875 results about "Helical line" patented technology

A system for sealing a hole in a body, comprising a generally cylindrical mesh formed from a plurality of helical strands which is inserted into the hole, with at least one end of the cylindrical mesh being moved least partially through an interior portion of the cylindrical shaped mesh such that the mesh expands radially outwards against sides of the hole.

The invented guidewire relates to improvements in a magnetically navigable medical guidewire to enable passage through an occluded or partially occluded vessel. The guidewire comprises an elongate wire having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the distal end further comprises a magnetically responsive element and a helical thread formed on the tip. The distal end of the guidewire may be preferably aligned substantially in the direction of an applied magnetic field, after which the proximal end of the guidewire may be torqued to rotate the threaded tip while remaining aligned with the applied magnetic field and cause the tip to screw through the blockage in the occluded vessel.

A helicoil interference fixation system comprising:a helicoil comprising a helical body comprising a plurality of turns separated by spaces therebetween, the helical body terminating in a proximal end and a distal end, and at least one internal strut extending between at least two turns of the helical body; andan inserter for turning the helicoil, the inserter comprising at least one groove for receiving the at least one strut;the helicoil being mounted on the inserter such that the at least one strut of the helicoil is mounted in the at least one groove of the inserter, such that rotation of the inserter causes rotation of the helicoil.

A color coded flexible armored cable includes a tubular sheath formed from a metal strip having a continuous, non-patterned, non-conductive color coating applied to the entirety of an abraded outer surface of the strip. The color coating is of a predetermined precise thickness and includes a polyethylene based wax lubricant in a percent by volume of about 0.45 to 0.55. The strip is formed into helical convolutions having a cross-sectional shape which provides for overlap and interlocking of adjacent convolutions and contact between adjacent convolutions along a helical line such that, upon bending the sheath, the convolutions remain in contact at a trailing edge of one convolution and the inner surface of an adjacent convolution in a way such that the color coating is not scraped off of the outer surface of the sheath. The sheath is preferably formed such that the number of convolutions per unit length of sheath is maximum for sheath flexibility and retention of the coating on the outer surface of the sheath.

A stent graft (10) has a tubular body (12) of a biocompatible material and at least one fenestration (18, 20). The or each fenestration has a tubular side branch stitched into it with a portion of the tubular side branch extending within the tubular body and a portion of the tubular side branch extending exteriorly of the tubular body. The stitching by which the tubular side branch is mounted into the fenestration extends circumferentially and diagonally from one end of the tubular side branch to the other such that the tubular side branch extends from the tubular body at an angle thereto. The tubular side branch has a resilient ring around at least one and preferably both ends thereof and a self expanding stent in between them. The tubular side branch can have a circumferential linear portion (46) at an inner end to engage against the inner wall (58) of the tubular body. The tubular side branch can have a stent made from a single wire forming a first ring (45), a second ring (47), the second ring defining a plane which is substantially parallel to and spaced axially apart from the plane of the first ring and a number of helical wire portions (49) extending between the first and second ring. Preferably the wire is a shape memory wire such as Nitinol™wire.

A transformer has a primary winding made from a first conducting trace formed on a first multilayer printed circuit board, and a secondary winding made from a second conducting trace formed on a second multilayer printed circuit board. The primary winding is magnetically coupled to the secondary winding. The windings are etched as traces in copper layers of the PC boards as spirals. The spiral of one copper layer is connected to the spiral of a different copper layer by a via, or vias, formed through the insulating layer of the PC board. The vias are drilled, cleaned, and plated with conducting material, for example copper. By using multiple layers, and by connecting spiral windings of each layer to the windings of the next layer by use of vias, any number of turns can be built into a primary winding, or into a secondary winding.

