公开(公告)号：US09523144B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-20

申请号：US12059553

申请日：2008-03-31

Applicant: Arnold H. Deutchman ,  Robert J. Partyka ,  Robert J. Borel

Inventor： Arnold H. Deutchman ,  Robert J. Partyka ,  Robert J. Borel

IPC: A61F2/28 ,  C23C14/06 ,  A61F2/30 ,  A61L27/30 ,  C23C14/08 ,  C23C14/22 ,  C23C14/46 ,  C23C28/04 ,  C23C28/00 ,  A61F2/36 ,  A61F2/38

CPC classification number: C23C14/0641 ,  A61F2/30767 ,  A61F2/3094 ,  A61F2/36 ,  A61F2/38 ,  A61F2002/30929 ,  A61F2002/30934 ,  A61F2310/00011 ,  A61F2310/00592 ,  A61L27/306 ,  A61L2400/10 ,  A61L2400/12 ,  A61L2430/02 ,  C23C14/081 ,  C23C14/225 ,  C23C14/46 ,  C23C28/00 ,  C23C28/042 ,  C23C28/044 ,  C23C28/046

Abstract: Mechanical devices such as prosthetic knees, hips, shoulders, fingers, elbows, wrists, ankles, fingers and spinal elements when implanted in the body and used as articulating elements are subjected to wear and corrosion. These prosthetic implants are usually fabricated in modular form from combinations of metallic materials such as stainless steels, Co—Cr—Mo alloys, and Ti—Al—V alloys; plastics such as ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE); and ceramics such as alumina and zirconia. As the articulating surfaces of these materials wear and corrode, products including plastic wear debris, metallic wear particles, and metallic ions will be released into the body, transported to and absorbed by bone, blood, the lymphatic tissue, and other organ systems. The polyethylene wear particles have been shown to produce long term bone loss and loosening of the implant. And, even very low concentrations of metallic wear particles and metallic ions are suspect in causing adverse toxic, inflammatory, and immunologic tissue reactions. This invention provides prosthetic implants having articulating surfaces that exhibit a reduced rate of release of wear debris and metal ions into the body and a method of producing such prosthetic implants.

Abstract translation: 机械装置如假膝盖，臀部，肩部，手指，肘部，手腕，脚踝，手指和脊椎元件植入身体并用作关节元件时都会遭受磨损和腐蚀。 这些假体植入物通常由诸如不锈钢，Co-Cr-Mo合金和Ti-Al-V合金的金属材料的组合形成为模块化形式; 塑料如超高分子量聚乙烯（UHMWPE）; 和陶瓷如氧化铝和氧化锆。 随着这些材料的关节表面磨损和腐蚀，包括塑料磨损碎片，金属磨损颗粒和金属离子在内的产品将被释放到体内，运送到骨骼，血液，淋巴组织和其他器官系统中并被其吸收。 已经显示聚乙烯磨损颗粒产生长期的骨丢失和植入物的松动。 而且即使非常低浓度的金属磨损颗粒和金属离子也可能引起不良的毒性，炎症和免疫组织反应。 本发明提供了具有关节表面的假体植入物，其具有降低磨损碎片和金属离子释放到体内的速率，以及生产这种假体植入物的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07374642B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-20

申请号：US11042150

申请日：2005-01-26

Applicant: Arnold H. Deutchman ,  Robert J. Partyka ,  Robert J. Borel

Inventor： Arnold H. Deutchman ,  Robert J. Partyka ,  Robert J. Borel

IPC: C23C14/34 ,  C23C16/00

CPC classification number: C23C14/46

Abstract: A continuous, uninterrupted two-step treatment process capable of forming nanometer scale physical structures on the surface of articles fabricated from metallic, ceramic, glass, or plastic materials, and then depositing a thin conformal coating on the nanostructured surface such that the physical structures previously produced are neither masked nor are the dimensions of the physical structures substantially altered. In an additional embodiment, a thicker coating can be grown from the thin conformal coating which itself can be nanostructured as it is deposited. In this case adhesion of the thicker coating is not dependent upon the use of conventional surface pretreatments such as machining, chemical etching, or abrasive blasting. Surface texturing may be performed by ion beam sputtering, and ion assisted coating forms the thin conformal coating, and thicker coating if desired. The treatment process is useful for improving the mechanical, catalytic, chemical, or biological activity of the surfaces so treated. The process thus has application on industrial machinery and equipment of all types, engines of all types, manufacturing tooling and wear parts of all types, and medical equipment and prostheses.

