12th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130068628 | METHOD FOR EXTRACTING GALLIUM FROM FLY ASH - Disclosed is a method for extracting gallium from fly ash, which comprises the following steps: crushing the fly ash and removing Fe by magnetic separation; then dissolving it by using hydrochloride acid ( | 2013-03-21 |
20130068629 | Aqua-Tamer - Improvements in an ocean wave energy conversion unit that converts kinetic energy from oceanic waves into useable form of energy that will benefit society called and Aqua-tamer. The unit is designed to be modular in nature where the units can be deployed to function individually or assembled into groups where units will rely on each other and function together as a whole. Each individual unit has an electrical output. As a group (Colony) during deep sea surface applications, the electrical output of each Aqua-Tamer unit will be consolidated and used to operate a water-electrolysis operation that produces Oxygen Gas (O2) and Hydrogen Gas (H2). This production of O2 and H2, instead of electrical output, is designed to eliminate the requirements of an Ocean-wide electrical grid system and still facilitate an economic logistically efficient) method of energy transportation (energy in a gas state. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068630 | INCREASING ION SORPTION AND DESORPTION RATES OF CONDUCTIVE ELECTRODES - An electrolyte system includes a reactor having a pair of electrodes that may sorb ions from an electrolyte. The electrolyte system also includes at least one power supply in electrical communication with the reactor. The at least one power supply may supply a DC signal and an AC signal to the pair of electrodes during sorption of the ions. In addition, the power supply may supply only the AC signal to the pair of electrodes during desorption of the ions. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068631 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SANITIZING WATER IN A BATHING UNIT AND CONTROL INTERFACE FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH SAME - A sanitizing system is provided for use in a bathing unit system including a receptacle for holding water in which a halide salt has been dissolved and a circulating system for removing and returning water from and to the receptacle. The sanitizing system includes a sanitizing device having a housing configured to be positioned in fluid communication with the circulation system and an electrolytic cell positioned within the housing so that when power is applied to the electrolytic cell, the halide salt dissolved in water flowing through the housing is converted to an amount of free halogen. A controller controls an amount of power supplied to the electrolytic cell so as to control the amount of free halogen being generated. The amount of power supplied may be adjusted, for example, based on an amount of usage of the bathing unit system, a usage of a circulation pump and/or based on a water temperature. A user control interface for the sanitizing device is also provided. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068632 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR NANOMEMBRANE-BASED NUCLEIC ACID SENSING PLATFORM FOR PORTABLE DIAGNOSTICS - A DNA/RNA detection technology is provided. The open flow detection technique includes a substrate defining a pair of opposing microchannels, a pair of opposing electrodes in the opposing microchannels, and at least one ion exchanging nanomembrane coupled between the opposing microchannels such that the opposing microchannels are connected to each other only through the nanomembrane, wherein the nanomembrane is functionalized with a probe complementary to the macromolecule. A voltammeter is provided to measure the electrical current or potential across the nanomembrane, and detect a change in the measured electrical current or potential to quantify the presence of the macromolecule | 2013-03-21 |
20130068633 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING AN ANALYTE IN A SAMPLE - Methods of determining a corrected analyte concentration in view of some error source are provided herein. The methods can be utilized for the determination of various analytes and/or various sources of error. In one example, the method can be configured to determine a corrected glucose concentration in view of an extreme level of hematocrit found within the sample. In other embodiments, methods are provided for identifying various system errors and/or defects. For example, such errors can include partial-fill or double-fill situations, high track resistance, and/or sample leakage. Systems are also provided for determining a corrected analyte concentration and/or detecting some system error. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068634 | CASE FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH OVER-MOLDED THERMO-FORMED FILM - The present disclosure relates to a case for a personal electronic device comprising one or more layers formed from a thin-film thermo-formed material and methods to manufacture the same. In a disclosed embodiment, the case for the personal electronic device comprises a flexible inner layer and a thin-film thermo-formed outer-layer. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068635 | CARRIER HAVING STABILIZING TABS - Apparatus for use with a plurality of beverage containers is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a cradle for each of said plurality of containers and, for and secured to each cradle, at least a pair of resilient tabs. Each cradle, in use, supports the container for which it is provided in the manner in which a clay wine cooler supports a wine bottle. The cradles are operatively secured to one another in use to define a tote for transporting said containers. The tabs for each cradle, in use, collectively stabilize the container supported by said each cradle. The cradles can have stepped bases to accommodate containers of varying girth. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068636 | Packaging with Seed Label - The present invention discloses a packaging with seed label, which comprises a seed label positioned on the packaging in a detachable way; wherein, the seed label comprises at least one kind of plant seeds therein. Firstly, as the seed label is detachable, after the product is purchased, the seed label can be detached from the packaging for using alone or playing. Moreover, as the seed label is provided with at least one kind of seeds therein and the plant seeds comprise flowering plant seeds or vegetative plant seeds, the seeds may be planted so as to improve the environmental awareness of the purchaser. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068637 | PRESERVATIVE MATERIAL AND STORAGE METHOD FOR LIQUID - A nanofiber structure having pores is used as a preservative material for a liquid material. A liquid material can be stored for a long period without causing deterioration and without the need of using any additive such as an anti-bacterial agent merely by contacting the liquid material with the preservative material. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068638 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING PORTABLE STORAGE FOR MULTIPLE USERS - Apparatus, systems and methods for providing portable storage for multiple users are disclosed. The portable storage systems may be used to accommodate the storage needs of multiple users. The portable storage solutions provide the capability to individuals to store relatively small quantities of materials off-site for a fixed or an undetermined amount of time, and are designed such that, in most instances, the materials are returned to the user at the same or different location when they are desired. The portable storage apparatus, systems and methods are cost-effective and provide a consumer with more flexibility than standard storage options. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068639 | Huppy Paint Time Master - All in one integrated paint and tools instant protection container including a composed vertical and horizontal pierced rolling surface for limited roller slip and paint mixing effect. For paintbrush, paint roller and most coatings. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068640 | CLEANING KIT FOR STROLLER - An organic stroller cleaning kit is provided and includes various cleaning products that are formed of all-natural ingredients and therefore, are infant and child friendly. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068641 | TRANSPORTABLE AND SURFACE-MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR AN AUTO-INJECTION CASE - An auto-injection device holder includes a main body having at least a front wall, a back wall and a bottom wall, and an open top. The walls define a cavity for receiving at least partially therein at least one auto-injection device. An electrical circuit is mounted to the main body to provide information to a user of the auto-injection device holder. A switch is mounted on a wall of the main body and may be pressed by a user of the holder. The electrical circuit includes a read only memory having pertinent information stored digitally therein. When the switch is activated, the information stored digitally in the read only memory is converted to an analog signal which is provided to the speaker so that the user may hear the pertinent information, such as instructions on how to use the auto-injection device held by the holder. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068642 | DURABLE PACKAGING ASSEMBLY FOR MEDIA DEVICES - A secure carrier assembly for media devices and media content. The assembly includes a carrier having a front panel, a rear panel, and an intermediate panel. At least one panel of the carrier comprises a durable polymeric material, such as a lens sheet assembly including a lens sheet, and an image layer. The carrier with lens sheet assembly provides enhanced security features, increased durability, and eye-catching features compared to traditional carrier or packaging assemblies. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068643 | FIXED SEAT FOR A TOOL - A fixed seat for a tool has a sleeve joint pillar set into a polygonized pillar, of which the circumference side part contains abutment surfaces and edges. The abutment surface can abut the groove wall of the sleeve's square casing groove, and said edge or margin part permits spanwise locking of the sleeve during its rotation. A positioning convex part is protruded from an abutment surface on the circumference side part of the sleeve joint pillar, and interlocked with the positioning concave camber on the groove wall of the square casing groove. A lateral through-hole is set onto one side of the sleeve joint pillar. Both ends of the lateral through-hole pass through separately the abutment surface on the circumference side part of the sleeve joint pillar. A wall rim is formed between the abutment surface and the lateral through-hole, so that the positioning convex part could be squeezed flexibly. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068644 | POLE ENGAGEABLE TOOL CONTAINER - A tool container providing engagement to the distal end of a pole, such as a pool maintenance utility pole. The tool container being substantially tubular having an axial passage with a first and second cavity separated by an end wall. The first cavity being substantially larger than the second cavity as to receive one or a plurality of tools such as screwdrivers in secured engagement. The first end also having a removable cap. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068645 | PACKAGING CASE WITH CLAMP-TYPE HOLDER FOR OBLONG OBJECTS - A packaging case ( | 2013-03-21 |
20130068646 | HAND TOOL - A tool case includes a first housing member defining a plurality of receptacles for storing a plurality of fastener driving bits. A second housing member defines a recess for receiving a drive guide accessory. The first housing member is pivotally coupled to the second housing member. A wire stripper assembly includes a first stripper portion member coupled to the first housing member and a second stripper member coupled to the second housing member. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068647 | DOCK WITH PLURAL CLEANING HEADS - A dock with plural side-by-side bays that each stores one treatment head. The dock has plural parallel slots that each communicate with a bay and the dock has a first side open to the bays for movement of the heads into and out of the bays. Each head has a connecting post extending through a slot so each post can slide in its slot for removal of each head from a respective bay. A pole has an end connector for detachable connection to a post, one at a time, while the one treatment head is in a bay, and for sliding the head out of the dock for use. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068648 | EXPANDING FOLDER - An expanding folder is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, an organizer apparatus includes: a generally planar, rectangular front cover; a generally planar, rectangular back cover; a spine whereby the front cover and back cover are coupled one to another at an edge of each to form a folder configured to open and close and to securely store and organize a plurality of loose papers; and at least one expandable file having a plurality of individual, expandable pockets disposed within the organizer apparatus on an inside surface of one or more of the front cover and the back cover. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068649 | Position indicator on liquid sample container - A disclosed technique includes an assembly comprising a cup with a first visual sealing indicator and a lid with a second visual sealing indicator wherein, in operation, the lid is screwed on the cup to a sealing indicator position where the first visual sealing indicator and the second visual sealing indicator are aligned. Another disclosed technique includes an assembly comprising a cup with a first audible sealing indicator and a lid with a second audible sealing indicator wherein, in operation, the lid is screwed on the cup to a position past where the first audible sealing indicator and the second audible sealing indicator have contacted each other producing an audible sound. Another disclosed technique includes a cup with a raised central bottom area and an insert with bracing wings wherein, in operation, the bracing wings stabilize and secure the insert in the cup. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068650 | VACUUM LID FOR USE WITH BABY FOOD JARS - The present invention relates to a vacuum sealable container system comprising a container and a lid assembly having a movable valve insert. The valve insert includes a vacuum indicator for informing the user when a vacuum is present in the container. The valve insert is pneumatically movable within a chamber by way of a pump assembly to open and close a fluid communication between the container and the exterior of the container to remove fluid to form the vacuum. The vacuum indicator collapses into an opening formed in the lid assembly to inform the user of the vacuum as well as reinforce the seal formed by the valve insert. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068651 | SINGLE PIECE CONTAINER FOR SECURING AN INSERT CARD - Disclosed is a single-piece container adapted to receive and secure an insert card. The container is a generally rectangular, relatively flat structure having an interior chamber defined by a top surface, a bottom surface, one open end, and one closed end. The container is formed from a blow molding process and adapted to receive an insert card. The container further comprises locking elements that work in cooperation with the insert card to secure the insert card within the interior chamber such that it can not be removed without manipulation of the locking elements. The material comprising the container can be a clear plastic such that optical scan codes present on an insert card contained within the container can be read through the container. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068652 | DECORATIVE GRASS AND PACKAGING MATERIAL FORMED OF RENEWABLE OR BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME - A method for forming decorative grass and packaging materials from renewable and/or biodegradable polymer materials is provided. Methods of utilizing the renewable and/or biodegradable decorative grasses and packaging materials are also provided. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068653 | Wraparound Packaging Sleeve with Stand-Up Feature - A wraparound sleeve having a stand-up feature or tab is disclosed. The sleeve can be wrapped around a container and can cooperate with a front flange portion of the container to provide the container in an upright display position. The tab of the sleeve extends from an exposed edge of the sleeve transverse to a wrapping direction of the sleeve when assembled to support the package in a vertical or inclined viewing position. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068654 | CONTAINER WITH TAMPER-EVIDENT LOCKING MEANS - A container for foodstuffs or other products has a tamper-evident locking means which comprises a post and a cooperating opening or recess. A fault zone is formed by a weakened area provided by, for example, a plurality of perforations formed in the post, or around the post, or around the opening or recess, and fault zone is thus which is weaker than the material of the container, and weaker than the locking means mechanism. As a result, the fault zone will fail upon exertion of a force which is less than the disengagement force otherwise required to unlock the locking means, thus providing physical evidence of tampering. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068655 | PROTECTIVE PACKAGING ASSEMBLY FOR BRAKE DISCS AND/OR BRAKE DRUMS - The present invention relates to a protective packaging assembly for brake discs and/or brake drums comprised of two structural parts ( | 2013-03-21 |
