MECHANICAL PUNCHED VIA FORMATION IN ELECTRONICS PACKAGE AND ELECTRONICS PACKAGE FORMED THEREBY
Granted: December 2, 2021
Application Number:
20210375813
An electronics package includes an electrically insulating substrate having a first surface and a second surface, an adhesive layer positioned on the first surface of the electrically insulating substrate, and an electrical component having a top surface coupled to the adhesive layer on a surface thereof opposite the electrically insulating substrate, the electrical component having contact pads on the top surface. Vias are formed through the electrically insulating substrate and the…
SYSTEMS FOR MONITORING ROOMS IN A MEDICAL FACILITY
Granted: December 2, 2021
Application Number:
20210375446
A system for monitoring room use in a medical facility. The system includes medical devices having sensors that produce machine data corresponding to operation of that medical device. A central processing module analyzes the machine data to identify portions corresponding to clinical cases via at least one of: detecting changes in operational status within the medical devices, detecting changes to devices settings within the medical devices, and detecting a delivery or consumption of…
SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR PRINTING SLICES OF A THREE-DIMENSIONAL COMPONENT MODEL
Granted: December 2, 2021
Application Number:
20210373529
A method carried out by a printing device includes receiving a model of a three-dimensional component, receiving an output structure definition for the component, and segmenting the model of the component into a stack of slices. The method further includes, for each of the slices in the stack, outputting a respective printing layer comprising an arrangement of one or more slice instances of the slice according to the output structure definition.
WATER-BASED BINDER SOLUTIONS FOR USE IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
Granted: December 2, 2021
Application Number:
20210371641
In various embodiments, a water-based binder solution for use in additive manufacturing, includes a thermoplastic binder. The thermoplastic binder includes a first polymer strand having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of from greater than or equal to 5,000 g/mol to less than or equal to 15,000 g/mol, a second polymer strand having a weight average molecular weight of from greater than or equal to 10,000 g/mol to less than or equal to 50,000 g/mol, and a third polymer strand having…
BINDER SOLUTIONS COMPRISING NANOPARTICLES FOR USE IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Granted: December 2, 2021
Application Number:
20210371619
A binder solution comprises greater than or equal to 0.5 wt % and less than or equal to 20 wt % of nanoparticles, a thermoplastic binder, and a solvent. The nanoparticles may comprise metallic nanoparticles comprising nickel, silver, chromium, aluminum, cobalt, iron, or combinations thereof. The nanoparticles may comprise ceramic nanoparticles, the comprising alumina, aluminum nitride, zirconia, titania, silica, silicon nitride, silicon carbide, boron nitride, or combinations thereof. A…
WATER-BASED BINDERS AND METHODS OF USE IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURE OF PARTS
Granted: December 2, 2021
Application Number:
20210370589
A method of manufacturing comprises depositing a layer of a powder on a working surface and selectively depositing a water-based binder solution comprising from 0.1 wt % to 5 wt % of a non-aqueous solvent having a boiling point of greater than 100° C. and less than or equal to 175° C. at 1 atm and a thermoplastic binder comprises a first polymer strand including a first functional group and a second polymer strand including a second functional group into the layer of powder in a…
FLUORESCENT BINDERS FOR USE IN MONITORING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
Granted: December 2, 2021
Application Number:
20210370588
A method of manufacturing a green body part comprises depositing a layer of a powder on a working surface; and selectively depositing a binder solution comprising a thermoplastic binder, a fluorescent material, and a binder medium into the layer of powder in a pattern representative of a structure of a layer of the green body part. The thermoplastic binder comprises one or more polymer strands dissolved in a solvent medium having an average molecular weight from greater than or equal to…
BINDER SOLUTIONS COMPRISING A FUGITIVE METAL PRECURSOR FOR USE IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Granted: December 2, 2021
Application Number:
20210370547
A binder solution comprises a fugitive metal precursor, a thermoplastic binder, and a solvent. The fugitive metal precursor may comprise an alkaline earth metal, a transition metal, a post-transition metal, a metalloid, a rare earth metal, or combinations thereof. The fugitive metal precursor may comprise a salt such as carboxylate, nitrate, sulfate, carbonate, formate, chloride, halide, derivatives thereof, and combinations thereof. A method of manufacturing a part includes depositing a…
AIRFLOW CONTROL FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Granted: November 25, 2021
Application Number:
20210362416
A method, apparatus, and program for additive manufacturing. The additive manufacturing device includes a positioning mechanism configured to provide independent movement of at least one build unit in at least two dimensions. The build unit may further include a gasflow device for providing a flow zone along a first direction with relation to the build unit. The build unit may further include a powder delivery mechanism and an irradiation beam directing unit. The irradiation bean unit…
OPERATIONS OPTIMIZATION ASSIGNMENT CONTROL SYSTEM WITH COUPLED SUBSYSTEM MODELS AND DIGITAL TWINS
Granted: November 11, 2021
Application Number:
20210350294
Optimization systems and methods for optimizing business operations and asset systems are disclosed. A system includes digital twins corresponding to asset systems; business models corresponding to business operations; and an electronic control unit (ECU). The ECU is programmed to: implement an asset optimizer module, where implementing the asset optimizer module interconnects the digital twins for optimization; execute the asset optimizer module, where the asset optimizer module…
