СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ТОПЛИВА ИЗ МОДИФИЦИРОВАННОГО ВОЛОКНИСТОГО МАТЕРИАЛА (ВАРИАНТЫ) И СПОСОБ УПЛОТНЕНИЯ ВОЛОКНИСТОЙ КОМПОЗИЦИИ, ИСПОЛЬЗУЕМОЙ ДЛЯ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ТОПЛИВА

Изобретение относится к получению топлива из волокнистого материала. Каждый из вариантов способа предусматривает резку источника волокна с получением первого волокнистого материала и пропускание последнего через сито с получением второго волокнистого материала, который имеет относительно высокую удельную площадь поверхности, относительно высокую пористость и относительно низкую объемную плотность. Затем второй волокнистый материал объединяют с дрожжами, и/или бактерией, и/или ферментом для получения топлива. Второй вариант способа предусматривает проведение гидролиза волокнистого материала перед внесением дрожжей, и/или бактерии, и/или ферментов. Способ уплотнения волокнистой композиции предусматривает помещение композиции, полученной объединением резанного и пропущенного через сито волокнистого материала с бактерией и/или ферментом, в пакет из газонепроницаемого материала и удаление из него газа. Изобретения позволяют сократить время при производстве топлива за счет того, что волокнистый ...

Tubular or hollow moulded parts for tennis racquets, etc. - obtd. by heating network of thermoplastic and reinforcing fibres mixt. surrounding thin walled, extensible tube

The mfr. of tubular or hollow moulded parts comprises (i) forming a network of thermoplastic fibres and reinforcing fibres (hybrid yarn), the contours being those of the part; (ii) introducing a thin-walled, extensible tube in the network; (iii) inserting the structure in a multicomponent form; (iv) heating at a temp. above the melt temp. of the thermoplastic fibres to consolidate the part; and (v) cooling and demoulding. The tube is partly filled with a propellant contg. thermoplastic which, on heating, foams producing a pressure which compresses the yarn network. Pref. the thermoplastic fibre are of a polyamide. The thermoplastic contg. propellant is a polyamide polysulphone or polyether sulphone. The tube is of rubber modified polyamide or silicone rubber. USE/ADVANTAGE - Used for tennis racquet, golf clubs, baseball bats and tyre frames. Tubular parts of variable dia and hollow parts can be mfd. in the same way.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Formen eines elastischen Faserformkörpers

KOMPRIMIERTE OLEFINFASERN

Olefin polymers

Fibrous materials and compositions

Fibrous materials and compositions

Fibrous materials and compositions

Fibrous materials and compositions

AGAINST ABUSE SECURED ONE DARREICHUNGSFORM

RIGID MOLDED ARTICLE ORIENTED PLASTIC CARRIERS AS WELL AS PROCEDURES FOR ITS PRODUCTION INJECTED OUT WITH ONE ANOTHER

SCHWER ENTFLAMMBARE HOCHTEMPERATURBESTAENDIGE POLYIMIDFASERN UND FORMKOERPER DARAUS

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A THIN PLATE FROM POLYPROPYLENE

Lenksäule für ein Kraftfahrzeug und Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Lenksäule

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Lenksäulenanordnung (1) wobei zumindest eines der Bauteile der Lenksäulenanordnung (1) als Faserverbundbauteil ausgebildet ist, mit folgenden Schritten: a) Wickeln von Fasern entlang vorgegebener Bahnen um wenigstens eine Wickelspule (12) eines Wickelkerns (11); b) Einbringen eines aushärtbaren Harzes in die Fasern oder eine Werkzeugform (18); c) Aushärten des Harzes und Bildung des Faserverbundbauteils; d) Entnahme der wenigstens einen Wickelspule (12) nach innen in den Wickelkern (11); e) Entnahme des Wickelkerns (11) und Freisetzen des Faserverbundbauteils; f) Montage der Lenksäulenanordnung (1) unter Einbau des Faserverbundbauteils in die Lenksäule.

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF POLYPROPYLENE FOIL

SCHWER ENTFLAMMBARER, HOCHTEMPERATURBESTAENDIGER FORMKOERPER AUF BASIS VON POLYIMIDFASERN, SOWIE VERFAHREN ZU SEINER HERSTELLUNG

VERFAHREN ZUR KONTINUIERLICHEN HERSTELLUNG VON FASERVERSTAERKTEN THERMOPLASTBAHNEN, FASERVERSTAERKTE THERMOPLASTBAHNEN SOWIE IHRE VERWENDUNG

Process for the continuous production of fibre-reinforced thermoplastic webs by joint pressing of unidirectional continuous filaments made of glass, carbon, aramid, ceramic or metal or textile filaments or mixtures thereof, unidirectional continuous filaments made from a thermoplastic, a melt or a film of the thermoplastic, and additional reinforcing fibres. The webs produced in accordance with the process can be hot-pressed to form mouldings.

PROCEDURE FOR THE CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION OF FIBER-REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC COURSES, FIBER-REINFORCED ONES THERMOPLASTIC COURSES AS WELL AS YOUR USE.

Procedure for the production of a molded article

THERMOPLASTIC COMPOUND PRODUCTS AND PROCEDURES FOR LINING A PIPE

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A PRODUCT OF A FIBER-REINFORCED COMPOSITE MATERIAL

SOLID STATE DEFORMATION PROCESSING OF CROSSLINKED HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYMERIC MATERIALS

Solid-state deformation processing of crosslinked high molecular weight polymers such as UHMWPE, for example by extrusion below the melt transition, produces materials with a combination of high tensile strength and high oxidative stability. The materials are especially suitable for use as bearing components in artificial hip and other implants. Treated bulk materials are anisotropic, with enhanced strength oriented along the axial direction. The material is oxidatively stable even after four weeks of accelerated aging in a pressure vessel containing five atmospheres of oxygen (ASTM F2003). Because of its oxidative stability, the deformation processed material is a suitable candidate for air-permeable packaging and gas sterilization, which has thus far been reserved for remelted crosslinked UHMWPE.

POLYMERIC MATERIALS

Polymeric monoliths having high stiffness and strength can be produced by heating an assembly of polymer fibres under a contact pressure to a temperature at which a proportion of the fibre is selectively melted and then compressing the assembly. Preferably at last 5 % of the polymer is melted so that on compression the molten materials fill the voids within the assembly. The use of polyolefin fibres especially melt spun polyethylene fibres is preferred. The products are useful e.g. as orthodontic brackets, bone prostheses and in body armour.

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Textilfasern und Kunstharz enthaltenden Presskörpern

Verfahren zum Modifizieren der Oberfläche von Textilfasern

Verfahren zum Modifizieren eines nicht-textilen Substrates

biokompozit or biomaterial with skinned/shelukhoi sunflower seeds

ВОЛОКНИСТЫЕ МАТЕРИАЛЫ И КОМПОЗИЦИИ

Описываются волокнистые материалы, композиции, которые включают волокнистые материалы, и варианты использования волокнистых материалов и композиций. Например, волокнистые материалы могут быть использованы микроорганизмом для получения этанола или побочного продукта, такого как белок или лигнин.

СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ТОПЛИВА ИЗ ВОЛОКНИСТЫХ МАТЕРИАЛОВ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Описываются волокнистые материалы, композиции, включающие волокнистые материалы, и варианты использования волокнистых материалов и композиций для получения кислородсодержащего жидкого топлива. Например, с помощью микроорганизмов волокнистые материалы могут быть преобразованы в этанол или побочные продукты, такие как белок или лигнин.

BIOCOMPOSITE AND/OR BIOMATERIAL WITH SUNFLOWER SEED SHELLS/HUSKS

SPRAY DRYING METHODS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE

FIBROUS SUBSTRATE, MANUFACTORING PROCESS AND USES Of SUCH a FIBROUS SUBSTRATE

PROCESS FOR the FIXING Of an ACCESSORY IN a PLASTIC TANK.

Procédé pour la fixation d'un accessoire sur une paroi d'un réservoir à carburant en matière plastique, cette fixation ayant lieu par bouterollage à l'aide d'un outil lors même de la fabrication dudit réservoir par moulage, l'accessoire étant à cet effet muni en au moins un de ses points de fixation, d'un orifice à travers lequel le bouterollage est effectué. Selon l'invention, un relief concave entoure au moins partiellement cet orifice, ledit relief ayant une taille et une forme appropriée pour pouvoir coopérer avec une excroissance de l'outil lors du bouterollage.

Processo para a fabricação de folhas de polipropileno

Cosmetic having a prominence and intaglio formed impregnation member after melting the surface

Disclosed is a cosmetic having an impregnation member which has a prominence and intaglio formed by melting a surface of the impregnation member, wherein the impregnation member (40) is inserted into a heated metal mold (50) and pressed in the heated metal mold (50) formed with a prominence and intaglio such that the surface (41) of the impregnation member (40) is melted and formed with the prominence and intaglio, and cosmetics is impregnated into the impregnation member (40) which has the prominence and intaglio formed by melting the surface of the impregnation member (40).

Articles produced from VDF-co-(TFE or TrFE) polymers

VDF-co-(TFE or TrFE) polymers having a molecular weight of at least about 1,000,000 g/mol and a melt temperature less than about 240° C. The VDF copolymer contains at least about 50 mol % VDF monomer and may include an amount of at least one other monomer. The VDF copolymer may be used to form a membrane that has a node and fibril structure. The membrane has a percent porosity of at least 25%. A VDF-co-(TFE or TrFE) polymer membrane may be formed by lubricating the VDF copolymer, subjecting the lubricated polymer to pressure at a temperature below the melting point of the VDF copolymer to form a preform material, and expanding the preform material at a temperature below the melting temperature of the VDF copolymer. Dense VDF copolymer articles, filled VDF copolymer membranes, and VDF copolymer fibers are also provided.

ВОЛОКНИСТЫЕ МАТЕРИАЛЫ И КОМПОЗИЦИИ

... 1. Способ получения топлива, при этом способ включает ! резку источника волокна для получения первого волокнистого материала; ! пропускание первого волокнистого материала через первое сито, имеющее средний размер отверстия, равный приблизительно 1,59 мм и менее (1/16 дюйма, 0,0625 дюйма), для получения второго волокнистого материала; и ! объединение второго волокнистого материала с бактерией и/или ферментом, при этом бактерия и/или фермент используют второй волокнистый материал для получения топлива, включающего водород, спирт, органическую кислоту и/или углеводород. ! 2. Способ по п.1, где спирт выбирают из группы, состоящей из метанола, этанола, пропанола, изопропанола, бутанола, этиленгликоля, пропиленгликоля, 1,4-бутандиола, глицерина и их смесей. ! 3. Способ по п.1, где органическую кислоту выбирают из группы, состоящей из муравьиной кислоты, уксусной кислоты, пропионовой кислоты, масляной кислоты, валериановой кислоты, капроновой, пальмитиновой кислоты, стеариновой кислоты, щавелевой ...

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG VON SANDWICHARTIGEN TEXTILEN FASERSTRUKTUREN IN FORM VON PLATTEN UND FORMTEILEN

STEIFER FORMKOERPER AUS MITEINANDER VERPRESSTEN ORIENTIERTEN KUNSTSTOFFTRAEGERN SOWIE VERFAHREN ZU SEINER HERSTELLUNG.

A NOVEL PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FIBRE REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES

PLASMA-GENERATING APPARATUS AND PROCESS

... 1367094 Discharge lamps; discharge treatmerit C F WEISSFLOCH M R WERTHEIMER and R G BOSISIO 7 Feb 1972 [13 Feb 1971] 4611/71 Headings H1D and H1X [Also in Division H5] Microwave energy is transmitted to a gas 7 using a slow wave structure 6 between the energy source 1 and the gas 7, the gas being at a controllable pressure and flow rate. The gas 7 flows through a container 8 in close proximity to the slow wave structure 6, which is a broad band, travelling wave structure, preferably of the strapped bar type, Figs. 4-6 (not shown). A vacuum pump 13 and flow regulator 15 control the gas flow. The unabsorbed energy is absorbed in a load 11. Container 8 is of quartz or other microwave-transparent material, and is cooled by a fan 18, or a cooling liquid. A double-walled radiation shield 9 is transparent and waterfilled. Container 8 is inclined at 3 to 10 degrees to the slow wave structure 6. Two structures 6, 61, may be used, Figs. 15, 22, 23, 26 (not shown). Slow wave structures of the comb-type ...

POLYMER MATERIALS

SCHWER ENTFLAMMBARER, HOCHTEMPERATURBESTAENDIGER FORMKOERPER AUF BASIS VON POLYIMIDFASERN, SOWIE VERFAHREN ZU SEINER HERSTELLUNG

WITH DIFFICULTY INFLAMMABLE ONE HIGH TEMPERATURE-STEADY POLYIMIDFASERN AND FROM IT MANUFACTURED MOLDED ARTICLES.

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR TRANSFERRING AND SOLIDIFICATION OF SOLID PARTICLES.

STEIFER FORMKOERPER AUS MITEINANDER VERPRESSTEN ORIENTIERTEN KUNSTSTOFFTRAEGERN SOWIE VERFAHREN ZU SEINER HERSTELLUNG

High-efficiency, self-supporting filter elements made from fibers

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THERMALLY TREATING TAPE

Compacted biomaterials

Articles produced from VDF-co-(TFE or TrFE) polymers

Attorney Docket No. GT/143 A porous article comprising an expanded vinylidene fluoride (VDF) copolymer membrane having a microstructure of nodes interconnected by fibrils, wherein said VDF copolymer comprises less than about 65 mol% VDF monomers. 56r&%r~x~'~Ym¼w&x '?"# r &It~v~it~ ~* A4dt K <>7 JF~Y «pp #6 C.! (( Подробнее

PLASMA GENERATOR USING MICROWAVE ENERGY

FIBROUS MATERIALS AND COMPOSITIONS

This invention relates to the fibrous mate.pi.als, methods of making fibrous materials, compositions that include fibrous materials and a resin, or compositions that included the fibrous materials and bacteria and/or enzymes In addition, the use of the fibrous materials compositions are disclosed. For example, the fibrous materials can be operated on by a microorganism to produce a fuel compnsing hydrogen, an alcohol such as ethanol, an organic acid and/or hydrocarbon ...

SEMI-FINISHED HONEYCOMB PART AND SANDWICH PART

A method for producing a semi-finished honeycomb-core product for producing a sandwich component, a method for producing a sandwich component, a semi-finished honeycomb-core product, a sandwich component, and the use thereof as a component of a motor vehicle.

Rigidized Fibre Filter Element

PROCESS FOR FORMING LIQUID IMPERMEABLE SHEET MATERIAL HAVINGA FIBROUS SURFACE AND PRODUCTS FORMED THEREBY

Disclosed are a number of processes for forming a liquid-impermeable sheet having a fibrous cloth-like surface. In one embodiment the process includes the steps of: (1) forming a sheet having first and second fibrous surfaces; and subjecting the sheet to pressure and a z-gradient temperature differential sufficient to melt the fibers of the first surface and form the melt into a liquid impermeable skin without significantly altering the fibers of the second surface. In another embodiment, the process includes the steps of: (1) forming a sheet having first and second fibrous surfaces wherein, upon the sheet being subjected to a sufficient temperature, the fibers forming the first fibrous surface are adapted to substantially completely melt prior to the fibers forming the second fibrous surface significantly melting; and (2) subjecting the sheet to a sufficient pressure and temperature to melt the fibers of the first surface and form the melt into a liquid impermeable skin without significantly ...

ВОЛОКНИСТЫЕ МАТЕРИАЛЫ И КОМПОЗИЦИИ

Описываются волокнистые материалы, композиции, которые включают волокнистые материалы, и варианты использования волокнистых материалов и композиций. Например, волокнистые материалы могут быть использованы микроорганизмом для получения этанола или побочного продукта, такого как белок или лигнин.

Recycle method

PROCESS FOR the FIXING Of an ACCESSORY IN a PLASTIC TANK.

Manufacture of fibrous materials

Structure composite deformable, structure composite rigide resultant d'une telle structure composite deformable, et applications, notamment aux montures de lunettes

Une structure composite suivant l'invention est caracterisee en ce que, globalement longiligne, elle comporte de maniere concentrique, autour d'un noyau 11 qui s'etend sur toute sa longueur, une succession de couches, dont une, 12A, au moins, constitue un produit textile dont les fils constitutifs sont en un materiau communement dit technique, tel que carbone, verre ou aramide par exemple, et/ou en materiau classique, tel que matiere vegetale, matiere artificielle, matiere synthetique ou materiau metallique par exemple, et dont une autre, 12B, au moins, dite matrice, est en matiere thermoplastique, avec la presence, au moins, d'une telle matrice 12B a la peripherie de l'ensemble. Application, notamment, a la realisation de composants pour montures de lunettes.

