04th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 14 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160023120 | Game Machine Controller Method and PCB - A printed circuit board (PCB) installed on any game machine providing two wires for each meter a user desired to monitor in the machine, and two wires to supply power to the PCB. A monitor attached to any meter ranging from 12 volts to 48 volts that is not polarity specific. The PCB connected via Wifi, regular CAT 5 Internet cable or even via cellular service for areas where the Internet is not available. A single “HUB” per location can provide access and monitoring for a plurality of machines located at one location. The controller can transmit negative and positive alerts provide the user. Additionally, a user can set “alarms” for each item they are monitoring. Using the controller of the present invention, game machines are all wirelessly connected to the game machine comprised of the HUB and can be moved anywhere in the location. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023121 | VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION ROOM SYSTEM AND METHOD - A vehicle transportation room system and method are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system may include a ride vehicle disposed on a ride path and a launch room vehicle may be configured to align with the ride vehicle on the ride path and include an at least partial room. The launch room vehicle may be configured to house the ride vehicle in the at least partial room and to move with the ride vehicle and then break coordination with the ride vehicle such that the ride vehicle launches from the at least partial room. Further, the launch room vehicle may include a show element that is operated as the at least partial room moves with the ride vehicle to simulate that the show element is interacting with the ride vehicle. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023122 | Hand Held Novelty Cheering Device - A hand-held novelty cheering device that enables a user to express patriotism, support and encouragement at any type of event by waving the device to-and-fro as the device can generate a rattling sound and display images in holographic relief, glow-in-the-dark, luminescent, reflective, distinctive coloration, lights, insignias, licensed characters, mascots, or any visual representation the user desires in order to generate the desired expressive effect. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023123 | Instantaneous Heater for a Smoke Generator - An instantaneous heater for a smoke generator includes a heating rod having first and second sections. The second section is connected to a power supply system of a smoke generator. An outer tube is mounted around the heating rod. An end cap is sealing mounted to a first end of the outer tube and covers the first section of the heating rod. The outer periphery of the heating rod, the inner periphery of the outer tube, the end cap, and the connection cap together defines a heating passage intercommunicating with an outlet of the end cap. A connection cap is sealingly mounted around a second end of the outer tube. The connection cap includes a coupling hole intercommunicating with the heating passage. A guiding tube is mounted between the coupling hole of the connection cap and an oil tank of the smoke generator. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023124 | LED LIGHTING DEVICE AND WIRELESS SPEAKER - The present invention provides an LED lighting device and a wireless speaker system. The LED lighting device includes an LED power supply circuit configured to power the LED lighting device; an LED light source module configured to emit light, the LED light source being connected to the power supply circuit; a DLNA wireless communication module configured to receive and process audio signals and commands transmitted from a smart terminal, and control the LED lighting device based on the commands received from the smart terminal; an audio power amplifier unit configured to receive processed audio signals from the wireless communication module; and a speaker unit configured to play audio signals received from the audio power amplifier unit, the audio amplifier unit driving the speaker unit based on the signals received from the wireless communication module. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023125 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISTRIBUTING MOTION SIGNALS IN A MULTI-SEAT ENVIRONMENT - A system for providing motion signals indicative of a motion to be performed by the motion platforms synchronously with video images comprising an input interface for extracting a motion signal from the input signal. A server provides a network address to each motion platform. A motion platform interface has control ports connected to arrays of motion platforms. Each motion platform being connected one to another by a wired connection according to a control protocol. The motion platform interface individually actuates each of the motion platforms by providing a client motion signal to each motion platform comprising the motion signal with a respective network address. Each motion platform is managed according to a respective feedback signal comprising the provided network address of each motion platform. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023126 | SPRAY DRYING TECHNIQUES - The present invention generally relates to microfluidics, and to spray drying and other drying techniques. In some aspects, an article containing one or more channels or microfluidic channels is used to mix one or more fluids prior to spray drying. The mixing may occur immediately before the fluids are expelled through a nozzle or other opening into a drying region of the spray dryer. In one set of embodiments, for example, a first fluid is exposed to a second fluid, then the fluids are exposed to air or other gases before being expelled through a nozzle. In certain instances, the first fluid may contain a dissolved species that may precipitate upon exposure to the second fluid; such precipitation may occur immediately before expulsion through a nozzle or other opening, thereby resulting in controlled precipitation as part of the spray drying process. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023127 | SEPARATOR - Provided is a separator including: a first header into which gas flows from an exterior of the separator; a core connected to the first header and including at least one flow path configured to cool the gas flowing from the first header through the flow path; and a second header connected to the core and configured to guide the gas passing through the at least one flow path to the exterior of the separator, wherein the second header includes at least one first baffle provided on an inner wall of the second header and configured to remove moisture from the gas. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023128 | NON-FLAMMABLE COMPOSITIONS AND USE OF THESE COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to certain non-flammable compositions containing 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane (R365mfc), 1,2-dichloroethylene and a hydrofluoroether, to mixtures containing these compositions and to the use of these non-flammable compositions or these mixtures, especially as precision cleaning agents for solid surfaces and for flushing, especially of refrigeration systems. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023129 | One-way drier filter - A one way drier filter includes: an input end cap with an input opening provided thereon; an output end cap with an output opening provided thereon; a cylinder shell having an inner space, wherein an input end and an output end of the cylinder shell are respectively covered by the input end cap and the output end cap; a granular molecular sieve provided in the inner space of the cylinder shell for dehydrating refrigerating fluid; parallel punched nets; filtering nets; glass fibers; a spring mounted at the input end of the cylinder shell; a hot air pump connected to an air inlet of the output end cap through an air tube; an air inlet valve mounted on the air inlet of the output end cap; and an air outlet valve mounted on an air outlet of the input end cap. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023130 | CLEANOUT DEVICE AND METHOD - A device and method for removing hot molten wax or other material from a receptacle for a meltable tart or the like. The device has a heat resistant body formed of a material that is of sufficient porosity to absorb or soak up the hot molten wax or other material in the receptacle when it is positioned therein and to retain its structural integrity so that it can be disposed of after it has absorbed or soaked up the hot molten wax or other material. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023131 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVAL OF SURFACE SCUM - A method for removing surface scum in a processing space. The surface scum is collected from a liquid surface with a surface scraper. The surface scraper includes at least one rotating surface scraper and a surface scum remover arranged above the liquid surface and including at least one outlet. The surface scum is guided to the outlet with a guide part arranged at an end of the surface scraper and passing over the outlet while passing along guide surfaces extending above the liquid surface. A closer arranged at a front edge of the surface scum remover is opened and closed. The closer is opened and closed before the guide part of the surface scraper enters the point of the front edge of the surface scum remover. The surface scum is guided to the outlet opening of the surface scum remover utilizing surface liquid when the closer is opened. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023132 | Elongated Scraper Profile - The invention relates to an elongated scraper profile ( | 2016-01-28 |
