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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8062022 | Pressing apparatus and pressing method for the isostatic pressing of a member The invention relates to a pressing device, respectively to a corresponding pressing method, for isostatic pressing of a body (8) from powdery and/or granulated material (3), comprising a die (1) with a die wal... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7862323 | Press and method for forming a composite article A press includes a pressure chamber filled with a substantially incompressible medium that at least partially encloses an elastomeric vessel filled with a substantially incompressible fluid that is in fluid communication with a pressurized source of the same fluid. ... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7553149 | Isostatic die for tile forming An isostatic die for tile forming comprising a metal body (2) and an elastically deformable membrane (6, 6′, 6″) which is solidly gripped to the metal body (2) in a plurality of distinct predetermined fixing zones (25, 28, 290, 21, 22, 24... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7353577 | System and method for casting toilet bowls The present invention provides an improved system and method for casting toilets. In the disclosed method, at least one of a shell, engine and rim configuration for a toilet is provided, wherein the configuration is selected from a plurality of shell, engine and rim... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7263758 | System and method for casting toilet bowls The present invention provides an improved system and method for casting toilets. In the disclosed method, at least one of a shell, engine and rim configuration for a toilet is provided, wherein the configuration is selected from a plurality of shell, engine and rim... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7188498 | Reconfigurable tools and/or dies, reconfigurable inserts for tools and/or dies, and methods of use A reconfigurable tool and/or die geometry and methods of use generally comprise forming at least a portion of a shape defining surface with a shape memory material. In response to an activation signal, the shape memory material changes geometry of the shape defining... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7150851 | Powder press An apparatus for pressing a mass into a coherent workpiece has a mold body defining a chamber and a mold liner in the chamber having a generally cylindrical pressing surface centered on an axis, directed in one radial direction, and defining a mold cavity and an opp... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7137803 | Fluid pressure imprint lithography An improved method of imprint lithography involves using direct fluid pressure to press the mold into a substrate-supported film. Advantageously the mold and/or substrate are sufficiently flexible to provide wide area contact under the fluid pressure. Fluid pressing... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7112302 | Methods for making shape memory alloy products The manufacturing methods according to the present teachings provide shape memory alloy products having both a uniform composition and a precise shape memory recovery temperature. In this manufacturing method, raw material powders (e.g., Ti and Ni powders) may be pr... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7101215 | Cable plug retention clip A cable plug retention clip having a clip body adapted to secure a cable plug to a power distribution unit. The clip body has a first retention mechanism adapted to secure the clip body to the power distribution unit, and a second retention mechanism adapted to secu... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7065986 | Molding assembly A molding assembly, that includes: a plurality of support pillars fixedly attached to a support structure, wherein each support pillar includes a recessed seat; a mold support member, and; a flexible ring for holding a mold in contact with the mold support member, w... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7037465 | Powder compacting method, powder compacting apparatus and method for producing rare earth magnet A powder compacting method includes the steps of: providing a powder material; loading the powder material into a cavity; uniaxially pressing the powder material, which has been loaded into the cavity, between two opposed press surfaces, thereby obtaining a compact,... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7021916 | Press and mould for precast cementitious article Disclosed herein is a press and mould apparatus for moulding cementitious articles comprising a precast mould and a press head having a pressing surface and being moveable between precast mould engaging and disengaging positions, wherein the pressing surface compris... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7011510 | Hot isostatic pressing apparatus and hot isostatic pressing method A hot isostatic pressing apparatus (HIP apparatus) comprises a vertically cylindrical high-pressure vessel comprising a high-pressure cylinder 1 and upper and lower lids 2 and 3; a bottomed cylindrical casing 6 capable of housing workpiec... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7008210 | Hot isostatic pressing apparatus A treatment chamber for heating and pressing workpieces and a heat insulating structure which covers the treatment chamber sideways and from above are provided within a high-pressure vessel. Below the treatment chamber are disposed a base heater for heating a pressu... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7004742 | Linear drive for an injection molding machine A linear drive for an injection molding machine includes a housing defining a sealed interior space containing a gas volume. The housing has two housing portions constructed for telescopic movement within one another. A spindle drive is accommodated in the housing a... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6986656 | Method of and system for forming a fire door core A method and system of forming a fire door core are provided. Hydraulic binder and resin are supplied from raw material bins and mixed to provide a submixture. Exfoliated vermiculite is then mixed with the submixture to provide a mixture that is deposited into a plu... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6974647 | Fuel cell fluid distribution layer having integral sealing capability A fuel cell fluid distribution layer, in one embodiment, comprises perforated graphite foil. The fluid distribution layer can have one or more reactant flow field channels formed in one or both major surfaces, one or more manifold openings, conductive filler on one ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6938539 | Apparatus for making chocolate articles on a conveyor web An embodiment of the invention includes an apparatus for making edible articles out of a chocolate or chocolate-like mass that is tempered and deposited directly on a conveyor web. The apparatus includes a holding and cooling device carrying plungers with pressing s... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6802195 | Isostatic press and process of using same An isostatic press and the process of using same is disclosed and claimed. The isostatic press includes a yoke; a bottom cover affixed to the yoke; a top cover affixed to the yoke; and, a body moveable between a first position and a second position. A process for is... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6776941 | Cold isopressing method and mold A cold isopressing method and mold for compacting a granular ceramic material in which the granular ceramic material is introduced into a cylindrical pressure bearing element of an isopressing mold. The cylindrical pressure bearing element is sufficiently rigid so a... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6773639 | Method of and system for forming a fire door core A method and system of forming a fire door core. Hydraulic binder and resin are supplied from raw material bins and mixed to provide a submixture. Exfoliated vermiculite is then mixed with the submixture to provide a mixture that is deposited into a plurality of com... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6764291 | Device for impregnating conductor bars for the stator winding of an electrical machine A device for impregnating a conductor bar for a stator winding of an electrical machine, which includes an impregnating device with a hose-like flexible casing for receiving and encasing a conductor bar over an entire length thereof, and wherein the conductor bar is... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6761548 | Isotat for the treatment of materials in liquid The invention relates to the equipment for high-pressure, high-temperature treatment of materials in liquid and enables to broaden the technological capabilities of an isostatic press. The isostatic press for treatment of materials in liquid comprises a multi-cylind... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6761763 | Process for compacting calcined kaolin clay Calcined kaolin clay having a high bulk density, improved wet out and slurry incorporation times is produced by using pressure to compact the clay. Other properties of the compacted clay are improved or equivalent to the non-compacted starting calcined clay material... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6685870 | Method and apparatus for manufacturing photonic crystal element Fine particles (23) are oriented and dispersed in a polymer medium to obtain a composite material (24), which is high-density compression molded to such a size that a photonic band gap develops, thereby obtaining a photonic crystal element (26). The orien... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6558589 | Method and a device for molding objects A device for molding objects includes a mold having a molding space enclosed therein and adapted to be filled by a fluid mold material intended to solidify therein. The fluid mold material is injected under pressure into the molding space and solidifies u... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6514066 | Device for hot isostatic pressing A device in hot isostatic pressing has first, second and third pumps. The first pump is adapted to pump a cooled pressure medium emanating from a cooling loop in the pressure vessel upwardly from a first space to a second pump which is arranged in a secon... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6387315 | Method for molding objects A sculptor's pressure vessel having a frame, a pressure container and an expandable member for pushing the pressure container against a portion of the frame to seal the container. A pressurized gas supply is connected expandable member to inflate it and t... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6372166 | Method and apparatus for the dry-forming of crockery A method and apparatus for the dry-forming of crockery, using isostatic molds, wherein a powder is compressed within an isostatic mold and subjected to close-together pressure pulses during the exertion of the compacting pressure.... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6267920 | Hydrostatic compression method for producing a fancy log from a primary wood A hydrostatic compression method for producing a fancy log with a decorative and complicated external appearance from a primary wood. In the method, a primary wood having a water content adjusted in the range of 10-80 wt % is brought into a softened state... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6250907 | Device for hot-isostatic pressing of parts A method of treating parts (34) in a treatment chamber (33) by hot-isostatic pressing with an inert gas as pressure medium and in the presence of a purifying agent (25a) for the inert gas comprises the steps of reducing the pressure in the treatment chamb... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6221300 | Method for manufacturing artificial stone A method for manufacturing artificial stone having a curved surface or a deformed shape including the steps of heating a plate-like artificial stone forming body, whose surface has previously been polished or roughened, to a temperature ranging from 120°... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6159400 | Method for deforming solids in a controlled atmosphere and at adjustable rates, pressures and temperature A method for forging, or hot working bulk ceramics, including high temperature superconductors and other sensitive materials, under precisely controlled conditions of pressure, temperature, atmospheric composition, and strain rate. A capsule with massive ... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6054082 | Solidified drug supply for generating inhalable drug particles A solidified drug supply for generating inhalable drug particles with the aid of a metering device includes a removal unit, with the drug supply being brittle and textureless. The density and the mechanical strength of the drug supply is abraded everywher... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6030576 | Method for forming ceramic tiles by means of partially isostatic moulds A method for forming ceramic tiles by means of a partially isostatic mold, comprising the following stages: loading the ceramic powder to be pressed into the mold cavity; exerting a uniform pressure on the entire surface of the ceramic powder present in t... | 02/29/2000 |
| 6004126 | Apparatus for manufacturing bell and spigot pipe moldings Particularly large-size bell and spigot pipes of ceramic molding material are isostatically pressed within a hollow-cylindrical pressure pot with a molding cavity for the molding compound. An inner core is axially extractable and an elastomeric diaphragm ... | 12/21/1999 |
| 6000453 | Apparatus for controlling thickness during lay-up and fabrication of press-cured composite articles A method and apparatus for controlling the thickness of press-cured composite articles during the manufacture thereof. The method includes a preparatory or prefabrication stage wherein prepreg plies are layed up and compacted to form a plurality of lamina... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5997274 | Sculptor's pressure vessel A sculptor's pressure vessel having a frame, a pressure container and an expandable member for pushing the pressure container against a portion of the frame to seal the container. A pressurized gas supply is connected expandable member to inflate it and t... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5997273 | Differential pressure HIP forging in a controlled gaseous environment Apparatus and procedures are presented for forging, or hot working bulk ceramics, including high temperature superconductors and other sensitive materials, under precisely controlled conditions of pressure, temperature, atmospheric composition, and strain... | 12/07/1999 |