Plastic Molding

Process for the polypropylene leaf manufacture

Process for forming liquid impermeable sheet material having a fibrous surface and products formed thereby

Disclosed are a number of processes for forming a liquid-impermeable sheet having a fibrous cloth-like surface. In one embodiment the process includes the steps of: (1) forming a sheet having first and second fibrous surfaces; and subjecting the sheet to pressure and a z-gradient temperature differential sufficient to melt the fibers of the first surface and form the melt into a liquid impermeable skin without significantly altering the fibers of the second surface. In another embodiment, the process includes the steps of: (1) forming a sheet having first and second fibrous surfaces wherein, upon the sheet being subjected to a sufficient temperature, the fibers forming the first fibrous surface are adapted to substantially completely melt prior to the fibers forming the second fibrous surface significantly melting; and (2) subjecting the sheet to a sufficient pressure and temperature to melt the fibers of the first surface and form the melt into a liquid impermeable skin without significantly ...

THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE PRODUCTS AND METHOD OF LINING PIPEWORK

МНОГОСЛОЙНАЯ ДЕТАЛЬ И СПОСОБ ЕЕ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к изготовлению многослойных материалов с сотовым сердечником для применения в автомобильных конструкциях. Способ изготовления полуобработанного изделия с сотовым сердечником для изготовления многослойной детали включает: обеспечение сотового сердечника, смачивание сотового сердечника в зоне деформации стенок сотового сердечника, сморщивание сотового сердечника в зоне деформации, при этом смачивание сотового сердечника выполняют путем его окунания в заполненную жидкостью емкость, причем зона деформации расположена в концевой области стенок сотового сердечника. Изобретение обеспечивает создание полуобработанного изделия, имеющего меньше или не имеющего никаких отпечатков сердечника на поверхности для применения в качестве детали механического транспортного средства. 3 н. и 9 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил.

РЕСПИРАТОР, ВЫПОЛНЕННЫЙ ИЗ ОДНОГО ИЛИ НЕСКОЛЬКИХ ПОЛОТЕН МАТЕРИАЛА, АЙРЛАЙД, ИЗГОТОВЛЕННОГО НА МЕСТЕ ФОРМОВАНИЯ РЕСПИРАТОРА

Настоящее изобретение относится к способу изготовления фильтрующей маски-респиратора. Способ изготовления фильтрующей маски-респиратора содержит следующие операции: обеспечение чашеобразной формующей матрицы 30; обеспечение формующей камеры 24, в которой находится формующая матрица 30 и в которую вводят свободные волокна 22 в воздух формующей камеры 24; накапливание 10 свободных волокон 22 на формующей матрице 30 в формующей камере 24 и скрепление 12 волокон друг с другом в точках пересечения волокон. Согласно способу изготавливают фильтрующую маску-респиратор, которая содержит корпус маски. Корпус маски содержит полотно, которое сформировано непосредственно на формующей матрице, и систему креплений. Таким образом, способ согласно изобретению имеет преимущество, позволяющее сократить этапы производственного процесса. Также волокна равномерно распределены по всему объему корпуса маски и, поскольку полотна не требуют резки во время производства респиратора, образуется меньше отходов. 2 н.

Moulded fibre product

Corrugated sheet materials

A corrugated sheet material is formed by corrugating a sheet formed by bonding together a plurality of plastics fibres by heat and/or pressure. The resulting corrugated sheet may be bonded between two uncorrugated sheets of the same material. Such a sheet material is tear resistant, water resistant and inert to most organic and inorganic chemicals. It therefore has a wide range of uses, such as for packaging, shuttering and panelling, cladding and the like. The fibres may be high density polyethylene.

Treatment of Surfaces

... 1,184,451. Graft polymers. RADIATION RESEARCH CORP. 8 March, 1967 [11 March, 1966; 1 July, 1966], No. 10934/67. Heading C3G. [Also in Division H1] A polymerization reaction with a polymeric substrate is initiated by subjecting the substrate to a spark discharge in a zone of free radical initiating gas to generate free radical sites on the surface of the substrate. The activated substrate is then reacted with an organic substance containing carbon-carbon unsaturation, either directly or after being first exposed to oxygen or an oxygen-bearing gas. The subjection to spark discharges of films of polypropylene, polyester, fluorocarbon, polytetrafluorethylene and polyethylene and of cotton, polyester, nylon, polypropylene and cottonpolyester fabrics is described, the treated substrates being grafted with acrylic or methacrylic acid or vinyl pyrrolidone and dyed. The initiating gases used are A, Me, M 2 , N 2 , O 2 , air and mixtures thereof. Both surfaces of the film may be subjected to a spark ...

CORRUGATED SHEET MATERIALS

Method of moulding

TREATING TAPE

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG SCHWER ENTFLAMMBARER, HOCHTEMPERATURBESTAENDIGER FORMKOERPER AUF BASIS VON POLYIMIDEN

To produce flame-retardant, high temperature-resistant mouldings, a handleable sheet-like structure comprising polyimide fibres of the formula in which A is a tetravalent group and R is a divalent aromatic group, is heated to a temperature in the glass transition range of between 280 DEG C and 360 DEG C, preferably between 310 DEG C and 360 DEG C, and pressed using moulding means at pressures of between 10яbar and 500яbar, preferably between 100яbar and 350яbar. The resultant polyimide mouldings have densities of at least 1.30яg/cm<3> and can preferably be in the form of a sheet having a uniform thickness of between 0.1яmm and 6яmm.

COMPOSITE MATERIAL.

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SAND-YIELD-WELL-BEHAVED SHAPED PARTS AND PLATES, PREDOMINANT FROM TEXTILEN FIBROUS STRUCTURES.

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG SCHWER ENTFLAMMBARER, HOCHTEMPERATURBESTAENDIGER FORMKOERPER AUF BASIS VON POLYIMIDEN

PROCEDURE FOR THE CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION OF FIBER-REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC COURSES, FIBER-REINFORCED ONE THERMOPLASTIC COURSES AS WELL AS YOUR USE

RIGID MOLDED ARTICLE ORIENTED PLASTIC CARRIERS AS WELL AS PROCEDURES FOR ITS PRODUCTION INJECTED OUT WITH ONE ANOTHER

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION HEAVY OF INFLAMMABLE, HIGH TEMPERATURE-STEADY MOLDED ARTICLE ON BASIS OF POLYIMIDEN

VERFAHREN ZUR KONTINUIERLICHEN HERSTELLUNG VON FASERVERSTAERKTEN THERMOPLASTBAHNEN, FASERVERSTAERKTE THERMOPLASTBAHNEN SOWIE IHRE VERWENDUNG

SCHWER ENTFLAMMBARE HOCHTEMPERATURBESTAENDIGE POLYIMIDFASERN UND FORMKOERPER DARAUS

THERMOPLASTIC PROCESSABLE COMPOSITE MATERIAL

Lenksäule für ein Kraftfahrzeug und Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Lenksäule

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Lenksäulenanordnung (1) wobei zumindest eines der Bauteile der Lenksäulenanordnung (1) als Faserverbundbauteil ausgebildet ist, mit folgenden Schritten:a)Wickeln von Fasern entlang vorgegebener Bahnen um wenigstens eine Wickelspule (12) eines Wickelkerns (11);b)Einbringen eines aushärtbaren Harzes in die Fasern oder eine Werkzeugform (18);c)Aushärten des Harzes und Bildung des Faserverbundbauteils;d)Entnahme der wenigstens einen Wickelspule (12) nach innen in den Wickelkern (11);e)Entnahme des Wickelkerns (11) und Freisetzen des Faserverbundbauteils;f)Montage der Lenksäulenanordnung (1) unter Einbau des Faserverbundbauteils in die Lenksäule.

DIFFICULTLY FLAMMABLE HIGH-TEMPERATURE RESISTANT P

Electrochemical metal recovery method

FLAME RETARDANT, HIGH TEMPERATURE RESISTANT POLYIMIDE FIBRES

The invention relates to flame-retardant, hightemperature resistant polyimide fibres, a fleece made up of these fibres, and the fibres and moulded parts obtained after a heat treatment. The fibres according to the invention develop a shrinking force of from 0.3 to 1.1 cN, a fibre shrinkage of between 20 and 60% and form cohesive bonds after heating to a temperature above the glass transition range, of between 280 and 350.degree.C. From the fibres according to the invention it is possible to produce moulded parts of very high tensile strength, high heat resistance, flame-retardant properties and having a relatively low density.

MICROGRAFT FOR THE TREATMENT OF INTRACRANIAL ANEURYSMS AND METHOD FOR USE

A device for occluding a vasculature of a patient including a micrograft having an absorbent polymeric structure with a lumen of transporting blood. The micrograft has a series of peaks and valleys formed by crimping. The occluding device is sufficiently small and flexible to be tracked on a guidewire and/or pushed through a microcatheter to a site within the vasculature of the patient. Delivery systems for delivering the micrografts are also disclosed.

FIBROUS SUBSTRATE, MANUFACTURING PROCESS AND USES OF SUCH A FIBROUS SUBSTRATE

L'invention concerne un substrat fibreux comme les tissus, les feutres, les non tissés pouvant se présenter sous forme de bandes, nappes, tresses, ledit substrat étant pré-imprégné par un polymère organique ou un mélange de polymères organiques contenant des nanotubes de carbone (NTC). L'invention a aussi pour objet un procédé de fabrication dudit substrat, et ses différentes utilisations pour la fabrication de pièces mécaniques 3D.

BIOCOMPOSITE AND/OR BIOMATERIAL WITH SUNFLOWER SEED SHELLS/HUSKS

The invention relates to a biomaterial and/or biocomposite based on sunflower seed shells/husks. According to the invention, it is proposed that sunflower seed shells/husks are used instead of wood, bamboo or other wood-like fibre products as the original material for the biocomposite products and are used for the production of such products in order to improve the previous biomaterials, and in particular also to design said materials for improved cost efficiency and to improve their material properties.

PROCESS FOR FORMING LIQUID IMPERMEABLE SHEET MATERIAL HAVINGA FIBROUS SURFACE AND PRODUCTS FORMED THEREBY

Disclosed are a number of processes for forming a liquidimpermeable sheet having a fibrous cloth-like surface. In one embodiment the process includes the steps of: (1) forming a sheet having first and second fibrous surfaces; and subjecting the sheet to pressure and a z-gradient temperature differential sufficient to melt the fibers of the first surface and form the melt into a liquid impermeable skin without significantly altering the fibers of the second surface. In another embodiment, the process includes the steps of: (1) forming a sheet having first and second fibrous surfaces wherein, upon the sheet being subjected to a sufficient temperature, the fibers forming the first fibrous surface are adapted to substantially completely melt prior to the fibers forming the second fibrous surface significantly melting; and (2) subjecting the sheet to a sufficient pressure and temperature to melt the fibers of the first surface and form the melt into a liquid impermeable skin without significantly ...

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING PRODUCTS MADE OF A FIBRE-REINFORCED COMPOSITE MATERIAL

In a process that is particularly suitable for producing pipes or hoses, the reinforcing material and the matrix material are no longer produced separately but together in a woven, knitted, braided or non-woven fabric. The matrix material is selected so that its melting temperature is lower than the melting or decomposition temperature of the reinforcing material. The end product is obtained by pultruding the fabricated material, generally designated as textile fabrics, at a temperature above the melting temperature of the matrix material and below the melting or decomposition temperature of the reinforcing material. The product is then cooled to stabilise its final shape.

METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR PUMPING PARTICULATE SOLIDS

INVENTOR: GIUSEPPE PONZIELLI INVENTION: SOLIDS PUMPING METHOD AND SOLIDS PUMP A method of pumping particulate solids that have an initial bulk density which is lower than its structural density; the method comprises providing a flow channel (12) having an inlet (120) and an outlet (129) and including (i) an annular drag flow channel segment (L1) formed between a stationary outer wall member (14) and a rotating circular inner wall member (16); and (ii) a straight channel segment (L2) formed between a first planar and stationary wall portion (148) and a second planar and stationary wall portion (182); the inlet (120) of rotary channel (12) is that of the drag flow channel segment (L1) while the outlet (129) of flow channel (12) is that of the straigth channel segment (L2); no axial cross-section of the flow channel (12) between the inlet (120) and the outlet (129) is smaller than the axial cross-section of the inlet (120); the particulate solid is passed through the flow channel (12) so as ...

HIGH-EFFICIENCY, SELF-SUPPORTING FILTER ELEMENT MADE FROM FIBERS

A self-supporting filter element is produced from a precursor fiber web according to one of several methods. The precursor fiber web contains heat-shrinkable fibers or binder fibers or both. The web is exposed to temperatures sufficiently elevated to cause shrinkage of the fibers or melting of the binder. After cooling the web, the filter elements produced are self-supporting, and may have densities up to 500 kg/m3 to improve filtration while retaining good functional characteristics for operating pressure drop and air permeability. The self-supporting filter elements can be constructed of one material, and thus may be suitable for recycling.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURING COMPOSITE PARTS

FIBROUS SUBSTRATE, MANUFACTORING PROCESS AND USES Of SUCH a FIBROUS SUBSTRATE.

Powder slush molding process and equipment

A powder slush molding process and associated equipment utilize a flow restrictor disposed between a powder box and a mold surface to deposit powdered resin onto the mold surface in a controlled manner, thereby forming skins having decreased variation in thickness.

Hockey Blade with Wrapped, Stitched Core

A construct for a hockey blade that includes a foam core. The foam core includes a first core face, a second core face, and a core edge. A first layer of resin preimpregnated tape is wrapped continuously around the first core face, the core edge and the second core face. A thread is stitched along the first layer of preimpregnated tape. A second layer of resin preimpregnated tape wrapped continuously around the first layer of resin preimpregnated tape.

Mono and Multi-Layer Articles and Injection Molding Methods of Making the Same

In preferred embodiments methods and apparatuses can produce articles that have expandable thermoplastic material. The articles may be mono- and multilayer. The articles can be formed by various methods.

Method for Manufacturing and Handling Elastomer Thermoplastic Gels

Method of manufacturing granulates or continuous strips intended for feeding an extrusion machine, formed of a gel comprising at least, as majority elastomer, a styrene thermoplastic elastomer and more than 200 phr of an extender oil, each element of the granulate having a given surface area. The granulate element is sized so that the compactness, of a granulate element, is less than a value decreasing from 1500 m −1 to 375 m −1 and deposited on the surface of said granulates is an anti-tack agent having a value increasing from 2 cm 3 to 8 cm 3 per m 2 of granulate surface area, when the mean size of the particles of said anti-tack agent increases from a value of 1 μm to 100 μm.

Designing and manufacturing vehicle floor trays

A product line of consumer-installable thermoformed vehicle floor trays has first and second floor trays for insertion into first and second driver's side vehicle foot wells. The first and second vehicle foot wells have a different shape from each other. The first and second floor trays each have a floor that substantially conforms to the floor of its respective vehicle foot well. Each tray also has an upstanding transverse first panel, an upstanding longitudinal second panel connected to the first panel, and an upstanding longitudinal third panel connected to the first panel. Each upstanding panel is integrally formed with the floor of the tray and conforms to the walls of its respective foot well.

Method for controlling multiple shooting pots

A method ( 300 ) is provided for controlling an injection unit ( 100 ) having a first sub-assembly and a second sub-assembly, first and second sub-assemblies being functionally identical units. The method ( 300 ) includes the steps of appreciating an operational parameter for each of the first and second sub-assemblies, appreciating a target set point ( 146 ) associated with operating each of the first and second sub-assemblies, and when the operational parameter for at least one of the first and second sub-assemblies differs from the target set point ( 146 ), adjusting the operation of the at least one sub-assembly towards the target set point ( 146 ) by a control action. The adaptive control regulator ( 148 ) is operable to modify the control law of one of the first and second sub-assemblies so that the first and second sub-assemblies have substantially equal performance.

Neck ring for forming a neck portion of a preform and the mold stack incorporating same

There is provided a neck ring for defining at least a portion of a neck portion of a preform. the neck ring comprises a body having: mounting flange and a molding face, the molding face including a venting structure, the venting structure having: (i) a plurality of air vent grooves for collecting and venting, in use, excess air from a molding cavity as it is being filled with the molding material, and (ii) an air collector groove in fluid communication with the plurality of air vent grooves for providing an evacuation path for the air to be vented from the plurality of air vent grooves.

Method and device for producing preforms with special geometries

The invention relates to a device and a method for producing preforms ( 14 ) with a special geometry, wherein the finished preforms have a neck region with a thread and a preform body, which adjoins the neck region and has an enlarged geometry in comparison with the cavity of the injection mould. The method is characterized in that preforms are produced by injecting a polymer melt into an injection mould, in which the geometry of the impressions forming the cavity in the mould is designed in such a way that the radial extent of the inner space in the preform body thereby produced is not greater than the radial extent of the inner space in the neck region, the preforms are removed from the open mould by a removal gripper, transfer pins of a transfer gripper are introduced into the associated inner space of a preform, the preforms are removed from the removal gripper by means of the transfer gripper and are transferred into a post-cooling device, and the preforms in the removal gripper and/or in the post-cooling device are inflated using positive pressure in such a way that the geometry of the inflated preform body is larger than the cavity in the injecti on mould.