20160023133 | Composite Filter Cartridge - Cartridge components are configured to trap the upper end of a concave housing portion to define an enclosure surrounding a filter element. A disclosed embodiment includes a concave metal housing portion and plastic cartridge components, but other materials may be employed. An upper end cap spans the open end of the housing portion and defines at least one fluid flow aperture. A retainer surrounds the housing portion and is secured to the first component, with engagement features on the housing portion trapped between the upper end cap and retainer. The upper end cap and retainer may be secured to each other by spin welding, threads, adhesive or other suitable means. The outside circumference of one or both of the upper end cap and retainer may be provided with lugs, threads, bosses or other features to interface with complimentary features on the head for securing the cartridge to a head. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023134 | FLUID FILTER ASSEMBLY INCORPORATING DRAWN DOWN COVER PLATE - A fluid filter assembly is provided comprising a filter can, a filter cover assembly, and an interior filtering assembly. The filter cover assembly comprises an outer cover plate and an inner mounting plate. The outer cover plate of the filter cover assembly comprises a drawn-down portion that descends toward the interior volume of the fluid filter assembly and exhibits a metallic grain structure that is stretched relative to the metallic grain structure of the inner and outer circumferential mating portions of the outer cover plate. In one embodiment, the inner mounting plate is secured to a backside of the outer cover plate such that, upon rotational engagement of the internal threads of the inner mounting plate with a threaded fluid port, the inner mounting plate rotates with the filter can and the outer cover plate to advance in an axial engagement direction and forcibly urge the outer cover plate in the axial engagement direction from the backside of the outer cover plate. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023135 | WATER SEPARATION FILTER - A water separation filter is provided with a first compartment including a particulate filter and a second compartment including a hydrophobic filter for removing particle contaminants and water from a fuel flowing through the filter. Inlet and outlet fuel line couplings are provided so that the water separation filter can be installed as an in-line filter between a fuel tank and a combustion engine. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023136 | End Plug for Precoat Filter Element - A precoat filtration element for a condensate polisher system that yields high weld strength in the form of a septa having a core with a plurality of perforations and wound filter elements, the wound filter elements wound around said core, and the septa including an extension flange at one end; and an end fitting having a solid base and a threaded post, the end fitting being slideably engaged within the extension flange such that an outside wall of the solid base is in mechanical contact with an inside wall of said extension flange, and upon insertion, the threaded post is coaxial with the septa center axis, and extends longitudinally outwards away from said septa. Spot welding the end fitting solid base to the extension flange provides high tensile strength over prior art designs. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023137 | Filter Element Having Supporting Elements, Filter Having a Filter Element, and Filter Housing of a Filter - A filter element is provided with a filter bellows that has an inflow side and an outflow side for a fluid to be filtered, wherein the filter bellows is made of a zigzag-folded filter medium with folds with fold edges. The inflow side is defined by the fold edges of the folds of the zigzag-folded filter medium at the inflow side and the outflow side is defined by the fold edges of the folds of the zigzag-folded filter medium at the outflow side. At least one filter element holding device is provided that holds the filter element in a filter housing. The at least one filter element holding device is connected directly or indirectly with the filter bellows. At least one supporting element supports the filter element in the filter housing; the at least one supporting element is separate from the at least one filter element holding device. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023138 | ADAPTABLE BASKET - A basket includes a net apparatus having an annular structure and netting. The basket also includes an annular bottom piece having a top and defining a slot having a vertical portion and a horizontal portion and an annular cavity for receiving the annular structure of the net apparatus. The basket also includes an annular top piece having a horizontal component and a vertical component coupled to the horizontal component and that includes a tab for coupling to the vertical portion of the slot. The adaptable basket can be assembled by positioning the annular structure of the net apparatus within the annular cavity of the annular bottom piece, positioning the annular top piece above the annular bottom piece such that the tab is received by the vertical portion of the slot, and rotating the annular top piece such that the tab rotates away from the vertical portion of the slot. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023139 | FILTER DEVICE AND FILTER ELEMENT PROVIDED THEREFOR - A filter device, in particular for fluids polluted with admixtures of water, such as diesel oil, includes a filter housing ( | 2016-01-28 |
20160023140 | FLUID FILTER ARRANGEMENT AND FILTERING METHOD - Fluid filter arrangement for a motor vehicle drive train. The filter arrangement comprises a filter housing, which has a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, allowing fluid to flow in one flow direction from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet. A filter insert is arranged in the filter housing and divides an interior of the filter housing into an inlet region connected to the fluid inlet and an outlet region connected to the fluid outlet. The filter insert has a filter medium for filtering fluid. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023141 | Optimization Of Vacuum System And Methods For Drying Drill Cuttings - Systems and methods for separating fluids from drill cuttings. Specifically, the invention relates to shakers that incorporate a vacuum system and methods of operating such systems to effect a high degree of fluid separation. The system and methods are effective across a variety of screen sizes, vacuum flows and vacuum designs. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023142 | FILTER CARTRIDGE END PLATE FOR USE IN REMOVING A FILTER CARTRIDGE FROM A SHELL - A filter cartridge including an improved endplate configured to enable a user to remove the filter cartridge from a shell without the use of external tools. The filter cartridge includes a filter media, a first endplate coupled to a first end of the filter media, and a second endplate coupled to a second end of the filter media. The second endplate includes at least one tab formed therein along an outer peripheral surface thereof. Each tab defines a pocket formed therein, via which the user may grasp the endplate and thereby remove the filter cartridge from the shell by hand. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023143 | Gas-Evacuating Filter - Disclosed herein is a filter for use in connection with a swimming pool or spa. A device is provided that has a tube inlet at the top of a vessel. A lower end of the device is connected directly to an outlet of the filter. The device is designed to divert all or the majority of the fluid to move to the top of the filter before exiting the vessel. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023144 | WATER PURIFICATION AND ENHANCEMENT SYSTEMS - Water purification system comprising filtration media sized with respect to each other to allow a first contaminant in the water to saturate the first medium with a delay prior to saturation of the second medium with a second contaminant. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023145 | LIQUID FILTER ASSEMBLY AND METHODS - A liquid filter assembly includes a porous tubular support member and a filter element removably and replaceably oriented in the interior volume of the support member. A bypass valve arrangement is provided to permit at least some unfiltered liquid to bypass media in the filter element. A dynamic seal can help to seal the bypass valve arrangement. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023146 | NONWOVEN FILTRATION MEDIA INCLUDING MICROFIBRILLATED CELLULOSE FIBERS - A nonwoven filtration medium that includes a fibrous base media including synthetic and/or natural fibers and micro fibrillated cellulose fibers. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023147 | FILTER, FILTER LAMINATE, AND FIBER PRODUCT COMPRISING FILTER OR FILTER LAMINATE - Provided is a filter comprising a polypropylene-based resin composition satisfying the following (1) to (3), the filter being made compatible with respect to collecting property and air permeability. (1) A melt flow rate 10 to 2,000 g/10 min. (2) A melting endotherm ΔH as measured by a differential scanning calorimeter is 50 to 95 J/g. (3) A polypropylene (A) having [mmmm] of 20 to 60 mol % is contained. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023148 | SURFACE TREATING AGENT, FILTERING MATERIAL FOR FILTER, AND BLOOD TREATMENT FILTER - A surface treating agent comprising a copolymer including: a monomer (A) having a hydrophilic functional group of formula (2), a monomer (B) having a basic functional group of formula (3) or (5), and a monomer (C) having a reactive functional group of formula (8), wherein the copolymer has a molar ratio of the monomer (A)/the monomer (B)/and the monomer (C) between 87/10/3 and 98/1/1. In the formulas, the R groups and n are defined. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023149 | METHOD OF MAKING A THIN FILTRATION MEDIA - A method for manufacturing a filtration media with improved filtration, strength, tear resistance and air permeability in the form of a relatively thin and lightweight wet-laid fibrous web that has a wet Mullen ratio of 20% to 90% to ensure that the media is flexible enough to be formed into a fluted structure, and strong enough to retain the fluted structure when would into a roll and to permit further processing. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023150 | AIR FILTER WITH BALANCED SEAL - An air filter and dust collector are provided. In one embodiment, the air filter includes a filter element coupled at a first end to a end cap and at a second end to a first side of a rectangular filter flange assembly. The rectangular filter flange assembly includes a central aperture open to an interior region bounded by the filter element. A rectangular gasket is disposed on the second side of the filter flange assembly and circumscribes the central aperture. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023151 | ONE TYPE OF WALL-MOUNTED AIR PURIFIER - The present utility model relates to an air purifier, in particular to an air purifier for hanging directly on a wall. To overcome the inadequacies or existing air purifiers in being unable to effectively absorb dust in high-level air indoors and taking up a user's usable space, the present utility model provides an indoor air purifier. The air purifier comprises a box assembly, an air output reversal device, an air outlet grid, a frame assembly, a basic-efficiency filter, a high-efficiency filter, a panel assembly and a wall fixing plate. The air purifier can be hung directly on a wall, can not only effectively absorb pollutants such as dust in high-level air, but also save usable indoor space for a user. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023152 | FILTER SYSTEM AND HOLDER THEREFOR - A holder and a filter system are provided. The holder has: a front wall, a window is formed therein so as to expose the hollow cavity of the holder; a back wall, facing the front wall; a pair of side walls, facing each other and connecting the front wall and the back wall; an opened top portion; and a bottom wall, facing to the top portion and closed so as to define the hollow cavity of the holder. The back wall can be provided with an attachment mechanism. By using the holder and the filter system, an operator may easily determine when to replace the filter cartridge during the operation of the filter system. The holder allows a very good keeping and as well a rapid replacement of the indicator. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023153 | MULTI-STAGE FILTER WITH PRESSURE RELIEF APPARATUS - A filter apparatus, a pressure relief apparatus methods are provided. The filter apparatus includes a tubular hull having an inlet port and an outlet port. A tubesheet partition separates the tubular hull interior into a first stage portion and a second stage portion. A plurality of filter elements are mounted in annular guides. A pressure relief apparatus is configured to relieve pressure through at least one of the annular guides with the pressure relief apparatus in parallel fluid circuit with the filter elements. The pressure relief apparatus includes an elongated tube, a sealing plug, an end cap, a rod disposed within the elongated tube with one end of the rod coupled to the sealing plug and another end of the rod coupled to the end cap; and a spring disposed in the elongated tube between the sealing plug and the end cap. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023154 | Apparatus and Methods for Capturing Vapors Exiting a Material Storage Compartment of a Vessel - A temporary hood for capturing vapors exiting from a material storage compartment of a vessel when the compartment is opened includes a base frame that extends around an opening to the compartment and is releasably secured to the vessel. An upper framework is releasably coupled to the base frame and extends upwardly from the vessel around the opening. A plurality of panels are releasably engageable with the upper framework and form an enclosure around the opening. At least one vapor discharge outlet fluidly communicates with the material storage compartment and a vacuum pump to allow the capture of vapors exiting from the opening when the cover is opened and the temporary hood is engaged with the vessel. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023155 | Apparatus and System Having a Valve Assembly and Swing Adsorption Processes Related Thereto - Provided are apparatus and systems having a lessened pulsation through the use of a pulse flow control mechanism. In performing a cyclical swing adsorption process, various streams are passed through adsorbent bed units during various steps in the swing adsorption process. The pulse flow control mechanism is utilized within a manifold of one of the streams to lessen pulsation within the manifold that results from performing the various steps. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023156 | CO2 ADSORPTION RECYCLER - A system for extracting carbon dioxide from a mixture of gases including at least carbon dioxide, includes at least one reservoir ( | 2016-01-28 |
