| 09th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
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| 20090050477 | Disposable sensor for liquid samples - The present invention provides a disposable electrochemical sensor which can measure redox species in a liquid sample | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050478 | Evaluation of the corrosion inhibiting activity of a coating - The corrosion inhibiting activity of a coating is determined from the effect of corrosion inhibiting species released by the coating on the oxygen reduction current for a cathode placed very close to the coating. A rotating disk electrode or pumped solution flow is used to sweep the corrosion inhibiting species from the coating surface to the cathode. The oxygen reduction current is measured under conditions of oxygen diffusion control. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050479 | EXHAUST GAS SENSOR - An exhaust gas sensor including a sensor element and a heating element. The sensor element includes a cup-shaped member having a length, an outer surface, and an inner surface defining a cavity. The sensor element further includes an exhaust electrode coupled to the outer surface and a reference electrode coupled to the inner surface. The heating element is located within the cavity and contacts the sensor element within the cavity of the cup-shaped member over a contact length. A ratio is defined as the contact length divided by the length of cup-shaped member and the ratio is at least about 0.05. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050480 | EXHAUST GAS SENSOR - An exhaust gas sensor that includes a sensor element having a cup-shaped member including an outer surface and an inner surface defining a cavity. The cup-shaped member further includes an exhaust electrode coupled to the outer surface and a reference electrode coupled to the inner surface. The exhaust gas sensor further includes a heating element located within the cavity and a heat conductive material within the cavity and between the inner surface of the cup-shaped member and the heating element to facilitate heat transfer from the heating element to the sensor element. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050481 | GAS SENSOR WITH INCREASED DURABILITY AND RELIABILITY - A gas sensor is disclosed including a gas-concentration detecting element, a casing accommodating the gas-concentration detecting element, a lead wire delivering a detected voltage potential to an outside, an insulator holding the lead wire in electrical relationship with respect to the housing, a columnar elastic sealing member, air holes formed in the casing for admitting atmospheric air to an inside thereof, and a water repellent filter. The water repellent filter, formed in a cylindrical shape, is disposed between the casing and the insulator, and a cylindrical elastic member is disposed in at least one of an area between the water repellent filter and the casing and another area between the water repellent filter and the insulator. With the casing caulked, the water repellent filter and the cylindrical elastic member are fixed in place. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050482 | CELL SEPARATION DEVICE AND CELL SEPARATION METHOD - Plural types of cells having different dielectrophoretic properties are separated using a simple structure. There is provided a cell separation device including: a flow path through which a cell suspension flows, the cell suspension containing plural types of cells which have different dielectrophoretic properties; electrodes disposed to face each other in a direction intersecting a flow direction of the cell suspension flowing in the flow path; an electric field gradient forming portion which generates an electric field strength gradient between the electrodes; and a power supply applying an alternating voltage having a direct current component across the electrodes. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050483 | HIGH CURRENT DENSITY CATHODE FOR ELECTROREFINING IN MOLTEN ELECTROLYTE - A high current density cathode for electrorefining in a molten electrolyte for the continuous production and collection of loose dendritic or powdery deposits. The high current density cathode eliminates the requirement for mechanical scraping and electrochemical stripping of the deposits from the cathode in an anode/cathode module. The high current density cathode comprises a perforated electrical insulated material coating such that the current density is up to 3 A/cm | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050484 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY, AND FUEL CELL USING THE MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY PRODUCED BY THE PROCESS - This invention provides a process for producing a membrane electrode assembly which has high and stable catalytic activity, and suppressed deterioration in catalytic activity during operation, and can prevent a deterioration in performance attributable to a structural factor of the membrane electrode assembly. The process comprises the step of, after the washing/removing step, drying the catalyst electrode in an atmosphere having a lower oxygen partial pressure than the air. The anode/cathode is a covered catalyst electrode having a structure formed by supporting/depositing a catalytically active material composed mainly of platinum/ruthenium subjected to the potential holding step, the washing/removing step, and the drying step, on a porous electroconductive carrier to cover at least a part of the porous electroconductive carrier with the ion conductive material. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050485 | ANODIZED ALUMINUM ALLOY MATERIAL HAVING BOTH DURABILITY AND LOW POLLUTING PROPERTY - An anodized aluminum alloy material is formed of an aluminum alloy having a Mg content between 0.1 and 2.0% by mass, a Si content between 0.1 and 2.0% by mass, a Mn content between 0.1 and 2.0% by mass, and an Fe, a Cr and a Cu content of 0.03% by mass or below and containing Al and unavoidable impurities as other components, and is coated with an anodic oxide film. Parts of the anodic oxide film at different positions with respect to thickness of the anodic oxide film have different hardnesses, respectively, and the difference in Vickers hardness between a part having the highest hardness and a part having the lowest hardness is Hv 5 or above. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050486 | Enhanced Magnetic Plating Method and Apparatus - An apparatus for plating a magnetic film on a substrate includes: a track including a plurality of stopping points along the track; a permanent magnet placed on the track such that the permanent magnet can be moved along the track towards and away from the stopping points; at least one plating tank positioned on the stopping point; and a removable high permeability iron flux concentrator inserted into gaps between the substrate and inside walls of the plating tank, substantially surrounding the substrate and extending around and under the substrate. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050487 | Direct Nanoscale Patterning of Metals Using Polymer Electrolytes - Disclosed herein are electrochemical fabrication platforms for making structures, arrays of structures and functional devices having selected nanosized and/or microsized physical dimensions, shapes and spatial orientations. Methods, systems and system components use an electrochemical stamping tool such as solid state polymeric electrolytes for generating patterns of relief and/or recessed features exhibiting excellent reproducibility, pattern fidelity and resolution on surfaces of solid state ionic conductors and in metal. Electrochemical stamping tools are capable high throughput patterning of large substrate areas, are compatible with commercially attractive manufacturing pathways to access a range of functional systems and devices including nano- and micro-electromechanical systems, sensors, energy storage devices, metal masks for printing, interconnects, and integrated electronic circuits. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050488 | ELECTROLYTIC CATHODE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND USING SAME - The present invention relates to electrolytic cathode assemblies typically used in the refining or winning of metals and to methods of manufacturing and using same. The cathode assembly comprises an electrically conductive hanger bar and a deposition plate attached along an upper end to the hanger bar to define a joint. The cathode assembly further comprises a protective covering having lateral edges and surrounding the hanger bar and a portion of the upper end of the deposition plate so as to substantially enclose the joint and to leave end portions of the hanger bar exposed outside of the lateral edges of the protective covering. Each end of the protective covering includes a corrosion resistant material positioned to form a substantially continuous seal between the protective covering and the hanger bar, thereby to at least hinder fluid flow into the protective covering. Methods of manufacturing and using the electrolytic cathode assemblies are also described. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050489 | ELECTROCHEMICAL METHOD FOR PROVIDING HYDROGEN USING AMMONIA AND ETHANOL - An electrochemical method for providing hydrogen using ammonia, ethanol, or combinations thereof, comprising: forming an anode comprising a layered electrocatalyst, the layered electrocatalyst comprising at least one active metal layer deposited on a carbon support; providing a cathode comprising a conductor; disposing a basic electrolyte between the anode and the cathode; disposing a fuel within the basic electrolyte; and applying a current to the anode causing the oxidation of the fuel, forming hydrogen at the cathode. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050490 | Support For Lithographic Printing Plate and Presensitized Plate - Disclosed is a support for a lithographic printing plate which, when measured over a 400 μm×400 μm surface region thereon using a three-dimensional non-contact roughness tester, has at most 5.0 convex portions of a height from centerline of at least 0.70 μm and an equivalent circle diameter of at least 20 μm, and has at least 800 concave portions of a depth from centerline of at least 0.50 μm and an equivalent circle diameter of at least 2.0 μm. Presensitized plates which are obtainable by using the support for a lithographic printing plate according to the present invention have an excellent scumming resistance and an extremely long press life. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050491 | Method for distinguishing electrochemical sensors - A method for distinguishing between types of electrochemical test sensors in a meter is disclosed. The method comprises the acts of providing an electrochemical test sensor comprising an enzyme and a chemical additive, contacting the test sensor to the meter to form an electrical connection, applying a potential having a magnitude sufficient to initiate a redox reaction of the chemical additive, and determining which type of electrochemical test sensor is being used based on whether a predetermined signal has been generated after the potential has been applied. The meter is adapted to determine an analyte concentration in a fluid sample. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050492 | Nanoporous silicon-based electrochemical nucleic acid biosensor - A method and biosensor device for detecting single strand target nucleic acid by cyclic voltammetry is described. A porous silicon chip is linked to bound DNA probe complementary to the target nucleic acid. The device is particularly useful for detecting microorganisms and viruses that may be pathogenic or cancer genes, however any target nucleic acid can be detected by using a specific DNA probe. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050493 | Gas Sensor, Fuel Supply System Using the Same, and Method of Using Gas Sensor - A gas sensor has a gas diffusion barrier that supports therein a catalyst that catalyzes a reaction between combustible components and oxygen; a solid electrolyte having oxide ion conductivity; and electrodes formed on opposite surfaces of the solid electrolyte. The electrode is formed in a region into which ambient gas diffuses at a rate limited by the gas diffusion barrier. The electrode also catalyzes the reaction between combustible gas and oxygen. The electrode is formed in a region into which atmosphere is introduced. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050494 | Bottle with separated mixer - A mixed drink storage bottle in which a pre-determined amount of mix can be separately stored from the water such that the seal between the two can be pierced by an internally stored mixing stick to facilitate the combination of the mix with the water at the time of intended consumption. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050495 | Combination water dose and medication container - A Combination Water Dose and Medication Container is disclosed. The device provides a single, pocket-sized, disposable unit that separately contains water and pills. The water chamber is foil-sealed to prevent tampering. The pill container is available pre-loaded with pills and foil-sealed, as well as empty so that the user can add his or her own pills. Five different versions of the combination container are enumerated in order to optimize flexibility to meet user tastes and manufacturing constraints. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050496 | Product Dispensing System - A product dispensing system and a method of queuing usage of products. A plurality of layers of products, each having multiple items in separate packages, each layer having a carrier with the separate packages being secured to and extending from the carrier. The layers are assembled in a stacked orientation behind a front laver with layers behind the front layer being at least partially concealed and inaccessible. Products arc used one layer at a time, and when the separate packages from the front layer are removed, the packages of the next-succeeding layer are exposed for use. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050497 | Device and method for displaying neckties - The invention provides a device and a method for packaging of one or more neckties for retail display. The device includes a hanger part for hanging neckties on a rack, and a fastener part for holding the neckties together so as to maintain an orderly appearance. The device is inexpensive, convenient to use, and offers enhanced opportunity for brand identification and advertisement. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050498 | REAR LOADING MEDIA STORAGE DEVICE - A sheet secures at least one media or marketing material, such as a CD, onto the sheet for placement as a display or for sale. The sheet warns shoppers that a CD has been removed. The sheet has at least one flap extending through the center of the CD leaving the upper half visible. The flaps are formed with cut lines as a radial line, a band, a business card, or an artistic flap. Generally opposite the flap, one tab grips the CD. A baseline, also a cut line, extends about 1.5 times the thickness of the CD to each end of the cut line. A CD is inserted into the rear of the sheet below the tab and the flaps to secure it upon the panel. The cut line, flaps, and tab can be used singly or in multiples. The CD remains secured until a consumer breaks the flaps after purchase. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050499 | PROTECTIVE ASSEMBLY FOR PORTABLE DIGITAL DEVICE - A protective case for a portable digital media device includes a hinged element and an aperture registered with an input element for such device, to provide protection against inadvertent damage to the device, to selectively operate as a stand to maintain the device in an upright position, and enable user access to the input element when the case is closed. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050500 | Device for reminding the user when to dispose of a toothbrush - This invention discloses a device for reminding a user about when to change his toothbrush. In a first embodiment, the present invention is a storage device for four toothbrushes to be disposed of, one at a time, on a regular basis, such as every three months. The storage device has at least four compartments intended to hold one toothbrush each. As the top is rotated the next compartment is opened, thus exposing the next toothbrush in sequence. The top also rotates to show the name of the month or the date on which the toothbrush is to be disposed of, or the date on which the toothbrush was first used. In this manner, the user is reminded as to when to change the toothbrush. A second embodiment of the present invention is a molded elastic form that adds a soft grip texture to the toothbrush handle and includes a date or the name of a month and is also intended to remind the user when it is time to dispose/change his toothbrush. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050501 | Router bit kit - A router bit kit includes a plurality of router bits, a plurality of router bits and a container. Each of the plurality of router bits has a cutting surface configured to produce a cut having a three dimensional kerf profile. Each of the plurality of bit holders corresponds to at least one of the plurality of f router bits. Each of the plurality of bit holders has a three dimensional kerf profile portion that matches the three dimensional kerf profile which the corresponding router bit is configured to produce. The container is configured to retain the plurality of router bits and the plurality of holders. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050502 | PORTABLE STORAGE DEVICE INCLUDING AN INTEGRAL YARN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A yarn management system for storing, managing and transporting yarn and in-progress work pieces including a storage device or knitting bag sized to accommodate a variety of projects, for example, a full-sized project bag configured to hold multiple skeins of yarn and the associated in-progress work piece. The storage device is configured to protect the yarn and the work piece while allowing the user to periodically remove and work on the work piece, for example, to knit tangle free with multiple skeins of yarn. The storage device or bag includes an interior compartment having at least one of a divider panel which creates a first and a second storage compartment. The divider panel further includes a plurality of guide apertures through which yarn can pass from the first storage compartment to the second storage compartment. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050503 | DISGUISEDLY PACKAGED ABSORBENT ARTICLE - Vacuum packed absorbent articles including diapers, kits thereof, and retail packages including vacuum packed and non vacuum packed absorbent articles are disclosed. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050504 | Array of Spatially Separated Wipes Products - An array of wipes products that includes two or more different packages of wipes products displayed in different areas of a retail environment. The wipes products include wipes containers, which have functional and/or structural features tailored to children in a particular stage of development. The wipes containers in the array are structurally and/or functionally different from each other. The wipes products include substantially the same kind of wipe and may include a common source identifier. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050505 | Apparatus and method for a greeting bag - A greeting bag is described that is includes a gift bag and a greeting card. The gift bag and greeting card connect together to form the integrated assembly of the greeting bag that has a purposefully coordinated single decorative style. The gift bag and greeting card have individual decors that define alternative aspects of that particular theme of a decorative style. An attachment mechanism can also be included in the greeting bag that further fixes the greeting card to the gift bag. The attachment mechanism can have a third decor as well as a size and dimensions that can include an image or sentiment. A method is described wherein a greeting bag is selected by selecting a gift bag from a set of one or more gift bags that share a common decorative style. A greeting card is selected from a set of one or more greeting cards that share the same common decorative style with the gift bag. The optional attachment mechanism is selected from a set of one or more attachment mechanisms that share the same common decorative style with the gift bag and greeting card. The gift bags, greeting cards and attachment mechanisms can be selectively mixed and matched from different sets within the decorative style. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050506 | Fragrance sampler insert - A fragrance sampler is provided which is made from two plies, a bottom ply and a top ply, of material. A cosmetic, such as a wet fragrance, sample is deposited on the bottom ply. A well is formed in at least one of the plies and is sized and shaped to surround the sample. The two plies are then adhered together to form a liquid tight seal between the two plies and around the well. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050507 | Packages of absorbent articles with with premiums - Each package in a plurality of packages includes a plurality of absorbent articles and at least one premium located within an interior space. Each package further includes at least one opening means to transition the package from a closed condition to an open condition and create an opening to access the interior space. The premium in each package is not directly attached to the absorbent articles or the package and the premium is consistently positioned and is immediately accessible through the opening when the package is first transitioned from the closed condition to the open condition. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050508 | Food storage bin - A nestable container and lid are provided. A first container may be received by a second container such that the first container nests in the second container. The lid of the first container is also nestable in the open lid of the second container when the lids of the first container and the second container are opened. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050509 | MULTI-SECTIONAL CLAMPING TYPE AIR ENCLOSURE - A multi-sectional clamping type air enclosure is constituted by connecting a second air cylinder sheet(s), a third air cylinder sheet, a fourth air cylinder sheet(s) sequentially in series to a first air cylinder sheet, in which an air filling passageway is disposed in the first air cylinder sheet to allow air to be filled in a plurality of first air cylinders and the second air cylinder sheet(s), the third air cylinder sheet and the fourth air cylinder sheet(s) communicated therewith to be filled with air and expanded. Thereafter, the second air cylinder(s) and the fourth air cylinder sheet(s) are bended toward the third air cylinder sheet to form approximately a U-typed body, and auxiliary air cylinders of the air cylinder sheet are then bended toward main air cylinders of the air cylinder sheet to cause side air cylinders of the air cylinder sheet to be approximately perpendicular to the main air cylinders of the air cylinder sheet so as to provide an article with the multi-facial cushioning effect and the article is accepted in an outer box with a different size by bending the air cylinder sheets. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050510 | Structure for Air-Packing Device - An air-packing device has an improved shock absorbing capability to protect a product in a container box. The air-packing device is comprised of first and second thermoplastic films where predetermined portions are bonded thereby creating a plurality of air containers, a plurality of heat-seal lands each sealing the first and second thermoplastic films in a small area of the air container thereby creating a plurality of series connected air cells for each air container, a plurality of check valves for corresponding air containers for allowing the compressed air to flow in a forward direction. The plurality of heat-seal lands at predetermined sides of the air-packing device create triangled areas of the air cells, and the air-packing device is folded at the heat-seal lands, thereby creating an inner space for packing a product therein. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050511 | COMPUTER PACKAGING ASSEMBLY - A computer packaging assembly for packing and protecting a computer case ( | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050512 | One-way valve with flapper concept for vacuum bag - A one-way valve allows air to be drawn from a collapsible, flexible, airtight bag using a vacuum source. When the vacuum source is removed, the one-way valve prevents air from reentering the bag. The valve assembly comprises: a valve base comprising an opening, a seat disposed along a periphery of the opening, a flange surrounding the seat, and first and second pivot supports; a flapper comprising a diaphragm that is deformable and overlies the opening; and a cap pivotably supported by the first and second pivot supports for pivoting between first and second angular positions, the cap comprising at least one vent hole. The cap maintains the diaphragm in contact with the seat along an entire perimeter of the seat when the cap is in the first angular position and does not maintain the diaphragm in contact with the seat along its entire perimeter when the cap is in the second angular position. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050513 | ATTACHABLE, PORTABLE PET MEDICATION CARRIER HAVING A WATERPROOF MEDICATION STORAGE CONTAINER - A medication storage device that is that is easily coupled to a wide variety of storage facilities and easily transportable includes an inner pill box having one or more storage bins that is introduced and held within a weather and water resistant storage bag. The storage bag includes a magnet and/or rope hook with a carabiner for coupling the storage bag to a storage facility within close proximity to an animal or human. The storage bag includes a pouch wherein an identification card may be stored. The identification card provides information relevant to the proper dispensing of the medications contained within the inner pill box to an animal or human. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050514 | Dual compartment medicine container - A dual compartment prescription pill container is provided. A first compartment that can function as a traditional prescription pill bottle has a closure that is engaged by a second, smaller compartment of a second container. The interior volume of each container can be accessed independently. The second container provides a receptacle in which a daily or weekly dosage of medicine may be housed to make it easier for a patient to determine if the day's dose was taken. Optionally, the second compartment can be removed to make it easier for a smaller quantity of medicine to be carried by a patient. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050515 | Sterilized disposal cap for dinner set - A sterilized disposable cap for a dinner set that can be firmly secured to an outer surface at the front end of a chopstick to avoid direct contact of the food includes a tube having an opening end and a closed end; a straight section in same diameter as that of the tube extends from the opening end towards the closed section; a tapered section is formed to the straight section upon approaching the closed end; one or a plurality of flute is axially disposed on and in parallel with a surface of the tube; the flute extends from the opening end of the tube until approaching the closed end. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050516 | TISSUE COLLECTION TRAY - A tissue collection tray is described for use with a biopsy device. The tissue collection tray includes a well portion, a body portion and a divider. The well portion is defined by first and second ends, a bottom and at least two walls. The body portion includes a recess formed therein. The divider includes a groove formed therein. The divider is positioned between the recess and the well portion. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050517 | VIBRATION ISOLATORS FOR PRINTED WIRING BOARDS - A vibration isolator device for printed wiring boards. An example vibration isolator device includes a solder tab with an elastomeric material that is adhesively attached to a first side of the solder tab. The second side of the solder tab is attached to a printed wiring board. Solder paste is pre-applied to the printed wiring board prior to attachment of the vibration isolator device. The solder tab has a U-shaped cross section. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050518 | WAFER CONTAINER WITH CUSHION SHEETS - A wafer-retaining cushion sheet ( | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050519 | SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP HOUSING TRAY - A semiconductor chip housing tray that is used in a state of being stacked in a plurality of stages and houses a plurality of semiconductor chips, includes: a base plate; a plurality of upper surface protruding parts provided to an upper surface of the base plate and dividing the upper surface of the base plate into a plurality of first semiconductor chip housing areas; and a plurality of under surface protruding parts provided to an under surface of the base plate and dividing the under surface of the base plate into a plurality of second semiconductor chip housing areas. In the semiconductor chip housing tray, a margin width of the first semiconductor chip housing areas with respect to the semiconductor chips is smaller than a margin width of the second semiconductor chip housing areas with respect to the semiconductor chips. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050520 | Construct for heating a rounded food item in a microwave oven - A carton includes inclined end panels that bring microwave susceptor heating materials at the carton ends into close proximity with an article accommodated within the carton. The carton is of relatively simple construction and may be stacked with other cartons. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050521 | COMPOSITION OF A SUPERIOR LUBRICANT OR LUBRICANT BLENDSTOCK - A composition of a superior lubricant or lubricant component having a very high VI, a low cloud point, a difference between the T90 and T10 boiling points of at least 250° F. by SIMDIST, and a very low Bromine Number. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050522 | Methods of Improving thermal transfer within a hydrocarbon reformig system - A process for supplementing steam reformation with hydrogen, oxygen and heat from dissociation of hydrogen peroxide (H | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050523 | Olefin production utilizing whole crude oil/condensate feedstock and selective hydrocracking - A method for thermally cracking a feed composed of whole crude oil and/or natural gas condensate using a vaporizer to vaporize the feed before cracking same, recovering pyrolysis gas oil from the cracked feed, subjecting the recovered pyrolysis gas oil to hydrocracking to form a paraffinic hydrocracked product, and passing at least part of the hydrocracked product to the vaporizer as additional thermal cracking feed. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050524 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING FEEDSTOCKS OF HIGH QUALITY LUBE BASE OIL FROM UNCONVERTED OIL - The present invention relates to a method of producing a feedstock for high-quality lube base oil from unconverted oil (UCO) obtained from fuel oil hydrocracking, and more particularly to a method of producing a feedstock for high-quality lube base oil by treating vacuum gas oil (VGO) or a mixture of vacuum gas oil (VGO) with coker gas oil (CGO) or deasphalted oil (NAO) as a feedstock in a hydrotreating unit and a first hydrocracking unit and recycling the resulting unconverted oil (UCO) through a second hydrocracking unit. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050525 | Method for deploymerising residues containing hydrocarbons and device for carrying out said method - The invention relates to a method for depolymerising raw materials containing hydrocarbons, such as residues in a continuous process. To achieve a uniform operation using a comparatively simple technique, the raw material, which has been pre-heated to a liquid or pulpy consistency, is continuously injected under pressure into a reactor ( | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050526 | Process for Recycling an Active Slurry Catalyst Composition in Heavy Oil Upgrading - The instant invention is directed to a process employing slurry catalyst compositions in the upgrading of heavy oils. The slurry catalyst composition is not permitted to settle, which would result in possible deactivation. The slurry is recycled to an upgrading reactor for repeated use and products require no further separation procedures for catalyst removal. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050527 | NOchi Reduction Compositions for Use in Partial Burn FCC Processes - A NOx reduction composition and process of using the composition to reduce the content of NO | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050528 | Low NOx CO Oxidation Promoters - Particulate compositions for promoting CO oxidation in FCC processes are provided, the compositions comprising an anionic clay support having at least one dopant, wherein at least one compound comprising iridium, rhodium, palladium, copper, or silver is deposited on the anionic clay support, and the composition is substantially free of platinum. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050529 | FCC CO Oxidation Promoters - Compositions suitable for use in FCC processes are provided that are capable of providing improved CO oxidation promotion activity along with NO | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050530 | Process and Apparatus for Steam Cracking Hydrocarbon Feedstocks - The present disclosure provides a process for treating a hydrocarbon feedstock comprising: (a) feeding the hydrocarbon feedstock at a linear velocity equal to or less than 0.9 m/s to a first preheating zone in the convection section of a steam cracking furnace; (b) preheating the hydrocarbon feedstock in the first preheating zone to vaporize less than 99 wt. % of the hydrocarbon feedstock to form a vapor-liquid mixture; (c) separating at least a portion of the vapor-liquid mixture to form a vapor fraction and a liquid fraction; and (d) feeding at least a portion of the vapor fraction to the steam cracking furnace. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050531 | Method for the Production of Synthetic Fuels from Oxygenates - Disclosed is a method for the production of synthetic fuels, wherein, in a first step, a gas mixture consisting of methanol and/or dimethyl ether and/or another oxygenate and water vapor is reacted at temperatures of 300-600° C. in order to form olefins with, preferably, 268 carbon atoms. In a second step, the olefin mixture thus obtained is oligomerized at an elevated pressure to form higher olefins with predominantly more than 5, preferably 10-20 carbon atoms. According to said method, a) the production of olefins in the first step is carried out in the presence of a gas flow which essentially consists of saturated hydrocarbons which are separated from the product flow of the second step and returned to the first step, and (b) the production of olefins is carried out in the second step in the presence of a flow of water vapor which is separated from the product flow of the first step and returned to the first step. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050532 | SOT (Shale Oil Technology) - The proven success of this oil shale technology, including demonstration of the quality of its product, points to the feasibility of the commercial plants' technical functions. This retort system/refinery delivers a higher yield of crude oil and petroleum products both in terms of quantity and quality, utilizing a price conscious and environmentally compatible methodology. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050533 | PROCESS FOR REMOVING SULFUR FROM A FUEL GAS STREAM ADDITIONALLY CONTAINING CARBON DIOXIDE AND LIGHT OLEFINS - Disclosed is a process for the removal of sulfur from a fuel gas stream that additionally contains carbon dioxide and a light olefin as well as an organic sulfur compound. The process includes hydrotreating the fuel gas stream followed by a catalytic reduction of the resulting hydrotreated fuel gas to remove the carbonyl sulfide contained therein that is yielded in the hydrotreating step as a result of the equilibrium reaction of hydrogen disulfide with carbon dioxide to yield carbonyl sulfide and water. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050534 | PROCESS FOR REMOVING SULFUR FROM SEPARATE LESS REACTIVE AND MORE REACTIVE FUEL GAS STREAMS CONTAINING ORGANIC SULFUR AND LIGHT OLEFINS - Disclosed is a process for removing organic sulfur from more than one reactive fuel gas stream. A reactor vessel that is provided with at least one bed of hydrodesulfurization catalyst is used to hydrodesulfurize multiple reactive fuel gas streams with a less reactive fuel gas stream being introduced into the reactor vessel at a point above the introduction point of a more reactive fuel gas stream. An hydrotreated fuel gas is yielded from the reactor vessel having a hydrogen sulfide concentration and a low organic sulfur content. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050535 | REACTOR SYSTEM, AND A PROCESS FOR PREPARING AN OLEFIN OXIDE, A 1,2-DIOL, A 1,2-DIOL ETHER, A 1,2-CARBONATE AND AN ALKANOLAMINE - The present invention provides an epoxidation reactor system for preparing an olefin oxide comprising:
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| 20090050536 | PROCESS FOR REFINING FATS AND OILS - The present invention relates to a process for cooling fatty acid distillate from scrubbing section in a fats and oils refinery comprising cooling the fatty acid distillate by heat recovery in at least one heat-exchanging zone with refined oils having a temperature above about 50° C. heating the refined fats and oils to a temperature above about 70° C. The present invention relates further to a process for refining crude fats and oils, and refining plant for refining crude fats and oils. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050537 | Methods for Reduction of Pollutants From Carbonaceous Materials Prior to Combustion - Methods for reducing potential pollutants in carbonaceous materials such as coal, lignites and the like prior to utilization such as by combustion, the invention in preferred embodiments processes such materials by resonance disintegration including inter alia subjection to rapid pressure increases and decreases to reduce the materials to particle sizes of a preferable mean value of approximately fifty microns or less. Pollutants such as sulfur, mercury and other heavy metals bound in a mineral fraction and micronized by such processing can then removed by classification techniques based on physical differences between a micronized carbonaceous fraction and the mineral fraction. Combustion of the micronized carbonaceous fraction substantially free of the mineral fraction results in emissions having reduced levels of sulfur, mercury and other toxic substances. The methods of the invention further include removal of water from carbonaceous materials such as coal, lignites and the like by subjection of such materials to resonance disintegration. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050538 | Serpentine structures for continuous flow particle separations - An improved technique for particle separation is provided. A serpentine structure is utilized in a continuous fluid flow environment to allow for suitable separation of particles to occur in a manner that does not require external application of forces to initiate the separation. The geometry of the serpentine structure and associated forces generated in connection with fluid flow therein suffice. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050539 | Screen and Screen Element - A screen element ( | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050540 | Optical grain sorter - A grain images obtained by CCD line sensors are processed by binarization processing to obtain contour images of grains and images of colored portions in the grains. The images are displayed on a monitor screen of an operating panel | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050541 | Post Processing System and Method - An apparatus for arranging flat mail items into a sequence of delivery points has a singling device having a device for determining address information located on the mail items. A temporary storage device has pouches that open downward and are connected to a circulating conveying device. The mail items are transportable from a read device to one pouch-loading station. Output conveyors accept the mail items from the pouches and transport the mail items to a stacking device. Each output conveyor has segments and moves relative to the temporary storage device. A part of an output conveyor is arranged beneath an overlapping area. A transporting speed and direction of an output conveyor are matched to a transporting speed and direction of the temporary storage device such that each segment of the output conveyor passes by each pouch of the temporary storage device at least once while moving along the overlapping area. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050542 | FLOW SORTING SYSTEM AND METHODS REGARDING SAME - A system and method for sorting of objects that includes a pathway network that has a plurality of pathways and one or more branch points. A fluid composition including one or more objects can be transported through the pathway network, where one or more of the objects are analyzed and sorted at one or more branch points based on the analysis of the objects. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050543 | BACTERIAL ELIMINATOR - The object of the present invention is to provide a bacterial eliminator suitable for reduction in size or lowering of cost. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050544 | Dialyser with Measuring Devices for Monitoring the Blood Pressure, Method of Determining the Blood Pressure and a Storage Medium for use in a Dialyser - The invention relates to a dialyser having a blood-pressure measuring unit assigned to the dialyser, a pulse-wave-transit-time measuring system assigned to the dialyser and an evaluation unit, the evaluation unit being configured such that a signal representing the blood pressure can be derived from this pulse wave transit time; the parameters describing the relationship between the pulse wave transit time and the blood pressure can be determined from a plurality of measurements made by the blood-pressure measuring unit and simultaneous measurements made by the pulse-wave-transit-time measuring system, it being possible to determine at least two of these pairs of measured values at times when the absolute and/or the relative pulse-wave-transit-time deviation is above a threshold value. The invention relates further to a method of determining the parameters describing the relationship between a pulse-wave-transit-time signal and a blood-pressure-measurement signal, a signal representing the blood pressure subsequently being derived from the pulse wave transit time; the parameters describing the relationship between the pulse wave transit time and the blood pressure are determined from blood-pressure-measurement-signal values and simultaneous pulse-wave-transit-time values, at least two of these pairs of measured values being obtained at points in time when the absolute and/or the relative deviation of the pulse wave transit time and/or of the blood pressure is above a threshold value. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050545 | Lid particularly for a pool return skimmer - A lid for a pool return skimmer is provided, although the lid may be suitable for any environment where dangerous reptiles, insects or the like may be housed. The invention includes a generally circular lid having a top and a bottom and a central region. A rim is provided on the lid for engagement with an opening, such as a pool return skimmer. At least a substantial portion of the lid is made of a substantially clear material, to enable someone about to remove the lid to see whether any undesirable reptiles or any other undesirable or dangerous things are beneath the lid, for example in a pool skimmer. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050546 | Drain trap - To provide a drain trap which makes it possible to easily clean the interior of a main body sand accurately seal a junction between storage space Sand discharge space partitioned by a partitions. The drain trap includes the main body which has a tubular shape with a closed end and includes inner space communicated with a receiving unit Sand a discharge unit; a lid; and the partition which partitions the inner space of the main body into the storage space and discharge space, in which the partition can be inserted into the inner space, sealing units are installed on the partition sand a side wall of the main body to bring part of the partition into intimate contact with part of the side all by exerting a vertical force component under a vertical pressing force, and the partition is equipped with a valve disc which floats up to allow liquid to flow from the storage space to the discharge space when the liquid in the storage space reaches or exceeds a set amount as well as with a valve seat which catches and supports the valve disc. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050547 | Additive Releasing Oil Filter - An oil filter for dispensing additive into oil used in an engine, comprises: a canister; a filter within said canister, said filter having an outside and an inside and defining a space between the filter outside and the canister; a chamber within the canister and defined by a member having an opening therethrough; at least one additive disposed in said chamber; and a gate accruable between open and closed positions, said gate being disposed so as to occlude said opening when in the closed position and being disposed so as to allow fluid flow through said opening when in the open position. The additive may be in a solid form and may contact the oil when said gate is in the open position. The gate may be temperature- or pressure-actuated. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050548 | Replaceable column for pressurized liquid extraction system - A system for pressurized liquid extraction of solid samples including quick-connect, threadless columns for holding the solid sample is disclosed. A pressurized liquid extraction (PLE) module continuously performs extraction on the solid sample to yield liquid sample. The quick-connect columns include a threadless, cylindrical tube and end cap assemblies, which are structured and arranged to provide a tight interference fit with the inner surface of the annulus of the column portion and with top and bottom cup rings. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050549 | Microporous Diffusion Apparatus - Apparatuses for removal of volatile organic compounds in a soil formation include a microporous diffuser for injecting air and gaseous ozone as bubbles into water in the soil formation. The gaseous ozone is present at concentrations to effect removal of volatile organic compounds by the gaseous ozone reacting with the volatile organic compound(s). Injection of air and gaseous ozone is controlled by a timer to allow separation of bubbles by size. In various embodiments, a plurality of microporous diffusers may be controlled by a single timer or each of the plurality of microporous diffusers may be controlled by one of a plurality of timers. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050550 | Solution separating apparatus - A very highly concentrated solution is obtained in a single cycle of operation. In the solution separating apparatus, the solution is atomized into the mists to be mixed with the carrier gas, the carrier gas containing such atomized mists is transferred to the collection unit | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050551 | Filter Device - A filter device includes a first connection part | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050552 | SYSTEM FOR ACTIVATED SLUDGE WASTEWATER TREATMENT WITH HIGH DISSOLVED OXYGEN LEVELS - An activated sludge wastewater treatment system is provided. The disclosed system includes: an uncovered activated sludge basin; a high purity oxygen aeration system; a secondary clarifier; a return activated sludge line and a waste activated sludge line; wherein the system operates at a solids loading of between about 3000 mg and about 10000 mg of suspended solids per liter of mixed liquor; a dissolved oxygen level in the aeration basin in the range of between about 5 mg to 15 mg; and a solids retention time of between about 7 days and 40 days. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050553 | INSTRUMENT FOR SEPARATING BLOOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING BLOOD - It is intended to provide a material by which blood having been collected into a blood-sampling container can be conveniently separated into blood cells and the plasma or the serum within a short period of time, and an apparatus for separating blood which is provided with this blood separation material. An instrument ( | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050554 | FILTER CARTRIDGE WITH FLOW PASSAGE IN END PLATE - A filtration system, for example a fuel filtration system in an engine, that helps prevent engine operation when there is no filter cartridge installed or a non-recommended and/or inferior filter cartridge is installed. The filter cartridge includes first and second endplates, one of which includes a fluid flow passage therein through which fluid can flow. The flow passage connects the clean fluid from the filter to a clean fluid outlet. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050555 | Permselective Membrane Module And Method For Manufacturing The Same - To provide a method for manufacturing a module having a selectively permeable membrane wherein the surface of the selectively permeable membrane thereof can be washed with good efficiency and further contaminants having been exfoliated from the surface of the membrane by a washing operation can be discharged from the inside of a housing with good efficiency; and the above module having a selectively permeable membrane. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050556 | FILTER DEVICE - A filter device having two flow paths. The first flow path having at least one cap and fluid port. The second flow path surrounding the first fluid flow path and having at least one cap that overlaps the cap of the first fluid flow path. The second flow path also having at least one fluid port. The filter device providing a simple arrangement that is easily disinfected or sterilized. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050557 | HIGH-BOND STRENGTH SILICON AND A METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF - High-bond strength silicons having a median particle size of at least 100 μm, a porous volume (Vd | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050558 | Process for producing composite reverse osmosis membrane - Provided is a process for continuously producing a composite reverse osmosis membrane comprising a polyamide skin layer and a porous support for supporting the polyamide skin layer, the method comprising: A) applying an aqueous solution α containing a compound having two or more reactive amino groups to form a covering layer of an aqueous solution on the porous support while moving the porous support; B) permeating the aqueous solution α in micro pores of the porous support by holding the covering layer on the porous support for 0.2 to 15 seconds; C) removing the covering layer while holding the aqueous solution α within the micro pores of the porous support; and D) forming the polyamide skin layer by applying an organic solution β containing a polyfunctional acid halide onto the surface of the porous support to make the aqueous solution α contact the organic solution β for interfacial polymerization. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050559 | Bottle with a Flow-impeding Device for Dispensing of Non-Uniform Liquids - A bottle for containing and dispensing of a non-uniform liquid comprising a lower-phase and an upper-phase where the lower-phase is a liquid of a higher specific-weight than the upper-phase. The bottle may comprise a flow-impeding device, where the flow-impeding device impedes the flow of the liquid that is dispensed from the bottle to allow impeding the dispensing of the uppermost layer, which may be the upper-phase layer from said bottle. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050560 | NOVEL ANAEROBIC REACTOR FOR THE REMOVAL OF LONG CHAIN FATTY ACIDS FROM FAT CONTAINING WASTEWATER - The invention presented is an apparatus specifically designed for the high rate anaerobic treatment of (waste)waters with relatively high concentrations of lipidic compounds, referred to as the Inverted Anaerobic Sludge Blanket (IASB) reactor. Contrary to conventional anaerobic reactors, it avoids the need of sludge with good settling properties and exploits the problem of sludge flotation due to long chain fatty acid (LCFA) or biogas adsorption onto the sludge and/or biogas encapsulation by the sludge. Furthermore, it provides an increased specific sludge surface area for better LCFA degradation. It is fed from the top and is equipped with a separation step at the bottom. Reactor contents are thoroughly mixed by the novel combined action of a gas lift loop and a liquid recycle over the reactor. The reactor can be operated in continuous and sequential mode. Although it is specifically designed for lipid degradation, its application is not limited to this. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050561 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING WASTEWATER - A system and method for processing wastewater into usable water is provided. The method comprises: receiving a supply of wastewater; passing the wastewater into a refractory vessel having a heat generator associated therewith; increasing the temperature of the wastewater to a predetermined temperature using the heat generator for a predetermined amount of time to produce heated exhaust gases containing at least one product gas and water vapor; separating the at least one product gas and water vapor; and condensing the water vapor to produce usable water. The system comprises a refractory vessel defining a heat processing zone, a heat generator that is used to increase the temperature of the wastewater to produce a heated exhaust gas containing at least one product gas and water vapor, a scrubber to separate the product gases and the water vapor, and a condenser to condense the water vapor into usable water. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050562 | METHOD FOR ACTIVATED SLUDGE WASTEWATER TREATMENT WITH HIGH DISSOLVED OXYGEN LEVELS - An activated sludge wastewater treatment method is provided. The disclosed method includes: receiving a stream of wastewater into a mixed liquor in an uncovered activated sludge basin; introducing high purity oxygen to the mixed liquor in the activated sludge basin to produce euoxic conditions (i.e. a dissolved oxygen level in the range of between about 5 mg to 15 mg) in the activated sludge basin; passing a portion of the mixed liquor in the activated sludge basin through a clarifier to separate activated sludge and produce an effluent stream and an activated sludge stream; and recycling a portion of the activated sludge stream to the activated sludge basin to produce a mixed liquor having a solids loading of between about 3000 mg and about 10000 mg of suspended solids per liter of mixed liquor and a solids retention time of between about 7 days and 40 days. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050563 | Treatment method for reverse osmosis filtration systems - A method for cleaning and maintaining reverse osmosis membrane filters by injecting sulfurous acid into water and then sequentially filtering the acidified water through membrane filters to reduce alkalinity scaling, add sufficient SO | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050564 | CROSS-FLOW FILTRATION METHOD AND CROSS-FLOW FILTRATION DEVICE - A method of cross-flow filtration using a membrane filter has a feeding a fluid to be filtered across a membrane surface of a porous alumina membrane filter serving as the membrane filter so that the fluid flows parallel to the membrane surface to separate material to be filtered with the porous alumina membrane filter. The porous alumina membrane filter is made of an aluminum anodized film and includes micropores having a degree of ordering as defined by formula (1): | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050565 | System and Method for Removing Contaminants From Wastewater - A system may be used to remove contaminants such as blood proteins or manure from a wastewater stream. The system may include prefiltering the wastewater stream followed by passing the wastewater stream through a reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, or ultrafiltration membrane. The permeate may be further sanitized. The water output from such a system may meet drinking water standards or may be used for secondary uses such as dust prevention and the like. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050566 | Media for membrane ion exchange chromatography based on polymeric primary amines, sorption device containing that media, and chromatography scheme and purification method using the same - Media and devices, such as anion exchangers including such media, wherein the media is a membrane having a surface coated with a polymer such as a polyallylamine. The resulting membrane offers stronger binding of protein impurities and superior removal of host cell proteins from biological samples than conventional ligands based on quaternary ammonium salts, including trimethylammonium ligands. Also described is a chromatography scheme and method for purifying monoclonal antibodies, wherein the anion exchange sorber is placed downstream of an affinity column (such as Protein A or Protein G affinity column) and optionally one or more polishing devices such as cationic exchange columns. Little or no dilution of the cation exchanger pool (or affinity column exchange pool where no cation exchanger is used) is necessary to lower the conductivity of the sample. The sorber functions well to strongly bind host cell proteins and other impurities in biological samples even at high conductivities and pH. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050567 | Method and device for chromatographic purification - A process for continuous or quasi-continuous purification of a multi-component mixture (F) by means of individual chromatographic columns through which the mixture is fed by means of at least one solvent (s), is proposed. The multi-component mixture (F) at least comprises light impurities (A), an intermediate product (B) to be purified and heavy impurities (C), and the columns are grouped into at least four sections (α, β, γ, δ), in which the first section (α) is provided with at least one inlet of solvent (s) and at least one outlet for purified intermediate product (B), such that it washes the purified intermediate product (B) out of the system, but keeps the heavy impurities (C) inside the section (α), the one inlet of solvent (β) and at least one outlet connected to an inlet of the fourth section (δ), such that it washes the intermediate product (B), which is contaminated with heavy impurities (C) into the fourth section (δ) through said outlet, but keeps the pure heavy impurities (C) inside the section (β), the third section (γ) is provided with at least one inlet of solvent (s) and an outlet for heavy impurities (C), such that it washes out the heavy impurities (C) through said outlet and cleans the chromatographic column(s), the fourth section (δ) is provided with at least one inlet to receive output of the outlet of the second section (β) as well as at least one inlet for feeding in the multi-component mixture (F) and at least one outlet for light impurities (A), such that it washes the light impurities (A) out of the system, but keeps the intermediate product (B) inside the section (δ), wherein after or within a switch time (t*) the last column from the first section (α) is moved to the first position of the second section (β), the last column of the second section (β) is moved to the first position of the third section (γ), the last column of the third section (γ) is moved to the first position of the fourth section (δ) and the last column of the fourth section (δ) is moved to become the first column of the first section (α). | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050568 | Time delay for sample collection in chromatography systems - A system and process for chromatography that uses a chromatography column to separate components from a sample received into the column in a mobile phase flowstream and places a second chromatography column between a detector and a collection system that compensates the timing of fraction collection for a delay caused by processing the collection signals generated by the detector. The device and process of the preferred and alternative embodiments add a delay into the flowstream of a chromatographic system, such as LC, HPLC, and SFC. Sample fractions are collected from sample component concentration peaks based upon the chromatographic elution of the sample components. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050569 | Fluidic methods - The present disclosure relates to methods and devices that may be used to separate components from one or more samples. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050570 | Plant and Method for Water Treatment by Flocculation/Settling Using Ballasted Floc Degritting of the Sludge - A method for treating water includes directing untreated water into a mixing zone in a water treatment system and mixing the untreated water with a flocculating agent and a ballast to form a ballast-floc mixture. Thereafter, the ballast-floc mixture is directed to a settling zone where the mixture settles to form sludge. Treated water is discharged from the settling zone and the sludge is directed to a separator. The method further includes separating at least a portion of the ballast from the sludge and directing the separated ballast from the separator to the mixing zone. Finally, the sludge is directed from the separator to a sludge treatment reactor where at least some of the remaining ballast settles from the sludge and substantially ballast-free sludge is discharged from the sludge treatment reactor. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050571 | CATIONIC POLYMER DISPERSIONS, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAID DISPERSIONS AND USE THEREOF - The invention relates to water-in-water polymer dispersions containing a polymer A with a cationic monomer fraction of up to 60 wt. % and at least one polymer dispersant B, based on cationised dialkylaminoalkyl (meth)acrylamides with an average molecular weight of between 75,000 and 350,000 g/mol. The invention also relates to a method for producing said dispersions and to the use of the latter. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050572 | Enhanced water treatment for reclamation of waste fluids and increased efficiency treatment of potable waters - Disclosed is a process for reclamation of waste fluids. A conditioning container is employed for receipt of waste material on a continuous flow for treatment within the container by immersible transducers producing ultrasonic acoustic waves in combination with a high level of injected ozone. The treated material exhibits superior separation properties for delivery into a centrifuge for enhanced solid waste removal. The invention discloses a cost efficient and environmentally friendly process and apparatus for cleaning and recycling of flowback, or frac water, which has been used to stimulate gas production from shale formations. The apparatus is mobile and containerized and suitable for installation at the well site. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050573 | Medium Switching Systems and Methods Using Acoustic Radiation Pressure - The present invention comprises methods and systems that use acoustic radiation pressure. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050574 | AGENT FOR REMOVING BORON AND METHOD FOR REMOVING BORON - Boron is removed from an aqueous boron solution by contacting with the aqueous boron solution with a water-soluble cationic polyelectrolyte, and at least one of polyvinyl alcohol and anionic-modified polyvinyl alcohol under an alkaline condition, and then removing the generated coagulation. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050575 | Control of development of biofilms in industrial process water - There is provided a method of inhibiting the development of a biofilm adjacent a surface, the method comprising intermittently applying a biofilm inhibiting substance to a collection of microorganisms having biofilm developing potential. Other embodiments are also described. | 2009-02-26 |
| 20090050576 | Method for Adjusting Chlorine Concentration In Salt Water Swimming Pools and Chloride Salts Dispenser Therefor - A method is provided for adjusting the chlorine concentration in salt water swimming pools having a pre-existing system for re-circulating the water including at least one skimmer, a pump, a chlorine generator for generating chlorine from chloride salts, a monitor for determining the chlorine concentration of the water, and an outlet for returning water to the pool. The method includes the steps of monitoring chlorine concentration in the swimming pool to determine whether the chlorine concentration is above or below a pre-established range, determining how much salt needs to be added to reach the desired chlorine concentration, supporting a hopper or other portable container of chloride salts above the skimmer, loading the dry bulk chloride salts into the hopper in the amount needed, manually initiating unattended flow of dry bulk chloride salts into the water in the skimmer from the hopper of chloride salts supported thereabove, and thereafter checking the chlorine concentration and making adjustments if needed. The apparatus of the invention includes a dispenser for chloride salts including a hopper having at least one sloping side, a bottom hand slide gate fixed to the hopper for unassisted gravity flow of salts, and a stand for supporting the hopper and gate. | 2009-02-26 |
