Systems, methods, and devices used to treat eyelids, meibomian glands, ducts, and surrounding tissue are described herein. In some embodiments, an eye treatment device is disclosed, which includes a scleral shield positionable proximate an inner surface of an eyelid, the scleral shield being made of, or coated with, an energy-absorbing material activated by a light energy, and an energy transducer positionable outside of the eyelid, the energy transducer configured to provide light energy at one or more wavelengths, including a first wavelength selected to heat the energy-absorbing material.
A61F 9/007 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la chirurgie de l'œil
A61B 90/30 - Dispositifs pour éclairer une zone chirurgicale, les dispositifs ayant une corrélation avec d’autres dispositifs chirurgicaux ou avec une intervention chirurgicale
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
A61F 7/00 - Appareils de chauffage ou de refroidissement pour traitement médical ou thérapeutique du corps humain
A61B 18/12 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par chauffage en faisant passer des courants à travers les tissus à chauffer, p.ex. des courants à haute fréquence
A61H 23/02 - Massage par percussion ou vibration, p.ex. en utilisant une vibration ultrasonique; Massage par succion-vibration; Massage avec des membranes mobiles à entraînement électrique ou magnétique
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets
A61N 5/06 - Thérapie par radiations utilisant un rayonnement lumineux
A61B 18/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci
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Optimization of spherical aberration parameters for corneal laser treatment
A method for determining spherical aberration parameters for a corneal laser treatment to treat presbyopia may include performing pupillometry to measure various actual pupil diameters of a patient from a photopic diameter to a mesopic diameter. An actual pupil center of the patient may also be measured. The measured pupil diameters and the pupil center may be used to customize the spherical aberration parameters to the eye of the patient for improved ocular results after treatment.
A61F 9/008 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la chirurgie de l'œil utilisant un laser
A61B 3/11 - Appareils pour l'examen optique des yeux; Appareils pour l'examen clinique des yeux du type à mesure objective, c. à d. instruments pour l'examen des yeux indépendamment des perceptions ou des réactions du patient pour mesurer la distance interpupillaire ou le diamètre de la pupille
Intraocular lens injectors described herein may include a symmetrical arranged storage compartment, nozzle passage, and plunger tip in order to symmetrically fold and provide symmetrical loading to an intraocular lens during advancement and delivery so as to avoid rotation of the intraocular lens about longitudinal, vertical, and/or lateral axes during advancement and/or delivery of the intraocular lens.
Systems and methods for intraocular lens selection include receiving, by one or more computing devices implementing a prediction engine, pre-operative multi-dimensional images of an eye; extracting, by the prediction engine, pre-operative measurements of the eye based on the pre-operative images; estimating, by the prediction engine using a prediction model based on a machine learning strategy, a post-operative position of an intraocular lens based on the extracted pre-operative measurements; selecting a power of the intraocular lens based on the estimated post-operative position of the intraocular lens; and selecting the intraocular lens based on the selected power. In some embodiments, the systems and methods further include receiving post-operative multi-dimensional images of the eye after implantation of the selected intraocular lens, extracting post-operative measurements of the eye, and updating the prediction model based on the pre-operative measurements and the post-operative measurements.
A method and system are described that allow a user to verify a registration proposal during an image-guided ophthalmic surgery. The system configured to perform the method has a processor and a non-transitory computer-readable medium accessible to the processor containing instructions executable by the processor to perform the method.
G06T 3/00 - Transformation géométrique de l'image dans le plan de l'image
A61B 90/20 - Microscopes chirurgicaux caractérisés par des aspects non optiques
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
G06T 7/33 - Détermination des paramètres de transformation pour l'alignement des images, c. à d. recalage des images utilisant des procédés basés sur les caractéristiques
A61F 9/007 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la chirurgie de l'œil
G06T 3/60 - Rotation d'une image entière ou d'une partie d'image
An auxiliary surgical field visualization system is described, which includes an auxiliary surgical field camera, configured for acquiring an image of a field of view of a secondary surgical field, wherein the secondary surgical field includes the exterior of a patient's eye undergoing vitreoretinal surgery. The auxiliary surgical field visualization system also includes a display in electronic communication with the auxiliary surgical field camera, wherein the display is configured for receiving, from the auxiliary surgical field camera, a signal that includes the image of the field of view of the secondary surgical field, and upon receiving the signal, displaying the image of the field of view of the secondary surgical field.
A61B 3/14 - Dispositions spécialement adaptées à la photographie de l'œil
A61F 9/008 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la chirurgie de l'œil utilisant un laser
A61B 3/00 - Appareils pour l'examen optique des yeux; Appareils pour l'examen clinique des yeux
G02B 23/12 - Télescopes ou lunettes d'approche, p.ex. jumelles; Périscopes; Instruments pour voir à l'intérieur de corps creux; Viseurs; Pointage optique ou appareils de visée avec des moyens pour renverser ou intensifier l'image
A61B 90/30 - Dispositifs pour éclairer une zone chirurgicale, les dispositifs ayant une corrélation avec d’autres dispositifs chirurgicaux ou avec une intervention chirurgicale
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
In certain embodiments, a binocular system for entering commands includes a computer and a binocular eyepiece. The computer generates a virtual graphical user interface (GUI) with one or more graphical elements, where each graphical element corresponds to a command. The binocular eyepiece includes of eyepieces. Each eyepiece has an optical path that directs an image of an object towards a corresponding eye of a pair of eyes. The optical path of at least one eyepiece directs the virtual GUI towards the corresponding eye. At least one eyepiece is associated with an eye-tracker that tracks movement of the corresponding eye relative to the virtual GUI to yield a tracked eye. The computer interprets movement of the tracked eye relative to the virtual GUI as an interaction with a selected graphical element, and initiates the command corresponding to the selected graphical element.
G09G 5/00 - Dispositions ou circuits de commande de l'affichage communs à l'affichage utilisant des tubes à rayons cathodiques et à l'affichage utilisant d'autres moyens de visualisation
G06F 3/01 - Dispositions d'entrée ou dispositions d'entrée et de sortie combinées pour l'interaction entre l'utilisateur et le calculateur
G02B 23/10 - Télescopes ou lunettes d'approche, p.ex. jumelles; Périscopes; Instruments pour voir à l'intérieur de corps creux; Viseurs; Pointage optique ou appareils de visée comprenant des prismes ou des miroirs projetant dans le champ de vision des indications supplémentaires, p.ex. données par des collimateurs
G06F 3/0482 - Interaction avec des listes d’éléments sélectionnables, p.ex. des menus
A method for generating a radial alignment guide for an eye includes collecting preoperative alignment data relative to a pupil from an eye that is not dilated. The method also includes locating a pupil center of the eye while dilated. The method further includes displaying the alignment data on an image of the dilated eye relative to the pupil center. In particular embodiments, software embodied in a computer-readable medium is executable by a processor to perform the steps of such a method.
A61B 3/00 - Appareils pour l'examen optique des yeux; Appareils pour l'examen clinique des yeux
A61F 9/00 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour le traitement des yeux; Dispositifs pour mettre en place des verres de contact; Dispositifs pour corriger le strabisme; Appareils pour guider les aveugles; Dispositifs protecteurs pour les yeux, portés sur le corps ou dans la main
A61F 9/007 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la chirurgie de l'œil
In certain embodiments, a system for detecting a peak laser pulse includes a laser, a photodiode configured to detect pulses emitted by the laser, and circuitry for detecting a peak pulse timing of the laser. The circuitry is configured to receive a periodic series of voltage signals based on laser pulses detected by the photodiode, stretch the voltage signals, and obtain sampled voltages from the stretched voltage signals using periodic control signals. The circuitry is further configured to shift the timing of the periodic control signals, compare the sampled voltages for respective timings of the control signals, and select an optimal control signal timing based on the comparison.
The present disclosure describes systems and methods for selectively constraining an orientation of a portion of a surgical tool system relative to another. Example surgical tool systems may include a surgical tool having at least one movable component, at least one actuation component, and a surgical tool attachment. The surgical tool attachment may be operable selectively to engage and disengage the moveable component so as to prevent movement of the movable component relative to the surgical tool in an engaged configuration and to permit movement of the movable component relative to the surgical to in a disengaged configuration, respectively. In the engaged configuration, a dynamic component of the surgical tool system may be fixed relative to the surgical tool, and, in a disengaged configuration, the dynamic component may be freely movable relative to the surgical tool.
In certain embodiments, a system for performing refractive treatment of an eye comprises a laser, a printer, and a computer. The laser emits a laser beam to prepare the eye for the refractive treatment. The printer prints material onto a print area of a target. The printer comprises a printer head and a printer controller. The printer head directs the material onto the print area, and the printer controller moves the printer head to direct the material onto a specific location of the print area. The computer comprises a memory and processors. The memory stores instructions for a pattern for the target. The pattern is designed to provide the refractive treatment for the eye. The processors instruct the printer controller to move the printer head to print the material onto the print area according to the pattern.
A lens-sensor array for imaging parts of an eye comprises a lens array disposed onto a sensor array. The lens array transmits a light from a lens towards the sensor array. The lens array comprises a first section configured to direct the light reflected by a first part of the eye to the sensor array, and a second section configured to direct the light reflected by a second part of the eye to the sensor array. The first section comprises first sub-sections, each first sub-section comprising at least one first lenslet. The second section comprises second sub-sections, each second sub-section comprising at least one second lenslet. The sensor array comprises sensors that detect the light from the lens array and generate sensor signals corresponding to the light reflected by the first part of the eye and the light reflected by the second part of the eye.
