02nd week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110005870 | Method for Actuating a Wet Multiple Disc Brake and a Wet Multiple Disc Brake - A method is provided for actuating a wet multiple disc brake, running with cooling oil, especially for a road vehicle. Stationary and rotating radially oriented discs are pressed against one another during braking while overcoming a clearance. The method is characterized in that once the brake is released, the discs associated with each other are separated from each other to such an extent as to form an oil-free or substantially oil-free clearance, wherein the clearance is minimized prior to braking by advancing the discs towards each another. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005871 | Pneumatically Actuated Disc Brake with Actuation Tappet - A pneumatically actuated disc brake, includes a caliper, at least one brake application-side and one reaction-side brake lining, a brake disc, and a brake cylinder to which compressed air can be applied as a braking force generator. The brake cylinder acts on a brake application device for applying the brake lining, the brake application device having a rotary lever. At least the brake application-side brake lining can be moved both in a direction parallel to the brake disc rotation axis and parallel to the brake disc frictional surface, and a self-energizing device is provided which has a self-energizing factor that is selected such that the brake releases automatically after braking. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005872 | Disc Brake - A disc brake includes a brake caliper which engages over a brake disc and which has a caliper head and a caliper back connected thereto by tension struts. Brake pads are received in the brake caliper, are radially secured by a retaining bracket that extends in the axial direction of the brake disc, and can be forced against both sides of the brake disc. The disc brake further includes a measuring device which is connected to an evaluation unit for determining the brake application force and which is designed such that the measuring device has two base elements that can be displaced relative each other in the direction of brake application, one of the elements being a sensor and the other being a corresponding element actively connected thereto. One base element is arranged on the retaining bracket which is clamped on one side of the caliper head or on the caliper back and the other base element is arranged on the brake caliper on the side opposite the side on which the retaining bracket is clamped. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005873 | BRAKE FOR A WORK MACHINE, A WHEEL HUB UNIT AND A WORK MACHINE - A brake for a work machine includes a brake rotor, a hydraulically operated device for actuating the brake by clamping the brake rotor, and an arrangement for damping jerks resulting from a sudden brake actuation. The brake rotor includes a pair of brake force transmitting discs and the damping arrangement is formed by a damping layer positioned between the discs and secured to each of the discs. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005874 | BRAKE SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND BRAKE PEDAL DEVICE FOR SUCH A BRAKE SYSTEM - The invention relates to a braking system ( | 2011-01-13 |
20110005875 | Pneumatic brake system with safe drainage circuit and method of operating the same - A pneumatic brake system for a motor vehicle includes a compressed air system including a plurality of compressed air reservoirs containing compressed air. A service brake system in fluid communication with the compressed air system is operably engaged by application of the compressed air from the compressed air system. A parking brake system in fluid communication with the compressed air system is operably engaged upon the engagement of a spring brake component. A compressed air release system is coupled to the compressed air system and the parking brake system. The compressed air release system is configured to receive a command and in response to the command drain compressed air from the compressed air system if the parking brake system is engaged. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005876 | DRUM WEAR INDICATOR - A brake drum includes at least one groove formed within an inner braking surface. The groove defines a maximum uniform depth that is set at a drum discard diameter. If the groove is visible during inspection it is an indication that the brake drum is still useable. When the groove is no longer visible, the brake drum should be discarded. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005877 | DAMPING CYLINDER WITH ANNULAR BLADDER - An improvement to damping cylinders in which the damping fluid needs to be separated from a gas is disclosed. In particular, an annular bladder is used. An annular bladder allows for a control shaft to extend at least a portion of the length of the damping cylinder. This configuration effectively and simply reduces most issues that result from when an IFP is used for the same purpose. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005878 | HANDLE OF A TWO PULLING ROD SUITCASE - A handle of a two pulling rod suitcase includes a handle body and a pulling rod device disposed at opposite ends of the handle body. The handle body includes a casing pivotably disposed with a hinge member. The hinge member is disposed with a tooth portion at the outside thereof. The hinge member is connected with a spring for return. The casing at least includes first and second connecting members at opposite sides thereof. The first and second connecting members are mated with the tooth portion. Outer ends of the first and second connecting members are respectively disposed with first and second pressing members. The pulling rod device includes two pulling rod units and a transmission member. Each pulling rod member includes at least one pulling rod. The transmission member is pivotably disposed in the pulling rod. The transmission member is connected with the first and second connecting members or the first and second pressing members. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005879 | DEVICE FOR CONNECTING A SINGLE-PHASE SUPPLY LINE TO A THREE-PHASE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A device for connecting at least one single-phase power supply line which, in particular, feeds the overhead line of a railroad track, to a three-phase power supply network. A primary side of a transformer is connected to the power supply network and a secondary side is connected to the single-phase power supply line and to a ground connection. A symmetry device is connected to a phase of the transformer, to the ground connection, and to the single-phase power supply line. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005880 | SEALING PLUG FOR A TORQUE CONVERTER - The present invention is a torque converter having three sealed chambers in which a piston for engaging and disengaging a lock-up clutch is attached to the torque converter using a plurality of leaf springs. The assembly includes a plurality of access or pass-through holes for effecting the attachment of the leaf spring to the cover using rivets. Also included is plurality of plugs to seal the pass-through holes. Also presented is a method of using the plugs to prevent uncontrolled leakage from one sealed chamber to another. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005881 | CLUTCH UNIT - Provided is a clutch unit, including: a lever-side clutch portion provided on an input side, for controlling transmission/interruption of rotational torque to an output side with lever operation; and a brake-side clutch portion provided to the outside side, for transmitting a torque input from the lever-side clutch portion to the output side and for interrupting a torque reverse-input from the output side, in which: the lever-side clutch portion includes a retainer for retaining a plurality of cylindrical rollers at predetermined intervals in a circumferential direction for controlling transmission/interruption of the torque input from a lever-side outer race through engagement/disengagement between the lever-side outer race to which torque is input and an inner race transmitting the torque from the lever-side outer race to the brake-side clutch portion; and an inner centering spring including a lock portion to be locked to an end surface of the retainer, for accumulating an elastic force obtained by the torque input from the lever-side outer race and for restoring the retainer to a neutral state by releasing the elastic force obtained by the torque input from the lever-side outer race and thus accumulated; and on the end surface of the retainer, a hook portion for holding the lock portion of the inner centering spring is provided in a protruding manner. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005882 | DOUBLE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION AND DOUBLE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY METHOD - In order to be able to build a double clutch transmission more narrow, the invention proposes a double clutch transmission to be mounted in a drive train with a drive unit, wherein the double clutch transmission comprises a clutch part and a transmission part with two sub-transmission units, wherein the clutch part has one input hub for an operative connection with the drive unit and two output hubs, which are, respectively, operatively connected with the input shaft of a sub-transmission unit, wherein the two sub-transmission unit input shafts are arranged coaxially to each other, wherein on the output side the input hub is operatively connected with a damping mechanism, which—on its side—is operatively connected on the output side with two clutches, and the output hubs are operatively connected, respectively, at the drive end with one of the clutches and wherein both the clutches and also the damping mechanism are arranged in a clutch chamber filled with oil, which is sealed floatingly to a clutch cover, by which the output hub, which is operatively connected with the axially inside-mounted sub-transmission input shaft, is axially supported by the axially inside-mounted sub-transmission unit input shaft. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005883 | ELECTROMAGNETIC FRICTION CLUTCH - An electromagnetic friction clutch having an eddy current drive is disclosed, said clutch being used for controllably driving auxiliary units such as a coolant pump, for example, in vehicles. An advantageous, rotationally fixed connection of magnetic elements of the eddy current drive to a rotor allows a plurality of embodiments of the invention, with various design simplifications. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005884 | Engine Clutch and Method of Using Same - The invention relates to engine clutches. The clutch includes a drive shaft rotated by the engine, an eccentric shaft selectively rotated by the drive shaft, a clutch fluid, a plurality of pistons, and a fluid regulator. The eccentric shaft is positionable in an opening of the drive shaft for rotation thereby. The eccentric shaft has cylinders extending radially therethrough and a central channel extending longitudinally therethrough. The clutch fluid flows between the cylinders and channel. Each piston is slidably positionable in a cylinder in response to flow of clutch fluid. The pistons have an outer end in constant contact with the drive shaft via a bearing. The fluid regulator is positionable in the central channel for selectively restricting flow of clutch fluid whereby rotational speed of the eccentric shaft is adjusted. The eccentric shaft is connectable to a device, such as a fan, for rotation therewith. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005885 | COUPLING DEVICE - A coupling device includes axially opposed first and second members that are axially moved relative to each other to couple or decouple the first and second members with or from each other. First and second circular rows of teeth arranged to position the first and second members in a circumferential direction upon their engagement are coaxially provided on respective mating surfaces of the first and second members. Also, contact areas are arranged on the mating surfaces of the first and second members, respectively, to position the first and second members in an axial direction when axially opposed, respective contact surfaces are brought into contact with each other while the first and second circular rows of the teeth are engaged with each other. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005886 | ACTUATING DEVICE FOR A FRICTION CLUTCH DEVICE AND TORQUE TRANSMISSION DEVICE FORMED BY THE SAME - An actuating device for applying actuating forces in a friction clutch device for engaging and disengaging a friction clutch assembly of the friction clutch device. The torque transmission device comprises the actuating device for transmission of torque between a drive unit and a transmission which also includes the friction clutch device. A method for installing a torque transmission device of this type. Various aspects relate to setting of a pre-load on a bearing of the actuating device, setting an over-dead-point configuration for a compensation spring associated with at least one rotary member of the actuating device, setting a rotation movement range for the rotary member and/or an axial movement range for an actuating element which can be displaced axially by rotation movement imparted to the rotary member, and producing either a normally engaged or disengaged characteristic in a normally-engaged or normally-disengaged friction clutch assembly with the compensation spring. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005887 | ELECTROMAGNETIC FRICTION CLUTCH - The invention discloses an electromagnetic friction clutch for driving a fan impeller in the engine compartment of a vehicle, for example, the clutch comprising a disk rotor consisting of a plane flat part, a further clutch element which is supported so that it is freely rotatable and which can be driven by the rotor through controllable friction contact, and elements for transmitting a rotational movement according to the principle of an eddy current drive. An eddy current ring is fitted to the outer edge area of the disk rotor, thereby allowing a compact and cost-effectively simple construction of the clutch. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005888 | SIZE AND WEIGHT SAVING CLUTCH DRUM OF A CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH - The present invention provides a clutch drum ( | 2011-01-13 |
20110005889 | DRIVE UNCOUPLER - A coupling device including a drive member that is rotatable about an axis, a driven member that is substantially aligned with the drive member and is selectively rotatable about the axis, a speed sensing member that is coupled to the drive member and is movable between a first position and a second position in response to the rotational speed of the drive member, and a clutch member that is movable between a disengaged position and an engaged position in response to movement of the speed sensing member between the first position and the second position. At least a portion of the clutch member is removable without changing the alignment between the drive member and the driven member. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005890 | Parking Lock System for an Automatic Transmission - A parking lock for an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle is provided, wherein the automatic transmission has an actuator which can disengage a locking element in the automatic transmission, the locking element is held in a locked position by spring force, and a locking assembly ( | 2011-01-13 |
20110005891 | PARKING DEVICE OF TRANSMISSION - According to an operation of a shift lever to parking range, a cam member at a parking rod comes in between a parking pole and a support member, and the parking pole swings so that a pawl portion of the parking rod can engage with a parking gear. A concave holding portion to hold the support member is formed at a transmission case. The support member comprises a first cylindrical outer face having a first radius R | 2011-01-13 |
20110005892 | BANKNOTE PROCESSING MACHINE - A banknote processing machine includes: a receipt section which receives a banknote; a temporary storage section which includes a pair of first and second drums, and a tape wound between the pair of first and second drums, the tape having an end fixed to the first drum, a tape section for banknote sheets and a tape section for partition sheets positioned at a side of the end with respect to the tape section for banknote sheets, the temporary storage section releasably receiving a conveyed banknote by winding the conveyed banknote on the first drum together with the tape section for banknote sheets and releasably receiving at least one partition sheet by winding the partition sheet on the first drum together with the tape section for partition sheets; and a control section which causes the temporary storage section to release the partition sheet wound on the first drum, and causes the receipt section to receive the partition sheet from the temporary storage section, in response to the receipt section receiving a banknote. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005893 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPENING PRINTED PRODUCTS - In a method and a device for opening printed products ( | 2011-01-13 |
