05th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090026012 | Safety Harness Equipped with an Improved Belt - A roping harness is achieved from a lining structure | 2009-01-29 |
20090026013 | Adjustable and transportable scaffolding - An adjustable and transportable scaffolding ( | 2009-01-29 |
20090026014 | DRAIN PLUG FOR CARRIER ASSEMBLY - A drain plug for a carrier assembly is used to control fluid flow from a reservoir to a sump. The carrier assembly includes a carrier housing with an internal cavity that houses a gear assembly. The sump is located within the internal cavity to lubricate the gear assembly. The reservoir is separated from the sump by a channel. The drain plug is attached to the carrier housing, and extends into the channel, to provide a fluid flow restriction between the reservoir and the sump. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026015 | Oil Pan With Flow Management Tunnel - A system and method for managing return oil flow in a multiple cylinder internal combustion engine having a plurality of pistons reciprocating within corresponding cylinders of an engine block to rotate a crankshaft include an oil pan having a shallow portion and a deeper sump portion, wherein the shallow portion includes at least one tunnel extending between the shallow portion and the sump portion to block airflow generated by rotation of the crankshaft and facilitate oil flow through a localized high pressure region between the shallow portion and the sump portion. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026016 | OIL/AIR LUBRICATION SYSTEM - There is provided an oil/air lubrication system capable of surely detecting lubrication oil in oil/air adapted to be fed into a rotary portion of a machine tool. A detection means which is provided to a pipe line in the vicinity of a mixing valve, just downstream of the mixing valve, is adapted to detect a flow of lubrication oil with the use of electromagnetic waves, and accordingly, a flow of air/oil can be accurately detected, irrespective of vibration of the machine tool, influence by the gravity, variation in the flow and a length of the pipe line from the mixing valve to the machine tool, and irrespective of a viscosity of the lubrication oil, and as well, irrespective of the installation of the detecting portion of the detecting means in a vertical direction or a horizontal direction. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026017 | PROCESS AND CENTRAL BELT AUTOMATIC UNIT FOR FILLING AN ORDER CONTAINER IN A COMMISSIONING SYSTEM - A method and a central-belt machine are provided for filling an order container. The central-belt machine includes two central belt provided with articles along a virtual window of an order, and the articles being discharged to the order container at a filling point at the front longitudinal end (V) of the central belt. The two central belts ( | 2009-01-29 |
20090026018 | Self Erecting Zipper Lift - A zipper style lift that coils into a box for storage, but extends to form a rigid, self erecting lift part. The lift stores itself in a housing when retracted, by retracting chain parts into a spiral form. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026019 | Forklift Mast - The invention relates to the mast-hydraulic cylinder construction ( | 2009-01-29 |
20090026020 | ELEVATING DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND IMAGING APPARATUS - An elevating device based on fluid control includes a pump and a cylinder that are connected to each other by a flow path, wherein the cylinder and a reservoir are connected to each other by a flow path via a fixed flow valve that allows fluid to flow at a predetermined flow rate. When a lowering operation of a table section is carried out, a pump-valve control unit brings a flow rate of discharge of the fluid by the pump and a flow rate of the fluid returned to the reservoir through the fixed flow valve into equilibrium and thereafter sets the flow rate of discharge of the fluid by the pump smaller than the predetermined flow rate thereby to reduce the amount of the fluid held in the cylinder. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026021 | ELEVATOR CONTROL DEVICE - An elevator control device for controllably driving multiple traction units includes position sensors and current supplies. Each of the current supplies includes a position controller for generating a speed command for the corresponding traction unit based on input difference between a common position command for the traction units and a feedback signal derived from an output of the pertinent position sensor, a speed controller for generating a current command for the corresponding traction unit based on an input difference between the speed command generated by the position controller and a feedback signal obtained by differentiating the output of the pertinent position sensor, and a current controller for supplying an electric current to the corresponding traction unit based on the current command generated by the speed controller. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026022 | WHEEL CHOCK SYSTEM - A wheel restraint for restraining a vehicle at a loading dock includes various features such as, a wheel chock supported by a spring loaded articulated arm with a spring that can be selectively tightened or released, a sensor that detects whether the chock is solidly against a base plate or floor, a bi-directional pivotal joint between the articulated arm and the wheel chock to ensure that the chock can sit squarely on a mating base plate, a wheel chock that meshes with a hydraulically actuated base plate, pivotal or otherwise movable backstops that prevent a wheel chock from sliding out of position, and a base plate cleaning system. The cleaning system might include a vehicle-actuated brush, fluid spray nozzles, electric heater and removable cover plates. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026023 | Self-locking descender with disengageable handle - A self-locking comprising a pulley in the form of a rotary cam, a brake shoe, and an actuating handle of a mechanism with an interruptible mechanical link between the pulley and handle after an intermediate position has been passed causing disengagement of the pulley and automatic return of the cam to a locking position. The mechanism comprises a selector with a pushbutton coupled with an operating means designed to occupy an active position or an inactive position to respectively disable or enable said disengagement of the pulley. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026024 | Caliper brake system - A caliper brake system includes a housing, a bore within the housing, and a piston slidably positioned within the bore. The brake system also includes a spring assembly, a fluid chamber defined by the bore and the piston, and a hydraulic fluid supply network. The spring assembly provides a biasing force to maintain the piston in an actuated position engaging a stator which engages the rotor of a vehicle. The hydraulic fluid supply network provides pressurized fluid to the fluid chamber to selectively overcome the biasing force of the spring assembly and move the piston to an unactuated position to release the rotor. Thus, the caliper brake is spring actuated and hydraulically released. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026025 | DUAL COATED CAST IRON BRAKE ROTOR AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION - A brake rotor for a vehicle and method of construction thereof provides a cast iron disc with a first coating of a ceramic anti-wear material adhered to the cast iron disc to provide an annular friction surface for braking engagement with a brake pad. The disc has a second coating different from the first coating. The second coating is adhered to the disc to provide an annular non-braking surface spaced from the friction surface. The non-braking surface provided by the second coating is resistant to corrosion. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026026 | Vehicular brake rotors - Vehicular brake rotor formed by powder metallurgy including metals such as titanium powder. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026027 | Brake rotors for vehicles - Diffusion bonded brake rotor and hub formed by powder metallurgy including metals such as titanium powder. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026028 | BRAKE PAD FOR A DISC BRAKE - A brake pad includes a support plate which is embodied as a cast piece as well as a friction lining that is attached therein. The support plate is provided with a planiform base and raised, positively connected parts, which are molded onto the base and are enclosed by the friction lining. At least some of the positively connected parts are surrounded in at least some areas by an adjacent cavity of the base, resulting in an improved connection of the friction lining to the support plate. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026029 | Damping Force Generating Mechanism for Hydraulic Shock Absorber - A hydraulic shock absorber comprises a piston | 2009-01-29 |
