IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0422053
(1999-10-20)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Swanson, Douglas R.
- Nestell, David E.
- Lynam, Niall R.
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
Van Dyke, Gardner, Linn & Burkhart, LLP
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
12 인용 특허 :
40 |
초록
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A method of and apparatus for activating a ready-to-install heat activated adhesive for attaching a vehicle panel to a vehicle is disclosed which provides a "ready-to-install" panel assembly. The panel assembly includes first and second spaced apart surfaces, with the bead of heat activated adhesive
A method of and apparatus for activating a ready-to-install heat activated adhesive for attaching a vehicle panel to a vehicle is disclosed which provides a "ready-to-install" panel assembly. The panel assembly includes first and second spaced apart surfaces, with the bead of heat activated adhesive provided on the second surface of the panel. The panel and bead are heated preferably by applying shortwave and longwave infrared radiation, with the shortwave infrared radiation being applied to an adhesive free side of the panel to heat the panel and, thereby, indirectly heat the bead of the heat activated adhesive. For example, where the window panel is such as a laminated windshield or side window or backlite comprising two glass sheets laminated with a polymer inner layer, such as plasticized polyvinyl butyral, or silicone or the like, it is preferable that the heat activation temperature of the adhesive be less than or equal to about 125° C., more preferably less than or equal to about 115° C., and most preferably less than or equal to about 105° C. Also, when a ready-to-install adhesive is applied on or adjacent to a gasket such as a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) molding, a urethane molding, or the like, it is preferable that the heat activation temperature of the adhesive be about less than or equal to about 125° C., more preferably less than or equal to about 115° C., and most preferably less than or equal to about 105° C. The longwave infrared radiation is applied to the adhesive side of the panel to directly heat the bead and thereby activate the adhesive. The apparatus includes a first heating component and a second heating component, with the first heating component including a source of shortwave infrared radiation, such as one or more lamps, which is adapted to heat the adhesive free side of the panel for indirectly heating the bead of adhesive. The second heating component includes a source of longwave radiation, for example a quartz emitter, which is applied the second side of the panel to directly heat the bead of adhesive.
대표청구항
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A method of and apparatus for activating a ready-to-install heat activated adhesive for attaching a vehicle panel to a vehicle is disclosed which provides a "ready-to-install" panel assembly. The panel assembly includes first and second spaced apart surfaces, with the bead of heat activated adhesive
A method of and apparatus for activating a ready-to-install heat activated adhesive for attaching a vehicle panel to a vehicle is disclosed which provides a "ready-to-install" panel assembly. The panel assembly includes first and second spaced apart surfaces, with the bead of heat activated adhesive provided on the second surface of the panel. The panel and bead are heated preferably by applying shortwave and longwave infrared radiation, with the shortwave infrared radiation being applied to an adhesive free side of the panel to heat the panel and, thereby, indirectly heat the bead of the heat activated adhesive. For example, where the window panel is such as a laminated windshield or side window or backlite comprising two glass sheets laminated with a polymer inner layer, such as plasticized polyvinyl butyral, or silicone or the like, it is preferable that the heat activation temperature of the adhesive be less than or equal to about 125° C., more preferably less than or equal to about 115° C., and most preferably less than or equal to about 105° C. Also, when a ready-to-install adhesive is applied on or adjacent to a gasket such as a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) molding, a urethane molding, or the like, it is preferable that the heat activation temperature of the adhesive be about less than or equal to about 125° C., more preferably less than or equal to about 115° C., and most preferably less than or equal to about 105° C. The longwave infrared radiation is applied to the adhesive side of the panel to directly heat the bead and thereby activate the adhesive. The apparatus includes a first heating component and a second heating component, with the first heating component including a source of shortwave infrared radiation, such as one or more lamps, which is adapted to heat the adhesive free side of the panel for indirectly heating the bead of adhesive. The second heating component includes a source of longwave radiation, for example a quartz emitter, which is applied the second side of the panel to directly heat the bead of adhesive. . In an embodiment for a method of the present invention, a method for actuating a full thickness resection device is provided. The method includes the steps of rotating a staple firing ring in a first direction and actuating a worm gear assembly in a first operative mode in response to the rotation of the staple firing ring in the first direction, the worm gear assembly is coupled to the staple firing ring. A flexible drive shaft is rotated in the first direction, the flexible drive shaft being coupled to the worm gear assembly, and torsional energy is stored in the flexible drive shaft during rotation of the flexible drive shaft in the first direction. The worm gear assembly is actuated in a second operative mode and a release rate of the stored torsional energy in the flexible drive shaft is controlled by the worm gear assembly. The flexible drive shaft is rotated in a second direction. oriented at an angle with respect to the superior surface such that the thickness of the body is greater at the anterior end than at the posterior end. 16. The graft of claim 15, wherein the angle is in the range of about 2° to 20°. 17. The graft of claim 1, wherein each of the superior and inferior surfaces is oriented in a plane that extends substantially parallel to an anterior-posterior axis of the body. 18. The graft of claim 1, wherein the tip extends over a distance representative of about 10 to 50% of the anterior-posterior depth of the body. 19. The graft of claim 18, wherein the portions of the superior and inferior surfaces that form the tip converge at an angle in the range of about 10° to 25°. 20. The graft of claim 18, wherein a distal-most end of the tip has a continuous curve with a radius in the range of about 2 to 10 mm extending over approximately 25 to 50% of the depth of the tip. 21. The graft of claim 18, wherein the tip is free of teeth. 22. The graft of claim 18, wherein a distal-most end of the tip forms an obtuse angle with the superior surface and the inferior surface. 23. The graft of claim 1, wherein the body is made from a material selected from the group consisting of allograft bone, metals, metal alloys, carbon fiber reinforced polymers, biocompatible polymers and combinations thereof. 24. An implantable spinal prosthesis, comprising: a solid annular body having a superior surface, an inferior surface, an anterior end, and a posterior end; a substantially central opening extending between the superior and inferior surfaces; a plurality of discrete surface protrusions extending from at least a portion of the superior and inferior surfaces, the surface protrusions each having a base integral with one of the superior and inferior surfaces; at least one superior protrusion-free zone on the superior surface that is not cut into the superior surface, the superior protrusion-free zone having a predetermined shape and being oriented in a desired direction; at least one inferior protrusion-free zone on the inferior surface that is not cut into the inferior surface, the inferior protrusion-free zone having a predetermined shape and being oriented in a desired direction; and a tip formed at the posterior end of the body by converging portions of the superior and inferior surfaces. 25. The graft of claim 24, wherein at least one superior protrusion-free zone is aligned with and formed opposite to the inferior protrusion-free zone. 26. The graft of claim 25, wherein each of the at least one superior protrusion-free zone and the at least one superior protrusion-free zone is substantially centrally disposed and is aligned with an anterior-posterior axis of the body. 27. The graft of claim 25, wherein each of the at least one superior protrusion-free zone and the at least one inferior protrusion-free zone is substantially centrally disposed and extend at an angle with respect to an anterior-posterior axis of the body. 28. The graft of claim 27, wherein each of the at least one superior protrusion-free zone and the at least one inferior protrusion-free zone extend at an angle that is substantially orthogonal to the anterior-posterior axis. 29. The graft of claim 27, wherein the angle is in the range of about 10° to 50°. .
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