367 results about "Fold-forming" patented technology

Instrument introducers and methods of using the same are provided to facilitate the introduction of a surgical instrument into a cavity or a body opening of a patient. The instrument introducers include a body portion defining a lumen therethrough, a flexible distal end portion having a distal orifice, a proximal end portion having a proximal orifice, and at least one fold formed in at least the distal end portion.

The present invention involves new interventional methods and devices for reconfiguring a portion of the gastrointestinal tract. The procedures are generally performed laparoscopically and may generally be described as laparoscopic plication gastroplasty (LPG) in which, after obtaining abdominal access, spaced apart sites on a gastric wall are engaged, approximated and fastened to create one or more tissue folds forming one or more plications projecting into the gastrointestinal space. The serosal tissue may optionally be treated during the procedure to promote the formation of a strong serosa-to-serosa bond that ensures the long-term stability of the tissue plication. These procedures are preferably carried out entirely extragastrically (i.e. without penetrating through the gastrointestinal wall), thereby minimizing the risks of serious complications.

Various sensors and methods of assembling sensors are described. In some embodiments, the sensor assembly includes a first end, a body portion, and a second end. The first end can include a neck portion and a connector portion and the second end can include a flap, a first component, a neck portion, and a second component. A method is also described for sensor folding. The method can include using a circuit with an attached emitter and a detector that is separated by a portion of the circuit. The method can also include folding the portion of the circuit such that a first fold is created through the emitter and folding the portion of the circuit such that a second fold is created such that the first fold and second fold form an angle.

Various sensors and methods of assembling sensors are described. In some embodiments, the sensor assembly includes a first end, a body portion, and a second end. The first end can include a neck portion and a connector portion and the second end can include a flap, a first component, a neck portion, and a second component. A method is also described for sensor folding. The method can include using a circuit with an attached emitter and a detector that is separated by a portion of the circuit. The method can also include folding the portion of the circuit such that a first fold is created through the emitter and folding the portion of the circuit such that a second fold is created such that the first fold and second fold form an angle.

A respiratory mask is reduced in size to better fit patients with smaller faces by either (a) folding one or more accordian folds formed in an upper portion of the mask, or (b) tearing away a part of the upper portion of the mask. The respiratory mask for adult patients can thus be adjusted to fit smaller adults and larger children. The respiratory mask for children can thus be adjusted to fit smaller children. A ball joint swivel connector is provided to connect the gas inlet of the masks to the hose connection for respiratory or nebulizer treating gases or aerosols.

One embodiment of the present invention comprises an actuating mechanism for a turbine comprising a compliant member (meaning at least one compliant member) comprising a series of serpentine folds forming a plurality of fold sections and a central cavity (meaning at least one central cavity) interposed between the adjacent fold sections wherein the compliant member is movable between a first retracted position and a second extended position upon introduction of a pressurized medium into the central cavity and dispersion of the pressurized medium within the serpentine folds.

A webcam clip is disclosed. The webcam is a U-shaped frame with a clipping part and a pivoting part formed by bent metal wire with certain wire diameter. The clipping part makes the present invention easily clip on edges of panels while the pivoting part is formed by two rear ends of the U-shaped frame for being disposed on a first concave hole arranged symmetrically on right and left sides of a housing of webcam so as to form a pivot between the U-shaped frame and the housing. Therefore, the angles of lens are adjustable. Moreover, a guiding slot is arranged above the first concave hole for connecting the first concave hole with a second concave hole so as to make the pivoting part of the clip elastically move from the first concave hole to the second concave hole along the guiding slot and the device is in folded form. Or the pivoting part can move in reverse direction, from the second concave hole to the first concave hole, along the guiding slot for being used. Thus the clip for webcam has simplified structure that is easy to be used or stored. With compact design, the storage space is saved and the device is easy to carry.

The disclosure relates to a packaging container for long-term cold storage of liquid foods for retaining superior flavor and aroma properties in the packed product, and produced from a packaging laminate including a core layer of paper or paper-board, an inside aroma barrier layer of PET and a gas barrier layer, by fold formation and sealing of a planar packaging blank so that all contact surfaces vis-a-vis the packed product consist of the PET layer. The disclosure also relates to a method of fold forming and sealing the packaging laminate into a packaging container according to the invention. Good shelf-life after cold storage for at least six weeks at 8° C., or at least 10 weeks at 4° C. will be attained using the packaging container according to the invention.

The invention relates to a fully-automatic multi-functional multi-mode integral bag making machine which integrates centralized sealing, three-side sealing, four-side sealing, bottom adding, folding and self set-up, and zippers, and manufactures packaging bags with a plurality of functions and in a plurality of modes fully automatically. The fully-automatic multi-functional multi-mode integral bag making machine comprises a non-stop film connecting unreeling device, a splitting and folding forming frame device, a self set-up device, a front longitudinal sealing machine body device, a middle machine body device and a rear machine body device; and the devices are sequentially connected in order. According to the fully-automatic multi-functional multi-mode integral bag making machine, all functions of existing various automatic bag making machines can be realized, the price is relatively lower, the integration is high, manpower, equipment, power and oil are saved, the efficiency is high, and the bag making machine has higher practicality.

