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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7979969 | Method of detecting and passivating a defect in a solar cell The present invention provides methods of manufacturing a high efficiency solar cell. In one embodiment, in a solar cell having a grid pattern that channels current, a defect causes an undesired current flow is removed by mechanically removing a portion of the grid ... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7832073 | Steering knuckle boring method An apparatus for repairing steering knuckle (kingpin) bearings includes a table having multiple, adjustable slides for receiving and securing the steering knuckle to the table, a boring bar and cutter, two adjustable bearing supports for receiving and positioning th... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7437813 | Probe repair methods A method and apparatus for repairing a probe on a probe card is provided. A plurality of beams is formed on a beam panel. The plurality of beams includes a replacement beam. After identifying a damaged beam on the probe card, the damaged beam is removed from the pro... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7261618 | Device and method for abrading a wooden barrel A device for abrading a wooden barrel (13) includes a robot having elements (11, 17, 23) for loading a barrel (13), elements (29a, 29b, 33a, 33b) for gripping and rotating the barrel (13... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7241405 | Method of renewing a mold block A mold kit and mold which provides for renewal of damaged or worn molds. The mold kit employs spacers to make up for subtractive reconditioning of the mold. A method for renewing the mold is also disclosed. ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7222422 | Method for refurbishing surfaces subjected to high compression contact A process for refurbishing a worn surface of a shroud support component of a turbomachine, as well as a shroud support component refurbished with the process. The process generally entails removing a surface region of the worn surface so as to define a repair surfac... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7204019 | Method for repairing an apertured gas turbine component A method for repairing defects in a gas turbine component that comprises a substrate and an existing coating on the substrate. The article includes cooling holes having a predetermined air flow requirement and an outer shaped portion and an inner metering portion. T... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7159698 | Disc brake rotor assembly with replaceable wear surfaces A disc brake rotor assembly has a central carrier with a first side and a second side. At least two wear surfaces are releasably secured to the first side and at least two wear surfaces are releasably secured to the second side. A locking mechanism disposed within t... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7150310 | Automated clamping mechanism and mold flask incorporating same A mold flask assembly is provided with a novel clamping mechanism for clamping a pattern plate in the mold flask assembly of an automated molding machine. The clamping mechanism comprises a first clamp abutment and a clamping head extending along an axis. The clampi... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7143492 | Printed circuit board defective area transplant repair method A printed circuit board defective area transplant repair method in which printed circuit boards that are determined to be defective undergo a series of reworking procedures comprised of plotting the printed circuit board area block plan, selecting the printed circui... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7140106 | Process to restore and refurbish an engine turbo charger or exhaust part A process to restore and refurbish an engine part or accessory. The process includes the steps of visually inspecting the pair or accessory for cracks, erosion or broken areas. Selected areas of the part or accessory are then machined or drilled off. The selected ar... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7096555 | Closed loop backdrilling system A multilayer circuit board is provided with at least one signal layer, at least one feedback layer, and at least one dielectric layer positioned between the signal layer and the feedback layer. The signal layer is connected to at least one plated hole. The feedback ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7096556 | Recycling method and recycling apparatus of part for image forming apparatus, and recycled part for image forming apparatus A recycling method of a part for an image forming apparatus, the part being used in the image forming apparatus and provided with a thermoplastic resin member at least in a part thereof is provided which includes: recovering the part for the image forming apparatus;... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7065850 | Hardened motor-vehicle part with repair point A hardened metal part is created having a pair of opposite faces and a dimple open at one of the faces and forming a pocket. This hardened metal part is installed in a motor vehicle over an element of the vehicle with the one face turned toward and the dimple aligne... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7047612 | Method for repairing a casting This invention relates generally to a method for repairing a casting, and more specifically to a method of repairing a casting by pouring melted filler material into a damaged portion of the original casting. Damaged cast metal components, such as a cylinder head of... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7018156 | Wheel reconditioning station and method of use The present invention provides a compact and portable reconditioning station that avails all of the tools and materials that a technician needs for reconditioning a wheel. Additionally, the station enables the technician to rotate and index the wheel by depression o... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6941639 | Method for repairing generator rotor An improved generator rotor (30) and a method of repairing an existing generator rotor (12) are disclosed. Methods consistent with the present invention provide techniques for repairing existing stress-damaged rotors (12) to remove stress-induce... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6925699 | Method of producing a quantity of integrated circuits A method of producing a quantity of integrated circuits, that includes testing a set of semiconductor wafers that is made up of a first subset and a second subset. This first subset is configured in such a manner that a first tester is more readily adapted to perfor... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6907651 | Manufacturing and assembly of structures using shims The invention relates to a method of assembling a structure, particularly those structures requiring very tight tolerances. The structure may be assembled by positioning shim material on at least part of a sub-structure, curing the shim material in situ, machining t... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6857187 | Method of manufacturing a measuring wheel for wireline operations A method of manufacturing a measuring wheel for wireline operations includes the step of machining a metal wheel to achieve a first outer radius. The metal wheel is positioned within a ceramic ring having an inner radius that exceeds the first outer radius by an amo... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6849972 | Generator rotor fretting fatigue crack repair A method of repairing a crack in at least one side of a dovetail portion of a generator rotor coil slot wall, the dovetail portion having received at least two axially adjacent steel wedges and including at least a radial entry surface, an inwardly tapered surface a... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6829818 | Manufacturing method of a head gimbal assembly A magnetic head slider with at least one thin-film magnetic head element on a suspension is mounted. This mounting includes electrically connecting the magnetic head slider with the suspension with ball bonding connections. Electrical property of the thin-film magne... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6813828 | Method for deconstructing an integrated circuit package using lapping A method is provided for deconstructing an integrated circuit package comprising: taking an integrated circuit package comprising a lead frame having a plurality of wire bond pads for placing a die into electrical contact with the lead frame, and an encapsulant enca... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6766937 | Ultrasonic rotary horn repair An ultrasonic rotary horn is repaired by removal of deteriorated metal condition from the horn energy transfer surface, and application and consolidation of metal powder to the horn radial surface. An ultrasonic rotary horn having a repaired radial energy transfer s... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6725540 | Method for repairing turbine engine components The present invention relates to a method for repairing turbine engine components, such as vanes and blades, which have airfoils. The method broadly comprises removing oxidation debris from portions of the component by blending areas exhibiting thermal barrier coati... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6699101 | Method for removing a damaged substrate region beneath a coating A method of removing the damaged surface layer beneath a coating on a component. The method includes evaluating the component to assess the depth of the damaged substrate layer, followed by sensing a plurality of points over the outer surface of the compo... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6681466 | Router replacement method A method for easily removing portions of aircraft skin damaged by pressure cycles and corrosion. The method includes inspecting both upper and lower portions of the skin. Using a special router and guide, the damaged skin is then removed and replaced. The... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6675453 | Method of remanufacturing a transmission assembly A method is provided for remanufacturing a transmission assembly including an output shaft having an input end positioned adjacent an input sun gear. The method includes machining a pocket into the input end of the output shaft. A first roller needle bear... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6634074 | Method for sealing a leak in a pipe joint A method for repairing a leak in a pipe joint, the joint including a gasket. The method requires a passage to be formed through the wall of the first pipe. A space is then formed in the gasket communicating with the passage. After this, a sealant is injec... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6625861 | Methods and apparatus for removing a slug from a frame of an automobile A method is provided for removing a slug from a frame of an automobile. A mandrel configured for insertion into an aperture of the slug and a mandrel engaging plate configured to engage the mandrel. The method also includes a cammed jaw connected to the m... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6609284 | Method of converting a railcar The present invention relates to a method of converting box car from having a sliding door to having a plug door. In addition, the roof may be removed and the storage capacity within the box car may be increased by raising the roof of the box car and addi... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6584686 | Method for converting the configuration of a transmission pump assembly The present invention provides an inexpensive and easily produced method for refurbishing transmission pump assemblies. The method of converting a transmission pump assembly from a first configuration to a second configuration comprises the steps of: a) p... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6550120 | Threaded conversion kit for replacement ball joints An aftermarket retrofit kit is used to prepare control arm bosses of automotive suspension systems to receive new, replacement ball joints. The kit includes a special cutting tool for forming obtuse threads in the apertures of aluminum suspension system m... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6499918 | Apparatus and method for repairing marine engine distributors A repair jig for drilling and retapping bores provided in a marine engine distributor is disclosed. The repair jig includes a frame having a plurality of alignment mechanisms operatively associated therewith. Bores formed in the alignment mechanisms are a... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6490791 | Method for repairing cracks in a turbine blade root trailing edge A method for repairing a turbine blade having a crack in a trailing edge portion of the blade includes the steps of cutting back a first surface of the turbine blade adjacent the blade trailing edge portion where the crack is located, and cutting back a s... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6422449 | Method of mending a friction stir welding portion A welding bead 50 is formed along to a jointing potion 40 using friction stir welding on a first frame member 20 and a second frame member 30, each of which is a hollow extruded molded base member made of an aluminum alloy A6N01 material. When a defect ex... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6408500 | Method of retrofitting a probe station A method of retrofitting a probe station having a head plate, so that the probe station is adapted to mate with a predetermined probe card dish and any tester out of a set of testers. A depression is then machined into the head plate to create a head plat... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6363612 | Method of reducing burr formation during turbine bucket cover machining A method of reducing the formation of burrs during machining of turbine bucket covers of a turbine assembly includes the steps of inserting a filler material in a gap formed between adjacent bucket covers of a turbine assembly, machining the bucket covers... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6347444 | Method for refurbishing an automotive wheel A method of refurbishing a damaged section of the outer rim bead of an automotive wheel. The method comprises the initial step of contouring the outer rim bead via a first grinding process to create a feathered transition between the damaged section and t... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6298537 | Pallet rack repair system A method for repairing pallet racks wherein the assembly is used to replace a damaged front post. The repair assembly includes a tubular post having a floor plate at a lower end and a support plate at an upper end with a horizontal brace and a diagonal br... | 10/09/2001 |
