公开(公告)号：US06648507B2

公开(公告)日：2003-11-18

申请号：US09835216

申请日：2001-04-13

Applicant: Yatish J. Joshi ,  Larry J. Costa ,  Louise E. Addicott

Inventor： Yatish J. Joshi ,  Larry J. Costa ,  Louise E. Addicott

IPC: B65D3316

CPC classification number: B65D88/1668 ,  B65D88/1656 ,  Y10S383/904 ,  Y10S383/905 ,  Y10S383/906 ,  Y10T29/49764 ,  Y10T29/49771 ,  Y10T29/49776 ,  Y10T29/49879

Abstract: A liquid storage tank and a method of fabricating and testing the liquid storage tank. The tank is collapsible for ease of transportation when not holding a liquid and includes a base portion and a top portion. The base portion has a bottom wall and a frusto-conical sidewall that is sealed to the bottom wall. The top portion is sealed to the sidewall, and has a flexible opening. The opening is linear in the preferred embodiment and is openable to draw liquid from the tank and closable to prevent contaminants from entering the tank. The bottom wall is substantially circular and the top portion includes two substantially semi-circular sections joined and overlapped along the straight edges to form an overlapped region. The sidewall includes generally triangular shaped sections, and the sections are joined to one another with seams that extend in a slightly helical fashion about the tank. The opening includes a slit in the overlapped region and two L-shaped members. Each L member has a horizontal leg and a vertical leg. The vertical legs are adjacent one another with the slit located therebetween. The horizontal legs are attached to the top portion. The vertical legs have sealed extended ends and include a releasable closing mechanism for opening and closing the opening. The liquid storage tank may be inverted through the opening for ease in cleaning the tank, and the tank may be placed on an incline of up to at least ten degrees with the tank being filled to capacity and wherein no liquid will spill from the opening. A method of pressure testing the tank is provided.

Abstract translation: 液体储罐和液体储罐的制造和测试方法。 当不保持液体并且包括基部和顶部时，罐可折叠以便于运输。 基部具有底壁和与底壁密封的截头圆锥形侧壁。 顶部密封到侧壁，并且具有柔性开口。 该开口在优选实施例中是线性的，并且可打开以从罐中抽出液体并且可关闭以防止污染物进入罐。 底壁基本上是圆形的，并且顶部部分包括两个基本上半圆形的部分，其沿着直边缘连接和重叠以形成重叠区域。 侧壁包括大致三角形的部分，并且部分彼此连接，接缝以围绕罐的稍微螺旋的方式延伸。 开口包括重叠区域中的狭缝和两个L形构件。 每个L会员都有一个水平的腿和一个垂直的腿。 垂直腿彼此相邻，狭缝位于它们之间。 水平腿连接到顶部。 垂直腿具有密封的延伸端，并且包括用于打开和关闭开口的可释放的关闭机构。 液体储存罐可以通过开口倒置以便于清洁罐，并且罐可以被放置在高达至少十度的倾斜处，罐被填充到容器中，并且其中没有液体将从开口溢出。 提供了对罐进行压力测试的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06842955B2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-18

申请号：US10675495

申请日：2003-09-30

Applicant: Yatish J. Joshi ,  Larry J. Costa ,  Louise E. Addicott

Inventor： Yatish J. Joshi ,  Larry J. Costa ,  Louise E. Addicott

IPC: B65D6/16 ,  B65D8/04 ,  B65D88/16 ,  G01M19/00

CPC classification number: B65D88/1668 ,  B65D88/1656 ,  Y10S383/904 ,  Y10S383/905 ,  Y10S383/906 ,  Y10T29/49764 ,  Y10T29/49771 ,  Y10T29/49776 ,  Y10T29/49879

