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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8444797 | Earmuff assembly method According to the method, a flexible pad is first adhered to a base plate, and then a front cover made of a soft material is joined to cover the flexible pad. An additional rim section from the front cover is preserved and folded inward to cover and adhere to a back ... | 05/21/2013 |
| 8425708 | Continuous fabrication of parts using in-feed spools of fiber reinforced thermoplastic Thermoplastic composite laminate parts with tailored and varying thickness and/or curved sections are manufactured in a continuous process. Automated equipment or hand lay-up is used to collate parts or components into a multi-layer stack. Each stack contains all pl... | 04/23/2013 |
| 8382929 | Dual cure adhesive formulations An adhesive composition comprising as principal components, a polymerizable component, an ambient temperature radical polymerization catalyst system and a photoinitiator. The adhesive may optionally comprise an adhesion promoter, a toughener, an epoxy, and a filler ... | 02/26/2013 |
| 8349113 | Method for sticking a film onto a curved substrate A method sticks onto a curved surface of a substrate a functional film (4) that has a substantially planar initial shape. To this end, the film (4) is retained on a deformable membrane (1) by connecting means (2) that allow portions of sa... | 01/08/2013 |
| 8333858 | Method for fabricating curved thermoplastic composite parts A fabrication method of forming curved thermoplastic composite laminate parts with tailored and varying thickness in a continuous process. Automated equipment or hand lay-up are used to collate parts or components into a multi-layer stack. Each stack contains all pl... | 12/18/2012 |
| 8252134 | Device for maintaining and depositing a thermoplastic composite material on a shaping tool and method for making a composite part According to the invention, one or more thermoplastic sheets (NdT: “feuilles thermoplastique” in the original) (2) are applied on a flat or curved tool (13), and strips (NdT: “des bande” in the original) of a polymer are applied and pressed ont... | 08/28/2012 |
| 8226787 | Methods for forming composite stiffeners and reinforcing structures Apparatuses, systems and methods for forming elongated composite structural members are provided. One disclosed method includes providing a substantially elongated mandrel having an exterior surface exhibiting a desired geometry. A plurality of plies of fiber materi... | 07/24/2012 |
| 8226789 | Protective cover for a golf club and method of application A protective cover for a golf club, such as a driver or wood, is disclosed that remains in place during play to prevent scuffing, scratching, and the like of the surface finish. The golf club includes a head having a striking face portion and a non-planar body porti... | 07/24/2012 |
| 8226788 | Method of manufacturing a molded door A method of molding an inexpensive door skin with stylized panels using machined wooden strips which extend around the panel areas to simulate the appearance of a solid wood door. Wood veneer sections are placed on the mold around the wood strips and in between the ... | 07/24/2012 |
| 8202388 | Apparatus and method for holding materials for the forming and joining thereof A machine cell for the forming and joining of a first sheet material to a second sheet material includes an upper gate and a lower nest. The lower nest includes a vacuum pad having a recessed channel defined therein. A vacuum system is fluidly connected to the reces... | 06/19/2012 |
| 8182629 | Method for orienting and labeling containers having at least one ear Apparatus for orienting containers which have at least one ear on a side of the container is disclosed. Such apparatus is especially suited for use in combination with labeling equipment for applying a label to the oriented container so that at least one opening in ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8157943 | Method for producing hemmed joint structure A method for producing a hemmed joint structure having a second member placed on a first member and an edge of the first member bent over the second member to join the two members with each other. In this method, there is provided an flange part jutting out from an ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8142589 | Method of making a dunnage platform A dunnage platform is in the general shape of a rectangular slab with legs extending form one side. The dunnage platform is made from an expanded polystyrene core. A chemical combination process is used to chemically combine portion of the core proximal to its surfa... | 03/27/2012 |
| 7935208 | Method for manufacturing a fiber-reinforced composite sabot by using band/hoop lamination Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a fiber-reinforced composite sabot for use in APFSDS (Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot), wherein both Band lamination and Hoop lamination are used in manufacturing a polymer based FRP(Fiber Reinforced Plastic) fo... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7857933 | Device for applying a coating on a lens, the device including means for inflating a membrane A device for applying a coating film (63) on a face of a lens, the film previously being placed on the face concerned of the lens, includes a seat (40) suitable for receiving the lens, a membrane (62) including a peripheral fixing portion (62... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7666269 | Methods for edge-wrapping a panel An edge-wrapped panel and methods for edge-wrapping a panel. The panel comprises a substrate layer, a laminate layer, and at least one retainer. The laminate wraps around the substrate first edge and around the retainer first edge and sandwiches the substrate and th... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7611596 | Method of making a dunnage platform A dunnage platform is in the general shape of a rectangular slab with legs extending form one side. The dunnage platform is made from an expanded polystyrene core. A chemical combination process is used to chemically combine portion of the core proximal to its surfa... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7544262 | Method of making a dunnage platform A dunnage platform is in the general shape of a rectangular slab with legs extending form one side. The dunnage platform is made from an expanded polystyrene core. A chemical combination process is used to chemically combine portion of the core proximal to its surfa... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7445685 | Article having a vibration damping coating and a method of applying a vibration damping coating to an article A compressor blade (30) comprises a vibration damping coating (54) on a first surface of at least one portion of an erosion resistant material (56). The vibration damping coating (54) comprises a plurality of segments (58). The por... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7445686 | Method for making cushioned product with integral cover A process for producing an upholstered article in a bladder mold. A cover sheet with adhesive is positioned over the opened bladder mold. A foam core is inserted into the bladder mold, carrying the cover sheet into engagement with the bladder. The bladder mold is th... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7404868 | Tape placement head for applying thermoplastic tape to an object A tape placement head for applying thermoplastic tape to an object includes a heated feeder which guides the tape/tow to a heated zone. The heated zone has a line compactor having a single row of at least one movable heated member. An area compactor is located in th... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7357289 | Welding head for a strap binding machine Welding head for a strap binding machine includes a strap fixing device for fixing the overlapping strap ends that are to be welded to one another, a welding device for fusing the strap segments that are to be welded, and a pressing device for pressing the fused str... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7351446 | Process for the production of paint coating layers A process for the production of a coating layer from a thermally curable coating composition on a substrate, comprising the successive steps: a) providing a substrate to be coated, b) applying a backing foil coated... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347624 | Tie bag A tie bag includes a hem seal, at the mouth of the bag, which grips the top of a receptacle, when the tie bag is used as a liner for the receptacle, to preclude having the mouth of the bag fall into the receptacle. The hem seal forms a hem flap, which is cut in a ge... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7332048 | Forming and bonding of flex circuits to structures An apparatus and method for forming and bonding of flexible circuits to metal structures includes a clamping frame having a removable frame portion. At least one flexible roller fixture provides opposed flexible rollers. A clearance aperture in the roller fixture is... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7323075 | Method of contouring fabric using half-hard brass A device for shaping and contouring a fabric or the like in sewing and handicraft projects. In one configuration, the device includes a strip of solid and ductile metal that is configured to be directly adhered to a fabric surface. At lease one layer of acrylic pres... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7323076 | Method of making a plank assembly having a protective film A building material having a durable exterior finish comprising a fiber cement substrate laminated with a fluorohydrocarbon protective film. The protective film provides the fiber cement substrate with resistance to weathering and maintains the surface texture of th... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7311957 | Sound absorbing material and process for making A sound absorbing material having a homogenous mixture of an organic man-made fiber, an inorganic man-made fiber, a co-binder, and a cellulose material wherein the organic man-made fiber is polyester, the inorganic man-made fiber is fiberglass, and the co-binder is ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7295166 | Method for producing a wave-transmitting cover The wave-transmitting cover comprises a transparent resin layer, a base layer and a decorative layer, and the decorative layer contains a lustered piece. The method for producing it comprises a film-forming step of forming a film that has a print face and a depositi... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7285178 | Method and apparatus for making a wrapped absorbent core In a method and apparatus for making an absorbent structure, an absorbent core and a wrapsheet are arranged in an unwrapped configuration with a first face of the absorbent core facing a first face of the wrapsheet, and with the absorbent core disposed laterally bet... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7276000 | Training grip for a tennis racquet A training grip that can be installed onto a tennis racquet handle for positioning a tennis player's hand or hands correctly on the racquet to teach or train the player individual tennis strokes. The training grip is adapted to be easily and removably installed onto... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7273337 | Partially coated fastener assembly and method for coating A fastener assembly includes a row of fasteners having a head, a tip, and a portion of a shank coated with a polymer composition. The polymer composition includes a polymer material such as polyurethane and metal particles. The polymer composition is used to provide... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7272923 | Method for forming decorative staple strips A method for making decorative staple strips includes: cutting a thin metal sheet into a plurality of metal strips; assembling the metal strips; applying an adhesive to the assembled metal strips; subjecting the bonded metal strips to a punching process so as to for... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7270722 | Placement process for elements of a self-stiffened panel of preimpregnated composite A process for placing elements of a self-stiffened panel of preimpregnated composite. The panel includes a base skin and a plurality of U-shaped stiffeners, with an interfacing structure including a nail and a nail-head. The process includes draping plies to form th... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7266925 | Pot having a plant cover secured thereto A plant package comprising a pot covered with a plant cover, the plant cover at least comprising a base portion, and optionally having a skirt or a detachable upper portion. The plant cover has a heat shrinkable bonding material for heat shrinking to secure the plan... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7251913 | Method of covering a potted plant A method of covering a flower pot with an oversized sleeve. The sleeve has an inner diameter which is greater than the maximum diameter of a pot disposed therein. The sleeve may have a detachable upper portion, a skirt portion, with a linear or non-linear upper end,... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7244945 | Scintillator panel, radiation detector and manufacture methods thereof A scintillator panel having a wavelength conversion member has some problems: lowered durability to be caused by an area not covered with a protective layer around a projection formed on the wavelength conversion member surface; lowered resolution response and CTF c... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7241494 | Radiation-curable composite layered sheet or film A radiation-curable composite layered sheet or film comprising at least one substrate layer and one outer layer, said outer layer being composed of a radiation-curable composition having a glass transition temperature of more than 40° C. ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7239503 | Foam support for mobile electronic device display A foam support for use between a mobile electronic device display and a mobile electronic device frame having side edges for housing the display is provided. The foam support comprises a base and side tabs located around a perimeter of the base and configured to be ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7235150 | Multi-channel laser pump source for optical amplifiers An optical assembly, such as a multiple output diode laser pump source for EDFAs, is formed by pressing an optical array emitter chip against a standoff structure protruding from a submount such that the emitter chip deforms to match the curvature of the standoff st... | 06/26/2007 |