The invention relates to a plane dust collection device, which comprises at least one pair of parallel electrodes positioned in the same plane and a driving power supply for conducting AC for the parallel electrodes, wherein the parallel electrodes can be placed on a substrate; each pair of the parallel electrodes of the parallel electrodes can be formed by comb-shaped electrodes, and each pair of the comb-shaped electrodes is placed oppositely in a cross mode; each pair of the parallel electrodes of the parallel electrodes also can be formed by helical or circular electrodes; and the driving power supply is a two-phase, triphase or multiphase AC power supply. The plane dust collection device has the advantages of simple structure, flexible electrode shape, wide application range, suitability in dedusting of the surfaces of a plurality of devices and high removal efficiency on small dust.

A mixer includes a mixer housing provided with two annular skirts respectively extending downward to form a receiving space for communicating with an interior of the tubular housing, a mixer element having a helix extending into the tubular housing, and a mixer inlet portion with a connection plate having two top openings selectively communicating with the two openings such that components received inside the two tubes are able to be selectively forced into the interior of the tubular housing for dispensing.

A transmitter for use with an underground utilities locator including a portable elongate housing; an electronic circuit mounted in the housing and configured to generate an electrical output signal at a frequency suitable for tracing an underground utility; a pair of springy helical coil type electrical cords each having an inner end connected to the circuit; means electrically connected to an outer end of each of the electrical cords for coupling the predetermined electrical output signal across the underground utility; and the housing having a pair of upwardly opening pockets formed on opposite ends of the elongate housing and each sized to permit the electrical cords to be wrapped into loops and stowed into corresponding ones of the pockets.

A stent graft (10) has a tubular body (12) of a biocompatible material and at least one fenestration (18, 20). The or each fenestration has a tubular side branch stitched into it with a portion of the tubular side branch extending within the tubular body and a portion of the tubular side branch extending exteriorly of the tubular body. The stitching by which the tubular side branch is mounted into the fenestration extends circumferentially and diagonally from one end of the tubular side branch to the other such that the tubular side branch extends from the tubular body at an angle thereto. The tubular side branch has a resilient ring around at least one and preferably both ends thereof and a self expanding stent in between them. The tubular side branch can have a circumferential linear portion (46) at an inner end to engage against the inner wall (58) of the tubular body. The tubular side branch can have a stent made from a single wire forming a first ring (45), a second ring (47), the second ring defining a plane which is substantially parallel to and spaced axially apart from the plane of the first ring and a number of helical wire portions (49) extending between the first and second ring. Preferably the wire is a shape memory wire such as Nitinol™ wire.

A resonator includes a hollow dielectric element having a hole therein, a helical line unit including a plurality of helical lines formed in the hole, and a ground electrode formed on an outer surface of the dielectric element.

A semiconductor device increases the efficiency of the inductor having a three-dimensional spiral coil and increases the inductance value without requiring any special steps. The semiconductor device includes semiconductor elements and first, second and third metal wire layers to be used for the configuration of the semiconductor elements, a core disposed on the second metal wire layer, and a coil wherein a plurality of pieces of the first metal wire layer and a plurality of pieces of the third metal wire layer connected to the pieces via the connection holes are connected in series to define a spiral surrounding the core.

A merchandise display hook for displaying items of merchandise includes a support rod and a helix disposed about the support rod and extending along at least a lengthwise portion of the support rod. The support rod includes mounting structure for mounting the display hook to a display fixture and has a first end adjacent the mounting structure and a second end opposite the first end adjacent the helix for loading the items of merchandise onto the support rod and for dispensing the items of merchandise from the support rod. The merchandise display hook further includes a time delay mechanism attached to the helix adjacent the second end of the support rod so as to define a space therebetween for loading and dispensing the items of merchandise. The time delay mechanism includes a gear assembly configured for permitting the items of merchandise to be loaded onto the support rod at a rate that is faster than the rate at which the items of merchandise can be dispensed from the support rod.

A merchandise display hook has a time delay mechanism for increasing the amount of time required to dispense items of merchandise from a display arm, while permitting bulk loading of the items of merchandise onto the display arm. The time delay mechanism includes a housing, a helix extending from the housing in a rearward direction, and a rotatable handle extending from the housing in a forward direction. Rotation of the handle causes the helix to rotate about the display arm to thereby dispense the items of merchandise from the display arm in the forward direction. The time delay mechanism further includes a lock mechanism having a secured position for attaching the time delay mechanism to the display arm and an unsecured position for allowing the time delay mechanism to be detached from the display arm to permit bulk loading. A first drive gear may be affixed to the handle that engages a reducing gear that in turn engages a second drive gear affixed to the helix so that the second drive gear turns the helix slower than the handle turns the first drive gear.

