25th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 14 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110147268 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A JET FUEL HAVING A HIGH NMR BRANCHING INDEX - A process for producing a jet fuel, comprising contacting an olefin and an isoparaffin with an unsupported catalyst system comprising an ionic liquid catalyst and a halide containing additive in an alkylation zone under alkylation conditions to make an alkylate product, and recovering the jet fuel from the alkylate product, wherein the jet fuel has a NMR branching index greater than 60 and meets the boiling point, flash point, smoke point, heat of combustion, and freeze point requirements for Jet A-1 fuel. Also a process for producing a jet fuel, comprising providing a feed produced in a FC cracker comprising olefins, mixing the feed with an isoparaffin, alkylating the mixed feed in an ionic liquid alkylation zone, and separating the jet fuel from the alkylated product. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147269 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A LOW VOLATILITY GASOLINE BLENDING COMPONENT AND A MIDDLE DISTILLATE USING AN IONIC LIQUID - A process for producing a low volatility gasoline blending component and a middle distillate, comprising alkylating a hydrocarbon stream comprising at least one olefin having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms and at least one paraffin having from 4 to 6 carbon atoms with an ionic liquid catalyst and an unsupported halide containing additive, and separating the alkylate into at least the low volatility gasoline blending component and the middle distillate, wherein the middle distillate is a fuel suitable for use as a jet fuel or jet fuel blending component. Also, a process for producing a gasoline blending component and a middle distillate, comprising adjusting a level of a halide containing additive provided to an ionic liquid alkylation reactor to shift selectivity towards heavier products, and recovering a low volatility gasoline blending component and the middle distillate. Also, processes comprising alkylating isobutane with butene over specific chloroaluminate ionic liquids. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147270 | Catalytic Reformer Unit and Unit Operation - An improved process for catalytic reformers and their use for the catalytic reforming of petroleum naphthas. More particularly, the invention relates to an improved reformer unit which can be operated at higher throughput relative to compressor size. The invention utilizes pressure swing adsorption to improve the hydrogen content of hydrogen containing streams generated by and utilized in catalytic reforming processes. The invention also has the capability of enabling compressor-limited catalytic reforming units to be operated at increased capacities. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147271 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A HIGH STABILITY DESULFURIZED HEAVY OILS STREAM - Self-compatible heavy oil streams are produced from converted and/or desulfurized fractions. In a preferred embodiment, an incompatibility stream is added to the converted and/or desulfurized stream to reduce the solubility number of the stream. After using a water wash to remove incompatible material, a lighter fraction is removed from the stream to increase the solubility number. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147272 | EMULSIFICATION OF HYDROCARBON GAS OILS TO INCREASE EFFICACY OF WATER BASED HYDROGEN SULFIDE SCAVENGERS - A hydrogen sulfide scavenging process for heavy oil that reduces hydrogen sulfide while minimizing corrosion to processing equipment. The method includes the steps of adding an aqueous-based scavenger containing one or more aldehydes, such as glyoxal, to the heavy oil using a static mixer injection system and creating an aqueous-based scavenger/heavy oil emulsion using a high shear/high velocity pump. The aqueous-based scavenger may be added in a scavenger addition branch, with the emulsion being formed in the addition branch and then returned to the processing equipment. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147273 | DESULFURIZATION PROCESS USING ALKALI METAL REAGENT - Hydrocarbon feedstreams are desulfurized using an alkali metal reagent, optionally in the presence of hydrogen. Improved control over reaction conditions can be achieved in part by controlling the particle size of the alkali metal salt and by using multiple desulfurization reactors. After separation of the spent alkali metal reagent, the resulting product can have suitable characteristics for pipeline transport and/or further refinery processing. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147274 | REGENERATION OF ALKALI METAL REAGENT - After desulfurizing a hydrocarbon feedstream using an alkali metal reagent, the hydrocarbon feedstream can include particles of spent alkali metal salts. The spent alkali metal salts can be separated from the hydrocarbon feedstream and regenerated to form an alkali metal reagent, such as a alkali hydroxide or alkali sulfide. The regeneration process can pass through an intermediate stage of forming an alkali carbonate by successive reactions with carbon dioxide and calcium oxide. The calcium oxide can also be regenerated. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147275 | POLYALKYLENE EPOXY POLYAMINE ADDITIVES FOR FOULING MITIGATION IN HYDROCARBON REFINING PROCESSES - The present invention provides a method for reducing fouling, including particulate-induced fouling, in a hydrocarbon refining process including the steps of providing a crude hydrocarbon for a refining process and adding an antifouling agent containing a polymer base unit and a polyamine group to the crude hydrocarbon. The antifouling agent can be obtained by reacting an epoxidation reagent with a vinyl-terminated polymer, such as polypropylene or poly(ethylene-co-propylene), to form a terminal epoxy group, followed by reacting a polyamine with the epoxy group. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147276 | METHOD FOR RECOVERING BITUMEN FROM OIL SAND - In one aspect, the present invention provides a method for recovering bitumen from an oil sand, the method comprising: (a) contacting a bitumen-containing oil sand with a first solvent mixture of cyclohexane and ethanol to provide an extraction mixture comprising a sand phase and an organic phase; (b) separating the sand phase from the organic phase comprising bitumen, ethanol and cyclohexane; (c) separating an azeotropic mixture comprising cyclohexane and ethanol from the organic phase; and (d) recovering bitumen from the organic phase. The first solvent mixture comprises from about 95 to about 65 percent cyclohexane and from about 5 to about 35 percent ethanol. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147277 | SORTING MINED MATERIAL - A method of sorting mined material to separate the mined material into at least two categories is disclosed. The method comprises exposing particles of the mined material to microwave energy and heating particles depending on the susceptibility of the material in the particles. The method also comprises allowing sufficient time for heat generated in the particles to be transferred through the particles so that the surface temperature of the particles is a measure of the mass average temperature through the particles. The method further comprises thermally analysing the particles to detect temperature differences between particles which indicate composition differences between the particles; and thereafter sorting the particles on the basis of the results of the thermal analysis. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147278 | MAGNETIC SEPARATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING MAGNETIC SUBSTANCE IN BIO-SAMPLES - A magnetic separation device is provided, including a first magnetic field unit and a first separation unit disposed at a side of the first magnetic field unit. The first magnetic field unit includes a first magnetic yoke having opposite first and second surfaces, and a plurality of first magnets respectively disposed over the first and second surfaces, wherein the same magnetic poles of the plurality of first magnets face the first magnetic yoke. The first separation unit includes a body made of non-magnetic materials and a continuous piping disposed in the body, including at least one first section and at least one second section, wherein at least one second section is perpendicular to at least one first section, and at least one second section is adjacent to, and in parallel to a side of the first magnetic yoke not in contact with the plurality of first magnets. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147279 | Eddy Current Separator - An eddy current separator (“ECS”) separates electroconductive and non-electroconductive materials. The materials can include “fines” having diameters less than about 10 millimeters. The ECS includes first and second hubs coupled to opposite ends of a magnet support tube. Magnets are coupled to the magnet support tube, substantially between the hubs. A motor coupled to one or both of the hubs rotates the magnet support tube and magnets to generate an eddy current in electroconductive material conveyed proximate the separator. The material in which the eddy current is created is repelled and projected away from the ECS along a predictable trajectory. An eddy current is not generated in nonconductive material conveyed proximate the separator. Therefore, that material is not projected away. A jacket tube may house the magnets and contain centrifugal forces of the magnets during rotation thereof. That tube may comprise a Ti60 titanium alloy or other material. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147280 | AUTOMATIC GELATIN CAPSULE SORTING MACHINE - A machine enabling automatic sorting of defective gelatin capsules based on the diameter and the weight of the capsule. The machine enables the automatic selection and rejection of the gelatin capsules having assembly and metering defects. The device consists of a rimmed selection disk rotating on an inclined plane of about 20 degrees relative to the horizontal direction. The disk has one or two rows of suitably sized apertures drilled about its circumference for holding the defective gelatin capsules until the defective gelatin capsules are automatically expelled by a blast nozzle. The properly assembled gelatin capsules pass freely through the sized apertures. While falling, the gelatin capsules individually pass a blast screen which expels the flawed gelatin capsules. Acceptable gelatin capsules are not deflected by the air blast and are discharged from the machine via the outlet chute. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147281 | Hinged Disc for Disc Screen - A disc for releasable attachment to a shaft of a disc screen apparatus includes a generally ring-shaped hub. The hub has a bore and a split defining a pair of opposing ends. The hub also has a hinge intermediate the opposing ends that permits the opposing ends of the hub to be separated a predetermined distance sufficient to allow the shaft of the disc screen apparatus to pass between the opposing ends into the bore. A plurality of outer impacting elements are supported on the hub and are configured for engaging materials to be classified and propelling the materials in a conveying direction when the hub is rotated. A mechanism is provided to secure the hub to the shaft so that the shaft extends through the bore. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147282 | SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC WATER DISCHARGE MANAGEMENT - A water discharge management system is provided. The water discharge management system includes a water processing system, a controller provided with an executable recapture protocol, and a plurality of controllable multi-way valves which control and implement a regeneration cycle of the water processing system based upon the recapture protocol. Each controllable multi-way valve is in operable communication with the controller through a signal path. The controllable multi-way valves are responsive to a signal exchanged with the controller through the signal path and operable between a first position connecting an input from the water processing system to a first output, and a second position connecting the input from the water processing system to a second output. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147283 | WATER TREATMENT FOR COOLING TOWERS AND LARGE COMMERCIAL PONDS USING A NON-CHEMICAL RESIDUAL PROGRAM - A water treatment system can be used to treat bodies of water as found in cooling towers and large commercial ponds to rid the potential of biological contaminants and mineral formations found in heat exchange equipment, on the sides of walls, basins and piping that create corrosive damage and loss of energy through deposits on heat transfer surfaces. The water treatment system may include a recirculating pump for moving water through the system, a filtration system for filtering solids, an ozonator and a UV light for creating an advanced oxidation process, permanent magnets for electrodynamically aligning dissolved minerals in the water, and a heating element for thermodynamically controlling calcium carbonate scaling potential. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147284 | SELF POWERED WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM - A water purification unit to purify potentially contaminated water is provided. The water purification unit is in fluid communication with a water source and has a pump to draw water from the water source. The water is passed through at least a main filter to purify the water and dispensed through an outlet. Power is provided to the water purification unit by a battery bank and a non-grid power source. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147285 | REVERSE-OSMOSIS WATER DESALINATION PLANT - The invention relates to a reverse-osmosis water desalination plant comprising: a reverse-osmosis membrane unit (TP); at least one high-pressure pump (HP); a pressure-exchange-type energy collector (SRE) capable of transferring pressure from the concentrate leaving the membrane unit to a portion of the water to be treated; sensors for various operating parameters, in particular pressure, flow rate, temperature and salinity level, said sensors being provided at suitable locations; and control loops so that the various adjustable elements are maintained at a setpoint value. The plant also includes a secondary control system (D) comprising calculation means ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110147286 | Filter unit for shower system - A filter unit for a shower system includes a filtering housing and a filter core. The filtering housing includes a main body having a water inlet and a plurality of water outlets, wherein the water inlet is arranged to connect with the water supply tube so as to allow water to flow into the filtering housing through the water inlet, wherein one of the water outlets is connected with the second end of an extension tube of a shower head. The filter core is received in the filtering housing, and is capable of filtering unwanted substances in the water flowing from the water supply tube, wherein the filtered water is guided to flow out of the filtering housing through one of the corresponding water outlet to the extension tube and the shower head. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147287 | Membrane Fixation System for a Swimming-Pool Cleaning Apparatus - System for attaching a membrane on a cleaning device for swimming-pools. The invention concerns a system for attaching a net to a swimming-pool cleaning device, enabling the net to be held perfectly taut and to be correctly and fully attached to a separate container from the cleaning device that can easily be inserted into the device by the user. The invention device consists of a separate container ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110147288 | Integrated Aquarium Filter Assembly Including Filter Media Components and an Upstream Water Pump - Disclosed are filter assemblies for an aquarium tank. The disclosed assemblies include a filter basket assembly in which one or more filter baskets are connected, either directly or indirectly, to a filter pump basket. The filter pump basket typically is located upstream of the one or more filter baskets and pumps water upwards through the filter basket assembly. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147289 | Wind, Solar and Hybrid Wind-Solar Water Circulation and Aeration Methods and Apparatus - Circulation and aeration systems for ponds, lakes, sounds, treatment basins, and other bodies of water. In one set of embodiments, water is pumped in a downward direction to circulate ambient oxygen from the atmosphere and produced by plant photosynthesis to deeper strata. In other embodiments, water is circulated within predetermined depth strata. Each system preferably includes a wind turbine, a drive shaft, and an impeller array. Some systems include conduits for conveying and mixing water from and to selected depth strata, or configured as an open impeller-mixing apparatus. Alternative embodiments include systems which incorporate electrical power generation by the wind turbine, solar power generation and use hybrid wind-solar apparatus, and combinations of land-based and in-water based apparatus. A pneumatic pump diffuser and a control flow centered orifice diffuser line are employed in some embodiments. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147290 | FUEL FILTER - A fuel filter includes a filter element disposed in a filter housing. The filter element is penetrated by fuel flowing in a radial direction from a raw end to a pure end. The fuel filter has a first water separator and a smooth-flow second water separator disposed in series with and connected to the first water separator. Fuel is discharged from the second water separator by a pressure difference generated in the fuel filter. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147291 | WASTEWATER TREATMENT APPARATUS - A wastewater treatment apparatus that obtains treated water by adding a flocculant and magnetic powder to wastewater accumulated in a tank to thereby generate flocculated magnetic flocs, and recovering the magnetic flocs by means of a magnetic force to thereby remove the magnetic flocs from the wastewater, comprising: | 2011-06-23 |