Abstract translation: 一种能够在由金属，陶瓷，玻璃或塑料材料制成的制品的表面上形成纳米尺度物理结构的连续不间断的两步处理工艺，然后在纳米结构化表面上沉积薄的共形涂层，使得之前的物理结构 所产生的物质既不被掩蔽也不是物理结构的尺寸基本上改变。 在另外的实施方案中，可以从薄的共形涂层生长较厚的涂层，其本身可以在沉积时被纳米结构化。 在这种情况下，较厚涂层的粘附不依赖于使用常规的表面预处理，例如机械加工，化学蚀刻或喷砂。 表面纹理可以通过离子束溅射进行，并且离子辅助涂层形成薄的共形涂层，如果需要，则形成较厚的涂层。 处理过程对于改善如此处理的表面的机械，催化，化学或生物活性是有用的。 因此，该工艺应用于各类工业机械设备，各类发动机，各种制造工具和各种磨损零件，以及医疗设备和假肢。

公开(公告)号：US4328884A

公开(公告)日：1982-05-11

申请号：US146102

申请日：1980-05-02

Applicant: Robert D. Meldahl ,  Robert J. Borel

Inventor： Robert D. Meldahl ,  Robert J. Borel

IPC: A01D34/68 ,  F16D43/18 ,  F16D67/02 ,  F16D43/14

CPC classification number: A01D34/6812 ,  F16D43/18 ,  F16D67/02 ,  A01D2101/00

Abstract: A clutch employing articulated clutch shoes in pairs and flyweights for loads requiring variable torque such as lawn mowers. This articulated construction employs flyweights with cylindrical noses for placing pressure on clutch shoes of lower order of magnitude.

Abstract translation: 一对离合器，成对地使用铰接式离合器鞋，而对于需要可变扭矩的负载，例如割草机 这种关节式结构采用带圆柱形鼻孔的飞轮，用于将压力放置在低数量级的离合器踏板上。

公开(公告)号：US4226313A

公开(公告)日：1980-10-07

申请号：US808336

申请日：1977-06-20

Applicant: Robert D. Meldahl ,  Robert J. Borel

Inventor： Robert D. Meldahl ,  Robert J. Borel

IPC: A01D34/76 ,  A01D34/68 ,  F16D67/02 ,  A01D69/08

CPC classification number: A01D34/6812 ,  F16D67/02 ,  A01D2101/00

Abstract: A combination blade clutching and braking mechanism for insuring the safer operation of rotary lawn mowers. The clutching and braking safety mechanism automatically disengages a power clutch while the brake is being engaged. Conversely, when the mower is to be operated, the mechanism automatically disengages the brake and engages the clutch. There is a provision for a dead man control wherein the brake engages automatically and the clutch is disengaged automatically should the operator accidentally lose control of the mower.

Abstract translation: 用于确保旋转割草机更安全操作的组合刀片离合和制动机构。 在制动器接合时，离合器和制动安全机构自动断开动力离合器。 相反，当割草机要被操作时，该机构自动地脱离制动器并且接合离合器。 有一个死人控制的设置，其中制动器自动接合，并且如果操作者意外地失去对割草机的控制，则离合器自动脱离。

公开(公告)号：US4042395A

公开(公告)日：1977-08-16

申请号：US572541

申请日：1975-04-28

Applicant: Frederick F. Tone ,  Robert J. Borel

Inventor： Frederick F. Tone ,  Robert J. Borel

IPC: G03C8/42 ,  G03C8/44 ,  G03C1/48 ,  G03D9/02

CPC classification number: G03C8/42 ,  G03C8/44

Abstract: A photographic film unit with lateral and transverse edges having a pair of sheets connected in superposition with a photosensitive layer located between the sheets. A container carrying a quantity of fluent processing composition is arranged to provide for the discharge of the composition to between the sheets. The improvement comprises an integral intermediate sheet disposed between the pair of sheets and coupled to both of them at the lateral marginal portions thereof and separating such lateral marginal portions of the sheets by a predetermined amount. A portion of the intermediate sheet extends from between the pair of sheets at one end thereof and is secured transversely to one of the sheets at that end and is folded away from that sheet over itself within the compass of that sheet to define a compartment for fluent processing composition. The intermediate sheet has a centrally disposed exposure aperture and lateral edges which are in register with the lateral edges of the other sheets. The outer portions of the lateral edges of the intermediate sheet have a greater thickness than does the boundary of the aperture. The differing thicknesses of the intermediate sheet may be formed by machining a portion of the sheet which is originally of the thickness of the lateral edges, or by the utilization of separate spacer rails at the lateral edges.