20160023157 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SEPARATING OFF CARBON DIOXIDE FROM A GAS MIXTURE - A method for separating off carbon dioxide from a gas mixture, in particular from breathing air, with a life-sustaining device, wherein in a first method step the gas mixture is fed to an adsorption and/or absorption unit under at least one first pressure, and in a second method step a gas mixture is conveyed out of the adsorption and/or absorption unit under at least one second pressure that is higher than the first pressure. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023158 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING ONE OR MORE COMPONENTS FROM A COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to methods of separating one or more components from a feed composition, methods of desorbing one or more components from an absorbent fluid, as well as systems and apparatus that can carry out the methods. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of separating one or more components from a feed composition including contacting at least some of a first component of a feed composition including the first component with an absorbent fluid, to provide a contacted composition and a used absorbent fluid including at least some of the first component contacted with the absorbent fluid. In some embodiments the absorbent fluid can be an organosilicon fluid including an organosilicon including at least one of a hydroxy group, an ether group, an acrylate group, a methacrylate group, an acrylamide group, a methacrylamide group, and a polyether group. In some embodiments, during the contacting the feed composition can be contacted to a first side of a membrane while the absorbent fluid is contacted to a second side of the membrane. In some embodiments, the membrane can be a silicone membrane. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023159 | Method and Apparatus for Separating One or More Components from a Composition - The present invention relates to methods of separating one or more components from a feed composition, methods of desorbing one or more components from an absorbent fluid, as well as systems and apparatus that can carry out the methods. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of separating one or more components from a feed composition including contacting at least some of a first component of a feed composition including the first component with an absorbent fluid, to provide a contacted composition and a used absorbent fluid including at least some of the first component contacted with the absorbent fluid. In some embodiments the absorbent fluid can be an organosilicon fluid including an organosilicon including at least one of a hydroxy group, an ether group, an acrylate group, a methacrylate group, an acrylamide group, a methacrylamide group, and a polyether group. In some embodiments, during the contacting the feed composition can be contacted to a first side of a membrane while the absorbent fluid is contacted to a second side of the membrane. In some embodiments, the membrane can be a silicone membrane. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023160 | EMISSIONS CONTAMINANT CAPTURE AND COLLECTION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - An apparatus for removing contaminants from emissions is provided with a housing shaped as a reverse venturi. The housing includes an entry portion for receiving emissions, an exit portion for expelling emissions, and an enlarged portion disposed therebetween for trapping the contaminants in the emissions. A mass of reactive material is disposed within the enlarged portion and has a reactive outer surface disposed in contact with the emissions. The mass of reactive material contains an amalgam forming metal at the reactive outer surface that chemically binds with the emissions that are passing through the enlarged portion of the housing. Emissions control methods for removing contaminants from gaseous and non-gaseous emissions are also provided. One of the emissions control methods includes passing the gaseous emissions through the reverse venturi apparatus described herein. Another one of the emissions control methods includes treating non-gaseous emissions in a treatment tank containing a sorbent. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023161 | METHOD FOR OXIDIZING CARBON MONOXIDE - A method for oxidizing carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide is provided which utilizes specific supported catalyst particles. The supported catalyst comprises catalyst particles that are supported on particles of an electrically conductive support selected from the group consisting of graphitic carbon and a partially reduced oxide of a transition metal of the Magnéli phase selected from the group consisting of titanium, vanadium, zirconium, niobium, molybdenum, and mixtures thereof. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023162 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOVING SULFUR DIOXIDE FROM A GAS STREAM - Methods for removing sulfur dioxide front a gas stream are disclosed. A method may include passing a gas stream comprising SO | 2016-01-28 |
20160023163 | METHOD FOR REMOVING NITROGEN OXIDES FROM COMBUSTION FUMES WITH ON-SITE GENERATION OF AMMONIA - A method for the control of nitrogen oxides content in the combustion fumes of a thermal power plant is disclosed; the method comprises the on-site production of ammonia by the steps of: electrolysis of water as a source of hydrogen; separation of air as a source of nitrogen, formation of a make-up gas and synthesis of ammonia in a suitable synthesis loop; said on-site produced ammonia, or a solution thereof, is used for a process of reduction of nitrogen oxides in the combustion fumes. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023164 | GAS SEPARATION MEMBRANE MODULE WITH IMPROVED GAS SEAL - Parallel membrane elements are arranged in parallel within a pressure vessel. A sealing body is disposed within the pressure vessel and is compressed against an inner surface of the pressure vessel to provide a leak-right seal in between a feed gas side of the sealing body and a non-permeate side of the sealing body. The sealing body may be slid within the pressure vessel without damaging the sealing body and in all cases without requiring mechanical assistance. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023165 | SINGLE FILTER CARTRIDGE FOR REMOVING CONTAMINATES FROM WATER - A single header filter cartridge for removing contaminates from water using a plurality of hollow fiber membrane filters, and methods of using the same, is provided. The single header filter cartridge contains a plurality of hollow fiber membrane filters secured at the top of the cartridge in a header to form a fiber bundle, the filter ends designed to be freely suspended in the water, a central aeration tube positioned at the cartridge bottom, and a vent tube positioned near the cartridge top that creates a void space within the fiber bundle. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023166 | SYSTEM FOR CLEANING A MEMBRANE | 2016-01-28 |
20160023167 | NANOCOMPOSITE WITH NANOCHANNELS OR NANOPORES FOR FILTRATION OF WASTE EFFLUENTS - The present invention includes a treatment system and methods for removing waste or other agents from a fluid stream, the system comprising: an inlet flow path for receiving a fluid stream from a source outside the treatment system; a vessel for containing the fluid stream, the vessel comprising a permeable filter configured for biological and physical treatment of the fluid stream, the filter comprising one or more nano-thin film or polymer composite layers of carbon materials assembled in sp2 hybridized structures comprising carbon-carbon bonds, wherein the waste or agent is removed as it flows through pores in the film composite; and a drain fluidly connected to the vessel for discharging treated fluid stream from the vessel from which the waste or agents have been removed. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023168 | COMPLEX NANOFILTRATION MEMBRANE AND THE PREPARATION THEREOF - A complex nanofiltration membrane comprising a substrate and a separating layer, wherein the separating layer is an oxidant-treated, crosslinked network structure formed from a hydroxyl-containing polymer, a thiol-containing silane coupling agent and a crosslinking agent, is disclosed. Also disclosed are a process for preparing the complex nanofiltration membrane and use of the complex nanofiltration membrane in water treatment. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023169 | HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THEREOF - The present invention concerns a semipermeable hollow fiber membrane having an outer wall surface, an inner wall surface and an interior lumen extending along the length thereof and having the selective layer on the outer wall surface with a surface roughness below 10 nm. According to the invention the membrane has the smallest pore size on the outer wall surface, and has an outer wall surface which is smooth, continuous and homogeneous in a nanoscopic scale and four to five distinct layers of different pore size and density. Further the present invention concerns a process for manufacturing thereof and the use thereof. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023170 | POLYVINYLIDENE FLUORIDE HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANES AND PREPARATION THEREOF - Disclosed are polyvinylidene fluoride hollow fiber separation membranes and a preparation method thereof, and more particularly, to polyvinylidene fluoride hollow fiber separation membranes, which may be usefully used not only for water treatment, but also in the sewage treatment field, such as domestic waste water, industrial wastewater, or the like because the polyvinylidene fluoride hollow fiber separation membranes possess excellent pure water permeability and chemical resistance such as alkali resistance, etc., when applied as a separation membrane due to excellent alkali resistance while significantly improving hydrophobicity due to an amphoteric substance, which is a disadvantage of the PVDF hollow fiber separation membranes, by preparing a (PVDF) hollow fiber separation membrane with a thermosetting resin in which the amphoteric substance, in which hydrophilic groups and hydrophobic groups are constituted in the form of a covalent bond, has been introduced into a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-based resin, and a preparation method thereof. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023171 | MULTIBLOCK COPOLYMERS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention relates to polymer compositions and their manufacture. Specifically, the invention relates to multiblock polymers and copolymers, their fabrication, modification and/or functionalization and use as membranes or films. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023172 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING STIRRING BLADES - A device and a method for adjusting stirring blades on a stirring blade receptacle of a stirrer, wherein the stirring blades can be fixed with a stirring blade axis in receiving bores, which are arranged transversely to an axis of rotation and are a part of the stirring blade receptacle, at intended predetermined angle of attack relative to a virtual plane that is arranged transversely to the axis of rotation of the stirrer. An associated device body is provided with a receiving element for receiving the stirring blade receptacle with unfixed stirring blades. A stop is arranged on the device body for each lower face, which faces the receiving element and is a part of the stirring blades, outside the respective stirring blade axis. Each respective stirring blade is then brought into abutment against its associated stop, to place it into the predetermined angle of attack. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023173 | IMPELLER MIXER OF ELECTRODE SLURRY - An impeller mixer of electrode slurry includes a container ( | 2016-01-28 |
20160023174 | APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING SONICATION - An apparatus for performing sonication on liquid samples comprises a rack for holding an array of sample vials, an ultrasonic probe with an arrangement of recesses corresponding to the array of sample vials and adapted to respectively receive and contact an outer surface of a bottom portion of a respective one of the sample vials, and a counter-holder with an arrangement of pushing members corresponding to the array of sample vials and adapted to respectively apply a force to a respective one of the sample vials so as to push the bottom portion of each vial into contact with the associated recess of the probe. The apparatus can be used in a method of preparing a sample for detection of cell components (e.g. cell analyte, proteins, nucleid acids etc.) and applying sonication within certain parameter ranges which can provide a universal lysis method that can be applied to a large variety of cells or organisms like all bacteria, viruses, spores, yeast and mold within the same apparatus and process. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023175 | System and Method for Analyzing Completion Fluids - Disclosed herein is a real time method and system for analyzing and optimizing a composition of a completion fluid used in oil well operations. The system employs a plurality of sensors and monitors various parameters of the completion fluid, while also monitoring parameters of the oil well. This allows for information to be compared and the completion fluid is modified accordingly prior to the completion fluid being sent sub-terrain. The system includes a centralized command center that receives information from the sensors and translates this information to determine the appropriate ratio of chemicals that should be blended to form the completion fluid. The system allows an operator to monitor the completion fluid and the oil well operation in real time and also generates instant data analysis reports. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023176 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING HF AND 3,3,3-TRIFLUORO-2-CHLOROPROPENE - An azeotropic or quasi-azeotropic composition including hydrogen fluoride, 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-chloropropene and one or more (hydro)halogen-carbon compounds including between 1 and 3 carbon atoms. Also an azeotropic or quasi-azeotropic composition including hydrogen fluoride, 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-chloropropene, and one or more compounds selected from among 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoropropane, 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 3,3,3-trifluoropropene, E-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-chloropropene, trifluoropropyne, 1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropene, 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropene and 2-chloro,1,1,1,2-1 tetrafluoropropane. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023177 | POWDER STIRRING DEVICE - A powder stirring device includes a reaction container and a rotation driving device. The reaction container has a cylindrical outer peripheral wall and a pair of end surface walls. The end surface walls are respectively provided at one end and the other end of the outer peripheral wall. The reaction container is arranged in a heat-insulating cover such that an axis of the outer peripheral wall is in parallel with a horizontal direction. The outer peripheral wall has an inner peripheral surface rotationally symmetric with respect to the axis. During the powder process, the powder is stored in the reaction container, and the reaction container is rotated around a rotation axis that passes through the central axis of the outer peripheral wall by the rotation driving device. In this state, a processing gas is supplied into the reaction container. Also, the processing gas in the reaction container is discharged. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023178 | METHOD FOR HANDLING SOLIDS CAPABLE OF DEFLAGRATION - Method of processing and handling solids and mixtures capable of deflagration, in particular of processing materials capable of deflagration in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, wherein the processing and handling is carried out in an environment under a reduced pressure of ≦500 mbara and the processing and/or handling comprises one or more process steps selected from the group consisting of filtration, milling, sieving, mixing, homogenization, granulation, compacting, packaging, drying, storage and transport in a transport container and other steps in apparatuses having mechanical internals. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023179 | MICRODEVICE ARRAYS FORMED BY MAGNETIC ASSEMBLY - Microdevices containing a predetermined preferential axis of magnetization are disposed in an array having discreet regions. Under influence of a magnetic field, the microdevices can have at least twelve discrete orientations, and can advantageously be flipped upside down in place. Microdevices can be coded in a manner that supports a coding space of at least 10 | 2016-01-28 |
20160023180 | RANDOM ARRAY DNA ANALYSIS BY HYBRIDIZATION - The invention relates to methods and devices for analyzing single molecules, i.e., nucleic acids. Such single molecules may be derived from natural samples, such as cells, tissues, soil, air and water without separating or enriching individual components. In certain aspects of the invention, the methods and devices are useful in performing nucleic acid sequence analysis by probe hybridization. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023181 | GLOBAL RECYCLING OF THE EARTH'S NATURAL RESOURCES - The present disclosure deals with is a combination of interconnected innovative technologies for exploiting the advantages of closed cyclic chain reactions on a global scale to solve the contemporary problem of carbon emissions and the earth's diminishing raw resources associated with fossil fuelled power generation and widespread dumping practices. As a first step the surest way to challenge the present monopoly of the fossil fuel industry is to exploit the full potential of photosynthesising processes, whereby carbon remains the key chemical element for fulfilling the needs of contemporary and future civilisations and whereby the means will be available to control the concentration of green house gases at optimal levels in the environment. Envisaged are global recycling trading schemes based on captive carbon processes and systems for the conversion of existing fossil fuelled power stations to cyclic global power generation using photosynthesised fuel, whereby emitted carbon gases are recycled to sites of photosynthesis for further fuel production thereby creating closed cyclic trading systems with the possibility of completely eliminating global greenhouse gas emissions into the environment from power generation. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023182 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING RADIONUCLIDE - A method for producing a radionuclide is provided that produces molybdenum trioxide 99 (Mo-99.O | 2016-01-28 |