20110147292 | CELLULOSE HYDRATE MEMBRANE, METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF, AND USE THEREOF - There is provided a cellulose hydrate membrane having a porous double structure which consists of micropores having a diameter in the range from >100 nm to 20 μm and ultrapores which have a diameter of <100 nm and which are not accessible to Blue Dextran having an average molecular weight Mw of 2 000 000, wherein the fraction of the volume of the ultrapores is more than 15% of the entire pore volume accessible to water. In addition, a method for producing the membrane, its use as an adsorption membrane, and an apparatus for membrane chromatography are specified. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147293 | Wastewater treatment ship - A wastewater treatment ship is provided which is capable of purifying and treating oil bearing wastewater collected from a ship or the sea, wastewater such as domestic water and of reusing the purified water on the ship and easily discharging it. The wastewater treatment ship has a hull able to navigate by being towed or being self-propelled and a purification treatment unit disposed on the hull and configured to collect, purify, and treat wastewater. The purification treatment unit includes a floated oil collecting tank to collect floated oil collected from raw wastewater tank, a stirring tank having a cylindrical straight drum and a funnel-shaped bottom to stir wastewater taken out from the raw wastewater tank together with a coagulant and a collecting path to discharge precipitates, a plurality of filter treatment tanks to be used in multistage filtering treatment of wastewater in the stirring tank, and purified water tanks. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147294 | SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING MAGNETIC PARTICLES - A system for separating a solid magnetic substrate from liquid contents of a reaction vessel, the system comprising at least one micro-well plate having a plurality of rows and a plurality of magnets arranged in at least two rows. In one embodiment, the at least two rows of the plurality of magnets are controlled so as to cause the magnets in the at least two rows of magnets to move in unison. In another embodiment, one row of the at least two rows of the plurality of magnets is controlled so as to cause the magnets in said one row to move at a first velocity in the vertical direction and another row of the at least two rows of the plurality of magnets is controlled so as to cause the magnets in that other row to move at a second velocity in the vertical direction. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147295 | DESALINATION DEVICE USING SELECTIVE MEMBRANES AND MAGNETIC FIELDS - Device designed to desalinate brackish water which performs said function by the combined action of magnetic fields generated inside the device and ion-selective membranes, thus obtaining two separate water currents, one with a low salt concentration and the other reject current with a high salt concentration. It comprises an external cylindrical body of magnetized iron ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110147296 | Filter Press - Filter press with press frame containing side beams ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110147297 | FILTER - A filter including a filter bowl ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110147298 | ANNULAR COLLAR FOR ENCAPSULATED WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A water treatment system is provided having an encapsulate manifold with a reverse osmosis cartridge and one or more filter cartridges, and an annular collar to adapt and connect the manifold to the cartridges. The filter cartridge includes a detent for being received within a slot in the manifold head for secure locking engagement. The water treatment system is also provided in a modular arrangement wherein manifold heads are physically and fluidly coupled together via a clip which interfaces with the modular manifold heads. The water treatment system also allows for a retrofit application to include a permeate pump. The cartridges are also designed to provide a minimum annular inlet gap to minimize spillage during changing of the cartridges. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147299 | COALESCENCE MEDIA FOR SEPARATION OF WATER-HYDROCARBON EMULSIONS - A coalescence media for separation of water-hydrocarbon emulsions comprises an emulsion-contacting sheet formed of: (a) at least one component of the group consisting of natural fibers, cellulose fibers, natural-based fibers, and cellulose-based fibers, at least one component of the group consisting of high-surface-area fibrillated fibers, surface-area-enhancing synthetic material, glass microfibers, and nanoceramic functionalized fibers; and (c) at least one component of the group consisting of a dry strength additive, and a wet strength additive, wherein the fibrous components of the media constitute at least about 70% of the media. In preferred embodiments, the coalescence media comprises kraft fibers, fibrillated lyocell fibers, glass microfibers or nanoceramic functionalized fibers, a wet strength additive, and a dry strength additive. Preferably, the coalescence media is formed as a single, self- supporting layer from a wet-laid process using a homogenously distributed, wet-laid furnish. It may also be formed as a multi-layer structure. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147300 | COMPOSITION FOR PREPARATION OF HOLLOW FIBER POROUS MEMBRANE AND PREPARATION METHOD USING THE SAME - A composition for preparation of a hollow fiber porous membrane including 40-60 wt. % a polymer matrix, 20-30 wt. % an organic mixed solution, and 20-40 wt. % a water-soluble substance. The polymer matrix is a polymer capable of dissolving in an organic solvent and melt processing. The organic mixed solution is a mixture comprising 60-90 wt. % a first liquid soluble to the polymer matrix and 10-40 wt. % a second liquid insoluble to the polymer matrix. The water-soluble substance is a water-soluble polymer, a low molecular weight water-soluble particle, or a mixture thereof. A method for producing the hollow fiber porous membrane using the composition including a) preparing the organic mixed solution, b) mixing the components of the composition, c) applying melt spinning, d) drawing, and e) washing. The hollow fiber membrane has high strength, large flux, and low cost. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147301 | NONWOVENS AND ARTICLES CONTAINING SUBMICRON FIBERS - Nonwoven web products containing sub-micron fibers, and more specifically nonwoven web products having sub-micron fibers formed by fibrillation of polymer films, and nonwoven materials and articles incorporating them, and methods of producing these products. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147302 | Oil/Water Separator - An oil/water separator includes an ingress ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110147303 | Bioretention System With High Internal High Flow Bypass - The invention provides a bioretention system comprising one or more chambers and a high flow bypass system with top and bottom weirs for water filtration and storm water flow management. The invention also provides methods that are useful for managing storm water flow and inhibiting the flow of pollutants, debris, and other contaminants into drainage systems. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147304 | Biological and Ballasetd Flocculation Treatment of Wastewater - A method for treating wastewater comprises biologically treating the wastewater in a fixed-biomass biological reactor and then treating the wastewater in a ballasted flocculation system. The ballasted flocculation system produces a clarified effluent and sludge containing inert granular material having biomass accumulated thereon and suspended solids. The inert granular material having biomass accumulated thereon is separated from the suspended solids and then cleaned with a cleaning solution. After separating the biomass from the cleaned inert granular material, the cleaned inert granular material is recycled for use in the ballasted flocculation system. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147305 | LIQUID-LIQUID EXTRACTION TOWER HAVING CENTER FEED INLET AND PROCESS - This invention relates to a liquid-liquid extraction tower comprising a feed inlet and a plurality of stages and an area for collection of the extract; at least one stage comprising a mixing zone having a driven center horizontal impeller positioned between a pair of horizontal annular shroud baffles having open centers, the impeller having a center impeller plate; wherein the feed inlet is positioned adjacent the center impeller plate. This invention also relates to an improved liquid-liquid extraction process comprising symmetrically introducing the feed adjacent the center impeller plate. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147306 | USE OF CATIONIC COAGULANT AND ACRYLAMIDE POLYMER FLOCCULANTS FOR SEPARATING OIL FROM OILY WATER - Methods for treating oily wastewater comprising adding to the wastewater a cationic coagulant and an acrylamide copolymer flocculant. The acrylamide copolymer flocculant may comprise either an anionic acrylamide copolymer flocculant or a cationic acrylamide copolymer flocculant or both. The acrylamide flocculants may be present in an emulsion or mixture along with activated starch or maleamate derivatized starch. The method may be employed, for example, to clarify SAGD and/or frac produce waters. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147307 | METHOD FOR RECOVERING CARBOXYLIC ACIDS FROM DILUTE AQUEOUS STREAMS - Improvement in separating lower, C2 saturated and/or C3, and/or C4, saturated and/or unsaturated mono carboxylic acids from aqueous streams via extraction by using as the extractant an organic acid or ester or mixtures thereof with a melting point below 10° C., a normal boiling point between 190 and 280° C. and a Hildebrand solubility parameter between 8 and 11 cal | 2011-06-23 |