A61B 3/14 - Dispositions spécialement adaptées à la photographie de l'œil
A61B 3/00 - Appareils pour l'examen optique des yeux; Appareils pour l'examen clinique des yeux
A61B 3/10 - Appareils pour l'examen optique des yeux; Appareils pour l'examen clinique des yeux du type à mesure objective, c. à d. instruments pour l'examen des yeux indépendamment des perceptions ou des réactions du patient
A61B 3/12 - Appareils pour l'examen optique des yeux; Appareils pour l'examen clinique des yeux du type à mesure objective, c. à d. instruments pour l'examen des yeux indépendamment des perceptions ou des réactions du patient pour examiner le fond de l'œil, p.ex. ophtalmoscopes
A61B 3/117 - Appareils pour l'examen optique des yeux; Appareils pour l'examen clinique des yeux du type à mesure objective, c. à d. instruments pour l'examen des yeux indépendamment des perceptions ou des réactions du patient pour examiner la chambre antérieure ou l'angle de la chambre antérieure, p.ex. gonioscopes
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Combined near infrared imaging and visible imaging in a compact microscope stack
Both visible and IR cameras are integrated without an increase in an optical stack height of a surgical microscope used for ophthalmic surgery. The IR camera may be used to directly and intraoperatively capture a scanning OCT measurement beam, which uses NIR light that is invisible to the human eye. An IR image from the IR camera taken from the same surgical field as displayed intraoperatively to a user of the surgical microscope may be displayed in an ocular to the user, enabling visualization of a location of an OCT scan along with actual visible images of the surgical field.
A61F 9/008 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la chirurgie de l'œil utilisant un laser
A61B 3/12 - Appareils pour l'examen optique des yeux; Appareils pour l'examen clinique des yeux du type à mesure objective, c. à d. instruments pour l'examen des yeux indépendamment des perceptions ou des réactions du patient pour examiner le fond de l'œil, p.ex. ophtalmoscopes
A61F 9/007 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la chirurgie de l'œil
A61B 3/10 - Appareils pour l'examen optique des yeux; Appareils pour l'examen clinique des yeux du type à mesure objective, c. à d. instruments pour l'examen des yeux indépendamment des perceptions ou des réactions du patient
A61B 90/20 - Microscopes chirurgicaux caractérisés par des aspects non optiques
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
Systems, apparatuses, and methods include an intraocular lens (IOL) cart that may assist with inventory management and may help users identify an IOL for use in a particular surgical application. The IOL cart may include sensors and indicators that provide information to a user and may update IOL inventory automatically whenever the IOL cart is accessed by a user.
A61B 90/96 - Moyens d’identification pour les patients ou les instruments, p.ex. étiquettes utilisant des symboles, p.ex. du texte utilisant des codes-barres
A61B 90/98 - Moyens d’identification pour les patients ou les instruments, p.ex. étiquettes utilisant des moyens électromagnétiques, p.ex. transpondeurs
G16H 40/63 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santé; TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement local
G16H 40/20 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santé; TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour la gestion ou l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de soins de santé, p.ex. pour la gestion du personnel hospitalier ou de salles d’opération
Methods and systems for overlay imaging for registration of a patient eye for laser surgery include aligning and overlaying a surgical image of the limbus over a previously acquired diagnostic image of the limbus. The surgical image is displayed with a degree of transparency and enabled to rotate about the limbus center. Various types of colors, markers, contrast, and backgrounds may be used to generate a display for determining the alignment angle between the diagnostic image and the surgical image.
A61B 34/10 - Planification, simulation ou modélisation assistées par ordinateur d’opérations chirurgicales
A61F 9/008 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la chirurgie de l'œil utilisant un laser
A61B 3/117 - Appareils pour l'examen optique des yeux; Appareils pour l'examen clinique des yeux du type à mesure objective, c. à d. instruments pour l'examen des yeux indépendamment des perceptions ou des réactions du patient pour examiner la chambre antérieure ou l'angle de la chambre antérieure, p.ex. gonioscopes
A61B 34/00 - Chirurgie assistée par ordinateur; Manipulateurs ou robots spécialement adaptés à l’utilisation en chirurgie
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
G06T 7/33 - Détermination des paramètres de transformation pour l'alignement des images, c. à d. recalage des images utilisant des procédés basés sur les caractéristiques
G06T 3/60 - Rotation d'une image entière ou d'une partie d'image
In a general aspect, a customized surgical profile is validated for execution on a surgical system. In some aspects, a customized ophthalmic surgical profile, which includes a surgical pattern and at least one parameter associated with the surgical pattern, is obtained. A pattern definition file executable by a laser-based ophthalmic surgical system is generated based on the customized ophthalmic surgical profile. Execution of the customized ophthalmic surgical profile on the laser-based ophthalmic surgical system is simulated based on the pattern definition file, and the pattern definition file is validated based on an output of the simulation. The validated pattern definition file is provided for execution on the laser-based ophthalmic surgical system.
G16H 50/50 - TIC spécialement adaptées au diagnostic médical, à la simulation médicale ou à l’extraction de données médicales; TIC spécialement adaptées à la détection, au suivi ou à la modélisation d’épidémies ou de pandémies pour la simulation ou la modélisation des troubles médicaux
A61B 34/10 - Planification, simulation ou modélisation assistées par ordinateur d’opérations chirurgicales
A61F 9/008 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la chirurgie de l'œil utilisant un laser
G06F 9/455 - Dispositions pour exécuter des programmes spécifiques Émulation; Interprétation; Simulation de logiciel, p.ex. virtualisation ou émulation des moteurs d’exécution d’applications ou de systèmes d’exploitation
The present disclosure provides a femtosecond laser docking apparatus that includes a suction cone, with an upper frusto-conical portion and lower spherical portion, and a suction ring, with a mechanical stop and at least one contact and sealing surface. The mechanical stop engages the spherical portion of the suction cone to prevent it from being lowered further toward an eye, in a z-direction, beyond the mechanical stop. This disclosure provides a system for femtosecond laser ophthalmic surgery that includes a suction cone, with an upper frusto-conical portion and lower spherical portion, and a suction ring. This disclosure further provides a method for docking a femtosecond laser that includes positioning a suction ring on an eye, lowering a suction cone toward the eye until it engages the mechanical stop of the suction ring, and applying suction to seal the suction cone to the suction ring by a contact and sealing surface.
In certain embodiments, a system for controlling a laser device comprises a laser device, a haptic sensation generator, a gesture detector, and a computer. The laser device generates a laser beam with a focal point to perform a procedure on a patient. The haptic sensation generator generates an acoustic field that projects a sensory pattern onto a user, where the sensory pattern operates as a user controller related to the procedure. The gesture detector detects a gesture of the user interacting with the user controller, and provides a description of the gesture. The computer: instructs the haptic sensation generator to generate the acoustic field that projects the sensory pattern operating as the user controller; receives the description of the gesture of the user interacting with the user controller; and provides instructions to perform an operation corresponding to the gesture.
A61B 34/00 - Chirurgie assistée par ordinateur; Manipulateurs ou robots spécialement adaptés à l’utilisation en chirurgie
G06F 3/01 - Dispositions d'entrée ou dispositions d'entrée et de sortie combinées pour l'interaction entre l'utilisateur et le calculateur
G06F 3/0484 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] pour la commande de fonctions ou d’opérations spécifiques, p.ex. sélection ou transformation d’un objet, d’une image ou d’un élément de texte affiché, détermination d’une valeur de paramètre ou sélection d’une plage de valeurs
A61F 9/008 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la chirurgie de l'œil utilisant un laser
G06F 3/0481 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] fondées sur des propriétés spécifiques de l’objet d’interaction affiché ou sur un environnement basé sur les métaphores, p.ex. interaction avec des éléments du bureau telles les fenêtres ou les icônes, ou avec l’aide d’un curseur changeant de comport
A61B 18/20 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p.ex. de micro-ondes en utilisant des lasers
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets
A61B 90/30 - Dispositifs pour éclairer une zone chirurgicale, les dispositifs ayant une corrélation avec d’autres dispositifs chirurgicaux ou avec une intervention chirurgicale
A61B 18/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci
An imaging system for an optical element, the imaging system comprising means for illuminating a targeted optical element with at least one incident light beam and means for directing at least two light beams returning from at least one surface of the illuminated optical element onto a detector; the detector adapted to measure relative light characteristics of the at least two returning light beams and to calculate at least one parameter of the optical element using the measured characteristics of the at least two returning light beams.
