13th week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 16 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220097027 | CATALYST FOR WATER SPLITTING - Methods for producing a carbon-free, PGM-free support for PGM catalyst. The catalytic material comprises PGM metals disposed on a carbon-free support which is catalytic but free of PGM. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097028 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING AN EPOXIDATION CATALYST - A process for preparing a silver-containing catalyst for the selective oxidation of ethylene to ethylene oxide including the steps of: (a) providing a multimodal support, (b) preparing an impregnation solution comprising a silver component, (c) impregnating, at least once, the multimodal support of step (a) with the silver-containing impregnation solution of step (b) to form an impregnated support; (d) subjecting the impregnated multimodal support from step (c) to a removal means, such as a centrifuge, at least once, for a time sufficient to remove impregnated silver impregnation solution from the multimodal support and to control the amount of silver in the pores of the multimodal support by selectively removing impregnated silver impregnation solution from a set of larger pores in the multimodal support; (e) roasting, at least once, the multimodal support after the step (d); (f) optionally, repeating the impregnation step (c), (g) optionally, repeating the centrifugation step (d), and (h) optionally, repeating the calcination step (e). | 2022-03-31 |
20220097029 | COBALT CATALYSTS AND PRECURSORS THEREFOR - A cobalt catalyst precursor is described comprising cobalt oxide crystallites disposed within pores of a titania support, wherein the cobalt oxide crystallites have an average size as determined by XRD in the range 6 to 18 nm, and the titania support is a spherical titania support with a particle size in the range 100 to 1000 μm, wherein the catalyst precursor has a pore volume of 0.2 to 0.6 cm | 2022-03-31 |
20220097030 | METHOD FOR REDUCING CARBON DEPOSITS ON CATALYST IN RECYCLING HFC-23 - Disclosed is a method for reducing carbon deposits on a catalyst in recycling HFC-23. The recycling is realized by means of a fluorine-chlorine exchange reaction with HFC-23 and a halogenated hydrocarbon. The catalyst for the fluorine-chlorine exchange reaction comprises a main body catalyst and a precious metal. The precious metal is selected from at least one of Pt, Pd, Ru, Au or Rh, and has an addition amount of 0.01-2 wt %. During the fluorine-chlorine exchange reaction, hydrogen gas is introduced. The invention has advantages of good catalyst stability, long life, etc. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097031 | MODIFIED LARGE CRYSTALLITE USY ZEOLITE FOR HYDROCRACKING HYDROCARBON OIL - In accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, a catalyst composition includes a catalyst support and at least one hydrogenative component disposed on the catalyst support. The catalyst support includes at least one USY zeolite having a framework substituted with titanium and/or zirconium and/or hafnium. The framework-substituted USY zeolite has an average crystallite size from 5 μm to 50 μm. Methods of making and using such a catalyst in a hydrocracking process are also disclosed. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097032 | MOLECULAR SIEVE CATALYST, PREPARATION METHOD THEREFOR, AND APPLICATION THEREOF - Provided are a molecular sieve catalyst, a preparation method therefor, an application thereof. The molecular sieve catalyst contains a modified Na-MOR molecular sieve, and the modification comprises: organic ammonium salt exchange, dealumination treatment, and ammonium ion exchange. The catalyst obtained by the method is used in dimethyl ether for one-step production of methyl acetate. The catalyst has high activity and stable performance, and the needs of industrial production can be satisfied. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097033 | CHA TYPE ZEOLITIC MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PREPARATION - The present disclosure relates to a process for the preparation of a zeolitic material having a CHA-type framework structure comprising YO | 2022-03-31 |
20220097034 | RARE-EARTH SILICATE COMPOSITIONS AND THEIR PREPARATION - A new family of rare-earth silicate compositions and the synthetic methods used to prepare them. The materials have open-framework structures and are characterized by their ion-exchange properties. They are represented by the following empirical formula: | 2022-03-31 |
20220097035 | METHOD FOR PROTECTING AND UNPROTECTING THE FLUID PATH IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT ENCLOSURE - A controlled environment enclosure comprises a robotic arm manipulation system used to protect and unprotect a fluid path within the controlled environment enclosure. The apparatus allows the fluid path to be protected against dangerous decontamination vapors and chemicals before the controlled environment enclosure is decontaminated, the method not requiring the use of gloves or other means that degrade the integrity of the controlled environment enclosure. The apparatus similarly allows the fluid path to be unprotected for use without the use of gloves, the method not requiring the use of gloves or other means that degrade the integrity of the controlled environment enclosure when decontaminated is completed. The apparatus and method allow for the protecting, unprotecting and decontaminating sequences to be automated | 2022-03-31 |
20220097036 | Safety Cabinet - A safety cabinet that includes an opening portion in a front surface of a work space and a front shutter, and supplies purified air into the work space from above. The front shutter slides in an upward and downward direction to close a part or an entirety of the opening portion. The front shutter includes a small window shutter that slides in a lateral direction. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097037 | PIPETTOR CALIBRATION SYSTEM DEVICES AND METHODS THEREOF - Methods and systems configured to automatically calibrate a pipette to a reference standard. The system comprising: a robotic arm, a pressing-device, configured to firmly hold a pipette and to press a plunger-button of the pipette, a rotating-device configured to rotate/dial a wheel-button of the pipette, at least one liquid source, at least one scaling element, at least one input-device configured to receive real-time input-data, and at least one processor, in communication with the input-device configured to analyze the input-data and accordingly to: control the motion of the robotic arm, control the rotating-device, control the pressing-device, evaluate calibration of the pipette, in reference to a chosen standard, and output a calibration report for the pipette. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097038 | PIPETTING HEAD, PIPETTING DEVICE COMPRISING A PIPETTING HEAD, AND METHOD FOR PIPETTING USING A PIPETTING HEAD - A pipetting head comprises a carrier, at least one attachment held on the carrier and configured to secure at least one pipette tip, and two O-rings retained on the at least one attachment and configured to contact the sealing seat of the at least one pipette tip. The inner diameter of the sealing seat of the at least one pipette tip is smaller than an outer diameter of a respective O-ring where the sealing seat contacts a respective O-ring. The respective O-ring is deformed while the pipette tip is slid onto the at least one attachment to securely clamp the at least one pipette tip. The sealing seat of the at least one pipette tip is dimensioned such that the at least one attachment exerts a force on the pipette tip to deform the at least one pipette tip when it is securely clamped on the at least one attachment. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097039 | AUTOMATED LIQUID HANDLING AND TESTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A mixing system that employs a pump with a highly sensitive means of adding and controlling volumes of single or multiple reagents to a controllable volume of a sample, mixing said samples and reagents, providing the means of employing a specific measurement tool on some portion of the mixed sample, and finally reporting the results to a final control element automatically under industrial conditions and often essentially in situ to fluid flows such as fluid moving through a pipeline or industrial process. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097040 | LIQUID TRANSFER DEVICE - A device for transferring liquids and liquid samples in certain quantities includes a pressing unit and a liquid extraction assembly. The pressing unit includes a first housing and a second housing. The first housing includes a first sidewall, a first top wall, and an extrusion portion. The second housing includes a second sidewall, a second top wall, and a receiving cavity. The first housing is received in the receiving cavity. The liquid extraction assembly includes a liquid extraction pipe, a liquid extraction head, and a first connecting portion. The first housing is configured to move back and forth along the receiving cavity to drive the extrusion portion to compress and deform the liquid extraction pipe. The liquid extraction assembly is detachably installed in pressing unit and is replaceable and suitable for single-use situations. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097041 | FLUIDIC PERISTALTIC LAYER PUMP - A microfluidic device is provided for managing fluid flow in disposable infusion devices, thereby providing periodic or constant flow of fluid even at very low doses and/or flow rates. Pumps utilizing the microfluidic device, as well as methods for manufacture and performing a microfluidic process are also provided. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097042 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR EXTRACTION, SEPARATION AND THERMOCYCLING - A method to extract, amplify and separate nucleic acid in a microfluidic device having a plurality of chambers and channels can include a) introducing cells having nucleic acid to a first chamber of the microfluidic device and subjecting the cells in the first chamber to conditions that lyse the cells. The method can further include b) subjecting the first chamber to centrifugal force, thereby allowing the lysate or a portion thereof having nucleic acid to be distributed to a second chamber through a first channel in the microfluidic device. The method can also include c) combining the lysate or the portion thereof and reagents for amplification of the nucleic acid, thereby providing a second mixture. The method can also include d) subjecting the second chamber to centrifugal force, thereby allowing gas to be expelled from the second mixture. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097043 | SELF-DIGITIZATION OF SAMPLE VOLUMES - Devices, systems and apparatuses for the discretization and manipulation of sample volumes are provided. Related methods are also provided. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097044 | Diagnostic Device with Integrated Sampler and Holder - An analytical device comprising
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20220097045 | INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS FOR INTEGRATED SAMPLE PROCESSING - An integrated system for processing and preparing samples for analysis may include a microfluidic device including a plurality of parallel channel networks for partitioning the samples including various fluids, and connected to a plurality of inlet and outlet reservoirs, at least a portion of the fluids comprising reagents, a holder including a closeable lid hingedly coupled thereto, in which in a closed configuration, the lid secures the microfluidic device in the holder, and in an open configuration, the lid is a stand orienting the microfluidic device at a desired angle to facilitate recovery of partitions or droplets from the partitioned samples generated within the microfluidic device, and an instrument configured to receive the holder and apply a pressure differential between the plurality of inlet and outlet reservoirs to drive fluid movement within the channel networks. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097046 | OPTICAL DENSITY INSTRUMENT AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING THE SAME - Instruments, systems, and methods for measuring optical density of microbiological samples are provided. In particular, optical density instruments providing improved safety, efficiency, comfort, and convenience are provided. Such optical density instruments include a handheld portion and a base station. The optical density instruments may be used in systems and methods for measuring optical density of biological samples. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097047 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR CONTROLLING COMPONENTS OF A DETECTION DEVICE - A method, computer program product, and apparatus are provided for controlling components of a detection device. The device may detect turbidity of liquid with sensors such as a density sensor and/or nephelometric sensor. A light modulation pattern may reduce or eliminate interference in sensor readings. Readings may be performed during off cycles of an illumination light to reduce interference but to provide improved visibility of a tube. Dark and light sensor readings may be performed with an emitter respectively off or on to account for ambient light in subsequent readings. Readings from the density sensor and/or nephelometric sensor may be used to calculate McFarland values. The device may be zeroed based on an emitter level that results in a sensor reading satisfying a predetermined criterion. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097048 | METHODS FOR MAKING FLOW CELLS - In one example, a flow cell includes a base support and a protrusion over the base support, where the protrusion is a different material than the base support. The flow cell further includes a first functionalized layer over a first portion of the protrusion, a second functionalized layer over a second portion of the protrusion, and first and second primer sets respectively attached to the first and second functionalized layers. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097049 | MICROFLUIDIC SAMPLE CHIP, ASSAY SYSTEM USING SUCH A CHIP, AND PCR METHOD FOR DETECTING DNA SEQUENCES - A microfluidic sample chip to test biological samples, especially for a PCR-type and/or fluorescence assay. The chip being in the shape of a hollow block having at least one chamber delimited by an upper wall, a lower wall and at least one side wall, into which a sample can be introduced for testing. The lower wall of the block is made of a material with a high thermal conductivity and the upper wall is made of a material with a low thermal conductivity. Preferably, the upper wall is preferably permeable to radiation in the visible spectrum between 400 and 700 nm. The block having at least two openings through which the sample can be introduced into at least one of the chambers and through which the air present in the chamber can be evacuated when the sample is introduced. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097050 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PROCESSING TISSUES AND CELLS - Provided herein are devices and methods of processing a sample that include, in several embodiments, rotating one or more microfluidic chips that are mounted on a support plate using a motor driven rotational chuck. By spinning one or more of the microfluidic chips about a common center of rotation in a controlled manner, high flow rates (and high shear forces) are imparted to the sample in a controlled manner. Each microfluidic chip can be rotated 180° on the support plate so that the sample can be run back-and-forth through the microfluidic devices. Because the support plate can be driven at relatively high RPMs, high flow rates are generated within the microfluidic chips. This increases the shear forces on the sample and also decreases the processing time involved as the sample can quickly pass through the shear-inducing features of the microfluidic chip(s). | 2022-03-31 |
20220097051 | APPARATUS FOR THE QUANTIFICATION OF BIOLOGICAL COMPONENTS DISPERSED IN A FLUID - Apparatus ( | 2022-03-31 |
20220097052 | DETECTION CHIP, NUCLEIC ACID DETECTION KIT, AND NUCLEIC ACID DETECTION DEVICE - A heating structure includes a first cover plate, a second cover plate, a conductive portion; and two first driving electrodes. The conductive portion is connected to the first cover plate and the second cover plate. The first cover plate, the conductive portion, and the second cover plate cooperatively define a channel for carrying a microbead. The channel includes a flow path. The two first driving electrodes are electrically connected to the conductive portion to energize the conductive portion. When the conductive portion is energized, a driving force is generated to drive the microbead away from a sidewall of the conductive portion to the flow path. A nucleic acid detection kit with the detection chip, and a nucleic acid detection device with the nucleic acid detection kit are also disclosed. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097053 | FLUID HANDLING DEVICE - A fluid handling device according to an embodiment of the present invention is a fluid handling device that includes a substrate and a film bonded to the substrate and that is configured to process a fluid, the fluid handling device including: a channel; a well connected to the channel; a rotary membrane valve disposed between the channel and the well; and a rotary membrane pump connected to the channel. For example, in the fluid handling device according to the embodiment of the present invention, a filter is disposed in the well or between the well and the rotary membrane valve for separating a blood cell component. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097054 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SAMPLE PROCESSING - The present disclosure provides systems, methods, and devices for processing a biological sample. The device may be a microfluidic device comprising a first channel, at least one chamber, and a second channel. The first channel may be in fluid communication with the chamber. The chamber may be configured to receive a portion of the biological sample from the channel. The second channel may be configured for pressurized outgassing of the chamber, first channel, or both the chamber and first channel. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097055 | NUCLEIC ACID DETECTION KIT AND NUCLEIC ACID DETECTION DEVICE - A nucleic acid detection kit includes a kit body, a detection chip, an electrophoresis box, and a connector. The detection chip includes a channel for carrying a microbead sample of the acid. The detection chip is connected to the electrophoresis box. The connector is electrically connected to the detection chip and the electrophoresis box. The microbead undergoes a PCR amplification reaction to obtain a mixed microbead in the channel. The mixed microbead undergoes an electrophoretic detection in the electrophoresis box. A nucleic acid detection device includes the nucleic acid detection kit is also disclosed. The nucleic acid detection device has a simple structure, which is portable, flexible, and convenient, and can be used at home. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097056 | HEATING STRUCTURE, DETECTION CHIP, AND NUCLEIC ACID DETECTION DEVICE - A heating structure includes a substrate, a heating layer, a heat conducting layer, and a heat sensing layer. The heating layer includes at least one heating area. The heat conducting layer corresponds to the heating area. The heat sensing layer is disposed on the at least one heating area and electrically connected to the heating layer. The heating layer is used to heat the heat conducting layer. The heat sensing layer is used to sense a temperature of the heating area. A detection chip with the heating structure, and a nucleic acid detection device with the nucleic acid detection chip are also disclosed. The heating structure can make the heating temperature of the heating area more uniform and stable. The heating area of the heating structure has a lower heat loss and a higher heating efficiency. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097057 | NUCLEIC ACID DETECTION HOST AND NUCLEIC ACID DETECTION DEVICE - A nucleic acid detection host includes a host body, a detection kit installation area, a sample heating area, a sampling area, and an image collection unit. The detection kit installation area is configured to detachably install a nucleic acid detection kit. The sampling area is disposed above the detection kit installation area and is connected to the detection kit installation area. The sampling area is configured to add a detection solution into the nucleic acid detection kit. The image collection unit is configured to collect an image of the nucleic acid detection kit. A nucleic acid detection device including the nucleic acid detection host is also disclosed. The nucleic acid detection device has a simple structure, which is portable, flexible, and convenient, and can be used at home. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097058 | Platform and Method For Multi-Variable Screening - A platform and method for conducting multi-variable combinational interactions are provided. An array of multiplexing chambers in formed in a body. The body also includes a common well communicating with each multiplexing chamber of the array of multiplexing chambers and a plurality of variable wells. Each of variable wells communicates with at least one multiplexing chamber of the array of multiplexing chambers. The common well is loaded with a first variable and different variables are loaded in each of the plurality of variable wells. The interaction of the first variable with at least one of the different variables in each multiplexing chamber of the array of multiplexing chambers is observed. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097059 | MOLECULAR DETECTION SYSTEM - Provided is a molecular detection system and a microfluidic kit adapted for the molecular detection system. The molecular detection system includes: a substrate; and a fixing apparatus; a driving apparatus; a detection apparatus; and a temperature control apparatus that are arranged on the substrate, the fixing apparatus is adapted to fix a container containing a sample to be detected; the driving apparatus is adapted to drive the container to preprocess the sample to be detected; the detection apparatus is adapted to detect the sample to be detected that has undergone the preprocessing; and the temperature control apparatus is adapted to regulate a temperature of the sample to be detected. The microfluidic kit includes: a box body having a reagent zone, a sample zone, and a reaction zone inside; and a microfluidic kit chip including a microfluidic pipe with a piercing member provided inside and facing a liquid outlet. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097060 | FLOW CELL WITH SELECTIVE DEPOSITION OR ACTIVATION OF NUCLEOTIDES - An apparatus includes a flow cell body, a plurality of electrodes, an integrated circuit, and an imaging assembly. The flow cell body defines one or more flow channels and a plurality of wells. Each flow channel is configured to receive a flow of fluid. Each well is fluidically coupled with the corresponding flow channel. Each well is configured to contain at least one polynucleotide. Each electrode is positioned in a corresponding well of the plurality of wells. The electrodes are operable to effect writing of polynucleotides in the corresponding wells. The integrated circuit is operable to drive selective deposition or activation of selected nucleotides to attach to polynucleotides in the wells to thereby generate polynucleotides representing machine-written data in the wells. The imaging assembly is operable to capture images indicative of one or more nucleotides in a polynucleotide. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097061 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING OFF BLOOD SERUM - A microfluidic blood serum generator having a first port and a second port, between which there is formed a microfluidic structure, wherein the microfluidic structure has a supply duct communicating with the first port, a clotting region into which the supply duct discharges, and a discharge duct which communicates with the second port and into which the clotting region transitions, wherein the first port is designed to introduce a blood sample at a first pressure and the second port is designed to apply a second pressure that is lower than the first pressure, wherein the clotting region is formed by a single, coherent cavity, and wherein a barrier for retaining a clotted blood sample is arranged in the transition from the clotting region to the discharge duct. A method for separating off blood serum from a blood sample using a blood serum generator of this kind. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097062 | PARTICLE SEPARATOR SYSTEM, MATERIALS, AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention concerns systems, materials, and methods of cell and particle separation utilizing magnetic levitation to affect separation. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097063 | Apparatus for Automatic Sampling of Biological Species Employing Disk Microfluidics System - A field portable diagnostic apparatus uses a rotatable disk in which a microfluidic circuit is defined. The microfluidic circuit includes a centrifugal separation chamber receiving a sample to stratify the sample. A magnetic bead holding chamber is communicated to a mixing chamber, where mass amplifying functionalized magnetic-nanoparticles, held in a buffer solution and contained in the magnetic bead holding reservoir communicated to mixing chamber, are mixed with the separated fluid delivered to mixing chamber from the separation chamber. The functionalized magnetic nanoparticles conjugate with a target analyte in the sample. A magnet in proximity to a SAW chamber including a SAW detector draws the functionalized magnetic nanoparticles toward antibodies immobilized on the SAW sensor surface A wash reservoir is communicated to the SAW sensor chamber, and a cleanup/waste reservoir is communicated to the SAW chamber for receive fluid after it has passed through the SAW chamber. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097064 | Apparatus for Automatic Sampling of Biological Species Employing Disk Microfluidics System - A field portable diagnostic apparatus uses a rotatable disk in which a microfluidic circuit is defined. The microfluidic circuit includes a centrifugal separation chamber receiving a sample to stratify the sample. A magnetic bead holding chamber is communicated to a mixing chamber, where mass amplifying functionalized magnetic-nanoparticles, held in a buffer solution and contained in the magnetic bead holding reservoir communicated to mixing chamber, are mixed with the separated fluid delivered to mixing chamber from the separation chamber. The functionalized magnetic nanoparticles conjugate with a target analyte in the sample. A magnet in proximity to a SAW chamber including a SAW detector draws the functionalized magnetic nanoparticles toward antibodies immobilized on the SAW sensor surface A wash reservoir is communicated to the SAW sensor chamber, and a cleanup/waste reservoir is communicated to the SAW chamber for receive fluid after it has passed through the SAW chamber. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097065 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE AND DIRECT MEASUREMENT OF REACTION RATE - Embodiments disclosed herein may relate to a testing apparatus. The testing apparatus may include a sealed, chemically-resistant testing apparatus body defining a testing void; a first fluid port and a second fluid port; and a first geomaterial and a second geomaterial. The first and second geomaterials may be positioned between the first fluid port and the second fluid port and relative to one another such that a flow channel may be provided between the first and second geomaterials. The first and second geomaterials may be coupled to a testing void interior surface so as to restrict flow to the flow channel between an upflow region and a downflow region of the testing void. The first and second geomaterials may be comprised of a natural formation material. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097066 | ULTRA HIGH EFFICIENCY MICROFLUIDIC PLATFORM - A combination micro/macro-fluidic analysis system with one or more of a droplet transition unit, a droplet cleaving unit, a droplet synchronization, and a merging unit to enable highly efficient complex droplet microfluidic assays. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097067 | FORMATION AND CONTROL OF FLUIDIC SPECIES - This invention generally relates to systems and methods for the formation and/or control of fluidic species, and articles produced by such systems and methods. In some cases, the invention involves unique fluid channels, systems, controls, and/or restrictions, and combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the invention allows fluidic streams (which can be continuous or discontinuous, i.e., droplets) to be formed and/or combined, at a variety of scales, including microfluidic scales. In one set of embodiments, a fluidic stream may be produced from a channel, where a cross-sectional dimension of the fluidic stream is smaller than that of the channel, for example, through the use of structural elements, other fluids, and/or applied external fields, etc. In some cases, a Taylor cone may be produced. In another set of embodiments, a fluidic stream may be manipulated in some fashion, for example, to create tubes (which may be hollow or solid), droplets, nested tubes or droplets, arrays of tubes or droplets, meshes of tubes, etc. In some cases, droplets produced using certain embodiments of the invention may be charged or substantially charged, which may allow their further manipulation, for instance, using applied external fields. Non-limiting examples of such manipulations include producing charged droplets, coalescing droplets (especially at the microscale), synchronizing droplet formation, aligning molecules within the droplet, etc. In some cases, the droplets and/or the fluidic streams may include colloids, cells, therapeutic agents, and the like. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097068 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND DEVICE FOR FORMING AN ARRAY OF EMULSIONS - Systems, methods, and devices for forming an array of emulsions. An exemplary device comprises a frame and at least one or a plurality of separate microfluidic modules mounted to the frame and each configured to form an array of emulsions. In some embodiments, each module may be mounted by snap-fit attachment. The device also may include the same sealing member bonded to a top side of each module and hermetically sealing each of the modules. Another exemplary microfluidic device for forming an array of emulsions comprises a stack of layers bonded together. The stack may comprise a port layer forming a plurality of ports. Each port may have a top rim formed by a protrusion that encircles the central axis of the port. The rims may be coplanar with one another to facilitate bonding of a sealing member to each rim. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097069 | STORAGE DEVICE - A device is provided for preserving the integrity of one or more reagents on a substantially planar cartridge. The device includes a chimney extending substantially perpendicular to the plane of the cartridge, a bead holder encapsulated within the chimney; and a piercing mechanism located within the chimney and configured to enable a bead to access the bead holder, in use. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097070 | REAGENT STORAGE AND AUTOMATIC ANALYZING APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, a reagent storage include a placement table, a housing, a cover, and a fan. The placement table on which a plurality of reagent containers are placed. The housing configured to contain the placement table. The cover having a probe hole through which a probe is inserted and configured to cover an opening of the housing. The fan configured to send air in a first space defined by an inner bottom of the housing and the placement table into a second space defined by the cover and the placement table and to exhaust the air in the second space through the probe hole. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097071 | LIQUID TRANSFER DEVICE - A device for transferring liquids and liquid samples in certain quantities includes a housing, a pressing unit, a liquid extraction assembly, and a connecting member. The pressing unit includes an extrusion portion. The housing includes a first sidewall and a second top wall. The first sidewall and the second top wall cooperatively define a receiving cavity. The pressing unit is received in the receiving cavity. The liquid extraction assembly includes a liquid extraction pipe. The liquid extraction assembly is detachably connected to the housing through the connecting member. The pressing unit can move back and forth along the central axis of the receiving cavity, so as to move the extrusion portion back and forth relative to the liquid extraction pipe. The liquid extraction pipe is deformed by the extrusion portion to take up or release liquid in precise quantities. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097072 | ASSAY CARTRIDGE VALVE SYSTEM - Assay cartridges are described that have a plurality of chambers and a fluidic network that includes fluidic conduits and a multi-port valve designed to selectively connect the valve inlet and one valve outlet through a fluidic connector in the valve as the remaining valve outlets are sealed. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097073 | Co-axial plunger based home molecular diagnostics kit - Instrument free “plasticware” is provided that enables multi-step molecular reactions in a diagnostics context. A hollow plunger that is movable within a surrounding tube defines a reaction chamber inside the plunger. By moving the plunger to different positions in the tube, a sample can be collected, then the sample can be washed, and finally the reaction chamber can be sealed to perform diagnostic reactions on the sample. The juxtaposition of large sample collection/washing volume with small reaction volume allows one to conduct a wide range of diagnostic assays including a LAMP (Loop mediated isothermal amplification) based saliva test in a small, portable self-contained device. Applications include Molecular diagnostics for health applications (including COVID19 test), Environmental Monitoring, Disease surveillance, and Veterinary health. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097074 | OPERATION AID APPARATUS FOR GRAIN MILLING FACILITY AND GRAIN MILLING FACILITY - The present invention is directed to setting an operation parameter of a grain milling machine appropriately according to the characteristics of grain targeted for processing. An operation aid apparatus for a grain milling facility including a grain milling machine and a color sorter includes a first acquisition portion configured to acquire first information regarding characteristics of grain that should be processed in the grain milling facility, and a second acquisition portion configured to acquire second information regarding an evaluation of a sorting result acquired by milling first grain by the grain milling machine and sorting them by the color sorter after that. The second information is associated with the first information regarding the first grain. The operation aid apparatus further includes a setting portion configured to determine an operation parameter for processing second grain by the grain milling machine based on the first information regarding the second grain that should be newly processed in the grain milling facility and the second information associated with the first information regarding the first grain. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097075 | CHIPPER ADAPTER SYSTEM AND METHOD - An adapter method and system includes a first side deflector, a second side deflector, and a top deflector coupled to the first side deflector and the second side deflector. The system may further include an internal deflector coupled to the first, second, and top deflectors. A first leg is coupled to the first side deflector and a second leg is coupled to the second side deflector. The legs are adjustable between a first position and a second position. The first, second, and top deflector define an entrance region for channeling wood-based debris into the chute of a woodchipper. Each side deflector may include a coupling mechanism for attaching to a woodchipper. Each coupling mechanism has an aperture. Each leg may telescope within a respective side deflector. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097076 | IMPACT CRUSHER - The invention relates to an impact crusher having a crusher unit ( | 2022-03-31 |
