06th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 9 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130032492 | Detection Method for Sensor Membrane of EuTixOy as Part of a Biosensor by Using PNIPAAm for Wrapping Enzymes - A detection method for a sensor membrane formed of EuTi | 2013-02-07 |
20130032493 | Sensor Arrangement for Continuously Monitoring Analytes in a Biological Fluid - A sensor for continuous detection of one or more analytes in a liquid flow, comprising an array of electrodes together forming an essentially planar sensing surface and a flow distributor with a flow inlet a flow channel and a flow outlet in order to establish a liquid flow of analytes along the sensing surface. The flow inlet and the flow outlet are located in a plane different to the plane of the sensing surface. The array of electrodes is arranged so that, in the direction from the flow inlet to the flow outlet, the array of electrodes consecutively comprises a first blank electrode, at least one measuring electrode, a second blank electrode, at least one measuring electrode and optionally a third blank electrode. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032494 | PORTABLE DEVICE FOR ANALYSING pH OR ANOTHER VARIABLE BY ELECTROCHEMICAL MEASUREMENT - Portable device ( | 2013-02-07 |
20130032495 | SCANNING ELECTROCHEMICAL MICROSCOPY - A new scanning electrochemical microscopy tip positioning method that allows topography and surface activity to be resolved independently is presented. A SECM tip is oscillated relative to the surface of interest. Changes in the oscillation amplitude, caused by the intermittent contact of the SECM tip with the surface of interest, are used to detect the surface of interest, and as a feedback signal for various types of imaging. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032496 | Package for Containers - A package comprising a carrier holding at least one container. The carrier can comprise a bottom panel, first and second inner side panels foldably connected to the bottom panel, first and second outer side panels foldably connected to the respective first and second inner side panels, and first and second top panels foldably connected to the respective first and second outer side panels. At least one container-receiving feature can comprise a first retaining feature extending in at least the first inner side panel and an opposing second retaining feature extending in at least the second inner side panel. A top portion of the at least one container can be at least partially retained by the first and second retaining features. The bottom panel can be at least partially disposed between the top portion of the at least one container and at least one of the first and second top panels. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032497 | Shipping and Installation Container For Soft Tubing - A shipping and installation container for soft tubing. The container includes a substantially cylindrical section that readily receives soft or foam tubing commonly used on heating or cooling conduits in an industrial plant. End caps are provided at opposite ends of the cylindrical section to facilitate stacking and storing the container laden with soft tubing during shipment. The end caps can be readily removed and the cylindrical section then serves as a guide to facilitate installation of the tubing onto industrial conduit. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032498 | PACKAGING FOR BEVERAGE CONTAINERS OF DIFFERENT SIZES - Universal packaging for beverage containers of different sizes is described. The universal packaging includes a bottom support structure including an opening having an interior floor surface. A raised cylinder extends upwards from the interior floor surface. A beverage container of a first height fits within the opening in the bottom support by placing an open side of the beverage container down upon the interior floor surface, the raised cylinder extending into an interior of the beverage container of the first height. A beverage container of a second height, the second height being less than the first height, fits within the opening in the bottom support by placing a solid bottom surface of the beverage container of the second height down upon an upper surface of the raised cylinder. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032499 | GOLF BAG WITH A STABILIZATION AND REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE A GOLF BAG WITH THE STABILIZATION AND REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM - Embodiments of golf bag having a stabilization and reinforcement system and methods to manufacture such a golf bag are generally described herein. Other embodiments of a golf bag having a stabilization and reinforcement system including a first bracket engaged to a second bracket through a flexible rod may be described and claimed. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032500 | SAFETY CARDBOARD PACKAGING IN PARTICULAR FOR BEVERAGE DISPENSERS - An all-cardboard safety packaging ( | 2013-02-07 |
20130032501 | MODULAR FIREARM CLEANING KIT CASE - A firearm cleaning kit includes a case comprising a first side and a second side joined along a fold line, and a fastener for joining together the first and second side of the case. A tool-holding insert is secured to an interior region of the case. The tool-holding insert includes a plurality of tool cavities and a first firearm cleaning implement removably secured in one of the tool cavities. A module attachment element is affixed to an exterior portion of the case. The firearm cleaning kit further includes a modular kit case including a fastening element releasably secured to the module attachment element of the case. The modular kit case further includes a second firearm cleaning implement removably secured thereto. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032502 | Ornamentally Variable Portable Container for Personal Items - A backpack or other personal article having a changeable ornamental feature. The article includes an exterior surface with loop material affixed to a substantial portion of the exterior surface area of the pack or bag. The user may detachably secure patches or other objects to the surface of the backpack or personal article with hook and loop fastener material, providing a mechanism by which the user may accessorize and personalize their personal articles. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032503 | Wiper Packaging Incorporating Magnetic Seal - A containment package for presaturated wiper sheets including a substantially liquid and vapor impermeable body having an interior adapted to receive and store a plurality of wiper sheets presaturated with a solution subject to evaporation. The body includes an access opening adapted for insertion and withdrawal of the wiper sheets through the access opening. At least a first sealing element defining a magnet is supported on a first support structure at a position outside of the interior. At least a second sealing element with magnetic attraction to the first sealing element is disposed on a second support structure at a position outside of the interior. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032504 | MULTI-SECTIONAL CLAMPING TYPE AIR ENCLOSURE - A multi-sectional clamping type air enclosure is constituted by connecting a second, a third, and a fourth air cylinder sheet(s) sequentially in series to a first air cylinder sheet, in which an air filling passageway is disposed in the first air cylinder sheet to allow air to be filled in a plurality of first air cylinders and the second air cylinder sheet(s), the third air cylinder sheet and the fourth air cylinder sheet(s) communicated therewith to be filled with air and expanded. Thereafter, the second air cylinder(s) and the fourth air cylinder sheet(s) are bended toward the third air cylinder sheet to form approximately a U-typed body, and auxiliary air cylinders of the air cylinder sheet are then bended toward main air cylinders of the air cylinder sheet to cause side air cylinders of the air cylinder sheet to be approximately perpendicular to the main air cylinders. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032505 | EPP BOX - The invention discloses an EPP box, comprising a box bottom and a plurality of side walls removably arranged on the box bottom; the plurality of side walls are connected pairwise to form a removable frame. In the EPP box, because the plurality of side walls are removably connected to form the frame for arranging components, the side walls are individually made, the dimension of each side wall is accurately controlled, and then the inside dimension of the frame is conveniently controlled; only the damaged side wall(s) is replaced when part of the EPP box is damaged while in use without discarding the whole box body, and the production cost is greatly reduced. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032506 | MACHINERY PACKAGING SYSTEM - A packaging system and method for packaging a piece of machinery are provided. A first corner bracket is extended from a first exterior edge of the machinery. The first corner bracket comprises a first baseplate positioned along a bottom plane of the machinery, and a first plurality of side plates. Each of the first plurality of side plates is integrally attached to the first baseplate at a first angle. Each of the first plurality of side plates extends upwardly from the baseplate. Each of the first plurality of side plates is integrally attached to at least one other of the first plurality of side plates. The first plurality of side plates form a first interior edge that mates to the first exterior edge of the machinery. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032507 | PALLETS FOR THE HANDLING OF GOODS, PROCESSES FOR MANUFACTURING PALLETS AND METHODS OF USING PALLETS IN THE HANDLING OF GOODS - Processes, a pallet ( | 2013-02-07 |
20130032508 | TRAY FOR SEMICONDUCTOR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS - The present invention is directed to a tray for semiconductor integrated circuits that enables a BGA semiconductor integrated circuit to be repositioned appropriately in a pocket even if a corner part thereof may fall in a corner part of the recess on the inner bottom surface of a packing pocket. Tapered inner side walls | 2013-02-07 |
20130032509 | SUBSTRATE STORAGE CONTAINER - A substrate storage container is provided with a container body for aligning and storing a plurality of sheets of semiconductor wafers, and a lid for detachably opening/closing an open front of the container body, in which a robotic flange for conveyance is attached on a substantially center portion of a ceiling of the container body, in which heavy gravity center position adjustment member is provided at a rear portion of the container body such as on a rear wall, a side wall rear portion so that inclination of the substrate container body toward the lid side is regulated with the gravity center position adjustment member. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032510 | Advanced method and apparatus to process Bitumen containing impurities - This invention relates to open-pit mining wherein crushed bitumen is fed into an enclosed pyrolyzer and heated under pressure in a reduced atmosphere where the cracking of asphalt results in a tar-free bitumen in the form of volatile matter containing a hydrogen rich, non-condensable syngas with vaporized light liquids and incandescent char. The syngas and vaporized light liquids are desulfurized and upgraded in a first hot gas cleanup, while part of the hot char is gasified with air into a fuel gas and into oil-free, tar-free, dry, solid tailings; the other part used as fuel for heating the pyrolyzer. The fuel gas passes through a second hot gas cleanup, producing clean, desulfurized lean gas ideal to generate clean, efficient electric power. Emitted CO | 2013-02-07 |
20130032511 | APPARATUS AND PROCESSES FOR PRODUCTION OF COAL DERIVED OIL PRODUCTS - Apparatus and processes for production of coal derived oils from a mixture of pulverized coal and a coal solvent in predetermined proportions, which when agitated produces a substantially ash-free coal slurry liquid. Subsequently the coal slurry liquid is heat treated in a fractionator to produce predetermined products, and a portion of the resultant coal solvent is recovered and recycled to produce coal derived oils. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032512 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING AGGREGATE - A device, method, and system for analyzing aggregate are described. An exemplary device may include a housing with one or more grading screens. Aggregate and liquid may be received by a port within the housing. The liquid and any suspended fines, after passing through the one or more grading screens and aggregate, may be received into an observation container for observing the clarity of the liquid. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032513 | Multi-Deck Air Jigging Machine - An air jigging machine for dry processing of raw materials, an air supply conduit for supplying working air to an air funnel, and having a pulsing valve. At least two jigging-material carriers for receiving material from a material-feeding mechanism are configured to consecutively receive therethrough working air from the air funnel and to separate the material into heavy and light material layers. The jigging-material carriers are disposed one above the other and are spaced apart. A wall encloses this intermediate space. At least one bypass airline branches off from the air supply conduit downstream of the pulsing valve, bypasses the lower jigging-material carrier, and communicates with the intermediate space for supplying an additional working airflow thereto. Respective discharge devices are provided for the jigging-material carriers for the material layered thereon during a jigging process. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032514 | AUTOMATED PICKING, WEIGHING AND SORTING SYSTEM FOR PARTICULATE MATTER - An automated method is used to direct seeds to desired locations. The method includes isolating individual seeds from a plurality of seeds, for example, in a seed bin, and then measuring desired properties of the seeds. The measured properties are evaluated, and the seeds are then directed to desired locations, for example, based on the measured properties. The individual seeds are each contacted with a stream of air to move the seeds to the desired locations. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032515 | CYLINDRICAL FILTER PANEL SCREEN FOR A WATER INTAKE - A device for filtering a stream of water in a channel ( | 2013-02-07 |
20130032516 | Unitary Filter Tank and an Underdrain for Filtering a Body of Water - Exemplary embodiments include a unitary pool filter tank and/or an underdrain for a pool filter unit. Embodiments of the unitary pool filter tank can have an integrally formed housing and base. The filter tank can be formed using a blow molding process in which the base of the filter tank is includes a support section and a punted section that has an underdrain mounting member. Embodiments of the underdrain can be formed by interlocking top and bottom components. The top and bottom components can be interlocked by inter-component locking structures. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032517 | UNITARY FILTER TANK AND AN UNDERDRAIN FOR FILTERING A BODY OF WATER - Exemplary embodiments include a unitary pool filter tank and/or an underdrain for a pool filter unit. Embodiments of the unitary pool filter tank can have an integrally formed housing and base. The filter tank can be formed using a blow molding process in which the base of the filter tank is reinforced using multiple polymer layers that have been folded and/or pinched together. Embodiments of the underdrain can be formed by interlocking top and bottom components. The top and bottom components can be interlocked by inter-component locking structures. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032518 | COMBINATION OF A SINGLE-STATION REVERSE OSMOSIS DEVICE WITH A HEMODIALYSIS DEVICE - A combination of a single-station reverse-osmosis (RO) device comprising a hemodialysis device (HD device) is characterized in that at least one cleaning chamber for the raw water and/or for the permeate is arranged, and that upon request by the HD device the permeate flows either via the water inlet valve into the HD device or via a flushing valve of the HD device to an outlet. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032519 | Biological sewage treatment device - This invention is a biological sewage treatment device and system for use as a facility for the collection and purification of sewage from small and mid-sized buildings such as single-and multi-family homes, hotels, motels serving from 4 to 200 people. The invention provides for an automatically-regulating treatment process, based on low-load active sediment technology with extended oxygenation time, utilizing filtration on a suspended active sediment. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032520 | LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPH, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CALCULATING ELUTION TIME, AND DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING MIXTURE RATIO - Provided that elapsed time from the start of the flow-in of an eluent into a column is t | 2013-02-07 |
