Nasal dilator and methods of fabricating medical devices

    公开(公告)号:US09844456B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-19

    申请号:US14139619

    申请日:2013-12-23

    Abstract: Methods are disclosed for converting on a mass scale elongated material webs into finished parts or devices. Slits form strands in a web, the strands comprising interconnected objects which correspond to parts of finished devices. Strands are combined with additional webs to form a material laminate from which finished devices are die cut. The methods are suitable for a range of converting applications including medical devices, particularly the external nasal dilator. Complex dilator devices produced from the methods are formed as a single body truss having horizontal regions adapted to engage outer wall tissues of first and second nasal passages of a nose. When in use the dilator stabilizes or expands nasal outer wall tissues and prevents the outer wall tissues from drawing inward during breathing. Methods of manufacture comprise separate steps for fabricating and assembling the elements and layers of finished dilator devices and for packaging finished devices individually or in groups. Waste material is incorporated into subsequent fabrication processes to produce the same or complementary devices.

    WATER TRANSFER COMPOUND
    4.
    发明申请
    WATER TRANSFER COMPOUND 审中-公开
    水转移化合物

    公开(公告)号:US20160056483A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-25

    申请号:US14392092

    申请日:2015-10-05

    Abstract: The application relates to a water transfer compound, preferably for use for the humidification of process gases for fuel cells, comprising: —a water-permeable and essentially gas-impermeable water transfer layer as well as—at least one thermoplastic protection layer which is water- and gas-permeable at least in sections, where—the water transfer layer and the thermoplastic protection layer overlap each other at least in sections and comprise a first and a second overlapping area, where—the water transfer layer in the first overlapping area is accessible for humid gases through the thermoplastic protection layer and the water transfer compound is thermocompressed in the second overlapping area so that the water transfer layer in the second overlapping area is not accessible for humid gases through the compressed thermoplastic protection layer.

    Abstract translation: 本申请涉及一种水转移化合物,优选用于加氢燃料电池的工艺气体,其包括: - 水可渗透且基本上不透气的水转移层以及 - 至少一个热水保护层,其为水 至少部分地是气体可渗透的,其中水转移层和热塑性保护层至少部分地彼此重叠并且包括第一和第二重叠区域,其中第一重叠区域中的水转移层是 通过热塑性保护层可以接触湿气体,并且在第二重叠区域中热传递化合物,使得第二重叠区域中的水转移层不能通过压缩的热塑性保护层进入湿气。

    Cutting mechanism
    5.
    发明授权
    Cutting mechanism 有权
    切割机制

    公开(公告)号:US09149949B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-06

    申请号:US13839511

    申请日:2013-03-15

    Abstract: There is disclosed a cutting mechanism 22 for severing elongate fiber reinforcement material 14 in composite material lay-up equipment 10, the cutting mechanism 22 comprising a cutting element 60 and a counteracting element 76 which cooperate to sever fiber reinforcement material 14 extending through the nip between them, the cutting element 60 being mounted on an elongate arm 44 which is pivotable about a pivot axis A spaced from the nip, to displace the cutting element 60 relatively to the counteracting element 76 to perform a cutting stroke, the mechanism 22 further comprising guide means 52 arranged to guide the fiber reinforcement material 14 through the nip in a feed direction transverse to the pivot axis A, and an actuation device 84 for driving the elongate arm 44 in a cutting stroke, the actuation device 84 acting on the elongate arm 44 at a position away from the cutting element 60. There is also provided composite material lay-up equipment 10 comprising the cutting mechanism 22.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在复合材料铺设设备10中切断细长纤维增强材料14的切割机构22,切割机构22包括切割元件60和反作用元件76,该切割元件与辅助元件76相配合,以切断延伸穿过辊隙之间的纤维增强材料14 它们,切割元件60安装在细长臂44上,细长臂44可围绕与辊隙间隔开的枢转轴线A枢转,以相对于反作用元件76移动切割元件60以执行切割行程,机构22还包括导向件 装置52,其布置成沿着横向于枢转轴线A的进给方向引导纤维增强材料14穿过辊隙;以及用于在切割行程中驱动细长臂44的致动装置84,致动装置84作用在细长臂44上 在远离切割元件60的位置处。还提供了包括切割机构的复合材料铺设设备10 22。

    Composite friction elements and pultrusion method of making same
    7.
    发明授权
    Composite friction elements and pultrusion method of making same 有权
    复合摩擦元件和拉挤成型方法相同