Method and apparatus for making a light weight container

The invention is an improved lightweight container and method for manufacturing the same. The container incorporates a thinner wall structure in an essentially octagonal container having a bottom member, a plurality of sidewalls, a spout, an upwardly converging neck member coupling the sidewalls of the spout, a handle molded into the container and a radiused transiting section between the sidewalls and the spout which eliminates weakened corner sections and improves overall strength to weight ratios. Also disclosed is a method of forming the container to achieve the above-described result.

Blister Package for Pharmaceutical Cartridges

A blister packaging for a pharmaceutical cartridge or capsule is disclosed.

Laminated and molded body and manufacturing method therefor

A laminated and molded body obtained by coextruding and molding at least two kinds of resin materials is preferable as a blow-molding aimed preform, a direct-blow molded bottle, a tube, or a blow molded tube, and has at least one layer constituted of a colored layer having a thickness continuously or intermittently varied in a direction parallel to the extruding direction of the at least one layer and/or in another direction intersecting the extruding direction, thereby enhancing the gradation effect.

Cooling sleeve with support element

A cooling sleeve for receiving a preform comprising a receiving cavity having a receiving opening so that a preform can be inserted into the receiving cavity, and a fluid passage arranged so that when the receiving opening is closed a fluid can be introduced into or removed from the receiving cavity by way of the fluid passage, wherein the cooling sleeve extends along a longitudinal axis and the fluid passage has a passage opening which is arranged near the longitudinal axis and which is arranged opposite the receiving opening. The cooling sleeve allows accelerated cooling of the sprue region of the preform without corresponding noses or markings being formed at the outside of the preform. Arranged in the fluid passage in the region of the passage opening is a support element having a support surface for contacting the preform when the preform is inserted into the cooling sleeve.

Belling machine for forming sockets on the ends of pipes made of thermoplastic material and method of forming a socket at the end of a pipe made of thermoplastic material

In a belling machine and in a method of forming a socket at the heated end of a pipe, an end of a pipe made of thermoplastic material on which a socket is to be formed is heated until it is in a deformable state, inserted in a forming chamber and formed into a socket shape. Process air, taken from a compressed air source, is conveyed into an evaporator of a refrigerating machine using a refrigerant recirculating in a closed circuit and passes through the evaporator, resulting in transfer of heat from the process air to the refrigerant inside the evaporator. The process air is then conveyed to the forming chamber through an inlet, at least to cool the material of the end of the pipe at least by means of a process air flow inside the forming chamber.

Processes For Forming Plastic, Apparatuses For Forming Plastic, And Articles Made Therefrom

Process and apparatus for forming plastics by heating an open mold and contacting the open mold with plastic particulate material to form a melted skin on the mold, and resulting articles made therefrom. Single skin molded articles may be multi-layered with or without paint on the surface. Multiple skin molded articles may be made by complementary male and female molds, brought together after the skins are made on the individual male and female molds, and may include sandwiched layers of plastic filler or expandable foam filled centers, with or without various inserts or reinforcements. Multi-layer composite articles are to made with inserts and/or reinforcements that may be embedded in and surrounded by expandable foam plastic, if used as a middle layer. Resulting articles include a pick-up truck bed box, an industrial tabletop, a series of modular housing panels, an airplane cockpit door, and material handling pallets, among others.

Method for preparing coated binder units and a system for use therein

A method for preparing a plurality of coated binder units wherein each of the coated binder units comprises a core of a binder coated with a layer of coating material, which method comprises the steps of: (a) providing a coated binder which comprises a core of a binder coated with a layer of coating material; and (b) dividing the coated binder into the plurality of the coated binder units by means of a system which comprises a first and a second loop that engage over part of their lengths and rotate in opposite directions, the first loop comprising a first repeating sequence of interlinked molds and the second loop comprising a second repeating sequence of interlinked molds, whereby the coated binder units are formed by welding edges of the coating and cutting the extrudate into pieces in a region where the first and the second loops engage. The invention further relates to said system.

Incrementally Stretched Films with Increased Tear Resistance and Methods For Making The Same

Methods of incrementally stretching thermoplastic films in the machine direction include elongating the films in the machine direction without reducing the films' machine-direction tear resistance. In one or more implementations, methods of incrementally stretching thermoplastic films include reducing the gauge of the films without reducing the films' machine-direction tear resistance. The methods can involve cold stretching the films and imparting transverse-direction extending linear rib pattern into the film. The linear ribs can have alternating thick and thin gauges. Incrementally stretched thermoplastic films can have a machine-direction tear resistance that is approximately equal to or greater than the machine-direction tear resistance of the film prior to stretching.

Molded plastic container with reduced neck ovality

A plastic container has a main body portion, a neck portion and a molded feature such as an anti-rotation lug adjacent to the neck portion. The molded feature has a volume that is less than a volume that would be defined by the maximum external dimensions of the feature. This reduces the shrinkage differential between the molded feature and the neck portion, which could otherwise cause sealing problems with a closure as a result of deformation of the neck portion. A method of correcting a sealing problem in a plastic container by reducing the volume of the molded feature is also disclosed.

Molding apparatus

Disclosed herein is, amongst other things, a molding apparatus that includes a core ring ( 140, 340, 440, 540, 640, 740 ) that is configured to seat, in use, around a core insert ( 120, 320, 420, 620 ) in a mold stack ( 116, 216, 316, 416, 516, 616, 716 ). The core ring ( 140, 340, 440, 540, 640, 740 ) is configured to be received, at least in part, within a pocket ( 152 ) that is defined within a split insert ( 150 ) of the mold stack ( 116, 216, 316, 416, 516, 616, 716 ). The core ring ( 140, 340, 440, 540, 640, 740 ) is also configured to define at least a portion of a molding cavity ( 119 ) having a core ring-to-split insert parting line ( 180 ) that is within the pocket ( 152 ) of the split insert ( 150 ).

Balloon catheter tapered shaft having high strength and flexibility and method of making same

Method of making a balloon catheter includes melt-extruding a thermoplastic polymeric material into a tube, cooling the extruded tube, placing the extruded tube within a capture member and biaxially orienting the polymeric material of the extruded tube while simultaneously tapering at least a section of the extruded tube by radially expanding the extruded tube with pressurized media in the tube lumen and axially expanding the extruded tube with an external load applied on at least one end of the tube as an external heat supply traverses longitudinally from a first end to a second end of the extruded tube in the capture member, wherein an overall axial load on the tubing is varied as at least a section of the tube is heated. The method includes cooling the expanded tube to form a tapered biaxially oriented nonporous thermoplastic polymer tubular member and sealingly securing a balloon proximate a distal end of the tubular member.

Tamper resistant dosage forms

The present invention relates to pharmaceutical dosage forms, for example to a tamper resistant dosage form including an opioid analgesic, and processes of manufacture, uses, and methods of treatment thereof.

Tamper resistant dosage forms

The present invention relates to pharmaceutical dosage forms, for example to a tamper resistant dosage form including an opioid analgesic, and processes of manufacture, uses, and methods of treatment thereof.

Quick-Change Molding System for Injection Molding

An injection molding system is disclosed that includes a mold insert set and a shaft locking assembly that releasably attaches the mold insert set to a mold plate of the injection molding system. Each mold insert of the mold insert set defines at least a portion of a mold cavity. The shaft locking assembly is displaceable between a locked position in which the mold insert set is held to the mold plate and an unlocked position in which the mold insert set is removable from the mold plate.

Marked thermoplastic compositions, methods of making and articles comprising the same, and uses thereof

An article for laser marking can comprising: a thermoplastic composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer, an active component comprising at least one of a polymeric unit and an additive, wherein the thermoplastic polymer has a visible transmission of greater than or equal to 80% according to ASTM D1003-00, Procedure A, using D65 illumination, 10 degrees observer, and thickness of 1 mm; and a mark produced by chemical rearrangement of the active component generated by a laser of a first wavelength; wherein the mark exhibits at least one of: (i) a change in optical properties in the region 400 nm to 700 nm when exposed to light having a wavelength less than or equal to 500 nm; and (ii) a change in optical properties in the region of 400 nm to 700 nm when exposed to light having a wavelength greater than or equal to the first wavelength.

Plastic film stretching apparatus

A plastic film is drawn by a method different from a conventional one. The plastic film is intermittently fed in the longitudinal direction. A drawing member and a support base are installed in a plastic film feeding path, oppositely to each other, on both sides of the plastic film in the thickness direction. When the plastic film is temporarily stopped, the drawing member advances toward the support base between the lateral both side edges of the plastic film and is pressed against the plastic film and the support base to draw the plastic film in the longitudinal direction. Then, the drawing member retreats from the support base, and is separated from the plastic film.

Injection blow molding system with enhanced parison mold configuration

An injection blow molding (IBM) system and method for forming a plurality of parisons and molded articles. The IBM system includes an injection station having upper and lower die sets and a plurality of upper and lower mold half blocks each attached to a respective die set. Each of the upper mold half blocks has a corresponding lower mold half block with which it cooperatively defines one or more cavities for forming the exterior shape of the body of one or more of the parisons. The individual, independent attachment of the mold half blocks to the die sets allows easy individual replacement of faulty or worn mold blocks. Further, such an independent attachment configuration also permits the mold half blocks of each die set to be spaced from one another, so as to reduce thermal expansion problems and ease dimensional tolerances required for the width of the mold half blocks.

Fiber Optic Connector, Fiber Optic Connector and Cable Assembly, and Methods for Manufacturing

A fiber optic cable and connector assembly including a fiber optic connector mounted at the end of a fiber optic cable. The fiber optic connector includes a ferrule assembly including a stub fiber supported within a ferrule. The stub fiber is fusion spliced to an optical fiber of the fiber optic cable at a location within the fiber optic connector.

Methods of fabricating stents with enhanced fracture toughness

Stents and methods of manufacturing a stents with enhanced fracture toughness are disclosed.

COSMETIC REPURPOSING SYSTEM

Cosmetic materials can be blended and otherwise repurposed with a cosmetic repurposing system that positions a screen above a void of a base before inserting a cosmetic material atop the screen and forcing the cosmetic material through the screen into the void to fill a container positioned in the void with cosmetic material powderized by the screen. 1. A method comprising:positioning a screen above a void of a base;inserting a cosmetic material atop the screen;forcing the cosmetic material through the screen into the void; andfilling a container positioned in the void with powderized cosmetic material.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cosmetic material is forced through the screen with a tool.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the tool has a surface contacting the cosmetic material comprising at least one ridge to aid in passing the cosmetic material through the screen.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the tool is separate from a drawer claim 2 , the screen attached to a drawer.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the screen is attached to a drawer and positioned proximal an aperture extending through the drawer.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cosmetic material is forced through the screen with a grinding motion.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the container is temporarily held in the void via at least one ridges extending from a sidewall of the void.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the base nests within the base to form a cabinet.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the base comprises multiple separate voids.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the multiple separate voids respectively have different diameters.11. A method comprising:positioning a screen above a void of a base;inserting a cosmetic material atop the screen;forcing the cosmetic material through the screen into the void;filling a container positioned in the void with powderized cosmetic material; andpressing the powderized cosmetic material into a form within the container.12. The method ...

SHAPING SYSTEM, SHAPED OBJECT FORMATION METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

A shaping system includes: a printing device that prints an image using predetermined ink on a thermal expansion sheet having a thermal expansion layer on one side; and an expansion device that performs: a drying process of heating the thermal expansion sheet to an extent that allows the thermal expansion layer to maintain a non-expansion state, to dry the image printed by the printing device using the predetermined ink; and an expansion process of, after the drying process, heating the thermal expansion sheet to an extent that allows the thermal expansion layer to expand, to expand the thermal expansion layer. 1. A method for manufacturing a shaped object in which a thermal expansion sheet having a thermal expansion layer on a first side thereof is heated to form the shaped object , the method comprising:a first 2D image formation step of forming a first 2D image on the first side of the thermal expansion sheet using a heat conversion material;a first expansion step of irradiating the first 2D image formed by the first 2D image formation step with light to expand the thermal expansion layer in a region of the first 2D image;a second 2D image formation step of forming a second 2D image on the first side using a multicolor liquid developer;a drying step of heating the thermal expansion sheet from a second side of the thermal expansion sheet opposite the first side with the second 2D image formed by the second 2D image formation step so that the thermal expansion layer on the thermal expansion sheet does not further expand;a third 2D image formation step of forming a third 2D image on the second side of the thermal expansion sheet using the heat conversion material; anda second expansion step of irradiating the third 2D image formed by the third 2D image formation step with light to expand the thermal expansion layer.2. The method for manufacturing a shaped object according to claim 1 , further comprising:prior to the drying step, determining that the multicolor ...

PNEUMATIC TIRE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

The collapse of conductive terminal rubber strips is prevented while a conductive terminal portion is formed stably to have an exposure width of 5 mm or less. The conductive terminal portion is formed by continuously winding the terminal strips formed of a conductive rubber toward an outward radial direction from a tread conductive layer to a tread ground contacting surface. The terminal strip is sequentially wound while shifting a position at a pitch D of a distance in a tire axial direction while the terminal strip goes around such that the conductive terminal portion constitutes a trapezoidal cross section in which a width (Wa) of an upper base is smaller than a width (Ws) of the terminal strip and a width (Wb) of a lower base is larger than the width (Ws) of the terminal strip. The width (Wa) of the upper base is within a range of between 2 mm and 5 mm. 1. A pneumatic tire comprising a tread portion ,wherein the tread portion comprises a tread conductive layer that is conductive to be in continuity with a rim during assembly of the rim, and a tread rubber disposed radially outside the tread conductive layer and having an outer peripheral surface constituting a tread ground contact surface,wherein the tread rubber comprises an annular conductive terminal portion disposed in a tread central region, and a tread rubber body disposed on opposite outsides of the conductive terminal portion in an axial direction of the tire, the conductive terminal portion extending upward from the tread conductive layer through the tread rubber to the tread ground contact surface and extending continuously in a circumferential direction of the tire,wherein the conductive terminal portion is formed by allowing a terminal strip made of conductive rubber to be continuously windingly laminated radially outward from the tread conductive layer to the tread ground contact surface,wherein the terminal strip is sequentially windingly laminated while being subjected to misregistration with a ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THERMOPLASTIC SYNTHETIC RESIN PRODUCTS

Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a thermoplastic synthetic resin product, including preparing a mold having a cavity formed in a predetermined shape; filling the cavity of the mold with a thermoplastic synthetic resin material in an amount greater than the volume of the cavity of the mold; heating the mold under pressure; releasing the pressure when the thermoplastic synthetic resin material charged in the cavity of the mold is melted by heating, and opening the mold; removing, of the melted thermoplastic synthetic resin material in the opened mold, the material other than the material charged in the cavity of the mold; placing either a fabric or a hot melt on the mold having the cavity filled with the thermoplastic synthetic resin material; and cooling the mold under pressure, thus integrating either the fabric or the hot melt with the thermoplastic synthetic resin material in contact with either the fabric or the hot melt. 1. A method of manufacturing a thermoplastic synthetic resin product , comprising:preparing a mold having a cavity formed in a predetermined shape;filling the cavity of the mold with a thermoplastic synthetic resin material in an amount greater than a volume of the cavity of the mold;heating the mold under pressure;releasing the pressure when the thermoplastic synthetic resin material charged in the cavity of the mold is melted by heating, and opening the mold;removing, of the melted thermoplastic synthetic resin material in the opened mold, the material other than the material charged in the cavity of the mold;placing either a fabric or a hot melt on the mold having the cavity filled with the thermoplastic synthetic resin material; andcooling the mold under pressure, thus integrating either the fabric or the hot melt with the thermoplastic synthetic resin material in contact with either the fabric or the hot melt.2. A method of manufacturing a thermoplastic synthetic resin product , comprising:preparing a mold having a plurality of ...

Powder recirculating additive manufacturing apparatus and method

A method of making a part by an additive manufacturing process includes the steps of: (a) supporting a build platform on a support surface; (b) traversing a powder dispenser positioned above the support surface across the build platform, while dispensing powder from the powder dispenser, so as to deposit the powder over the build platform; (c) traversing the build platform with a scraper to scrape the deposited powder, so as to form a layer increment of powder; (d) using a directed energy source to fuse the layer increment of powder in a pattern corresponding to a cross-sectional layer of the part; and (e) repeating in a cycle steps (b) through (d) to build up the part in a layer-by-layer fashion.

SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THREE-DIMENSIONAL ARTICLES FROM FLEXIBLE COMPOSITE MATERIALS

The present disclosure encompasses three-dimensional articles comprising flexible-composite materials and methods of manufacturing said three-dimensional articles. More particularly, the present system relates to methods for manufacturing seamless three-dimensional-shaped articles usable for such finished products as airbags/inflatable structures, bags, shoes, and similar three-dimensional products. A preferred manufacturing process combines composite molding methods with specific precursor materials to form fiber-reinforced continuous shaped articles that are flexible and collapsible. 1. (canceled)2. A method of producing three-dimensionally shaped , flexible composite parts , said method comprising the steps of:providing a male mold having a three-dimensional shape;shaping a composite layup over the male mold, said composite layup comprising (i) at least one fiber-reinforced scrim layer stretched over the male mold, said fiber-reinforced scrim layer comprising two or more layers of unidirectional fibers placed at different configurations to create a bias direction to which said fiber-reinforced scrim layer is stretched; and (ii) at least one additional fiber-reinforced scrim layer comprising unidirectional fibers oriented to limit stretch of the three-dimensionally shaped, flexible composite part along specific load paths; andcuring said composite layup to form a unitary three-dimensionally shaped flexible composite part having the three-dimensional shape of the male mold.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising the step of adding one or more surface layers to said composite layup prior to said step of curing.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein said fiber-reinforced scrim layers are unitape layers comprising thinly spread substantially parallel fibers coated by claim 2 , or embedded in claim 2 , a matrix adhesive.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein said fibers comprise ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) claim 4 , p-aramids claim 4 , m-aramids ...

A method of manufacturing a padded part primarily for an item of wear

A method of manufacturing a padded part is provided. The padded part is primarily for use in an item of wear that may be a load-bearing harness or belt. The method includes the steps of providing a first sheet of a flexible material on one side of which is located at least one fastener. A second sheet of flexible material is provided and a layered assembly is created including, in order, the first sheet of material such that said one side of the first sheet is outermost, apiece of mouldable padding, and the second sheet of flexible material. Hot melt adhesive layers are provided between the padding and the sheets of flexible material. The layered assembly is moulded in a press after or during heating of the layered assembly thereby simultaneously bonding the layers of the assembly together and moulding the layered assembly into a predetermined shape.

Unitary Filter Tank And An Underdrain For Filtering A Body Of Water

Exemplary embodiments include a unitary pool filter tank and/or an underdrain for a pool filter unit. Embodiments of the unitary pool filter tank can have an integrally formed housing and base. The filter tank can be formed using a blow molding process in which the base of the filter tank is includes a support section and a punted section that has an underdrain mounting member. Embodiments of the underdrain can be formed by interlocking top and bottom components. The top and bottom components can be interlocked by inter-component locking structures.

MACHINE FOR STRETCHING FILMS OR SHEETS

Machine for stretching films, comprising two tracks each having a first rail () on which clips () move and close together at a point for adjusting their pitch and a second rail () on which articulated carriages () move, in a chain driven by a toothed drive wheel (), with two consecutive clips () respectively, characterised by a wheel () for indexing the point for adjusting the pitch of the clips (). 113256338658. Machine for stretching films , comprising two tracks each having a first rail () on which clips () move and close together at a point for adjusting their pitch and a second rail () on which carriages () each having a roller move , wherein that the carriages are articulated , in a chain driven in a direction of movement by a toothed drive wheel () driven at a peripherical speed , with two consecutive clips () respectively , the machine having a mechanism for indexing the a pitch adjusting point of the clips () , wherein the indexing mechanism is formed on the one hand by a toothed indexing wheel () , arranged downstream in the direction of movement of the chain and driven at the same peripheral speed as the drive wheel () , and on the other hand by a roller () of the carriage entering into the tooth gap of the indexing wheel () when the clip , further downstream in the direction of movement of the chain and corresponding to said carriage , is at the point for adjusting the pitch of the clips.2. Machine for stretching films according to claim 1 , characterised in that it has two toothed indexing wheels and in that the diameters of the two wheels claim 1 , perpendicular to the rails claim 1 , are colinear.3. Machine for stretching films according to claim 2 , characterised in that it has two toothed indexing wheels and in that the two toothed indexing wheels are offset relative to one another in the direction of movement of the chain.4. Machine for stretching films according to claim 1 , characterised in that the toothed indexing wheel has at least 8 teeth.5. ...

A SELF-MONITORING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION

A self-monitoring additive manufacturing system and method of operation utilizes a surface imaging monitor to image a surface of a slice of a workpiece for storage and processing of the image to detect surface anomalies. The monitoring may operate in real time and in unison with an energy gun of the system for correction of the anomalies in real-time by re-melting of the anomaly. 1. An additive manufacturing system comprising:a layer of raw material;an energy gun for melting at least a portion of the layer and thereby forming at least in part a slice of a workpiece; anda surface monitor for detecting surface anomalies of the portion after solidification.2. The additive manufacturing system set forth in wherein the surface monitor is a volumetric imaging monitor.3. The additive manufacturing system set forth in wherein the raw material is a powder.4. The additive manufacturing system set forth in further comprising:an electric controller constructed an arranged to control the energy gun dictated at least in part by output signals received from the surface monitor.5. The additive manufacturing system set forth in wherein the surface monitor is a profilometer.6. The additive manufacturing system set forth in wherein the surface monitor is an interferometer.7. The additive manufacturing system set forth in wherein the energy gun is a laser gun.8. The additive manufacturing system set forth in wherein the energy gun is an electron beam gun.9. The additive manufacturing system set forth in wherein the anomalies include at least one of balling claim 1 , warping claim 1 , porosity claim 1 , cracking claim 1 , and delamination.10. A method of operating an additive manufacturing system comprising the steps of:forming at least a portion of a slice of a workpiece;taking an image of a surface of at least the portion of the slice with a surface monitor; andidentifying an anomaly of the surface through the image.11. The method set forth in wherein the surface monitor is a ...

MANUFACTURING METHOD OF PRESSURE CONTAINER COMPRISING IN-MOLD LABEL AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL SHAPE

A method of manufacturing a pressure container including an in-mold label and a three-dimensional (3D) portion includes heating molds with a 3D groove formed therein to correspond to a 3D portion to be formed on a surface of the pressure container, separating the molds, attaching a label to an internal surface of the molds to allow at least a portion of the label to cover the 3D groove, positioning a pre-form of the pressure container in a cavity of the molds, closing the molds and injecting air into the pre-form at pressure in a specific range through a first route in a specific pressure range and expanding the pre-form, and three-dimensionally deforming a label attached to a surface of the pre-form to correspond to the 3D groove by air pressure along with the surface of the expanded pre-form while the expanded pre-form and the label are attached. 1. A method of manufacturing a pressure container comprising an in-mold label and a three-dimensional (3D) portion , the method comprising:heating molds with a 3D groove formed therein to correspond to a 3D portion to be formed on a surface of the pressure container;separating the molds;attaching a label to an internal surface of the molds to allow at least a portion of the label to cover the 3D groove;positioning a pre-form of the pressure container in a cavity of the molds;closing the molds and injecting air into the pre-form at a pressure in a specific range through a first route to expand the pre-form;three-dimensionally deforming a label attached to a surface of the pre-form to correspond to the 3D groove by an air pressure along with the surface of the expanded pre-form while the expanded pre-form and the label are attached;injecting cooling air into the pre-form through a second route in the pre-form that is expanded and deformed like the container; andseparating the molds and detaching the pressure container with the 3D portion and the label deformed to correspond to the 3D portion from the molds.2. The method of ...

BLOW-MOLDING MACHINE AND METHOD OF STERILIZING THE SAME

To simply sterilize a blow-molding machine. 1. A method of sterilizing a blow-molding machine , wherein a mist or gas of hydrogen peroxide or a mixture thereof is introduced through a valve block disposed adjacent to a molding die to sterilize at least the molding die and an extension rod that extends into the molding die through the valve block.2. The method of sterilizing a blow-molding machine according to claim 1 , wherein the extension rod is covered by a housing box when the extension rod is removed from the molding die.3. The method of sterilizing a blow-molding machine according to claim 1 , wherein a volatile substance is added to the mist or gas of hydrogen peroxide or the mixture thereof.4. A blow-molding machine claim 1 , comprising a transfer device that transfers a preform and a container from where the preform is supplied to the blow-molding machine to where the preform is molded into the container claim 1 , a heating part that heats the preform to a blow molding temperature claim 1 , a molding die that molds the preform into the container by blow air claim 1 , the heating part and the molding die being sequentially arranged from an upstream side to a downstream side along the transfer device claim 1 , a valve block disposed adjacent to the molding die claim 1 , and an extension rod capable of protruding into and retracting from an interior of the molding die through the valve block claim 1 ,wherein in sterilization of the blow-molding machine, the molding die is opened, the extension rod is retracted from the interior of the molding die, and then a mist or gas of hydrogen peroxide or a mixture thereof is supplied to the molding die and the extension rod through the valve block.5. The blow-molding machine according to claim 4 , further comprising a housing box that covers the extension rod when the extension rod is removed from the molding die through the valve block.6. The blow-molding machine according to claim 4 , wherein a volatile substance is ...

Method for Solid Freeform Fabrication

The present invention provides methods, processes, and systems for the manufacture of three-dimensional articles made of polymers using 3D printing. A layer of prepolymer is deposited on a build plate to form a powder bed. The deposited powder bed is heated to about 50° C. to about 170° C. Then, a solution of activating agent is printed on the powder bed in a predetermined pattern, and a stimulus is applied converting the prepolymer to the final polymer. After a predetermined period of time, sequential layers are printed to provide the three-dimensional article. The three-dimensional object can be cured to produce the three-dimensional article composed of the final polymers. 1A three-dimensional article made by the process of:a. depositing a layer of prepolymer powder a build plate to form a powder bed;b. printing a solution of an activating agent at selected locations on the powder bed;c. exposing the printed solution to a stimulus to form a polymer layer of the three-dimensional article;d. repeating the steps (a)-(c) to form a remainder of the three-dimensional article; ande. curing the article.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the prepolymer is poly(amic acid) claim 1 , polysulfide claim 1 , ketalized version of a polyketone claim 1 , or a reduced form a polyketone.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the poly(amic acid) comprises an aromatic dianhydride and an aromatic diamine claim 2 , wherein the aromatic dianhydride and the aromatic diamine are in about 1:1 molar ratio.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the aromatic dianhydride is selected from the group consisting of pyromellitic dianhydride (PMDA) claim 3 , biphenyl dianhydride (BPDA) claim 3 , benzophenonetetracarboxylic dianhydride (BTDA) claim 3 , and combination thereof claim 3 , and wherein diamine is p-phenylenediamine (PDA) claim 3 , 4 claim 3 ,4′-oxydianiline (ODA) claim 3 , or combinations thereof.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the activator is acetic anhydride claim 1 , pyridine claim 1 , ...

FORMING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR FORMING A PLURALITY OF SEALED PACKS FOR POURABLE FOOD PRODUCTS STARTING FROM A TUBE OF PACKAGING MATERIAL

There is described a forming assembly () for forming a plurality of sealed packs () starting from a tube () of packaging material, comprising first conveying means () movable along a first path (Q) comprising: a first operative branch (Q), which has a main elongation direction parallel to an advancing direction (A) of the tube (); and a first return branch (Q) comprising an initial portion () which is arranged immediately downstream of the operative branch (Q) and extends transversally to the advancing direction (A); first conveying means (′) comprise one of a sealing element () or a counter-sealing element (); and a first half-shell (), which is movable along the operative branch (Q) between: a first rest position, in which it is detached from the tube () or the formed pack (); and a first operative position, in which it grips the tube () or the formed pack (); the first half-shell () is arranged in the first operative position along a first portion () of the first operative branch (Q); the first half-shell () is kept in the first operative position along an initial portion (), so as to grip and convey the pack () in a staggered position with respect to the advancing direction (A); and moves, from the first operative position to the rest position at an end () of the initial portion () opposite to the first portion (), so as to discharge the pack () in a staggered position with respect to the advancing direction (A). 1. A forming assembly for forming a plurality of sealed packs starting from a tube of packaging material , comprising:a first conveyor movable along first path;wherein said first path is configured to proceed according to an advancing direction of the first conveyor:a first operative branch, which has a main elongation direction parallel to an advancing direction of said tube; anda first return branch comprising, in turn, an initial portion which is arranged immediately downstream of said operative branch and extends transversally to said advancing ...

Method and material for additive manufacturing

A structure is disclosed that is additively manufactured. The structure may include at least one continuous reinforcement, and a healing matrix associated with the at least one continuous reinforcement. Wherein a cure energy is applied to the at least one continuous reinforcement at a time of failure, the healing matrix is caused to cure and shore up the at least one continuous reinforcement.

Currency Operated Tire Inflation and Repair Apparatus and Methods

The present disclosure provides tire repair assemblies that can include: a tire sealant tank; an air assembly coupled to the tire sealant tank; a valve configured to control fluid communication between the tank and the air assembly; and a currency operating assembly configured to control the valve. Methods for repairing tires are also provided with the methods including providing tire sealant to a tire from a tire repair assembly upon depositing currency in the tire repair assembly. A stand alone currency operated tire repair assemblies are also provided with the assemblies including: a tire sealant tank; an air compressor operatively coupled to the tank; a valve operatively aligned between the tank and the air compressor; a flow meter operatively aligned between the tank and the air compressor; and computer processing circuitry operatively coupled to the air compressor, the valve, and the flow meter. 120-. (canceled)21. An inflatable tire repair assembly comprising:a tire sealant tank;a compressed air source operatively coupled to the tire sealant tank;a flow meter operatively coupled to the sealant tank;a clean out assembly operatively coupled to the flow meter; anda currency operating assembly configured to receive data from the flow meter.22. The inflatable tire repair assembly of wherein the tire sealant tank contains a suspension of flakes and fine fibers in a liquid claim 21 , and/or a natural or synthetic liquid rubber.23. The inflatable tire repair assembly of wherein the tire sealant tank contains latex.24. The inflatable tire repair assembly of further comprising computer processing circuitry operatively coupled to one or more of the compressed air source claim 21 , the tire sealant tank claim 21 , the currency operating assembly claim 21 , the flow meter claim 21 , and/or the clean out assembly.25. The inflatable tire repair assembly of wherein the computer processing circuitry further comprises a communications interface.26. The inflatable tire repair ...

METHOD OF INJECTION MOLDING PREFORM

A method of injection molding a test tube-shaped preform for biaxial stretch blow molding includes supplying a major material resin from outer and inner flow paths to a combined flow path for a predetermined time and rate. For a period of time within a range of the predetermined time period during which the major material resin is supplied, the intermediate layer resin is simultaneously supplied from the middle flow path to the combined flow path at a second predetermined supplying rate. A columnar laminated molten resin is injected into a cavity of a metal mold connected to a tip of the nozzle through a gate to fill the cavity, the columnar laminated molten resin being composed of the major material resin and the intermediate layer resin formed in the major material resin in a laminated manner that are combined into a columnar shape at the combined flow path. 1. A method of injection molding a test tube-shaped preform for biaxial stretch blow molding , a transparent base layer;', 'a circumferential wall formed of the transparent base layer; and', 'a light-blocking or opaque intermediate layer formed in the base layer in a laminated manner over an area of a predetermined height of the circumferential wail,, 'the preform comprisingwherein the intermediate layer is formed in a laminated manner over an area covering an entire circumference of the circumferential wail excluding a non-laminated section, where the intermediate layer is not formed, that extends in a shape of a longitudinal strip along a central axis direction on the circumferential wall of the preform, three cylindrical flow paths for layer formation disposed concentrically about the same axis, the three cylindrical flow paths including an inner flow path and an outer flow path for forming the base layer composed of a major material resin, and a middle flow path for forming the intermediate layer composed of an intermediate layer resin, the middle flow path being disposed between the inner flow path and ...

METHOD, TOOL AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING A PRODUCT FROM A FIBER MATERIAL

A fiber material is filled into a cavity of a tool to produce a product from the fiber material. The tool comprises a mold which defines the cavity therein and a holder which supports the mold. The holder is displaced to move the mold to at least one thermal treatment station The fiber material is thermally treated in the mold at the at least one thermal treatment station. 122-. (canceled)23. A method of producing a product , the method comprising:filling fiber material into a cavity of a tool, the tool comprising a mold which defines the cavity therein and a holder which supports the mold,displacing the holder to move the mold to at least one thermal treatment station, andthermally treating the fiber material in the mold at the at least one thermal treatment station.24. The method according to claim 23 ,wherein a heat capacity of the mold is smaller than a heat capacity of the holder.25. The method according to claim 23 ,wherein the tool comprises a thermal decoupling member interposed between the mold and the holder.26. The method according to claim 23 ,wherein the at least one thermal treatment station comprises an adapter configured to couple to the mold for thermally treating the fiber material.27. The method according to claim 26 ,wherein the adapter comprises a baffle to direct a gas flow into the mold and to prevent the gas flow from impinging onto the holder.28. The method according to claim 27 ,wherein the gas flow is heated or cooled before it is directed into the mold.29. The method according to claim 26 ,wherein the at least one thermal treatment station comprises:a heating station comprising a heating station adapter configured to couple to the mold, anda cooling station comprising a cooling station adapter configured to couple to the mold,and wherein the method comprises:displacing the holder to move the mold from the heating station to the cooling station.30. The method according to claim 29 ,wherein the mold is sequentially coupled to the heating ...

