03rd week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 14 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220016583 | MIXING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A mixing assembly, device, system and method for operating are provided which includes a powder assembly holding a first container containing a powder, the powder assembly having a powder dispensing means for dispensing a predetermined quantity of the powder, a liquid assembly holding a second container containing a liquid, the liquid assembly having a liquid dispensing means for dispensing a predetermined amount of the liquid, and a mixing bowl for receiving the predetermined quantity of the powder and the predetermined amount of the liquid. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016584 | AIR GAP EDUCTOR AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - An eductor for mixing a diluent with a chemical. The educator includes an eductor body having a nozzle section with an inlet portion and an air gap portion, the inlet portion configured to couple to a diluent source and the air gap portion open to the atmosphere, and a venturi section coupled to the nozzle section. The nozzle section and venturi section may be connected by a swivel joint. The venturi section includes a venturi configured to couple to a chemical source for drawing chemical into the venturi with the flow of diluent through the venturi. A nozzle assembly positioned in the nozzle section of the eductor body. The nozzle assembly is selected from a plurality of nozzle assemblies each configured to be positioned in the nozzle section and operable with the eductor body, and each corresponding to a different volume flow rate through the eductor. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016585 | DEVICE FOR GENERATING VORTICES IN CHANNELS OR PIPES - A vortex generator device in channels or ducts that makes it possible to take advantage of the wingtip vortex that is formed in the aerodynamic profiles as a consequence of having a finite wingspan. These aerodynamic profiles have one or two marginal edges from which the wingtip vortex emerges, causing the appearance of an oscillatory movement that subjects the particles that travel with the current to an ascending-descending cycle, and has the fundamental advantage that transverse speeds are produced to the main current, with hardly any pressure drops. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016586 | PROPELLER AND STIRRER FOR CIRCULATING WASTEWATER IN A CLARIFIER - The invention relates to a propeller, which is intended to be fastened to a shaft in a clamping manner, the shaft having a driver profile extending in the axial direction, wherein: the propeller is formed from multiple elements, each element (A, B, C, D) having a hub portion ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220016587 | Systems, Methods, and Apparatus for Utilizing a Resuspension Tank - Systems, methods and apparatus for Shear TUrbulence Resuspension Mesocosm (STURM) tanks, with high instantaneous bottom shear stress and realistic water column mixing. The tanks can be programmed to produce tidal or episodic sediment resuspension for extended time periods, over muddy sediments with a variety of infaunal benthic organisms. A resuspension paddle produces substantially uniform bottom shear stress across the sediment surface while gently mixing a 1 m deep overlying water column. The STURM tanks can be programmed to different magnitudes, frequencies, and durations of bottom shear stress and thus resuspension with proportional water column turbulence levels over a wide range of mixing settings for benthic-pelagic coupling experiments. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016588 | Reactor for a Chemical Reaction and Method for Controlling the Chemical Reaction - The invention relates to a reactor ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220016589 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING FEED CATALYST CONTACTING IN DOWNFLOW REACTORS - A downflow reactor, e.g. a downer reactor or system, includes an outer wall defining an interior reactor space. An elongated plug is within the outer wall having a first end and a second end, defining a longitudinal axis between the first and second ends. A distribution baffle positioned at a vertical position between the first end and the second end of the elongated plug configured and adapted to direct hot down flowing catalyst towards a feedstock spray. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016590 | CDR REACTOR HAVING MULTILAYERED CATALYST LAYER ARRANGEMENT FOR PREVENTING CATALYST DEACTIVATION - Proposed is a carbon dioxide reforming (CDR) reactor having a multilayered catalyst layer arrangement for preventing catalyst deactivation, wherein, in the reactor in which a CDR reaction for reacting methane (CH | 2022-01-20 |
20220016591 | Hydrogen Generator - A hydrogen generation device capable of generating hydrogen using an inexpensive material is provided. The hydrogen generation device includes: a water flow path unit through which a solution flows in from outside and exits; a hydrogen generation unit made of a metal, the hydrogen generation unit generating hydrogen by a reaction with the flowing-in solution; and a hydrogen collection unit for collecting the generated hydrogen, wherein the hydrogen generation unit is disposed so that friction with the flowing-in solution peels off a surface film of the metal to expose an active surface of the metal, the metal being the hydrogen generation unit itself. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016592 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS OF LOCALIZING NUCLEIC ACIDS TO ARRAYS - Methods and compositions are disclosed relating to the localization of nucleic acids to arrays such as silane-free arrays, and of sequencing the nucleic acids localized thereby. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016593 | MICROARRAYS, HYBRIDIZATION SEALS, AND RELATED METHODS - Microarrays, hybridization seals and related methods. An apparatus includes a substrate including a plurality of probes and a hybridization seal. The hybridization seal includes an evaporation barrier and a layer including walls that form a grid pattern and define a plurality of sample chambers that are to receive fluid. The layer includes a first side removably coupled to the substrate and a second side that is coupled to the evaporation barrier. The evaporation barrier includes barrier sections that cover the probes and include one or more slits that allow the barrier sections to have a convex profile or a concave profile depending on an amount of the fluid within the corresponding sample chamber. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016594 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR INCREASING SOLID HOLDUP IN REACTION CRYSTALLIZER - A device and method for increasing solid holdup in a reaction crystallizer are disclosed. The device includes a discharge pipe, a clear liquid pipe, a clear liquid tank and a gas collecting pipe. A lower end of the discharge pipe is inserted into the crystallizer below the liquid level, while that of the clear liquid pipe is inserted into the clear liquid tank below the liquid level. By using the gas collecting pipe, the reaction crystallizer and the clear liquid tank are communicated all the time. When feeding, a liquid-solid mixture in the crystallizer automatically enters the discharge pipe and flows upward slowly therein, during which solid particles gradually settle down and automatically fall back into the crystallizer while the clear liquid keeps on flowing upward, enters the clear liquid pipe and thereby flows into the clear liquid tank. The clear liquid tank maintains a constant liquid level via overflowing. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016595 | Method For Directly Reducing A Material By Means Of Microwave Radiation - The present invention relates to the reduction of materials at low temperatures (<600° C.) by means of microwave radiation without needing to use chemical reducing agents or electrical contacts. It relates more specifically to a method for reducing a material, which comprises the following steps:
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20220016596 | Process for Producing Superabsorbents - The invention relates to a process for producing superabsorbent polymer particles, comprising storing acrylic acid in at least one tank (B | 2022-01-20 |