A heatable hose (1), in particular a respiration hose, having a flexible hose wall (4), shall guarantee through its design that a contact of the electric conductors or heating wires (14, 16) accommodated in the hose (1) and, thus, a short circuit, is excluded. For this purpose, the hose (1) is equipped with a plurality of reinforcing ribs (8, 12, 20, 22), each of which winds around the hose wall (4) in the manner of a helical line and which form together a multiple-threaded helical line, at least two reinforcing ribs (8, 12) being provided, each of which encloses a heating wire (14, 16) designed for heating the hose. Each heating wire (14, 16) is preferably a single-conductor wire.

A self-retaining ball-worm and gear mechanism is provided to facilitate the rotational transmission of motion between two orthogonal but non-intersecting axes. A circuit of balls introduced as rolling elements indirectly couples the worm and gear, and eliminates the sliding friction characteristic of classical worm and gear mechanisms. The mechanism comprises a ball-worm (200), gear (202), and axial supports or housing (204). The ball-worm defines the ball circulation path. The worm helix is designed to retaining the balls such that no additional ball-retaining components are necessary. Magnetism may optionally or additionally be employed to attract the metal balls to the worm body, further enhancing ball self-retention. The gear comprises a plurality of grooves designed to engage the helix of balls on the worm. The path of the worm helix is mathematically accurate so that balls simultaneously engage multiple gear grooves, increasing the torque load capabilities of the device.

The present invention provides an electrical contact comprising a first member having spring properties and a second member wrapped around at least a portion of the first member wherein the second member has a greater electrical conductivity than the first member. In one embodiment, a conductor is wrapped around at least a portion of a spring. In another embodiment, the spring is formed into a coil or helix with a wire wrapped around at least a portion of the helical spring. In one form of this embodiment, the spring has a plurality of turns and the wire is wrapped around at least two of the turns. In another form of this embodiment, the spring has a plurality of turns and the wire is wrapped around all of the turns. An interposer connector is also provided having a frame including a top surface and a bottom surface and a plurality of apertures arranged in a pattern and opening onto the top and bottom surfaces of the frame. A plurality of springs are provided with each spring having a conductor wrapped around at least a portion of the spring where the conductor has a greater electrical conductivity than the spring. One of the springs is positioned within each of the apertures so that at least a portion of each of the conductors is exposed above the top and bottom surfaces of the frame.

A pressure gage adapted to provide a mechanical indication of a sensed pressure and to provide an electrical signal indicative of the sensed pressure. The pressure gage includes a housing having a first fluid pressure chamber, a second fluid pressure chamber, and flexible diaphragm separating the first fluid pressure chamber from the second fluid pressure chamber. A magnet is coupled to the diaphragm such that movement of the diaphragm causes a related movement of the magnet. A helix is located adjacent to the magnet and a pointer is attached to the helix for conjoint rotation with a helix about a rotational axis. A Hall effect sensor is also located adjacent the magnet. Movement of the magnet in response to movement of the diaphragm rotates the helix and the pointer to provide a mechanical indication of the pressure sensed by the diaphragm, and the movement of the magnet causes the Hall effect sensor to generate an electrical signal indicative of the pressure sensed by the diaphragm.

A heatable hose (1), in particular a respiration hose, having a flexible hose wall (4), shall guarantee through its design that a contact of the electric conductors or heating wires (14, 16) accommodated in the hose (1) and, thus, a short circuit, is excluded. For this purpose, the hose (1) is equipped with a plurality of reinforcing ribs (8, 12, 20, 22), each of which winds around the hose wall (4) in the manner of a helical line and which form together a multiple-threaded helical line, at least two reinforcing ribs (8, 12) being provided, each of which encloses a heating wire (14, 16) designed for heating the hose. Each heating wire (14, 16) is preferably a single-conductor wire.

