Mechanical Technologies

Your TPL Legal Team is experienced in a wide range of mechanical technologies, including but not limited to:

Packaging for electronics
Hydraulics
Plastics Additive
Manufacturing
Shaft-coupled drive trains
Fastening Systems
Thermal circuits
Electromechanical Actuators
Metal
Robotics
Fluid delivery
Design for Manufacturing
Hand-operated tools
Vehicle-based devices
Polymer
Foods
Pumps
Pneumatics
Textiles
Safety
Gears / Cams
Footwear

Method of Forming a Contact Involving the Removal of Flash

Embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for preventing arcing within a snap action switch, particularly by removing a portion of a contact carrier attached to a stationary contact. A method of forming a contact

Quick-Connector Conversion System for Safety Controller

Apparatus and associated methods relate to a quick-connector conversion system having a front cover and a rear module. In an illustrative example, the front cover includes apertures from which a plurality of connector ports extend

LVDT Having a Flexible Element and a Bobbin Made of Thermoplastic Material

Apparatus and associated methods relate to a linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) having at least one a flexible element attached to a bobbin, where the bobbin is made from thermoplastic material having a coefficient of

Robotically Augmented Catheter Manipulation Handle

Apparatus and associated methods relate to a catheter manipulation handle with user interface controls for steering a catheter in situ while providing an augmented (e.g., motorized, powered and tunable precision steering, and perforation safeguards) control

Core Exercise Apparatus and Methods

A dual-mode exercise apparatus may include an articulating arm assembly coupled through a joint to a support assembly. In an illustrative embodiment, the arm assembly may include a seat centrally mounted above a ball-and-socket joint

Luggage with Dynamic Volume Receptacle

Apparatus and associated methods relate to an article of luggage having a coupling interface with a plurality of support points to engage a dynamic volume receptacle (DVR). In an illustrative example, the DVR having a

Solenoid Operated Valve with Flux Density Concentration Ring and Molded-In Valve Seat

Apparatus and associated methods relate to a solenoid assisted valve including a split collar and a precision sealing valve seat surface with tight dimensional tolerances and substantial performance repeatability. In an illustrative example, the split

LED Lighting

Apparatus and associated methods relate to a diversion driver module that dynamically adds a diversion current to an LED current so that the summed current maintains a predetermined minimum holding current requirement of a phase-controlled

Retractable Hard Panel Cover and Associated Storage Container

Apparatus and associated methods relate to a storage container and storage container lid configured for stowage and extraction of panels, the panels having complementary mating interfaces that cause the panels to stack onto one another

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