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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6129133 | Method for forming a cylinder bore isolator core for casting engine cylinder blocks The isolator core cooperates with companion core elements in a casting operation to form a short coolant jacket surrounding the upper portion of each engine cylinder adjacent the air/fuel combustion chamber and an air pocket that surrounds the lower regio... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6082610 | Method of forming interconnections on electronic modules A method which utilizes flip chip technology to provide interconnection between printed circuit boards and integrated circuits is disclosed. The method involves metallization of the bond pad and multiple, novel bump compositions and coating compositions t... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6056189 | Fluxing media for non-VOC, no-clean soldering A flux formulation without a surfactant is available for use in the assembly of electronic circuit boards as a no-clean formulation. The formulation includes a flux solution having a fluxing agent consisting essentially of one or more weak organic acids a... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6011313 | Flip chip interconnections on electronic modules A device which utilizes flip chip technology to provide interconnection between printed circuit boards and integrated circuits is disclosed. The method involves metallization of the bond pad and multiple, novel bump compositions and coating compositions t... | 01/04/2000 |
| 6009378 | Method of applying an anisotropic hardening rule of plasticity to sheet metal forming processes A method is disclosed for developing a sheet metal forming process prediction method which is based on the application of an anisotropic hardening rule of plasticity in the mathematic theory.... | 12/28/1999 |
| 6000597 | Molten solder dispensing system An apparatus for dispensing solder includes a nozzle body having a plurality of flow channels formed therein. Each flow channel includes an inlet end and a dispenser end for dispensing solder. The nozzle body forms a nipple surrounding each dispenser end,... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5958151 | Fluxing media for non-VOC, no-clean soldering A flux formulation without a surfactant is used in the assembly of electronic circuit boards as a no-clean formulation. The formulation includes a flux solution having a fluxing agent consisting essentially of one or more weak organic acids and a solvent ... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5913353 | Process for casting light metals A process for casting light metals. The process includes preheating ingots of the light metal in a protective atmosphere before being introduced into a melting furnace wherein the molten metal is degassed and filtered before transference in a heated deliv... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5914534 | Three-dimensional multi-layer molded electronic device and method for manufacturing same A three-dimensional multi-layer molded electronic device and method for manufacturing same, wherein the device comprises at least two molded, three-dimensional substrates having mating surfaces, each substrate including a layer of patterned conductive mat... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5909839 | Method for dispensing solder paste on a non-planar substrate using an array of ultrasonically agitated pins A method is provided for applying a fluid to a plurality of locations on a non-planar substrate. The apparatus used includes a movable base and an array of pins connected to the base. Each pin has a distal end which is vertically movable with respect to t... | 06/08/1999 |
| 5903458 | System and method for forming geometric features using global reparametrization An improved Direct Surface Manipulation (DSM) method is disclosed which incorporates a global surface reparametrization scheme for the purposes of extending the DSM method to applications involving multiple surfaces and for reducing the geometric effect o... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5885091 | Method and apparatus for providing planar and non-planar compliant electrical connections between adjacent circuits A method and apparatus is provided for electrically interconnecting a circuit pattern with an adjacent circuit on a substrate. The circuit pattern is positioned in direct physical contact with the adjacent circuit to create a single electrical interface b... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5850814 | Cylinder bore isolator core for casting engine cylinder blocks A cylinder block isolator core for use in casting engine cylinder blocks for internal combustion engines. The isolator core cooperates with companion core elements in a casting operation to form a short coolant jacket surrounding the upper portion of each... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5821412 | Apparatus and method for processing engine measurements A diagnostic envelope is used to analyze measurements from an internal combustion engine. Measurements may be from a partially assembled engine during a cold test to detect subtle mechanical anomalies, or from a fully assembled engine during a cold test o... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5801068 | Hermetically sealed microelectronic device and method of forming same A microelectronic device is hermetically sealed at the wafer level. A substrate is provided having associated electronics and at least one metal bonding pad. A dielectric layer, such as pyrex glass film, is sputter deposited atop the substrate to form a g... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5746368 | Molten solder dispensing system An apparatus for dispensing solder includes a nozzle body having a plurality of flow channels formed therein. Each flow channel includes an inlet end and a dispenser end for dispensing solder. The nozzle body forms a nipple surrounding each dispenser end,... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5732194 | Computer controlled reconfigurable part fixture mechanism A computer controlled reconfigurable fixture mechanism having a base, rotatively and pivotably supporting a plurality of fixture linkages. Each linkage has at least two arms connected by a wrist assembly. The wrist assemblies are motor-driven and permit t... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5731563 | Copper core weld gun A copper core weld gun assembly is provided with a substantially omega (Ω) shaped cross-section taken through each arm of the assembly. Concentric copper tubes are provided to carry cooling water and electric current to the electrodes of each arm. Specia... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5705783 | Copper core weld gun A copper core weld gun assembly is provided with a substantially omega (Ω) shaped cross-section taken through each arm of the assembly. Concentric copper tubes are provided to carry cooling water and electric current to the electrodes of each arm. Specia... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5692790 | System for locating an end effector of a robot relative to a part A system including a specifically-shaped probe and a complementarily-shaped hole formed in a surface of a part to be picked up ensures proper alignment between an end effector which picks up the part and the part itself. The probe includes first, second, ... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5685475 | Apparatus for cooling printed circuit boards in wave soldering An apparatus and method for soldering components to a circuit board. The apparatus includes a conveyor in a tunnel for transporting the board through a preheat zone, molten waves of solder including a turbulent wave and a laminar wave, and a cool down zon... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5663894 | System and method for machining process characterization using mechanical signature analysis A system and method for characterizing a machining process using techniques of mechanical signature analysis produces discriminants based on vibrational activity, measured at various positions on a machine tool. The system and method provide a complete ch... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5653822 | Coating method of gas carburizing highly alloyed steels A method of applying a surface coating to promote gas carburization of a highly alloyed steel. The method includes the step of coating the highly alloyed steel with a layer of iron or an iron alloy to form a coated steel before carburizing the coated stee... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5653907 | Lightweight thermally responsive mold for resin transfer molding A lightweight thermally responsive mold for use with a resin transfer molding process is provided. The mold includes first and second support frames including a plurality of upstanding intersecting support ribs. First and second substrates are supported b... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5646862 | Vendor-neutral integrated vehicle electrical design and analysis system and method An integrated Vehicle Electrical Design and analysis System (VEDS) which is adapted to accommodate data interchanged between multiple vendor-independent Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools. The system includes a Vehicle Database (VDB) which is operativ... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5632590 | Method and system for loading panels into shipping containers at a work station and end effector for use therein A robotic end effector adapted to be mounted at the end of an arm of a program-controlled robot is capable of providing compliance within a vertical plane as well as alignment along a horizontal axis. A method and system utilizing the end effector to pick... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5601365 | Sensing device for controlling electromagnetic field generator for adhesive curing A contamination-resistant, temperature-sensing device for sensing the extent of conductive heat flow from a metal surface. A heat transfer member is mounted to one end of a thermally insulative tube. The heat transfer member has two oppositely facing surf... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5600947 | Method and system for estimating and controlling electrically heated catalyst temperature A method and system for estimating and controlling the temperature of an electrically heated catalyst having a heating element disposed in an exhaust passage of an internal combustion engine. Mass air flow into the engine is sensed. A temperature at an in... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5593256 | Eliminating hinged drill caps A method of through-hole drilling of metal workpieces having sufficient ductility to create hinged drill caps, which comprises: while carrying out through-hole drilling with low thrust drill tips, directing a fluid jet stream against the drill exit side o... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5588794 | Robotic gripper A gripper is provided for mounting to a distal end of a robotic arm for gripping a workpiece having a pair of spaced apart longitudinally extending contoured faces and at least two extending cylindrical bores, each cylindrical bore having an inner surface... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5549837 | Magnetic fluid-based magnetorheological fluids A magnetorheological fluid composition having a magnetizable carrier medium loaded with magnetizable particles to provide a magnetorheological fluid exhibiting enhanced rheological properties. Also disclosed is a magnetic-particle damper utilizing the mag... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5546328 | Method and system for automated alignment of free-form geometries A method and system are disclosed for the automated alignment of free-form geometries. The method includes the steps of providing a computer work station, a first HDPDM describing the first geometry, and a second HDPDM describing the second geometry. The ... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5539869 | Method and system for processing and presenting on-line, multimedia information in a tree structure Method and system are provided for processing and presenting on-line, multimedia information such as diagnostic information for a machine tool. The system uses multimedia information tools (i.e. graphics, documentation, drawings, photographs, full motion ... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5522447 | Method and apparatus for on-line monitoring, cleaning, and inspection of core boxes during casting A method and apparatus for fabricating a core within a core box 10 having passages and screens 12 through which an air-sand mixture may flow to occupy cavities within the core box 10 by which the core is shaped. The method comprises providing a plurality ... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5519993 | Spark ignition engine exhaust system An exhaust system for a spark ignition engine on an automotive vehicle including an exhaust filter disposed downstream of a spark ignition engine for condensing hydrocarbons in exhaust gases from the engine during a first time period after start of the en... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5518560 | Method and system for controlling electromagnetic field generator for adhesive curing and sensing device for use therein A contamination-resistant, temperature-sensing device for sensing the extent of conductive heat flow from a metal surface in a method and system are disclosed. A heat transfer member is mounted to one end of a thermally insulative tube. The heat transfer ... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5514414 | Solvent-less vapor deposition apparatus and process for application of soldering fluxes Apparatus and method for condensing a solderless flux vapor onto a work surface to be soldered, such as an electronic circuit board. The flux vapor is created by heating flux in a liquid state to a temperature greater than the temperature of the work surf... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5514422 | Composite metallizing wire and method of using A composite metallizing wire useful in thermal flame spraying, having a conductive metallic solid core wire strand and a coating consisting of solid lubricant particles (i.e., graphite, BN, Teflon) and wear-resistant particles (i.e., SiC, TiC, Cr3 | 05/07/1996 |
| 5490445 | Ultra low device volume piston system A piston and ring assembly operative within a cylindrical bore wall to retain pressurized fluid to one side of the assembly, the piston having a crown and an annular side wall for movement along the bore wall. The assembly comprises a piston having at lea... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5484979 | Laser soldering process employing an energy absorptive coating The invention provides an improved process of laser soldering employing an energy absorptive material as a protective coating in place of traditional flux agents. The invention also relates to a method of using an energy absorptive material as a protectiv... | 01/16/1996 |