    公开(公告)号:US08974621B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-10

    申请号:US13796212

    申请日:2013-03-12

    Abstract: A composite friction unit of a three dimensional composite body is formed of a substantially uniform array of predominately glass strands of primary reinforcing fibers in matrix of phenolic resin material, the reinforcing fibers in the form of fabric distributed throughout the body forming a friction unit having a predetermined size and configuration and uniform distribution and alignment of fibers throughout. An alternate friction unit includes a substantially rigid or rigid backing co-pultruded in forming the unit. The units are produced in a pultrusion process wherein the reinforcing fibers and matrix are pulled through a forming die.

    Abstract translation: 三维复合体的复合摩擦单元由酚醛树脂材料基体中主要是主要增强纤维的玻璃丝基本上均匀的阵列形成,织物形式的增强纤维分布在整个主体上形成摩擦单元,该摩擦单元具有 预定的尺寸和构型以及纤维的均匀分布和排列。 备用的摩擦单元包括在形成该单元时被共挤出的基本刚性或刚性背衬。 这些单元在拉挤成型工艺中生产,其中增强纤维和基体被拉过成形模。

    One-handed combination tape dispenser and applicator
    8.
    发明授权
    One-handed combination tape dispenser and applicator 有权
    单手组合胶带分配器和涂抹器

    公开(公告)号:US08875769B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-04

    申请号:US13540819

    申请日:2012-07-03

    Abstract: An apparatus for an adhesive tape dispenser/applicator is disclosed. The adhesive tape dispenser/applicator includes an ergonomically shaped housing and tape applicator/cutter assembly that permits one-handed dispensing of pressure sensitive adhesive tape from a roll while simultaneously applying the tape to a substrate. The adhesive tape dispenser/applicator allows all operations to be performed single-handedly, and without the user ever having to directly touch the tape. In addition, there is no need to pre-measure or estimate the length of tape needed as the desired length of tape is dispensed as it is being applied to the substrate.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于胶带分配器/涂布器的设备。 胶带分配器/涂布器包括符合人体工程学的外壳和胶带涂抹器/切割器组件,其允许从卷筒单手分配压敏粘合带,同时将带施加到基底。 胶带分配器/涂布器允许单独执行所有操作,并且不需要用户直接接触胶带。 此外,当需要长度的胶带被施加到基底上时,不需要预先测量或估计所需的胶带的长度。

    Machine and a method for manufacturing absorbent articles
    10.
    发明授权
    Machine and a method for manufacturing absorbent articles 有权
    机器和制造吸收制品的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08679282B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-25

    申请号:US12664764

    申请日:2008-06-16

    Abstract: Absorbent sanitary articles (2), such as nappies or incontinence pads with an elongated central body (2a) and at least one pair of closure tabs (5), are manufactured on a machine (1) by which the tabs (5) are directed in pairs from a feed unit (13) onto a transport line (6) carrying the articles (2) toward a sealing station. The feed unit (13) operates by making skew cross-cuts (16) in a continuous strip (15) of material, so as to generate a succession of tab elements (5) appearing trapezoidal in outline; the tab elements (5) are then distanced one from another in alternation along a direction (D3) transverse to their feed direction (D2) through the machine, so as to obtain two single columns (23) which are taken up by a roller (27) and aligned one with another so that the single tab elements (5) are ordered into a succession of transversely aligned pairs. The alignment roller (27) rotates tangentially to the transport line (6) and is timed to place one pair of tab elements (5) on each advancing article (2).

    Abstract translation: 在机器(1)上制造吸收性卫生用品(2),例如具有细长中心体(2a)的尿布或失禁垫以及至少一对闭合凸片(5),通过该机器 从馈送单元(13)成对地传送到携带物品(2)的运送线(6)朝向密封站。 馈送单元(13)通过在材料的连续条带(15)中进行斜交叉切割(16)来操作,以便产生一系列呈梯形的突片元件(5)。 接头元件(5)然后通过机器沿着横向于它们的进给方向(D2)的方向(D3)交替地彼此间隔开,以便获得两个单个柱(23),它们被辊子 27)并且彼此对准,使得单个突片元件(5)被排列成一系列横向对准的对。 对准辊(27)与输送线(6)相切地旋转并被定时以将一对拉片元件(5)放置在每个前进制品(2)上。

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