20160023183 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING BIOLOGICAL PROCESSES IN MICROORGANISMS - The present invention discloses a method for providing at least one biological effect in at least one microorganism. The aforementioned method comprises steps of: (a) providing a system for administering modified plasma; (b) providing a substrate hosting said at least one microorganism; and (c) administering the generated modified plasma beam in a predetermined pulsed manner to said substrate hosting said at least one microorganism to provide said at least one biological effect to said at least one microorganism. The present invention further provides a system thereof. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023184 | Method of preparing adsorbent for phosphorus adsorption and adsorbent prepared by the same - The present invention relates to a method for preparing an adsorbent for phosphorus adsorption and an adsorbent prepared by the method. More specifically, the present invention is based on the fact that phosphorus has a strong affinity for the surface of metal oxides or hydroxides, and relates to a method for preparing an adsorbent for phosphorus adsorption, which comprises absorbing and coating expanded vermiculite with aluminum and heating the coated vermiculite at high temperature to produce aluminum oxide on the surface of the expanded vermiculite so that the adsorption of phosphorus at the coordination of the oxide can be achieved with very high efficiency by a strong attraction between phosphorus ions and aluminum ions, and to an adsorbent prepared by the method. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023185 | ADSORBING MATERIAL - There is provided an adsorbing material for a filter for air purification, which is made of a porous carbon material derived from a plant and in which a value of particle porosity epsilon | 2016-01-28 |
20160023186 | Apparatus and Method for Avoiding Fluid Bypass in Particulate Filters - A filter contains fluent particulate, such as carbon granules. The filter is divided into a plurality of cell chambers by walls, including an upper wall. The upper wall has a surface that faces, and is closest to, the top surface of the particles. The upper wall surface is oriented so that, as the particles settle, any gap formed between the top surface of the particles and a portion of the upper wall surface will not extend from the upstream to the downstream sides of the filter. Instead, contact is maintained between the top surface of the particles and the upper wall surface during fluid flow through the filter, and therefore any gas flowing through the frame must flow through, and through spaces around, particles. An angle between the upper wall surface and the flow direction of gas striking the filter is greater than about three degrees. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023187 | A METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CRYSTALLINE FILM OF ZEOLITE AND/OR ZEOLITE LIKE CRYSTALS ON A POROUS SUBSTRATE - The invention concerns a method for producing a crystalline film comprising zeolite crystals and/or zeolite-like crystals on a porous substrate The method includes the steps of: a) providing a porous substrate, b) rendering at least a part of said porous substrate hydrophobic by treatment with a composition comprising one or more hydrophobic agent(s), d) subjecting said treated porous substrate to a composition comprising zeolite crystals and/or zeolite-like crystals thereby depositing and attaching zeolite crystals and/or zeolite-like crystals on said treated porous substrate, and e) growing a crystalline film comprising zeolite crystals and/or zeolite-like crystals on said treated porous substrate obtained in step d). Crystalline films find use in a variety of fields such as in the production of membranes, catalysts etc. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023188 | Pseudo-brookite Compositions as Active Zero-PGM Catalysts for Diesel Oxidation Applications | 2016-01-28 |
20160023189 | Diethyl Oxalate Catalysts - A highly effective catalyst for the preparation of diethyl oxalate using carbon monoxide using Pd/α-Al | 2016-01-28 |
20160023190 | OXYGEN CARRYING MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A method for producing an oxygen carrying material may include forming a mixture that includes powders of active mass precursor, support material precursor, and inert structure precursor, and producing the oxygen carrying material by heating the mixture at a temperature of greater than 1300° C. for a time sufficient to sinter the inert structure precursor to form a high-strength inert structure. The inert structure precursor may be one or more refractory ceramic components. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023191 | CATALYST AND PROCESS FOR OXYCHLORINATION OF ETHYLENE TO DICHLOROETHANE - In an oxychlorination process of the type where ethylene is converted to 1,2-dichloroethane in the presence of a supported copper catalyst, the improvement comprising: the use of a supported catalyst prepared by (i) impregnating, within a first step, an alumina support with a first aqueous solution including copper, an alkaline earth metal, and an alkali metal to thereby form a first catalyst component; and (ii) impregnating, within a subsequent step, the first catalyst component with a second aqueous solution including copper and alkaline earth metal, where the second aqueous solution is substantially devoid of alkali metal, to thereby form the supported catalyst. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023192 | EXHAUST GAS PURIFICATION CATALYST - To provide an excellent exhaust gas purification catalyst with satisfactory NO | 2016-01-28 |
20160023193 | METHANOL STEAM REFORMING CATALYSTS - Novel catalysts, substantially free of Cu and Zn, useful for the reformation of methanol and steam into H | 2016-01-28 |
20160023194 | METHOD OF TREATMENT FOR A CATALYTIC REACTOR - Process for treating a catalytic reactor comprising a catalyst bed that includes the successive steps of passivating the catalytic reactor leading to the production of an oxidation layer at the surface of the active sites of the catalyst bed, opening the reactor, and skimming at least one portion of the catalyst bed. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023195 | Low Temperature SCR Catalyst for Denitrating Diesel Vehicle Exhaust, and Preparation Method Thereof - Provided are a low-temperature SCR catalyst for denitrating diesel vehicle exhaust, and preparation method thereof. The catalyst uses a molecular sieve as a carrier, and uses metallic elements such as copper and iron as active components. The catalyst preparation method comprises: preprocessing the molecular sieve; conducting multiple equal-volume impreparations; after impreparation, drying to dehydrate, and calcining; and finally pulping and coating to prepare the catalyst. The catalyst employs base metals such as copper and iron instead of precious metals as active components, thus reducing costs, being harmless to humans, and being environmentally friendly. The preparation method of the catalyst is simple and feasible with low requirements for raw materials, employs a repeated but small-quantity method of equal volume impregnation; and enables active ions to be dispersed more uniformly as compared with the existing conventional preparation methods, thus improving utilization and improving low-temperature catalytic activity and durability. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023196 | MONONUCLEAR IRON COMPLEX AND ORGANIC SYNTHESIS REACTION USING SAME - Provided is a mononuclear iron complex that comprises an iron-silicon bond that is represented by formula (1) and that exhibits excellent catalyst activity in each of a hydrosilylation reaction, a hydrogenation reaction, and reduction of a carbonyl compound. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023197 | MONONUCLEAR RUTHENIUM COMPLEX AND ORGANIC SYNTHESIS REACTION USING SAME - Provided is a mononuclear ruthenium complex that comprises a ruthenium-silicon bond that is represented by formula (1) and that exhibits excellent catalyst activity in each of a hydrosilylation reaction, a hydrogenation reaction, and reduction of a carbonyl compound. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023198 | Metallorganocatalysis For Asymmetric Transformations - A ligand having the structure or its enantiomer; (I) wherein: each one of R | 2016-01-28 |
