20th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120118703 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PLACING PLATE-LIKE ELEMENTS IN A PROCESSING MACHINE - Method and apparatus for placing plate-like elements ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120118704 | Automated packing system - An automated packing system includes a first conveyor conveying goods to a location where the goods are dropped off a belt. A second conveyor is provided beneath the end of the first conveyor so that the goods fall into a box at the area where the second conveyor is located under the end of the first conveyor. Means are provided on the second conveyor to sense the presence of a box aligned under the end of the first conveyor, whereupon an escapement cylinder is activated to retain the box in that position. A controller counts the number of goods placed into the box and when the number is the number that fills the box, the controller releases the escapement cylinder allowing the box to move away from its position under the force of gravity and subsequently the next empty box moves into position under the end of the first conveyor. When the next box arrives at the desired location under the end of the first conveyor, a sensor senses that location and reactivates the escapement cylinder. A sensor senses the presence of goods being conveyed on the first conveyor and also includes a stop cylinder. The sensor enables the controller to count the number of goods that have passed by the sensor and this enables the controller to know when the number of goods that fill a box has passed by. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118705 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FEEDING A MATERIAL LAYER ONTO A CONSTRUCTION PLATFORM, OR ONTO AT LEAST ONE MATERIAL LAYER LOCATED ON THE CONSTRUCTION PLATFORM, FOR PRODUCING AN OBJECT IN THE COURSE OF A GENERATIVE PRODUCTION METHOD - A device and a method are described for feeding a material layer onto a construction platform, or onto at least one material layer located on the construction platform, for producing an object, which is mounted so it is linearly movable relative to a material reservoir and the construction platform along a motion plane, to which the material reservoir and the construction platform can be orthogonally deflected. A circulating band IS stretched around at least two molded bodies, which contacts at least in segments the molded bodies. a drive circulates the band around the at least two bodies. The band has a band segment which can be fixedly assigned relative to at least one body in the longitudinal section around the at least two molded bodies. The band segment at least in segments contacts the material stored in the material reservoir during the linear motion from the material reservoir to the construction platform so that at least a part of the material can be stripped off from the material reservoir and can be applied as the material layer to the construction platform to compress the material layer. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118706 | Gripper Device for a Star Conveyor and Star Conveyor - The present invention relates to a star conveyor ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120118707 | CHAIN TENSION SENSOR - A chain tension sensor for a chain conveyor, the conveyor including a frame and a chain having a plurality of flights. The tension sensor includes a reaction arm and a load sensing pin. The reaction arm includes a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a load pad. The first end is pivotably coupled to the frame by a pivot pin defining a pivot axis. The load pad is adjacent the conveyor chain and positioned to contact flights passing the load pad. The flights contacting the load pad exert a force on the reaction in a direction that is perpendicular to the pivot axis. The load sensing pin is coupled to the reaction arm such that the load sensing pin senses the force that is exerted by the flights. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118708 | Dust and particulate containment system for conveyors - A dust and particulate containment system for an open sided gallery conveyor, having a movable curtain for covering the open side of the conveyor and a trough positioned within and extending along a length of the conveyor. A rail is arranged within the conveyor and a carriage, having an opening for transferring bulk materials therethrough via a sealed connection to a cross conveyor, is positioned to move along this rail. Sealing strips in the trough retain the curtain tautly in place and seal the open side of the conveyor. As each carriage moves along the rail, a spreader frame attached to the carriage biasingly opens the sealing strips, and temporarily frees the curtain from being retained, so that the freed curtain is lifted over the carriage to avoid covering the opening in the carriage, so that transfer of bulk materials in the conveyor can occur through the opening. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118709 | HIGH-VOLTAGE ASSEMBLY - A high-voltage assembly contains a switching device. The switching device contains a gear having two coupling rods that can be pivoted in a predetermined pivot plane and that displace an electric contact element during pivoting, whereby the switching position of the switching device can be varied. In a first switching position, the switching device connects a first connection to a second connection, and in a second switching position, it connects the first connection to a third connection, and in a third switching position, the three connections remain unconnected. A drive axis of a drive is arranged perpendicular to a pivot plane of the coupling rods, and the coupling rods are mounted such that at least one of them can pivot through the drive axis region in which the drive axis of the drive penetrates the pivot plane of both coupling rods when adjusting the switching position of the switching device. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118710 | CONTACT APPARATUS FOR CIRCUIT BREAKER - Disclosed herein is a contact apparatus for a circuit breaker, and the circuit breaker may include a stationary electrode portion having a stationary contact; and a movable electrode portion configured to be brought into contact with and separated from the stationary electrode portion, wherein the movable electrode portion includes a movable conductor portion configured to be approached to and spaced from the stationary electrode portion; and a movable contact combined with the movable conductor portion in a relatively movable manner to be brought into contact with and separated from the stationary contact. Through this, it may be possible to alleviate a shock when contacting a contact. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118711 | UNDERCARRIAGE AND KEYLOCK ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH A CIRCUIT BREAKER - An undercarriage for use with a circuit breaker includes a bottom plate, a front beam removably coupled to the bottom plate via a lead screw, wherein the lead screw is configured to engage with a threaded support that is coupled to the bottom plate to facilitate racking the circuit breaker in a switchgear. The undercarriage also includes a keylock assembly configured to enable racking the circuit breaker in the switchgear. The keylock assembly includes a lock and an interlock configured to couple to the lock such that the interlock is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein engagement of a racking handle with the lead screw is enabled when the interlock is in the unlocked position. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118712 | SEISMIC ACTUATOR - An actuator that includes a shelf having a pivot cone, a first member, a second member, a trigger pin and a trigger lever latch. The first member includes a weight, a first shaft extending upwardly from the weight and through an opening in the pivot cone, and a first plate affixed to the first shaft. The first plate is supported by the pivot cone. The second member includes a second plate resting on the first plate and a second shaft extending upwardly from the second plate. The trigger lever latch includes a first portion connected to the second shaft and a second portion extending upwardly at an angle away from the first portion. The trigger pin has an engagement surface. The trigger pin is movable between an operational state and a tripped state. The second end of the trigger lever latch is engaged with the engagement surface. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118713 | Switch With Pivoting Actuator - A rotary switch having a body, a rotary knob attached to the body, and at least two terminals attached to the body. An actuator is pivotably mounted within the body and operably connected to the rotary knob, the actuator pivoting upon a rotation of the rotary knob. A conductor is pivotably mounted in the body and is in communication with the actuator. The conductor is adapted to connect or disconnect the at least two terminals when the actuator is pivotably moved. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118714 | OPERATION DEVICE AND HEATING COOKER USING OPERATION DEVICE - The present invention provides an operation device which has a stable operation feeling with a simple configuration and has a high reliability and an excellent operability. An electrode terminal portion which is arranged just below an operation region on a top plate made of a material having an electric insulating property, and serves as an electrostatic capacity type touch switch has a detection portion which comes into close contact with a back surface of the operation region, a spring portion which has an elastic force pressing the detection portion to the back surface of the top plate, and a slide portion which is movably retained in the guide holder. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118715 | BUTTON MODULE - A button module including a cap, a first arm, a second arm, and a base is provided. The first arm has a first pivoting shaft, a first end connected to the cap, and a second end opposite to the first end. The second arm has a second pivoting shaft, a third end connected to the cap, and a fourth end opposite to the third end and pivoted to the second end. The first pivoting shaft and the second pivoting shaft are pivoted to the base respectively. A projection of the first pivoting shaft on the base is between a projection of the first end on the base and a projection of the second end on the base. A projection of the second pivoting shaft on the base is between a projection of the third end on the base and a projection of the fourth end on the base. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118716 | ROTARY INTERLOCK MECHANISM FOR ELECTRICAL SWITCHES - Rotary switch interlock mechanisms and electrical switch assemblies with a rotary switch interlock mechanism are presented herein. An electrical distribution device with at least two electrical switches is disclosed. Each of the electrical switches has a switch actuator that is movable between engaged and disengaged positions. A rotary interlock member is rotatably mounted to the housing of the electrical distribution device adjacent the first and second electrical switches. The rotary interlock member is rotatable 180 degrees between a first orientation, whereat the rotary member allows the switch actuator of the second electrical switch into its engaged position while preventing the switch actuator of the first electrical switch from being moved into its engaged position, and a second orientation, whereat the rotary member allows the first switch actuator to be moved into its engaged position while preventing the second switch actuator from being moved into its engaged position. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118717 | Actuator for a Rocker Switch - A rocker switch may include a housing and an actuator pivotably mounted relative to the housing for movement between an initial position and an actuated position. The actuator may include an exterior face defining a first contact surface and a second contact surface, the first contact surface being substantially planar and disposed within a first contact plane, and the second contact surface being substantially planar and disposed within a second contact plane, wherein the second contact plane is spaced from and substantially parallel to the first contact plane. The contact surfaces are oriented to clearly indicate, by look and/or feel, whether the rocker switch is in a first position or a second position, thereby allowing a position of the switch to be readily discerned | 2012-05-17 |
20120118718 | Switching Devices for Medical Apparatuses and Related Systems and Methods - In some aspects, a switching device for a medical apparatus includes a first switching member adapted to select an assigned operating function of the medical apparatus; and a second switching member adapted to permit the selecting of the assigned operating function of the first switching member. The second switching member is adapted such that it has a detection space in which it detects a presence of an operating object; and the first switching member is arranged in the detection space of the second switching member. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118719 | Integrated Release Switch Assembly - An integrated assembly for a vehicle includes a release switch and at least one secondary electrical module positioned in the assembly such that, when the assembly is mounted to a vehicle, a centerline of the secondary electrical module is positioned substantially on a centerline of the vehicle and a portion of the release switch is positioned substantially on the vehicle centerline. An assembly consistent with the present disclosure may include a single switch providing multiple functions or multiple switches each providing a separate function. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118720 | SWITCH - A switch includes an insulative case with fixed electrodes and a movable electrode therein. The case includes a first surface configured to contact with a circuit board and a second surface configured to oppose to the circuit board via a gap. The movable electrode moves between a first position for placing the fixed electrodes in a conductive state and a second position for placing the fixed electrodes in a nonconductive state. Each of the fixed electrodes includes a contact terminal which contacts with the movable electrode and an external connecting terminal exposed on the second surface and soldered to a land of a wiring terminal on the circuit board. The external connecting terminal includes a first portion opposed to the land and a second portion connected to the first portion that has an area larger than an area of the first portion. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118721 | DEVICE FOR COMPENSATING DEVIATIONS FROM A COAXIAL ARRANGEMENT OF COMPONENTS OF A REGULATING ORGAN TO CONTROL THE GAS PRESSURE IN A COKE OVEN CHAMBER - A device for compensating for deviations from a coaxial arrangement of components of a regulating organ for controlling and regulating the gas pressure of a coke oven chamber includes a water inflow into an immersion cup having a water immersion that seals the free gas space of a coke oven chamber versus the exterior atmosphere. The level of the water immersion represents a regulation to control the gas pressure in the coke oven chamber. The regulating arrangement also includes an immersion pipe which at its end is submerged in the water and at this end forms a specially shaped crown pipe. The regulating arrangement also has a regulating organ to control and regulate the water inflow. The device by way of a flexible suspension of the immersion cup and by way of guiding elements at the outer side of the crown pipe or at the inner side of the immersion cup ensures that no deviations occur in the alignment of the coaxial regulating arrangement, and the lock plug of this regulating organ always moves correctly into the envisaged sealing seat of the immersion cup. