14th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 19 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160097082 | PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN PROTEOLYTIC ACTIVITY FOR CLINICAL USE - Methods for predicting the outcome of and monitoring prostate cancer patients using prostate specific antigen (PSA) proteolytic activity (PPA) in combination with other molecular biomarkers or other parameters are described. Methods of determining sets of parameters for use in predicting the outcome of and monitoring of prostate cancer patients are also described. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097083 | SCREENING ASSAY FOR IDENTIFICATION OF POLY(ADP-RIBOSE) POLYMERASE 1 INHIBITORS - Screening methods as well as systems and kits for identifying inhibitors of DNA-independent, histone H4-dependent activation of PARP-1 are provided. The methods comprise screening molecules for their capacity to inhibit the activation and/or biologic activity of PARP-1, as measured by poly(ADP)-ribose production from nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide. PARP-1 inhibitors identified through the screening methods may be used to treat cancer in which PARP-1 activation or biologic activity plays a role. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097084 | KINASE ACTIVITY DETECTION METHODS - A strategy to take advantage of time-resolved luminescence of Ln | 2016-04-07 |
20160097085 | Compositions and Methods for cDNA Synthesis - The methods and compositions for preparing cDNAs, and more particularly, compositions having propylene glycol for synthesizing a cDNA molecule or molecules from an mRNA template or population of mRNA templates under conditions sufficient to increase the detection sensitivity and cDNA yield and to simplify and improve the reliability of reverse transcription are provided. The reagent mixture comprises a ready to use reagent solution, wherein the solution comprises: (a) propylene glycol in a concentration between about 25% and about 50%; and (b) a viral reverse transcriptase selected from the group consisting of AMV RT, RSV RT, MMLV RT, HIV RT, EIAV RT, RAV | 2016-04-07 |
20160097086 | Compositions and Methods for RT-PCR - The present invention relates to compositions and methods having propylene glycol and DNA polymerase for facilitating the rapid and efficient amplification of nucleic acid molecules and the detection and quantitation of RNA molecules, and for increasing the detection sensitivity and reliability through generation of secure cDNA molecules prior to gene-specific primer dependent amplification. The reagent mixture comprises a ready to use reagent solution, wherein the solution comprises: (a) propylene glycol in a concentration between about 20% and about 50%; (b) a viral reverse transcriptase; and (c) at least one DNA polymerases, in a buffer suitable for use in a reverse transcription reaction, wherein the buffer comprises a co-factor metal ion and nucleoside triphosphates. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097087 | Device And Method For Making Discrete Volumes Of A First Fluid In Contact With A Second Fluid, Which Are Immiscible With Each Other - Various embodiments described in the application relate to an apparatus, system, and method for generating, within a conduit, discrete volumes of one or more fluids that are immiscible with a second fluid. The discrete volumes can be used for biochemical or molecular biology procedures involving small volumes, for example, microliter-sized volumes, nanoliter-sized volumes, or smaller. The system can comprise an apparatus comprising at least one conduit operatively connected to one or more pumps for providing discrete volumes separated from one another by a fluid that is immiscible with the fluid(s) of the discrete volumes, for example, aqueous immiscible-fluid-discrete volumes separated by an oil. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097088 | Methods of Genome Sequencing and Epigenetic Analysis - Novel methods of ChIP-seq are disclosed herein. These methods of ChIP-seq employ carrier DNA to prevent loss of DNA samples. The greater DNA yields achieved by this invention permit ChIP-seq of a small number of cells, permitting epigenetic analysis of primary cells of limited quantity. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097089 | Methods of Using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectroscopy Systems for Analyzing a Cellular Sample - The invention relates to the use of inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy for cellular sample analysis. In some embodiments a method of performing mass spectroscopy analysis using an inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy system is provided. The method may include introducing a cellular sample comprising one or more cells or cellular particles into an inductively coupled plasma of the inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy system. The method may further include using the inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy system to assess the cellular sample by detecting and measuring one or more element tags in the cellular sample based on the element or isotopic compositions of the one or more element tags. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097090 | Methods for Multiplexing Recombinase Polymerase Amplification - This disclosure provides for methods and reagents for rapid multiplex RPA reactions and improved methods for detection of multiplex RPA reaction products. In addition, the disclosure provides new methods for eliminating carryover contamination between RPA processes. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097091 | SEQUENCING METHODS, COMPOSITIONS AND SYSTEMS - In some embodiments, the disclosure relates generally to methods, as well as compositions, systems, kits and apparatuses, for performing nucleotide incorporation, comprising: (a) providing a surface including one or more reaction sites containing a polymerase and a nucleic acid template that has, or is hybridized to, an extendible end; (b) performing a first nucleotide flow by contacting one or more of the reaction sites with a first solution including one or more types of terminator nucleotide; (c) incorporating at least one type of terminator nucleotide at the extendible end of the nucleic acid template contained within at least one of the reaction sites using the polymerase; and (d) detecting a non-optical signal indicating the nucleotide incorporation using a sensor that is attached or operatively linked to the at least one reaction site. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097092 | POLYNUCLEOTIDE MAPPING AND SEQUENCING - The present invention provides methods of obtaining structural information about a biopolymer sample. The methods include labeling portions of a biopolymer, such as DNA or RNA, linearizing the biopolymer in some cases, and determining the distance between the labels. The user can then compare different samples' between-label distances to qualitatively compare different samples and to assay a given sample for additions or deletions of nucleotides in the regions flanked by the labels. The methods also permit sequencing of biopolymers. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097093 | Methods and Processes for Calling Bases in Sequence by Incorporation Methods - Computer implemented methods, and systems performing such methods for processing signal data from analytical operations and systems, and particularly in processing signal data from sequence-by-incorporation processes to identify nucleotide sequences of template nucleic acids and larger nucleic acid molecules, e.g., genomes or fragments thereof | 2016-04-07 |