20130032521 | Filter Endcap With Integral Seal, Filter Assembly and Methods for Manufacturing the Same - A sub-assembly ( | 2013-02-07 |
20130032522 | MONO REMOTE FILTER PLATFORM SYSTEM. RELATES TO AN APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MOUNTING A REMOTE FILTER BASE AND FILTER TO AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE. SYSTEM PROVIDES FOR REMOTE MOUNTING METHOD AND DEVICE THAT FASTENS TO ENGINE BLOCK. SYSTEM INCLUDES A METHOD FOR SUPPORT OF THE REMOTE FILTER BASE AND FILTER UTILIZING A SINGLE ARM STRUT AND PLATFORM PLATE. - An improved remote mounting system for attachment of oil filter bases to an engine. The system is constructed as structural support for a single metal beam holding a platform for common oil filter bases and their filters to attach. In addition the system provides the mounting device with the purpose to remote mount oil filter mounting bases and their filters in locations previously not usable or accessible. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032523 | Rotary cartridge filter with attachments - A rotary filter is provided with greatly expanded filter media area within the flow stream of material to be filtered due to use of a series of cylindrical filter cartridges consisting of a core and cylindrical filter media that are attached to and within a rotary disc, thus providing much greater filter area within the size constraints of the rotary disc and the flow channel. This allows removal of contaminating material in the flow stream. The retaining methods used for these cartridges restrains their movement within the flow stream thus allowing backflushing by reversing flow direction and venting the backflush material. The attachment and construction further allows easy removal and replacement of filter media and cartridges. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032524 | OIL SKIMMER BARGE - An oil skimming water vessel having a hull and deck forming one or more interior compartments, wherein the hull comprising a bow or forward section, a mid-section, a stern or aft section, and an oil skimmer assembly. The oil skimmer assembly having first and second separated side walls (SKEG) extending vertically down from the rake bottom shell, a skimmer bottom plate extending between and affixed at the lower end sections of each of the side walls (SKEG) wherein the skimmer bottom plate having at least one discharge opening in its leading edge section, and a weir plate assembly. The weir plate with the side walls, the skimmer bottom plate, and the rake bottom shell forming an entrance to receive skimmed oil-containing water and a rear compartment positioned rearward of the weir plate to collect the skimmed oil-containing water passing over the top edge of the weir plate. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032525 | FILTERING AND PUMPING APPARATUS FOR MEDICAL USE - The filtering and pumping apparatus ( | 2013-02-07 |
20130032526 | MEMBRANE UNIT AND MEMBRANE SEPARATION DEVICE - In a membrane separation apparatus, a cleaning effect for membrane elements by scrubbing is improved. In the membrane separation apparatus | 2013-02-07 |
20130032527 | SYSTEM OF CONTINUOUS SAMPLING OF FILTRATION OF A MUD - A system for filtering and sampling, preferably but not exclusively, of oil drilling mud for the purpose of analyzing the gaseous component contained in debris produced by well-drilling and transported by said mud. The system is provided with a filtering surface developed in three dimensions and with various methods for cleaning the filtering surface with which any contact is avoided between the cleaner and the filtering surface. This prevents further and excessive incrustations of debris on the meshes of the filter and avoids an undesirable passage of air in the aspiration pipe when the filter is partially immersed. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032528 | Reassembled Liquid Filtration Assembly and Method of Manufacture - A method is disclosed. The method provides an assembly comprising a first core disposed within a housing, and replaces the first core with a second core. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032529 | RARE EARTH-CONTAINING FILTER BLOCK AND METHOD FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - This disclosure relates to a rare earth-containing filter block, more particularly to a rare earth-containing filter block and methods for making and using the rare earth-containing filter block. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032530 | COMPOSITE SEMIPERMEABLE MEMBRANE - Disclosed is a composite semipermeable membrane, which comprises a separation functional layer on a microporous support, and in which the separation functional layer is made of a condensation product of a polymer that has acidic groups and a trialkoxysilane groups having an imidazolium structure in side chains. The composite semipermeable membrane has excellent selective separation performance for divalent ions over monovalent ions, while exhibiting excellent long-term durability. Also disclosed is a method for producing the composite semipermeable membrane. The composite semipermeable membrane is suitable for uses in various water treatment fields such as the desalination of seawater and the production of drinking water. In addition, the composite semipermeable membrane does not deteriorate as much as conventional composite semipermeable membrane even in cases where the membrane is sterilized by having chlorine-containing raw water permeate therethrough continuously or intermittently. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032531 | Contaminated water treatment system, method and apparatus - In one aspect the invention provides a fluid treatment apparatus for treating contaminated fluid. The apparatus comprises a container having base member and a peripheral containment wall and defining a total interior volume. The apparatus further comprises at least one container inlet to receive said contaminated fluid, at least one container outlet to discharge water separated from said contaminated fluid, a separation region suitable to receive said contaminated fluid, to allow separation of said contaminated fluids into less dense contaminants, water and denser contaminants, and to store said denser contaminants as a sediment layer on the base member. The apparatus further comprises a water collection region suitable to receive water from the separation region and direct said water to said at least one container outlet, and an oil collection region, suitable to receive less dense contaminants from the separation region. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032532 | WATER TREATMENT METHOD AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING ULTRAPURE WATER - A water treatment method and a method for producing ultrapure water are provided in which urea in raw water is sufficiently decomposed, and an organism (bacterial cells) in biological treatment is prevented from flowing downstream. In a water treatment method for performing biological treatment of raw water containing urea, a carbon source is added to the raw water, and the raw water is then supplied to biological treatment means | 2013-02-07 |
