45th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120279865 | Touch Fingerprint Sensor Using 1-3 Piezo Composites and Acoustic Impediography Principle - Provided herein is a method of making an integrated circuit device using copper metallization on 1-3 PZT composite. The method includes providing an overlay of electroplated immersion of gold (Au) to cover copper metal traces, the overlay preventing oxidation on 1:3 PZT composite with material. Also included is the formation of immersion Au nickel electrodes on the 1-3 PZT composite to achieve pad metallization for external connections. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279866 | METHOD OF FORMING A MULTILAYER STRUCTURE - A multilayer structure is formed by electroetching or electroplating on a substrate. A seed layer is arranged on the substrate and a master electrode is applied thereto. The master electrode has a pattern layer forming multiple electrochemical cells with the substrate. A voltage is applied for etching the seed layer or applying a plating material to the seed layer. A dielectric material is arranged between the structures thus formed. The dielectric layer is planarized for uncovering the structure below and another structure layer is formed on top of the first. Alternatively, the dielectric layer is applied with a thickness two layers and the structure below is accessed by selective etching of the dielectric layer for selectively uncovering the top surface of the structure below. Multiple structure layer may also be formed in one step. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279867 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING METAL COATINGS ON PLASTICS MATERIAL PARTS - A method for producing a metal coating on a plastics material part includes connecting each of a plurality of plastics material parts to a flexible support via a respective connecting part so as to temporarily chain the plurality of plastics material parts together. Each connecting part is attached to a respective one of the plurality of plastics material parts on at least one side. An electrically conductive connection is provided between the flexible support and each of the plurality of plastics material parts via the respective connecting part so as to provide a current supply for producing a galvanic metal coating layer on a conductive layer of each of the plurality of plastics material parts. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279868 | MANUFACTURING GALVANNEALED SHEETS BY HEAT-TREATING ELECTROLYTICALLY FINISHED SHEETS - The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a steel strip with a cathodic corrosion protection coating, in which the steel strip is hot rolled and then cold rolled; the steel strip is subjected to an electrolytic galvanization and after the electrolytic galvanization, the steel strip is heat treated in a bell-type annealing furnace at temperatures of 250° C. to 350° C. for a period of 4 to 48 hours and this produces a zinc/iron layer. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279869 | CHROMIUM PLATING METHOD - A chromium plating method wherein an article to be plated is immersed in an acidic chromium electroplating bath and electrolysis is carried out using a positive electrode that has an iridium oxide-containing film at least on the surface. The acidic chromium electroplating bath contains a trivalent chromium compound and a hexavalent chromium compound at a ratio such that the total chromium concentration of trivalent chromium and hexavalent chromium is 60-140 g/L, the hexavalent chromium concentration is 5-40 g/L, and the ratio of the hexavalent chromium concentration is 5-35% by mass of the total chromium concentration, while containing 50-400 g/L of organic carboxylate ions and having a lead ion concentration of not more than 2 mg/L. By the method, a chromium plating film that is good and stable over a long time period can be obtained. In addition, the plating bath can be controlled extremely easily in the chromium plating method. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279870 | METHOD FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL OXYGEN REDUCTION IN ALKALINE MEDIA - The invention relates to a method for electrochemical reduction of oxygen in alkaline media, a catalyst comprising nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes (NCNTs) having nanoparticles located on their surface being used. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279871 | HYDROGEN GAS GENERATOR - A hydrogen generating device comprising an anode, a cathode, a housing having an internal cavity and a perforated wall within the cavity electrically connected to the anode or the cathode and separating an end portion of the cavity from a main portion of the cavity. The device includes water in the housing extending continuously from the main portion of the cavity through the perforated wall and into the end portion of the cavity. The housing includes two ends and a perforated wall within the cavity near each end separating end portions of the cavity from a main portion of the cavity, the anode or the cathode extending through one end of the housing through one perforated wall into the main portion of the cavity, through the other perforated wall into the other end portion of the cavity and through the other end of the housing. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279872 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMBINED PHOTOCATALYTIC AND ELECTROCHEMICAL WASTEWATER REMEDIATION - The present invention utilizes the marriage of photocatalytic degradation and electrochemical oxidation to provide wastewater remediation and water purification based on the use of bifunctional electrodes. The bifunctional electrode provides for combined photocatalytic and electrochemical wastewater remediation for removing any one or combination of organic chemical pollutants, inorganic chemical pollutants and microorganisms. The electrode includes an electronically conducting substrate having a photocatalyst applied to a portion of the surface, the photocatalyst having a bandgap energy (E | 2012-11-08 |
20120279873 | ADHESIVE COMPOSITION FOR USE IN AN IMMUNOSENSOR - An adhesive composition for use in devices and methods for measuring a presence or a concentration of a particular component, such as an antigen, in a sample, such as blood, are provided. In one exemplary embodiment of an adhesive composition, the composition includes an adhesive, water, a poloxamer, and an anticoagulant. The adhesive can include particular properties, such as being hydrophilic, pressure-sensitive, heat-activated, and/or water soluble. The adhesive is particularly useful because it can help improve the flow of sample a device. For example, when the device is an immunosensor, the adhesive can help prevent the blood from clotting in chambers of the immunosensor. This results in a more efficient and accurate determination of the concentration of the sample. Methods of making the composition and device in which the composition can be used are provided, as are methods of using the same. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279874 | ELECTROCHEMICAL PH MEASUREMENT - A method of measuring pH of aqueous liquid with little or no buffer present uses an electrochemical pH sensor which comprises a plurality of electrodes with a redox active organic compound attached to an electrode and having at least one functional group convertible electrochemically between reduced and oxidized forms with transfer of at least one proton between the compound and surrounding aqueous phase, wherein the compound has at least one substituent group which promotes hydrogen bonding at a said functional group and thereby increases the reaction rate of proton transfer. The substituent group may form an internal hydrogen bond with a redox-convertible group or may enhance polarity to promote electrostatic interaction with water molecules and reduce activation energy. Such an electrochemical sensor may be used for pH measurement in computer controlled equipment for processing an aqueous liquid. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279875 | Security Case - The present invention is a self contained, portable security case or container. The case is secure in its locked condition by locks which are preferably operated by an electronic key. The electronic key can be programmed to open the case or container dependent upon various different conditions, for example, location, time, identification of operator, etc. In addition to the electronic key, a biometric identification device can be employed. The exterior of the case or container is made from different materials which are impermeable and resistant to heat, drilling and ballistic impact. A GPS type of location device located within the case enables the case to be tracked from remote locations. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279876 | COSMETICS UNIT WITH LATCHING CLOSURE THAT CAN BE BLOCKED - The invention relates to a cosmetics container for a liquid or pasty cosmetic, comprising a storage container having a removal opening, and a closure cap for opening and closing this removal opening. The closure cap can be detachably locked in its closing position on the storage container using at least one latching device that acts between the closure cap and the storage container. The cosmetics container further comprises at least one locking device which is able to assume at least one release position and at least one blocking position, and which in the blocking position blocks the latching element in such a way that a lock existing between the closure cap and the storage container cannot be released and the closure cap thus cannot be moved out of its closing position. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279877 | Packaging with Multiple Functions After Opening - Packaging including a base and a removable lid for the base. The lid is configured for multiple configurations including a first configuration for storing an item and a second configuration for supporting the lid in a substantially upright orientation for displaying the item. Attachment supports can be included in the base for securing the stand in the upright orientation. Lid supports can be included in the attachment support to support the lid. Alternatively or additionally, an insert having a living hinge can be used to support the lid. The base may be substantially rigid or may be configured to be collapsible or to otherwise allow for multiple configurations. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279878 | Self-Adherent Implants and Methods of Preparation - Implants are described herein which contain an activated adhesive on at least a portion of the surface of the implant. A release sheet may be positioned over at least a portion of the adhesive. Packages which contain the implants and methods of preparing the implants are also described. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279879 | BOTTLE CAP - The present invention concerns a bottle cap containing heterogeneous materials including a main body attached to a container mouth and an activating upper cap that is assembled on an upper mouth of said main body. Rotation of said upper cap turns a prefabricated receptacle attached to the lower portion of said upper cap, opening a seal formed on the lower portion of said main body and concurrently allowing the heterogeneous materials contained inside said receptacle to drop inside the container. Said main body has a space formed at an outer part of the lower portion of said seal, and a cut line separator formed at the bottom of said receptacle is disposed within said space. Said receptacle is connected to the bottom of said upper cap. Rotation of said upper cap turns said receptacle so that said cut line separator formed at the bottom of said receptacle breaks a cut line that starts from said space, resulting in said cut line separator pushing said seal down and allowing the heterogeneous materials contained in said receptacle to drop and mix with the contents of the container. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279880 | TRY ME PACKAGING FOR AN ULTRAVIOLET REVEAL FEATURE - A packaging item for packaging a toy and an ultraviolet light accessory is described. The packaging item includes a transparent packaging shell and a toy positioning packaging. The transparent packaging shell has an opening therethrough to allow for access by a user. The toy positioning packaging is positioned within the transparent packaging shell. The toy positioning packaging includes a toy packing portion and an ultraviolet light accessory portion. The toy packing portion is formed to hold both the toy and ultraviolet light accessory such that upon activation, ultraviolet light is directed from the ultraviolet light accessory onto a portion of a toy that includes a reveal pigment. Upon exposure to the reveal pigment, the reveal pigment becomes visible to reveal a unique feature of the toy. The toy is, for example, a figurine. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279881 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES COMPRISING BIO-DEGRADABLE ALLOYS - The invention provides medical devices comprising high-strength alloys which degrade over time in the body of a human or animal, at controlled degradation rates, without generating emboli. In one embodiment the alloy is formed into a bone fixation device such as an anchor, screw, plate, support or rod. In another embodiment the alloy is formed into a tissue fastening device such as staple. In yet another embodiment, the alloy is formed into a dental implant or a stent. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279882 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING BUNDLE PACKAGES AND BUNDLE PACKAGE - A method and device for producing bundle packages, in particular bundle packages ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279883 | GOLF STAND BAG - A golf stand bag includes top bag frame, a bottom bag frame, an inner bag frame hinged to the bottom bag frame and connected to the top bag frame with rod members, and support legs pivotally connected to the top bag frame and biasable to an extended position to support the golf stand bag in a tilted position when keeping the bottom bag frame firmly rested on the ground. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279884 | Syringe Devices and Methods for Mixing and Administering Medication - The invention includes a device having a chamber within a syringe. A fluid passageway extends through a syringe piston. A valve is associated with the passageway controlling fluid passage through the piston. The invention includes a piercing structure having a head segment and a body portion, with a channel through the body portion and through at least one surface of the head without passing through the tip. In another aspect the invention encompasses a method of preparing an agent for administration to an individual. A first component is provided within a syringe and a second component is provided within a vial. A closed valve is associated with a fluid passageway between the vial and the syringe barrel through a piston. Valve repositioning allows fluid passage and sliding of the piston joins the first and second components. Repeated sliding of the piston mixes the components to produce the medication agent. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279885 | Skid Pallett For Transport And Storage Containers For Liquids - A skid pallet comprising an inner container made of plastic, comprising a lockable filler neck and a discharge nozzle for connecting a removal fitting as well as an outer jacket made of a metal lattice or metal plate. The skid pallet is equipped to be handled by forklifts, a storage and retrieval machine or similar transport equipment and is equipped with a pallet floor, which is supported on support feet of a central skid and two outer skids. The central skid and the outer skids are connected to one another by a skid bridge forming a pallet base, which can be handled independent from the pallet floor, and that, for establishing a non-positive plug-in connection with the pallet base, the pallet floor furthermore encompasses engagement devices, which are assigned to the support feet and which interact with assigned engagement devices of the support feet. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279886 | DUMPSTER FOR HOLDING WASTE MATERIAL - A dumpster for holding waste material has a cup-shaped body, a lid and one or more hooking means, which are suitable to connect the dumpster to a waste collection device; the dumpster has one or more openings obtained in the body or in the lid and has one or more inserts, each of which is suitable to close a corresponding opening; each insert comprises a plate made of translucent material and is provided, in turn with a fixing system; the fixing system having at least one damping means suitable to attenuate vibration movements of the plate. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279887 | PAINT CUP ASSEMBLY WITH A COLLAPSIBLE LINER - A paint cup assembly for a paint sprayer is disclosed and includes a cap and a paint liner configured to engage cap. The paint liner includes a hollow body having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is closed and the distal end is open. Further, the paint liner comprises a plurality of indicia spaced apart along a length of the paint liner and each of the indicia represent an incremental change in an internal volume of the paint liner. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279888 | EXPIRATION DATE DEVICE FOR COSMETIC CONTAINERS - A system for providing an expiration month on cosmetic containers that store perishable make-up media including a container, a control, and a handle portion formed on the control. The handle portion has a greater outer diameter than an outer diameter of an exterior surface of the control wherein the greater outer diameter prevents the handle portion from entering the container, and a plurality of date-months formed on the exterior surface of the control in a sequential order in a first circumferential direction. The handle portion rotates the control in a second circumferential direction that is opposite the first circumferential direction thereby changing the date-months until the desired expiration date-month is visible in the aperture. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279889 | FOLDING BOX WITH A BLISTER PACK CONTAINED THEREIN - A folding box with a blister pack held therein is produced from a one-piece blank, having a first tab which starts integrally from a narrow side wall and in the use position inside the folding box rises obliquely inwards from this edge toward the opposite wall and is supported resiliently against the latter. A second tab is bent back from the support point of the first tab and in the use position comes to lie between the first wall and the first tab or the second wall, and in turn carries at its edge a locking tab which in the use position engages in a hinged fashion between two blister cavities or cavity rows arranged one behind the other in the insertion direction, and thereby secures the blister pack in locking fashion without the need for beads or other deformations that affect the surface on the folding box. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279890 | MULTI-HEIGHT CONTAINER - A container includes a base and a plurality of walls extending upward from the base. A support includes a support portion connected to the walls by a pair of arms. The arms each include a first arm portion connected to the support portion and a second arm portion pivotably connected to the first arm portion. The second arm portion is pivotably connected to the walls. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279891 | SUSPENSION PACKAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Disclosed is a product suspension packaging system that include a suspension pad with a notch on the top and bottom edges, and a binding received around the suspension pad and the product through the notches on the top and bottom edges to fixedly secure the product to the suspension pad to substantially prevent movement of the product relative to the suspension pad, where the product is secured within the perimeter of the suspension pad including the notches on the top and bottom edges. A method of suspending the product in the suspension packaging system is also disclosed. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279892 | BULK PACKAGED MATERIAL AND METHODS OF PACKAGING AND DISPENSING MATERIAL - The invention provides packaging and shipping containers used to store and transport a wide variety of materials at substantially lower cost and with less waste. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279893 | Dispensing System and Package for Use Therewith - An improved dispersing system for dispensing products provided initially in a package that includes an activatable opening structure is disclosed. The dispensing system comprises a frame being configured to support the package of products and an opening tool associated with the frame. The opening tool engages with the activatable opening structure on the package to create an opening when the package is moved longitudinally along the frame of the dispensing system, thus allowing the products to be at least partially dispensed out of the package into the product display area of the frame through the opening formed on the rear panel or on an angular of the rear and side panels of the package. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279894 | LOADING DEVICE FOR LOADING OPTICAL ELEMENTS - A loading device includes a number of stacked loading plates and a fixing assembly. Each loading plate is used for loading a number of elements. The fixing assembly fixes the loading plates together. Each loading plate includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. A number of spacer blocks protrude from the first surface, forming an interval between two adjacent loading plates. Each loading plate defines a number of through holes passing through the first surface and the second surface. A number of blocks are positioned on the second surface. Each through hole is surrounded by at least three blocks. Each of the at least three blocks has an arc surface facing a corresponding through hole. The arc surfaces of the at least three blocks cooperatively define a groove communicating with the corresponding through hole. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279895 | CONTAINER HAVING A RIM OR OTHER FEATURE ENCAPSULATED BY OR FORMED FROM INJECTION-MOLDED MATERIAL - A tray having at least one sidewall having a top edge, an interior surface, an exterior surface, and a bottom surface adjacent to the sidewall. The bottom surface and the interior surface combine to form a product receiving space of the tray. The tray has an injection-molded feature having an anchor portion and a flange portion. The anchor portion is adjacent the interior surface of the at least one sidewall, and the flange portion extends from the anchor portion and is adjacent the top edge of the at least one sidewall. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279896 | Insulated shipping container, and method of making - An improved shock absorbing insulated shipping container including an external corrugated cardboard box, receiving a product box therein. Peripheral spaced, and upper and lower spaced between the external box and the product box receive insulating pellets, which are maintained under a compressive force in order to interlock these insulating pellets and prevent their migration during transit of the shipping container. By preventing migration of the insulating pellets, the formation of a void (or voids) in the insulation of the container is prevented, and the formation of a hot spot (or hot spots) within the container which could degrade or damage the product in transit is prevented. A most preferred embodiment utilized insulating pellets made of puffed vegetable starch, so that substantially the entire container can be recycled, is biodegradable, or can be composted. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279897 | CARTON WITH ARTICLE PROTECTION FEATURE - A carton for containing at least one article. The carton comprises at least one panel that can form an interior of the carton. The carton comprises at least one protection feature for protecting the articles from breakage. The article protection feature can comprise at least one feature in end flaps of the carton. The article protection feature can comprise an article protection flap foldably connected to the at least one panel. The article protection flap can be moveable between a first position and a second position wherein the article protection flap is folded relative to the at least one panel. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279898 | Pallet-Like Base Frame For Transport And Storage Containers For Liquids - A pallet-like base frame includes corner feet and a floor for supporting an inner container. Central feet made of metal are arranged between the corner feet, and which are attached to a foot frame, to which the floor of the base frame as well as an outer jacket of the inner container are fastened. At least one central foot of the base frame encompasses a profile body, which encompasses a U-shaped cross section, comprising a base wall, an outer journal wall and an inner journal wall, wherein the base wall and the journal walls embody an axial edge web at axial end areas of the profile body in a plane at right angles to a longitudinal axis of the profile body. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279899 | PACKAGING/DISPLAYING DEVICE MADE FROM FOLDABLE BLANKS - A packaging/displaying device includes a main blank foldable into a housing that has a bottom panel, two side panels extending upwardly from two opposite sides of the bottom panel, a back panel extending upwardly from the bottom panel and connected between the side panels, and a top panel connected to a top end of the back panel and extending above the bottom panel, said top, bottom and side panels cooperatively defining a housing space for an object, the top panel having a through hole extending through said top panel to retain a top end of an object. The housing is open at its front side to display the object. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279900 | Energy-Efficient and Environmentally Advanced Configurations For Naptha Hydrotreating Process - Systems and methods of hydrotreating different naphtha feed stocks destined for a refining reforming unit and other applications with less energy consumption than conventionally possible, while producing less greenhouse gas emissions, and/or using a lesser number of heaters and correspondingly less capital investment in such heaters, air coolers, and water coolers, are provided. According to the more examples of such systems and methods, such reductions are accomplished by directly integrating a naphtha stripping process section with a naphtha splitting process section. Additional reductions can also be accomplished through directly integrating a naphtha hydrotreat reaction process section with the naphtha stripping process section. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279901 | FAUJASITE ZEOLITE PREPARATION PROCESS - Disclosed is a process for the preparation of a faujasite zeolite. A starting zeolite of the faujasite structure having a silica to alumina ratio of from 4.5 to 6.5 and an alkali level of less than 1.5% wt is steam calcined to produce an intermediate zeolite. The intermediate zeolite is treated with an acidified solution having specificately defined characteristics. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279902 | CARBONACEOUS MATERIAL UPGRADING USING SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS - Systems and methods for extracting, handling and upgrading liquid-based carbonaceous material. The systems and methods involve forming a reaction mixture of a liquid-based carbonaceous material, a supercritical fluid, a catalyst and a source of hydrogen, and maintaining the reaction mixture at moderate temperatures for modest time periods. Exemplary reaction temperatures are those below 200° C. Exemplary reaction times range from 30 minutes to less than 24 hours. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279903 | STEAM DRIVE NON-DIRECT CONTACT STEAM GENERATION - The present invention is a system and method for steam production for oil production. The method includes generating hot driving fluid, indirectly using the hot driving fluid to heat water containing solids and organics, separating solids, and using the steam for generating hot process water or for underground injection. The system includes a non-direct contact heat exchanger connected to a separator for collecting and separating the solids from the gas. The water feed of the present invention can be water separated from produced oil and/or low quality water salvaged from industrial plants, such as refineries and tailings from an oilsands mine. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279904 | SOIL PLUG PROCESSING MECHANISM - A soil plug processing mechanism for processing soil plugs which occur during ground maintenance. The soil plug processing mechanism having a separating device for picking up and processing the soil plugs by separating the soil plug material into fine particles and coarse particles. The separating device has at least one rotatable rotary sieve which has a rotatably driveable sieve drum with an outside surface which is configured at least partially as a sieve area. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279905 | Safe storage of hazardous materials - A method of safely storing containers containing chemical substances in accordance with a preconceived plan which comprises; examining each container to assure the integrity of each container containing such chemical substances and that said container is suitable for the storage of its contents for a predetermined period of time. If the container is deemed fit to store the contents, then, the exterior of the container is examined for exterior marks which will help to determine what the contents really are. Next a classification scheme for the said chemical substances is developed. This entails the establishment of a colour to be applied to the exterior surface of said container after a determination of the container's contents has been made. A corresponding number to be applied to the external surface of each container. The number of classes must next be determined for the plan (arbitrary). This is established in determining how and where the substances so classified may be safely stored, sorting the containers into like groups and storing the groups of containers marked with the same colours and numbers in accordance with the plan. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279906 | MAGNETIC ROLLER TYPE SEPARATING DEVICE - Since Thomas Edison invented the magnetic roller separator for concentrating nickel mineral, drum and roller type separators have become the most common magnetic separators. These devices can be constructed with permanent magnets or with electromagnets, and the drum separator can operate with a dry or wet supply. However, still today, strongly magnetic material detaching from the roller is a problem that has been tried to be resolved by introducing the magnets inside the cylinders, in only one area thereof, in such a way that when the material is rotated on the cylinder and moves away from the magnetised area, it falls as a result of gravity. This system has a highly complex structure. The invention uses novel and powerful, very small neodymium magnets to cover the entire surface of the roller. In this way, a small device with a larger yield is produced in a very simple and economic manner. The particulate material to be separated is supplied over a plastic piece covering the magnetic roller that is in contact with same only over a fraction of the circumference, such that when the plastic piece moves away from the magnetic roller, the material falls as a result of gravity and is separated from the rest by means of a deflector. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279907 | Classifying Kits - Classifying kits useful in separating gold, other precious metals, gems, collectable rocks, fossils, and archaeological artifacts from earth material. Classifying sieves and other parts of the classifying kits herein are configured to be used within a bucket and can readily be removable therefrom. Depending on the parts used and the goals of a user, the kits herein can be used with dry sifting methods or with water. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279908 | A METHOD FOR DETECTING A MALFUNCTIONING EGG PICKER - Methods and apparatus are provided that automatically determine whether or not eggs designated for removal from an egg carrier have been removed by an egg removal apparatus. Light is emitted along a path above and across an egg carrier as an egg picker moves to pick up an egg. The length of time that the light path is blocked when the egg picker is moved is measured and used to determine whether or not the egg has been removed from the carrier. Another apparatus and method is provided for detecting a malfunctioning egg picker. A detection device detects a number of eggs in the egg carrier. A control device monitors the egg picker and the detection device. The control device calculates the number of eggs in the egg carrier for determining when the number of eggs varies a predetermined amount from an egg count number for the egg carrier. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279909 | GUIDE PLATE FOR GUIDING BULK PRODUCTS AND SORTING MACHINE WITH SUCH A GUIDE PLATE - This application describes a guide plate for collecting and discharging bulk products ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279910 | Dialysis Machine - A cartridge for use in a hemodialysis machine, the cartridge comprising a dialysate flow path including a dialyser, the dialysate flow path for delivering a flow of dialysate to the dialyser; a first mixing pump comprising a chamber having a fixed volume between a concave recess and a flexible membrane, said chamber for receiving a predetermined volume of a first dialysate solution base, and a volume of water; a flow balancing pump comprising: a chamber having a fixed volume between a concave recess and a flexible membrane, and inlet through which it receives dialysate; a fluid flow path connecting the first mixing pump to the flow balancing pump; the cartridge further comprising a first check valve having an inlet in fluid communication with said fluid flow path, said check valve configured to open if the pressure in the fluid flow path exceeds a predetermined pressure to allow excess fluid in the fluid flow path to flow through the first check valve to a drain, and to close when the pressure in the fluid flow path falls back below said predetermined pressure. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279911 | FLUID FILTER ASSEMBLY WITH SIGHT GLASS - A fluid filter assembly with sight glass provides an upper housing carrying a transparent sight glass for visualizing the interior of the filter assembly and fluids passing therethrough. A sight glass retainer secures the sight glass within the upper housing. A screen filter is carried between the upper housing and a mating lower housing. A fluid inlet port is defined in the upper housing above the screen filter and a fluid output port is defined in the lower housing below the screen filter. The sight glass retainer carries plural fluid deflectors and plural sight glass supports for fluid dispersion and fluid cooling. A pressurized air input communicating with fluid inlet port allows pressurized air to be injected into the assembly to force fluids through the screen filter and out of the filter assembly. A low pressure drain valve and a bypass valve are carried in the lower housing. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279912 | Chemical Mixing System and Method - A chemical component mixing apparatus for use with a fluid source in creation of a concentrated solution mixture is described. The mixing apparatus includes at least one mixing station. The mixing station includes an injector assembly, where the injector assembly includes at least one venturi chamber having at least one suction port in fluid communication with the at least one venturi chamber. The apparatus also includes at least one super concentrate chemical component housed within a chemical container, where the chemical container is fluidly connected by a first tube to the at least one venturi chamber via the at least one suction port, a receiving container fluidly connected to the injector assembly via a second tube, and a fluid source inlet introducing a fluid into the at least one mixing station, where the pressure within the at least one mixing station is less than 150 psi. The fluid passes through the at least one venturi chamber, thereby drawing the at least one super concentrate chemical component into the venturi chamber, and the concentrated solution mixture is dispensed from the injector assembly into the receiving container. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279913 | SYSTEM FOR REMOVING CHEMICALS FROM A WORKING FLUID, AND METHODS RELATED TO THE SAME - A method for removing an unwanted chemical from a working fluid of a system includes: 1) pumping into a tank a working fluid that includes an unwanted, first chemical; 2) injecting into the tank a second chemical in an amount that provides or substantially provides a stoichiometric ratio relative to the amount of the unwanted, first chemical in the working fluid; 3) mixing the second chemical with the working fluid in a first portion of the tank to generate a molecule that precipitates out of the working fluid and that includes the unwanted, first chemical; 4) holding the working fluid in a second portion of the tank to separate the molecule from the working fluid; and 5) ejecting the working fluid from the second portion. The flow rate of the working fluid and the size of the first and second portions of the separation tank are coordinated to make the working fluid take at least 4 minutes to flow through the tank. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279914 | FILTER CARTRIDGE WITH A POSITIONING CYLINDER FOR HOLDING FILTER ELEMENT IN PLACE - A filter cartridge includes a housing, a lid, a filter element and a positioning cylinder. The lid is provided for covering an opening of the housing. The filter element is disposed in the housing. The positioning cylinder together with the filter element is disposed in the housing and defining a passageway for reception of the filter element. Further, the positioning cylinder includes a plurality of bulging portions disposed about the passageway and each protruding toward a centerline axis of the passageway. The bulging portions of the positioning cylinder have their highest points equally spaced apart from the centerline axis of the passageway. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279915 | FILTER APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - A filter holder is disclosed comprising a base for supporting the filter holder on a work surface, a tilting mechanism attached to the base, and a holder arm attached to the tilting mechanism at a tilt axis. The holder arm comprises a base end and a distal end and is tiltable about the tilt axis to a service position and an ergonomic loading position. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279916 | FILTER CARTRIDGE WITH ANTI-DRIP FEATURE - A filter cartridge is disclosed comprising a housing comprising a terminal end, a connective end, and a longitudinal axis, the connective end comprising a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. The filter cartridge further comprises a filtration media disposed within the housing between the terminal end and the connective end and fluidly connecting the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet. One of the fluid inlet or the fluid outlet comprises one or more anti-drip capillary channels, the transverse cross-section of the anti-drip capillary channels being elongate in at least one direction. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279917 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FILTRATION - Systems for filtration are disclosed. A feed mixture including at least one liquid component and at least one solid component and a flow of gas may be directed to a filter element and filtrate and gas may be passed through a filter medium from a feed fluid side to a filtrate side. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279918 | VALVE HAVING A ROTATABLE STOPPER AND WATER TREATMENT FACILITY COMPRISING SUCH A VALVE - The invention relates to a valve ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279919 | MULTISTAGE BIOLOGICAL REACTOR - A multistage biological reactor mountable within a settling pond is disclosed. The aforesaid system comprises a wastewater inlet, a plurality of individual cells successively conducting a wastewater flow and a treated wastewater outlet. Each cell comprises a hollow framework and a plurality of mesh substrates mechanically fixed to the framework. The substrates are configured for growth of microorganisms thereupon. The substrates in successively disposed cells are characterized by mesh fineness increasing along the wastewater flow from inlet to outlet. The reactor comprises means to dislodge solids built up upon the substrates thereby preventing excess solids buildup upon the mesh, allowing the system to operate in steady state without periodic solids removal. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279920 | SUSPENDED MEDIA MEMBRANE BIOLOGICAL REACTOR SYSTEM AND PROCESS INCLUDING MULTIPLE BIOLOGICAL REACTOR ZONES - A wastewater treatment system is provided comprising a first biological reaction zone, a second biological reaction zone and a membrane operating system. The first biological reaction zone is constructed and arranged to receive and treat the wastewater. The second biological reaction zone includes a separation subsystem and is constructed and arranged to receive effluent from the first biological reaction zone. A suspension system for adsorbent material is provided in the second biological reaction zone. The membrane operating system is located downstream of the second biological reaction zone and is constructed and arranged to receive treated wastewater from the second biological reaction zone and discharge a membrane permeate. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279921 | Solvent Removal - A process for removing a solvent from a source solution, said process comprising a) contacting the source solution with one side of a selectively permeable membrane, b) contacting a draw solution having a higher osmotic pressure (higher solute concentration) than the source solution with the opposite side of the membrane, such that solvent from the source solution passes across the membrane to dilute the draw solution by direct osmosis, c) removing solvent from the diluted draw solution to regenerate the draw solution, and d) recycling the regenerated draw solution to step a), characterised in that a portion of the draw solution is discarded or treated before and/or after the draw solution is regenerated in step c) so as to reduce the concentration of any solute species present in the draw solution from the source solution. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279922 | COMPOSITE SILICONE MEMBRANES OF HIGH SEPARATION EFFICIENCY - Composite membrane having a separating membrane layer characterized in that a separating membrane layer is produced by curing laterally modified silicone acrylates of the general Formula I | 2012-11-08 |
