25th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130153364 | Apparatus for the Supply of Products - An apparatus for conveying products comprising at least one conveyor device being drivable by a drive shaft in order to supply the products to each of a plurality of output regions, wherein said conveyor device comprises a support structure which can be pivoted about an axis of rotation of said drive shaft for individually changing said output region. Said support structure is pivotably supported by a jointed arm arrangement at a support element spaced apart from said drive shaft such that, by moving said jointed arm arrangement, said support structure is pivotable about said axis of rotation of said drive shaft. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153365 | Apparatus And Method For Rotatably Conveying And Applying Discrete Parts To A Substrate - An apparatus for conveying a plurality of parts to a substrate in a configuration which is offset from the centerline of the supply feed of discrete parts is disclosed as well as the related process. Such an apparatus and process are suitable for use in the production of products where one or more components of the product must be spatially shifted from their incoming location relative to the movement of the assembly line to a second position which is offset from its incoming location and orientation. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153366 | CASE TIPPING MACHINE AND METHOD OF TIPPING CASES - A machine and associated method for tipping a cuboidal unit onto its leading face. The machine includes a conveyor, a stop for contacting a leading face of conveyed units so as to arrest continued machine direction conveyance of the conveyed units, and a tipping means, such as a driven friction wheel spaced a vertical distance above the stop, for contacting an arrested unit and driving an upper portion of the unit forward so as to tip the unit over the stop. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153367 | Device For Pushing Glass Objects Onto A Conveyor Belt - The invention relates to a device for pushing glass objects from a resting depositing plate to a conveyor belt moving at a uniform speed, characterized by a first electric motor ( | 2013-06-20 |
20130153368 | FEEDING SYSTEM FOR REDUCED IRON MATERIAL - Not only the cracking of granular reduced iron materials is reduced, but also reduced iron materials are fed uniformly onto a furnace floor regardless of a width of the furnace floor. A feeding system for reduced iron material includes a plurality of material feeding equipments | 2013-06-20 |
20130153369 | SPIRAL CONVEYOR - A spiral conveyor has a conveying device that is moved along a helically running spiral region. The conveying device is supported along the spiral region on the radially loaded side of the conveying device. The support is realized by multiple individual deflecting devices that lie along the radially loaded side of the conveying device. Each said deflecting device has a central body including a roller body that surrounds the central body, the roller body including a plurality of rollers. The rollers are rolled on a roller track of the central body in an annular segment of a helically running supporting region of the spiral conveyor. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153370 | DRIVEN ROLLER UNIT AND PAPER FEEDING DEVICE - A driven roller unit and a paper feeding device are provided. The paper feeding device includes a frame, the driven roller unit and a driving roller. The frame has a dome concave. The driven roller unit has an omnidirectional ball, wherein the omnidirectional ball is in the dome concave. The driving roller is disposed above the frame and the driven roller unit. When the driving roller presses on the driven roller unit, an angle included by the driving roller and the driven roller unit is adjusted due to the rotation of the omnidirectional ball relative to the dome concave, and therefore the force applied on the driven roller unit is uniform. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153371 | BELT SUPPORTING - An apparatus and method are disclosed for supporting a flat belt member. The apparatus includes a drum member rotatable about a longitudinal axis of rotation and comprising an outer support surface that generally increases in diameter from a first end region to a central region and decreases in diameter from the central region to a further end region. The central region includes a groove in the support surface which extends circumferentially around the drum member. A ring member is located in the groove. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153372 | ITEM TRANSPORTATION - A method and apparatus are disclosed for locating at least one item of media at a desired location. The apparatus includes a first and further transport element for transporting an item of media along a transport path having a pre-determined plane of transport. The apparatus also includes at least one abutment surface that locates respective first and second lateral edge regions of the item or a central region of the item to a side of the plane of transport to provide an arcuate cross-section in at least a region of the item. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153373 | MATERIAL MOVING SYSTEM - A pin assembly for a chain of a material moving system includes a pin having a first end and a second end, the first end having a threaded portion extending to a guide region having a reduced cross-section compared to the threaded portion, the threaded portion being at least partially modified during fabrication of the pin, the guide region extending to a transition region of increasing cross-section with respect to the guide region from the first end toward the second end, the transition region terminating at a shoulder. A fastener is configured to engage the threaded portion during construction of the chain. During construction of the chain, the pin and the fastener form a compression fit therebetween in response to a predetermined torque applied to the fastener, damaging at least a segment of the fastener, substantially limiting reuse of the fastener after the fastener has been disassembled from the pin. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153374 | DEVICE FOR SUSPENDING A RAIL, IN PARTICULAR A RAIL OF AN OVERHEAD CONVEYOR OR LIFTING GEAR - A suspending device for a rail, in particular a rail of an overhead conveyor or lifting gear, with a tensile element, which comprises a threaded rod and at least one connecting part that is screwed to the latter, and with a securing element, which secures the screw connection between the threaded rod and the connecting part against loosening. The suspending device for a rail, in particular a running rail of a suspended conveyor or lifting gear, allows simplified and secure mounting in that the securing element engages in a groove with a pin part in the assembled state, with the groove being disposed in the threaded rod. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153375 | ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BREAKER, ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BREAKER SUBASSEMBLY, CIRCUIT BREAKER SECONDARY ELECTRICAL CONTACT ASSEMBLY, AND POWERING METHODS - Embodiments provide an electronic circuit breaker subassembly and circuit breaker secondary electrical contact assembly. The circuit breaker secondary electrical contact assembly has a main contact terminal connectable to a main power terminal, a secondary electrical contact set having a stationary secondary electrical contact and a moveable secondary electrical contact, a lockout conductor provided in spring-engaged contact with the main contact terminal on a first end and including one of the stationary or moving secondary electrical contacts on a second end, and a spring having the moveable secondary electrical contact provided on a moveable portion. Circuit breakers and methods of operating the electronic circuit breaker are provided, as are other aspects. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153376 | Inertia Micro-Switch - An inertia micro-switch includes a shell, a cell unit and an actuator. The shell includes a drum placed between an upper unit and a lower unit. The cell unit is placed in the shell. The actuator includes a housing unit, a lower conductive rod, two movable elements and a hit-taking unit. The housing unit is placed in the vicinity of the cell unit in the shell. The lower conductive rod is placed in the housing unit and connected to the cell unit. The movable elements are placed in the housing unit. The hit-taking unit moves the movable elements and hence contacts the lower conductive rod when it takes a hit. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153377 | MEDIUM VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER ARRANGEMENT OPERATED BY A TRANSMISSION MECHANISM - A circuit breaker arrangement includes at least one pole part for switching an electrical medium to high voltage circuit by a respective pair of fixed and movable electrical contacts. A pushrod of a respective movable electrical contact is operated by a common actuator unit, which is mechanically connected to each pushrod via a transmission mechanism for transferring a switching force from the actuator unit to each pushrod. The transmission mechanism includes a crankshaft having at least one crank which is pivotally attached to one end of a connection rod. An opposite end of the connection rod is pivotally attached to an end of the pushrod of a corresponding pole part. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153378 | HORIZONTAL COPLANAR SWITCHES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A MEMS structure and methods of manufacture. The method includes forming a sacrificial metal layer at a same level as a wiring layer, in a first dielectric material. The method further includes forming a metal switch at a same level as another wiring layer, in a second dielectric material. The method further includes providing at least one vent to expose the sacrificial metal layer. The method further includes removing the sacrificial metal layer to form a planar cavity, suspending the metal switch. The method further includes capping the at least one vent to hermetically seal the planar cavity. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153379 | Integrated En-Style Auxiliary Barrier Connector - Techniques disclosed herein include a conversion technique that converts an aircraft circuit breaker having male auxiliary connectors (micro switch connectors) to an aircraft circuit breaker having female auxiliary connectors, such as those conventionally used on European-made aircraft. Techniques include adding a barrier to a conventional aircraft circuit breaker approved for U.S. markets. This barrier includes female auxiliary connectors integrated with the barrier, as well as a flexible circuit that connects the male connectors with the female connectors such that the female connectors can still receive separate male connectors in the female receptacles. Such a technique converts conventional aircraft circuit breakers into a European-style breaker without requiring a full European rebuild and re-qualification. Embodiments can include single and multiple phase versions, and configurations for use with high and low amperage. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153380 | Activation Switch For A Power Tool - A power tool includes a linear activation switch incorporating features to prevent accidental activation. More particularly, the switch includes a switch cap that must be first rotated or pivoted before it can be linearly translated to activate the switch. The power tool includes a housing defining a guide track having a first section and an second section, offset from each other by a third section. The switch includes a switch cap having guide ribs, a first slidably disposed within the first section and a second rib one initially situated within the third section. The switch cap is pivotable about the first guide rib so that the second guide rib moves within the third section into alignment with the second section of the guide track. The switch cap can then be moved linearly with the second guide rib sliding within the second section, with this movement activating the switch. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153381 | Shield Apparatus for Use in Circuit Interrupter - An improved shield apparatus is structured to resist contamination due to an electrical arc event of an open region that is formed within an interior of a circuit interrupter. The open region is one within which a coil spring is movably disposed. The improved shield apparatus is formed of a flexible sheet of arc-resistant material and includes a support apparatus having an elongated leg, at least a portion of which extends through an elongated longitudinal opening in the coil spring and connects with an end of the coil spring. The shield apparatus further includes a shield element that is situated on an exterior surface of the coil spring and is structured to overlie at least a portion of an opening into the open region. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153382 | ELECTRICAL SWITCH - An electrical switch is disclosed and includes a tensioning lever which, in the switched-on state of the switch, assumes a tensioning lever position tensioned by spring tension, and a locking device which can lock the tensioning lever into the tensioned tensioning lever position. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, the locking device includes a rocker lever, which is attached rotatably to the tensioning lever around a rotary bearing, and a pawl, pivotable around a pivot point, which rests in the locked state on the rocker lever and in this way prevents the pivoting of the tensioning lever and—after an unlocking of the locking device—pivots away from the rocker lever and, in doing so, turns or can at least turn the rocker lever. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153383 | PUSH BUTTON ASSEMBLY - A push button assembly includes a female member comprising a base and a socket integral with the base, a male member movably mounted to the female member, and a resilient member. The male member includes a pressing portion and a positioning portion extending downwards from a lower surface side of the pressing portion. The positioning portion is captive in the socket. The male member is movable between a first position and second position. The resilient member surrounds the positioning portion. When a push force is applied to the pressing portion of the male member, the resilient member is deformed and the male member is moved to the second position. When the push force is released, the resilient member recovers and drives the male member to move to the first position, but the resilient member is always constrained to undergo compression and release along its own central axis. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153384 | NON-HOMOGENEOUS CAM, AND OPERATING MECHANISM AND ELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A non-homogeneous cam includes an eccentric disk having side surfaces with an opening therethrough, and a cam surface disposed between the side surfaces. A first radius extending from a point within the opening to a number of first portions of the cam surface and second radii extending from the point to second portions of the cam surface define the cam surface. The first radius is greater than each of the second radii. The cam surface includes a first cam surface generally having the first radius and a second cam surface having a plurality of the second radii. The first and second cam surfaces define an angle of less than 90 degrees. The eccentric disk is generally made of a first material having a first strength. A portion of the eccentric disk between the first and second cam surfaces is made of a different second material having a greater second strength. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153385 | HIGH-CURRENT SWITCHING ARRANGEMENT - An exemplary high-current switching arrangement in a generator duct arranged between a generator and a transformer is disclosed. This arrangement includes a pole frame which can be positioned on a base surface, a breaker pole of a generator circuit-breaker which is secured to the pole frame, and a drive which is secured to the pole frame. The breaker pole includes an active component arranged along an axis designed for the conduction and interruption of high currents and which incorporates a power switching point, with two axially spaced current terminals. The drive is arranged on a first of two end faces of the pole frame, and includes a linkage mechanism that transmits power from the drive to the power switching point. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153386 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH KEYPAD ASSEMBLY - A keypad assembly is attached to a housing of an electronic device. The housing defines a plurality of key holes, the keypad assembly including an elastic sheet and a number of key caps. The elastic sheet includes a number of key bodies and a number of contacts formed at opposite surfaces thereof. The elastic sheet is positioned at a first side of the housing, and the key bodies extend through the key holes. The key caps are positioned at a second side of the housing, and are mounted on the key bodies. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153387 | BUTTON LIGHTING STRUCTURE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Provided is a button lighting structure that includes: a plurality of button members ( | 2013-06-20 |
