| 06th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
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| 20140034490 | DIFFUSION-BONDED SPUTTER TARGET ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - A method of making a diffusion bonded sputter target assembly is provided. A target blank comprising a first metal or alloy has a first surface defining a sputtering surface and a second surface. A second metal or alloy is placed around the target blank. A backing plate is provided adjacent the second metal or alloy that is positioned alongside of the second target surface. This assembly is then diffusion bonded, and a portion of the second metal overlying the sputtering surface of the target is removed to expose the target sputtering surface. W target or W alloy target/Ti or Ti alloy backing plate assemblies are provided with an Al inter-layer positioned intermediate the W or W alloy target and backing plate. The assembly has a bond strength exceeding 50 MPa. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034491 | SPUTTERING TARGET AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - Provided are a sputtering target that is capable of forming a Cu—Ga film, which has an added Ga concentration of 1 to 40 at % and into which Na is well added, by a sputtering method and a method for producing the sputtering target. The sputtering target has a component composition that contains 1 to 40 at % of Ga, 0.05 to 2 at % of Na as metal element components other than F, S and Se, and the balance composed of Cu and unavoidable impurities. The sputtering target contains Na in at least one form selected from among sodium fluoride, sodium sulfide, and sodium selenide, and has a content of oxygen of from 100 to 1,000 ppm. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034492 | Fuel Cell Housing for Use in an Alcohol Breath Tester - An alcohol fuel cell sensor and the resultant alcohol breath tester assembly. The disclosed housing creates an alcohol breath tester assembly that protects the electrode sensor from liquid ingress, maximizes the sample contact with the platinum electrode surface, and provides a smooth path facilitating laminar flow of the sample through the sensor. This, in turn, provides good flushing of the volume without creating eddies or other turbulence. Additionally, the housing can utilize a vapor barrier layer in the assembly and restricts the layer from touching the electrode surface. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034493 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING THE HYDRATION OF SENSORS - A sensor system includes a sensor and a sensor electronics device. The sensor includes a plurality of electrodes. The sensor electronics device includes a connection detection device, a power source, and a delay circuit. The connection detection device determines if the sensor electronics device is connected to the sensor and transmits a connection signal. The delay circuit receives the connection signal, waits a preset hydration time, and couples the regulated voltage from the power source to an electrode in the sensor after the preset hydration time has elapsed. Alternatively, the sensor electronics device may include an electrical detection circuit and a microcontroller. The electrical detection circuit determines if the plurality of electrodes are hydrated and generates an interrupt if the electrodes are hydrated. A microcontroller receives the interrupt and transmits a signal representative of a voltage to an electrode of the plurality of electrodes. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034494 | BLOOD GLUCOSE METER ADAPTED FOR MOBILE DEVICES - The present invention relates to a blood glucose meter adapted to work cooperatively with a mobile device. Generally, a conventional mobile device is designed to transmit music or sound stored therein to a headset via its headset jack and also is enabled to receive music or sound through a microphone thereof for storage. Accordingly, in addition to the aforesaid interface for music/sound transmission, the headset jack is used and programmed to communicate with a blood glucose meter for transmitting signal and data therebetween, and thereby, the blood glucose meter is enabled to transmit data to the mobile device or can be controlled thereby simply by plugging the blood glucose meter into the headset jack of the mobile device. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034495 | Sensor Apparatus For Detecting A Gas Concentration And A Particle Concentration Of An Exhaust Gas - A sensor apparatus includes a first electrode and a second electrode at a predefined distance from one another. The sensor apparatus includes a substrate arranged in a predefined first region of the sensor carrier such that the first electrode and the second electrode are substantially electrically decoupled from one another if the outer side of the sensor carrier is substantially free of particles. A third electrode is coupled to a solid electrolyte that is additionally coupled to the second electrode. A diffusion barrier is coupled to the third electrode in a predefined third region and the exhaust gas is applied to the third electrode only in the third region via the diffusion barrier. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034496 | CAPILLARY TUBES FOR ELECTROPHORESIS - The present invention relates to a plastic capillary tube for capillary electrophoresis, in which the plastic capillary tube has an inlet opening and an outlet opening and, furthermore, has at least one hole in the capillary tube wall and the diameter of the hole on the inside of the capillary tube wall d | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034497 | CHIP SET-UP AND HIGH-ACCURACY NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCING - The present disclosure provides devices, systems and methods for sequencing nucleic acid molecules. Nucleic acid molecules can be sequenced with a high accuracy (e.g., greater than 97% in a single pass) using a chip comprising an array of independently addressable nanopore sensors at a density of at least about 500 sites per 1 mm | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034498 | Localized Chemical Microgradients - A device for creating microgradients in solution is disclosed. The device contains a microfluidic channel with openings at each end and two or more small apertures to a bath. Electrodes are placed in the openings at either end of the channel and an electrical power supply is connected to the electrodes. Several distinct current paths exist from one end of the channel to the other. For example current may flow from one electrode, through a portion of the channel, through an aperture into the bath, back through another aperture into the channel, and along another portion of the channel to the other electrode. Current flows along all possible connected paths when an electric field is applied along the channel and induces fluid flow into and out of the apertures in the channel. Fluid flow through the apertures results in the formation of microgradients in solution near the microfluidic channel device. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034499 | MICROFLUIDIC CONTROL APPARATUS AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - A microfluidic control apparatus operating method is disclosed. The microfluidic control apparatus operating method is applied in a microfluidic control apparatus, and the microfluidic control apparatus includes a photoconductive material layer and a flow passage. The microfluidic control apparatus operating method includes steps of (a) when a light with a specific optical pattern is emitted toward the photoconductive material layer, at least three virtual electrodes being formed on the photoconductive material layer according to the specific optical pattern; (b) when the specific optical pattern changes, the at least three virtual electrodes also changing to generate an electro-osmotic force to control a moving state of a microfluid in the flow passage. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034500 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING RESOLUTION OF BIOMOLECULES SEPARATED ON POLYACRYLAMIDE GELS - Gels, such as polyacrylamide gels, are provided that include linear polyacrylamide in the stacking gel. Native gels that include linear polyacrylamide in the stacker can be used to separate biomolecular complexes, such as protein complexes. Gel cassettes in which the gap width between front and back plates does not vary by more than 5% at the upper edge of the cassette are also provided. The gel cassettes can be used for electrophoretic separation of proteins and protein complexes on native gels, such as native gels that include linear polyacrylamide in the stacker. The native gels can have multiple wells for electrophoresing at least one sample and/or at least one molecular weight standard. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034501 | METHOD AND AN APPARATUS TO REMOVE IONS - A method of operating an apparatus to remove ions, the method including allowing water to flow in between a first and a second electrode of a capacitor, charging the capacitor with an electrical charge via a controller in order to attract ions into the electrodes; and releasing ions from the electrodes by releasing electrical charge from the capacitor via the controller. During a subsequent charging step, charging of the capacitor may be controlled with the controller by applying an electrical charge which does not substantially exceed a quantity of electrical charge released from the capacitor during the releasing of ions to keep the capacitor in balance. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034502 | PARTICLE TRANSPORTER - A particle transporter based on travelling-wave dielectrophoresis is provided. The particle transporter includes a common electrode, a plurality of left switch electrodes and a plurality of right switch electrodes. The left switch electrodes and the right switch electrodes are respectively disposed adjacent to different ends at one side of the common electrode. The left switch electrodes are disposed on the substrate along a first straight-line direction. The left switch electrodes are parallel to the common electrode and provide a left switch channel to transport a plurality of particles. The right switch electrodes are disposed on the substrate along a second straight-line direction. The right switch electrodes are parallel to the common electrode and provide a right switch channel to transport the particles. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034503 | PARTICLE TRANSPORTER - A particle transporter based on travelling-wave dielectrophoresis is provided. The particle transporter includes a first collection electrode and a second collection electrode on a substrate. The first collection electrode has a first dentate portion. The second collection electrode is located adjacent to the first dentate portion of the first collection electrode. The second collection electrode has a second dentate portion at a side adjacent to the first dentate portion. Where, a particle collection space is formed around tips of the first dentate portion and the second dentate portion. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034504 | High Velocity Electrostatic Coalescing Oil/Water Separator - An apparatus for separating water from a water-in-oil mixture having an elongated inlet vessel with a lower outlet end and an upper inlet end, the length thereof being a multiple of the largest vessel cross-sectional dimension. A separation vessel having an oil outlet and a divergent water outlet has an inlet passageway in communication with the inlet vessel lower outlet end. At least one electrode is positioned within the inlet vessel by which a mixture flowing therethrough is subjected to an electric field. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034505 | Ruthenium or Osmium Complexes and Their Uses as Catalysts for Water Oxidation - The present invention provides ruthenium or osmium complexes and their uses as a catalyst for catalytic water oxidation. Another aspect of the invention provides an electrode and photo-electrochemical cells for electrolysis of water molecules. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034506 | System and Method for Oxidizing Organic Compounds While Reducing Carbon Dioxide - Methods and systems for electrochemically generating an oxidation product and a reduction product may include one or more operations including, but not limited to: receiving a feed of at least one organic compound into an anolyte region of an electrochemical cell including an anode; at least partially oxidizing the at least one organic compound at the anode to generate at least carbon dioxide; receiving a feed including carbon dioxide into a catholyte region of the electrochemical cell including a cathode; and at least partially reducing carbon dioxide to generate a reduction product at the cathode. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034507 | INERT ELECTRODES WITH LOW VOLTAGE DROP AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - An electrolytic cell anode, including an encasing conductive material configured to encase a dense conductive material and define the electrolytic cell anode, wherein the dense conductive material has an electrical conductivity greater than that of the encasing conductive material. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034508 | Process for the preparation of vanillin - The present invention relates to a process for preparing vanillin, comprising an electrolysis of an aqueous, alkaline lignin-comprising suspension or solution, wherein, as anode material, a base alloy is used which is selected among Co-base alloys, Fe-base alloys, Cu-base alloys and Ni-base alloys. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034509 | Heterocycle Catalyzed Carbonylation and Hydroformylation with Carbon Dioxide - Methods and systems for heterocycle catalyzed carbonylation and hydroformylation with carbon dioxide are disclosed. A method may include, but is not limited to, steps (A) to (D). Step (A) may introduce water to a first compartment of an electrochemical cell. The first compartment may include an anode. Step (B) may introduce carbon dioxide to a second compartment of the electrochemical cell. The second compartment may include a solution of an electrolyte, a heterocyclic catalyst, and a cathode. Step (C) may introduce a second reactant to the second compartment of the electrochemical cell. Step (D) may apply an electrical potential between the anode and the cathode in the electrochemical cell sufficient to induce liquid phase carbonylation or hydroformylation to form a product mixture. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034510 | CATALYSTS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention relates to a catalyst comprising (i) a semiconductor preferably comprising one or more metal-(Group VIb) semiconductors, and (ii) a semiconductor material having elevated phosphorous content preferably comprising one or more metal-(Group VIb))-phosphorous species | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034511 | ELECTROLYTIC CELL HAVING A LAMINATED CORE OF LAMINATIONS WHICH ARE STACKED ONE ON TOP OF THE OTHER WITH RECESSES, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AND OPERATING SAME - An electrolytic cell, a method for manufacturing the cell, and a method of operating same. The electrolytic cell has at least two bipolar plates, at least one fluid inflow and outflow, as well as at least one laminated core arranged between the at least two bipolar plates. The laminated core is constructed from laminations which are stacked one on top of the other. At least two laminations have recesses which are designed to extend through the entire thickness of the respective lamination. The at least two laminations are arranged one on top of the other in such a way that recesses in adjacent laminations overlap partially, but not completely, as a result of which ducts, which are continuous in the direction of the plane of the lamination, are formed. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034512 | ELECTROCHEMICAL GRINDING TOOL AND METHOD - An electrochemical grinding tool and method capable of rounding sharp edges that may be prone to cracking, for example, edge regions of cooling slots within dovetail slots of turbine wheels. The electrochemical grinding tool includes a drilling assembly, a conductive bit, and a motor for rotating the conductive bit about an axis thereof. The conductive bit of the electrochemical grinding tool is inserted into a first slot, an electrolyte solution is applied between the conductive bit of the electrochemical grinding tool and a second slot that intersects the first slot, an electrical potential is applied to the conductive bit and the turbine wheel to create a potential gradient between the conductive bit and the edge of the second slot, and material is removed from the edge of the second slot by displacing the conductive bit about and along the edge. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034513 | ELECTROCHEMICAL MACHINING TOOLS AND METHODS - An electrochemical machining tool and method capable of rounding sharp edges that may be prone to cracking, for example, edge regions of cooling slots within dovetail slots of turbine wheels. The electrochemical machining tool includes an electrode and is secured to the component. The electrode of the electrochemical machining tool is inserted into a first slot, an electrolyte solution is applied between the electrode of the electrochemical machining tool and a second slot that intersects the first slot, an electrical potential is applied to the electrode and the turbine wheel to create a potential gradient between the electrode and the edge of the second slot, and material is removed from the edge of the second slot by displacing the electrode about and along the edge. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034514 | ELECTROLYTE FOR REMOVING METAL-CARBIDE/NITRIDE COATINGS OR METAL-CARBIDE-NITRIDE COATINGS AND REMOVING METHOD USING SAME - An electrolyte for removing metal-carbide/nitride coatings or metal-carbide-nitride coatings from substrates, the electrolyte includes an acid, an inhibiter and a complexant. The acid is a mixture of a sulfuric acid and a weak acid. The inhibiter is an organic compound containing hydrophilic group, lipophilic group, and at least one polar group selected from nitrogen-containing group, sulfur-containing group, and hydroxyl group. The complexant is capable of complexing with Fe | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034515 | REFERENCE ELECTRODE - A reference electrode with an in-situ modified porous diaphragm has at least one housing ( | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034516 | IONIC PROBE - An ionic probe is provided according to the invention. The ionic probe includes an active electrode configured to generate a measurement signal for an external test fluid, a first reference electrode configured to generate a first reference signal, and an at least second reference electrode configured to generate at least a second reference signal. The measurement signal is compared to the first reference signal and the at least second reference signal in order to determine an ionic measurement of the external test fluid. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034517 | Compositions, Devices, Systems, and Methods for Using a Nanopore - Devices and methods that can detect and control an individual polymer in a mixture is acted upon by another compound, for example, an enzyme, in a nanopore are provided. The devices and methods also determine (˜>50 Hz) the nucleotide base sequence of a polynucleotide under feedback control or using signals generated by the interactions between the polynucleotide and the nanopore. The invention is of particular use in the fields of molecular biology, structural biology, cell biology, molecular switches, molecular circuits, and molecular computational devices, and the manufacture thereof. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034518 | Paint Storage Apparatus - Disclosed is an apparatus for the storage of paint. The apparatus comprises a tray with recesses designed to hold containers of different types and/or colors of paints. The tray is constructed to allow a dispenser and/or applicator to access the containers for the efficient transfer of paint. The trays are further built to allow the trays to be stably stacked upon one another. Trays and containers can be made with materials that are sufficiently clear to allow for the identification of stored paint. Dispensers and/or applicators can be attached to the container caps for transfer of paint into and out of the containers. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034519 | HYDROGEL MONOMER MIX CONTAINING ADDED WATER - Provided herein is a polymerized product formed of a polymerized monomer mixture comprising intentionally added water and at least one hydrophilic monomer wherein the monomer mix does not contain any silicon containing materials. The polymerized monomer mixture of the invention herein is useful in many biomaterial applications. Especially preferred is the use of the biomaterial as a hydrogel contact lens. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034520 | RFID-SHIELDED ARTICLES AND METHODS THEREOF - Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to RFID-shielded articles and methods thereof. In one embodiment, a wallet is provided that may comprise an inner layer having a foldable portion; an outer layer comprising RFID shielding material adapted to block a radio signal, the outer layer comprising a foldable portion adapted to cooperate with the foldable portion of the inner layer, the outer layer attached to the inner layer; a pocket formed between the outer layer and the inner layer, the pocket having an opening adapted to receive currency; and a card holder disposed on the inner layer, the card holder adapted to receive a card comprising an RFID tag. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034521 | Mobile Device Enclosure System - A mobile device enclosure system is an apparatus that is provided as a means to protect a mobile device from the wear and tear of daily usage without limiting the portability of the mobile device or the accessibility of said mobile device's hardware keys or charging ports. The apparatus accomplishes this through the use of an inner sleeve and an outer case. The inner sleeve is enclosed within the outer case. The inner sleeve houses the mobile device and protects it from everyday wear and tear while the outer case houses both the inner sleeve and the mobile device protecting them from accidental damage. Additionally, the configuration of the inner sleeve and the outer case permits the mobile device to be particularly oriented and positioned in order to conform to a tradition landscape and portrait display view as well as alternative configurations. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034522 | DURABLE ANTI-MOLD PACKET - A durable anti-mold packet comprises a holding pouch, an absorption material and an anti-mold evaporation substance. The holding pouch has an upper edge, a lower edge, a left edge and a right edge. The left edge and right edge are folded and overlapped to form a housing space and an overlapped seam edge. The upper edge and lower edge are pressed and sealed. The overlapped seam edge is partially pressed and sealed to form an evaporation vent communicating with the exterior. The anti-mold evaporation substance is coated onto the absorption material which is held in the housing space. Therefore a greater amount of the anti-mold evaporation substance can be absorbed by the absorption material and the anti-mold evaporation substance can be slowly released from the absorption material to increase use duration of the anti-mold packet and provide anti-mold effect for a longer period to meet use requirements. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034523 | Universal Closure Apparatus With Delivery System - A universal bottle cap capable of threadably engaging two or more bottles of a different thread arrangement having a substance retained therein. The universal bottle cap threadedly engages a bottle containing a beverage therein. Such universal bottle cap includes a cylindrical member closed at a first end thereof and open at a second end thereof. There is a threaded portion disposed on an inner surface of the cylindrical member for engaging a threaded end of such bottle. A capsule like device is disposed inside the cylindrical member adjacent the closed end for retaining a substance to be dispensed into a beverage in such bottle. A device for piercing the capsule engages each of the threaded portion of the bottle cap and the capsule for piercing the capsule as the universal bottle cap is threaded onto such bottle thereby releasing contents of the capsule into such beverage for mixing therewith. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034524 | PACKAGE HAVING A TEARABLE INTERNAL POUCH PROVIDED WITH A RUPTURING MEANS - The invention relates to a package having flexible walls, such as a sachet or an external pouch made of plastic, which is intended to contain a first product and at least one flexible internal pouch which can be ruptured or torn and contains a second product, preferably liquid, which is intended to be mixed with said first product in said sachet or said external pouch. The internal pouch is secured to an essentially rigid panel which has a preferential folding line that may be provided with a cut-out that projects at the moment of folding. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034525 | Packaging System for Animal Kennel - A package for an animal containment system is provided. The package contains a plurality of horizontal support tubes and a plurality of vertical support tubes. The tubes are dimensioned and configured to be joined together by hardware to form a framing for the animal containment system along with a framing for a gate. The packaging includes a plurality of removable fence tubes and a plurality of gate tubes. The fence tubes and gate tubes are configured to be slidably received within aligned openings along the horizontal support tubes. The packaging also includes a box which contains the components for the system. Within the box substantially all of the fence tubes and substantially all of the gate tubes are nested within selected horizontal support tubes and selected vertical support tubes. A method of packaging an animal containment system is also provided herein. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034526 | Electronic Media Storage Apparatus - An electronic media storage apparatus includes a lower housing having a floor, opposed side walls and a rear wall. A front wall is movable between open and closed configurations. The apparatus includes a cover having a top portion and opposed first and second sides extending downwardly therefrom. The lower housing side walls, lower housing rear wall, and the front wall collectively define a continuous lip at an upper end of the lower housing and an upper end of the front wall when the front wall is at the closed configuration. The cover is removably coupled to the lower housing and the front wall. When the front wall is at the closed configuration and the cover is coupled to the lower housing and front wall, a hermetic cavity is formed between the lower housing, the front wall, and the cover; the cavity being sized to receive an electronic media item. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034527 | Golf Bag Kits - Golf bag kits including various components that may be selected and assembled to provide a finished golf bag. An embodiment of the golf bag kit comprises a golf bag shell or a golf bag shell sub-assembly, a bottom member capable of being permanently connected to the bottom portion of the golf bag shell, and a top member comprising top connectors capable of being permanently connected to the top portion to the golf bag shell. The golf bag kit may be shipped to the customer, distributor, and/or retailer as separate components for assembly. The golf bag shell sub-assembly may include an enclosure, a top collar, a bottom collar and stays extending between the top collar and the bottom collar. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034528 | Golf Bags, Golf Bag Top Members, and Golf Bag Top Member Coverings - The invention is directed toward golf bags, golf bag top members and golf bag top member coverings. Golf bags typically comprise a top member that defines at least one aperture for receiving at least one golf club. The top member is covered by a flexible covering material to protect clubs from damage during use, transport, and storage. An embodiment of the golf bag top member comprises a peripheral structure and the flexible covering material, wherein the flexible covering material covers at least a portion of the peripheral structure. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034529 | GOLF BAGS WITH A STABILIZATION AND REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE GOLF BAGS WITH THE STABILIZATION AND REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM - Embodiments of golf bag having a stabilization and reinforcement system with a flexible one-piece hinge and methods to manufacture such a golf bag are generally described herein. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034530 | No-spill tackle/tool/utility box - The unique element of this tackle box can also be applied to a toolbox, sewing box, or any other type of utility box used for carrying various supplies. That unique element is the handle itself and the way that it automatically secures the top lid of the box when it's being carried and in the fact that the handle itself is attached to lower portion of the box and not attached to the lid, as is the case for most prior inventions that are similar. By attaching the handle to the lower portion of the box and not the lid, this invention solves the problem that occurs when the user commonly forgets to secure the lid (as required in prior related inventions with this design flaw) resulting in accidental spillage of its contents. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034531 | Protection Device for Electronic Equipment - A protection device for an electronic equipment includes a frame unit for protecting the electronic equipment, and a functional unit combined with the frame unit. The frame unit includes a main frame for mounting the electronic equipment. The functional unit includes a functional board mounted in the mounting bracket of the frame unit, a mobile power supply mounted on the functional board, and a charging plug connected with the mobile power supply and insertable into a charging slot of the electronic equipment. Thus, the functional unit is removably mounted on the frame unit so that the functional unit can be removed from the frame unit for replacement of the functional unit. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034532 | DICING DIE BONDING FILM PACKING STRUCTURE AND PACKING METHOD - A roll has a structure in which a film is wound around a hollow core. The film is a dicing die bonding film having a surface where depressions and protrusions are formed. The roll is placed in a storage bag. Side plates are provided to both end portions of the roll being placed in the storage bag. Protruded portions of the side plates are attached by being inserted into both end portions of a follow portion of the core. With a pair of the side plates being attached to top and bottom ends of the roll, the side plates and the roll are secured with two to four bands. The bands are provided all around the outer portions of the side plates and the roll (storage bag) such that at least two bands cross, whereby the side plates and the roll are secured. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034533 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF COUPLING BEVERAGE CARTONS WITH RESILIENT BANDS - A system and method for packaging individual beverage containers is disclosed. A package of individual beverage containers includes a plurality of beverage cartons abutted at respective edge surfaces; each beverage carton contains a plurality of individual beverage containers. The beverage cartons are secured together by at least one resilient band that is disposed over and applies a force to secure together the plurality of beverage cartons. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034534 | SNAP-BACK BIASED DISCRETE CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND STERILIZATION WRAPS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING DISCRETE CONSUMER PRODUCTS - Discrete consumer products, such as sterilization wraps and methods for producing such discrete consumer products are disclosed. Sterilization wraps of the present disclosure avoid contacting exterior, non-sterile surfaces of sterilization wraps with the sterile contents of the sterilization wrap. Spring elements are coupled with the sterilization wrap to urge the sterilization wrap from a closed to an open position when desired. In this manner, the sterilization wrap avoids being re-introduced to the sterile equipment contained in the sterilization wrap. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034535 | STORAGE APPARATUS WITH SUPPORT STRUCTURES - A storage apparatus is provided. The storage apparatus defines a storage cavity having an opening at the upper surface of the storage apparatus with a substantially planar flange extending outwardly from the opening of the storage cavity and defines a plurality of support structures, each support structure (a) having an opening at the upper surface of the storage apparatus and (b) adapted to support the storage apparatus. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034536 | ADHESIVE DRESSING INTEGRATED PACKAGING - An integrated package is disclosed that is configured for an adhesive dressing having at least one area coated with an adhesive. The integrated package includes first and second packaging elements that, when coupled together, form a sealed volume with the adhesive dressing disposed within the sealed volume. The integrated package has at least one release surface coupled to the first packaging element, wherein a first portion of the release surface is removably coupled to the adhesive of the dressing. When the adhesive dressing is removed from the integrated package, the adhesive of the dressing is exposed without requiring a second step of removing a protective sheet. The release surface may be provided as a coating on the first packaging element or as a surface of a release sheet having an edge captured between the first and second packaging elements. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034537 | Loading Container For Transporting Glass Substrate - A zipper-type loading container for transporting glass substrates in which an increased number of glass substrates can be loaded for transport, thereby increasing the convenience of workers. The loading container for transporting glass substrates includes a loading frame having a loading surface, which supports the lower end of the glass substrates, and a backing surface, which supports the rear surface of a batch of the glass substrates. A cover frame is provided on the loading frame, and slides on the loading frame in forward and backward directions of the loading frame, and cover the upper end and the sides of the glass substrates. A zipper-type opening/closing sheet is provided on the front portion of the cover frame, and opens and closes the front portion of the cover frame. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034538 | Package Navigation Using Contrasting Graphics - A package includes an outer structure having at least one display face having a pointer region and a focal region, wherein the pointer region has a pointer pattern having a pointer pattern complexity value and the focal region has a focal pattern having a focal pattern complexity value, wherein the difference between the pointer pattern complexity value and the focal pattern complexity value is at least 3 for measurements in millimeters. A portion of the pointer region points toward the focal region. The pointer region can have a first end and a second end, wherein the pointer region tapers from the second end to the first end, and wherein the first end is adjacent the focal region. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034539 | FILM FOR WRAPPING, METHODS OF MAKING AND USING - One embodiment of a wrapping film comprises a polymer film having, on at least one surface thereof, at least one sealing area comprising at least one varnished area; and a plurality of individual unvarnished areas; wherein, within the sealing area, the area ratio of the unvarnished areas to the varnished area (PV:V) is ≦1; and wherein, within the sealing area, the largest individual unvarnished area is ≦30 mm | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034540 | Carrier Assembly with Caps for Medical Connectors - An assembly for mounting medical connector caps includes a carrier formed from a sheet of material and having an array of holes. The assembly also includes a plurality of medical connector caps. Each cap is inserted into one of the holes of the array. The assembly also includes a plurality of sealing tabs. The tabs may be retained on the carrier by friction fit into the holes of the carrier. The carrier may also include a mounting hole to hang on a pole of an IV line. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034541 | PACKAGE OF STACKED FOLDED AND LOTIONED WEB SUBSTRATES - A package of stacked folded web substrates is disclosed. Each folded web substrate has a folded surface area of about A/8 and is produced from a respective unfolded web substrate having an unfolded surface area of A and a lotion applied to one surface thereof. The package of stacked folded web substrates has a normalized Mellin gauge value of greater than 0.06. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034542 | STACKED FOLDED AND LOTIONED TISSUES - A stack of folded web substrates is disclosed. Each folded web substrate has a folded surface area of about A/8 and is produced from a respective web substrate having an unfolded surface area of A and a lotion applied to one surface thereof. Each folded web substrate of the stack of folded web substrates has an average 4-ply caliper of greater than about 19.57 mm. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034543 | PROTECTIVE PACKAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - In one embodiment, a system to protect an article includes a cover to cover the article inside the container. The cover includes a first portion, a second portion, and a separation path. The first portion includes a first loop graspable to remove the article from the container. The second portion is to support the article during removal from the container and is usable to cover the article outside the container when separated from the first portion. The separation path is situated between the first and second portions to guide separating of the first and second portions. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034544 | STRENGTHENED BOROSILICATE GLASS CONTAINERS WITH IMPROVED DAMAGE TOLERANCE - According to one embodiment, a glass container may include a body formed from a Type I, Class B glass composition according to ASTM Standard E438-92. The body may have an inner surface, an outer surface and a wall thickness extending between the outer surface and the inner surface. The body may also include a compressively stressed layer extending into the wall thickness from at least one of the outer surface and the inner surface. A lubricous coating may be positioned on at least a portion of the outer surface of the body, wherein the outer surface of the body with the lubricous coating has a coefficient of friction less than or equal to 0.7. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034545 | HOLDING STRUCTURE FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY HOLDING A PLURALITY OF CONTAINERS FOR MEDICAL, PHARMACEUTICAL OR COSMETIC APPLICATIONS AND TRANSPORT OR PACKAGING CONTAINER WITH HOLDING STRUCTURE - A supporting structure for concurrently supporting a plurality of containers for substances for medical, pharmaceutical or cosmetic applications is disclosed, wherein the containers are open at least at one end and wherein the supporting structure comprises a plurality of openings or receptacles and a plurality of supporting means for supporting said containers in said openings or receptacles. According to the invention the supporting structure is formed by or comprises a plurality of subunits, wherein each of the subunits can be handled or processed separately together with the containers supported thereon. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034546 | Compartmentalized protective case for portable handheld electronic devices - A compartmentalized protective case houses a portable electronic device and personal care items that are organized and held securely therewithin. The compartmentalized protective case has a major compartment for receiving and housing an electronic device such as a smart phone, cellular phone, music player, or other digital media device. At least one cell compartment constructed within the case receives and houses personal care items removably integrated therein. Personal care items include a plurality of interchangeable replacement cells containing beauty items, cosmetics, hygienic items, oral care products such as floss or breath strips, medications, vitamins, breathe fresheners and/or health care products. A second cell compartment is preferably provided as a removable pouch or restraining system for holding identification cards, currency, visa or bank cards, and/or keys. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034547 | ENERGY DISSIPATION STRUCTURE WITH SUPPORT PILLAR FOR PACKAGING FRAGILE ARTICLES - In specific embodiments, an energy dissipation structure for supporting an article comprises a cavity adapted to receive at least a portion of the article. The cavity is bounded by a plurality of sidewall structures, each of the sidewall structures having a length and including an inner wall, an outer wall, and an arcuate structure connecting the inner wall with the outer wall. Each of the sidewall structures is connected with another of the sidewall structures by a groove extending along at least a portion of the inner walls, the outer walls, and the arcuate structures of the connected sidewall structures. The cavity includes a platform adapted to supported the article above the base when the article is seated within the cavity and a support pillar extending from the platform toward the base. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034548 | WAFER CONTAINER - Improvements in a semiconductor wafer container for reducing movement of semiconductor wafers within a wafer carrier using flexible wall segments, panels or flexible inserts in the base member's main inner containment diameter. These walls allow a vertical containment surface to move and capture the entire stack of wafers rather than a few wafers. The surface that contacts the wafers moves uniformly inward. The wafer stack is secured by reducing or eliminating the gap between the wafer container and the wafer stack. Further improvements include the addition of a ramped engagement surfaces in the top and/or bottom cover that provides mechanical advantage for easier assembly of the top and bottom cover. This design also allows for automated loading and unloading of the wafer stack because once the top cover is removed, the flexible walls spring back outward. Thus providing a small gap in which to freely remove the wafers. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034549 | RESIDUE HYDROCRACKING - A process for upgrading residuum hydrocarbons and decreasing tendency of the resulting products toward asphaltenic sediment formation in downstream processes is disclosed. The process may include: contacting a residuum hydrocarbon fraction and hydrogen with a hydroconversion catalyst in a hydrocracking reaction zone to convert at least a portion of the residuum hydrocarbon fraction to lighter hydrocarbons; recovering an effluent from the hydrocracking reaction zone; contacting hydrogen and at least a portion of the effluent with a resid hydrotreating catalyst; and separating the effluent to recover two or more hydrocarbon fractions. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034550 | METHODS AND FUEL PROCESSING APPARATUSES FOR UPGRADING A PYROLYSIS OIL STREAM AND A HYDROCARBON STREAM - Methods and apparatuses for upgrading a pyrolysis oil stream and a hydrocarbon stream are provided herein. In an embodiment, a method for upgrading a pyrolysis oil stream and a hydrocarbon stream includes separately introducing the pyrolysis oil stream and the hydrocarbon stream into a reaction zone to form a mixture of the pyrolysis oil stream and the hydrocarbon stream in the reaction zone. The mixture of the pyrolysis oil stream and the hydrocarbon stream is catalytically cracked in the presence of a particulate cracking catalyst in the reaction zone. The pyrolysis oil stream is maintained at a temperature of less than or equal to about 100° C. substantially up to introduction into the reaction zone. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034551 | FCC PROCESS FOR MAXIMIZING DIESEL - A process is described for maximizing the FCC middle distillates comprising the use of two different converters, operating in a coordinated manner that seeks to maximize the production of LCO for diesel, generating a specified gasoline and reducing fuel oil production. Converter “A” operates with a low contact time in the riser, of 0.2 to 1.5 sec. (preferably from 0.5 to 1.0 sec.) making a higher reaction temperature possible even at low severity, from 510° C. to 560° C. (preferably from 530° C. to 550° C.) and with a catalyst suitable to the maximization of LCO. Converter “B” possesses a high activity catalytic system, suited to cracking naphtha and DO generated in the first converter. Preferably, converter “B” has two separate risers, allowing the reaction temperatures of each to be adjusted independently according to the range most recommended for maximizing the cracking of each of the streams: 530° C. to 560° C. for the DO riser and 540° C. to 600° C. for the naphtha riser. The high-quality LCO stream generated by cracking at low severity in converter “A” is not contaminated by the poorer quality LCO generated by re-cracking the DO in converter “B,” since each converter has its own fractionating tower. The use of low contact time as a route for reducing severity in converter “A” geared towards the production of better quality LCO allows it to operate with a higher reaction temperature for the same LCO conversion and quality level, entailing greater operating reliability for the unit, and providing benefits for the heat balance of the converter. In existing units, the improvement in the heat balance provides leeway to the air blower via increased batch temperature, and makes room for processing more residual batches. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034552 | METHODS AND FUEL PROCESSING APPARATUSES FOR UPGRADING A PYROLYSIS OIL STREAM AND A HYDROCARBON STREAM - Methods and fuel processing apparatuses for upgrading a pyrolysis oil stream and a hydrocarbon stream are provided herein. In an embodiment, a method for upgrading a pyrolysis oil stream and a hydrocarbon stream includes providing a pyrolysis oil stream and providing a hydrocarbon stream separate from the pyrolysis oil stream. The pyrolysis oil stream and the hydrocarbon stream are mixed in a mixing zone and in the absence of a particulate cracking catalyst. The pyrolysis oil stream and the hydrocarbon stream are introduced in a substantially common direction into the mixing zone to form a mixture of the pyrolysis oil stream and the hydrocarbon stream. The mixture of the pyrolysis oil stream and the hydrocarbon stream are catalytically cracked in the presence of the particulate cracking catalyst. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034553 | Method of Processing a Bituminous Feed Using an Emulsion - The present disclosure relates to a method of processing a bituminous feed. The bituminous feed is contacted with a bridging liquid-in-extraction liquor emulsion to form a slurry. Solids in the slurry are agglomerated, using agitation, to form an agglomerated slurry comprising agglomerated solids and a low solids bitumen extract. The agglomerates are then separated from the low solids bitumen extract. Emulsifying the bridging liquid prior to contacting it with the oil sands may reduce the amount of energy required for the agglomeration process. Other potential benefits may include the production of smaller and more uniform agglomerates. The former may lead to higher bitumen recoveries and the latter may improve the solid-liquid separation rate. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034554 | METHODS AND FUEL PROCESSING APPARATUSES FOR UPGRADING A PYROLYSIS OIL STREAM AND A HYDROCARBON STREAM - Methods and apparatuses for upgrading a pyrolysis oil stream and a hydrocarbon stream are provided. In an embodiment, a method for upgrading a pyrolysis oil stream and a hydrocarbon stream includes providing the pyrolysis oil stream and providing the hydrocarbon stream separate from the pyrolysis oil stream. The pyrolysis oil stream and the hydrocarbon stream are introduced into a reaction zone. Deposits form adjacent to a pyrolysis oil outlet of the pyrolysis oil stream. The pyrolysis oil stream and the hydrocarbon stream are catalytically cracked in the presence of a particulate cracking catalyst in the reaction zone. During catalytic cracking, the pyrolysis oil deposits adjacent the pyrolysis oil outlet of the pyrolysis oil stream are removed, such as with a cleaning head. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034555 | Particle manipulation system with cytometric capability - A MEMS-based particle manipulation system which uses a particle manipulation stage and a plurality of laser interrogation regions. The laser interrogation regions may be used to assess the effectiveness or accuracy of the particle manipulation stage. In one exemplary embodiment, the particle manipulation stage is a microfabricated, flap-type fluid valve, which sorts a target particle from non-target particles in a fluid stream. The laser interrogation stages are disposed in the microfabricated fluid channels at the input and output of the flap-type sorting valve. The laser interrogation regions may be used to assess the effectiveness or accuracy of the sorting, and to control or adjust sort parameters during the sorting process. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034556 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PARTICLE SEPARATION - An particle separation microstructure comprising a body and a flow channel extending through the body, having an inlet and an outlet for receiving a flow of particles therethrough. The flow channel comprises opposing first and second walls disposed in a spaced-apart relationship and at least one protrusion extending from the first wall into the flow channel and extending along a length of the flow channel. At least a portion of one of the first and second walls is reversibly actuatable between a first and a second position and the first and second walls are substantially parallel in the second position. In the first position the flow channel is open for receiving the flow of particles and in the second position the at least one protrusion abuts the second wall and the flow channel is constricted for restricting the flow of particles and separating particles from the flow of particles. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034557 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TREATING A MEDICAL FLUID AND MEDICAL CASSETTE - An apparatus for treating a medical fluid is provided which includes a treatment machine having a coupling surface, with a cassette made of a hard part having liquid-conducting passages which are covered by a flexible film being able to be coupled to the coupling surface of the treatment machine. A corresponding medical cassette is also provided. An air-free coupling of the flexible film of the cassette to the treatment machine is ensured in that air can be sucked out areally along a plane between the flexible film and the coupling surface during the coupling process and/or with a coupled cassette. A method for coupling the cassette and a method for checking the leaktightness of the cassette via the vacuum control of the air suction is also provided. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034558 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR REMOVING NITROGEN COMPOUNDS AND ODORS FROM WASTEWATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A wastewater treatment system includes independent wastewater treatment facilities. Each of the facilities has wastewater treatment subsystems and is monitored by a central monitoring location. Wastewater collection subsystems hold wastewater to be treated. Monitoring subsystems measure wastewater process parameters. Control devices receive control commands and, dependent upon the command received, alter parameters of the wastewater treatment subsystems. A communication device connects the wastewater treatment subsystems and the control devices and sends information corresponding to the wastewater process parameters measured by the monitors, receives control messages corresponding to the control commands, and transmits control commands the control devices to alter wastewater process parameters. The central monitor manages the watershed by receiving information, evaluating changes to be made, sending the control messages, and coordinating the monitoring of the independent wastewater treatment facilities by allowing the independent wastewater treatment facilities to at least one of trade, sell, and exchange excess effluent capacity. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034559 | SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING A PROCESS FOR TREATMENT OF A TREATABLE FLUID - The present invention relates to a means of monitoring and controlling a process step, or steps for a treatable fluid being processed, whereby a sampled volume of the treated fluid is delivered to a vessel, within which the sampled treated fluid emulates the expected reaction or reactions of the treatable fluid being processed within the process step. The sampled volume of the treated fluid is detained, monitored, recorded and analyzed by the present invention. The resulting data is translated into commands that are conveyed to process control devices which control the processing of the treatable fluid. Sampling and analyzing of the treatable fluid is automatically repeated on a cyclical basis. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034560 | SOLID SEPARATION SYSTEM - An aggregating agent injector ( | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034561 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROGRAMABLY TREATING WATER IN A WATER COOLER - An apparatus for a programmable self sanitizing water dispenser apparatus with a digital controller as well as a programmable method for generating ozone for cleaning the reservoir and the water contained within it. The apparatus includes an anti-spill receiver that houses the controller and that can contain a ozone generator. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034562 | ELECTROLYTIC CHLORINATOR CONTROL - A control unit for a swimming pool electrolytic cell. The control unit includes a housing containing a logic module. An electrical connection is provided to connect the logic module to an electrical supply to receive power therefrom. An electrical connection is provided to connect the logic module to electrodes of the cell. A data outlet is provided to send control signals from the logic arrangement to a variable speed pump. The logic module is configured to: selectively supply power to the electrodes to energize the electrodes; and control the output of the pump, when the pump is active, to suit electrolytic chlorination. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034563 | LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY COMPONENT - The present invention aims to provide a liquid chromatography component including a column and a prefilter, which is hard to cause an increase of supplied liquid pressure even when the measurement of a sample is repeated. The present invention is a liquid chromatography component, which includes: a column with filler particles filled therein; and a prefilter, the filler particles having an average particle size in the range of 2 to 20 μm, the prefilter having a filtering particle size in the range of ⅙ to ⅓ of the average particle size of the filler particles. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034564 | MULTI-COMPONENT FILTER MEDIA WITH CONTROL RELEASED ADDITIVES - A filter media is described that employs multicomponent fiber material to form the filter media. The multicomponent fiber material is composed of two or more materials at least one of which is soluable in the application fluid that flows through and is filtered by the filter media to release additive(s) in a controlled manner into the application fluid. The additive(s) releases slowly throughout the filter application life. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034565 | V-Shaped Filter with Serviceable Frames and Cartridges - A V-shaped filter includes a V-shaped carrier frame, first and second cartridge frames movably mounted to the carrier frame, and first and second filter element cartridges removably and replaceably mounted to the first and second cartridge frames, respectively. The first and second cartridge frames are movable to an inserted position in the V-shaped carrier frame providing an installed condition with the first and second cartridge frames forming a V-shape, and are movable to an extended position extending beyond the V-shaped carrier frame and providing a replacement-service condition. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034566 | FILTER ELEMENT WITH A COMBINED ENDPLATE/LID WITH A CENTRAL HOLE - A filter element is described that includes an endplate that also serves as the lid or cover for the filter housing. The combined endplate/lid includes a central hole that is closed to fluid flow when the proper filter element-housing combination is used. Various embodiments for different functional uses of the central hole are also described. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034567 | Method And Apparatus For Producing Autologous Clotting Components - A method and apparatus for obtaining various components of a multi-component material. Generally, a component of a whole blood sample may be concentrated from a patient and re-introduced to the same patient. For example, a clotting component, such as thrombin, from a whole blood sample may be extracted and concentrated in an apparatus and collection to be reapplied or reintroduced into a patient. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034568 | FILTER MECHANISM - The present invention is a filter mechanism provided in a pump or the like, and the purpose thereof is to provide a filter mechanism that can eliminate foreign matter adhering to the surface of a filter and thereby can prevent clogging of filters because of foreign matter. According to the present invention, an area toward the inside in the direction of the radius of the filter is linked to an intake opening ( | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034569 | REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE HAVING HIGH INITIAL PERMEATE FLUX - The present invention relates to a reverse osmosis membrane including: a porous support; a polysulfone layer formed on the porous support; and a polyamide active layer formed on the polysulfone layer, wherein the polyamide active layer is formed through interfacial polymerization between an amine compound and an acyl halide compound, and the acyl halide compound includes a monofunctional acyl halide and a polyfunctional acyl halide, and a method of manufacturing the same. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034570 | Porous Medium Screen - Certain aspects and embodiments of the present invention are directed to a porous medium screen that can be disposed in a wellbore through a fluid-producing formation. The porous medium screen can include a porous medium and a retaining structure. The porous medium can be a material having one or more pores. The one or more pores can be adapted to allow a fluid to flow through the porous medium and to prevent one or more particles from flowing through the porous medium. The retaining structure can be adapted to retain the porous medium in a position circumferentially surrounding a section of a tubing string and to prevent expansion of the porous medium. The retaining structure can include a shroud and one or more stoppers. The shroud can be adapted to circumferentially surround the porous medium. Each stopper can be adapted to circumferentially surround the section of a tubing string at an edge of the porous medium. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034571 | FILTER MANUFACTURING MACHINE, FILTER MANUFACTURING METHOD USING THE MACHINE, AND HOLLOW FILTER - A filter manufacturing machine includes a forming device for forming filter tow into a hollow rod-shaped continuous filter body, a forming tube included in the forming device and having a tubular forming path through which the filter tow is passed while being brought together, a mandrel arranged in the forming tube and forming the tubular forming path in cooperation with the forming tube, and a heat treating section included in the forming tube and configured to heat the filter tow while the filter tow passes through the tubular forming path. The mandrel has a small-diameter portion located at the inlet of the forming tube, a large-diameter portion located at the outlet of the forming tube, and a diameter expansion portion located between the small- and large-diameter portions. The diameter expansion portion is located downstream of the heat treating section as viewed in the moving direction of the filter tow. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034572 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MAINTAINING THE TEMPERATURE OF WASTEWATER IN A TREATMENT FACILITY - Volatile organic compounds (VOCs), such as benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene and methanol may be removed from wastewater obtained from oil or gas exploration or production operations by way of a bioreactor. The bioreactor may employ anaerobic microorganisms that metabolize various VOCs. In some embodiments, such a bioreactor may be configured to selectively change the temperature of the conditions of wastewater placed in the bioreactor, or of wastewater re-circulated through the bioreactor. A centralized valving or control station may optionally control heating or other conditioning elements for both feed and re-circulation systems. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034573 | HYBRID AEROBIC AND ANAEROBIC WASTEWATER AND SLUDGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A hybrid method and system of treating wastewater with reduced energy usage is disclosed. The treatment system has a sorption system and an anaerobic digester that digests or converts at least a portion of the solids or sludge from the sorption system. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034574 | TREATMENT OF WASTE PRODUCTS WITH ANAEROBIC DIGESTION - A waste stream is treated by anaerobic digestion. A process is described involves a step of separating solids from digestate, and returning separated solids to a digester. Optionally, there may be a step of solids separation in which larger solids are removed from the digester. A process and apparatus are described for treating waste sludge from a wastewater treatment plant in an anaerobic digester. Feed sludge is thickened or solids are separated from digestate and returned to the digester. Additional co-digestion waste may be added to the digester. The process and apparatus may be used in a retrofit of an existing wastewater treatment plant. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034575 | SELECTIVE SULPHATE REMOVAL BY EXCLUSIVE ANION EXCHANGE FROM HARD WATER WASTE STREAMS - The invention provides waste water treatment processes utilizing an ion exchange resin to remove sulphate anions, while adjusting the pH of the ion exchange loading solution with carbon dioxide gas. The effect of the resin loading reactions is that dissolved sulphate is replaced with sequestered carbon dioxide gas, in the form of dissolved bicarbonate, in the treated water and the cations are not removed from the solution. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034576 | FILTERING MEDIUM FOR FLUID PURIFICATION - The present invention concerns a filtering medium, a method for the production thereof, the use of said filtering medium and a method for reducing the content of multiple contaminants simultaneously in fluids by means of said filtering medium, wherein said filtering medium consists of or comprises at least one of the following: a mixture (A) containing a major part of an iron-based powder and a minor part of a silver powder, an iron-silver powder alloy (B), and an iron-based porous and permeable composite containing silver (C). | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034577 | FUEL FILTER FOR THE REMOVAL OF A SOAP CONTAMINANT FROM DIESEL FUEL - This disclosure describes a filtration system and method for removing soap from diesel fuel. The removal involves passing fuel through the filtration system. By removing soap, injector sticking and plugging can be reduced and for fuel already contaminated with soap, lubricity and/or corrosion inhibition functionality resulting from the conversion of carboxylic acid additives can be restored to metal carboxylates | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034578 | BIODEGRADABLE FILTER USING COCONUT DERIVED ACTIVATED CARBON AND CITRICIDAL - A filter intended to remove pollutants from water in developing countries can include two stages connected in series. The first stage can be coconut derived activated carbon embodied in a bamboo housing and used to remove heavy metals and pesticides. The second stage can also be coconut derived activated carbon mixed with citricidal, and used to remove bacteria. Contaminated water traverses from the first stage to the second via gravity flow, resulting in water that is free of heavy metals and bacteria. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034579 | METHOD FOR TREATING DRINKING WATER BY MEANS OF A REPLACEABLE CARTRIDGE FILTERING SYSTEM - A method for treating drinking water by modifying the ion concentration in the filtered water by means of a replaceable cartridge filtering system comprises: —defining a plurality of types of water to be filtered on the basis of chemical and physical features of the water to be treated; —defining a plurality of classes of filtered water to be obtained with the filtering system on the basis of chemical and physical features of the filtered water; —providing a plurality of filter cartridges containing a filtering material based on a mixture of two or more ion exchange resins, the mixture being formed from predetermined proportions of the two or more resins, each cartridge of the plurality of cartridges having a different mixture of the two or more resins and being capable of retaining ions from, and/or releasing ions into, the water filtered in the filtration process; —correlating one or more of the classes of filtered water with each cartridge of the plurality of cartridges for each type of water to be filtered; —selecting a cartridge from the plurality of cartridges in order to obtain a desired class of filtered water on the basis of a specified type of water to be filtered. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034580 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVING CONTAMINANTS FROM INDUSTRIAL FLUID - A filter system for removing contaminants from oil based industrial liquids and the like includes a support tube with a permeable sidewall through which the industrial liquid flows in an inside out direction. A multilayer coalescence media surrounds the support tube, and includes at least one layer of a non-woven fibrous material that is partially wettable by the dispersed water in the industrial liquid, and commences coalescence of the same to form small primary water droplets, and at least one sheet of a precisely woven monofilament fabric stacked on the downstream side of the non-woven material. The woven fabric is substantially wettable by the dispersed water, and has a fixed open mesh with uniformly sized and spaced apart pore openings which continue to coalesce the primary water droplets into large water drops which fall from the filter for collection along the bottom of the apparatus. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034581 | LIQUID PRODUCTS AND METHOD FOR EMULSIFYING OIL, AND USE THEREOF IN THE TREATMENT OF OIL CONTAMINATIONS - An emulsifier concentrate for producing a working solution comprising 30-50 Vol % of a natural plant oil, selected from colza oil, corn oil, sunflower oil, 10-25 Vol % of octanol as a solubilizer, and 27-55 Vol % of an emulsifier, consisting of 26.5-45 Vol % of a non-ionic tenside, and 0.5-10 Vol % of an anionic tenside. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034582 | System and Method for lime Stabilization of Liquid Sludge - A lime stabilization system and method is provided in which thickened liquid sludge and lime are separately delivered, under controlled conditions, to a reaction tank and mixed therein to a predetermined pH, controlled via a programmable logic computer. The weight of liquid sludge in the reaction tank is controlled from the computer via load cells that measure the weight of such liquid sludge in the reaction tank. The computer monitors the amount of liquid sludge and lime delivered to the reaction tank, for mixing therein to a desired pH, for a predetermined amount of time, and the resultant mix is discharged from the reaction tank, to a holding tank, for return to the land. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034583 | AUTOMATIC COOKING MEDIUM FILTERING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An automatic filtering system for filtering a cooking medium in a a fryer, includes a frypot; a filter manifold having removable filter; a pump, that supplies cooking medium from the filter manifold to the frypot; a pressure sensor that senses a pressure of the cooking medium supplied by the pump; and a controlling mechanism that controls an operation of the pump in response to the sensed pressure data. The control mechanism halts the operation of the pump after sensing a drop in the pressure of the cooking medium pressure that is greater than or equal to a predetermined pressure drop threshold. The systems and methods of the invention provide automatic filtering that may reduce or eliminate an incorrect refilling operation after the filtering of cooking medium, so that the filtering process may be performed correctly each time. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034584 | PROCESS LIQUID SUPPLY APPARATUS OPERATING METHOD, PROCESS LIQUID SUPPLY APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM - According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a process liquid supply apparatus operating method is provided. The method includes filling a filter unit with a process liquid from an upstream side of the filter unit to a downstream side of the filter unit after newly mounting or replacing the filter unit and repeating a depressurization filtering process and a pressurization filtering process for a predetermined number of times. The depressurization filtering process depressurizes the process liquid in the downstream side of the filter unit and thereby allows the process liquid to permeate through the filter unit. The pressurization filtering process pressurizes the process liquid from the upstream side of the filter unit and thereby allows the process liquid to permeate through the filter unit. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034585 | CASSETTE TRAY AND CARRIER MODULE - A cassette tray is provided, which includes a bottom plate and two holding members. The bottom plate includes a plurality of positioning holes, wherein the positioning holes are arranged in rows along a first direction, and the rows are spaced apart from each other in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. Each of the holding members is selectively connected to the positioning holes in one of the rows and mounted on the bottom plate in a detachable manner, and a circuit board is received between the two holding members. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034586 | System for Holding Multiple Remote Controls - An improved method for holding multiple remote controls described herein. In one embodiment, the remote control holder can comprise a tray having a top surface, one or more remote control grip, and a first fastener. In this embodiment, each of the remote control grips can have a base and at least two sides. The base can comprise a top surface and a bottom surface. Further, the first fastener connected to the bottom surface of the remote control grip. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034587 | Hanging Assembly for Footwear Storage - The present invention describes a boot hanger assembly that provides a place for the storage and concealment of footwear. The assembly has a shroud and an elongate plastic chain that is hung from an elevated platform such as a wall, ceiling, or an existing rod. Hooks are hung from along the length of a plastic chain that enables boots or other footwear to be hung. This provides for a way to free up closet space while also organizing a person's footwear. The assembly also has a decorative shroud that covers the hanging footwear. The shroud functions to conceal the contents of the assembly, provide a protective barrier from environmental contaminants, as well as add to the aesthetic value of the assembly. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034588 | FRAME WITH CONNECTION MEMBER FOR CONNECTING FLANGES OF THE FRAME - A frame includes two flanges and a connection member. Each flange includes an outer plate and an inner plate parallel to the outer plate. A first sidewall and a second sidewall extend from the outside plate to be connected to the inner, parallel to each other. The outer side plate, the inner side plate, and the first and second sidewalls together bound a receiving space. The connection member includes a first connecting plate engaged in the receiving space of one of the flanges, and a second connecting plate engaged in the receiving space of the other flange. A number of parallel grooves are defined in each of the first and second connecting plates. A number of blocks extend from an inner side of the inner side plate to engage in the corresponding grooves. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140034589 | SHELVING AND KIOSK SYSTEM - Described herein are a robotic distribution apparatus, system and method. The robotic distribution system may include a Package Delivery Kiosk (PDK), associated front end and back end package delivery management systems, portals for the consumer and the retailer, portals for the common carrier, sender, and recipient, a package inventory management system, integrated retailer access, a real and automated retailer bidding system and a kiosk for distribution. The PDK includes a distribution kiosk and shelving system. The kiosk and shelving system includes configurable shelves and dividers to enable access to the packages. The shelving system handles packages from a robotic placement mechanism and includes shelves that have receiving apertures. The shelving system further includes dividers that fit into the receiving apertures. Each of the dividers has a receiving slot that allows a robotic gripper arm to grab or handle a package with respect to a slot between a pair of dividers. | 2014-02-06 |