20220097077 | SPIRAL CHUTE FOR MINERAL PROCESSING - A spiral chute for mineral processing, comprising a spiral chute body ( | 2022-03-31 |
20220097078 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR REMOVING PARTICULATE FROM A COAL FIRED POWER WASTE STREAM - A system and process for closed loop system for removing particulate from a coal fired power wash water waste stream comprising a submerged flight conveyor for receiving used wash water, a bleed line for diverting wash water from the submerged flight conveyor, a filter for removing particulate from the diverter wash water, and pumps to recirculate the wash water on a loop through the system. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097079 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECOVERING METAL FROM ASH - A system for recovering of metal and sand from incinerator ash material having an ash clarification assembly, a magnet to remove the ferrous from the heavy material; a sorting assembly, a drying cage or dewatering unit to dry the material; and a separation assembly to remove the aluminium from the material. Methods are included as well. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097080 | ANALYTE DETECTION METHODS AND APPARATUS USING DIELECTROPHORESIS AND ELECTROOSMOSIS - Methods and apparatus for detection and/or identification of analytes including bacteria using dielectrophoresis and electroosmotic traps. Switching between different frequencies of an applied electric field results in movement of the analyte between dieiectrophoresis and electroosmotic trapping states. The use of edge-based sensing techniques enables the use of electrodes with a larger form factor than nanowire sensors. Signal modulation based on analyte contact with the electrode edge is also described. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097081 | SAND SEPARATOR WITH CERAMIC INSERT - A sand separator and method of manufacturing a sand separator, of which the sand separator includes an insert defining a vortical flow chamber therein. The insert comprises a cylindrical portion and a conical portion, and the insert is made at least partially from a ceramic material. The separator also includes an inlet extending through the insert in the cylindrical portion and configured to introduce a sand-laden fluid into the vortical flow chamber, a first outlet extending through vertically upward from the cylindrical portion and configured to receive a fluid portion of the sand-laden fluid from the vortical flow chamber, and a second outlet extending vertically downward from the conical portion and configured to receive a sand portion of the sand-laden fluid from the vortical flow chamber. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097082 | HYDROCYCLONE FOR DETECTING FORMATION OF A ROPING STATE - A hydrocyclone for separating feed into overflow and underflow comprises a feed inlet, an overflow outlet, an apex for discharging underflow, an upper section connected to the feed inlet and the overflow outlet, a conical section between the upper section and the apex and a plurality of electrodes for measuring electrical conductivity inside the hydrocyclone to detect the formation of a roping state in the hydrocyclone. The plurality of electrodes are is positioned circumferentially in the conical section on an axial distance from the apex (d | 2022-03-31 |
20220097083 | Air Masking Nozzle - A nozzle dispenses a material, such as an adhesive, primer, paint, or other coating, through a dispensing port on to a substrate. The spray pattern provided by the nozzle defines, at least in part, an application pattern of the material on to the substrate. An air mask port integral with the nozzle or a separate nozzle expels a mask stream of pressurized gas. The mask stream projects toward the substrate to aid in limiting an application of the material beyond an application line on the substrate. The air-mask port and the dispensing port may be moved relative to the substrate and/or the application line such that the mask stream provides a barrier to the material being applied. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097084 | LIQUID JETTING NOZZLE AND VEHICLE SENSOR WASHING DEVICE - A liquid jetting nozzle-includes a tip body and a tip supported at the tip body. The tip body includes an introduction port which a liquid is introduced. A first and a second ejection port are formed in the tip and each jet out the liquid introduced through the introduction port. A first and a second conduit are formed in the tip. The first conduit structures a downstream side region of a first channel through which the liquid flows from the introduction port toward the side at which the first ejection port is formed. The second conduit structures a downstream side region of a second channel through which the liquid flows from the introduction port toward the side at which the second ejection port is formed. An angle formed between the first and second conduit is specified that the liquid jetting out from the first and second ejection port collide. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097085 | NOZZLE ASSEMBLY WITH ROTATING NOZZLE INSERT - An improved nozzle assembly for use with a sprinkler body. The nozzle assembly has a nozzle body having a nozzle insert bore and defining a fluid flow path through the nozzle assembly. A nozzle insert is positioned in the nozzle body and retained within the nozzle assembly. The nozzle insert is rotatable between operating positions. In some embodiments, a spring biased detent and detent notches index the nozzle insert at one of a series of operating positions. The nozzle insert is rotatable between the series of operational positions including the IN (or insertion) position, the RUN position, the OFF position, the FLUSH position, and the LINE FLUSH position. In an alternate embodiments the nozzle insert has detents on a circumference of the nozzle insert. A magnet is positioned in or attached to the nozzle insert. A second magnet is positioned in or attached to the body of the nozzle assembly. The detents are configured to align with detent notches in a faceplate of the nozzle assembly body. When the detents are aligned with the detent notches, the attractive force between the two magnets retains the nozzle insert in one of the operating positions in the nozzle insert bore. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097086 | SWITCHING DEVICE, DEPOSITION DEVICE COMPRISING THE SWITCHING DEVICE, METHOD FOR SWITCHING A FLUID FLOW, AND METHOD FOR DEPOSITING PARTICLES ONTO A SUBSTRATE - A switching device is provided for switching the flow of a fluid. The switching device includes a fluid conduit including a first inlet for said fluid and a first outlet, a first switching fluid conduit including a second inlet for a switching fluid, the first switching fluid conduit being in fluid connection with the fluid conduit at a first position between the first inlet and the first outlet, an exhaust conduit including a second outlet, the exhaust conduit being in fluid connection with the fluid conduit at a second position between the first inlet and the first position, and a control device. The switching device further includes a second switching fluid conduit in fluid connection with the exhaust conduit and the first switching fluid conduit. The control device controls the flow of the switching fluid into the first switching fluid conduit and/or the second switching fluid conduit. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097087 | DISPENSER FOR APPLYING LIQUID, IN PARTICULAR FOR APPLYING A PHARMACEUTICAL LIQUID, AND SET COMPRISING SUCH A DISPENSER - A dispenser for applying liquid, having a housing with an applicator opening and a liquid reservoir. The dispenser has a ventilation duct by which an ambient atmosphere is connected to the liquid reservoir so that, after the application of liquid, an inflow of air from the atmosphere is permitted into the liquid reservoir. The dispenser is provided with a detection installation which for detecting an application procedure detects air flowing in through the ventilation duct. The dispenser has a protective cap covering the applicator opening on the housing. The dispenser in the ventilation duct has a switch valve operable by activating a push-button on the external side of the housing. The protective cap acts on the push-button when placed on the housing or when the protective cap is being placed thereon to open the switch valve. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097088 | DISPENSER AND DISPENSING CONTAINER - A dispenser includes a housing having a depression; an elastically deformable lid section covering an opening of the depression and forming a pump chamber together with the depression; a pressing portion arranged facing the lid section on the outside of the pump chamber, capable of pressing the lid section to a side where the volume of the pump chamber decreases, and provided to be able to enter the inside of the depression while pressing the lid section for elastic deformation; an outlet causing a liquid material inside the pump chamber to flow out toward a discharging opening when the pressing portion presses the lid section; and an inlet provided separately from the outlet and causing the liquid material to flow into the pump chamber when the pressing to the lid section by the pressing portion is released. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097089 | COSMETIC CONTAINER HAVING RETRACTABLE BUTTON - Provided is a cosmetic container having a retractable button including: a container body filled with contents; a pump part arranged on the upper portion of the container body in order to discharge the contents externally through a pumping action; and a button part arranged on the upper portion of the pump part to make the pumping action carried out by the user's pressing and releasing action, the button part having a discharge part to discharge the contents externally, wherein the button part has an inhalation space formed inside the button part, and the inhalation space is communicated with the discharge part, is increased or decreased in volume according to pressurization and release of the button part in order to inhale the contents remaining in the discharge part. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097090 | PUMP DISPENSERS - A dispenser pump has a plunger operable in a body including an outer cylinder body having a vent opening in its sidewall and a body insert fitting into the top of the body cylinder and providing an external collar through which the plunger stem operates. The body insert has a lock-down thread to lock down the plunger for shipping. The insert also has an undulating annular vent-control bead extending right round its cylindrical outer surface, engaging the cylinder wall with interference for either blocking or unblocking the vent opening, according to whether the vent-control bead lies above or below the interior vent opening, by rotation between the body cylinder and body insert. The rotation can be driven by rotation of the plunger head, which makes a catch engagement with the top of the body insert. Blocking the vent during shipping reduces leakage. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097091 | MOBILE PLATFORM AND OSCILLATING MECHANISM FOR COATING FLAT SURFACES - The present invention refers to a working assembly for a painting system, containing a mobile platform and a crank and slider-type oscillating mechanism, which reproduces movements transmitted to a shaft and that guides a paint gun, mimicking the process performed by painters. Thus, the mobile platform and the oscillating mechanism were designed to move unidirectionally over the surface, being able to move in two orthogonal directions and also to rotate in order to keep the platform level. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097092 | NOZZLE FLOW STIRRING PIPE - A nozzle flow stirring pipe includes a pipe body and a nozzle. The pipe body is cylindrical and includes an inner pipe member and an outer pipe member. The inner pipe member has a liquid-extracting channel. The outer pipe member fits around the inner pipe member. A reflow channel is defined between an inner wall of the outer pipe member and an outer wall of the inner pipe member. The nozzle is disposed at one end of the pipe body. The inner pipe member is penetratingly disposed at the nozzle and exposed from below. The nozzle has a plurality of liquid-ejecting pores in communication with one end of the reflow channel. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097093 | NOZZLE FOR BLOWER - A nozzle includes a mounting part that is configured to be attached to a blower, and a body part that is connected to the mounting part. The body part has a discharge opening and a passage for air blown out by the blower. The passage leads to the discharge opening. The body part includes a flexible tube. The flexible tube has a length of at least 15 cm and defines at least a portion of the passage. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097094 | FOUNTAIN - A fountain includes a basin for storing water having a side and a bottom, and an access space formed by a cutout into the side of the basin. The access space has an access opening to inside of the basin. The fountain further includes a spout disposed over the basin and a spout support. The water falls from the spout to the basin, and the spout support connects the spout to the basin and supports the spout. A pump is disposed in the basin to pump the water in the basin to the spout through a water conduit, and the water conduit pass through the spout support such that the water conduit is not visible from outside. A water fill line passes through the access space and the access opening to the basin for supplying water to the basin. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097095 | Method and Applicator for Continuous Sequential Application of Two or More Viscous Materials or Fluids - The purpose of the invention is to provide a method and an applicator for the continuous sequential separate application of two or more viscous materials or fluids, whereby two or more adhesives can be applied continuously in one operation in a track or line in turn or alternately or sequentially and thus different adhesives can be applied in turn without intervals as a continuous track or line or as a ring thereof. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097096 | MULTIPLE IMMEDIATE PASS APPLICATION OF HIGH THICKNESS SPRAY FOAMS - A method of applying a closed cell spray foam insulation may include spraying a first layer of a closed cell spray foam insulation into a wall cavity. A B-side mixture of the closed cell spray foam insulation may include a polyol blend having a polyester polyol having a functionality of at least about 3.0 and a polyether polyol. The method may include spraying at least one additional layer of the closed cell spray foam insulation against the first layer within 5 minutes of spraying the first layer. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097097 | METHODS FOR FABRICATING TRANSPARENT ICEPHOBIC COATINGS, AND TRANSPARENT ICEPHOBIC COATINGS OBTAINED THEREFROM - Some variations provide a method of forming a transparent icephobic coating, comprising: obtaining a hardenable precursor comprising a first component and a plurality of inclusions containing a second component, wherein one of the first component or the second component is a low-surface-energy polymer, and the other is a hygroscopic material; applying mechanical shear and/or sonication to the hardenable precursor; disposing the hardenable precursor onto a substrate; and curing the hardenable precursor to form a transparent icephobic coating. The coating contains a hardened continuous matrix containing regions of the first component separated from regions of the second component on an average length scale of phase inhomogeneity from 10 nanometers to 10 microns, such as less than 1 micron, or less than 100 nanometers. The transparent icephobic coating may be characterized by a light transmittance of at least 50% at wavelengths from 400 nm to 800 nm, through a 100-micron coating. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097098 | VIBRATION STRUCTURE - A vibration structure that includes a member having a vibrator that vibrates along a plane direction; a housing that holds the member; and a cushioning material connecting the housing to the member, in which a thickness of the cushioning material in a direction orthogonal to a plane direction of the housing is greater than a length of a gap between the member and the housing. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097099 | ACOUSTIC TRANSDUCTION UNIT, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF AND ACOUSTIC TRANSDUCER - The present disclosure provides an acoustic transduction unit, a manufacturing method thereof and an acoustic transducer. The acoustic transduction unit includes a substrate, and a first electrode, a vibrating film and a second electrode sequentially arranged on the substrate, a cavity is formed between the first electrode and the vibrating film, orthographic projections of the first electrode, the cavity, the vibrating film and the second electrode on the substrate are at least partially overlapped with each other at a first overlapping region, and a hollowed-out pattern is formed in the vibrating film, and the orthographic projection of the hollowed-out pattern on the substrate and the orthographic projection of the cavity on the substrate are overlapped with each other, and the orthographic projection of the hollowed-out pattern on the substrate is distributed in a discontinuous manner around the first overlapping region. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097100 | SCREENING MACHINE HAVING SCREENING ELEMENTS ARRANGED IN SUCCESSION - A screening machine having a machine frame that is mounted so as to be capable of vibration and is capable of being set into vibration, and having screening elements configured in a row in or on the machine frame, seen in the longitudinal direction of the screening machine. The screening machine is subdivided into a plurality of screening machine parts that are connectable or capable of being assembled to form the screening machine. An individual screening machine part or one or more stacks of a plurality of screening machine parts stacked one over the other have dimensions that are smaller in their length, width, and height than the corresponding dimensions of the interior of a commonly used standard transport container or than dimensions requiring special transport due to excess size. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097101 | VIBRATING SCREENING SYSTEM, COMPRISING AT LEAST TWO SCREENING MACHINES ARRANGED IN A ROW - A vibrating screening system, made up of at least two screening machines configured in a row and that can be set into vibration, each screening machine having a resiliently supported screening material feed end and a resiliently supported screening material discharge end. All supports of the last screening machine, in the screening material conveying direction, are supported directly on the supporting surface. The support provided respectively in the region of the screening material feed end of any earlier screening machine in the conveying direction is likewise supported directly on the supporting surface. In each case, the support provided in the region of the screening material discharge end of any such earlier screening machine in the conveying direction is supported in the region of the screening material feed end of the screening machine that is subsequent in the screening material conveying direction, on this subsequent machine. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097102 | SORTING APPARATUS AND SORTING METHOD - A sorting apparatus has: a paper supply section that supplies paper; a first sensor that detects a multi-feed of the paper supplied from the paper supply section; a second sensor that detects damage to the paper; a third sensor that detects the paper as an image; first to fourth paper ejection cassettes in which the paper is stacked; and a control section that appropriately ejects the paper to one of the first to fourth paper ejection cassettes according to at least one of detection results from the first sensor, second sensor, and third sensor. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097103 | UNLOADING ARRANGEMENT FOR UNLOADING ITEMS OF WASHWARE WHICH ARE ARRANGED, IN PARTICULAR, ON TRAYS OR TRAY-LIKE OBJECTS - An unloading arrangement ( | 2022-03-31 |
20220097104 | Gas Compressor Cleaning - A method of cleaning deposited solid material from a fouled portion of a gas compressor ( | 2022-03-31 |
20220097105 | MOBILE WASHING AND DETAILING SYSTEMS - A system includes a frame, a spot-free water generator, a booster pump, a tank, a first pressure washer, and a first on-demand pump. The frame is configured to be received within and coupled to a portion of an interior of a vehicle. The spot-free water generator includes a carbon filter, a pre-filter, and a plurality of membranes and is configured to generate spot-free rinse water from tap water. The booster pump receives tap water from an exterior water inlet port and delivers the tap water to the spot-free water generator at a predetermined pressure. The tank is coupled to the frame and receives and stores at least a portion of the spot-free rinse water generated by the spot-free water generator. The first on-demand pump is coupled to the frame and is configured to deliver spot-free rinse water from the tank to the first pressure washer. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097107 | PIG PUMPING UNIT - A pig pumping unit is provided that allows eight passes to be made simultaneously with a single pumping unit. A single engine is used to drive three or four pumps, each connected into separate pumping units. Two engines may thus be used to drive up to eight pumps in a single trailer. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097108 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING WELDING FUME EXTRACTION - A system and method for controlling fume extraction during a welding process that includes a control system that is operatively connected to a welding work cell for regulating the fume extraction flow rate for each weld in a welding sequence comprising at least two or more welds. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097109 | Pharmaceutical Waste System - The present disclosure provides a method of disposing of a residual pharmaceutical composition from an IV bag. The method of disposing also includes coupling the IV bag to a pharmaceutical dispenser coupler. The disposing also includes extracting at least a portion of the residual pharmaceutical composition from the IV bag through the pharmaceutical dispenser coupler. The disposing also includes treating at least a portion of the extracted pharmaceutical composition in one of a chemical and physical manner. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097110 | MECHANOCHEMICAL PROCESS - The invention relates to a mechanochemical process for decontaminating and/or for eliminating problematic, synthetic, biogenic and biological materials A; for breaking down phosphates B; for immobilising metals and the compounds C thereof; for separating carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide D into elements; and for recovering valuable products E. The process comprises: —providing a material F to be milled containing —at least one material A, B, C and/or D and —at least one type of carbon or carbon-yielding material G, or alternatively providing the components of F and G separately from one another; —filling the material F to be milled into a mechanical mill ( | 2022-03-31 |
20220097111 | PLATE AND STRIP ROLLING PROCESS ORIENTED EFFICIENT AND STABLE CURRENT APPLYING MANIPULATOR AND METHOD THEREOF - A plate and strip rolling process oriented efficient and stable current applying manipulator is provided, which aims to effectively avoid potential safety hazards caused integral electrifying of the rack during normal current applying, can improve the defects that current loss is caused by a normal current applying way and the service life of the roller is shortened, and the difficulty in applying pulse current to plate strips while rolling plate strips with limited length dimensions at a higher temperature, and can realize stable loading of pulse current with limited dimension, and effectively act pulse current within a rolling region. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097112 | ROLLING WITH ALLOWANCE FOR FREQUENCY RESPONSE - A metal strip is fed to a rolling stand by a feeding device and removed by a removing device. A control device cyclically determines, based on final thickness deviations of portions of the metal strip from a setpoint thickness of the metal strip on the exit side, setpoint values and outputs the determined setpoint values to final control elements. The final control elements include the feeding device, an adjusting device for the rolling gap of the rolling stand, a drive for driving rolls of the rolling stand, and/or the removing device. For the feeding device, the drive, and the removing device, the setpoint value is a setpoint speed or torque. For the adjusting device, the setpoint value is a setpoint rolling-gap value. The control device determines a setpoint value based on a number of final thickness deviations allowing for the inverse frequency response of the respective final control element. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097113 | Method for producing a roof rail, extruded profile therefor and roof railing for a vehicle - The invention relates to a method for producing a roof rack, to an extruded profile for use in a method of this nature and to a novel roof rack for a vehicle. The novel roof rack for vehicles consists of an extruded profile ( | 2022-03-31 |
20220097114 | FORMING METHOD FOR STRUCTURE FOR REINFORCEMENT AND STRUCTURE FOR REINFORCEMENT - The present invention relates to a method for forming a reinforcement structure, and the reinforcement structure. The method for forming a reinforcement structure according to the present invention may include: a first forming step of bending an edge of a steel plate in a first direction to form a side flange, which forms a flange angle with the bottom surface of the steel plate; a second forming step of bending the steel plate in a second direction to form a pair of side wall flanges, and bending at least a portion of the side flange in a direction opposite the first direction; and a third forming step of bending the side flange in the first direction. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097115 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HEATING METAL BLANKS - A method of adjusting a position of a blank entering a furnace includes measuring a position of a heated blank exiting the furnace, recording one or more offset values from a nominal value of the heated blank exiting the furnace, calculating a revised position of a subsequent blank entering the furnace as a function of the one or more offset values, and adjusting a position of the subsequent blank entering the furnace as a function of the one or more offset values. The position of the heated blank exiting the furnace can be measured with an electronic vision system, a robot can adjust the position of the subsequent blank, and offset value(s) can be an elapsed furnace operation time, a number of heated blanks that have exited the furnace, and a physical dimension between an actual position of the heated blank and the nominal value of the heated blank. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097116 | PRESS FORMING METHOD AND PRESS APPARATUS - A press forming method includes a first step of pinching one part of a metal sheet by means of a die and a pad, and a second step of moving a punch in a direction in which the punch approaches the die relatively to perform press forming on the metal sheet. The die has a first support surface which has an edge including a curved portion. The pad has a second support surface facing the first support surface of the die. The first support surface includes a first flat portion, and a first deformation portion which protrudes or is recessed with respect to the first flat portion. The second support surface includes a second flat portion which faces the first flat portion, and a second deformation portion which is recessed or protrudes with respect to the second flat portion so as to correspond to the first deformation portion. The first deformation portion is provided on a normal line of the curved portion as viewed from a pressing direction. When a space between the first deformation portion and the second deformation portion is assumed to be a deformation space, in the second step, press forming is performed so that portions of the metal sheet which are on both sides of the deformation space flow into the deformation space, and the metal sheet deforms along the first deformation portion and the second deformation portion in the deformation space. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097117 | SHEET METAL WORKING MACHINE - A sheet metal working machine includes a hydraulic drive system to drive a plurality of working tools in a separate and independent manner. The hydraulic drive system includes a plurality of hydraulic cylinders provided with pistons defining thrust chambers and return chambers and associated with corresponding working tools, a reversible first pump connected to the thrust chambers and arranged to send fluid to, or to suck fluid from, at least one of the thrust chambers so as to move the respective piston and the working tool associated therewith, a plurality of valves interposed between the first pump and the thrust chambers of the respective hydraulic cylinders and activable to connect the first pump to the thrust chambers; a hydraulic accumulator connected to the return chambers and arranged for maintaining fluid at a defined preload pressure therein. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097118 | TUBULAR ROTARY COMPONENT, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR, AND MOLD THEREFOR - Provided is a method for manufacturing a tubular rotary component from a donut-shaped metal disc, wherein the generation of wrinkles or cracks due to a drawing process can be suppressed. This method for manufacturing a tubular rotary component | 2022-03-31 |
20220097119 | PLATE MATERIAL SUPPLYING APPARATUS - Provided is a plate material supplying apparatus that can supply a plate material to a plate material feeding device that intermittently conveys a plate material. The plate material supplying apparatus includes: an upper part that conveys a plate material substantially in a direction of a plate material feeding device; a central part that receives the plate material conveyed from the upper part and conveys the plate material in an obliquely vertical downward direction; and a lower part that receives the plate material conveyed from the central part and conveys the plate material substantially in the direction of the plate material feeding device. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097120 | CAN SEAMING APPARATUS - A can seaming apparatus including a frame, a can handling assembly, a can driving assembly and a seaming assembly. The can seaming apparatus is configured to seal a lid to a can through a double seam can seal. The can is positioned and clamped between an upper and a lower chuck. The can driving assembly spins the can and the upper and lower chucks about an axis. The seaming assembly includes two rollers mounted to a roller frame which pivots about an axis relative to the frame. The roller frame can be pivoted so as to selectively have the two rollers sequentially engage the can to form the necessary crimping operations. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097121 | HEAT EXCHANGER AND CORRESPONDING PRODUCTION METHOD - Heat exchanger, and production method, including at least two plates of metal material, overlapping and reciprocally joined together so as to define a perimeter edge of the heat exchanger, and at least one circuit for the passage of a heat-carrier fluid defined by at least one or more heat exchange channels made between the plates. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097122 | Combinational Heatsink Tube for Intercooler - A method for forming heatsink tube includes cutting a base sheet plate into a first molded frame and a second molded frame, applying a flux on an inner face of the first molded frame and the second molded frame, mounting the first molded frame on a heatsink fin module, and mounting the second molded frame on the first molded frame, to assemble the first molded frame, the heatsink fin module, and the second molded frame, and to form a heatsink tube. The first molded frame has a first end faceplate and two first connecting portions. The second molded frame has a second end faceplate and two second connecting portions. Each of the two first connecting portions is formed with a first abutting section, and each of the two second connecting portions is formed with a second abutting section. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097123 | METHOD FOR FORMING LARGE-SIZE QCr0.8 ALLOY TAPERED CYLINDRICAL RING - A method for forming a QCr0.8 alloy tapered cylindrical ring, including: heating a standard QCr0.8 alloy cylindrical part followed by upsetting and stretching at least twice to obtain a primary blank; heating the primary blank followed by upsetting and chamfering to obtain a secondary blank, where a diameter of a top end is greater than that of a bottom end; subjecting the secondary blank to backward extrusion to form a preform; machining the preform to remove a flash and a bottom residue; subjecting a bottom end of the preform to local bulging to enable a shape and a size thereof to match that of a drive roller in a forming tooling, so as to form a profiled ring blank; and rolling the profiled ring blank by a radial-axial ring rolling machine with the forming tooling to form the tapered cylindrical ring. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097124 | BORON STEEL HIGH-PRESSURE CARTRIDGE CASE - A boron steel high pressure cartridge case and method of manufacturing the same is provided. The method includes cold forming a cartridge case into a drawn blank or a tubular component; annealing the cartridge case using a belt furnace, flame furnace, induction furnace, or a batch furnace; performing a machine ejector slot and trim on the cartridge case; forming the shoulder and neck of the cartridge case; performing a heat treatment of the cartridge case; and tempering the cartridge case. The cartridge case is fabricated of boron steel including ≤1.0% boron. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097125 | HYBRID CORE FOR MANUFACTURING OF CASTINGS - A hybrid core for manufacturing a cast component, the hybrid core including a sand core portion having an exterior shape configured to define an interior feature of the cast component. The hybrid core also includes a metal chill element embedded within the sand core portion. The metal chill element is configured to locally absorb heat energy from the cast component during cooling of the cast component and solidification thereof. The metal chill element is constructed and arranged within the sand core portion to be removed during shake out from the cast component subsequent to the solidification thereof. A system and a method for manufacturing a cast component using such a hybrid core are also envisioned. | 2022-03-31 |
20220097126 | Process For In-Line Mechanically Scribing Of Amorphous Foil For Magnetic Domain Alignment And Core Loss Reduction - The invention relates to the reduction of core losses in soft magnetic applications utilizing amorphous foil as the core material. Amorphous foil is known to have lower losses when compared to crystalline silicon steel laminations. It is found that a reduction of 10-40% of losses can be achieved over the current state of the art amorphous material by mechanical scribing of the surface of the soft magnetic laminations comprising the wound core in power conditioning devices such as a transformer. The scribing process introduces control of the magnetic domains causing ease of magnetic flux reversal | 2022-03-31 |
20220097127 | MODULAR MOLD DESIGN FOR CASTING A VEHICLE FRAME AND COMPONENTS - A modular casting mold for casting an automotive component includes a plurality of die portions defining a mold cavity corresponding to an automotive component, at least one of the plurality of die portions is an active die portion adapted to control the temperature of the modular casting mold throughout the casting process and including features for ejecting an automotive component cast within the modular casting mold, and the modular casting mold adapted to be attached to another modular casting mold for casting a single automotive component. | 2022-03-31 |