05th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110024211 | HYBRID VEHICLE, AND HYBRID-VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD - The correction coefficient α is set such that, when the atmospheric pressure Pa is lower than the threshold pressure Paref, the maximum dischargeable electric power of the battery is made smaller than it is when the atmospheric pressure Pa is equal to or higher than the threshold pressure Paref (S | 2011-02-03 |
20110024212 | Electric Powertrain System Having Bidirectional DC Generator - An electric powertrain for use with an engine and a traction device is disclosed. The electric powertrain has a DC motor/generator operable to receive at least a portion of a first mechanical output from the engine and produce a DC power output. The DC motor/generator is also operable to receive DC power and produce a second mechanical output. The electric powertrain further has a drivetrain operable to receive the DC power output and use the DC power output to drive the traction device. The drivetrain is also operable to generate DC power when the traction device is operated in a dynamic braking mode. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024213 | Hood Assembly For A Machine And A Method Of Use Thereof - A hood assembly includes a first hood and a second hood. The second hood is selectively rotatable with respect to the first hood to provide rapid access to components enclosed by the second hood, such as a radiator. The first and second hoods are selectively rotatable together to provide access to components enclosed by the first and second hoods, such as an engine. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024214 | EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CANISTER ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOTORCYCLE, AND MOTORCYCLE INCORPORATING SAME - An evaporated fuel vapor from a fuel tank is fed through a charging pipe into an evaporated fuel storage canister, and is reserved there. The charging pipe, an upstream end of which is disposed in the fuel tank, is set to penetrate a side wall of the fuel tank and extends from the inside to the outside of the fuel tank. The canister is disposed in a swell-shaped recess on the inside of the front cowl, which recessed portion is situated between the headlight and the fuel tank as seen in side view. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024215 | TRACTION ROBOT - A traction unit has carrier sections on which suction cups are mounted that are connected to a vacuum source. The carrier units are driven around the frame by a chain driven by a motor. The frame has sections which move relative to one another in order to permit turning control of the traction unit. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024216 | Inertial centrifugal drive system - A inertial-centrifugal drive system retrofitted onto the drive train of existing equipment or incorporated with the power unit/drive train of new vehicles includes a flywheel mounted to the vehicle's drive shaft with the flywheel comprising an outer rim section, a hub and an inner web section connecting the hub to the rim with a free-wheeling cam and clutch bearing encased within the hub and circumjacently mounted on and selectively engagable to the drive shaft adjacent the area of interconnection of the input shaft to the output shaft with the free-wheeling cam and clutch bearing controlled by the flywheel for improving and enhancing the efficiency of any powered rotating force such as the main drive shaft and transmission unit of the vehicle. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024217 | MOTORIZED FOLDABLE SCOOTER - A motorized foldable scooter has a frame, at least a front and rear wheel connected to the frame, a seat supported by the frame, a steering arrangement for the front wheel, and an electric motor, driving the rear wheel through a transmission. The frame has at least front and rear frame parts movably connected through a substantially vertical rotary axis to move the frame parts between an extended position of use and a collapsed resting position. The steering arrangement and the seat, and/or the front and rear frame parts are shaped such with respect to each other and the rotary axis that they at least partly nest in lateral direction of the scooter when the frame parts are in the collapsed resting position. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024218 | SELF-PROPELLED HIGH-CLEARANCE VEHICLE - A self-propelled high-clearance vehicle includes a front half-chassis and a rear half-chassis placed one behind the other and assembled together by a pivot connection, the front and rear half-chassis respectively including firstly a front wheel set and a rear wheel set disposed in line one behind the other along the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, and secondly a first stabilizer wheel set on the left and a second stabilizer wheel set on the right located on either side of the longitudinal axis of the high-clearance vehicle; a driver's cab mounted on one and/or the other of the half-chassis; and an engine unit for driving the vehicle, mounted on one and/or the other of the half-chassis. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024219 | OMNI ROTATIONAL DRIVING AND STEERING WHEEL - There is disclosed a driving and steering wheel ( | 2011-02-03 |
20110024220 | MOUNTING OF HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION FOR RIDING LAWN MOWER - A hydrostatic transmission including a pump and motor connected by supply and return lines. The hydrostatic transmission can be an integrated unit mountable to a vehicle frame as a unit. The motor portion of the transmission is configured to be at least partially received within a wheel to which an output shaft of the motor can be directed connected. Accordingly, the output shaft of the motor can be configured to function as a wheel axle. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024221 | Vehicle chassis - A chassis ( | 2011-02-03 |
20110024222 | UTILITY VEHICLE WITH AT LEAST THREE DRIVEABLE VEHICLE AXLES - The present invention relates to a utility vehicle ( | 2011-02-03 |
20110024223 | SUPERIMPOSITION DEVICE FOR VEHICLE STEERING SYSTEM - A rotational speed superimposition device for a vehicle steering system is proposed, having an output shaft ( | 2011-02-03 |
20110024224 | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM - In an electric power steering system, when a motor rotation angular speed ω and a motor rotation angular acceleration α of a steering assisting motor both exceed corresponding predetermined values ωs and αs, respectively, an abnormal external force application-determining section determines that an external force equal to or greater than a predetermined value is applied to a steering mechanism, and sets an abnormal external force application determination flag (FLG) to 1. When the abnormal external force application determination flag (FLG) is 1, a d-axis electric current command value-calculating section activates a motor rotation angular speed-reducing section and performs field-strengthening control based on a motor rotation speed/d-axis electric current command value map. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024225 | SOUND SHELL - A performance shell for outdoor music performance comprises a platform providing a performance area for receiving at least one sound source, the platform combining unitarily with a rear wall reflectors, side wall reflector and a canopy reflector to define an enclosure having a front opening for communicating acoustically with an open air audience area. The canopy reflector comprises a main portion extending above the performance area and a projecting portion projecting forwardly of a front edge of the performance area, the canopy reflector further comprising sound diffusion formations on an underside of the main portion and the projecting portion and adapted to provide non-specular reflection of sound from the at least one sound source for enhancing sound received both in the performance area and the audience area. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024226 | SPEAKER CABINET SYSTEM - A speaker cabinet Includes a first surface oriented generally along a first plane and a second surface oriented generally along a second plane. The second plane is generally orthogonal to the first plane. A third surface may be positioned between the first and second surfaces and may be oriented generally along a third plane that intersects the first plane and the second plane. The third surface may be configured to redirect an audio signal. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024227 | VEHICLE SILENCER - A silencer for an exhaust system, more preferably of a motor vehicle, is provided with a silencer insert arranged in a silencer housing. The silencer includes a jacket, with at least one pipe section penetrating a through-opening of the jacket. Through welding of the pipe section to the silencer insert a weld seam formed pressure-tight between pipe section and jacket is relieved of mechanical load. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024228 | SILENCER PROVIDED ON EXHAUST PIPE OF VEHICLE ENGINE - A silencer includes an inner cylinder that is connected to an exhaust pipe and a partition cylinder that is accommodated in a housing and that sections an expansion chamber in the housing. A group of partition-cylinder small holes is formed in the partition cylinder, and a group of inner-cylinder small holes is formed in the inner cylinder. The group of partition-cylinder small holes and the group of inner-cylinder small holes do not overlap each other in an axial direction, and are separated from each other by a predetermined distance in the axial direction. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024229 | Sound Insulating and Absorbing Automotive Foot Mat Structure - A sound insulating and absorbing automotive foot mat structure includes at least an upper water-proof layer and a lower sound absorbing layer. The upper water-proof layer is configured as a foaming material, and the lower sound absorbing layer is configured as needle-bonded cotton having a sound absorbing effect. Above the water-proof layer, it can be even added with a blanket and thermoplastic elastomer. Each layer of parts is attached and is formed integrally via a die-cast technology, allowing the mat to be provided with multiple functions of sound insulating, vibration reduction, sound absorbing, water-proofing, light weight and inexpensive manufacturing cost. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024230 | INTERMEDIATE HOLDER FOR THE SAFETY ROPE OF AN OVERHEAD ROPE SYSTEM OF A FALL PROTECTION DEVICE AND ARRANGEMENT CONSISTING OF THE INTERMEDIATE HOLDER AND A RUNNER COOPERATING THEREWITH - The intermediate holder ( | 2011-02-03 |
20110024231 | FOLDABLE HOISTWAY WORK DECK - A work deck configured for use within an elevator hoistway is provided. The work deck includes a platform having a plurality of planks. A plurality of telescoping assemblies is pivotally connected to one end of the platform, the telescoping assemblies each configured to span the elevator hoistway such that a first end of the telescoping assemblies seats against a building floor and a second end of the telescoping assemblies seats against a hoistway structure. A ladder has a first end and a second end. The first end of the ladder is pivotally connected to the platform and the second end is pivotally connected to the first end of the telescoping assemblies. The platform is configured to provide a work deck for personnel for use within the elevator hoistway. The work deck can be folded into a substantially flat package for ease of shipment. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024232 | LAMBDOIDAL LADDER - A lambdoidal ladder comprises front struts ( | 2011-02-03 |
20110024233 | MAINTENANCE PLATFORM FOR WIND TURBINES - There is provided a suspendable maintenance platform for accessing a blade of a wind turbine. The platform includes arms for holding a maintenance unit, a frame onto which each arm is movably attached in a joint enabling planar movement, and means for supporting the frame in relation to the wind turbine tower. The maintenance unit is slidably attached to the arms that are configured for positioning the platform in relation to the blade, and wherein the frame is configured to be in close proximity to the turbine tower. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024234 | Ladder Chair - A ladder chair comprises a retaining unit disposed in a first step plate, and the retaining unit includes a knob, a spring, and a fastening piece; wherein the fastening piece is inserted in a notch and a recess of the first step plate, and one end of the fastening piece is connected with the knob, and the other end thereof engages with the first rear pivot of the first step plate by using a U-shaped hook; the knob is inserted in a cutout and extends out of the first step plate. Therefore, no matter the ladder chair is in expanding or retracting state, the ladder chair is locked securely as the knob is not pressed to obtain safety. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024235 | SAWHORSE BRACKET SYSTEM AND METHOD - Embodiments of sawhorse systems are shown and described, which may include one or more sawhorse-stand units. A sawhorse stand unit may comprise one or more top bracket, and one or more bottom bracket, which are coupled to vertical supports. Additionally, a horizontal member may extend between top brackets of the sawhorse-stand units. The horizontal and vertical supports may correspond, in size and shape, to dimensional lumber. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024236 | LUBRICATING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GEARBOX - In order to provide a lubricating device and lubricating method for a gearbox which does not take long to heat the lubricant oil and prevents the aeration of the lubricant oil due to the splashing thereof during the activation of the gearbox, the present invention provides a lubricating device for a gearbox comprising: a gearbox which includes an input shaft, a group of gears rotated by the rotation of the input shaft, and an output shaft rotated by the rotation of the group of gears, the rotation of the input shaft being speeded up and outputted to the output shaft via the group of gears; an oil storage chamber which stores lubricant oil for lubricating the gearbox; a lubricant oil circulating line which includes a pump and through which the lubricant oil stored in the oil storage chamber is supplied to the gearbox by the pump and then returned to the oil storage chamber; a bypass line which is provided in the oil lubricant circulating line and bypasses the gearbox; and a switching valve which is provided in the oil lubricant circulating line and switches a supply path of the lubricant between supplying the lubricant oil to the gearbox and supplying the lubricant oil to the bypass line. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024237 | SLOPE LIFT FOR CLIMBING OR DESCENDING A SLOPE OR STAIRS - The invention relates to a slope lift for climbing or descending a slope or stairs along a guide ( | 2011-02-03 |
20110024238 | METHOD OF ALLOCATING CALLS OF A LIFT INSTALLATION AS WELL AS LIFT INSTALLATION WITH AN ALLOCATION OF CALLS ACCORDING TO THIS METHOD - A method of allocating calls of a lift installation with at least one lift and at least one car per lift to move passengers in a journey from at least one input floor to at least one destination floor, a system for executing the method and a computer readable memory with instructions for executing the method. The method includes receiving input calls from passengers travelling from an input floor to a destination floor, each call identifying at least one floor as an input floor or a destination floor. A start zone with identified input floors and a destination zone with identified destination floors are determined from the input calls and destination calls. Each identified floor within a corresponding zone is considered using at least one selection criterion and a stopping floor is selected which satisfies the criterion. The car is caused to stop at fewer than all the identified input floors and identified destination floors during the journey. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024239 | OPERATING METHOD FOR AN ELEVATOR WITH TWO ELEVATOR CARS AND A COUNTERWEIGHT - Evacuation method for a lift with at least three lift bodies which are moved along at least one travel path and are connected together by way of support and traction means, wherein the first and the second lift bodies are suspended 1:1 by means of the support and traction means and the third lift body is suspended 2:1 by means of the support and traction means. The three lift bodies can each be blocked by way of a respective controllable blocking device. If passengers are present in a first one of the three lift bodies a further second or third lift body is blocked. In the case of presence of an imbalance between the weight masses of the two remaining unblocked lift bodies the first lift body is moved to an evacuation storey. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024240 | ARRANGEMENT FOR THE CALL APPARATUS AND DISPLAY APPARATUS OF AN ELEVATOR - The object of the invention is an arrangement for the call apparatus and display apparatus of an elevator. The arrangement ( | 2011-02-03 |
