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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7718927 | Micro solder pot A micro solder pot includes a dielectric substrate having at least one hole formed therein, a conductive coating coupled to the interior of the hole, and at least one heat transfer pad spaced from the hole in thermal communication with the conductive coating of the ... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7626143 | Apparatus and method for processing hot melt adhesives A thermoplastic material processing method and system including an integrated melting, pressurizing and dispensing unit and a regulated feed supply system to improve overall performance by only heating the amount of material needed and minimizing the time it is at r... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7315691 | Wax dispenser for hot wax applications A hot wax dispensing device designed to minimize the risk of cross contamination caused by “double dipping” into a community hot wax pot. This device receives bulk wax, melts the wax, allows the melted hot wax to collect in a bowl that is not directly accessible... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7311507 | Power control system for equipment for injection moulding of plastic materials The identification and location of possible faults of operation and/or installation of a hot runner are obtained through the measurement of the absorption of power by the heating resistors applied to the arms and to the injectors of the hot runner. The qualitative a... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7288744 | Injector for equipment for injection moulding of plastic materials An injector for equipment for injection moulding of plastic materials comprising at least one first heating resistor and at least one second heating resistor, which are controlled independently of one another and of which one is wound on a first area of the body of ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7267315 | Assembled type of display apparatus An assembled type of display apparatus has a base and a display body. The base has a plurality of positioning posts and a resilient latching member. The display body has an outer casing. The outer casing forms a plurality of first positioning and guiding holes and a... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7235140 | Method for cleaning tissue processing molds The present invention is directed to a cleaning system and methods for cleaning tissue embedding molds. The cleaning system includes a cleaning vessel that holds a cleaning solution. The tissue processing molds are supported by a basket receptacle which is placed in... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7137532 | Strainer and level indicator for a hot melt adhesive system A strainer for a hot melt adhesive system is fixed to the side wall(s) of a tank without fasteners to strain the adhesive flow and protect a pump of the system. The strainer may also be configured to act as a shield for a level indicator located within the tank.... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7118362 | Pellet-type foams of non-crosslinked polypropylene resin having lower melting point and process and device for producing the same and molded foams therefrom The present invention relates to a pellet-type non-crosslinked polypropylene foam having a melting point of 125 to 140° C., and a process and device for producing said foam. Since the pellet-type foams of non-crosslinked polypropylene of the present invention has a... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7066726 | Device and method for melting and conveying material The invention relates to a device for melting and conveying material such as plastic or metal. Said device comprises a conveying channel, which contains an admission opening for the material as well as a discharge opening for the at least partially melted material. ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7044191 | Mold material processing device, method and apparatus for producing same The invention relates to a molten material processing device having an elongated thermal element like a heating element, a thermocouple, a sensor, a heatpipe and a cooling pipe which is characterised in that said elongated thermal element (2) is located in a ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7037104 | Device and method for exposing a candle wick embedded in candle wax A device and method for exposing the ignitable end of a candle wick embedded in wax leaving an area around the wick to facilitate future lighting. The device includes an elongate hollow heated tube, heated by a heating source which heats the elongate hollow tube to ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7015427 | Apparatus and method for melting and supplying thermoplastic material to a dispenser An apparatus including a tank having at least one side wall for receiving solid or semi-solid thermoplastic material and a base member supporting the side wall(s) for heating and melting the thermoplastic material. The base member has a heated upper surface sloped d... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6992269 | Injection nozzle having a heated head portion An injection nozzle for an injection molding apparatus is provided. The injection nozzle includes a head portion, a body portion and a heater. The head and body portions are connected to each other and together define a nozzle melt channel. The head portion has a he... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6935535 | Hot wax dispenser A hot wax storage tank is supported by an arm extending vertically upward from a base. A heating element on the tank heats the wax to its vicious liquid state suitable for application on a client. A conduit connects an outlet in the bottom of the tank to the input o... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6933469 | Personal warming systems and apparatuses for use in hospitals and other settings, and associated methods of manufacture and use Personal warming systems and apparatuses for use in hospitals and other settings. In one embodiment, a heating mattress or pad for warming a patient during a hospital procedure can include a heating element positioned between a first foam portion and a second foam p... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6926244 | Slim profile appliance mount An apparatus for securing an appliance to a support surface comprises a first base and a second base. The first and second bases are sized to allow the first base to be nestable within the second base. The first base is movable between first and second positions wit... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6849832 | Evaporation apparatus When electric current is caused to flow in an electric heater which is disposed on an elongated crucible, an evaporation material stored within the crucible and located under the electric heater is heated and the evaporation material is vaporized and discharged thro... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6836616 | Molten material application machine The present invention generally relates to a hot molten adhesive application machine. More specifically the present invention discloses a unique hot melt adhesive application machine having a novel construction whereby the reservoir of molten adhesive material is he... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6800110 | System for producing noble metals A system for producing significant quantities of noble metals from low-grade ore. A mixture of particulate feed containing small amounts of noble metals, a base metal, and activated carbon are placed in a non-conducting container. The container is surrounded by a co... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6740851 | Quick connect hot melt unit A device for removably attaching a dispensing unit of a hot melt adhesive system to a support surface. The device generally includes a mounting plate having a mounting surface that is capable of being secured to a support surface, one or more engaging members, and o... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6495804 | Method of and system for heating and cooling an extruder cylinder An extruder cylinder is heated by resistance heaters surrounding cooling coils around respective segments of the extruder cylinder which is subdivided into heating and heating or cooling zones therealong. The rate of flow of the heat-carrier oil in the co... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6459073 | Arts and crafts hot pot An arts and crafts hot pot is described. The arts and crafts hot pot is used to melt various types of materials such as thermographic resins, crayons, glue etc. The materials are used in the fabrications of various craft items.... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6433315 | Melter tank for thermoplastic material and chassis for said tank An apparatus for melting and dispensing thermoplastic materials such as thermoplastic adhesives referred to as "hot melt" adhesives. More specifically, a one-piece melter tank is suspended from the top of a chassis which also serves as the housing for the... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6360738 | Snow disposal apparatus A snow disposal apparatus for melting snow having a receiving tank with an interior, a top portion in which snow is disposed through a top opening and a lower portion having a downward tapering shape terminating in a bottom opening, and a load plate posit... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6323465 | Externally heated hot-runner nozzle with resistance wire An externally heated hot-runner nozzle for producing injection molded parts has a resistance wire which is composed of an inner electric heating conductor, a ceramic insulating intermediate layer and an outer metal sheath and comprises two end portions to... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6019255 | Modular adhesive sealant heating system A hot melt assembly for melting adhesives and sealants including a modular melt tank for housing the adhesive/sealants that is removably secured to a heating plate to allow removal of the melt tank for cleaning, repairing or replacing without removing add... | 02/01/2000 |
| 5988445 | Glue gun system with removable cartridges A warming tray and removable heating cartridges of a glue gun system are provided. The warming tray has a base and a heating stand mounted to the base for holding the cartridges. The warming tray includes leads for connecting the cartridges to a source of... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5981900 | Method of annealing silicon carbide for activation of ion-implanted dopants A method and crucible for annealing SiC at high temperatures. The crucible is a vessel having a peripheral wall, at least two compartments separated by an inner wall within the peripheral wall and a lid which separates the compartments from the crucible s... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5981917 | Ladle preheat indication system A ladle preheating system and method in which heat input rate to the ladle is calculated and monitored throughout the preheating period, calculating the moving average slope representing change over time of the rate of change of heat input, correcting the... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5968390 | System for melting glycerine soap A method and apparatus are provided for melting glycerine soap base in a kettle having a top opening, upright side walls, and a funnel-shaped bottom with a drain at its center. The kettle is surrounded with a thermally insulated jacket having a floor spac... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5919384 | Melter tank for thermoplastic material and chassis for said tank An apparatus for melting and dispensing thermoplastic materials such as thermoplastic adhesives referred to as "hot melt" adhesives. More specifically this invention relates to a one piece melter tank which is suspended from the top of a chassis which als... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5827371 | Unibody crucible and effusion source employing such a crucible A unibody, monolithic, one-piece negative draft crucible for an MBE effusion source. The crucible maximizes capacity, uniformity and long term flux stability, and minimizes oval defects, depletion effects, and short term shutter-related flux transients. T... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5820681 | Unibody crucible and effusion cell employing such a crucible A unibody, monolithic, one-piece negative draft crucible for a MBE effusion cell. The crucible maximizes capacity, uniformity and long term flux stability, and minimizes oval defects, depletion effects, and short term shutter-related flux transients. The ... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5814790 | Apparatus and method for liquifying thermoplastic material An apparatus for liquifying and supplying thermoplastic material including a melting hopper having a plurality of separately controlled heating zones. The hopper is formed of thin, rolled metal having a relatively low heat conductivity, such as carbon ste... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5769272 | Removable cartridges for a glue gun system The glue gun system includes a gun having a barrel. A cartridge can be removably placed in the barrel. The cartridge has an open central passage to accept a glue stick and a tip to dispense the glue. Once received into the barrel the cartridge is heated, ... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5741532 | Apparatus for introducing additives into a grid spinning system An apparatus for melting particulate polymeric material includes a melting grid and a molten polymer reservoir beneath the grid. The apparatus has a lateral cross-sectional contour defined by walls. Further included is a distribution device having upper a... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5715972 | Molten thermoplastic material supply system with isolated grid A system for supplying melted thermoplastic material to a dispenser comprises a hopper for storing solid thermoplastic material. The hopper has interior side walls and an outlet. A reservoir block is located below the hopper. The reservoir block includes ... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5706982 | Molten thermoplastic material supply system with distribution manifold having reverse flush filter and automatic drain A system for supplying molten thermoplastic material to a dispenser through a supply hose comprises a hopper for storing the thermoplastic material. A heating grid associated with the hopper heats and melts the thermoplastic material. A reservoir block re... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5704113 | Injection molding nozzle method using a terminal locating and sealing key A method of making an integral heated nozzle using a terminal locating and sealing key. A spiral portion of an electrical heating element is press fitted into a spiral groove in the cylindrical outer surface of an elongated inner portion. The remaining ou... | 01/06/1998 |