A61B 3/14 - Dispositions spécialement adaptées à la photographie de l'œil
A61B 3/107 - Appareils pour l'examen optique des yeux; Appareils pour l'examen clinique des yeux du type à mesure objective, c. à d. instruments pour l'examen des yeux indépendamment des perceptions ou des réactions du patient pour déterminer la forme ou mesurer la courbure de la cornée
A61B 3/10 - Appareils pour l'examen optique des yeux; Appareils pour l'examen clinique des yeux du type à mesure objective, c. à d. instruments pour l'examen des yeux indépendamment des perceptions ou des réactions du patient
Systems and methods are provided for in vivo pre-surgical characterization of lenses, such as cataractous lenses. A method comprises obtaining an electromagnetically-measured value related to the axial thickness of the lens, obtaining an ultrasound-measured value related to the axial thickness of the lens, calculating a relationship value based upon the electromagnetically-measured value and the ultrasound-measured value, and determining a mechanical property value based upon the calculated relationship value. The mechanical property may relate to lens hardness, rigidity, or density, or the amount of energy for a phacoemulsification procedure. A system may comprise an optical interferometer for measuring data to obtain the electromagnetically-measured value and an ultrasound biometer for measuring data to obtain the ultrasound-measured value.
A61F 9/008 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la chirurgie de l'œil utilisant un laser
A61F 9/00 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour le traitement des yeux; Dispositifs pour mettre en place des verres de contact; Dispositifs pour corriger le strabisme; Appareils pour guider les aveugles; Dispositifs protecteurs pour les yeux, portés sur le corps ou dans la main
A system and method for a reconfigurable surgical microscope is disclosed. The reconfigurable microscope includes an eyepiece; a relay lens system optically coupled to the eyepiece; a zoom lens system optically coupled to the eyepiece and the relay lens system; an illumination unit; and an objective lens capable of being repositioned between a first objective lens position and a second objective lens position, the first objective lens position comprising a slot located between the zoom lens system and the illumination unit and the second objective lens position comprising a slot located such that the illumination unit is located between the second objective lens position and the zoom lens system.
A61B 90/20 - Microscopes chirurgicaux caractérisés par des aspects non optiques
A61B 90/30 - Dispositifs pour éclairer une zone chirurgicale, les dispositifs ayant une corrélation avec d’autres dispositifs chirurgicaux ou avec une intervention chirurgicale
The disclosure herein provides ophthalmic surgical systems, methods, and devices. In one embodiment, a surgical apparatus for use by a surgeon during a surgical procedure comprises one or more sealed sterilized surgical packs configured to be disposed of after a single or a limited number of surgical procedures, the one or more sealed sterilized surgical packs comprising: a sterile surgical instrument; and a sterile surgical tray comprising a top surface configured to be part of a sterile field of the surgical procedure, the top surface comprising a receiving structure for positioning therein of the sterile surgical instrument, the sterile surgical tray further comprising walls that define a recess sized and configured to receive a reusable non-sterile module, the recess configured to encapsulate the reusable non-sterile module to isolate the reusable non-sterile module from the sterile field of the surgical procedure.
A61B 50/20 - Récipients, étuis, mobilier ou supports spécialement adaptés aux appareils ou aux instruments chirurgicaux ou de diagnostic, p.ex. étuis stériles Équipements de support spécialement adaptés aux appareils ou aux instruments chirurgicaux ou de diagnostic
A61B 46/10 - Draps de chirurgie spécialement adaptés aux instruments
A61F 9/007 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la chirurgie de l'œil
A61F 9/008 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la chirurgie de l'œil utilisant un laser
A61B 90/50 - Supports pour instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. bras articulés
A61B 50/30 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à l'emballage, la protection, la distribution, la collecte ou l'élimination des appareils ou des instruments chirurgicaux ou de diagnostic
A61B 90/30 - Dispositifs pour éclairer une zone chirurgicale, les dispositifs ayant une corrélation avec d’autres dispositifs chirurgicaux ou avec une intervention chirurgicale
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets
A61B 50/00 - Récipients, étuis, mobilier ou supports spécialement adaptés aux appareils ou aux instruments chirurgicaux ou de diagnostic, p.ex. étuis stériles
A61B 90/20 - Microscopes chirurgicaux caractérisés par des aspects non optiques
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
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Surgical guidance and planning software for astigmatism treatment
Software for calculating an astigmatism treatment is operable upon execution to perform the following steps: receiving biometric information for a patient; determining based on the biometric information an astigmatic correction comprising at least one of (a) a position for one or more limbal relaxing incisions and (b) a power and an orientation for a toric intraocular lens (IOL); generating an output comprising the astigmatic correction; receiving a selection of a different ratio of astigmatic correction attributable to the one or more limbal relaxing incisions and the toric IOL; determining an updated astigmatic correction including at least one of (a) an updated position for the one or more limbal relaxing incisions and (b) an updated power and/or orientation of the toric IOL.
A61B 3/10 - Appareils pour l'examen optique des yeux; Appareils pour l'examen clinique des yeux du type à mesure objective, c. à d. instruments pour l'examen des yeux indépendamment des perceptions ou des réactions du patient
A61F 9/007 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la chirurgie de l'œil
G16H 20/00 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux thérapies ou aux plans d’amélioration de la santé, p.ex. pour manier les prescriptions, orienter la thérapie ou surveiller l’observance par les patients
G16H 20/40 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux thérapies ou aux plans d’amélioration de la santé, p.ex. pour manier les prescriptions, orienter la thérapie ou surveiller l’observance par les patients concernant des thérapies mécaniques, la radiothérapie ou des thérapies invasives, p.ex. la chirurgie, la thérapie laser, la dialyse ou l’acuponcture
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System and method for reducing post-surgical rainbow effect
The disclosure relates to a pulsed laser system including a laser source that generates a laser beam, a scanner that controls the location of a beam focal point of the laser beam and also the location of a photodisruption formed at the beam focal point in a cornea of an eye, a computer that generates instructions to the laser source and scanner to direct the formation of a regular photodisruption pattern in the cornea, and a noise source that disturbs the location of each photodisruption to cause an irregular photodisruption pattern to form in the cornea, such that diffraction of light by the cornea after formation of the photodisruption pattern is decreased or avoided.
Apparatuses, systems, and methods for implanting an intraocular lens into an eye are described. For example, an intraocular lens injector may include a passage formed in a distal end portion of the intraocular lens injector. The passage may define an interior surface, and one or more rails may be formed on the interior surface so as to displace an optic of an intraocular lens (IOL) being advanced through the passage towards a portion of the interior surface disposed opposite the one or more rails.
The present disclosure describes systems and methods for pressure-driven micro-surgical tool actuation. The systems and methods may encompass the use of a remote handle held by a first hand of a user as well as a surgical tool located in the eye of a patient. A primary actuator may be included in remote handle and operable to be actuated by a mechanical force exerted on the handle. Actuating the primary actuator pressurizes a fluid within a length of tubing. The pressurized fluid may be transmitted to a dynamic tool held by a second hand of the user, where the pressurized fluid may be used to actuate a subordinate actuator. Actuation of the subordinate actuator may actuate a dynamic component of the dynamic tool.
An intraocular lens inserter can include a drive device with controllable advance motion. The drive device may include an actuator device and an energy device. The actuator device may include a piston rod that uses the advance motion to push an intraocular lens from a cartridge for insertion into an eye of an animal. The energy device may act upon the actuator device to generate the advance motion. The actuator device may include a dampening medium to control the advance motion, such as by controllably dampening the advance motion.
An ophthalmic surgical system includes a first imaging system configured to generate a first image of an eye, a second imaging system configured to generate a second image of the eye, and an image registration system to receive the first image generated by the first imaging system, receive the second image generated by a second imaging system, track a location of a distal tip of a surgical instrument in the first image, define a priority registration region in the first image, register the priority registration region in the first image with a corresponding region in the second image, and update the registration of the priority registration region in the first image with the corresponding region in the second image in real time, without registering portions of the first or second images that are outside the registration regions.
A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicale; Dispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre
A61B 3/14 - Dispositions spécialement adaptées à la photographie de l'œil
A61F 9/007 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la chirurgie de l'œil
A61B 3/10 - Appareils pour l'examen optique des yeux; Appareils pour l'examen clinique des yeux du type à mesure objective, c. à d. instruments pour l'examen des yeux indépendamment des perceptions ou des réactions du patient
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
A61B 3/00 - Appareils pour l'examen optique des yeux; Appareils pour l'examen clinique des yeux
A61F 9/008 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la chirurgie de l'œil utilisant un laser
A61B 90/20 - Microscopes chirurgicaux caractérisés par des aspects non optiques
A61B 90/50 - Supports pour instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. bras articulés
31.
Systems and methods for tracking the orientation of surgical tools
Some embodiments of the present technology involve methods, devices, and systems for determining an orientation of a surgical tool during ophthalmic surgery. An example method includes performing an optical imaging scan in the surgical site, using a scan pattern that intersects the surgical tool and generating a scan image from the optical imaging scan. The example method further comprises analyzing the scan image to determine a location in the scan image corresponding to where the surgical tool intersected the optical imaging scan, and determining an orientation of the surgical tool, based on the determined location.
A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicale; Dispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre
A61B 3/10 - Appareils pour l'examen optique des yeux; Appareils pour l'examen clinique des yeux du type à mesure objective, c. à d. instruments pour l'examen des yeux indépendamment des perceptions ou des réactions du patient
A61F 9/007 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la chirurgie de l'œil
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
A61F 9/008 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la chirurgie de l'œil utilisant un laser
A61B 90/30 - Dispositifs pour éclairer une zone chirurgicale, les dispositifs ayant une corrélation avec d’autres dispositifs chirurgicaux ou avec une intervention chirurgicale
Systems, methods, and devices for promoting eyelash hair growth includes an energy transducer, positionable proximate the eyelid, configured to provide light energy to a user's eyelids at an output wavelength suitable for stimulating eyelash hair growth, and a scleral shield, positionable inside of the eyelid, to protect the eye from the light energy. The device may be powered by an internal power source, such as a rechargeable battery or disposable batteries, or by an external power source, such as a plug used in connection with an AC outlet. In use, the eyelid is positioned between the energy transducer and the scleral shield, and the light energy from the energy transducer is applied to the eyelash region of the eyelid to promote eyelash hair growth.
