30th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140202881 | Electrochemical Biosensor - According to one embodiment of the present invention, an electrochemical sensor ( | 2014-07-24 |
20140202882 | PEAK OFFSET CORRECTION FOR ANALYTE TEST STRIP - Measurement with a test strip having two working electrodes ( | 2014-07-24 |
20140202883 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING ELECTROCHEMICAL REACTIONS - The invention is directed to apparatus and methods for delivering multiple reagents to, and monitoring, a plurality of analytical reactions carried out on a large-scale array of electronic sensors under minimal noise conditions. In one aspect, the invention provides method of improving signal-to-noise ratios of output signals from the electronic sensors sensing analytes or reaction byproducts by subtracting an average of output signals measured from neighboring sensors where analyte or reaction byproducts are absent. In other aspects, the invention provides an array of electronic sensors integrated with a microwell array for confining analytes and/or particles for analytical reactions and a method for identifying microwells containing analytes and/or particles by passing a sensor-active reagent over the array and correlating sensor response times to the presence or absence of analytes or particles. Such detection of analyte- or particle-containing microwells may be used as a step in additional noise reduction methods. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202884 | AMMUNITION CARRIER AND LOADER - A carrier and loader for cartridges with a base component hinged to a cover component. A clip portion with rib formations provides resilient clips for frictional engagement and holding the cartridges, which are pried from the channel of the clips for loading. With the carrier in an open position, cartridges are inserted one or two at a time directly into the swing-out cylinder of a revolver without handling the cartridges. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202885 | PORTABLE CASE FOR A TABLET - A portable case for a tablet includes a back and an opposed windowed front, opposed first and second ends, and opposed first and second sides which together define a receiving area for receiving and containing a tablet, as for carrying or safekeeping, so as to juxtapose the touchscreen with the windowed front to permit the viewing and the touching of the touchscreen in the operation of the tablet at the windowed front. The back is formed with a first length of elasticized material for suspending the portable case in a direction from the first end of the portable case, and a second length of elasticized material for suspending the portable case in a direction from the first side of the portable case. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202886 | HOLDERS FOR MOBILE DEVICES - An attachment system includes a case having a bottom including at least two slots, a strap inserted into the at least two slots of the case, and at least one add-on piece attached to the strap. The strap includes an attachment means, and the at least one add-on piece may include interchangeable jewelry pieces. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202887 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE CASE WITH RETRACTABLE STAND - A case for an electronic device with a retractable stand may support the case for an inserted electronic device when disposed in a horizontal and/or vertical position. The case may be transitioned from the horizontal and/or vertical disposition and vise-versa without changing the relative positions of the case and the stand to one another. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202888 | Personal Electronic Carrying and Charging Device - A device for protecting and carrying a personal electronic tablet device. The carrying device having an internal battery whereby a personal electronic tablet device is coupled to the battery of the carrying device to power and/or charge the personal electronic tablet device and one or more additional mobile devices. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202889 | FOLDABLE POUCH FOR MOBILE TERMINAL - A foldable pouch mobile terminal cradle is provided, which includes a first surface including a first plurality of panels and a first plurality of folding lines; a second surface including a second plurality of panels and a second plurality of folding lines; a first cradle groove formed in an end panel of the second plurality of panels of the rear surface and that receives an edge of an opposite end panel by bending along the first plurality of folding lines and the second plurality of folding lines; and a second cradle groove formed in the end panel of the second plurality of panels of the rear surface, a predetermined distance from the first cradle groove, and that receives an edge formed from one of the first plurality of folding lines, by bending along the first plurality of folding lines and the second plurality of folding lines. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202890 | DUAL SUPPORT FLAP CASE - A dual support flap case comprises a receptacle configured to receive a portable electronic device, a first support flap configured to support the case at a first angle relative to a supporting surface, and a second support flap configured to support the case at a second angle relative to the supporting surface. The first support flap may be a different length than the second support flap. The first and second angles of may allow for a user to select a preferred angle for a current task, such as reading, watching video, typing using a virtual keyboard, typing using a separate physical keyboard, or other task. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202891 | FOLIO CASE FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH INLAID FABRIC - A case for enclosing a personal electronic device with a front surface is described. The case comprises a front with an inside surface, an outside surface, and at least one raised front edge surface; a back with an inside surface to mount the personal electronic device, an outside surface, and at least one raised rear edge surface a surface cover; wherein the front inside surface. The front outside surface and the back outside surface are overlaid with the surface cover. The surface cover abuts the at least one raised front edge surface or the at least one raised rear edge surface. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202892 | PACKAGING SYSTEM FOR STORING, CAPTURING AND TRANSPORTING DENTAL IMPLANTS - Packaging system for dental implants allowing the conditioning of different types of implants due to its height regulation capacity that, additionally, eases the handling and the removal of the packaging implant by a gripper-shape mechanism, reducing damages or contamination risks of the implant before the usage. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202893 | CONTAINER CARRIER - A flexible carrier for carrying a plurality of containers includes a flexible sheet having a row of container-receiving apertures formed therein. The flexible carrier further includes a handle integrated with respect to the flexible sheet. A package is formed by inserting a plurality of containers, each within a respective container-receiving aperture. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202894 | WIPE DISPENSERS - Wipe dispensers are provided. In one aspect, a wipe dispenser includes a housing and a handle coupled to the housing. The housing defines a cavity that includes a liquid cavity portion adapted to receive liquid therein and a wipe cavity portion adapted to receive wipes therein. In another aspect, a wipe dispenser includes a housing including a first housing portion and a second housing portion with the first housing portion movable relative to the second housing portion. The housing defines a cavity therein. The wipe dispenser also includes a wall and a biasing member. The wall is positioned in the cavity and adapted to separate the cavity into a liquid cavity portion and a wipe cavity portion, and the biasing member is positioned between the first housing portion and the second housing portion. The biasing member is adapted to bias the first housing portion away from the second housing portion. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202895 | MULTI-CHAMBER CONTAINER FOR STORING AND MIXING LIQUIDS - The present disclosure is drawn to a multi-chamber container and related methods for storing and mixing liquids and associated methods of use. The multi-chamber container includes a first chamber configured to contain a first liquid composition. The multi-chamber container also includes a second chamber configured to contain a second liquid composition. The multi-chamber container further includes a membrane separating the first liquid composition and the second liquid composition. The membrane is puncturable to facilitate contact of the first liquid composition and the second liquid composition. Additionally, the multi-chamber container includes a plunger operable to puncture the membrane. The plunger can be configured to move through an opening of the first chamber opposite the membrane to facilitate puncture of the membrane. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202896 | Hanger Support - A hanger support includes a unitary structure defining a set of panels comprising a center panel, a first end panel extending from the center panel along a first longitudinal direction, and a second end panel extending from the center panel along a second longitudinal direction, the second longitudinal direction opposing the first longitudinal direction. The hanger support includes a first hinge joint disposed between the first end panel and the center panel, a second hinge joint disposed between the second end panel and the center panel and at least one set of openings defined by the center panel extending through a first planar surface and a second planar surface of the unitary structure, the at least one set of openings configured to receive a hook of a hanger. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202897 | FLEXIBLE SPORTS BAG - The present invention replaces the traditional steel and plastic construction primarily used in sports equipment bags to provide a novel sports equipment bag with flexibility, durability, strength, and a net weight reduction. The sports bag of the present invention integrates optionally removable composite rods into the frame structure of a sports bag to allow for significant flexibility and compression thereof for general transport, storage, shipping and handling purposes, and yet the sports bag is also capable of holding a semi-rigid exterior to a given volume and shape when in regular use. The present invention also discloses a sports equipment bag with a novel folding floor to assist with the flexible and collapsible nature of a sports equipment bag. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202898 | GOLF BAG BOTTOMS AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE GOLF BAG BOTTOMS - Embodiments of golf bag bottoms and methods to manufacture golf bag bottoms are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202899 | Electronic Device Case - A case configured to protect at least a portion of an electronic device. The case can comprise a first portion and a second portion that connect to one another via a hinge. The first portion can be configured to cover a first portion of a back side of the electronic device when fully installed on the electronic device. The second portion can be configured to cover a remaining portion of the back side of the electronic device when also fully installed on the electronic device. The second portion and the first portion can pivot with respect to one another via the hinge. Accordingly, by one approach, the second portion can be pivoted away from the electronic device while the first portion remains installed on the electronic device. In such a case, and by one approach, the second portion can serve as a stand for the electronic device. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202900 | SPECIALLY SHAPED CARTON FOR VANITY SINK - A sink assembly is provided. The sink assembly can comprise a container having a generally trapezoidal shaped cross section. The container can be closed about a sink within the container. The sink can be supported in the container by at least one support element, for example a corner support, a top support having a generally triangular shape, and a drain support. Multiple sink assemblies can be efficiently stacked next to one another for shipping and/or storage. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202901 | PACKING ASSEMBLY FOR CAR FLOOR MATS - A packaging assembly for car floor mats including a main body portion; at least one support member extending from the main body portion, and a securing arrangement releasably secured to the support member, wherein at least one car floor mat can be retained on the support member when the securing arrangement is secured to the support member, and wherein the at least one car floor mat can be removed from the packaging assembly when the securing arrangement is released from the support member. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202902 | Storage Device For Tools Comprising A Palpable Indication Element Indicating The Organization-Defining Structural Elements - A storage device including a storage container that can be brought from a storage position in which a tool stored therein cannot be removed, to a removal position, in which the tool stored therein can be removed, with an indication element indicating the tool, the indication element being distinct from the storage container but firmly attached to the storage container and visible in the storage position. According to the invention, an indication element is provided that can be attached to the storage container in simple manner and is not only visible but also palpable, wherein the indication element is a flattened relief of the tool. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202903 | MEDICAL DEVICE TRAY AND METHOD OF FORMING THE MEDICAL DEVICE TRAY - A medical device tray for carrying a plurality of medical devices includes: a base made of a substantially rigid material, the base forming at least one base through-hole; and a covering affixed to the base, the covering being made of a material which is softer than the substantially rigid material of the base, the covering forming at least one covering through-hole, the at least one base through-hole and the at least one covering through-hole cooperating to form at least one medical device tray through-hole configured for directly supporting a respective one of the plurality of medical devices. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202904 | Needle Case for Beading Needles - A case for beading needles comprising a thermoplastic container is provided with a hinged lid. The case has a tray portion filled with penetrable needle retention medium into which needles may be inserted as desired and spaced widely. The tray portion comprises a thermoplastic housing section divided into two sections: a needle retention section and an open needle grasping section disposed above the needle retention section. The needle retention section has a width of at least about 1.25 inches. The housing section comprises a backing plate and has a transparent cover section removably hinged to the housing section. The cover section can be either pivoted rearwardly to form a stand, allowing the housing section to be maintained upright on a flat surface, or completely removed and reversed, allowing the upper portion of the backing plate to bear against a front wall of the cover. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202905 | RADIOFREQUENCY SHIELDED CONTAINER - A system includes a first sterile medical device container. The first sterile medical device container is transparent to radiofrequency (RF) signals in a particular frequency range. The system also includes a sterile medical device within the first sterile medical device container. The sterile medical device is capable of radiofrequency communication through the first sterile medical device container using the particular frequency range. The system further includes a second container fully enclosing the first sterile medical device container and the sterile medical device, the second container including RF shielding material that is substantially opaque to the RF signals in the particular frequency range. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202906 | MEDICAL CONTAINER - The medical container includes a container body having a proximal end opening, a proximal-end edge portion surrounding the proximal end opening, a plug body sealing a mouth section; a bag body including an edge portion fixed in a fluid-tight manner to the proximal-end edge portion, and a flexible reversing part surrounded by the edge portion. In a first state, the reversing part expands toward a distal end side and in a second state the reversing part expands toward a proximal end side. The medical container further includes a protection cover which can take a proximal end side mounting state in which the protection cover is mounted on the container body so as to cover the proximal end opening, and a distal end side mounting state in which the protection cover is mounted on the container body so as to cover the mouth section. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202907 | PACK MODULE COMPRISING ABOSRBENT ARTICLES AND AT LEAST ONE BELT FUNCTIONING AS GRIPPING DEVICE - A pack module includes a number of absorbent articles and at least one belt to which the absorbent articles can be releasably attached. The belt when placed in the pack module constitutes a gripping device which is intended to act on at least one of the articles and, at least partially, remove at least one absorbent article from the pack module when the gripping device is used. Removal of firmly compressed absorbent articles from a pack module without using additional material in the pack module is thus possible. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202908 | DRY PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE PACKAGING SYSTEM - Packaging for prosthetic heart valves including an assembly for stabilizing dry prosthetic tissue implants such as heart valves during storage. The packaging assembly includes a primary sterile barrier that permits gas sterilization of the tissue implant, and a secondary sterile barrier that prevents oxidation of the implant during storage. Tissue heart valves are placed inside an inner tray and sealed with a gas-permeable lid. The inner tray is placed within an outer sterile barrier and the assembly is sterilized. The outer sterile barrier may include a double seal so that a first gas-permeable seal can be closed for sterilization, after which a second gas-impermeable seal is closed to seal out any further oxygen contact with the tissue implant. Alternatively, the inner tray is placed within a sterile pouch and the assembly gas-sterilized, and then the entire assembly is placed within another pouch that provides an impermeable barrier. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202909 | ASSEMBLED PACKING CASE - The present invention relates to an assembled packing case, which comprises a bottom component with a cruciform underside, and corner components clamped at the vacant corner of the bottom component; limiting holes are set at the clamping positions of the bottom component and the corner components; and further comprises fasteners inserting into the limiting holes to limit the relative position between the bottom component and the corner components; the bottom component and the corner component are set as mortise and tenon structures at their junctions; the bottom component and the corner components joggle into a packing case by the mortise and tenon structures. The structure of the assembled packing case is simple and the cost is low. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202910 | MULTIPLE PURPOSE CONTAINER AND DECORATIVE ITEM - A multiple purpose container and decorative item includes a container portion and a cap portion. The container portion has an interior cavity. A product is disposed within the cavity. The container portion is sized and shaped to achieve multiple functions to contain the product within the cavity and to achieve a decorative or aesthetic appearance. The cap portion is selectively affixed to the container to open and close access to the interior cavity and the product stored therein. The cap portion includes a selectively deployable fastener. The fastener is rotatable about an axis between a closed or stored position and an open or deployed position. In the deployed position, the fastener allows the multiple purpose container and decorative item to be hung from a surface. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202911 | MERCHANDISE STORAGE CONTAINER WITH RETAINING TABS - A merchandise storage container includes belly band retaining tabs. The retaining tabs are moved to their extended positions when the merchandise storage container is formed. The retaining tabs are disposed at the corners of the container so that a belly band used with the container can slide up and down along the length of the container while encountering at least some resistance at the corners before the band separates from the container. The retaining tabs are flexible so that a person can intentionally remove a belly band by pivoting the tabs out of the way or by forcing the belly band over the tabs. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202912 | INFORMATION PACKET WITH TRANSACTION PIECE HOLDER - A printed packet adapted to hold a transaction piece such as a hotel key card in conjunction with an information enclosure. The transaction holder is comprised of two layers of material bonded with a glue pattern to form a pocket designed to hold a transaction piece. The information enclosure includes an information piece, consisting of a sheet, multiple sheets, a folded pamphlet, or booklet. The information piece is secured to a base layer of the packet by means of a self-adhesive overlaminate enclosure disposed over the information piece and extending beyond two opposing edges of the piece. The enclosure is designed to hold expansive amounts of printed information in a secure, protected manner. The information enclosure and the transaction holder share the same base layer sheet of material. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202913 | STERILIZABLE POUCH FOR MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS - An improved sealable pouch has an interior volume for receiving products for sterilization and an integral, foldable flap sealable to the pouch to provide a fully enclosed interior volume. Included on one or more portions of the pouch are indicia, preferably at least a first and second spaced apart indicia, to aid in proper folding of the flap. The indicia provide alignment means so that when the flap is properly folded to provide a leak proof seal, a predetermined portion of the indicia is covered by the flap. An improper seal can be visually determined to exist if all of the indicia or none of the indicia is visible after the seal is made. A proper seal is evidenced by only a portion of the first and second indicia being covered by the flap. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202914 | STAND FOR AN ABSORBENT SHEET PRODUCT DISPENSER AND ABSORBENT SHEET PRODUCT DISPENSER INCLUDING SAME - An absorbent sheet product dispenser comprising: a dispenser body for holding a stack of said absorbent sheet products; and a stand for supporting the dispenser body on a supporting surface, the stand being engageable with the dispenser body, wherein the dispenser body is configurable in at least two configurations relative to said supporting surface when engaged with the stand. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202915 | COMBINATION PACKAGING CONTAINER AND METHOD OF PRODUCING IT - A combination packaging container includes a beaker-shaped inner container with a container jacket, a base and a flange projecting out from the container jacket in the region of its open end, as well as a sleeve-shaped outer part surrounding the inner container at its container jacket with end regions spaced apart from one another in the direction of a longitudinal axis. The inner container is laid against and molded onto an internal face of the sleeve-shaped outer part. The sleeve-shaped outer part is of a single-layered design between its end regions spaced apart from one another in the direction of the longitudinal axis. An end face of the outer part lying opposite the flange constitutes a standing surface for the combination packaging container. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202916 | GLASS ENCLOSURE ARTICLE WITH COLOR AND PATTERN DECORATION, AND PROCESS PREPARING THEREOF - A glass enclosure article is provided that includes color and patterned decoration and a process of making thereof. The glass enclosure article has a desired color and appearance and also a durable impact resistance. The glass enclosure article includes a glass enclosure having an inner surface, an outer surface and a rim and a coating. The coating is made of colored thermoplastic elastic material that covers a whole or a part of the inner surface of the glass enclosure. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202917 | SCOOP HOLDER - This disclosure relates generally to holders for scoops, spoons, ladles, or other bulk good moving tools (generally, “scoops”). In particular, this disclosure relates to apparatus and methods for retaining a scoop in the lid of a container. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202918 | HOUSING FOR AN ORAL HYGIENE AND MEDICATION DEVICE, AND AN ASSEMBLY THEREOF - The invention provides a housing adapted to provide for the juxtaposition of an oral hygiene device, such as a toothbrush, with an inhaler medication device, such as a metered dose inhaler (MDI) or dry powder inhaler (DPI). Also provided is an assembly including a housing, an oral hygiene device and an inhaler medication device wherein, in use, the housing and inhaler medication device together secure the oral hygiene device in the housing such that the oral hygiene device cannot be removed for use without first removing the inhaler medication device. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202919 | TRAVEL TOTE - A portable article, which may be a portable tote for use in traveling or otherwise non-permanent use, is provided. The article includes first and second sections that may be foldably connected to allow for an open and closed configuration. Handles and snaps or other connection members are connected to the sections to allow for carrying and holding the article closed, which will aid in the mitigation of items falling out of the article. One of the sections includes one or more protrusions extending therefrom. Attached to the one or more protrusions is a tube for holding a product. The tube includes an aperture through a portion thereof to allow for the protrusion to extend at least partially therethrough, which will at least temporarily hold the tube in place and connected to the article. Other holders may be included to hold additional items within the article as well. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202920 | CONTAINER FOR HARVESTED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES - A container for harvested fruits and vegetables is shown. The container comprises a bottom and sidewalls supported on a base structure. The sidewalls are formed from side structures. The bottom may be integrally formed with a side structure. A rim and rib may be integrally formed in a side structure. The base structure comprises a slot or pocket that may be integrally formed from a side structure. The slot or pocket may be configured for engagement with a lifting apparatus for the container (e.g. forks of a fork lift). The base structure may comprise a bracket. The bracket of the base structure may be configured to facilitate stacking of one container securely on the rim of another container. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202921 | SUBSTRATE TRANSPORT - A substrate transport system includes a carrier having a housing forming an interior environment having an opening for holding at least one substrate and a door for sealing the opening from an outside atmosphere where when sealed the interior environment is configured to maintain an interior atmosphere therein, the housing including a fluid reservoir exterior to the interior environment and configured to contain a fluid, forming a different atmosphere in the fluid reservoir than the interior atmosphere, to form a fluidic barrier seal that seals the interior environment from an environment exterior to the carrier. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202922 | CARRIER FOR RECEIVING ONE OR MORE ELECTRONIC MODULES - A carrier for receiving one or more electronic modules includes a carrier member having one or more receiving receptacles, each of the one or more receiving receptacles being shaped to match an outline shape of an electronic module having at least one corner thereof chamfered. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202923 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR REMOVING PHOSPHOROUS-CONTAINING SOLIDS FROM HYDROCARBON STREAMS - A demulsifying agent may be added to a hydrocarbon stream in an effective amount where the hydrocarbon stream includes a plurality of phosphorous-containing solids. The demulsifying agent may be added to the hydrocarbon stream at a location that is upstream from a desalter. The demulsifying agent may water-wet at least a portion of the phosphorous-containing solids for subsequent separation of the phosphorous-containing solids from the hydrocarbon stream. The demulsifying agent may be or include but is not limited to at least one maleic acid derivative, such as di-lauryl succinate, dioctyl succinate, di-hexyl succinate, octyl pheno succinate, dodecyl diphenyl succinate, ditridecyl succinate, dioctyl sulfosuccinate, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, diammonium 1-icosyl 2 sulfosuccinate, ammonium 1,4 didecyl sulfosuccinate, dihexyl sodium sulfosuccinate, sodium dinonyl sulfosuccinate, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, salts thereof, and combinations thereof. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202924 | Process To Manufacture A Base Stock - We provide a process to manufacture a base stock, comprising hydrocracking, separating, and dewaxing, wherein the base stock has a ratio of Noack volatility to CCS VIS at −25° C. multiplied by 100 from 0.15 to 0.40. We also provide a base stock made by a process, and a base oil manufacturing plant that produces the base stock. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202925 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING HYBRID CRUDE OILS AND FUELS - A simplified process is provided for creating hybrid crude oils and hybrid crude fractions with characteristics superior to the original. The process uniquely combines gases with crude oil or crude fractions in an effervescent turbulent manner at low temperatures and pressures and without the further aid of catalysts. The process breaks large chain hydrocarbons into smaller chain hydrocarbons, molecularly combines carbon, hydrogen, and/or hydrocarbon molecules from the gases with and into hydrocarbon molecules of the crude or crude fraction, and separates contaminants and impurities. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202926 | System and Method for Processing Diesel Fuel from Waste Oil - There is disclosed a system and method for processing diesel fuel from petroleum-based waste oil on a small scale compared to conventional methods for re-refining waste oil to a valuable product. In an embodiment, the method comprises dehydrating waste oil to remove water from the waste oil, and operating a thermal reactor to induce thermal pyrolysis of the dehydrated waste oil and convert it into a hydrocarbon vapour phase. The hydrocarbon vapour derived from pyrolysis is condensed and distilled using a distillation tower to produce diesel fuel, heavy liquid hydrocarbon, light liquid hydrocarbon and light hydrocarbon vapour. A filtering step cleans the processed diesel fuel to obtain a clean diesel fuel product. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202927 | METHOD OF BREAKING OIL-WATER MICELLAR EMULSIONS - A method is disclosed for enhancing the separation of oil-water micellar emulsion, such as those found in production fluid. Specifically, an embodiment of the invention is separating oil and water phases in recovered production fluid by adding an ionic salt such as sodium chloride, calcium chloride, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, and/or a high-molecular weight alcohol, such as 2-ethyl hexanol or decanol, to the production fluid. The production fluid may include fluids produced from an enhanced oil recovery method. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202928 | METHOD FOR DESTABILIZING BITUMEN-WATER AND OIL-WATER EMULSIONS USING LIME - In a process for destabilizing bitumen-water emulsions to facilitate bitumen recovery therefrom, bitumen-water interfacial tension is increased by reducing or eliminating the activity of functional groups acting as surfactants by treating the emulsions with one or more additives of ionic base to increase the hydrophobic characteristics of bitumen droplets in the emulsions and thus increase their attraction to each other and to gas bubbles. Additives effective for this purpose include salts of the Periodic Table's Group II earth alkali metals cations such as magnesium, calcium, strontium, and barium, and Group III metals cations such as aluminum. Mechanical agitation or injection of a gas stream into the destabilized bitumen-eater emulsion may be used to form bitumen-rich froth. The additives used for destabilization of the emulsions also promote flocculation of clay-size particles in the froth and improve the chemistry of the recovered water. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202929 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING DESALTING IN A CRUDE DISTILLATION UNIT - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for automated real-time monitoring and controlling desalting in a crude distillation unit. Crude oil and wash water are mixed by a pressure drop across a mix valve, thereby forming a crude oil/water phase stream. The crude oil/water phase stream is supplied into a desalter vessel, whereupon an emulsion forms at an interface between the crude oil and the water phase. The crude oil/water phase stream is contacted with a dosage of an emulsion breaker in an applied electric field. At least one property associated with the emulsion is measured using an emulsion level indicator. A total chlorine and a water percentage of the crude oil are measured. At least one of the pressure drop and the dosage of the emulsion breaker is adjusted substantially in real time in response to at least one of the measured properties, total chlorine, and water percentage. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202930 | ACTIVATION, REFINING, AND USE OF OIL SHALE - The invention provides the activation, refining and stabilization of oil shale. The stabilization may be performed by recirculative extraction, the activation by electromagnetic irradiation, steam, or by an inorganic base, and the refining by ion beam irradiation. The thus processed oil shale may be used to adsorb organic and inorganic contaminants from a variety of materials include materials of vegetable origin. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202931 | METHODS FOR TREATING BOTTOM ASH GENERATED FROM WASTE-TO-ENERGY FACILITIES TO REDUCE THE DEPENDENCE ON BONDING AGENTS SUCH AS LIME OR CONCRETE PRIOR TO DISPOSAL - A method to significantly reduce the need for treating bottom ash with a bonding agent, such as lime or concrete, as is typically done by Waste-to-Energy facilities within the United States of America. Furthermore it is a method that will greatly reduce the costs associated with freight, and disposal typically associated with WTE bottom ash by extracting excess water, metallic, and eliminating the need for supplemental additives such as lime or concrete. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202932 | FLOTATION PROCESS AND FLOTATION APPARATUS FOR COAL FLYASH - The present invention provides a turbulent flow fly ash flotation process and flotation device. The process of the present invention comprises the following steps: 1) adding a flotation agent and/or a collecting agent to fly ash raw material to form a mixture; 2) in the flotation device, allowing the mixture obtained from step 1) to fall from the upper part of the flotation device; 3) forming upwardly blowing gas in the flotation device, the gas having countercurrent contacts with the falling mixture of step 2), and in the process of the upward movement of the gas, the gas being in a turbulent state; 4) collecting particles which are formed by the upward movement of the gas in step 3) and which pass through the flotation plate of the flotation device. In the present invention, the gas for blowing bubbles and particles upward is in a turbulent state to provide improved flotation effect and higher flotation rate. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202933 | SORTING SCREEN FOR SORTING MATERIAL AND ROTOR BODY FOR SUCH A SORTING SCREEN - A sorting screen for sorting material comprises a row of rotatable, driven shafts mutually spaced in a conveying direction. Each shaft extends transversally to said conveying direction and carries carrying a row of radially extending rotor bodies for intermittently urging material on the sorting screen upward and in conveying direction. The rotor bodies of each of said rows are mutually spaced in longitudinal direction of the respective shaft by spacers. Each spacer is a tubular spacer and each rotor body is provided with at least a recess or a number of projections retaining a respective end face of a respective tubular spacer. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202934 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEPARATION OF MATERIALS OF DIFFERENT SPECIFIC GRAVITIES - A system, method and apparatus for separating materials of different specific gravities including a material flow-path surface having a trap structure with an oscillator coupled thereto to cause oscillation thereof while the surface is immersed in a standing fluid. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202935 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SORTING - Method and systems for sorting are described. In one embodiment, a container is released into a pocket section, with the pocket section being at a first alignment stage. The pocket section is rotated with the container away from the first alignment stage to a second alignment stage. Attributes of the container are acquired at the second alignment stage. An order to which the container belongs is identified with the acquired attributes. The pocket section with the container is rotated to a third alignment stage. The location of the third alignment stage is selected based on the identified order. The container is received to group with one or more containers in the identified order. Additional methods and systems are disclosed. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202936 | Apparatus for Processing Value Documents - An apparatus for processing value documents, in particular banknotes, comprises more processing zones respectively having at least one cover for covering an internal space of the processing zone in question. An interior lighting means is provided and at least one region of the cover or adjacent to the cover is semitransparent. The internal space can thus be viewed through the semitransparent region only when the interior lighting means is switched on. Upon detecting an error in the bank note processing, the interior lighting means of the processing zone in question lights up automatically, thus guiding the operator directly to the location of the problem. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202937 | WELDING INSPECTION DEVICE - An inspection unit of a welding inspection device includes: a striking device having a striking member that applies an impulsive force to a press molded article, a drive mechanism that applies a drive force to the striking member, and an urging member that urges the striking member; a microphone to which sound waves generated from the press molded article; and a detection device that detects a welding state of the press molded article. The striking member applies the impulsive force to the press molded article in a state in which the drive force by the drive mechanism is cut off and the striking member is urged by the urging member in the direction opposite to the application direction, and after application of the impulsive force to the press molded article, the striking member is forcibly pulled back in the direction opposite to the application direction by the urging member. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202938 | FILTERING APPARATUS - A filtering apparatus with a plurality of filtering elements ( | 2014-07-24 |
20140202939 | FILTER ELEMENT AND ASSEMBLY WITH BYPASS REVERSE FLOW FILTER END CAP - A filter element includes in an end cap assembly an internal bypass valve such that the bypass valve can be replaced along with the filter element. Additionally or alternatively, the filter element end cap assembly has a reverse flow valve for enabling reverse flow across the filter element without passage through filter element. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202940 | APPARATUS FOR A FLUID MIXING MODULE - An apparatus includes a canister comprising a venturi component. The venturi component includes a check valve and a channel defined in the venturi component coupling the check valve to an interior cavity of the canister. Another apparatus additionally includes a plenum fluidly coupled to a venturi component via a channel defined in the venturi component such that a check valve only permits fluid to travel from the plenum into the canister. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202941 | WHIRLPOOL SKIMMER - A whirlpool skimming device removes surface debris from a pool by creating a whirlpool having an upper bound at the surface of the pool. The uppermost portion of the whirlpool is free standing and is not bounded by the device. The device includes an outer cup-shaped portion and an inner cup-shaped portion coaxially disposed therein. An opening is disposed in the bottom of the inner cup-shaped portion which communicates with a source of suction which is preferably a Venturi tube feeding the outlet water to a filter bag. There is a first nozzle supplying water at an upper, inner edge of the inner cup-shaped portion at a slightly downward angle in a first direction, and there is a second nozzle supplying water at a lower, outer edge of the inner cup-shaped portion and mounted on an opposite side of the inner cup-shaped portion. The device causes coaxial rotational flow patterns relative to the inner cup-shaped portion, in which the outer rotational flow takes an upwardly spiral path outside the inner cup-shaped portion, and the inner rotational flow takes a downwardly spiral path inside the inner cup-shaped portion of the device. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202942 | Manual hydrodynamic cavitation water treatment device - A manually operated hydrodynamic cavitation water device formed from a cylindrical bottle having an internal chamber constructed and arranged to cause hydrodynamic cavitation of water placed within the bottle upon vigorous shaking. The bottle includes a series of plates positioned within the bottle having a plurality of bi-directional orifices designed to control the velocity of water with each said orifice. Each plate further includes a edge shape to induce shearing, which together with the plate orifices are constructed and arranged to create micro bubbles to create OH-radicals. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202943 | SUSTAINED SILVER RELEASE COMPOSITION FOR WATER PURIFICATION - Described herein are methods and compositions for preparing an adsorbent composition for sustained silver ion release is provided. The method comprises impregnating silver nanoparticles on an organic-templated-nanometal oxyhydroxide. Particle size of the silver nanoparticles is less than about 50 nm. The adsorbent composition is antimicrobial in water. In an aspect, the organic- templated-nanometal oxyhydroxide is organic-templated-boehmite nanoarchitecture (OTBN). The resultant adsorbent composition is used as a water filter in a water purification device. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202944 | LIQUID FILTRATION SYSTEMS, COMPONENTS, AND METHODS - Filter assemblies, filter modules, and filtration systems and methods. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202945 | Cleaning Structure for Floating Oil and Substance on Water Surface - A cleaning structure for floating oil and substance on water surface provided by the present invention comprises at least one cleaning ball and a threading rope. The cleaning ball comprises a plurality of yarns arranged in parallel, and a tie is used for bundling the yarns at the middle section to form a ball structure. A fixing ring is threaded with the tie, and the threading rope is threaded through the fixing ring of each of the cleaning balls. The tie of each of the cleaning balls can be threaded with the threading rope in equal intervals beforehand, and the cleaning balls formed by bundling the side by side arranged yarns with the ties are arranged on the threading rope in equal intervals to form the cleaning structure. The yarns of the cleaning ball can be made of water repellent fiber yarn or water repellent reticulated yarn which can be spread as an expanded absorbing surface while floating on water surface, and the gaps of each of the fiber yarns are formed as spaces for absorbing floating oil and substance. The cleaning structure made of the water repellent material can be prevented from absorbing water and sinking. Thereby, floating oil and substance can be cleaned effectively. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202946 | PIPING JOINT AND SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING APPARATUS - The piping joint according to the present embodiment includes a joint part that joins a plurality of pipes for transporting a medium to one another. At least one conductive line is provided between the pipes so as to extend over cross-sections of the pipes. A ground part grounds the conductive line. The conductive line removes electric charges from the medium via the ground part. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202947 | Liquid Filter - A liquid filter has a housing with an outlet line for liquid and a vent line, one being arranged in a drain housing socket on the housing. A closure element closes off outlet line and vent line. An annular space socket coaxially surrounds the drain housing socket outwardly and delimits with the drain housing socket an annular space to which the vent line or the outlet line is connected. The closure element has a collecting pot with bottom and a closure socket arranged at the bottom that fits within the annular space and is coaxially attached to the drain housing socket for axial movement. A sealing area on the bottom externally surrounds the drain housing socket. When the closure element is closed, the sealing area seals a free end face of the annular space socket. The fluid collecting pot has a liquid drain opening outside of the sealing area. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202948 | Portable Liquid Purifying Apparatus - Liquid purifying apparatus integrating a filter assembly and an ultraviolet light disinfection assembly that are suitable for portable water purification are described. A first apparatus includes a container, a cap assembly including a filter removably coupled to a first opening of the container and a disinfection assembly coupled to a second opening of the container and adapted to emit UV light to disinfect liquid in the container. A second apparatus includes upper and lower reservoirs, a filter assembly between the reservoirs, a disinfection assembly coupled to an opening in the lower reservoir and adapted to emit UV light to disinfect liquid in the lower reservoir and a spout in fluid communication with the lower reservoir. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202949 | Composite Filter Apparatus - A composite filter apparatus includes a container with a receiving space, and top and bottom openings communicated with the receiving space. A filter member includes a filter core in the receiving space, a blocking member on a top end of the filter core, and a retainer plate on a bottom end of the filter core. The receiving space is divided by the blocking member into an upper receiving space that communicates the top opening of the container, and a lower receiving space that surrounds the filter core and that communicates the bottom opening. Activated carbon particles are filled in the upper and lower receiving spaces. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202950 | ANODIZED ALUMINUM OXIDE TUBULAR NANO-POROUS MEMBRANE MODULE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - The present invention relates to an anodized aluminum oxide tubular nano-porous membrane array module and method of manufacture thereof. Further the invention relates to a system of such modules. The tubular membrane modules of the present invention can be cascaded to up-scale the surface area of the overall system rather than scaling the surface area of a single tubular membrane. Thus the volume density that is the available surface area for filtration per unit volume of the system is substantially enhanced without compromising on mechanical stability to withstand the pressure differential defines by the end use application. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202951 | CHANNEL DEPTH FILTRATION MEDIA - A fluid filtration media is disclosed that incorporates a channel depth layer to prevent collapse between media layers for increased filtration efficiency while maintaining increased filter life. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202952 | MULTILAYER ANODIZED ALUMINIUM OXIDE NANO-POROUS MEMBRANE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a method of producing multilayer anodized aluminium oxide nano-porous membrane and the membrane produced thereof. Further the invention relates to the nano-porous multi-layer membrane for filtration application. The three layered membrane of the present invention avoids sticking of solute components on the surface obviating the problem of coagulation. This membrane imparts anti coagulation capability wherein in-spite of sticking of the solute component on the surface of the membrane appropriate passage is still available for liquid/small solutes to pass beneath the said stuck solute component to enhance effective surface area for filtration obviating the problem associated with coagulation. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202953 | Multilayer Membrane Containing Carbon Nanotube Manufactured by Layer-By-Layer Assembly Method - Disclosed herein is a multilayer membrane containing carbon nanotube manufactured by a layer-by-layer assembly method, the multilayer membrane according to the present invention having excellent (i) flux property, (ii) anti-fouling (in particular, anti-protein-fouling) property, and (iii) flux recovery property by a simple water cleaning process even after the membrane is fouled. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202954 | SYSTEM FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT USING AQUATIC PLANTS - A wastewater treatment system includes an outlet barrier for controlling a flow of wastewater from a treatment zone to an outlet from the wastewater environment. An immersed support structure is disposed in the treatment zone for supporting aquatic plants in the wastewater environment. The support structure has adjustable buoyancy such that a position of the support structure relative to the upper surface of the wastewater in the treatment zone may be adjusted by adjusting the buoyancy of the support structure. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202955 | METHODS OF INHIBITING MICROORGANISM GROWTH USING MOSS - The invention provides a method of inhibiting microorganism growth comprising contacting a substance susceptible to microorganism growth with an amount of a non-decomposed moss effective to inhibit microorganism growth, wherein the moss is selected from the group consisting of | 2014-07-24 |