BIOMEDICAL DEVICE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME AND USE THEREOF

A method for manufacturing a three-dimensional biomedical device for fitting in a bone defect having an osteoinductive first area with a controlled porosity and a second area, which is produced by laser technology from an absorbent and from a first powder including one of ceramics, metals, metal alloys, bioactive glasses, lead zirconate titanate and biocompatible polymers, or mixtures thereof, wherein the ratio of the porosities from the second area to the first area is equal or less than one, preferably from 0.001 to 0.9, wherein a virtual object is designed with a computer-aid designed software, and the device is manufactured by laser technology including layering a powder onto a plate () so that a layer of a predetermined thickness is formed; the laser beam () selectively processes the powder to produce a processed layer, and, thus, layer after layer, the layers are joined together until the biomedical device is formed. 1. A method for manufacturing a biomedical device for fitting bone defect , said biomedical device having at least one osteoconductive first area with a controlled porosity and at least one porous second area , the ratio of the porosity of the second area to the porosity of the first area being equal or less than one , wherein the device is produced by a laser technology from an absorbent and from a first powder comprising a material selected from the group consisting of ceramics , metals , metal alloys , bioactive glasses , lead zirconate titanate , biocompatible polymers , and mixtures thereof , wherein the laser is a pulsed laser or a continuous laser of 100 to 1200 watts , and the laser progression speed of the laser beam ranges from 0.01 and 5000 mm/s; and whereinan image of the defect is performed,from this image, a virtual object is designed with a computer-aid designed software,optionally, a scale model is performed, [ a mixture of the first powder and the absorbent;', 'a first powder coated with the absorbent; or', 'the first powder, ...

Thin polarizer with excellent optical properties, manufacturing method therefor and polarizing plate including same

The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a thin polarizer, including: forming a film laminate by attaching a polyvinyl alcohol-based film to at least one surface of a polymer film by using attraction force or an adhesive; swelling the film laminate so that a degree of swelling of the polyvinyl alcohol-based film is 0.36 to 0.44; dyeing at least one of iodine and a dichromatic dye on the film laminate; and stretching the film laminate.

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING STRUCTURAL OBJECT AND STRUCTURAL OBJECT

There is provided a method of manufacturing a structural object, including using rapid prototyping technology, forming a structure body from a powder material whose main component is a water-soluble compound. The formed structure body is impregnated with an adhesive that provides adhesive function upon reaction with moisture contained in the structure body. 1. A method of manufacturing a structural object , the method comprising:using rapid prototyping technology, forming a structure body from a powder material whose main component is a water-soluble compound; andimpregnating the formed structure body with an adhesive that provides adhesive function upon reaction with moisture contained in the structure body.2. The method according to claim 1 , whereinin the process of impregnation with the adhesive, an impregnation rate of the adhesive to the structure body is controlled in such a manner that the structural object to be obtained by the impregnation with the adhesive has an inner part in which the adhesive is not contained and a surface part in which the adhesive is contained.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:drying the structure body before the structure body is impregnated with the adhesive.4. The method according to claim 3 , whereinthe drying of the structure body includes heating the structure body.5. The method according to claim 2 , whereinan intensity of the surface part of the structural object to be obtained by the impregnation with the adhesive is 10 times or more and 250 times or less relative to an intensity of the inner part.6. The method according to claim 2 , further comprising:forming a hole penetrating through from the surface part to the inner part of the structural object to be obtained by the impregnation; andforming a hollow structure at least at a part of the inner part by injecting a solvent for the powder material and eluting the powder material in the formed hole.7. The method according to claim 1 , whereina technology ...

Method for producing polyolefin porous film, and laminated porous film

Provided is a method for reproducibly and efficiently producing a polyolefin porous film having a porous structure suitable for a separator for a battery without requiring a special apparatus. The method according to the present invention is a method for producing a polyolefin porous film, the method including conveying a raw material polyolefin sheet having pores into a furnace of a tenter type stretching machine, and tenter-stretching the sheet in a plurality of stretching regions in the furnace to produce a polyolefin porous film, wherein the plurality of stretching regions include at least two stretching regions having different film widening speeds, and the temperature of a stretching region having a high film widening speed is lower than that of a stretching region having a low film widening speed in the at least two stretching regions, and a stretching region having the highest film widening speed is situated in the front stage with respect to a stretching region having the lowest film widening speed.

Firearm holster

A firearm holster includes a first half shell and a second half shell. The first half shell is nested in the second half shell to form a cavity therebetween for enclosing one or both of a barrel and a trigger area of a firearm. The cavity further includes an opening for receiving the firearm and otherwise having no other gaps or openings.

Method of manufacturing a multi-layer golf ball

A method of manufacturing a multi-layer golf ball includes injection molding a core from an ionomeric thermoplastic material such that the core has an outer surface that includes a plurality of depressions extending radially inward from a spherical land portion, with each depression having a maximum depth relative to the spherical land portion of between 0.15 mm and 2.0 mm. The core is then positioned between a first hemispherical shell and a diametrically opposed second hemispherical shell, which are each formed from a rubber material. The first and second hemispherical shells are then compression molded such that rubber material conforms to the outer surface of the core. The rubber material is then cured to form a unitary intermediate layer that surrounds the core. Finally, a cover layer is molded about the intermediate layer through one of injection molding and compression molding.

METHOD AND MOULD SYSTEM FOR NET MOULDING OF A CO-CURED, INTEGRATED STRUCTURE

The present invention relates to a mould system and a method for net moulding of a co-cured integrated structure () comprising a skin () provided with stringers () and rib feet () and with a gap () between the stringers () and the rib feet (). The mould system comprises a substantially rectangular frame () made of a low heat expanding material, a number of substantially rectangular boxes () made of a heat expanding material, connection plates () made of a heat expanding material and fastening means (). By means of the connection plates () the gap () is obtained. A moulding assembly () is created by applying prepregs to the surfaces of the boxes (), by connecting the boxes () to each other and by surrounding the connected boxes () with the frame (). The moulding assembly () is treated in a conventional way in an autoclave in order to cure the structure (). Thereafter the frame (), the boxes () and the connection plates () are removed. 19-. (canceled)102642642. A mould system for net moulding of a co-cured structure comprising a skin () provided with at least two stringers () and at least one rib foot () and a gap () between the stringers () and the at least one rib foot () , the mould system comprising:{'b': 12', '12', '54', '54', '56', '56, 'a substantially rectangular frame () made of a low heat expanding material, the frame () comprising a first longitudinal frame part (A), a second longitudinal frame part (B), a first transversal frame part (A) and a second transversal frame part (B);'}{'b': 20', '20, 'claim-text': [{'b': 18', '8, 'claim-text': [{'b': 8', '30', '46', '46', '44', '44, 'each box () has a bottom (), a first longitudinal side wall (A), a second longitudinal side wall (B), a first transversal side wall (A) and a second transversal side wall (B); and'}, {'b': 8', '18', '44', '44, 'the at least two boxes () in the row () are positioned such that the first transversal side wall (A) of a first box is facing the second transversal side wall (B) of a second ...

FORMING THREE DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS

A three dimensional object may be formed by forming voxels on a sheet of material and positioning the voxels together to form the three dimensional object by rolling up the sheet. 1. A method for forming a three dimensional object , comprising:forming voxels on a sheet of material by selectively activating a portion of the material and leaving a second portion of the material unactivated;positioning said voxels together to form said three dimensional object by rolling up said sheet, wherein the rolled up sheet has properties that vary as a function of radial position;monitoring dimensions of the rolled up sheet as a function of radial position; and adjusting rolling parameters to compensate for variation in the properties of the rolled up sheet due to a difference in properties between activated and unactivated portions of the sheet.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising removing unactivated material to shape said three dimensional object.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein removing residual material from said three dimensional object includes removing said residual material through a chemical or thermal process.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising curing said three dimensional object.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising curing each voxel prior to positioning said voxels together to form said three dimensional object by rolling up said sheet.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein positioning said voxels together to form said three dimensional object by rolling up said sheet includes continuously rolling up said sheet simultaneously with forming voxels in the sheet of material.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein forming voxels in the sheet of material includes depositing an activation liquid onto a thickness of said sheet or radiating energy into a thickness of said sheet.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein said voxels comprise a surface characteristic that exhibits voxels cohering together.9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising adding color ...

Powder Distribution for Laser Sintering Systems

There is provided improved laser sintering systems that increase the powder density and reduce anomalies of the powder layers that are sintered, that measure the laser power within the build chamber for automatic calibration during a build process, that deposit powder into the build chamber through a chute to minimize dusting, and that scrubs the air and cools the radiant heaters with recirculated scrubbed air. The improvements enable the laser sintering systems to make parts that are of higher and more consistent quality, precision, and strength, while enabling the user of the laser sintering systems to reuse greater proportions of previously used but unsintered powder.

Arm rest frame, arm rest and method for producing an arm rest frame

An arm rest frame ( 1 ) includes at least one frame component ( 7, 8, 9, 11 ). The at least one frame component ( 7, 8, 9, 11 ) is made from a organosheet. An arm rest and a method for producing an arm rest frame ( 1 ) are also provided.

Fluted additive manufacturing deposition head design

A material deposition head may include a body that defines first and second ends, an exterior surface, an interior surface, and one or more material delivery channels, where the exterior surface includes fluting. In some examples, a system may include a fluted material deposition head, a fluidized powder source, and an energy source.

INFLATION NEEDLE, ITS MOLD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME

An inflation needle, its mold and method of manufacturing same are provided. The inflation needle () includes a hollow cylindrical probe (); a hollow conic base () disposed at one end of the hollow cylindrical probe (); a hollow externally threaded member () projected out of the hollow conic base (), the hollow externally threaded member () being distal the hollow cylindrical probe () and communicating therewith; and a plurality of handles () disposed on an outer surface of the hollow conic base (). 110. An inflation needle () comprising:{'b': '12', 'a hollow cylindrical probe ();'}{'b': 14', '12, 'a hollow conic base () disposed at one end of the hollow cylindrical probe ();'}{'b': 16', '14', '16', '12, 'a hollow externally threaded member () projected out of the hollow conic base (), the hollow externally threaded member () being distal the hollow cylindrical probe () and communicating therewith; and'}{'b': 18', '14, 'at least two of handles () disposed on an outer surface of the hollow conic base ().'}21212012. The inflation needle of claim 1 , wherein the hollow cylindrical probe () includes a bore () extending coaxially from one end of the hollow cylindrical probe () to the other end thereof.31212012120. The inflation needle of claim 2 , wherein the hollow cylindrical probe () further includes a hole (A) proximate one end of the probe () and communicating with the bore ().418. The inflation needle of claim 1 , wherein each of the handles () is shaped as a wing claim 1 , half circle claim 1 , or wedge.512141610. The inflation needles of claim 1 , wherein the thicknesses of the hollow cylindrical probe () claim 1 , the hollow conic base () claim 1 , and the hollow externally threaded member () are substantially equal; and an outer surface of the inflation needle () is sufficiently smooth.610. The inflation needle of claim 1 , wherein the inflation needle () is made of plastic selected from the group consisting of heat durable plastic claim 1 , nylon fiber claim 1 ...

APPARATUS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL ARTICLES

A method for forming at least one three-dimensional article through successive fusion of parts of a powder bed, which parts correspond to successive cross sections of the three-dimensional article, the method comprising the steps of: providing a model of the at least one three-dimensional article; applying a first powder layer on a work table; directing a first energy beam from a first energy beam source over the work table causing the first powder layer to fuse in first selected locations according to corresponding models to form a first cross section of the three-dimensional article, where the first energy beam is fusing at least a first region of a first cross section with parallel scan lines in a first direction; varying a distance between two adjacent scan lines, which are used for fusing the powder layer, as a function of a mean length of the two adjacent scan lines. 1. An apparatus for forming at least one three-dimensional article through successive fusion of parts of a powder bed , which parts correspond to successive cross sections of the three-dimensional article , said apparatus comprising:a control unit having stored thereon a computer model of said at least one three-dimensional article; andat least one energy beam from at least one energy beam source, the at least one energy beam source being at least one of an electron beam or a laser beam, determine a length of at least one of two adjacent of two or more parallel scan lines either applied to the first powder layer or to be applied to the first powder layer;', 'set a distance between the two adjacent of two or more parallel scan lines as a function of the determined length, wherein the function of the determined length is such that as the determined length increases: (a) the distance increases while the determined length is less than a predetermined value, and (b) the distance is a constant value while the determined length is equal to or greater than the predetermined value; and', 'direct the at ...

ABUSE-PROOFED DOSAGE FORM

The invention relates to a dosage form that is thermoformed without discoloration and is safeguarded from abuse, comprising at least one synthetic or natural polymer having a breaking strength of at least 500 N in addition to one or more active substances that could be subject to abuse. The invention also relates to a corresponding method for producing said dosage form. 1. An abuse-proofed dosage form thermoformed by extrusion without discoloration comprising one or more active ingredients with abuse potential (A) , optionally physiologically acceptable auxiliary substances (B) , at least one synthetic or natural polymer (C) and optionally at least one wax (D) ,wherein the dosage form exhibits a breaking strength of at least 500 N.2. The dosage form according to claim 1 , which is in the form of a tablet.3. The dosage form according to claim 1 , which contains as polymer (C) at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of polyalkylene oxide claim 1 , polyethylene claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , polyvinyl chloride claim 1 , polycarbonate claim 1 , polystyrene claim 1 , polyacrylate claim 1 , copolymers thereof and mixtures thereof.4. The dosage form according to claim 3 , wherein the polyalkylene oxide is selected from the group consisting of polymethylene oxide claim 3 , polyethylene oxide claim 3 , polypropylene oxide claim 3 , copolymers thereof and mixtures thereof.5. The dosage form according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer (C) comprises polyethylene oxide having a molecular weight of at least 0.5 million.6. The dosage form according to claim 5 , wherein the molecular weight of the polyethylene oxide (C) is at least 1 million.7. The dosage form according to claim 6 , wherein the molecular weight of the polyethylene oxide is in the range of from about 1 to about 15 million.8. The dosage form according to claim 1 , which contains the wax (D) claim 1 , and the wax (D) is at least one natural claim 1 , semi-synthetic or synthetic wax with a softening ...

Polymeric Material for Container

A formulation for producing a polymeric material including polypropylene, a chemical blowing agent, and optional components as described. 1. A method of forming an insulative cellular non-aromatic polymeric container comprising the steps ofheating a mixture ofat least 85% (w/w) of at least one polypropylene resin,up to about 15% (w/w) of at least one nucleating agent, andinjecting a blowing agent into the mixture,extruding the mixture to form a core layer,extruding a skin layer on the core layer to establish a multi-layer parison, andblow molding the multi-layer parison with air to form an insulative cellular non-aromatic container,{'sup': 3', '3, 'wherein the multi-layer parison has a density of about 0.4 g/cmto about 0.8 g/cm.'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polypropylene base resin is a polypropylene copolymer.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polypropylene base resin is a polypropylene homopolymer.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polypropylene base resin is at least one a polypropylene copolymer claim 1 , a polypropylene homopolymer claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the at least one polypropylene base resin is about 90% to 99.9%.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the at least one polypropylene base resin is about 95% to 99.9%.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the at least one nucleating agent is about 0.1% to 5%.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the at least one nucleating agent is about 0.5% to 5%.9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the blow agent is injected into the mixture at about 0.075 claim 7 , 0.1 claim 7 , or 0.75 lbs/hr.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mixture further comprises up to about 3% (w/w) of a slip agent.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the slip agent is about 1% to 3%.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the slip agent is about 2%.13. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one polypropylene base resin is two polypropylene base resins.14. The method of claim 14 , wherein the ...