Abstract: A liquid storage tank and a method of fabricating and testing the liquid storage tank. The tank is collapsible for ease of transportation when not holding a liquid and includes a base portion and a top portion. The base portion has a bottom wall and a frusto-conical sidewall that is sealed to the bottom wall. The top portion is sealed to the sidewall, and has a flexible opening. The opening is linear in the preferred embodiment and is openable to draw liquid from the tank and closable to prevent contaminants from entering the tank. The bottom wall is substantially circular and the top portion includes two substantially semi-circular sections joined and overlapped along the straight edges to form an overlapped region. The sidewall includes generally triangular-shaped sections, and the sections are joined to one another with seams that extend in a slightly helical fashion about the tank. The opening includes a slit in the overlapped region and two L-shaped members. Each L member has a horizontal leg and a vertical leg. The vertical legs are adjacent one another with the slit located therebetween. The horizontal legs are attached to the top portion. The vertical legs have sealed extended ends and include a releasable closing mechanism for opening and closing the opening. The liquid storage tank may be inverted through the opening for ease in cleaning the tank, and the tank may be placed on an incline of up to at least ten degrees with the tank being filled to capacity and wherein no liquid will spill from the opening. A method of pressure testing the tank is provided.

Abstract translation: 液体储罐和液体储罐的制造和测试方法。 当不保持液体并且包括基部和顶部时，罐可折叠以便于运输。 基部具有底壁和与底壁密封的截头圆锥形侧壁。 顶部密封到侧壁，并且具有柔性开口。 该开口在优选实施例中是线性的，并且可打开以从罐中抽出液体并且可关闭以防止污染物进入罐。 底壁基本上是圆形的，并且顶部部分包括两个基本上半圆形的部分，其沿着直边缘连接和重叠以形成重叠区域。 侧壁包括大致三角形的部分，并且部分彼此连接，接缝以围绕罐的稍微螺旋的方式延伸。 开口包括重叠区域中的狭缝和两个L形构件。 每个L会员都有一个水平的腿和一个垂直的腿。 垂直腿彼此相邻，狭缝位于它们之间。 水平腿连接到顶部。 垂直腿具有密封的延伸端，并且包括用于打开和关闭开口的可释放的关闭机构。 液体储存罐可以通过开口倒置以便于清洁罐，并且罐可以被放置在高达至少十度的倾斜处，罐被填充到容器中，并且其中没有液体将从开口溢出。 提供了对罐进行压力测试的方法。

公开(公告)号：US10702903B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-07

申请号：US16442853

申请日：2019-06-17

Applicant: Larry J. Costa

Inventor： Larry J. Costa

IPC: B21C51/00 ,  G05B19/401 ,  G03B11/06 ,  G03B17/56 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G05B19/18 ,  G05B19/00

Abstract: A method and apparatus for encoding data on a work piece. The method includes engraving a plurality of first features (e.g., circular features) on the work piece, wherein the plurality of first features are arranged in a first pattern. The method also includes engraving a plurality of second features (e.g., rings) on the work piece within a selected one of the plurality of first features. The plurality of second features are arranged in a second pattern according to a data encoding schema such as binary code or code 39.

公开(公告)号：US10335842B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-02

申请号：US14875284

申请日：2015-10-05

Applicant: Larry J. Costa

Inventor： Larry J. Costa

IPC: B21C51/00 ,  G03B11/06 ,  G05B19/401 ,  G03B17/56 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G05B19/18 ,  G05B19/00

Abstract: A method and apparatus for encoding data on a work piece. The method includes engraving a plurality of first features (e.g., circular features) on the work piece, wherein the plurality of first features are arranged in a first pattern. The method also includes engraving a plurality of second features (e.g., rings) on the work piece within a selected one of the plurality of first features. The plurality of second features are arranged in a second pattern according to a data encoding schema such as binary code or code 39.

公开(公告)号：US20180236516A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-23

申请号：US15909695

申请日：2018-03-01

Applicant: Larry J. Costa

Inventor： Larry J. Costa

IPC: B21C51/00 ,  G05B19/18 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G05B19/00 ,  G05B19/401 ,  G03B11/06 ,  G03B17/56

CPC classification number: B21C51/005 ,  G03B11/06 ,  G03B17/561 ,  G05B19/00 ,  G05B19/182 ,  G05B19/401 ,  G05B2219/37555 ,  G05B2219/45212 ,  G05B2219/50042 ,  G06K7/10564 ,  G06K7/10881

Abstract: A selectable symbol engraving tool for use with a CNC machine. The engraving tool includes a housing and an array of styluses supported in the housing. A pattern disk is rotatably supported in the housing and is connectable to a spindle of the CNC machine. The pattern disk includes a plurality of hole patterns, each selectable via rotation of the spindle and including one or more clearance holes corresponding to a symbol. The array of styluses is positioned to confront a selected one of the plurality of hole patterns such that styluses corresponding to the clearance holes are retracted and the remaining styluses are extended. The extended styluses are operative to engrave the symbol corresponding to the selected hole pattern in a work piece via orbiting about a virtual axis of rotation when the selectable character engraving tool is moved in a circular motion by the CNC machine.