20130153388 | TOUCH DEVICES AND FABRICATION METHODS THEREOF - A touch device and a fabrication method thereof are provided. The touch device includes a cover lens, a first light shielding pattern and a touch sensing element disposed on the cover lens, a passivation layer covering the touch sensing element and the first light shielding pattern, and a second light shielding pattern disposed on the passivation layer, wherein the second light shielding pattern overlaps with a part of the first light shielding pattern. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153389 | BUTTON APPARATUS - A button apparatus includes a decorating plate, and a button device attached to the decorating plate. The button device includes a securing member, a button attached to the securing member, and at least two securing arms attached to the decorating plate. The button extends through the decorating plate and is located on a top surface of the decorating plate, and the securing plate is located on a bottom surface of the decorating plate. The at least two securing arms evenly extend from an outer edge of the securing member, and the button is resiliently moveable perpendicular to the decorating plate, to deform the at least two securing arms and operate an electrical switch. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153390 | TOUCH SENSOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are a touch sensor and a method for manufacturing the same. The touch sensor includes a window substrate, an electrode unit integrally formed on one side surface of the window substrate, an inorganic insulating layer coating the electrode unit, and a chemically strengthened layer formed on the other side surfaces of the window substrate except for the one side surface of the window substrate. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153391 | CAPACITIVE TOUCH PANEL - A capacitive touch panel includes a substrate, a plurality of first axis electrodes and a plurality of second axis electrodes disposed on the substrate. Each of the first axis electrodes includes a plurality of first sensing electrodes disposed along a first direction and a plurality of first connecting electrodes respectively disposed between two adjacent first sensing electrodes. Each of the second axis electrodes includes a plurality of second sensing electrodes disposed along a second direction and a plurality of second connecting electrodes respectively disposed between two adjacent second sensing electrodes. Each of the first sensing electrodes partially overlaps the second sensing electrodes along a third direction perpendicular to the substrate. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153392 | MEMBER FOR ELECTROSTATIC CAPACITANCE-TYPE SENSOR AND ELECTROSTATIC CAPACITANCE-TYPE SENSOR USING THE SAME - A member for an electrostatic capacitance-type sensor which suppresses a decrease in the variation amount of the electrostatic capacitance caused between an input body and the electrode through a proximate operation or a touch operation by the input body and has a metallic luster appearance which does not degrade with time, and is economical, and an electrostatic capacitance-type sensor using the same. The disclosed member includes a sheet member having an operation surface S on which a proximate operation or a touch operation by an input body is carried out and an electrode which is disposed on the opposite side of the operation surface of the sheet member, in which the sheet member includes a decorative layer having a metallic luster, and the decorative layer is a continuous film made of silicon or an alloy of silicon and a metal. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153393 | COVER GLASS INTEGRATED SENSOR - A cover glass integrated sensor has an excellent visibility of sharp outlines of the display screen as seen through the cover glass and has a sense of unity in appearance in portions surrounding the display screen. The cover glass integrated sensor includes a cover glass and a capacitance type film sensor. The cover glass includes a glass substrate and a first frame-like light-blocking layer made of a screen printing film formed on peripheral portion on the rear surface of the glass substrate. The capacitance type film sensor has a second frame-like light-blocking layer made of an exposure/development product of color resist material formed on a periphery of the front surface. The capacitance type film sensor is attached to a rear surface of the cover glass. An inner edge of the second frame-like light-blocking layer is closer to the center than an inner edge of the first frame-like light-blocking layer. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153394 | Facility and Method for Production Fuels from Biomass/Plastic Mixtures - The present invention relates to a method for producing fuels from solid biomass and plastics, characterized in that in a first step biomass and plastics are dispersed at 300-400° C. in the presence of recycled carrier oil; in a second step the obtained mixture is brought to reaction at 300-400° C.; in a third step the resulting gaseous, liquid, and solid products are separated from one another and optionally further processed; wherein the ratio of biomass to plastic is in the range of 80:20 to 10:90% by weight, and wherein the method is conducted without externally supplying carrier oil and wherein the method is carried out without externally supplying catalyst. The invention further relates to facilities for carrying out the method. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153395 | Devices and Methods for a Pyrolysis and Gasification System for Biomass Feedstock - A pyrolysis and gasification system produce a synthesis gas and bio-char from a biomass feedstock. The system includes a feed hopper that has a flow measurement device. The system also includes a reactor that is operable in a gasification mode or a pyrolysis mode. The reactor is configured to receive the biomass feedstock from the feed hopper. The reactor is operable to provide heat to the biomass feedstock from the feed hopper to produce the synthesis gas and bio-char. The system also includes a cyclone assembly. The produced synthesis gas including the bio-char is fed to the cyclone assembly. The cyclone assembly removes a portion of the bio-char from the synthesis gas. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153396 | Purification of a fluid for example water after fracturing - An apparatus for treating frac water may include a vacuum container to support a vacuum, a heating device to heat the vacuum container, a spiral auger to rotate to separate the frac water being positioned within the vacuum container, a condenser to condense the water vapor to liquid water, a second vacuum chamber to receive the liquid water and a storage container to store the liquid water. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153397 | DISTILLATION APPARATUS - The invention relates to a distillation apparatus, in particular a distillation apparatus configured as a piece of laboratory equipment, having a distillation vessel for receiving a mixture to be distilled, wherein a removal device is provided which is configured for the automated removal of a distillation residue from the distillation vessel. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153398 | DESALINATION PLANT - There is provided an apparatus | 2013-06-20 |