Abstract translation: 具有横向和横向边缘的摄影胶片单元，其具有与位于片材之间的感光层叠加连接的一对片材。 布置有容纳流动加工组合物的容器以提供将组合物排出到片材之间。 该改进包括设置在该对片材之间的一体中间片，并且在其侧边缘部分处与它们两者联接，并将片材的这种侧边缘部分分开预定量。 中间片的一部分在其一端之间从一对片之间延伸并在该端处横向于其中一张片固定，并在该片的罗盘内折叠成与该片相对的片，以限定用于流畅的隔间 加工成分。 中间片具有中心设置的曝光孔和与其它片的侧边缘对准的侧边缘。 中间片的侧边缘的外部部分具有比孔的边界更大的厚度。 中间片的不同厚度可以通过机械加工最初具有侧边缘厚度的片材的一部分，或者通过在侧边缘处利用单独的间隔轨道来形成。

公开(公告)号：US4320822A

公开(公告)日：1982-03-23

申请号：US146101

申请日：1980-05-02

Applicant: Robert D. Meldahl ,  Robert J. Borel

Inventor： Robert D. Meldahl ,  Robert J. Borel

IPC: A01D34/68 ,  F16D67/02

CPC classification number: A01D34/6812 ,  F16D67/02 ,  A01D2101/00

Abstract: A combination blade clutching and braking mechanism for insuring the safer operation of rotary lawn mowers. The clutching and braking safety mechanism automatically disengages a power clutch while the brake is being engaged. Conversely, when the mower is to be operated, the mechanism automatically disengages the brake and engages the clutch. There is a provision for a dead man control wherein the brake engages automatically and the clutch is disengaged automatically should the operator accidentally lose control of the mower.

Abstract translation: 用于确保旋转割草机更安全操作的组合刀片离合和制动机构。 在制动器接合时，离合器和制动安全机构自动断开动力离合器。 相反，当割草机要被操作时，该机构自动地脱离制动器并且接合离合器。 有一个死人控制的设置，其中制动器自动接合，并且如果操作者意外地失去对割草机的控制，则离合器自动脱离。

公开(公告)号：US4247626A

公开(公告)日：1981-01-27

申请号：US871731

申请日：1978-01-23

Applicant: Gerald M. Poshkus ,  Dennis E. Whitney ,  James N. Cope ,  Robert J. Borel

Inventor： Gerald M. Poshkus ,  Dennis E. Whitney ,  James N. Cope ,  Robert J. Borel

IPC: G03C8/46 ,  G03C8/34 ,  G03C1/48 ,  G03D9/02

CPC classification number: G03C8/34

Abstract: In a photographic film unit having a pair of sheets connected in superposition with a photosensitive layer located between the sheets, a container carrying a quantity of fluent processing composition is arranged to provide for the discharge of the composition to between the sheets. A fluid receiver or trap is provided at the opposite edge of the sheets to receive and store excess processing composition after it has been spread between the sheets. The improvement comprises a trap construction wherein an intermediate sheet, which is disposed between the pair of sheets and is coupled to both of them, extends from between the pair of sheets at the trailing end thereof and is folded around one of the sheets at that end to form a trap cover over the trap volume between that folded portion and the outside surface of that one sheet. Spacing elements are formed by embossing the trailing end of that one sheet and fluid flow slits are formed by slitting the trailing edge of that sheet. The spacing elements assure a minimum trap size since the excess processing composition can be accommodated between the convex portions thereof and the trap cover as well as in the concave portions thereof between the pair of sheets.

Abstract translation: 在具有与位于片材之间的感光层叠加的一对片的照相胶片单元中，设置容纳一定量的流动处理组合物的容器，以将组合物排出到片材之间。 在纸张的相对边缘处设置流体接收器或收集器，以在纸张之间展开之后接收和存储多余的处理组合物。 该改进包括捕获结构，其中设置在一对片材之间并且连接到它们两者之间的中间片材在其后端处从一对片材之间延伸并且在该端部处折叠成一片片材 以在该折叠部分和该一个片材的外表面之间的陷阱体积上形成陷阱盖。 间隔元件通过压花该一片的后端形成，并且通过切割该片的后缘形成流体流狭缝。 由于多余的处理组合物可以容纳在它们的凸起部分和陷阱盖之间以及在一对片材之间的凹部中，所以间隔元件确保了最小的捕获尺寸。