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118722 | HEAT EXCHANGER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - Herein disclosed is a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger comprises at least one pipe having a centerline, an inlet and an outlet; and a multiplicity of tubes, wherein each tube comprises a centerline, an inner surface, an outer surface, and groves; wherein the multiplicity of tubes are placed inside the pipe and the centerline of each tube is perpendicular to the centerline of the pipe. Herein also disclosed is a heat exchange system. Such a system comprises the heat exchanger as described herein, wherein the heat exchanger is configured to receive an incoming feed stream and to discharge a vapor stream. Herein also described is a process that utilizes the heat exchanger disclosed herein. Such a process comprises the separation of a volatile component from a non-volatile component in a mixture. In some cases, the non-volatile component comprises a salt or a sugar and the volatile component comprises water. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118723 | Nanostructures Having Crystalline and Amorphous Phases - The present invention includes a nanostructure, a method of making thereof, and a method of photocatalysis. In one embodiment, the nanostructure includes a crystalline phase and an amorphous phase in contact with the crystalline phase. Each of the crystalline and amorphous phases has at least one dimension on a nanometer scale. In another embodiment, the nanostructure includes a nanoparticle comprising a crystalline phase and an amorphous phase. The amorphous phase is in a selected amount. In another embodiment, the nanostructure includes crystalline titanium dioxide and amorphous titanium dioxide in contact with the crystalline titanium dioxide. Each of the crystalline and amorphous titanium dioxide has at least one dimension on a nanometer scale. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118724 | STAINLESS STEEL SEPARATOR FOR FUEL CELL HAVING M/MNX AND MOYNZ LAYER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing a stainless steel separator for a fuel cell. The stainless steel separator includes a stainless steel sheet, a first coating layer comprising metal/metal nitride films (M/MN | 2012-05-17 |
20120118725 | FILM FORMING METHOD AND FILM FORMING APPARATUS - A film forming method of forming a coating on a surface of an object to be processed includes disposing a target forming a base material of the coating and the object to be processed in a chamber so as to face each other, and generating a magnetic field through which a vertical line of magnetic force locally passes from a sputter surface of the target toward a surface to be film formed of the object to be processed at predetermined intervals; generating plasma in a space between the target and the object to be processed by introducing a sputter gas into the chamber, controlling a gas pressure in the chamber to a range of 0.3 Pa to 10.0 Pa, and applying a negative DC voltage to the target; and inducing and depositing the sputter particles on the object to be processed and forming the coating, while controlling flying direction of the sputter particles generated by sputtering the target. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118726 | IN-GA-ZN-O TYPE SPUTTERING TARGET - A sputtering target including an oxide sintered body which includes In, Ga and Zn and includes a structure having a larger In content than that in surrounding structures and a structure having larger Ga and Zn contents than those in surrounding structures. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118727 | COMBUSTION ENGINE AIR SUPPLY - This disclosure relates to a dry cell system for separating water into hydrogen and oxygen in combination with catalytic-type chemicals and materials. The separated hydrogen/oxygen are provided into the air intake system of an internal combustion engine and used therein to greatly improve the operation of said internal combustion engine, both in regards to fuel consumption as well as detrimental exhaust products. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118728 | ELECTRICAL PURIFICATION APPARATUS HAVING A BLOCKING SPACER - An electrical purification apparatus and methods of making same are disclosed. The electrical purification apparatus may provide for increases in operation efficiencies, for example, with respect to current efficiencies and membrane utilization. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118729 | MODULAR ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An electrochemical separation system may be modular and may include at least a first modular unit and a second modular unit. Each modular unit may include a cell stack and a frame. The frame may include a manifold system. A flow distribution system in the frame may enhance current efficiency. Spacers positioned between modular units may also enhance current efficiency of the system. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118730 | MODULAR ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An electrochemical separation system may be modular and may include at least a first modular unit and a second modular unit. Each modular unit may include a cell stack and a frame. The frame may include a manifold system. A flow distribution system in the frame may enhance current efficiency. Spacers positioned between modular units may also enhance current efficiency of the system. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118731 | Flow Distributors for Electrochemical Separation - An electrochemical separation system may be modular and may include at least a first modular unit and a second modular unit. Each modular unit may include a cell stack and a frame. The frame may include a manifold system. A flow distribution system in the frame may enhance current efficiency. Spacers positioned between modular units may also enhance current efficiency of the system. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118732 | FILM FORMATION APPARATUS - A film formation apparatus includes: a chamber having a side wall and an inner space in which both a body to be processed and a target are disposed a first magnetic field generation section generating a magnetic field in the inner space a second magnetic field generation section disposed at a position close to the target, the second magnetic field generation section generating a magnetic field so as to allow perpendicular magnetic lines of force thereof to pass through a position adjacent to the target; and a third magnetic field generation section disposed at a position close to the body to be processed, the third magnetic field generation section generating a magnetic field so as to induce the magnetic lines of force to the side wall of the chamber. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118733 | MAGNETRON SPUTTERING APPARATUS - A magnetron sputtering apparatus includes a process chamber, a substrate conveyer provided in the process chamber to convey a substrate, a target holder provided in the process chamber to hold a flat target, a magnet unit arranged on a back side of the target holder, an electric power supply configured to supply power to the target holder, a controller configured to control the electric power supply and the substrate conveyer, and a target holder moving unit configured to move the target holder in a plane substantially parallel to a surface of the target holder, wherein the controller is configured to drive the substrate conveyer to convey the substrate and to drive the target holder moving unit to move the target holder while causing the electric power supply to supply power to the target holder. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118734 | Ferromagnetic Material Sputtering Target - A ferromagnetic material sputtering target made of metal having a composition containing 20 mol % or less of Cr, and Co as the remainder thereof, wherein the structure of the target includes a metallic substrate (A), and, in the metallic substrate (A), a spherical phase (B) containing 90 wt % or more of Co in which the difference between the longest diameter and the shortest diameter is 0 to 50%. Provided is a ferromagnetic material sputtering target capable of improving the leakage magnetic flux to obtain a stable electrical discharge with a magnetron sputtering device. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118735 | ELECTROCHEMICAL BIOSENSOR ELECTRODE STRIP AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed is an electrode strip for an electrochemical biosensor, which is fabricated by forming a nickel-including metal layer on a non-conductive substrate including a polymer material, forming a carbon layer thereon, and carrying out patterning. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118736 | LIQUID DIELECTROPHORETIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLABLY TRANSPORTING A LIQUID USING THE SAME - A liquid dielectrophoretic device comprises: a first container unit defining a first micro containing space including an electrode pair for generating a dielectrophoretic force; a second container unit defining a second micro containing space and including an electrode pair for generating a dielectrophoretic force; and a fluid channel unit defining a micro-channel between the first and second micro containing spaces and including an electrode pair having a middle region layer that has first and second enlarged sections and a middle section disposed between the first and second enlarged sections. The first and second enlarged sections are enlarged gradually from the middle section to the first and second micro containing spaces. A method for controllably transporting a liquid using the liquid dielectrophoretic device is also disclosed. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118737 | Method And Markers For Diagnosing Acute Renal Failure - The invention relates to a method for diagnosing acute renal failure, comprising the step of determining a presence or absence or amplitude of at least three polypeptide markers in a sample, wherein the polypeptide marker is among the markers characterized in table 1 by values for the molecular weights and the migration time. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118738 | METHOD OF PROVIDING A SOURCE OF POTABLE WATER - An electrical purification apparatus and methods of making same are disclosed. The electrical purification apparatus may provide for increases in operation efficiencies, for example, with respect to current efficiencies and membrane utilization. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118739 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SEQUENCING NUCLEIC ACIDS - Methods and devices for sequencing nucleic acids are disclosed herein. Devices are also provided herein for measuring DNA with nano-pores sized to allow DNA to pass through the nano-pore. The capacitance can be measured for the DNA molecule passing through the nano-pore. The capacitance measurements can be correlated to determine the sequence of base pairs passing through the nano-pore to sequence the DNA. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118740 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SORTING CELLS AND OTHER BIOLOGICAL PARTICULATES - An optical pattern-driven light induced dielectrophoresis (DEP) apparatus and separation methods are described which provide for the manipulation of particles or cells and selection based on traits correlated with the DEP response. Embodiments of the apparatus use DEP electric field patterns in combination with microfluidic laminar flows to measure response, separate, segregate and extract particles from heterogeneous mixtures according to the relative response of the particles to one or more DEP fields without damaging living cells. The methods are particularly suited for selecting and extracting the best sperm and embryo candidates based on fitness for use with existing artificial reproduction procedures and excluding defective or non-viable gametes. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118741 | Integrated Electronic Device and Methods of Making the Same - An integrated electronic device, and its method of manufacture, are provided. The integrated electronic device can include Iontophoresis electrodes that are electrically coupled to a thin printed flexible electrochemical cell. In one example, the Iontophoresis electrodes and the electrochemical battery are provided on a single substrate. In one example method of manufacture, the entire cell can be made on a printing press to integrate the battery directly with the electronic assembly of the Iontophoresis electrodes. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118742 | Techniques for Promoting Current Efficiency in Electrochemical Separation Systems and Methods - An electrochemical separation system may be modular and may include at least a first modular unit and a second modular unit. Each modular unit may include a cell stack and a frame. The frame may include a manifold system. A flow distribution system in the frame may enhance current efficiency. Spacers positioned between modular units may also enhance current efficiency of the system. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118743 | ELECTRICAL PURIFICATION APPARATUS - An electrical purification apparatus and methods of making same are disclosed. The electrical purification apparatus may provide for increases in operation efficiencies, for example, with respect to current efficiencies and membrane utilization. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118744 | ELECTROCHEMICAL SEPARATION MODULES - An electrochemical separation system may be modular and may include at least a first modular unit and a second modular unit. Each modular unit may include a cell stack and a frame. The frame may include a manifold system. A flow distribution system in the frame may enhance current efficiency. Spacers positioned between modular units may also enhance current efficiency of the system. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118745 | LOW STRESS PROPERTY MODULATED MATERIALS AND METHODS OF THEIR PREPARATION - The technology described herein sets forth methods of making low stress or stress free coatings and articles using electrodeposition without the use of stress reducing agents in the deposition process. The articles and coatings can be layered or nanolayered wherein in the microstructure/nanostructure and composition of individual layers can be independently modulated. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118746 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FUEL SYSTEM PART AND FUEL SYSTEM PART - Disclosed in the present application is a method of manufacturing a fuel delivery pipe. The fuel delivery pipe includes a crude metal made of forged iron, a nickel-phosphorus plating layer formed on an inner surface of the crude metal, and a nonmetal paint film formed on an outer surface of the crude metal. The method includes the steps of: coating the outer surface of the crude metal with paint to form the paint film; machining the crude metal with the paint film formed thereon to form a machined surface inside the crude metal; and electroless plating the machined crude metal in nickel-phosphorus plating solution to form the nickel-phosphorus plating layer on the machined surface. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118747 | NICKEL-IRON ALLOY PLATING SOLUTION - An object of the present invention is to provide a nickel-iron alloy plating solution which can suppress, in the nickel-iron alloy plating solution containing divalent iron ions and divalent nickel ions, oxidation of divalent iron ions to trivalent iron ions and can prevent occurrence of the precipitation of iron (III) hydroxide to allow stable continuous operations and also to provide a nickel-iron alloy plating solution which allows production of a soft magnetic film being stable in composition. The nickel-iron alloy plating solution of the present invention is characterized in that it comprises divalent iron ions, divalent nickel ions and a hydroxylamine salt and has a pH of 3.0 or lower. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118748 | Method For Forming An Oxide Layer On A Brazed Article - In a method for treating an aluminum article ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120118749 | Electrolytic Dissolution of Chromium from Chromium Electrodes - An electrolytic cell for replenishing chromium content of a trivalent chromium. electrolyte and a method of replenishing trivalent chromium content using the electrolytic cell is provided. The method comprising the steps of immersing a chromium electrode and a second electrode in a trivalent chromium electrolyte and applying an alternating pulse current across the chromium electrode and the second electrode. In this manner, trivalent chromium is electrolytically dissolved from the chromium electrode and the trivalent chromium content of the electrolyte in which the chromium electrode is immersed is enriched. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118750 | COMPOSITION FOR METAL PLATING COMPRISING SUPPRESSING AGENT FOR VOID FREE SUBMICRON FEATURE FILLING - A composition comprising at least one source of metal ions and at least one additive obtainable by reacting a poly-hydric alcohol comprising at least 5 hydroxyl functional groups with at least a first alkylene oxide and a second alkylene oxide from a mixture of the first alkylene oxide and the second alkylene oxide or a third alkylene oxide, a second alkylene oxide, and a first alkylene oxide in aforesaid sequence, the third alkylene oxide having a longer alkyl chain than the second alkylene oxide and the second alkylene oxide having a longer alkyl chain than the first alkylene oxide. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118751 | MOLECULAR IMPRINTED NANOSENSORS - An apparatus for detecting the presence of a target molecule is disclosed which includes a conductive nanostructure, a non-conductive polymer coating on at least a portion of the nanostructure, and a cavity formed in the polymer coating having a shape corresponding to the shape of the target molecule. A property of the nanostructure depends on the presence of the target molecule at the cavity. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118752 | Method for Electrodeposition of an Electrode on a Dielectric Substrate - A method for the electrodeposition of an electrode including a metallic electrode material ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120118753 | Method of Manufacturing a Circuit Carrier Layer and a Use of Said Method for Manufacturing a Circuit Carrier - In order to be able to produce high density circuits on a dielectric substrate wherein the conductor lines of said circuit have a good adhesion to the dielectric substrate surface, a method is provided which comprises the following method steps: a) providing an auxiliary substrate having two sides, at least one of said sides having an electrically conductive surface; b) treating at least one of the at least one electrically conductive surface with at least one release layer forming compound, the at least one release layer forming compound being a heterocyclic compound having at least one thiol group, c) forming a patterned resist coating on at least one of said at least one electrically conductive surface which has been treated with said at least one release layer forming compound, the patterned resist coating having at least one resist opening thereby exposing the electrically conductive surface; d) forming an electrically conductive pattern in the at least one resist opening by electrodepositing a metal on the exposed electrically conductive surface; e) embedding each electrically conductive pattern into a dielectric material by forming a respective dielectric material layer on the respective side of the auxiliary substrate; and f) separating each dielectric material layer comprising the respective embedded electrically conductive pattern and the auxiliary substrate from each other. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118754 | Electrode for Oxygen Evolution in Industrial Electrolytic Processes - The invention relates to a catalytic coating suitable for oxygen-evolving anodes in electrochemical processes. The catalytic coating comprises an outermost layer with an iridium and tantalum oxide-based composition modified with amounts not higher than 5% by weight of titanium oxide. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118755 | COATED ARTICLES, ELECTRODEPOSITION BATHS, AND RELATED SYSTEMS - Coated articles, electrodeposition baths, and related systems are described. The article may include a base material and a coating comprising silver formed thereon. In some embodiments, the coating comprises a silver-based alloy, such as a silver-tungsten alloy. The coating can exhibit desirable properties and characteristics such as durability (e.g., wear), hardness, corrosion resistance, and high conductivity, which may be beneficial, for example, in electrical and/or electronic applications. In some cases, the coating may be applied using an electrodeposition process. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118756 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF REDUCED GLUTATHIONE - Provided is a superior method of producing reduced glutathione by electroreduction of oxidized glutathione. In a method of producing reduced glutathione by electroreduction of oxidized glutathione using a cathode cell and an anode cell separated from each other by a separating membrane, oxidized glutathione is produced using an aqueous oxidized glutathione solution with pH 2.0-3.0 comprising a conducting agent other than acid as a solution in the cathode cell. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118757 | Disposable Electrolytic Cell with Bi-polar Electrode, and Method of Use Thereof - An electrolytic cell that generates metal hydroxides from metallic anode material utilizing small metal particles or fines. Metal fines are impregnated in an open cell or reticulated foam material and rolled into a cylindrical shape having a fixed electrode in the center and on the outer surface of the cylinder. Basket cells with larger metal pieces disposed therein in a packed bed configuration may alternatively be utilized. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118758 | ELECTRODES MADE USING SURFACING TECHNIQUE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An electrode is formed using a sanding mechanism to condition the surface of the electrode for electrochemical purposes. Hazardous particles emitted during sanding are captured using jetted liquid, and may be recycled for later use. The sanded surface provides increased electrode lifespan and lead oxide adherence. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118759 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE ELIMINATION OF BACTERIA FROM FOOD - The present invention discloses a system and a method to eliminate | 2012-05-17 |