20090026030 | Shock absorber staged valving system - A shock absorber piston assembly includes a shock absorber piston having a first face and an opposed second face. A plurality of fluid passages extend between the first face and the second face. A plurality of valves attach to the piston, including: at least two rebound valves, each connectable to one of the fluid passages, and at least two compression valves, each connectable to one of the fluid passages. Each of the valves actuates at one of a plurality of valve opening pressures individually adjustable for each valve. The shock absorber piston assembly can be used in either a monotube or a dual tube shock absorber. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026031 | Hand Luggage of the Pull-Along Type Equipped With a Damped Telescopic Hand Grip - Luggage of the pull-along type comprises a container, a sleeve fixed to the container, and a telescopic tube mounted in a sliding fashion in the sleeve between a retracted position, and a deployed position. The luggage further includes a resilient element interposed between the tube and the sleeve, designed to allow the tube to be pushed into the sleeve beyond the retracted position against a restoring force exerted on the tube by the resilient member. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026032 | CONDUCTOR CLAMP FOR A TRAILING LINE - A conductor clamp ( | 2009-01-29 |
20090026033 | Magnetorhelogical Clutch with Pot-Type Disks - A magnetorheological clutch consists of a stationary part, a primary part and a secondary part, a working space which contains a magnetorheological fluid being formed between primary part and secondary part, in which working space primary discs and secondary discs successively alternate in the radial direction, and a controllable magnetic field acting on the magnetorheological fluid. In order to prevent segregation of the fluid by centrifugal force in a simple type of construction, the working space is L-shaped in longitudinal section, the primary part is a shaft and the secondary part is a pot enclosing the working space, and are of pot-shaped design. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026034 | Magnetorheological clutch - The present invention relates to a magnetorheological clutch including a primary part, a secondary part and a magnet for the generation of a magnetic field. The primary part and the secondary part are rotatable relative to one another around an axis of rotation of the clutch, with the primary part being rotationally fixedly connected to at least one disk. The disk is surrounded by coupling gaps in which a magnetorheological medium is arranged. The thickness of the at least one disk along the coupling gap has a value of approximately 0.4 mm to approximately 1 mm, with the at least one disk being formed along the coupling gaps without material interruptions. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026035 | Hybrid Apparatus for Transmitting Motive Power to a Driven Shaft - Apparatus for transmitting motive power from a combustion engine or from an electric generator/motor to a driven shaft coupled to a rotating device, includes a main shaft having a first end connected to the combustion engine by a first engaging/disengaging device and a second end connected to the driven shaft by a second engaging/disengaging device, said shaft having, mounted thereon, a first electromagnetic clutch, the rotor of which is adapted to selectively receive motive power from a secondary shaft which is connected to the motor/generator, the main shaft being provided with a pulley carrying a drive belt which is wound onto a second pulley mounted idle on said secondary shaft and adapted to transmit motive power to the generator/motor via a third engaging/disengaging device. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026036 | DISC CARRIER OF A FRICTION CLUTCH - The present invention according to some embodiments relates to a disc carrier of a friction clutch, characterized by a subassembly of a modular structure which is composed of interconnectable component parts including a holding ring, at least one web, and a base plate, as well as a hub which is connected to the base plate. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026037 | BILL HANDLING DEVICE - A highly secure bill handling device that can essentially prevent bill removal includes a bill container for storing a bill inserted through a bill insertion slot, an exit through which the bill container projects out of a housing, an openable/closable shutter for closing the exit, a shutter drive module for opening and closing the shutter, a lock member movably supported between a locked position where the shutter is not allowed to open and an unlocked position where the shutter is allowed to open, and a lock member moving module for moving the lock member between the locked position and the unlocked position. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026038 | ESCALATOR OR TRAVELATOR - An escalator or travelator comprising a circulating step belt or panel belt. Each step or panel of a belt is provided on each side respectively with a supporting roller and a chain roller, which are guided on supporting roller rails and chain roller rails in forward travel and in return travel. Supporting roller return travel rails are adapted to support the supporting roller only partially. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026039 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING A SUBSTRATE CARRIER WITHIN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE MANUFACTURING FACILITY - In one aspect, a method is provided for electronic device manufacturing. The method includes receiving a request to transfer a carrier to or from a first substrate loading station of an electronic device manufacturing facility, and assigning one of a plurality of carrier supports to carry out the transfer based on a spacing on either side of the assigned carrier being greater than an acceptable spacing. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026040 | Supply Unit for Feeding or Making Available Components, and Sorting Unit for Such Components - Disclosed is a supply unit for feeding or making available components, e.g., punching nuts or similar joining elements. Said supply unit comprises a bin that forms a storage space and is used for stocking a random number of components, and a unit for removing the components from the storage space and redirecting the components in an oriented manner, among other things. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026041 | Apparatus and method for sorting non-sorted containers in an order-picking system - The invention relates to a method and to an apparatus for sorting non-sorted containers in a predetermined sequence in an order-picking system which comprises a main conveying track by means of which the non-sorted containers are transported within the order-picking system, in particular to an order-picking workstation or into a container store, in a main conveying direction, said apparatus having a conveying-track circuit, which can be connected to the main conveying track via an introduction point, for introducing containers into the conveying-track circuit, and via a discharge point, for discharging containers which are located in the conveying-track circuit, and having at least one transfer device, which is arranged within the conveying-track circuit such that containers can be exchanged between a first exchange point and a second exchange point of the conveying-track circuit (FIG. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026042 | Cable drive for overhead conveyor - In a drive system for an overhead conveyor, a first drive shaft presents a path of travel for a trolley, and a second drive shaft spaced from the first drive shaft provides a continuation of the path of travel. A flexible drive cable spans the gap between the shafts and interconnects the terminal end of the first shaft with the receiving end of the second shaft to transfer torque thereto to rotate the second shaft. The cable comprises spiral wound strands joined together to preclude unraveling thereof and thus the second shaft may be driven by the first shaft when their longitudinal axes are not collinear. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026043 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR POSITIONING ADVANCING FOOD PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to a positioning element for positioning food products advancing by means of a conveyor. The invention also relates to an apparatus for positioning food products, comprising such a positioning element in combination with a conveyor. The invention finally also relates to a method for positioning food products. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026044 | DEVICE FOR CONVEYING ROUND OBJECTS - A conveying device for conveying substantially round objects, such as eggs or fruit. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026045 | Bearing Unit for a Conveying Installation for the Transport of Goods by way of a Conveyor Belt - A bearing unit for a conveying installation for the transport of goods by way of a conveyor belt that is guided at the two ends of the installation by deflection drums and which is fastened to the underside of spaced-apart, transverse carrying beams. Running rollers are mounted to the two ends of the carrying beams. The rollers are mounted on bearing journals and they roll along two pairs of carrying ropes or carrying rails of the conveying installation along a forward and a return strand of the conveyor belt. A bearing bolt of the bearing units has an extension which is fastened releasably to the assigned carrying beam. The extension is an upwardly open trough, onto which the assigned end of the carrying beam is placed and releasably fastened. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026046 | Conveying Installation for the Transport of Goods - A conveying installation for the transport of goods has an endless conveyor belt that is guided at the two ends of the installation by deflection drums. The belt is fastened to the underside of carrying beams which are oriented transversely with respect to the direction of movement of the conveyor belt and are located at a distance from one another in the direction of movement of the conveyor belt. Running rollers are mounted in each case on the two lateral ends of the carrying beams. The running rollers roll on two pairs, provided along the installation, of carrying ropes or carrying rails which are assigned to the forward strand and to the return strand of the conveyor belt. At least in the case of some of the carrying beams, a sealing strip consisting of an elastic material is provided between the underside of the carrying beams and the topside of the conveyor belt. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026047 | Conveyor Belt Skirt Assembly - A conveyor belt skirt assembly adapted to be attached to a side wall of a conveyor mechanism to retain conveyed material on a conveyor belt of the conveyor mechanism. The conveyor belt skirt assembly includes a skirt having a generally vertical leg member and an inclined foot member attached to the bottom end of the leg member. A bracket including an arm and a finger pivotally attaches the skirt to the conveyor mechanism. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026048 | Module With Large Open Hinge For Easy Cleaning - A belt designed for improved cleanability achieved by large link distances thus reducing the number of gaps. The module design reduces the undesirable elasticity of the belt under load by having link pairs, formed by links on adjacent modules, that are moved as close together as possible leaving large open spaces between the link pairs. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026049 | Device for monitoring the flow rate of a medium in a continuous flow device - The subject matter of the present invention is a device for monitoring the flow rate of a medium in a continuous flow device such as a tube, a water distribution system, a heating boiler or the like, comprising a paddle pivotally mounted in a housing and comprising at its end a paddle blade that projects into the flow of the continuous flow device, the paddle's pole ( | 2009-01-29 |
20090026050 | Conductive Contact Unit - A conductive contact unit includes a conductive contact holder, a conductive contact, and an aligning unit. The conductive contact holder includes a first guiding grooves and a second guiding groove opposite to the first guiding groove, each slidably engaging one edge of the conductive contact. The conductive contact has a plate-like shape, and includes a first contacting element and a second contacting element that are brought into contact with different circuitries, a resilient element that is expandable and contractible in a longitudinal direction between the first contacting element and the second contacting element, a first connecting element that connects the resilient element and the first contacting element, and a second connecting element that connects the resilient element and the second contacting element. The aligning unit aligns the conductive contacts. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026051 | Input device for rapid triggering of rolling signals - The present invention includes a wheel mounted onto an electronic device through a holding rack and turnable freely under an external force. The wheel has a click portion to generate signals that consists of concave and convex portions formed radially and equally spaced from one another. A signal generation means is provided including at least two legs and a conductive element located between the two legs having an elastic return force. The conductive element is moved to connect the two legs due to rotation of the click portion to generate instruction signals. A friction force is generated when the conductive element is connected to the click portion. A rotation resistant force is generated when the conductive element and the rotating click portion are connected. A composite force is formed by the force to generate rotation and the rotation resistant force. The composite force forms an inverse relationship with the weight of the wheel. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026052 | ELECTRIC SWITCH - The invention relates to an electrical switch for an electrical appliance, in particular for an electrical tool, such as a drill, a grinder, a saw, a plane, an angle grinder or the like, and having a housing. The switch has a contact system which is located in the housing, and electrical connections, which lead into the housing and/or are located in the housing, for electrical supply lines to the contact system. Furthermore, the switch may have an operating member for switching action on the contact system, with the contact system being operatively connected to the operating member by means of an elastic element. The electrical connections have seals. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026053 | USER CONTROL INTERFACE - The invention relates to a user control interface comprising a plurality of illuminated symbols such as letters, digits and similar characters being arranged for facilitating input commands from a user and being disposed at a defined area forming part of a top layer facing a user during operation. The user control interface according to the invention comprises a support structure comprising at least one light source emitting light generally in the ultraviolet range in a direction towards said top layer, wherein said symbols are of more than one colour, each colour being provided by means of fluorescent material arranged in said top layer in a design corresponding to said symbols. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026054 | Trigger Arrangement with Feedback Response - A device includes a trigger arrangement activating a function of the device. The trigger arrangement includes a trigger mechanism movable between a first position and a second position. The device also includes a feedback mechanism exerting a force biasing the trigger mechanism to the first position. The feedback mechanism produces a tactile feedback response when the trigger mechanism is moved from the first position. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026055 | Sealed dual plunger switch assembly with simultaneity - A sealed dual plunger switch assembly includes two switch sub-assemblies comprising plunger actuating mechanisms and basic switches. The sub-assemblies can be inserted into an overall enclosure using shims in order to position their operate points in the desired range relative to the enclosure's mounting surface. The enclosure is then sealed using a combination of covers, gaskets, o-rings, connectors and potting. The sub-assemblies individually and/or simultaneously receive actuation inputs within a fixed distance from the assembly's mounting surface. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026056 | Switches in textile structures - An electronic switch comprises electrodes ( | 2009-01-29 |