20160097094 | Hydrophilic Polymeric Particles and Methods for Making and Using Same - A method of forming a particle includes, in a disperse phase within an aqueous suspension, polymerizing a plurality of mer units of a hydrophilic monomer having a hydrophobic protection group, thereby forming a polymeric particle including a plurality of the hydrophobic protection groups. The method further includes converting the polymeric particle to a hydrophilic particle. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097095 | Hydrophilic Polymeric Particles and Methods for Making and Using Same - A method of forming a particle includes, in a disperse phase within an aqueous suspension, polymerizing a plurality of mer units of a hydrophilic monomer having a hydrophobic protection group, thereby forming a polymeric particle including a plurality of the hydrophobic protection groups. The method further includes converting the polymeric particle to a hydrophilic particle. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097096 | Composition for Detecting Undifferentiated Human Pluripotent Stem Cell, Monoclonal Antibody 6-1 and Use Thereof - The present invention relates to a composition for detecting the undifferentiated human pluripotent stem cells comprising an agent useful for measuring the level of Desmoglein 2 (Dsg 2) mRNA or the protein thereof, a kit for detecting the undifferentiated human pluripotent stem cells comprising the said composition, a method for detecting the undifferentiated human pluripotent stem cells containing the step of measuring the level of Desmoglein 2 mRNA or the protein thereof, a method for evaluating the differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells and thereafter for separating the undifferentiated human pluripotent stem cells, a method for reducing the undifferentiated status of human pluripotent stem cells by inhibiting the expression or activation of Desmoglein 2, and a monoclonal antibody binding specifically to human Desmoglein 2. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097097 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING P1/P2 BLOOD TYPE AND DETECTION KIT THEREOF - The present invention provides a method for determining P | 2016-04-07 |
20160097098 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTING AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS - The invention provides methods and compositions useful for detecting autoimmune disorders. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097099 | BIOMARKERS FOR THE MOLECULAR CLASSIFICATION OF BACTERIAL INFECTION - Disclosed herein are biomarkers useful for identifying and/or classifying bacterial infections in a subject. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097100 | GENETIC TEST TO PREDICT PATIENT RESPONSE TO BONE MORPHOGENETIC PROTEIN IN ARTHRODESIS - The present invention provides a method of predicting an increased likelihood of a complication associated with administration of a bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) to a subject in need of a spinal fusion surgery by detecting single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the subject. Also provided are methods of treatment with a BMP based on the presence or absence of SNPs and kits for use in detecting the SNPs. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097101 | APTAMER SPECIFIC TO COLORECTAL CANCER CELL AND APPLICATION THEREOF - The present invention provides an aptamer specific to colorectal cancer cells and comprises a nucleotide sequence selected from the group consisting of Seq ID: NO. 1 to Seq ID: NO. 14. The aptamer of the present invention specific to colorectal cancer cell may be applied in colorectal cancer detection and provide a detection method having non-invasive, fast and convenient properties. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097102 | SERINE PROTEASES AS BIOMARKERS FOR OVARIAN CANCER - The described invention provides methods for detecting, diagnosing and treating low-grade ovarian cancer and stage I ovarian cancer by comparing results from serum and ovarian tissue samples with normal controls. An increased level of expression of serine protease, wherein the serine protease is at least 2 selected from the group consisting of kallikrein 6 (KLK6), kallikrein 7 (KLK7), and PRSS8, expressed by subject samples compared to the level of expression of serine protease expressed by normal control samples is indicative of possible early stage ovarian cancer in the subject. Once early stage (I/II) ovarian cancer is diagnosed, the subject is treated with a treatment regimen effective to treat the early stage (I/II) ovarian cancer. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097103 | Primer reagent for amplifying ALK fusion gene, ALK fusion gene amplification reagent kit including the same, and ALK fusion gene amplification method and ALK fusion gene analysis method using the same - The present disclosure provides a novel primer reagent for detecting a plurality of variants of the ALK fusion gene. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097104 | RECURRENT GENE FUSIONS IN PROSTATE CANCER - Recurrent gene fusions of androgen regulated genes and ETS family member genes in prostate cancer are described. Compositions and methods having utility in prostate cancer diagnosis, research, and therapy are also provided. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097105 | METHOD FOR USING GENE EXPRESSION TO DETERMINE PROGNOSIS OF PROSTATE CANCER - Molecular assays that involve measurement of expression levels of prognostic biomarkers, or co-expressed biomarkers, from a biological sample obtained from a prostate cancer patient, and analysis of the measured expression levels to provide information concerning the likely prognosis for said patient, and likelihood that said patient will have a recurrence of prostate cancer, or to classify the tumor by likelihood of clinical outcome or TMPRSS2 fusion status, are provided herein. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097106 | Methods and Systems for Using Probes in Conduits - The present disclosure relates to a method and system for identifying and treating corrosion within a conduit. The method involves using probes having a signal generator, and one or more corrosion mitigating chemical treatments such as biocides and/or corrosion inhibitors. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097107 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING MONOSACCHARIDES FROM ALGAE - A method for producing monosaccharides from algae includes (a) treating algae-containing water using an electrocoagulation device having an iron-based anode to induce flocculation of algae so as to obtain flocculated algae which have a trace amount of iron derived from the iron-based anode, (b) collecting the flocculated algae from the algae-containing water, and (c) subjecting the flocculated algae to an acid hydrolysis reaction in an acid solution to obtain monosaccharides. A liquid-to-solid ratio of a volume of the acid solution to a solid content of the flocculated algae is not less than 12 ml/g. The acid solution has an acid concentration not less than 3% by volume. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097108 | ORGANO-CATALYTIC BIOMASS DECONSTRUCTION - The present invention provides processes for catalytic deconstruction of biomass using a solvent produced in a bioreforming reaction. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097109 | ENGINEERED LEATHER AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - Engineered animal skin, hide, and leather comprising a plurality of layers of collagen formed by cultured animal collagen-producing (e.g., skin) cells. Layers may be formed by elongate multicellular bodies comprising a plurality of cultured animal cells that are adhered and/or cohered to one another; wherein the elongate multicellular bodies are arranged to form a substantially planar layer for use in formation of engineered animal skin, hide, and leather. Further described herein are methods of forming engineered animal skin, hide, and leather utilizing said layers of animal collagen-producing cells. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097110 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING RARE-EARTH MAGNETS - Provided is a method for manufacturing a rare-earth magnet capable of manufacturing a rare-earth magnet having excellent magnetic characteristics from magnetic powder that is prepared by liquid rapid-quenching and including both of nano-crystalline substance and amorphous substance as well. A method for manufacturing a rare-earth magnet includes: a first step of rapidly quenching of molten metal that is represented by a composition formula of (R1) | 2016-04-07 |