20110005894 | SCREENING EXAMINATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A screening examination system for screening and examining paper roll is disclosed to include a first conveyor unit, which comprises a first movable wheel set, a first drive wheel, a first fixed wheel and a first conveyor belt, a second conveyor unit, which comprises a second movable wheel set, a second drive wheel, a second fixed wheel and a second conveyor belt, and an examination unit, which examine test products and adjusts the relative positioning between the first movable wheel set and the second movable wheel set subject to examination result for enabling defective products to fall into the gap between the first conveyor unit and the second conveyor unit, accordingly, quality product to be delivered from the first conveyor unit to the second conveyor unit. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005895 | PART ALIGNING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A part aligning apparatus and method are provided. The part aligning apparatus includes a vibrating container unit which transfers parts having a nonsymmetrical structure, an alignment direction setting unit which receives the parts transferred by the vibrating container unit, and passes parts aligned in a first alignment direction and returns to the vibrating container unit parts aligned in a second alignment direction different from the first alignment direction, based on a size difference of contact portions of the parts according to alignment directions of the transferred parts, and an ejecting unit which receives the parts passed through the alignment direction setting unit and sequentially ejects the received parts to an inlet of a tray. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005896 | ARTICLE DISTRIBUTION AND SORTING SYSTEM - A radial distribution system includes a base member for receiving product for distribution to a plurality of conveyors, a plurality of gate members radially-spaced around the base member and configured to move between an open position and a closed position, and a vibration member configured to vibrate the base member. The vibration causes product received on the base member to move on the base member in a substantially circular manner. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005897 | Tilting and rotating station for use in an automated order-picking system | 2011-01-13 |
20110005898 | Flexible Retractable Transfer Device Metering Apparatus and Methods - Product is conveyed as a continuous stream by a meter conveyor ( | 2011-01-13 |
20110005899 | METHOD AND CONVEYOR BELT SYSTEM HAVING AT LEAST ONE CONVEYOR BELT FOR TRANSPORTING FLAT TRANSPORT GOODS - The invention relates to a method for transporting flat transport goods, particularly substrates such as silicon wafers and solar cells, on at least one conveyor belt of a conveyor belt system, wherein the substrates are held on a conveying surface of the conveyor belt at least in some cycles during the transport by means of suction. In order to ensure improved slip-resistant and gentle transport of the substrates on the conveyor belt, according to the invention along at least one of the two longitudinal edges of the strap of the conveyor belt that extend in the transport direction, in a plurality of positions spaced with respect to each other, underpressure that is based on the Bernoulli effect is generated by means of a guidance of a pressure medium, such as compressed air, that is controlled by a flow system, and, as a result of the pressure difference between the atmospheric pressure and the underpressure generated at the respective position formed at the respective position on the longitudinal edge of the belt, the substrates are held with uniform pressure on the transport surface of the conveyor belt with the contact surface. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005900 | CAP TRANSFER UNIT HAVING A MOVABLE CAP PUSHER - A cap transfer unit ( | 2011-01-13 |
20110005901 | PRODUCT ACCUMULATION DEVICE - To provide a product accumulation device with superior general-purpose capabilities, being able to cope with the modified specification of target products only by partially altering the structure thereof. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005902 | ROLLER CONVEYOR AND A ROLLER PATH SYSTEM THEREFOR - The roller conveyor for transporting good carriers, in particular skids used in the automobile industry, comprises a conveyor path consisting of several in series arranged roller path modules. Each roller path modules comprises two roller borders which are parallel to each other and between which at least one transport roller is arranged. The roller conveyor also comprises an operation unit movable with respect to the conveyor path. According to said invention, the operation unit is embodied in a modular manner and comprises the roller path module and moving gear modules fixed thereto. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005903 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE CONTAMINATION-FREE TREATMENT OF SHOCK-SENSITIVE GLASS PLATES IN ULTRA CLEAN ROOMS - Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for the contamination-free, precisely defined, horizontal orientation and subsequent transfer of thin, shock-sensitive crystalline plates, especially glass plates ( | 2011-01-13 |
20110005904 | AUTOMATIC BELT TRACKING SYSTEM - In an aspect of the present invention, a system and method are provided that detect belt mis-tracking and in response, automatically adjusts. In some implementations, the system and method are implemented in conjunction with a weigh feeder or weigh belt. In other implementations, the system and method are implemented in conjunction with other devices that convey material via one or more belts. The system and method can be implemented by providing one or more sensors that detect belt mis-tracking, a motor for adjusting a belt pulley and one or more controllers that operate the motor in response to signals from the one or more sensors. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005905 | LOCKING SWITCH DEVICE FOR A POWER TOOL - A power tool has a housing and the housing includes a handle portion on which a starting switch for controlling the turning-on and turning-off of the power tool is mounted. A locking switch device adapted to selectively inhibit movement of the starting switch is mounted in the housing and includes first and second buttons respectively extending out from the two sides of the handle portion and positioned adjacent to the starting switch. A locking mechanism is arranged between the starting switch and the locking switch device and includes a linkage mechanism that is arranged between the first and second buttons. In this manner, upon one of the first and second button being pressed down, the linkage mechanism functions to cause the other one of the first and second buttons to be automatically moved to a position that corresponds to a pressed down state. The power tool with such a locking switch device is suitable for left-handed and right-handed operators and eliminates any uncomfortable feelings of handling the handle. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005906 | APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLILNG ELECTRICAL SWITCHGEAR - A control apparatus for controlling electrical switchgear, the control apparatus being designed such that it is capable of performing the following in succession:
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20110005907 | Distributed Lighting Apparatus - A user-configurable lighting apparatus is provided. In one example, a hub, a supply power cord, a light fixture, a linking power cord, and a cord cover are provided. The hub includes a housing comprising a plurality of cover receiving extensions, and each cover receiving extension has an electrical socket. The hub also includes an electrical plug electrically coupled to each electrical socket. The supply power cord has a plug end and a receptacle end. The plug end is adapted to connect to a conventional electrical outlet, and the receptacle end is adapted to fit into the electrical plug. The light fixture may include the components of a conventional fluorescent light fixture, and may further include a housing including a first and a second cover receiving extension. The first cover receiving extension has an electrical plug, and the second cover receiving extension has an electrical socket electrically connected to the electrical plug. The light fixture further includes a socket for receiving a lamp coupled to the electrical plug. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005908 | KEY MECHANISM WITH WATERPROOFING FUNCTION AND RELATED ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A key mechanism for actuating a circuit board includes a housing whereon an opening is formed, a key button installed inside the opening of the housing, and a waterproof structure installed between the key button and the circuit board for preventing fluid from leaking into the circuit board via an interface of the housing and the key button. A space is formed between the waterproof structure and the key button for containing the fluid leaking from the interface of the housing and the key button. The space is lower than the interface of the housing and the key button. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005909 | THIN KEY STRUCTURE FOR KEYBOARDS/KEYPADS - A thin key structure includes a keycap, a key body, an elastic piece and a base. The keycap has a first side wall. The key body has a second side wall forming a hollow chamber in which the keycap can be put to connect the elastic piece. The inner of the second side wall is provided with guiding portions for guiding the keycap to move steadily in the key body. With the keycap being put in the key body, the total height of the key structure can be reduced, and the vertical moving distance of the keycap with respect to the key body to press the elastic piece can be shortened. Thus, the thin key structure can be made more compact. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005910 | Transformer On-Load Tap Changer Using MEMS Technology - An on-load tap changer (OLTC) for a transformer winding is disclosed. The OLTC includes a first MEMS switch coupled in series with a first tap on the transformer winding and a neutral terminal. The OLTC also includes a second MEMS switch coupled in series with a second tap on the transformer winding and the neutral terminal. The OLTC further includes a controller coupled to the first MEMS switch and the second MEMS switch, the controller configured to coordinate the switching operations of the first MEMS switch module and the second MEMS switch module to obtain a first predetermined turns ratio or a second predetermined turns ratio for the transformer winding. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005911 | DELAYED COKING PROCESS - The morphology of petroleum cokes produced by the delayed coking of feeds produced from extra-heavy crude sources such as those from the Venezuela Orinoco Heavy Oil Belt can be controlled to produce a less dense coke which is less likely to inflame in the coke pit or in subsequent handling. An aqueous solution of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal carbonate salt when added to a feed of this type which would normally produce a dense coke product is effective to produce a quenchable coke product of lower density and higher porosity, usually in compact, granular form permitting it to be readily discharged from the drum. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005912 | DELAYED COKING PROCESS - Petroleum cokes derived from extra-heavy crude sources can be made more amenable to quenching by adding water or a water/light oil mixture to the coker feed downstream of the furnace. The coke product resulting from this addition of normally volatile liquids to the hot coker feed is still relatively dense but is more friable and usually is in a compact, relatively free-flowing, granular form. The coke is more amenable to uniform quenching in the drum and so can be cut and discharged with a reduced risk of eruptions and a reduced risk of fires in the coke pit or when the coke is subsequently handled and transported. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005913 | PYROLYTIC GAS GENERATOR - Pyrolytic gas generator for generating clean useful gas from biomass, particularly wood, oil seeds or the like, where a gasification channel in multi-chambered construction is provided, which gasification channel is provided with an assist burner which can supply heat from the outside to the gasification channel during gasification of the biomass, a pre-pyrolysing pipe is connected upstream of the gasification channel and an ash discharge downstream of the gasification channel, wherein the generated gases are re-gasified in the gasification channel whilst the material to be gasified is mechanically transported from a material container to the ash discharge. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005914 | Selective dehydrohalogenation of tertiary halogenated hydrocarbons and removal of tertiary halogenated hydrocarbon impurities from a halogenated hydrocarbon product - A process for converting a tertiary halogenated hydrocarbons in a tertiary halogenated hydrocarbon-containing stream to a corresponding unhalogenated or less-halogenated unsaturated hydrocarbon product with the release of hydrogen halide involves contacting the tertiary halogenated hydrocarbon with a sorbent-type dehydrohalogenation catalyst in a reaction zone and optionally passing a stripping gas through the reaction zone to remove vapor phase reaction products from the reaction zone. A process for removing a tertiary chlorinated hydrocarbon impurity from 1,3-dichloro-1-propene involves contacting a mixture containing the 1,3-dichloro-1-propene and the tertiary chlorinated hydrocarbon impurity with a dehydrochlorination catalyst effective to catalyze a conversion of the tertiary chlorinated hydrocarbon impurity to a corresponding unchlorinated or less-chlorinated unsaturated hydrocarbon and hydrogen chloride and distilling the 1,3-dichloro-1-propene to produce a purified cis-1,3-dichloro-1-propene fraction and a purified trans-1,3-dichloro-1-propene fraction. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005915 | METHOD FOR RECOVERING FLUOROCARBOXYLIC ACIDS - The invention relates to a method for recovering fluorocarboxylic acids from aqueous compositions containing said acids. The invention more particularly relates to the recovery of flourocarboxylic acids forming an azeotrope with water by contact with a strong acid. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005916 | PHOTOCATALYST MATERIAL, METHOD FOR DECOMPOSITION OF ORGANIC MATERIAL, INTERIOR MEMBER, AIR PURIFICATION DEVICE, AND APPARATUS FOR PREPARATION OF OXIDIZING AGENT - The present invention provides a tungsten trioxide microparticle carrying on its surface divalent copper salt. The divalent copper salt is utilized to perform a multi-electron reduction of oxygen. The tungsten trioxide exhibits a high oxidative decomposition activity when exposed to visible light. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005917 | METHOD FOR PURIFYING SILICON FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC APPLICATIONS - The disclosure relates to a method for purifying silicon by exposing liquid silicon to a plasma, wherein the silicon flows continuously into a channel so that the free surface thereof is exposed to the plasma. The disclosure also relates to a device for implementing the method. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005918 | Compositions, devices, systems, and methods for using a nanopore - The invention herein disclosed provides for devices and methods that can detect and control an individual polymer in a mixture is acted upon by another compound, for example, an enzyme, in a nanopore. The devices and methods are also used to determine rapidly (˜>50 Hz) the nucleotide base sequence of a polynucleotide under feedback control or using signals generated by the interactions between the polynucleotide and the nanopore. The invention is of particular use in the fields of molecular biology, structural biology, cell biology, molecular switches, molecular circuits, and molecular computational devices, and the manufacture thereof. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005919 | SPUTTERING TARGET TEMPERATURE CONTROL UTILIZING LAYERS HAVING PREDETERMINED EMISSIVITY COEFFICIENTS - A sputter coating apparatus for sputter coating a substrate in a processing chamber includes a target of sputter coating material supported within the processing chamber. The target has a sputtering surface and a back surface. The target is affixed to a backing plate such that the back surface of the target is disposed adjacent to a first surface of the backing plate. The backing plate is in fluid communication with a source of cooling fluid. The target back surface has a first layer selected to have a high thermal emissivity coefficient. The backing plate first surface carries a second layer having a high emissivity coefficient. The target back surface first layer and the backing plate first surface second layer provide enhanced heat transfer between the target and the backing plate via thermal radiation. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005920 | Low Temperature Deposition of Amorphous Thin Films - Various embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to an apparatus and method for low temperature physical vapor deposition (PVD) of an amorphous thin film layer of material onto a substrate. A PVD chamber is configured to support a substrate and has a cathode target with a layer of sputtering material thereon, an anode shield, and a magnetron assembly adjacent the target. A high impulse power magnetron sputtering (HiPIMS) power supply is coupled to the PVD chamber, the power supply having a charging circuit and a charge storage device. The power supply applies relatively high energy, low duty cycle pulses to the magnetron assembly to sputter, via self ionizing plasma, relatively low energy ions from the layer of sputtering material to deposit an amorphous thin film layer onto the substrate. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005921 | METHOD FOR MAKING A THIN LAYER SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL, A SO-CALLED SOFC - The present disclosure relates to a method for making a thin layer solid oxide fuel cell including at least an anode, an electrolyte and a cathode including at least the following steps of:
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20110005922 | Methods and Apparatus for Protecting Plasma Chamber Surfaces - A method for creating a protective layer over a surface of an object comprising aluminum and magnesium for use in a semiconductor processing system, which includes oxidizing the surface of the object using a plasma electrolytic oxidation process. The method also includes generating a halogen-comprising plasma by exciting a gas comprising a halogen. The method also includes exposing the oxidized surface to the halogen-comprising plasma or excited gas. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005923 | SPUTTERING SYSTEM, ROTATABLE CYLINDRICAL TARGET ASSEMBLY, BACKING TUBE, TARGET ELEMENT AND COOLING SHIELD - The application concerns a target backing tube for a rotatable cylindrical target assembly comprising: a tube for at least one target element to be disposed there around, wherein the tube has an exterior surface adapted to face the at least one target element, wherein a portion of the exterior surface of the tube has a mean emissivity of 0.7 to 1, wherein the portion is at least 50% of the exterior surface of the tube. Further, the application concerns a cooling shield for a sputtering system comprising a rotatable target, the cooling shield has an interior surface adapted to face a target element of a sputtering system and an exterior surface; wherein a portion of the interior surface of the cooling shield has a mean emissivity of 0.7 to 1, wherein the portion is at least 50% of the interior surface of the cooling shield. Additionally, the application concerns a target element for a rotatable cylindrical target assembly of a sputtering system, wherein the target element an interior surface adapted to face a target backing tube onto which the target cylinder is adapted to be disposed and exterior surface, wherein a portion of the interior surface of the target element has a mean emissivity of 0.7 to 1, wherein the portion is at least 50% of the interior surface of the target element. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005924 | TARGET BACKING TUBE, CYLINDRICAL TARGET, AND CYLINDRICAL TARGET ASSEMBLY - A target backing tube is described. The target backing tube is for a rotatable target and includes a tube adapted for one or more non-bonded target cylinders to be disposed around the tube, the tube having an exterior surface adapted to face the at least one target cylinder and at least three or more protrusion receiving positions; and protrusions mounted on the exterior surface of the tube at each of the protrusion receiving positions for centering the target cylinders. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005925 | TARGET BACKING TUBE, CYLINDRICAL TARGET ASSEMBLY AND SPUTTERING SYSTEM - The present application concerns a target backing tube for a rotatable cylindrical target assembly comprising: a tube for at least one target element to be disposed there around, wherein the tube has an exterior surface adapted to be directed to the at least one target element; and a thermal reflection cover covering a portion of at least 20% of the exterior surface of the tube. Further, the present application concerns a rotatable cylindrical target assembly comprising: said target backing tube and at least one target element disposed around the target backing tube, wherein the thermal reflection cover disposed between the target backing tube and the at least one target element. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005926 | MAGNETRON ASSEMBLY - A rotating magnetron assembly having a structure to reduce bearing degradation by substantially preventing the flow of current through the bearing using non-conductive materials or providing a low resistance current flow path or by allowing current to flow through the bearing in a way which prevents arcing between the various bearing components. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005927 | Electro-chemical Cell and Method of Providing Multiple Electrical Connections to a Lead Anode of an Electro-chemical Gas Sensing Cell - A lead wool electrode for an electro-chemical cell can be fused to a metallic collector to provide an electrical connection therebetween. Various methods of fusion such as thermal, electrical or chemical can be used. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005928 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CARBON DIOXIDE SENSOR - A method for the detection of carbon dioxide gas using an electrochemical sensor. The method includes exposing a gas to a sensor, which includes a non-conductive solid substrate and at least one each of a metal oxide sensing electrode, a reference electrode and a counter electrode positioned on the substrate. A solid polymer electrolyte anion-exchange membrane is in intimate contact with the sensing electrode, reference electrode and counter electrode. The method is highly sensitive and selective to carbon dioxide with a very rapid response time. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005929 | SELF-ADJUSTING ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSOR - A gas detector with a compensated electrochemical sensor exhibits altered sensitivity in response to decreasing stochastic noise in an output thereof. A gain parameter can be adjusted to alter sensitivity. A life-time estimate can be made based on sensitivity. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005930 | FFE MEDIA AND FFE METHODS COMPRISING VOLATILE SEPARATION MEDIA - The present invention provides methods and separation media for separating analytes of interest via free flow electrophoresis (FFE) using volatile buffer systems. The separation media provided herein allow a convenient separation of the analytes by electrophoresis, and offer the additional advantage that the buffer compounds and the solvent can be easily and residue-free removed after the electrophoretic separation step. Furthermore, methods for mass spectrometric analysis of analytes comprising an FFE method and kits for carrying out FFE separations with volatile buffer systems are also provided. Preferably, the volatile buffer system is TRIS acetate. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005931 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANIPULATING MICRO COMPONENT - In one embodiment, a system for manipulation of a micro component includes a gripper subsystem for lifting, holding, and releasing a micro component. The gripper subsystem includes a base substrate having a work side and an opposing side, a positive electrode secured to the work side of the base substrate, a negative electrode suitably spaced from the positive electrode and secured to the work side of the base substrate, a dielectric layer formed over the work side of the base substrate and the positive and negative electrodes, and a hydrophobic layer comprising a hydrophobic material with predictable electrowetting behavior formed over the dielectric layer such that the dielectric layer is between the work side of the base substrate and the hydrophobic layer. A method for manipulation of a micro component is also provided as well as a method of manufacturing the system for manipulation of a micro component. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005932 | UNIVERSAL SAMPLE PREPARATION SYSTEM AND USE IN AN INTEGRATED ANALYSIS SYSTEM - The invention provides a system that can process a raw biological sample, perform a biochemical reaction and provide an analysis readout. For example, the system can extract DNA from a swab, amplify STR loci from the DNA, and analyze the amplified loci and STR markers in the sample. The system integrates these functions by using microfluidic components to connect what can be macrofluidic functions. In one embodiment the system includes a sample purification module, a reaction module, a post-reaction clean-up module, a capillary electrophoresis module and a computer. In certain embodiments, the system includes a disposable cartridge for performing analyte capture. The cartridge can comprise a fluidic manifold having macrofluidic chambers mated with microfluidic chips that route the liquids between chambers. The system fits within an enclosure of no more than 10 ft | 2011-01-13 |