20130032533 | INTEGRATED MEMBRANE SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTED WATER TREATMENT - Integrated membrane treatment systems for treatment of an aqueous solution. In embodiments, components, such as an MBR, are integrated with means to recover energy from the system, for example from an RO concentrate, to operate the other components. In embodiments including biological treatment, RO is integrated with other components, such as an MBR with the ROs ability to remove inorganic nitrogen enabling biological treatment to be performed with only partial nitrification and the MBR operated without active pH control. In embodiments, RO is integrated with a chlorine generator to convert chlorides present in the RO concentrate for an in-situ source of oxidizing biocides for disinfection purposes. Chloramines may be generated in-situ from residual ammonia and chlorides in the RO reject. In embodiments, carrier media is employed in a membrane tank to enhance removal of residual organics by the MBR and to also improve effectiveness of membrane scouring. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032534 | DENITRIFICATION PROCESS FOR REMEDIATION OF CONTAMINATED GROUNDWATER AND SOIL - Processes for removing hydrocarbon contaminants from soil and groundwater via enhanced biological denitrification. A contamination zone of groundwater and/or soil is identified to define a volume or zone of contaminants to be treated. A source of nitrate is applied to the contaminant zone to serve as an electronic acceptor for enhanced bioremediation of the petroleum hydrocarbons. A further carbon source, secondary to the primary contaminant hydrocarbons, is added to form a barrier about the nitrate treatment zone to stimulate degradation of any nitrate migrating from the treatment zone. A further carbon source is also added to stimulate the degradation of any residual nitrate once the primary carbon source of the contaminant hydrocarbons have been destroyed. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032535 | Enhanced High Water Recovery Membrane Process - Disclosed is an economical process for the purification of water containing soluble and sparingly soluble inorganic compounds using single-stage or two-stage membrane processes that integrate membrane water purification with chemical precipitation softening and residual hardness and silica removal from the membrane concentrates using ion exchange resins and silica sequestering media, respectively. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032536 | HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Disclosed are hemodialysis and similar dialysis systems including fluid flow circuits. Hemodialysis systems may include a blood flow path, and a dialysate flow path including balancing, mixing, and/or a directing circuits. Preparation of dialysate may be decoupled from patient dialysis. Circuits may be defined within one or more cassettes. The fluid circuit and/or the various fluid flow paths may be isolated from electrical components. A gas supply may be provided that, when activated, is able to urge dialysate through the dialyzer and blood back to the patient. Such a system may be useful during a power failure. The hemodialysis system may also include fluid handling devices, such as pumps, valves, mixers, etc., actuated using a control fluid. The control fluid may be delivered to the fluid handling devices using a detachable external pump. The fluid handling devices may have a spheroid shape with a diaphragm dividing it into two compartments. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032537 | LAST-CHANCE QUALITY CHECK AND/OR AIR/PATHOGEN FILTER FOR INFUSION SYSTEMS - Blood treatment system and method for high rate hemofiltration ensures against pyrogenic patient reaction by providing various mechanisms for filtering replacement fluid to remove endotoxins and other safety features including detecting incorrect fluid administration. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032538 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORWARD OSMOSIS FLUID PURIFICATION - A method of purifying high temperature water utilizing forward osmosis is described comprising exposing the fluid to a semi-permeable membrane comprising a material capable of functioning effectively at 70-85° C., the membrane comprising a feed-solution-facing surface and a draw-solution-facing surface; directing a draw solution comprising at least one organic liquid solute and a solvent to the draw-solution-facing surface of the semi-permeable membrane, such that a quantity of the fluid is drawn by osmotic pressure across the semi-permeable membrane into the draw solution, leading to said fluid having a higher concentration of dissolved solids than prior to exposure to the semi-permeable membrane, and leading to the draw solution being more diluted than prior to being directed to the semi-permeable membrane; and boiling the draw solution so as to separate the organic liquid solute from the fluid drawn across the semi-permeable membrane for recirculation of the organic liquid solute. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032539 | Centrifugal Filter - Filtration device suited for concentration of liquid samples, particularly biomolecules, and a method of concentrating, desalting, purifying and/or fractionating liquid samples. In certain embodiments the device includes a housing having a sample reservoir, and two substantially vertically oriented and spaced apart membranes disposed in the housing. An underdrain is associated with each membrane such that fluid passing through each membrane flows through a respective underdrain into a filtrate collection chamber. The fluid that does not pass through the membrane is collected in the retentate collection chamber, and can be recovered such as by a reverse spinning step, achieving recoveries greater than about 90%. The substantially vertical orientation of the membranes increases the available membrane area by at least 2.7 times the area available in a conventional filter device. The two-panel configuration also maintains more available membrane area in use during the last stages of filtration than a one-panel configuration. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032540 | LIGHTWEIGHT MODULAR WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM WITH RECONFIGURABLE PUMP POWER OPTIONS - A modular water purification system has a high pressure pump interchangeably received into one of two or more alternative power modules that can rely on different energy sources, such as an combustion engine module or an electric motor module. The pump applies water pressure to a reverse osmosis filter element. The system is reconfigurable for a given deployment, such as with a higher pressure pump operation for a high dissolved solute concentration, such as sea water desalination, or at a lower pressure for fresh water. Modules for deploying parallel paths each having a high pressure pump and reverse osmosis filter can be supplied as an addendum, or included in the supplied unit. The supplied unit is dimensioned so that the modules are stackable atop one another and in abutment to fill out a rectilinear volume on a pallet. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032541 | SULFOLANE REMOVAL SYSTEM - Sulfolane is removed from contaminated groundwater by passing the contaminated groundwater through a filtration system to form purified water having drinking water quality. The filtration system includes untreated activated carbon having no biological remediation component. The filtration system may be a point-of-entry system designed for use in a residential location, and includes one or more primary carbon adsorption tanks and at least one secondary carbon adsorption tank. The primary carbon adsorption tank(s) and secondary carbon adsorption tank are charged with granular activated carbon. The filtration system optionally includes a sediment filter and a water softener. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032542 | PERSONAL PORTABLE WATER PURIFICATION DEVICE - The emergency personal portable water purifying apparatus can be used by individuals to purify water that has become contaminated by natural or man-made disasters. The apparatus is lightweight, self-contained, fits on most standard bottlenecks by using an expanding sealing collar integrated into the purifier and needs to extra power supply. The water is forced through the filter by pressure on the sides of the bottle or suction from the mouthpiece. The water purifier has a water inlet with a residue collection area and quick fitting changeable mouthpiece valve on the water outlet. Water is flocculated and large particles, residue and sediments are contained in the particular residue collection area. Water then passes through the micron net to remove remaining particles and is forced through the active carbon chamber via the spiral form to the water outlet. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032543 | Decontamination System with Insoluble Additives - Exemplary decontamination systems of the present disclosure may allow for removing contaminants from a fluid. In an embodiment, a decontamination system may include a filtration unit operable to receive an adsorbent and contaminated fluid. The filtration unit may include a filter operable to separate the fluid from the adsorbent and contaminants adsorbed onto the adsorbent. In an embodiment, the decontamination system may further include a recovery unit operable to separate the adsorbent and the contaminants adsorbed onto the adsorbent. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032544 | Systems and methods for reducing phosphorous in phosphorous-containing outflows - Systems and methods for removing phosphorous (P) from P-containing wastewater from agricultural and urban outflow sources are disclosed. The system includes at least one water attenuation unit (WAU) fluidly coupled to at least one main filter unit (MFU) that contains P-adsorbing material. A high-flow diverter unit is arranged between the WAU and the MFU and diverts a portion of the flow of influent wastewater at high flow rates. The P-filter system is compact and has a modular construction. The effluent wastewater discharged from the P-filter system has 60% to 90% less phosphorous than the influent wastewater. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032545 | METHODS FOR MONITORING AND MODIFYING A FLUID STREAM USING OPTICOANALYTICAL DEVICES - In or near real-time monitoring of fluids can take place using an opticoanalytical device that is configured for monitoring the fluid. The opticoanalytical devices can be used for monitoring various processes in which fluids are used. The methods can comprise providing a fluid in a fluid stream and monitoring a characteristic of the fluid using a first opticoarialytical device that is in optical communication with the fluid in the fluid stream. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032546 | HOT STERILIZATION OF WATER - A method for the sterilization of a liquid, specifically of water, comprises the steps of: evaporating at least a part of the liquid, and exposing the evaporated liquid to ionizing radiation, specifically to electrons. An apparatus for the sterilization of a liquid, specifically of water, comprises a sterilization chamber for receiving an evaporated part of the liquid and a source of ionizing radiation, specifically of electrons, for exposing the evaporated part of the liquid to radiation. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032547 | STABILIZATION AND DISINFECTION OF WASTES USING HIGH ENERGY E-BEAM AND CHEMICAL OXIDANTS - Methods relating to the synergistic application of chemical oxidants and E-beam radiation including methods of treating water and biosolids comprising providing a quantity of water or biosolid; treating the quantity of water or biosolid with a chemical oxidant; and treating the quantity of water or biosolid with E-beam radiation. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032548 | TRAVELING SCREEN MACHINE - A traveling screen machine having an active screen section arranged transverse to the flow direction of a liquid stream is suggested, wherein the endless screen belt is formed as an endless screen belt that is flexibly foldable, compressible or bendable transverse to its direction of movement. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032549 | PRODUCTION FLUID SOLID TRAP - A convenient, cost effective and efficient solid separation apparatus and method of removing solid material from production fluid is disclosed. The solids separation apparatus includes a fluid inlet pipe; a fluid outlet pipe; a vessel that is a fluid velocity driven solid settlement inducement structure and/or a fluid vector driven solid settlement inducement structure; at least one solid discharge opening within the vessel longitudinally spaced between the fluid inlet pipe and the fluid outlet pipe; and, a tank disposed below the vessel with at least one solid entry opening communicated with the at least one solid discharge opening. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032550 | EYEWEAR DISPLAY SYSTEM - The present invention provides a lockable eyewear display system. Embodiments of the system include a frame holder on which the eyewear is placed, a locking mechanism that secures the eyewear to the holder, and a key that enables a user to holder unlock and to remove the eyewear from the holder. In one embodiment, frame holder includes an articulating joint allowing at least a portion of the holder and eyewear to be swiveled. The frame holder is removably attachable to a display rod of the system configured to hold a plurality of frame holders. The display rod includes a lock in one embodiment to prevent removal of the frame holders from the rod without use of a specially configured access key. The display rod is mountable to a surface of a fixture or display object such as a rack or furniture. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032551 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURING PARTS - A clip for securing a part, having a body portion having a first wall surface and a supporting surface adjacent the first wall surface, a retaining arm connected to the body, the retaining arm comprising a second wall surface opposite the first wall surface, an engaging portion at the distal end of the retaining arm, and an engaging surface on the engaging portion generally opposite the supporting surface. The first and second wall surfaces cooperate to define a groove that is sized and shaped to receive a portion of the part therein. The retaining arm is moveable between an open position wherein the portion of the part may be received in the groove, and a locked position wherein the engaging surface at least partially overhangs the groove and the engaging surface and the supporting surface cooperate so as to retain the portion of the part when received within the groove. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032552 | Supergraphic display - ‘Supergraphic Display’ invention enables Designers, Architects, Space Planners, Interior Decorators, Homeowners to place new planes in front of wall or vertical surface, or using portable structure hold planes showing shapes, graphic artwork, Elements or Indicia of varying sizes, which may remain stationary or moveable to vary viewing effect, be utilized in Stores, Showrooms, Store Show Windows, Lobbys, Atriums, Promotional Sales Signage, Stage Background, Waiting Rooms, Trade Show displays, or Graphics Art at outdoor events, Residential Decoration or accents. The system enables designer to create new, or change effects, inserting new artwork, elements, adding, removing, rearranging Elements. ‘Supergraphic Display’, when viewed from nominal distance, multiple planes give illusion of being all in one plane. Invention has versatility of being a tool to support Color Gradations, Static Graphic Display, Animated Graphic Display, Designs, Messages, Indicia, where only limits are width, height, and Designers imagination. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032553 | Furniture component, particularly of the type of shelving, a bookcase or the like - A furniture component, particularly of the type of shelving, a bookcase or the like, comprising at least one upright member that is associable with a supporting base by way of coupling elements that extend along a longitudinal axis defined by the upright member. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032554 | DESKTOP ORGANIZER HAVING QUICK CONNECTOR - A desktop organizer includes a fixing device allowing quick attachment of the organizer to a desk top, and a stand coupled to the fixing device and including tool holders for holding tools, such as pens, pencils, erasers, rulers, etc.