20120118760 | WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A system carried by a watercraft for reducing the population of microorganisms in a body of water, including an electrolytic apparatus for producing antimicrobial chlorine-containing compounds and conduits for discharging electrolyzed water into the body of water. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118761 | METHOD FOR ELECTRIC MEASUREMENT OF PEROXIDE USING CNT SENSOR - Disclosed is a method for measuring the concentration of a peroxide using a CNT sensor. The CNT sensor comprises a working electrode that is arranged on an insulating substrate, a monolayered carbon nano-tube that is contacted with the working electrode, a counter electrode, and a reference electrode. A sample is provided on the monolayered carbon nano-tube, and a potential difference is made between the working electrode and the counter electrode. In this manner, the concentration of the peroxide in the sample can be measured. The measurement method can be applied to clinical tests or the like. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118762 | SENSING DEVICE AND METHOD - A sensing device for the determination of ions in a thin layer sample ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120118763 | Process and System for Providing Acetylene - A system for providing a high purity acetylene comprising 100 ppm or less solvent to a point of use comprising a storage vessel that houses an acetylene feed steam comprising acetylene and solvent; a cooling system that maintains the storage vessel and provides the acetylene feed stream at a temperature ranging from 20° C. to −50° C.; and a purifier in fluid communication with the storage vessel wherein the acetylene feed stream is introduced into the purifier at a temperature ranging from −50° C. to 30° C. to remove at least a portion of the solvent contained therein and provide the high purity acetylene. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118764 | SCAVENGING OXYGEN | 2012-05-17 |
20120118765 | TOY VEHICLE STORAGE CASE WITH RACE TRACK - A toy vehicle storage case may be placed in a racing configuration with a toy vehicle raceway deployed and supported by the storage case, or a transport configuration with the storage case containing the toy vehicle raceway. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118766 | Encasement Protective Apparatus - A protective apparatus for an article, the apparatus including a surrounding sidewall having a first end portion and an opposing second end portion, the sidewall also having a perpendicularly oriented first margin portion and an opposing second margin portion, also with a primary interior. The interior includes a plurality of first and second chambers that are intersticed in position to one another. In addition, included is a plurality of particulate items loosely disposed within each of the first and second chambers and a structure for removable engagement positioned adjacent to the first and second margins. The removable engagement structure facilitates the first and second margins to be removably engaged allowing the surrounding sidewall to envelope the article. The primary interior can be evacuated, thus removing the air spaces between the particulate items and in the interior resulting in rigidifying the surrounding sidewall, thus protecting the article. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118767 | SURFBOARD PROTECTOR - An adjustable surfboard transporter that protects the most fragile parts of a surfboard whether in transit or for storage. The surfboard protector or transporter can be adjusted in size to accommodate several different surfboard lengths. The transporter may focus on the most vulnerable parts of the surfboard protecting the nose, tail, and rails. In particular, an adjustable protective cover for the fragile outer perimeter of a surfboard is described. The light and durable form of protection cushions the surfboard to prevent damage from impacts. The system may be easy to use, quick to assemble, and may be broken down to an easily-transportable or storable size. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118768 | DISPLAY PACKAGE - A packaging assembly for displaying and holding a light fixture and an accessory thereof generally includes a bottom base portion and an upper portion. The bottom base portion has an open compartment dimensioned to receive a base of a light fixture. The upper portion is coupled to the bottom base portion and includes a hollow compartment dimensioned to receive an accessory for the light fixture. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118769 | HOLDER FOR A TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICE - A holder for a telecommunications device includes a container including a side wall connected to a base. Together the side wall and base define a cavity. Side wall defines an opening of the container at an end of the side wall distal to the base. A resilient insert is disposed inside the cavity. The insert includes a bottom portion that abuts the base and a feature for releasably retaining the device inside the container. A lid is in selective locking engagement with the side wall's distal end. When in locking engagement, the lid encloses the opening of the container to retain the device inside the holder, and to muffle a sound and/or a vibration produced by the device. A locking mechanism is operatively attached to the container and/or the lid, and holds the lid and the container together when the lid is in locking engagement with the distal end. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118770 | TABLET ACCESSORY - A tablet accessory is disclosed which permits a user to securely hold, rotate, transfer or otherwise manipulate a tablet using a single hand. The tablet accessory includes a knob, a base and a connector. The base is configured to be coupled to the knob. The connector is integrated into the base. The connector is configured to couple the tablet accessory to a tablet or case containing the tablet. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118771 | COMMUNICATION BOX - A communication box includes a body having walls defining sides. One side of the box is open and the wall at the open side of the body has a thickness of 0.5 mm to 2.5 mm. A cover seals the open side of the body. In a communication box in which the body and the cover are coupled to each other using screws, the thickness of the walls where the screws are not present is reduced, making it possible to increase internal capacity of the communication box while maintaining the outer size. Thus, the weight of a communication part is reduced, internal space of the communication box is effectively utilized, and characteristics of the communication box are improved. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118772 | CASES FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A case for a portable electronic device (especially for an iPhone and the like) comprises a shell | 2012-05-17 |
20120118773 | HOUSING FOR ENCASING AN OBJECT - This disclosure relates generally to an apparatus and/or system for housing a device. The apparatus includes a housing that is configured such that a device may be fitted within the housing and thereby be protected, such as from shocks and/or liquid. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. Each top and bottom member optionally includes front and back surfaces surrounded by a perimeter. The perimeter is defined by proximal and distal ends as well as opposing sides. The top and bottom members may include respective clasping mechanisms that extend along the perimeter of the top and bottom members. The clasping mechanisms are configured for coupling the top and bottom members with one another thereby sealing the housing, for instance, in a shock-proof and/or water tight seal. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118774 | FURNITURE PACKING STRUCTURE AND METHOD - A packing structure includes a lower tray that covers a bottom portion of an item; an upper tray that covers a top portion of the item; a plurality of impact-dampening pieces that are placed on an exterior surface of the item; and a transparent cover that covers the lower tray, the upper tray and the plurality of impact-dampening pieces, wherein the exterior surface of the item is visible from outside the packing structure. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118775 | Chisel Case - A chisel case | 2012-05-17 |