20130153399 | GEOTHERMAL ENERGIZATION OF A NON-COMBUSTION CHEMICAL REACTORAND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for heating a non-combustion chemical reactor with thermal energy from a geothermal heat source are described. A working fluid is directed from the geothermal heat source to the chemical reactor to transfer heat. The working fluid can be circulated in a closed system so that it does not contact material at the geothermal heat source, or in an open system that allows the working fluid to intermix with material at the geothermal heat source. When intermixing with material at the geothermal heat source, the working fluid can transport donor substances at the geothermal heat source to the chemical reactor. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153400 | Regeneration of Capture Medium - An apparatus and method for the regeneration of absorbed gas rich capture medium such as an absorption solution and the recovery of absorbed gas therefrom, an apparatus and method for the removal and recovery of a target gas from a gas stream, and the use of the same for post combustion carbon capture on a thermal power plant are described. The apparatus and method make use of a regenerative heating process. The apparatus and method are distinctly characterized by the use of CRH steam as a source of thermal energy for the heating process. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153401 | Brine purification process - A process for purifying a brine of organic compounds comprising: (a) supplying a brine that comprises at least one organic compound; (b) feeding at least one stripping zone with the brine from (a) and at least one stripping agent; (c) withdrawing from the stripping zone at least one fraction (I) consisting essentially of brine, the content of the organic compound being lower in fraction (I) than in the brine from step (a), and at least one fraction (II) consisting essentially of the stripping agent; wherein the temperature (T | 2013-06-20 |
20130153402 | CO2 DESORPTION WITHOUT STRIPPER | 2013-06-20 |
20130153403 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PLASMA DECOMPOSITION OF METHANE AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS - This invention relates to a process and an apparatus for generating hydrogen and synthetic carbon-free gas by plasma reforming -decomposing of Methane and other hydrocarbons for producing hydrogen and synthetic carbon-free gas through plasma discharge in hydrogen medium. The process involves applying an electrical potential between the electrodes while immersed in hydrogen medium. The plasma ionizes the medium, thereby generating hydrogen and synthetic gas by decomposing of hydrogen medium. The process further involves controlling the process by relocating the generated plasma between two or more further electrodes. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153404 | Catalyst-Free Removal of NOx from Combustion Exhausts Using Intense Pulsed Electron Beams - A process and apparatus for removing NO | 2013-06-20 |
20130153405 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING HYDROGEN FROM WATER - Apparatus and methods are provided for generating hydrogen gas from water and, in particular, apparatus and methods for dissociating hydrogen and oxygen atoms from water molecules using a rotating magnetic field. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153406 | METHODS OF MANUFACTURING METAL OXIDE NANOPARTICLES - Methods of manufacturing metal oxide nanoparticles are provided. The method uses a bubble generation ultrasonic synthesis method. A gas is injected into a metal oxide preliminary composition solution to promote length growth of nanoparticles. After a basic chemical species solution is mixed with the metal oxide preliminary composition solution, ultrasonic waves are applied to form a reactant. The reactant is refined to manufacture metal oxide nanoparticles. The nanoparticles may have excellent dispersibility and a uniform thin film may be formed by the nanoparticles. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153407 | METHOD OF PREPARING SANDWICH COMPOSITE COATING ON ENGINEERING PLASTIC SURFACE - A method of preparing a sandwich composite coating on an engineering plastic surface is provided to enhance the functions and quality of a plastic coated metal product, lowers the production cost, saves water (without requiring any water in the whole manufacturing process). The method includes the steps of dry cleaning and activating a plastic blank, placing the activated plastic blank into a PVD furnace, forming a metal basal film on the activated plastic blank, performing a plasma activation of the plastic blank with the metal basal film, sputtering an organic coating, and forming a metal coated film layer on the plastic blank placed into PVD furnace to produce a metalized engineering plastic product which is applicable for sanitary ware, electronics, electric appliances and in the automobile industry. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153408 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING CUBIC ZIRCONIA LAYERS - In order to produce zirconia-based layers on a deposition substrate, wherein reactive spark deposition using pulsed spark current and/or the application of a magnetic field that is perpendicular to the spark target are employed, a mixed target comprising elemental zircon and at least one stabilizer is used, or a zirconium target comprising elemental zirconium is used, wherein in addition to oxygen, nitrogen is used as the reactive gas. As an alternative, combined with the use of the mixed target, nitrogen can also be used as the reactive gas in addition to oxygen. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153409 | INSTALLATION FOR BREAKING AN EDGE ON A METAL PIECE - An electrode for breaking an edge of a part by electrochemical machining, the electrode including at least one conductive zone configured to be arranged facing an edge of the part that is to be broken. The conductive zone is of a shape that is complementary to the shape of the broken edge to be produced and is arranged between a first portion forming an insulating extra thickness and an insulating second portion for positioning the conductive zone so that it faces the edge to be broken. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153410 | APPARATUS FOR PLATING CYLINDER - Provided is a plating apparatus for a cylinder, which is capable of extending service life of the entire apparatus in a technology of plating a cylinder, eliminating hardness nonuniformity of a plating layer on a cylinder surface by achieving a uniform hardness, and suppressing oxidation of a tip of chuck means. The plating apparatus for a cylinder includes: a plating bath to be filled with a plating solution; chuck means for holding a long cylinder at both ends in a longitudinal direction so as to be rotated and energized, and accommodating the long cylinder in the plating bath; and a pair of opposed insoluble electrodes which is vertically installed so as to face both side surfaces of the long cylinder in the plating bath, and is supplied with a predetermined current. The chuck means includes thermal cooling means, and the thermal cooling means includes a cooling medium and causes the cooling medium to circulate to cool a cylinder holding section of the chuck means so that heat accumulation in the long cylinder, in particular, a cylinder end portion and the cylinder holding section of the chuck means is eliminated. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153411 | ELECTRODE BASE, NEGATIVE ELECTRODE FOR AQUEOUS SOLUTION ELECTROLYSIS USING SAME, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE ELECTRODE BASE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE NEGATIVE ELECTRODE FOR AQUEOUS SOLUTION ELECTROLYSIS - The negative electrode for aqueous solution electrolysis of the present invention includes a conductive substrate having a nickel surface, a mixture layer including metal nickel, a nickel oxide and carbon atoms, formed on the conductive substrate surface, and an electrode catalyst layer formed on the mixture layer surface, wherein the electrode catalyst layer is formed by a layer including a platinum group metal or a platinum group metal compound. The negative electrode for aqueous solution electrolysis of the present invention is preferably used in electrolysis of an aqueous solution of an alkali metal halide, and the like. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153412 | APPARATUS FOR ENABLING CONCENTRICITY OF PLASMA DARK SPACE - In some embodiments, substrate processing apparatus may include a chamber body; a lid disposed atop the chamber body; a target assembly coupled to the lid, the target assembly including a target of material to be deposited on a substrate; an annular dark space shield having an inner wall disposed about an outer edge of the target; a seal ring disposed adjacent to an outer edge of the dark space shield; and a support member coupled to the lid proximate an outer end of the support member and extending radially inward such that the support member supports the seal ring and the annular dark space shield, wherein the support member provides sufficient compression when coupled to the lid such that a seal is formed between the support member and the seal ring and the seal ring and the target assembly. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153413 | SPUTTER GUN SHUTTER - In some embodiments of the present invention, a gun shutter is provided that comprises a gun shutter lip that aligns with a grounded shield lip to form a gap. The gap is operable to prevent contamination from other sputter guns present in the chamber. Additionally, the gun shutter is spaced apart from the face of the target so that a stable plasma may be ignited and maintained between the face of the target and the gun shutter. This allows the gun shutter to be used as a burn-in or conditioning shield and allows the elimination of other shields, thus lowering the size, complexity, and cost of the chamber. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153414 | Indium Target And Method For Manufacturing Same - Provided are an indium target capable of achieving a high deposition rate while suppressing the occurrence of arcing, and a method for manufacturing the indium target. In the process of solidification at the time of melting and casting an indium ingot, ultrasonic vibration is applied to molten indium liquid which is at least in a state immediately before solidification, and thereby, coarsening of the grain size is suppressed. Thus, an indium target is provided An indium target in which an overall average grain size is 10 mm or less; for the grains observed from a cross-section parallel to a thickness direction, a ratio of an average grain size in a direction parallel to the thickness direction with respect to an average grain size in a direction perpendicular to the thickness direction is 0.7 to 1.1; and pores with a pore size of 50 μm or greater exists at a density of 1 pore/cm | 2013-06-20 |
20130153415 | Combinatorial RF Biasing for Selectable Spot-Site Isolation - An apparatus for combinatorial RF biasing at selectable spots includes one or more RF biasing elements that can be moved to or selectively activated to provide an RF hot spot. The RF hot spot may be selectively provided at various locations of a substrate such as a wafer undergoing combinatorial processing. An RF biasing element may be moved, via a movable arm, to a select location. Alternatively or additionally, more than one RF biasing element may be provided in an array so that an RF biasing element corresponding to the select location is activated. The apparatus may be coupled to or disposed within a substrate support such as a chuck such that the apparatus can operate with a combinatorial processing apparatus. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153416 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE - A microfluidic device includes a micro-channel that defines a plane. A plurality of drive electrodes is located on a first side of the plane. At least one ground electrode is operable to establish an electric potential with the plurality of drive electrodes. An array of electrochemical biosensors is located on a second, opposite side of the plane. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153417 | REFERENCE ELECTRODE - A reference electrode for improving a product life cycle without using a gelled hydrophobic ionic liquid having a prescribed hardness or viscosity and without having a large thickness so as to be difficult to manufacture is provided. The reference electrode is provided with a housing for accommodating an internal electrode, a filler for electrically connecting the internal electrode, and a sample liquid. The filler is formed having a layer between the internal electrode and an opening formed in the housing for contacting the sample liquid and the filler. The filler includes a first layer including a water soluble electrolytic solution formed to be in contact with the internal electrode a second layer including a hydrophobic ionic liquid formed to be in contact with the first layer; and a third layer including a gelled hydrophobic ionic liquid formed in the opening so as to be in contact with the second layer. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153418 | SENSING DEVICE AND FABRICATING METHOD THEREOF - A sensing device is provided. A suction port of a chamber is sealed by using a gas sealing layer with a gas sealing filter. The gas sealing filter has a plurality of one-way passes. The one-way passes have a width in a range of several nanometers to several hundred nanometers. A gas molecular exhausts to the outside of the chamber through the one-way passes. Owing to preventing the material of gas sealing layer from flowing into the chamber by the gas sealing filter, superior sealing performance is achieved as compared to those adopting solder or sealing material, thereby facilitating control of the condition in the chamber. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153419 | GENERATION OF ENGINEERED MOLECULAR WEIGHT STANDARDS - The invention provides methods of generating physical analog polypeptides, and polypeptides generated employing the methods of the invention, that have the same amino acid composition of a reference protein, but have an unrelated primary sequence. The invention further provides compositions and methods employing such proteins. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153420 | Microfluidic Detection of Analytes - An apparatus and methods for concentrating samples for application to microfluidic devices are disclosed. The methods involve electrophoresing charged molecules from a high volume sample into a smaller volume. The analyte of interest can be a charged molecule or can be modified to be charged using, for example, one or more ionic moieties. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153421 | GRAFT COPOLYMERS, THEIR PREPARATION AND USE IN CAPILLARY ELECTROPHORESIS - The invention relates to graft copolymers, their preparation, and compositions, such as electrophoresis separation media, containing the same; also to ultra-high molecular weight poly(N,N-dimethylacrylamide) (“poly(DMA)”) polymers, their preparation, and compositions, such as electrophoresis separation media, containing the same; and more particularly to supports, such as capillaries, containing these polymers and methods for separating biomolecules, especially polynucleotides, using capillary electrophoresis. The graft copolymers can be prepared by, e.g., grafting polyacrylamide units onto a poly(DMA) backbone. Separation media comprising such graft copolymers or ultra-high molecular weight poly(DMA) polymers yield superior performance in the analysis and separation of biomolecules by capillary electrophoresis. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153422 | STOPPED-FLOW, MICRO-FLUIDIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE CHARGE-BASED SEPARATION OF COMPLEX ANALYTE MIXTURES - The present inventions relate to micro-fluidic devices and related methods of fractionating samples of analytes, such as peptides or proteins, according to their isoelectric points. The disclosed micro-fluidic devices and related methods provide a fractionation sufficient to enhance the performance of immunochemistry and/or tandem liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry workflows. Such methods and devices are capable of fractionating complex samples in a short time, using a small amount of sample, do not require high voltages and are further characterized by their high degree of reproducibility and ease of use. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153423 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVAL OF IONS - An apparatus and a method to remove ions from water are provided. The apparatus has at least three electrodes: at least two master electrodes, each master electrode including a current collector connected or connectable to a power supply configured to create an electrical potential difference between at least two master electrodes and at least one floating electrode located between at least two master electrodes. The apparatus is constructed to provide a potential difference between at least two master electrodes and to allow water containing ions to flow from an inlet to an outlet between at least two adjacent electrodes. The ions in the water are attracted to the master and floating electrodes by the potential difference and the at least one floating electrode has an ion barrier layer. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153424 | MICROCHIP - Provided is a microchip, including independently an introduction area inside having a pressure negative to atmospheric pressure and into which a liquid is injected by puncturing, and a degassing area inside having a pressure negative to atmospheric pressure for degassing a cavity of a hollow tube that punctures the introduction area for injecting the liquid. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153425 | ELECTROOSMOTIC PUMP AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - An electroosmotic pump comprises a plurality of membranes comprising one or more positive electroosmotic membranes and one or more negative electroosmotic membranes, a plurality of electrodes comprising cathodes and anodes, and a power source. Each of the positive electroosmotic membranes and negative electroosmotic membranes are disposed alternatively and wherein at least one of the cathodes is disposed on one side of one of the membranes and at least one of the anodes is disposed on other side of the membrane. At least one of the cathodes or anodes is disposed between a positive electroosmotic membrane and negative electroosmotic membrane. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153426 | MEMBRANE ENHANCED DEIONIZATION CAPACITOR DEVICE - A membrane enhanced deionized capacitor (MEDC) device, consisting of insulating plates ( | 2013-06-20 |
20130153427 | Metal Surface and Process for Treating a Metal Surface - An article having a metal surface is treated to have one or more desired effects, such as desired functional properties or a desired cosmetic appearance. The surface is anodized to create an oxide layer having pores therein and a metal deposition process is performed to deposit multiple different metals within the pores. A pretreatment act, such as degreasing, chemical etching, chemical polishing, and desmutting can also be conducted on the surface prior to anodization. The surface can also be dyed, sealed, and polished. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153428 | Metal Surface and Process for Treating a Metal Surface - A surface treatment for metal surfaces can be used to create one or more desired effects, such as functional, tactile, or cosmetic effects. In one embodiment, the treatment involves selectively masking a portion of the surface using a photolithographic process. The mask can protect the masked portion of the surface during subsequent treatment processes such as texturizing and anodization. The mask can result in the creation of a surface having contrasting effects. A pattern can be formed by the contrasting effects in the shape of a distinct graphic, such as a logo or text. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153429 | DUAL ANODIZATION SURFACE TREATMENT - A metal surface treated to have two anodized layers or regions may be used in electronic devices. The surface treatment may include performing a first anodization process to create a first anodized layer, removing the first anodized layer at select locations, and performing a second anodization process to create a second anodized layer at the select locations. The first and second anodized regions may have different decorative properties, such as color, and different structural properties, such as degree of abrasion resistance. One of the anodization processes may be hard anodization and the other may be standard anodization. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153430 | ELECTRODEPOSITION BATHS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Electrodeposition baths, systems and methods are provided. In some embodiments, the baths, systems and methods are used to deposit metal alloy coatings. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153431 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SORTING AND/OR DEPOSITING NANOTUBES - Methods and apparatus for forming devices using nanotubes. In one embodiment, an apparatus for depositing nanotubes onto a workpiece comprises a vessel configured to contain a deposition fluid having a plurality of nanotubes including first nanotubes having a first characteristic and second nanotubes having a second characteristic. The apparatus further includes a sorting unit in the vessel configured to selectively isolate or otherwise sort the first nanotubes from the second nanotubes, and a field unit in the vessel configured to attach the first nanotubes to the workpiece. For example, the field unit can attach the first nanotubes to the workpiece such that the first nanotubes are at least generally parallel to each other and in a desired orientation relative to the workpiece. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153432 | Amorphous Nickel Phosphorus Alloys for Oil and Gas - There is disclosed a system and method for applying an amorphous NiP alloy coating on pipes and rods, particularly for use in the oil and gas industries to inhibit corrosion, In an embodiment, the method comprises applying an amorphous nickel phosphorus or NiP alloy coating to pipes and rods for use in oil and gas industries, comprising; preparing a Watt's type nickel phosphorus (NiP) plating bath solution utilizing a Watt's type nickel electrolyte containing hypophosphorous acid; maintaining the plating bath solution temperature at between 120° F. and 170° F. adjusted to regulate phosphorus content over 11%; regulating a pH level of the plating bath solution between 1.0 and 3.0 utilizing sulphuric acid; and controlling the cathode current density in the range of 10-100 amps/sq/ft. Significant cost savings may be realized by using an electroplated nickel-phosphorus alloy over regular carbon steel alloy components at sufficient thickness to be pore free replacing the use of more expensive components made of stainless steels or nickel base alloys. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153433 | ELECTROLYTIC CELL FOR PRODUCING CHLORINE - SODIUM HYDROXIDE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING CHLORINE - SODIUM HYDROXIDE - There is provided a method of production of chlorine.sodium hydroxide capable of being operated stably and economically by preventing calcium from being deposited in an ion exchange membrane. The liquid retention layer | 2013-06-20 |
20130153434 | Extraction of Liquid Elements by Electrolysis of Oxides - An electrolytic extraction method wins a target element from an oxide feedstock compound thereof. The feedstock compound is dissolved in an oxide melt in contact with a cathode and an anode in an electrolytic cell. During electrolysis the target element is deposited at a liquid cathode and coalesces therewith. Oxygen is evolved on an anode bearing a solid oxide layer, in contact with the oxide melt, over a metallic anode substrate. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153435 | HIGH SURFACE AREA CATHODE ASSEMBLY, SYSTEM INCLUDING THE ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A cathode assembly, a system including the cathode assembly, and method of using the assembly and system are disclosed. The cathode assembly includes high surface area material to allow efficient recovery of metal at reduced current densities at the cathode, which allows increased rates of metal recovery to be obtained, while maintaining desired properties of the electrowon metal. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153436 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR METAL RECOVERY - Various embodiments provide a process roasting a metal bearing material under oxidizing conditions to produce an oxidized metal bearing material, roasting the oxidized metal bearing material under reducing conditions to produce a roasted metal bearing material, and leaching the roasted metal bearing material in a basic medium to yield a pregnant leach solution. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153437 | CATHODE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A BARRIER, SYSTEM INCLUDING THE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - A cathode assembly, a system including the cathode assembly, and method of using the assembly and system are disclosed. The cathode assembly includes a conductive element and a barrier element proximate the conductive element. The assembly, system and method provide for improved metal powder formation. The system may be stationary or portable. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153438 | SYSTEM TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN GAS FUEL - A process for producing hydrogen gas fuel from water source or waste water source or a combination thereof, which includes the steps of generating electrical power by at least an electrical power supplying means or from a means to supply electrical power, storing the electrical power in at least an electrical power storage means, supplying electricity for pumping the from the water source or waste water source or a combination thereof to a hydrogen fuel electrolyzer while level of the water source or waste water source or a combination thereof within the electrolyzer and pump are controlled, and electrolyzing the water source or waste water source or a combination thereof in the presence of a catalyst solution such as potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide or ethanoic acid, having 2% to 6% v/v% (or any other unit that is appropriate) for a period of at least 0.03 hours to 60 hours to produce hydrogen gas fuel. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153439 | METHOD FOR MASS TRANSFER OF MICRO-PATTERNS ONTO MEDICAL DEVICES - This invention is directed to a new method of mass-transfer/fabrication of micro-sized features/structures onto the inner diameter (ID) surface of a stent. This new approach is provided by technique of through mask electrical micro-machining. One embodiment discloses an application of electrical micro-machining to the ID of a stent using a customized electrode configured specifically for machining micro-sized features/structures. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153440 | RF SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING SALT WATER - Systems and methods for processing salt water and/or solutions containing salt water with RF energy. Exemplary systems and methods may use RF energy to combust salt water, to produce hydrogen from salt water or solutions containing salt water, to volatilize a secondary fuel present in solutions containing salt water, to produce and combust hydrogen obtained from salt water or solutions containing salt water, to volatilize and combust secondary fuel sources present in solutions containing salt water, to desalinate seawater, and/or to carry out the electrolysis of water are presented. An exemplary system may comprise a reservoir for containing a salt water solution or salt water mixture; a reaction chamber having an inlet; a feed line operatively connecting the reservoir to the inlet of the reaction chamber; an RF transmitter having an RF generator in circuit communication with a transmission head, the RF generator capable of generating an RF signal absorbable by the salt water solution or the salt water mixture having a frequency for transmission via the transmission head; and an RF receiver; wherein the reaction chamber is positioned such that some of the salt water solution or salt water mixture is positioned between the RF transmission head and the RF receiver. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153441 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EVALUATING EX-SITU CHEMICAL DEGRADATION OF MEMBRANES - Disclosed herein are methods and devices for evaluating ex-situ chemical degradation of fuel cell membranes. One embodiment of a method for evaluating ex-situ chemical degradation of a membrane comprises submerging a membrane in Fenton solution in a reaction vessel with a non-reactive weight configured to maximize exposure of the membrane to the Fenton solution, sealing the reaction vessel, heating the reaction vessel at a fixed rate to a predetermined temperature, holding the reaction vessel at the predetermined temperature for a predetermined test period, cooling the reaction vessel to room temperature, removing the membrane and analyzing the Fenton solution for fluoride ions. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153442 | REGENERATIVE GAS SENSOR - A gas sensor includes a housing having disposed therein a membrane electrode assembly comprising a sensing electrode, a counter electrode, and a polymer membrane disposed between the sensing electrode and the counter electrode. The polymer membrane comprises an ionic liquid retained therein. The sensor also includes a catalyst support that can be stable in a range of potentials to allow for detection mode and catalyst regeneration mode to be operative. The sensor further includes a circuitry and algorithm to implement the catalyst regeneration mechanism electrochemically. The sensor further includes a chamber for reference gas to which the counter electrode is exposed, and a chamber for test gas to which a gas to be tested is exposed. The sensor also includes a pathway for test gas to enter the chamber and a measured electrical circuit connecting the sensing electrode and the counter electrode. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153443 | DEVICE FOR MEASURING PROTEINS USING BIOSENSOR - A sensor for measuring a concentration of a specific protein using a biosensor with a measurement speed improved from a conventional impedance measurement. The sensor is capable of efficiently and accurately measuring impedance generated by a selective binding to the protein by Fourier-transforming an electric current signal obtained by applying a potential signal of a delta function waveform. The device for measuring a protein using a biosensor is capable of measuring concentration of the protein with accuracy, measurement time is shortened and the concentration of protein can be accurately measured by removing the influence of dispersion. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153444 | SINGLE PIECE CONTAINER FOR SECURING AN INSERT CARD - Disclosed is a single-piece container adapted to receive and secure an insert card. The container is a generally rectangular, relatively flat structure having an interior chamber defined by a top surface, a bottom surface, one open end, and one closed end. The container is formed from a blow molding process and adapted to receive an insert card. The container further comprises locking elements that work in cooperation with the insert card to secure the insert card within the interior chamber such that it can not be removed without manipulation of the locking elements. The material comprising the container can be a clear plastic such that optical scan codes present on an insert card contained within the container can be read through the container. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153445 | PACKAGING WITH AFFIXED SORBENT SACHET - A sorbent container includes a plurality of sealed pockets connected in a strip. At least one of the pockets is a filled pocket containing a quantity of sorbent material. A pocket adjacent to the filled pocket is empty. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153446 | MEDICAL DEVICE ASSEMBLY - A medical device assembly is disclosed, comprising: a medical device; a fluid and a package forming a storage compartment, which at least partly accommodates the medical device, and a fluid compartment, housing the fluid, wherein a first joint separates the storage compartment and the fluid compartment, the first joint forming a first rupture zone. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153447 | ARMREST ASSEMBLY - An armrest assembly may include a base member, an armrest member, a mechanism and a biasing member. The armrest member may be linearly movable relative to the base member between a first position and a second position. The mechanism may be associated with the armrest member and may be movable between an engaged configuration restricting linear movement of the armrest member relative to the base member and a disengaged configuration allowing linear movement of the armrest member relative to the base member. The biasing member may bias the armrest member in a linear direction from the second position toward the first position. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153448 | Medical Drug Solution Container - The present invention is a medical drug solution container ( | 2013-06-20 |
20130153449 | Cigarette Packet with a Hollow Space - The invention relates to a packet for smoking products, in particular a cigarette packet, comprising a front area ( | 2013-06-20 |