20110005933 | METHOD FOR OPERATING ELECTRODEIONIZATION DEIONIZED WATER PRODUCING APPARATUS, ELECTRODEIONIZATION DEIONIZED WATER PRODUCING SYSTEM, AND ELECTRODEIONIZATION DEIONIZED WATER PRODUCING APPARATUS - An electrodeionization deionized water producing apparatus includes, between an anode chamber having an anode and a cathode chamber having a cathode, a desalination chamber in which a side near the anode is demarcated by an anion exchange membrane and a side near the cathode is demarcated by a cation exchange membrane, and a concentrating chamber in which a side near the anode is demarcated by a cation exchange membrane and a side near the cathode is demarcated by an anion exchange membrane, and the anode side of the anion exchange membrane is filled with an anion exchanger. In the electrodeionization deionized water producing apparatus, water containing free carbon dioxide is supplied to the concentrating chamber and formation of scales in the concentrating chamber during a continuous operation of a long period is inhibited. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005934 | Arrangement of ion exchange material within an electrodeionization apparatus - an electrodeionization apparatus is provided comprising an ion-concentrating compartment partially bounded by an anion permeable membrane and also partially bounded by a cation permeable membrane, and a first ion exchange material domain disposed within the ion-concentrating compartment, wherein the first ion exchange material domain is contiguous with at least a portion of an ion-concentrating compartment side surface of one of the anion permeable membrane and the cation permeable membrane, and is spaced apart from the other one of the one of the anion permeable membrane and the cation permeable membrane. In the case where the one of the anion permeable membrane and the cation permeable membrane, having the at least a portion of an ion-concentrating compartment side surface with which the first ion exchange material domain is contiguous, is an anion permeable membrane, the first ion exchange material domain is an anion exchange material predominant domain. In the case where the one of the anion permeable membrane and the cation permeable membrane, having the at least a portion of an ion-concentrating compartment side surface with which the first ion exchange material domain is contiguous, is a cation permeable membrane, the first ion exchange material domain is a cation exchange material predominant domain. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005935 | PLATING METHOD FOR A RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICE AND A RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICE PRODUCED BY THE METHOD - A plating method for an RF device is disclosed. The method includes (a) pre-treating the RF device made from a substrate material; (b) forming a copper plating layer by applying copper plating to the RF device; and (c) forming a thin-film layer over the copper plating layer, the thin-film layer made of a precious metal, where a thickness of the precious-metal thin-film layer is thinner than a skin depth at a working frequency band. The disclosed method makes it possible to provide a plating treatment with a low cost while providing a superior appearance quality. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005936 | MATERIAL FOR FORMING ELECTROLESS PLATE, COATING SOLUTION FOR ADHERING CATALYST, METHOD FOR FORMING ELECTROLESS PLATE, AND PLATING METHOD - There is provided a material for forming electroless plate which shows favorable catalyst adhering property, and shows no delamination of catalyst adhering layer from non-conductive base material, no dissolution of catalyst adhering layer into a plating solution, and no discoloration of interface of plate layer with catalyst adhering layer during the catalyst adhering step, development step and other steps. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005937 | ELECTRODEPOSITABLE COATING COMPOSITION CONTAINING A CYCLIC GUANIDINE - The present invention is directed towards an electrocoating composition comprising a cyclic guanidine. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005938 | ELECTROLYSIS CELL FOR HYDROGEN CHLORIDE ELECTROLYSIS - Apparatus for hydrogen chloride electrolysis, comprising a cathode that has a layer of nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes having functional groups containing nitrogen. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005939 | GENERATION OF HIGH OCTANE HYDROGEN GAS FROM ACETIC ACID - A device and method for generation of high octane hydrogen gas from acetic acid includes providing an electrolysis unit having a cathode, an anode, neutral elements, gaskets, and an electrolyte including acetic acid; applying pulse-width-modulated power to the cathode and anode to produce hydrogen and oxygen gas from the electrolyte; transporting the gas and some of the electrolyte from the electrolysis unit to a reservoir; transporting the electrolyte in the reservoir back to the electrolysis unit, thereby reusing the electrolyte; refilling the reservoir with distilled water when the level of electrolyte in the reservoir is low; utilizing a condensate trap to dump water that condenses out of the gas in the reservoir; and transporting the gas in the condensate trap for use. The hydrogen and oxygen gas may be provided to the air intake of an engine. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005940 | Continuous Methods for Treating Liquids and Manufacturing Certain Constituents (e.g., nanoparticles) in Liquids, Apparatuses and Nanoparticles and Nanoparticle/Liquid Solution(s) Resulting Therefrom - Methods and devices for the continuous manufacture of nanop∈rticles, microparticles and nanoparticle/liquid solution(s) are disclosed. The nanoparticles (and/or micron-sized particles) comprise a variety of possible compositions, sizes and shapes. The particles (e.g., nanoparticles) are caused to be present (e. g., created) in a liquid (e.g., water) by utilizing at least one adjustable plasma (e.g., created by at least one AC and/or DC power source), which plasma communicates with at least a portion of a surface of the liquid. The continuous process causes at least one liquid to flow into, through and out of at least one trough member, such liquid being processed, conditioned and/or effected in said trough member(s). | 2011-01-13 |
20110005941 | METHODS FOR DETERMINING AN ANALYTE CONCENTRATION USING SIGNAL PROCESSING ALGORITHMS - A method for determining an analyte concentration in blood is described that reduces the effects of hematocrit using a test strip attached to a test meter. The test strip includes a working electrode and a reference electrode. The test meter applies a test voltage between the working electrode and the reference electrode. After a user applies a blood sample containing an analyte onto the test strip, the test meter measures a plurality of test currents for a test time interval. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005942 | III-V NITRIDE SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE COMPRISING A DIAMOND LAYER - The invention relates to a semiconductor device, in particular to a chemical field effect transistor (ChemFET), a high-electron mobility transistor (HEMT) and an ion-sensitive field effect transistor (ISFET), as well as a method for manufacturing the same. The semiconductor device comprises a structure, the structure comprises a substrate, a first layer comprising GaN and a second layer comprising InAlN, wherein the first and the second layer are arranged parallely to each other on the substrate, and wherein the structure comprises a third layer comprising diamond. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005943 | Wipe Products Having Enhanced Long Term Stability - A multiwipe package having enhanced wipe storage stability is disclosed. The wipe package contains a stack of wipes in a barrier packaging film, wherein the headspace in the package between the stack of wipes and the packaging film is minimized. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005944 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING TOOL HOLDERS INCORPORATING MAGNETS - An apparatus to display a tool holder that incorporates magnets comprises at least a magnetically attractable work item, a tool holder incorporating magnets and an attachment mechanism for attaching the magnetically attractable work item to the display. The attachment mechanism attaches to the magnetic tool holder such that the magnetically attractable work item is able to be removed from the magnet of the tool holder while still coupled to the magnetic tool display. In some embodiments, the apparatus also comprises a display placard. In these embodiments, the attachment mechanism attaches to the display placard and the magnetically attractable work item such that the magnetically attractable work item is able to be removed from the magnet of the tool holder while still coupled to the display placard. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005945 | CHEMICALS MIXING CONTAINER WITH OFFSET COMMUNICATING HOLES - A chemicals mixing container | 2011-01-13 |