THERMOFORMING DEVICE, MOLD ASSEMBLY, MOLD, AND METHOD

A thermoforming device is described. It relates to a mold assembly including a first and second mold, and to a mold that can be used in a thermoforming device. It also relates to a method for thermoforming a product. The thermoforming device is characterized in that the thermoforming device comprises a second pre-stretcher, in addition to a first pre-stretcher and a calibration element, and that the second pre-stretcher is at least partially and moveably arranged in a second mold body. A movement relative to the second mold body and towards the same forming cavity of the first pre-stretcher, the second pre-stretcher, and the calibration element, can be individually controlled, and the second pre-stretcher at least partially surrounds the first pre-stretcher and the calibration element. 1. A thermoforming device , comprising:a first mold comprising a first mold body and a forming cavity arranged in said first mold body;a second mold comprising a second mold body, a first pre-stretcher, and a calibration element, wherein the first pre-stretcher and the calibration element are at least partially and moveably arranged in the second mold body;wherein the first and second mold can be moved relative to each other for clamping a plastic foil there between;wherein the calibration element is configured to locally clamp the plastic foil in between the calibration element and a wall and/or bottom of the forming cavity;wherein the thermoforming device further comprises a second pre-stretcher that is at least partially and moveably arranged in the second mold body, and wherein a movement relative to the second mold body and towards the same forming cavity of at least one of the first pre-stretcher, the second pre-stretcher, and the calibration element, can be individually controlled, and wherein the second pre-stretcher at least partially surrounds the first pre-stretcher and the calibration element.2. The thermoforming device according to claim 1 , wherein at least two of the ...

Method For Applying A Film Onto A Body

The present invention relates to a method of applying a film to a body. In this respect, a film is first applied to and positioned at a transfer mold and the body to be film coated is introduced into the transfer mold to which the film to be attached is applied or the transfer mold to which the film to be attached is applied is introduced into the body to be film coated so that the film is located between the body and the transfer mold. In the further course, a vacuum is applied in a region between the body and the film and/or an excess pressure is applied in a region between the transfer mold and the film so that the film moves from the transfer mold onto the body. A particularly simple method that is fast to be carried out is thereby provided for applying a film to a surface.

THREE-DIMENSIONAL LAMINATING AND SHAPING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL LAMINATING AND SHAPING APPARATUS, AND CONTROL PROGRAM OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL LAMINATING AND SHAPING APPARATUS

A dissimilar material joined three-dimensional laminated and shaped object is shaped using a three-dimensional laminating and shaping apparatus. The three-dimensional laminating and shaping apparatus includes a material supplier that supplies materials of a three-dimensional laminated and shaped object to a shaping surface, an irradiator that irradiates the materials with a light beam, and a controller that controls the material supplier. The three-dimensional laminated and shaped object is a joined member obtained by joining dissimilar materials. The controller controls the material supplier to form a graded composition of the materials in a boundary region between the dissimilar materials of the three-dimensional laminated and shaped object. 1. A three-dimensional laminating and shaping apparatus comprising:a material supplier that supplies materials of a three-dimensional laminated and shaped object to a shaping surface;an irradiator that irradiates the materials with a light beam; anda controller that controls said material supplier,wherein the three-dimensional laminated and shaped object is a joined member obtained by joining dissimilar materials, andsaid controller controls said material supplier to form a graded composition of the materials in a boundary region between the dissimilar materials of the three-dimensional laminated and shaped object.2. The three-dimensional laminating and shaping apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the graded composition is formed in a direction perpendicular to a laminating direction of the materials.3. The three-dimensional laminating and shaping apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the graded composition is further formed in the laminating direction.4. The three-dimensional laminating and shaping apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the graded composition is formed in a thermal expansion direction of the three-dimensional laminated and shaped object.5. A control method of a three-dimensional laminating and ...

PRINT HEAD DROP DETECTORS

In one example, a print head drop detector () is described. The print head drop detector () comprises a sampling volume and a fan () to cause an airflow though the sampling volume (). Detection apparatus to detect the presence of non-gaseous material within the sampling volume is also provided. 1. A print head drop detector comprisinga sampling volume;a fan to cause an airflow though the sampling volume; anddetection apparatus to detect the presence of non-gaseous material within the sampling volume.2. A print head drop detector according to wherein the non-gaseous material comprises airborne particles of build material used in generating a three-dimensional object and fluids dispensed from a print head.3. A print head drop detector according to in which the fan is to selectively cause airflow at a predetermined rate.4. Three-dimensional object generation apparatus comprising:a fabrication chamber in which an object is generated;an agent distributor to selectively deliver an agent onto portions of a layer of build material within the fabrication chamber; anda detector to monitor the ejection of agent from the agent distributor and to monitor the gaseous content of the fabrication chamber for particles dispersed therein.5. Apparatus according to in which the detector comprises:i. a sampling volume; andii. a fan to cause gaseous content of the fabrication chamber to flow through the sampling volume.6. Apparatus according to which comprises a processor to receive data from the detector and to determine:i. a performance indication for the agent distributor; andii. a concentration of particles within the gaseous content of the fabrication chamber.7. Apparatus according to in which the agent distributor comprises a set of nozzles and a mechanism to eject agent through a selected nozzle claim 6 , and the processor is to determine if agent is ejected from a selected nozzle.8. Apparatus according to in which the processor is to determine an indication of the size of a ...

BOTTLE END, MIXING CONTAINER HAVING THE BOTTLE END, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE MIXING BOTTLE

A mixing container and a method for the manufacturing thereof provide a mixing container which offers high pressure-resistance performance while allowing the sealing membrane to be easily broken when the containers are coupled together, by having the sealing membrane formed in an integrated manner with the metallic bottle end and arranging a breaking line on the sealing membrane. Also, the method for manufacturing a mixing container with which the time and effort required for manufacturing the mixing container may be reduced, to allow mass production at a low cost, as the holding body made from a synthetic resin material and the bottle end made from a metallic material are manufactured separately and subsequently seamed together. 1. A bottle end having a seaming rib formed on an edge thereof and having a connecting portion formed protruding from a middle portion thereof ,wherein an inlet hole is formed in the connecting portion, anda sealing membrane closing the inlet hole is formed at an end portion of the connecting portion.2. A mixing container comprising:a holding body having a holding space formed therein, an outlet formed in an upper part thereof, and a fastening portion formed around the outlet, the holding body being open at a lower part thereof; anda bottle end configured to couple with the holding body such that the open lower part of the holding body is covered,wherein a connecting portion is formed protruding towards the holding space from a middle portion of the bottle end,an inlet hole is formed in the connecting portion, the inlet hole having an inner perimeter shaped in correspondence to the fastening portion to receive the outlet as it is inserted upwards from a downward position and fastened, anda sealing membrane configured to close the inlet hole is formed on an upper end of the connecting portion.3. The mixing container of claim 2 , whereina first shoulder is formed between the fastening portion and an outer perimeter of a lower part of the ...

METHOD OF REMOVING FOREIGN MATTER FROM PREFORM AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING FOREIGN MATTER FROM PREFORM

To facilitate removal of foreign matters from a preform. 1. A method of removing a foreign matter from a preform , wherein , while a preform in an inverted position with a mouth portion thereof facing down is being continuously transferred , filtered air is blasted into the preform through the mouth portion of the preform , and at the same time , air is sucked from the side of the mouth portion of the preform.2. The method of removing a foreign matter from a preform according to claim 1 , wherein the filtered air is blasted into the preform from a filtered air nozzle claim 1 , and air is sucked through a suction port member arranged to surround the filtered air nozzle.3. The method of removing a foreign matter from a preform according to claim 1 , wherein ionized air is blasted into the preform before the filtered air is blasted into the preform.4. The method of removing a foreign matter from a preform according to claim 3 , wherein the ionized air is blasted into the preform from an ionized air nozzle claim 3 , and air is sucked through a suction port member having a chute-like shape arranged to surround the ionized air nozzle.5. An apparatus for removing a foreign matter from a preform claim 3 , comprising a conveying device that continuously transfers a preform in an inverted position with a mouth portion thereof facing down claim 3 , a filtered air nozzle that blasts filtered air into the preform being transferred claim 3 , and a suction port member having a chute-like shape that is arranged to surround the filtered air nozzle and sucks air that flows out of the preform being transferred.6. The apparatus for removing a foreign matter from a preform according to claim 5 , wherein an ionized air nozzle that blasts ionized air into the preform being transferred in the inverted position is arranged on an upstream side of the filtered air nozzle.7. The apparatus for removing a foreign matter from a preform according to claim 6 , wherein a suction port member having a ...

Flexible Metal Polymer Composites

The invention relates to a flexible polymer composite containing metal particles, to the method for producing said composite, and to the uses of said composite. 2. The composite as claimed in characterized in that the Young's modulus (E) is less than 1 GPa claim 1 , preferably less than 0.5 GPa.3. The composite as claimed in or characterized in that the binder is an organic or inorganic binder claim 1 , or a mixture of both.4. The composite as claimed in any one of to characterized in that the binder is selected from a plastic claim 1 , a latex claim 1 , a rubber claim 1 , a polyethylene claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , polyurethane claim 1 , an epoxy polymer claim 1 , vinyl ester claim 1 , aqueous-phase polymers claim 1 , Nylons® claim 1 , polyamides claim 1 , polycarbonates claim 1 , polystyrenes claim 1 , polymethylmethacrylate claim 1 , a silica polymer such as a silicone claim 1 , polydimethylsiloxanes claim 1 , polythiazyls claim 1 , polysilanes claim 1 , polygermanes claim 1 , more preferably a silica polymer.5. The composite as claimed in any one of to characterized in that the powder comprises at least one metal selected from magnesium claim 1 , tin claim 1 , technetium claim 1 , rhenium claim 1 , titanium claim 1 , iron claim 1 , chromium claim 1 , cobalt claim 1 , gold claim 1 , zinc claim 1 , platinum claim 1 , cadmium claim 1 , aluminum claim 1 , nickel claim 1 , silver claim 1 , beryllium claim 1 , calcium and strontium.6. The composite as claimed in any one of to characterized in that the powder comprises copper Cu claim 1 , oxidized and/or phosphorized claim 1 , preferably in a proportion of 60% up to 100% by mass of the metal powder.7. The composite as claimed in characterized in that the oxidation ratio of the copper is greater than 95% by mass of oxidized copper relative to the total mass of copper in the powder.8. The composite as claimed in any one of to characterized in that the metal powder comprises at least one non-metallic inorganic ...

Improvements in or relating to three dimensional mouldings

The invention relates to a blank for compression moulding a part in a compression mould comprising one or more moulding recesses, said blank comprising a body formed from a first moulding compound comprising a fibrous reinforcement material and a thermo-curable resin material, and a region located on the surface of the body formed from a second moulding compound; said second moulding compound comprising a fibrous reinforcement material and a thermo-curable resin material, and exhibiting increased flow at one or more temperatures between 20° C. and the cured Tg of the first moulding compound compared to the flow of the first moulding compound at the same temperature.

Molding mold

An object of the present application is to allow a first cavity mold and a second cavity mold to become integrated with each other in a state in which the first cavity mold constituting an injection cavity mold is inserted into an insertion hole of the second cavity mold, with a cooling flow path for supplying a cooling medium formed between the first cavity mold and the second cavity mold.

ALIGNMENT APPARATUS

An alignment apparatus includes a base, an alignment roller and a mounting frame, the alignment roller being attached with an alignment rubbing-cloth, the mounting frame having two mounting portions for mounting one of two ends of alignment roller, respectively. The alignment apparatus further includes: at least one laser emitting unit disposed on a mounting portion where one end of alignment roller is located, light rays emitted from each laser emitting unit being distant from axis of alignment roller by preset distance; at least one laser blocking unit corresponding to at least one laser emitting unit, respectively, and disposed on a mounting portion where the other end of alignment roller is located; a controller in a signal connection with each laser emitting unit and configured for controlling a part or all of the laser emitting units to be activated while alignment roller is performing rubbing alignment on a surface of the substrate. 1. An alignment apparatus , comprising a base , an alignment roller and a mounting frame for pivotally mounting the alignment roller , the base having a supporting surface for supporting a substrate , the alignment roller being attached with an alignment rubbing-cloth , the mounting frame having two mounting portions which are used for mounting two ends of the alignment roller , respectively , wherein the alignment apparatus further comprises:at least one laser emitting unit which is disposed on the mounting portion where one end of two ends of the alignment roller is located, light rays emitted from each laser emitting unit being distant from an axis of the alignment roller by a preset distance;at least one laser blocking unit which corresponds to the at least one laser emitting unit, respectively, and is disposed on the mounting portion where the other end of two ends of the alignment roller is located; anda controller which is in a signal connection with each laser emitting unit and is configured for controlling a part or all ...

Compression Molded Green Rubber Component and Method for Manufacturing the Same

Various embodiments of a compression molded green rubber component, and methods for manufacturing the same, are disclosed.

Intraoral Orthosis Device and Method for Manufacturing

An intraoral orthosis device that has a bite tray nested in an outer tray. The bite tray has a higher deformation temperature than the outer tray at an elevated temperature. The thickness of the outer tray's base varies to create a vertex and angle that is similar to the temporomandibular joint. The intraoral orthosis device has two bite trays, a maxillary bite tray and a mandibular bite tray. The bite trays are connected by arms, releasable fasteners, or a combination of the two. Accordingly, another aspect of the present invention is to provide a method to manufacture an intraoral orthosis device without the need of utilizing the skills of a technician or dentist. 1. An intraoral orthosis device comprising:(a) a maxillary bite tray and a mandibular bite tray both having a U-shaped body sized for placement over a substantial portion of a user's teeth;(b) an outer tray having a U-shaped body sized to embody the maxillary bite tray or the mandibular bite tray;wherein, the outer tray having a base, the thickness of the base varies from the front of the outer tray to the back of the outer tray creating an angle;wherein, the angle is similar to the vertex of a temporomandibular joint.2. The device as recited in claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , said outer tray comprises a first material and said maxillary bite tray and said mandibular bite tray comprises a second material claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the first material is rigid and resists any deformation claim 1 , and the second material is soft and pliable at elevated temperatures.3. The device as recited in claim 1 , wherein said maxillary bite tray and said mandibular bite tray are connected by an arm.4. The device as recited in claim 3 , wherein said maxillary bite tray and said mandibular bite tray has at least one anchor.5. The device as recited in claim 4 , wherein said maxillary bite tray and said mandibular bite tray has a bulge claim 4 , wherein the bulge provides support for said anchor.6. The device as recited in ...

METHOD OF PRODUCING THREE-DIMENSIONAL SHAPED ARTICLE

A method of producing a three-dimensional shaped article includes a step of forming particle layers by arranging particles containing a material for forming a shaped article and particles containing a material having higher solubility in fluid than the material for forming the shaped article, a step of forming a stack by melting and stacking the particle layers, and a step of removing the material having higher solubility in the fluid than the material for forming the shaped article from the stack by dissolving the material having higher solubility in the fluid than the material for forming the shaped article in the fluid. 1. A method of producing a three-dimensional shaped article , comprising:a step of forming particle layers by arranging particles containing a material for forming a shaped article and particles containing a material having higher solubility in water than the material for forming the shaped article;a step of forming a stack by melting and stacking the particle layers; anda step of removing the material having higher solubility in the water than the material for forming the shaped article from the stack by dissolving the material having higher solubility in the water than the material for forming the shaped article in the water,wherein the material having higher solubility in the water and the material for forming the shaped article contains a water-soluble carbohydrate.24.-. (canceled)5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the water-soluble carbohydrate is a water-soluble dietary fiber.6. (canceled)7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the material having higher solubility in the water than the material or forming the shaped article contains at least one selected from the group consisting of a water-soluble dietary fiber claim 1 , polydextrose claim 1 , lactitol claim 1 , and maltotetraose.89.-. (canceled)10. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the material for forming the shaped article is at least one selected from the group ...

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING ON THERMOPLASTIC SHEETS

An additive manufacturing (AM) system including a platform including a mold die mounted on the platform, the mold die having a surface shape corresponding to a mold cavity used for thermoforming a thermoplastic sheet, and an AM assembly configured to perform an AM method on the thermoplastic sheet having been thermoformed with the mold die. A method for performing AM on a thermoplastic sheet comprises the steps of thermoforming a thermoplastic sheet using a mold die, and performing an AM method on the thermoformed thermoplastic sheet in the mold die as a substrate. 1. An additive manufacturing (AM) system , comprising:a platform including a mold die mounted on the platform, the mold die having a surface shape corresponding to a mold cavity used for thermoforming a thermoplastic sheet; andan AM assembly configured to perform an AM method on the thermoplastic sheet having been thermoformed with the mold die.2. The AM system according to claim 1 , wherein the AM method comprises fused deposition modelling selective laser melting or selective laser sintering.3. The AM system according to claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic sheet comprises an organosheet.4. The AM system according to claim 1 , wherein the AM assembly comprises an extrusion assembly configured to build up a functional structure on top of the thermoformed thermoplastic sheet by fused deposition modelling5. The AM system according to claim 1 , wherein the AM assembly comprises:at least one laser configured to emit a laser beam; andat least one optical redirection device configured to selective redirect the laser beam to predetermined regions on the thermoformed thermoplastic sheet.6. The AM system according to claim 5 , wherein the AM assembly comprises:at least two lasers configured to each emit a laser beam; andat least two optical redirection devices configured to selective redirect the laser beams to predetermined regions on the thermoformed thermoplastic sheet, wherein the accessible range of angles of ...

