| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 141011000 | With material treatment | 87 |
| 20080308174 | Method and Device for Supplying Fill Gas to a Cargo Tank - Method and apparatus for supplying a fill gas to a cargo or storage tank that holds crude oil/gas condensate. The fill gas flows into the tank together with the crude oil/gas condensate in a common filling line. A separator at the tank separates the fill gas from the crude oil/gas condensate. The fill gas is then filled into the tank at a level above the liquid fill level of the crude oil/gas condensate. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080308175 | Method and Apparatus for Treating Boil-Off Gas in an LNG Carrier Having a Reliquefaction Plant, and LNG Carrier Having Said Apparatus for Treating Boil-Off Gas - Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for treating boil-off gas generated in an LNG storage tank of an LNG carrier for transporting LNG in a cryogenic liquid state, the LNG carrier having a boil-off gas reliquefaction plant, wherein an amount of boil-off gas corresponding to a treatment capacity of the reliquefaction plant among the total amount of boil-off gas generated during the voyage of the LNG carrier is discharged from the LNG storage tank and reliquefied by the reliquefaction plant. The boil-off gas treating method and apparatus can maintain an amount of boil-off gas discharged from an LNG storage tank at a constant level by storing in the LNG storage tank, instead of discharging and burning, surplus boil-off gas which has not been returned to the LNG storage tank through the reliquefaction plant among the total amount of boil-off gas generated in the LNG storage tank, and can prevent waste of boil-off gas and save energy by allowing an internal pressure of the LNG storage tank to be increased. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080308176 | AUTOMATED LIQUID DISPENSING SYSTEM - An automated liquid dispensing system employs a mechanism which moves a container [ | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090151812 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FILLING A TANK WITH A PRESSURIZED GAS - Method for filling a tank with a pressurized gas, in particular a vehicle tank with hydrogen, including the step of compressing the gas from a first gas source in order to fill said tank directly or via at least one buffer vessel, wherein the compression step is carried out using the energy from a working fluid, said method being characterized in that it comprises a step of heat exchange between said compressed gas and said working fluid. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090165887 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING HYDROGEN AT A HIGH PRESSURE - An apparatus and method for providing a hydrogen rich gas stream at a high pressure for use by hydrogen vehicles or other devices requiring hydrogen rich feed streams are disclosed in the present invention. As the pressure of gaseous hydrogen is increased, the temperature of the gaseous hydrogen also increases due to the heat of compression. The apparatus and method of the present invention utilize localized cooling via a vortex tube to cool the gaseous hydrogen caused by the increase in pressure. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090277533 | DEFOAMING SONOTRODE SYSTEM - A sonotrode specially adapted for defoaming liquids during container filing operations, has an upper body portion having a first diameter and having an upper face adapted to be mounted to a driving transducer, a middle body portion having a second diameter larger than the first diameter situated below the upper body portion, a generally conical portion situated between the upper body portion the middle body portion, and a transition portion situated between the middle body portion and a lower face adapted to be directed toward a liquid upper surface within a container, the lower face being generally rectangular. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090283177 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE CONTROLLED FOAMING OF A PRODUCT INTRODUCED IN BOTTLES OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS - A method and device for the controlled foaming of a product introduced in bottles or similar containers. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72( | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090308487 | Ultrasonic Transducer Systems - Ulstrasound typically in the range 15 KHz to 1 MHz and at a power of about 100 watts over a zone of a few sq. cm is applied via a horn shaped cavity of a transmitter for processing a fluid medium, for example for processing a body of liquid having a foaming surface layer whereby the foaming can be quelled rapidly. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100043915 | ASEPTIC BEVERAGE BOTTLE FILLING PLANT WITH A CLEAN ROOM ARRANGEMENT ENCLOSING THE ASEPTIC BEVERAGE BOTTLE FILLING PLANT AND A METHOD OF OPERATING SAME, AND AN ASEPTIC CONTAINER FILLING PLANT WITH A CLEAN ROOM ARRANGEMENT ENCLOSING THE ASEPTIC CONTAINER FILLING PLANT, AND A METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - An aseptic beverage bottle filling plant with a clean room arrangement enclosing the aseptic beverage bottle filling plant and a method of operating same, and an aseptic container filling plant with a clean room arrangement enclosing the aseptic container filling plant, and a method of operating same. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72( | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100084045 | STERILE LIQUID TRANSFER PORT - A sterile liquid transfer port system is comprised of an alpha assembly, a beta assembly, and a sterilization docking cover. The transfer port apparatus can also be comprised of (a) an isolation wall; (b) a product suite on a first side of the isolation wall; (c) a filling suite on a second side of the isolation wall; (d) an alpha assembly spanning a port in the isolation wall between the first and second sides of the isolation wall; (e) a product tank; (f) a means for sterilization of the product tank, a conduit, and a beta assembly; (g) the beta assembly configured for connection with the alpha assembly for sterile transfer of a product; (h) a conduit for transferring product from the product suite to the filling suite; and (i) equipment in the filling suite for filling product. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100096039 | METHOD AND APPARATUS RECUPERATING BOIL-OFF VAPOR - In a fuel vapour recovery system, fuel vapour is drawn off and converted to liquid fuel. The system comprises a compressor, individually closable inlets for the fuel vapour and leading to an inlet duct of the compressor, a return duct by way of which an outlet of the compressor communicates with the inlet duct, and a control device which controls communication between that outlet and the inlet duct via the return duct in dependence upon the number of the inlets which is open. The system further comprises a tank, a first sensor which serves to detect when liquid water in the tank attains a predetermined height in the tank, a second sensor which serves to detect when liquid fuel in the tank attains a higher, predetermined height in the tank, a first device responsive to the first sensor and serving to cause removal of at least part of the liquid water from the tank when the liquid water attains the first-mentioned predetermined height, and a second device responsive to the second sensor and serving to cause removal of at least part of the liquid fuel from the tank when the liquid fuel attains the higher, predetermined height. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100101680 | METHOD FOR LOADING LIQUID, LIQUID CONTAINER AND HEAD CARTRIDGE - A liquid loading method, a liquid container and a head cartridge are provided, which allow the liquid container to be appropriately loaded with liquid such that a stirring member provided in the liquid container fully fulfills its function. For this end, an infusion needle is inserted from the outside of the ink cartridge into the ink storage chamber comprising a swinging member for stirring ink, so that the ink is loaded into the ink storage chamber through the infusion needle. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100193069 | STERILIZATION WITH BETA-RADIATION - The invention relates to an apparatus ( | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100193070 | Method for Filling a Tank with Pressurized Gas - The invention relates to a method for filling a tank with pressurized gas, particularly hydrogen in the tank of a vehicle, using a filling station that comprises: a plurality of buffer containers for containing the pressurized gas and filling the tank through successive pressure balancing phases; a device for generating a pressurized gas and for filling said buffer containers from a fluid source; wherein the method comprises a tank filling step by gas transfer from a buffer container and simultaneously by gas transfer directly from the source via the gas generation device, characterized in that the pressurized-gas generation device includes a compressor connected to the buffer containers and in that the compressor supplies gas to the tank from a gas source including a first buffer container for at least part of a pressure balancing phase between at least one second buffer container and a tank, the buffer containers being successively used as sources by the compressor after being used for pressure balancing with the tank. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100307637 | Apparatus for recharging tennis balls and method - A method and apparatus for recharging depleted tennis balls that uses compressed carbon dioxide. A recharge pressure vessel including a cylinder with a closed end and a spaced apart open end with a connecting wall forming a charging chamber. A pressure port proximate the open end permits gas entry and exit for charging. The chamber may be filled with any number of discharged tennis balls and then is sealed and charged with high pressure heavy molecular weight gas such as carbon dioxide. The vessel is then agitated to jostle the inserted balls and within 4 to 5 days, the balls will become fully pressurized and the pressure may be released and the recharged balls remove from the vessel. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100326563 | Method of eliminating static charge from resin vessel, method of sterilizing and filling resin vessel, method of filling and capping resin vessel, apparatus for eliminating static charge from resin vessel, and resin vessel sterilizing and filling system - It is aimed to eliminate charges accumulated inside a wall structure of a resin vessel | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110011490 | Mixing, Processing and Sealing Machine for Substances to Prepare Cosmetics and Related Materials and Corresponding Procedures for Preparation of Cosmetics and Related Materials - A mixing, processing, sealing and bottling machine for substances used to prepare cosmetics is provided. The machine is driven by external means and includes a cabinet, where command panels are externally placed and a bottling station. The devices are used by a user to prepare cosmetics and related products comprising chemicals or natural substances prescribed in personal formulas originating from prescriptions from professionals or pre-programmed formulations. The machine can be connected to a printing device for printing the formula or recording means for recording the formula. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110083769 | DEVICE FOR LOADING PARTICLES OF CATATLYST INTO TUBES HAVING AN ANNULAR ZONE - A device and method to load particles of catalyst on the order of cm in the principal dimension into an annular zone of reaction tubes which may reach a height of more than 10 metres, while satisfying the strict conditions of homogeneity and density of loading. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110094618 | HEADSPACE MODIFICATION METHOD FOR REMOVAL OF VACUUM PRESSURE AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - To modify the headspace in a container to remove vacuum pressure, a container has a seal or cap which may provide a temporary opening into the container which is sealable under compression to provide a controlled raising of the internal pressure as the heated contents of the container cools. A sealing chamber ( | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110139298 | DUAL PURPOSE BITUMEN/DILUENT RAILROAD TANK CAR - A dual-purpose railcar is provided, designed for hauling of bitumen or diluent, optimized to provide transport of bitumen to a destination and transport of diluent in the return trip of the car. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110146837 | COOLING DEVICE FOR STABILISING A CONTAINER STRUCTURE - The invention relates to an apparatus for filling containers, in particular bottles, comprising at least one transport device ( | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110180179 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF AN ASEPTIC FILLING MACHINE - A method for controlling the operation of an aseptic product filling machine includes the steps of performing a pre-production test procedure during a pre-production phase in which at least a set of subcritical control parameters are measured, diagnosed and stored, checking if those subcritical control parameters are within their range, starting a production phase if all of the subcritical control parameters are indeed within their range, and measuring, diagnosing and storing a set of supercritical control parameters and not the subcritical control parameters during the production phase. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110253252 | BRAKE BLEEDING APPARATUS - A brake bleeding apparatus comprises a supply receptacle for brake fluid for supply to a braking system, ducting for connecting the supply receptacle with the braking system and a vacuum source connected with the supply receptacle for de-gassing brake fluid stored in the supply receptacle. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110253253 | Device with Penetrable and Resealable Portion and Related Method - Device and method for needle penetrating and filling a chamber with a predetermined substance, and hermetically resealing a resulting needle hole in the device by applying radiation thereto. The needle penetrable and resealable portion defines a predetermined wall thickness in an axial direction thereof, and may include a thermoplastic that substantially prevents the formation of particles released into the chamber from the needle penetrable and resealable portion during penetration by and withdrawal of the needle. Such thermoplastic may include a predetermined amount of pigment that allows the thermoplastic to substantially absorb laser radiation at a predetermined wavelength, substantially prevent the passage of radiation through the predetermined wall thickness thereof, and hermetically seal a needle aperture formed in the needle penetration region thereof in a predetermined time period. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110272060 | METHOD FOR FILLING BOTTLES OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS AND FILLING MACHINE - The invention relates to a method for filling bottles or similar containers with a liquid product at a filling position, using a filling element for the controlled delivery of the product into the respective container, the foam formation of the product inside the respective container already being reduced and/or suppressed during the formation stage by a treatment or by influencing the product. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110303323 | RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR WITH HIGH PRESSURE STORAGE VESSEL LET DOWN FOR CNG STATION AND REFUELING MOTOR VEHICLES - Embodiments of the present invention are directed toward a reciprocating compressor having a high pressure storage vessel let down for a CNG station for refueling motor vehicles, wherein the CNG station design utilizes inlet gas from a local gas utility. By supplementing the inlet gas with a pressure let down in order to de-pressurize the gas from a high-pressure storage vessel, the CNG station has the ability to increase and adjust its flow capacity. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120018035 | Arrangement and method for coupling several groups of machine assemblies of a container processing device - An arrangement of several machine assemblies ( | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120024420 | Method of Making Compositions Comprising Multiple Layers - A method of making a personal care composition by providing a first layer and a second layer which each are fluid at elevated temperature; solid at ambient temperature; and visually distinctive from each other; providing the first and second layers in fluid state at an elevated temperature in isolated vessels; separately dispensing the first layer by a first nozzle and the second layer by a second nozzle, while maintaining the elevated temperature, into a same package having a circle plan view shape, wherein the positions of the nozzles, relative to the center of the package, are maintained during dispensing, and wherein the middle point of the nozzles do not coincide with the Z axis running vertically through the center of the package; and cooling the dispensed composition for solidifying in the package. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120145280 | APPARATUS FOR INJECTING COOLANT FOR FUEL CELL VEHICLE - An apparatus for injecting a coolant for a fuel cell vehicle is provided. More specifically, a coolant tank stores a coolant and a coolant pump, disposed in a coolant supply line connecting the coolant tank and the stack cooling loop is configured to pressure-transfer the coolant to the stack cooling loop, and circulating the coolant, which has passed through the stack cooling loop, to the coolant tank. A bubble elimination unit, disposed at a rear stage of the coolant pump in the coolant supply line, eliminates the bubbles in the fuel cell stack through vibration. This bubble elimination unit may be configured as an ultrasonic wave excitor for exciting the stack cooling loop with ultrasonic waves. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120160368 | SHAPED CATALYST UNITS - A catalyst unit suitable for loading into a tube in a reactor includes a plurality of catalyst particles incorporated within a removable solid matrix, said unit in the form of an elongate body in which the particles are packed together such that the volume shrinkage upon removal of the removable matrix is ≦20%. The catalyst particles preferably comprise one or more metals selected from the group consisting of Fe and Co in oxidic or reduced form. The units are particularly suitable for loading catalyst into tubes in a Fischer-Tropsch reactor. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120168026 | CHASSIS ASSEMBLY - Disclosed is a rotary valve and rotary disk fluid dispensing system that sanitizes valve ports using UV radiation during non-use. Steam and ozinated water can also be used for stripping and disinfecting portions of the dispenser that can be accessed by the public. The system also uses detectors including hall detectors and a camera to inspect for blockage of valve ports, tampering or improper operation of the rotary valve disc. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120175012 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MIXING AND SHIPPING FLUIDS - A method for mixing includes releasably coupling a first container station to a docking station, the first container station having a shipping vessel bounding a compartment, the docking station having a stand and a drive motor assembly adjustably mounted to the stand. The vertical or horizontal position of the drive motor assembly is adjusted relative to the stand so that the drive motor assembly is in a first position. A drive shaft is advanced through the drive motor assembly and into a chamber of a first collapsible bag disposed within the compartment of the shipping vessel. The drive motor assembly is activated so that the mixer rotates the drive shaft causing mixing of the fluid within the first collapsible bag. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120180903 | SAFE BEVERAGE DISPENSING APPARATUS AND METHOD - The present invention provides a system and methods for safe dispensing of a hot liquid, the system comprising a receptacle for holding a liquid, an apparatus for heating the liquid in the receptacle and a dispensing apparatus, disposed outside said receptacle, for dispensing said liquid from the receptacle to a receiving vessel, wherein the dispensing apparatus comprises a safety device for safe release of the liquid to the receiving vessel. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120192991 | Methods of filling a liquid-filled lens mechanism - Methods for filling an internal volume of a liquid filled lens mechanism with fluid are provided. In some embodiments, the methods include creating a vacuum within the internal volume, de-aerating the fluid, filling the vacuum in the internal volume with the de-aerated fluid, and sealing the internal volume. In some embodiments, the methods include elevating a temperature of the fluid prior to sealing the internal volume. In some embodiments, the internal volume is formed by a structure having at least one flexible component. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120205002 | Antiperspirant Compositions And Methods For Making Same - A consumer product comprising packaging including a product chamber and an outer jacket at least partially surrounding the product chamber; and an antiperspirant composition disposed within the product chamber, wherein the composition exhibits an average standard deviation of less than or equal to about 5 of penetration peak force measurements taken in accordance with a penetration test method as defined herein. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120267003 | AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND METHOD FOR BRAKE FLUID EXCHANGE WITH WIRELESS BRAKE BLEEDING SYSTEM - Automotive service equipment for brake fluid exchange includes a central unit having a controller for operating the equipment and a communication module for wirelessly communicating with each of a plurality of remote bleed modules to control bleeding brake fluid from respective brake bleeders of a vehicle connected to the modules. The brake fluid from the brake bleeders is stored in containers in the modules for later removal. When disconnected from the brake bleeders, the modules are moved to docking stations on the central unit for emptying brake fluid from the module containers and vacuum charging the containers for brake bleeding. The automotive service equipment and related method of performing brake fluid exchange in an automotive vehicle avoid the use of hoses for returning the waste fluid to the central unit thus reducing the problem of storage and handling of such hoses and spillage of residual fluid left in the hoses. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120291914 | APPARATUS FOR RECHARGING PRESSURIZED BALLS AND METHOD - An apparatus, system and method for recharging depleted pressurized balls that uses pressurized gas is disclosed. A pressure vessel includes a cylindrical shell with a closed end and a spaced apart and opening top connected by a wall to form a charging chamber. The vessel may be pivotally secured to a base. A port in the outer wall, closed end, or top of the vessel permits gas entry and exit for charging. The chamber is filled with an appropriate number of discharged balls and then is sealed and charged with high pressure gas having a molecular weight heavier than air. The chamber is monitored to determine when the balls have reached a desired internal pressure. Once the balls reach the desired internal pressure they are removed. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120312419 | PRODUCT PREHEATING WITH HEAT PUMP - A method for hot filling of liquids uses a flash pasteurizer including a first heat exchanger, a filling station and a cooling tunnel including a plurality of cooling cells. The liquids are filled into containers in the filling station. The filled containers are cooled in the cooling tunnel using a cooling liquid. The liquids are heated before being filled into the containers, by feeding thermal energy from the cooling liquid that was heated during the cooling of the filled containers to the flash pasteurizer using a separate heat pump. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20130000775 | MULTI-FUNCTION TRANSFER DEVICE - Various embodiments provide a multifunction transfer device, which can have: an open-ended conical portion having a larger diameter at a top open-end than at a bottom open-end; a release coupled to the bottom open-end of the conical portion and configured to move from a closed position to an open position; a rest integrated to a bottom of the release and configured to hold the device above a liquid container; and an open-ended chute coupled to the release below the rest and configured for fluid communication with the conical portion. In one embodiment, the multifunction transfer device can include at least one graduation configured to indicate a measurement of the material contained in a volume within the conical portion. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130019990 | ACCESSORY FOR BEVERAGE PREPARATION - An accessory for use with a beverage preparation machine for dispensing the beverage into a receptacle. The accessory is placed across the receptacle to be supported on either side by the rim and provides a beverage receiving surface. The surface has a slope that allows beverage to flow downwardly to meet an upstanding portion that may be positioned within the receptacle, next to the side. In this way, the beverage can flow smoothly down the accessory and then down the inside of the receptacle with reduced turbulent flow. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130042943 | CONTAINER FILLING MACHINE - A vibration tray assembly for use in a container filling machine, the vibration tray assembly comprising a tray for transporting discrete articles from a receiving end of the tray towards a drop-off end of the tray, the tray providing a slope along which the discrete articles travel from the receiving end of the tray to the drop-off end of the tray, wherein the tray is adjustable for changing the slope along which the discrete articles travel. The vibration tray assembly further comprises a vibration imparting device for imparting vibrational motion to the tray. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130068345 | RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR WITH HEAT EXCHANGER HAVING THERMAL STORAGE MEDIA - A reciprocating compressor comprises a gas inlet section including an inlet gas meter for metering inlet gas from a high pressure storage vessel, a compressor, a valve control panel and storage, a pressure let down that depressurizes the high pressure gas from the high pressure storage vessel to the inlet of the compressor section, a heat exchanger having thermal storage media, and a dispenser. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130146177 | MOP BUCKET - A mop bucket comprises a bucket defining a first compartment and a second compartment. The bucket is rotatable between an upright position and a second position. A first fluid movement path is provided between the second compartment and the first compartment such that liquid in the second compartment drains to the first compartment under gravity when the bucket is in the upright position. A second fluid movement path is provided between the first compartment and the second compartment such that liquid in the first compartment drains to the second compartment under gravity when the bucket is in the second position. A method of operating the mop bucket is also provided. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130180620 | CARBON DIOXIDE SUPPLY FOR INJECTION-MOLDING SYSTEMS - For supplying a sink with liquid carbon dioxide with a required temperature of more than 0° C. and with a required pressure of more than 30 bar, liquid carbon dioxide is taken from a tank, in which it has been stored at a temperature below the required temperature and at a pressure below the required pressure. The pressure of the carbon dioxide is increased and then the carbon dioxide is heated to the required temperature. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130186514 | Device and method for powder distribution and additive manufacturing method using the same - The present disclosure provides a device and method for powder distribution and an additive manufacturing method, wherein different size or kind of powders could be chosen to be accommodated within a receptacle. The receptacle can uniformly mix the powder by a rotation movement, pour out the powders by the rotation movement and distribute the powders for forming a layer by a translation movement. In another embodiment, the receptacle further comprises a heating element for preheating the powders. Not only can the present disclosure uniformly mix the powders so as to reduce the thermal deformation and distribute the powder layer compactly, but also can the present disclosure distribute different kinds of powder in different layer so as to increase the diversity in additive manufacturing. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130233438 | Spill Proof Drink Dispensing System, Kit and Method - Embodiments of the disclosed technology are directed towards a leak-proof drink dispensing system, kit and method. The drink dispensers' components include a container, a spigot, and a lid adapted to fit a corresponding cup. The spigot extends from an outside portion of the container, and comprises a lever, cylindrical nozzle, and threaded cylindrical locking collar. The lid has a threaded cylindrical spout that is matable to the spigot, such that rotation of the lever causes the threads of the collar to engage the threads of the spot. This causes the lid to become releasably affixed to the spigot for purposes of leak-free dispensing of the liquid from the container. The drink dispenser may also employ a mixing rake, cooling tray, spill catching tray, and cup dispenser. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130233439 | METHOD OF REDUCING SILICOSIS CAUSED BY INHALATION OF SILICA-CONTAINING PROPPANT, SUCH AS SILICA SAND AND RESIN-COATED SAND, AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - A method of reducing silicosis caused by inhalation of silica-containing proppant, such as silica sand and resin-coated silica sand, and apparatus therefor. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130233440 | LIQUID TO HIGH PRESSURE GAS TRANSFILL SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention describes methods and systems of oxygen transfill that includes the step of delivering a quantity of liquid oxygen to an evaporation chamber in a liquid oxygen evaporation device. Next, at least a portion of the liquid oxygen in the evaporation chamber is evaporated and a quantity of gaseous oxygen is maintained at a predetermined pressure level in the evaporation chamber. The method includes filling a portable compressed oxygen device with at least a portion of the gaseous oxygen. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130340885 | Thermochromic Level Indicator - A thermochromic ink or print varnish is formulated and printed to form a level indicator. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140007975 | Method for Dispensing a Gas - A method for dispensing gas within a target temperature range wherein the gas exchanges heat with multiple thermal capacitors to cool the gas. | 01-09-2014 |
| 20140083561 | Apparatus for Loading and Leveling Material into a Container - A material handling system is provided that allows for the even distribution and increased fill percent of a container without the need for personnel to manually even out the distribution of the material, and contains and protects material from the environment. The system deposits and levels material into an open-top container, and may include a leveler comprising a cover, a screw coupled to the cover, and a trough. The screw may be a shafted screw and the trough may be a bottomless trough. A hydraulic piston may be coupled to the cover and a support structure may both support and move the cover of the leveler. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140090747 | Installation For Emptying Bags Of Pulverulent Product And Method Employing The Installation - An apparatus for emptying bags of pulverulent products without the spread of dust on the outside, which is intended to be used in particular in a water treatment plant, the apparatus including a box equipped with a removable closure, a slab situated at the periphery of the box, the slab being able to receive the bags so that they can be opened inside the box, a dust suction situated at the top of the box, a mechanism for dispersing the sucked-up dust or dissolving it in scrubbing water, a hopper situated at the base of the box, able to collect the powder from the bags, a mechanism of transporting the powder from the hopper to a powder storage. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140102583 | Ice Vending Machine - An ice vending machine automatically provides ice to a customer based upon a request from the consumer for the ice. In some embodiments, the ice vending machine includes an ice bagging system. In some embodiments, the bagging system operates without the use of a counterweight. In some embodiments, the ice vending machine includes a view window to view the ice being bagged. In some embodiments, the ice vending machine is an ice and liquid water vending machine that automatically provides ice or liquid water to a customer based on a request from the customer for the ice or liquid water. In some embodiments, the ice and liquid water vending machine includes an ultraviolet light flushing assembly. In some embodiments, the ice and liquid water vending machine includes a chill tank. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140216602 | AUTOMATED FUEL QUALITY DETECTION AND DISPENSER CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD, PARTICULARLY FOR AVIATION FUELING APPLICATIONS - A fuel quality monitoring system and method to automatically and/or continuously monitor quality of fuel dispensed and control the operation of the fuel dispenser. The control system monitors fuel quality to prevent unsafe refuelings when the fuel quality is unacceptable. In one embodiment, a combination of a differential pressure sensor and a fuel quality monitoring device. If fuel quality is at an acceptable level although not ideal, the control system can allow fueling with the generation of reports and alarms. If the fuel quality is unacceptable, fuel flow can be stopped. If the differential pressure across the filter indicates a high degree of debris and/or water retention, the control system can automatically lower the flow rate to reduce the risk of filter breakdown without completely preventing fueling until the filter can be replaced. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140230955 | Systems for Discretized Processing of Regions of a Substrate - The present invention provides methods and systems for discretized, combinatorial processing of regions of a substrate such as for the discovery, implementation, optimization, and qualification of new materials, processes, and process sequence integration schemes used in integrated circuit fabrication. A substrate having an array of differentially processed regions thereon is processed by delivering materials to or modifying regions of the substrate. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140238534 | Fuel or DEF Dispenser Having Fluid Temperature Conditioning and Control System - A fluid dispenser has a housing in which fluid flow control components are located and at least one fluid conduit completing first and second fluid flow paths between the at least one fluid storage tank and a nozzle coupled to the housing. The fluid dispenser also has a fluid flow meter located along said fluid flow path, a control system, and a recirculation subsystem. The recirculation subsystem has a bypass valve located along one of the first and second flow paths. The bypass valve is operative to prevent fluid communication between the first and second fluid flow paths when the fluid dispenser is in use and to allow fluid communication between the first and second fluid flow paths when the fluid dispenser is not in use. Methods of measuring the flow rate of a fluid in the fluid dispenser are also disclosed. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140251496 | Disposable Water Bottle Fittable To An Infant Feeding Nipple - Disclosed herein is a disposable infant feeding bottle including a disposable water bottle comprising a neck adapted to attach to an infant feeding nipple. For example, a disposable infant feeding bottle can include a disposable bottle having a neck; water, contained within the bottle, in an amount sufficient to be mixed with infant formula to feed an infant, and in an amount that is less than the volume of the bottle so that infant formula mix can be added to the bottle to mix with the water without overflow of the water or the infant formula mix, such as about 2 to about 16 ounces of water. The infant feeding bottle may further include a coupling component configured to allow an infant feeding nipple to be removably attached to the bottle, wherein the coupling component forms a liquid-tight seal when the nipple is attached to the bottle; a disposable cap; and a tamper resistant component. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140261872 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BLOOD COLLECTION - Blood collection apparatus includes a blood collection container and a mix detection unit operatively coupled to the blood collection container. The mix detection unit includes a device to produce a data signal indicative of the extent to which the blood collection container is moved in a manner to promote mixing of blood collected into the container and an anti-coagulant also present in the container. A method described herein provides for filling a blood collection container with blood, inverting the blood collection container by hand to mix the blood with an anti-coagulant, and viewing or listening to an indication generated by a mix detection device attached to the blood collection container, wherein the indication provides information about the appropriate amount or mixing for the blood. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140261873 | AUTOMATIC FROZEN FOOD PRODUCT VENDING MACHINE - An automatic frozen food product vending machine includes a first freezer barrel configured to produce a first frozen food product, a first spigot fluidly connected to the first freezer barrel, the first spigot for dispensing the first frozen food product, a second freezer barrel configured to produce a second frozen food product, a second spigot fluidly connected to the second freezer barrel, the second spigot for dispensing the second frozen food product, a third spigot fluidly connected to both the first freezer barrel and the second freezer barrel, the third spigot for dispensing a mixture of the first and second frozen food products, and a movable platform for supporting a container to receive frozen food product, the movable container movable among a home position, a first fill position below the first spigot, a second fill position below the second spigot, and a third fill position below the third spigot. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140261874 | HYDROGEN FUEL DISPENSER WITH PRE-COOLING CIRCUIT - A hydrogen fuel dispenser includes a pre-cooling circuit, a hydrogen fuel storage for storing hydrogen fuel, a nozzle for dispensing hydrogen fuel to a receptacle, and a fueling line connecting the hydrogen fuel storage to the nozzle for communicating hydrogen fuel from the hydrogen fuel storage to the nozzle. The pre-cooling circuit is provided to cool hydrogen fuel in the fueling line, and includes a pre-cooling line connected to the fueling line downstream from the hydrogen fuel storage, and a flow-path selector provided at a connection between the fueling line and the pre-cooling line. The flow-path selector selectively: blocks hydrogen fuel flow between the fueling line and the pre-cooling line while opening hydrogen fuel flow between the fueling line and a nozzle line of the nozzle; and opens hydrogen fuel flow between the fueling line and the pre-cooling line. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140299227 | TAMPING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for filling a container with a food product includes: delivering a food product into a hopper; tamping, by means of a first tamping block, said food product whilst it is in the hopper; locating a container, having an upwardly facing opening, beneath the hopper; and opening the hopper such that the tamped food product falls from the hopper into the container. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140326361 | LONG-LASTING CARTRIDGE PIERCER | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140373970 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EFFECTING AUTOMATED MOVEMENT OF A MAGNET IN AN INSTRUMENT FOR PERFORMING A MAGNETIC SEPARATION PROCEDURE - Methods, systems, and apparatus are provided for automated isolation of selected analytes, to which magnetically-responsive solid supports are bound, from other components of a sample. An apparatus for performing an automated magnetic separation procedure includes a mechanism for effecting linear movement of a magnet between operative and non-operative positions with respect to a receptacle device. A receptacle holding station within which a receptacle device may be temporarily stored prior to moving the receptacle to the apparatus for performing magnetic separation includes magnets for applying a magnetic field to the receptacle device held therein, thereby drawing at least a proton of the magnetically-responsive solid supports out of suspension before the receptacle device is moved to the magnetic separation station. An automated receptacle transport mechanism moves the receptacle devices between the apparatus for performing magnetic separation and the receptacle holding station. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150020918 | APPARATUS FOR UNLOADING CNG FROM STORAGE VESSELS - Methods and apparatus for offloading CNG from high-pressure storage vessels ( | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150296831 | MACHINE, CONTAINER, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING ICE CREAM OR CHILLED DESSERTS ON DEMAND - The invention relates to machine for preparing frozen confectionery comprising receiving means ( | 10-22-2015 |