公开(公告)号：US06827253B2

公开(公告)日：2004-12-07

申请号：US10329654

申请日：2002-12-24

Applicant: Larry J. Costa

Inventor： Larry J. Costa

IPC: B23K3704

CPC classification number: B23K3/085 ,  B23K3/087

Abstract: A method and system for rapid heat-sink soldering, having a workpiece gripper, an intense heat source, and an optional air-jet cooling system, is provided for soldering workpieces to substrates of dissimilar material composition. The workpiece gripper selectively positions the workpiece closely adjacent the substrate and continually removes excess heat from the workpiece, both during and after the application of heat to the workpiece. Upon termination of the heat application, air-jet cooling can be provided to the workpiece to quickly cool the terminal and the molten layer of solderable material.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于将工件焊接到异种材料组合物的基板上的用于快速散热焊接的方法和系统，其具有工件夹持器，强热源和可选的空气喷射冷却系统。 工件夹具选择性地将工件紧邻基板定位，并且在向工件施加热量期间和之后连续地从工件移除多余的热量。 在热应用终止时，可以向工件提供喷气冷却，以快速冷却可焊接材料的端子和熔融层。

公开(公告)号：US06800001B1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-05

申请号：US10390059

申请日：2003-03-14

Applicant: Larry J. Costa

Inventor： Larry J. Costa

IPC: H01R1302

CPC classification number: H01R11/22 ,  H01R4/023 ,  H01R11/282 ,  H01R13/111 ,  H01R13/187

Abstract: A socket mating connector is provided for use in securing a lead wire to a post terminal. The connector includes a top wall and a side wall extending downwardly therefrom, forming an inner cavity that is shaped to receive a portion of the lead wire and the post terminal. The side wall of the connector includes at least one compression slot that is shaped to securely receive the lead wire as it enters the inner cavity. The lead wire can be connected to the inner cavity by soldering or welding to increase the strength of the mechanical connection. The terminal end of the lead wire can also be shaped to resist pulling the lead wire through the compression slot.

Abstract translation: 提供插座配合连接器用于将引线固定到柱端子。 连接器包括顶壁和从其向下延伸的侧壁，形成内腔，该内腔被成形为容纳引线和柱端子的一部分。 连接器的侧壁包括至少一个压缩槽，该压缩槽被成形为当导线进入内腔时可靠地接纳引线。 引线可以通过焊接或焊接连接到内腔，以增加机械连接的强度。 引线的终端也可以成形为阻止引线穿过压缩槽。

公开(公告)号：US06438818B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-27

申请号：US09510281

申请日：2000-02-21

Applicant: Larry J. Costa

Inventor： Larry J. Costa

IPC: H05K334

CPC classification number: H01R43/16 ,  Y10T29/5142 ,  Y10T29/5149 ,  Y10T29/5193 ,  Y10T29/53022 ,  Y10T29/53183

