through one of the housing walls from the internal chamber and is rotatably driven by the power transmission components. A lubricating fluid is disposed in the internal chamber and lubricates the power transmission components. A cooling shroud surrounds the housing and includes a cooling passageway in fluid communication with the internal chamber. The lubricating fluid flows out of the internal chamber into the cooling passageway, through the cooling passageway, and back into the internal chamber. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20130192099 | DIPPER DOOR ASSEMBLY - A dipper assembly includes a dipper, a dipper door, and a closure mechanism. The dipper door is coupled to the dipper, and has a closed position in which the dipper door covers the dipper bottom. The closure mechanism has a first position and a second position. In the first position the closure mechanism is configured to permit movement of the dipper door away from the dipper bottom. In the second position, the closure mechanism is configured to retain the dipper door in the closed position. The closure mechanism includes a link having a first leg and a second leg, one or more side link plates coupled to the link and to the dipper back, and a closure mechanism pin assembly configured to adjust the position of the link relative to the dipper door. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130192100 | DIPPER DOOR ASSEMBLY - A dipper assembly includes a dipper, a dipper door, a closure mechanism, and one or more block assemblies. The dipper door is pivotally mounted to the dipper, and has a closed position in which the dipper door covers the dipper bottom. The closure mechanism has a locked position and an unlocked position, and is coupled to the dipper back and the dipper door. In the locked position, the closure mechanism holds the dipper door in the closed position. In the unlocked position, the closure mechanism allows the dipper door to swing away from the closed position. The block assemblies are coupled to the dipper back and limit a rotation of the side link plate to a pre-defined angle that corresponds to the closed position. | 08-01-2013 |
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| 20080292240 | Optical Switches - Optical switches are described herein. In one embodiment, an exemplary optical switch includes, but is not limited to, a first waveguide, a second waveguide across with the first waveguide in an angle to form an intersection, and a pair of electrodes placed within a proximity of the intersection to switch a light traveling from the first waveguide to the second waveguide, where the intersection includes a geometry that supports single and multimode propagation. Other methods and apparatuses are also described. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090028499 | Optical Switch Matrix - A method for routing optical signals within an optical switch matrix is described herein. In one embodiment, exemplary routing within the optical switch matrix includes, but is not limited to, providing a plurality of switching nodes and a plurality of intermediate wavelengths. Furthermore, any one of a plurality of input waveguides is coupled with any one of a plurality of output waveguides, using one or more of the switching nodes and the intermediate waveguides. In addition, a switching node couples the respective input waveguide and the respective output waveguide. The switching node includes a first switch coupling the respective input waveguide to an intermediate waveguide and a second switch coupling the intermediate waveguide to the respective output waveguide. The second switch is an X switch having a first and second input ports and a first and second output ports, the first input port receiving the intermediate waveguide and the first output port coupling to the respective output waveguide | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090041457 | Modular WSS-based communications system with colorless add/drop interfaces - Modular WSS-based Communications system with colorless and network-port transparent add/drop interfaces is described herein. According to certain aspects of the invention, equipment architecture is provided that enables a linear, ring, and mesh optical network. The embodiments of the invention are primarily on how to add and drop signals at a node of the network. The embodiments of the invention are based on the use a wavelength selective switch (WSS), which is an emerging component technology. Other methods and apparatuses are also described. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090304380 | Quality of service in an optical network - A method and apparatus for implementing optical network quality using bit error rate and chromatic dispersion. According to one embodiment of the invention, a method includes the provision of quality of service in a wavelength division multiplexing optical network that supports a plurality of bit rates. As part of this method, the cumulative noise and cumulative chromatic dispersion for each available path as a whole is determined, where an available path is a series of two or more nodes each connected by an optical link on which a set of wavelengths is available for establishing a lightpath. In addition, different grades of path quality are distinguished based on bit error rate (BER), where BER is based on cumulative noise and bit rate. Furthermore, a minimum path quality is required based on chromatic dispersion decibel penalty, where chromatic dispersion decibel penalty is based on cumulative chromatic dispersion and bit rate. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090310910 | OPTICAL SWITCHES - Optical switches are described herein. In one embodiment, an exemplary optical switch includes, but is not limited to, a first waveguide, a second waveguide across with the first waveguide in an angle to form an intersection, and a pair of electrodes placed within a proximity of the intersection to switch a light traveling from the first waveguide to the second waveguide, where the intersection includes a geometry that supports single and multimode propagation. The intersection includes a geometry having a ridge width ranging approximately from 2.6 μm to 19.2 μm and a ridge height ranging approximately from 4 μm to 16 μm. Other methods and apparatuses are also described. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20130039651 | QUALITY OF SERVICE IN AN OPTICAL NETWORK - A method and apparatus for performing a path based quality check for a specified bit rate in a wavelength division multiplexing optical network is described. According to one embodiment of the invention, a method selects from a database one of the available paths as a currently selected path. The database stores a representation of the available paths from an access node of the optical network to other access nodes of the optical network. The method further determines a cumulative noise, cumulative chromatic dispersion, and a maximum allowable chromatic dispersion for the currently selected path. In addition, the method determines whether the currently selected path passes the path based quality check based on whether the cumulative noise is less than the maximum allowable noise at a specific bit rate and whether the chromatic dispersion is less than the maximum allowable chromatic dispersion at the specified bit rate. | 02-14-2013 |
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| 20090117197 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR AMELIORATING CACHEXIA - The invention provides preparations, formulations, kits and other products of manufacture (e.g., blister packs) comprising combinations of beneficial ingredients that are serviceable as therapies for improving states and disease symptoms such as involving inflammation, excessive sympathoneural drive, cachexia, anorexia, and anorexia-cachexia, as well as stress or anxiety related thereto, and methods of making and using them. The invention provides compositions and therapies comprising use of a beta adrenergic antagonist (also called “beta blockers”, e.g., propranolol) in combination with an anti-inflammatory agent, e.g., a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB), an anabolic steroid, a natural oil or fatty acid or any combination thereof. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090215852 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR AMELIORATING CACHEXIA - The invention provides preparations, formulations, kits and other products of manufacture (e.g., blister packs) comprising combinations of beneficial ingredients that are serviceable as therapies for improving states and disease symptoms such as involving inflammation, excessive sympathoneural drive, cachexia, anorexia, and anorexia-cachexia, as well as stress or anxiety related thereto, and methods of making and using them. The invention provides compositions and therapies comprising use of a beta adrenergic antagonist (also called “beta blockers”, e.g., propranolol) in combination with an anti-inflammatory agent, e.g., a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB), an anabolic steroid, a natural oil or fatty acid or any combination thereof. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20110158983 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MUCOSITIS AND ONCOLOGY THERAPIES - In alternative embodiments, this invention provides compositions and methods for treating cancer or any condition caused by dysfunctional cells, side effects from treatments for cancer or any condition caused by dysfunctional cells, e.g., mucositis therapies (e.g., for oral mucositis; digestive mucositis; esophageal mucositis; intestinal mucositis). In alternative embodiments, the invention provides cytoprotection products that may be used either alone or in combination with other medical therapies such as cancer chemotherapies and radiation therapies. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20140031310 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - In alternative embodiments the invention provides compositions, e.g., pharmaceutical compositions and preparations, formulations, kits and other products of manufacture, e.g., exemplary drug combinations packaged together or separately in blister packs, lidded blisters or blister cards, or wrapped in paper, plastic or cellophane wrappers (e.g., a shrink wrap), comprising combinations of beneficial ingredients that in alternative embodiments are serviceable as therapies or palliatives for treating, preventing or improving conditions, states and disease symptoms involving the use of targeted protein kinase inhibitors such as Multi-Kinase Inhibitors (MKIs) or Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Inhibitors (EGFRIs), or the use of other oral oncolytics, such as capcitabine or erlotinib, known to be associated with drug-induced dermatological toxicity, e.g., in the amelioration or treatment of a cancer, a dermatitis, a rosacea, an eczema, an ichthyosis, or a related condition; and methods for making and using these compositions; and methods for making and using these compositions. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140170112 | COMPOSITIONS FOR AMELIORATING SYSTEMIC INFLAMMATION AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - In alternative embodiments the invention provides compositions, e.g., pharmaceutical compositions and preparations, formulations, kits and other products of manufacture, e.g., exemplary drug combinations packaged together or separately in blister packs, lidded blisters or blister cards, or wrapped in paper, plastic or cellophane wrappers (e.g., a shrink wrap), comprising a combination regimen of at least two active ingredients designed to diminish systemic inflammation by targeting (inhibiting) two different, but convergent, signaling pathways, i.e., the sympathetic nervous system and the lipid-derived autacoid system; and methods for making and using these compositions. In alternative embodiments, the compositions of the invention (e.g., the combination of drugs) are used to ameliorate, diminish, treat, block or prevent an inflammatory response secondary to an infection, e.g., a viral infection and/or a reactivation. | 06-19-2014 |