20220016597 | WATER-ABSORBING RESIN PARTICLES, METHOD FOR EVALUATING WATER-ABSORBING RESIN PARTICLES FOR LIQUID LEAKAGE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING WATER-ABSORBING RESIN PARTICLES, AND ABSORBENT ARTICLE - Water-absorbing resin particles, in which a light transmittance at a wavelength of 425 nm when the water-absorbing resin particles are swollen 30 times with a physiological saline solution is 20% or more, are disclosed. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016598 | SUPPORT-FREE ADSORBENTS FOR CO2 CAPTURE FROM AIR - A resin includes a functionalized aminopolymer having amine sites for capturing carbon dioxide molecules, where each aminopolymer molecule has at least one functional group amenable to crosslinking, a porogen, and a crosslinking initiator. A product includes an aminopolymer material formed into a self-supporting structure, the aminopolymer material including crosslinked aminopolymers having amine sites for the capture of carbon dioxide molecules. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016599 | Preparation Method of Super Absorbent Polymer and Super Absorbent Polymer Prepared Therefrom - The present disclosure relates to a method for preparing a super absorbent polymer that enables the preparation of a more improved super absorbent polymer even without excessive use of a surfactant and use of a foaming agent, and a super absorbent polymer prepared therefrom which exhibits a superior absorption rate. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016600 | MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE PARTICLE SUPPORTED SOL-GEL SORBENTS - Solid phase extraction (SPE) sorbents and liquid chromatography (LC) stationary phases are provided, as well as methods of fabricating the same. The SPE sorbents and LC stationary phases can use microcrystalline cellulose particles as the substrate and sol-gel sorbent coating technology as the polymer/sorbent immobilization technology. The SPE sorbents and LC stationary phases are stable in a pH range of 1-13 and at a temperature of up to 350 ° C. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016601 | EXHAUST-GAS PURIFICATION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - An exhaust-gas purification apparatus includes: a honeycomb base material including a plurality of exhaust-gas flow paths partitioned by a porous wall; and one or more catalyst noble metals carried by the honeycomb base material. The catalyst noble metals are selected from the group consisting of platinum, palladium, and rhodium. The honeycomb base material has a noble metal concentrated surface section in which a 50%-by-mass noble metal carry depth for a specific noble metal that is one type among one or two catalyst noble metals is less than 50% of the distance from the surface to the center of the inside of the porous wall. The 50%-by-mass noble metal carry depth is the depth at which, when the amount of the specific noble metal carried between the surface and the center of the inside of porous wall is used as a reference, 50% by mass of specific noble metal is carried. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016602 | METALLIC NANOPARTICLE CATALYSTS EMBEDDED IN POROUS OXIDE SUPPORT, WHICH SHOW HIGH CATALYTIC ACTIVITY EVEN AT LOW TEMPERATURES - The present invention relates to a metallic nanoparticle catalyst, and more particularly, to a porous catalyst in which metallic nanoparticles are embedded in a porous oxide support, and a method for preparing the porous catalyst. To this end, a porous catalyst composition having metallic nanoparticles of the present invention includes an oxide matrix structure having mesopores and micropores; and metal or metal oxide nanoparticles embedded in the oxide matrix structure having the mesopores and micropores. Thus, metallic nanoparticle catalysts having high activity even at low temperature are realized. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016603 | CATALYST FOR USE IN THE CATALYTIC REDUCTION OF SULFUR CONTAINED IN A GAS STREAM AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SUCH CATALYST - Presented is a catalyst composition having exceptional properties for converting sulfur, sulfur compounds, and carbon monoxide contained in gas streams by catalyzed hydrolysis, hydrogenation and water-gas shift reactions. The catalyst comprises underbedded molybdenum and cobalt with an overlayer of molybdenum and cobalt. These metals are present in the catalyst within certain concentration ranges and relative weight ratios. The underbedded metals are present in the catalyst within a specified range relative to the overlayer and total metals. The underbedded metals are formed by co-mulling an inorganic oxide with the catalytically active metals of molybdenum and cobalt. The co-mulled mixture is calcined and then impregnated with overlaid molybdenum and cobalt. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016604 | DEHYDROGENATION CATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR USING THEM - The present disclosure relates to gallium-based dehydrogenation catalysts that further include additional metal components, and to methods for dehydrogenating hydrocarbons using such catalysts. One aspect of the disclosure provides a calcined dehydrogenation catalyst that includes a gallium species, a cerium species, a platinum promoter, and a silica-alumina support. Optionally, the composition can include a promoter selected from the alkali metals and alkaline earth metals. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016605 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING A COBALT-CONTAINING CATALYST PRECURSOR AND PROCESS FOR HYDROCARBON SYNTHESIS - The invention provides a process for preparing a cobalt-containing catalyst precursor. The process includes calcining a loaded catalyst support comprising a silica (SiO | 2022-01-20 |
20220016606 | CATALYST AND PROCESS OF OXIDATIVE DEHYDROGENATION OF PROPANE - The present invention refers to catalysts that are selective for the reaction of ODH of propane to propene. Said catalysts are potassium salts of the dodecatungstophosphate ion partially substituted with vanadium and niobium, or mixed oxides of W, V, and Nb, with a tungsten bronze structure, obtained by thermal decomposition of polyoxometalate salts with a Keggin structure. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016607 | FUNCTIONAL STRUCTURE PRECURSOR AND FUNCTIONAL STRUCTURE - A functional structure which can prevent metal fine particles from aggregating, can suppress bonding of an active metal species and a support, and can easily undergo catalyst activation before being used for reactions. The functional structure includes supports each having a porous structure and including a zeolite-type compound, and at least one functional material precursor present in the supports and including a metal element (M), in which each of the supports has channels communicating with one another, the functional material precursor is present at least in the channel of each of the supports, and the metal element (M) having constituted the functional material precursor is partially substituted with an element having constituted the supports. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016608 | CATALYST STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING HYDROCARBON BY USE OF CATALYST STRUCTURE - A catalyst structure that allows prevention of aggregation of fine particles of a functional substance, suppresses decrease of catalyst activity, and thus enables extension of the lifetime of the catalyst structure. A catalyst structure has a carrier that is formed from a zeolite-type compound and has a porous structure. The functional substance includes a first element that is at least one metallic element selected from the group consisting of cobalt (Co), nickel (Ni), iron (Fe), and ruthenium (Ru), and at least one second element selected from the group consisting of metallic elements in group | 2022-01-20 |
20220016609 | METHOD OF PRODUCING AN AROMATIZATION CATALYST - According to the subject matter of the present disclosure, a method of producing an aromatization catalyst may comprise producing a plurality of uncalcined ZSM-5 nanoparticles via a dry-gel method, directly mixing the plurality of uncalcined ZSM-5 nanoparticles with large pore alumina and a binder to form a ZSM-5/alumina mixture, and calcining the ZSM-5/alumina mixture to form the aromatization catalyst. The plurality of uncalcined ZSM-5 nanoparticles may have an average diameter of less than 80 nm. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016610 | AROMATIZATION CATALYST ACTIVITY AND SELECTIVITY IMPROVEMENT WITH ALCOHOL ADDITION DURING CATALYST PREPARATION - Methods for producing supported catalysts containing a transition metal and a bound zeolite base are disclosed. These methods employ a step of impregnating the bound zeolite base with a transition metal precursor in a solvent composition containing water and from about 5 wt. % to about 50 wt. % of a C | 2022-01-20 |
