15th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100089696 | Barrier Assembly - A barrier assembly includes an upright frame that supports a barrier including a pair of slidably coupled barrier members that are adjustable in length and are supported by a stirrup as well as the frame. The frame attached to the barrier members to support the barrier members is able to attach to a supporting surface. The frame extends upwardly from the supporting surface to support the barrier members at a position spaced from the supporting surface. The frame has a clamp device that engages the members to prevent sliding movement between the barrier members and thereby removably fixes the barrier members at a desired length and fixes the barrier members to the frame. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089697 | Prop for a three-dimensional framework, connecting assembly for a railing device, and method for attaching a railing device to a prop - The invention relates to a prop ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089698 | PICKUP TRUCK TAILGATE LADDER - A folding ladder is provided for a pickup truck tailgate to assist a person getting into and out of the bed of the truck. The ladder includes a frame hooked to the tailgate, an upper ladder section pivotally connected to the frame, and a lower ladder section pivotally connected to the upper ladder section. The ladder is foldable between a storage position adjacent the tailgate and a use position extending downwardly from the tailgate. The ladder sections reside in a single plane when opened to the use position and nest adjacent the tailgate when in the folded storage position. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089699 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTIVE SCAFFOLDING - A scaffold system includes at least two essentially vertical support assemblies having an upper end and a lower end, wherein each essentially vertical support assembly includes at least two vertical support members connected by at least one horizontal member. A platform is attached proximate to the upper ends of the at least two essentially vertical support assemblies, wherein the vertical support assemblies are positioned to be proximate to a structure. One or more gap fillers are movably attached adjacent to the platform along at least a portion of the platform length and are configured to extend at least a portion of the platform towards the structure. One or more movable gates are attached to the essentially vertical support assemblies of one or more movable scaffolds, wherein the movable scaffolds are configured to be positioned on opposite sides of the structure to enable access to a top of the structure, and the movable gates may be connected to each other over the top of the structure. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089700 | Suspended Anchored Climbing Device with Safety Features - A ladder or climbing device has hollow tubular jaws at its head end that permit a rope or cable to pass around the target tree or pole. A tubular cable guide is positioned along side the vertical rail for feeding the cable to the hollow jaws. The rail is formed 1of extension sections that are joined together. A security clamp or clasp attached over both the head of the device and the cable to secure to the worker's safety harness. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089701 | Load displacement apparatus - A load displacement apparatus to displace a mobile platform along a structure includes a worm screw mounted on the platform for rotation about its axis that meshes with a plurality of support blocs mounted on the structure. The support blocs are spaced apart from one another along the structure to be successively engaged by the worm screw. Each support bloc includes a plurality of bearing balls freely movably supported and retained therein to selectively and movably engage the worm screw over at least an arc segment thereof such that the worm screw is always in meshing engagement with at least one of the support blocs. The invention also refers to a scaffolding system incorporating the apparatus. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089702 | LUBRICATING ARRANGEMENT FOR A JOURNAL BEARING - A rotatable member ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089703 | RESTRAINT SYSTEM FOR WALKIE/RIDER PALLET TRUCK - A walkie/rider pallet truck is provided comprising a power unit; a set of forks associated with the power unit; a platform associated with the power unit and defining a location upon which an operator may stand; and a restraint system comprising a pivotable restraint structure. The restraint structure is movable to one of a walkie position, a rider-driving position and a quick-exit position. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089704 | EQUALIZED HYDRAULIC CLAMP FORCE CONTROL - Hydraulic valve circuitry adapted for automatic weight-responsive control of load-clamping members of a load-lifting system having a free lift mast. The load-lifting system generally includes one or more fluid power actuator for applying a gripping force to a load, at least one elongate, longitudinally-extensible fluid power lifting device having a free lift range of motion and at least one main lift range of motion, and manually operated load-clamping and load-lifting selector valves. The hydraulic valve circuitry provides, independently, weight-responsive control of the load-clamping members when lifting a load, full-time automatic weight-responsive force control of the load-clamping members without concurrent manual actuation of load-clamping or load-lifting selector valves, and equalization of sensed load weight so that the sensed load weight is substantially independent of the longitudinally-extensible position of the lifting device. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089705 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HOLDING AND BRAKING AN ELEVATOR CAR - An elevator car with brake equipment, which is arranged in the region of the elevator car, for holding and braking the same, which brake equipment includes: a brake unit which can co-operate with a brake rail, an actuating device which can produce an actuator force F | 2010-04-15 |
20100089706 | Arrangement for compensating the rope forces of a traction sheave elevator - The object of the invention is an arrangement for compensating the rope forces of a traction sheave elevator, which elevator comprises at least a hoisting machine ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089707 | PERMANENT MAGNET NOISE ISOLATOR - An elevator system ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089708 | Motion Control Apparatus - A motion control apparatus ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089709 | VEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL APPARATUS - A vehicle brake control apparatus is provided with a master cylinder capable of outputting master cylinder pressure, which is pressure of operating fluid generated by operation of a brake pedal, and hydraulic pumps capable of outputting pressurized pressure generated by pressurizing the operating fluid as braking force, wherein a brake ECU is configured to detect driver's requested braking force based on the master cylinder pressure to drive-control the hydraulic pumps based on the requested braking force, and when the hydraulic pumps outputs the braking force, the brake ECU changes the requested braking force according to a pedal stroke of the brake pedal at the time of the detection of the requested braking force, thereby enabling high-precision braking force control by setting optimal requested braking force always according to intension of a driver irrespective of a driving condition of the vehicle to improve drivability. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089710 | BRAKE DISK - A brake disk has a friction ring and a disk chamber connected to the friction ring via connecting links. The connecting links are made of ceramic material, in this instance. Aluminum oxide or zirconium oxide may be used in this connection, for example. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089711 | Magnetorheological devices with permanent magnet field bias - A magneto-rheological damping device comprises a piston and a case element, both capable of acting to carry a magnetic flux. A passage exists between the piston and the case element, and an amount of MR fluid is positioned between the piston and the case element to flow within the passage. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089712 | PROJECTION ASSEMBLY AND LITHOGRAPHIC APPARATUS - A projection assembly includes a projection system to project a patterned radiation beam onto a substrate, a damping system to dampen a vibration of the projection system, the damping system including an interface damping mass and an active damping subsystem to dampen a vibration of at least part of the interface damping mass, the interface damping mass connected to the projection system, the active damping subsystem including a sensor to measure a position of the interface damping mass, an electromagnetic actuator to exert a force on the interface damping mass, and a controller to drive the electromagnetic actuator based on a signal provided by the sensor, the active damping subsystem including a reaction mass for the electromagnetic actuator to exert a counterforce upon based on the signal provided by the first sensor. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089713 | HYDRODYNAMIC TORQUE CONVERTER - A hydrodynamic torque converter with a pump, a turbine and a stator, having an increased thickness on the suction side of blade profiles of blades in the stator relative to the pressure side of the blades, in order to reduce the pump torque of the torque converter at low to medium speed ratios without influencing the other features of the characteristic diagram. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089714 | ROTATIONAL DIRECTION SWITCHING CLUTCH UNIT - The object is to improve the control of a spring clutch, thereby simplifying the structure of a rotational direction switching clutch unit and thus reducing its cost. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089715 | Double Clutch - A double clutch may include an input shaft, a first output shaft disposed coaxially with the input shaft, a second output shaft enclosing the first output shaft and disposed coaxially with the first output shaft, a first clutch pack disposed between the first output shaft and the input shaft, a second clutch pack disposed between the second output shaft and the input shaft, an electromagnet disposed between the first clutch pack and the second clutch pack, a first permanent magnet and a second permanent magnet disposed such that the same poles of the first and second permanent magnets face the electromagnet at both sides of the electromagnet, a first ball ramp operating to press the first clutch pack, as the first permanent magnet moves toward the electromagnet, and a second ball ramp operating to press the second clutch pack, as the second permanent magnet moves toward the electromagnet. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089716 | CLUTCH - A clutch of hydraulic-pressure type comprising a linearly controlled piston ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089717 | MECHANICAL SLIP FAILSAFE SYSTEM FOR A HEAVY DUTY MULTI-SPEED FAN CLUTCH - A failsafe system for a heavy-duty multi-speed clutch includes a thermal valve coupled within a clutch pressure tube orifice circuit protecting a clutch pack from heat degradation. When oil temperature of the clutch reaches a level where thermal degradation can occur, the thermal valve allows flow into a clutch piston system at a maximum operating pressure, thereby engaging a clutch drive and cooling the clutch to a safe condition. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089718 | AUXILIARY DRAG MECHANISM AT VARIABLE SPEED - Auxiliary drag mechanism at variable speed, consisting of a variable pitch worm being geared with connection means of the components to be moved, at least during part of their path of travel, at variable speed. The worm is mounted between two end supports ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089719 | MACHINING CENTER HAVING AN ASSOCIATED PALLET STORE AND PALLET HANDLING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a machining center having an associated pallet store and pallet handling system, wherein the machining system is separated from the pallet store by means of a travel path on which the pallet handling device can be moved for the transfer of the pallets, with the travel route being able to be bridged via a part serving as a platform to enable access to the machining center. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089720 | METHOD OF POSITIONING CONVEYANCE SECTION, AND CONVEYANCE DEVICE - A conveyance section positioning method has carrier pallets ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089721 | UNIT FOR GROUPING PACKAGES ALONG A TRANSFER PATH - A unit for grouping packages along a transfer path includes an input station receiving the packages arranged in longitudinal lines parallel to the transfer path; an output station for groups defined by a given number of packages from respective longitudinal lines and aligned in at least one line crosswise to the transfer path. A movable conveying surface is supplied at predetermined time intervals with a number of packages equal to that in each group, and which feeds the packages along the transfer path. At least one aligning member is moved cyclically along a first path having a work portion parallel to the transfer path, and at least one push member is moved cyclically along a second path having a work portion parallel to the transfer path. The aligning member and the push member are moved respectively by independent first and second conveying mechanisms. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089722 | CONVEYING MEANS FOR AN OVERHEAD CONVEYER - The invention relates to a conveying means which is intended for an overhead conveyer and has at least one running body ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089723 | CHIP STACKER HAVING OUTER SUPPORT FOR TRUSS AND METHOD FOR TURNING TRUSS WITH THE SUPPORT - A material stacking device including: an elevated truss supported at opposite ends by first and second pillars, the first pillar includes a pivot allowing the truss to pivot about the location of the first pillar and the second pillar moving in an arc as the truss turns about the first pillar, and a material conveyor extending at least part way along the truss and discharging material to be deposited to an upper section of a material pile below the truss. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089724 | CONVEYOR - A conveyor for conveying piece goods or the like through a helical path around a central axis in a vertical direction includes a frame which supports an endless conveyor belt that is movable along the helical path in a conveying direction. The conveyor belt includes carrier plates which are movably connected to each other. The frame includes at least a guide and at least a number of carrier plates comprise at least a guide roller rotatable about an axis of rotation. The guide roller has at least a first guide roller surface which is in contact with the guide in a first contact location, and a second guide roller surface which is in contact with the guide in a second contact location. The first and second contact locations are spaced from each other and the normal to the first guide roller surface in the first contact location deviates from the normal to the second guide roller surface in the second contact location. The invention provides a conveyor with a high driving efficiency as a consequence of low resistance between the carrier plate and the guide. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089725 | DEVICE FOR MONITORING A CONVEYOR BELT - A device for monitoring a conveyor belt in which a sensor can be fixed easily to the body without using any special fixing means and the properties of the conveyor belt can be detected with high precision. The device for monitoring the conveyor belt comprises a body to be detected embedded in a conveyor belt ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089726 | Fixturized conveyor assembly with non-synchronous product transportation capability - A Non-Synchronous conveyor which utilizes fixtures or pallets to transport a product from point to point. The fixtures follow a roller chain with special attachments. The roller chain is driven by a sprocket. The fixtures or pallets are supported by roller assemblies which roll along the conveyor frames. Pneumatic cylinders are triggered by electric solenoid operated valves to block the path of the fixture, thus stopping the fixture in desired locations or work station. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089727 | SWITCH ASSEMBLY, ELECTRIC CONSUMER AS WELL AS MACHINE TOOL - The invention relates to a switch assembly ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089728 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL FOOT SWITCH - A multifunctional foot switch is disclosed. The foot switch has two or more actuation elements, arranged such that the operator of the foot switch may select various devices functionally connected to the foot switch merely be repositioning the foot. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089729 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING ILLUMINATED KEYBOARD - A portable electronic device having an illuminated keyboard includes a display having a recessed portion and a main body pivotally connected with the display. The main body includes a casing, a keyboard, a fastening element, and a plurality of light-emitting elements. The keyboard is disposed at the casing and includes a plurality of keys made of a first light-transmitting material. Each key has a light incident surface and a light output surface. The fastening element is fastened to the casing and has a first portion made of a second light-transmitting material. The fastening element corresponds to the recessed portion. The light-emitting elements are disposed in the fastening element. The light emitted by the light-emitting elements passes through the first portion of the fastening element to directly enter into the key through the light incident surface and to be outputted from the key through the light output surface. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089730 | BACKLIGHTING APPARATUS FOR KEYPAD ASSEMBLY - A backlighting apparatus for a keypad assembly is provided. The backlighting apparatus includes a keypad including a plurality of key buttons and a plurality of rubbers, a plurality of Light Emitting Devices (LEDs) for emitting light, a printed circuit board including the LEDs and a plurality of dome switches, and a waveguide portion formed between the rubbers to guide the emitted light to the rubbers provided near the LEDs and the rubbers located far from the LEDs. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089731 | INPUT APPARATUS AND LIGHT GUIDING PLATE THEREOF - The invention provides a light guiding plate. The light guiding plate is transparent and applied to an input apparatus. A surface of the light guiding plate comprises a first region and a second region. The first region is covered by a non-transparent material. If a light is emitted into the light guiding plate, the light can be emitted out from the second region. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089732 | ELECTRICAL SWITCH APPARATUS HAVING TWO INTERRUPTERS, SUCH AS A BUSBAR DISCONNECTOR AND A GROUNDING DISCONNECTOR, AND INCLUDING COMMON ACTUATOR MEANS FOR THE MOVABLE CONTACTS OF THE INTERRUPTERS - A switch apparatus comprising two interrupters, such as a busbar disconnector and a grounding disconnector. Common actuator means are provided for the movable contacts of the interrupters, for permitting one of the interrupters to be opened while holding the other interrupter closed, and vice versa, which enables the strokes performed by the movable contacts to be crossed. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089733 | PUSH SWITCH AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE LOADED THEREWITH - In a case provided with a central fixed contact and an outer fixed contact on an inner bottom surface of an open-top concave section, a terminal connected to each of the fixed contacts is disposed at a position above a bottom surface of the case. The inner bottom surface of the concave section of the case is disposed below a lower surface position of the terminal. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089734 | Switch-on Energy Store Apparatus - In order to form a switch-on energy storage apparatus for a circuit breaker, wherein a switch-on energy storage device is held at a first end and is connected to a cam of a tensioning apparatus at a second end, with which tensioning apparatus means interact which limit a return movement. The switch-on energy storage apparatus has a simple and cost-effective design. The means have a ratchet mechanism arranged at the first end of the switch-on energy storage device. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089735 | HAPTIC KEYBOARD APPARATUS AND METHOD - A haptic keyboard apparatus includes a membrane resistor keyboard device and a haptic device. The membrane resistor keyboard device includes a plurality of key switches, each of the key switches being responsive to touch by a user. The haptic device is coupled to the membrane resistor keyboard device. The haptic device includes a plurality of haptic cells, each of which is disposed under a corresponding key switch. Each of the haptic cells is configured to provide haptic feedback in response to the touch by the user. In a specific embodiment, the haptic keyboard apparatus also includes a processor and a haptic controller that provide control signals to the haptic device. In an embodiment, the control signals include programmable voltages and frequencies, causing the haptic cells to effect vibrational patterns in response to the control signals and provide haptic feedback to the user. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089736 | KEYSWITCH AND KEYBOARD - The invention discloses a keyswitch and a keyboard. The keyboard includes a substrate, an upper cover and a plurality of the keyswitches. The upper cover, disposed on the substrate, has a plurality of accommodating spaces. Each keyswitch is respectively disposed in one of the accommodating spaces. Each keyswitch includes a keycap and a lift support device. The keycap has a skirt portion. The skirt portion contacts the upper cover. The lift support device is disposed between the keycap and the substrate. The lift support device enables the keycap to move vertically relative to the substrate. A complete surface is formed by the upper cover, the keycaps and the skirt portions, so as to prevent light leakage and maintain an equal height of the keyswitches. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089737 | KEYSWITCH AND KEYBOARD - The invention discloses a keyboard comprising a substrate and a plurality of keyswitches. The keyswitches are disposed on the substrate. The substrate includes a first connection portion and a reinforcement structure. The first connection portion is formed from bending the substrate. Each keyswitch includes a keycap and a lift support device. The keycap has a second connection portion. The lift support device is disposed between the keycap and substrate. The lift support device has a third connection portion and a fourth connection portion. The first connection portion is connected to the third connection portion, and the second connection portion is connected to the fourth connection portion. The lift support device is used for carrying the keycap to move vertically relative to the substrate. The reinforcement structure can enhance the connection strength between the first connection portion and the substrate. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089738 | HYDROMECHANICAL STORED-ENERGY SPRING MECHANISM - A hydromechanical stored-energy spring mechanism is provided for acting upon high-voltage switches. The mechanism includes a drive cylinder having a piston guided therein. The mechanism also includes a piston rod which is articulated on the piston and which penetrates centrally through a cylinder block provided with a reception bore as a guide for a damping ring. The damping ring is arranged in the reception bore of the cylinder block. The outside of the damping ring bears on the cylinder block housing, and the outside of the damping ring has a protuberance. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089739 | DEVICE FOR BREAKING/MAKING AN ELECTRIC CIRCUIT - The invention relates to a device for switching on and off an electric circuit comprising: a charge ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089740 | METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR PROCESSING WASTE WATER USING ZERO PROCESS WATER DISCHARGE - A method for processing wastewater is provided. The method includes pretreating a flow of the wastewater using at least one of a softening/clarification system, a sludge handling system, a filtration system, and an ammonia stripping system, evaporating the pretreated flow to produce at least a distillate and an evaporator brine; separating the evaporator brine to produce a liquid recycle stream and salt crystal mixture; and channeling the liquid recycle stream to a feed stream. The method eliminates the salt drying process that significantly reduces the costs of construction and operation of the standard zero process water discharge process. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089741 | PRODUCTION OF BIOFUELS - A method is provided for the production of biofuels. The method includes contacting at least one of a plant oil, an animal oil and a mixture thereof with a catalyst including an acid or solid acid, thereby producing a catalyst-oil mixture. RF or microwave energy is applied to at least one of the catalyst, the plant oil, the animal oil, the mixture, and the catalyst-oil mixture to produce the biofuel. The process can be adjusted to produce gasoline, kerosene, jet fuel, or diesel range middle distillate products. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089742 | PULSED PLASMA DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GENERATING PULSED PLASMA - A device and a method for generating a truly pulsed plasma flow are disclosed. The device includes a cathode assembly comprising a cathode and a cathode holder, an anode, and two or more intermediate electrodes, the anode and the intermediate electrodes forming a plasma channel expanding toward the anode. The intermediate electrode closest to the cathode may form a plasma chamber around the cathode tip. An extension nozzle forming an extension channel having a tubular insulator along at least a portion of its interior surface is affixed to the anode end of the device. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089743 | APPARATUS FOR TREATING SUBSTRATES - Apparatus for coating a substrate with a material in a chamber subject, during use, to substantial evacuation, which includes a coating station within the chamber for coating a substrate by sputtering and/or by evaporation; at least one treating station disposed in serial with the coating station and equipped with a plasma treater incorporating a plasma generator in sufficient proximity to the substrate to treat the substrate; a magnetic device for generating a magnetic field; at least one cylindrical electrode surrounding the magnetic device, the plasma treater incorporates a device for rotating the electrode about its longitudinal axis. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089744 | Method for Improving Adhesion of Films to Process Kits - A method includes providing a process chamber including a target, wherein the target has a first coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE); selecting a process kit including a surface layer having a second CTE close to the first CTE; and installing the process kit in the process chamber with the surface layer exposed to the process chamber. A ratio of a difference between the first CTE and the second CTE is less than about 35 percent. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089745 | IR-DOPED RUTHENIUM OXIDE CATALYST FOR OXYGEN EVOLUTION - A method for preparing a metal-doped ruthenium oxide material by heating a mixture of a doping metal and a source of ruthenium under an inert atmosphere. In some embodiments, the doping metal is in the form of iridium black or lead powder, and the source of ruthenium is a powdered ruthenium oxide. An iridium-doped or lead-doped ruthenium oxide material can perform as an oxygen evolution catalyst and can be fabricated into electrodes for electrolysis cells. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089746 | HYDRAGEN-OXYGEN ELECTROLYZING DEVICE AND CARBON PAPER ELECTRODES THEREOF WITH MATERIAL-CHANGED OUTER SURFACES - A hydrogen-oxygen electrolyzing device for generating hydrogen and oxygen with electrolytic solution comprises a first container providing a receiving trough for containing the electrolyte, and at least an electrolyzing structure; the electrolyzing structure further comprises: at least a serial cell being disposed in the receiving trough and further comprising a plurality of electrodes with a gap between every two neighboring electrodes, a first conductor and a second conductor; the first and second conductors electrically connect with the two outermost electrodes; characterized in that each of the electrodes is a carbon paper electrode with both outer surfaces thereof being changed in material; the carbon paper electrode further comprises: a carbon paper substrate having a first surface and a second surface, a first metal layer being joined to the first surface, and a second metal layer being joined to the second surface. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089747 | High pressure proton exchange membrane based water electrolyzer system - A high pressure proton exchange membrane based water electrolyzer system that may include a series of proton exchange membrane (PEM) cells that may be electrically coupled together and coupled to a proton exchange membrane to form a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) that is spiral wound onto a conductive center post, wherein an innermost PEM cell of the MEA may be electrically connected with the conductive center post, or center electrode, and wherein an outermost PEM cell of the MEA may be electrically coupled to pressure vessel cylinder, or outer electrode. Each PEM cell may include an anode portion and a cathode portion separated by a portion of the PEM membrane. In addition, a non-permeable separator layer may also be spiral wound around the conductive center post and separates the wound portions of the PEM core. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089748 | CONTROL OF EROSION PROFILE ON A DIELECTRIC RF SPUTTER TARGET - The present invention generally includes a sputtering target assembly that may be used in an RF sputtering process. The sputtering target assembly may include a backing plate and a sputtering target. The backing plate may be shaped to have one or more fins that extend from the backing plate towards the sputtering target. The sputtering target may be bonded to the fins of the backing plate. The RF current utilized during a sputtering process will be applied to the sputtering target at the one or more fin locations. The fins may extend from the backing plate at a location that corresponds to a magnetic field produced by a magnetron that may be disposed behind the backing plate. By controlling the location where the RF current is coupled to the sputtering target to be aligned with the magnetic field, the erosion of the sputtering target may be controlled. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089749 | OZONESONDE HAVING A HYDROTHERMAL BUFFER - An ozonesonde for in-situ measurement of stratospheric ozone concentration profiles by balloon launches includes a hydrothermal buffer having a vessel surrounding a measurement cell having an aqueous reaction solution. The aqueous reaction solution has melting and boiling points dependent on a salt content. A pump is configured to pass ambient air through the aqueous reaction solution. The vessel of the hydrothermal buffer is fillable with water to a level that is at least as high as a level of the aqueous reaction solution in the measurement cell. A melting point of the water is higher than the melting point of the aqueous reaction solution and a boiling point of the water is lower than the boiling point of the aqueous reaction solution so that a temperature in the measurement cell is stabilized between the melting point and the boiling point of the aqueous reaction solution, upon the ozonesonde reaching the stratosphere, by a transfer of energy to or from the aqueous reaction solution in a thermodynamically passive process in an earlier phase transition of the water before a reaching of a triple point of the water. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089750 | RF Tag on Test Strips, Test Strip Vials and Boxes - A glucose monitoring system, includes a glucose sensor strip or package of strips. The strip includes a substrate and a glucose monitoring circuit that has electrodes and a bodily fluid application portion of selected chemical composition. An antenna is integrated with the glucose sensor strip. A RFID sensor chip is coupled with the glucose sensor strip and the antenna. The chip has a memory containing digitally-encoded data representing calibration and/or expiration date information for the strip. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089751 | MYCOPLASMA GENITALIUM DETECTION ASSAY BASED ON THE MG219 GENE - There is provided a method for detecting | 2010-04-15 |
