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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120066994 | HOLLOW, COMPOSITE-MATERIAL REBAR STRUCTURE, ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS, AND FABRICATION APPARATUS AND METHODOLOGY Elongate, composite-material, hollow rebar structure, along with associated components, related fabrication apparatus, and apparatus-implemented, rebar-structure-making methodology. The rebar structure has a long axis, and includes (a) an elongate, hollow core centered ... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120067507 | FINE PATTERN MOLD The fine pattern mold that includes a roll, a buffer tube with inner peripheral surface is in contact with an outer peripheral surface of the roll, and a stamper tube in which its inner peripheral surface is in contact with an outer peripheral surface of the buffer tube... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120067763 | CAN WITH BISPHENOL A CAPTURE SYSTEM The present technology provides a bisphenol A capture system for food and beverage containers which include BPA-containing coatings. The capture system is made of one or more materials which bind any BPA eluting from the BPA-containing coating. The present capture syste... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120037257 | TUBULAR STRUCTURE A tubular structure having a multi-layer, strength-enhanced first end segment, a multi-layer, strength-enhanced second end segment, and a flexible segment intermediate said multi-layer strength-enhanced first end segment and said multi-layer, strength-enhanced second en... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120006439 | METHOD AND MEANS FOR FORMING A LINER A new liner and method of forming a liner for use in lining the junction between a main pipe and a lateral pipe are provided. A liner tube is joined about one end to a liner member about an aperture in the liner member. A liquid thermoset adhesive is applied around a ju... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20120006680 | ROTARY TARGET BACKING TUBE BONDING ASSEMBLY A rotary sputtering target bonded to a backing tube such that the bonding material is applied only proximate the ends of the rotary sputtering target and is also between the target and the backing tube to form a gap between the rotary sputtering target and the backing t... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20110288500 | DRUG-DELIVERY ELEMENT FOR AN ELONGATE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE COMPONENT An implantable medical device including an implantable elongate component and at least one elongate drug-delivery element. The elongate drug-delivery element releasably carries at least one drug and is configured to be mounted to the elongate component such that the lon... | 11/24/2011 |
| 20110253408 | Method and System for a Down-hole Cable having a Liquid Bonding Material A system and method for a down-hole cable with a liquid bonding system is provided. Generally, the system contains at least one insulated conductor fully insulated by an insulation coating. An armor shell is positioned exterior to the insulating coating and fully surrou... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110255828 | SAPPHIRE-BASED DELIVERY TIP FOR OPTIC FIBER An article of manufacture is provided that includes an optic fiber comprising a core and a cladding surrounding the core and a sapphire tube bonded to the optic fiber. A total internal reflection surface is positioned such that light guided within the core of the optic... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110251596 | SOLVENT BONDABLE THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS An essentially halogen-free, plasticizer-free thermoplastic elastomer compound is disclosed. The compound has from 10-80 weight percent of a hydrogenated styrene butadiene copolymer having a styrene content of less than 20 weight percent; from 20-90 weight percent of a ... | 10/13/2011 |
| 20110247755 | Pipe-liner An evertable extended liner comprising a liner and an extender-tube that are joined to form a continuous tubular entity. When a pressurising fluid is introduced into the interior of the extended liner it is caused to evert and extend progressively, the uneverted part of... | 10/13/2011 |
| 20110245807 | Medical Tube Provided is a medical tube which is flexible and achieves good kink resistant properties and high tensile strength at the same time. Even when connected to another tube, the medical tube maintains the above-mentioned kink resistant properties and tensile strength. A med... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110213318 | Intermittent catheter having a stiff distal section and method of manufacturing such In the following there is disclosed a catheter for voiding a cavity in the human body. The catheter comprises a first tubular catheter part extending longitudinally between a proximal end provided with at least one inlet, and a distal end provided with at least one outl... | 09/01/2011 |