20110005946 | PROCESS OF MAKING A GRAPHIC DECAL FOR A TOOLBOX, DECAL MADE THEREBY, AND KIT OF COMPONENTS - A process of fabricating an extremely durable graphic decal for a toolbox of a customer, and a kit of components for applying the decal to a toolbox | 2011-01-13 |
20110005947 | INHIBITORS OF JAK - The present invention is directed to compounds of formula I and tautomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are selective inhibitors of JAK. The present invention is also directed to intermediates used in making such compounds, the preparation of such a compound, pharmaceutical compositions containing such a compound, methods of inhibition JAK activity, and methods to prevent or treat a number of conditions mediated at least in part by JAK activity. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005948 | HINGED LID BOX FOR CIGARETTES - A cigarette pack of the hinge-lid box type in which box side walls ( | 2011-01-13 |
20110005949 | ROTATE BOTTOM BASE ASSEMBLY FOR A GOLF STAND BAG AND GOLF STAND BAG WITH A ROTATE BOTTOM BASE ASSEMBLY - A golf stand bag has a rotate bottom base assembly, a supporting rod, a top frame, a body, two legs and an activating member. The rotate bottom base assembly has a rotate bottom base and a pivot bracket. The rotate bottom base has a bottom, a sidewall formed on the bottom and two pivot balls formed on the sidewall. The pivot bracket has two pivot members pivotally mounted respectively on the pivot balls. The supporting rod is mounted securely on the pivot bracket. The top frame is mounted on the supporting rod. The legs are mounted pivotally on the top frame. The activating rod is mounted on the rotate bottom base and connected to the legs. The pivot bracket mounted on the sidewall instead the bottom of the rotate bottom base prevent the legs of the golf stand bag from inadvertently extending out the legs when the golf stand bag leans against a wall. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005950 | Transport Case For Large Plasma/LCD/LED Flat Screen Displays And Other Like Items - A case for moving flat screen displays (plasma lcd and led), interactive white boards, digital signage and the like, comprising: a base and a mating lid; said base and said mating lid forming a fully enclosed storage compartment when fitted together; said base and said mating lid shaped to form a case that has a small depth compared to its height and width to create a storage compartment that is suitably shaped to accommodate a flat shaped item in a vertical orientation; said base having lateral ends that are wider in relation to the middle to create a stable base for the case; said base further comprising a cradle assembly to hold the item to be transported in cushioned suspension above the bottom surface of said base. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005951 | TOOL CASE, IN PARTICULAR HANDHELD POWER TOOL CASE - The invention is based on a tool case, in particular a handheld power tool case, having a basic case body that has at least one storage chamber which is provided at least for receiving at least one tool and/or at least one battery unit. It is proposed that the tool case has at least one air conditioner at least partially integrated with the basic case body. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005952 | STORAGE CONTAINER FOR PAINT ROLLER COVERS - The invention discloses a storage container for a roller cover usable in conjunction with a roller frame for painting. It comprises a housing configured in a first state to receive the roller cover within a cavity. In a second state, the housing allows a movement of the roller frame to and from the housing, but disallows a similar movement of the roller cover. A lid is configurable to close the housing. The housing may be configured to define at least in the second state, an opening operatively associated with the cavity. The opening is sized to allow insertion and removal of the roller frame there-through but to disallow insertion and removal of the roller cover there-through. The housing may have an open design in the first state, to allow for easy placement of the roller cover in the cavity. Various different configurations are described. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005953 | Defibrillators storage and carrying device - A storage assembly houses a defibrillator and enables would-be users to quickly (1) identify the defibrillator location and (2) carry the housed defibrillator to a user site. The storage assembly comprises a cover structure, a mounting assembly, and a defibrillator-restraining assembly. The cover structure comprises an open back, a closed front, a cover wall extending from the front to the back, a heart-shaped transverse cross-section. The cover wall spaces the front from the back and has a transverse periphery thereby defining a space sufficient to receive and house the defibrillator. The mounting assembly removably mounts the cover structure to a support wall, and the defibrillator-restraining assembly removably restrains the defibrillator as received within the cover structure. The cover structure may be nested with at least one additional cover structure for reducing space necessary for storage and the like. An optional alarm may be outfitted with the assembly. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005954 | CASE FOR HOLDING A HAND TOOL - In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a case for holding a hand tool at a point of sale is provided. The hand tool has a working end and a handle. The handle projects from the case to form a handle for the case and the case engages the hand tool such that the hand tool is prevented from being removed from the case while simultaneously, the handle can be rotated with respect to the case to test a function of the hand tool. Before the case and the hand tool is purchased the hand tool is prevented from being removed from the case; however, the handle can be rotated with respect to the case when the case is in a closed position. After the hand tool is purchased the customer can break a seal and the case may be opened, thereby allowing the tool to be removed from the case when the case is in an open position. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005955 | REINFORCED PACKAGING ASSEMBLY - The present invention is directed to a secondary packaging ( | 2011-01-13 |
20110005956 | Sample Reservoir Kits with Disposable Liners - A liquid sample or liquid reagent reservoir kit employs a reusable reservoir base and disposable liners made of a clear transparent plastic material. Graduation marks are located on the sidewall surface of the basin in the reusable reservoir base, and are calibrated to measure liquid volumes in a disposable liner placed within the reusable reservoir base. The transparency of the clear disposable liner allows the liquid volume graduation marks on the sidewall of the basin in the reusable base to be observed through the disposable liner. The disposable liners are configured so that the liners can also be used as a cover. The geometry of the disposable liners facilitates tight nesting of stacked liners to facilitate shipping as well as storage on the laboratory bench top. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005957 | DAMPING BODY FOR PACKAGING AND PACKAGE BODY - A damping body for packaging includes, between an abutment adapted to abut against a precision substrate storage container upon packaging and an outer peripheral wall rising from an outer peripheral edge of a bottom part having the abutment, an outer peripheral bottom formed at a position distanced more from the abutment than is the precision substrate storage container, and a stepped part formed between the outer peripheral bottom and the abutment. Consequently, in the event of an impact from the outside, the stepped part collapses, so that the abutment favorably moves with respect to the outer peripheral bottom and thus can efficiently absorb the impact. This can prevent large impacts from instantaneously being exerted on the precision substrate storage container and efficiently damp drop impacts. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005958 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ADJUSTING THE pH OF MEDICAL BUFFERING SOLUTIONS - Buffer solutions within a plurality of containers can be adjusted and controlled by exposing the containers while open to a controlled environment. In particular, an inventory of containers holding bicarbonate buffers can be adjusted to a precisely controlled pH by exposing the containers while open to a controlled carbon dioxide environment in a treatment chamber. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005959 | PACKAGING FOR FOOD PRODUCTS, IN PARTICULAR DRIP-FEED - The invention relates to a packaging for drip-feed, comprising a deep-drawn thermoformed first part defining a product containing space having a rim with flange and a polymer film permanently-bonded to said flange for permanently covering and sealing said space, said polymer sealing film comprising an outlet near said rim, and said packaging further comprising an attachment eye in said flange opposite of said outlet, said packaging is shaped and said outlet is located near said rim to facilitate, when said packaging is suspended from said attachment eye, said packaging to empty under the force of gravity. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005960 | STABLE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS OF CARVEDILOL - A stable solid oral pharmaceutical composition comprising carvedilol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which is packed using a suitable packaging material along with a desiccant. A process for manufacturing a stable solid oral dosage form containing carvedilol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which is packed in the packaging configuration comprising moisture permeation inhibitory packaging. A method of preparing a stable solid oral pharmaceutical dosage form, said method comprising, encasing a pharmaceutical dosage form comprising carvedilol or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in a container comprising a desiccant. A pharmaceutical kit comprising a container impervious to moisture, wherein said container comprises a desiccant; and a solid oral pharmaceutical dosage form comprising carvedilol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein said pharmaceutical dosage form is encased in said container. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005961 | Extrusion-Coated Lidding Foil For Push-Through Blister Packaging - An extrusion-coated lidding foil for blister packaging particularly suitable for push-through pharmaceutical and food blister packaging. The lidding foil includes a foil layer on which one or more tie layer and one or more sealant layer, one or both of which include an embrittling agent mixed therein, are extrusion coated resulting in a lidding foil having push-through ability. The push-through ability of the lidding foil is characterized by a Mullen burst strength of about 10 psi to about 30 psi and an MD tear strength of about 30 to about 100 grams-force. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005962 | TRAY OR STORAGE/TRANSPORT-BOX FLOOR - A transport/storage tray is made by injecting molding of plastic an upper floor panel formed with an array of throughgoing holes and a separate lower floor panel with an array of throughgoing holes. Then the upper and lower panels are juxtaposed with each of the holes of the upper panel aligned with a respective one of the holes of the lower panel, and the two panels are welded together. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005963 | Combo Hair or Fur Grooming Kit with an Accessories Compartment - A Combo Hair or Fur Grooming Kit with an Accessories Compartment, this grooming kit can be taken on the go, or used at home anytime. This Combo Hair or Fur Grooming Kit with an Accessories Compartment keeps human hair and most pet fur styling all day and night without worrying that you will need other tools or products. This Grooming Kit can be carried in a purse, in a pocket, in a automobile, trailer, boat, it is small and a complete styling kit with an Accessories Compartment for hair or fur clips, rubber bands, ties, etc. This Combo Hair or Fur Grooming Kit with an Accessories Compartment is housed in a one piece attractive plastic cylinder and can be carried and used with one hand. By having workable styling tools housed within its torso it is fun and convenient anytime or anywhere. Encased within the torso will be a comb or brush, spray bottle for hair or fur liquid products solutions and an accessories compartment for clips, rubber bands, handkerchiefs, clippers, nail boards, etc. This Combo Hair or Fur Grooming Kit with an Accessories Compartment will be an improvement over other Hair and Fur products because it will be a complete styling tool and accessible at all times. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005964 | PACKING CUSHION - A packing cushion for packing an object and accessories thereof is provided. The packing cushioning includes a first packing portion, a second packing portion, and a third packing portion. The first packing portion defines a first accommodating space for receiving accessories of the object. The second and third packing portions are coupled to opposite ends of the first packing portion to corporately form a space. The space is opposite to the first accommodating space, and is configured to receive the object. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005965 | SATELLITE ANTENNA PACKAGE - A satellite antenna package is provided. The satellite antenna package includes a receiving structure, an antenna device and a cable. A recess and a groove are formed on the receiving structure, and the recess communicates with the groove. The antenna device is disposed in the recess. The cable connects to the antenna device, wherein the cable is connected with the antenna device and partially disposed in the groove, travels along an edge of the receiving structure, and surrounds the antenna device. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005966 | FOUP AND ROBOTIC FLANGE THEREOF - A wafer container includes a container body, which comprises a plurality of sidewalls, a bottom, and a top to define a space for containing wafers, an opening being formed on one sidewall, and a door with an outer surface and an inner surface. The top of the container body is disposed with a robotic flange which comprises a foolproof structure and a hemi-circular snap-hook portion that are disposed at the center and its circumference of a lower surface of the robotic flange facing the top. The foolproof structure has a geometric hole for a protruding portion on the top of the container body to be plugged in. After the protruding portion is plugged into the geometric hole, the robotic flange is further rotated along the container body about 180 degrees for the hemi-circular snap-hook portion to be engaged in a hemi-circular supporting portion on the top of the container body. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005967 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR LARGE DIAMETER WAFER HANDLING - A front opening semiconductor wafer container for large diameter wafers includes a container portion and a door. The container portion includes a left closed side, a right closed side, a closed back, an open front, and an open interior including a plurality of slots for receiving and containing the wafers. The door is attachable to the container portion to close the open front and selectively latchable to the container portion. The container portion includes a means for accommodating large diameter wafers, particularly 450 mm wafers. Optimized sag control is provided as well as enhanced structural rigidity, and wafer seating features. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005968 | Coking Process Additives and Related Processes - This invention relates to coking process additives and, related processes, such as upgrading heavy hydrocarbons, producing petroleum coke and lighter hydrocarbon products, and/or thermally cracking heavy hydrocarbons. The additive includes an anionic clay to increase a liquid product yield. Suitable anionic clays may include hydrotalcite materials and hydrotalcite-like materials. | 2011-01-13 |
20110005969 | COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES FOR FRACTURING SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS - The present invention is directed to novel additives packages, to fluid compositions including the additives, to methods of using the fluid compositions and the additives package, to methods of recovering hydrocarbons, and to petroleum products made from hydrocarbons derived from these methods. The novel additives packages may be used in a fluid composition for fracturing a subterranean. The additives package of the present invention include one or more gelling agents; one or more cross-linking agent; and one or more high temperature stabilizers; wherein the additives package further comprises one or more ingredients selected from the group consisting of a clay stabilizer, a metallic base, a cross-link retarder, and a gel breaker, and any combination thereof; and wherein the additives package optionally includes a diluent. | 2011-01-13 |