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20130032555 | Tool caddy for a wall-mounted electrical panel - A tool caddy for a wall-mounted electrical panel has an upper section with openings for receiving and holding tools. The caddy has a lower section which forms a recessed cavity for storing additional tools and electrical components. Arm members extend laterally outward from the upper section of the caddy. These arm members are configured to be placed within the internal space, over the panel floor, and behind the front framing members of the panel. In this position, the caddy is mounted within the panel, in a cantilevered position in relation to the panel. Ready access to electrical tools and components are thus provided while work is being done on the electrical panel. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032556 | JEWEL DISPLAY HOLDER - The present invention provides a jewelry holder for gemstones or jewels, such as of the type that could be mounted onto a jewel stud or stud-like pierced earrings. In a presently preferred embodiment, the jewelry holder is generally elongated and is made of a rigid, transparent material. The holder has a handle portion and a distal tip portion. The body of the holder has one hole, or preferably a plurality of one vertically aligned hole(s) or bore(s) and a jewel mounted in each hole(s). In use, jewels of different shapes, sizes, types, colors and/or cuts are placed in the holes within the body of the holder for display and trying on and/or purchasing. The holder can be held up against the user's body to see what that jewel would look like when inserted into, for example, an earlobe. The holder is made of a material that facilitates a clear and unobscured view of any one of the selected jewels mounted thereon, so that they can be individually displayed and compared with the other jewels mounted on the holder. Additionally, the holder provides an item that can incorporate advertising of a company or jewelry store, such as Tiffany's. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032557 | PORTABLE GOLF SHAFT DISPLAY ASSEMBLY - A display assembly, that is easily transported to a presentation site and can quickly and easily be converted from carrying mode to a free standing exhibit display of a plurality of golf club shafts. The display assembly comprises a canvas backdrop serving also as a carrying case. The backdrop having defined on an inner side a plurality of longitudinally friction fitted, aligned sleeves which hold and display a corresponding number of golf club shafts. By inserting three thin rods, which can be metal, wood or hard plastic such as polyurethane, into corresponding compartments and then pulling upward on a cloth handle, a free standing display is created. The supporting structure of the display is provided by a combination of the rods and the golf club shafts. Hook and loop straps wrap around and tightly contain the assembly when it is transported. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032558 | PORTABLE ORGANIZER - An array of storage receivers such as bins of various sizes supported by a transportable stand to which the bins may be removably attached. The stand may have a handle for carrying, and wheels for movably supporting the stand and the array of storage bins. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032559 | SHELVING SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS - A shelving system including brackets and shelves suspended by straps from various types of shelving. One bracket for hanging shelves from straps from a solid surface shelf is provided. The bracket includes first and second legs and a connecting portion defining an opening for receiving the shelf. Another bracket for hanging shelves from straps from a wire shelf deck is provided. The bracket includes a plate with first and second edges bent in the same direction, and first and second substantially parallel slots in the plate receive a strap. A shelf for hanging from a plurality of straps is provided. The shelf includes a deck, which may include one or more materials, and a clamp mounted to the deck. A shelving system includes a bracket that engages a fixed shelf, a one strap depending from the bracket, and a shelf releasably attached to the at least one strap. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032560 | SHELVING SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS - A shelving system including brackets and shelves suspended by flexible or rigid straps from various types of shelving. The shelving system includes two frames that may include wire for forming ends of the shelving system. Each frame includes a shelf supporting element including first and second shelf rod receiving elements. A shelf is provided that includes first and second spaced rods. The rod receiving elements are configured to receive and support the rods. In another embodiment, a shelving system includes at least two brackets that are configured to engage a fixed shelf, and at least one rigid strap depending from each bracket. Two frames are each associated with and releaseably attached to one of the rigid straps and include a shelf supporting element including a shelf retaining portion. A shelf is supported by the shelf supporting element and is retained in place with the shelf retaining portion. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032561 | CRANE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The various embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to crane control systems. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a crane control system comprising a real-time position-location module, an on-off controller module, and an input-shaper module. The real-time position-location module generates a position signal indicative of the distance between crane trolley and a desired location of safety. The on-off controller module maps the position signal to a velocity command signal, wherein the velocity command signal comprises instructions for the crane trolley to move in a vector relative to the desired location in at least a first velocity only if the distance between the crane trolley and the desired location is greater than a cut-off threshold 150. The at least a first velocity is a substantially constant. The input shaper module manipulates the velocity command signal mapped by the on-off controller module to dampen payload oscillations. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032562 | BRIDGE CRANE - The object of the invention is a bridge crane, which comprises a main girder, which is fitted to travel supported by end carriages essentially at both ends and which bridge crane further comprises a hoisting trolley traveling supported by the main girder and a rope drum mounted on bearings to rotate in an essentially stationary position, from which rope drum the hoisting rope is guided to a hook traveling along with the hoisting trolley. The hoisting rope is supported from below for at least a part of its essentially horizontal section. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032563 | APPARATUS WITH MESH AND MANDUCABLE PROTRUSION - An apparatus is provided, which includes a plurality of elongated strands having joinder regions uniting adjacent strands at a distance along a length of an outer perimeter of the elongated strands, the elongate strands being configured to couple together for a distance along their lengths. The elongated strands form a surface of a mesh when the joinder regions are coupled. The apparatus may further include a manducable protrusion coupled to the mesh and extending a distance away from an exterior surface of the mesh. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032564 | Thermal Metal Growler - A container comprising an inner bottle and an outer bottle each preferably made of stainless steel. The bottles nested and each having a neck portion and connected at their necks so as to minimize thermal conductivity between the inner bottle and outer bottle and to form an air tight enclosed vacuum between the inner bottle and outer bottle. Preferably the outer bottle has a volume of between 102% and 130% of the inner bottle and the inner bottle has a volume of between 26 and 80 ounces. The container can be sealed and reused to permit efficient use as a growler for beer. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032565 | Seal - A pierceable, induction sealable seal for a container opening, the seal comprising a plurality of layers at least one of which is metallic and at least one of which is non-metallic, at least one of the non-metallic layers is complete and in use extends across a container opening to seal it. The area over which the at least one of the metallic layers extends is restricted to the region of the periphery of the seal whereby to facilitate induction sealing to the opening but to remain isolated from product in a container upon piercing of the seal. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032566 | COMPOUND SPORTS WATER BOTTLE - A compound sports water bottle includes a bottle body having an opening forming a fastening section and a bottle cover that includes a counterpart fastening section. The bottle cover includes a tube that extends through the cover. The tube has an end over which a slidable cover is movably fit, whereby the movement of the slidable cover forms an outlet opening. The tube has an opposite end to which a filter element forming a passage is coupled. As such, liquid contained in the bottle body is allowed to be filtered by the filter before flowing out of the bottle through the passage, so that the liquid can be drunk in a concern-free manner. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032567 | BOTTLE ADORNMENT DEVICE - A bottle adornment device includes a clamp assembly having a form portion and a clamp portion engaging the form portion. A bottle engaging element is carried between the form portion and the clamp portion, and a decorative item carried by the form portion. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032568 | ELECTRICAL DEVICE WITH TEETH JOINING LAYERS AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A process of making an article of manufacture, the process including constructing an electrical device which implements circuitry having a portion in cavities, the portion defined by an epoxy dielectric material delivered with solid content sufficient that etching the epoxy forms cavities located in, and underneath an initial surface of, the dielectric material, sufficient that the etching of the epoxy uses non-homogeneity with the solid content in bringing about formation of the cavities and sufficient that the etching of the epoxy is such that a plurality of the cavities have a cross-sectional width that is greater than a maximum depth with respect to the initial surface, wherein the etching forms the cavities, and a conductive material, a portion of the conductive material in the cavities thereby forming teeth in the cavities, such that the conductive material forms the portion of the circuitry of the electrical device. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032569 | Method of Fabricating Cliche - Disclosed herein is a method of fabricating a cliché capable of preventing a printing roller from touching a bottom surface of the cliché. The method of fabricating the cliché includes forming a mask thin film pattern having a multilayer structure and a photoresist pattern on a base substrate, forming a resistant reinforcement inducing layer to cover the photoresist pattern, thereby transforming the photoresist pattern into a resistant reinforced photoresist pattern, and forming groove patterns having different depths from each other by etching the base substrate using the resistant reinforced photoresist pattern and the mask thin film pattern having the multilayer structure as masks. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032570 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SWITCH SYSTEM - A method for manufacturing a micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) switch system ( | 2013-02-07 |
20130032571 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ALUMINOSILICATE GLASS SUBSTRATE FOR HARD DISKS - A method for manufacturing an aluminosilicate glass substrate for a hard disk of the present invention includes polishing an aluminosilicate glass substrate to be polished with a polishing composition that includes silica particles, a polymer having a sulfonic acid group, and water, wherein an adsorption constant of the polymer having the sulfonic acid group on aluminosilicate glass is 1.5 to 5.0 L/g. The polymer having the sulfonic acid group is preferably a polymer having an aromatic ring. The weight average molecular weight of the polymer having the sulfonic acid group is 3000 to 100000. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032572 | SLURRY FOR POLISHING PHASE-CHANGE MATERIALS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PHASE-CHANGE DEVICE USING SAME - The present invention relates to slurry for polishing crystalline phase-change materials and to a method for producing a phase-change device using the same. The slurry for polishing crystalline phase-change materials according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises an abrasive, an alkaline abrasive enhancer, an oxidizing agent having a standard reduction potential higher than that of perchlorates, and ultrapure water. In addition, the method for producing a phase-change device according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises the following steps: preparing a substrate; forming a crystalline phase-change material film on the substrate; and removing the phase-change material film through a chemical-mechanical polishing process using slurry for polishing phase-change materials, which comprises an abrasive, an alkaline abrasive enhancer, an oxidizing agent having a standard reduction potential higher than that of perchlorates, and ultrapure water. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032573 | METHOD FOR POLISHING SILICON WAFER AND POLISHING LIQUID THEREFOR - Disclosed is a method for polishing a silicon wafer, wherein a surface to be polished of a silicon wafer is rough polished, while supplying a polishing liquid, which is obtained by adding a water-soluble polymer to an aqueous alkaline solution that contains no free abrasive grains, to a polishing cloth. Consequently, the surface to be polished can be polished at high polishing rate and the flatness of the edge portion including roll-off and roll-up can be controlled. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032574 | CAPACITIVE-COUPLED PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING SUBSTRATE - The present invention relates to a capacitive-coupled plasma processing apparatus, wherein an electric field regulating element, i.e., an “electric field lens”, is arranged in the reaction chamber to generate a regenerated electric field in a direction opposite to that of the original radio frequency electric field in the reaction chamber, so that the non-uniformity of etching rate on the surface of the substrate of the plasma incurred by the original radio frequency electric field is decreased; and the electric field regulating element, i.e., the “electric field lens”, further decreases the equivalent quality factor Q value of the reaction chamber, expands the radio frequency band, and prevents high-voltage electric arcing. The present invention further provides a method for processing the substrate using the processing apparatus. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032575 | METAL-ENCAPSULATED, GAS-INSULATED, COMBINED SWITCH DISCONNECTOR AND EARTHING SWITCH - An exemplary switch having a housing that includes one contact bolt per phase. Each contact bolt moving along a longitudinal axis. In a first position on the axis, the contact bolt connects two active parts to one another. In a second position on the axis, the contact bolt is connected to a fixed earthing contact piece. A drive motor actuates the contact bolts via a drive spindle. The lines of movement of each contact bolt all phases lie in a common plane, wherein each contact bolt is driven by one insulating spindle, which is aligned with the line of movement. The drive spindle lies in the plane of the lines of movement and runs perpendicular to the insulating spindles and is coupled to each insulating spindle via a respective deflecting gear mechanism. The deflecting gear mechanism for the drive of the contact bolts is accommodated in the earthing contact pieces. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032576 | VACUUM SWITCH INCLUDING AN INSULATING BODY HAVING A NUMBER OF TRANSPARENT PORTIONS MADE OF A SINGLE CRYSTAL ALUMINA - A vacuum switch includes a vacuum envelope; a fixed contact assembly partially within the vacuum envelope; and a movable contact assembly partially within the vacuum envelope and movable between a closed position in electrical contact with the fixed contact assembly and an open position spaced apart from the fixed contact assembly. The vacuum envelope includes an insulating body having a number of transparent portions made of a single crystal alumina for viewing the fixed contact assembly and the movable contact assembly within the vacuum envelope. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032577 | CLADDING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLYING A CLADDING TO A POWER GENERATION SYSTEM COMPONENT - A cladding system and method for applying a cladding to a power generation system component including a first weld bead, a second weld and a filler bead. The first weld is deposited on the surface with a first energy source and solidified to form a first weld bead. The second weld is deposited on the surface adjacent to the first weld bead with the first energy source, wherein depositing the second weld creates a surface depression between the first weld bead and second weld. The filler bead is simultaneously deposited in the surface depression with a second energy source while depositing the second weld bead. The second weld and the filler bead are solidified to form the cladding bead. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032578 | RESISTANCE WELD REPAIRING OF CASING FLANGE HOLES - A method for repairing a degraded bolt hole in a casing flange by reaming and removing at least some corrosion on an inside and around the hole to form a reamed hole, mounting the flange to float relative to upper and lower electrodes of a welding machine, radially and axially clamping an area of the flange surrounding the reamed hole, placing upper and lower filler slugs in the reamed hole, placing the electrodes against upper and lower filler slugs and applying a welding current through the electrodes while applying pressure to the filler slugs with the electrodes and resistively heating and melting the filler slugs to form a weldment, and pulsing the welding current on and off. Pulsing may be performed with progressively increasing amounts of current. In situ tempering under the pressure of the electrodes may be performed on a substantially liquid pool formed by the welding current. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032579 | Apparatus for Welding Continuous Strips Wound on a Support Ring - Apparatus for welding continuous strips ( | 2013-02-07 |