20140202956 | PRE-TREATMENT OF SLUDGE - A method for treating a sludge to be fed to a bioreactor for treating wastewater, or an anaerobic or aerobic sludge digester, the method comprising contacting the sludge with free nitrous acid. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202957 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE PERCENT RECOVERY AND WATER QUALITY IN HIGH TOTAL HARDNESS WATER - A method is disclosed for improving the percent recovery and water quality in water with high levels of hardness. Embodiments of the method include receiving a produced water composition, partially softening the water composition, and directing the partially softened water composition through at least one reverse osmosis unit. The method may be used to purify and clarify produced water from oil and gas operations for use in boilers or once-through steam generators. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202958 | PORTABLE DIALYSIS DEVICE - A portable dialysis device that can be continuously worn in and/or on the body of a patient, with a blood chamber in which the patient's blood can be received, a hydraulic chamber which can be filled with a hydraulic fluid and which adjoins the blood chamber, an at least partially flexible delivery membrane which is arranged between the hydraulic chamber and the blood chamber and which, when the hydraulic chamber is filled with hydraulic fluid, is movable in the direction of the blood chamber in such a way as to cause a compression of the blood chamber and therefore an ejection of the blood located therein, a pump for controllable filling and/or emptying of the hydraulic fluid in the hydraulic chamber, such that blood can in this way be conveyed into the blood chamber and/or out of the latter, a filter membrane which is arranged between the blood chamber and the hydraulic chamber and through which waste substances in the blood can be removed to the hydraulic fluid located in the hydraulic chamber, such that the hydraulic fluid serves at the same time as dialysate. Additionally, a method for operating a portable dialysis device. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202959 | SYNTHETIC BUBBLES OR BEADS HAVING HYDROPHOBIC SURFACE - A synthetic bead for use in mineral separation is described. The synthetic bead has a surface made of or coated with a synthetic material such as a polymer that is naturally hydrophobic or a polymer that is hydrophobically modified. The synthetic bead can be made of glass having a coating or polysiloxane. The synthetic beads can be placed in flotation cell containing a mixture of water, collector molecules, valuable material and unwanted material or in a pipeline where the mixture is transported from one location to another. The collector chemical can be xanthates. The enriched synthetic beads carrying the mineral particles are separated from the unwanted materials in the mixture. The mineral particles are then released from the synthetic beads by means of low pH treatment, ultrasonic agitation, thermal or electromagnetic treatment. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202960 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATION OF MIXTURE - Provided are a mixture separation method and a separation apparatus in which processes are performed efficiently in a short time compared to conventional methods with a low load on the apparatus configuration compared to conventional methods. The present invention is a mixture separation method or a mixture separation apparatus for separating, by applying a gradient magnetic field to a paramagnetic supporting liquid containing a mixture of first particles and second particles, the mixture by particle type. A magnetic susceptibility of the first particles is lower than a magnetic susceptibility of the supporting liquid, and a magnetic susceptibility of the second particles is higher than the magnetic susceptibility of the supporting liquid. A gradient magnetic field is applied to the supporting liquid in the separation tank ( | 2014-07-24 |
20140202961 | System for Cleansing Organisms from Water - Techniques for depleting target organisms in water include a waterproof transducer configured for ensonifying a container of water with low intensity sound at one or more ultrasound frequencies for a duration sufficient to prevent maturation of at least 90% of the target organism. In some cases the target organism is mosquito larvae. For example, a portable system for depleting target organisms in water includes a control system and a plurality of waterproof transducers. The system is configured for ensonifying a surface layer of water in an acoustic frequency range from about 40 kilohertz to about 100 kilohertz and in a power concentration range from about 35 milliwatts per milliliter to 100 milliwatts per milliliter for a duration in a range from about 1 to about 100 seconds. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202962 | Ultraviolet Fluid Disinfection System with Feedback Sensor - A solution for treating a fluid, such as water, is provided. The solution determines an ultraviolet transparency of a fluid before or as the fluid enters a disinfection chamber. In the disinfection chamber, the fluid can be irradiated by ultraviolet radiation to harm microorganisms that may be present in the fluid. One or more attributes of the disinfection chamber, fluid flow, and/or ultraviolet radiation can be adjusted based on the transparency to provide more efficient irradiation and/or higher disinfection rates. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202963 | PROCESS FOR OXIDIZING SULFIDES AND AN APPARATUS RELATING THERETO - One exemplary embodiment can be a process for oxidizing sulfides. The process can include passing an alkaline stream having about 1-about 30%, by weight, of an alkaline material and one or more sulfide compounds to a reaction zone having a metal phthalocyanine catalyst. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202964 | ANTIMICROBIAL POLYCATIONIC SAND FILTER FOR WATER DISINFECTION - A composition comprised of sand and a hydrophobic polycationic polymer covalently bonded to the sand is provided. Exemplary polycationic polymer are N,N-hexyl, methyl-PEI or N,N-dodecyl, methyl-PEI. This antimicrobial polycationic sand filter uses the antimicrobial properties of hydrophobic polycations (N-hexylated polyethylenimine). The sand filter inactivates microorganisms, as water is run through the sand. Preliminary sand washing methods can be used regenerate the inactivation efficacy. Unlike traditional water disinfectants, the polycationic sand filter does not create harmful disinfection byproducts and does not require large chemical and energy consumption. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202965 | Method for Killing Aquatic Organisms in Liquid and Method and Apparatus for Killing Aquatic Organisms in Ballast Water - It is an object to provide a method for killing aquatic organisms in liquid by which aquatic organisms in liquid can be killed at low cost, and the object is attained by a method including a first step of generating microbubbles in a range of 4 to 100 μm from bubbles containing ozone discharged into liquid in a pipe, a second step of forcibly crushing the microbubbles in the pipe generated at the first step to generate OH radicals as a result of crushing of the microbubbles themselves due to the forcible crushing, and a third step of generating OH radicals as a result of dissolution and decomposition of the ozone contained in the microbubbles in the liquid due to the forcible crushing of the microbubbles, wherein the OH radicals generated at the second and third steps, OH radicals generated as a result of self-crushing of the microbubbles themselves in the liquid in the pipe, and OH radicals generated as a result of dissolution and decomposition of the ozone contained in the microbubbles in the liquid due to the self-crushing are brought into contact with aquatic organisms in the liquid in the pipe. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202966 | RETURN DRILLING FLUID PROCESSING - A system for processing returned drilling fluid including a flow line configured to provide a return flow of drilling fluids and at least one vibratory separator having at least one screen, wherein the vibratory separator is fluidly connected to the flow low and is configured to receive at least a partial flow of fluids and separate the flow of fluids into a primarily fluid phase and a primarily solids phase. The system further includes a dual-trough configured to receive the primarily solid phase from the at least one vibratory separator and a slurry tank configured to receive the solids phase from the trough. Additionally, a method of processing a return drilling fluid including dividing the return drilling fluid into a primarily fluids phase and a primarily solids phase with a primary separatory operation. Furthermore, directing the primarily solids phase to a dual-trough having a first trough configured to receive a relatively large solids phase, and a second trough configured to receive a relatively fine solids phase. The method also including transmitting the relatively fine solids phase to a slurry tanks and processing the relatively fine solids phase in a secondary separatory operation. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202967 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FILTERING A LIQUID SAMPLE - The invention relates to the filtering of liquid samples, preferably in a laboratory environment, for example for collecting micro organisms from the liquid sample for subsequent testing. The invention provides a method for filtering a liquid sample which comprises providing a blank of a deformable sheet material and a filtration medium, deforming the blank to form a funnel extending above and about the filtration medium, introducing the liquid sample to be filtered into the so formed funnel, and filtering the liquid sample from the funnel through the filtration medium, for example to a downstream receptacle. The method is accordingly based on the concept that the funnel is not or at least not completely preformed but provided in a form of a blank of a deformable material sheet which is deformed so as to form the funnel at the point and time of use during filtration. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202968 | Storage rack, flexible moment frame for reducing seismic damage to stored goods - A storage rack having a flexible moment frame adapted for receiving pallets with stored goods. The frame flexes or floats when a vector, lateral force “V” is applied thereto, such as an earthquake. The frame includes spaced apart vertical posts. A plurality of sets of horizontal load and cross beams are releasably attached along a length of the vertical posts. When the lateral, vector force “V’ is applied to the moment frame, a top portion of the frame is displaced from the vertical at an angle “Δ Flexible”. This angle is greater than an angle “Δ Rigid” for similar storage racks with rigid frames. Thus with this angle of flexiblity, the moment frame reduces potential damage to the stored goods. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202969 | Peg Board Hook - A peg board hook, for insertion into a peg board, the peg board hook includes two tangs, each tang configured complementary, such that tangs from adjacent peg board hooks can be inserted into the same hole. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202970 | FAST CRANE AND OPERATION METHOD FOR SAME - A fast crane and an operation method for the same are provided. The operation method includes calculating a pendulum period and moving the object. The pendulum period of the cable is calculated. The object is moved with an acceleration during an active time based on the pendulum period. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202971 | ENHANCED STABILITY CRANE AND METHODS OF USE - An enhanced stability crane ( | 2014-07-24 |
20140202972 | Profile carriers and related methods - A profile carrier includes a base profile of metal and a reinforcement member of fiber-reinforced plastic material that reinforces the base profile. The reinforcement member and the base profile are connected to each other by at least one wall-side positive-locking element that is provided on a profile wall of the base profile and that extends in a transverse direction of the profile wall. The at least one wall-side positive-locking element and the reinforcement member engage one inside of the other in the transverse direction of the profile wall with a positive-locking connection between the reinforcement member and the base profile formed substantially parallel to the profile wall. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202973 | RAILCAR DRAFT GEAR ASSEMBLY AND RELATED METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A RAILCAR DRAFT GEAR - A railcar draft gear assembly including a housing, a spring sea, a spring and a friction clutch assembly in operable combination relative to each other within the housing. The spring includes a series of axially stacked elastomeric pads arranged between a closed end of the housing and the spring seat. An axially elongated guide rod is endwise passed through the spring seat and elastomeric pads for aligning the pads relative to a longitudinal axis of the draft gear assembly. The guide rod is operably inhibited from axial shifting movements during operation of the draft gear assembly. A related method for assembling the draft gear is also disclosed. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202974 | MAGNETICALLY ACTUATED MODEL RAILROAD COUPLER - A model railroad car coupler assembly comprises a coupler with an upper shank having a coupler knuckle at a distal portion and a flat proximal portion, a lower shank having a coupler thumb at a distal portion and a flat proximal portion, and a coil spring terminating in first and second end portions, with a first turn of the coupler spring interlocked with the upper shank and a second turn interlocked with the lower shank. A mounting box has a circular mounting post that accepts circular openings in the shanks permitting them to rotate relative to each other between a closed coupled position and an open uncoupling position. The spring end portions engage the mounting box to bias the shanks into their coupled position. The knuckle carries a ferrous actuating pin that cooperates with a magnetic pad along a track to rotate the upper shank into its open position. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202975 | NESTED BLOW MOLDED LINER AND OVERPACK AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - The present disclosure relates to an integrated liner-based system having an overpack and a liner provided within the overpack, the liner comprising a mouth and a liner wall forming an interior cavity of the liner and having a thickness such that the liner is substantially self-supporting in an expanded state, but is collapsible at a pressure of less than about 20 psi. The liner and overpack may be made by blow molding the liner and the overpack at the same time using nested preforms. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202976 | PLASTICS CONTAINER - A blow moulded container has a body portion defining a chamber for storing liquid and a neck portion extending from the body portion. The body portion defines a central longitudinal axis and said neck portion is coaxial therewith. The body portion defines an upper shoulder region of curved profile and the neck portion defines a circular cylindrical portion having side walls concentric with and parallel to said central longitudinal axis. The lower end of the cylindrical portion defines a closed loop and has a non-planar intersection with the shoulder region of the body portion. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202977 | PLASTICS CONTAINER - A blow moulded container has a body portion defining a chamber for storing liquid and a neck portion extending from the body portion. The body portion defines a central longitudinal axis and said neck portion is coaxial therewith. The body portion defines an upper shoulder region of curved profile and the neck portion defines a circular cylindrical portion having side walls concentric with and parallel to said central longitudinal axis. The lower end of the cylindrical portion defines a closed loop and has a non-planar intersection with the shoulder region of the body portion. | 2014-07-24 |
20140202978 | DATE DISPLAY CAP FOR MEDICINE BOTTLE - The present invention relates to a date display cap for a medicine bottle, which includes: an outer cap ( | 2014-07-24 |
20140202979 | APPARATUS FOR STORAGE AND SAMPLING OF DE-IONIZED WATER SAMPLES AND THE LIKE - A container is provided for the storage and sampling of aqueous samples, such as deionized water samples. The container comprises an enclosure with an open mouth portion that is sealed via a needle penetratable septa. The septa overlies the mouth and seals the enclosure from the outside atmosphere. The septa comprises a foil layer adjacent the mouth that provides a border between the enclosure and the outside atmosphere and a Teflon layer adjacent the sample. A silicone containing layer of the septa is provided intermediate the foil layer and Teflon layer. A cap member may be provided that is detachably and sealingly engaged to the container covering the mouth. A CO | 2014-07-24 |
20140202980 | LIQUID CONTAINER WITH PREDETERMINED BREAKING POINT - Liquid container with a predetermined break point ( | 2014-07-24 |