| 20110206321 | METHODS AND APPARATUS RELATED TO A SIDE-FIRE OPTICAL FIBER HAVING A ROBUST DISTAL END PORTION An aspect of the present disclosure may include an apparatus having an optical waveguide. The optical waveguide may have a distal end surface non-normal to a longitudinal centerline of a distal end portion of the optical waveguide, wherein the distal end surface may def... | 08/25/2011 |
| 20110123755 | Framing Corner Joint and Method of Manufacture A framing corner joint includes first and second framing rails of fiberglass-reinforced resin construction. The first and second framing rails have hollow mitered ends. A pair of thermoplastic plugs are received in the mitered ends of the respective framing rails. Each ... | 05/26/2011 |
| 20110011525 | Method for Making a Multi-Lumen Catheter Having a Separated Tip Section The present disclosure is directed to a method of manufacturing a catheter wherein a dual lumen catheter body and at least one distal tip member are separately formed and the at least one distal tip member is subsequently assembled to the dual lumen catheter body. The c... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20100330421 | CORE-SHELL HIGH CAPACITY NANOWIRES FOR BATTERY ELECTRODES Provided are nanostructures containing electrochemically active materials, battery electrodes containing these nanostructures for use in electrochemical batteries, such as lithium ion batteries, and methods of forming the nanostructures and battery electrodes. The nanos... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100288438 | METHOD AND STRUCTURE FOR BONDING METAL MEMBER TO BE BONDED A metal member (3) to be bonded is bonded with an adhesive (6) to have a strength higher than the basic material strength of the metal member (3) to be bonded. A metal insertion coupling has a socket portion (4) in which an insertion hole ( 11/18/2010 | |
| 20100282701 | ARM MADE OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND RELATIVE PRODUCTION METHOD An arm made of composite material, and relative production method, consisting of a plurality of articulated segments with a longitudinal main axis (x), pivoted to each other, each of the articulated segments comprising a box-like structure and at least a joint element a... | 11/11/2010 |
| 20100274341 | Introducer Assembly and Method of Manufacturing an Introducer Assembly An introducer assembly (10) includes a guide wire catheter (12), a pusher element (16), an external manipulation unit (28) and an external sheath (30). The distal end (18) of the pusher element (16) is bonded, with adhesi... | 10/28/2010 |
| 20100256445 | Endoscopic Working Channel and Method of Making Same A working channel for an endoscope or similar device having concentric porous and nonporous polymer tubes that are adhered or bonded together. A support wire may be wrapped around a nonporous inner tube and provides increased flexibility and resistance to compression an... | 10/07/2010 |
| 20100243091 | Scrim-Enforced Pipe Liner Stretch-resistant liners for lining pipes, pipes lined with stretch-resistant liners, and methods for lining pipes with stretch-resistant liners. The liners are made from a lamination that includes a sealing layer, a strength layer of stretch-resistant woven material th... | 09/30/2010 |
| 20100236710 | Medical Devices Including Aerated Adhesive Bonds and Methods of Forming the Same Medical devices can be formed from medical device components that are bonded together with an adhesive that resists stresses caused by adhesive curing. In particular, a medical device can include a first component and a second component. The second component can be conf... | 09/23/2010 |
| 20100230954 | HIGH-PRESSURE TUBING A method for making conduits includes inserting an inner tube into an outer tube and melting a portion of the inner tube to form a bond with the outer tube. The inner tube includes a polymeric material and the outer tube includes a material having a greater yield streng... | 09/16/2010 |
| 20100193124 | Method of Lining a Well or a Pipe Using an Inflatable Bladder According to the method, a cylindrical tube (1) is inserted into the well or the pipe (C) that is to be lined, after which part of the tube is radially expanded using an inflatable bladder (2) so that the wall of the tube is pressed against that of the wel... | 08/05/2010 |
| 20100183376 | System, Method and Apparatus for Sleeved Tensioner Rod with Annular Adhesive Retention A corrosion-resistant alloy tube is formed and bonded to a pre-machined steel alloy rod to form a riser tensioner cylinder rod. During assembly, an epoxy is injected into an annular space between the tube and rod and then cured. The bonded tube is ground to a desired su... | 07/22/2010 |