An in-line capacitor, having a pair of inner conductor segments, each of the inner conductor segments having a mating surface. A dielectric spacer positioned between the mating surfaces, each of the mating surfaces having corresponding folds formed thereon.

A single corrugated cardboard blank which when folded forms a hollow elongated prism. The carrying case includes side panels connected at side fold lines to opposing sides of a central panel, and upper and lower panels are connected by fold lines to opposing ends of the central panel and the side panels. The upper and lower panels form a substantially flat base when the blank is in the folded position. A side flap is further connected by a side fold line to one of the side panels. The side flap includes projecting tabs which communicate with slits in the central panel when the blank is folded. Also, the side flap is substantially a same shape as the side panels and the central panel, but may also be slightly wider than the side panels.

A portion-to-be-melted of a fuse is surrounded by plates, so that heat to be generated in a meltdown portion of the fuse under current supply can be confined or accumulated in the vicinity of the meltdown portion of the fuse. This makes it possible to facilitate meltdown of the fuse. The meltdown portion of the fuse in a folded form, rather than in a single here a fuse composed of a straight-line form, is more successful in readily concentrating the heat generated in the fuse under current supply into the meltdown portion, and in further facilitating the meltdown of the fuse.

A method and a carrier medium carrying code to execute a method of designing a carton. The method includes accepting carton structural information, forming a 2D unfolded model of the substrate that when cut and folded forms the carton, and forming a 3D model of the carton. The method further includes displaying a 2D view of the unfolded carton design, and a perspective view of the 3D model. A user has the ability to manipulate the view of the 3D model, and also to select a flap of the carton on perspective view. As a result of the selecting, the method modifies the 2D unfolded view to be of the selected flap shown in an orientation suitable for designing the selected flap. The user designs the flap and the method accepts the design. The method includes modifying the perspective view of the 3D model to include any changes made in the design.

The invention relates to a lined paper packaging machine for surgical gloves. The lined paper packaging machine for surgical gloves aims at the problems that in conventional surgical glove packaging process, the manual paper folding speed and packaging speed are low, the forming size is lack of standardization, the material loss is large, and the yield and the production efficiency of glove packages are directly affected and the like. The lined paper packaging machine for surgical gloves comprises a glove conveying system which conveys the gloves and one or more packaging systems arranged on one side or both sides of the glove conveying system to package the surgical gloves. The system can finish steps of paper cutting, paper folding and glove packaging and the like. Manual operation is replaced by an automatic robot, so that the packaging speed is improved, and the paper cutting size and the paper folding forming size are standardized, and the medical and sanitary requirements are ensured.

Comprehending a profile (104) that, from the outside, constitutes the means of support for the closings and accessories, while on the inside, the same structure configures the struts for the assembly of components and electric and electronic devices, in addition to which this profile (104) presents a cross section with a geometry defined by a central core in the tubular shape with a quadrangular section (105), where the vertex (106) is oriented to the inside of the cabinet (100), while the opposite vertex (107) is oriented to the outside of this cabinet (100), and these two vertexes are formed by single walls, which does not apply to the other two remaining vertexes (108) and (109), which are defined by the junction of the sheet that forms the first two vertexes (106-107) and from this point on, the double walls (110) are extended in a coplanar position in relation to the adjacent walls (106a-106b) of the vertex (106), forming opposite rims (111a 111b), whose ends are perpendicularly folded forming short ends (112) and (113) which, besides being grooved (114), are also distanced in parallel from the adjacent walls (107a-107b) of the vertex (107), whose wall (107a) includes a projection perpendicularly oriented to the outside, configuring a perpendicular rim (115), finalizing the configuration of a profile that permits the assembly of structures (103) which, in turn, receives different closings (101) and doors (102), configuring cabinets / enclosures or boxes (100).

A portable collapsible table or tray having multiple wooden panels hinged to each other from underneath by a piece of fabric. The panels fold in a zigzag manner into a compact, folded form which is easily carried in a bag. The panels are secured to form a rigid table surface by inserting removable support rods laterally and crosswise through the wooden panels. The end panels each receive a locking rod at its respective outer side. Support panels having handle cutouts and legs are attached at each end of the table by hinges. These support panels have bores therethrough for inserting the support pins, and are thus locked in place, along with the wooden surface panels when the rods are inserted. The support panels fold with the surface panels when the support rods are removed forming a compact configuration. A game board version without support panels is provided.

A collapsible shipping container is capable of configured from a collapsed position for storage and transportation to a constructed position for containment of articles therein and back again to the collapsed position after use. The collapsible shipping container comprises a foldable tray having at least two pallet runner sleeves spaced apart from one another and each of which being formed on respective opposed lateral edges of the foldable tray. A plurality of elongated pallet runners each of which having an inner support structure integrally formed thereto. The plurality of elongated pallet runners each of which is adapted to be inserted into each of the respective plurality of pallet runner sleeves. A foldable side wall body is adapted to rest upon the foldable tray to form an interior space to receive a plurality of articles. The foldable side wall body comprises end walls, side walls, and side body flaps to form an enclosed bottom thereof. Each of the end walls includes an articulation fold formed therein so that during the collapsed position, the articulation folds move toward the interior space and during the constructed position, the articulation folds move away from the interior space. A lid is configured to telescopically enclosing the collapsible shipping container.

