06th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160038809 | Multi-Tiered Toss Target Game - The invention provides a multi-tiered toss target game. The multi-tiered toss target game may include a plurality of vertically extending tiers having a face surface, wherein the face surface of one or more of the plurality of tiers may be sloped; a plurality of tier front faces, wherein the tier front faces may be disposed between the plurality of tiers; a plurality of target openings arranged in the face surfaces of the plurality of tiers; a base structure including walls configured to support the plurality of tiers; and wherein the walls of the base structure and the tier front faces are sloped. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038810 | LASER DISTANCE COMPARATOR FOR USE IN BALL GAMES UTILIZING A REFERENCE BALL - A laser distance comparator incorporates a case housing a laser controller for producing a laser beam. The case has a handle and a button for engagement of a positioning device over a reference ball. A switch control is present on the case for activating the laser controller and a central processing unit (CPU) receives an input from the switch control, providing outputs to the laser controller to obtain a distance measurement to at least one competition ball. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038811 | GUIDE ARM MACHINE - A guide arm machine includes a guide arm and an equipment holder attached to the guide arm. The equipment holder is optimized to hold a sports equipment item. The guide arm is attached to a shaft so that the shaft defines a rotation axis around which the guide arm rotates. An adjustable main beam whose position is adjustable with respect to a stationary anchor, so that when the sports equipment item is held by the equipment holder and a position of the adjustable main beam is appropriately adjusted, rotation of the guide arm around the guide arm guides an athlete holding the equipment holder item into a desired motion that trains the athlete in efficient use of the sports equipment item. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038812 | AIR RESISTANCE TRAINING DEVICE - A training device that includes a sports implement connected to an air resistance member in near engagement by a connection system. In one arrangement, the air resistance member has a first and a second layer of material. The training device reduces the distance the sports implement travels by application of air resistance once airborne once thrown, kicked, struck, or otherwise moved by an athlete. While still under the influence of the athlete, the training device's resistance to air strengthens the athlete during the course of athletic movements. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038813 | BATTING AID APPARATUS - A batting aid apparatus and methods for using same with a bat (e.g., baseball or softball bat) to increase batting power, bat speed, and swing path is provided. The batting aid apparatus can include an annular body adapted to surround a bat and having a bore formed therethrough, a plurality of annular ribs disposed on a surface of an inner diameter of the annular body and located within the bore of the annular body, and an annular sleeve adjacent and extending from one or more outer surfaces of the annular body, such that the annular sleeve can be concentric with the bore of the annular body. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038814 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THROWING TECHNIQUE - The present invention is an apparatus and a method for training a throwing technique. The apparatus includes an elongated member, a weighted element, and a flexible joining means. The apparatus may further include a placement means. The elongated member includes a lower end, an upper end, and a body portion. The weighted element has an attachment point, and is movable from a starting position to an ending position. The flexible joining means includes a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion. The flexible joining means has a predetermined length, is secured about upper end of elongated member, has second end that is secured at attachment point of weighted element, and is movable from a starting position to an ending position. The method includes the steps of: placing the apparatus, balancing on pitching leg, taking an extended stride or lunge toward target, and explosively rotating upper torso rotationally downward. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038815 | COUNTER CURRENT SWIMMING APPARATUS - A counter current swimming apparatus having a tank, first and second water propulsion systems and a computer. The tank is adapted to contain water. The first water propulsion system is positioned about a first end of the tank for generating a current in a first direction and the second water propulsion system is positioned about a second end of the tank for generating a current in a second direction opposite the first direction. The computer is operatively connected to the first and second water propulsion systems and configured to cause the first water propulsion system to generate the current in the first direction, and suspend operations of the first water propulsion system and initiate operations of the second water propulsion system to generate the current in the second direction upon receipt of a transition signal from a push plate of the first water propulsion system. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038816 | GOLF TRAINER SYSTEM AND METHOD - An adjustable golf swing training device for use with multiple different golf clubs having a template frame partially surrounding and defining a ball hitting area. A club selection bar slidably cooperates with the primary longitudinal frame section so that movement of the club selection bar with respect to the primary longitudinal frame section aligns the club indicia for one of the multiple different golf clubs with the club face alignment tab and establishes the location of the front foot marker and the back foot marker to inform a user of the proper foot locations for the golf club when a golf ball is positioned in the ball hitting area and aligned with the club face alignment tab. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038817 | ROBOTIC PUTTING SYSTEM - A robotic putting system includes a mechanism for actively and physically guiding a putter head along a determined preferred putting path. The golfer need only hold the putter and allow the robotic mechanism to guide the motion of the putter head. The system enables a golfer to develop and practice a feel for the preferred path/stroke. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038818 | TRAINING DEVICE FOR PUTTING A GOLF BALL - A training device for a putting stroke in the game of golf includes a pointer stick, and a support member for supporting the pointer stick in a generally parallel position with respect the ground. The stick may be positioned so as to generally point at the location of the sun such that the shadow of the stick on the ground may be used as a guide for the correct stroke path of the putter. Two or more pins may optionally be provided to form a gate through which the golf ball must pass in order to go into a golf cup. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038819 | GOLF PUTTING TRAINING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A preferred embodiment of a version of the invention is directed to a golf putting training apparatus and method. In a preferred embodiment of a version of the invention, the training apparatus comprises a second handle that can be easily attached and detached from the shaft of an existing golf club. The second handle is attached such that it is parallel to the handle of the existing club. A golfer uses the apparatus by holding one handle in each hand while putting a golf ball. The training apparatus will help golfers learn to properly putt a golf ball. Additionally, the distance between the two handles can be varied. Furthermore, a preferred embodiment further comprises a method for golf putting training utilizing the apparatus disclosed herein. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038820 | Programmable Electronic Sports Training System Utilizing Directional Indicator Cones - As described, the present invention provides a complete sports training system, including a computing device and directional cones. More particularly, the sports training system comprises a computing device that may be utilized in conjunction with directional cones, wherein the sports training system may develop training courses, collect training data, and provide training instructions. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038821 | ATHLETIC GEAR WITH A PRINTED COVER - An article of athletic gear, such as an article of protective athletic equipment (e.g., a leg pad, an arm pad, shoulder pads, a chest protector, or a protective glove), wearable by a user and comprising a core (e.g., comprising protective padding) and a cover that is disposed on the core and comprises synthetic material and a printed image (e.g., a digitally-printed image) on the synthetic material. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038822 | FIGHTING GLOVE APPARATUS - A strap system integrated with a fighting glove is provided. The strap system includes a plurality of loops, which may include cups. Each loop includes an internal portion sized to snuggly fit over a tip of a finger. The strap system further includes a plurality of finger bands. Each finger band includes a first end opposite a second end. Each of the first ends are attached to a cup. The present invention further includes a terminus in which the second ends of the finger bands meet and are attached. A connector is operable to connect the terminus to at least one of a palm and a wrist of a user. The terminus may be connected to the user such that the finger bands pull the fingers towards the palm of the user. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038823 | COLLAPSIBLE SNOWSHOES AND METHODS THEREOF - The present invention relates to collapsible snowshoes. In one embodiment, a collapsible snowshoe includes a collapsible frame, a webbing and a binding. The collapsible snowshoe frame includes a first pair of bars, a second pair of bars, a pair of joints and a center bar securing the pair of joints to each other. The second pair of bars are each collapsible and include bar sections that are removably coupled to each other. The pair of joints is coupled to the corresponding first end of each of the first pair of bars, and is also coupled to the corresponding first end of each of the second pair of bars. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038824 | IN-LINE WHEEL CHASSIS ASSEMBLY - The invention provides an in-line wheel chassis assembly having three or more wheels mounted in an in-line (tandem) arrangement for rotation in a common vertical plane, such that the chassis assembly is configured to (i) facilitate independent vertical movement of at least two of the three or more wheels mounted on the chassis and (ii) distribute across the mounted wheels, total impact and displacement occurring responsive to encountering an obstacle, thereby staggering transmission of the impact and displacement to any surface to which the chassis is mounted. The invention additionally provides a method for manufacturing the in-line wheel chassis assembly, and an in-line skate comprising the in-line wheel chassis assembly. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038825 | Bowling Pin Setting Systems and Methods with Reconfigurable Pinsetting Array - A bowling pin setting system with a reconfigurable array of bowling pin retention mechanisms with a contracted configuration with two rows of five pin retention mechanisms and an expanded configuration wherein the pin retention mechanisms are disposed in an equilateral triangle. The array of pin retention mechanisms can be movable, such as by operation of a gantry or pivotable arms, between a pin setting position above a pin deck and a retracted position removed from above the pin deck. A bowling pin assembly and loading system with a pivoting magazine and at least one pin loading magazine can receive bowling pins from the pin deck, assemble the pins into an organized format, and load them into the array of pin retention mechanisms. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038826 | Lottery Ticket Apparatus Containing Multiple Game Play Areas and Methods Thereof - A scratch off lottery ticket and method of manufacturing the scratch off lottery ticket in which the lottery ticket contains multiple game play areas where a player can scratch off a layer of scratch off material to reveal the hidden results, and depending on those results, can be awarded prizes for each particular game play area or can be awarded prizes for the combination of the results from two or more of the multiple game play areas. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038827 | Strategy Game System - Disclosed herein is strategy game system. The game system includes a generally flat plate member providing a playing surface. Further, the game system includes the plate member including a plurality of marked landing regions and at least one raised region. Yet further, at least one game coin on the plate member for shooting by a player into one of the at least one marked landing region and the at least one raised region, wherein the player uses a cue stick to shoot the at least one game coin. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038828 | Side Wager Advantage Conveyance Method - A general method to persuade more blackjack players to place side wagers is disclosed. This method can be applied to improve a variety of blackjack games and side wagers games. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038829 | System and Method for Puzzle Solving Utilizing Letters and Visual Representations - A method and system for providing a puzzle game containing an answer category clue, a letter grid containing multiple letters, numbers or characters, an image, and an answer grid which contains blanks for each letter that will be used to fill-in the correct answer. The game allows a letters from the letter grid to be selected and automatically placed onto the answer grid. Points are awarded if the letter selected is the next available blank in the answer grid. As the player selects a letter from the letter grid, that letter disappears and a portion of an image appears. As additional letters are removed from the letter grid, additional portions of the image are displayed, which provides another clue for the solution to the puzzle. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038830 | MAGNETIC BOARD AND DART SPELLING SYSTEM - Implementations of a magnetic board and dart spelling system are provided. In some implementations, the magnetic board and dart spelling system comprises a magnetic board and a magnetic dart. In some implementations the magnet board includes a plurality are color-coded spaces wherein each space or a portion of the space is a particular color and for each letter of the alphabet, the board includes at least one color-coded space. In some implementations, a color corresponds to a fixed group of letters of the alphabet based on the frequency of the letter as the first letter used in English words. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038831 | VIDEO GAME PROCESSING APPARATUS AND VIDEO GAME PROCESSING PROGRAM PRODUCT - A video game processing apparatus selectably displays a plurality of panels within a predetermined area on a display screen with a predetermined array (for example, Step S | 2016-02-11 |