STRUCTURES AND COMPONENTS HAVING COMPOSITE UNIT CELL MATRIX CONSTRUCFTION
Granted: November 11, 2021
Application Number:
20210346956
A structure is provided. The structure defines a first direction, a second direction, and a third direction, the three directions orthogonal to each other. The structure includes a first section, a second section, and a third section. The first section includes a plurality of unit cells joined together, wherein the first section has a first average tensile strength and a first average crack growth resistance. The second substantially solid section is within and surrounding each unit cell…
Multiple-Switch Types Hybrid PEBB Power Converter
Granted: November 4, 2021
Application Number:
20210344283
A multi-switch types hybrid power electronics build block (MST HPEBB) least replaceable unit converter employs a first low voltage side (for example, 1000 volt power switches) and a second high voltage side (for example, 3000 volt power switches). The MST HPEBB LRU employs multiple bridge converters connected in series and/or in parallel, and coupled in part by a 1:1 transformer. To reduce weight and volume requirements compared to known PEBB LRUs, different power switch types are…
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR FUNCTIONALLY GRADED MATERIAL
Granted: November 4, 2021
Application Number:
20210339468
A method for producing a functionally graded component layer-by-layer includes: depositing radiant-energy-curable resin on a build surface defined by a resin support, the resin containing filler including at least two groups of particles with different physical properties; allowing the filler to settle such that the groups of particles separate from each other, defining at least two regions within the resin; positioning a stage relative to the build surface so as to define a layer…
ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED COMPONENT HAVING SURFACE FEATURES FOR PART IDENTIFICATION
Granted: November 4, 2021
Application Number:
20210339317
An additively manufactured component and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The additively manufactured component includes a cross sectional layer having a surface surrounding the cross sectional layer. The cross sectional layer is formed by moving a focal point of an energy source over a bed of additive material. A surface irregularity is formed on the surface by manipulating the energy level of the energy source. The surface may include a datum feature positioned at a…
COMMON DISPLAY UNIT FOR A PLURALITY OF CABLELESS MEDICAL SENSORS
Granted: October 21, 2021
Application Number:
20210327576
A wireless patient monitor comprises a generic activator module having a universal connection port that connects with any one of multiple sensor devices, a battery, and a radio transmitter wirelessly connected to a host device. The generic activator module connects to any one of multiple sensor devices via the universal connection port to provide power from the battery to the sensor device and to receive digital physiological data from the sensor device. The radio transmitter transmits…
SENSOR SYSTEM AND METHOD
Granted: October 21, 2021
Application Number:
20210325348
A system includes a sensor comprising a sensor bonding layer disposed on a surface of the sensor, wherein the sensor bonding layer is a metallic alloy. An inlay includes a planar outer surface, wherein the inlay may be disposed on a curved surface of a structure. A structure bonding layer may be disposed on the planar outer surface of the inlay, wherein the structure bonding layer is a metallic alloy. The sensor bonding layer is coupled to the structure bonding layer via a metallic…
OGV ELECTROFORMED HEAT EXCHANGERS
Granted: October 21, 2021
Application Number:
20210324745
A gas turbine engine guide vane heat exchanger has guide vane heat exchanger including electroformed fluid channels in electroformed heat exchanger tubes or a heat exchanger core disposed within airfoil. Non-flammable heat conducting liquid or non-metallic foam may fill space between tubes or core and airfoil. Fluid circuit may include channels within electroformed heat exchanger tubes or the heat exchanger core and extend from inlet manifold to outlet manifold for directing fluid or oil…
ANESTHESIA VAPORIZER RESERVOIR AND SYSTEM
Granted: October 21, 2021
Application Number:
20210322694
An anesthesia vaporizer system includes a vaporizer reservoir forming a sump chamber that contains liquid anesthetic agent and a fill chamber isolated from the sump chamber configured to receive liquid anesthetic agent from a refill container. A piston is in the sump chamber configured to maintain a constant force on the liquid anesthetic agent in the sump chamber, and a transfer valve is configured to permit the liquid anesthetic agent to flow from the fill chamber to the sump chamber.…
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING FOR SEGMENTED ELECTRIC MACHINES
Granted: October 14, 2021
Application Number:
20210320572
A method of making a component of an electrical machine is provided. An additive manufacturing process is used to manufacture a part, including applying beams of energy to a successive plurality of ferromagnetic material particles and fusing them together to form a ring or segment of a ring with an axis, a solid portion, and laminas that extend from the solid portion in a radial or axial direction.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY OPERATION OF FUEL CELL SYSTEMS
Granted: October 7, 2021
Application Number:
20210313599
A drive circuit comprising a DC bus configured to supply power to a load, a first fuel cell coupled to the DC bus and configured to provide a first power output to the DC bus, and a second fuel cell coupled to the DC bus and configured to provide a second power output to the DC bus supplemental to the first fuel cell. The drive circuit further includes an energy storage device coupled to the DC bus and configured to receive energy from the DC bus when a combined output of the first and…