20130032580 | OPTICAL PATH STRUCTURE OF LASER PROCESSING MACHINE - An optical path structure of a laser processing machine that irradiates a laser beam from a processing head to a workpiece to perform laser processing, includes: a casing that has an opening, a light leading unit that includes a bend block including a bend mirror which deflects a laser beam traveling within the casing toward a side of the opening and an optical path tube which protrudes from the bend block toward the side of the opening for leading the laser beam to the processing head, a sealing member that is arranged at an edge part of the opening, a moving member that is abutting against the sealing member, that slides with respect to the sealing member, and that is fixed to the light leading unit, and a drive unit that integrally moves the moving member and the light leading unit in a longitudinal direction of the moving member. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032581 | LASER SOURCE AND LASER BEAM MACHINE - The present application discloses a laser source for emitting laser light onto a work-piece. The laser source includes a generator configured to generate the laser light, and an adjuster configured to adjust an output of the laser light. The adjuster situated between the generator and the work-piece reduces output density of the laser light on the work-piece. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032582 | LAYER TRANSFER OF FILMS UTILIZING THERMAL FLUX REGIME FOR ENERGY CONTROLLED CLEAVING - A method and system for cleaving a film of material utilizing thermal flux. The method includes providing a substrate having a face and an underlying cleave region including a prepared initiation region. Additionally, the method includes subjecting the initiation region to a first thermal flux to form a cleave front separating the cleave region of the substrate to a film portion and a bulk portion. The method further includes subjecting an area of the bulk portion substantially in the vicinity of the cleave front to a second thermal flux to cause a temperature difference above and below the cleave region for inducing a propagation of the cleave front expanding the film portion to the area at the expense of the bulk portion. Furthermore, the method includes determining a scan path for the second thermal flux based on the cleave front. Moreover, the method includes scanning the second thermal flux to follow the scan path to further propagate the cleave front. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032583 | Laser Processing Machines - A laser processing machine includes a workpiece support, a movement unit that is movable relative to the workpiece support, the movement unit being configured to move a laser processing head over the workpiece support, and a switch cabinet in which one or more control components of the laser processing machine are provided. An arrangement of the switch cabinet provides a free movement space disposed underneath at least a portion of the switch cabinet, wherein at least a portion of the movement unit is disposed within the free movement space. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032584 | SELF-ACTUATED DEFOGGER SYSTEM - A defogger system includes structure defining a window or a mirror, a heating element operatively connected to the structure to selectively apply heat to the structure, and a source of electrical energy. The defogger system also includes a switch and an electrically conductive path from the source of electrical energy to the heating element. The switch includes an active material member, and is configured such that the switch interrupts the electrically conductive path when the active material member is above a predetermined temperature. The switch is also configured such that the switch does not interrupt the electrically conductive path when the active material member is below the predetermined temperature. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032585 | THERMAL HEAD - A thermal head includes a head base having a substrate and a plurality of heat-generating sections arranged on or above the substrate, a circuit board, a drive IC disposed on or above the substrate or on or above the circuit board, the drive IC controlling energizing states of the heat-generating sections, and a cover member having electric conductivity, disposed at least above the circuit board. The circuit board has a plurality of signal wirings for supplying electric signals for operating the drive IC. A face on a circuit board side of the cover member has an inclined region located above the signal wiring. The inclined region is composed of at least one inclined surface which is inclined with respect to a face on an inclined region side of the signal wiring | 2013-02-07 |
20130032586 | FURNACE WITH THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENT - The invention relates to a firing furnace for a tooth replacement or tooth prosthesis, with a firing chamber, at least one heating element for heating the firing chamber, a control unit for controlling the operation of the firing furnace, and a housing at least partially surrounding the firing chamber, wherein the firing furnace comprises at least one thermoelectric element for utilizing the waste heat generated by the firing furnace. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032587 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR USED RIBBON DESTRUCTION - Methods and devices are described for securely destroying used ribbon from a document personalization machine in order to render any information retained on the used ribbon as unreadable. In one embodiment, the method includes tapering the used ribbon into a used ribbon strand by feeding the used ribbon through a tapering mechanism. The method also includes heating the used ribbon strand to fuse the used ribbon strand into a used ribbon string thereby rendering any data retained on the used ribbon unreadable. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032588 | HEATING ARRANGEMENT - The invention relates to a heating arrangement in the shape of a frame. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032589 | CONTACTLESSLY CHARGEABLE HEATER - The present invention relates to a contactlessly chargeable heater. In one example, the contactles sly chargeable heater includes: a charging patch emitting magnetic force by means of current applied to an inner coil; and a heating body, receiving the magnetic force from the charging patch to perform a contactless charging operation, and including a digital yarn for emitting heat via the power generated through the contactless charging operation. The digital yarn is woven together using threads within the heating body. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032590 | INDUCTION COIL ASSEMBLY AND INDUCTION HOB COOKING ZONE - The present application in particular is directed to an induction coil assembly | 2013-02-07 |
20130032591 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - Exemplary embodiments provide a container that is collapsible. When collapsed, the space taken up by the container is less than its original size. The container may be expanded from the collapsed state. When expanded, the container may be used to transport and/or store various items, such as food and liquid goods. The container may be expanded to one or more intermediate states that are less than the fully expanded state. The container may consist of a number of sections and may be available in various sizes. The container may have a lid and a handle. According to exemplary embodiments, the container may operate as a cooler and may have insulative properties. | 2013-02-07 |