A folding and sealing apparatus supporting a feed platform for feeding a supply of pre-glued forms to the folding and sealing apparatus. The housing accommodating a first roller, a second roller, a third roller and a fourth roller, and the first and second rollers forming a first nip, the second and third roller forming a second nip and the third and fourth roller forming a third nip. A motor drives at least one of the rollers via a drive mechanism. At least one of the rollers having a resilient portion to accommodate an object mounted on a form, passing through the nips while maintaining appropriate folding and sealing pressure on the supporting form to provide a sufficient sealing pressure to the folded form, as the folded form passes through the nips to facilitate both folding and sealing of the folded form. A cleaning arm is provided adjacent one of the rollers to remove debris therefrom, and a collection bin is provided adjacent the third nip for collecting the folded and sealed forms upon exiting from the folding and sealing apparatus.

The invention discloses a medium-sealing valve-adding bag-making machine. The medium-sealing valve-adding bag-making machine sequentially comprises a feeding frame device, a valve adding device, a folding forming device, a longitudinal sealing device, a transverse sealing device, a second traction group and a cutter device in the moving direction of films, wherein the feeding frame device is used for continually and stably providing the films for follow-up procedures; the valve adding device is used for additionally mounting one-way ventilation valves in set positions on the films; the folding forming device is used for continuous folding forming of the valve-added films, and can fold the films on two sides to the middle and overlap the films in the middle positions; the longitudinal sealing device is used for longitudinal heat-sealing of the folded films at the overlapping parts; the transverse sealing device is used for transverse heat-sealing of the folded films which are processed by the longitudinal sealing device; the second traction group is used for providing power for movement of the films; the cutter device is used for cutting the well processed films to form end products. The medium-sealing valve-adding bag-making machine can be obtained by modifying a traditional medium-sealing bag making machine, thereby having extremely high economic benefits; the medium-sealing valve-adding bag-making machine is compact in structure, reasonable in technological layout and stable and reliable in production process and greatly lowers the manufacturing cost.

Various methods and devices are provided for providing surgical access to a body cavity using a surgical access device that can include an elongate flexible member having proximal and distal ends and a sidewall extending therebetween. The elongate flexible member can be movable between a first position in which the elongate flexible member has at least one longitudinal fold formed in the sidewall such that a width of a longitudinal opening extending through the elongate flexible member is reduced, and a second position in which the fold in the sidewall is unfolded such that a width of the longitudinal opening is increased. In some embodiments, an obturator having expansion members can be used to unfold the elongate flexible member.

A combination of two folding lounge chairs and a cooler which, in a folded form, acts as a compact lightweight unit for ease of portability. The chairs are folded and connected to the back of the cooler and interlocked with each other to form a compact unit until ready for sitting. In the folded position, the chair frames act as handles for pulling the cooler, which rolls along on a set of wheels. In the expanded position the two chairs swing out on hinges from the back of the cooler, one unfolding to the right side and the other unfolding to the left side in a sitting position. The entire combination of chairs and cooler is constructed of strong but lightweight materials so that the entire assembly, when folded, forms a compact, portable unit that can be easily rolled on wheels by one person.

The device for erecting flat-folded tubular blanks supplied in flat-folded form comprises a collecting group provided with first gripping means which are mobile between a pick-up station of the single tubular blanks from a store and an opening station of the single tubular blanks. An opening group is arranged in the opening station and provided with second gripping means for gripping the single flat-folded tubular blanks at a second surface thereof, opposite the first surface engaged by the first gripping means. The second gripping means are mobile between a gripping position of the single tubular blanks and a distanced opening position thereof. A folding organ is destined to progressively engage a free side of the single tubular blanks during the course of opening, for completing the erecting of the tubular blanks.

This spectrometer comprises at least one elementary spectrometer that comprises an optical phase array comprising a microguide assembly (12) and formed on a cleaved planar optical guide (14), reflecting means (24, 30, 32, 34) capable of successively reflecting radiation sent from the microguide assembly, for propagating this radiation in the folded form and in free space, means (26) for photodetecting the radiation so reflected and means (28) for focusing radiation on said photodetection means.

The invention is a combination of two folding lounge chairs and a cooler which, in a folded form, acts as a compact lightweight unit for ease of portability. The chairs are folded and connected to the back of the cooler and interlocked with each other to form a compact unit until ready for sitting. In the folded position, the chair frames act as handles for pulling the cooler, which rolls along on a set of wheels. In the expanded position the two chairs swing out on hinges from the back of the cooler, one unfolding to the right side and the other unfolding to the left side in a sitting position. The entire combination of chairs and cooler is constructed of strong but lightweight materials so that the entire assembly, when folded, forms a compact, portable unit that can be easily rolled on wheels by one person.