Systems and methods for imaging tissue are described. Particularly, systems and methods of imaging an inner limiting membrane, epi-retinal membrane, or posterior vitreous cortex of a patient's eye are disclosed. Imaging an inner limiting membrane, epi-retinal membrane, or posterior vitreous cortex may include applying a stain to the inner limiting membrane, epi-retinal membrane, or posterior vitreous cortex of the patient's eye, causing the stain to produce fluorescent light having a wavelength within a near-infrared range, capturing the fluorescent light, and producing an Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) image of the inner limiting membrane, epi-retinal membrane, or posterior vitreous cortex with an OCT imaging system that is configured to detect light within the near-infrared range.
A61B 3/14 - Dispositions spécialement adaptées à la photographie de l'œil
A61B 3/10 - Appareils pour l'examen optique des yeux; Appareils pour l'examen clinique des yeux du type à mesure objective, c. à d. instruments pour l'examen des yeux indépendamment des perceptions ou des réactions du patient
A61B 3/00 - Appareils pour l'examen optique des yeux; Appareils pour l'examen clinique des yeux
A61B 3/12 - Appareils pour l'examen optique des yeux; Appareils pour l'examen clinique des yeux du type à mesure objective, c. à d. instruments pour l'examen des yeux indépendamment des perceptions ou des réactions du patient pour examiner le fond de l'œil, p.ex. ophtalmoscopes
A latch (10) having a housing (12) and a latch mechanism (11 ) located within an interior portion (28) of the housing (12). The latch mechanism (11 ) includes an arm (48), a pair of socket screws (62), a pair of torsion springs (46), each of which is connected rotatably to the arm (48) and engages a corresponding one of the pair of socket screws (62), a bolt mechanism (72) attached rotatably to the housing (12), and a link (66) attached pivotally to the arm (48) and attached to the bolt mechanism (72). The socket screws (62) are utilized to adjust loads on the springs (46). The bolt mechanism (72) is movable between a first position, in which the arm (48) and the link (66) are toggled with one another under the loads of the springs (46) and the bolt mechanism (72) is adapted to engage an external structure (102), and a second position, in which the link (66) and the arm (48) are untoggled with one another and the bolt mechanism (72) is disengaged with the external structure (102).
A pressure relief door (10) having a panel (12) with an exterior side (14) and an interior side (16), a pair of pressure relief latches (30, 32) mounted to the interior side (16) of the panel (12), and a pair of hinges (36, 38) mounted to the panel (12) and each including a lock mechanism (42, 44) mounted thereto. Each of the lock mechanisms (42, 44) includes a mounting bracket (28). The door (10) is adapted to be installed within a structure (100) and moveable between a closed position, such that the exterior side (14) of the panel (12) is substantially flush with an exterior surface (102) of the structure (100), the lock mechanisms (42, 44) are engaged with an interior surface (104) of the structure (100), and the pressure relief latches (30, 32) are engaged with the interior surface (104) of the structure (100), and an open position, such that the pressure relief latches (30, 32) are disengaged with the interior surface (104) of the structure (100), while the lock mechanisms (42, 44) remain engaged with the interior surface (104) of the structure (100).
A latch (10) having a body (12) with a hook (18), a handle (42) attached pivotally to the body (12), and a series of links (28, 34) that facilitate opening and closing the handle (42). The links (34) include a pair of front links (28), a pair of back links (34), and a middle link (56). The middle link (56) connects the front links (28) and the back links (34) at one end of the middle link (56) and with slots (32) in the front link (28). The other end of the middle link (56) pivots with the handle (42) via a rivet (60). The middle link (56) acts as an extended arm to drive the front links (28) and back links (34) for opening and closing the latch (10). A handle spring (54) provides a means to pop-open the handle (42). A pair of link covers retains the front links (28) and the back links (34) on the body (12).
E05C 19/14 - Immobilisations à crochet; Immobilisations dans lesquelles un maillon enclenche un élément fixe du type crochet montées sur pivot à action articulée
37.
ARCHITECTURAL MANUFACTURES, APPARATUS AND METHODS USING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES
An apparatus, method and manufacture utilizes additive manufacturing techniques to produce architectural manufactures such as windows and doors. The manufactures may have a composite construction and may feature inclusions like metal plates and reinforcements. The model used for controlling the manufacturing process may be derived from digital scanning of the structure on which the manufacture is used. Optionally, a finite element analysis is used to test the model and alter it in response to stress and/or thermal requirements.
B29C 67/00 - Techniques de façonnage non couvertes par les groupes , ou
B32B 15/00 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de métal
B32B 15/01 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de métal toutes les couches étant composées exclusivement de métal
B32B 3/12 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés essentiellement par le fait qu'une des couches comporte des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou bien qu'une des couches est de forme générale non plane; Produits stratifiés caractérisés essentiellement par des particularismes de forme caractérisés par une couche discontinue, c. à d. soit continue et percée de trous, soit réellement constituée d'éléments individuels caractérisés par une couche d'alvéoles disposées régulièrement, soit formant corps unique dans un tout, soit structurées individuellement ou par assemblage de bandes indépendantes, p.ex. structures en nids d'abeilles
B33Y 30/00 - Appareils pour la fabrication additive; Leurs parties constitutives ou accessoires à cet effet
38.
APPARATUS, MANUFACTURE, COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING LONG LENGTH TUBING AND USES THEREOF
An apparatus, method and composition for long length tubing includes continuous production of long length seamless aluminum tubing suitable for use as coiled tubing in hydrocarbon wells. A 2XXX aluminum alloy may be used in combination with a continuous casting/extrusion apparatus using aluminum from a melt. Other metals may be used, as well as continuously cast rod from a casting wheel and belt or conform extruder, which is processed to form a hollow and then sized by drawing.
An ophthalmic laser surgical system includes a pulsed laser source configured to generate a pulsed laser beam, optics configured to direct the laser beam towards a target region in a lens of an eye, and a processor configured to control the optics to form a regular array of cells in the target region by creating layers of photodisrupted bubbles to generate cell boundaries. The layers are created by causing the optics to scan the pulsed laser according to a curvature of a focal plane of the optics to track a natural curvature of the lens.
Broadly, the instant disclosure is directed towards methods of making fertilizers, in which, due to the composition conprising either hydrotalcite or hydrocalumite, the fertilizer exhibits blast suppression (e.g. measured via specific impulse) and/or desensitization (e.g. measured via unconfined critical diameter and/or booster quantity needed to initiate detonation) as compared to existing ammonium nitrate fertilizer(s).
A fastener installation tool (10) includes a nose assembly (30), first (18) and second (20) cylinders, first (14) and second (16) pistons, and a yoke (22). The nose assembly (30) is adapted to apply an axial load to a fastener along a longitudinal axis of the nose assembly (30). The first (18) and second (20) cylinders are diametrically opposed to one another with respect to the longitudinal axis of the nose assembly (30). The yoke (22) connects the first piston (14), the second piston (16), and the nose assembly (30) such that motion of one of the pistons (14, 16) causes motion of the other one of the pistons (14, 16) and motion of at least a portion (32) of the nose assembly (30).
B21J 15/18 - Entraînements pour machines à riveter; Moyens de transmission correspondants actionnés par pression d'air ou par pression d'un autre gaz, p.ex. par pression d'explosion
B21J 15/20 - Entraînements pour machines à riveter; Moyens de transmission correspondants actionnés hydrauliquement
F15B 15/14 - Dispositifs actionnés par fluides pour déplacer un organe d'une position à une autre; Transmission associée à ces dispositifs caractérisés par la structure de l'ensemble moteur le moteur étant du type à cylindre droit
An apparatus, comprising: a substrate configured into a casing, a propellant configured between a projectile positioned/configured within the casing and an end of the casing, the propellant configured to expand upon a firing event and project the projectile from the casing; and a coating comprising a conformal coating layer having a particulate boron nitride dispersed therein, wherein the coating is configured to cover at least one of the inner sidewall and the outer sidewall, such that at least one side of the substrate is covered by the coating.
A shell case comprises a case and a base assembly configured with an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion is configured to retain a charge and a sidewall constructed with a mating edge. The case is configured with a perimetrical rim. The mating edge of the base assembly is configured to cooperate with the perimetrical rim of the case to create a rim having a perimetrical seal adjacent to a head end of the shell case.
A method comprises fusion welding a filler metal to a first aluminum component; wherein the first aluminum component comprises a 7xxx series aluminum alloy; and wherein the filler metal comprises an aluminum alloy, in weight percent: up to 0.15 Fe; up to 0.15 Si; from 2.3 to 2.7 Mg; from 1.4 to 1.8 Cu; from 6.0 to 9.0 Zn; and from 0.06 to 0.14 Zr. In some embodiments, the 7xxx series aluminum alloy comprises 0.5-2.6 wt. % Cu. In some embodiments, the filler metal comprises, in weight percent, up to 0.45 Sc.