20090026057 | SWITCH AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT HAVING THE SAME - A switch according to the present invention has a plurality of protruding parts and a plurality of support sections both of which are formed on a surface of a thin metal sheet by press molding. The switch includes a plurality of switch sections formed by elastic deformable conductors arranged so as to have a convex surface opposed to the protruding parts, a wiring sheet covering the conductors, and switch buttons. At least one support portion is provided around the protruding parts and a gap area is left between the protruding parts and a switch sheet. In this gap area, each conductor is accommodated at the same position as the protruding parts. The support sections are disposed in a dotted-form to accomplish improvement of a feeling of click that is one of the performances on which the user places much value. In addition, a casing, the protruding parts, and the support portions are press-molded of a thin metal sheet, thereby obtaining the effect of reducing wall thickness and increasing the rigidity. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026058 | TRIGGER MECHANISM - A trigger mechanism for an electric power tool, comprises a spring-loaded trigger movable between an foremost position and an rearmost position, an adjuster for adjusting the rearmost position, an electrical switch arranged for closing by the trigger while the trigger is in an intermediate position, and a variable resistor arranged for operation by the trigger while the trigger is in an intermediate position to provide a resistance having a value dependent upon the position of the trigger. A locking device is included for locking the trigger near the rearmost position, and which is movable in opposite directions and arranged to lock the trigger near the rearmost position when the locking device is moved in either one of opposite directions. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026059 | PRESSURE SWITCH - A compact pressure switch that causes little error in the operating point of the switch and that has resistance to dust, water, and chemical solutions is provided. The pressure switch includes a housing ( | 2009-01-29 |
20090026060 | Position Responsive Switch - A position responsive switch. A position responsive switch comprises of a two chamber housing having a first and a second chamber. An aperture is disposed between the two chambers. A first lead wire and a second lead wire extend through the second chamber. A first and second set of contact members are coupled to the first lead wire and second lead wire. A conductive object is disposed within the two chamber housing. The conductive object is disposed in the second chamber and couples a contact member from the first set and second set together to form an electrical communication therewith. The first set of contact members and the second set of contact members are splayed upon and substantially conforming to the contour of an interior surface of the second chamber; and alternate in configuration around the chamber. An airtight container is configured to enclose the two chamber housing. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026061 | Vapor compression distillation system including an integrated motor/compressor unit - A vapor compression distillation system ( | 2009-01-29 |
20090026062 | Separation Of Chlorosilanes - Crude chlorosilane streams containing lower-boiling chlorosilanes and higher-boiling chlorosilanes are separated by contacting them with a distillation aid. The lower-boiling chlorosilanes are separated from the crude chlorosilane stream, and then the distillation aid and the higher-boiling chlorosilanes are separated from one another. The distillation aid is a mono-cyano-substituted organic compound, a nitro-substituted organic compound, a mono-cyano-substituted organosilicon compound, a nitro-substituted organosilicon compound, or a mixture thereof. These distillation aids increase the relative volatility of crude chlorosilane streams such as methyltrichlorosilane and dimethyldichlorosilane resulting in improved separation at lower capital and/or fixed costs. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026063 | SURFACES AND COATINGS FOR THE REMOVAL OF CARBON DIOXIDE - Apparatus suited for removing carbon dioxide from gases are disclosed. The apparatus may employ bodies having a photocatalytic film. Associated methods and compositions are also disclosed. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026064 | PRECIPITATION OF SILICA IN A BAYER PROCESS - In the Bayer process for the production of alumina, problems are caused by silica dissolving in the caustic liquor. This silica arises from the presence of kaolin in the bauxite. A process for removing this kaolin comprises contacting the bauxite with sodium hydroxide solution to form a mixture, and subjecting the mixture to intense ultrasonic irradiation to cause cavitation; this can be carried out at temperatures below 100° C. This enhances both the dissolution of kaolin and the precipitation of sodium aluminium silicate. Silica remaining in solution in spent Bayer liquor (after digestion and then precipitation of gibbsite) can be removed by a similar ultrasonic irradiation treatment to cause it to precipitate before it forms scale in heat exchangers. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026065 | Gas-timing method for depositing oxynitride films by reactive R.F. magnetron sputtering - A gas-timing control method for depositing metal oxynitride and transition metal oxynitride (M | 2009-01-29 |
20090026066 | PERPENDICULAR MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME AND PRODUCT THEREOF - The quantity of oxide contained in a magnetic layer is controlled to control the crystal grains and the segregation structure for ensuring low noise characteristic in a granular magnetic layer of a perpendicular magnetic recording medium. The granular magnetic layer consists of ferromagnetic crystal grains and a nonmagnetic grain boundary region mainly of an oxide surrounding the ferromagnetic crystal grains. The perpendicular magnetic recording medium has a nonmagnetic underlayer composed of a metal or alloy having hexagonal closest-packed crystal structure. The ferromagnetic crystal grain is composed of an alloy containing at least cobalt and platinum. The volume proportion of the nonmagnetic grain boundary region mainly of the oxide falls within a range of 15% to 40% of the volume of the total magnetic layer. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026067 | Droplet Removing Device and Method in Plasma Generator - There is provided a device for removing droplets in a plasma generator by which droplets can be surely separated from a plasma traveling from an arc discharge section and can be certainly removed, so that it can be prevented for the droplets to reach an article being processed. A tubular traveling passage ( | 2009-01-29 |
20090026068 | Revolution member supporting apparatus and semiconductor substrate processing apparatus - A revolution member supporting apparatus holds and rotates a disc-shaped object (object to be rotated) such as a semiconductor wafer. The revolution member supporting apparatus includes a rotatable member which rotates about an axis of rotation, and a plurality of holding members which are disposed along a circle having a center corresponding to the axis of rotation of the rotatable member. The holding members revolve around the axis of rotation when the rotatable member rotates and are allowed to swing about their own central axes. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026069 | Hydrogenation electrolysis apparatus - The present invention provides an apparatus for rapidly grow zirconium hydride (ZrH | 2009-01-29 |
