Rockwell Automation Technologies Incorporated

Gerald J Chin

Jeffrey R Annis

Randall J Slusar

Philip E Johnson

Roy A Rice

Joseph E Koziczkowski

Steven C Chybowski

Brian J Hazen

Gary L McEachern

Linda R Borowski

E Geoffrey Miller

A method and apparatus for restricting rotation of a threaded fastener, the apparatus including a bracket member having a securing segment and an extending segment that are integrally linked wherein the securing segment forms a recess and the extending segment forms at least one restraining surface wherein a bonding material that solidifies and remains flexible upon curing is provided within the recess and, with the threaded fastener received within an aperture, the bracket member is positionable such that one end of the threaded member is receivable within the recess and within the bonding material prior to curing and the restraining surface contacts a surface of a receiving member to restrict motion of the bracket member about the aperture.

Restraint method and apparatus for threaded fasteners

A method of encapsulating a phototransducer comprises mounting the phototransducer on a substrate, depositing a surfactant on the substrate, and depositing an encapsulant on the substrate over the surfactant. The surfactant alters a surface tension of the substrate. The encapsulant forms a protective structure that protects the phototransducer.

Protective encapsulation for a phototransducer including a surfactant film

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Brookfield, WI, United States of America

Gerald J Chin