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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7771642 | Methods of making an apparatus for providing aerosol for medical treatment Embodiments of the present invention include apparatus and methods for aerosolizing liquid. One embodiment of the invention provides an apparatus for generating an aerosol. The apparatus includes an actuator having a first face and a second face and defining an open... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7462317 | Method of manufacturing an encapsulated package for a magnetic device A method of manufacturing an encapsulated package for a magnetic device on a substrate. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a magnetic core on the substrate and placing a shielding structure over the magnetic core to create a chamber thereabout. The met... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7419565 | Method for encapsulating A method for encapsulating an area on a substrate comprising the steps of a) providing a substrate having an area on a surface thereof which is to be encapsulated, b) providing an assembly fixture which has features formed into the surface of the fixture, and vacuum... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7290639 | Method for manufacturing speaker-use center cap A method is for manufacturing a speaker-use center cap provided with a first cap member layer of synthetic resin and a second cap member layer layered in intimate contact with the first cap member layer and made of a material different from that of the first cap mem... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7270778 | Method for attachment of a plastic probe tip to a metal component A method and apparatus for fixedly securing a plastic encapsulated transducer to a metal interface cup for attachment with a machine includes a metal interface cup configured substantially as a cylinder defined by a cylinder wall and a bottom wall closing a bottom o... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267791 | Method for the production of light-guiding LED bodies in two chronologically separate stages Disclosed is a method for producing light-guiding LED bodies in a mold, using a material that is flowable before becoming definitively solid. Each LED body comprises at least one light-emitting chip and at least two electrical connections that are connected to the c... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7255823 | Encapsulation for oled devices An encapsulation for an organic light emitting diode (OLED) (201) device is disclosed. The encapsulation includes a sealing dam (280) surrounding the cell region of the OLED device to support a cap. The sealing dam provides a sealing region between the... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7232536 | Method for producing light-guiding LED bodies in two spatially and temporally separate steps The invention relates to a method for producing light-guiding LED bodies, in two casting and/or injection molding steps, from a material which is free-flowing before being finally solidified. First, the electronic components, consisting of at least one light-emittin... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7140091 | Manufacturing process for an inductive component A process for manufacturing an inductive component intended to be installed on a printed circuit involves initially winding an electrically conductive wire to form a winding without using a former end connecting the opposed ends of the winding to inner ends of conne... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7038445 | Method, system and apparatus for ferromagnetic wall monitoring A device and method is taught for detection of flaws and localized wall loss in pipes made of ferromagnetic-based material. The device utilizes a magnetic field generator to create a horizontal magnetic field of flux. A pipe is passed through the magnetic field wher... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6923632 | Method and apparatus for forming a casting which includes an insert An insert is held in a cavity within a die set by a movable hold member. Molten resin is injected into the cavity when the insert is held by the hold member. The hold member is separated from the insert at a given timing. A surface of the hold member is heated to a ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6673293 | Automated system and method for manufacturing an LED light strip having an integrally formed connector An integrally formed single piece light strip and light strip manufacturing system. The light strip also includes a substrate populated with a plurality of LED light circuits. A plurality of bus elements are spaced apart from one another at a predetermine... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6673292 | Integrally formed linear light strip with light emitting diodes An integral single piece extruded LED light strip and an associated process for producing such an LED light strip. The light strip includes first and second bus elements spaced apart from one another by a predetermined distance. The light strip also inclu... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6643909 | Method of making a proximity probe Method of making a proximity probe including providing a preform having an interior cavity accessible by an opened rearward end; coupling a coil to the preform proximate a forward most end of the preform for defining an assembly; locating a single support... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6634071 | Method of making shaped piezoelectric composite transducer A method for making a piezoelectric composite transducer is disclosed. A block of piezoelectric material having a common base and a plurality of uniform-length rods is utilized. An electric conductor is positioned to extend through a side region of the bl... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6625856 | Method of manufacturing an ultrasonic transducer This invention relates to a method of manufacturing an ultrasonic transducer. A plurality of leads end portions are inserted into a plurality of lead holes of an alignment jig. A backing layer is formed by resin molding. After that, the alignment jig is r... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6618916 | Method for manufacturing a high resolution intravascular ultrasound transducer assembly having a flexible substrate Several methods for fabricating an ultrasound transducer assembly having a flexible circuit are provided. Preferably, the method comprises attaching an ultrasound transducer array and integrated circuitry to the flexible circuit during fabrication of the ... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6519822 | Method for producing an electronic component A method for producing an electronic component includes placing an enclosed frame on a baseplate. A chip is provided to be fitted within the frame, forming a first given space between the chip and the baseplate and forming a second given space between the... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6463642 | Method of manufacturing a vibration type driving apparatus A method of manufacturing a vibration type driving apparatus comprising an elastic member which, in use, is excited with a vibration that sets a moving member into motion relative to the vibrating elastic member. The method includes providing a friction m... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6375778 | Process for fabricating liners, and liner for a vehicle roof with integrated functions The lining is provided with a support layer (4) which can be shaped in a mold so that recesses (8) are formed in it, which will receive the various functions (5), said support (4) complemented by the remaining layers (9) which make up the lining, which ar... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6341413 | Method of making electronic equipment An electronic equipment such as a proximity sensor. A groove for discharging air is formed at coil casing (7) arranged at a front surface of the proximity sensor. An opening (43) is formed at a clamp portion (9) holding a code (10) behind a metal casing (... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6308389 | Ultrasonic transducer and manufacturing method therefor This invention relates to a method of manufacturing an ultrasonic transducer. First, a plurality of printed boards in each of which a plurality of leads are formed in a line are stacked. The end portions of the leads protrude from each printed board. Thes... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6131267 | Method of manufacture of an encapsulated transducer The encapsulated transducer (10) includes an injection molded encapsulation (20) having a front end (22) and a back end (24). The encapsulation (20) ensconces a sensing element (40) proximate the front end (22) and a portion of a cable (60) which extends ... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6072312 | Encapsulated transducer having a protective sleeve An encapsulated transducer (10) includes an injection molded encapsulation (20) having a front end (22) and a back end (24). The encapsulation (20) is a monolith of cured moldable material ensconcing a sensing element (90) proximate the front end (22) and... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6001210 | Method of making a back lighting device A back lighting device includes a light waveguide having generally planar upper and lower surfaces, a light module having a lamp member encapsulated between the upper and lower surfaces, a specular reflective material applied about the waveguide lower sur... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5892417 | Saw device package and method A method for packaging an acoustic wave filter die, and an acoustic wave filter die packaged by the method. The method includes steps of providing an acoustic wave filter die having an active area disposed on a first surface thereof, providing a leadframe... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5887342 | Method for making an electronic control unit In manufacturing an electronic control unit, a stamped grid is assembled with electronic components and the components are electrically connected with parts of the stamped grid. Subsequently, a body is formed by injection molding plastic material around t... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5685884 | Method of making a transducer A method of making an encapsulated transducer (10), which includes an injection molded encapsulation (20) having a front end (22) and a back end (24). The encapsulation (20) is a monolith of cured moldable material ensconcing a sensing element (90) proxim... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5658832 | Method of forming a spacer for field emission flat panel displays Spacers for applications such as field emission flat panel displays and vacuum microelectronics, and which involves the application of aerogel/xerogel technology to the formation of the spacer. In a preferred approach the method uses a mold and mold relea... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5586385 | Method of manufacturing a thin film magnetic head A method of manufacturing a thin film magnetic head includes the steps of, integrally forming a resin mold of a prescribed thickness by insert molding on a substrate including an element portion and a wiring connection portion, and shaping in the vicinity... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5479697 | Method for manufacturing magnetic pickup sensor A magnetic pickup sensor comprising a sensor assembly 11 and a molded resin housing 12 disposed around the assembly. The sensor assembly has a pickup coil 15 wound around an iron core 14 for detecting a change in the magnetic flux of a magnet 13, and a su... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5340510 | Method for making piezoelectric ceramic/polymer composite transducers A net-shape process for fabricating a fully dense ceramic preform for a piezoelectric or electrostrictive composite transducer exhibiting 1-3 or 2-2 connectivity. The process involves preparing a homogeneous, granulated, thermoplastic powder/binder mixtur... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5194027 | Solid seal for thin film electroluminescent display panels A construction for a TFEL panel includes a solid encapsulating layer for the active area of a TFEL panel that has a hardness that does not exceed 40 duromeers (Shore A). A gel material is spread over the active area and cured to the desired degree of hard... | 03/16/1993 |
| 5153859 | Laminated piezoelectric structure and process of forming the same A method of forming a laminated piezoelectric structure is disclosed wherein a plurality of polarized piezoelectric films of vinylidene fluoride and trifluoroethylene are solvent welded together. The solvent welding solution comprises a copolymer of vinyl... | 10/06/1992 |
| 5145433 | High tension cable device and process of producing the same A high tension cable device with a series gap wherein an extraordinary discharge such as a creeping discharge which may occur along an outer face of a glass tube of a discharge tube is prevented effectively and a process of producing the same are disclose... | 09/08/1992 |
| 5137677 | Hall sensor device and method of producing the same An integrally molded Hall sensor device for detecting the crankshaft angle of an automotive engine. The injection mold includes a projection 1a extending into a cavity and having a width equal to that of a gap through which a magnetic shutter passes. Befo... | 08/11/1992 |
| 5078944 | Method for making permanent magnet type demagnetizing head A permanent magnet type demagnetizing head is made by successively molding a resin-magnet which forms a body having a magnetic member forming a part of a tape contact surface and a resin which forms protection member forming a remainder part of the tape c... | 01/07/1992 |
| 5062818 | Miniature bulb assembly and method of producing the same A miniature bulb assembly adapted to be mounted on a base board includes a socketless miniature bulb, a base portion molded of synthetic resin and a pair of terminal members. The miniature bulb is received in a bulb receiving hole at the central part of t... | 11/05/1991 |
| 5016333 | Method for manufacturing piezoelectric polymer transducers A piezoelectric transducer of piezoelectric plastic material comprises a body and activated transducer film formed integrally. Electrodes are formed on opposite sides of the film, and a backing material supports the film on one side. The transducer may be... | 05/21/1991 |
| 5014813 | Water-proof geophone housing In accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention, a water-proof geophone housing assembly includes a lower body member housing a seismic transducer, a cap member closing the upper end of the lower body member, an upper body member mo... | 05/14/1991 |