20110147308 | Charged Porous Polymeric Membranes and Their Preparation - A charged porous polymeric membrane comprises a porous polymeric membrane substrate comprising a polymeric membrane material and a first polymer having a first functional group, the first polymer is compatible with the membrane material, and a charged polymer has a second functional group, the charged polymer can react with the first polymer to bond the charged polymer to the first polymer, forming a charged coating on the membrane outer and inner surfaces. The membrane may be a microporous or an ultrafiltration membrane. The membrane may be a hollow fiber, flat sheet, or tubular membrane. Methods of manufacturing the membranes and method of using of the membranes to remove viral particles from contaminated water are further described. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147309 | PROCESS FOR THE DESALINATION AND ELIMINATION OF BORON FROM WATER AND EQUIPMENT TO CARRY OUT SAID PROCESS - The present invention relates to a method for performing desalination and eliminating boron from water, which comprises carrying out a first reverse-osmosis step where the saline water is supplied into a reverse-osmosis membrane container which comprises a plurality of membranes interconnected in series, arranging between two of said membranes a blind interconnector which separates the flows of permeate in two membrane sections, i.e. the flow situated upstream of the blind interconnector and the flow situated downstream of the blind interconnector, defining two respective stages, and carrying out at least one second reverse-osmosis step which comprises low-pressure and high-flow membranes or medium-pressure and medium-flow membranes and which is supplied with some or all of the water obtained from the permeate of the membranes of the first step which are situated upstream of the blind interconnector, i.e. the first stage of the first step. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147310 | Method and Apparatus for Generating Fresh Water, and Method and Apparatus for Desalinating Sea Water - An object is to provide a fresh water generating method that is capable of efficiently producing purified water, such as fresh water, from unpurified water, such as sea water. Provided is a fresh water generating method for generating fresh water by way of reverse osmosis membrane filtration, which includes mixing sea water with low salt concentration water having a salt concentration lower than sea water to produce mixed water, and subjecting the mixed water prepared by the mixing to reverse osmosis membrane filtration, thereby generating fresh water. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147311 | CHROMATOGRAPHY COLUMN AND MAINTENANCE METHOD - A method of maintenance of a chromatography column is described which does not require the use of a hoist or crane for disassembly. The method provides improved operator safety by reducing the need for the operator to work below a suspended or supported load within the column. The provision of guide elements which can be reversibly attached to the column facilitates removal or insertion of column components. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147312 | Automated System And Method For Monitoring Chromatography Column Performance, And Applications Thereof - The present invention provides automated systems and methods for monitoring column performance in process chromatography, and applications thereof. In an embodiment, column performance is monitored by generating a plurality of process values such as, for example, conductivity values or pH values with a detector during a chromatography step transition between a first mobile phase liquid and a second mobile phase liquid. The process values are transformed to form transformed process values in which noise present in the process values is suppressed. Column performance parameters are calculated based on the transformed process values and displayed during movement of the second mobile phase liquid through the chromatography column. The displayed performance parameters enable an operator to make a determination, for example, regarding the quality of the chromatography column packing and whether to continue the chromatography process or stop the chromatography process until the chromatography column can be repacked or replaced. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147313 | PROCESS FOR THE TREATMENT OF THE AQUEOUS STREAM COMING FROM THE FISCHER-TROPSCH REACTION BY MEANS OF ION EXCHANGE RESINS - Process for the treatment of the aqueous stream coming from the Fischer-Tropsch reaction comprising: feeding the aqueous stream containing the organic by products of the reaction to a distillation or stripping column; separation from the column of an aqueous stream enriched in alcohols having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms and other possible volatile compounds; feeding the aqueous stream containing the organic acids leaving the bottom of the distillation column to an ion exchange step wherein said aqueous stream is put in contact with an anionic exchange resin bed and the production of two outgoing aqueous streams: an aqueous stream (i) enriched in organic acids having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms; a purified aqueous stream (ii) with a low content of organic acids. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147314 | WATER DESALINATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A desalination apparatus is disclosed which uses a salt sponge unit to remove a majority of salt from water. A parallel plate capacitor can be connected after the salt sponge to remove remaining salt ions. The salt sponge is a nanoporous, high surface area carbon scaffold to which crown ethers are attached. A power supply is connected to the salt sponges for applying a bias voltage to regenerate the salt sponges. A chlorine treatment unit can be connected after the parallel plate capacitor. A method of purifying sea water using the apparatus also is disclosed. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147315 | METHOD OF WATER DISCHARGE MANAGEMENT - A method of water discharge management in a water processing system is provided. The method includes providing a supply of a first solution, providing a supply of a second solution, and selectively supplying the first solution to a water processing system and the second solution to the water processing system. The method further includes controllably and selectively directing discharge water formed in the water processing system through a first multi-way valve to a waste outlet during a period in which the discharge water satisfies a first selected criteria, and to a second multi-way valve during a period in which the discharge water satisfies a second selected criteria. The method also includes controllably and selectively directing the discharge water through the second multi-way valve to a first storage container connected to the second multi-way valve during a period in which the discharge water satisfies a third selected criteria, and to a third multi-way valve during a period in which the discharge water satisfies a fourth selected criteria. In addition, the method includes controllably and selectively directing the discharge water through the third multi-way valve to a second storage container during a period in which the discharge water satisfies a fifth selected criteria, and the discharge water as a solution to the supply of first solution during a period in which the discharge water satisfies a sixth selected criteria. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147316 | DEOILING OF SAGD PRODUCE WATER - Methods of deoiling oily water such as SAGD and frac produce water. The oily water is treated with a natural coagulant selected from tannins and chitosan. A cationic and/or anionic flocculant may also be added to the treated oily water. The thus treated oily water may be subjected to conventional mechanical oil separation techniques such as hydrocyclonic separation, dissolved air flotation, entrapped air flotation, induced gas flotation, gravity filters, reverse osmosis filters, API, or Voraxial® bulk separators and the like. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147317 | Catalytic Compositions, Composition Production Methods, and Aqueous Solution Treatment Methods - Composition production methods are provided that can include providing PdO nanoparticles on a nitrogen-doped titanium oxide surface to form a catalytic mixture. Catalytic compositions and/or bactericides are provided that can include a substrate supporting Ti, O, N, and Pd. Water purification methods are provided that can include exposing an aqueous solution to a composition comprising at least a substrate supporting Ti, O, N, and Pd. Photocatalytic methods are provided that can include: providing a composition comprising one or both of Ti and Pd; exposing the composition to visible radiation to activate the composition; and in the substantial absence of the visible radiation, contacting the composition with an aqueous solution to purify the aqueous solution. Embodiments of the disclosure provide visible light photocatalysts that can demonstrate faster photocatalytic disinfection rates on | 2011-06-23 |