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical terminal implementation device that fabricates individual terminals, positions the terminals at their point of use, and connects the terminals to the subject components. The present device may also include apparatus for attaching the terminals to a component, testing the connection between the terminal and the component, coating the terminals with flux, shaping the terminals, and burnishing the component. More specifically, the present invention includes a terminal feeder by which integrated terminals are fed into the device. The integrated terminals are directed from the feeder toward a punch by a selector assembly. Before an individual terminal is cut from the integrated terminals by the punch, a loader assembly grips the individual terminal. Once separated from the integrated terminals, the individual terminal is moved by the loader assembly to the positioner assembly. The positioner assembly moves the individual terminal to the position where it is to be connected to the subject component. The device also includes an accessory assembly which includes a tool for burnishing the subject component, a camera for visually inspecting the component, and a tester for testing the mechanical and electrical connection between the terminal and the component.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及制造各个终端的终端实现装置，将终端定位在其使用点，并将终端连接到主体部件。 本装置还可以包括用于将端子附接到部件的装置，测试端子和部件之间的连接，用焊剂涂覆端子，使端子成形并抛光部件。 更具体地说，本发明包括将集成端子馈送到装置中的端子供给器。 通过选择器组件将集成端子从进料器引向冲头。 在通过冲头从集成终端切割单个终端之前，装载机组件夹住各个终端。 一旦与集成终端分离，单个终端由装载器组件移动到定位器组件。 定位器组件将单个端子移动到其将被连接到主体部件的位置。 该装置还包括附件组件，其包括用于抛光被摄体部件的工具，用于目视检查部件的照相机，以及用于测试终端和部件之间的机械和电连接的测试器。

公开(公告)号：US5476358A

公开(公告)日：1995-12-19

申请号：US343136

申请日：1994-11-22

Applicant: Larry J. Costa

Inventor： Larry J. Costa

IPC: B25J9/02 ,  B25J9/10 ,  B25J5/04

CPC classification number: B25J9/104 ,  B25J9/023 ,  Y10T74/20323

Abstract: A three-axis robot is described comprising a first horizontally disposed support having a first carriage selectively movably mounted thereon. A second support is operatively secured to the first carriage and extends transversely from the longitudinal axis of the first support. A second carriage is longitudinally movably mounted on the second support and has a third support selectively vertically movably mounted thereon. Through the use of belts and brakes, the second support may be selectively moved relative to the first support and the third support may be selectively vertically moved relative to the second support. Thus, one axis of drive actuation can provide multiple axes of motion.

Abstract translation: 描述了三轴机器人，其包括第一水平布置的支撑件，其具有选择性地可移动地安装在其上的第一托架。 第二支撑件可操作地固定到第一托架并且从第一支撑件的纵向轴线横向延伸。 第二托架纵向移动地安装在第二支撑件上，并且具有选择性地可垂直移动地安装在其上的第三支撑件。 通过使用皮带和制动器，可以相对于第一支撑件选择性地移动第二支撑件，并且第三支撑件可以相对于第二支撑件选择性地垂直移动。 因此，驱动致动的一个轴可以提供多个运动轴。

公开(公告)号：US5324163A

公开(公告)日：1994-06-28

申请号：US981868

申请日：1992-11-25

Applicant: Larry J. Costa

Inventor： Larry J. Costa

IPC: B25J9/02 ,  B25J9/10 ,  B25J18/00

CPC classification number: B25J9/023 ,  B25J9/104 ,  Y10T74/20323

Abstract: A three-axis Cartesian robot is described comprising a first horizontally disposed support having a first carriage selectively movably mounted thereon. A second support is operatively secured to the first carriage and extends transversely from the longitudinal axis of the first support. A second carriage is longitudinally movably mounted on the second support and has a third support selectively vertically movably mounted thereon. A dual cable driver traversing pulley is rotated by a reversible drive motor. First and second cable members are wrapped around the traversing pulley in opposite directions. The cable members are operatively connected to the upper and lower ends of the third support by a pulley arrangement. Traverse, horizontal and vertical brakes are provided to control the movement of the carriages and the third support.

Abstract translation: 描述了三轴笛卡尔机器人，其包括第一水平布置的支撑件，其具有选择性地可移动地安装在其上的第一滑架。 第二支撑件可操作地固定到第一托架并且从第一支撑件的纵向轴线横向延伸。 第二托架纵向移动地安装在第二支撑件上，并且具有选择性地可垂直移动地安装在其上的第三支撑件。 双电缆驱动器横动滑轮由可逆驱动电机旋转。 第一和第二缆索构件以相反方向缠绕在横动滑轮上。 电缆构件通过滑轮装置可操作地连接到第三支撑件的上端和下端。 提供横向，水平和垂直制动以控制滑架和第三支撑件的运动。