20110024241 | Disc Brake, Especially for a Commercial Vehicle - A disc brake, especially for a commercial vehicle, includes a caliper extending across a brake disc and a brake application device which can be used to force a brake pad against the brake disc by at least one actuating spindle that is guided in the caliper, in correspondence with an associated thrust piece. The disc brake is designed such that the thrust piece consists at least partially of a duroplastic material. A cap is interposed between faces of the actuating spindle and the thrust piece, oriented toward one another and forming contact surfaces. The walls of the cap enclose a projection of the thrust piece. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024242 | ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM - Disclosed herein is an electro-hydraulic brake system. The electro-hydraulic brake system includes a master cylinder having a first cylinder and a second cylinder, a hydraulic power unit to supply brake oil into the respective first and second cylinders, and a first wheel and a second wheel connected respectively to the first cylinder and the second cylinder. The first wheel and the second wheel are independently controlled by hydraulic pressure generated in the first cylinder and the second cylinder. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024243 | ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed herein are an electronic parking brake system and a control method thereof. The electronic parking brake system includes brakes, a parking cable to apply braking force to the brakes, a motor to apply tension to the parking cable, a current sensor to sense current of the motor, and an electronic control unit to judge the braking force of the brakes based on the current of the motor, and to control driving of the motor based on the braking force. The electronic parking brake system senses the tension of the parking cable using the small-sized current sensor, thereby easily obtaining a space in which the current sensor is installed and thus reducing a product size of the electronic parking brake system. Further, the electronic parking brake system senses the tension of the parking cable using the inexpensive current sensor, thereby reducing manufacturing costs of the electronic parking brake system and reducing costs of an electronic parking brake system product and a vehicle provided with the same. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024244 | BRAKE LINING HAVING ADAPTER FOR DISC BRAKES - A brake lining, particularly for a commercial vehicle disc brake, and an associated adapter ( | 2011-02-03 |
20110024245 | Shock absorber - A shock absorber comprising: a cylinder; a piston partitioning the cylinder into two chambers; a piston rod; a by-pass passage passing through the chambers; and a damping-force adjusting mechanism adjusting a passage area of the by-pass passage, wherein the adjusting mechanism includes: a shutter guide; a shutter movably guided by the shutter guide; and an elastic member elastically retaining the shutter at an initial position, an adjustable passage adjusting the passage area of the by-pass passage as that opening is varied by shift of the shutter is formed, shift of the shutter is not influenced by pressure difference between the chambers, and when the shutter is at the initial position, the adjustable passage is opened with a predetermined degree, and the shutter moves to close the adjustable passage by fluid force that generates by flow of the working fluid of the adjustable passage against elastic force of the elastic member. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024246 | DAMPING MECHANISM FOR FOLDING SEATS IN CHAIRS - The invention relates to a damping mechanism for folding seats in chairs, having an application in seats ( | 2011-02-03 |
20110024247 | DAMPING FORCE GENERATING MECHANISM FOR HYDRAULIC SHOCK ABSORBER | 2011-02-03 |
20110024248 | Piston seal element and retardation device with piston seal element - In a piston seal element and a deceleration structure including a piston seal element which has a deformation area delimited in the longitudinal direction of the seal element by frontal face areas and a sleeve surface area with at least one channel extending between the two frontal face areas, the channel extends screw thread-like around the seal element between the frontal face areas thereof. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024249 | BRAKING DEVICE FOR MOTORCYCLE - A braking device for the motorcycle is configured to permit actuation control in an interlocking manner of a rear-wheel brake caliper and a front-wheel brake caliper based on an operation of a brake pedal. The braking device includes a hydraulic pressure detector for detecting rear-wheel brake hydraulic pressure caused by the operation of the brake pedal; a determining portion that determines whether or not a detected value by the hydraulic pressure detector is a predetermined value or more; and a hydraulic pressure controller that, when it is determined by the determining portion that the detected value is the predetermined value or more, changes a rising rate of the rear-wheel brake hydraulic pressure to a value lower than a rising rate during a period until the time when the rear-wheel brake hydraulic pressure reaches the predetermined value to control the rear-wheel brake hydraulic pressure, and also controls front-wheel brake hydraulic pressure. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024250 | Shock absorbing member - The present invention provides a shock absorbing member which includes a pair of opposing plates and a plurality of resin tubes internally filled with a viscous body. Both end surfaces of the resin tubes are closed by the pair of the plates. The each resin tube is disposed between the pair of the plates and is surrounded by a space not filled with the viscous body. When a shock in a direction of bringing the pair of the plates closer to each other is applied, the resin tube is buckled toward the surrounding space and the viscous body leaks out from a crack generated in the resin tube by the buckling to absorb the shock. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024251 | APPARATUS FOR ENGAGING ROTATING COMPONENTS IN A MOTOR - Methods and apparatus for engaging gears in motors are provided herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus for engaging rotating components in a motor may include an actuator; and an engagement assembly disposed about an axis and coupled to the actuator, the engagement assembly having at least one pawl that can move along the axis to selectively couple the engagement assembly, via operation of the actuator, with a drive interface to transmit torque, wherein each pawl includes a face that engages a corresponding surface of the drive interface; and a slot formed through an upper region of the at least one pawl to divide the upper region of the at least one pawl into a first portion that includes the face and a second portion that does not include the face, wherein the first portion can flex upon impact of the face with the corresponding surface of the drive interface. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024252 | CLUTCH ACTUATING APPARATUS FOR DOUBLE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION - A clutch actuating apparatus for a double clutch transmission, may include an electric unit that generates rotational force, a decelerating unit coupled to the electric unit and reducing the rotational force of the electric unit, a straight-converting unit that converts the rotational force reduced by the decelerating unit into a straight motion force, a push rod that is moved straight by the straight motion force of the straight-converting unit and makes an operational stroke to selectively engage a clutch, a supplement force supplying unit engaging with the push rod to increase the straight movement force to the push rod or to remove the increased straight movement force from the push rod when the push rod engages or disengages the clutch, and a rod locating unit coupled to the push rod and changing a relative position of the push rod to the straight-converting unit. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024253 | Torque Limiting Driveline - A torque-limiting device assembly is provided that includes a bell having a top wall and a circumferential side wall defining a bell interior. A plurality of radially-arrayed engagement grooves are formed on an inner surface of the top wall. A clutch stub shaft having a stem and a plurality of engagement protrusions formed on a clutch flange is disposed within the bell interior. A resilient member is secured to the bell, and the resilient member biases the clutch stub shaft towards the top wall of the bell such that the engagement grooves frictionally engage the engagement protrusions to transfer torque from the stem to the bell when the stem is rotated. An input torque applied to the stem that is greater than a predetermined input torque causes the engagement protrusions to disengage from the engagement grooves such that the input torque is not transferred from the stem to the bell. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024254 | LIFT FAN CLUTCH - A multi-plate clutch is provided to couple a drive shaft from a gas turbine engine with a driven shaft of a lift fan. When disengaged the plates of the clutch can be physically separated. Plates of one shaft are coupled to the shaft with individual energy members that return the plates to a disengaged position. The plates of the other shaft can be coupled together with a travel member and/or lug key and energy devices between at least some of the plates. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024255 | ELECTRICAL INTERRUPT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE IN A HYBRID SYSTEM - An electrical interlock system for including a power takeoff device operable in a first state to transfer mechanical energy from an associated combustible engine to an associated electric motor and/or generator and operative in a second state to prevent the transfer of mechanical energy from the associated combustible engine to the associated electric motor and/or generator. A relay having a first switch and an energizable portion, is coupled to the power takeoff device, the electric motor and an associated power source, such that when the energizable portion is receiving electrical power from the associated power source, the power takeoff device is in the first state and when the energizable portion is not receiving electrical power from the associated power source, the power takeoff device is in the second state. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024256 | MULTIPLATE CLUTCH - A multiplate clutch has an assistive cam mechanism comprising a first cam member having a first recess and a second cam member having a first tooth inserted in the first recess, wherein at least one of abutment surfaces of the first recess and the first tooth in a power transmitting state for transmitting power from an input member to an output member comprises a slanted surface for increasing an urging force of a clutch spring upon acceleration in the power transmitting state. The multiplate clutch is prevented from being connected abruptly while sufficiently reducing a load with which to operate the clutch. The angle of intersection between the slanted surfaces and a plane perpendicular to a clutch central axis is set to a range from 80 degrees to 85 degrees. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024257 | FRICTION LINING FOR A FRICTION CLUTCH - A friction lining for a clutch disk for a frictional clutch which is manufactured from a preform article wound from strand material and subjected to a hot pressing process. Glass fibers of the friction lining are at least partially replaced by mineral fibers for minimizing abrasive behavior. The short glass fibers and other components such as aramide fibers, polyacryl nitrile fibers as well as artificial mineral fibers are processed into a non-woven fabric in a carding step and strips of the fabric, with the inclusion of at least one metal wire, are twisted to form the strand material. The strand material manufactured in this manner is impregnated with binding agent and filling agents and is processed into a preform. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024258 | Transmission with Durability Enhancement Techniques - The present disclosure relates to durability enhancement techniques for a dry-clutch vehicle transmission. A cooling system that provides a direct convective cooling path to friction surfaces is disclosed. Also disclosed is a continuously variable clutch wear compensation assembly configured to adjust the position of clutch assembly components on-demand or as needed. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024259 | SYSTEM FOR MAKING A USABLE HYDROCARBON PRODUCT FROM USED OIL - One or more computer implemented systems for continuously processing used oils are provided. The system can include a feedstock tank containing feedstock. The feedstock tank can have a sparger and a level sensor. The feedstock tank can be in fluid communication with a first pump, a first filter, a heater, a second filter, first flow meter, a primary nozzle, a secondary nozzle, a motionless inline static mixer, and a first reactor. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024260 | HIGH-SOLVENCY-DISPERSIVE-POWER (HSDP) CRUDE OIL BLENDING FOR FOULING MITIGATION AND ON-LINE CLEANING - A high solvency dispersive power (HSDP) crude oil is added to a blend of incompatible and/or near-incompatible oils to proactively address the potential for fouling heat exchange equipment. The HSDP component dissolves asphaltene precipitates and maintains suspension of inorganic particulates before coking affects heat exchange surfaces. HSDP co-blending for fouling mitigation and on-line cleaning can be affected using different concentrations of top-performing and moderate-performing HSDP crude oils. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024261 | MITIGATION OF REFINERY PROCESS UNIT FOULING USING HIGH-SOLVENCY-DISPERSIVE-POWER (HSDP) RESID FRACTIONS - Atmospheric and/or vacuum resid fractions of a high solvency dispersive power (HSDP) crude oil are added to a blend of crude oil to prevent fouling of crude oil refinery equipment and to perform on-line cleaning of fouled refinery equipment. The HSDP resid fractions dissolve asphaltene precipitates and maintain suspension of inorganic particulates before coking affects heat exchange surfaces. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024262 | POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FOR PEOPLE MOVER - A power transmission system for a people mover includes a transmission housing, a first motor having a motor shaft, an output gear located inside the transmission housing, and a plurality of gears located inside the transmission housing. The plurality of gears includes an output gear located inside the transmission housing, and first and second reduction gears cooperating to drive the output gear. At least one of the first and second reduction gears has an input/output shaft extending outside the transmission housing. The system also includes an external reduction stage located outside the transmission housing and driven by the first motor shaft to rotate the input/output shaft. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024263 | PAPER HANDLING APPARATUS - A paper handling apparatus comprising: a plurality of feeder stations, for feeding documents to a conveyer, means for collating documents into packs, and means for collating packs into groups of documents, and an inserter module for inserting each group into an envelope, further comprising: means for monitoring the cycling and working times of sections of the inserter module, and means for determining at least one of: a first desired gap being the minimum gap between trailing edges of consecutive groups; a second desired gap being the minimum gap between the trailing edge of one pack and the leading edge of the following pack; a third desired gap being the minimum gap between the trailing edge of one group to the leading edge of the following group; and means for controlling at least one of the feeder stations to achieve at least one of the respective desired gaps. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024264 | WORK TRANSFER APPARATUS - A work transfer apparatus comprising a retaining unit ( | 2011-02-03 |