20220016611 | Sinter Resistant Metal Species In Zeolites - The invention relates to a medium or large pore synthetic zeolite comprising at least 0.02 wt %, based on the weight of the zeolite, of a catalytic metal selected from the group consisting of Ru, Rh, Pd, Ag, Os, Ir, Pt, Au, Mo, W, Re, Co, Ni, Zn, Cr, Mn, Ce, Ga, Cu and combinations thereof, which is present as catalytic metal particles, wherein at least 60% by number of said catalytic metal particles have a particle size of 2.0 nm or less, and at least 0.005 wt %, based on the weight of the zeolite, of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal selected from the group consisting of Li, Na, K, Cs, Ca, Mg, Ba and Sr and combinations thereof, wherein, if the zeolite comprises in the zeolite framework a trivalent element Y selected from the group consisting of Al, B, Ga Fe and combinations thereof, the SiO | 2022-01-20 |
20220016612 | SYNTHETIC CATALYSTS FOR CARBOHYDRATE PROCESSING - The disclosure relates to molecularly-imprinted cross-linked micelles that can selectively hydrolyze carbohydrates. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016613 | NOVEL ANNULATION CATALYSTS VIA DIRECT C-H BOND AMINATION - Disclosed are compounds, methods, reagents, systems, and kits for the preparation and utilization of monomeric or polymeric metal-based compounds. These metal-based compounds are organometallic catalysts composed of substituted dipyrrin ligands bound to transition metals. C—H bond functionalization catalysis can be performed with the disclosed organometallic catalysts to yield C—N bonds to generate substituted bicyclic, spiro, and fused nitrogen-containing heterocycles, all common motifs in various pharmaceutical and bioactive molecules. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016614 | Exhaust Gas Purification Catalyst and Exhaust Gas Purification Method - An exhaust gas purification catalyst (C), including a three-dimensional structure ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220016615 | PROTON-CONDUCTIVE MEMBRANE - A proton-conductive membrane includes a hydrophobic organic polymer and a hydrophilic proton-conductive component. The hydrophilic proton-conductive component includes one of an urea-containing material and a complex formed from an acidic substance and a basic substance, and a combination thereof. The hydrophilic proton-conductive component is present in an amount ranging from 23 parts by weight to 70 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the proton-conductive membrane. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016616 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PURIFYING ORGANIC AMINE SOLUTION - Provided are a device and a method for purifying an organic amine solution. The device includes an ion exchange bed having an upper feeding port, through which the ion exchange bed is communicated with an inert gas cylinder, a fifth liquid storage tank and a second liquid adding pump; a lower feeding port, through which the ion exchange bed is communicated with a first liquid adding pump; a lower discharging port, through which the ion exchange bed is communicated with a second liquid storage tank, a third liquid storage tank and a fourth liquid storage tank; and an upper discharging port, through which the ion exchange bed is communicated with the fourth liquid storage tank. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016617 | SAMPLE COLLECTION AND DISPENSING DEVICE - Embodiments in accordance with the present disclosure are directed to sample collecting and dispensing methods and apparatuses. An example apparatus includes a capillary sampler disposed on a device first end, wherein the capillary sampler is configured to collect a fluid sample via an opening and a capillary body. The apparatus further includes a reagents chamber in fluid communication with the capillary sampler, and a barrier assembly disposed between the capillary sampler and the reagents chamber, wherein the barrier assembly is configured to separate fluid in the reagents chamber from the capillary sampler. A plunger assembly disposed on a device second end opposite the device first end, may modify the barrier assembly to dispense the fluid from the reagents chamber to the capillary sampler responsive to application of a force in the direction of the device first end. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016618 | PIPETTE FOR USE WITH A PIPETTE TIP WITH AN INTEGRATED PLUNGER - A pipette comprises a housing extending from a lower end to an upper end and a neck extending from the lower end of the housing and configured to hold a pipette tip. A stroke rod comprising an upper end and a lower end is configured to displace a tip plunger in the pipette tip. A drive apparatus is configured to displace the stroke rod to: (1) aspirate a liquid specimen into the pipette tip held on the neck; and (2) to eject the specimen from the pipette tip by means of a tip plunger positively connected to the stroke rod. At least one locking sleeve is arranged coaxially with the stroke rod and configured to be displaceably guided toward the stroke rod in the housing, The locking sleeve is configured to inhibit release of a tip plunger from the stroke rod. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016619 | COATED TIP CUP - A pipette tip extension attachable to a pipette tip is disclosed. The pipette tip extension has a proximal end, a distal end, and an exterior wall extending between the proximal end and the distal end. The exterior wall has an outer side and an inner side and forms at the proximal end a reception aperture for inserting a pipette tip. The pipette tip extension further has a bottom at the distal end, an inner cavity enclosed by the inner side of the exterior wall and the bottom, one or more distance elements arranged at the inner side of the exterior wall and protruding into the inner cavity, and a coating for interacting with a fluid present in a fluid uptake area. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016620 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING FLUID FLOW DURING ENHANCED DETECTION AND QUANTIFICATION OF ANALYTES - Devices, systems, and methods for detecting molecules of interest within a collected sample are described herein. In certain embodiments, self-contained sample analysis systems are disclosed, which include a reusable reader component, a disposable cartridge component, and a disposable sample collection component. The reader component may communicate with a remote computing device for the digital transmission of test protocols and test results. In various disclosed embodiments, the systems, components, and methods are configured to identify the presence, absence, and/or quantity of particular nucleic acids, proteins, or other analytes of interest, for example, in order to test for the presence of one or more pathogens or contaminants in a sample. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016621 | REACTION VESSEL, MOLECULAR HYBRIDIZATION APPARATUS, APPLICATION THEREOF, AND DETECTION METHOD - Provided is a reaction cup, comprising cup walls and a cup bottom. The cup walls are provided with clamping portions, the clamping portions can allow a membrane strip to stand upright in the reaction cup, and the connecting area of the two opposite clamping portions forms an upright placement position for the membrane strip. The present invention further provides a molecular hybridization instrument used with the reaction cup, and an analyte testing method. The reaction cup can allow the membrane strip to stand upright therein, and can be opened for operation, thereby reducing the area occupied by the reaction cup on the molecular hybridization instrument, and reducing the area of the molecular hybridization instrument. A plurality of reaction cups can be placed on the molecular hybridization instrument at the same time, which increases the number of tests and improves the utilization and working efficiency of the molecular hybridization instrument. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016622 | CONTAINER AND CAP ASSEMBLY FOR CRYOGENIC STORAGE - Disclosed are container and cap assemblies for cryogenic storage of materials at temperatures below negative 150° C. The container and cap assemblies disclosed maintain container closure integrity and fluid-tightness at ambient and cryogenic temperatures, optionally to preserve biologically active substances stored therein. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016623 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EXTRACTING PATHOGENS FROM BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - The disclosed embodiments related to an apparatus and methods for biological sample processing enabling isolation and concentration of microbial or pathogenic constituents from the sample. Sample may be obtained directly from a specimen container, such as a vacutainer, and processed directly without risk of user exposure. The disclosed methods and apparatus provide a convenient and inexpensive solution for rapid sample preparation compatible with downstream analysis techniques. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016624 | COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SAMPLE PROCESSING - The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for making and using a support (e.g., a sample slide) for sample analysis. The present disclosure also provides compositions, methods, and systems for processing a sample on the support for use in nucleic acid sequence detection. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016625 | FLOW CELL USING PELTIER MODULE AS PRIME MOVER FOR POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION - A flow cell for oscillating flow PCR has pumping action via thermally-induced internal pressure variations. Rapid movement of a sample comprised of target DNA and associated reagents between heated zones within the flow cell for oscillating flow PCR is achieved without mechanical moving parts and without contamination. A channel extends from a loading port to first and second heated zones and to a central air chamber. The sample is movable between the heated zones in response to central air chamber pressure changes induced by external thermal changes. The flow cell is insertable into a flow cell process heater for heating each heated zone to a respective temperature. The central air chamber is aligned above a flow control heater for thermally inducing the internal pressure changes in the channel. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016626 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES WITH FLEXIBLE OPTICALLY TRANSPARENT ELECTRODES - Microfluidic devices in which electrokinetic mechanisms move droplets of a liquid or particles in a liquid are described. The devices include at least one electrode that is optically transparent and/or flexible. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016627 | DETECTION OF COMPONENTS - A flow apparatus for detecting a component on a surface is provided. The flow apparatus, comprising an inlet for receiving a solution of the components to be detected; a detection chamber in fluid connection with and downstream from the inlet, and in fluid connection with a downstream outlet, wherein the internal surface of the detection chamber comprises a plurality of detection zones and the detection zones are configured to adhere to the component to be detected such that the component is immobilised in the detection zones; a detector for detecting components immobilised on each of the detection zones; and a director for directing the flow of the solution of the components to each of the detection zones in sequence, wherein the director is provided by flow rates. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016628 | NANOFLUIDIC DEVICE WITH SILICON NITRIDE MEMBRANE - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide nanopore devices, such as nanopore sensors and/or other nanofluidic devices. In one or more embodiments, a nanopore device contains a substrate, an optional lower protective oxide layer disposed on the substrate, a membrane disposed on the lower protective oxide layer, and an optional upper protective oxide layer disposed on the membrane. The membrane has a pore and contains silicon nitride. The silicon nitride has a nitrogen to silicon ratio of about 0.98 to about 1.02 and the membrane has an intrinsic stress value of about −1,000 MPa to about 1,000 MPa. The nanopore device also contains a channel extending through at least the substrate, the lower protective oxide layer, the membrane, the upper protective oxide layer, and the upper protective silicon nitride layer. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016629 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ON-CHIP ANALYSIS OF NUCLEIC ACIDS AND FOR MULTIPLEXED ANALYSIS OF CELLS - A microfluidic chip for on-chip detection of the presence or absence of a target nucleic acid region in an isolated nucleic acid sample is disclosed. The microfluidic chip includes a nucleic acid entanglement array, an isolated nucleic acid sample immobilized in the nucleic acid entanglement array, and at least one probe specific to a target nucleic acid region. Systems and methods of using the microfluidic chip are disclosed. An integrated microfluidic cell processing system is disclosed, which includes: a multiplexed microfluidic flow directing system having a plurality of reconfigurable microfluidic layers that form a plurality of reconfigurable microfluidic channels, where the multiplexed microfluidic flow directing system function to assist in directing flow of materials into, through, and out of the integrated cell processing system; and at least one microfluidic chip functionally integrated into at least one layer of the multiplexed microfluidic flow directing system, and operates under continuous flow conditions. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016630 | Micro-Fluidic System Using Micro-Apertures for High Throughput Detection of Cells - A microfluidic detection system for micrometer-sized entities, such as biological cells, includes a detector component incorporating a plate with a plurality of opening, the plate separating two chambers, one in communication with a fluid source containing target entities bound to magnetic beads. The openings are sized to always permit passage of the magnetic beads therethrough into a lower one of the chambers and are further sized to always prevent passage of the target entities from the upper one of the chambers. The detector component further includes a magnet positioned to pull unbound magnetic beads through the openings and to capture target entities bound to magnetic beads on the surface of the plate. In a further feature, the microfluidic detection system is configured to pass target molecules through the plate to be bound to a functionalized surface of the lower chamber. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016631 | MICRODROPLET MANIPULATION DEVICE - A device for manipulating microdroplets using optically-mediated electrowetting comprising: a first composite wall comprising: a first transparent substrate; a first transparent conductor layer on the substrate having a thickness of 70 to 250 nm; a photoactive layer activated by electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range 400-1000 nm on the conductor layer having a thickness of 300-1000 nm; and a first dielectric layer on the conductor layer having a thickness of 120-160 nm; a second composite wall comprised of: a second substrate; a second conductor layer on the substrate having a thickness of 70 to 250 nm; and an A/C source to provide a voltage across the first and second composite walls connecting the first and second conductor layers; at least one source of electromagnetic radiation having an energy higher than the bandgap of the photoexcitable layer; and means for manipulating the points of impingement of the electromagnetic radiation on the photoactive layer. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016632 | CONTROLLING DNA CONCENTRATION FOR STR ANALYSIS - Performing sample quantitation and sample amplification may be performed in a sample cartridge or sample cartridges. Sample quantitation using qPCR may be performed during STR PCR on the sample. Samples need not be normalized prior to performing STR PCR. In certain embodiments, qPCR and STR PCR are performed on the same cartridge, optionally at the same time (or in real-time, or overlapping in time) and optionally using some or all of the same PCR apparatus. In other embodiments, qPCR and STR PCR are performed on different cartridges. Quantitation of the STR PCR sample may be performed without substantially delaying the STR PCR process. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016633 | PORTABLE SAMPLE LOADING DEVICE - A portable sample loading device ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220016634 | PIPETTE TIP TRAY AND RACK ASSEMBLY - Various implementations of a pipette tip system are disclosed having a number of innovative features. In one implementation, a pipette tip tray includes a support plate and one or more sleeves extending downward from the bottom of the support plate. The sleeves can be configured to increase the stability of pipette tips stored in the tray. In another implementation, a pipette tip rack includes a rack base having one or more support walls extending underneath a pipette tip tray having downward extending sleeves. The thickness of the sidewalls of the sleeves can be reduced in the area of the support walls so that the support walls can reach the bottom of the support plate. In another implementation, a pipette tip rack includes a cover having a cushioning layer on the bottom of the cover that contacts the top of the pipette tips and stabilizes them during handling and transport. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016635 | Meat Grinder With Funneled Feed Chute - A meat grinder includes: a housing; a drive unit mounted in the housing, the drive unit including a motor; a screw conveyor comprising a barrel fixed relative to the housing, and an auger located within the barrel and operatively connected with the motor; a hollow feed chute having upper and lower ends, the lower end mounted on and configured to feed into the barrel; and a feed tray mounted on the upper end of the feed chute, the feed tray including an opening in communication with the upper end of the feed chute. The feed chute includes an inlet section of a first inner diameter that includes the upper end, a feed section of a second inner diameter that includes the lower end, the second diameter being less than the first diameter, and a funneled section between the inlet section and the feed section. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016636 | MATERIAL WASHING SYSTEM AND APPARATUS - A washing apparatus comprises a screening apparatus having a first screening deck located below a second screening deck, wherein the first screening deck passes material that is larger than the material passed by the second screening deck. A liquid delivery system delivers liquid onto the first screening deck to wash material on the first deck. Material that passes through the first deck is conveyed upwards and delivered onto the second deck for dewatering. The apparatus is able to wash and dewater aggregate material in a single unit with a relatively small footprint and relatively high throughput. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016637 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MAGNETIZABLE PLASTICS - Provided herein are compositions comprising substrates that contain polymeric materials or non-magnetic, paramagnetic, or diamagnetic metal objects, and films or inks that contain ferromagnetic materials in which the films or the ferromagnetic materials are transparent. Also provided herein are methods of fabricating the substrates. Further provided herein are ferromagnetic material films containing transparent or translucent films that comprises ferromagnetic materials. The coating imparts functionality to the film such that the film is capable of being mechanically separated from the polymeric materials or non-magnetic, paramagnetic, or diamagnetic metal objects using a commercial magnetic separator. The transparent, food-safe ink composition, which can be printed using high-speed flexographic, gravure, intaglio, offset printing or pad printing consists of an ingestible magnetically susceptible pigment capable of rendering the printed template with magnetically active properties. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016638 | MAGNETIC SEPARATORS WITH STATIONARY MAGNETIC MATRICES, AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A magnetic separator and methods of use are provided for continuous feeding of a material feed flow at high production feed rates without rotation of large heavy steel parts through high intensity magnetic fields. The magnetic separators use stationary magnetic matrices and redirect a material feed flow and a flushing fluid flow between the stationary magnetic matrices. Magnetic fields within the stationary magnetic matrices are modulated based on reception of a material feed flow or a flushing fluid flow to optimize separation processes and purging processes. The magnetic separators also collect and direct the separated components to isolated collection sites. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016639 | MAGNETIC BAFFLE INSERT FOR USE WITH A BASKET STRAINER - A basket strainer insert having a body with one or more magnets disposed therein. The basket strainer insert includes a baffle that is removable. The movement of withdrawing the baffle from the body allows magnetic debris to be removed. A baffle may be disposed at the center of the elongate intermediate portion of the body. The baffle may comprise a collar and two or more symmetrical lobes, each lobe comprising an upper portion and a lower portion. Alternatively, the baffle may be a hollow shape with a plurality of apertures. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016640 | EXHAUST TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - An exhaust dust removal system includes an electric field device ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220016641 | ENGINE EMISSION TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - An engine emission treatment system incudes at least one out of an air inlet dust removal system ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220016642 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOVING DUST FROM AIR - A system for removing dust from the air includes a dust-removing system inlet, a dust-removing system outlet and an electric field apparatus. The electric field apparatus has an electric field apparatus inlet, an electric field apparatus outlet, a dust-removing electric field cathode and a dust-removing electric field anode. The dust-removing electric field cathode and the dust-removing electric field anode are used to generate an ionizing electric field for dust removal. The system for removing dust from the air can effectively remove particulates in the air. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016643 | ELECTROSTATIC FILTER MODULE FOR AIR CLEANER, AND AIR CLEANER - An electrostatic filter module for an air cleaner includes a housing having an installation space configured to be sealed at least against ingress of liquid. The installation space has a high-voltage connection and a connection for lower voltage. Arranged in the housing are a separation unit and an ionization unit arranged in the housing, and a high-voltage transformer is accommodated in the installation space of the housing. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016644 | AIR DUST REMOVAL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for reducing dust removal electric field couplings includes the following steps: selecting a ratio between a dust collection area of a dust removal electric field anode and a discharge area of a dust removal electric field cathode to be 1.667:1-1680:1. A dust removal electric field anode and/or dust removal electric field cathode size is selected so that the number of electric field couplings is less than or equal to 3. The number of electric field couplings is reduced, electric field energy consumption is low, electric field coupling consumption for an aerosol, water mist, oil mist and loose smooth particulate matter is reduced, and electric field energy is saved. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016645 | NON-FLOTATION BASED RECOVERY OF MINERAL BEARING ORE USING HYDROPHOBIC PARTICLE COLLECTION IN A PIPELINE SECTION - Apparatus uses hydrophobic synthetic beads to recover mineral particles in a slurry. The synthetic beads and the slurry are mixed into a mixture for processing. The apparatus has an interaction vessel installed in a section of pipeline. The interaction vessel is made from a pipeline folded or coiled into a compact struction having a continuous flow path. The interaction vessel has an input to receive the mixture of slurry and synthetic beads. The folded or coiled structure is used to increase the residence time of the mixture in the flow path, allowing more time for the mineral particles in the slurry to attach to the surface of the synthetic bead, while maintaining a small footprint. The interaction vessel may be formed from a number of loops of pipe section. The interaction vessel may be formed from one or more folded structures. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016646 | PRESSURIZING CENTRIFUGAL DEHYDRATOR - A pressurizing centrifugal dehydrator for removing moisture according to the present disclosure includes: an inner basket into which slurry is introduced; an outer basket surrounding the inner basket; a blocking barrier disposed in the outer basket; and a gas supplying portion for supplying gas into the inner basket and/or the outer basket, wherein a dehydration product is positioned between an outer circumference of the blocking barrier and an inner side of the outer basket to maintain airtightness of the outer basket. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016647 | SWITCHING APPARATUS FOR HIGH PRESSURE TOOLS AND CLEANING APPARATUS HAVING SUCH A SWITCHING APPARATUS - The invention relates to a switching apparatus for high pressure tools, comprising a holding device and two or more high pressure tools for cleaning purposes, a drive device, and a rotary body that is rotatable relative to the holding device about an axis of rotation by means of said drive device, an adjusting device with which one of the high pressure tools is selectively transferable from an inoperative position into an operating position, in which operating position the high pressure tool is coupled to the rotary body in a rotationally fixed manner and is rotationally drivable about a tool axis by way of said rotary body, wherein the switching apparatus comprises or forms a supply channel for pressurized cleaning liquid and the respective high pressure tool comprises or forms a tool channel for cleaning liquid, which is in flow connection or can be brought into flow connection with the supply channel during operation, wherein the switching apparatus further comprises a valve device with which the supply channel is selectively unblockable and closable, wherein the supply channel is formed in the rotary body at least in sections and the valve device is arranged on the rotary body. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016648 | CONSTRUCTIVE ARRANGEMENT APPLIED TO ELECTROSTATIC SPRAY NOZZLES FOR AGRICULTURAL AIRCRAFT AND HELICOPTERS - Constructive arrangement applied in an electrostatic spray nozzle for aircraft and helicopters, equipped with electrode insulation fins, a diffuser core with a dosing disc and a fan dosing tip with regulation for a conical jet and flat jet. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016649 | FUNCTION CONTROL FOR AN ELECTROHYDRODYNAMIC ATOMIZER - A method for the function control of an electrohydrodynamic atomizer ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220016650 | ELECTROSTATIC SPRAY TECHNIQUES FOR FLUID DISPERSION - An electrostatic spray device includes an electrostatic mixing chamber and an electrode pair in the electrostatic mixing chamber. The electrostatic mixing chamber receives an airflow that is driven by a fan of the electrostatic spray device. The electrostatic mixing chamber also receives a flow of fluid from a reservoir of the electrostatic spray device. The electrode pair is configured to apply electrostatic charge to droplets of the fluid suspended in the airflow. A voltage level of the electrostatic charge is adjustable responsive to a first DC output from a first DC convertor. A flow volume of the fluid from the reservoir is adjustable responsive to a second DC output from a second DC convertor. In some cases, a control unit of the electrostatic mixing device modifies the first or second DC outputs based on a target level of the voltage level or the flow volume. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016651 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING DEVICES, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS, SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD, AND NOZZLE - According to one embodiment, provided is a substrate cleaning device including a nozzle that includes: a first supply port; a second supply port; a third supply port; a first discharge port; and a third discharge port, wherein the substrate cleaning device is configured to clean a substrate with jets of the second mixed fluid of the gas, the treatment liquid and the surface tension reducing gas. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016652 | DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING AIR PRESSURE OF SPRAY GUN AND METHOD FOR THE SAME - A device for adjusting air pressure of a spray gun, and a method for adjusting air pressure of a spray gun includes installing an air adjustment valve in a first chamber located at the rear end of a rear path of the spray gun. The spray gun is connected with a compressor and the users operates the air adjustment valve to reduce the pressure in the first chamber, and the second chamber is supplied with a pre-set pressure so as to stably provide constant pressure to the front path to proceed paint spraying task. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016653 | DILUTE PHASE POWDER PUMP AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A DILUTE PHASE POWDER PUMP - The invention relates to a dilute phase powder pump ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220016654 | High-Pressure Cleaning Device - A high-pressure cleaning device has a conveying pump and a conveying conduit with a spray opening. The conveying conduit conveys cleaning liquid, conveyed by the conveying pump, in a conveying direction from the conveying pump to the spray opening of the conveying conduit. A switch element is provided that has at least a first switched state and a second switched state. An actuator is provided that adjusts the switch element between the first switched state and the second switched state. The high-pressure cleaning device is provided such that the actuator adjusts the switch element between the first switched state and the second switched state by an adjusting force effected by the cleaning liquid on the actuator. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016655 | SPRAYER DEVICE WITH AEROSOL FUNCTIONALITY -FLAIROSOL - In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, Flair® based aerosol-type devices can be provided. Such devices utilize a combination of Flair® technology, pre-compression valves and aerosol like pressurization of the dispensed liquid. Such a dispensing device has a main body comprising a pressure chamber, the latter being provided with a pressure piston and a pressure spring. The device further has a piston and a piston chamber which draws liquid from a reservoir and fills the pressure chamber with that liquid as a user operates the trigger in various compression and release strokes. The piston chamber has both an inlet valve and an outlet valve. In a dispensing head a valve is provided to regulate the strength of the flow and preclude leakage. Once the liquid is sufficiently pressurized, it can be dispensed by a user opening an activation valve, such as by pressing on an activation button, and spray can be abruptly stopped by a user ceasing to push on such button. Or, for example, in alternate embodiments without an activation button, once the liquid is sufficiently pressurized, continuous spray occurs until the pressure chamber is emptied. By repeatedly pumping the trigger before the pressure chamber is fully emptied, continuous spray can be achieved. By designing the input volume to be amply greater than the volume of the pressure chamber, continuous spray with fewer pumping strokes can be implemented. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016656 | POWERED SPRAYER - A fluid sprayer includes a housing, a reservoir, a pump fluidly connected to the reservoir, and an adjustable nozzle assembly positioned downstream from the pump and configured to receive fluid discharged by the pump. The adjustable nozzle assembly includes a nozzle mount fixedly supported by the housing. The nozzle mount includes a conduit in fluid communication with the pump and a pressure seal assembly located within the conduit. The adjustable nozzle assembly also includes a wheel assembly rotatably coupled to the nozzle mount. The wheel assembly includes a selection wheel, a first nozzle coupled to the selection wheel, and a second nozzle coupled to the selection wheel. The wheel assembly is rotatable between a first position at which the first nozzle is located in fluid communication with the conduit and a second position at which the second nozzle is located in fluid communication with the conduit. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016657 | WORK MACHINE - A work machine in which an engine and a reserving unit configured to reserve lubricating oil to be supplied to the engine are connected by a lubricating oil channel, and the lubricating oil is circulated, wherein at least a part of the lubricating oil channel and at least a part of a working fluid channel for a working fluid to be supplied to a work unit of the work machine are arranged such that heat can be exchanged between the lubricating oil and the working fluid. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016658 | INJECTION CONTROL DEVICE - An injection control device for a fuel injection valve includes: a current detection unit; and a current area correction control unit that corrects, based on an energization current profile, an area correction amount of an energization time to equalize the integrated current value of the energization current profile and an integrated current value of the detected current, and obtains the integrated current value of the current based on an attainment time from a start of energization of the fuel injection valve to an attainment of each of a plurality of reference current values; a storage unit that stores a reference attainment time; and a reference current value correction unit that corrects each reference current value based on a difference between the reference attainment time and a detected attainment time at a time of actual drive. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016659 | Sprinkler Elevation Device - The present invention resides in a sprinkler elevation device comprising an elongate member having a first end comprising a ground engaging portion, and a second end comprising a sprinkler attachment portion, and a hose retaining member located on the elongate member. The present invention alleviates some the problems associated with presently available sprinkler systems. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016660 | Adjustable Escutcheon Assembly - An adjustable escutcheon assembly is provided which can be installed flush against a ceiling, wall, or other surface where a supply pipe exits the ceiling, wall, or surface at various angles. The assembly includes a fitting having a curved bearing surface and an aperture for receiving the supply pipe, a retainer which bears against and is adjustable with respect to the curved bearing surface of the fitting, and an escutcheon plate mountable to the retainer. During installation, the retainer and escutcheon plate can be rotated with respect to the pipe and fitting in order to allow flush installation of the retainer and escutcheon against the ceiling, wall, or surface at a variety of angles. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016661 | CHANNELED POROUS FILTER FOR CONTROLLED-RELEASE OF FLUIDS - A porous filter includes a body including a first body portion and a second body portion, wherein the body includes an outer surface and a length, and wherein the first body portion has a cylindrical shape. An inner channel is formed along the length of the body and includes an open channel end on the outer surface on the first body portion and an internal channel end within the body. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016662 | COATING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - Provided is a coating apparatus including: a liquid coating section; an adjusting section which is configured to be capable of coming into contact with and/or separating from the liquid coating section, and which adjusts an amount of the liquid in the liquid coating section; and a hardware processor differentiating the contact timing between the coated medium and the liquid coating section and the contact timing between the liquid coating section and the adjusting section in a case where the coated medium is coated with the liquid. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016663 | NOZZLE - The present invention provides a nozzle ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220016664 | APPLICATION DEVICE FOR A VISCOUS ADHESIVE HAVING A ROTATABLE NOZZLE - An application device for a viscous adhesive comprising a base body having a first inlet for a viscous adhesive; and a nozzle body which is rotatable about an axis with respect to the base body and which surrounds a portion of the base body radially on the outside with respect to the axis, wherein, via the interaction of a first dynamic seal with a separating agent chamber, in which a separating agent is stored, the introduction of humidity into the adhesive before it exits the nozzle opening is effectively prevented. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016665 | Slot Die Coater Adjusting Device for Controlling Distance Between Upper Discharge Port and Lower Discharge Port of Slot Die Coater, and Electrode Active Material Coating System Including Same - Disclosed is a slot die coater adjusting device, which adjusts a slot die coater including a lower die having a lower discharge hole for discharging a first active material slurry and an upper die having an upper discharge hole for discharging a second active material slurry, to adjust a distance between the lower discharge hole and the upper discharge hole by allowing the upper die to move. The slot die coater adjusting device includes pressing block assemblies respectively provided to both longitudinal sides of the slot die coater and fixed to the upper die; a linear motion (LM) guide disposed at a lower portion of the pressing block assembly and connected to the pressing block assembly to guide a movement of the pressing block assembly; a servo motor configured to give a power for moving the LM guide; and a reducer connected between the servo motor and the LM guide. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016666 | FLUID MATERIAL DISCHARGE APPARATUS - A purpose of the present invention is to prevent leakage of a sealant from the rear end side of a plunger in a sealant discharge operation. The sealant discharge apparatus is equipped with a piston that moves axially inside a cartridge and a contact portion, the outer peripheral surface of which has a cylindrical shape, that is provided at the tip of the piston and can contact the inner peripheral surface of a plunger provided in the cartridge housing a sealant, and the contact portion is provided to be movable radially in the piston. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016667 | SUPPLY SYSTEM, METHOD FOR LOADING A FEED DEVICE WITH A COATING MATERIAL, AND USE OF A MANIPULATOR - The present invention discloses a supply system for supplying a coating material to a feed device for feeding a coating material to a machining device, wherein the supply system comprises: a storage device configured to store at least one coating material, and a manipulator configured to transfer coating material between the feed device and the storage device. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016668 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING SHARP TRANSITIONS FOR POWDER COATING - An apparatus includes a component having an edge feature that has a radius of curvature. The apparatus includes an underlayer arranged over the edge feature and configured to increase the radius of curvature of the edge feature. The apparatus includes a powder coating arranged over the component and over the underlayer to form a continuous layer. The underlayer is configured to remain under the powder coating. The underlayer helps the powder coating achieve a more uniform thickness over the edge feature. The apparatus is formed by applying an underlayer to a first region of the component to form an underlaid component. The first region includes the edge feature. A powder coating is applied to the underlaid component. A masking layer may be applied to a region other than the first region, and after powder coating, the masking may be removed to expose a surface of the component. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016669 | System and Method for Automated Artificial Vision Guided Dispensing Viscous Fluids for Caulking and Sealing Operations - The present disclosure provides a method and system by which a precise amount of a viscous fluid sealing compound can be dispensed at required locations through computer vision-based observation of the fluid deposited, its rate and amount of deposition and location; and that the dispensed fluid may be accurately shaped through robotic or other special purpose mechanism motion. The invention enables instant quality inspection of the dispensing process in terms of the locations, amounts and shapes of newly created seals. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016670 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF SLOT DIE COATING OVER DEFORMABLE BACK-UP ROLL - Methods and apparatuses for applying coatings ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220016671 | Corrective Coating Of Objects - A method for coating objects starts with dispensing, by means of a first painting system, a first coating layer on a first object. A property of the first coating layer is measured to thereby obtain a first property value, and a coating variable of a second painting system is adjusted based on the first property value. A second coating layer is dispensed on the first coating layer by means of the second painting system which is different from the first painting system. By providing a measurement between the two painting systems, and by adjusting the coating parameters of the downstream painting system based on the measurement results, the overall coating can be corrected by compensating by means of the downstream painting system for a defective coating dispensed by the upstream painting system. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016672 | Ultrasonic Sensor - An ultrasonic sensor includes a substrate in which an opening is formed; a vibration plate that is provided on the substrate so as to block the opening; and a piezoelectric element including a first electrode, a piezoelectric layer, and a second electrode that are stacked on an opposite side of the opening of the vibration plate, in which when a direction in which the first electrode, the piezoelectric layer, and the second electrode are stacked is a Z direction, and a portion that is completely overlapped by the first electrode, the piezoelectric layer, and the second electrode in the Z direction is an active portion, a plurality of active portions are provided so as to face the each opening, and a columnar member is provided between the adjacent active portions. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016673 | SYSTEMS FOR INTERFACING WITH IMMERSIVE COMPUTING ENVIRONMENTS - A multi-array ultrasound system for haptic engagement is provided. The system may include a computing device with a processing system, a tracking device communicatively coupled to the processing system, two or more ultrasound transducer arrays including a plurality of ultrasound transducers, and a driver communicatively coupled to the processing system and the two or more ultrasound transducer arrays. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016674 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SORTING AND COLLECTING ENHANCED METAL-BEARING ORES OF A DESIRED SIZE FROM METAL-BEARING ORES - Disclosed is a system and method for sorting copper-bearing ore to select portions having a target copper content. The system includes an analysis and selection station including first magnetic resonance analyzer measuring the copper content of input ore and a controlled diverter to divert portions of the input ore to a collection path when the copper content meets or exceeds a predetermined cut-off value. The predetermined cut-off is adjusted by a controller in response to the first magnetic resonance analyzer. A second magnetic resonance analyzer measures the copper content of the ore in a product path. That measurement is fed back to the controller to fine tune the adjusted cut-off value above, up or down, to optimize the yield of ore having the targeted copper content. The system may include a station for sizing the input ore, a station for sizing the output ore, and a station for sizing waste produced by the system. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016675 | MULTIPLE STAGE SORTING - A material sorting system sorts materials utilizing multiple stages of classification and sorting, including a vision system that implements a machine learning system in order to identify or classify each of the materials, and Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy to perform a subsequent classification and sorting of the remaining materials. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016676 | ACCESS MAT WASHING SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - A mat washing system includes: a structural mainframe; a mat washing station; a conveyor structured to translate a mat, while the mat is an upright position, along the structural mainframe through the mat washing station; and a mat loading swing arm on the structural mainframe and structured to grip a fouled mat, which in use is stacked on or adjacent a mat loading zone of the structural mainframe, and tilt the fouled mat onto the conveyor into the upright position. A method involves using a mat washing system to wash a fouled mat. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016677 | CONTAINER WASH SYSTEM - A container washing system may include a wash system, a drying system, and a conveying system. The conveying system may include a series of rollers to provide a path for a container to pass through the wash system and the drying system. The wash system and drying system may be housed in a containment structure, which may be mounted to a trailer thereby allowing the container washing system to be portable. The wash system may include one or more water jets for spraying water at a container carried by the conveying system, and the drying system may include one or more air nozzles for directing moving air at the container carried by the conveying system. The conveying system may be motorized to automatically convey the container through the wash system and the drying system. The water may be reclaimed, filtered, and recirculated through the wash system. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016678 | AIR BLOWING DEVICE, SELF-SUCTION TAIL PLUG, AND AIR BLOWER USING THE TAIL PLUG - A self-suction tail plug includes a detachable tail plug body that has a cylindrical structure. The detachable tail plug body is disposed at a bottom of an air blower. A suction cup is disposed at a bottom of the detachable tail plug body and is configured to adsorb and fix the air blower on a surface of an object. An outer wall at a top of the detachable tail plug body is provided with a fixed protrusion ring engaged with the bottom of the air blower, and the suction cup and the air blower are hermetically connected, such that a sealing protrusion ring is circumferentially disposed on the outer wall of the detachable tail plug body, and the sealing protrusion ring is hermetically connected to the bottom of the air blower. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016679 | CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE (CPAP) MACHINE CLEANING SYSTEM - A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine cleaning system. The system may include a lower enclosure with an ozone generator and a fan all located therewithin. The system may also include an upper enclosure with a dehumidifier mechanism housed within a rear portion thereof, a CPAP hose and CPAP mask connection located within the rear portion thereof, capable of removable attachment to a CPAP hose and a filter located on a top of thereof and capable of being removable therefrom. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016680 | AGRICULTURAL SPRAYER WITH WARM WATER RINSE SYSTEM - An agricultural crop sprayer includes a product tank for holding a solution of plant protection product, a product dispense system, and a rinse tank for holding a rinse fluid. A plumbing network fluidly connects the product tank, the product dispense system, and the rinse tank. A heat source is provided to heat the rinse fluid. The heat source may be a prime mover or a hydraulic pump, wherein waste heat is scavenged therefrom. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016681 | DEVICE FOR MECHANICAL CLEANING OF WIRE RODS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF DRAWN METALLIC WIRES - A device for the mechanical cleaning of wire rods for the production of drawn metallic wires includes a pair of elements supported by a shaft, each element having a truncated-conical body and a flat disk that closes the truncated-conical body, defining an internal annular space that contains the steel wool. The flat disk has openings that are shaped as a slot. The two elements being disposed one in front of the other, with a space between the two flat disks. During operation, by rapid rotation of the shaft, the steel wool expands under the effect of a centrifugal force in radial direction, thus creating an axial thrust component on the steel wool such that the steel wool escapes partially and elastically from the openings of the flat disks so that the steel wool brushes against the surface of the wire rod in transit in the space between the two elements. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016682 | ADJUSTMENT DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to an adjustment device for adjusting a bending angle of a stand for a display device. The adjustment device includes a base on which a stand useable for a display device is to be seated, a plate including a first plate provided to support the base and a second plate provided to be movable toward the first plate, a block formed to protrude from the second plate toward the first plate, and a crank having a first end formed so that as the first end is pressed by the block moving together with the second plate toward the first plate, a second end of the crank presses an inner surface of the stand in order to adjust an angle of the stand. | 2022-01-20 |