20110147318 | MINIATURE OZONE GENERATOR AND USE THEREOF FOR PURIFYING WATER - The present invention is concerned with a miniature ozone generator device for purifying water. The device includes a printed circuit board having an ozone producing circuit printed on it which includes anodes and cathodes alternatively printed and connected in parallel relationship to each other and to a power supply device. The electrodes have rough (non-smooth) surfaces. In use, when the ozone generator is plunged into a vessel containing the water to purify, this leads to a coalescence of hydrogen bubbles produced by the cathodes into larger hydrogen bubbles, and thus to a higher production of ozone by the anodes. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147319 | USE, FOR FILTRATION, OF HOLLOW ELEMENTS FORMED FROM A HELICAL WINDING - The invention relates to the use, for filtering one or more particle-laden fluids, of at least one hollow element obtained by the winding in touching and/or non-touching turns of a wire (F) of cross section (s), said hollow element having at least one closed end and a [free area (S | 2011-06-23 |
20110147320 | FILTER MEDIA AND ARTICLES INCLUDING DENDRIMERS AND/OR OTHER COMPONENTS - Articles such as filter media, which include dendrimers and/or other components, are provided. The filter media may further include a water repellant (e.g., a fluorinated species) to impart desirable properties to the media such as high water repellency. The filter media may also have a high efficiency as a function of pressure drop (i.e., high gamma values). In some embodiments, the filter media includes a fiber web which may be formed of various components such as glass fibers. The fiber web can also include additional components such as synthetic fibers, binder components, as well as other additives. The media may be incorporated into a variety of filter element products. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147321 | FILTER WITH ADJUSTABLE POROSITY - A filter includes a filter chamber of adjustable volume. The filter chamber encloses a compactable filter medium through which fluid to be filtered may flow. The filter medium includes a plurality of filter particles. A filter particle has an initial shape and is deformable upon application of a deforming force, being capable of substantially regaining its initial shape upon removal of the deforming force. The porosity of the filter medium is adjustable by adjusting the volume of the filter chamber so as adjust the compaction of the filter medium. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147322 | LUBRICANT SUPPLY FILTRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method of filtering lubricant in a lubricant supply system are provided. Lubricant from a lubricant source is directed into and through a coarse filter that is configured to remove, from the lubricant, particulate of at least a first dimension. A fraction of the lubricant discharged from the coarse filter is directed into and through a fine filter that is configured to remove, from the fraction of lubricant, particulate having at least a second dimension that is less than the first dimension. Lubricant discharged from the fine filter is directed back to the lubricant source. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147323 | System and Method for Displaying and Dispensing Merchandise Articles of Selected Dimensions - A system of modular components enables the selection and assembly of components of the system to accommodate a compact display, effective dispensing by gravity-feed, and convenient restocking of merchandise articles of different dimensions at a compact matrix of dispensing locations placed at a point-of-purchase. Selected chutes are assembled with counterpart selected left and right sidewalls for carrying merchandise articles of selected dimensions, with the lateral spacing between the sidewalls being determined by the lateral width of the selected chutes. The chutes are engaged with the sidewalls for sliding movement between a retracted position, wherein a forward end of a selected chute is placed at a corresponding dispensing location for presenting the carried merchandise articles for dispensing at the point-of-purchase, and an advanced position, wherein the selected chute is exposed adjacent a rearward end of the chute to permit access to the selected chute adjacent the rearward end from a forward position adjacent a corresponding dispensing location of the matrix of dispensing locations for enabling restocking of the selected chute directly, adjacent the rearward end of the selected chute, from the forward position. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147324 | COUNTER DISPLAY FOR SECURELY DISPLAYING MERCHANDISE - A counter display includes a pedestal adapted to be positioned on a support surface and at least one lockable display arm for securely displaying items of merchandise suspended from the display arm. The display arm has an elongate rod for supporting the items of merchandise thereon and a mounting end for mounting the display arm on the pedestal. The rod has a free end opposite the mounting end for loading the items of merchandise on the rod and for removing the items of merchandise from the rod. An end assembly is disposed on the display arm adjacent the free end of the rod and is movable between a locked position for preventing items of merchandise from being removed from the rod and an unlocked position for permitting items of merchandise to be removed from the rod. A lock mechanism releasably locks the end assembly on the display arm. Another lock mechanism releasably locks the display arm on the pedestal. Another lock mechanism locks a removable cover on the pedestal such that the display arm cannot be removed from the pedestal unless the cover is removed from the pedestal. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147325 | STORING RACK FOR CORE SAMPLE BOXES - A rack for storing elongate core sample boxes is formed from two separate frames each having three upright posts formed of tubular steel and a plurality of steel tubes extending across between the posts and welded to the posts. The frames can be transported in assembled form and then connected across the top and bottom of the uprights by metal bridging members with C-shaped inserts into the ends of the posts. The structure is held together and braced by diagonal braces which attach to tabs on the bridging members by a wedge drive into a slot in the tab. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147326 | SHOWER ROD SNAP-FIT ASSEMBLY - A shower rod snap-fit assembly ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110147327 | FLEXIBLE HINGE FOR A STRUCTURAL PANEL - A hinge unit useful in the manufacture of readily assembled and erect shelving and storage units and furniture comprises an elongate locking member adapted to be received within a slotted channel in the surface of a first panel, means extending away from the elongate member for attaching the hinge to a second panel and integral axial flexion means between the two portions of the hinge. The cross-sectional shape of the elongate locking member and the channel are selected to prevent rotation of the locking member within the channel. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147328 | LIFTING DEVICE FOR REPLACING DYNAMIC OR STATIC COMPONENTS OF HELICOPTER-TYPE AIRCRAFT - The present invention concerns a lifting device for replacing dynamic or static components of helicopter-type rotary wing aircraft. The device in one embodiment comprises a lifting means to move components between an installation/removal position and a loading/unloading position located near the aircraft, a supporting structure on which the lifting means is mounted, and support means rigidly attached to the supporting structure. The support means can rest on and be directly secured to the airframe of the aircraft. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147329 | LOAD TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM - The invention relates to a high-efficiency load transportation system for use in the building construction industry. The system utilises a hoisting apparatus ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110147330 | INDEPENDENTLY POWERED TROLLEYS - A trolley control system for a gantry crane having a multiple trolley arrangement such as a first and second trolley. The control system including a trolley beam connected to the gantry crane with a first and second drive device connected to the trolley beam. The first drive device is powered by a first drive system while the second drive device can be powered by either the first drive system or the second drive system. A first trolley is connected to the first drive device while a second trolley is connected to the second drive device. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147331 | JIB STOWING DEVICE FOR JIB CRANE VEHICLE - The danger of the jib falling-off due to an erroneous operation both during an operation to extend the jib from a stowage position to an extended position and during an operation to stow the jib from the extended position to the stowage position is eliminated. The jib is provided with a pivot pin insertion state detecting means | 2011-06-23 |