20110024265 | Receiving and Conveying Device - The invention relates to a device ( | 2011-02-03 |
20110024266 | Method For Conveying Silicon Granules In An Encapsulated Conveying Channel - Silicon granules are conveyed in an encapsulated conveying channel by swaying movement of the channel produced by a permanent magnet excited by an external alternating electromagnetic field. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024267 | Spiral conveyor - Spiral conveyor for containers, including at least one transport path spirally enclosing a machine axis, the transport path is defined by, relative to the machine axis, outer container guide and/or slide elements and by, relative to the machine axis, inner guide and/or slide elements, and extends between a container input and a container output, and including at least one carrier, which extends over the entire length of the spiral formed by the transport path and reaches through the transport path or its spiral in the area between the outer container guide and/or slide elements and the inner container guide and/or slide elements and is held on at least two carrier elements which can be rotationally driven on the machine axis. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024268 | EXTRACTION DEVICE, PARTICULARLY FOR MINING, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE EXTRACTION DEVICE - An extraction device, particularly for mining, having two drive stations and a drive chain which extends between the sprockets thereof. So that hanging chain or chain wear to a conveyor chain, in the case of a conveyor device, or to a plow chain, in the case of a plow device, can be detected, magnetic sensor units for detecting at least one chain condition of the drive chain are provided, wherein each sensor unit includes a transmitter, which is formed by a static or dynamic magnetic field generator, and a detector field, which is provided with a plurality of magnetic field detectors, as a detector, the detector and the transmitter being arranged to the side of a passage for the run of the drive chain that is to be scanned. The invention also relates to a method for controlling an extraction device for preventing hanging chain. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024269 | SENSOR SYSTEM FOR A CONVEYOR BELT - A monitoring system is provided for a moving conveyor belt having a plurality of embedded reinforcing cords and identification tags. A tag reader detects and identifies the identification tags passing by the tag reader while a belt monitor scans the cords to detect a plurality of magnetic reference points and a damage event of at least one cord. A control unit in communication with the belt monitor and the tag reader analyzes the belt monitor to identify the plurality of magnetic reference points and the damage event. The control unit also acquires a belt location on the moving conveyor belt from a belt map based on the detected and identified identification tag and a magnetic reference point from the plurality of magnetic reference points. When a damage event is identified, a location of the damage event is determined by the control unit based on the acquired belt location. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024270 | BELT CONVEYOR DEVICE - In a belt conveyor device with a continuous conveyor belt which is replaceably carried in a conveying duct by inner drive and tail pulleys which are installed in a frame structure defining the conveying duct, at least the drive and the tail pulley can be moved to a replacement position by means of adjusting means integrated in the frame structure, in which position the respective pulley or at least one pulley end is placed outside the conveying duct for conveyor belt replacement, or parts of the frame structure that interfere with the mounting of the conveyor belt can be removed by folding them away, dismounting them, or the like. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024271 | RELEASE DEVICE, PARTICULARLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR - Release device, particularly for a motor vehicle door A release device, particularly for a motor vehicle door, comprises a base body intended to be applied on the outer face of a door, having an axial appendage that can be inserted in a corresponding opening of the door. The axial appendage includes a tubular portion provided with a bottom wall having a hole intended to be slidably engaged by a cylindrical member projecting axially from a button to be associated with the base body with a possibility of a relative movement. The tubular portion has connection means for allowing a switch unit to be removably fastened, which switch unit can be operated as a result of an axial movement of a free end of the cylindrical member of the button. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024272 | MOVABLE CONTACT ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRICAL SWITCH - A movable contact assembly for an electrical switch is provided. In at least one embodiment, the movable contact assembly includes a movable contact and a pair of supports, with each support including a bottom face and a support body perpendicular thereto. In at least one embodiment, each support body includes: a cavity for holding the movable contact disposed symmetrically at each end of a diameter of the bottom face, an inner and outer hook pair extending along the axis of the support body and being disposed symmetrically to the two sides of the diameter; and a projecting tongue and recess pair extending along the axis of the support body and being disposed symmetrically to the two sides of the diameter. The movable contact-holding cavity can hold the movable contact, the two supports can engage with each other in the direction of the axis, and the pair of the supports and the movable contact are assembled together to form the movable contact assembly. The bottom face of each support can also have a connector, which is positioned symmetrical with respect to the diameter and complementary in shape, such that several movable contact assemblies can be connected with one another as needed. The movable contact assembly of an embodiment of the present invention is simple in structure, secure in connection, highly efficient for assembling, and flexible in use. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024273 | SHUNT SWITCH, SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, MODULE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A shunt switch allowed to improve isolation, a semiconductor device, a module and an electronic device each of which includes the shunt switch are provided. The shunt switch includes: a transmission line, a ground; and a shunt line electrically coupling the transmission line and the ground, in which two or more of the shunt lines are arranged in parallel to one another, and an impedance between the two or more shunt lines is higher than an impedance of the transmission line. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024274 | MEMS SWITCH AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE MEMS SWITCH - The MEMS switch comprises a substrate with signal-lines having fixed-contacts, a movable-plate with a movable-contact, a flexible support-member supporting the movable-plate, a static-actuator and a piezoelectric-actuator configured to contact the movable-contact with the fixed-contact. The movable-contact is provided at its longitudinal center with the movable-contact, and its both the longitudinal ends with static-movable-electrode-plate. The support-member is four strips disposed on portions outside of the both width ends of the movable plate. The strip extends along the longitudinal direction of the movable plate, provided with a first end fixed to the movable plate, and provided with a second end fixed to the substrate. The piezoelectric-element is disposed on an upper surface of the strip to be located at a portion outside of the width ends of the movable-plate. The piezoelectric-actuator is configured to develop the stress applied to the coupling-portion which is created between each the strip and the movable-plate. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024275 | Low cost key actuators and other switching device actuators manufactured from conductive loaded resin-based materials - Key actuators and other switching devices are formed of a conductive loaded resin-based material. The conductive loaded resin-based material comprises micron conductive powder(s), conductive fiber(s), or a combination of conductive powder and conductive fibers in a base resin host. The ratio of the weight of the conductive powder(s), conductive fiber(s), or a combination of conductive powder and conductive fibers to the weight of the base resin host is between about 0.20 and 0.40. The micron conductive powders are formed from non-metals, such as carbon, graphite, that may also be metallic plated, or the like, or from metals such as stainless steel, nickel, copper, silver, that may also be metallic plated, or the like, or from a combination of non-metal, plated, or in combination with, metal powders. The micron conductor fibers preferably are of nickel plated carbon fiber, stainless steel fiber, copper fiber, silver fiber, or the like. The conductive loaded resin-based key actuators and other switching devices can be formed using methods such as injection molding compression molding or extrusion. The conductive loaded resin-based material used to form the key actuators and other switching devices can also be in the form of a thin flexible woven fabric that can readily be cut to the desired shape. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024276 | KEYBOARD ASSEMBLY FOR A MOBILE DEVICE - A keyboard assembly for a mobile device having a housing, including a circuit board provided within the housing and having a plurality of contact assemblies thereon, a keyboard having a plurality of keys and being provided in a front face of the housing, a dome sheet assembly arranged between the keyboard and the circuit board, the dome sheet assembly including a dome carrier configured for carrying a plurality of domes, wherein a gap is defined between the circuit board and the dome sheet assembly. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024277 | KEYPAD ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A keypad assembly includes a pressing cover, a keypad and a shading plate. The button cover includes a plurality of buttons. The keypad includes a plurality of key bodies respectively corresponding to the buttons. A plurality of posts are arranged on the keypad. The shading plate is positioned on the keypad and is supported by the posts. The shading plate is positioned under the buttons for preventing light leakage. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024278 | SUPPORTING STRUCTURE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUPPORTING STRUCTURE AND KEYBOARD - A supporting structure is used for supporting a key cap. The supporting structure includes a first supporting member and a second supporting member. A first arm of the first supporting member includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part. The first connecting part can be movably connected to the key cap. The second connecting part has a C-shaped hole. A second arm of the second supporting member includes a third connecting part and a fourth connecting part. The third connecting part can be movably connected to the key cap. The fourth connecting part has a shaft. The shaft can be embedded into the C-shaped hole via an opening of the C-shaped hole, such that the first supporting member and the second supporting member can rotate relative to each other. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024279 | SEATING DETECTION SWITCH - A thin, film-form seating switch able to detect whether an occupant sits on the seat or not, wherein, with a spacer ( | 2011-02-03 |
20110024280 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PYROLYZING MATERIAL - Methods and systems for substantially continuously treating comminuted material containing carbon and hydrogen, for example, used tires, are provided. The methods include the steps of introducing the tire material to an elongated chamber, transferring the tire material through the elongated chamber, heating the tire material to a temperature sufficient to pyrolyze the material to produce a gaseous stream; discharging the gaseous stream from the chamber, and cooling at least some of the gaseous stream to liquefy components of the stream. The transfer may be effected by a flexible, center-less screw conveyor to minimize material buildup in the vessel. The cooling of the gaseous stream may be practiced by reverse condensation. One or more re-usable fuel streams are may be provided. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024281 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WATER DISTILLATION - The present disclosure is generally directed to solar distillation methods and systems for recovering potable water from non-potable water. In certain embodiments, a process for water distillation includes a cycled arrangement, alternating between a day cycle and a night cycle to enhance the yield of potable water. Additionally, in certain embodiments, the system includes a solar still having a design and orientation to maximize solar energy capture. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024282 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING A MULTI-COMPONENT STREAM - A process vessel is provided for separating a multi-component stream. The process vessel includes an inlet for permitting introduction of reaction water stream into the vessel and an outlet for withdrawing a water-rich phase from the vessel. The vessel further includes a plurality of draw-off points for drawing off a phase rich in suspended hydrocarbons from the vessel, the draw-off point(s) being located above the outlet. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024283 | Ammonia Production And Water Purification - A method for purifying water and generating ammonia liquor is disclosed. Hydrogen, oxygen, organic matter contaminated water vapor, and ambient air, containing nitrogen, are provided to a combustion chamber. The hydrogen is combusted in the oxygen in the combustion chamber with the contaminated water vapor and nitrogen. The nitrogen is fixated. Water vapor is produced. The contaminated water vapor is heated to decontaminate the contaminated water vapor. The produced water vapor, fixated nitrogen, and organic matter decontaminated water vapor are exhausted from the combustion chamber. The generated water vapor, fixated nitrogen, and decontaminated water vapor are condensed to obtain ammonia liquor. Water is evaporated from the ammonia liquor to form purified water vapor and concentrate the ammonia liquor. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024284 | Sputtering apparatus including cathode with rotatable targets, and related methods - Certain example embodiments relate to sputtering apparatuses that include a plurality of targets such that a first one or ones of target(s) may be used for sputtering in a first mode, while a second one or ones of target(s) may be used for sputtering in a second mode. Modes may be switched in certain example embodiments by rotating the position of the targets, e.g., such that one or more target(s) to be used protrude into the main chamber of the apparatus, while one or more target(s) to be unused are recessed into a body portion of a cathode of (e.g., integrally formed with) the sputtering apparatus. The targets may be cylindrical magnetic targets or planar targets. At least one target location also may be made to accommodate an ion beam source. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024285 | Method for alkali doping of thin film photovoltaic materials - An alkali-containing transition metal sputtering target, the method of making the same, and the method of manufacturing a solar cell using the same. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024286 | Anode for Cathodic Protection - The invention relates to an anode for cathodic protection in form of strip with a catalyst-coated metal part continuously integral with an insulating element of polymer material. The activated metal part and the insulating material can be arranged on opposite faces of the strip, or the insulating element can consist of two rails accommodating the edges of the metal part. The insulating element can be painted with a coloured or luminescent pigment to favour its identification and facilitate the putting in place of the anode. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024287 | BIPOLAR ELECTRODE AND SUPERCAPACITOR DESALINATION DEVICE, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A bipolar electrode comprises an intermediate layer comprising one or more carbon materials. The bipolar electrode further comprises first and second layers disposed on opposite surfaces of the intermediate layer and configured to act as an anode and a cathode. The first and second layers comprise at least one of one or more electrically conductive carbon materials and one or more conductive polymers. A supercapacitor desalination device and a method for making the bipolar electrode are also presented. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024288 | DECARBOXYLATION CELL FOR PRODUCTION OF COUPLED RADICAL PRODUCTS - A method that produces coupled radical products from biomass. The method involves obtaining a lipid or carboxylic acid material from the biomass. This material may be a carboxylic acid, an ester of a carboxylic acid, a triglyceride of a carboxylic acid, or a metal salt of a carboxylic acid, or any other fatty acid derivative. This lipid material or carboxylic acid material is converted into an alkali metal salt. The alkali metal salt is then used in an anolyte as part of an electrolytic cell. The electrolytic cell may include an alkali ion conducting membrane (such as a NaSICON membrane). When the cell is operated, the alkali metal salt of the carboxylic acid decarboxylates and forms radicals. Such radicals are then bonded to other radicals, thereby producing a coupled radical product such as a hydrocarbon. The produced hydrocarbon may be, for example, saturated, unsaturated, branched, or unbranched, depending upon the starting material. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024289 | ELECTRODE AND ELECTRODE COATING - The invention describes an electrode and an electrode coating which are based on a catalyst containing finely divided carbon modifications and noble metal (oxide)s. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024290 | MAGNETIC DEVICE AND MAGNETRON SPUTTERING DEVICE USING THE SAME - A magnetron sputtering device includes a base arranged adjacent to a sputtering target, and a plurality of movable magnet assemblies. Each movable magnet assembly includes a support fixed to the base, and a plurality of magnets that are connected to each other, arranged on the support and comprising opposing poles facing the base. Each movable magnet assembly also includes a driving device to drive the plurality of magnets to slide with respect to the support. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024291 | SUPPORT FOR A THIN ELEMENT, QUARTZ MICROBALANCE INCLUDING SUCH A SUPPORT AND A SAMPLE HOLDER INCLUDING SUCH A SUPPORT - A support for a thin element in an electrically conducting or semi-conducting material, one face of which is intended to be put into contact with a liquid or gas medium, the support has a first part provided with a central through-passage with a longitudinal axis, said passage including at least one first and one second portion with a different diameter connected to each other through a shoulder, said shoulder being intended for supporting said thin element; a second part penetrating into the passage with the end opposite to the one intended to be exposed to the liquid solution, capable of maintaining the thin element on the shoulder; and a seal between the thin element and the shoulder. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024292 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CYCLOFRUCTANS AS SEPARATION AGENTS - The present invention relates to derivatized cyclofructan compounds, compositions comprising derivatized cyclofructan compounds, and methods of using compositions comprising derivatized cyclofructan compounds for chromatographic separations of chemical species, including enantiomers. Said compositions may comprise a solid support and/or polymers comprising derivatized cyclofructan compounds. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024293 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR NON IMMERSED GEL ELECTROPHORESIS - According to a first aspect, the invention relates to an apparatus for effecting electrophoresis of biomolecules in non immersed gels, comprising means ( | 2011-02-03 |
20110024294 | Method for making membrane fuel cell electrodes by low-voltage electrophoretic deposition of carbon nanomaterial-supported catalysts - A cathode electrophoretic deposition (EPD) suspension is provided by mixing an ionomer solution with an electrolyte. An anode EPD suspension is provided via mixing carbon nanomaterial (CNM)-supported catalyst with a solution of the same composition as that of the cathode EPD suspension. Ultrasonication and high-speed stirring are executed on the cathode and anode EPD suspensions, thus turning them into homogenous suspensions. There is provided a low-voltage EPD apparatus incorporated with a porous material to separate it into anode and cathode compartments. The anode and cathode EPD suspensions are filled in the anode and cathode compartments, respectively. An inert gas is introduced into the anode compartment for stirring the anode EPD suspension. An electrode base substrate is used as the anode of the EPD apparatus. A low-voltage direct current (DC) power supply is used to supply DC low voltage to the EPD apparatus, thus evenly coating a catalyst layer on the substrate. The catalyst layer coated on the substrate is washed with de-ionized water and dried, thus forming a membrane fuel cell (MFC) electrode. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024295 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL - An electrochemical cell having two or more diffusion bonded layers, which demonstrates a high degree of ruggedness, reliability, efficiency and attitude insensitiveness, is provided. The novel cell structure simplifies construction and operation of these cells. Also provided is a method for passive water removal from these cells. The inventive cell, as well as stacks made using these cells, is suitable for use in applications such as commercial space power systems, long endurance aircraft, undersea power systems, remote backup power systems, and regenerative fuel cells. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024296 | Analyte Injection System - This invention provides methods and systems for injection of analytes into a separation channel for resolution and detection. Samples can be preconditioned and concentrated by isotachophoresis (ITP) before the injection is triggered by a detected voltage event. Separation of analytes from other sample constituents can be enhanced using skewing channel ITP. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024297 | ELECTROOSMOTIC MOVABLE DEVICE - An electroosmotic movable device is provided, which includes a liquid chamber that houses a liquid, a conductive movable structure that is placed in the liquid chamber and has a rotating shaft or a supporting point and further has a conductive portion, and an electrode for applying an electric field to the conductive movable structure. The conductive movable structure is enabled to move by an electroosmotic flow which occurs in an electric double layer portion formed by being paired with an electric charge induced in the conductive movable structure owing to the electric field which is applied from the electrode. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024298 | CATIONIC ELECTRODEPOSITION COATING COMPOSITION - Object: To provide a coated article having excellent anti-corrosion properties on untreated steel sheets. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024299 | Method for the Electrochemical Coating of a Workpiece - The invention relates to a method for the electrochemical coating of a workpiece through precipitation of an aluminum-containing metal layer from an ionic liquid, which contains aluminum ions, on the surface of the workpiece. In order to suggest measures, which enable an improvement of the surface properties of a workpiece coated with aluminum, it is provided that the ionic liquid contains particles and these particles are incorporated into the metal layer. The particles have a Mohs hardness of at least 5 and which are selected from silicic acid, aluminum oxide, titanium oxide particles, in particular of the rutile or anatase type, silicon oxide, zirconium oxide, tungsten carbide, chromium carbide, boron carbide, silicon nitride, silicon carbide and diamond particles as well as hollow micro-glass balls or a mixture of these and/or particles that contain lubricants and/or particles that contain graphene and/or fullerenes. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024300 | ELECTRO-DEPOSITION OF NANO-PATTERNS - The present disclosure generally relates to techniques for electro-depositing nano-patterns. More specifically, systems and methods for fabricating periodic structures in complex nano-patterns are described. An electrical signal may be applied to one or more electrodes that are positioned about a surface of a substrate. The periodicity of the deposited pattern may be influenced by one or more parameters associated with an applied electrical signal, including one or more of frequency, amplitude, period, duty cycle, etc. The weight of each deposited line on the substrate may be influenced by the described parameters, and the shape of the pattern may be influenced by the number, shape, and position of electrodes. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024301 | PROCESS FOR OPTIMIZING THE PROCESS OF COPPER ELECTRO-WINNING AND ELECTRO-REFINING BY SUPERIMPOSING A SINUSOIDAL CURRENT OVER A CONTINUOUS CURRENT - This invention discloses a process of the electro-winning of metals, in particular copper, is done in a strongly acidic aqueous solution (˜180 gpl H | 2011-02-03 |
20110024302 | Molecular Imprinted Nanosensors And Process For Producing Same - A molecular recognition sensor system is provided incorporating a molecular imprinted nanosensor device formed by the process steps of:
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20110024303 | ELECTROLYSER - An electrolyser comprising a stack of electrolysis plates, the plates being maintained in substantial alignment to comprise an electrolysis cell, and a press for applying a compressive force to opposed ends of the cell whereby the press maintains the electrolysis plates in substantial alignment when the electrolyser is in operation. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024304 | COMPOSITION FOR MAKING WETTABLE CATHODE IN ALUMINUM SMELTING - Compositions for making wettable cathodes to be used in aluminum electrolysis cells are disclosed. The compositions generally include titanium diboride (TiB | 2011-02-03 |
20110024305 | Differential Amplifier Sensor Architecture for Increased Sensing Selectivity - A differential amplifier and method of sensing includes a first carbon nanotube field effect transistor (CNTFET) that selectively detects an analyte from an environment comprising analytes and nonspecific interferences, and produces a first signal associated with the detected analyte and any nonspecific interferences; a second CNTFET adjacent to the first CNTFET, wherein the second CNTFET detects the nonspecific interferences of the environment, and produces a second signal associated with the detected nonspecific interferences; and means for generating a differential output signal using the first signal and the second signal as input, wherein the differential output signal is completely devoid of the second signal. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024306 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ANALYZING LIPID COMPONENT CONTAINED IN SERUM - To provide a method of analyzing a lipid component in serum which comprises: a first total acid concentration measurement step of electrochemically measuring the total acid concentration in a serum-containing analyte solution in the presence of a water-soluble quinone derivative; a fatty acid production step of allowing a lipid component in the serum to react with one or more kinds of enzymes which specifically act on the lipid component to produce a fatty acid; a second total acid concentration measurement step of electrochemically measuring the total acid concentration in the serum-containing analyte solution in the presence of the water-soluble quinone derivative; and a lipid component concentration calculation step of calculating the serum concentration of the lipid component based on the total acid concentration measured in the first total acid concentration measurement step and the total acid concentration measured in the second total acid measurement step. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024307 | ANALYTE SENSOR - Devices and methods are provided for continuous measurement of an analyte concentration. The device can include a sensor having a plurality of sensor elements, each having at least one characteristic that is different from other sensor(s) of the device. In some embodiments, the plurality of sensor elements are each tuned to measure a different range of analyte concentration, thereby providing the device with the capability of achieving a substantially consistent level of measurement accuracy across a physiologically relevant range. In other embodiments, the device includes a plurality of sensor elements each tuned to measure during different time periods after insertion or implantation, thereby providing the sensor with the capability to continuously and accurately measure analyte concentrations across a wide range of time periods. For example, a sensor system | 2011-02-03 |
20110024308 | IMMUNOASSAY - Provided is an immunoassay for detecting a test substance with high sensitivity. The immunoassay is a method of detecting or measuring a test substance contained in a sample liquid, and includes: reacting, with the test substance, a first specifically binding substance which is immobilized on a support and is capable of binding specifically to the test substance and a second specifically binding substance which is labeled with a labeling substance and is capable of binding specifically to the test substance; separating, from the support, the second specifically binding substance which is unreactive with the test substance; eluting the labeling substance retained on the support; depositing the eluted labeling substance on a test element; and measuring electrochemically a catalyst reaction amount of the labeling substance deposited on the test element. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024309 | METHOD FOR DETECTING BIOMOLECULES ELECTRICALLY AND BIOCHIP THEREFOR - The present invention relates to a method for detecting the presence and/or the reaction of a biomolecule by monitoring changes of electrical property accurately according to the biological, biochemical or chemical reaction of the biomolecule, and a biochip provided for this purpose. The present invention provides a method for detecting the presence and/or the reaction of a biomolecule in a target sample, wherein the reaction of the target sample is performed under known reaction solution, in which a reference fluid having a high dielectric constant such as water is filled into a reaction chamber before the reaction to measure an impedance value or a capacitance value, after completing the reaction, the reaction solution is removed and said reference fluid having a high dielectric constant is refilled to measure an impedance value or a capacitance value, and then the impedance value or the capacitance value measured before and after the reaction is compared with each other. | 2011-02-03 |
20110024310 | Apparatus and Method for Sealing a Lidstock to a Container - The invention relates to a method for heat sealing a lidstock to a container for a blister package, the container having a top surface comprising a substantially flat sealing flange surrounding a blister and a lip having at least one raised surface, the method comprising the steps of a) locating the lidstock on the top surface; b) providing a first seal between the lidstock and the at least one raised surface of the lip with a first heat sealing tool; c) providing a second hermetic seal between the lidstock and the sealing flange surrounding the blister with a second heat sealing tool. | 2011-02-03 |