A mixer includes a mixer housing provided with two annular skirts respectively extending downward to form a receiving space for communicating with an interior of the tubular housing, a mixer element having a helix extending into the tubular housing, and a mixer inlet portion with a connection plate having two top openings selectively communicating with the two openings such that components received inside the two tubes are able to be selectively forced into the interior of the tubular housing for dispensing.

Tools, including end mills, include a flute having a helix which varies along the length of the tool. The invention is not limited in terms of the number of flutes, whether odd or even; helix change(s) within a flute or between flutes; or indexing between cutting edges or flutes. Nor is the invention limited in terms of materials used, and may employ carbide or high-speed steel grades of materials, ceramics, or any other material that will be used in the future for material removal in a rotary tool. According to the invention, a ‘slow’ or ‘high’ helix may be used at the end or starting point of the tool, depending upon the application. A slow helix at the end or starting point is desirable for a strong corner in ramping and plunging into the material. When a higher helix is used at the end transitioning to a smaller helix at the shank, the corner is also protected because of the helix change. The high helix at the tip may be needed for shearing action in a given material.

A unit for processing thermoplastic synthetic material comprising a machine housing (1) with a delivery cone (12) in whose feed shaft (14) a driven slider (30) presses synthetic material which is to be processed and which is located on a base plate (7) through a feed inlet (11) of a conveyor tube (6) against a processing drum (3) which is placed perpendicularly in the conveyor tube (6) in relation to the direction of the movement of the slider (30). The slider (30) extends over the entire length of the feed inlet (11) which itself extends over the entire blade supporting section (17) of the processing drum (3). Blades (4) are placed thereon in a helical line and operate in conjunction with a fixed counter blade (5) which is fastened to the opening edge (25) of the feed inlet (11). The blades (4) and the associated screw conveyor (9) convey disintegrated synthetic material in axial direction (20) though the conveyor tube (6) towards an outlet (10), which leads downwards into the screw tube (22) of the extruder screw (8) through which the synthetic material is delivered.

A modular aquarium filter includes one or more cartridges connected in series. The cartridges may contain filter media for chemical, biological and / or mechanical filtration. In addition, the cartridges are designed such that they provide a unique internal helical geometry to increase the contact area and flow rate of the water with the filter media. The helix may be optionally adjusted to provide different thickness filter layers for aquarium filtration. The pitch of the flights of the helix may be varied to provide enhanced centrifugal flow of the water within the cartridge. The present invention also provides self-sealing valve assemblies at the filter inlet and outlet, which when disconnected shut off the flow of water through the filter to expedite exchange of the cartridges.

The invention relates to a helical arc gear mechanism meshing transmission in parallel shafts. The helical arc gear mechanism comprises a pinion and a big gear ring which form a transmission pair, and axes of the pinion and the big gear ring are parallel to each other; helical arc teeth are arranged on the outer surface of a cylinder of the pinion, helical arc grooves are arranged in the inner surface of a hollow cylinder of the big gear ring, the helical arc teeth are matched with the helical arc grooves, and center lines of the helical arc teeth and the helical arc grooves are cylindrical helixes. When the pinion and the big gear ring are mounted, one pair of the helical arc grooves is meshed with the helical arc teeth firstly, a driver drives an input shaft, the pinion and the big gear ring to rotate, and internal meshing transmission between the two parallel shafts is realized. The shape of the helical arc teeth and the helical arc grooves can be determined according to parameters such as transmission ratio and a center line equation. The gear mechanism is compact in structure, small in size, lightweight, large in strength and rigidity, high in contact ratio, large in transmission ratio and applicable to the fields of mini and micro mechanics and conventional mechanics.