Embossing Tool

A embossing tool consisting of a mandrel and embossing assembly. 1(1) a embossing punch mounted to a mandrel that pivots to the interior surface of a pipe or tube extruding the pipe or tube outward(2) an flattening die exterior of said embossing punch for producing mated surface to said embossing punch.. A pipe and tube mandrel for forming standard ASTM pipe and tube, comprising: Not ApplicableNot ApplicableNot ApplicableThe present invention is in the technical field of tool making. More particularly, the present invention is in the technical field of an embossing process for plastic pipe and tubing. Conventional plastic pipe and tube forming is done in the extrusion process or shortly thereafter. Custom applications are extremely expensive and require productions runs of 1000's of feet to be cost effective. This embossing tool is specific to functioning inside existing standard plastic pipe and tubing to form pockets protruding from the inside to the outside to accept agricultural grow baskets. Furthermore this process offers flexibility to alter center to center locations of pockets as well as axial variations as per customer design specification.The present invention is an embossing tool that functions inside standard plastic pipe and tubing to from shapes from the inside to the outside to create a pocket for an agricultural grow basket to be inserted into.Referring now to the invention in more detail, in and there is shown a plastic tube # a mandrel #, embossing assembly #, #, #, #, #, #, # and #In more detail, still referring to the invention of and , the mandrel # diameter is slightly smaller than the internal dimension of the plastic pipe or tube being embossed and the embossing punch # and die # is larger than the agricultural grow basket being inserted in the embossed pocket.In further detail, still referring to the invention of and , Levers # and # length can vary depending on pocket depth and angle desired.The construction details of the invention as ...

HOLDING DEVICE FOR PLASTIC PARISONS

A holding device for holding plastic containers and in particular plastic parisons with a holding section which can be introduced into a mouth of the plastic containers, wherein the holding section has at least one first holding element and one second holding element which are movable relative to one another and which in each case have a section which can be applied to an inner wall of the mouth. According to the invention an expansion body which supports the two holding elements at least intermittently is disposed between the holding elements, wherein a replaceable expansion element is disposed on this expansion body, wherein this expansion element is located at least in some sections between the expansion body and the holding elements.

APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING THREE-DIMENSIONAL MOLDED ARTICLE INCLUDING PARTICLE TRANSFER PIPE

The present invention relates to an apparatus for producing a desired three-dimensional molded article. In the apparatus of the present invention, molding material particles are melted and the discharge position of the molten molding material particles is controlled. The apparatus of the present invention includes an extrusion unit for three-dimensional molding where the molding material particles are melted and discharged through a nozzle, a storage container where the molding material particles to be supplied to the extrusion unit are temporarily stored, a transfer pipe as a passage through which the molding material particles stored in the storage container are transferred to the extrusion unit, and a control unit for controlling the position of the extrusion unit. The transfer pipe consists of a plurality of connected unit transfer pipes. 1. An apparatus for producing a desired three-dimensional molded article in which molding material particles are melted and the discharge position of the molten molding material particles is controlled , the apparatus comprising: an extrusion unit for three-dimensional molding where the molding material particles are melted and discharged through a nozzle; a storage container where the molding material particles to be supplied to the extrusion unit are temporarily stored; a transfer pipe as a passage through which the molding material particles stored in the storage container are transferred to the extrusion unit; and a control unit for controlling the position to of the extrusion unit wherein the transfer pipe consists of a plurality of connected unit transfer pipes.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of unit transfer pipes of the transfer pipe is inserted into and connected to the adjacent unit transfer pipe and the length of the connection portion between the insertedly connected unit transfer pipes is adjustable.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein latching protrusions ...

Integrally Blow-Moulded Bag-in-Container Having Interface Vents Opening to the Atmosphere at Location Adjacent to Bag's Mouth; Preform for Making It; and Processes for Producing the Preform and Bag-in-Container

The invention is an integrally blow-moulded bag-in-container and preform and a method for making it. The bag-in-container has an inner layer forming the bag and an outer layer forming the container, and a mouth fluidly connecting the volume defined by the bag to the atmosphere. The container further has at least one interface vent fluidly connecting the interface between inner and outer layers to the atmosphere, wherein the at least one vent runs parallel to the interface between inner and outer layers and opens to the atmosphere at a location adjacent to, and oriented coaxially with the bag-in-container's mouth. Processes for manufacturing a preform and a bag-in-container as defined above are defined too. 116-. (canceled)17. A method for producing a bag-in-container having an inner layer forming the bag and an outer layer forming the container , and a mouth fluidly connecting the volume defined by the bag to the atmosphere , said container having at least one interface vent fluidly connecting the interface between inner and outer layers to the atmosphere , said at least one vent runs parallel to the interface between inner and outer layers and opens to the atmosphere at a location adjacent to , and oriented approximately coaxially with said bag-in-container's mouth , comprising the following steps:providing a preform, the preform consists of an assembly of two separate inner and outer preforms fitted into one another, the inner preform comprises a mouth and fitted in the outer preform, wherein said preform comprises at least one interface vent fluidly connecting an interface between inner and outer preforms to the atmosphere, said at least one vent running parallel to the interface between inner and outer preforms and opening to the atmosphere at a location adjacent to, and oriented approximately coaxially with, said inner preform's mouth, and wherein the inner preform is made of a same material as the outer preform;bringing said preform to blow-moulding ...

LIGHT IRRADIATION DEVICE AND ADDITIVE LAYER MANUFACTURING APPARATUS

A light irradiation device according to an embodiment is for an additive layer manufacturing apparatus. The light irradiation device includes a light condensing unit and a function unit. The light condensing unit condenses a plurality of first light beams. At least a part of the function unit is positioned at a location among the plurality of first light beams or at a location surrounded by the plurality of first light beams. 1: A light irradiation device for an additive layer manufacturing apparatus , the light irradiation device comprising:a light condensing unit that condenses a plurality of first light beams; anda function unit, at least a part of the function unit is positioned at a location among the plurality of first light beams or at a location surrounded by the plurality of first light beams, whereinthe light condensing unit is a third lens, anda part of the function unit is positioned at a location on a center side of the third lens among the plurality of first light beams.2: The light irradiation device according to claim 1 , further comprising a branching unit that causes a second light beam to branch into the plurality of first light beams.3: The light irradiation device according to claim 2 , wherein the branching unit claim 2 , when viewing the function unit with a first direction as a line-of-sight direction claim 2 , includes a first reflecting face positioned rearward of the function unit at a location overlapping with the function unit and a second reflecting face positioned forward than the first reflecting face at a location deviating from the function unit.4: The light irradiation device according to claim 3 , whereinthe second reflecting fact includes a plurality of second reflecting faces,the branching unit includes the plurality of second reflecting faces, andthe first reflecting face, when viewing the function unit with the first direction as a line-of-sight direction, is positioned among the plurality of second reflecting faces.5: The ...

BALLOON TUBE, BALLOON, BALLOON CATHETER, AND BALLOON TUBE FABRICATION METHOD

In a balloon tube () which is processed after it is mounted on a mold, a bag part () has a plurality of parts having a different drawability in a radial direction centered around an axial direction X, disposed along the axial direction X. The highest drawability part (), which has the highest drawability, is disposed to separate from both ends of the bag part () in the axial direction X thereof. The balloon tube () is preferable to stably fabricate a balloon having a uniform film thickness. 1. A balloon tube , which is processed after it is mounted on a mold , comprising:a bag part, whereinon the bag part, a plurality of parts having a different drawability in a radial direction are disposed in an axial direction of the balloon tube, andthe highest drawability part, which is a part having the highest drawability, among the parts having a different drawability is disposed to separate from both ends of the bag part in the axial direction of the balloon tube.2. The balloon tube according to claim 1 , wherein the highest drawability part has the thickest film thickness in the bag part.3. The balloon tube according to claim 2 , wherein a sleeve formed from a film having a film thickness thinner than the film thickness of the bag part is disposed adjacent to at least one side of the bag part in the axial direction of the balloon tube.4. The balloon tube according to claim 1 , wherein the highest drawability part has a cut in its surface.5. The balloon tube according to claim 1 , wherein the highest drawability part is subjected to a chemical processing for increasing the drawability.6. A balloon fabricated from the balloon tube according to .7. A balloon catheter comprising the balloon according to .8. A fabrication method of a balloon tube which is processed after it is mounted on a mold claim 6 , comprising:a first heating step in which two first parts which are separated from each other in an axial direction of a tube material, which is a base of the balloon tube;a ...

Processing Technology for Making Seepage Irrigation Pipe with Alternate Effluent Section and Non-Effluent Section

The present invention relates to a processing technology for manufacturing seepage irrigation pipe with alternating effluent sections and non-effluent sections, and in particular, to the field of underground seepage irrigation in agriculture and forestry. The processing technology combines the production unit for water-effluent pipes with the production unit for non-effluent pipes, and produces the seepage irrigation pipeline by adjusting the raw material ratios, controlling the spindle speed, spindle acceleration time, and spindle deceleration time of the two pipeline production units, to generate a seepage irrigation pipe with alternating effluent sections and non-effluent sections. The lengths of the effluent sections and non-effluent sections can be adjusted, the pipe wall thickness can also be adjusted by adjusting the inner and outer diameter of the internal mold of the pipe forming unit, a seepage irrigation pipe with alternating effluent sections and non-effluent sections is environment-friendly, efficient, water-saving, and useful for underground irrigation.

CUSHION OR PILLOW HAVING EMBOSSING AND/OR DEBOSSING ELEMENTS, APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND A METHOD THEREOF

The present invention relates generally to a pillow or cushion having embossing and/or debossing elements, apparatus, system, and a method thereof. More particularly, the invention encompasses an apparatus and a method to create fabric cushion or pillow that can have embossing or debossing or a combination of embossing and debossing on them. The invention further comprises of embossed and/or debossed cushion or pillow, with or without cushion filler or insert. These inventive cushion or pillow can be used for both indoor and outdoor purposes. The cushion or pillow sizes can be standard sizes, but they can also be custom sized for any measurement. Embossing and/or debossing are the processes of creating either raised or recessed relief, image, or design in emboss-able/deboss-able materials. For example, an embossed pattern would be raised against a background, while a debossed pattern would be sunken into the surface of the material. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. A process for embossing and/or debossing fabric material , comprising the steps of:(a) taking at least one first master mold having at least one first embossing and/or debossing location, and securing said at least one first master mold to a first platen;(b) taking at least one second master mold having at least one second embossing and/or debossing location, and securing said at least one second master mold to a second platen, such that said at least one first embossing and/or debossing location is directly opposite said at least one second embossing and/or debossing location;(c) taking at least one fabric material having a first plane, and placing said at least one fabric material between said at least one first embossing and/or debossing location and said at least one second embossing and/or debossing location;(d) applying pressure to one of said first platen and said second platen to force said first ...

ADJUSTABLE MECHANISM FOR MOTOR VEHICLE

An adjustable mechanism for a motor vehicle is used to adjust an adjustable element in a motor vehicle, especially a seating part. Said mechanism comprises a spindle nut comprising an axis, said spindle nut co-operating with a thread spindle and comprising external toothing on the external surface thereof which is in contact with an additional drive element. The external toothing of the spindle nut is formed by recesses in the external surface of the spindle nut which are inwardly turned in a radial manner, the teeth depths thereof diminishing in the direction of at least one axial end of the spindle nut. 144-. (canceled)45. A method for mounting an adjustable mechanism mounted in a gearbox housing for a motor vehicle wherein at least one housing part is brought into engagement with a further housing assembly unit and the housing part is fixed against the further housing assembly unit in that material is melted in the engagement area of the housing part with the housing assembly , wherein the housing part and the further housing assembly are tensioned elastically against one another during the melting.46. The method according to claim 45 , wherein a tension device engages on the housing part and/or the further housing assembly in order to tension the housing part and the further housing assembly relative to one another.47. The method according to claim 46 , wherein the tension device engages on the associated element of the housing with the interposition of an elastic element claim 46 , for example of a compression spring.48. (canceled)49. The method according to claim 45 , wherein the housing part and the further housing assembly are brought into engagement with one another along an installation axis claim 45 , wherein the engagement area is formed by a push-in area and the housing part and the further housing assembly are brought into engagement with one another by fitting one in the other and the housing part and the further housing assembly are tensioned against ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TRANSPORTING PREFORMS

A method for transporting preforms in the area of a machine for blow-molding thermoplastic containers along a sorting device configured as a roll sorter. A sensor arranged at the sorting device senses a preform passing through its detection area and generates a sensor signal that transmitted to a control system, which evaluates the sensor signal and generates a control signal as a function thereof. A process parameter of the sorting device and/or of a conveying device upstream of and supplying preforms to the sorting device is adjusted as a function of at least one of the control signals. A sensor senses a section of the sorting device and generates a signal that contains data on a gap between a pair of preforms being transported successively passed this sensor. The control signals for adjusting a process parameter of the conveying device and/or of the sorting device are dependent on gap data. 1. A method for transporting preforms in an area of a blow-molding machine for blow-molding thermoplastic containers along a sorting device configured as a roll sorter with two rotating conveying rolls , the method comprising the steps of:sensing at least one preform with at least one sensor arranged in an area of the sorting device as the preform is transported through a detection area of the sensor, and generating a sensor signal;transmitting the sensor signal for processing to a control system that evaluates the sensor signal and generates at least one control signal as a function thereof;adjusting a process parameter of the sorting device and/or of a conveying device upstream of the sorting device for supplying preforms to the sorting device as a function of at least one of the control signals; andsensing a section of the sorting device with at least one of the sensors, the sensor signal of this sensor containing data on at least one gap between a pair of preforms being transported successively through a detection area of this sensor; whereinthe control signals for ...

SEMI-PASSIVE CONTROL OF SOLIDIFICATION IN POWDERED MATERIALS

Disclosed herein are surface-functionalized powders which alter the solidification of the melted powders. Some variations provide a powdered material comprising a plurality of particles fabricated from a first material, wherein each of the particles has a particle surface area that is continuously or intermittently surface-functionalized with nanoparticles and/or microparticles selected to control solidification of the powdered material from a liquid state to a solid state. Other variations provide a method of controlling solidification of a powdered material, comprising melting at least a portion of the powdered material to a liquid state, and semi-passively controlling solidification of the powdered material from the liquid state to a solid state. Several techniques for semi-passive control are described in detail. The methods may further include creating a structure through one or more techniques selected from additive manufacturing, injection molding, pressing and sintering, capacitive discharge sintering, or spark plasma sintering. 1. A powdered material comprising a plurality of particles , wherein said particles are fabricated from a first material , and wherein each of said particles has a particle surface area that is surface-functionalized with a second material containing nanoparticles and/or microparticles selected to control solidification of said powdered material from a liquid state to a solid state.2. The powdered material of claim 1 , wherein said first material is selected from the group consisting of ceramic claim 1 , metal claim 1 , polymer claim 1 , glass claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The powdered material of claim 1 , wherein said second material is selected from the group consisting of metal claim 1 , ceramic claim 1 , polymer claim 1 , carbon claim 1 , and combinations thereof.4. The powdered material of claim 1 , wherein said first material is different than said second material.5. The powdered material of claim 1 , wherein said ...

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING WITH PRE-HEATING

An additive manufacturing system includes a platen having a top surface to support an object being manufactured, a dispenser to deliver a plurality of successive layers of feed material over the platen, an energy source positioned above the platen to direct a beam to fuse at least some of an outermost layer of feed material, and a plurality of lamps disposed above the platen and around the energy source to radiatively heat the outermost layer of feed material. 1. An additive manufacturing system , comprising:a platen having a top surface to support an object being manufactured;a dispenser to deliver a plurality of successive layers of feed material over the platen;a first heater configured to heat the feed material to a first temperature that is below a temperature at which the powder becomes tacky before the feed material is dispensed by the dispenser; andan energy source to fuse at least some of an outermost layer of feed material over the platen.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the dispenser comprises a reservoir adjacent the platen.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the first heater comprises a heat lamp positioned above the reservoir.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the first heater comprises a resistive heater embedded in a support plate or a side wall of the reservoir.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the first heater is configured to heat the feed material in the dispenser without applying heat to the layer of feed material dispensed over the platen.6. The system of claim 2 , wherein the dispenser comprises two reservoirs positioned on opposite sides of the platen.7. The system of claim 1 , comprising a second heater configured to heat substantially all of the outermost layer to a caking temperature.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the second heater comprises a plurality of heat lamps positioned around the energy source.9. The system of claim 7 , wherein the second heater comprises a resistive heater embedded in a side wall surrounding the platen.10. ...