20130068656 | Large-sized Front Opening Unified wafer POD - A FOUP (front opening unified pod) is disposed with a plurality of supporting pieces, the positions of which are calibrated to be symmetrical for the supporting pieces to horizontally support wafers in the pod, and with an OHT pad (Overhead Hoist Transport pad), a major function of which is to evenly distribute the weight of the FOUP and the wafers so that the transportation of the FOUP and the wafers by the OHT head can be further stabilized and more weight can be loaded to meet the demands of the process. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068657 | TWO PHASE HYDROPROCESSING PROCESS AS PRETREATMENT FOR THREE-PHASE HYDROPROCESSING PROCESS - The present invention provides a process for hydroprocessing comprising treating a hydrocarbon feed in a first two-phase hydroprocessing zone having a liquid recycle, producing product effluent, which is contacted with a catalyst and hydrogen in a downstream three-phase hydroprocessing zone, wherein at least a portion of the hydrogen supplied to the three-phase zone is a hydrogen-rich recycle gas stream. Optionally, the product effluent from the first two-phase hydroprocessing zone is fed to a second two-phase hydroprocessing zone containing a single-liquid-pass reactor. The two-phase hydroprocessing zones comprise two or more catalyst beds disposed in liquid-full reactors. The three-phase hydroprocessing zone comprises one or more single-liquid-pass catalyst beds disposed in a trickle bed reactor. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068658 | METHODS FOR INCREASING CATALYST CONCENTRATION IN HEAVY OIL AND/OR COAL RESID HYDROCRACKER - Methods for hydrocracking a heavy hydrocarbon feedstock (e.g., heavy oil and/or coal resid) employ a catalyst composed of well dispersed metal sulfide catalyst particles (e.g., colloidally or molecularly dispersed catalyst particles, such as molybdenum sulfide), which provide an increased concentration of metal sulfide catalyst particles within lower quality materials requiring additional hydrocracking. In addition to increased metal sulfide catalyst concentration, the systems and methods provide increased reactor throughput, increased reaction rate, and higher conversion of asphaltenes and lower quality materials. Increased conversion of asphaltenes and lower quality materials also reduces equipment fouling, enables processing of a wider range of lower quality feedstocks, and leads to more efficient use of a supported catalyst if used in combination with the well dispersed metal sulfide catalyst particles. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068659 | SELECTIVE SERIES-FLOW HYDROPROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Aromatic extraction and hydrocracking processes are integrated to optimize the hydrocracking units design and/or performance. By processing aromatics-rich and aromatic-lean fractions separately, the hydrocracking operating severity and or catalyst reactor volume requirement decreases. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068660 | METHOD FOR INCREASING THERMAL STABILITY OF A FUEL COMPOSITION USING A SOLID PHOSPHORIC ACID CATALYST - This invention relates to a method for increasing thermal stability of fuel, as well as in reducing nitrogen content and/or enhancing color quality of the fuel. According to the method, a fuel feedstock can be treated with a solid phosphoric acid catalyst under appropriate catalyst conditions, e.g., to increase the thermal stability of the fuel feedstock. Preferably, the fuel feedstock can be treated with the solid phosphoric acid catalyst at a ratio of catalyst mass within a contact zone to a mass flow rate of feedstock through the zone of at least about 18 minutes to increase the thermal stability of the fuel feedstock, along with reducing nitrogen content and/or enhancing color quality. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068661 | PROCESS FOR THE SEQUENTIAL HYDROCONVERSION AND HYDRODESULFURIZATION OF WHOLE CRUDE OIL - The invention relates to a method for removing sulfur from crude oils using a catalytic hydrotreating process operating at moderate temperature and pressure and reduced hydrogen consumption. The process produces sweet crude oil having a sulfur content of between about 0.1 and 1.0 wt % in addition to reduced crude density. The method employs least two reactors in series, wherein the first reactor includes a hydroconversion catalyst and the second reactor includes a desulfurization catalyst. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068662 | HYDROCONVERSION MULTI-METALLIC CATALYST AND METHOD FOR MAKING THEREOF - A method for hydroprocessing a hydrocarbon feedstock is provided. The method comprises contacting the feedstock with a catalyst under hydroprocessing conditions, wherein the catalyst is formed by sulfiding an unsupported catalyst precursor of the general formula A | 2013-03-21 |
20130068663 | REFORMING CATALYST COMPOSITIONS - Process for the preparation of a catalyst suitable for use in a naphtha reforming process, the process including providing a Y zeolite with an initial SiO | 2013-03-21 |
20130068664 | METHOD FOR EXTRACTING BITUMEN FROM AN OIL SAND FEED STREAM - The present invention provides a method for extracting bitumen from an oil sand feed stream ( | 2013-03-21 |
20130068665 | METHOD FOR EXTRACTING BITUMEN FROM AN OIL SAND FEED STREAM - The present invention provides a method for extracting bitumen from an oil sand feed stream ( | 2013-03-21 |
20130068666 | FLOTATION PROCESS FOR RECOVERING FELDSPAR FROM A FELDSPAR ORE - A flotation process for recovering feldspar from a feldspar containing feed material, comprising the following steps: (1) forming an aqueous suspension of a feldspar containing feed material, in the absence of hydrofluoric acid, wherein the suspension comprises from 0.004 to 0.3% wt. of a flotation reagent comprising: (a) one or more amines, containing at least one aliphatic hydrocarbon chain, linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, comprising 8 to 50 carbon atoms, or a salt thereof; and (b) one or more primary, secondary or tertiary alcohols, containing at least one aliphatic hydrocarbon chain, linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, comprising 8 to 50 carbon atoms; the ratio of (a) to (b) ranging from 500:1 to 1:40 by weight; (2) agitating the obtained suspension to produce a feldspar containing fraction, and (3) separating the feldspar containing fraction. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068667 | SUPPLYING FILTERED GRANULAR MATERIAL USING AN ANGLED SIEVE - A method and apparatus for supplying filtered slush molding powder or other granular material using a material feeder and angled sieve. The feeder includes a feeding member for moving the granular material, a feeder loading region, and a feeder unloading region. The sieve is positioned relative to the feeder unloading region so that it receives the granular material exiting the feeder. The sieve is positioned at an angle of inclination greater than zero degrees. An agitator that causes vibration of the sieve can be included to help sift the granular material through the angled sieve. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068668 | Screening for classifying a material - A screening having a plurality of warp elements. The plurality of warp elements includes first and second warp elements each having a plurality of undulations oriented in any desired manner including but not limited to horizontal or vertical. At least one retaining member is operably associated with the plurality of warp elements to form an integral screen segment having a plurality of openings. The first warp element has at least one characteristic different from the second warp element to prevent blinding of the screen segment. The at least one characteristic affecting movement of the first warp element and the second warp element when the screen segment is used to classify material such that at least one of amplitude and frequency of movement of the first warp element is different from that of the second warp element when subjected to the same operating condition. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068669 | VERTICAL DROP PRODUCT CLEANER WITH PERFORATED INTAKE MANIFOLD - A vertical grain cleaner having an intake manifold modified to reduce the formation of vortexes and pressure imbalances based on the flow of aspiration air through the cleaner. An intake manifold with a louver defining one or more apertures that allows air to pass through the louver. Methods of operating vertical grain cleaners. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068670 | FILTER UNIT - A filter unit includes a substantially cylindrical body portion having a proximal end and a distal end. First and second recessed engagement surfaces traverse at least part of the body portion. The first and second engagement surfaces include a first segment that extends substantially parallel with the longitudinal extent of the body portion. A second segment extends at an angle between 50 degrees and 60 degrees from the direction of the first segment. A third segment extends substantially orthogonal to the first segment. A laterally extending key member is disposed on the body portion between the first recessed engagement surface and the second recessed engagement surface. An engagement protrusion extends from the proximal end and has a sidewall with a water inlet and a concave engagement wall with a water outlet. The engagement wall includes a first portion that angles inward to the water outlet at a first angle. A second portion angles inward to the water outlet at a second angle different than the first angle. A periphery of the engagement wall at the first portion includes a first radius of curvature. The periphery of the engagement wall at the second portion includes a second radius of curvature that is larger than the first radius of curvature. First and second seals are disposed about the sidewall. The water inlet is disposed between the first and second seals. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068671 | PARALLEL ASSEMBLY OF CHROMATOGRAPHY COLUMN MODULES - A parallel assembly ( | 2013-03-21 |
20130068672 | ELECTRONIC INTERFACE FOR WATER FILTER SYSTEM - A water filter system includes a filter unit having a body portion adapted to be rotatingly received into a filter head assembly. An engagement protrusion extends from the body portion and is adapted for reception in a complementary receiver in the filter head assembly. An electronic device is disposed on the filter unit having a memory storage unit. A laterally extending key member is disposed on the body portion between the first engagement surface and the second engagement surface. The laterally extending key member is adapted to reposition an interference member from an interference position, whereby the body portion can be fully inserted into the filter head assembly to a non-interference position, whereby the body portion can be fully inserted into the filter head assembly. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068673 | FILTER ELEMENT ATTACHMENT, FILTER CARTRIDGE, AND FILTER SYSTEM - A filter element attachment is provided and is attachable to a filter element. The filter element attachment includes a housing for receiving at least a part of the filter element; at least one display configured to display information associated with the filter element. The filter element attachment may be associated with a corresponding filter cartridge and a filter system. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068674 | REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE SEPARATION DEVICE - A reverse osmosis membrane separation device includes: a reverse osmosis membrane module; a flow rate detecting unit configured to detect a flow rate of permeate water to output a detected flow rate value corresponding to the flow rate; a pressure pump configured to be driven at a rotation speed corresponding to an input drive frequency and to feed supply water to the reverse osmosis membrane module; an inverter configured to output a drive frequency corresponding to an input current value signal to the pressure pump; and a control unit configured to calculate a drive frequency of the pressure pump by a velocity type digital PID algorithm, such that a detected flow rate value output from the flow rate detecting unit becomes a target flow rate value that is set in advance to output a current value signal corresponding to a calculation value of the drive frequency to the inverter. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068675 | UNIT, ASSEMBLY AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING FLUID - A fluid treatment unit ( | 2013-03-21 |
20130068676 | All-In-One Means Of Separating Blood Components - A separation device including a first buoy, a second buoy, a first valve, and a second valve. The first buoy is mounted to a buoy guide post and slidably mounted within a separation chamber. The second buoy is slidably mounted to the guide post and movable between a first position and a second position. The second buoy closes the first valve and opens the second valve when in the first position. The second buoy opens the first valve and closes the second valve when in the second position. The second buoy has a density such that after spinning the device for a suitable period of time a first component of the composition is isolated between the first buoy and the second buoy and a second component of the composition is isolated between the second buoy and the end of the separation chamber that is opposite to a port. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068677 | FILTER GROUP FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES - A filter cartridge for fuel, includes a first filter element and a second filter element, which is of a flat type and is located downstream of the first filter element with reference to a direction of the fuel, the filter elements are configured such as to be crossed in series by the fuel, in which the first filter element is a depth filter and has a mean porosity value which is greater than the porosity of the second filter element and which is such as to retain large-dimension paraffins and a part of smaller-dimension particulates, while enabling passage of small-dimension paraffins. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068678 | WATER SOFTENER HAVING TIMER CONTROL VALVE - A water pressure regenerated type water softener including: a timer control valve having a valve control unit rotated by a timer spring and into which raw water is supplied; a plurality of conduits into which the raw water selectively flows under the control of the timer control valve; a regeneration tank communicating with a regeneration tank inlet conduit of the conduits; and a resin tank unit receiving regeneration water flowing from the regeneration tank and containing an ion exchange resin therein. The water softener can be operated in one of stop mode, soft water mode, raw water mode and regeneration mode under the control of the valve control unit. When regeneration mode is selected, the valve control unit rotates to stop mode by the timer spring after a preset amount of time has elapsed. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068679 | APPARATUS, METHODS, AND SYSTEM FOR TREATMENT OF STORMWATER AND WASTE FLUIDS - A stormwater treatment unit comprising a containment vault having an inlet and an outlet separates debris from a flow of stormwater through the unit. The water flow is controlled by a wall which directs flow from the inlet to the outlet through a reservoir of fluid in the unit. Debris separation by density occurs whereby lighter elements such as oil float on top of the fluid and heavier elements such as sediment collect at the bottom of the unit or in collectors in the reservoir. A wire mesh, deflector, and/or ripple boards placed beneath the inlet further increase efficiency of the separation, and a vent pipe is placed above the outlet to release pressure built up in the outlet during operation. A stormwater treatment system and method of retrofitting an existing stormwater trunk line locates the stormwater treatment unit in an off-line position from an existing drainage trunk line. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068680 | OIL LEAK COLLECTOR DEVICE AND OIL STORAGE DEVICE - The present invention relates to a device for collecting oil/mineral oil leaking from the seabed. More specifically, the device according to the present invention consists in a flexible funnel for guiding and collecting oil/mineral oil leaking from the seabed. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068681 | WATER FILTER UNIT - A filter unit includes a body portion having a proximal end and a distal end. First and second engagement surfaces traverse at least part of the body portion. The first and second engagement surfaces include a first segment that extends substantially parallel with the longitudinal extent of the body portion. A second segment extends at an angle relative to the longitudinal extent of the body portion. A third segment extends at a different angle than the second segment. A laterally extending key member is disposed on the body portion between the first engagement surface and the second engagement surface. An engagement protrusion extends from the proximal end. The engagement protrusion has a first portion that includes a first radius of curvature and a second portion opposing the first portion that includes a second radius of curvature that is larger than the first radius of curvature. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068682 | WATER FILTER SYSTEM - A water filter system includes a removable filter unit having a body portion including a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is adapted to be inserted into a filter head assembly. A laterally extending key member is disposed on the body portion and adapted to engage a key slot in the filter head assembly. An engagement protrusion extends from the proximal end. The engagement protrusion includes a first portion that has a first radius of curvature and a second portion opposing the first portion that includes a second radius of curvature that is larger than the first radius of curvature. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068683 | FILTER UNIT - A filter unit includes a substantially cylindrical body portion having a proximal end and a distal end. An engagement protrusion extends from the proximal end of the body portion. A laterally extending key member is disposed on the body portion. At least one engagement surface traverses at least part of the body portion. The at least one engagement surface includes a first segment that extends substantially parallel with the longitudinal extent of the body portion. A second segment extends at an angle relative to the longitudinal extent of the body portion. A third segment extends at a different angle than the second segment. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068684 | FILTER UNIT - A filter unit includes a body portion having a proximal end and a distal end. An engagement protrusion extends from the proximal end. The engagement protrusion includes a first portion that has a first radius of curvature and a second portion opposing the first portion that has a second radius of curvature that is larger than the first radius of curvature. A protruding retention surface is disposed on and extends radially outward from the body portion. The protruding retention surface is adapted to secure the filter unit in a filter head assembly. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068685 | Stationary Cloth Media Filtration - The present inventions relate to water and wastewater treatment devices including stationary cloth filter media support structures which support structures also form the effluent plenum for the filtered influent. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068686 | FILTERING MACHINE - A filtering machine ( | 2013-03-21 |
20130068687 | FINE FIBERS MADE FROM POLYMER CROSSLINKED WITH RESINOUS ALDEHYDE COMPOSITION - A fine fiber can be made having a structure with an axial core and a coating layer. The fiber can have a polymer core and one or two layers surrounding the core. The fine fiber can be made from a polymer material and a resinous aldehyde (e.g., melamine-aldehyde) composition such that the general structure of the fiber has a polymer core surrounded by at least a layer of the resinous aldehyde composition. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068688 | METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF INDUSTRIAL WASTE - There is provided a method for treating spent metal working fluid (MWF), comprising the steps of: (a) providing a biofilm of microorganisms on a solid support matrix in a first bioreactor; (b) transferring at least a portion of the solid support matrix comprising the biofilm of microorganisms from the first bioreactor into a second bioreactor; and (c) incubating the microorganisms in the second bioreactor to reduce the chemical oxygen demand of the spent MWF contained therein. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068689 | MEMBRANE DISTILLATION MODULES USING OLEOPHOBICALLY AND ANTIMICROBIALLY TREATED MICROPOROUS MEMBRANES - The present invention provides a system for liquid distillation which includes a vapor permeable-liquid impermeable microporous membrane having structures defining a plurality of pores, an oleophobic material that is applied to the structures of the membrane so as to leave the plurality of pores open, a means for supplying non-distilled liquid to the first side of the membrane, and a means for collecting distilled liquid from a second side of the membrane. In a further example, the present invention provides a method for the distillation of liquids. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068690 | ADSORPTION DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Adsorption devices, systems, and methods are provided. In one embodiment, an adsorption device includes a fabric and an adsorbing complex attached at least partially attached to a surface of the fabric, the adsorbing complex being reactive to selectively adsorb a substance from a liquid passing through the fabric to remove at least a portion of the substance from the liquid. In one embodiment, the adsorption device can be incorporated into an extracorporeal blood circuit adapted to filter phosphate from blood of a hemodialysis patient without altering chemistry of the blood. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068691 | Targeted apheresis for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and immune disorders - This invention uses “Targeted Apheresis” to treat patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and other autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. “Targeted Apheresis” is a process whereby only the pathogenic and pro-inflammatory elements associated with the disease symptoms are simultaneously and selectively removed from the blood by passing the blood through an extracorporeal affinity device containing selective binding agents. Removal of these pathogenic and pro-inflammatory elements will ameliorate the symptoms of autoimmune disease and may prolong the period of disease remission. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068692 | ELECTROSPUN CACTUS MUCILAGE NANOFIBERS - Novel electrospun nanofibers and nanofibrous membranes, methods of manufacturing the same, and methods of using the same are provided. The nanofibers include a cactus mucilage, such as mucilage from | 2013-03-21 |