| 20160011226 | GEL CARD FILLING DEVICE COMPRISING AN IONIZER | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160046480 | SORPTION PUMPS AND STORAGE FOR GASES - A method and system for filling gas storage vessels from a source operates by cooling a sorbent, opening a valve to transfer gas by physisorption, regulating the sorbent temperature to achieve the desired degree of filling, closing the valve connecting to the gas source, and warming the tank, sorbent, and gas to provide a predetermined pressure at room temperature. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160052655 | FILL ON DEMAND AMPOULE REFILL - Methods and apparatus for use of a fill on demand ampoule are disclosed. The fill on demand ampoule may refill an ampoule with precursor concurrent with the performance of other deposition processes. The fill on demand may keep the level of precursor within the ampoule at a relatively constant level. The level may be calculated to result in an optimum head volume. The fill on demand may also keep the precursor at a temperature near that of an optimum precursor temperature. The fill on demand may occur during parts of the deposition process where the agitation of the precursor due to the filling of the ampoule with the precursor minimally effects the substrate deposition. Substrate throughput may be increased through the use of fill on demand. | 02-25-2016 |
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| 20080216915 | Method for vapor phase catalytic oxidation - An object of the present invention is to provide a method for vapor phase catalytic oxidation which is almost free of variations in reaction states in respective reaction tubes of the fixed bed multi-tube heat-exchanger type reactor. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20090014086 | DISPENSING SMALL QUANTITIES OF POWDER - An apparatus for dispensing small quantities of powder into a receptacle, the apparatus comprising a hopper ( | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090205745 | Compressor Fill Method And Apparatus - A method an apparatus for filling a vessel with compressed gas is disclosed. Gas is compressed into the vessel at a predetermined flow rate using a variable speed pump or compressor. The flow rate is adjusted to increase the gas pressure at a predetermined rate of change. The flow rate is adjusted based upon the instantaneous value of a measured parameter such as gas temperature or pressure or ambient temperature. The parameter is measured by a transducer and the value is fed back to a controller which adjusts the speed of the compressor or pump to produce the flow rate needed to achieve the predetermined pressure rate of change. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20100043916 | FILLING SHOE AND METHOD FOR POWDER FILLING AND COMPACTION - Disclosed is a filling shoe device for passing and dispensing powder into a cavity of a powder compaction apparatus for subsequent compacting of the powder, the filling shoe device comprising a filling shoe, the filling shoe comprises an inlet portion for receiving powder into said filling shoe, an outlet portion forming a powder outlet flow channel having an outlet opening for dispensing powder out of said filling shoe into the cavity in said powder compaction apparatus, a meshwork arranged in the powder flow channel across the outlet opening, and wherein the meshwork is non-movably arranged in the outlet portion and wherein the outlet portion is non-movable relative to the filling shoe device. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100163135 | METHOD FOR COMPRESSING GASEOUS FUEL FOR FUELLING VEHICLE AND DEVICE FOR IMPLEMENTATION THEREOF - This present invention relates to a preparation of gaseous fuel (natural gas for example) for its further transfer under pressure to fuel tank of a vehicle | 07-01-2010 |
| 20110126937 | APPARATUS FOR REMOVAL OF LOOSEFILL INSULATION - An apparatus configured to facilitate removal of existing, previously-applied loosefill insulation material from a building cavity is provided. The apparatus includes a removal hose configured for conveying the removed loosefill insulation material and an actuator connected to the removal hose. The actuator is configured to generate a removal force configured to remove the loosefill insulation material from the building cavity. A receptacle is connected to the actuator and configured for storage of the removed loosefill insulation material. The removed loosefill insulation material is configured for reuse as loosefill insulation material within the building cavity. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20120067455 | Apparatus and Methods for Loading a Drug Eluting Medical Device - Methods and apparatus are disclosed for loading a therapeutic substance or drug within a lumenal space of a hollow wire having a plurality of side openings along a length thereof that forms a hollow drug-eluting stent with a plurality of side drug delivery openings. Loading a drug within the lumenal space of the hollow stent includes a drug filling step, in which the drug is mixed with a solvent or dispersion medium. The lumenal space may be filled with the drug solution or suspension in a reverse fill process and/or a forward fill process. After the drug filling step, a solvent or dispersion medium extracting step is performed to extract the solvent or dispersion medium from within the lumenal space such that only the drug remains within the hollow stent. A stent cleaning step may be performed to an exterior surface of the hollow stent. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20130008558 | System, apparatus and method for the cold-weather storage of gaseous fuel - A system for the cold-weather storage of gaseous fuels includes a gas source having an inlet pressure, a compressor having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet selectively communicating with the gas source and the outlet having a discharge pressure greater than the inlet pressure, a heat exchange apparatus having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet selectively communicating with the compressor so as to receive pressurized gas therefrom, a high-pressure storage tank having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet selectively communicating with the compressor so as to receive pressurized gas therefrom, and a valve assembly for selectively directing the pressurized gas to the heat exchange apparatus and the high-pressure storage tank in dependence upon a temperature within the storage tank. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130186515 | Device and Method for Metering a Bulk Material - The device ( | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130240083 | SYSTEM AND METHOD HAVING CONTROL FOR SOLIDS PUMP - A system includes a solid feed fuel pump configured to route a solid fuel flow from an inlet to an outlet. The solid feed fuel pump includes an actuated valve that is disposed within the outlet. The actuated valve is configured to adjust a compaction of the solid fuel flow while in the outlet. The actuated valve adjusts the compaction in response to active control based on sensed feedback from the system. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130292001 | METHOD FOR RADIAL FLUID FLOW PARTICLE FILLING OF RESPIRATOR CANISTERS - Methods are disclosed for filling a filter cartridge canister. Flow through an exit plenum and a filter screen of the canister is initially blocked, a sorbent inlet of the canister is open, and a ring of the canister is open. Flow is then initiated through the inlet and ring so sorbent particles and fluid flow into the canister. A pressure differential is provided between the inlet and the ring to enhance filling. The exit plenum is opened to impart an even fluid flow across a sorbent stratum. Flow through the ring is stopped, and sorbent particles continue to be added via the inlet until the cavity is filled. The filter screen is then compressed, the sorbent inlet is sealed and the filter screen is fixed to a compressed position while flow is maintained through the exit plenum. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20140048170 | DIRECT TO CONTAINER SYSTEM WITH ON-LINE WEIGHT CONTROL AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - An apparatus for tamping the contents of a container having a bottom surface prone to bending and/or cracking during tamping. The apparatus includes a tamp head for tamping the contents of the container; and a container support assembly structured and arranged to temporarily support the bottom surface of the container during tamping, the container support assembly comprising a support element having a protrusion extending upward from a substantially flat and horizontal upper surface, wherein the protrusion is sized and shaped to correspond to the size and shape of the bottom surface of the container. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140076459 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE AUTOMATION OF COLUMN AND MEDIA PACKING - This invention provides for the fully automated, hands free, packing of chromatography columns by means of delivering a pre-calculated volume of slurry and using two different packing modalities to stop the packing when either 1) this volume has been delivered in the column, or 2) when the adapter is moved to reach a bed height corresponding to the pre-calculated volume. Thus, a chromatography column can be packed in a fully automated fashion and such a column is 1)stable and 2) has the desired performance characteristic. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140090748 | APPARATUS FOR FILLING CONTAINERS - The present invention relates, generally, to a method and apparatus for filling and/or tamping product in a container. More specifically, the present disclosure is related to a device for filling a container with a material including a conduit comprising a top opening and a bottom opening, and a tamper integrally coupled to the conduit, wherein the tamper is configured to move laterally in a straight path horizontally, wherein a tamping face is configured to tamp in a vertical direction. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140158251 | Filling System for Filling in Powder and Method for Filling in Powder - A filling system for filling powder into a target container to be sealed has a metering device for metering a partial quantity of the powder to be filled in. A compaction element for the powder is arranged below the metering device. The compaction element can be lowered from above into the target container. The compaction element is a shaking element with a shaking drive. During filling of the target container with the powder, the shaking element at least partially projects from above into the target container. The shaking element has a bottom edge provided with a shaking projection, wherein the shaking projection, beginning at the bottom edge, extends downwardly. During filling of the target container with the powder, only the shaking projection of the shaking element projects from above into the target container and the shaking element as a whole does not contact the target container. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20150114516 | PARTICULATE MATERIAL LOADING DEVICE - There is provided a loading tray for loading particulate material into an array of substantially vertical tubes; wherein the loading tray comprises a plurality of loading tray elements, each loading tray element comprising at least one loading opening and at least some of the loading tray elements comprising at least two loading openings, the loading tray elements being fitted together to form an array of the loading openings. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150122373 | Flexible Containers and Methods of Making the Same - A method of filling a product volume of a flexible container that includes a product volume and a structural support volume that at least partially extends into the product volume can include filling the product volume with product and applying an external force to the product volume and sealing the product volume to reduce a product receiving volume of the product volume. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150342890 | Dosator Apparatus for Filling a Capsule with Dry Powder - The present invention provides a dosator apparatus and methods for dispensing low density, high flowing powders into capsules at high target fill weights with accuracy and repeatability. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150346169 | METHOD OF AND DEVICE FOR PACKING A CHROMATOGRAPHY COLUMN - A method and device for packing a chromatography column formed of one or more vibration devices attached to top and/or bottom flanges of the column. Media is added in one or more steps to the column, allowed to settle under the effects of gravity and then subjected to one or more treatments of vibration from the vibration devices until a suitably packed column is obtained. Liquid used to suspend the media while being placed into the column may be at least partially removed before or during the vibration step(s). The remaining liquid is then removed or replaced after the packing has been obtained. | 12-03-2015 |