A grain threshing and separating device consists of a feed inlet, an upper cover, a concave grid and a roller; a plurality of arc stock guide plates are arranged on the inner wall of the shell of the feed inlet, each arc stock guide plate is arranged at a deflection angle in relation to the radial direction of the feed inlet; the roller consists of a front section and a rear section, the front section roller takes a conical shape, the rear section roller takes a cylindrical shape, a blade for feeding is welded on the external surface of the front section roller, a plurality of groups of threshing toothholders are welded on the external surface of the rear section roller, each group of the toothholders is arranged along spiral line direction, each toothholder is fixedly connected with a threshing tooth, the toothholder is connected with the threshing tooth in a dismountable way by a bolt fastener; the two ends of the roller are respectively provided with a front spindle nose and a rear spindle nose, and a plurality of arc flow deflectors are obliquely arranged on the top of the inner wall of the upper cover. The grain threshing and separating device has the advantages of fast feeding, thorough threshing, low entrapment loss, is not likely to be blocked by twisting grass, and can thresh a plurality of grains and harvest various grains in fields.

The present invention is an electrical extensible hose that includes an outer shell, an inner core and at least one helical wire, which acts like a skeleton. In the present invention one implemented an additional wire that was conductive. The outer shell and inner core of the present invention may be bonded together via heat fusion. The helical wire is attached to the inner core via heat fusion. The helical wire supports the outer shell and inner core so as to form a tube. The outer shell and the inner core have a portion that forms an angular fold and have a portion that remains fixed. The second wire is attached at a point below the fixed portion of the electrical stretch hose so as to allow for maximum constriction caused by the shrinkable force created by the helical wire, thus increasing the stretch ratio of the hose.

The invention relates to a method for optimizing a dummy plate of a double-volute type double-suction pump and a product produced with the same. The method comprises the following steps of: respectively carrying out three-dimensional modeling and grid dividing by selecting the double-volute type double-suction pump formed by a plurality of starting positions and stopping positions of the dummy plate; guiding the divided grid model into ANSYS-CFX software to carry out numerical simulation to obtain a flux-lift and flux-efficiency curve graph of the double-volute type double-suction pump and a single-volute pump and a flux-dependent impeller radial force distribution graph under each starting position and each stopping position; by analyzing the curved graph and the distribution graph, selecting the starting position and the stopping position which correspond to the curve representing the minimum impeller radial force as the starting position and the stopping position of the dummy plate of the double-volute type double-suction pump correspondingly, wherein the curve representing the minimum impeller radial force is one curve of all flux-lift and flux-efficiency curves of the double-volute type double-suction pump, which is very similar to a flux-lift and flux-efficiency curve of the single-volute pump; and adopting arc transition between the starting position and the stopping position, wherein the curvilinear equation for the arc transition is a log spiral equation, thus the optimization is finished.

The invention provides a cooling device for a high-power optical fiber laser or an amplifier. The length of optical fibers arranged in the cooling device is variable, and the cooling device can cool a pump coupler arranged in the high-power optical fiber laser or the amplifier when cooling the optical fibers. The cooling device comprises a cooler pan and a heat conducting cover plate, wherein the cooler pan is a metal block provided with a flat surface; an input concave groove, a coupler concave groove, a helical line-shaped concave groove, a plurality of rewound concave grooves and a plurality of output concave grooves are engraved on the flat surface; the heat conducting cover plate is a metal block provided with a flat surface; and the flat surface of the heat conducting cover plate is not smaller than that of the cooler pan. When the integral cooling device for the high-power optical fiber laser or the amplifier is used, doped optical fibers can be returned to an adjacent former ring through the rewound concave groove when wound in the helical line-shaped groove, and the rewinding can be performed multiple times in the same rewound concave groove.

The present invention discloses a conical bidirectional twin-screw extruder. It is formed from drive motor, coupler, speed-reducing distribution box, feeding system, machine cylinder, conical twin-screw, exhausting system, granule-cutting system and feeding funnel, et.

The present invention is a fishing hook rig where a connector is formed with a spiral wire surrounding a portion of a straight wire pin and the connector is fixed at one end to a top end of a fishing hook. A soft bait is first fixed to the connector and then to a barbed end of the hook to provide a secure, snag resistant rig for fishing.