B23K 35/28 - Emploi de matériaux spécifiés pour le soudage ou le brasage dont le principal constituant fond à moins de 950 C
B23K 35/38 - Emploi d'environnements spécifiés, p.ex. d'atmosphères particulières entourant la zone de travail
B23K 35/02 - Baguettes, électrodes, matériaux ou environnements utilisés pour le brasage, le soudage ou le découpage caractérisés par des propriétés mécaniques, p.ex. par la forme
C22C 21/10 - Alliages à base d'aluminium avec le zinc comme second constituant majeur
B23K 9/04 - Soudage pour d'autres buts que l'assemblage de pièces, p.ex. soudage de rechargement
B23K 9/173 - Soudage ou découpage à l'arc utilisant des gaz de protection et une électrode consommable
The instant disclosure is directed towards methods of treating wastewater and related systems, where the system includes: an aerated zone comprising media (e.g. with sufficient surface area and porosity to sustain microbial growth and retain bacteria) and a non-aerated zone comprising compost, wherein the system is configured to remove emulsified oil (e.g. and grease) from a wastewater stream.
An apparatus and method for measuring broken spot weld artifacts has a framework for supporting a light and a plurality of cameras for acquiring controlled images of a specimen with minimal distortion and parallax. The framework holds the specimen flat and in a reproducible position, controlling movement while imaging. The image data is received in a computer programmed with image processing software capable of isolating and measuring the artifacts. A calibration standard is used to correct for aberrations.
New 7xx aluminum casting alloys are disclosed. The aluminum casting alloys generally include from 3.0 to 8.0 wt. % Zn, from 1.0 to 3.0 wt. % Mg, where the wt. % Zn exceeds the wt. % Mg, from 0.35 to 1.0 wt. % Cu, where the wt. % Mg exceeds the wt. % Cu, from 0.05 to 0.30 wt. % V, from 0.01 to 1.0 wt. % of at least one secondary element (Mn, Cr, Zr, Ti, B, and combinations thereof), up to 0.50 wt. % Fe, and up to 0.25 wt. % Si, the balance being aluminum and other elements, wherein the aluminum casting alloy include not greater than 0.05 wt. % each of the other elements, and wherein the aluminum casting alloy includes not greater than 0.15 wt. % in total of the other elements.
A fastener (10) includes a pin member (12), a swage collar (14), and an insert (16). The pin member (12) includes an elongated shank portion (18), a head (20), a threaded portion (22) having an external thread (24) and a plurality of lock grooves (26), and a pull portion (28). The swage collar (14) includes a shank (34) having a flange (42) and a through bore (44) with a first interior portion (46) extending from a first end (36) of the collar (14) to a stepped portion (48) and forming a first inner wall (52) having a first inner diameter, and a second interior portion (50) extending from the stepped portion (48) to a second end of (38) the collar (14) and forming a second inner wall (54) having a second inner diameter. The insert (16) includes a through bore forming an inner wall that has an internal thread (66) adapted to engage the external thread (24)of the pin member (12).
A substrate comprises of a recrystallized aluminum alloy. An organic polymer layer coats the top surface of the aluminum substrate. A layer of one of: SiO2, SiN and Al2O3 is on the organic polymer and at least one electrode is adhered to the layer of one of: SiO2, SiN and Al2O3. A method comprises depositing an organic polymer on an aluminum substrate, annealing the aluminum substrate; depositing a layer of one of: SiO2, SiN and Al2O3 on the organic polymer; and adhering an electrode to the layer of one of: SiO2, SiN and Al2O3.
An aluminum sheet comprises a 3XXX or a 5xxx alloy having a tensile yield strength as measured m the longitudinal direction of 27-33 ksi and an ultimate tensile strength; wherein the ultimate tensile strength minus the tensile yield strength is less than 3.30 ksi (UTS-TYS < 3,30 ksi). An aluminum container has a dome, wherein the dome comprises a AA 3XXX or a 5xxx having a tensile yield strength as measured in the longitudinal direction of 27-33 ksi and an ultimate tensile strength; wherein the ultimate tensile strength minus the tensile yield strength is less than 3,30 ksi (UTS-TYS < 3.30 ksi).
C22C 21/06 - Alliages à base d'aluminium avec le magnésium comme second constituant majeur
C22F 1/04 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid de l'aluminium ou de ses alliages
C22F 1/047 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid de l'aluminium ou de ses alliages d'alliages avec le magnésium comme second constituant majeur
51.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REGENERATION OF AQUEOUS ALKALINE SOLUTION
This invention is directed to regeneration of solutions comprising metal ions, and production of valuable hydroxide compounds. Specifically, the invention is related to regeneration of spent electrolyte solutions comprising metal ions (e.g. Al ions), such as electrolyte solutions used in metal/air batteries. The invention is further related to production of layered double hydroxides, and, optionally aluminum tri-hydroxide from aluminate.
H01M 12/06 - PROCÉDÉS OU MOYENS POUR LA CONVERSION DIRECTE DE L'ÉNERGIE CHIMIQUE EN ÉNERGIE ÉLECTRIQUE, p.ex. BATTERIES Éléments hybrides; Leur fabrication composés d'un demi-élément du type élément à combustible et d'un demi-élément du type élément primaire avec une électrode métallique et une électrode à gaz
H01M 8/06 - Combinaison d’éléments à combustible avec des moyens de production de réactifs ou pour le traitement de résidus
52.
FASTENER INSTALLATION TOOL WITH INTERNAL CONCENTRIC SLEEVES
A fastener installation tool (10) including a cylinder assembly (12) having a housing (18) and a handle/sleeve assembly attached to the housing (18). The handle/sleeve assembly includes a handle (14) having a bore (58) and an inner wall (60) defined by the bore (58). The handle/sleeve assembly further includes an outer sleeve (100) having an outer wall (102) and an inner wall, and an inner sleeve (102) having an outer wall and an inner wall. The outer sleeve (100) is positioned within the bore (58) of the handle (14), while the inner sleeve (102) is positioned concentrically within the outer sleeve (100) to form an annular space (104) between the outer wall of the inner sleeve (102) and the inner wall of the outer sleeve (100). The annular space (104) is utilized to conduct hydraulic fluid.
New aluminum casting alloys having 8.5 - 9.5 wt. % silicon, 0.8 - 2.0 wt. % copper (Cu), 0.20 - 0.53 wt. % magnesium (Mg), and 0.35 to 0.8 wt. % manganese are disclosed. The alloy may be solution heat treated, treated in accordance with T5 tempering and/or artificially aged to produce castings, e.g., for cylinder heads and engine blocks. In one embodiment, the castings are made by high pressure die casting.
C22C 21/02 - Alliages à base d'aluminium avec le silicium comme second constituant majeur
C22F 1/043 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid de l'aluminium ou de ses alliages d'alliages avec le silicium comme second constituant majeur
54.
FERTILIZER COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
Fertilizer compositions are provided, where a fertilizer composition includes: an inner portion including a nitrogen containing material; and an outer portion covering the inner portion, the outer portion including a release agent. Some of the release agents included are Bauxite residue or layered double hydroxide, such as hydrotalcite or hydrocalumite.
B01J 20/04 - Compositions absorbantes ou adsorbantes solides ou compositions facilitant la filtration; Absorbants ou adsorbants pour la chromatographie; Procédés pour leur préparation, régénération ou réactivation contenant une substance inorganique contenant des composés des métaux alcalins, des métaux alcalino-terreux ou du magnésium
A wheel for a pneumatic tire has a rim with one monolithic bead seat and a removable beat seat. The removable bead seat has two halves that embrace the rim and engage a groove to retain the tire. The removable bead seat may have a second lip either monolithically formed or as a part of a separate retainer that bolts to the bead seat. The wheel may be made from aluminum alloy.
An apparatus and method for fastening dissimilar materials like steel, plastic and aluminum. A resistance welding fastener having multiple layers may be used with or without a sealant. The fastener may be used to form an aluminum covered steel laminate via a hemming pattern of attachment. The fastener may have a solid shaft or have an extended reach and have features for interacting with the welding electrode. A variety of electrode tips may be employed to cooperate with the fastener.
A fastening system including a fastener (10) and a fastener installation tool (60). The fastener (10) includes a pin member (12) having an elongated shank portion (16) with a threaded portion (20), a stop shoulder (32) located at an end (34) of the threaded portion (20), and a pull portion (26) extending from the stop shoulder (32). The stop shoulder (32) includes an inner annular wall (36) extending longitudinally from the end (34) of the threaded portion (20), and an inner face (38) extending outwardly and obliquely from the shank portion (16). The inner annular wall (36) and the inner face (38) form an annular receiving area (42). The fastener installation tool (60) includes a puller (62) having a front face (72). The receiving area (42) of the fastener (10) is adapted to receive the front face (72) of the fastener installation tool (60) when the puller (62) engages the pull portion (26) of the pin member (12).