20160038832 | DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING AND AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING A FORCE FOR MOVING A MOVEABLE ELEMENT LOCATED IN REAL TIME - A device for generating and automatically controlling a displacement force of a mobile entity located in real time includes elements for generating a force of movement, the elements being controllable so as to generate a force in a plurality of different directions. The device also includes: elements for receiving a radio signal; elements for transmitting an electromagnetic signal, the electromagnetic signal being transmitted in response to an activation signal and allowing a moveable entity including the device to be located in real time; and control elements connected to the reception elements and to the elements for transmitting an electromagnetic signal. The control elements are configured to control the elements for generating at least one force of movement, in response to information for controlling a received electromagnetic signal, and for generating an activation signal, in response to synchronization information of a received radio signal. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038833 | INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, COMPUTER-READABLE NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD AND INFORMATION PROCESSOR - Each information processor executes a mission which allows participation of users of a plurality of information processors using wireless communication. While the mission is being executed, a mission beacon including personal score information is repeatedly transmitted to an unspecified apparatus from each of the information processors. Each information processor calculates a total score based on the personal score information included in the mission beacon of each of other information processors and determines whether the mission has been successful or not based on the total score. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038834 | NETWORK ENABLED GAME CONTROLLER - Aspects of the present disclosure relate to the implementation of a gaming environment including gaming servers for instantiating instances of games requested by a user. The gaming environment includes a game device for obtaining game inputs corresponding to the instantiated game. Additionally, the gaming environment includes one or more output devices for obtaining outputs generated by the processing of the inputs by the gaming server. Illustratively, the game device and one or more output devices form game device groups. Within each game device group, the inputs obtained by game device are transmitted independent of the outputs transmitted to the output devices. The transmission of input data from the game device and the transmission of the output audio data, output video data or other data from the gaming server may be individually optimized. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038835 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY ALTERING AN IN-GAME EXPERIENCE BASED ON A USER'S CONNECTION TO THE GAME - One aspect of the disclosure relates to dynamically altering an in-game experience based on a user's connection to the online game. The online game may monitor connection strength of a device of the user to a network via which the user may access the online game. The online game may dynamically alter the user's experience based on the connection strength of the device. The online game may make available or remove the availability of one or more modes of game play to the user based on the connection strength of the user's device. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038836 | GAME WITH AN AREA OF EFFECT FOR STRUCTURES IMPACTING A SURROUNDING AREA - Users may build structures having an area of effect surrounding the structure in a game as a result of in-game actions. In-game actions may include building an instance of a structure controlled by a user. The structure may have an associated area of effect configured to impact at least one of resource accumulation, structure properties, and event frequency within the area of effect. The area of effect may be presented on a map with information relating to its impact. The area of effect may impact the cost of building other buildings therein, the rate at which resources are accumulated therein, the defensive ratings of other buildings therein, the effectiveness of other buildings therein in carrying out an intended functionality, and the frequency at which various positive or negative events occur therein. Some buildings can only be built within the area of effect of a specific other building. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038837 | Mobile Computer with a Detachable Frame - A mobile computer with a detachable frame is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a mobile computer system includes a tablet computer comprising a display screen and a frame. The frame is removably attached to the tablet computer. The frame is taller than the tablet computer to provide an opening between a top side of the tablet computer and the frame. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038838 | CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT GAMING PLATFORM - An automated method that provides access to gated content is described. The method is performed by a device comprising a processor. The method includes: receiving content associated with an advertising item; retrieving game content; providing a gaming environment including the advertising item; determining, via the gaming environment, whether a set of engagement criteria has been satisfied; and providing a first set of options when determining that the set of engagement criteria has been satisfied, where the first set of options includes access to a gated content item. The automated method further includes providing a second set of options when determining that the set of engagement criteria has not been satisfied, where the second set of options excludes access to the gated content item. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038839 | GAMING APPARATUS WITH STATUS INDICATOR - An apparatus includes a base and a coupling member. The base is configured to position a game piece with respect to a gaming area, and the coupling member is configured to couple the game piece to the base. A status selector is provided to select a status of the game piece with respect to the gaming area, using an indicator extending from a first side to a second side of the base. A set of indicia are configured to be selectively displayed by positioning the indicator with respect to the first and second sides of the base, so that the selected status of the game piece is indicated. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038840 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BRAKING OR LAUNCHING A RIDE VEHICLE - Systems and methods for braking or launching a ride vehicle are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system includes a linear induction motor (LIM) installed in a curved portion of a track, a ride vehicle disposed upon the track, one or more reaction plates coupled to a side of the ride vehicle facing the track via a plurality of actuators, one or more sensors configured to monitor an air gap between the one or more reaction plates and the LIM, and a processor configured to determine which of the plurality of actuators to actuate and a desired performance of each of the plurality of actuators based on data received from the one or more sensors to maintain the air gap at a desired level throughout traversal of the curve by the ride vehicle. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038841 | TERMINAL-RECOIL-ATTENUATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A cable in suspension (clear span) supports a trolley. At the upper end, a launch block fixed to the cable registers the trolley in all directions, including a safety release link holding the trolley near the launch block. After release and descent with a rider, the trolley strikes an attenuator of distributed springs and spacers. The spring stack absorbs momentum from the trolley, but a leash limits recoil “bounce” after reversing the trolley. A second, recoil, leash resists recoil by capturing a subset of the springs between respective ends of itself and the first leash. The doubly leashed trolley will oscillate to a stop in an equilibrium position. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038842 | Interactive Toy Systems and Methods - An entertainment system, methods and computer software product are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, an entertainment system comprises at least one hand held controller with a plurality of accelerometers and a touch screen interface. The system further includes a base station and an accessory box. The base station routs signals containing data and information from the hand held controllers and the accessory box to a computing apparatus that is in communication with a game portal residing on a server on a network. Game play is enabled by the server on the entertainment system. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038843 | TOWEL WHISTLER - A novel electronic whistling towel device which serves the purpose of emitting a loud audible sound of cheering or booing or other noise while displaying a team logo or the like. An electronic voice/cheering sound is emitted from the electronic whistle placed in a cloth handle pouch at one corner of one end of a terry cloth or a towel material. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038844 | TOY LAUNCHER - Disclosed herein is a toy launcher including a base having a slot and a housing movably coupled to move along the slot. The housing has a latch pivotally coupled to the housing and the latch has a first portion and a second portion. The weight of the first portion of the latch is greater than the weight of the second portion of the latch. The second portion of the latch engages with a toy and the first portion of the latch corresponds to a rear portion of the toy. A first engagement element is coupled to the base near a first end of the base and a second engagement element is coupled to the housing and movable along the slot. The second engagement element is configured to couple with the first engagement element to retain the housing in a fixed position against a force of a biasing member. A release mechanism is coupled to the base. The release mechanism is configured to disengage the first engagement element from the second engagement element so that the biasing member moves the housing and the latch away from the first engagement element and the latch pushes the toy to launch the toy from the base. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038845 | TRAVELING TOY WHEEL - A traveling toy wheel whose simple configuration allows multiple devices to be enjoyed and can further change fine offsets is provided. The traveling toy wheel includes a first rim member to which a tire is mounted and a second rim member which includes a fitting portion into which a wheel hub of a traveling toy is fitted. Fitting holes as fixing portions are provided in one of the first rim member or the second rim member and elastic convex pieces as fixed portions are provided in the other of the first and second rim members. When the elastic convex pieces are fitted in the fitting holes, the first rim member and the second rim member are jointed relatively unmovably. A plurality of fitting holes are arranged at different positions, so that it is possible to easily adjust an offset of the wheel. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038846 | TOY VEHICLE - In the present disclosure, disclosed herein, is a toy vehicle. The toy vehicle may include a front portion including a first arm, a second arm, and a first support member coupled to the first arm and the second arm; and a rear portion including a third arm, a fourth arm, and a second support member coupled to the third arm and the fourth arm. The toy vehicle may also include a plurality of wheels in which a first wheel of the plurality of wheels is coupled to the front portion and a second wheel of the plurality of wheels is coupled to the rear portion. An adjustment mechanism includes an actuator and a receiver. The actuator is engaged with the receiver and is rotatable relative thereto. The receiver is movable between a first position in which the receiver is spaced apart from the first support member and the second support member, and a second position in which the receiver contacts the first support member and the second support member. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038847 | AQUATIC TOY AND ENVIRONMENT THEREFORE - A submersible toy figurine and playset therefore with play attractions operable by the underwater figurine within the environs of the playset. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038848 | Speech remote control device - A speech remote control device includes a speech input unit, a speech identification unit, a motion setting unit, a transmit unit and a receiving unit. The speech input unit converts a received speech command into a speech signal, and transmits the speech signal. The speech identification unit receives the speech signal, generates and transmits an encoded message corresponding to the received speech signal. The motion setting unit receives and decodes the encoded message into a control message, which comprises a proceeding command, and is further transferred to the transmit unit. The transmit unit receives the proceeding command and transfers the received proceeding command to the receiving unit, which drives a remote control car to perform a proceeding motion corresponding to the proceeding command. The remote control car can perform a continuous proceeding motion or a stream of proceeding motions so as to simulate the motion of a real car. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038849 | MOLD FOR PRODUCING A TOY FIGURE - A mold for producing a toy figure standing upright on a support surface and made from loose material, the mold having two mold halves which can be placed together at their edges of identical contour and which form an inner space that can be filled with the loose material and that corresponds to the desired toy figure, while the two edges forming an admission opening extend in a plane corresponding to the support surface, wherein the edges, of identical contour, of the mold halves are designed so that they extend at the locations of the respectively greatest diameters in any cross-sectional plane. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038850 | ACTIVITY ARCH - According to one aspect of the presently disclosed subject matter, there is provided an infant activity apparatus including a first arch extending between first and second ends thereof, and a second arch extending between first and second ends thereof, where the first ends are articulated to a first coupling element, and the second ends are articulated to a second coupling element, and where each of the coupling elements facilitates independent pivoting of the ends articulated thereto. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038851 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ORIFICE CONTROL OF VALVE PRESSURE DROP - The present invention relates to a valve tray for use in a chemical process column. The valve tray includes a plurality of apertures formed therein. A plurality of valves are maintained in a spaced relationship relative to individual apertures of the plurality of apertures. An area of the individual apertures is less than an area of individual valves of the plurality of valves. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038852 | COLUMN FOR THERMAL TREATMENT OF FLUID MIXTURES - The present invention relates to a column ( | 2016-02-11 |
20160038853 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE OF A CHROMATOGRAPHY COLUMN - An apparatus for controlling the temperature of a chromatography column includes a thermal-isolation vessel; a heater in thermal communication with the chromatography column and disposed on the thermal-isolation vessel; a temperature sensor disposed to directly measure the temperature of the chromatography column; and a control unit in signal communication with the temperature sensor to control the heater in response to LIGHT the direct measurement. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038854 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING HYDROGEN UTILIZATION RATE OF HYDROGENATION APPARATUS - A method and apparatus for improving a hydrogen utilization rate in a hydrogenation hot high-pressure separation process. Hydrogenated distillate oil, a gas product and hydrogen pass through an inertia separation distributor arranged in an inlet of a hot high-pressure separator under high pressure for preliminary gas-liquid separation, and a gas phase goes to a subsequent system; a liquid phase goes into a hot low-pressure separator. Releases a part of low-pressure separated gas (mainly hydrogen) after preliminary separation through an injection flash separator in the hot low-pressure separator, and is divided into a gas phase and a liquid phase based on gravitational settling; hydrogen and some micro bubbles that are still dissolved in hot low-pressure separated oil under the pressure are separated from the oil through a centrifugal degassing device; the gas phase exits from the apparatus after carried liquid droplets are removed completely through hydrocyclone separation or coalescence separation, and distillate oil goes to a subsequent facility. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038855 | PHASE SEPARATION TANK - A separation tank for separating a contaminant from a contaminated fluid. A series of juxtaposed interconnected chambers having a series of baffles therein provide a revolving flow of fluid in each chamber to maximize distance for which contaminants travel to separate from the fluid. The interconnected chambers may be juxtaposed in end-to-end relation or in side-by-each configuration. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038856 | DIFFUSER BASKET - A diffuser basket includes a screen portion and a flow modifier positioned within the screen portion. The flow modifier is configured to change the direction of flow of a fluid introduced into the diffuser basket. The flow modifier can include a plurality of flat plates coupled to the screen portion and positioned at spaced apart intervals along a longitudinal axis of the diffuser basket. The flow modifier can include a plurality of truncated conical plates positioned at spaced apart intervals along a longitudinal axis of the diffuser basket, the plurality of truncated conical plates coupled to the screen portion. The plurality of flat or truncated conical plates each can include an opening. The plurality of flat truncated conical plates each has a cone angle that forms an oblique angle with respect to the longitudinal axis. These cone angles can be the same or they can be different. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038857 | NECK ELEMENT OF DISC FILTER SECTOR AND DISC FILTER SECTOR - A neck element of a disc filter sector and a disc filter sector. A sector ( | 2016-02-11 |
