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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7992475 | Plate workpiece processing A plate workpiece processing method includes utilizing one or more cutting devices of a machine tool to perform first and second cutting operations on a plate workpiece. During the first cutting operation, the workpiece is moved relative to cutting device(s) used fo... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7284305 | Apparatus and process for automatically cutting textile web with reduced wrinkling The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and process for automatically cutting a textile web with reduced wrinkling. The process includes passing the textile web across a first guide roller having a first guide surface directing the textile web to the... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7156007 | Device and a process for coarsely grinding hydrous polymer gels The present invention relates to a device for crushing a hydrous polymer jelly, comprising two rolls (11,12) located axially parallel and rotating in opposite directions between which a nip (13) for the passage of the polymer gel (10) is formed.... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7103960 | Method for providing a backing member for an acoustic transducer array A method is provided for making a backing layer for an ultrasonic matrix array transducer useful in medical imaging and the like. A conductive grid is provided which includes a plurality of micro-contacts each joined together by a common base so that spaces are prov... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7103964 | Method of manufacturing a circuit for an electrical machine A method of manufacturing a magnetic circuit for an electrical machine, the method comprising: using a cutting station to cut out at least one strip of sectors that are interconnected by deformable connections; and | 09/12/2006 |
| 7051424 | Method and apparatus for electrically and physically coupling a micro-actuator and slider to a hard drive arm suspension for component replacement after detachment from the suspension A system and method are disclosed for coupling a replacement micro-actuator to a drive arm suspension after a micro-actuator, such as a defective micro-actuator, has been detached from the suspension. ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6979153 | Deep-grooving insert having stepped cutting edge A deep-grooving chip-forming cutting insert includes a rear mounting portion, a front cutting portion, and a pair of side walls, each side wall extending along the front and rear portions. The front cutting portion includes a front end surface, a top surface, and a ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6925922 | Apparatus for removing tiebars after molding of semiconductor chip An apparatus for removing tiebars of a lead frame after one or more semiconductor components have been encapsulated in a resin to form a package body includes first and second removing stations. The second removing station is provided for removing scraps that may be... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6918178 | Method of attaching a heat sink to an IC package An improved method of integrally attaching a heat sink to an IC package for enhancing the thermal conductivity of the package. A heat sink matrix, which is dividable into a plurality of individual heat sinks, is attached to an IC package matrix, which is comprised o... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6868594 | Method for making a transducer A method for producing transducers having a 1-3 composite structure. The transducer element includes a plurality of thin piezoceramic wafers which are electroded on opposing major surfaces. The spaced wafers are separated by a passive polymer layer in a composite st... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6553805 | Double-lanced suspension A double-lanced suspension for use in progressive-die forming methods. The suspension is characterized by a rim section of lesser expanse between pairs of connecting tabs than is used in the prior double-lanced suspension.... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6381822 | Method and apparatus for manufacturing friction plate The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a plurality of friction plates obtained by adhering friction members to substantially annular core plates, comprising the steps of simultaneously stamping a plurality of coaxial core plates having ... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6378409 | Replaceable hole punch for image capturing devices A three hole punch system is for use in an image capturing device. The three hole punch system uses elastomeric rollers that punch holes in the edge of a sheet as it passes between two rollers. If desired, the rollers can act as a transport for the sheet ... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6151848 | Combination access door assembly and unitary frame A method and apparatus for constructing an access door assembly for providing entry to a crawl space or other storage area within a building is disclosed. The present access door assembly is constructed from a single blank of material by accurately cuttin... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6150240 | Method and apparatus for singulating semiconductor devices Method and apparatus for singulating semiconductor devices (21) is provided. This approach eliminates the need for an adhesive tape. A fixture (10) is provided to hold the joined semiconductor devices. The fixture has grooves (14 and 18) to accommodate a ... | 11/21/2000 |
| 5996455 | Method and device for making holes at the circumference of a hollow shape A method and a device for producing holes in the circumference of a hollow shape, with a wall piece being separated as a slug from the hollow shape in an internal high-pressure mold and being jammed without projecting relative to the outer circumference o... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5702556 | Method and apparatus for producing a laminated viscoelastic product The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for producing a laminated product in which the deformation of a base element and the squeeze-out of a viscoelastic element from the periphery of the base element can be eliminated.... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5550033 | Mold plunger and method for embedding tissue samples A method and apparatus for preparing tissue samples for subsequent slicing in a microtone, utilizing a thermally transmissive body and removable mold heads to facilitate encapsulation of tissue samples in a gelatinous substance so that the samples may be ... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5448933 | Stamping machine stripper and die set A method and apparatus for stamping a strip of material to prevent slug "back out" is disclosed. The stamping machine has a punch which moves through a first stroke and a second stroke. A slug receiving opening is provided in the die. The punch is moved d... | 09/12/1995 |
| 5387305 | Method for producing a theroelectrically weldable zone in a thermoplastic material The process for the production of a thermoelectrically weldable zone in thermoplastic materials is significantly improved by the true-to-size, air-free embedding of the heating conductor at a clearly defined depth below the joining surface. For this purpo... | 02/07/1995 |
| 5360161 | Apparatus for cutting photographic paper Apparatus for cutting an advancing strip of photographic paper into prints of different size along and across the strip. The apparatus includes devices that cut perpendicular to the edges of the strip upstream of devices that cut parallel with the edges o... | 11/01/1994 |
| 5349740 | Method and progressive die assembly with separate blanking and stacking for the manufacture of laminated parts Elongated thin strip stock is blanked to form interlocking laminas for electric motor or generator rotors or stators at successive blanking stations. The laminas are blanked at one station and pushed back into the strip stock to be carried to a final stat... | 09/27/1994 |
| 5320013 | Method of blanking metal foil on piezoelectric actuator operated press, and die sets for practicing the method In blanking a metal foil on a press comprising a pair of dies, a pair of punches, and a pair of piezoelectric actuators for driving the punches with are all arranged above and below the metal foil, the punches are vertically vibrated by the piezoelectric ... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5275679 | Process to form a pressure release hole with removable seal, for easy opening, on metal lids for vacuum sealing of glasses and other glass containers used to pack foodstuff A a lid for sealing a container. The lid adheres to the container by no more than a vacuum formed within the container. The lid is formed of a substantially circular panel having a flanged perimeter and a concave depression on an upper side of the circula... | 01/04/1994 |
| 4986153 | Method and apparatus for the parting and removal of pieces from punch presses A punch press, of the type capable of producing a piece from a sheet of material, the piece being attached to the sheet by a tab, is provided with a separation assembly that fits into a standard tool station. The invention provides for parting of the piec... | 01/22/1991 |
| 4787282 | Method and apparatus for forming by punching A method and apparatus for forming planar parts (WA) by progressively punching out the shape of the part (WA) from a piece of sheet material (W) in which the part (WA) is automatically removed from the remaining sheet material (W), by a hinged trap door s... | 11/29/1988 |
| 4785655 | Method and arrangement for producing knockouts for electrical equipment cabinets A method of producing concentric knockouts on a planar portion of sheet metal to be formed into an equipment housing. The sheet metal is successively positioned with respect to punch sets of increasing diameter and knockout portions of increasing size are... | 11/22/1988 |