| 20100143617 | CORE STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CORE STRUCTURE The present invention relates to a method for producing a core structure. Firstly, a first core structure and a second core structure are fastened. The first core structure and the second core structure are positioned at a defined distance. A reinforcement element is in... | 06/10/2010 |
| 20100137839 | Blind End Catheter Guide A catheter guide for assisting individuals in affixing catheter tips on blind-end catheters. More specifically, the catheter guide includes a mounting ring for receiving a catheter tip. The catheter guide further includes at least two integrated prongs extending from th... | 06/03/2010 |
| 20100133150 | Use of A Fluorocarbon Polymer as A Surface Of A Vessel or Conduit Used In A Paraffinic Froth Treatment Process For Reducing Fouling A use of a fluorocarbon polymer as a surface of a vessel or conduit in a paraffinic froth treatment (PFT) process, for reducing fouling. The foulant comprises asphaltenes. The surface has an average water contact angle of greater than 90 degrees, a standard deviation of... | 06/03/2010 |
| 20100132879 | REINFORCED MULTI-LUMEN CATHETER A reinforced multi-lumen catheter and method of manufacturing the same. An assembly for manufacturing the multi-lumen catheter includes a catheter body substrate including a septum, one or more mandrels, a reinforcing element and one or more sleeves. The septum may have... | 06/03/2010 |
| 20100122767 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR LINING CONDUITS A method for inverting a tubular liner in a hollow conduit involves: forming a cuff from the tubular liner, the cuff having an opening through which the liner is fed; and while feeding the liner through the cuff opening, feeding a gas under pressure through a gas inlet ... | 05/20/2010 |
| 20100108173 | HIGHLY ABRASION-RESISTANT POLYOLEFIN PIPE A pipe- or tube-shaped article having an innermost layer is disclosed which comprises a polyolefin composition comprising a polyolefin comprising ethylene and an α-olefin. The article provides long lifetime, highly abrasion-resistant pipes for mining and other transpor... | 05/06/2010 |
| 20100084079 | INSERT FOR FORMING AN END CONNECTION IN A UNI-AXIAL COMPOSITE MATERIAL An insert for forming an end connection in a uni-axial composite material, and an end connection comprising at least one insert, is disclosed. The insert comprises a sleeve which comprises a plurality of fibres having a multi-axial arrangement. At least a portion of the... | 04/08/2010 |
| 20100087051 | LOCAL CRYSTALLIZATION BY HEAT TREATMENT Disclosed is a crystallization apparatus capable of locally crystallizing amorphous silicon. The crystallization apparatus includes a heat emission part, a support part and a roller. The heat emission part emits heat upon receiving a heat emission source. The support pa... | 04/08/2010 |
| 20100071289 | FOAM INSULATION STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR INSULATING ANNULAR DUCTS An annular duct insulation structure includes a substantially rigid annular insulation-retaining insert having a substantially cylindrical outer surface. A viscoelastic insulation foam layer is disposed around the substantially cylindrical outer surface of the insert so... | 03/25/2010 |
| 20100034870 | COMPOSITE LACRIMAL INSERT AND RELATED METHODS Lacrimal implants, methods of making lacrimal implants, and methods of treating ocular, respiration or other diseases or disorders using lacrimal implants are disclosed.... | 02/11/2010 |
| 20100012214 | Pipe lining material and method for manufacturing same A pipe lining material comprising an inner lining material and an outer lining material is used to rehabilitate an aged existing pipe. The inner lining material and the outer lining material are made of a tubular resin-absorbent material that is impregnated with a photo... | 01/21/2010 |
| 20090236027 | Blood Treatment Filter and Method of Manufacturing A configuration of a blood microtubular filter/dializer used in many kinds of renal replacement therapy systems is disclosed which may allow a straight thin-walled tube to be used for a majority of the structure of the housing and other benefits disclosed.... | 09/24/2009 |
| 20090218811 | Adhesively Secured, Fluid-Tight Pipe Joint Of PVC/CPVC Pipe And Fitting PVC and/or CPVC tubing and/or pipe is adhesively-secured at one end with a pipe fitting telescopably mated with each other with a uniquely effective epoxy adhesive. The resulting pipe joint is fluid-tight. PVC pipe joints meet the requirements of ASTM F1970; CPVC pipe j... | 09/03/2009 |
| 20090208680 | RUBBER MEMBER INCLUDING ALUMINUM-BASED METAL COMPONENT, AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR THE SAME A rubber member is provided which includes an aluminum-based inner metal tube (2) (aluminum-based metal component), a film (A) chemically formed on an outer peripheral surface of the inner metal tube (2), an adhesive layer (C) provided on an outer surface ... | 08/20/2009 |
