52nd week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090314637 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CODING INFORMATION ON A BIOSENSOR TEST STRIP - The present invention provides a test strip for measuring a concentration of an analyte of interest in a biological fluid, wherein the test strip may be encoded with information that can be read by a test meter into which the test strip is inserted. In one embodiment, a first test strip comprises: a first measurement electrode connectable to a test meter; a first trace loop with a first associated resistance, where the first trace loop is connectable to the test meter; and a second trace loop with a second associated resistance, where the second trace loop is connectable to the test meter. The test meter is adapted to: receive the first test strip; connect to the first measurement electrode, the first trace loop, and the second trace loop; and obtain a first resistance ratio by comparing the first and second associated resistances. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314638 | Methods and Compositions for Capillary Electrophoresis - This invention relates to improved methods and compositions for conducting Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) to separate molecules on the basis of their respective size or charge. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314639 | MEANS AND DEVICES FOR ELECTRO-FILTRATION OF MOLECULES - The present invention relates to means and devices for electro-filtration of molecules. The membranes comprise N-acryloyl-tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane (NAT) covalently linked to a support. The invention further encompasses compositions comprising an isoelectric buffer covalently bound to N-acryloyl-tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane (NAT). In particular, the present invention relates to membranes and devices allowing an isoelectric filtration of molecules in solution. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314640 | METHOD FOR THE ELECTROPHORETIC COATING OF WORKPIECES AND COATING INSTALLATION - A method for the electrophoretic coating of workpieces with a coating medium, in particular lacquer, and a coating installation are described. In the method, at least one workpiece is immersed in the coating medium. With a voltage source, a d.c. voltage is applied between the workpiece and at least one electrode immersed in the coating medium. The d.c. voltage is increased continuously, in an essentially stepless manner, throughout virtually the entire coating operation in such a way that the coating current density on the surface of the workpiece remains essentially constant over time. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314641 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LOW RESISTANCE ELECTROPHORESIS OF PRIOR-CAST, HYDRATABLE SEPARATION MEDIA - Methods and apparatus are presented that facilitate electrophoresis of prior-cast, hydratable separation media, usefully immobilized pH gradient (IPG) strips. The method exploits the swelling of prior-cast, hydratable separation media upon rehydration to help lodge the media in an enclosing member that permits spaced electrical communication with the enclosed separation media. The electrical communication permits a voltage gradient to be established in the enclosed separation medium sufficient to effect separation of analytes therein. Cassettes, buffer cores, electrophoresis systems and kits are presented for effecting the methods of the invention. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314642 | CARBON NANOTUBES BONDING ON METALLIC ELECTRODES - A method for large scale bonding carbon nanotubes on metallic electrodes is disclosed. The method includes that the wafer with a number of patterned electrodes deposited by CNTs via dielectrophoresis method is put onto the pedestal of our designed RF induction heating system. Then, the winding with alternating current induces scroll current on the surface of metallic electrodes due to skin effect. In this case, the current will generate Joule heat which could melt the surface metal of the electrodes. Finally, the CNTs will sink into the surface of the electrodes after short time heating. By varying the parameters of the RF source we can control the bonding process. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314643 | Electrophoresis Cassette and Method for Producing the Same - The object of the present invention is to inject smoothly a precursor to be a support and make an excellent support in which a boundary between a separation gel and a concentration gel after the injection is not ill-defined in the cassette which is made by combining two plates made of a synthetic resin, and in order to achieve the object, the present invention provides an electrophoresis cassette made by combining plates made of a synthetic resin which has a cavity for forming a support, wherein the surface of the plate which contacts with the support is covered with a SiOx film, and the SiOx film has a contact angle to water of 30° or less, and preferably 10° or less. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314644 | Method and Device for Electrokinetic Manipulation - A device for manipulating an object present in a fluid by electrokinetics is disclosed. The device comprises a substrate forming a flow chamber. The device further comprises a plurality of electrically biasable electrode structures and at least one electrically floating electrode structure. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314645 | Apparatus for manufacturing sterilized water, and portable apparatus for manufacturing sterilized salt solution - The present invention provides an apparatus for manufacturing sterilized water, spraying apparatus thereof and capsule containing salt using therein, more particularly, comprises a container having a water receiver for accommodating water; at least one negative electrode having at least one negative electrode projection formed thereon in the water receiver; at least one positive electrode having at least one positive electrode projection formed thereon arranged to face the negative electrode projection in the water receiver; and a power supply for supplying electric current to the negative electrode and the positive electrode, thereby promptly manufacturing a large amount of sterilized water within a short time, and thus, enabling users to use for disinfecting and sterilization the fresh sterilized water immediately after directly manufacturing the sterilized water without having aseptic to injured area or the inside of a nose for rhinitis' patients. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314646 | Reflective optical systems and their fabrication - A process for fabricating a reflective optical system, comprising: (a) providing at least a first mandrel and a second mandrel, each mandrel having an axis of elongation and having at one end thereof a negative end surface defining in negative shape a reflective surface, (c) rigidly and releasably attaching the first mandrel and the second mandrel to each other, thereby forming a mandrel assembly; (d) positioning the mandrel assembly in an electroforming bath and performing an electroforming operation for a predetermined period, thereby forming an optical system on the mandrel assembly; and (e) separating the mandrel assembly from the optical system, the optical system thereby having at least first and second elongate hollow sections, wherein each hollow section has an axis corresponding to the axis of elongation of a respective mandrel, wherein each hollow section has a first end, at which a reflective surface corresponding to the negative end surface of a respective mandrel is disposed, and a second end, the second ends being open, and wherein the axes of said at least first and second hollow sections are oriented whereby an optical path is defined between said second ends via reflections at said reflective surfaces. The process may include providing an intermediate mandrel disposed between the first and second mandrels. A reflective optical system, obtainable by the process, is also disclosed, the optical system comprising: at least first and second electroformed hollow sections, each hollow section having an open end and, at the end thereof opposite said open end, a reflective surface; wherein the reflective surfaces are disposed and oriented such that an optical path is defined therebetween. The fabricated optical system may be for use as an afocal relay, or in numerous image forming or lithography applications. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314647 | METHOD FOR THE ELECTROCHEMICAL DEPOSITION OF CARBON NANOTUBES - This invention relates to the electrochemical deposition of carbon nanotubes (“CNTs”) on a substrate using an electrochemical cell. A dispersion of a complex of CNTs and an anionic polymer is neutralized and thereby caused to deposit on the anode plate of the cell. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314648 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING STAMPER - According to one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a stamper used for manufacturing a magnetic recording medium having magnetic patterns corresponding to servo areas including a preamble section, an address section and a burst section and data areas including discrete tracks, the method includes forming additional resist patterns such that protrusions and recesses appear alternately in the radial direction in the preamble section and/or address section, in forming resist patterns corresponding to the servo areas including the preamble section, the address section and the burst section and data areas including discrete tracks are formed on a master plate, depositing a conductive film on the entire surface of the master plate and resist patterns, followed by electroforming a metal layer, and peeling off the metal layer from the master plate. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314649 | PRECURSOR CONTAINING COPPER INDIUM AND GALLIUM FOR SELENIDE (SULFIDE) COMPOUND FORMATION - The present invention relates to systems and methods for preparing metallic precursor thin films for the growth of semiconductor compounds to be used for radiation detector and solar cell fabrication. In one aspect, there is provided a method of efficiently using expensive materials necessary for the making of solar cells. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314650 | PROCESS OF PACKAGE SUBSTRATE - A process of a package substrate is provided. A plurality of metal layers stacked in sequence is used as a foundation structure. A thick heat conductive core is fabricated from one of the metal layers for providing high heat dissipation capability, and a plurality of pads is fabricated from another one of the metal layers for electrically connecting an electronic package at the next level. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314651 | APPARATUS HAVING ELECTROLYSIS CELL AND INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATING THROUGH LIQUID - An apparatus is provided, which includes an electrolysis cell, a liquid flow path that passes through the electrolysis cell, and an indicator light. The indicator light is illuminated as a function of an operating characteristic of the electrolysis cell and luminous flux radiated from the light illuminates liquid along at least a portion of the flow path. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314652 | Production of Peroxycarboxylic Acids - Provided are various methods, systems and reactors for producing peroxycarboxylic acid compositions, such as non-equilibrium compositions of peracetic acid, for example. The methods and systems relate to electrolytic generation of hydrogen peroxide or peroxide ions in a reactor, wherein the generated materials are reacted with an acetyl donor to form peracetic acid. In an embodiment, a source of alkali metal ions is provided to an anode chamber such that the ratio of concentrations of the alkali metal ions to protons in the anode chamber of a reactor is greater than 1. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314653 | Electrode tool for electrochemical machining and method of manufacturing the same - Disclosed herein is a highly-durable electrode tool for electrochemical machining, which can prevent the corrosion and abrasion of a conductive pattern at the time of electrochemical machining for forming dynamic pressure-generating grooves of a fluid dynamic bearing, and a method of manufacturing the same. The electrode tool for electrochemical machining includes: an electrode substrate on which a conductive pattern is formed to have protrusions corresponding to the fine grooves and to which negative current is applied; a nonconductive insulating layer, covering an entire top surface of the electrode substrate excluding the conductive pattern; and a conductive layer, which is formed on the conductive pattern to protect the conductive pattern, and a top surface of which is the same height as a top surface of the nonconductive insulating layer. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314654 | ELECTROLYSIS CELL HAVING ELECTRODES WITH VARIOUS-SIZED/SHAPED APERTURES - An electrolysis cell is provided, which includes an anode electrode and a cathode electrode. At least one of the anode electrode or the cathode electrode includes a first plurality of apertures having a first size and/or shape and a second plurality of apertures having a second, different size and/or shape. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314655 | ELECTROLYSIS DE-SCALING METHOD WITH CONSTANT OUTPUT - A method and apparatus are provided for passing water through an electrolysis cell having an anode and a cathode separated by an ion selective membrane. The cathode has a larger surface area than the anode. The method includes: applying an energization voltage at a first polarity to the anode and the cathode to produce an anolyte liquid and a catholyte liquid; temporarily reversing the energization voltage to a second polarity for a short time duration to reduce deposits on at least one of the anode or cathode and then returning the energization voltage to the first polarity; and dispensing a substantially constant supply of the anolyte liquid from the anode chamber and the catholyte liquid from the cathode chamber during the applying and reversing steps, the supply of catholyte being greater than the supply of anolyte per unit of time. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314656 | METHOD OF PURIFYING WATER AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - A method of purifying cooling water which requires the lowest maintenance and management cost without the need for a cumbersome cleaning operation for removing scale in an electrolytic purifying vessel by taking out the electrodes from the electrolytic purifying vessel, and an apparatus therefor are provided. In the method of purifying cooling water by applying a DC voltage across opposing electrodes while flowing water to be treated therebetween, so that ions in the water are electrically precipitated on the surfaces of the negative electrodes, thereby purifying the water to be treated, titanium is used as the positive electrodes, aluminum or an aluminum alloy is used as the negative electrodes, electric current is flown between the electrodes in an amount large enough to apply a voltage capable of dielectrically breaking down an anodically oxidized film formed on the surfaces of the positive electrodes, and the scale generated and adhered on the negative electrodes is automatically peeled off and removed by electrolytic corrosion of the negative electrodes. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314657 | ELECTROLYSIS CELL HAVING CONDUCTIVE POLYMER ELECTRODES AND METHOD OF ELECTROLYSIS - A method and apparatus are provided for performing electrolysis with an electrolysis cell. The cell includes an anode electrode and a cathode electrode. At least one of the anode electrode or the cathode electrode is at least partially formed of conductive polymer. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314658 | HAND-HELD SPRAY BOTTLE ELECTROLYSIS CELL AND DC-DC CONVERTER - A hand-held spray bottle is provided, which includes a liquid reservoir, a liquid outlet, an electrolysis cell, a power source and a DC-to-DC converter. The electrolysis cell is carried by the spray bottle and is fluidically coupled between the reservoir and the liquid outlet. The power source is carried by the spray bottle and has a voltage output. The DC-to-DC converter is coupled between the voltage output and the electrolysis cell and provides a stepped-up voltage, which is greater than the voltage output of the power source, to energize the electrolysis cell. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314659 | TUBULAR ELECTROLYSIS CELL AND CORRESPONDING METHOD - An electrolysis cell is provided, which includes an inlet, an outlet, and coaxial, cylindrical inner and outer electrodes. A cylindrical ion-selective membrane is located between the inner and outer electrodes and forms respective first and second electrolysis reaction chambers on opposing sides of the membrane. Fluid flow paths along the first and second chambers join together as a combined inlet flow path through the inlet and a combined outlet flow path through the outlet. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314660 | Novel Electropolymerisable Monomers, Soluble in an Aqueous Solution and Comprising a Metalloporphyrin - The invention relates to novel electropolymerisable monomers which are to be polymerised in an aqueous solution and comprise: an electropolymerisable pattern selected from acetylene, pyrrols, thiophenes, indols, anilines, azines, p-phenylene vinylenes, p-phenylenes, pyrenes, furanes, selenophenes, pyrridazines, carbazoles, acrylates, methacrylates and the derivatives thereof, and a metalloporphyrine which is substituted by at least two ionised or ionisable entities in an aqueous solution. The invention also relates to a method for the polymerisation of such monomers, to the electroactive probe that can be obtained by the polymerisation of such monomers, and to a method for detecting a target ligand in a biological sample using one such electroactive probe. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314661 | CONVERTIBLE DISPLAY CARTON - A display carton, convertible between a closed configuration and an open display configuration, is used for storing and displaying a packaged product therein. The display carton comprises a base member and a lid member connected to the base member and foldable into a built-in stand-up display or support system. The lid member is folded back behind a bottom wall of the base and a front flap of the lid containing a tab can be folded out to minimize the angle of elevation of the carton, such that the contents therein cannot slide or fall out. In the closed configuration, a fastener is placed at a portion of the lower edge of the front flap, i.e., the tab, and a portion of the bottom wall of the base member, such that the adhesive spans two generally perpendicular surfaces for a secure closure. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314662 | PORTABLE CIGARETTE ASHES CONTAINER WITH CIGARETTE LIGHTER. - A portable cigarette ashes container includes a receptacle and a top portion detachable from the receptacle, and has a top side in which a circular aperture to the interior of the receptacle and a further aperture to an upwards open pocket situated in the receptacle are situated, in which pocket a gas container of a cigarette lighter is received. The pocket is freely situated in the receptacle with an edge around the pocket opening tightly secured to the edge of the further aperture in the top portion, in addition to which a tubular passage having a length longer than the length of a cigarette butt and the same diameter as the cigarette butt is tightly secured to the edge of the circular aperture. A cap is hingedly connected to the top side of the top portion. The cap is provided with an interior closure member, which with the cap in closed position tightly closes the opening of the passage in the top side of the top portion. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314663 | Carton with insert and dispenser - A package ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314664 | Pack Containing Pharmaceutical Administration Forms - The invention relates to a pack comprising a container ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314665 | MODERN STATION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT - The modern station of waste management is suitable for being used as a station of concentration and storage of a large volume of waste that emanates from houses, shops, etc., without environmental problems being created. It achieves the waste compaction, the ecological management, as well as disinfection of the waste. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314666 | Container System With One Container With a Flexible Partition - Container system with one container ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314667 | CONTAINER FOR RECEIVING A CARTRIDGE FOR HEATING OR COOLING THE CONTENTS OF THE CONTAINER - A cartridge comprising: a first reactant cavity for containing a first reactant; a second reactant cavity for containing a second reactant, which second reactant cavity is in an operative condition located below the first reactant cavity; a frangible barrier separating the first and second reactant cavities; a flexible member defined at an end of the first reactant cavity remote the barrier, the member having a receiving formation on an inner surface thereof for receiving an end of an elongate member therein, which elongate member extends towards the barrier; one or more openings located in an operatively upper region of the second reactant cavity; and where in use, the integrity of the barrier is disrupted by a force acting on an outer surface of the flexible member to displace it towards the barrier, thereby causing the elongate member to disrupt the integrity of the barrier and permitting the first and second reactants to react with each other. A kit comprising the cartridge disclosed above. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314668 | AUDIO ENVELOPES - Audio or sound envelopes contain or are combined with a sound module for generating and playing prerecorded sound tracks upon the opening of the envelope or removal of its contents. Operation of the sound module may be activated by the opening of the envelope flap, or by removal of the envelope contents. The flap is configured with a removable strip which protects the sound module from damage before and after opening. The sound module can be replayed by repeated operation of the flap. Alternate embodiments of the audio envelopes have other structural or operational features which work in concert with the sound module. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314669 | Package for discs - A package for a disc with least one section having a first panel and a second panel, where the first panel includes an opening formed substantially as a semi-circle with user access to the center of the disc and one or more embossing lines formed as at least a portion of a semi-circle below said opening, the first panel being fastened to the second panel in an area outside the substantially circular area formed by the opening and the embossed portion to form a pocket for the disc. The embossing lines act to limit insertion of the bottom of a disc into the pocket and the top of the opening forms a shelf for retaining the top of the disc inserted in the pocket. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314670 | SPINDLE PACKAGING - A spindle packaging tray for holding a plurality of discs, the tray including: a depression designed to hold the plurality of discs, the depression including an inner wall that is at least partially ridged to provide stability for the plurality of discs to stay snug inside the depression; a spindle formed inside the depression, the spindle designed to help keep the plurality of discs in place; and a plurality of holes designed to allow consumers to easily insert or remove the plurality of discs to and from the depression. Keywords include spindle, ridged inner wall, and tray. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314671 | 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. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314672 | Loosefill Package For Blowing Wool Machine - Packages of compressed blowing wool are provided. The packages include at least two partial packages of compressed blowing wool. The partial packages have a body of compressed blowing wool encapsulated by a bag. The partial packages include an open end and a closed end. The open ends of the partial packages are configured to expose the body of compressed blowing wool. A joining mechanism is configured to join the partial packages into the package. The partial packages are joined such that the exposed bodies of compressed blowing wool in the open ends are substantially in contact with each other. The package is configured for separation into the partial packages and the partial packages are configured for loading into a blowing wool machine. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314673 | Cargo Shipping Container - A universal cargo shipping container for protecting cargo from damage during transportation is described. The shipping container is a rigid framed box that possesses sight ports for allowing the contents to be visually inspected without unloading the cargo from the shipping container. The internal configuration of the argo shipping container can be adjusted and several methods can be employed to securely hold a variety of different cargo in place, thus preventing damage during transport. The cargo container is especially suitable for a variety of different makes and models of wheel chairs. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314674 | TOOL CASE - A case for holding a plurality of construction tools includes a first shell half and a second shell half. The first shell half has a first exterior portion and a first interior portion. The first interior portion defines a plurality of cavities sized and shaped for receiving construction tools. The second shell half has a second exterior portion and a second interior portion. A hinge hingedly couples the first shell half to the second shell half for permitting the first and second shell halves to move relative to each other between a closed position and an opened position. A retaining protrusion is disposed on the interior portion and is engagable with the construction tools for retaining a construction tool in at least one of the plurality of cavities. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314675 | BEVERAGE CRATE WITH CONSTANT-DIAMETER POCKETS - A nestable crate or container for holding bottles. The crate has a floor portion substantially in a first plane having a plurality of bottle seating areas, with each bottle seating area being adapted to receive a lower portion of a bottle. The crate also includes a peripheral wall surrounding the floor portion and extending upward from the floor portion, a plurality of central columns extending upward from the floor portion and oriented proximate to a longitudinal centerline of the crate, and a plurality of pylons extending upward from the floor portion along the periphery of the crate. Each central column includes at least one first bottle-contacting surface and each pylon includes at least one second bottle-contacting surface. Both the first and second bottle contacting surfaces are substantially orthogonal to the first plane. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314676 | Package Assembly - A method and apparatus for packaging a medical device includes a package assembly that defines a multi-chambered interior. The interior chambers include a primary and a secondary chamber. A partition, which has a gas permeable vent, separates the primary chamber from the secondary chamber. The package is constructed from a variety of materials that provide the interior with a long term, low humidity, sterile environment. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314677 | Bag with Integrated Display - The invention provides portable bags having integrated displays. Disclosed embodiments include apparatus and associated methods providing integrated electronic displays providing one or more illumination, audio, or radio frequency capabilities. Chemical displays include illumination and scent dispersal capabilities. Embodiments of bags with integrated displays also include electronic displays having at least one associated charging element for charging a charge storage element for powering the display. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314678 | CONTAINERS FOR REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS AND METHODS THEREOF - The invention provides a container system for holding one or more reusable bags that comprises a compartment and permanently affixed upon its exterior surface a first pocket, and either an attachment motif or a holder. The compartment, also having an interior surface, comprises a first fabric and an opening that is dimensioned and for receiving/removing or storing a reusable bag within the interior of the compartment. The first pocket has a transparent portion. The attachment motif is configured to attach the container system to an object and the holder is configured for receiving a pen, a key chain or something the like. The invention further provides methods for using the container system. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314679 | Prevention of Food Spoilage - The shelf life of food and produce is extended by exposure to Tachyonized materials. Tachyonized materials, such as silica, may be incorporated in container for food storage and display. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314680 | Medication container - An indicator system for use on a medicine bottle to indicate the times and dates of the last dosage taken and the next dosage to be taken, including means for registering time and date when the bottle is opened and then closed. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314681 | PROCESS FOR THE TOTAL CONVERSION OF HEAVY FEEDSTOCKS TO DISTILLATES - Process for the conversion of heavy feedstocks selected from heavy crude oils, distillation residues from crude oil or catalytic treatment, “visbreaker tars”, “thermal tars”, bitumens from “oil sands” liquids from coals of different origins and other high boiling feedstocks of a hydrocarbon origin, comprising the following steps: •mixing the heavy feedstock with a suitable hydrogenation catalyst and sending the mixture obtained to a first hydrotreatment area (HT | 2009-12-24 |
20090314682 | NANOPARTICULATE-CATALYZED OXYGEN TRANSFER PROCESSES - Nanoparticulates of oxygen transfer materials that are oxides of rare earth metals, combinations of rare earth metals, and combinations of transition metals and rare earth metals are used as catalysts in a variety of processes. Unexpectedly large thermal efficiencies are achieved relative to micron sized particulates. Processes that use these catalysts are exemplified in a multistage reactor. The exemplified reactor cracks C6 to C20 hydrocarbons, desulfurizes the hydrocarbon stream and reforms the hydrocarbons in the stream to produce hydrogen. In a first reactor stage the steam and hydrocarbon are passed through particulate mixed rare earth metal oxide to crack larger hydrocarbon molecules. In a second stage, the steam and hydrocarbon are passed through particulate material that desulfurizes the hydrocarbon. In a third stage, the hydrocarbon and steam are passed through a heated, mixed transition metal/rare earth metal oxide to reform the lower hydrocarbons and thereby produce hydrogen. Stages can be alone or combined. Parallel reactors can provide continuous reactant flow. Each of the processes can be carried out individually. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314683 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING HYDROCARBON FRACTIONS - A method for producing an LPG fraction, a gasoline fraction, a kerosene fraction, a gas oil fraction, monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbon and a non-aromatic naphtha fraction from hydrocracked oil includes hydrocracking hydrocarbon oil containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon to convert into a light hydrocarbon fraction, and efficiently and selectively producing monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbon with higher valuable alkylbenzenes. The method for producing hydrocarbon fraction comprises subjecting hydrocarbon feedstock containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon and in which the ratio of carbons constituting an aromatic ring to the total carbons in the hydrocarbon oil (the aromatic ring-constituting carbon ratio) is 35 mole % or more to catalytic cracking in the presence of hydrogen. 40% or more of a fraction with a boiling point of 215° C. or higher in the hydrocarbon feedstock is converted into a fraction with a boiling point lower than 215° C., producing hydrocracked oil containing 30 vol % or more of monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbon. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314684 | System and method for pretreatment of solid carbonaceous material - This invention encompasses systems and methods for pretreating a carbonaceous material, comprising heating to a suitable temperature and for a suitable reaction time, a mixture comprising the carbonaceous material, one or more catalysts or catalyst precursors, and a hydrocarbonaceous liquid. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314685 | DELAYED COKING PROCESS WITH MODIFIED FEEDSTOCK - A process of delayed coking with modified feedstock is described maximising the volume of diesel oil and minimising the volume of coke produced by means of feedstock which comprises, in a first embodiment of the invention: the bottom product ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314686 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR REACTING A PETROLEUM FRACTION - In one exemplary embodiment, a system for reacting a first feed can include a petroleum fraction having at least about 90%, by volume, with a boiling point of at least about 300° C. The system can include a bubble column reactor. The bubble column reactor, in turn, can include a first inlet for the first feed and a second inlet for a second feed including a gas rich in hydrogen. In addition, the petroleum fraction may be in counter-current flow with respect to the gas rich in hydrogen inside the bubble column reactor. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314687 | Device for Regeneration of Oils - The invention relates to a device and method for regenerating oil ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314688 | METHOD FOR CAVITATION-ASSISTED REFINING, DEGUMMING AND DEWAXING OF OIL AND FAT - A method for degumming and/or refining crude oil containing impurities involving mixing the crude oil with degumming agents, i.e., water or acid, and subjecting the mixture to flow-through, hydrodynamic cavitation processing. The cavitational processing transfers impurities in the crude oil to a water phase for easier separation. The water phase may be separated from the oil phase by commonly available separation methods. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314689 | Method to alter coke morphology using either polynuclear aromatic compounds or functionalized lignin - A method for altering coke morphology in a delayed coking process of heavy oil is provided. An effective amount of one or more oil dispersible or oil soluble polynuclear aromatic compounds, or functionalized lignin, is added or contacted with the resid or heavy oil at a point before or after the step of heating the heavy oil to coking temperatures. The addition of additives facilitates the formation of shot coke and inhibits the formation of sponge coke. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314690 | Electromagnetic Separator and Separation Method Of Ferromagnetic Materials - Electromagnetic separator comprising two or more solenoids ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314691 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING THE PERFORMANCE OF AUTOMATED EGG REMOVAL - 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. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314692 | RECOVERY OF REPROCESSABLE MEDICAL DEVICES IN A SHARPS CONTAINER - Reprocessable medical devices that have been disposed of in a sharps container are recovered, disinfected or sterilized, sorted, and packed for reprocessing in a generally continuous process. In one embodiment, either a sharps container or at least a portion of its contents is successively and controllably conveyed, either manually or automatically, through a plurality of processing stations that are configured to perform different operations. The operations performed by the processing stations can include, for example, detecting and identifying contents, cleaning and disinfecting, opening the sharps containers, separating and sorting their contents, and disposal of contents that are non-reprocessable. Reprocessable medical devices can be sorted by type as they move along on a conveyor. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314693 | SELF-PROPELLED CRUSHING MACHINE - A self-propelled crushing machine is provided which ensures that, even when crushed pieces of an object include a concrete reinforcing steel bar or other like material piece, it is prevented that the concrete reinforcing steel bar will pierce into a conveyor belt. To this end, the crushing machine has a memory for storing a relationship in belt velocity between a conveyor belt and a magnetic separator belt which relationship allows a concrete reinforcing steel bar attracted and adhered to the magnetic separator belt to be taken off from the conveyor belt before the trailing end of the concrete reinforcing steel bar travels past a leading end attraction/adhesion position at which the leading end of the concrete reinforcing steel bar is to be attracted and adhered to the magnetic separator belt. In addition, the crushing machine also includes a controller configured to provide respective control currents to a conveyor belt drive means and a magnetic separator belt drive means, based on the belt velocity relationship stored in the memory. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314694 | RECOVERY OF REUSABLE MEDICAL DEVICES IN A SHARPS CONTAINER - A recovery device and method of use to ensure that any reusable medical device that has been disposed of in a sharps container is recovered, cleaned, sterilized, and repackaged for reuse. In one embodiment, a sharps container and sorting surface are manipulated to rotate together and independently, so that the contents of the sharps container are emptied onto the sorting surface, enabling an operator to manually, safely, efficiently, and timely retrieve reusable medical devices from the sorting surface and place these medical devices into a receptacle bin. The non-reusable contents are subsequently dumped into a waste bin, whose contents will subsequently be incinerated or otherwise destroyed. The operator of the recovery device is protected by a shield and an exhaust system that minimize the operator's exposure to airborne biohazardous toxins and enable the sorting to be done without injury to the operator from sharp medical devices. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314695 | TANGENTIAL FILTRATION DEVICE - The present invention relates to a device for tangential filtration of a fluid to be treated and to be separated into a filtrate and a retentate, comprising at least one filtration element which comprises at least one inlet for a fluid to be filtered and at least one outlet for the retentate having circulated the filtration element, wherein said element is incorporated in a circulation loop so that at least a part of the retentate is reinjected into the fluid to be treated before being introduced into the filtration element. a module of filtration into which the circulation loop is integrated and realized by a series of filtration elements in forward direction and a series of filtration elements in backward direction, forming forward and backward circuits. At least one probe for detecting information which is characteristic for the fluid to be filtered and representative for the risks of gelification of the fluid to be filtered in the filtration element(s) and/or for the risks of total obstruction of the filtration element(s). | 2009-12-24 |
20090314696 | ADAPTIVE MEMBRANE STRUCTURE - An adaptive membrane structure is provided. The adaptive membrane structure has movable membranes that can be made to change its gas, liquid or particulate permeability in response to surrounding environmental conditions. Such adaptive membrane structures can be used to provide protective apparel that is comfortable to wear wherein the level of protection provided is based on conditions in the environment. The adaptive membrane structures can be used to provide protective enclosures. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314697 | Liquid Filter With A Non-Return Valve In The Filtered Side Flow Channel - Disclosed is a liquid filter for an internal combustion engine. The filter has a housing, a removable cover for closing the housing, and a replaceable filter insert that has a filter surface through which liquid can flow. The filter surface defines a boundary between a flow channel on the filtered side and a flow channel on the unfiltered side of the filter. A non-return valve allows the liquid to flow through the filter at pressure conditions that prevail when the engine is running. When the engine is shut off, the non-return valve prevents flow of liquid through the filter, thereby holding within the filter housing the liquid that was in the filter when the engine was shut off. The non-return valve is placed in the flow channel on the filtered side. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314698 | Combined Axial-Radial Intake Impeller With Circular Rake - An impeller, a system for mixing a fluid, and a method of mixing a fluid in a tank are disclosed. For a sufficiently small impeller diameter and maximum blade tip velocity, the disclosed impeller, system, and method are capable of accelerating a near-zero intake velocity fluid, to generate a mixing zone that is collimated enough to have sufficient velocity vectors to suspend particles at a large distance away from the impeller, while minimizing the required power draw. An impeller may include a hub defining a longitudinal axis and plural blades spaced circumferentially about the hub. Each blade may include a root portion and a tip portion. Each blade may define a leading edge having an approximately circular raked helical geometry. A system for mixing a fluid may include a tank for containing the fluid, a drive shaft for extending into the tank, and the impeller. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314699 | Water Purification Apparatus - The invention relates to a water purification apparatus comprising a sedimentation basin ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314700 | Apparatus for treatment of organic waste material and method for separating and recovering liquid material - Provided is an apparatus for treating by itself an organic waste material which can treat the waste material with steam having a high temperature and a high pressure and which can separate and recover the waste material and a liquid material given by performing the treatment continuously by a simple operation. An apparatus ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314701 | WATER SOFTENER - This invention provides a water softener for performing a soft water mode to change supplied cold/hot raw water into cold/hot soft water using an ion exchange resin and discharge the cold/hot soft water, a running water mode to discharge the cold/hot raw water as cold/hot running water, a regeneration mode to generate regenerating water by a regeneration material and discharge regeneration waste water generated in regeneration of the ion exchange resin, and a regulation mode to regulate supply of the cold/hot raw water, including: a tank unit; a feed unit; a discharge unit; and a switch valve unit. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314702 | Rapid transfer and mixing of treatment fluid into a large confined flow of water - A system for rapid transfer and mixing of treatment substance into a larger confined flow of water. By-pass flow from the main flow receives treatment substance and returns to the main flow through a pair of directly opposed nozzles are directed across the main flow. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314703 | System and Method for Demonstrating Water Filtration and Purification Techniques - The present invention is a portable water filtration/purification system that may be used for educational purposes. It includes a plurality of stackable filtration/purification housings, each of which accommodates a different type of water filtration/purification subsystem. A pressurization cap connectable to each housing provides for pressurizing one, several or all housings stacked in a particular combination or sub-combination. The housings may be color-coded for easy identification of each the type of filter within a particular housing. The water filters or purifiers in the various housing may include, but are not limited to, a sediment filter, a carbon filter, a reverse osmosis filter, a forward osmosis filter, a chemical purifier (or purification sub-system), and/or an ultraviolet light water purifier (or purification sub-system). | 2009-12-24 |
20090314704 | Membrane Module for Immersed Operation - A membrane module for an immersed operation has a fibre bundle of hollow fibre membranes which are cast into a headpiece and in immersed operation are surrounded by a liquid to be filtered. The module has a permeate collection chamber connected to the headpiece with an outlet for permeate draining from the interior of the hollow fibre membranes, and a gas supply having a pipe guided by the headpiece. The pipe terminates in the interior of the fibre bundle and has a gas outlet for a gaseous medium, which after the transfer from the pipe to the liquid to be filtered rises as bubbles between the hollow fibre membranes. The fibre bundle is divided into sections and free spaces remain between the sections which extend from the pipe to the outer circumference of the headpiece and promote an inflow of the liquid into a foot area adjoining the headpiece. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314705 | Wastewater screening device - A wastewater screening device includes a perforate screening member through which wastewater flows, including a plurality of laterally spaced apart screening rods interconnected by cross members, such that solids in the wastewater are captured by the screening member. A plurality of wiping elements are positioned between the screening rods and shift longitudinally to clear screenings from the screening member. Each of the wiping elements has at least one end projection disposed laterally between opposite sides of the screening member, and a tapered wiping surface. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314706 | Cartridge Module of Hollow Fiber Membranes - Disclosed is a cartridge module of hollow fiber membranes, which can be easily mounted on and dismounted from a module mounting frame, and allow a process for removal of the inter-membrane clogging to be performed in an effective and simple manner. The cartridge module is mainly characterized in that a water collecting header has an opened first collected water outlet, which is located at the upper portion of the front surface of the water collecting header and can be opened and closed; and a closed second collected water outlet, which is located at the lower portion of the front surface of the water collecting header and can be opened and closed. The inter-membrane clogging can be very simply removed by dismounting, turning upside down, and remounting the cartridge module. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314707 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR REMOVING UREMIC TOXINS IN DIALYSIS PROCESSES - Methods and devices for providing dialysis treatment are provided. The device includes a resin bed including zirconium phosphate, zirconium oxide, and urease. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314708 | Hollow fiber membrane for feeding mixture into hollow space thereof - Disclosed herein is a hollow fiber membrane for feeding a mixture into the hollow space thereof, in which the mixture to be separated is fed into the hollow space of the hollow fiber membrane and allowed to permeate through a porous membrane comprising an active layer. The hollow fiber membrane is manufactured by forming a tubular active layer having a hollow space and making a polymer fiber braid, a metal wire braid or a braid consisting of a mixture of polymer fiber with metal wire, directly on the outer surface of the tubular layer, such that the active layer can be prevented from being expanded if a high-temperature, high-pressure mixture is fed into the hollow space. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314709 | POLAR FOG WASTE TREATMENT - A FOG waste treatment facility includes a slipstream loop incorporating circulation pumps, heat exchangers and anaerobic digesters for continuously circulating actively digesting sludge at a rate to preclude solid settlement accumulation warmed actively digesting sludge is pumped from the slipstream loop through a rock trap into a delivery/input loop both for aiding delivery of FOG waste to, and for partially filing, a receiving/conditioning holding tank. The actively digesting sludge softens and liquefies the FOG wastes offloaded into the holding tank for further treatment at a desired treatment temperature range. The contents of the receiving/conditioning holding tank are continuously mixed by a bottom-top recirculation chopper pump to pre-treat the FOG wastes, and decreasing solids particle size. The produced, flowable feedstock slurry can then be injected back into the actively digesting sludge slipstream loop at a controlled rate. The resultant mixture then is introduced into the input of waste treatment systems having anaerobic digesters for digestion of solids. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314710 | PURIFICATION METHOD FOR EFFLUENT - A description is given of a sewage treatment plant, in particular a small sewage treatment plant, having at least one activation tank for wastewater and/or having at least one secondary clarification tank for wastewater, wherein the activation tank and/or the secondary clarification tank are charged with shaped bodies which are freely floating in the wastewater, which is distinguished in that it has at least one filtration appliance for wastewater purification, which filtration appliance comprises at least one ceramic-based membrane for separating off microorganisms. In addition a method of purifying wastewater is described, comprising a biological purification of the wastewater by microorganisms in at least one activation tank and/or comprising a secondary clarification of the wastewater in at least one clarification tank, wherein the at least one activation tank and/or the at least one secondary clarification tank, for cleaning, is charged with shaped bodies, characterized in that the microorganisms situated in the wastewater are separated off by means of at least one ceramic-based membrane. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314711 | PHOTOELECTROCATALYTIC OXIDIZER DEVICE HAVING COMPOSITE NANOPOROUS TiO2 COATED Ti PHOTOANODE AND METHOD OF REMOVING AMMONIA FROM WATER IN AQUARIA AND RECIRCULATION AQUACULTURE SYSTEMS - A photoelectrocatalytic oxidizing device having a photoanode being constructed from an anatase or rutile polymorph of Ti as the support electrode. Alternatively, the photoanode is a composite electrode comprising an anatase or rutile polymorph of Ti as the support electrode coated with a thin film of sintered nanoporous TiO | 2009-12-24 |
20090314712 | MEMBRANE FILTRATION OF A PRODUCT - The invention refers to a method for membrane filtration of a product in a membrane plant ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314713 | Cross-flow filtration apparatus with biocidal feed spacer - A cross-flow filtration apparatus is provided. The cross-flow filter is a spiral wound filter that includes a semi-permeable membrane wrapped around a perforated central tube. The semi-permeable membrane includes a feed spacer and a membrane. The feed spacer is a biocidal feed spacer with a biocidal agent impregnated within the feed spacer to prevent biofouling of the feed spacer and the membrane. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314714 | METHOD FOR REMOVING CONTAMINANTS FROM LIQUIDS USING MEMBRANE FILTRATION IN COMBINATION WITH PARTICLE ADSORPTION TO REDUCE FOULING - Metal oxide particles heated while immersed in water in a closed container are combined with membrane filtration to remove contaminants from water. The use of the heated particles reduces fouling of the membrane typically encountered when membranes alone are used to remove contaminants from water. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314715 | Method of dewatering solids laden liquids utilizing a reusable filter element - A method of dewatering a solids laden waste stream, whereby the slurry is pumped into a vertical filter retaining structure and the liquid is allowed to flow out through the pores of the filtration element while retaining the solids within the structure. After the solids have dewatered, doors or gates located at the bottom of the structure are opened and the solids drop out the bottom by gravity. The structure is elevated to allow a transport vehicle to be placed under the doors prior to dropping out the solids. One embodiment utilizes an open bottom, closed top filter bag that is closed off by the doors or sliding gates located at the bottom of the structure. Another embodiment disclosed would use rigid filter plates to retain the solids and drop out the accumulated solids by opening sliding gates at the bottom of the structure. The filter bag or plates is accessible from the side to allow either manual or automatic pressure washing of the filtration elements or filter bag after each dewatering cycle. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314716 | PREPARATIVE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPH SYSTEM AND PREPARATIVE SEPARATION/PURIFICATION METHOD USING THE SAME - A technique for extracting an objective component from a sample solution and obtaining the component in the form of equally separated powder aliquots is provided. A peak detector | 2009-12-24 |
20090314717 | OIL-ADSORBING PARTICLE COMPOSITE AND WATER-TREATMENT METHOD USING THE SAME - An oil-adsorbing particle composite and a water-treatment method using the same are provided. The particle composite is capable of selectively adsorbing contaminants such as oils contained in industrial and household wastewaters. The water-treatment method is capable of eliminating contaminants from the wastewater using the composite. The particle composite includes water-insoluble organic polymer particles, magnetic particles and a resin binder, the resin binder bonding the polymer particles and the magnetic particles. The polymer particles have an oil-adsorbing characteristic. The magnetic particles have a magnetic characteristic for a rapid collection of the composite using magnetic forces. The method includes dispersing the particle composite in contaminant-containing water, making the particle composite adsorb contaminants to separate the particle composite from the water after the adsorbing. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314718 | Method, Apparatus And Plant For Desalinating Saltwater Using Concentration Difference Energy - A method and apparatus for desalinating saltwater using concentration difference energy is disclosed. In order to desalinate saltwater that is contained within a product chamber, a drive cell is used to generate a drive voltage. The product chamber has a desalination voltage such that when a sufficient voltage is applied to the product chamber, anions and cations migrate out of the product chamber, thereby desalinating the water. The sufficient voltage, which includes the drive voltage and which is equal to or greater than the desalination voltage, is applied to the product chamber, consequently effecting desalination. Beneficially, concentration difference energy can be generated using a concentrated solution, which can be generated using, for example, solar energy. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314719 | Metal-Treated Particles for Remediation - The invention relates to metal-treated particles, methods for their preparation and methods for using metal-treated particles for, e.g., remediation of process waste-water, sewage, contaminated groundwater aquifers, and soil containing harmful contaminants. Another aspect of the invention relates to a metal-treated particle comprising a ferrosoferric oxide core and a metal supported on the core, where the average diameter or other largest transverse dimension of the core is from about 75 nm to about 990 nm and the amount of metal supported on the core is from about 8% to about 22% by weight, based on the weight of the metal-treated particle. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314720 | NOVEL COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - The present technology provides systems and methods for treating a fluid by contacting a compound to the fluid. The compound comprises an azodicarbonamide or an azodicarbonamide derivative, wherein the treatment reduces the amount of hydrogen sulphide, iron sulphide and/or mercaptan in the fluid. Certain embodiments of the present technology provide a composition comprising an azodicarbonamide or an azodicarbonamide derivative and a support and/or a suspension agent. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314721 | Horizontal belt filter with vacuum pan alignment - A mechanism in a horizontal belt filter controls the position of the drainage belt to ensure its alignment with the vacuum pan. A section of belt rollers supporting the drainage belt is mounted on a movable structure capable of shifting the rollers laterally to the degree necessary to compensate for misalignments between the drain holes and the vacuum pan. The control operation is implemented with a detector capable of sensing the position of the drain holes in the belt with respect to the vacuum pan. A signal is sent to an actuator that causes the belt rollers to move laterally in the direction required to maintain alignment of the drain holes with the vacuum pan. A dual-drive system is preferably utilized to provide a more uniform force distribution along the drive pulley and to increase torque, thereby also advantageously increasing the capacity of the filter. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314722 | SCREEN BLOCKAGE MEASUREMENT AND FLOW PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM - An apparatus and method are provided that enable the control of a screening operation based on a calculated screen blockage percentage and the velocity throughput of the screen. The apparatus includes an upstream level detector, a downstream level detector and a flow determining device which determines the volumetric flow through the screen. The apparatus may further include a blockage determination unit which determines the percent screen blockage based on the flow level upstream of the screen, the flow level downstream of the screen and the volumetric flow. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314723 | FLOW CONTROL STRUCTURE AND RELATED MEDIA FILTRATION SYSTEM - A stormwater filtration system includes a stormwater containment structure including a bottom surface, an inlet that receives stormwater and an outlet through which filtered stormwater exits the stormwater containment structure. A flow structure is at the bottom surface. The flow structure includes a conveyance conduit running along the bottom surface of the stormwater containment structure and in fluid communication with the outlet of the stormwater containment structure. The conveyance conduit includes a port extending through a sidewall of the conveyance conduit. A saddle includes an upper component and a lower component connected to the upper component such that the upper and lower components straddle the conveyance conduit at the port. The upper component includes an opening in communication with the port and the lower component supports the conveyance conduit above the bottom surface. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314724 | BLOOD RECUPERATION DEVICE AND METHOD - A blood filtering device for the recuperation of blood from wound drained blood, in particular for an autologous blood transfusion system, has a first filter arranged upstream of a second filter. The first filter is adapted for removing emboli and/or large particulate matter from the blood and for allowing red blood cells to pass. The second filter is adapted for retaining red blood cells. An exit port is arranged downstream of the first filter and upstream of the second filter. The device is characterised in that the second filter has a pore size of more than about 0.5 μm. A method of recuperating blood from wound drained blood is also disclosed. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314725 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING A TARGET FLUID SUBMERGED IN A HIGHER DENSITY CARRIER FLUID - Apparatus and method for collecting a target fluid submerged in a carrier fluid when the specific gravity of the target fluid is lower than the specific gravity of the carrier fluid and the target fluid is essentially immiscible with the carrier fluid. The apparatus includes a funnel, a system effective for achieving submersion of a majority of the slant height of the funnel within the carrier fluid, and a pump in fluid communication with the interior volume of the funnel proximate the smaller end of the funnel for pumping fluid collected at the smaller end of the funnel. The method involves positioning a funnel between the submerged target fluid and the upper surface of the carrier fluid so as to catch and direct an upward flow of the target fluid towards the smaller end of the funnel before the target fluid reaches the upper surface of the carrier fluid. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314726 | WASTE CONCRETE AND AGGREGATE RECLAIMER - A reclaimer, for the separation of heavier solids from slurry water, including an inlet means ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314727 | FILTER ARRANGEMENT AND METHODS - A primary and secondary filter are combined into a single housing, and two elements are combined into a single element. This combination is useable in any system that has a filter upstream of a pump and a filter downstream of a pump. The example described is a fuel system. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314728 | System for securing tubes in a tray - A system and apparatus for securely housing small tubes in a tray. The system and apparatus of the instant invention provides a securing mechanism that includes at least one flange an at least one aperture in the tray that connects with a tube and holds the tube securely in the tray. The system and apparatus prevents any tubes from disengaging from the tray during transport. Each aperture in the tray includes a space of sufficient diameter in which to place the tube. At least one stationary catch surrounds the tube once placed therein, thereby securely holding the tube in place and requiring manual force for removal. At least one flexible catch is placed inside the aperture to allow for the secure placement of a tube therein using manual force. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314729 | Panel Stack Safety Holder - A holder apparatus ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314730 | Hanging or storage means attachable to a sink - The object of the invention is a hanging or storage means attachable to a sink, comprising an attachment assembly ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314731 | Storage rack - A storage system includes a rear frame, a plurality of divider panels, and a plurality of shelving panels. The divider panels include a first divider panel and a second divider panel, each divider panel having a front vertical bar and a rear vertical bar, each divider panel being removably connected to the rear frame adjacent the rear vertical bar. A plurality of U-shaped connectors are provided in spaced apart manner along the front vertical bars and the rear vertical bars of each divider panel. Each shelving panel has a four-sided configuration that defines four corners, with each corner of each shelving panel fitted inside a U-shaped connector. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314732 | Crane-Luffing Cylinder Bearing with a Spherical Calotte - The invention relates to the bearing system of a luffing cylinder ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314733 | Teat - A teat for connection to a receiving unit of a drink container has a main body and, adjoining the main body and tapered relative to the main body, a mouthpiece with at least one suction opening. The teat has a first connector element for connection to the receiving unit, a second connector element for connection to the receiving unit, and a suction channel. The suction channel extends within the mouthpiece, extends and opens via a first end into the suction opening and is directed via a second end towards the main body. This second end forms the first connector element for leaktight connection to the receiving unit. The main body is designed such that it is adapted to be turned back towards the suction opening of the mouthpiece. This teat is adapted to be connected to the feeding bottle in a simple and hygienic manner and is easy to clean. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314734 | Teat Unit - A teat unit has a flexible teat, a receiving head and a dimensionally stable base part. The teat is arranged on the receiving head. The receiving head and the base part are connected to each other by a releasable plug connection, and the receiving head has a securing element for securing the teat unit on a drinks container. This teat unit permits a great many possible configurations of the individual parts and, therefore, an optimization of their individual functions. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314735 | INFLATABLE CONTAINER FOR FEEDING BABIES - The invention provides an elastomeric expandable container | 2009-12-24 |
20090314736 | Teat - A teat for connection to a receiving unit of a drink container has a main body and, adjoining the main body and tapered relative to the main body, a mouthpiece with at least one suction opening and a free end. The teat has a first connector element for connection to the receiving unit, and a second connector element for connection to the receiving unit, and a suction channel. The suction channel extends within the mouthpiece, opens via a first end into the suction opening and is directed via a second end towards the main body. This second end forms the first connector element for a substantially leak-tight connection to the receiving unit. The main body is designed such that it can be turned back towards the free end of the mouthpiece. The teat is designed such that it can be turned back at least a second location. The teat according to the invention can be connected to the feeding bottle in a simple and hygienic manner, is easy to clean and permits a feeding action that is as true to nature as possible. | 2009-12-24 |