20160038858 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL FOR SEPARATION - A shaker separates components of a slurry. The shaker has a screen with a pressure differential applied to the screen to remove a portion of a slurry. The pressure differential across the screen can be toggled or pulsed. Generally, various types of separators are used to separate liquids and solids. For example, oil-field drilling operations use separators with screens to remove solids from a slurry. One type of apparatus used to remove solids from drilling mud is commonly referred to in the industry as a “shale shaker.” | 2016-02-11 |
20160038859 | Oil Filter Element and Oil Filter - An oil filter element has first and second end disks between which an annular filter medium is held. The oil to be filtered flows through the filter medium in a direction radial to the longitudinal axis of the oil filter element. The oil filter element has a central channel arranged on the clean side and provided with a central outlet opening in the region of the first end disk. A radial sealing element, formed by an elastically deformable inside circumferential section of the first end disk, is arranged in the region of the outlet opening. In addition, an axial sealing element is arranged on the outside of the first end disk. This axial sealing element is held on the first end disk by retaining elements. An oil filter having such an oil filter element is provided. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038860 | SELF-CONTAINED WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A water filtration housing containing a pressure vessel configured to receive a water filter cartridge; a ring enclosure attachable to an open, top end of the housing enclosure; an interface tower including a user interface; a lid assembly removably attachable to the ring enclosure, the lid assembly including (i) a pressure cap and gasket for maintaining a given pressure in said pressure vessel and (ii) a rotatable lever for disengaging the pressure cap from the pressure vessel thereby releasing pressure therein. A mating system between the lid assembly and ring enclosure prevents the lid assembly from being attached to the ring enclosure in a misaligned fashion. RFID technology may be used for identifying the water filter cartridge installed therein and wireless communication technology (e.g., Wi-Fi) to transmit collected system data (e.g., water usage) to a central location for analysis such that the customer is provided with, for example, operational suggestions. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038861 | Filter element comprising hollow cylindrical filter medium body and filter device - A filter element comprises a hollow cylindrical filter medium body, on the inside of which there is arranged a support frame that is a carrier of at least one installation rib protruding radially inward with respect to the support frame. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038862 | Multi-Cartridge Filter Adapter and Interface System and Method - An attaching system for a filter cartridge may include: a top cap configured to attach to a filter cartridge; a mating projection located on the top cap; at least one locking projection projecting radially away from the mating projection; and a base portion defining an annularly shaped flat surface surrounding the mating projection on a first side and configured to attach to the filter cartridge on a second side. A method of attaching a filter cartridge to a filter assembly may include: providing locking projections on a top cap of a filter cartridge; locating a spring around a mating projection of the top cap; forming annular groove between the spring and the locking projections; and configuring the top cap to a portion of the filter cartridge. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038863 | Filter Cartridge With Integral Lock Ring - A filter cartridge has first and second housing sections joined at a peripheral shoulder to define an interior space. The first housing section includes radially spaced inner and outer side walls connected by a first transition portion to define an annular space. A lock ring is secured to the housing within the annular space. The lock ring includes at least one engagement structure within the annular space. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038864 | Composite High Efficiency Filter Media With Improved Capacity - A composite filter media includes a base sheet incorporating polymer microfibers and nano-fibrillated cellulose in combination with one or more alternative upstream depth filtration layers. Embodiments of the composite filter media employ polymer or fiberglass layers arranged on the upstream face of the base sheet. A lightweight protective spun bond scrim may be applied to the upstream face of the upstream depth filtration material. The depth filtration layer or layers may be laminated to each other and/or the base sheet or co-pleated with the base sheet to form the disclosed composite media. The depth filtration layers are configured to provide a positive density gradient in the direction of fuel flow through the composite media, meaning that the depth filtration media increases in density and decreases in pore size in the direction of fuel flow. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038865 | LIQUID FILTRATION MEDIA, FILTER ELEMENTS AND METHODS - A filter and filter media configured and arranged for placement in a fuel stream is disclosed. The filter and filter media allow for filtering of liquid fuels, such as diesel fuel. In certain embodiments the filter media includes a media fiber (such as glass) and a binder fiber (such as bicomponent) that combine to create a media structure having low solidity and relatively low compressibility, and which contain a pore structure that avoids premature fouling of the filter by fuel degradation products. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038866 | Ceramic Filters - Additively manufactured ceramic filters are disclosed. A plurality of pores, each having a uniform geometry, are arranged between an inlet surface and an outlet surface of a single unit of ceramic such that the plurality of pores change in size uniformly from the inlet surface to the outlet surface. The pores are respectively interconnected, and the size, shape, orientation, and/or interconnection of the pores are chosen to provide hydrodynamic features that provide effective filtration for a given liquid and contamination. The pores are additively manufactured with optimized precision. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038867 | PARTICULATE SEPARATOR - A particulate separator for a gaseous fluid is provided. The particulate separator includes a sealable collection container defining a collection volume therein. The particulate separator also includes a gaseous fluid conduit provided through the sealable collection container. The gaseous fluid conduit defines an inner channel therein. The gaseous fluid conduit includes an inlet and an outlet. The gaseous fluid conduit also includes an arcuate segment provided between the inlet and the outlet. The arcuate segment includes a plurality of slits formed therein. The plurality of slits is configured to provide fluid communication between the collection volume and the inner channel of the gaseous fluid conduit. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038868 | AIR CLEANING DEVICE - An air cleaning device is provided. The air cleaning device includes: a main body; a filter configured to be disposed in the main body to purify air; and an image transmitter configured to show a state of the filter to an outside of the main body. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038869 | BAG FILTER EXTENDER - A bag filter extender that comprises a quadrilateral tube is provided. The bag filter extender is configured to allow longer bag filter assemblies to be utilized in a holding frame. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038870 | FUEL VAPOR RECOVERY CANISTER - A vehicle fuel system includes a vapor recovery canister containing at least two carbon beds. Each carbon bed is configured to capture hydrocarbon material associated with fuel vapor discharged from a vehicle fuel tank into the canister. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038871 | SORBENT COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN A WET SCRUBBER UNIT - Sorbent compositions, comprising a solid sorbent, a dispersive agent, and optionally a capture agent for enhanced wet-Flue Gas Desulfurization (wFGD) or wet scrubber unit function in a flue gas pollutant control stream is disclosed. The sorbent composition may include a sorbent with a dispersive agent, designed to enhance the dispersion of the sorbent in an aqueous sorption liquid of a wet scrubber unit, and therefore may be especially useful in EGU or industrial boiler flue gas streams that include one or more wet scrubber units. The sorbent composition may also include a capture agent useful in sequestering mercury and bromine, as well as other contaminants that may include arsenic, selenium and nitrates. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038872 | NON-AQUEOUS AMINE SCRUBBING FOR REMOVAL OF CARBON DIOXIDE - A method is described for separating CO | 2016-02-11 |
20160038873 | USE OF POROUS GLASS MEDIA FOR A BIOFILTER TO REMOVE ODOROUS COMPOUNDS FROM AN AIR STREAM - A system for removing undesirable compounds from contaminated air includes a biofilter having porous glass media. Hydrogen sulfide is removed from contaminated air by passing the contaminated air through the biofilter. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038874 | THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER USING HYBRID CATALYTIC PARTICLES - The present disclosure relates to a substrate comprising nanomaterials for treatment of gases, washcoats for use in preparing such a substrate, and methods of preparation of the nanomaterials and the substrate comprising the nanomaterials. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a substrate comprising nanomaterial for three-way catalytic converters for treatment of exhaust gases. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038875 | CuCHA MATERIAL FOR SCR CATALYSIS - The present invention relates to a catalyst material which is capable, at high temperatures, of converting nitrogen oxides in exhaust gas, particularly from vehicles driven by lean-running internal combustion engines, in the presence of ammonia into harmless nitrogen. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038876 | Small Pore Molecular Sieve Supported Copper Catalysts Durable Against Lean/Rich Aging for the Reduction of Nitrogen Oxides - Provided is a system for treating a flowing exhaust gas comprising a lean NOx trap, a catalyzed soot filter, an ammonia or an ammonia precursor metering system for metering ammonia or an ammonia precursor into the flowing exhaust gas; and an SCR catalyst, wherein the SCR catalyst is disposed downstream of the lean NOx trap and comprises copper and/or iron supported on a small pore molecular sieve. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038877 | CATALYST CONVERTER - A catalyst converter includes: a substrate ( | 2016-02-11 |
20160038878 | Zoned Catalyst for Treating Exhaust Gas - Provided is a system for treating an exhaust gas comprising a first SCR catalyst zone comprising an iron loaded medium- or large-pore molecular sieve having a first ammonia storage capacity; and a second SCR catalyst zone comprising a copper loaded small-pore molecular sieve having a second ammonia storage capacity, wherein the first SCR catalyst zone is disposed upstream of the second SCR catalyst zone with respect to normal exhaust gas flow through the system and wherein the second ammonia storage capacity is greater than the first ammonia storage capacity. Also provided is a method for using the system to treat exhaust gas. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038879 | MEMBRANE DISTILLATION MODULE AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT APPARATUS - A membrane distillation module and a wastewater treatment apparatus are provided which performs purification through membrane distillation using a porous membrane provided with an oil-repellent layer obtained by combining and immobilizing a substance having an oil-repellent function on at least one surface of a base membrane implemented by a hydrophobic porous membrane. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038880 | ADVANCEMENTS IN OSMOTICALLY DRIVEN MEMBRANE SYSTEMS INCLUDING LOW PRESSURE CONTROL - An example water purification system includes a forward osmosis module, a reverse osmosis module, a pump powered by an electric motor, and a pressure sensor. The forward osmosis module may receive a feed stream and a draw stream, and may produce an intermediate product stream. The intermediate product stream may be pressurized by a pump and provided to the reverse osmosis module. The reverse osmosis module may generate a product stream and return the draw stream to the forward osmosis module. The pressure sensor may monitor the pressure of the intermediate product stream, and the pressure may be used to determine the speed of the electric motor. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038881 | TUBE ASSEMBLY FOR A REVERSE OSMOSIS FILTER CARTRIDGE - A tube assembly for a reverse osmosis filter cartridge has a tube body, an inlet port, an outlet port, two side assemblies and a stop cone. Each of the side assemblies has a block ring, a bearing plate, a sealing plate and a connecting tube. The sealing plate has a clamping segment and at least one rotation-stopping segment formed on an inward surface of the sealing plate, and the stop cone is securely mounted around the clamping segment and engages with the at least one rotation-stopping segment, thereby securely assembling the stop cone and the sealing plate to avoid relative shake and rotation. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038882 | SPIRAL TYPE SEAWATER DESALINATION APPARATUS - An embodiment of the present invention includes: a spiral type pressure vessel | 2016-02-11 |
20160038883 | POROUS FILM MANUFACTURING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method of manufacturing a porous film includes a decomposition step of introducing a porous film precursor which is formed by coagulating an undiluted film forming solution containing a hydrophilic polymer and a hydrophobic polymer, into a decomposition container; bringing a heated chemical containing an oxidizing agent into contact with the porous film precursor in the decomposition container; warming the porous film precursor in contact with the chemical; and decomposing the hydrophilic polymer remaining inside the porous film precursor using the oxidizing agent. An apparatus for manufacturing a porous film includes a decomposition device provided with the decomposition container. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038884 | RESIN COMPOSITION, MEMBRANE-FORMING STOCK SOLUTION, POROUS MEMBRANE, AND HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANE, WATER TREATMENT DEVICE, ELECTROLYTE SUPPORT, AND SEPARATOR USING POROUS MEMBRANE - The present invention pertains to a resin composition which includes component: a membrane-forming polymer, component: a polymer obtained by polymerizing a monomer composition which includes a (meth)acrylic ester macromonomer represented by general formula and another monomer, and component: a polymer including a vinylpyrrolidone unit, a membrane-forming stock solution which includes the resin composition, a porous membrane obtained by forming with the membrane-forming stock solution, and a hollow fiber membrane, a water treatment device, an electrolyte support, and a separator which use the porous membrane. According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a porous membrane which has pores with high uniformity wherein the formation of large pores with a diameter of 1 μm or higher is suppressed and which has excellent fractionation performance and high water permeability, and a hollow fiber membrane, water treatment device, electrolyte support, and separator which use the porous membrane. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038885 | HIGH PERFORMANCE MEMBRANES FOR WATER RECLAMATION USING POLYMERIC AND NANOMATERIALS - A water permeable membrane for water purifications applications including filtration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis is provided. The water permeable membrane includes a porous support and a composite layer disposed over the porous support. Characteristically, the composite layer includes graphene oxide dispersed within a polymer matrix. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038886 | Sulfur-Resistant Palladium or Palladium Alloy Membranes for Hydrogen Separation - The present invention provides composite membranes consisting of palladium and palladium alloys with a phosphorus component. The membranes may be used in a tubular geometry on an alumina support. In other embodiments, the membranes may be prepared by treating the metal precursor with a phosphorus source such as phosphine. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038887 | POLYSULFONE MEMBRANE HAVING HIGH SELECTIVITY - A spin dope composition produces a polymeric fiber useful in non-cryogenic gas separation. The composition includes polysulfone as the polymeric component, two solvents, in which the polymer is soluble, and a non-solvent, in which the polymer is insoluble. The solvents preferably include N-methyl-pyrrolidone (NMP) and N,N-dimethyl acetamide (DMAC), and the non-solvent preferably includes triethylene glycol (TEG). Fibers made from the present composition have been found to exhibit superior properties of gas flux and selectivity, as compared with fibers made from spin dopes having only one solvent component. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038888 | ION EXCHANGE MEMBRANES SELECTIVELY PERMEABLE TO SPECIFIC IONS - A monovalent ion permselective ion exchange membrane comprising a base layer consisting of an ion exchange membrane, and a monovalent ion permselective layer affixed to the surface of the base layer. The monovalent ion permselective layer is formed by coating and polymerizing a polymerizable solution onto the base ion exchange membrane layer. The polymerizable solution comprises: (i) of an ionic monomer having one or more ethylenic groups selected from (meth)acryloxy groups, (meth)acryl-amido groups, and vinylbenzyl groups, (ii) a hydrophobic crosslinking monomer having two or more ethylenic groups selected from (meth)acryloxy groups, (meth)acrylamido groups, and vinylbenzyl groups, (iii) a free radical initiator, in (iv) a solvent medium. The monovalent ion permselective ion exchange membranes include monovalent cation permselective ion exchange membranes and monovalent anion permselective ion exchange membranes. Also disclosed are processes for preparing the monovalent ion permselective ion exchange membranes. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038889 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING SOLUTIONS FROM SOLID PRODUCTS - An apparatus and method for creating and dispensing a solution formed of a solid product which is eroded or dissolved in a liquid, which may include methods for creating turbulent flow of the liquid. The apparatus includes an inlet portion for introducing the liquid into the dispenser system, a solution forming assembly, and an outlet portion for dispensing the solution. The solution forming assembly may include a support structure configured to support the solid product, and a reservoir coupled to the-support structure, the reservoir configured to hold the liquid and allow flow of the liquid into and out of the reservoir, the reservoir including a base and one or more sidewall portions. The reservoir further including one or more liquid inlets located in the one or more sidewall portions configured to introduce liquid into the reservoir to contact the solid product and create the solution. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038890 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MIXING TUBE ASSEMBLY - A mixing section adapted for use in a burner assembly comprising a plurality of mixing tube assemblies each comprising a substantially cylindrical outer wall which defines an interior open space and a plurality of holes which are disposed adjacent to the inlet end of each of the mixing tube assemblies. Preferably, air is conveyed from the inlet end to the outlet end of the mixing tube assemblies, fuel is conveyed to the interior open space defined by the substantially cylindrical outer wall through the plurality of holes, each of the mixing tube assemblies separately mixes an amount of fuel and air, and the mixing section is adapted to produce a mixture of fuel and air. A method comprising conveying fuel and air from the inlet end of the mixing tube assembly to the outlet end of the mixing tube assembly and mixing gaseous fuel and air in the assembly. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038891 | HOMOGENIZING VALVE - The invention relates to a homogenizing valve which may comprise two or more pressurized, movable valve cones, two or more valve seats, and a valve housing which surrounds the valve cones and the valve seats. The valve cones and the valve seats may be arranged such that between them are formed constrictions, which constitute homogenization gaps having a gap height. Between each individual valve cone and each individual valve seat may be formed two homogenization gaps, of which one homogenization gap may be radially arranged and one homogenization gap may be axially arranged. The homogenizing valve may be used in existing homogenizers and may acquire an effective homogenization for liquids which are processed at a lower pressure and with a large flow, such as pasteurized milk, for example. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038892 | Enhancement of agitation by an innovative blender - Innovative blender works with two rotors that each one is connected to an impeller. The rotors rotate contrary and transfer energy with two concentric axes configured of a shaft and a casing. The dual rotor causes fluid to be mixed completely without any swirling, drag or vortex, and this caused high agitation of fluid with high efficiency. The main reason for use of such blenders could include: household uses, laboratories, research centers, educational facilities, industries, water and wastewater treatment plants and anywhere that chemical compounds are mixed with fluids such as water or gases rapidly having short agitation time, in either low or high volumes. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038893 | SHAKER BAG MIXING ASSEMBLY - A mixing assembly includes a bag of appropriate size, configuration, shape and material and a closable spout that may have extensions of various lengths, shapes and configurations to provide enhanced mixing of a component contained in the bag upon the addition of a second component. Once the closure of the spout is removed, the second component, typically a liquid such as water, milk, juice, chemical, oil substrate, or the like, can be added to the container for mixing. After the closure is refitted, the two components are mixed then consumed or dispensed, either by removing the closure or from a separate spout or nozzle fitted to the closure. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038894 | DELAY SYSTEM FOR A STIRRING MACHINE - A delay system for a stirring machine includes a plurality of vertical stirring augers, supported to a cross tube, with each auger having a tilt switch. A gear motor is connected to the cross tube and moves the cross tube forwardly around a bin. A delay assembly is connected to the tilt switches and the gear motor. The delay assembly shuts off the gear motor when the stirring augers are vertically displaced and starts the gear motor after a time delay once the stirring augers return to a vertical position. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038895 | SELF SUPPORTING IN-CONTAINER MIX/BLEND SYSTEM - A mixing apparatus includes a mixing device with a rotatable shaft and at least one blade. The mixing apparatus also includes a shaft guide having a central portion and a head portion attached to the central portion. The central portion and the head portion together define an aperture extending from the proximal end to the distal end such that the proximal end and the distal end are in fluid communication through the aperture. The shaft guide provides all axial and radial bearing support for the mixing device such that no other radial or axial support is used when the mixing device operates within an associated container. In other examples, a shaft bushing is located around a portion of the mixing device. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038896 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CONTINUOUSLY PRODUCING ENCAPSULATED LIQUID WATER - Disclosed are systems and methods for continuously producing dry water from silica and water and from silica, sodium bicarbonate, and water. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038897 | ARRANGEMENT FOR MIXING A FLUID TO A PROCESS LIQUID AND A METHOD OF OPERATING THE ARRANGEMENT - An arrangement for mixing a fluid to a process liquid by using at least one mixing station and a method of operating the arrangement to feed injection or mixing liquid to injection mixers arranged on a periphery of a flow pipe transferring a process liquid. The arrangement and the method are applicable for the injection of mixers and chemical mixing in processes for the wood processing industry. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038898 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING BEADS - The present invention relates to a method for producing beads comprising a material capable of gelation, said method comprising the steps of: (i) combining (a) a liquid composition comprising a material capable of gelation; and (b) a first hydrophobic phase; (ii) subjecting the liquid composition and the first hydrophobic phase, to means for emulsification in a first reactor by addition of external mechanical energy creating an emulsion comprising individual droplets comprising the material capable of gelation in the first hydrophobic phase (wherein the material capable of gelation provides a discontinuous phase and the first hydrophobic phase provides a continuous phase); (iii) stabilising the droplets by transferring the emulsion from the first reactor to a stabilisation reactor wherein the emulsion obtained in step (ii) is subjected to means for gelation in order to obtain gelation within 5 minutes or less, and the beads are formed. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038899 | EXTENDED CONTACT TIME RISER - A riser includes a housing in communication with a entry conduit and an exit conduit. The housing is defined by a holdup chamber having a volume of between about 1133 liters and about 45307 liters. The riser is designed to receive a hydrocarbon feed and a catalyst. An apparatus for fluid catalytic cracking includes a riser in fluid communication with a reactor vessel. A hydrocarbon feed stream and a catalyst travel through a first section of the riser at a first velocity of between about 1.5 msec to about 10 msec and through a second section of the riser at a second velocity of more than about 15 msec. A process for fluid catalytic cracking uses a riser with a holdup chamber. A hydrocarbon feed and a catalyst decrease in velocity in the holdup chamber to between 1.5 msec and 10 msec. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038900 | CATALYST ACTIVATOR - The invention relates generally to a catalyst activator, and in particular to a catalyst activator for heat conditioning a catalyst, comprising: a) a vessel for containing a catalyst charge having an internal diameter of at least 1.2 metres and/or an internal volume of at least 5 m | 2016-02-11 |
20160038901 | PROCESSING DEVICE AND PROCESSING METHOD - A processing device and processing method that can perform processing of a starting material fluid while favorably controlling the processing temperature of same. The processing device includes: a processing member that leads in the starting material fluid and processes same therewithin; and a processing tank that houses the processing member and retains the processed processing products. The processing member includes: a minute duct provided therewithin and causes the flow-through of the starting material fluid; and a heat medium duct that causes the flow-through of a heat medium having a different temperature from that of the starting material fluid flowing through the minute duct. The minute duct and the heat medium duct are separated from each other so that heat exchange is possible between the starting material fluid and heat medium flowing through. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038902 | PATTERNED DEPOSITION OF LIQUID FILMS FOR BIOMEDICAL DEVICES - Embodiments described herein generally relate to a method for deposition of a biofunctionalizing material, such as for the production of a biomedical device. The method can include positioning a substrate on a substrate support, the substrate having a plurality of wells formed therein. A printing mask is positioned over the substrate, the printing mask having a plurality of mask openings, the plurality of mask openings corresponding to the plurality of wells. A biofunctionalizing material is then deposited through the printing mask and into the wells, the biofunctionalizing material being guided by the plurality of mask openings, the biofunctionalizing material forming a layer over a bottom surface of the plurality of wells. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038903 | SOL-GEL KIT FOR PREPARING BIOCHIP AND METHODS FOR PREPARING BIOCHIP USING THE SAME - A method of preparing a protein chip by gelation of a sol composition. In the method, a mixture of specific silicate monomers, such as SolB | 2016-02-11 |
20160038904 | Microchannel Apparatus and Methods of Conducting Unit Operations With Disrupted Flow - The invention described herein concerns microchannel apparatus that contains, within the same device, at least one manifold and multiple connecting microchannels that connect with the manifold. For superior heat or mass flux in the device, the volume of the connecting microchannels should exceed the volume of manifold or manifolds. Methods of conducting unit operations in microchannel devices having simultaneous disrupted and non-disrupted flow through microchannels is also described. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038905 | PROCESSING BIOMASS AND PETROLEUM CONTAINING MATERIALS - Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, systems can use feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials and/or starchy materials, to produce ethanol and/or butanol, e.g., by fermentation. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038906 | PROCESSING BIOMASS - Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, systems can use feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials and/or starchy or sugary materials, to produce ethanol and/or butanol, e.g., by fermentation. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038907 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MASS PRODUCTION OF GRAPHENE PLATELETS IN ARC PLASMA - A system and method for producing graphene includes a discharge assembly and a substrate assembly. The discharge assembly includes a cathode and an anode, which in one embodiment are offset from each other. The anode produces a flux stream that is deposited onto a substrate. A collection device removes the deposited material from the rotating substrate. The flux stream can be a carbon vapor, with the deposited flux being graphene. | 2016-02-11 |
20160038908 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FLAMMABLE GAS DETECTION - The present disclosure relates to a nanostructured palladium-based flammable gas detector synthesized using sonochemistry. The nanostructured palladium-based flammable gas detectors may use nanostructured sensing materials to allow reduction of power consumption, where the nanostructures reduce power consumption due to their large specific area and increased porosity. The nanostructures may increase the number of active sensing sites, allowing the surface energy to be high enough for sensing reactions to occur without requiring significant external thermal energy, | 2016-02-11 |