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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8101114 | Particle based molding Various apparatuses, arrangements, and methods are provided for creating various structures including microstructures. In one embodiment, a method for creating a microstructure is provided comprising packing a plurality of particles into a micromold, and then applyi... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8088322 | Method and device for ultrasound-pressing a tablet or a multiparticulate medicament The present invention relates to a method and a device for shaping a pharmaceutically active substance in the form of powders, granules, multiparticulate medicaments, in particular pellets and microcapsules, for the production of a tablet or a multiparticulate medic... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8048360 | Method for curing resin with ultrasound A method for curing a resin includes the steps of placing the resin into a reaction vessel, drawing a vacuum in the reaction vessel, positioning the reaction vessel in a gaseous coupling fluid, and applying ultrasonic energy to the coupling fluid. ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7883659 | Method for equalizing the orientation of fillers and/or distribution of fillers in injection moulded parts The present invention relates to a method for equalizing the orientation of fillers and/or distribution of fillers in a molding compound comprising filled plastic material of an injection molded part. A method of this type is required in particular during injection ... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7687009 | Fiber and process for producing three-dimensional, self interlacing composites by mechanical polymerization with ultrasonic manipulation A fiber includes a base having a surface to be impacted by a fluid wave for propelling the fiber forward and a body having a trailing end connected to the base, a leading free end, and a spiral shape causing the fluid wave to rotate the fiber. A locking system cause... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7662331 | Vibration apparatus and methods of vibration The present invention relates to apparatus and methods of vibration. In particular, the present invention relates to apparatus and methods of vibration for tooling in a structure, such as, for example, a fuselage. In one implementation, the tooling comprises at leas... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7364685 | Method for producing implant parts from highly cross-linked UHMWPE and implant parts for human medicine The invention relates to a method of manufacturing implant parts made of highly cross-linked polyethylene, wherein a blank made of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene is irradiated with ionizing radiation in order to produce radicals in the blank. To optimize t... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7354537 | Laminated glass repair tool and method for repairing laminated glass A laminated glass repair tool includes an injector body having a passage for applying a vacuum to a damaged area; a side chamber connected to the passage; and a resin reservoir movable within the side chamber between a first position in which resin provided in the r... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7309461 | Ultrasonic crimping of a varied diameter vascular graft A method of crimping a varied diameter graft is includes the steps of (i) providing a flat-woven tubular graft having an enlarged woven bulbous portion disposed between flat-woven tubular ends, wherein the flat-woven diameter of the bulbous section is greater than t... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7074359 | Vibratory molding process and product A fastener strip is disclosed having permanently sealed, airtight portion and a reclosable portion capable of maintaining an airtight seal when closed. The permanently sealed portion is generally planar and essentially impervious to air flow. The reclosable portion ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7073965 | Multi composition stick product and a process and system for manufacturing same A multi-composition stick product, such as a lip balm, sun screen, deodorant, or glue stick. The multi-composition stick product including a stick composition molded in the container so as to contact the walls thereof and be advanceable or ejected therefrom. The sti... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7072735 | Control system for utilizing active material elements in a molding system Method and apparatus for controlling an injection molding machine having a first surface and a second surface includes a piezo-ceramic sensor configured to be disposed between the first surface and a second surface. The piezo-ceramic sensor is configured to sense a ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7060624 | Deep filled vias Flared and non-flared metallized deep vias having aspect ratios of about 2 or greater are provided. Blind vias have been fabricated in silicon substrates up to a depth of about 300 microns, and flared through vias have been fabricated up to about 750 microns, the ap... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7047608 | Method of producing a shaped tampon The present invention provides for a method for producing a shaped tampon. The method includes the following steps: providing a mold having an inner surface, an outer surface, a first end, a second end, and an opening located in said second end; providing a tampon p... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7041249 | Vibratory molding process and product A fastener strip is disclosed having a permanently sealed, airtight portion and a reclosable portion capable of maintaining an airtight seal when closed. The permanently sealed portion is generally planar and essentially impervious to air flow. The reclosable portio... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7004743 | Installation for the treatment and further processing of thermoplastics and method for the operation thereof An installation for the treatment and further processing of thermoplastics comprises a screw-type compounding unit, downstream of which is disposed an intermittently drivable processing unit. Provision is made for a control unit which is connected with a drive of th... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7005100 | Method for manufacturing a potted bundle of hollow fibers The present invention involves a process that includes injecting a potting compound such as an epoxy through a hollow portion (2B) of the central mandrel (2) and onto the inner layer(s) of a multi-layered fiber bundle (3) and through the outside... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7005596 | Cover member for illuminated pushbutton switch An illuminated pushbutton switch cover member has a key seat and a resin key top. An indicator portion provided in the resin key top is illuminated with light from an internal light source provided below the key seat, and the light is emitted from the inside to the ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6974557 | Methods for forming an optical window for an intracorporeal device and for joining parts Optical windows for intracorporeal devices, intracorporeal devices comprising a window and a method for forming a window for an intracorporeal device are provided. The method comprises placing within a mold an assembly comprising a mandrel located within a pair of p... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6969480 | Method of producing structures using centrifugal forces A variety of hollow structures with unique morphologies were manufactured with a rotational spinning technique. Phase separation of soluble solutions or emulsions was induced within a filled mold as it was being rotated about one of its axis. The density difference ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6932548 | Surface compensating shaving apparatus A surface compensating shaving apparatus (24) has been provided for removing a plurality of pins (12) from a surface of a pinmat (14). The apparatus (24) includes a rotary member (28) and a surface compensating member (32) t... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6877975 | Rolling pin horn A tubular resonant mechanical horn having a contoured inner surface such that, under vibration, an output radial displacement is obtained on the outer surface of horn that is substantially uniform over its entire surface, for producing effects useful in continuous p... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6827896 | Vibration assisted processing of viscous thermoplastics Cure and consolidation of a viscous thermoplastic resin, especially one that softens and melts at a high temperature, is improved by assisting autoclave pressurized momentum transport for compaction of the composite using high frequency, low amplitude acoustic vibra... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6814918 | Filling method A method for filling vias in an electronic substrate which includes providing a source of fill material; providing a pressure head coupled to the source of fill material via a fill material inlet, the pressure head further comprising an elongated fill material outle... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6777081 | Reinforcing structure for stiff composite articles The invention relates to a reinforcing structure (13), comprising metallic elements (15) (16), to be used to reinforce stiff composite articles (14) comprising such reinforcing structure and a polymer matrix. The reinforcing structure com... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6708734 | Vibrational removal of excess particulate matter An assembly and method enhances particulate matter retention during the filling of a moving cavity. The assembly further reduces the tendency of particulate matter to come to rest at a point other than in the moving cavity. The assembly for enhancing particulate mat... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6663818 | Lipstick machine An apparatus, mold assembly and related method for manufacturing a personalized lipstick is described, the apparatus including a housing or cabinet, a plurality of different color blends each held within a separate pot fitted with a dispensing system, an ... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6652788 | Quantitative continuous supplying method of columnar or square column-form pellets by action of ultrasonic waves A quantitatively extrusion supplying method of continuously supplying synthetic resin fine particulate matters by the action of ultraviolet vibration, wherein the fine particulate matters are composed of columnar or square column-form small pellets, in wh... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6629831 | Apparatus for altering the physical properties of fluids A system for fluid processing is provided to control shear, point velocity and pressure in either a Newtonian or non-Newtonian fluid which includes creation of three fields, namely a dynamic microshear field, a dynamic velocity field and a dynamic pressur... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6592799 | Vibration assisted processing of viscous thermoplastics Cure and consolidation of a viscous thermoplastic resin, especially one that softens and melts at a high temperature, is improved by assisting autoclave pressurized momentum transport for compaction of the composite using high frequency, low amplitude aco... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6589470 | Process for producing molded plastic articles A process for forming molded articles from particulate thermoplastic material, the process comprising: (a) providing a track having a plurality of process stations, (b) providing a mold assembly comprising a base, at least one hollow mold upstanding from the b... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6558593 | Method for pressing ceramic powders In a method for pressing ceramic powders comprising a powder compaction stage within a mold, after exerting the powder compacting pressure the powder is subjected to close-together pressure pulses while maintaining the compacting pressure applied.... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6506332 | Filling method A method for filling vias in an electronic substrate which includes providing a source of fill material; providing a pressure head coupled to the source of fill material via a fill material inlet, the pressure head further comprising an elongated fill mat... | 01/14/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6444150 | Method of filling a microchannel separation column A method for packing a stationary phase into a small diameter fluid passageway or flow channel. Capillary action is employed to distribute a stationary phase uniformly along both the length and diameter of the flow channel. The method disclosed here: 1) e... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6419872 | Method of manufacturing a part having a mechanically weakened area forming a hole or a hole precursor A method of manufacturing a part having at least one mechanically weakened area includes a step of producing a thermoplastics material part and at least one cycle of steps entailing forming a localized opening through an area of the part, heating the part... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6399161 | Method for coating a metal shaft with plastic A metal shaft is covered with plastic. A metal sleeve is moved relative to the plastic covered shaft. The sleeve and the plastic covered shaft are ultrasoncially vibrated to calibrate the plastic on the shaft.... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6395216 | Method and apparatus for ultrasonically assisted melt extrusion of fibers An apparatus and a method for the melt extrusion of a molten thermoplastic polymer, e.g., as fibers and nonwoven webs, which apparatus and method utilize ultrasonic energy to assist in the melt-extrusion process. The apparatus includes a die housing which... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6361733 | Ultrasonic injection molding Disclosed is an apparatus 10 and method of ultrasonic injection molding a plastic part including: providing plastic pellets 12; passing the pellets into a defined space 14 in an ultrasonic horn apparatus 16; applying ultrasonic energy to the horn thereby permi... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6332995 | Wiring method for a resin mold product A resin mold product and a wiring method are provided. This resin mold product includes a main body formed into a pillar trim, side walls which are situated higher than wires, and wire receiving portions formed between the side walls. According to the wir... | 12/25/2001 |