20120279923 | CONTINUOUS PROCESS BATCH-OPERATED REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM WITH IN-TANK MEMBRANES AND CIRCULATION - A reverse osmosis system and method for operating the same includes a pressure tank having a first end and a second end, the pressure tank has a first volume adjacent to the first end and a second volume adjacent to the second end and a third volume between the first volume and the second volume and a fluid passage fluidically coupling the second volume to the first volume. The reverse osmosis system also includes a plurality of membranes disposed within the third volume generating permeate and a permeate manifold receiving permeate from the membranes and fluidically communicating permeate out of the pressure tank. A feed line couples feed fluid into the pressure tank. A first pump pressurizes the feed line. A second pump is disposed within the tank and circulates brine fluid from the second volume through the fluid passage. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279924 | METHOD FOR MITIGATING EUTROPHICATION IN A WATER BODY - A method for mitigating eutrophication in a water body includes: adding a treating agent that contains nanosilicate platelets to an eutrophic water body, such that algae and suspended substances in the eutrophic water body are adsorbed by the nanosilicate platelets. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279925 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING NATURAL GAS AND OIL WELL DRILLING WASTE WATER - A method of treating contaminated water effluent from a well drilling operation. The method comprises decomposing organic contaminants in the effluent by bubbling a gas containing ozone through the effluent; adding a coagulant to increase the particle size of solid particles contained in the effluent; adding a flocculant to increase the particle size of solid particles contained in the effluent, thereby forming flocs suspended in the effluent; and filtering the flocs from the effluent to produce a filtrate and flocculated solids. The method may further comprise adding the coagulant into a stream of effluent flowing within a first conduit under controlled shear conditions, and adding the flocculant into a stream of effluent containing pin flocs flowing within a second conduit under controlled shear conditions. The method may further comprise delivering the effluent containing the suspended flocs into a filter through a conduit floating in the effluent contained in the filter. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279926 | APPARATUS FOR THE TREATMENT OF LIQUIDS - The present invention relates to an apparatus for the treatment of liquids, comprising a filter module with a filter, an inlet for liquid, a first outlet for liquid and a second outlet for filtered liquid, wherein the inlet and the first outlet are positioned on a first side of the filter, and the second outlet is positioned on the second side of the filter, a first UV-treatment module with a first UV-light source, wherein the first UV-treatment module is connected with the first outlet of the filter module and adapted to receive liquid from the filter module, and to expose said liquid to UV-light from the first UV-light source, and a second UV-treatment module with a second UV-light source, wherein the second UV-treatment module is connected with the second outlet of the filter module adapted to receive filtered liquid from the filter module, and to expose said liquid to UV-light from the second UV-light source. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279927 | SOLAR WATER PASTEURIZER - In accordance with the present invention, there are provided solar water pasteurizers that are portable, efficient, inexpensive and easy to use. In its simplest form, the solar pasteurizer includes a transparent container such as a bag or envelope that contains at least one energy converting structure and has sufficient insulation to enable heating water to a temperature of at least 65° C. (and preferably to a temperature of at least 70° C.) for a time sufficient to achieve pasteurization (at 65-70° C., a period of only about 6 minutes is required for pasteurization). Invention solar pasteurizers are particularly useful for pasteurizing water. In additional embodiments, invention solar pasteurizers include additional features, such as, for example, a water pasteurization indicator, and a receptacle for retaining same within the invention container. In accordance with another embodiment of the invention, there are provided methods for pasteurizing water employing solar pasteurizers described herein, as well as kits suitable to convert any transparent water tight container into a solar water pasteurizer. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279928 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING FLUORINE-CONTAINING WATER - A high percentage of fluorine in fluorine-containing water is removed and high purity calcium fluoride is recovered when treating the fluorine-containing water by passing the same through calcium carbonate packed towers provided in series in a plurality of stages, preferably two stages. In a method including passing fluorine-containing water through calcium carbonate packed towers provided in series in a plurality of stages to remove the fluorine in the fluorine-containing water and recover calcium fluoride, the calcium carbonate towers are packed with calcium carbonate with a volume mean diameter of 30 to 150 μm. By the use of calcium carbonate granules with a volume mean diameter of 30 to 150 μm, an increase in the purity of the recovered calcium fluoride and an increase in the fluorine removal ratio can be realized with a relatively small device. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279929 | COMBINED COMPACT HOT AND OZONATED COLD WATER UNIT - A combined compact hot and ozonated cold water unit which comprises a framework that accommodates a hot water heater device, a ozone generator device and a combined temporary storage tank having both a hot water compartment and a separate cold water compartment. The hot water heater device is connected with the hot water compartment of the combined temporary storage tank for heating the water contained therein. The ozone generator device is connected with only the water compartment of the combined temporary storage tank for supplying ozone to the water contained therein. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279930 | GREASE SEPARATION AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM - A grease separator includes a strainer bowl and funnel. The strainer bowl has a sieve in a lower surface. The funnel is mounted to the lower surface so as to depend downwardly from the bowl in fluid communication with the sieve apertures. The sieve apertures are aligned with, so as to all be in fluid communication with the upper end of funnel. The funnel forms a base under said bowl for stabilizing and supporting the bowl on a kitchen counter or storage cabinet surface. A disposable, biodegradable, grease-absorbing liner may be provided, cooperating in size with the funnel, so that the liner snugly mounts into a reusable heat-resistant container, the funnel inserts into the open upper end of the liner, and the grease is poured into and captured by the liner and the container. The liner is then removed for disposal. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279931 | FLUID PURIFICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Apparatuses and methods for removing volatiles from fluid systems. The apparatuses and methods include evaporator sections and may include a heater disposed at least in part in the evaporator section, an evaporation tube positioned around the heater, an air inlet adapted for fluid communication with a pressurized air source, and an air outlet adapted for fluid communication with a vacuum source. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279932 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DRYING DRILL CUTTINGS - An apparatus and method for separating drilling fluid from drill cuttings using pressurized air and/or a vacuum. In a first embodiment, the apparatus provides for improved separation of drilling fluid from drill cuttings on a shaker, the shaker including a shaker screen, an air vacuum system and a drilling fluid collection system. In a second embodiment, the shaker includes a shaker screen and an air blowing system. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279933 | AUTOLOGOUS SURGICAL BONE COLLECTION AND FILTRATION - Apparatus and methods are disclosed for use during surgical procedures for collecting autologous bone. A preferred bone collection assembly collects bone by compressing blood products away from trapped bone using a press. Such bone collecting assembly is easy and uncomplicated to use, and can be easily integrated into an operation where the need for collection and utilization of autologous bone exists. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279934 | Product Biasing System With Low Inventory Indicator - A product biasing system including an elongated rail having a front end and a rear end, a moveable member slidably engaged with the rail, and a biasing element operatively connected to the moveable member to bias the moveable member toward the front end of the rail, the biasing element being marked with indicia indicative of the longitudinal displacement of the moveable member relative to the front end of the rail. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279935 | SLIDABLE KNIFE BLOCK - A slidable utensil block. The slidable utensil block includes a chassis that is operably coupled to a mounting surface. A tray, which is moveable with respect to the chassis, may be transitioned between an open position and a closed position. The tray includes a block assembly, operably coupled thereto, which is configured to receive the one or more utensils. When the tray is in the open position, the one or more utensils are externally accessible; however, accessibility to the one or more utensils is limited when the tray is in the closed position. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279936 | DIVE GEAR STAND - A dive gear stand ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279937 | ORGANIZER BASKET FOR ICE CHESTS - The organizer basket for ice chest provides a receptacle or basket for use in ice chests or coolers. The basket is provided with handles to facilitate insertion and removal from the ice chest. Feet are also provided for the basket to support the bottom of the basket above the floor of the ice chest. The basket is constructed of telescoping sections so that the length of the basket can be linearly adjusted. This arrangement permits the basket to adapt to different sizes of ice chests. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279938 | SYSTEM FOR MEASURING LENGTH OF A BEAM EXTENSION AND DETECTING SUPPORT - An extendable beam measurement system includes a support; a beam mounted on the support and movable with respect to the support along an axis of movement; a series of sensory points mounted along either the beam or the support in an orientation that is not parallel to the axis of movement of the beam; and a sensor attached to the other of the beam or the support in a direction that crosses the series of sensory points at different positions during movement of the beam along said axis. The sensor generates a first signal varying as the beam is moved along the axis to thereby provide a signal indicating the position of the beam with respect to the support. The system is useful on an outrigger for supporting a crane. Optionally the system can provide a second signal indicative of whether a jack on the outrigger is contacting a support surface and supporting the crane. Alternatively, the system used to optionally generate the second signal can be used by itself to indicate whether a jack is supporting the crane, even if the beam extension is not measured. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279939 | BOTTLE CAP - A bottle cap which is combined with a beverage container in the direction of discharge or drinking, comprised of; a main body combined with the container; a storage space inside the main body which contains additives, and; filter holes formed above and below the storage space to keep the additives within the storage space; and the additives in the storage space is soluble in the liquid in the container and discharged through a spout above, and the flow path of the liquid is characterized by being configured to lead the liquid to the storage space of the additives to facilitate dissolution of the additives. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279940 | Tamper Evident Closure - The present invention relates to a tamper evident closure in which the outer portion ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279941 | Reclosable Baby Bottle Liner Kit - The present invention includes a kit for a baby bottle liner constructed and arranged to fit into a cavity of a baby bottle. The baby bottle liner includes a continuous, profiled, elongated reclosable fastener with a first and a second continuous elongated profile strip that are dimensioned to provide an airtight and/or watertight seal upon interconnection thereof. The baby bottle liner further comprises an airtight and watertight side seal at each end of the reclosable fastener. Each side seal connects an end of the reclosable fastener to an inside surface of a front wall and an inside surface of a back wall of the liner. The baby bottle liner can be constructed from a microwavable plastic and also visually indicate that a predetermined safe temperature range has been reached. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279942 | METHOD FOR PREPARING NANOTUBES OF PIEZOELECTRIC MATERIAL AND NANOTUBES OF PIEZOELECTRIC MATERIAL OBTAINED THEREBY - A method for preparing nanotubes by providing nanorods of a piezoelectric material having an asymmetric crystal structure and by further providing hydroxide ions to the nanorods to etch inner parts of the nanorods to form the nanotubes. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279943 | PROCESSING CHAMBER WITH COOLED GAS DELIVERY LINE - A method and apparatus for processing a substrate is provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus is in the form of a processing chamber that includes a chamber body having a processing volume defined therein. A substrate support, a gas delivery tube assembly and a plasma line source are disposed in the processing volume. The gas delivery tube assembly includes an inner tube is disposed in an outer tube. The inner tube has a passage for flowing a cooling fluid therein. The outer tube has a plurality of gas distribution apertures for providing processing gas into the processing volume. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279944 | ANNEALING APPARATUS - Provided is an annealing apparatus, which is free from a problem of reduced light energy efficiency resulted by the reduction of light emission amount due to a heat generation and capable of maintaining stable performance. The apparatus includes: a processing chamber | 2012-11-08 |
20120279945 | DIRECT CURRENT STEAM PLASMA TORCH AND METHOD FOR REDUCING THE EROSION OF ELECTRODES THEREOF - A DC steam plasma torch includes front, middle and rear sections. The front section includes a first amount and a first electrode attached to the first amount, thus defining co-axial first internal and external coolant channels. The middle section includes a second mount and a second electrode co-axially connected to the second mount, thus defining co-axial second internal and external coolant channels. The rear section includes an insulating transient element connected to the second electrode, a window frame connected to the insulating transient element and a window provided in the window frame. A first swirl generator is provided between the first and second sections to receive primary working gas and generating a swirl in the same. A second swirl generator is provided between the middle and rear sections to receive auxiliary working gas and generating a swirl in the same. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279946 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR HANDLING WORKPIECES IN A PROCESSING SYSTEM - Apparatus and methods for handling workpieces in a processing system. The workpiece vertical lift mechanism ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279947 | LASER PROCESSING METHOD AND LASER PROCESSING APPARATUS - A laser beam machining method and a laser beam machining device capable of cutting a work along a predetermined cutting line on the surface of the work, wherein a pulse laser beam is irradiated on the predetermined cutting line on the surface of the work causing a multiple photon absorption with a condensed point arranged inside the work, and a modified area is formed inside the work along the predetermined determined cutting line by moving the condensed point along the predetermined cutting line, whereby the work can be cut with a small force by cracking the work along the predetermined cutting line starting from the modified area. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279948 | Dual Power Pin Connector Assembly For A MIG Welding Machine - A dual power pin connector assembly for connecting both a MIG welding gun and a spoolgun to a welding machine. The dual power pin connector is comprised of a busbar portion that electrically and mechanically couples the positive output terminal of the welding machine power supply to a wire drive for the MIG welding gun. The connector is further comprised of an integral quick release assembly/clamping portion that electrically and mechanically connects the positive power supply terminal to a power supply cable for the spoolgun. The clamping portion receives and retains a power pin coupled to one end of the spoolgun power cable in a receptacle that is manually tightened and loosened. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279949 | BOX COLUMN ASSEMBLY - Apparatus for assisting in weld assembling a box column from a tack-welded pre-assembly of planar plate components. The apparatus features (1) an elongate frame defining a rotational-assembly axis, and (2) plural pre-assembly-receiving, rotational support structures mounted at spaced locations on the frame—each support structure including (a) an openable/closable yoke possessing a collar-reception zone, (b) an openable/closable collar rotatably receivable within this reception zone, and possessing a central throughpassage having a cross-sectional configuration which is larger than that of a box-column which is to be assembled, and (c) a pair of removably-collar-attachable, throughpassage clamping shoes for forming cooperatively, within the collar throughpassage, a window for complementarily, receiving extension therethrough of a box-column pre-assembly's cross section. A so received pre-assembly is rotatable about the rotational-assembly axis to position the existing seams of adjacency between the pre-assembly plate components for full-strength welding by an automated, traveling welding instrumentality. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279950 | COMBINED RADIATOR AND REMOTE CONTROL AND SWITCH APPARATUS AND LIGHTING ASSEMBLY - At least two radiation members are each powered by an energy source. A reflective member includes an at least partially ring-shaped concave reflective surface facing at least one radiation member which includes an at least partial ring shape for distributing energy to an at least partially ring-shaped zone. At least one other radiation member includes a lamp base assembly for being received in a lamp socket assembly, to provide illumination or other forms of radiation, with concentration in a focal zone. A remote control and switch apparatus or radiation scanning and detection control and switch apparatus is provided, for control of remote power activation, the radiation members and for activating, varying, modifying and/or controlling, optimizing, maximizing, minimizing or otherwise altering the complete or partial constructive interference and/or the complete or partial destructive interference of the electromagnetic radiation emitted from the respective radiation sources of the radiator. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279951 | BATTERY HEATING CIRCUITS AND METHODS BASED ON BATTERY DISCHARGING AND CHARGING USING RESONANCE COMPONENTS IN SERIES AND MULTIPLE CHARGE STORAGE COMPONENTS - Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a battery heating circuit, comprising a plurality of switch units | 2012-11-08 |
20120279952 | Thermal Treatment of Flash Memories - A memory controller can provide current to a heater in a flash memory to reduce cycling induced errors. If necessary, after heating, the memory may be refreshed. In non-battery powered systems, data may be removed from the memory prior to heating and restored to the memory after heating. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279953 | HEATED UNDER-BODY WARMING SYSTEMS - A heated underbody supports including heated mattresses, heated mattress overlays and heated pads, and methods of using heated underbody supports, for therapeutic warming. The heated underbody supports include a heater assembly and a layer of compressible support material. The heater assembly includes a flexible heating element , first and second bus bars, and a temperature sensor. The flexible heating element is a conductive fabric which can be adapted to stretch into a 3-dimensional compound curve without wrinkling or folding while maintain electrical conductivity, and wherein the heating element is adapted to return to the planar shape when pressure is removed. The flexible heating element may include a fabric which is coated with a conductive or semi-conductive polymer. The heated underbody support may also include a water resistant shell which may encase the heater assembly and the compressible support material. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279954 | THERMAL CYCLER WITH SELF-ADJUSTING LID - A thermal cycling instrument for PCR and other reactions performed on multiple samples with temperature changes between sequential stages in the reaction procedure is supplied with a thermal block to provide rapid changes and close control over the temperature in each sample vessel and a pressure plate incorporated into a motorized lid that detects anomalies in the reaction vessels or in their positioning over the thermal block, and automatically adjusts the plate position to achieve an even force distribution over the sample vessels. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279955 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL METHOD OF HEAT PROCESSING PLATE, COMPUTER STORAGE MEDIUM, AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL APPARATUS OF HEAT PROCESSING PLATE - In the present invention, temperature drop amounts of heating plate regions when the substrate is mounted on a heating plate are detected to detect a warped state of the substrate. From the temperature drop amounts of the heating plate regions, correction values for set temperatures of the heating plate regions are calculated. The calculation of the correction values for the set temperatures of the heating plate regions is performed by estimating steady temperatures within the substrate to be heat-processed on the heating plate from the temperature drop amounts of the heating plate regions using a correlation obtained in advance. From the estimated steady temperatures within the substrate and the temperature drop amounts of the heating regions, the correction values for the set temperatures of the heating plate regions are calculated. Based on the correction values for the set temperatures, the set temperatures of the heating plate regions are changed. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279956 | Microwave Energy Interactive Pouches - A flexible microwave heating package for food includes a first panel and a second panel joined to one another in a facing relationship, and a third panel joined to the first panel and the second panel. The first panel and second panel define walls of the package and the third panel defines a base of the package. The first panel and second panel may each include microwave energy interactive material operative for reflecting at least a portion of incident microwave energy. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279957 | OVER THE RANGE MICROWAVE SAFETY DOOR - Apparatus and methods are disclosed for a safety door of an oven having glass therein with a plastic laminate. The safety door retains glass within the door in order to prevent glass from falling or being forced outside of the oven, which may cause injury. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279958 | RESPIRATOR - A closing device is provided for a container of a respirator with two container shells ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279959 | FLEXIBLE TANK FOR FLUID CONTAINERISATION - A flexible walled bag, tank ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279960 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARTUS FOR TRAVEL ACCESSORY - A TSA-compliant accessory kit facilitates the carry-on of approved liquids for air travel. The kit contains clear, three ounce plastic bottles. Each bottle has a secured cap with large grips in different colors and with raised symbols for ease of distinction. The bottles and caps are housed in a closely tailored, quart-sized, zippered transparent bag with adhesive decals and a permanent marker pen for labeling the bottles. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279961 | DISPENSING CONTAINER - A dispensing system ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279962 | PACKAGE CARRIER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing a package carrier is provided. An insulation cover is provided. The insulation cover has an inner surface and an outer surface opposite to each other, a plurality of openings, and a containing space. A patterned metal layer is foamed on the outer surface of the insulation cover. A surface treatment layer is formed on the patterned metal layer. A heat dissipation element is formed in the containing space of the insulation cover and structurally connected to the insulation cover. A thermal-conductive layer is formed on a surface of the heat dissipation element, and a portion of the thermal-conductive layer is exposed by the openings of the insulation cover. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279963 | CONVERTIBLE STORAGE CONTAINER AND METHODS FOR THE REMEDIATION OF ENVIRONMENTALLY DAMAGED ARTICLES - A convertible storage container and methods are provided for the remediation of environmentally damaged articles. The container defines an interior chamber for receiving the environmentally damaged articles therein and has at least one container door for closing an access opening into the container. A conversion door is removably positionable with respect to the access opening so as to close the access opening with the container door in an opened condition. The conversion door includes a conversion door panel and a plurality of access ports through the door panel for connection of ducts to permit remediation of the environmentally damaged articles within the interior chamber. The conversion door may include a header assembly to permit vertical height adjustment of the conversion door to fit the conversion door to be fitted with respect to a vertical dimension of the access opening. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279964 | Container Closure With Measuring Spoon - A closure for a container has an integral measuring spoon ( | 2012-11-08 |