New 6xxx aluminum alloys having an improved combination of properties are disclosed. The new 6xxx aluminum alloy generally include from 0.30 to 0.53 wt. % Si, from 0.50 to 0.65 wt. % Mg wherein the ratio of wt. % Mg to wt. % Si is at least 1.0:1 (Mg:Si), from 0.05 to 0.24 wt. % Cu, from 0.05 to 0.14 wt. % Mn, from 0.05 to 0.25 wt. % Fe, up to 0.15 wt. % Ti, up to 0.15 wt. % Zn, up to 0.15 wt. % Zr, not greater than 0.04 wt. % V, and not greater than 0.04 wt. % Cr, the balance being aluminum and other elements.
A fastener 10 including a bolt 12 having an elongated shank 16 having a first end 18, a second end 20 opposite the first end, and a threaded portion 24 having an external bolt thread 26, the bolt thread including a bolt pitch. The fastener includes a nut 14 having a first end 17, a second end 19 opposite the first end of the nut, and an internal nut thread 30 extending between the first and second ends of the nut and adapted to engage threadedly the bolt thread of the bolt. The nut thread includes a nut pitch and a hardness that changes gradationally between the first and second ends of the nut. The bolt pitch of the bolt thread of the bolt is mismatched with the nut pitch of the nut thread of the nut.
Generally, the instant disclosure relates to fertilizer compositions and methods of making and using the same. More specifically, the instant disclosure relates to blast suppressant and/or blast resistant ammonium nitrate fertilizer compositions, as well as methods of making and using the same.
A62D 3/30 - Procédés pour rendre les substances chimiques nuisibles inoffensives ou moins nuisibles en effectuant un changement chimique dans les substances par réaction avec des agents chimiques
A fastening system (10) including a pin member (12) and a key (16) for engaging the pin member (12). The pin member (12) includes a shank portion (18) and a recess (28) formed within an end face (30) of the shank portion (18). The recess (28) includes a plurality of splines (32) and recesses (34) that form first and second bearing surfaces (36, 38) oriented at angles (A, B). The key (16) includes a key head (46) having a plurality of splines and grooves (48, 50) that form first and second bearing surfaces (52, 54) oriented at angles (A, B). The plurality of splines and recesses (52, 54) of the pin member (12) and the plurality of splines and recesses (52, 54) of the key (16) are adapted to communicate with each other when tightening and loosening the pin member (12).
F16B 23/00 - Têtes de boulons ou de vis de forme spéciale pour permettre leur rotation à l'aide d'un outil
F16B 35/04 - Boulons filetés; Boulons d'ancrage; Goujons filetés; Vis; Vis de pression avec tête ou axe de forme particulière permettant de fixer le boulon sur ou dans un objet
A lock bolt collar (14) comprises a shank (30) having a first end (32), a second end (34) opposite the first end (32), a through-bore (38) extending from the first end (32) to the second end (34), an inner wall (40) having an internal bead (44) located proximate to the first end (32) of the shank (30) and extending circumferentially and inwardly into the through-bore (38). The bead (44) includes a first inner diameter (D2) and an extended portion (48) extending from the bead (44) and to a point proximate to the second end (34), the extended portion (48) including a second inner diameter (D3), where the second inner diameter (D3) is greater than the first inner diameter (D2).
F16B 5/02 - Jonction de feuilles ou de plaques soit entre elles soit à des bandes ou barres parallèles à elles par organes de fixation utilisant un filetage
F16B 19/05 - Chevilles fixées par collerettes embouties
A rivet (10) includes a pin member (12) having a head (34) and a lock groove (26), and a lock ring (14) having a flange (53). The flange (53) of the lock ring (14) is swaged into the lock groove (26) of the pin member (12) and transformed to a bead (54) that engages the lock groove (26), and a portion (P) of an outer surface (50) of the lock ring (14) deforms and is rotated inwardly. The rivet (10) is installed within a structure (56) such that the head (34) of the pin member (12) is flush with an outer surface (68) of a panel (64) and the portion (P) of the outer surface (50) of the lock ring (14) is flush with an outer surface (66) of another panel (62). The pin member (12) includes a frangible portion (28) that breaks off when the rivet (10) is installed.
A clip for assembling corners of hollow members such as the rails and stiles of an extruded aluminum door. The clip has an L shape and may feature a double L shape. A portion inserts into the hollow of a first member and is attached thereto. Another portion extends into the other hollow member for attachment thereto to form a sturdy joint without welding. Pairs of clips may be used at each corner.
An aluminum alloy product and method for producing the aluminum alloy product that, in some embodiments, includes an aluminum alloy strip having at least 0.8 wt. % manganese, at least 0.6 wt % iron, or at least 0.8 wt. % manganese and at least 0.6 wt % iron. A near surface of the aluminum alloy strip, in some embodiments, is substantially free of large particles having an equivalent diameter of at least 50 micrometers and includes small particles. Each small particle, in some embodiments, has a particular equivalent diameter that is less than 3 micrometers, and a quantity per unit area of the small particles having the particular equivalent diameter is at least 0.01 particles per square micrometer at the near surface of the aluminum alloy strip.
A fastener installation tool (10) includes ing a cylinder assembly (12), a handle/sleeve assembly (14), and a tool head (16). The handle/ sleeve assembly (14) includes a handle (40) having a bore (46) and a sleeve (60) positioned within the bore (46). An inner wall (48) of the sleeve (60) includes two portions (50, 52) of different inner diameters (D1, D2). The sleeve (60) includes an outer wall (66) having two portions (68, 70) of different outer diameters (D3, D4) such as to form a space between the second portion (70) of the outer wall (66) of the sleeve (60) and the second portion (52) of the inner wall (48) of the handle (40), which enables the sleeve (60) to flex during operation of the tool (10).
B21J 15/22 - Entraînements pour machines à riveter; Moyens de transmission correspondants actionnés à la fois hydrauliquement et pneumatiquement
F15B 3/00 - Amplificateurs ou convertisseurs de pression de fluide, p.ex. échangeurs de pression; Transmission de la pression d'un système à fluide à un autre, sans contact entre les fluides
67.
METHODS FOR PRODUCING FORGED PRODUCTS AND OTHER WORKED PRODUCTS
Methods for producing forged products and other worked products are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method comprises using additive manufacturing to produce a metal shaped-preform and, after the using step, forging the metal shaped-preform into a final forged product. The final forged product may optionally be annealed.
B21K 3/04 - Fabrication de pièces de moteurs ou de machines similaires, non couverte par ; Fabrication d'hélices ou d'organes similaires d'aubes, p.ex. de turbines; Refoulement des pieds d'aubes
68.
RESISTANCE WELDING FASTENER, APPARATUS AND METHODS
An apparatus and method for fastening dissimilar metals like steel and aluminum utilizes a steel rivet and a spot welding machine. The rivet and metals are stacked and the heat from the welder's electric current softens the lower melting point aluminum allowing the rivet to penetrate the aluminum and weld to the steel layer. The fastener may be used to join stacks with several layers of different materials and may be used to apply a threaded socket or stud made from steel or titanium to an aluminum or magnesium alloy structure. Layers of non-conductive materials like plastic and ceramics may also be affixed to a conductive layer using the fastener made from a compatible material that extends through a pilot hole.
An apparatus and method for fastening dissimilar metals like steel and aluminum utilizes a spot welding machine. The metals are stacked with an aluminum body captured between steels. Heat from the welder's electric current softens the lower melting point aluminum allowing an indentation of the steel layer to penetrate the aluminum and weld to an opposing steel layer. The process may be used to join stacks with several layers of different materials and for joining different structural shapes.
In one aspect of the instant disclosure, a setter plate assembly to sinter green titanium dioxide forms, such as aluminum smelting cathodes made by multiple forming methods is produced. The assembly is itself formed from sintered titanium diboride. The open area of the assembly and vents allow off-gassing during settering to producing a sintered product with reduced contamination. The setter plate assembly is made principally from titanium diboride, which is chemically compatible with green titanium dioxide forms.
F27B 21/08 - Appareils de frittage ouverts ou à découvert; Autres appareils de traitement thermique de structure similaire - Parties constitutives, accessoires ou équipement particuliers aux appareils de frittage ou similaires
71.
COLORED, CORROSION-RESISTANT ALUMINUM ALLOY SUBSTRATES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME
A silicon polymer treatment with included pigments for anodized aluminum objects such as wheels. Titanium dioxide may be dispersed in polysiloxane or polysilazane to form a white polymer treatment on the object. Other beneficial components, such as corrosion inhibitors may be included in the polymer matrix.
C23C 18/12 - Revêtement chimique par décomposition soit de composés liquides, soit de solutions des composés constituant le revêtement, ne laissant pas de produits de réaction du matériau de la surface dans le revêtement; Dépôt par contact par décomposition thermique caractérisée par le dépôt sur des matériaux inorganiques, autres que des matériaux métalliques
A fastener (10) having a pin member (16) and a sleeve (12). The pin member (16) includes a head (18), a pin tail portion (20), and a locking portion (17) with a plurality of crests (C26-C34) and roots (R25-R34). Each of the crests (C26-C34) includes a first diameter, the first diameters sequentially increase along the locking portion (17) towards the head (18), while the roots (C26-C34) include a second diameter, the second diameters sequentially decrease towards the head (18). The sleeve (12) has a head (38) and a tubular portion (40) which is deformed into a bulb (50) that engages a workpiece (W2). The tubular portion (40) of the sleeve (12) locks onto the crests (C26-C34) and the pintail portion (20) of the pin member (16) breaks off at one of the grooves (26-34) located substantially flush with the head (38) of the sleeve(12).