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING WITH MULTIPLE HEAT SOURCES

An additive manufacturing system includes a platen having a top surface to support an object being manufactured, a dispenser to deliver a plurality of successive layers of feed material over the platen, an energy source positioned above the platen to direct a beam to fuse at least some of an outermost layer of feed material, and a plurality of lamps disposed above the platen and around the energy source to radiatively heat the outermost layer of feed material. 1. An additive manufacturing system , comprising:a platen having a top surface to support an object being manufactured;a dispenser to deliver a plurality of successive layers of feed material over the platen;an energy source positioned above the platen to direct a beam to fuse at least some of an outermost layer of feed material; anda plurality of lamps disposed above the platen and around the energy source to radiatively heat the outermost layer of feed material.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the energy source comprises a laser or an ion source.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of lamps are held on a rotatable support.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of lamps are positioned equidistant from an axis of rotation of the platen.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of lamps are positioned at equal angular intervals around the axis of rotation of the platen.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of lamps are positioned equidistant from a center axis through the platen.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the plurality of lamps are positioned at equal angular intervals around the center axis.8. The system of claim 1 , comprising a heater to heat the feed material prior to depositing the layer of feed material.9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the feed material comprises a powder claim 8 , and the heater is configured to raise the feed material to first temperature that is above room temperature but below a temperature at which the powder becomes tacky.10. The ...

Method of manufacturing a molded door skin from a flat wood composite, door skin produced therefrom, and door manufactured therewith

A method of manufacturing a hollow core door is disclosed, as wall as a corresponding hollow core door. The method includes the steps of providing a solid flat door skin, moisturizing the flat skin, applying a conditioning resin thereto, pre-heating the flat door skin, and thereafter pressing the flat door skin between a pair of heated platens in a press in order to reform the flat skin into a molded skin including a plurality of panels defined therein. The press continuously closes in order to reform the flat skin into the molded skin, with the rate of press closure being a function of the determined hardness of the flat skin to be reformed. The resulting door skins have an improved bond strength, and are efficiently manufactured.

GENERATING THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS

Apparatus, computer readable medium, or method to determine a layer volume change in a processed layer of powder, and distribute an additional amount of powder in a subsequent layer based on the determined layer volume change. 1. An apparatus to generate a three-dimensional object , comprisinga powder distributor to a distribute layers of powder,a binder to bind patterns of powder in a layer of powder, and determine a layer volume change in a processed layer of powder, and', 'cause the powder distributor to distribute in a subsequent layer an additional amount of powder based on the determined layer volume change., 'a controller to'}2. The apparatus of wherein the binder is an agent distributor to distribute a binding agent on a layer of powder.3. The apparatus of comprisinga powder support,an object support, anda drive system to move the powder support, wherein the controller is to cause the drive system to set a height of the powder support based on the determined layer volume change.4. The apparatus of wherein the drive system is to move the object support and the controller is to instruct the drive system to maintain a constant step height of the object support.5. The apparatus of comprising an object support claim 1 , whereinthe powder distributor is to distribute powder by moving from a starting point in the direction of the object support, andthe controller is to cause the powder distributor to adjust a horizontal distance between the starting point and the object support based on the determined layer volume change.6. The apparatus of comprising a sensing unit to measure top surface heights of a top layer of powder claim 1 , the controller to determine the layer volume change based on signals provided by the sensing unit.7. The apparatus of wherein the controller is to estimate the layer volume change based on data defining the pattern that is to be bound within a layer of powder.8. The apparatus of wherein the controller is to determine a layer volume change ...

Barrier tube shoulders

Provided is a method for making barrier tube shoulders. The method includes forming a parison from a multi-layer laminated structure having an inner layer that faces an interior of the parison, an outer layer comprising an exterior surface of the parison, and an interdisposed layer between the inner layer and the outer layer, wherein the interdisposed layer is a flavor barrier layer. The method also includes providing an extrusion blow molding (EBM) mold comprising at least one cavity shaped as a barrier tube shoulder, positioning the parison in the EBM mold, and blow molding the parison such that the parison substantially conforms to the EBM mold to form a barrier tube shoulder having the barrier layer.

ARTICLES HAVING COMPOSITE MEMBER FOR INHIBITING LONGITUDINAL STRETCH

An article may include a carcass or jacket, and at least one composite member arranged within the carcass or jacket for inhibiting longitudinal stretch of the article. The composite member may include a plurality of fibers arranged in a polymeric binder, the polymeric binder bonding the composite member to the carcass or jacket. The carcass or jacket may be formed substantially of rubber or thermoplastic elastomer. The plurality of fibers may include fibers formed substantially from at least one of S-glass, aramid and carbon fiber. The polymer binder may be formed substantially of a thermoplastic material or of a thermoset material. In manufacturing of the article, the carcass or jacket may be extruded to surround the composite member. The article may be a handrail or an elevator belt. 1. An article , comprising:a carcass; andat least one composite member arranged within the carcass for inhibiting longitudinal stretch of the article, the composite member comprising a plurality of fibers arranged in a polymeric binder, the polymeric binder bonding the composite member to the carcass.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the carcass is formed substantially of thermoplastic polyurethane.3. The article of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of fibers comprises fibers formed substantially from at least one of S-glass claim 2 , aramid and carbon fiber.4. The article of claim 3 , wherein the polymeric binder is formed substantially of a thermoplastic material selected from a group consisting of thermoplastic polyester claim 3 , polybutylene terephthalate claim 3 , polyethylene terephthalate claim 3 , Isoplast® and nylon.5. The article of claim 3 , wherein the polymeric binder is formed substantially of a thermoset material selected from a group consisting of toluene diisocyanate (TDI) cured urethane claim 3 , methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) cured urethane claim 3 , reactive polyester claim 3 , vinyl ester claim 3 , epoxy claim 3 , acrylic resin and modified acrylic resin.6. ...

Method of selective laser sintering

A method of selective laser sintering is disclosed. The method comprises providing composite particles made by emulsion aggregation, the composite particles comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer and at least one carbon particle material. The composite particles are exposed to a laser to fuse the composite particles.

Method to Manufacture Airbag Mini Packs

A method of forming an airbag cushion (A) has the steps of providing placing the cushion in a vacuum bag () and evacuating the air shrinking the airbag cushion (A) to a compacted size; conforming the airbag cushion to a predetermined shape; placing the airbag cushion (A) in a high temperature environment between +50° C. to +140° for a predetermined time to thermally set the fabric material () to maintain the compacted airbag cushion (A) to the predetermined shape; and releasing the vacuum and removing the thermally set airbag cushion (A) from the vacuum bag ( 11010. A method of forming a folded airbag cushion ( , A) comprises the steps of:{'b': '12', 'providing an airbag cushion made of fabric material ();'}{'b': 10', '10', '20, 'placing the cushion (, A) in a vacuum bag () and evacuating the air to create a vacuum and shrinking the airbag cushion to a compacted size;'}{'b': 10', '10', '12, 'placing the airbag cushion (, A) in a high temperature environment between +50° C. to +140° for a predetermined time to thermally set the fabric material () to maintain the compacted airbag cushion shape; and'}{'b': 10', '10', '20', '10', '10, 'releasing the vacuum and removing the thermally set airbag cushion (, A) from the vacuum bag (), the cushion maintaining the predetermined shape being formed as a mini pack or compacted airbag cushion (, A).'}212. The method of wherein the predetermined time to thermally set the material () is 20 seconds to 2 hours.3. The method of further comprises the step of:{'b': 102', '10', '10, 'providing a shape forming contoured surface () against or within which the airbag cushion (, A) is positioned on to follow the contour during the step of creating a vacuum.'}4. The method of further comprises the step of:{'b': 10', '10', '12', '10', '10', '20, 'applying a compressive load or force on the evacuated airbag cushion (, A) prior to the step of thermally setting the fabric material () and removing the compression force prior to removing the airbag ...

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL ARTICLES

The present invention relates to a method for forming a three-dimensional article through successively depositing individual layers of powder material that are fused together so as to form the article, the method comprising the step of heating a first portion of a support surface while depositing a layer of powder material on a second portion of the support surface. 1. A computer program product comprising at least one non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having computer-readable program code portions embodied therein , the computer-readable program code portions comprising at least one executable portion configured for:depositing, on top of a support surface, at least one portion of a new layer of powder material with a powder distributor, the powder distributor having a first side and a second side opposing the first side, the first side oriented in a direction of movement of the powder distributor during the depositing; andheating, via an energy beam and without fusing, said at least one portion of said new layer of powder material, said heating without fusing occurs while simultaneously depositing said at least one portion of said new layer of powder material;', 'said heating without fusing of said at least one portion of said new layer of powder material occurs at least in at least one area located adjacent and external to the second side of the powder distributor; and', 'said energy beam for heating without fusing is the same energy beam for fusing said powder material for forming said three-dimensional article., 'wherein2. The computer program product according to claim 1 , wherein said heating claim 1 , via the energy beam and without fusing claim 1 , additionally heats a support surface under said at least one portion of said new layer of powder material claim 1 , wherein said support surface is a previously deposited layer of powder material claim 1 , the previously deposited layer of powder material having been previously at least partially ...

PREFORM HANDLING DEVICE, AND BLOW FORMING DEVICE

A preform has a flange that protrudes outward at a neck, and is supplied in an inverted state. A preform handling device includes a star wheel that is configured so that the preform is supplied to each of a plurality of depressions that are formed in an outer circumferential part of a wheel, and pushes the preform to rotationally transfer the preform from an upstream region to a downstream region, an end face guide member that is provided in the upstream region so as to be situated under the preform and that support and guide an open end face of the preform, and a pair of flange guide members that are provided in the downstream region and that support and guide a lower side of the flange of the preform. 16-. (canceled)7. A blow mold having a primary blow mold and a secondary blow mold , comprising:first and second blow base plates adapted to be fixed to first and second mold clamping plates of a mold clamping mechanism,a first primary blow cavity split mold adapted to be fixed to the first blow base plate side;a second primary blow cavity split mold adapted to be fixed to the second blow base plate side;a first secondary blow cavity split mold adapted to be fixed to the first blow base plate side;a second secondary blow cavity split mold adapted to be fixed to the second blow base plate side; andthe first and second blow base plates have first, second and third pressure receiving members,wherein in a plan view, the first and second blow base plates have a longitudinal direction and have first and second end portions with respect to the longitudinal direction, the first and second pressure receiving members being provided at the first and second end portions of the first and second blow base plates, respectively, and the third pressure receiving member is provided at a center portion in the longitudinal direction of the first and second blow base plates, andwherein in the plan view, the first and second primary blow cavity split molds are provided between the first ...

MANUFACTURING METHOD OF LIGHT GUIDE PLATE

A manufacturing method of a light guide plate. A transparent plate is provided, wherein a surface of the transparent plate has a plurality of first optical microstructures. Then, a first hot pressing roller having a plurality of transfer printing microstructures is provided. A plurality of second optical microstructures are formed on the surface through the transfer printing microstructures by the first hot pressing roller. At least a part of the second optical microstructures is not overlapped with the first optical microstructures. 1. A manufacturing method of a light guide plate , comprising:providing a transparent plate, wherein a surface of the transparent plate comprises a plurality of first optical microstructures;providing a first hot pressing roller having a plurality of transfer printing microstructures; andforming a plurality of second optical microstructures on the surface through the transfer printing microstructures by the first hot pressing roller, wherein at least a part of the second optical microstructures is not overlapped with the first optical microstructures.2. The manufacturing method of the light guide plate as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the step of providing the transparent plate comprises:forming the transparent plate and the first optical microstructures through an injection molding process.3. The manufacturing method of the light guide plate as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the step of forming the transparent plate through the injection molding process comprises:forming a transparent base and the first optical microstructures through the injection molding process; andcutting the transparent base to form the transparent plate.4. The manufacturing method of the light guide plate as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the step of providing the first hot pressing roller comprises:forming the transfer printing microstructures through a laser etching process.5. The manufacturing method of the light guide plate as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the step ...

METHOD FOR PREPARING STRUCTURED ADHESIVE ARTICLES

Methods of forming laminating adhesive articles include providing a multi-layer article, and a tool with a structured surface. The multi-layer articles include a substrate, an adhesive layer, and a liner. The multi-layer article is placed between the structured surface of the tool and a support surface that is hard and the tool is embossed against the liner by applying pressure or pressure/heat. The embossing causes the tool structures to distort the liner and the adhesive layer, and causes permanent topological changes in a portion of the adhesive layer, but does not distort the substrate. The distortion in the liner is retained upon release of the applied pressure. The portions of topologically changed adhesive can form convex structures that are permanent. Upon removal of the liner from the adhesive layer, the concave structures on the adhesive layer are unstable, but the convex structures are stable. 1. A method of forming an article comprising: a substrate with a first major surface and a second major surface;', 'an adhesive layer with a first major surface and a second major surface,', 'wherein the first major surface of the adhesive layer is contacting the second major surface of the substrate; and', 'a liner with a first major surface and a second major surface, wherein the first major surface of the liner is contacting the second major surface of the adhesive layer;, 'providing a multi-layer article comprisingproviding a tool with a structured surface;placing the multi-layer article between the structured surface of the tool and a support surface to form a construction, such that the first major surface of the substrate is in contact with the support surface, and wherein the support surface comprises a hard support surface;applying pressure to the construction such that at least some of the structures on the surface of the tool distort the liner and the adhesive layer but does not distort the second major surface of the substrate, and such that the ...

MULTI-CHANNEL PLUMBING PRODUCTS

Novel plumbing products, including faucets, are fabricated, e.g., using metallic 3-dimensional or other 3-D printing techniques, to have complex geometries, such as multiple channels that may diverge and re-converge near the spout. The geometries of the various channels can resemble interwoven net-like patterns that define various shapes between the channels. The plumbing fixtures may be formed from one or more of stainless steels, INCONEL, brass, bronze, polycarbonate, PVC, acrylics, rigid polyolefins, PET, carbon fiber, AES, or other plumbing fitting suitable corrosion resistant materials. In some embodiments, the handles of an exemplary faucet can include the same or a similar multiple channel configuration as the spout, providing an advantageously, aesthetically pleasing faucet system. In exemplary embodiments, faucet spouts and their handles are formed so as to couple to standard faucet underbodies, standard valve platforms, or standard threaded hose/waterway connections. 1. A faucet , comprising:a water chamber;a plurality of water channels fluidly connected to the water chamber, wherein each of the plurality of water channels is configured to transport water from a respective water inlet proximate to the water chamber to a respective water outlet;wherein the plurality of water channels forms a base portion of the faucet configured to transport water upward from the respective water inlets through the base portion;wherein the plurality of water channels forms a spout portion of the faucet configured to transport water downward through the spout portion toward the respective water outlets;wherein a first channel of the plurality of channels terminates, at its respective water outlet, in the spout portion of the faucet, at a first vertical height, andwherein a second channel of the plurality of channels terminates, at its respective water outlet, in the spout portion of the faucet, at a second vertical height lower than the first vertical height.2. The faucet of ...

METHOD OF ENCAPSULATING A PROJECTION AND MAKING AN EVACUATED CABINET

The invention relates to a method of using high velocity metal forming to encapsulate a projection of a non-metallic article by a metallic article and a method of crimping terminal flanges defining an interstitial space therebetween, while trapping a vapor barrier element between the terminal flanges, thereby hermetically sealing the interstitial space. 1. A method of encapsulating at least a projection having first and second non-coplanar surfaces of a non-metallic article with a metallic article , the method comprising:arranging the non-metallic article and the metallic article to locate the projection within a corresponding recess on the metallic article; andencapsulating the metallic article onto the projection by applying at least one of a pressure wave and an electromagnetic field to form the metallic article about the projection such that the metallic article extends between the first and second non-coplanar surfaces and overlies each of the first and second non-coplanar surfaces.2. The method of wherein the arranging comprises locating the metallic article over the first and second surfaces.3. The method of wherein the arranging comprises locating a portion of a peripheral edge of the non-metallic article claim 1 , which defines the projection claim 1 , within the recess.4. The method of wherein the non-metallic article comprises a planar structure with the first and second surfaces being connected by the peripheral edge claim 3 , and the locating comprising the metallic article overlying the first and second surfaces.5. The method of wherein the encapsulating comprises abutting at least a portion of the metallic article with at least a portion of one of the first and second surfaces.6. The method of wherein the encapsulating comprises abutting at least a portion of the metallic article with both of the first and second surfaces.7. The method of wherein the encapsulating comprises abutting a portion of the metallic article against the projection from the ...

Molded cable structures and systems and methods for making the same

A headset can include a cable structure connecting non-cable components such as jacks and headphones. The cable structure can be constructed using a molding process. Different approaches can be used to ensure that a conductor bundle extending through the cable structure remains centered within the cable structure during the molding process. A movable tube can be placed in the mold such that the conductor bundle is retained within the tube. As material is injected into the mold and reaches the tube, the tube can be displaced and progressively removed from the mold. Alternatively, the movable tube can be constructed such that the tube may combine with injected material to form a shell of the cable structure. Gates from which material is provided in the mold can be positioned and controlled to facilitate the injection of material in the mold while maintaining the centered position of the conductor bundle.