20120118776 | PACKAGING DEVICE - There is provided in a preferred embodiment of the present invention an improved packaging device comprising a plastic casing having a depressed compartment, a plurality of wings extending from the plastic casing and a connector to secure the wings of the plastic casing around the product. Preferably, the improved packaging device also includes a folding hanger that extends from the proximate end of the plastic casing, and is used to display the product. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118777 | Packaging Plate, Syringe-Holding Container, and Method of Manufacturing Combined Container-Syringe - A packaging plate that supports a plurality of syringe bodies in an arranged state, including a first plate in which a plurality of support hole portions into which the syringe bodies are respectively inserted and each having a rectangular shape in plan view are formed, and an extension portion on which a flange portion of the syringe body is mounted is formed in each of these support hole portions; and a second plate that is stacked on and fixed to the upper surface of the first plate and in which through-holes through which the flange portion cannot pass are formed at locations corresponding to the support hole portions. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118778 | CONFIGURATION OF LABEL MARK ON BOTTLE WATER - The invention is related to a label mark configuration for bottle water contains a label which can wrap around the bottle body through the process adopting automatic packaging machine. The label contains a mark area and a copy layer covered with carbon powder film of dark color. The copy layer uses carbon powder film to laminate onto the back of the mark area by high frequency or hot melt lamination. Such mark configuration allows users to scribe the surface of the mark area, so the copy layer can peel off and transfer the script to the inner surface of the mark area. As a result, the mark area will show the desired symbol or pattern that can be used to distinguish from others. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118779 | RETRACTABLE LABEL - A labeling system comprises a wall enclosing a space and a container for holding a retractable label, the container laterally disposed in relation to the space. The retractable label is configured to extend out of and retract into the container. In some embodiments, the wall at least partially defines a container cap. In other embodiments, the wall at least partially defines another container for holding material, such as, e.g., material of medicinal utility. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118780 | Hinged-Lid Package - A package having a parallelepiped-shaped container, which is cup-shaped and has a bottom wall, an open top end opposite the bottom wall, a front wall and a rear wall opposite and parallel to each other, and two parallel lateral walls interposed between the front wall and the rear wall; and a lid, which rotates between a closed position and an open position respectively closing and opening the open top end of the container, and has a top wall hinged to the rear wall of the container, and a front wall which, in the closed position, is superimposed on the front wall of the container. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118781 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING LABELED, PLASTIC FOAM CONTAINERS, AND PRODUCT OF SAME - A method and apparatus for producing labeled, plastic foam containers, such as a labeled EPS cup uses a heated pocket to thermally bond a label to a plastic cup. Also described is a labeled plastic foam container, such as a labeled EPS cup, having high quality printing capabilities, sufficient stiffness, acceptable insulation and barrier properties and reduced production cost. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118782 | BLISTER PACKAGE STIFFENING - A stiff planar sheet-form member is formed with cuts extending through its thickness and framing portions that, when removed, form an array of windows, whereby the panel that remains after removing the portions may be placed against lands on one face of a blister sheet with the windows receiving respective blisters of the blister sheet for stiffening the blister sheet. The cuts extending through the thickness of the sheet-form member also form openings that communicate at opposite respective ends with respective windows. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118783 | PACKAGE FOR CANDY BARS AND HOLDER THEREFOR - This invention discloses a holder ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120118784 | MODULAR RECYCLER - A modular recycling unit comprises a support for supporting a first container. The first container is tiltable between a first position where the interior of the container is accessible and a second position where the interior of the container is inaccessible. The first container is freely removable from the support. A second container is supported on the support such that it is in a stacked relationship relative to the first container. The second container is freely removable from the support. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118785 | COATED CONTAINER DEVICE, METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - The instant invention provides a coated container device, and method of making the same. The coated container device according to the instant invention comprises: (1) a metal substrate; and (2) one or more crosslinked coating layers associated with the metal substrate, wherein the one or more crosslinked coating layers are derived from the application of one or more aqueous dispersions to at least one surface of the metal substrate, and wherein the one or more aqueous dispersion comprise: (a) one or more a base polymer; (b) one or more a stabilizing agent; (c) optionally one or more neutralizing agents, (d) one or more crosslinking agents; and (e) water. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118786 | PEELABLE COMPOSITE THERMOPLASTIC SEALANTS IN PACKAGING FILMS - A peelable sealing structure includes a sealing layer and one or more optional additional layers. The peelable sealing structure includes a sealing surface that is formable into a peelable seal upon contact with a sealing substrate at all temperatures in a peelable seal temperature range. Moreover, the peelable sealing structure comprises a thermoplastic polymer and an additive dispersed within at least a portion of the thermoplastic polymer with the peelable sealing structure defining the sealing surface. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118787 | CONTAINER BOX AND SUBSTRATE SET - A container box for containing a first substrate mounted to a second substrate having a standing wall with a bottom edge includes top and bottom surfaces, first and second side surfaces, and first to third edges along which the bottom and first side surfaces, the bottom and second side surfaces, and the first and second side surfaces contact. If the top surface is opened, the first and second side surfaces are separable. A length of the third edge is substantially equal to a shortest length between the bottom edge and a contact line between the second substrate and the standing wall. The first edge is longer than an edge of the first substrate and a half length of an edge of the second substrate. The second edge is longer than another edge of the first substrate and a half length of another edge of the second substrate. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118788 | BLISTER WITH TILTING SIDE-WALLS - A blister sheet ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120118789 | COVER TAPE FOR PACKAGING ELECTRONIC PART AND ELECTRONIC PART PACKAGE - The object of the present invention is to provide a cover tape for electronic part packaging that is more difficult to take on electrostatic charge and has excellent transparency, and to provide a package for an electronic part. A cover tape ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120118790 | MAGAZINE FOR ELECTRODE CAPS - A magazine for electrode caps of welding electrodes, in particular for welding tongs of welding robots, includes a magazine head and a changer magazine. A quick-action coupling unit connects the changer magazine to the magazine head, and at least one interlocking guide device is arranged on the magazine head and on the changer magazine. The electrode caps to be kept available for supply are stored in the changer magazine in two cap guides. The cap guides are diagonally offset in the changer magazine and magazine head. A magazine closure mechanism is arranged on the side of the changer magazine facing the magazine head, and the side of the magazine head facing away from the changer magazine is opened in the form of an aperture sufficiently far in the access direction of the welding tongs to expose the full diameter of the electrode cap aperture positioned in the access direction. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118791 | Two-stage, Close-coupled, Dual-catalytic Heavy Oil Hydroconversion Process - A process for the production of high yields of high quality products from heavy hydrocarbonaceous feedstock comprising a two-stage, close-coupled process, wherein the first stage comprises a thermal-catalytic zone into which is introduced a mixture comprising the feedstock, coal, dispersed catalyst, and hydrogen; and the second, close-coupled stage comprises a catalytic-hydrotreating zone into which substantially all the effluent from the first stage is directly passed and processed under hydrotreating conditions. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118792 | Converting Heavy Sour Crude Oil/Emulsion to Lighter Crude Oil Using Cavitations and Filtration Based Systems - A process for converting heavy sulfur-containing crude oil into lighter crude oil with lower sulfur content and lower molecular weight is provided. The process is a low-temperature process using controlled cavitation. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118793 | Heavy Metal Passivator/Trap for FCC Processes - The present invention provides a catalyst mixture comprising FCC catalysts and a metal passivator/trap and use thereof in trapping metal contaminants during the catalytic cracking of hydrocarbon feedstocks. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118794 | METHODS FOR MITIGATING FOULING OF PROCESS EQUIPMENT - Methods for determining the fouling propensity of a hydrocarbon stream and for reducing fouling are provided. In one method, the fouling propensity of a hydrocarbon stream is determined by obtaining a parameter indicative of the fouling propensity by a regression of a series of temperature measurements data for the hydrocarbon stream exiting a test unit. In another method, an effective minimal amount of an antifoulant is added to a hydrocarbon stream to reduce fouling, where the amount of the antifoulant is determined based on the fouling propensity of the hydrocarbon stream. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118795 | Gold refining apparatus - A refining mechanism for separating particles based upon their density. The mixed particles are deposited near an upper edge of an air suspension vibrating table and permitted to drift to a lower edge. A trough is positioned at the lower edge; the lower edge of the air suspension vibrating table is selectively deformed allowing the denser particles to pass under the trough while the lighter particles are collected by the trough. Ideally, a control mechanism is used to control the entire operation including the amount of deformation, the amount of air pressure being delivered to the table and the amount of vibration. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118796 | SCREENING PANEL - A screening panel is provided for screening particulate materials. The screening panel includes a peripheral frame and a plurality of ribs. The peripheral frame has an upper surface, a lower surface, and an outer peripheral surface interconnecting the upper surface and lower surface. Further, the peripheral frame defines an opening. The ribs extend across the opening and define a screening surface. Each of the plurality of ribs has a substantially flat upper surface. The screening panel further includes at least one generally arcuate raised member extending from the upper surface of each of the plurality of ribs. The raised members facilitate screening the particulate materials. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118797 | SORTING METHOD AND SORTING CONFIGURATION FOR SORTING TWO TYPES OF ARTICLES TO PRODUCE A SINGLE SUCCESSION - A sorting method and a sorting configuration for sorting two types of articles, particularly two types of flat mail items, on the basis of a prescribed order among the possible values of a prescribed sorting feature. The articles of the first type are sorted on the basis of the order and divided into sequences of sorted articles. A first supply and feed device in a sorting installation takes these sequences to holding apparatuses, so that each holding apparatus contains a respective sequence. A second supply and feed device takes the articles of the second article type to a respective holding apparatus. A transportation device produces a succession of sequences and articles of the second article type and transfers the succession to sorting outputs of the sorting installation. In the sorting outputs all articles have been sorted on the basis of the prescribed order. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118798 | AUTOMATIC VIBRATORY SEPARATOR - Methods for automatically controlling a vibratory separator, e.g., but not limited to a shale shaker for processing drilling fluid, the methods in certain aspects including: introducing material to a vibratory separator; sensing with sensor apparatus a state parameter indicative of operation of the vibratory separator; providing a signal indicative of a value of said state parameter to control apparatus; and, with the control apparatus, automatically controlling the vibratory separator based on the level of the state parameter. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 CFR 1.72( | 2012-05-17 |
20120118799 | Self-contained, self-cleaning aqueous liquid sterilizer - A flow through aqueous liquid sterilization apparatus which employs substantially fixed temperatures and pressures and variable flow rates through the apparatus for controllably processing aqueous liquids to achieve predetermined values of SALs. This apparatus is also self-contained and self-cleaning using steam generated by reducing pressure during normal operation, as well as inhibiting growth of contaminating species during intermittent system shut-down periods. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118800 | FILTER DEVICE - A filter device for filtering oil leakage amounts from hydraulic systems, wherein hydraulic oil can be sucked from a tank ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120118801 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF BLOOD WITH SELECTIVE EXTRACTION OF SOLUTES - Extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus and methods including a main treatment unit and an auxiliary treatment unit, along with one or more sensors for determining a parameter related to a pressure drop across the auxiliary treatment unit, and a control unit configured to control a flow regulator at least based on the parameter value. | 2012-05-17 |
20120118802 | RAINWATER FILTERING DEVICE FOR INFLOW PATH - Collected rainwater is led to a rainwater containing section by an inflow path. A water-permeable tube body extends vertically in the middle of a vertical pipe located immediately before a position at which the rainwater flows into the rainwater containing section. A bag-like filter having an open upper end and a closed lower end is contained in the tube body or covers an outer side of the tube body, and the bag-like filter captures dust in the rainwater while allowing the rainwater to pass through the bag-like filter. A mounting and dismounting means is provided to the vertical tube in order to dismount the tube body and the filter from the vertical pipe and to mount the tube body and the filter to the vertical pipe. | 2012-05-17 |