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| 20110089135 | LASER MODIFIED PLASTIC CONTAINER - A polyethylene terephthalate container having a laser-formed area, wherein the laser-formed area is modified in response to radiation energy. In some embodiments, the laser-formed area of the container permitting localized contouring to permit or otherwise generally prevent flexural response to vacuum and/or loading forces. In some embodiments, the laser-formed area of the container comprises visible indicia formed to permit labeless containers. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110135778 | LIQUID OR HYDRAULIC BLOW MOLDING - An apparatus and method for simultaneously forming and filling a plastic container is provided. A mold cavity defines an internal surface and is adapted to accept a preform. A pressure source is a servo motor system that includes an inlet. The servo motor system is operable to draw liquid through the inlet and urged it into the preform. A blow nozzle may be adapted to receive the liquid from the pressure source and transfer the liquid at high pressure into the preform thereby urging the preform to expand toward the internal surface of the mold cavity and create a resultant container. The liquid remains within the container as an end product. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110297635 | SURFACE ENERGY MODIFICATION FOR WETTING SUBSTANCES - A container comprising a finish, a sidewall portion extending from the finish, a base portion extending from the sidewall portion and enclosing the sidewall portion to form a volume therein for retaining a commodity, and a coating disposed along at least a portion of the finish, the sidewall portion, or the base portion for providing a low-energy surface for improved dispensing of the commodity. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120012592 | CONTROLLED BASE FLASH FORMING A STANDING RING - A blow-molded plastic container comprising a base portion having a flexible standing ring radially extending therefrom. The flexible standing ring is disposed about a lowest most portion of the container and operable to support the container on a surface. The flexible standing ring defines an annular groove thereabout that collapses in response to internal vacuum forces and/or external loading forces. The container further comprises a body portion that extends from an upper portion to the base, such that the upper portion, the body portion and the base cooperate to define a receptacle chamber within the container into which product can be filled. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120061884 | MOLD DELAY FOR INCREASED PRESSURE FOR FORMING CONTAINER - A method of fluid forming a container comprising positioning a plastic preform into a mold cavity, wherein the mold cavity defines a first configuration and a first volume. The method further includes injecting a fluid within the plastic preform at a first fluid pressure urging the plastic preform into an expanded shape. The method includes actuating the mold cavity into a second configuration and a second volume, whereby the second volume is smaller than the first volume, thereby resulting in a second fluid pressure within the plastic preform being greater than the first fluid pressure. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120061885 | HYDROBLOW PREFORM DESIGN - A mold device for forming a plastic container from a preform. The preform includes at least one exterior feature formed thereon. The mold device comprises a mold defining a mold cavity, and a central exterior rod being movable within the mold cavity. The central exterior rod includes a locating feature formed therewith that is engagable with the at least one exterior feature of the preform for maintaining a central orientation of the preform within the mold cavity during forming. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120064189 | METHOD OF HANDLING LIQUID TO PREVENT MACHINE CONTAMINATION DURING FILLING - A mold device for injecting a fluid into a container where the mold device comprises a first mold portion having a first mating surface and a second mold portion having a second mating surface. The second mating surface is shaped complementary to the first mating surface. A mold cavity is disposed within the first mold portion and the second mold portion. The mold device further comprises an interlocking mating surface system disposed between or made a part of the first mold portion and second mold portion to define a fluid seal therebetween and align the first mold portion to the second mold portion in at least a first direction. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120093965 | BLOW NOZZLE TO CONTROL LIQUID FLOW WITH PRE-STRETCH ROD ASSEMBLY - An apparatus for forming a container comprising a housing and a rod apparatus disposed in the housing. The rod apparatus includes a rod for at least partially forming a container preform. The apparatus further includes a nozzle system disposed in the housing that is operably coupled with the rod apparatus. The nozzle system is positionable between a first position preventing pressurized fluid from being injected into the container preform and a second position permitting pressurized fluid to be injected into the container preform. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120207872 | BLOW NOZZLE TO CONTROL LIQUID FLOW WITH PRE-STRETCH ROD ASSEMBLY AND METAL SEAT SEAL PIN - An apparatus for forming a container from a container preform. The apparatus includes a housing, a mold cavity, and a nozzle system disposed in the housing and operably connectable to the mold cavity. The nozzle system is positionable between a first position engaging the housing along an interface of contact preventing pressurized liquid from being injected into the container preform and a second position spaced apart from the housing permitting pressurized liquid to be injected into the container preform. The nozzle system further includes in some embodiments a seal portion having a first surface—the first surface engaging a second surface extending from the housing in the first position. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120207873 | REVERSE STRETCH ROD FOR MACHINE HYGIENE AND PROCESSING - A mold device for forming a plastic container from a preform. The mold device comprises a mold defining a mold cavity and a central exterior rod system moveably disposed within the mold cavity. The central exterior rod system is positionable between an extended position engagable with the preform and a retracted position spaced apart from the preform. The central exterior rod system maintains a central orientation of the preform during formation. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120248660 | METHOD OF FORMING A CONTAINER - An apparatus and method for forming a plastic container is provided. The method includes disposing a preform into a primary mold cavity and applying pressurized air to urge the preform to conform to the shape of the primary mold cavity to form a primary article. The primary article is then permitted to shrink to a predetermined volume. The method can further include exposing the primary article to an internal vacuum to facilitate shrinking to a predetermined volume. The method further includes disposing the primary article into a second mold cavity and applying pressurized air to urge the primary article to conform to the second mold cavity to form an intermediate article. Finally, at least a portion of the intermediate article is trimmed off to form a final container. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120299224 | METHOD OF FORMING A CONTAINER - A method of forming a plastic container from a preform. The method comprises injecting a forming liquid into the preform at a predetermined system pressure range, a predetermined flow rate, and a predetermined duration sufficient to create a pressure spike at a peak pressure. The peak pressure being greater than the system pressure to urge the preform into the mold cavity, thus creating enhanced container definition, reduced post mold shrinkage, lower residual material stresses, and/or an improved transfer of the mold geometry and engraving to the final formed container. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120315348 | COMPENSATION FOR HYDRAPAK MACHINE USING ISOLATOR CYLINDER - An apparatus and method for simultaneously forming and filling a plastic container is provided. A mold having a mold cavity defines an internal surface and is adapted to accept a preform. A pressure source is operable to draw liquid through the inlet and urge it into the preform. A blow nozzle may be adapted to receive the liquid from the pressure source and transfer the liquid at high pressure into the preform thereby urging the preform to expand toward the internal surface of the mold cavity and create a resultant container. A pressure compensation system can exert a clamping force on the mold in response to the pressure source. The liquid remains within the container as an end product. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120315350 | CSD COOLING AND PRESSURIZATION TO KEEP CO2 IN SOLUTION DURING FORMING - A system for simultaneously forming and filling a container comprising a mold having a mold cavity defining an internal surface and adapted to accept a preform, a pressure source urging a first liquid toward the preform, means for maintaining a desired saturation of gas in solution in the first liquid, and a blow nozzle adapted to receive the first liquid from the pressure source and transfer the first liquid at a pressure into the preform thereby urging the preform to expand toward the internal surface of the mold cavity and create a resultant container, wherein the first liquid remains within the container as an end product. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20130106027 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING AND FILLING A CONTAINER | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130147097 | METHOD FOR FORMING A PREFORM FOR A CONTAINER - A preform for use in a system for simultaneously forming and filling a container. The preform includes a finish region, a stretch initiation region adjacent to and descending from the finish region, a transition region adjacent to and descending from the stretch initiation region, a body region adjacent to and descending from the transition region, and an end cap region enclosing an end of the body region to define an interior for receiving a forming fluid. The stretch initiation region defines a wall thickness less than a wall thickness of the body region to encourage initial localized stretching in response to the forming fluid prior to stretching within the transition region or body region. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130161878 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRE-STRETCHING A PREFORM - A system for pre-stretching a preform utilized in forming a container. The system including an oven, a conveyor system configured for transporting preforms through the oven a blow molding station having at least one mold with interior surfaces defining the shape of the container, and a transfer station configured to transfer a preform from the oven into the blow molding station. The system also includes a stretch rod and an actuator. The stretch rod is movable between retracted and extended positions such that, when in the extended position, the stretch rod is positioned interiorly of the preform and the preform is elongated by the stretch rod to form a pre-stretched preform. The stretch rod is located to form the pre-stretched preform prior to the blowing medium being introduced into the preform in the blow molding station. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130164404 | SEALING SYSTEM FOR MOLDING MACHINE - A system for forming a container from a preform, wherein the preform has a finish and a support ring. The system includes a mold having a mold cavity defining an internal surface and adapted to accept the preform, a pressure system having an inlet and an outlet outputting fluid, a blow nozzle receiving the fluid from the pressure system and introducing the fluid at a pressure into the preform thereby expanding the preform toward the internal surface of the mold cavity and creating a resultant container. The system further includes a first seal engagement selectively engageable between the blow nozzle and the finish of the preform and a second seal engagement selectively engageable between the blow nozzle and an adjacent feature. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20140212537 | CONTROLLED BASE FLASH FORMING A STANDING RING - A mold for forming a plastic container having an integrally formed standing ring. The mold includes a first mold portion and a second mold portion. The second mold portion is movable relative to the first mold portion. The first mold portion and the second mold portion together define at least in part a mold cavity for molding a plastic container. The first mold portion and the second mold portion together define a standing ring slot for forming a standing ring on a base portion of the plastic container. The standing ring slot is defined at an interface between the first mold portion and the second mold portion. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20160089827 | METHOD OF FORMING A CONTAINER - An apparatus and method for forming a plastic container is provided. The method includes disposing a preform into a primary mold cavity and applying pressurized air to urge the preform to conform to the shape of the primary mold cavity to form a primary article. The primary article is then permitted to shrink to a predetermined volume. The method can further include exposing the primary article to an internal vacuum to facilitate shrinking to a predetermined volume. The method further includes disposing the primary article into a second mold cavity and applying pressurized air to urge the primary article to conform to the second mold cavity to form an intermediate article. Finally, at least a portion of the intermediate article is trimmed off to form a final container. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160107367 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING AND FILLING A CONTAINER - A system for simultaneously forming and filling a container having a mold cavity defining an internal surface and adapted to accept a preform. The system includes a servo pressure system having an inlet and an outlet operable to output fluid, such as a liquid commodity, and a blow nozzle receiving the fluid from the servo pressure source and transferring the fluid at a pressure into the preform thereby urging the preform to expand toward the internal surface of the mold cavity and creating a resultant container, wherein the fluid remains within the container as an end product and wherein the servo pressure system and the blow nozzle output the fluid at a rate sufficient to fully form and fill the container in less than about 0.5 seconds. | 04-21-2016 |
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| 20080200890 | ANTIMICROBIAL DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLES - Disposable absorbent articles comprising an absorbent material and a degradable thermoplastic polymer composition comprising an aliphatic polyester and an antimicrobial composition. The antimicrobial composition includes an antimicrobial component and an enhancer component. The aliphatic polyester and antimicrobial composition are formed into webs by melt extrusion, such as nonwovens and films, that are incorporated into disposable absorbent articles, such as disposable infant diapers, adult incontinence articles, feminine hygiene articles such as sanitary napkins, panty liners and tampons, personal care wipes and household wipes to provide odor control, control of microbial growth, and control of microbial toxin production. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20090144923 | CLEANING TOOL - A floor cleaning tool is disclosed. The floor cleaning tool comprises a mop head including a perimeter, a working surface and back surface, opposite the working surface. The working surface includes a contact surface and a recessed surface. The contact surface is on a portion of the working surface for making contact with the surface to be cleaned. The contact surface includes a first capturing edge and a second capturing edge. The recessed surface is on a portion of the working surface and includes a first side surface recessed from the first capturing edge of the contact surface and a second side surface recessed from the second capturing edge of the contact surface. The entire contact surface is nonlinear. | 06-11-2009 |
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| 20130233347 | Fryer Cleaning Tool With Cleaning Head With Cleaning Pad Slidably Mountable Thereon - A fryer cleaning tool with a sheetlike cleaning head configured to receive a sheetlike resilient fryer cleaning pad with an open-ended slitlike cavity therewithin, which pad can be slidably mounted onto the cleaning head. | 09-12-2013 |
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