20130153450 | Flexible Protective Case for Firearms and Other Items - A protective cover for firearms is provided, the cover comprising a body formed from an injection molded elastomer material, such as a liquid silicone rubber (LSR), having a pair of flexible sides that are adapted to surround a selected firearm, the body having an integrated handle molded within the sides, and a water-proof zipper operatively connected between the sides and adapted to enable opening and closure of the protective cover. The sides include reinforced edges having a material thickness greater than the remainder of the cover. Preferably, the cover includes a butt end, an elongated barrel end, and an integral intermediate region, and further includes at least two strap clearance regions formed in the body adjacent the intermediate region for allowing access to and use of a firearm shoulder strap when the cover is installed. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153451 | PROTECTION CASE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A protection case for protecting an electronic device is disclosed. The protection case includes a main body. The main body defines a receiving cavity for accommodating the electronic device and a plurality of connecting through holes for exposing a plurality of interface ports of the electronic device. The main body defines a number of grooves encircling the connecting through holes for receiving moisture in the air. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153452 | T3 FOR A SHIPPING PLATFORM - A system may include a bottom deck to a shipping platform. The system may also include a block joined to the bottom deck, and a top deck joined to the block. The system may further include a T3 panel carried by the top deck that is structurally different from the top deck and does not extend to two ends of the top deck. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153453 | PORTABLE DOCUMENT CONTAINER - A container adapted for use by a child in storing and transporting rolled documents is provided. The container is generally cylindrical, having a hinged container lid and a carry handle attached to the hinge mechanism to facilitate carrying by hand or attachment to another transported item, such as a child's backpack. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153454 | GIFT CARD HOLDER SHAPED TO ASSOCIATE CUSTOMER WITH MERCHANT PRODUCT - A transaction card holder for holding a transaction card, such as a gift card, on or within an insert that may be withdrawn from an enclosing main body of the holder. The holder is shaped to associate a transaction card with a product related to the transaction card via marketing, subject matter, point of sale placement or the like. The holder includes a sleeve sized for receiving and holding a sliding insert, an outer surface or outer conformation shaped to evoke the related product and may include one or more enhancement elements such as graphics and text upon the holder surfaces. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153455 | Discreet Packaging For Personal Care Products - A packaging system for personal care products includes a package configured for receipt of personal care products therein, the package comprising an external surface, a package circumference, a package height, and a package width; and a concealment element repositionable between a first position in which the packaging system exhibits product-identifying graphics and a second position in which the packaging system is substantially bereft of product-identifying graphics, wherein the concealment element is a tubular sleeve that is open at two ends and that, in the first and second positions and at all intermediate positions while being repositioned between the first and second positions, circumscribes the package at the package circumference and does not extend beyond one of the package height and the package width. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153456 | CONTAINMENT CASE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A containment case comprises a composite core, with an inner and outer surface, at least one puncture resistant layer bonded to the inner surface of the composite core and at least one energy capture layer bonded to the outer surface of the composite core. The puncture resistant layer having a high through-thickness shear strength and high interlaminar toughness at impact. The energy capture layer having a high in-plane tensile strength and low resistance to delamination and fiber-matrix debonding at impact. A method of fabricating a containment case includes the steps of disposing one or more layers of a puncture resistant material on a layup mandrel, disposing one more layers of a structural composite material on an exterior surface of the puncture resistant material, disposing one or more layers of an energy capture material on an exterior surface of the structural material and curing a resin in the plurality of layers. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153457 | PROTECTIVE CASE FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A protective case includes a main body having a recess and a flange in the recess, a strengthening plate received in the recess. The strengthening plate includes a latching block. The latching block is latched with the flange to latch the strengthening plate in the recess. When the case is used to protect an electronic device, the strengthening plate shield the electronic device from damaging. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153458 | Self Healing Coating System for Use With Fuel Tanks - The present invention is directed to a coating system deposited onto at least a portion of a substrate comprising: an inner coating layer deposited onto at least a portion of the substrate; a viscous gel coating layer deposited onto at least a portion of the inner coating layer wherein the viscous coating layer comprises: (A) the reaction product of: (i) at least one primary amine; (ii) a monofunctional surfactant; and (iii) a liquid polybutadiene; (B) optionally, a fatty acid; and (C) optionally, a secondary swelling agent; and an outer coating layer deposited onto a least a portion of the viscous coating layer; and an outer coating layer deposited onto a least a portion of the viscous coating layer. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153459 | PACKAGE - Provided is a package that exhibits satisfactory moldability as well as moisture adsorption and gas adsorption properties. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153460 | BLISTER PACK - A blister pack comprises a bottom film and a top film for forming a plurality of film containers ( | 2013-06-20 |
20130153461 | HAIR TREATMENT ACCESSORY - A hair treatment accessory for use with a hair styling apparatus includes a substrate base for mounting to a hair styling apparatus and a treatment agent disposed on the substrate base. The treatment agent is applied to one of the hair or skin of a subject during use of the hair styling apparatus. The treatment agent may include a conditioning, strengthening, repairing or revitalizing fluid. The treatment agent may include a conditioning oil. The conditioning oil may include ARGAN oil with or without silicon. The substrate base may include an irregular surface dimensioned to assist in retention of the treatment agent on the substrate base. The irregular surface may include open cells or channels. The irregular surface may be formed through a sintering process. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153462 | COUPLING SYSTEM - In a transfer system for wafers, etc., a coupling chamber corresponding to a port is formed only when a transfer box comes in tight contact with an apparatus as a transfer target in the transfer box is transferred into the apparatus, so that the transfer target will be transferred into the apparatus together with the coupling chamber, thereby simplifying the structures of the transfer box and apparatus and also allowing the transfer target to be transferred into the apparatus without fail. | 2013-06-20 |
20130153463 | TITANIA-BOUND ZSM-12 ZEOLITE COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING SUCH COMPOSITION - Presented is a composition useful in the catalytic dewaxing of a waxy hydrocarbon feedstock. The composition includes a mixture of ZSM-12 zeolite and titania and may further include a noble metal. The ZSM-12 zeolite preferably has a high silica-to-alumina ratio within its framework. The mixture may be dealuminated either by acid leaching using a fluorosilicate salt or by steam treating. | 2013-06-20 |