20100089752 | FUNCTIONALIZATION OF HYDROGEN DEUTERIUM-TERMINATED DIAMOND - Deuterium and hydrogen terminated diamond surfaces are functionalized with alkyl or aryl peroxide. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089753 | FLUORESCENT DETECTION OF PROTEINS IN POLYACRYLAMIDE GELS - The mechanism of the UV light-induced reaction between the indole moiety of tryptophan and chloroform, and the structure of the modified tryptophan and polypeptides including such modified tryptophan residues. The excited indole moiety, which is formed upon UV light irradiation, emits a solvated electron which initiates a series of events that yield fluorescent derivatives that have CHO group covalently bound to the indole moiety. These derivatives are herein referred to as formyltryptophan, and are relatively stable. Similar reactions are observed when 5-hydroxytryptophan, 5-fluorotryptophan, or N-methylindolacetate are used in place of tryptophan, or when other haloalkanes, such as trichloracetic acid, trichlorethanol, trichlorethane, bromoform, and iodoactetate are used in place of chloroform. The derivatives can be used in a variety of applications in fluorescence spectroscopy, and for nuclear magnetic resonance, X-ray crystallography, infra-red spectroscopy, circular dicroism and mass spectroscopy. Additionally, the UV light-induced reaction between the indole moiety of tryptophan and haloalkanes can be used to prepare derivatives of tryptophan for chemical cross-linking studies of proteins and peptides. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089754 | METHOD OF MEASURING MICROPARTICLES HAVING NUCLEIC ACID AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - To provide a system by which evaluation of circumstances of contamination by microparticles having nucleic acid can be performed rapidly and accurately. The theme is achieved by a system for measuring microparticles that includes: (1) a microparticle adhesion step of adhering the microparticles having nucleic acid to a microparticle adhesion member; (2) a membrane breakage step of breaking membranes of the adhered microparticles by electrical discharge; (3) an electrophoresis step of electrophoresing the microparticles in a thickness direction of a gel to make the nucleic acid in the microparticles migrate from a negative electrode side toward a positive electrode side and adhere the nucleic acid on a surface of a nucleic acid detection member; and (4) a nucleic acid measurement step of fluorescently staining the surface of the nucleic acid detection member to measure a concentration of the nucleic acid. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089755 | Technical measure for gel electrophoresis shaping - A technical measure for gel electrophoresis shaping that can make the gel electrophoresis generate no bubbles including in the gel, and can make a gradient gel being more accurate and more stable in quality. When liquid gel enters a collecting trough under continuous driving of a roller in the collecting trough to be injected into a carrier sheet set from a gel output port and a narrow seam, former injected liquid gel can be pushed upwards by latter injected liquid gel, and an accomplished product of gel can be obtained. If the collecting trough is input with two liquid basic materials, the liquid gel continuously output into the carrier sheet set can have a gradient. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089756 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DESALINATION - A method and apparatus for purifying water are provided. A feed water such as seawater can be fed to a filter such as a microporous or nanofiltration membrane to produce a permeate that can, in turn, be fed to an electrodeionization system to produce fresh water. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089757 | GRADIENT ELUTION ELECTROPHORESIS AND DETECTORLESS ELECTROPHORESIS APPARATUS - A microfluidic apparatus and method for performing electrophoretic separation of compounds. The apparatus comprises: a) A first container for containing a sample fluid; b) a second container for containing a separation buffer fluid; c) a channel of a first length having an inlet end and an outlet end, the inlet end connected to the first container and the outlet end connected to the second container; d) a voltage device electrically connected to the first container and the second container, the voltage device facilitating adjustment of the amount of voltage to the first container and the second container; e) a controller for controlling the velocity flow of the sample fluid through the channel from the first container towards the second container; and f) a measuring device for measuring the current through the channel. The method comprises the steps of: a) providing a separation buffer; b) providing a sample solution in fluid contact with the separation buffer; c) applying an electric field to the separation buffer; and d) producing a variable bulk flow of the separation buffer in a direction substantially aligned with said electric field. Fluid contact between the separation buffer and the sample solution is made through a separation column having a length in the range of from approximately 0.01 mm to approximately 5 mm. By the foregoing, compounds can be sequentially detected and quantified. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089758 | METHOD OF PREPARING ELECTROLYTIC COPPER SOLUTION ACIDIFIED WITH SULFURIC ACID, SULFURIC-ACID-ACIDIFIED ELECTROLYTIC COPPER SOLUTION PREPARED BY THE PREPARATION METHOD, AND ELECTRODEPOSITED COPPER FILM - An object of the present invention is to provide a method for preparing a sulfuric acid base copper electrolytic solution used for formation of an electro-deposited copper film comprising a surface excellent in smoothness and gloss when formed by using the solution just after preparation and is prepared by using mono-sulfides. To achieve the object, a sulfuric acid base copper electrolytic solution is made to contain a sulfonated active sulfur compound, the bis(3-sulfopropyl)disulfide which is recommended for formation of a glossy electro-deposited copper film. And the bis(3-sulfopropyl)disulfide contained is obtained by converting a 3-mercapto-1-propanesulfonic acid into the bis(3-sulfopropyl)disulfide in an aqueous solution of the 3-mercapto-1-propanesulfonic acid by an oxidation reaction. In the oxidation reaction, an air bubbling method is preferably used to prevent oxidative decomposition of the 3-mercapto-1-propanesulfonic acid. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089759 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING CONDUCTOR FINE PARTICLES - A method for producing conductor fine particles in which the advantages of conventional vapor phase method and liquid phase method are utilized while eliminating the drawbacks of both methods remarkably. Furthermore, definite guidelines and measure for improvement are given to the greatest problems common to the vapor phase method and liquid phase method, i.e., enhancement in quality of the unit fine particle and a fine particle production method controllably temporarily and regionally. The method for producing conductor fine particles comprises a step for applying a voltage to a pair of electrode consisting of a positive electrode and a negative electrode arranged in conductive liquid and generating plasma in the vicinity of the negative electrode, and a step for producing conductor fine particles by melting the metal material of the negative electrode and then re-solidifying. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089760 | FABRICATION OF TOPICAL STOPPER ON HEAD GASKET BY ACTIVE MATRIX ELECTROCHEMICAL DEPOSITION - A method for making a gasket ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089761 | METHOD OF SURFACE TREATMENT FOR METAL GLASS PART, AND METAL GLASS PART WITH ITS SURFACE TREATED BY THE METHOD - There is provided a metallic glass component with its surface layer having both durability of a film and chromatic color properties, and a method for forming the surface layer. Surface active treatment is performed wherein the surface of the metallic glass component is reacted with a mixed aqueous solution of nitric acid and hydrofluoric acid to remove an oxide film and to provide an anchor bond shape on the surface of a metallic glass component, and electroplating or electroless plating is then performed, to form a plating film on the surface of the metallic glass component. It is thereby possible to form a surface layer of a metallic glass which has both durability and a chromatic color. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089762 | Apparatus and Method For Reducing an Alkali Metal Electrochemically at a Temperature Below the Metal's Melting Temperature - A cell having an anode compartment and a cathode compartment is used to electrolyze an alkali metal polysulfide into an alkali metal. The cell includes an anode, wherein at least part of the anode is housed in the anode compartment. The cell also includes a quantity of anolyte housed within the anode compartment, the anolyte comprising an alkali metal polysulfide and a solvent. The cell includes a cathode, wherein at least part of the cathode is housed in the cathode compartment. A quantity of catholyte is housed within the cathode compartment. The cell operates at a temperature below the melting temperature of the alkali metal. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089763 | Devices and methods of copper recovery - Contemplated configurations and methods allow for effective removal of copper from aqueous media by selectively concentrating copper in a first stage, wherein competing metal ions are subjected to a redox reaction to thereby increase selective concentration. Copper is then plated in a flow through electrode from a relatively concentrated copper solution that is depleted from competing non-copper metals. In preferred aspects, the first stage provides a copper-depleted effluent that includes zinc and/or manganese for further recovery. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089764 | METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF METALLIC COBALT FROM THE NICKEL SOLVENT EXTRACTION RAFFINATE - ‘Method for production of metallic cobalt from the raffinate from solvent extraction of nickel’. Said method comprises the following stages: (A) obtaining the raffinate from solvent extraction of nickel, for production of cobalt; (B) adding a sulfide precipitation agent to said raffinate, for cobalt sulfide and zinc sulfide precipitation; (C) removing all ammonia from the sulfidized pulp (solids and liquid); (D) subjecting the filtered solid—cobalt sulfide (and impurities)—to atmospHeric leaching; (E) reducing to a minimum the zinc concentration in the cobalt round, by means of solvent extraction with D2EPHA extractant diluted in Escaid 110 solvent or equivalent solvent, in any solvent extraction system comprising the required number of extraction, scrubbing, and stripping stages, with resident time of not less than 1 minute at each of the stages used; (F) performing nickel removal by ion exchange, for nickel purification; (G) adding sodium carbonate to the solution, for cobalt carbonate precipitation; (H) leaching the produced cobalt carbonate in a system that utilizes an acid, preferably sulfuric acid, and more preferably, the anolyte from cobalt electrolysis; (I) performing cobalt electrowinning so as to recover the cobalt from the solution in its metallic form; and (J) allowing the metallic cobalt to settle on insoluble stainless steel plates during the time required for production of the cobalt cathodes. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089765 | Method and apparatus for producing ozone-water - A method for producing ozone-water includes steps of providing a cathode and an anode so as to interpose a solid polymer film therebetween, and electrolyzing water. A conductive diamond having one of a porous structure and a mesh structure is used as the anode. Ozone-water of an intermediate to high temperature is produced by electrolyzing water of an intermediate to high temperature. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089766 | Deep water generation of compressed hydrogen - A hydrogen generation vessel within which a reduction plate generates hydrogen by electrolysis of sea water. The hydrogen generation vessel operates at deep ocean levels to provide unexpected advantages. The operating depth is not limited because the hydrogen generation vessel includes openings at or near the bottom, and no pressure differential exists across the vessel walls. Pressure inside and outside are the same, and are determined by the depth at which the hydrogen generation vessel is positioned. Electrolysis, collection, and storage (temporary) take place in the same container. Since the hydrogen pressure is the same as the water pressure at the same depth, the hydrogen is pumped by simply opening a valve. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089767 | HYDROGEN STORING METHOD AND UNIT - The invention relates to a method for storing hydrogen and for producing hydrogen in which, for storing hydrogen, a unit ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089768 | Method for the electrochemical removal of a metal coating from a component - The invention relates to a method for the electrochemical removal of a metal coating from a component. According to said method, the component is immersed in an electrolyte solution and a current is passed through the component and a secondary electrode that is in contact with the electrolyte. The current is pulsed with a routine that has a duty cycle >10 to <90%, two current densities between 5 mA/cm | 2010-04-15 |
20100089769 | METHOD OF DERIVATISING AN ANALYTE FOR SUBSEQUENT DETECTION THROUGH A NUCLEIC ACID BASED SENSOR - A method of derivatising an analyte for subsequent detection through a nucleic acid based sensor and a sensor based thereon. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089770 | Microfluidic device for detection of charged analytes contained in an electrolyte and a method for detecting charged analytes contained in an electrolyte - A device for selective preconcentration/detection of charged analytes contained in an electrolyte having at least two reservoirs separated by at least one rectilinear microchannel with no lengthwise axis X intersection and having at least one controllable voltage source configured to generate a potential difference between the ends of the rectilinear microchannel. The device has means for generating a controllable pressure that is associated with at least one of the reservoirs and is able to generate a pressure gradient between the two ends of the microchannel. The microchannel has, in its median part, means that are configured to generate at least one change in the surface area to volume ratio charge, the device configured to selectively concentrate the charged analytes in the median part of the microchannel upstream and/or downstream of the means configured to generate at least one change in the surface area to volume ration charge. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089771 | METHOD OF DETERMINING BASE SEQUENCE OF NUCLEIC ACID - To enable accurate analysis of a base sequence even in an electrophoretic pattern containing a degraded part. The base sequence of a nucleic acid is determined by conducting the following steps (A) to (C) in this order: (A) a basic peak extracting step wherein basic peaks are extracted from electrophoretic data involving the respective peaks of the four bases obtained by electrophoresing a sample nucleic acid; (B) a condition determining step wherein a basic peak at the search starting point, from which the search is started, and a standard peak-to-peak distance are determined based on the time-series data composed of the basic peaks extracted above; and (C) a base sequence determining step wherein peak-to-peak intervals are successively scanned forward and backward in the above-described time-series data starting from the basic peak at the search starting point and then the peak-to-peak distance is compared with the standard peak-to-peak distance as determined above so as to add an interpolation peak to a peak-missing area. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089772 | NANOMATERIAL-BASED GAS SENSORS - A gas sensing device (nanosensor) includes a substrate with at least a pair of conductive electrodes spaced apart by a gap, and an electrochemically functionalized semiconductive nanomaterial bridging the gap between the electrodes to form a nanostructure network. The nanomaterial may be single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) functionalized by the deposition of nanoparticles selected from the group consisting of an elemental metal (e.g., gold or palladium), a doped polymer (e.g., camphor-sulfonic acid doped polyaniline), and a metal oxide (e.g. tin oxide). Depending on the nanoparticles employed in the functionalization, the nanosensor may be used to detect a selected gas, such as hydrogen, mercury vapor, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen dioxide, methane, water vapor, and/or ammonia, in a gaseous environment. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089773 | TOTAL ORGANIC COMPOUND (TOC) ANALYZER - The invention disclosed is a total organic carbon (TOC) analyzer comprised of an electrochemical cell comprising a diamond-film electrode doped with boron or other conductivity inducing material. The diamond-film electrode is the working electrode and carries out the oxidation of TOC to produce carbon dioxide. The apparatus further comprises sensors for detecting the carbon dioxide produced. Such sensors include but are not limited to a tunable diode laser and/or ion-selective electrode. The invention also discloses a method for measuring TOC in an aqueous solution using a total organic carbon analyzer. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089774 | NON-ENZYMATIC ELECTROCHEMICAL METHOD FOR SIMULTANEOUS DETERMINATION OF TOTAL HEMOGLOBIN AND GLYCATED HEMOGLOBIN - A non-enzymatic electrochemical method of simultaneous measurement of hemoglobin (Hb) and percentage of glycated hemoglobin (% HbA1c) in a blood sample is disclosed. The method includes determining the total amount of hemoglobin in a sample by electrochemically measuring the voltammetric current due to iron (II) and iron (III) redox portions in hemoglobin and determining the percentage of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) by potentiometry. Also disclosed is a novel screen-printed electrode (SPE) strip modified for potentiometric measurement of HbA1c. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089775 | ELECTROCHEMICAL TEST STRIP, ELECTROCHEMICAL TEST SYSTEM, AND MEASUREMENT METHOD USING THE SAME - An electrochemical test strip, an electrochemical test system, and a measurement method using the same are provided. The electrochemical test strip includes an insulating substrate, an electrode system formed on the insulating substrate, and an insulating layer formed on the electrode system. The electrode system includes a set of measurement electrodes, a set of identifying electrodes, and a resistive path having a predetermined resistance value. The set of identifying electrodes is made of metal material, and the resistive path is made of non-metal material. The set of measurement electrodes includes a reference electrode and a working electrode insulated from each other, and the set of identifying electrodes includes a first identifying electrode and a second identifying electrode connected with each other through the resistive path. The insulating layer covers a part of the electrode system, wherein a part of the electrode system not covered by the insulating layer forms a reaction region with a supply port. When a sample is injected into the supply port of the reaction region, the injected sample reaches the set of measurement electrodes and the set of identifying electrodes in sequence. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089776 | NUTRITIVE SUBSTANCE DELIVERY CONTAINER - The invention comprises a novel apparatus for delivering a nutritive substance comprising a container body having a base at one end thereof, an upper portion adapted for removable receipt of a closure, the upper portion defining an opening therein, and a chamber defined by the container body, the chamber being in fluid communication with the upper portion opening. A laminate seal having at least two layers is bonded across the upper portion opening and is adapted to provide an airtight seal across the opening. A nutritive substance is bonded to at least one layer of the laminate seal. The container additionally comprises a closure removably coupled to the upper portion. The closure comprises a cutting portion which is adapted to pierce the laminate seal, thereby releasing the nutritive substance into the container contents. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089777 | Disc Holding Packet Equipped with a Labeling Structure - A disc holding packet equipped with a labeling structure includes a cover layer and a bottom layer connecting to at least one edge of the cover layer. The cover layer and the bottom layer are foldable to form a holding space to hold a disc. The cover layer has a body portion and an extended portion connecting to one edge of the body portion. The extended portion has at least one labeling flap located at the connecting portion flippable against the body portion. The flippable labeling flap can be used to label the disc and facilitate classification and management of different discs. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089778 | Size adjustable bag for laptop computer - The present invention relates to a bag for a laptop computer with a shape improved so as to adjust its size. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089779 | Transparent Carrying Case for Portable Electronic Devices - A protective case for a portable electronic device comprises a first side panel, a second, transparent side panel opposite the first side panel, and a peripheral side panel that is connected to both the first and second side panels. The second, transparent side panel is formed of first and second transparent layers that are bonded together to form a panel having a plurality of uniform, trapped-gas cells, each one fully sealed from all other cells. The transparent side panel enables full visibility of the contents of the case while providing cushioning for the contents. The first side panel also provides cushioning. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089780 | SUTURE PACKAGING - A package for surgical suture material is also provided. The package includes a base and a cover. The cover is configured to be placed adjacent to the base to form the package for surgical suture material and including a plurality of posts extending from an outer surface thereof configured for receiving an information label. The package may further include an information label heat staked to the cover. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089781 | ASSEMBLAGE OF CONTAINERS - An assemblage of containers includes a plurality of layers of containers disposed on top of and supported by a transportable platform. Each container contains a plurality of reams of paper, where each layer of the plurality of layers has a same footprint area, and where the footprint area of each layer is equal to or greater than 99% of the platform footprint area. Another assemblage of containers includes a plurality of layers of containers. Each container contains a plurality of reams of paper, and each of the plurality of layers includes nine containers, three of the nine containers having their associated longitudinal axis oriented in a first direction, and six of the nine containers having their associated longitudinal axis oriented in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089782 | CONTAINER FOR ROLLS OF FOIL MATERIAL, HAVING A TOOTHED EDGE FOR TEARING OFF PORTIONS OF THIS MATERIAL, AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - A container suitable to house rolls of material in thin foils, the container being produced in cardboard and having an edge or corner thereof along which there extends a continuous series of teeth projecting towards the outside of the box and through which it is possible to tear and remove portions of foil material from the roll. The teeth of the toothed edge are reinforced through an adhesive strip of plastic material with respect to the remaining part of the cardboard, to withstand, without being permanently deformed, the tearing of a large number of portions of foil material. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089783 | United Nations Certified 4G Fiberboard Box - A 4G fiberboard box certified for shipping hazardous materials in accordance with United Nations regulations. In some embodiments, the 4G fiberboard box includes an outer shell, a three-piece partition assembly, a top insert and a bottom insert. The outer shell has a width and a length, each no greater than ⅓ of 46 inches. Thus, the 4G fiberboard box is shippable in a 3×3 configuration on a standard 46″×46″ pallet. The three-piece partition assembly is disposed within the shell and has four compartments, each compartment configured to receive a container storing hazardous material. The top insert and bottom insert are also disposed with the shell, with the partition assembly positioned therebetween. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089784 | Packaging Container for Acupuncture Needles - A packaging container for acupuncture needles capable of storing a plurality of acupuncture needles is provided. The packaging container (storage containers) in which the acupuncture needles to be used are stored can be opened at one time, according to the number of acupuncture needles to be used. On one end portion side of a packaging container (blister package) including a container body and a sheet member detachably attached to a planar surface of the container body, a free portion in which the sheet member is not attached to an outer frame portion of the container body, is disposed. Further, perforated lines (cut portions and uncut portions) are disposed along center lines of boundary portions from one end portion of the packaging container to the other end portion thereof. Here, the length of the uncut portion on the free portion is made longer than the length of each uncut portion on a portion other than the free portion. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089785 | PACKAGE FOR PAPER SHEETS - This invention relates to a package ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089786 | GIFT PACKAGE HAVING CIRCUIT ACTUATING CAPABILITY - A gift package includes: a box body having a partitioning plate dividing an inner space in the box body into first and second chambers and adapted to abut against an article, the box body being provided with a lid for covering and uncovering an access opening of the box body; a signal output unit mounted in the second chamber; a circuit board mounted securely in the second chamber and provided with a controller that is electrically coupled to the signal output unit for controlling activation and deactivation of the signal output unit; and a switch operable through a selected one of the lid and the article to activate the signal output unit. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089787 | PRODUCT PACKAGING WITH RELEASABLE FASTENER - A fastener system includes a toy product, a support platform, and a plug that engages a keyhole formed into the product. The plug includes a base and a pronged key extending from the base. The support platform includes a through-hole that permits the passage of the key into the packaging. One or more integrally-formed biasing members are located on the base of the plug to draw the key toward the product and create a secure connection. The pronged key may be formed from a plastic material and configured such that it plastically deforms but remains attached to the key when and predetermined force is applied to the key to pull the key from a misaligned position with respect to the key hole. The key may also be formed as two prongs, each of the prongs including a first portion positioned transversely with respect to the shaft and a second, canted, portion extending between the first portion of the prong and the distal end of the shaft, the canted portions of the prongs intersecting at a line proximate the distal end of the shaft, such that the prongs deform or move towards one another along the intersecting line but remain attached to the plug when and force of at least about 20 pounds is applied to the plug to pull the plug and prongs from a misaligned position with respect to the keyhole. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089788 | PRODUCT PACKAGING WITH RELEASABLE FASTENER - A fastener system includes a toy product, a support platform, and a plug that engages a keyhole formed into the product. The plug includes a base and a pronged key extending from the base. The support platform includes a through-hole that permits the passage of the key into the packaging. One or more integrally-formed biasing members are located on the base of the plug to draw the key toward the product and create a secure connection. The pronged key may be formed from a plastic material and configured such that it plastically deforms but remains attached to the key when and predetermined force is applied to the key to pull the key from a misaligned position with respect to the key hole. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089789 | Dosage form package and a frangible electrical circuit sheet therefor - A frangible electrical circuit sheet for a dosage form package includes a first plurality of electrically conductive trace subnetworks interconnected with one another to form a network of electrically conductive traces and disposed on the sheet. The sheet further includes a second plurality of circuit elements connected to the network of electrically conductive traces such that each circuit element is associated with one of the subnetworks. At least some of the circuit elements have element values that differ from one another. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089790 | Nutritive Substance Delivery Container - The present invention is directed to a container for delivering a nutritive substance. In an embodiment, the present invention comprises a container that protects a nutritive substance from contact with the contents of the container and from contact with the atmosphere until the consumer is ready to use or consume the product. When desired, a seal on the container is altered such that the nutritive substance can come into contact with the container contents, delivering the nutritive substance thereto. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089791 | DOSAGE FORM PACKAGE AND A FRANGIBLE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT SHEET THEREFOR - A frangible electrical circuit sheet for a dosage form package includes a first plurality of electrically conductive trace subnetworks interconnected with one another to form a network of electrically conductive traces and disposed on the sheet. The sheet further includes a second plurality of circuit elements connected to the network of electrically conductive traces such that each circuit element is associated with one of the subnetworks. At least some of the circuit elements have element values that differ from one another. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089792 | Sanitary Case - A sanitary case having a cavity defined by a bottom and perimeter wall extending upwardly from the bottom, at least one slot defined through the perimeter wall adjacent the bottom, and a liner disposed on the bottom. A plurality of upstanding dividers depending inwardly from the perimeter wall may define a plurality of cavities. The slot is adapted to receive the liner therethrough. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089793 | COSMETIC COMPONENT RETAINER - A cosmetic palette for retaining a cosmetic component includes a base and a non-metallic retention layer. The base includes a first side and an opposing second side. The retention layer is secured to and covers at least a portion of the first side. The retention layer removably secures the cosmetic component to inhibit movement of the cosmetic component relative to the first side. The retention layer is devoid of any predetermined locations that are adapted to secure the cosmetic component. Further, the retention layer can retain a cosmetic component that is formed from plastic or metal. The cosmetic palette can include a removable rim that is positioned so that a portion of the retention layer is positioned directly between the rim and the first side of the base. The retention layer can be formed from a plastic material or a vinyl compound. In another embodiment, the present invention is directed toward a cosmetic component retainer that includes a first cosmetic palette and a second cosmetic palette that are hingedly attached to one another. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089794 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CRUDE PRODUCT, METHOD FOR PREPARING A DILUTED HYDROCARBON COMPOSITION, CRUDE PRODUCTS, DILUENTS AND USES OF SUCH CRUDE PRODUCTS AND DILUENTS - Methods for producing a crude product, methods for preparing a diluted hydrocarbon composition, crude products, diluents and uses of such crude products and diluents are described. The method includes contacting of a hydrocarbon feed with one or more catalysts, where at least one of the catalyst includes one or more metals from Column 6 of the Periodic Table and/or one or more compounds of one or more metals from Columns 6 of the Periodic Table. The method produces a crude product having a MCR content of at most 90% of MCR content of the hydrocarbon feed and having total content of UV aromatics in a VGO fraction of the crude product which is greater than or equal to the total UV aromatics content of the hydrocarbon feed VGO fraction of the hydrocarbon feed. The crude product may be separated into two or more portions, which portions may be useful as a diluent. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089795 | FLUID CATALYTIC CRACKING PROCESS, AND GASOLINE AND LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS OBTAINED BY THE PROCESS - The fluid catalytic cracking process according to the present invention includes a first step of feeding a feedstock to a first fluid catalytic cracker, and catalytically cracking the feedstock in the first fluid catalytic cracker, so as to produce a fraction (LCO) having a boiling range of 221 to 343° C. and having a total aromatic content of 40 to 80 volume %; and a second step of feeding an oil to be processed containing the fraction to a second fluid catalytic cracker having a reaction zone, a separation zone, a stripping zone, and a regeneration zone, and catalytically cracking the oil in the reaction zone of the second fluid catalytic cracker, in the presence of a cracking catalyst, at an outlet temperature of the reaction zone of 550 to 750° C., a contact time between the oil and the catalyst of 0.1 to 1 second, and a catalyst/oil ratio of 20 to 40 wt/wt. | 2010-04-15 |