20160097111 | STEEL PLATE RESISTANT TO ZINC-INDUCED CRACK AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - The invention discloses a steel plate resistant to zinc-induced crack and a manufacturing method therefor. A low-alloy steel subjected to low C-ultra low Si-high Mn-low Al—(Ti+Nb) microalloying treatment is taken as a basis; the Al content in the steel is appropriately reduced; the conditions are controlled so that Mn/C≧15, [(% Mn)+0.75(% Mo)]×(% C)≦0.16, Nb/Ti≧1.8 and Ti/N is between 1.50 and 3.40, CEZ≦0.44% and the B content is ≦2 ppm, Ni/Cu≧1.50; a Ca treatment is performed and the Ca/S ratio is controlled between 1.0 and 3.0, with (% Ca)×(% S) | 2016-04-07 |
20160097112 | Ni-Fe-Cr-Mo Alloy - The invention relates to an alloy comprising (in mass %) Ni 33-35%, Cr 26-28%, Mo 6-7%, Cu 0.5-1.5%, Mn 1.0-4%, Si max. 0.1%, Al 0.01-0.3%, C max. 0.01%, N 0.1-0.25%, B 0.001-0.004%, SE>0 to 1%, and Fe remainder, including unavoidable impurities. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097113 | HIGH-STRENGTH SPRING STEEL HAVING EXCELLENT WIRE-ROD ROLLING PROPERTIES - The present invention relates to a high-strength spring steel having excellent wire-rod rolling properties, consisting essentially of, in terms of mass %: C: 0.40% to 0.65%; Si: 1.20% to 2.80%; Mn: 0.30% to 1.20%; P: 0.020% or less; S: 0.020% or less; Cu: 0.40% or less; Ni: 0.80% or less; Cr: 0.70% or less; Ti: 0.060% to 0.140%; Al: 0.10% or less; N: 0.010% or less; and O: 0.0015% or less, and optionally: B: 0.0005% to 0.0050%, with the remainder being Fe and inevitable impurities, in which the contents in terms of mass % of the specified chemical components satisfy the following Expressions (1) to (3): | 2016-04-07 |
20160097114 | HEAT-RESISTANT COLD ROLLED FERRITIC STAINLESS STEEL SHEET, HOT ROLLED FERRITIC STAINLESS STEEL SHEET FOR COLD ROLLING RAW MATERIAL, AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME - A heat-resistant cold rolled ferritic stainless steel sheet containing, in mass %, 0.02% or less of C, 0.1% to 1.0% of Si, greater than 0.6% to 1.5% of Mn, 0.01% to 0.05% of P, 0.0001% to 0.0100% of S, 13.0% to 20.0% of Cr, 0.1% to 3.0% of Mo, 0.005% to 0.20% of Ti, 0.3% to 1.0% of Nb, 0.0002% to 0.0050% of B, 0.005% to 0.50% of Al, 0.02% or less of N, with the balance being Fe and inevitable impurities, in which {111}-oriented grains are present at an area ratio of 20% or greater in a region from a surface layer to t/4 (t is a sheet thickness), {111}-oriented grains are present at an area ratio of 40% or greater in a region from t/4 to t/2, and {011}-oriented grains are present at an area ratio of 15% or less in the entire region in a thickness direction. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097115 | Method of Producing Co-Ni-Based Alloy - Provided is a Co—Ni-based alloy in which a crystal is easily controlled, a method of controlling a crystal of a Co—Ni-based alloy, a method of producing a Co—Ni-based alloy, and a Co—Ni-based alloy having controlled crystallinity. The Co—Ni-based alloy includes Co, Ni, Cr, and Mo, in which the Co—Ni-based alloy has a crystal texture in which a Goss orientation is a main orientation. The Co—Ni-based alloy preferably has a composition including, in terms of mass ratio: 28 to 42% of Co, 10 to 27% of Cr, 3 to 12% of Mo, 15 to 40% of Ni, 0.1 to 1% of Ti, 1.5% or less of Mn, 0.1 to 26% of Fe, 0.1% or less of C, and an inevitable impurity; and at least one kind selected from the group consisting of 3% or less of Nb, 5% or less of W, 0.5% or less of Al, 0.1% or less of Zr, and 0.01% or less of B. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097116 | NANO-APERTURE FABRICATION USING TEMPLATE GUIDED THERMAL DEWETTING - A method for fabrication of metal film with nanoapertures is provided. The method includes the steps of providing a nanopatterned template including a plurality of nanostructures, depositing of the metal film onto the nanopatterned template, and thermally induced dewetting of the metal film to define the nanoapertures in the metal film by diffusion and reflow of the metal film. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097117 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STABLY EVAPORATION DEPOSITING UNIFORM THIN FILMS - In a method and apparatus for evaporation depositing uniform thin films, a film is deposited on a substrate of a vacuum environment while maintaining a constant deposition rate. A cover is installed on a wall of the evaporation vessel. When the evaporation material is heated to an evaporation state and the interior of the evaporation vessel reaches a first vapor saturation pressure, the vapor of the evaporation material flows towards a pressure stabilizing chamber. When the pressure stabilizing chamber reaches a second vapor saturation pressure which is smaller than the first vapor saturation pressure, the vacuum environment has a vacuum background pressure which is smaller than the second vapor saturation pressure, so that the evaporation material vapor flows from the pressure stabilizing chamber towards the vacuum environment at constant rate due to the pressure difference, so as to evaporate the substrate. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097118 | Inductively Coupled Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition - A deposition system may have at least a substrate mounted within a sealed chamber. A radio frequency energy can be supplied to an inductive source affixed to the sealed chamber with the inductive source having an inductive coil surrounding a tube. Coupling the radio frequency energy into a gas pumped into the sealed chamber creates plasma to uniformly deposit a thin layer on a surface of the substrate. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097119 | ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION CHAMBER WITH THERMAL LID - Methods and apparatus for cleaning an atomic layer deposition chamber are provided herein. In some embodiments, a chamber lid assembly includes: a housing enclosing a central channel that extends along a central axis and has an upper portion and a lower portion; a lid plate coupled to the housing and having a contoured bottom surface that extends downwardly and outwardly from a central opening coupled to the lower portion of the central channel to a peripheral portion of the lid plate; a first heating element to heat the central channel; a second heating element to heat the bottom surface of the lid plate; a remote plasma source fluidly coupled to the central channel; and an isolation collar coupled between the remote plasma source and the housing, wherein the isolation collar has an inner channel extending through the isolation collar to fluidly couple the remote plasma source and the central channel. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097120 | VARIABLE CONDUCTANCE GAS DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - Variable conductance gas distribution systems, reactors and systems including the variable conductance gas distribution systems, and methods of using the variable conductance gas distribution systems, reactors, and systems are disclosed. The variable conductance gas distribution systems allow rapid manipulation of gas-flow conductance through the gas distribution system. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097121 | MULTIPLE VAPOR SOURCES FOR VAPOR DEPOSITION - A vapor deposition method and apparatus including at least two vessels containing a same first source chemical. A controller is programmed to simultaneously pulse to the reaction space doses or pulses of a gas from the vessels, each of the doses having a substantially consistent concentration of the first source chemical. The apparatus may also include at least two vessels containing a same second source chemical. The controller can be programmed to simultaneously pulse to the reaction space doses or pulses of a gas from the vessels containing the second source chemical, each of the doses having a substantially consistent concentration of the second source chemical. The second source chemical can be pulsed to the reaction space after the reaction space is purged of an excess of the first source chemical. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097122 | TOP LAMP MODULE FOR CAROUSEL DEPOSITION CHAMBER - A heating module for use in a substrate processing chamber. The heating module having a housing with a heat source therein. The heating module can be part of a gas distribution assembly positioned above a susceptor assembly to heat the top surface of the susceptor and wafers directly. The heating module can have constant or variable power output. Processing chambers and methods of processing a wafer using the heating module are described. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097123 | MULTIPLE TEMPERATURE RANGE SUSCEPTOR, ASSEMBLY, REACTOR AND SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SUSCEPTOR, AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Susceptor assemblies, reactors and systems including the assemblies, and methods of using the assemblies, reactors, and systems are disclosed. Exemplary susceptor assemblies include two or more sections that can be moved relative to each other to allow rapid changes in a substrate temperature. The movement of the two or more sections can additionally or alternatively be used to manipulate conductance of gas flow though a reactor. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097124 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING DISPLAY APPARATUS - An apparatus and a method of manufacturing a display apparatus are disclosed. In one aspect, the apparatus includes a chamber and an inorganic layer forming nozzle unit formed in the chamber and configured to form at least one inorganic layer. The apparatus also includes an organic layer forming nozzle unit formed in the chamber and configured to form at least one organic layer, wherein the organic layer forming nozzle unit is arranged substantially in line with the inorganic layer forming nozzle unit. The apparatus further includes a separating nozzle unit formed between the inorganic layer forming nozzle unit and the organic layer forming nozzle unit and configured to spray an inert gas. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097125 | METHODS FOR THE PHOTO-INITIATED CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION (PICVD) OF COATINGS AND COATINGS PRODUCED BY THESE METHODS - Methods for producing coatings on substrates are provided. These methods comprise the steps of introducing the substrate in a photo-initiated chemical vapor deposition reactor, introducing a gas precursor in the reactor, irradiating said gas precursor with UV radiation at a given wavelength, thereby at least partly photodissociating the gas precursor, until the coating is formed. In one method, the gas precursor is a mixture comprising carbon monoxide and hydrogen. In another method, the pressure in the react or is between about 0.75 and 1.25 atm and the gas precursor has an absorption cross section of about 5×10 | 2016-04-07 |
20160097126 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A Technique includes forming a film on a substrate in a process chamber by performing a cycle a predetermined number of times. The cycle includes non-simultaneously performing supplying a precursor gas to the substrate, exhausting the precursor gas from the process chamber, supplying an oxygen-containing gas to the substrate, exhausting the oxygen-containing gas from the process chamber, supplying a hydrogen-containing gas to the substrate, and exhausting the hydrogen-containing gas from the process chamber. At least one among an amount of an exhausted gas and an exhaust rate in the act of exhausting the oxygen-containing gas is set greater than that in the act of exhausting the precursor gas, and at least one among an amount of an exhausted gas and an exhaust rate in the act of exhausting the hydrogen-containing gas is set greater than that in the act of exhausting the precursor gas. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097127 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING ENTRAINED VAPOR - A system for supplying precursor gas to a substrate processing chamber includes a first mass flow controller including an inlet to receive a carrier gas and an outlet. An ampoule is configured to supply a precursor gas. A valve system, in fluid communication with the first mass flow controller and the ampoule, is configured to supply the precursor gas and the carrier gas to a momentum-based flow restriction member. A pressure sensing system is configured to sense an inlet pressure at an inlet of the momentum-based flow restriction member and an outlet pressure at an outlet of the momentum-based flow restriction member. A controller is configured to determine a flow rate of the precursor gas at the outlet of the momentum-based flow restriction member based on a difference between the inlet pressure and the outlet pressure. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097128 | METHOD OF FORMING A CONDUCTIVE IMAGE USING HIGH SPEED ELECTROLESS PLATING - A method of producing a conductive image using high speed electroless plating according to the present invention preferably includes the steps of: preparing the surface of a substrate; depositing a metal coordination complex into the surface of the substrate; reducing the metal coordination complex to form an image in the surface of the substrate; depositing a protective material onto the image; electrolessly plating metal onto the image. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097129 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING METAL AND OXIDE HYBRID-COATED NANOCARBON - Disclosed herein is a method for fabricating metal and oxide hybrid-coated nanocarbon, comprising: a) coating nanocarbon with an oxide to give oxide-coated nanocarbon; b) coating the oxide-coated nanocarbon with a metal by electroless plating to give metal and oxide hybrid-coated nanocarbon; and c) crystallizing the metal and oxide hybrid-coated nanocarbon through thermal treatment at a high temperature. Also, the metal and oxide hybrid-coated nanocarbon fabricated using the method is provided. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097130 | PREPARATION METHOD OF CONDUCTIVE SPONGE HAVING EFFECT OF SHIELDING ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE - A preparation method of a conductive sponge includes the following steps. First, a sponge substrate is dipped in a metal solution and then taken out. A first drying process is performed. Next, the sponge substrate plated with metal particles is dipped in a carbon nanomaterial suspension and then taken out. Then, a second drying process is performed. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097131 | METHODS FOR CYCLICALLY ETCHING A METAL LAYER FOR AN INTERCONNECTION STRUCTURE FOR SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods for etching a metal layer, such as a copper layer, to form an interconnection structure in semiconductor devices. In one example, a method of patterning a metal layer on a substrate includes supplying a first etching gas mixture comprising a hydro-carbon gas and a hydrogen containing gas into a processing chamber having a substrate disposed therein, the substrate having a metal layer disposed thereon, supplying a second gas mixture comprising the hydrogen containing gas to a surface of the etched metal layer disposed on the substrate, and supplying a third gas mixture comprising an inert gas into the processing chamber to sputter clean the surface of the etched metal layer. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097132 | REUSABLE SPRAY BOTTLE WITH INTEGRATED DISPENSER - An apparatus for cleaning and/or disinfecting surfaces and objects includes a spray bottle that is refillable with an aqueous solution, the spray bottle including a nozzle and a container. The apparatus further includes a conduit in communication with the nozzle and an interior of the container, an actuator for pumping the aqueous solution from the interior of the container to outside the spray bottle through the nozzle, an ultraviolet light source in communication with the conduit configured to at least partially radiate the aqueous solution in the conduit, a power source in communication with the ultraviolet light source, and an actuator in electrical communication with the power source, the actuator configured to provide power to the ultraviolet light source upon actuation of the actuator. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097133 | Method of exfoliating and functionalizing graphite anode - A. providing an electrochemical cell with a first graphitic electrode and a second conductive electrode, wherein the first graphitic electrode is made of any one of HOPG, natural graphite, and synthetic graphite, the first graphitic electrode is held at a most positive potential, and the second conductive electrode is conductive, wherein a current passes through the electrochemical cell; B. providing an electrolyte of a solvent in the electrochemical cell, wherein the electrolyte has specific oxygen containing salts and base. Thereby, the graphitic electrode is functionalized and exfoliated by applying a voltage between the two electrodes thus producing graphene oxide. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097134 | Conversion of Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals into different Compounds by Polarity Reversal Electrolysis - A polarity-reversal electrolysis process. The process uses a reactor that has at least one pair of spaced electrodes, and a controlled polarity-reversing power supply that is constructed and arranged to provide polarity-reversed power to the electrodes. An electrically-conductive liquid reaction medium that includes precursor reactants is provided to the reactor. The electrodes are at least partially immersed in the reaction medium. The power supply is operated such that the polarity of the electrodes of the pair of electrodes reverses at a frequency rate, so as to produce reactive intermediates and products. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097135 | BIPOLAR-ELECTRODE ELECTROLYTIC CELL - The invention is a bipolar-electrode electrolytic cell ( | 2016-04-07 |
20160097136 | NanoTin Catalysts for Electrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide to Formate - High surface area tin oxide nanoparticles prepared by a facile hydrothermal method followed by electroreduction to tin act as electrocatalysts toward CO | 2016-04-07 |
20160097137 | FUEL CELL STACK AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, FUEL CELL MODULE, HIGH-TEMPERATURE WATER VAPOR ELECTROLYSIS CELL STACK, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A fuel cell stack | 2016-04-07 |
20160097138 | CARBON DIOXIDE CONVERSION TO HYDROCARBON FUEL VIA SYNGAS PRODUCTION CELL HARNESSED FROM SOLAR RADIATION - A process for converting carbon dioxide to hydrocarbon fuels using solar energy harnessed with a solar thermal power system to create thermal energy and electricity, using the thermal energy to heat a fuel feed stream, the heated fuel feed stream comprising carbon dioxide and water, the carbon dioxide captured from a flue gas stream, converting the carbon dioxide and water in a syngas production cell, the syngas production cell comprising a solid oxide electrolyte, to create carbon monoxide and hydrogen, and converting the carbon monoxide and hydrogen to hydrocarbon fuels in a catalytic reactor. In at least one embodiment, the syngas production cell is a solid oxide fuel cell. In at least one embodiment, the syngas production cell is a solid oxide electrolyzer cell. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097139 | Method For Manufacturing High Purity Tin, Electrowinning Apparatus For High Purity Tin And High Purity Tin - Provided is a method for manufacturing high purity tin including: depositing electrodeposited tin on the surface of a cathode | 2016-04-07 |
20160097140 | ENHANCED CONDUCTIVITY METAL-CHALCOGENIDE FILMS VIA POST ELECROPHORETIC DEPOSITION (EPD) TREATMENT - A facile room-temperature method for assembling colloidal copper sulfide (Cu | 2016-04-07 |
20160097141 | PLATING METHOD - A method of plating a substrate, such as a wafer, by applying a voltage between the substrate and an anode is disclosed. The plating method includes: preparing a substrate having a recess formed in a surface thereof, a conductive layer being formed in at least a part of the recess; placing an insoluble anode and the substrate in contact with a copper sulfate plating solution containing an additive; applying a predetermined plating voltage between the substrate and the insoluble anode by a plating power source to plate the substrate; and shutting off a reverse electric current, which flows from the insoluble anode to the substrate via the plating power source, by a diode disposed between the insoluble anode and the substrate when the predetermined plating voltage is not applied. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097142 | METHODS OF MAKING COCRYSTALS - Disclosed are processes for preparing cocrystals, including processes for scaling up of cocrystal formation, as well as scalable processes for preparing cocrystals. Also disclosed are processes for scaled-op preparation of pterostilbene, progesterone, p-coumaric, and minoxidil cocrystals. Minoxidil cocrystals, such as minoxidil:benzoic acid 1:1 monohydrate cocrystals are also disclosed herein. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097143 | Axial Gradient Transport (AGT) Growth Process and Apparatus Utilizing Resistive Heating - A crucible has a first resistance heater is disposed in spaced relation above the top of the crucible and a second resistance heater with a first resistive section disposed in spaced relation beneath the bottom of the crucible and with a second resistive section disposed in spaced relation around the outside of the side of the crucible. The crucible is charged with a seed crystal at the top of an interior of the crucible and a source material in the interior of the crucible in spaced relation between the seed crystal and the bottom of the crucible. Electrical power of a sufficient extent is applied to the first and second resistance heaters to create in the interior of the crucible a temperature gradient of sufficient temperature to cause the source material to sublimate and condense on the seed crystal thereby forming a growing crystal. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097144 | CONTAMINATION CONTROL METHOD OF VAPOR DEPOSITION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PRODUCING EPITAXIAL SILICON WAFER - A contamination control method includes: a wafer loading step for loading a monitor wafer in a chamber of a vapor deposition apparatus; a heat-treatment repetition step for consecutively repeating a heat-treatment step for thermally treating the monitor wafer for predetermined times; a wafer unloading step for unloading the monitor wafer from the chamber; and a wafer-contamination-evaluation step for evaluating a metal-contamination degree of the monitor wafer unloaded out of the chamber. The heat-treatment step includes a first heat-treatment step for thermally treating the monitor wafer in an atmosphere of a hydrogen-containing gas and a second heat-treatment step for thermally treating the monitor wafer in an atmosphere of a hydrogen-chloride-containing gas and the hydrogen-containing gas. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097145 | THERMAL DIFFUSION DOPING OF DIAMOND - Boron-doped diamond and methods for making it are provided. The doped diamond is made using an ultra-thin film of heavily boron-doped silicon as a dopant carrying material in a low temperature thermal diffusion doping process. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097146 | Knit Article of Apparel and Apparel Printing System and Method - An article of apparel including a tubular knit textile region is provided, as well as an apparel printing system for printing on regions of the tubular knit textile region and related methods. The article of apparel can include a tubular knit textile region having an internal side and an opposite external side configured to be exposed during use, a plurality of yarns in an arrangement of interlocked loops forming parallel rows and channels therebetween, and a printed ink design on its external side. The printed ink design can be formed from ink applied to the parallel rows of loops and to the channels. An apparel printing system for printing on the article of apparel can include a textile printer having a print head and a tubular platen that includes features on the platen surface to retain and register the tubular knit textile on the platen surface during printing. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097147 | CONTINUOUS BATCH TUNNEL WASHER AND METHOD - A method of washing fabric articles in a tunnel washer that includes moving the fabric articles from the intake of the washer to the discharge of the washer and through multiple modules or sectors. Liquid can be counter flowed in the washer interior along a flow path that is generally opposite the direction of travel of the fabric articles. A dual use zone includes multiple of the modules or sectors. In a dual use zone, a module or modules can be used to both wash and thereafter rinse the fabric articles. While counterflow rinsing, the flow rate can be maintained at a selected flow rate or flow pressure head. One or more booster pumps can optionally be employed to maintain constant counterflow rinsing flow rate or constant counterflow rinsing pressure head. During rinsing, extracted water or reuse water is first used to rinse followed by a clean water rinse. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097148 | WASHING MACHINE DESCALER INTRODUCTION APPARATUS - A washing machine descaler introduction apparatus for introducing a descaling agent to the water inlets of a conventional washer and dryer at a controlled rate comprises a dispensing bag with an attached dispensing valve assembly and an attachable diverter. In use, the dispensing bag, containing of a descaling agent, is hung from an elevated position above a convention washing machine with the water inlet conduits of the washing machine each connected to one of two outlet tubes of the diverter. Once a hole is opened for ventilation, the valve handle is moved from the closed position, partially or fully opening the valve assembly's outlet pipe, thereby enabling the descaling agent to exit the bag and be directed into the hot water inlet conduit and the cold water inlet conduit at a rate that is controlled by how unobstructed the outlet is with respect to the closing member. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097149 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO DETECT TREATING CHEMISTRIES IN LAUNDRY APPLIANCES - An example laundry treating appliance includes a tub, a rotatable drum disposed in the tub and defining a treating chamber in which laundry is received for treatment according to a cycle of operation, a treating chemistry dispenser having an outlet and a cup having a siphon, configured to dispense a treating chemistry into at least one of the tub or the drum, a sensor, and a controller configured to at least: introduce a predetermined amount of liquid into the cup sufficient to activate the siphon if a predetermined amount of the treating chemistry is present in the cup; detect whether the siphon activates in response to the predetermined amount of liquid based on an output of the sensor; and modify cycle of operation based on whether the siphon activates in response to the predetermined amount of liquid. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097150 | NOZZLE ASSEMBLY WITH MULTIPLE SPRAY CURVATURES AND AIR-LOCK RELEASE GEOMETRY - A washing machine appliance having an integrated nozzle and valve body assembly for dispensing fluids to a wash basket of the washing machine appliance is provided. The nozzle assembly also includes features for evenly dispensing fluids the wash basket and for preventing moisture intrusion into the cabinet of the washing machine appliance. The nozzle assembly further includes features for preventing fluid entrapment in the nozzle assembly. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097151 | QUICK-DRYING TEXTILE - A quick-drying textile includes a fabric and a chemical applied to the fabric. The chemical modifies the fabric's absorption properties. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097152 | NANOCELLULOSE SURFACE COATED SUPPORT MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a process for the production of a surface coated support material wherein said process comprises contacting a support material with an aqueous dispersion of nanocellulose. The surface coated support material can be used in a composite material. The invention therefore further relates to the surface coated support material per se, a composite comprising the material, a process for the production of the composite material and an article produced from the composite material. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097153 | WATER/OIL REPELLENT COMPOSITION, METHOD FOR PRODUCING WATER/OIL REPELLENT COMPOSITION AND ARTICLE - To provide a water/oil repellent composition which is excellent in the stability as a working liquid and the water repellency whereby the occurrence of scum having a high adhesion is low, to provide its production process and to provide an article of which the surface is treated with the water/oil repellent composition whereby the occurrence of dirt is suppressed. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097154 | ENGINEERED LEATHER FOR AIRBAG, STEERING WHEEL, AND SEATBELT APPLICATIONS - Methods of covering portions of an automobile interior with an engineered leather are provided. When a mold of the appropriate shape is provided, a cell paste can be placed therein and grown into a leather, which can be tanned and treated to produce a suitable covering for a portion of an automobile interior, such as a steering wheel, an airbag cover, or a seat belt assembly. A method of growing a seamless automobile component cover in situ is disclosed. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097155 | STRENGTH RETENTION FABRIC - A fabric includes a reinforcement material and a layer disposed adjacent to the reinforcement material including a fluoropolymer and an elastomer. The fabric can be an architectural fabric included in an architectural assembly. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097156 | CONTINUOUS TENSILE SYSTEM WITH MULTI-STAGE BRAIDING - A continuous tensile system is disclosed. The system is braided from individual ropes that form bridle legs, riser, and extension lines in a parachute system. The continuous nature of the braided system allows load sharing between strands and an increased mass efficiency for the breaking system of a payload. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097157 | System and Method Using a Reaction Chamber to Beneficiate Organic-Carbon-Containing Feedstock for Downstream Processes - Systems and methods for producing processed organic-carbon-containing feedstock from an unprocessed carbon-containing feedstock are described. Unprocessed feedstock is introduced into and transported through at least one reaction chamber. The reaction chamber is configured for each feedstock to produce processed feedstock having a water-soluble salt reduction of at least 60 percent from that of unprocessed organic-carbon-containing feedstock and a water content of less than 20 percent. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097158 | INTEGRATED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RECYCLING WASTE MATERIAL - Integrated methods and systems for recycling waste material including waste paper are provided, the methods including treating the waste material in the pressure vessel at an elevated processing temperature and an elevated processing pressure to form a treated waste material including a substantially re-pulped waste paper; discharging the treated waste material from the pressure vessel; and thereafter separating and diluting the treated waste material to dilute a portion including the substantially re-pulped waste paper to from about 1% to about 20% by weight solids. The recovered paper pulp fraction and substantially fiber-free recoverable/recyclable plastics and metals may be further separated and used as feedstock in a variety of subsequent processes. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097159 | WET PAPER WEB TRANSFER BELT, PAPERMAKING SYSTEM, PAPERMAKING METHOD AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A WET PAPER WEB TRANSFER BELT - The object of the present invention is to provide a wet paper web transfer belt having excellent wet paper web transfer properties wherein the paper robbing phenomenon in the press part is prevented, a papermaking system having excellent operational stability comprising said wet paper web transfer belt, a papermaking method having excellent operational stability using said wet paper web transfer belt, and a method for producing said wet paper web transfer belt. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097160 | METHOD OF INCREASING PAPER BULK STRENGTH BY USING A DIALLYLAMINE ACRYAMIDE COPOLYMER IN A SIZE PRESS FORMULATION CONTAINING STARCH - The invention provides methods and compositions for increasing the strength of a paper sheet. The method involves adding to the paper sheet an amine containing polymer. The amine containing polymer interacts with materials such as GPAM or starch to make the paper stronger in terms including tensile strength, surface strength and bulk strength. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097161 | METHOD OF INCREASING PAPER STRENGTH - The invention provides methods and compositions for increasing the strength of a paper sheet. The method involves adding to the paper sheet an amine containing polymer. The amine containing polymer interacts with materials such as GPAM or starch to make the paper stronger in terms including tensile strength, surface strength and bulk strength. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097162 | HONEYCOMB CORE HAVING A HIGH COMPRESSION STRENGTH - This invention pertains to a method of making a fiber-reinforced composite structure comprising the steps of (i) forming a paper sheet having a Gurley air resistance at least 200 seconds per 100 milliliters, the sheet comprising from 30 to 70 weight percent p-aramid fiber, (ii) depositing on both surfaces of the paper sheet a compression enhancing layer in a quantity up to 5 weight percent based on the weight of the paper, (iii) forming a honeycomb from the sheet of step (ii), and (iv) applying a matrix resin coating to the honeycomb of step (iii). | 2016-04-07 |
20160097163 | SOFT CREPED TISSUE - The present disclosure is directed to creped tissue webs, and products produced therefrom. The creped tissue webs and tissue products made therefrom are soft and strong, such as having a TS7 value less than about 8.0. Moreover, the tissue of the present disclosure also preferably has low TS750 values such as less than about 7.0. Further, while webs prepared according to the present disclosure have low TS7, and in certain embodiments low TS750 values, they are also strong enough to withstand use. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097164 | SOFT, ABSORBENT SHEETS HAVING HIGH ABSORBENCY AND HIGH CALIPER, AND METHODS OF MAKING SOFT, ABSORBENT SHEETS - A method of making a paper product includes forming an aqueous cellulosic web on a structuring fabric in a papermaking machine, non-compactively dewatering the cellulosic web on the structuring fabric, and drying the cellulosic web to form the paper product. The portion of the structuring fabric on which the cellulosic web is formed has a planar volumetric index of at least about 26. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097165 | SUPERSTRUCTURE DEVICE - A superstructure device ( | 2016-04-07 |
20160097166 | RAIL GAUGE-PLATE INSULATOR - A gauge-plate insulator for positioning between and mounting to two rail-spacing members that in turn extend transversely between and mount to two parallel rails to mechanically interconnect but electrical insulate the rail-spacing members and thus the parallel rails. The insulator includes a plate, front and rear mounting holes extending vertically through the plate, and a tongue extending downward from the plate along its lateral midsection from front to back. In typical embodiments, the insulator includes elongated platforms surrounding the mounting holes and arranged perpendicular to the tongue, and the insulator is of a one-piece monolithic construction made of a material selected for mechanical strength and electric insulation. And in some embodiments the insulator includes a tented top surface, ribs extending perpendicular to the tongue, and/or multi-level platforms. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097167 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR USING A FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR ELEMENT IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FLOOR - The invention discloses methods and devices for sand-free floor construction. A rubber or otherwise flexible element is placed between anchoring blocks and final floor tiles so as to allow for easy manipulation and leveling of the floor blocks above the flexible element. Male and female joining elements may be employed to guarantee solid integration of floor tiles prior to grouting and floor completion. In some embodiments, sidewalks may be constructed over a plurality of blocks with finger-like projections adapted to hold sidewalk blocks in place without recourse to sand or mortar. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097168 | INTERLOCKING PAVER - An assembly of two or more adjacent rectangular pavers comprising a plurality of first joints, each first joint disposed between two adjacent pavers, each first joint having a first predetermined joint flow-through area, a plurality of second joints, each second joint disposed between two adjacent pavers, each second joint having a second predetermined joint flow-through area and wherein each paver has a perimeter comprised of four sidewalls, each sidewall having a plurality of lugs. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097169 | COMPOSITE HOOP TIE FOR CONCRETE - A concrete tie is provided for joining together adjacent slabs of concrete. The tie includes a flat center portion which sits upon the subgrade, and opposite end portions which are inclined upwardly to extend into the concrete when the concrete is poured. The ties are made of a non-corrosive material to eliminate concrete spalling. The ties are formed as a continuous loop, with curved opposite ends. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097170 | FOAMED GLASS COMPOSITE ARRESTOR BEDS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A method of making a foamed glass composite engineered material arresting system for aircraft arrest, including heating glass frit to a temperature of between about 1500 degrees Fahrenheit and about 1900 degrees Fahrenheit, softening the frit to define a viscous glass material, and foaming the viscous glass material to yield a foamed glass body. The foamed glass body is then cooled, positioned in a bed located adjacent an airport runway, and at least partially surrounded with a structural matrix material to define a composite bed portion. The foamed glass body is incompressible and fails with a crushing failure mode. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097171 | STACKABLE BARRIER - A stackable barrier unit includes: an elongate main body having a top surface, a bottom surface, longitudinal ends, and two sidewalls each having an upper margin joined to the top surface a lower margin extending tower than the bottom surface of the main body. A base width defined between lower outer margins of the sidewalls is greater than a top width of the top surface. Engagement extensions having engagement features extend from the longitudinal ends for linking two or more barrier units together. The engagement features may include a tapered pin and a hole. A rib may connect the first sidewall to the second sidewall below the bottom surface. A channel may be formed in the top surface of the main body directly above and parallel to the at least one rib. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097172 | PORTABLE FLEXIBLE SEALING DEVICE FOR GRATED OPENINGS - A lightweight watertight cover that is easily installed and positively secured in place, which provides a reliable seal to prevent flood water from entering openings such as subway ventilation shaft gratings and other porous openings that serve as entry point for flood water. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097173 | ASH MANAGEMENT TRENCH - The present invention is directed to an ash management trench, the system comprising: a first section comprising at least one flow control structure; and a second section comprising a stilling basin, the second section coupled to the first section. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097174 | CONTROLLED CONTAINMENT BARRIER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - A controlled containment barrier system is provided that can prevent the migration of dissolved phased contaminants in water systems. The system includes sheet piling installed in a body of water, the sheet piling having valves disposed at various vertical elevations on the sheet piling panels that allow the discharge of water at various strata in the body of water through the barrier system. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097175 | AGGREGATE REPLACEMENT - An aggregate replacement device may be used to replace rock aggregate in underground drainage systems. An aggregate replacement includes a first unit having at least two faces, a proximal end and a distal end. A plurality of openings may be formed in the at least two faces. The at least two faces have a proximal edge, a distal edge and two side edges. One of the two side edges of a first of the at least two faces is configured to couple to one of the two side edges of a second of the at least two faces. The aggregate replacement may also have a camera receiver. The aggregate replacement may be used as a concrete form. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097176 | Hydraulic pole tamper handle and adapter - A hydraulic pole tamper with an extended ergonomic handle including a frame and hose clamps to extend the life of the hose by securing the hoses to the frame and to improve the handle, orientation, and usability of the pole tamper. The pole tamper is used to tamp or compact the dirt around a pole which has been set into a hole in the ground to fixedly secure the pole vertically in the ground. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097177 | MACHINE AND A METHOD FOR MAKING COLUMNS IN GROUND - The invention relates to a machine ( | 2016-04-07 |
20160097178 | ROPE-SUSPENDED LEADER MAST - A rope-suspended leader mast includes a lower part for accommodating a material to be pile-driven and an upper part for accommodating a diesel pile driver having a fuel feed. The leader mast is provided with at least one securing rope. A fuel feed interrupter interrupts the fuel feed of the diesel pile driver accommodated by the rope-suspended leader mast when the securing rope is tensioned. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097179 | RETROFIT REINFORCING STRUCTURE ADDITION AND METHOD FOR WIND TURBINE CONCRETE GRAVITY SPREAD FOUNDATIONS AND THE LIKE - A retrofit reinforcing structure addition and method for an existing gravity spread foundation for a wind turbine or the like having a central pedestal and a spread section is provided. The retrofit structure addition includes a collar formed around the pedestal of the spread foundation. The collar is formed by a shape sustaining member, such as a CMP, placed around the pedestal to define an annular ring between the CMP and the pedestal that is filled with cementitious material. Radial bolts extend horizontally through the collar and into the side of the pedestal. Soil and/or rock anchor bolts extend vertically through the collar, the spread portion of the foundation and into the underlying soil and/or rock substrate. The radial and anchor bolts are post-tensioned to ensure that the cementitious material of the collar remains in compression and the bolts are always in static tension, strengthening the original gravity spread foundation and extending the fatigue life thereof. | 2016-04-07 |
20160097180 | MANHOLE AND A METHOD FOR PROVIDING A MANHOLE - A manhole ( | 2016-04-07 |
20160097181 | EXPLOSION MITIGATING VAULT - A controlled pressure release vault panel assembly is capable of functioning as a second, or auxiliary, relief port to allow the escape of fluid from the vault in the event of pressure build-up inside the vault or in an explosion event. The vault panel assembly may define an opening that includes a manhole cover assembly. The manhole cover assembly may also be vented, and may function as a primary vent. The vault panel assembly may include a retention assembly extending from the vault panel underneath a portion of the vault, enabling a limited range of motion of the vault panel for the escape of fluid and allowing the reseating of the vault pane on the vault once the pressure inside the vault approaches ambient pressures. | 2016-04-07 |