20130068693 | SOLID PHASE EXTRACTION MEDIA - Described herein is a low back-pressure, solid phase extraction media for removing dissolved metals in a liquid. The solid phase extraction media comprises particles entrapped in a porous polymeric fiber matrix. The particles comprise at least one of a thiol-containing moiety or a thiourea-containing moiety, and the porous polymeric fiber matrix comprises a plurality of fibers and a polymeric binder. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068694 | OIL FILTERS CONTAINING STRONG BASE AND METHODS OF THEIR USE - Novel filter elements for sequestering acids from oil or fuel, the strong base flocs that comprise the filter elements, and methods of their preparation and use are disclosed. The filter elements comprise a mechanically linked interlocking fiber matrix interspersed with strong base particle flocs wherein the strong base particles constitute at least 30% by weight of the filter element. Certain filter elements may be useful for sequestering acids or neutralized acids in certain oils or fuels, for example, the acids originating in the combustion and lubrication system of an internal combustion engine or those contained in oils in an oil circulation system. Other filter elements may be useful for reducing oxidation of an oil. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068695 | Methods and Compositions For the Prevention of Struvite Scale Formation In Wastewater Systems - A blend of micro-crystals of magnesium ammonium phosphate and other seed materials with magnesium hydroxide slurries reduces struvite scale in wastewater collection systems leading into waste-water treatment plants. These “seeds” act as attractants to phosphates and ammonia to allow the seeds to grow and remain dispersed throughout the waste water system. This greatly minimizes, or prevents struvite scale from building up in unwanted areas such as pipes, pumps, and valves that could potentially cause water flow blockage. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068696 | Method and System for Treatment of Agricultural and Industrial Wastewaters Containing Solids and Nutrients - A method and system of treatment of agricultural and industrial wastewaters that contain high concentrations of suspended solids, nitrogen, and phosphorus compounds is disclosed. The method and system includes pre-treating the wastewater, controlling the amount of coagulants used, and controlling the mean velocity used for mixing, surface loading rate, and solids loading rate. The method and system functions as a sedimentation unit and gas flotation unit (solid/liquid separator). The pH of the effluent wastewater is stabilized within the separator by ensuring that there is sufficient alkalinity to buffer the wastewater. Sufficient gas is produced in the coagulation reactions to float and concentrate the solids, which results in as high as 99 percent reduction in suspended solids, a 96 percent reduction of the phosphorus concentration, and a 50 percent reduction of the nitrogen concentration in the effluent from the separator. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068697 | PROCESS FOR DEPLETING CALCIUM AND/OR IRON FROM GEOTHERMAL BRINES - This invention relates generally to processes for extracting iron and/or calcium from geothermal brines. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068698 | MOBILE WATER FILTRATION UNIT - A water filtration unit, comprising: a housing; a passive separator in the housing to receive a pressurized source of particulate-heavy water, to separate most of the particulate mass from the water and to output particulate-lean water; particulate egress means disposed at least partly within the housing to receive, and allow disposal of, the particulate separated from the water; at least one filtration module in the housing to each receive the particulate-lean water simultaneously, to filter remaining particulate and contaminants from the particulate-lean water by allowing passage of the water through porous filtration media of each module under gravity; and at least one outlet conduit coupled to an outlet in a wall of the housing to receive filtered water from the filtration modules and provide the filtered water to a fluid sink outside the housing. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068699 | CONSTRUCTION SITE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHODS - A portable fluid treatment apparatus includes a container with an interior wall between the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe which defines a bottom space between the bottom of the wall and the bottom interior surface of the container. A series of collectors in the container direct the flow of the inlet fluid and promote sedimentation from the fluid. The inlet fluid flows under the wall and up to a discharge pipe equipped with a vent. Multiple sedimentation units are connected together in series and mounted on a trailer for transport to a construction site. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068700 | System and Method for Treatment of Liquids by Cavitation with Pressure Recovery Capability - An apparatus and method for treating a liquid by acoustic cavitation. In a first stage, in a cavitation chamber under positive static pressure. In a second stage by hydrodynamic cavitation. The energy and pressure expended in the first stage is recovered in the second stage to make an efficient processing system for cavitating liquids. The process and system may be used for disinfecting water. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068701 | OXIDATION PROCESS - Treatment of an aqueous solution to yield a product is more desirable for disposal by an advanced oxidation process. Ozone is mixed with the solution, and maintaining at an elevated pressure for a time. The process may include recirculation past injector that injects ozone into the solution. Influent may be sewage, septage, leachate, ballast, and so on. The process disinfects and/or denutrifies the effluent. It may include (a) back-to-back processing of batches (b) overlapping processing with a previously treated batch (c) off-gassing (d) repetitive high pressure and low pressure cycles (e) post processing steps, such as retention without addition of ozone for a period of time to permit flocculates longer to form (f) post process filtering to remove flocculates (g) simultaneous post-processing of one batch while another batch is being processed. The process may include the treatment of solutions containing pharmaceuticals. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068702 | FUEL FILTER WITH SNORKEL VENT - A filter element is provided with a snorkel that facilitates bleeding of air along the outside periphery of a tubular filter media pack to a bleed chamber contained within the filter element. This may be employed in fuel filtration applications during installation and removal of filter elements whereby air can be temporarily trapped in a housing containing the filter element. The snorkel thus vents the air along the outside of the filter element and then into a bleed chamber where it can be communicated to a standpipe having an isolated bleed passage. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068703 | COLANDER-CONTAINER VESSEL AND METHOD OF USE - Colander-container vessels are presented including: a bowl, the bowl including, a lip; a sidewall surface, where the sidewall surface includes a number of perforations disposed proximate with a front portion of the lip, and a bottom surface; and a retention surface disposed along the front portion of the lip, where the retention surface extends away and inward from the lip. In some embodiments, colander-container vessels further include a handle disposed along a back portion of the lip. In some embodiments, the retention surface includes a second number of perforations. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068704 | FUEL SYSTEM ICE SEPARATOR - An example ice separator device includes an ice separator that removes ice particles from a flow of fuel moving through the ice separator. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068705 | UPRIGHT SUPPORT CONFIGURATION FOR A PALLET RACKING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to an upright reinforcing assembly for use with a pallet racking system, and racking system incorporating the same. The support configuration consists of an upright support and attached a bracket containing two L-shaped platforms which form a pocket. The upright support configuration is placed between two frame assemblies to support the beam, which is held in the pocket created by the bracket, thereby providing additional support to the beam and preventing rotation, bowing or distortion of the beam. Such a configuration lowers the cost of pallet racking as lower capacity beams can be used, or otherwise less frame assemblies are required in the racking. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068706 | STRUCTURE FOR MOUNTING A DEVICE ON A RACK - A mounting structure for mounting two pieces of equipment to a U shaped support arm structure of an equipment rack. The mounting structure includes an affixing structure supported by the support arm structure and a positioning structure affixed to the affixing structure at an adjustable position to define an adjustable size of the mounting structure. The first piece of equipment (e.g. a monitor) is mounted on the support arm structure, and is fixedly connected to one end of the mounting structure. The second piece of equipment (e.g. a KVM switch) is supported by the affixing structure. The positioning structure is fixedly connecting to the second piece of equipment near the other end of the mounting structure. Horizontal and vertical calibration devices help align the two pieces of equipment to enable two connectors of the two pieces of equipment to directly connect with each other without using a cable. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068707 | MOUNTING DEVICE FOR OPTICAL DISK DRIVE - A mounting device for mounting an optical disk drive (ODD) includes a rack and a fixing member. The rack defines an opening in a front side through which the ODD extends into the rack. A blocking plate is formed at a rear end of the rack to block a back end of the ODD. Two bars are formed between the opening and the blocking portion to sandwich the ODD. The fixing member is pivotally mounted to a side of the opening to block a front end of the ODD. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068708 | ERGONOMIC MERCHANDISING SYSTEM - A display apparatus for articles having substantially the same size comprises an inclined structure supporting the articles for sliding forward and rearward movement thereon. A first stop structure prevents forward movement of the articles beyond a first stop point. A second stop structure moves between first and second positions in which it, respectively, stops articles at a second stop point rearward of the first stop point, and permits articles to move forward past the second stop point. The second stop structure is biased so as to move toward the first position, and it moves to the second position when an article is at the first stop point, which allows a rearward article to slide forward past the second stop point. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068709 | Tool Storage Rack Structure - A tool storage rack structure includes a first fixing element including a first magnetic component and a second fixing element pivotally connected to the first fixing element. The second fixing element includes a second magnetic component. The structure also includes a storage component and a pivoted device that is connected to the first and the second fixing elements. The first and the second fixing elements rotate in different angles around the pivoted device as their axes according to the shape of the object. The first and the second fixing elements are fixed on the object via the first and the second magnetic components. The storage component is connected to the pivoted device for storing the object. The storage component is able to change positions around the pivoted device by pivoting the pivoted device as its axis. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068710 | Rack For Horizontal Storage - A rack for horizontal storage of long items includes a vertical support, a plurality of support clamps attached to the vertical support, and plurality of support bars spaced apart from the vertical support and generally parallel to the vertical support. Vertical support may include a single or double vertical bar for attachment of the plurality of support clamps. Vertical support may include a secondary vertical support for attachment of the plurality of support bars. Vertical support may include a freestanding base or may be fixable to floor and ceiling with a floor base and a ceiling plate. The rack may be fixable to a wall with a wall plate. Each support clamp may include a cradle and a lock bar, and each cradle is adjustable or fixed with respect to the vertical support. Each lock bar is adjustable with respect to a corresponding cradle and defines an adjustable aperture. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068711 | SURGICAL ASSEMBLY WITH VARIABLE POSITIONING ARM - A surgical assembly includes an actuator. A linking member is connected to and extending from the actuator. The linking member includes a series of at least two interconnected inner links that are relatively movable such that the linking member is disposable between a flexible configuration and a rigid configuration. An arm extends from the actuator and includes a series of relatively moveable outer links that define an axial bore configured for disposal of the linking member. Each outer link defines a first mating surface and a second mating surface disposed in a configuration such that the actuator is engageable to move the linking member from the flexible configuration to the rigid configuration to selectively fix the arm in a selected orientation. Methods of use are disclosed. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068712 | Towel Hanger - A towel hanger includes an anchor and a towel holder attached to or formed integrally with the anchor. A level indicator is fixed with respect to the anchor to indicate angular attitude of the anchor during and after attachment of the anchor to a vertical surface. Also a stretchable adhesive strip is adhered to the anchor and adheres to a vertical surface so as to attach the anchor to the vertical surface. The adhesive strip has a relaxed thickness and a diminished thickness acquired by stretching. A protrusion of the anchor is located nearby the adhesive strip and extends from the anchor by more than the diminished thickness of the adhesive strip. The protrusion maintains a space between the anchor and the vertical surface to thereby enable stretching of the adhesive strip for removal purposes. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068713 | LIFTING FRAME DEVICE - A lifting device for handling and/or moving loads, including two vertical booms which via one of their ends are pivotally connected to a base and via their opposite ends are pivotally connected to a horizontal beam, forming a frame for the lifting device wherein at least one cylinder is connected to at least one of the vertical booms so as to be able to turn the lifting device around the pivot point. The horizontal beam is further pivotally connected to at least one tension rod. The vertical booms, the tension rods and the horizontal beam will then be pivotal in relation to each other. By means of the present invention, a less torque-critical lifting device is provided, as the vertical booms, when handling and/or moving a load, will take up compressive forces, while the tension rods will take up tensile forces. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068714 | Elastomeric Draft Gear For A Railcar - A draft gear assembly includes housing and an elastomeric spring stack disposed therewithin and including a plurality of compressible elastomeric springs disposed in series with each other. Each compressible elastomeric spring includes a compressible elastomeric pad, a rigid member positioned in direct contact with one end surface of the compressible elastomeric pad, a central aperture through a thickness of the rigid member, an abutment upstanding axially on the end surface of the compressible elastomeric pad, the abutment having a peripheral surface thereof sized to be received within the central aperture formed through the thickness of the rigid member, and an annular lip disposed on a distal end of the axial abutment in a plane being substantially transverse to the central axis, whereby an annular thickness portion of the rigid member is caged between the end surface of the compressible elastomeric pad and an inner surface of the annular lip. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068715 | SPOUT FOR DRINKING CONTAINER - A spout for attachment to bottles, cups or other drinking vessels and containers having a dome shaped enclosure and a set of stability ribs. The stability ribs specifically ensuring that fluid flow through the fluid conduit remains as laminar as possible, and prevents the fluid conduit from collapse if a high amount of suction or mastication is provided by a user of the drinking vessel or container. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068716 | Storage Container for Electrical Components - A storage container includes a jar and a cap removably connected to the jar. The jar has a cavity defined by a first base and a first wall extending upwardly from the first base. A first alignment indicator is disposed on an outer surface of the first wall. A cap is removably connectable to the jar. The cap has an upper portion connected to a lower portion by a connecting member. The lower portion has a second base and a second wall extending downwardly therefrom. A second alignment indicator is disposed on an outer surface of the second wall of the lower portion. The first and second alignment indicators are aligned to substantially prevent misalignment of the cap with respect to the jar when connecting the cap to the jar. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068717 | Scrunchable plastic disposable carbonated beverage bottle - The scrunchable plastic disposable carbonated beverage bottle is, as titled, a carbonated beverage bottle that can structurally reduce its volume to preserve carbonation content and freshness of product as product is consumed. The scrunchable bottle also has the ability to self-compact for easier storage and will require less space to dispose of This will ultimately save cubic feet of landfill space that is beyond estimation by preventing air bubbles caused by these bottles. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068718 | APPARATUS FOR FASTENING AND CARRYING BOTTLES - An apparatus for fastening and carrying bottles includes a cap ring and a connecting device. The cap ring has at least an opening. The cap ring is received in a cavity of the bottle. The cap ring is initially connected to the cap, and the cap ring is separated from the cap while the cap is turned to open. The connecting device engages the opening of the cap ring to allow people to carry the bottle by holding the connecting device or by engaging the connecting device with an object. The apparatus has many advantages, including never loss, low cost for manufacture, and recycle. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068719 | METHOD USING BLOCK COPOLYMERS AND A HARD ELECTROPLATED MASK FOR MAKING A MASTER DISK FOR NANOIMPRINTING PATTERNED MAGNETIC RECORDING DISKS - A method for making a master disk to be used in the nanoimprinting process to make patterned-media disks uses an electrically conductive substrate and guided self-assembly of a block copolymer to form patterns of generally radial lines and/or generally concentric rings of one of the block copolymer components. A metal is electroplated onto the substrate in the regions not protected by the lines and/or rings. After removal of the block copolymer component, the remaining metal pattern is used as an etch mask to fabricate either the final master disk or two separate molds that are then used to fabricate the master disk. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068720 | PATTERN FORMING METHOD - According to one embodiment, a method includes: forming a film to be processed having a step; forming an uncured first imprint resist; curing the first imprint resist, with a flat surface of a first template pressed against a front surface of the first imprint resist, and planarizing the front surface; forming an intermediate transfer film made of a material different from a material of the first imprint resist; forming an uncured second imprint resist made of a material different from the material of the intermediate transfer film; curing the second imprint resist, with irregularities of a second template contacted with the second imprint resist, and forming an irregular pattern having the irregularities inverted on the second imprint resist; processing the intermediate transfer film by etching using the second imprint resist; and processing the film by etching using the processed intermediate transfer film. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068721 | ELECTRODE FOR SUPER-CAPACITOR, SUPER-CAPACITOR INCLUDING ELECTRODE, AND METHOD FOR PREPARING ELECTRODE - An electrode for a super-capacitor, a super-capacitor including the electrode, and a method of preparing the electrode in which the electrode includes a conductive substrate; metal nano structures formed on the conductive substrate; and a metal oxide coated on the metal nano structures. The electrode for the super-capacitor increases the capacitance of the super-capacitor. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068722 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PLASMON GENERATOR - A method of manufacturing the plasmon generator includes the steps of: forming a base part made of a dielectric material; forming a metal film that is to later become the plasmon generator; and forming a filler layer made of a dielectric material. The base part includes a base surface and a protruding part that protrudes from the base surface. The protruding part has a top surface that is different in level from the base surface, and a first sidewall connecting the top surface of the protruding part to the base surface. The metal film includes an adhesion part adhering to the first sidewall. The filler layer has a second sidewall disposed such that the adhesion part is interposed between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068723 | Method of Using a Mask to Provide a Patterned Substrate - A method of producing substrates having a patterned mask layer with fine features such as repeating stripes. The method including the steps of forming a substrate having a transfer layer with a predetermined pattern on a first major surface of the substrate; providing the substrate having the transfer layer on the first major surface; providing a structured tool having a body and a plurality of contact portions, the contact portions having a Young's Modulus between about 0.5 Gpa to about 30 Gpa; heating either the structured tool or the substrate; contacting the transfer layer with the structured tool; cooling the transfer layer; and withdrawing the structured tool from the transfer layer such that portions of the transfer layer separate with the structured tool leaving openings in the transfer layer that extend all the way through the transfer layer to the substrate forming the transfer layer with the predetermined pattern. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068724 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A NOZZLE AND AN ASSOCIATED FUNNEL IN A SINGLE PLATE - A method for manufacturing a nozzle and an associated funnel in a single plate comprises providing the single plate, the plate being etchable; providing an etch resistant mask on the plate, the mask having a pattern, wherein the pattern comprises a first pattern part for etching the nozzle and a second pattern part for etching the funnel; covering one of the first pattern part and the second pattern part using a first cover; etching one of the nozzle and funnel corresponding to the pattern part not covered in step (c); removing the first cover; etching the other one of the nozzle and funnel; and removing the etch resistant mask. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068725 | METHOD OF PRODUCING POROUS GLASS - Provided is a method of producing a porous glass, including selectively etching a phase-separated glass with an acid solution, in which the method allows a processing time to be shortened and suppresses gel-like silica from remaining and being deposited in pores of a porous portion. The method of producing a porous glass includes: immersing the phase-separated glass in a bath containing an acid solution; setting an angle θ, which is formed by a surface to be porosified of the phase-separated glass and a bath liquid surface, to 10° or more to 90° or less; and irradiating the bath with an ultrasonic wave to etch the phase-separated glass, thereby obtaining the porous glass. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068726 | PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS - A plasma processing apparatus | 2013-03-21 |
20130068727 | PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS AND PLASMA PROCESSING METHOD - A plasma processing apparatus includes a stock unit, a processing unit, and an alignment chamber. The stock unit supplies and collects a conveyable tray formed with a plurality of housing holes in each of which a wafer is housed. In the processing chamber, plasma processing is executed on the wafers housed in the tray supplied from the stock unit. The alignment chamber is provided with a rotating table on which the tray before being subjected to the plasma processing is set to perform positioning of the wafers on the rotating table. A housing state determination unit of a control device determines whether or not the wafer is misaligned with respect the housing hole of the tray based on a height detected by height detecting sensors. | 2013-03-21 |