20110147332 | Trolley Wheel Technology - The invention provides a trolley wheel assembly for a conveyor system, e.g., an overhead conveyor system. In certain embodiments, the wheel assembly includes at least one wheel face having a contour (optionally a funneling configuration and/or one or more surface features) configured to facilitate flow of a fluid toward an open bearing assembly of the wheel assembly. In some embodiments, the wheel assembly includes an inner race, outer race, and bearings having a particular hardness arrangement, optionally together with a polymer wheel having certain filler features. Methods for cleaning such a trolley wheel assembly are also provided. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147333 | DEVICE FOR PACKAGING TWO PRODUCTS TO BE MIXED AND FOR DISPENSING THE MIXTURE OF THESE PRODUCTS - Device including a bottle having two open ends and a central body receiving a first product, one end of the bottle has an orifice receiving a stopper which contains a second product to be mixed with the first, another end of the bottle has an orifice receiving a removable cap provided for withdrawing the mixture after removal of the cap. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147334 | Child resistant closure with improved assembly - The present invention relates to child-resistant closures, and more particularly to child-resistant closures with multiple caps, engaged by two oppositely acting locking system, which offer advantages over the prior art by enabling easier opening, yet remains child-resistant. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147335 | REUSEABLE BOTTLE CAP HAVING IDENTIFICATION MEANS - A reusable bottle cap having identification means coupled to a novel bottle cap cover is disclosed and described herein. In a specific embodiment, the bottle cap has a stem having a series of successive U-shaped grooves or ridges. A slight taper in the stein provides that bottles of varying diameters can be accommodated by a single design. Further, the design is made from pliable polyethylene or polyurethane material to form an effective seal to the mouth of bottles of varying diameter. In a preferred embodiment, the novel bottle cap cover is generally bell (or alternatively barrel or conical) shaped and has a crown, a mid-portion, and a mouth portion. The mouth portion further has a lip wherein an inner recessed groove is machined around a circumference thereof. Additionally, the bottle cap comprises a flanged ring portion having a complementary lip to mate with the groove of the bottle cap cover. In an alternative embodiment, a marker provides identification; and the marker is coupled to the flanged ring portion via a living hinge. Other arrangements and features are additionally disclosed herein. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147336 | CLOSURE/STOPPER WITH MULTI-LAYER FILM AFFIXED THERETO - By securely affixing or bonding a multi-layer film to the terminating end of a closure/stopper, with the multi-layer film being constructed for promoting the transfer of all of the desirable gases, chemicals, and/or compounds while preventing the transfer of undesirable gases, chemicals, and/or compounds, a unique, closure or stopper having a sealed and/or barrier bearing terminating end is achieved. In this way, wine sealed in the wine bottle by the closure/stopper of the present invention is assured of possessing a long storage life, while also having the flavor, bouquet, taste, and quality desired for the wine fully maintained. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147337 | USE OF BLOCK COPOLYMERS FOR PREPARING CONDUCTIVE NANOSTRUCTURES - Methods for preparing one or more conductive nanostructures are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, a method for preparing one or more conductive nanostructures may include providing a composite of nanoparticles and block copolymer including one or more first microdomains and one or more second microdomains, where conductive nanoparticles are selectively distributed in the one or more first microdomains, removing the first microdomains while leaving the conductive nanoparticles in the composite, forming one or more conductive nanostructures on the conductive nanoparticles, and removing the second microdomains. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147338 | Release Accumulative Charges on Wafers Using O2 Neutralization - A method of forming an integrated circuit structure on a wafer includes providing an etcher having an electrostatic chuck (ESC); and placing the wafer on the ESC. The wafer includes a conductive feature and a dielectric layer over the conductive feature. The method further includes forming and patterning a photo resist over the wafer; and etching the dielectric layer to form a via opening in the wafer using the etcher. An ashing is performed to the photo resist to remove the photo resist. An oxygen neutralization is performed to the wafer. A de-chuck step is performed to release the wafer from the ESC. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147339 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING WIRING STRUCTURE OF WIRING BOARD - A method for manufacturing a wiring structure of a wiring board is provided. In the method, a substrate including an insulation layer and a film disposed on the insulation layer is provided. Next, a barrier layer completely covering the film is formed. Next, an intaglio pattern partially exposing the insulation layer is formed on an outer surface of the barrier layer. Next, an activated layer is formed on the outer surface and in the intaglio pattern. Then, the activated layer on the outer surface is removed, and the activated layer in the intaglio pattern is remained. After the activated layer on the outer surface is removed, a conductive material is formed in the intaglio pattern by using a chemical deposition method. After forming the conductive material, the barrier layer and the film are removed. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147340 | TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILM, METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF AND TOUCH PANEL THEREWITH - A transparent conductive film includes: a transparent film substrate; a transparent conductor layer provided on one or both sides of the transparent film substrate; and at least one undercoat layer interposed between the transparent film substrate and the transparent conductor layer; wherein: the transparent conductor layer is patterned; and a non-patterned portion not having the transparent conductor layer has the at least one undercoat layer. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147341 | ETCHING SOLUTION FOR TITANIUM-BASED METAL, TUNGSTEN-BASED METAL, TITANIUM/TUNGSTEN-BASED METAL OR THEIR NITRIDES - An etching solution for titanium-based metals, tungsten-based metals, titanium/tungsten-based metals or their nitrides. The etching solution contains 10-40 mass % hydrogen peroxide, 0.1-15 mass % of an organic acid salt, and water. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147342 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING WIRING STRUCTURE OF WIRING BOARD - A method for fabricating a wiring structure of a wiring board is provided. First, a substrate including an insulation layer and a film disposed on the insulation layer is provided. Next, an intaglio pattern exposing the insulation layer is formed on an outer surface of the film. The intaglio pattern is formed by removing a portion of the insulation layer and a portion of the film. Next, an activated layer is formed on the outer surface and in the intaglio pattern. The activated layer completely covers the outer surface and all surfaces of the intaglio pattern. Then, the film and the activated layer on the outer surface are removed, and the activated layer in the intaglio pattern is remained. After the film and the activated layer on the outer surface are removed, a conductive material is formed in the intaglio pattern by chemical deposition method. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147343 | Method of manufacturing magnetic head for perpendicular magnetic recording - A magnetic head includes: a pole layer including a track width defining portion and a wide portion; and an accommodation layer disposed on a bottom forming layer and having a groove that accommodates the pole layer. The groove includes a first portion for accommodating at least part of the track width defining portion, and a second portion for accommodating at least part of the wide portion. A manufacturing method for the magnetic head includes the steps of; forming a groove defining layer on a nonmagnetic layer that is intended to later become the accommodation layer; forming a mask that covers an area of the nonmagnetic layer where to form the first portion of the groove; etching the nonmagnetic layer so that the second portion of the groove is formed in the nonmagnetic layer; removing the mask; and taper-etching the nonmagnetic layer so that the first portion of the groove is formed in the nonmagnetic layer and the groove is thereby completed. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147344 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING STIMULATED RAMAN LASING - Devices and methods for providing stimulated Raman lasing are provided. In some embodiments, devices include a photonic crystal that includes a layer of silicon having a lattice of holes and a linear defect that forms a waveguide configured to receive pump light and output Stokes light through Raman scattering, wherein the thickness of the layer of silicon, the spacing of the lattice of holes, and the size of the holes are dimensioned to provide Raman lasing. In some embodiments, methods include forming a layer of silicon, and etching the layer of silicon to form a lattice of holes with a linear defect that forms a waveguide configured to receive pump light and output Stokes light through Raman scattering, wherein the thickness of the layer of silicon, the spacing of the lattice of holes, and the size of the holes are dimensioned to provide Raman lasing. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147345 | PLASMA STAMP, PLASMA TREATMENT DEVICE, METHOD FOR PLASMA TREATMENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PLASMA STAMP - The invention relates to a plasma stamp, with which surfaces can be subjected to a plasma treatment. In addition, the invention relates to a plasma treatment device, with which surfaces can be subjected to a plasma treatment, and also a plasma treatment method. In addition, the invention relates to a method for producing a plasma stamp. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147346 | GAS-INSULATED SWITCHGEAR DEVICE WITH OPTICAL CURRENT SENSOR - An exemplary gas-insulated switchgear device is disclosed which includes a current sensor and a voltage sensor located at a partition insulator. The current sensor can include a magneto-optical fiber on a flexible carrier strip and can be manufactured separately for being easily mounted to an assembled switchgear device. The current sensor can include an electro-optical fiber extending radially into the partition insulator and whose ends are embedded in recesses in the bus bar as well as in the metal embracing of the partition insulator for accurately integrating the voltage. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147347 | METHOD FOR CUTTING A MATERIAL LAYER BY MEANS OF A CUTTING BEAM - In the method for cutting a material layer ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110147348 | ADAPTIVE PROCESSING CONSTRAINTS FOR MEMORY REPAIR - An apparatus and method for processing a plurality of semiconductor parts in a laser-based system adjusts a default recipe to account for work to be performed on at least one part of the plurality of parts. The work to be performed on a part is analyzed using the default recipe and a part-specific recipe including a modified parameter of the default recipe. The default or part-specific recipe is selected based on a desired processing result, and the selected recipe replaces the default recipe to perform the work using the laser-based system. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147349 | WAFER DIVIDING APPARATUS AND LASER PROCESSING APPARATUS - A wafer dividing apparatus for dividing a wafer along a plurality of crossing streets in the condition where the wafer is attached to the upper surface of a dicing tape supported to an annular frame and the strength of the wafer is reduced along the streets. The wafer dividing apparatus includes a frame holding unit for holding the annular frame, a wafer holding table having a holding surface for holding the wafer through the dicing tape supported to the annular frame held by the frame holding unit, a tape expanding unit for relatively moving the frame holding unit and the wafer holding table in a direction perpendicular to the holding surface of the wafer holding table to thereby expand the dicing tape, and a vibration generating unit for applying vibration to the holding surface of the wafer holding table. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147350 | MODULAR APPARATUS FOR WAFER EDGE PROCESSING - A modular wafer edge processing apparatus is disclosed that overcomes the limitations of conventional edge processing methods and systems used in semiconductor manufacturing. The modular apparatus can be integrated into wafer tracks, cluster tools, and other volume manufacturing systems. The edge processing apparatus of this invention includes a laser that can either be contained inside the module, or mounted externally to feed multiple modules and thereby reduce system cost. The apparatus contains a beam delivery subsystem to direct a beam of radiation onto the edges of a rotating substrate supported by a chuck. The optical system accurately and precisely directs the beam to remove or transform organic or inorganic films, film stacks, residues, or particles, in atmosphere, from the top edge, top bevel, apex, bottom bevel, and bottom edge of the substrate in a single process step. Reaction by-products are removed by means of an exhaust tube enveloping the reaction site. This invention permits precise control of an edge exclusion width, resulting in an increase in the number of usable die on a wafer. Wafer edge processing with this invention replaces existing methods that use large volumes of purified water and hazardous chemicals including solvents, acids, alkalis, and proprietary strippers. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147351 | LASER PROCESSING APPARATUS AND LASER PROCESSING METHOD - A laser processing apparatus for piercing a workpiece and cutting the pierced workpiece by irradiating the workpiece with a laser beam. The apparatus includes: a laser beam projection unit for projecting the laser beam onto the workpiece with the focus position thereof set to lie within the workpiece and in the vicinity of the surface of the workpiece at least when piercing is started; and a laser oscillator that emits the laser beam as a pulsed laser having a frequency at which plasma is generated when the workpiece is irradiated with the laser beam at the focus position set through the laser beam projection unit when the piercing is started. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147352 | ORTHOGONAL BEAM DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR WAFER EDGE PROCESSING - A method and apparatus for processing substrate edges is disclosed that overcomes the limitations of conventional edge processing methods and systems used in semiconductor manufacturing. The edge processing method and apparatus of this invention includes a laser and optical system to direct a beam of radiation onto a rotating substrate supported by a chuck, in atmosphere. The optical system accurately and precisely directs the beam to remove or transform organic or inorganic films, film stacks, residues, or particles from the top edge, top bevel, apex, bottom bevel, and bottom edge of the substrate in a single process step. Reaction by-products are removed by means of an exhaust tube enveloping the reaction site. This invention permits precise control of an edge exclusion width, resulting in an increase in the number of usable die on a wafer. Wafer edge processing with this invention replaces existing methods that use large volumes of purified water and hazardous chemicals including solvents, acids, alkalis, and proprietary strippers. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147353 | LID FOR CLOSING A CUP - The invention relates to a lid ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110147354 | POLYGONAL LASER SCANNER FOR COATING REMOVAL - A laser scanner system for removing a coating from a surface. The system includes a laser source for generating a laser beam; a focusing optic operative to receive, focus and re-direct the laser beam; a rotating multi-faceted mirror for receiving and reflecting the focused laser beam, wherein the rotating multi-faceted mirror repeatedly translates the reflected focused laser beam in one direction along an arc path and through a first focal point, and wherein passage of the laser beam through the first focal point results in divergence of the beam; a reimaging mirror for receiving and reflecting the divergent laser beam toward a work surface, wherein the reimaging mirror produces an image of the first focal point and its path; and wherein the rotating multi-faceted mirror and the reimagining mirror cooperate to produce a beam cross-over region having a minimal cross-sectional area relative to other points along the beam path, and wherein the beam cross-over region is located between the reimaging mirror and the work surface. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147355 | WELDING GUN - A welding gun is provided in which moisture does not penetrate inside of a motor housing due to preventing the inside of the motor housing from becoming negative pressure. The welding gun includes a feed screw mechanism ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110147356 | UV LED BASED LAMP FOR COMPACT UV CURING LAMP ASSEMBLIES - An ultraviolet (UV) LED-based lamp for UV curing lamp assemblies is disclosed. An array of UV emitting LEDs are packaged together and arranged along the length of a cylindrical lens to form a UV LED-based optical component assembly. The UV LED-based optical component assembly may be made to be modular. A UV LED lamp assembly may comprise a plurality of UV LED-based optical component assemblies arranged around a workpiece tube. The workpiece tube may be filled with an inert gas and may be made of quartz or glass. One or more curved back reflectors may be placed opposite the LED UV LED-based optical component assemblies to collect UV light escaping the workpiece tube and refocus the light to the other side of the workpiece. The UV LEDs may be arranged on a single surface or a multi-level tiered platform. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147357 | ELECTRIC HEATING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to an electric heating apparatus having at least one electric heating resistor and at least one flat heating resistor carrier. It is provided that the heating resistor carrier consists of at least two carrier segments. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147358 | PANEL WITH HEATED LAYER - A panel has an exterior face thereof adapted for attachment to a support frame and an interior face thereof adapted for defining a boundary of a compartment. The panel includes a core encapsulated within a panel frame of reinforced phenolic material, the core having first and second faces thereof, and a periphery. The panel frame includes first and second skins attached to the first and second faces of the core. One or more closeouts are disposed between the skins about the periphery of the core, with the one or more closeouts being attached to the first and second skins. A heating element is adjacent the interior face of the panel. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147359 | COMPUTER COMPONENT TESTING SYSTEM AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL DEVICE THEREOF - A computer component testing system is used to test a temperature operating range of components of a computer. The computer component testing system includes a power supply, a voltage dividing circuit, an amplifier circuit, a heat generator, a temperature control cabinet to receive the computer and the heat generator, and a temperature tester. The temperature of the component of the computer changes via adjusting the variable resistor to change heat generated by the heat generator, to make the component of the computer be in different temperatures. If the computer changes to a second state from the first state in a temperature, the temperature is determined to be an end temperature of the temperature operating range of the component. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147360 | Thermal Energy Storage Apparatus, Controllers And Thermal Energy Storage Control Methods - Thermal energy storage apparatus, controllers and thermal energy storage control methods are described. According to one aspect, a thermal energy storage apparatus controller includes processing circuitry configured to access first information which is indicative of surpluses and deficiencies of electrical energy upon an electrical power system at a plurality of moments in time, access second information which is indicative of temperature of a thermal energy storage medium at a plurality of moments in time, and use the first and second information to control an amount of electrical energy which is utilized by a heating element to heat the thermal energy storage medium at a plurality of moments in time. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147361 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE - A household appliance includes a first oven, a second oven disposed above the first oven and a shared housing surrounding the first and second ovens. The shared housing includes two separable parts defining a partition plane between the first and second ovens. At least one connecting element forms a hinged connection between the two separable parts of the shared housing. Control, operating and display elements are disposed in a top part of the shared housing. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147362 | DISPLAY UNIT FOR STORING AND DISPLAYING HEATED GOODS - A display unit for storing and displaying heated goods according to the invention that comprises walls, multiple shelves, an air duct, an air forcing apparatus and air temperature regulating means. At least part of the walls of the display unit delimits a chamber with an open front side. The multiple shelves each comprise an upper placing side. The multiple shelves each extend substantially horizontally in the chamber and are provided above each other to define an individual storage space above each shelf. The air duct extends from an inlet opening to multiple outlets whereby the outlets each define a flow direction. At least one of the multiple outlets flows to a corresponding storage space. The flow directions of the multiple outlets point away from the corresponding placing sides. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147363 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL HEATER/CHILLER PEDESTAL FOR WIDE RANGE WAFER TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Embodiments of the invention generally relate to a semiconductor processing chamber and, more specifically, a heated support pedestal for a semiconductor processing chamber. In one embodiment, a pedestal for a semiconductor processing chamber is provided. The pedestal comprises a substrate support comprising a conductive material and having a support surface for receiving a substrate, a resistive heater encapsulated within the substrate support, a hollow shaft coupled to the substrate support at a first end and a mating interface at an opposing end, the hollow shaft comprising a shaft body having a hollow core, and a cooling channel assembly encircling the hollow core and disposed within the shaft body for removing heat from the pedestal via an internal cooling path, wherein the substrate support has a heat control gap positioned between the heating element and the ring-shaped cooling channel. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147364 | HEATING APPARATUS FOR X-RAY INSPECTION - In a heating apparatus for X-ray inspection which heats at least one surface of a sample ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110147365 | Electrical Appliance for Cooking Food - An electric appliance for pressure cooking food includes a casing ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110147366 | ROTARY SWITCH WITH IMPROVED SIMMER PERFORMANCE - A cooking appliance has a cooktop including a plurality of separately controlled cooking areas. A first heating element and a second heating element are positioned below one of the separately controlled cooking areas. A control switch is electrically coupled to the first heating element and the second heating element and is operable to selectively energize the first heating element with single-phase AC power and selectively energize the second heating element with two-phase AC power. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147367 | SYSTEM FOR HEATING A VAPOR CELL - A vapor cell includes an interrogation cell in a substrate, the interrogation cell having an entrance window and an exit window, and a first transparent thin-film heater in thermal communication with the entrance window. The transparent thin-film heater has a first layer in communication with a first pole contact at a proximal end of the heater and a layer coupler contact at a distal end, a second layer in communication with a second pole contact at the proximal end, and the second layer electrically coupled to the layer coupler contact at the distal end. An insulating layer is sandwiched between the first and second layers. The insulating layer has an opening at the distal end to admit the layer coupler contact and to insulate the remainder of the second layer from the first layer. The first and second pole contacts are available to complete an electric circuit at the proximal end, with magnetic fields for each of the first and second layers oriented in opposing directions when a current is applied through the circuit. | 2011-06-23 |