20160023199 | P-CHIROGENIC ORGANOPHOSPHORUS COMPOUNDS - Novel P-chirogenic organophosphorus compounds of general formula (I), a process for the synthesis of the compounds of formula (I), and intermediate products of general formulae (II), (III) and (IV), as shown below, are involved in the synthesis of compounds (I). | 2016-01-28 |
20160023200 | COMPLEX CATALYSTS BASED ON AMINO-PHOSPHINE LIGANDS FOR HYDROGENATION AND DEHYDROGENATION PROCESSES - The present application discloses novel PWNN and PWNWP metal catalysts for organic chemical syntheses including hydrogenation (reduction) of unsaturated compounds or dehydrogenation of substrates. The range of hydrogenation substrate compounds includes esters, lactones, enals, enones, enolates, oils and fats, resulting in alcohols, enols, diols, and triols as reaction products. The catalysts of current application can be used to catalyze a hydrogenation reaction under solvent free conditions. The present catalysts also allow the hydrogenation to proceed without added base, and it can be used in place of the conventional reduction methods employing hydrides of the main-group elements. Furthermore, the catalysts of the present application can catalyze a dehydrogenation reaction under homogenous and/or acceptorless conditions. As such, the catalysts provided herein can be useful in substantially reducing cost and improving the environmental profile of manufacturing processes for a variety of chemicals. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023201 | CHEMICAL METHOD CATALYSED BY FERROMAGNETIC NANOPARTICLES - A method for the heterogeneous catalysis of a chemical reaction using, in a reactor, at least one reagent and a catalytic composition that can catalyze the reaction within a given range of temperatures T. At least one reagent is brought into contact with the catalytic composition which includes a ferromagnetic nanoparticulate component whose surface is formed at least partially by a compound that is a catalyst for the reaction; the nanoparticulate component is heated by magnetic induction in order to reach a temperature within the range of temperatures T; and the reaction product(s) formed on the surface of the nanoparticulate component are recovered. A catalytic composition includes a ferromagnetic nanoparticulate component that can be heated by magnetic induction to the reaction temperature, whose surface thereof is at least partially formed by a catalyst compound for the reaction. The catalyst is heated by the effect of the magnetic field. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023202 | DEVELOPMENT OF A HIGH-EFFICIENCY ADSORBENT FROM E-WASTE AND ALUMINOSILICATE-BASED MATERIALS FOR THE REMOVAL OF TOXIC HEAVY METAL IONS FROM WASTEWATER - An impregnated and activated ion exchange material prepared by a process is provided that includes: impregnating an ion exchange precursor material, wherein impregnation of the ion exchange precursor material includes reacting the ion exchange precursor material with an impregnator solution, thereby increasing the surface area and the hydrophilicity of the ion exchange precursor material; activating the impregnated ion exchange precursor material to increase the porosity of the impregnated ion exchange precursor material, wherein the ion exchange precursor material comprises at least one of nonmetallic printed (NMP) circuit board, amorphous aluminosilicate, or mixtures thereof. In other aspects, a method for fabricating an ion exchanger and a method for removing heavy metal ions from a solution are provided. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023203 | DUAL TIP ARRAY DISPENSING HEAD - An automated multi-function processing head for a laboratory work station having a table for supporting microtiter plates, other fluid receptacles, a movable arm, and a dual tip dispensing head affixed for reciprocal movement along the arm. The workstation combines into a single programmable system the capabilities for automation of a wide range of bioanalytical procedures including sample pipetting, serial dilution, reagent additions, mixing, reaction timing and washing of reaction vessels. The work station is adapted to transfer, dispense and aspirate liquid from one location to another automatically in accordance with user programmed instructions. Fluid is dispensed and aspirated using a dual tip dispensing head having two sets of tip couplers actuated by one drive system. The two sets of tip couplers allow the use of different sizes of pipette tips and tips at different pitches or distances between the centerlines. Integral to the dual tip dispensing head are two arrays of tip couplers that are used to pick up disposable pipette tips, which are automatically picked up by the head and ejected by a tip ejector mechanism. One motor coupled to an actuator is used to control the multiple functions including; tip coupling, fluid aspiration, fluid dispensing, and tip ejection for both arrays of pipette channels. The work station is designed for interactive connection with a remote computer. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023204 | Automated Sample Processing, Fluid Distribution, and Sedimentation Assay - The disclosure describes methods and devices with which to process and analyze difficult chemical, biological, environmental samples including but not limited to those containing bulk solids or particulates. The disclosure includes a cartridge which contains a separation tube as well as one or more valves and cavities for receiving raw sample materials and for directing and containing various fluids or samples. The cartridge may contain a separation fluid or density medium of defined density, and structures which direct particulates toward defined regions of the cartridge. Embodiments can include a rotational device for rotating the cartridge at defined rotational rates for defined time intervals. Embodiments allowing multiple assays from a single sample are also disclosed. In some embodiments, this device is used for direct processing and chemical analysis of food, soil, blood, stool, motor oil, semen, and other samples of interest. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023205 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MICRO CHAMBER PLATE WITH BUILT-IN SAMPLE AND ANALYTIC MICRO CHAMBER PLATE, ANALYTIC MICRO CHAMBER PLATE AND APPARATUS SET FOR MANUFACTURING ANALYTIC MICRO CHAMBER PLATE WITH BUILT-IN SAMPLE - A method of manufacturing a micro-chamber plate with a built-in sample, including: settling a micro-chamber plate for sample injection at a micro-chamber plate receiving part formed with an upper opening; disposing a cover for micro-chamber plate receiving part to cover the upper opening, the cover for micro-chamber plate receiving part having a provisional storing part and an auxiliary covering part connected with the provisional storing part and formed with a through-hole for auxiliary covering part; and manufacturing a micro-chamber plate with a built-in sample by putting the micro-chamber plate receiving part, on which the cover is disposed, into a centrifugal separator which can apply vacuum, applying centrifugal force and injecting a sample solution provisionally stored in the provisional storing part into the micro-chamber plate through a vessel communication part which is formed at the provisional storing part to be communicated with the micro-chamber plate receiving part. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023206 | SAMPLE COLLECTION AND TRANSFER DEVICE - An integrated device for a sample collection and transfer is provided. The integrated device comprises a capillary channel disposed between a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer comprises a hydrophilic layer comprising a fluid inlet for receiving a sample fluid to the capillary channel, wherein the capillary channel comprises an inner surface and an outer surface and an outlet for driving out the sample fluid. The device further comprises an interface assembly comprising: a third layer, a fourth layer, a fifth layer, and a flow path. The interface assembly is disposed on the outer surface of the capillary, at a determining position relative to the outlet, such that the capillary is in contact with the third layer of the interface assembly and the outlet is in contact with the flow path of the interface assembly for driving out the sample fluid from the integrated device. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023207 | IMAGING LITTLE FISH MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND LITTLE FISH IMAGING PLATE USED IN THE SAME - An imaging plate includes a plurality of wells individually accommodating little fishes, and the little fishes inside the wells are imaged from bottom portions of the wells. In order to adjust imaging posture or imaging positions of the little fishes inside the wells, an imaging little fish management device includes a water unit which supplies and discharges water into and from each well of the imaging plate. The water inside each well flows through a discharge hole provided laterally at a lowermost portion of each well. The water unit is also used to breed the little fishes of the wells of the imaging plate. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023208 | MULTILAYER FLUIDIC DEVICES AND METHODS FOR THEIR FABRICATION - A fluidic device including an inorganic solid support attached to an organic solid support by a bonding layer, wherein the inorganic solid support has a rigid structure and wherein the bonding layer includes a material that absorbs radiation at a wavelength that is transmitted by the inorganic solid support or the organic solid support; and a channel formed by the inorganic solid support and the organic solid support, wherein the bonding layer that attaches the inorganic solid support to the organic solid support provides a seal against liquid flow. Methods for making fluidic devices, such as this, are also provided. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023209 | SAMPLE COLLECTION AND TRANSFER DEVICE - An integrated device for a sample collection and transfer is provided. The integrated device comprises a capillary channel disposed between a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer comprises a hydrophilic layer comprising a fluid inlet for receiving a sample fluid to the capillary channel, wherein the capillary channel comprises an inner surface and an outer surface; and an outlet for driving out the sample fluid. The device further comprises a third layer comprising an adhesive material such as a patterned adhesive material, and a flow path, wherein the third layer is disposed on the outer surface of the capillary, at a determining position relative to the outlet, such that the capillary is in contact with the third layer and the outlet is in contact with the flow path of the third layer for allowing the sample fluid out from the integrated device. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023210 | INLET VALVE FOR CHAMBER SYSTEMS AND SAMPLE CONTAINERS, AND CHAMBER SYSTEMS AND SAMPLE CONTAINERS WITH SUCH INLET VALVES - An inlet valve charges an inner chamber with liquid and has a first axis and an inlet opening with a tool that automatically recloses. The inlet valve has a valve body with a blocking element, and a pressing part; a valve space enclosing the valve body at least partly; a spring mechanism and a sealing element. An open passage region opens into the liquid passage of the pressing part and into the valve space. The spring mechanism presses a sealing surface of the blocking element against the sealing element in a closed position of the valve body. The valve body of the inlet valve can be brought to an open position by pressing the pressing part against the resistance of the spring mechanism. Chamber systems and sample containers with such inlet valves are also disclosed. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023211 | REAGENT WELL HAVING A CAPILLARY INSERT - A reagent well having a capillary insert that contains a lyophilized reagent therein. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023212 | HIGH PRESSURE SEAL CONNECTOR - Apparatus for making a fluid flow connection includes a pair of complementary components having respective first and second flow passages, and respective formations engageable to join the components by press-fitting them together so that the passages are in fluid flow communication and the junction between them is sealed against leakage up to a pre-determined pressure of the fluid flow. The respective formations comprise, on one hand, a spike ( | 2016-01-28 |
20160023213 | MULTI-CHANNEL PIPETTE TOOLS - A tool which may be picked up by a dispense head and coupled to a pipette tip coupler. The pipette tip coupler can manipulate gripping arms of the tool using the tip ejection members. A microplate can be transported by this took, the tool parked at a parking location, and the pipette tip coupler used for other uses, such as aspirating or dispensing liquid when pipette tip is coupled onto the pipette tip coupler. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023214 | Analysis Device and Method - A point of use analyzer includes pump, valve, port, and storage channel. The storage channel may hold multiple assay packets composed of reagent aliquots separated by bounding slugs. The storage channel may define an elongated lumen having two ends with each of the ends coupled to the valve. A sampling device for use with the analyzer engages the port and may include a recurrent coaxial tube having a separation medium. A method of using the analyzer with the sampling device includes steps of pumping a fluid to displace a sample into the separation medium and out through the opposed connection. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023215 | PROFILED BINDING FOR A ROLLER PRESS - A process for producing a profiled binding for use in a roller press. An alloy containing a high degree of chromium is used. A high wear-resistance of the binding is thereby achieved, wherein the binding is not sensitive with respect to build-up welding in order to reconstruct the profile after wear. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023216 | CENTER PLATE IN A PULP REFINER - A center plate for a rotor in a pulp refiner is described in which the center plate is provided with a plurality of first wings for directing pulp flowing onto the center portion of the center plate towards the periphery of the center plate, each of the first wings comprising an arc-shaped protrusion extending between a corresponding first point and a corresponding second point on the surface of the center plate, the first point being displaced from the center portion of the center plate and the second point being disposed further from said center portion of the center plate then the first point, the first wings having an arc shape that yields a larger pulp feeding angle then that of a circular arc intersecting the center portion of the center plate and ending in the same corresponding second point, and the second point of each of the first wings lies on the periphery of the center plate. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023217 | WASTE FLUID HOLDING TANK DRAIN SYSTEM AND METHOD - A waste fluid containment and draining system may have a black waste water holding structure for holding black waste water and a grey waste water holding structure for holding grey waste water. First and second valves may be included for enabling selective emptying of the two holding structures. A macerator pump may be used which has an input in flow communication with both of the first and second valves. A discharge conduit may be in flow communication with an output of the macerator pump. A control subsystem may be in communication with the first and second valves and the macerator pump for controlling the first and second valves, together with the macerator pump, to enable selective pumping out of the holding structures by the macerator pump through the discharge conduit. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023218 | DRIVE CONTROL METHOD AND DRIVE SYSTEM OPERATING ACCORDING TO SAID METHOD - In a drive control method for a vertical mill having a grinding plate rotatable about the vertical axis and being drivable by a drive train that includes an electric motor and a gearbox, a rotational speed of the grinding plate is varied cyclically, especially intermittently. A corresponding drive system operating according to the method is also disclosed. | 2016-01-28 |
20160023219 | Sluice Box - A sluice box having riffles of varying patterns and profiles to increase the chances of recovering gold particles and other precious ores. The riffles are contained in a sluice bed. The sluice bed is attached to a diverter to divert the water through the sluice bed. | 2016-01-28 |