New heat treatable aluminum alloys having magnesium and zinc are disclosed. The new aluminum alloys generally contain 3.0 - 6.0 wt. % Mg, 2.5 - 5.0 wt. % Zn, where (wt. % Mg) / (wt. % Zn) is from 0.60 to 2.40.
C22C 21/08 - Alliages à base d'aluminium avec le magnésium comme second constituant majeur avec du silicium
C22C 21/10 - Alliages à base d'aluminium avec le zinc comme second constituant majeur
C22F 1/04 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid de l'aluminium ou de ses alliages
C22F 1/047 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid de l'aluminium ou de ses alliages d'alliages avec le magnésium comme second constituant majeur
C22F 1/053 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid de l'aluminium ou de ses alliages d'alliages avec le zinc comme second constituant majeur
74.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PROTECTING ELECTROLYSIS CELL SIDEWALLS
A system is provided including an electrolysis cell configured to retain a molten electrolyte bath, the bath including at least one bath component, the electrolysis cell including: a bottom, and a sidewall consisting essentially of the at least one bath component; and a feeder system, configured to provide a feed material including the least one bath component to the molten electrolyte bath such that the at least one bath component is within 2% of saturation, wherein, via the feed material, the sidewall is stable in the molten electrolyte bath.
C25B 9/00 - PROCÉDÉS ÉLECTROLYTIQUES OU ÉLECTROPHORÉTIQUES POUR LA PRODUCTION DE COMPOSÉS ORGANIQUES OU MINÉRAUX, OU DE NON-MÉTAUX; APPAREILLAGES À CET EFFET Éléments de structure des cellules; Assemblages d'éléments de structure, p.ex. assemblages d'électrode-diaphragme; Caractéristiques des cellules relatives aux procédés
C25C 7/00 - Eléments structurels, ou leur assemblage, des cellules; Entretien ou conduite des cellules
75.
IMPROVED ALUMINUM-MAGNESIUM-LITHIUM ALLOYS, AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME
New aluminum-magnesium-lithium alloys, and methods for producing the same are disclosed. The alloys generally contain 2.0 - 3.9 wt. % Mg, 0.1 - 1.8 wt. % Li, up to 1.5 wt. % Cu, up to 2.0 wt. % Zn, up to 1.0 wt. % Ag, up to 1.5 wt. % Mn, up to 0.5 wt. % Si, up to 0.35 wt. % Fe, 0.05 to 0.50 wt. % of a grain structure control element, up to 0.10 wt. % Ti, and up to 0.10 wt. % of any other element, with the total of these other elements not exceeding 0.35 wt. %, the balance being aluminum.
C22F 1/04 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid de l'aluminium ou de ses alliages
C22F 1/047 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid de l'aluminium ou de ses alliages d'alliages avec le magnésium comme second constituant majeur
C22F 1/053 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid de l'aluminium ou de ses alliages d'alliages avec le zinc comme second constituant majeur
A system and method that includes, in an embodiment, a prism, a camera, a light source, and a plate. The system, in an embodiment, is configured for scanning a roll and generating an image of the roll surface. The prism, in an embodiment, is positioned below the camera and above the plate. In an embodiment, the plate is positioned below the prism and above the roll surface. In an embodiment, the light source is positioned above the prism. In an embodiment, the light source and the prism are positioned to provide light to the roll surface at an angle of at least 75 degrees measured from a line normal to the roll surface. In an embodiment, the prism is configured to refract light from the light source, the camera is a line scan camera that includes a row of pixel sensors, and the light source includes light emitting diodes.
New methods for aging aluminum alloys having zinc and magnesium are disclosed. The methods may include first aging the aluminum alloy at a first temperature of from about 310°F to 530°F and for a first aging time of from 1 minute to 6 hours, and then second aging the aluminum alloy at a second temperature for a second aging time of at least 30 minutes, with the second temperature being lower than the first temperature.
C22F 1/053 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid de l'aluminium ou de ses alliages d'alliages avec le zinc comme second constituant majeur
C22C 21/10 - Alliages à base d'aluminium avec le zinc comme second constituant majeur
78.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PROTECTING ELECTROLYSIS CELLS
Broadly, the present disclosure relates to sidewall features (e.g. inner sidewall or hot face) of an electrolysis cell, which protect the sidewall from the electrolytic bath while the cell is in operation (e.g. producing metal in the electrolytic cell).
A swage collar (114) including a shank (130) having a first end (132), a second end (134) opposite the first end (132), and an outside diameter, a flange (136) extending circumferentially from the first end (132) of the shank (130) and having a outer diameter, and a scalloped shoulder (140) formed at a location where the first end (132) of the shank (130) transitions to the flange (136). When the swage collar (114) is swaged, the shoulder (140) is deformed such that the shoulder (140) is blended with the outside diameter of the shank (130) and the outer diameter of the flange (136). When the shoulder (130) is in its deformed state, it includes multiple curved portions each having a radius of curvature that visually indicates all around the outside diameter of the collar (114) a complete swage of the collar (114).
A nose assembly (10) for a fastener installation tool including an anvil (12), a collet (14), and a drawbar (20) having a primary bearing (22). A secondary bearing (30) is positioned within the collet (14) and located intermediate the primary bearing (22) and jaws (16) of the collet (14). The secondary bearing (30) is offset from the fastener centerline (X-X) by a first distance (Dl) and from a pulling tool centerline axis (Y-Y) defined by a longitudinal axis of the drawbar (20) by a second distance (D2).
A welded electrical connection includes an aluminum electrical conductor welded to a copper electrical conductor. The copper electrical conductor and the aluminum electrical conductor form a butt joint. A ferrule is over the butt joint and attached to the copper electrical conductor and the aluminum electrical conductor. The ferrule is not directly attached to welded portions of the copper electrical conductor and the aluminum electrical conductor. In some embodiments, weld flash is between the butt joint and the ferrule.
New magnesium-zinc aluminum alloy bodies and methods of producing the same are disclosed. The new magnesium-zinc aluminum alloy bodies generally include 3.0 - 6.0 wt. % magnesium and 2.5 - 5.0 wt. % zinc, where at least one of the magnesium and the zinc is the predominate alloying element of the aluminum alloy bodies other than aluminum, and wherein (wt. % Mg) / (wt. % Zn) is from 0.6 to 2.40, and may be produced by preparing the aluminum alloy body for post-solutionizing cold work, cold working by at least 25%, and then thermally treating. The new magnesium-zinc aluminum alloy bodies may realize improved strength and other properties.
C22F 1/047 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid de l'aluminium ou de ses alliages d'alliages avec le magnésium comme second constituant majeur
C22F 1/053 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid de l'aluminium ou de ses alliages d'alliages avec le zinc comme second constituant majeur
The instant disclosure is directed towards methods of treating wastewater and related systems, where the system includes: a first zone comprising at least one anaerobic tank, and a second zone comprising at least one engineered wetland. In some embodiments, the system includes a third zone comprising at least one bauxite residue cell.
The instant disclosure is directed towards methods of determining green electrode quality via electrical resistivity measurements on green electrode forms (e.g. prior to baking) The instant disclosure is directed towards methods of making electrodes, utilizing the electrical resistivity measurement(s) from green anodes to monitor and if necessary, adjust electrode processing parameters (e.g. composition, mixing parameters, forming parameters, or baking parameters).
G01R 27/08 - Mesure de la résistance par mesure à la fois de la tension et de l'intensité
C04B 35/532 - Produits céramiques mis en forme, caractérisés par leur composition; Compositions céramiques; Traitement de poudres de composés inorganiques préalablement à la fabrication de produits céramiques à base de non oxydes à base de carbone, p.ex. graphite obtenus à partir de particules carbonées avec ou sans autres composants non organiques contenant un liant carbonisable
G01R 19/00 - Dispositions pour procéder aux mesures de courant ou de tension ou pour en indiquer l'existence ou le signe
G06F 19/24 - pour l'apprentissage automatique, l'exploration de données ou les bio statistiques, p.ex. détection de motifs, extraction de connaissances, extraction de règles, corrélation, agrégation ou classification
G01N 33/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par des méthodes spécifiques non couvertes par les groupes
H01M 4/00 - PROCÉDÉS OU MOYENS POUR LA CONVERSION DIRECTE DE L'ÉNERGIE CHIMIQUE EN ÉNERGIE ÉLECTRIQUE, p.ex. BATTERIES Électrodes
85.
KNOCKOUT FOR USE WHILE NECKING A METAL CONTAINER, DIE SYSTEM FOR NECKING A METAL CONTAINER AND METHOD OF NECKING A METAL CONTAINER
A knockout (18) has a support surface (20) and the support surface (20) has: (i) a first knockout outer diameter (30) capable of supporting the first inner diameter (22) of a container side wall (14) when the knockout (18) is inserted into an opening (12) of the metal container (10) and when the metal container (10) is being necked with a necking die (16); and (ii) a second knockout outer diameter (32) capable of supporting the second inner diameter (24) of the container side wall (14) when the knockout (18) is inserted into the opening (12) of the metal container (10) and when the metal container (10) is being necked with the necking die (16), and wherein the first knockout outer diameter (30) is larger than the second knockout outer diameter (32).