20090026070 | Solar hydrogen charger - An apparatus for splitting water to produce hydrogen having at least one photoelectrochemical cell. The photoelectrochemical cell includes at least one water permeable photoelectrode having a light sensitive, nano-crystalline catalytic material layer, a polymer electrolyte membrane, a metallic substrate disposed between the light sensitive nano-crystalline catalytic material layer and the polymer electrolyte membrane adjacent to the polymer electrolyte membrane layer, and at least one photovoltaic device connected in series to the light sensitive nano-crystalline material layer and disposed between the light sensitive nano-crystalline catalytic material layer and the metallic substrate layer. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026071 | DEVICE WITH pi-CONJUGATED METAL COMPLEX IMMOBILIZED SUBSTRATE IN AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE - A π-conjugated metal complex immobilized substrate, in which π-conjugated metal complex molecules are connected to a substrate via a π-conjugated molecular structure, is adapted for observing an electron transfer (redox reaction) of the π-conjugated metal complex molecules in aqueous electrolytes. An electrochemical device including this π-conjugated metal complex immobilized substrate and an aqueous electrolyte with cations having an ion radius of r (m) that is not less than a radius of a sphere inscribed in a clearance formed between the π-conjugated metal complex molecules. The device utilizes an electron transfer (redox reaction) of the π-conjugated metal complex molecules in the aqueous electrolyte. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026072 | AL-NI-LA-SI SYSTEM AL-BASED ALLOY SPUTTERING TARGET AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - The present invention relates to an Al—Ni—La—Si system Al-based alloy sputtering target including Ni, La and Si, in which, when a section from (¼)t to (¾)t (t: thickness) in a cross section vertical to a plane of the sputtering target is observed with a scanning electron microscope at a magnification of 2000 times, (1) a total area of an Al—Ni system intermetallic compound having an average particle diameter of 0.3 μm to 3 μm with respect to a total area of the entire Al—Ni system intermetallic compound is 70% or more in terms of an area fraction, the Al—Ni system intermetallic compound being mainly composed of Al and Ni; and (2) a total area of an Al—Ni—La—Si system intermetallic compound having an average particle diameter of 0.2 μm to 2 μm with respect to a total area of the entire Al—Ni—La—Si system intermetallic compound is 70% or more in terms of an area fraction, the Al—Ni—La—Si system intermetallic compound being mainly composed of Al, Ni, La, and Si. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026073 | SPUTTERING SYSTEM - A plurality of magnets are rotatably supported and when a ratio between revolution angle and rotation angle per unit time is set to 1:R, R is set to a value which is not less than 1 and not more than 5, and is not a common divisor of 360, so that the time variation of regions where a magnetic field (line of magnetic force) generated by the each magnet is orthogonal to an electric field is prevented from becoming monotonous. Further, the respective magnets are arranged to make the distances between the center of rotation and the center of revolution of the respective magnets different from each other, so that the regions where the magnetic field (line of magnetic force) generated by the each magnet is orthogonal to the electric field are dispersed in the radial direction of a target. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026074 | ELECTROCHEMICAL TEST STRIPS - An easily manufactured electrochemical test strip is made with facing electrode but side by side connectors for insertion into an electrochemical test meter. Current is conducted from the electrode on one layer to a connector on the other by a conductive layer disposed adjacent the end of a spacer layer, or by displacing the layer to bring a conductive surface on it into contact with the connector. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026075 | Electrochemical Analyte Detection Apparatus and Method - A method and apparatus for electrochemical detection of analyte in a sample makes use of a binding interaction and relies on the discovery that asymmetric distribution of a redox enzyme between two electrodes that occurs when a redox enzyme-containing reagent is immobilized at the surface of one electrode can be detected as a chemical potential gradient arising from an asymmetry, in the distribution of oxidized or reduced redox substrate. This chemical potential gradient can be detected potentiometrically by observing the potential difference between the electrodes in an open circuit, or amperometrically by observing the current flow between the electrodes when the circuit is closed. In both cases, the observation of asymmetry can be done without the application of an external potential or current to the electrodes. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026076 | NOX SENSOR WITH IMPROVED SELECTIVITY AND SENSITIVITY | 2009-01-29 |
20090026077 | RAPID ELECTROCHEMICAL EVALUATION APPARATUS - A system and method are provided for rapidly evaluating electrochemical components such as catalysts, electrodes, electrolyte, and membranes that delivers a high degree of accuracy and requires minimal materials costs. In one embodiment, the system may comprise a detachable electrochemical cell for housing an electrochemical reaction. The cell may comprise an anode chamber and a cathode chamber separated by an ion-diffusion membrane and an electrically conductive current collector in electrochemical communication with the cell. The reaction cell includes an outlet port in the cell to permit the removal of product gasses, and ports to permit the flow of electrolyte through said cell. The system further comprises means, for example, a reciprocating piston, for sealing the reaction cell to the system to prevent exposure of the electrochemical reaction to the ambient environment, where the cell and adjacent components may be sealed by, for example, gaskets, that permit rapid separation. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026078 | Controlled activation pH sensor - The present invention pertains to a means of combining and configuring specific hydrophilic and dielectric materials in such a way as to allow an antimony/reference electrode pH sensor to be packaged and stored dry yet become fully hydrated to an activated state after exposure to aqueous liquids. The sensor is packaged and stored dry to maintain component stability and minimize component degradation. When the user removes the sensor from the package and the sensor tip is submerged in a hydration (ion conduction) media or solution, the hydrophilic coating along with the impregnated reference wick, absorb the fluid to create an electrolytic gel inside the reference wick, which activates the pH sensor. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026079 | ELECTRO-BLOTTING DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND KITS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - The invention provides a dry electroblotting system for dry blotting gels, in which the system includes an electroblotting transfer stack that comprises an analysis gel and a blotting membrane, an anode, a body of anodic gel matrix juxtaposed with the anode between the anode and the transfer stack, a cathode, and a body of cathodic gel matrix juxtaposed with the cathode between the cathode and the transfer stack, in which the anodic gel matrix and the cathodic gel matrix each comprise an ion source for electrophoretic transfer. The dry electroblotting system does not use any liquid buffers that are added to the system just before electroblotting (such as when the transfer stack is being assembled). The anode, the cathode, or both can be separate from a power supply and provided as part of a disposable electrode assembly that also includes a body of gel matrix that includes ions for electrophoretic transfer. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026080 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING PARTICLES - A particle separator for separating different types of particles with different properties includes a channel unit including a flow channel through which a first fluid having particles with at least one physical characteristic and a second fluid that flows near the first fluid, and a plurality of outflow channels that are connected to the flow channel and that separate the fluid having passed the flow channel; and a field forming unit, installed adjacent to the flow channel, for separating the particles included in the first fluid from the first fluid and generating a non-uniform field so that the particles may flow together with the second fluid. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026081 | METHOD, COMPOSITION AND KIT FOR ISOELECTRIC FOCUSING - The present invention relates to a method, composition and a kit for isoelectric focusing. More closely, the present invention involves the use of to modified carrier ampholytes which are easy to separate from the proteins/peptides following finished focusing. The modification is that the carrier ampholytes are derivatised with handles interacting with a solid phase/matrix which makes them easy to remove and separate from the peptides after finished focusing. In this way, there is very little or no background from carrier ampholytes in the following MS-spectra. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026082 | Methods and apparatus for measuring analytes using large scale FET arrays - Methods and apparatus relating to very large scale FET arrays for analyte measurements. ChemFET (e.g., ISFET) arrays may be fabricated using conventional CMOS processing techniques based on improved FET pixel and array designs that increase measurement sensitivity and accuracy, and at the same time facilitate significantly small pixel sizes and dense arrays. Improved array control techniques provide for rapid data acquisition from large and dense arrays. Such arrays may be employed to detect a presence and/or concentration changes of various analyte types in a wide variety of chemical and/or biological processes. In one example, chemFET arrays facilitate DNA sequencing techniques based on monitoring changes in hydrogen ion concentration (pH), changes in other analyte concentration, and/or binding events associated with chemical processes relating to DNA synthesis. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026083 | CONTINUOUS COPPER ELECTROPLATING METHOD - A continuous copper electroplating method wherein copper is continuously plated on a workpiece to be placed in a plating vessel accommodating a copper sulfate plating bath containing organic additives by use of a soluble or insoluble anode and a workpiece as a cathode, the method including overflowing the plating bath from the plating vessel in an lo overflow vessel under which the plating bath in the overflow vessel is returned to the plating vessel, providing an oxidative decomposition vessel, and returning a plating bath from the oxidative decomposition vessel through the overflow vessel to the plating vessel to circulate the plating bath between the plating vessel and oxidative decomposition vessel, and metallic copper is immersed in the plating bath in the oxidative decomposition vessel and exposed to air bubbling, so that decomposed/degenerated organic products formed by decomposition or degeneration produced during the copper electroplating can be oxidatively decomposed. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026084 | Filter Wash for Chloralkali Process - Filter wash methods and apparatuses for chloralkali processes are provided. The filter wash uses in-process fluids from the chloralkali process to wash filters. The in-process fluids may be drawn from a point in the chloralkali process where the in-process fluids contain active chlorine values such as bleach. A filter may then be isolated from the chloralkali process and contacted with the in-process fluids containing active chlorine values to wash the filter. The in-process fluids containing active chlorine values may be operable to oxidize organic material clinging to the filter, thereby cleaning the filter. After washing, the in-process fluids containing active chlorine values may be returned to the chloralkali process to a point at or near where they were drawn from. The filters may be membrane filters. The filters may comprise expanded polytetrafluoroethylene. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026085 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ELECTRODE FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL ELEMETN AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING ELECTROCHEMICAL ELEMENT WITH THE ELECTRODE - A method for producing an electrode for an electrochemical element absorbs monomers for polymerization on a surface having a specific surface area of 100 to 3000 m | 2009-01-29 |
20090026086 | Electrochemical method of producing nano-scaled graphene platelets - A method of producing nano-scaled graphene platelets with an average thickness smaller than 30 nm from a layered graphite material. The method comprises (a) forming a carboxylic acid-intercalated graphite compound by an electrochemical reaction which uses a carboxylic acid as both an electrolyte and an intercalate source, the layered graphite material as an anode material, and a metal or graphite as a cathode material, and wherein a current is imposed upon the cathode and the anode at a current density for a duration of time sufficient for effecting the electrochemical reaction; (b) exposing the intercalated graphite compound to a thermal shock to produce exfoliated graphite; and (c) subjecting the exfoliated graphite to a mechanical shearing treatment to produce the nano-scaled graphene platelets. Preferred carboxylic acids are formic acid and acetic acid. The exfoliation step in the instant invention does not involve the evolution of undesirable species, such as NO | 2009-01-29 |
20090026087 | Apparatus for increasing the fuel efficiency of an internal combustion energy device by water electrolysis - A water electrolysis unit disposed between the outlet of the air filter of a conventional internal combustion engine and the intake manifold of the internal combustion engine. The electrolysis unit comprises an outer housing and an inner container which is disposed entirely within the outer housing. Between the outer housing and the inner container is a space for the collection of gases. The upper portion of the inner container is provided with a series of alternating peaks and valleys. At the tops of the peaks are louvered openings which permit the gases formed in the electrolysis to enter the space between the inner container and the outer housing. At the bottom of each valley of the inner container are a plurality of electrically conductive sleeves. The bottom of the inner container is provided with a series of troughs which are disposed beneath the valleys and in which the lower ends of the conductive sleeves are received. Each sleeve is provided with a plurality of holes which are disposed on the outside of the sleeve above the level of water in the troughs. A supply of water is provided to the troughs and a conventional pump is employed to pump water from the water into the troughs to keep the water at a constant level therein. An electrode projects downwardly into the center of each sleeve and connects with a supply of electric current through a spark plug. In a modified form of the invention, the outer housing is provided with peaks and valleys parallel with the peaks and valleys of the inner container to permit external access to the spark plugs. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026088 | WATER TREATMENT DEVICE AND WATER TREATMENT METHOD - Provided is a water treatment device which efficiently removes an oxidant from water to be treated. The water treatment device according to the present invention includes: a fiber electrode; a first electrode which is disposed downstream in a flow path for the water to be treated and is connected to the fiber electrode, and which is applied with a negative potential; a second electrode which is disposed apart from the fiber electrode and upstream of the first electrode in the flow path, and which is applied with a positive potential; and supplying means which applies the negative and positive potentials to the first electrode and the second electrode, respectively. Such a configuration allows the oxidant represented by hypochlorous acid to be removed from the water to be treated. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026089 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SPLITTING WATER - The present invention relates to a system and a method for cleaving water by means of hyperpolarisation, the system comprising a first electrode and at least one additional electrode; at least one porous ferroelectric layer arranged between the first and the additional electrode; as well as an AC voltage or pulsed DC voltage source. With the method according to the present invention it is possible to cleave the water economically into hydrogen and oxygen and obtain gases for technical purposes. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026090 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING PROPERTIES OF WEAK ELECTROLYTIC, ORGANIC FLUIDS SUCH AS HYDROCARBON-BASED FLUIDS - A method and system for determining chemical properties of a fluid. The method and system include providing a weak electrolyte fluid, a container for the fluid, a detection method performed by a device having at least two electrodes, a detection and amplification device coupled to the electrodes and a sensed current compared to an uncontaminated, base fluid or compared to data characteristic of fluid contaminated or chemically changed in order to monitor and characterize the fluid. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026091 | Electrochemical Test Strip - An electrochemical test strip is formed from a first insulating substrate layer, a second substrate layer, and an intervening insulating spacer layer. An opening in the insulating spacer layer defines a test cell which is in contact with the inner surface of the first substrate on one side and the inner surface of the second substrate on the other side. The size of the test cell is determined by the area of substrate exposed and the thickness of the spacer layer. Working and counter electrodes appropriate for the analyte to be detected are disposed on the first insulating substrate in a location within the test cell. The working and counter electrodes are associated with conductive leads that allow The second substrate is conductive at least in a region facing the working and counter electrodes. No functional connection of this conductive surface of the second substrate to the meter is required. When a potential difference is applied between the working and counter electrodes, because of the presence of the conductive surface on the second substrate, the relevant diffusion length is not dependent on the distance between working and counter electrodes, but is instead dependent on the distance between the first and second substrates (i.e., on the thickness of the spacer layer). This means that shorter measurement times can be achieved without having to reduce the spacing of the working and counter electrodes. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026092 | Enzymatic Biosensors With Enhanced Activity Retention For Detection Of Organic Compounds - Enzymatic biosensors and methods of producing distal tips for biosensor transducers for use in detecting one or more analytes selected from organic compounds susceptible to dehalogenation, organic compounds susceptible to oxygenation and organophosphate compounds susceptible to hydrolysis are disclosed herein, as well as biosensor arrays, methods of detecting and quantifying analytes within a mixture, and devices and methods for delivering reagents to enzymes disposed within the distal tip of a biosensor. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026093 | CATHODIC DELAMINATION ACCELERATED LIFE TEST METHOD - A method for conducting an accelerated life test of a polymer coated metallic sample includes placing the sample below the water surface in a test tank containing water and an oxygen containing gas. Cathodic polarization of the metallic portion of the sample is increased. This can be by using a voltage source or a sacrificial anode. Dissolved oxygen in the test tank water is also increased. Dissolved oxygen can be increased by providing oxygen under pressure to the tank or through an aerator under the water surface. Temperature can also be regulated to accelerate the test speed. Delamination of the sample is periodically tested through a peel test or by other means. The invention also provides a reaction model independent method for calculating activation energy. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026094 | Two-pulse systems and methods for determining analyte concentration - Methods and systems for determining the concentration of a analyte in a physiological fluid are provided. The method includes applying at least one first pulse at a first potential and at least one second pulse at a second potential to a sample solution containing an analyte, wherein the first potential and the second potential can be the same polarity and the second potential can be larger than the first potential. The method also includes measuring at least one first current-transient associated with the at least one first pulse and at least one second current-transient associated with the at least one second pulse, determining a ratio between at least one said first current-transient and at least one said second current-transient, wherein said current-transients are measured at a substantially common sampling-time, and determining an analyte concentration of the sample solution based on the ratio of said current-transients. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026095 | SKI, OUTDOOR ACTIVITY OR TACTICAL GOGGLE PROTECTIVE COVERING - There are disclosed a protective cover for a lens of a goggle and a method of protecting a lens. In an embodiment, the cover has a front panel shaped to substantially contour the goggle, a first portion extending from the panel, a second portion extending from the panel, a first connector mechanism and a second connector mechanism configured to secure the front panel onto the lens, and openings sized to allow a strap of the goggle to extend away from the panel. In one embodiment, the method includes positioning the panel over the lens, positioning the first portion toward an inside portion of the lens, positioning the second portion toward the inside portion of the lens, and attaching the first portion and the second portion to secure the panel onto the lens. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026096 | Disc protector - A disc protector is described for use in the field of optical data storage discs where commonly known applications are compact discs (CD), digital versatile discs (DVD) and super audio compact discs (SACD). In particular a method to improve disc-holders is described where a protective material is present between the data-access surface of the disc and the disc-holder. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026097 | LOCKABLE DISC STORAGE CONTAINER FOR INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIA - A storage container having a cover and a disc base is disclosed. The storage container is used for storing information storage media. The cover of the storage container has a locking element used to wrappedly engage a locking mechanism positioned on the disc base. When the locking mechanism is engaged in the locking element, the storage container is securely locked. In order to separate the cover and the disc base, the connecting part has to be broken. Accordingly, the storage container is lockable and prevents the information storage media disposed therein from being stolen. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026098 | SCENT BAG - A scent bag including an outer shell having first and second open ends. The first and second open ends includes a closure device capable of selectively and independently closing the first and second ends. An inner bag is made from a mesh material and has a first open end and a second closed end. The first open end is attached at points along its periphery to the shell adjacent the first end of the outer shell, and the second closed end of the bag is attached to the outer shell along adjacent the second end of the outer shell at a plurality of points. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026099 | Beverage Container Carrier - A beverage container carrier comprises a handle and a plurality of compartments, each compartment adapted to contain at least one beverage container. The handle has a longitudinal axis and defines a central plane which when carried is orientated substantially vertically. Each compartment is disposed relative to the central plane such that a longitudinal axis of the beverage container located in a respective compartment is disposed at an angle to the central plane. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026100 | FLOWERPOT HOLDER WITH INCLINED BASE AND WALLS - A flowerpot holder, including a shell with three lobes, substantially shaped like a truncated cone, is made to contain an equivalent′ number of flowerpots placed along three axes forming angles of 120 DEG between them. The lobes are closed at the bottom by a base on the inside of which are moulded supporting Planes raised above the bottom; the planes, branching out from the centre of the base, penetrate into the concavity of the lobes up to three quarters of their diameter on the surrounding outline of the base and slant downwards towards the ends of the lobes. The lobes are also inclined at the same angle as that of the base and are slightly rounded The flowerpot holder, of uniform thickness due to geometric forms slanting in the direction opposite that on the external surface of the base, can be made in a single piece from hot-moulded plastic material. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026101 | Disposable scented sanitary bag - The disposable scented sanitary bag will bring a newly designed way to dispose of sanitary napkins. The sanitary bag has drawstring sides to keep odor in with a wonderful scented strip for freshness. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026102 | COMPACT AND PORTABLE INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED TRAINING PANTS - Individually packaged training pants that are compact and portable includes packaging made from a substantially flexible, substantially air impermeable material and training pants contained within said packaging in a compressed condition, wherein said packaging is hermetically sealed and a negative pressure exists within said packaging such that said training pants are maintained in said compressed condition. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026103 | Consumption Tracker for a Fluid Container - A container is provided that includes a consumption tracker. The consumption tracker is moveable among multiple positions. The consumption tracker includes an indicator that points to characters on the container. The characters correspond to the positions of the consumption tracker and indicate a number of portions of a substance consumed from the container. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026104 | Bottle-cap identification system - A bottle-cap identification system includes a double or, alternatively, single layer coating applied to top and sides of a twist-top bottle cap and its appendant stationary connection ring. The double layer coating consists of an inner colored painting with stripe pattern and an outer opaque black layer. The single layer coating includes only the opaque substance and is applied directly to a cap and ring, whereby the cap and ring is either of solid color or features the genuine brand design. The black layer is composed of a polymer with weaker cohesive than adhesive bonds, which prevents the color of cap and ring from being seen through and enables its removal by scratching. Such scratching results in a marking randomly exposing the inner layer or, respectively, the cap and ring itself. The marking and its alignment on cap and ring serve as criterion for recognition and identification of the bottle. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026105 | EXHIBITION DEVICE FOR REVERSAL SPANNERS - An exhibition device for reversal spanners comprises a suspending plate having a buckling hole; a periphery of the buckling hole being formed with a notch so as to form as a confining unit; an inner side of the confining unit having a plurality of limiting teeth, and a seat; a connecting unit extending from the seat; the connecting unit being rotatably buckled to the buckling hole; a ratchet portion being formed on a surface of the connecting unit; the ratchet portion being not aligned to the notch; and the ratchet portion being engageable to the limiting teeth. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026106 | Pillbox - A pillbox that can be used with a portable electronic device (“PED”) such as a cellular telephone or personal digital assistant includes a generally cubic body portion that is attached to one end of a PED. The body portion defines a compartment within which medication can be placed. Preferably, an extension projects from one wall of the body portion and the extension is connected to the PED. The body portion preferably conforms generally to the contour of the PED. A door is connected to the body portion to permit selective access to the compartment. Other embodiments of the invention include a holster within which the PED can be inserted. In some of the embodiments, the door defines the medication-storage compartment. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026107 | Insulin Syringe Storage Rack - An insulin syringe storage rack comprised of: a top layer, a middle layer, and a bottom layer, each substantially parallel to one another, a first side surface and a second side surface supporting the top layer, middle layer, and bottom layer. The top layer and middle layer each have a series of apertures, with each aperture on the top layer having a corresponding aperture on the middle layer and adapted to receive and vertically position an insulin syringe within one (1) of the apertures on the top layer and one (1) of the apertures on the middle layer. The rack is intended for use within a refrigerator and includes sufficient surface area between the apertures and/or between the apertures and the edge of the top surface to allow writing, a label, or other indicia to be positioned to indicate information about one (1) or more of the syringes. The rack can further include one (1) or more additional horizontal support layers. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026108 | Insulin Syringe Storage Rack - An insulin syringe storage rack comprised of: a first side surface and a second side surface, both being substantially vertical and having a top edge; a top surface being substantially horizontal and supported by the first and second side surfaces; a plurality of apertures positioned on the top surface and sized to receive an insulin syringe; and a plurality of tubular structures, each positioned below the top surface and corresponding to one of the apertures and adapted to receive and vertically support said insulin syringe. Alternate embodiments of the insulin syringe storage rack can further include one or more additional storage receptacles a front side surface and/or a rear side surface, and space for disposing indicia thereon. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026109 | STORAGE CONTAINER - To provide a storage container which can inhibit and prevent generation of dust due to the motions of an advancing and retracting element, whose door element can be formed with a reduced space and thickness and which can prevent contamination of the articles accommodated therein, the storage container includes a container body | 2009-01-29 |
20090026110 | Packaging/Display Box with a Vibration and Illumination Function - A packaging box or display box with a vibration function and optionally an illumination function, comprising a box body, an openable box cover, a fixed lining placed in said box body, a display-object holder mounted near the center of the fixed lining, and a vibrator with a adjustable vibrating direction is placed on the holder. A switch used to turn the vibrator on or off, is placed at an interface of the box cover and the box body, and optionally an illuminator is placed in or on the box cover, said illuminator being driven by the same circuit as the vibrator. The packaging box or display box has a vibrator, which vibrates the displayed objects such as jewelry to cause enhancement of the display with added splendor, reflectance, shimmer, and sparkle, while the vibration cannot otherwise be observed by the human eye, and optionally an integrated illumination system, facilitates the display and exhibition of jewelry without relying on an external light source. In an embodiment, a magnetic coil is used in the vibrator, allowing for the box to have a simple structure and low cost. | 2009-01-29 |
20090026111 | FIXED BED REACTOR - The invention provides a system for designing, operating, monitoring and/or diagnosing a chemical reaction, particularly a hydrotreating process, using a fixed bed catalytic reactor. | 2009-01-29 |