B21D 51/26 - Fabrication d'objets creux caractérisés par l'usage de l'objet de boîtes de conserve ou bidons; Fermeture des boîtes de conserve ou des bidons de façon définitive
A method for surface treating work rolls to produce isotropic textured aluminum sheet features indenting the surface of the working rolls that produce the sheet with spherical media such as steel ball bearings having the requisite properties to avoid fracture and resulting in a smooth surface lacking facets. The spherical media can be introduced into a nip between two rolls and indent by compression, but ultrasonic peening or knurling. The aluminum sheet produced by the roll has properties that facilitate mechanical forming, such as when the sheet is processed by forming tools.
B21B 1/22 - Méthodes de laminage ou laminoirs pour la fabrication des produits semi-finis de section pleine ou de profilés; Séquence des opérations dans les trains de laminoirs; Installation d'une usine de laminage, p.ex. groupement de cages; Succession des passes ou des alternances de passes pour laminer des bandes ou des feuilles en longueurs indéfinies
B21B 27/00 - Cylindres; Lubrification, refroidissement ou chauffage des cylindres en cours d'utilisation
B21H 8/00 - Laminage du métal en longueurs indéfinies spécialement approprié à la fabrication en série d'objets particuliers
B24C 1/06 - Méthodes d'utilisation de jet abrasif en vue d'effectuer un travail déterminé; Utilisation d'équipements auxiliaires liés à ces méthodes pour réaliser des surfaces mates, p.ex. sur les matériaux plastiques, sur le verre
C21D 7/06 - Modification des propriétés physiques du fer ou de l'acier par déformation par travail à froid de la surface par grenaillage ou similaire
87.
IMPROVED 5XXX-LITHIUM ALUMINUM ALLOYS, AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME
New 5xxx-lithium aluminum alloys and related products are disclosed. The new 5xxx-lithium aluminum alloy may contain from 3.75 to 5.0 wt. % Mg, from 1.6 to 2.3 wt. % Li, and from 0.50 to 2.5 wt. % Zn, among others.
Systems and methods for stereoscopic imaging and viewing of aluminum electrolysis and related operation and/or maintenance activities are disclosed. The system may produce stereoscopic images based at least in part on images obtained from two or more imaging devices. The system may display the stereoscopic images for viewing to facilitate aluminum electrolysis cell operation and/or maintenance.
New methods of producing anodized aluminum alloy products having an improved surface appearance properties are disclosed. The methods may include preparing an aluminum alloy body for anodizing, thereby producing an anodized aluminum alloy body, contacting an intended viewing surface of the anodized aluminum alloy body with an acid, thereby producing a prepared intended viewing surface of the anodized aluminum alloy body, and sealing the prepared intended viewing surface of the anodized aluminum alloy body. The anodized aluminum alloy products may realize a preselected color tolerance, such as realizing a b* value that is within a specified tolerance of a preselected b* value.
The instant disclosure provides an electrolysis cell, which includes: an anode; a cathode block; and a current collector bar configured to be at least partially disposed adjacent to and in electrical communication with the cathode block, wherein the bar comprises: at least one sidewall; an inner void enclosed by the sidewall; and an expandable material retained in the inner void via the at least one sidewall, wherein the expandable material is configured to exert pressure on the wall of the inner void while the bar is at operating temperature, such that the bar is conformed to the cathode block.
A collar (10) having a shank (20) with an interior surface (25) and an exterior surface (36), The exterior surface (38) of the shank (20) includes a first exterior surface (38) extending from the first end (12) to a first exterior inflection point (40), and a curvilinear exterior surface (44) extending from the first exterior inflection point (40) to a second exterior inflection point (46). The curvilinear exterior surface (44) and an imaginary line (54) extending from the first exterior inflection point (40) to the second exterior inflection point (46) form a first area that is sized and shaped to receive forward extrusion of the collar (10) as the collar (10) is being installed.
Horizontal duct scrubbing systems for removing particulate matter from a gas are disclosed. The horizontal scrubbing systems may receive a particulate-containing gas stream (e.g., containing PM10 and/or PM2.5 particulate matter), and remove at least some of such particulates by spraying liquid droplets co-current to the flow of the gas stream, where the liquid droplets have a volume median droplet diameter (DV0.5) of from 240 microns to 600 microns. The scrubbing system may be substantially free of flow deflection members between a liquid inlet manifold and a demister. The system may remove at least 50 wt. % PM10 and/or PM2.5 particulate matter from the gas stream.
Wrought 2xxx aluminum lithium alloy products having a thickness of from 0.040 inch to 0.500 inch are disclosed. The wrought aluminum alloy products contain from 3.00 to 3.80 wt. % Cu, from 0.05 to 0.35 wt. % Mg, from 0.975 to 1.385 wt. % Li, wherein -0.3*Mg-0.15Cu +1.65 ≤ Li ≤ -0.3*Mg-0.15Cu +1.85, from 0.05 to 0.50 wt. % of at least one grain structure control element, wherein the grain structure control element is selected from the group consisting of Zr, Sc, Cr, V, Hf, other rare earth elements, and combinations thereof, up to 1.0 wt. % Zn, up to 1.0 wt. % Mn, up to 0.12 wt. % Si, up to 0.15 wt. % Fe, up to 0.15 wt. % Ti, up to 0.10 wt. % of any other element, with the total of these other elements not exceeding 0.35 wt. %, the balance being aluminum.
A method of monitoring an electrolytic cell including detecting information indicative of a thermite reaction, comparing the information indicative of a thermite reaction to a threshold, generating a thermite response signal according to the comparison, and reacting to the thermite response signal by adjusting the operation of the electrolytic cell.
C25D 17/00 - PROCÉDÉS POUR LA PRODUCTION ÉLECTROLYTIQUE OU ÉLECTROPHORÉTIQUE DE REVÊTEMENTS; GALVANOPLASTIE; JONCTION DE PIÈCES PAR ÉLECTROLYSE; APPAREILLAGES À CET EFFET Éléments structurels, ou leurs assemblages, des cellules pour revêtement électrolytique
A method of creating and using a high-carbon spent pot lining (SPL) as a fuel, including delining the high-carbon spent pot lining from an electrolytic cell and combusting the SPL in a furnace.
C25C 3/08 - Construction des cellules, p.ex. fonds, parois, cathodes
F23G 5/033 - Procédés ou appareils, p.ex. incinérateurs, spécialement adaptés à la combustion de déchets ou de combustibles pauvres comportant un traitement préalable consistant en une désagrégation ou un broyage
96.
INERT ELECTRODES WITH LOW VOLTAGE DROP AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
An electrolytic cell anode, including an encasing conductive material configured to encase a dense conductive material and define the electrolytic cell anode, wherein the dense conductive material has an electrical conductivity greater than that of the encasing conductive material.
A wire thread insert (10) including a body (12) having a leading end (14) and a trailing end (16), a first segment (18) having a first plurality of coils (20) and a first diameter (D1), and a second segment (22) having at Ieast one coil (24) and a second diameter (D2). The second diameter (D2) of the second segment (22) is greater than the first diameter (D1 ) of the first segment (18). A bolt (26) threadedly engages the insert (10), and the bolt/insert assembly (36) threadedly engages a hole (32) of a workpiece (30). When the bolt/insert assembly (36) is installed into the hole (32), the at Ieast one coil (20) expands diametrically outwardly into the internal threads (34) of the hole (32) so that the at Ieast one coil (20) remains seated therein. The bolt (26) is removable while the insert (10) remains within the hole (32).
F16B 37/12 - DISPOSITIFS POUR ASSEMBLER OU BLOQUER LES ÉLÉMENTS DE CONSTRUCTION OU LES PARTIES DE MACHINES, p.ex. CLOUS, CHEVILLES, ÉCROUS, VIS, BOULONS, BAGUES ANNULAIRES FORMANT RESSORT, BRIDES OU COLLIERS, CLIPS OU PINCES, COINS; ASSEMBLAGES OU JOINTURES Écrous ou pièces similaires avec entrées de filetage avec surfaces d'entrée de filetage consistant en une insertion de ressorts hélicoïdaux, de disques ou de pièces analogues; Ecrous constitués par des morceaux indépendants de fil métallique enroulé; Garnitures filetées intérieures pour trous
98.
IMPROVED 6XXX ALUMINUM ALLOYS, AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME
New 6xxx aluminum alloys are disclosed. The new 6xxx aluminum alloys may include 1.05 - 1.50 wt. Mg, 0.60 - 0.95 wt. % Si, where the (wt. % Mg) / (wt. % Si) is from 1.30 to 1.90, 0.275 - 0.50 wt. % Cu, and from 0.05 to 1.0 wt. % of at least one secondary element, wherein the secondary element is selected from the group consisting of V, Fe, Cr, Mn, Zr, Ti, and combinations thereof.
Heat treatable aluminum alloy strips and methods for making the same are disclosed. The heat treatable aluminum alloy strips are continuously cast and quenched, with optional rolling occurring before and/or after quenching. After quenching, the heat treatable aluminum alloy strip is neither annealed nor solution heat treated.
C22F 1/04 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid de l'aluminium ou de ses alliages
A method to recycle TiB2 articles, and in particular, a method to recycle a TiB2 feedstock including TiB2 articles and Ti-ore and/or Ti-slag by chlorination.
