| 13th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 9 |
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| 20100078329 | OPTICALLY MONITORING AN ALOX FABRICATION PROCESS - A method of forming an insulator that passes through a metal substrate ( | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078330 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PLATED FILM - A conductive surface | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078331 | ELECTROLYTIC DEVICE FOR GENERATION OF pH-CONTROLLED HYPOHALOUS ACID AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS FOR DISINFECTANT APPLICATIONS - An electrolytic device for the generation of hypohalous acid in aqueous solutions includes at least a single liquid chamber for receiving an aqueous solution containing halide ions therein, the single liquid chamber having an exterior wall and a solid anode contained within to provide for the oxidation of the halide ions, which, in turn, provides for the formation of hypohalous acid in aqueous solution, and a gas permeable cathode forming a portion of the exterior wall of the single liquid chamber, the cathode providing for the reduction of oxygen to provide hydroxyl ions in solution within the single liquid chamber to mix with the products generated at the anode. An embodiment of the electrolytic device including an anolyte chamber and a catholyte chamber separated by an ionomeric membrane is also described, whereby the anolyte chamber further includes an outlet including a pH control for determining and regulating the pH of the exiting anolyte effluent to between about 4 and 9. The product is suitable for disinfectant applications including as a hand sanitizer. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078332 | Recovery of Soluble Salts From Aqueous Solutions - The invention allows the formation of insoluble chemical compounds in a liquid medium by way of physical stimuli. Highly soluble salts are transformed into insoluble compounds so that they can be separated from aqueous solution to obtain a benefit from both the separated salts and the purified residual liquid. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078333 | ELECTROEROSION MACHINING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRODE WEAR COMPENSATION - An electroerosion machining system comprises an electrode, a power supply, an electrolyte supply, an electroerosion controller connected to and monitoring the power supply, and a working apparatus configured to move the electrode relative to the workpiece. The electroerosion machining system further comprises a CNC controller configured to cooperate with the electroerosion controller to control the working apparatus, and to calculate a wear value of the electrode. Further, the CNC controller is configured to segment the toolpath of every layer into a plurality of segments, and to divide the compensation value for every layer to be machined into a plurality of value segments, and further to use the value segments to compensate for electrode wear along the respective toolpath segments during machining of the workpiece. An electroerosion machining method is also presented. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078334 | ELECTRO-CHEMICAL PROCESSOR - An electro-chemical processor for making porous silicon or processing other substrates has first and second chamber assemblies. The first and second chamber assemblies include first and second seals for sealing against a wafer, and first and second electrodes, respectively. The first seal is moveable towards and away from a wafer in the processor, to move between a wafer load/unload position, and a wafer process position. The first electrode may move along with the first seal. The processor may be pivotable from a substantially horizontal orientation, for loading and unloading a wafer, to a substantially vertical orientation, for processing a wafer. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078335 | Method and apparatus for assay of electrochemical properties - A method for monitoring a select analyte in a sample in an electrochemical system. The method includes applying to the electrochemical system a time-varying potential superimposed on a DC potential to generate a signal; and discerning from the signal a contribution from the select analyte by resolving an estimation equation based on a Faradaic signal component and a nonfaradaic signal component. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078336 | PACKAGED ANTIMICROBIAL MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF PREPARING SAME - A method of making a packaged antimicrobial suture. The method includes the steps of providing a containment compartment molded from a polymeric resin comprising a polymeric material and an antimicrobial agent, positioning a suture within the containment compartment, the suture comprising one or more surfaces; covering the containment compartment having the suture in an outer package cover having an inner surface, and subjecting the outer package, the containment compartment and the suture to time, temperature and pressure conditions sufficient to vapor transfer an effective amount of the antimicrobial agent from the containment compartment to the suture, while retaining an effective amount of the antimicrobial agent on the containment compartment, thereby substantially inhibiting bacterial colonization on the suture and the containment compartment. A packaged antimicrobial suture is also provided. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078337 | PACKAGE FOR CONTAINER - A package for holding a plurality of containers. The package has a top panel and side panels. The package has retention features for retaining the containers and reinforcement features for reinforcing the package. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078338 | Billiard cue case with detachable stow away base - This invention is a billiard cue case which incorporates a two section detachable base which can be removed and separated so that it can be stowed in the front standard jump cue pocket for transport. The case also has interior tubes which are self centering and maintain the two piece billiard cue sticks in a vertical position suspended above the bottom of the case for long term storage with no lateral stress to avoid the possibility of warping. The interior of the case also features a plastic perforated container with silica gel desiccant pillows to eliminate atmospheric humidity from the case interior. The base is attached by a threaded stud which screws into a female threaded anchor in the bottom of the case. This allows the case stand in a vertical position at a right angle to the plane of the floor. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078339 | MULTIPLE CANDLESTICK ASSEMBLY - A multiple candlestick assembly comprising at least two aligned candlestick bodies sharing a common base, where the candlestick bodies and the common base are integrally connected and co-molded. Also disclosed is a kit that includes a plurality of multiple candlestick assemblies of a varying number of aligned candlestick bodies. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078340 | COMBINED GREETING CARD GIFT/MAIL ORDER CONTAINER - A combination greeting card and gift container includes a gift container portion having a plurality of panels, in which at least one panel forms an oblique surface with respect to the remainder of the panels. The gift container preferably includes an integral device for securing a greeting card positioned on a first panel of the gift container. There may also be included an integral greeting card cover formed from a second panel of the gift container. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078341 | CONTAINER WITH TWO OPPOSING LIDS - A container includes: a body portion having a side wall and a base wall, the container further including a first lid and a second lid, wherein the first lid and the second lid are both removably attached to the side wall. The body portion and the first lid form a first compartment. The body portion and the second lid form a second compartment. The first compartment and the second compartment are located on opposite sides of the base wall, which may be convex in one of the compartments. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078342 | Document Retention Device with Integral Pillow Box - A document retention device includes a first panel and a pillow box blank coupled to the first panel. The first panel is configured to retain a first document on a first medium. The pillow box blank includes a first body portion, a second body portion, at least one top flap, and at least one bottom flap. The pillow box blank is configurable into a pillow box defining an open interior. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078343 | Cover for Portable Electronic Device - A cover for a portable electronic device is disclosed. The cover can include at least one electrical component. For example, in one embodiment, an electrical component can be embedded in the cover. When the cover is placed on or mated with the portable electronic device, the electrical component embedded in the cover is able to interact with electrical circuitry of the portable electronic device. Advantageously, the cover can not only provide a protective and/or ornamental covering for the portable electronic device but can also augment the electrical capabilities of the portable electronic device. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078344 | PACKAGE WITH A REFILL CARTRIDGE, A REFILL CARTRIDGE AND AN OUTER ENVELOPE - A package with a refill cartridge for baton shaped products, such as lipsticks and face bases. The package comprises an outer envelope comprising a cap and a body portion, from the base of which the inner axial protrusion extends, and a refill cartridge to be fitted into the base of the outer envelope. The refill cartridge comprises two tubular walls that cooperated to raise and lower the baton-shaped product for the application to the user. The end of the second tubular wall of the cartridge is folded inwards and upwards so as to form a holding surface that receives the axial protrusion and keeps it motionless. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078345 | Generic wipes - Generic Wipes are specially designed sanitary wipes which are pre-moistened with a gentle, hypoallergenic cleansing solution. The Generic Wipes are infused with a light and bubbly seltzer solution, as opposed to the harsh alcohol contained in standard wipes. As such, the Generic Wipes are safe for use on even the most sensitive skin. As an additional consideration, this hygienic product can be offered in hypoallergenic scented or unscented varieties. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078346 | PACKAGING INCORPORATING SERRATED CUTTING EDGE AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - A package or carton is provided that incorporates a cutting edge without the need for a separate cutting element. The front panel of the package has an upper exposed end that is formed into a cutting edge by a plurality of complementary and opposing pair of cutting teeth. The package is especially adapted to hold material that is stored in a roll. A selected length of the material can be separated from the roll by pressing the material against the cutting edge and pulling the length of material thereby cutting the material in a linear fashion. The package of the present invention provides a more economical and environmentally friendly packaging solution with an integral cutting feature. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078347 | Foldable Package - The present disclosure relates to medical packaging for the accommodation of medical supplies. The medical packaging discussed herein has a plurality of panels, including a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel, that are releasably secured together to establish a first sterile environment between the first panel and the second panel for the retention of a first medical supply, and a second sterile environment between the second panel and the third panel for the retention of a second medical supply. The panels are configured for relative movement such that movement of the first panel relative to the second panel reveals the first medical supply without compromising the second sterile environment, and movement of the second panel relative to the third panel reveals the second medical supply. The panels are arranged for sequential separation in accordance with the steps of the procedure in which the medical supplies are employed. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078348 | INDIVIDUAL PACKAGE - An individual package of sanitary tampon that can be easily opened and can avoid any unintended seal breakage while being carried. The individual package of tampon comprises a vertically long, flat bag body made of a sheet-shaped member and a tampon with applicator individually enclosed in the bag body. The individual package further comprises a seal breaking part with one or more cut portions provided continuously or intermittently along a given direction of the sheet-shaped member and a buffer structure part provided on one side or both sides of the seal breaking part in the seal breaking direction. The buffer structure part has a slack portion formed by slacking the sheet-shaped member. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078349 | Foldable display structure - A display tray formed as a substantially flat body is folded along score lines to form a rigid tray body. The flat body is formed with parallel score lines which define the adjoining edges of a support panel, a floor, and a containment wall. The flat body is formed into a tray by folding along the score lines. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078350 | CUP RETAINING APPARATUS AND METHODS - Cup retaining apparatus and methods are described herein. Retaining a cup or glass within or along a plate assembly allows for the user to hold both the plate and cup or glass with a single hand. Generally, a cup or glass retaining plate assembly may comprise a platform defining an opening which is sized to support a cup or glass extending at least partially through the platform. A retaining clip or arm may be pivotably attached to the platform and movable between a retaining position and a releasing position, wherein the opening opens along a portion of a periphery of the platform such that the cup or glass is secured within the opening when the retaining clip or arm is in the retaining position and wherein the cup or glass is removable when the retaining clip or arm is in the releasing position. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078351 | Incontinence Management System and Method Employed - A system for incontinence maintenance and method employed, of which the system is useful in incontinent care. A plurality of products suitable for use in an incontinence maintenance event are provided in a configuration stacked in the order of anticipated use of individual ones of the products, the first product anticipated for use being uppermost in the stack. A container is provided having a bottom compartment carrying the stack and a top compartment defining a flap extending from the bottom compartment. The container includes means for defining an opening in the bottom compartment to access the stack of goods and for accepting soiled goods therein, and means for resealing the bottom compartment to contain the soiled goods. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078352 | Method for treating refinery waste streams in a fluid catalytic cracking unit and an improved catalytic cracking unit for processing refinery waste streams - A method of processing the waste stream includes introducing the waste stream into the Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit such that waste stream is processed within the regenerator unit or in CO boiler unit such that the waste stream and the regenerator flue gas are burned within the regenerator unit or the CO boiler unit. The waste stream contains NH | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078353 | PROCESS TO MAKE A 110 NEUTRAL BASE OIL WITH IMPROVED PROPERTIES - A process to manufacture a base oil, comprising selecting an original base oil having an original VI, an original volatility, and an original CCS VIS; and removing a lower boiling fraction, whereby the base oil is made having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. from 4.2 to 4.6 mm | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078354 | 170 NEUTRAL BASE OIL WITH IMPROVED PROPERTIES - We provide a base stock comprising hydrocarbons with consecutive numbers of carbon atoms, wherein the base stock has a boiling range from 388 to 538° C., a VI from 105 to less than 120, and a Noack volatility from 6.6 to 11.5 wt % or a CCS VIS at −25° C. from 2500 to 4500 mPa·s. We also provide a base stock slate comprising the base stock and an additional base stock having an additional boiling range from 371 to 496° C., and other properties. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078355 | PROCESS TO MANUFACTURE A BASE STOCK AND A BASE OIL MANUFACTURING PLANT - We provide a process to manufacture a base stock, comprising hydrocracking, separating, and dewaxing, wherein the base stock has a ratio of Noack volatility to CCS VIS at −25° C. multiplied by 100 from 0.15 to 0.40. We also provide a base stock made by a process, and a base oil manufacturing plant that produces the base stock. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078356 | PROCESS FOR THE DISTILLATION OF DECANTED OILS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PETROLEUM PITCHES - This invention describes a process for the distillation of decanted oil to improve the efficiency of the production of pitches having excellent physical and chemical properties through the development of a distillation process which basically comprises the introduction of a stage of condensation of light volatile compounds derived from distillation of the decanted oil, causing these light compounds to be recycled to the hot zone of the still and react with the raw material acting as a solvent phase which has a lower viscosity than the reaction system, within a particular temperature range and for a particular time. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078357 | Process for Mixing Regenerated and Carbonized Catalyst - A process for mixing regenerated and carbonized catalyst involves obstructing upward flow of catalyst by one or more baffles between a catalyst inlet and a feed distributor. Each catalyst stream may be passed to opposite sides of a riser. Baffles obstruct upward flow to effect mixing of regenerated and carbonized catalyst to obtain a more uniform temperature and catalyst mixture before contacting the feed. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078358 | MERCURY REMOVAL PROCESS - A process is disclosed for decreasing the level of elemental mercury contained in a liquid hydrocarbon stream by a) contacting the liquid hydrocarbon stream with a water stream containing an oxidizing agent for conversion of at least a portion of the Hg(0) to Hg(II); b) extracting at least a portion of the Hg(II) from the liquid hydrocarbon stream into the water stream, thereby forming a treated liquid hydrocarbon stream and a waste water stream containing water and Hg(II); and c) separating the treated liquid hydrocarbon stream from the waste water stream. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078359 | PROCESS, SYSTEM AND FACILITY FOR DESORBING - One exemplary embodiment can be a process for desorbing one or more polynuclear aromatics from at least one fraction from a hydrocracking zone using an adsorption zone. The adsorption zone can include first and second vessels. Generally, the process includes passing the at least one fraction from an effluent of the hydrocracking zone through the first vessel containing a first activated carbon, and passing a petroleum fraction boiling in the range of about 200-about 400° C. for desorbing the one or more polynuclear aromatics through the second vessel containing a second activated carbon. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078360 | Waste recycling apparatus and process thereof - The present invention relates generally to waste recycling. More particularly, the invention encompasses a waste recycling apparatus. The invention further includes a process for processing and sorting waste, such as, at a landfill location. The incoming waste is processed so that the incoming waste can be sorted into valuable waste and worthless waste. The valuable waste is removed and further recycled, while the worthless waste is moved into a landfill or similar such location. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078361 | Method for Isolating Aleurone Particles - The invention relates to a method and device for separating a mixture made of particles of a first particle type and a second particle type, especially aleurone particles and shell particles made of comminuted bran, said particles being scarcely distinguishable in terms of size and density, into various types of particles. Separation occurs according to particle-type specific triboelectric charging of said particles in a first active area and subsequent separation of the differently charged moving particles in an electric field. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078362 | Methods, Systems, and Devices for Separating Materials Using Magnetic and Frictional Properties - A method for separating mixtures of solid materials includes incorporating a ferromagnetic particulate material into a mixture of solid materials and, after the incorporating step, separating the mixture of solid materials into at least two groups based on the magnetic and frictional properties of the different components of the mixture of solid materials. The ferromagnetic particulate material can differentially incorporate into or adhere to different components of the mixture of solid materials. The different components of the mixture have different frictional properties and, after the incorporating step, the different components have different magnetic properties. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078363 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING SOLID MIXTURES - An elutriation column is installed in a separation tank. The elutriation column includes a vertical separation column having a first side feed arm and a second side overflow arm spaced above the first side feed arm. Water is forced upwardly through the vertical separation column at a controllable velocity. A solid feed mixture is fed through the first side feed arm to the vertical separation column. Water from the tank rising in the vertical separation column at the controlled velocity causes targeted floater materials to move upwardly in the vertical separation column and heavier sinker materials to continue to sink. The floater materials flow from an outlet in the side of the separation tank into the recovery tank. At a discharge, lower end of the vertical separation column, the heavier sinker materials are removed from the separation tank. A mechanism is provided for purging undesirable materials that can cause plugging from the feed arm. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078364 | Process for the flotation of non-sulfidic minerals and ores - A process for the flotation of non-sulfidic minerals or ores, is disclosed in which crushed crude minerals or ores are mixed with water and a collector to form a suspension, air is introduced into the suspension in the presence of a reagent system, and a floated foam containing the non-sulfidic mineral or ores is formed therein along with a flotation residue comprising the gangue polymeric esterquats as the collector polymeric esterquats. The polymeric esterquats are obtained by reacting alkanolamines with a mixture of monocarboxylic acids and dicarboxylic acids and quaternising the resulting esters, optionally after alkoxylation. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078365 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A TRANSPORT UNIT FOR TRANSPORTING PAPER CURRENCY FROM AN INTAKE AND TESTING UNIT TO A STORAGE DEVICE - A method for the operation of a transport system for bank notes whereby a bank note is conveyed from a tester unit to a bank note storage device, as well as a device for taking up bank notes in which a bank note storage and stacking unit is controlled by differing transport speeds such that the transport speed in the transport unit that takes up the bank note is higher than the transport speed in the device that delivers the bank note to a second transport unit. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078366 | SELF-CLEANING COAL SEPARATOR GRIDS WITH MULTIPLE CLEANING COMBS - A lump coal size sorting grate comprising parallel bars is provided with three spaced apart, parallel cleaning combs which can be individually activated to clean the sizing grid of lodged coal lumps in a predetermined sequence so that the entire sizing grid is never closed during a coal sorting operation. The cleaning combs are made of spaced, parallel bars which can be pivoted upwardly, between and through the bars of the sizing grate. An adaptive system which senses and responds to a clogged condition in the grate can be provided by sensing crusher motor current or, in the alternative, sensing grate bar deflection using strain gage transducers. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078367 | FIELD RELIEF RESERVOIR FOR SEPTIC FIELD SYSTEM - A reservoir and a septic system are provided. The reservoir can have a wall having a top end and a bottom end, an opening at the top end of the wall, a floor at the bottom end of the wall, an internal cavity defined by the wall and the floor and an inlet passing into the internal cavity above the floor. The septic system can comprise a septic tank, at least one liquid permeable leaching channel connected to the septic tank and at least one of the reservoirs. The reservoir positioned partially in the ground such that the top end of the reservoir is positioned above the ground and the bottom end of the reservoir is positioned below the ground with the inlet of the reservoir connected to the at least one leaching channel. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078368 | DEVICE FOR TREATING BALLAST WATER WITH AQUEOUS ACROLEIN SOLUTION - A device for treating of ballast water with aqueous acrolein solution is characterized in that the ballast water is pumped through a water jet pump (Z) by means of a pressure rising pump (VP), and that the negative pressure zone of the water jet pump is hydraulically connected with a non-circular, closed reaction container through a control valve (SV) which reaction container contains an eccentrically arranged intensive stirring unit (T) as well as separate supply ports for acrolein acetal (AC), acid (HX) and hydrolysis water (W) provided at the outside thereof. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078369 | DEVICE FOR TREATING AND PURIFYING A LIQUID PRODUCT - The invention relates to the food industry. Vodka (liquid product) is treated and purifies by passing through a sorbing component mixture which is placed between filtering materials. Each portion of vodka poured from a bottle into a drinking vessel is treated and purified, prior to be consumed, being pushed by a consumer from the bottle at an optimal speed through a primary filter material, sorbent(s) and a secondary filter material, which are arranged inside or outside the bottle, using the required air excessive pressure in the bottle cavity formed, as necessary, by means of a peristaltic air pump positioned outside the bottle | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078370 | Floating baffle panel and filter apparatus - The present invention is a storm water filter system for filtering floatable debris and non-floating pollutants from storm water passing through a storm water drain system vault. The storm water filtering system has a vault having chamber having a wall between the inlet thereto and the outlet therefrom. The wall has a filter passageway therethrough for filtering the storm water and a floatable baffle panel covering a second passageway therethrough for capturing floatable debris and trash from the storm water. Storm water entering the vault inlet passes through a filter element and out the outlet and also can pass under the floating baffle panel when the floatable baffle panel is floated to a raised position to thereby prevent storm water from accumulating on the inlet side of the wall. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078371 | SEPARATOR - A separator separates fuel components from oil diluted by fuel in a crossflow filtration method. The separator includes a tubular separator main body; a separation member provided in the separator main body to partition an inside of the separator main body into a first area and a second area, and further to allow the fuel components contained in the oil to permeate and thus separate the fuel components; an oil inlet provided to the separator main body and feeding the oil to the first area; an oil outlet provided to the separator main body and discharging the oil from the first area; a fuel outlet provided to the separator main body and discharging the fuel components from the second area; and a heater provided to an upstream side of the separation member and heating the oil before the oil reaches the separation member. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078372 | Soil And Water Remediation System And Method - Method for treating contaminants at a site, especially a deep well site, includes delivering a first stream of a first gas to a first port of a laminar microporous diffuser and delivering a second stream of a second gas to a second port of the laminar microporous diffuser to effect mixing of the first and second streams of gases within the laminar microporous diffuser. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078373 | SUBMERSIBLE MEDIA-FILLED WASTEWATER TREATMENT FILTER - An submersible media-filled wastewater treatment filter ( | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078374 | ALIGNMENT APPARATUS FOR EXTERNAL PRESSURE TYPE MODULE AND FILTERING SYSTEM COMPRISING THE SAME - An alignment apparatus for external pressure type module and a filtering system comprising the same is disclosed, which is capable of supporting the external pressure type module while being connected to a pipe and the filtering system, wherein the alignment apparatus comprises a supporting member having a central through-hole into which the external pressure type module is to be inserted; and the filtering system comprises an external pressure type module, a pipe connected with the external pressure type module, and an alignment apparatus for supporting the external pressure type module while being connected with the pipe. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078375 | Filter assembly - A filter assembly is disclosed having a filter base including an inlet and an outlet. The filter assembly also has a first valve disposed in the inlet, the first valve including a portion that protrudes from the filter base. The filter assembly additionally has a second valve disposed in the outlet, the second valve including a portion that protrudes from the filter base. The filter assembly also has a removably attachable filter configured to mechanically bias the first and second valves in an open position. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078376 | DEWATERING STRUCTURE - A dewatering structure is provided. The dewatering structure includes a receptacle body, a dewatering unit, and an operation unit. The receptacle body includes a receptacle tub and an assembling space. The dewatering unit is a hollow bucket which allows fluid flowing therethrough. The dewatering unit is assembled in the receptacle tub. The operation unit includes an operation member, a base, and a transmission mechanism. The operation member is pivotally connected to the base, and is adapted for swinging like a teeterboard at the pivotal position thereof as a pivotal axis. An elastic member is disposed between the operation member and the base, and provides an upward elastic force to the operation member. The transmission mechanism includes a gear assembly and a transmission shaft. The gear assembly includes an in-line gear disk and an irreversible driving gear disk. The in-line gear disk is pivotally coupled to the supporting bracket of the base. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078377 | FLUID FILTRATION SYSTEM - A fluid filtration device includes a tubular external shell assembled with first and second end plates. A cartridge plate is secured to the shell between the first and second end plates, such that the first end plate and the cartridge plate define a filtration chamber, and the second end plate and the cartridge plate define an outlet chamber. The cartridge plate includes a plurality of apertures configured to receive a plurality of filter elements assembled thereto. An inlet port intersects the filtration chamber, and an outlet port intersects the outlet chamber. The cartridge plate is secured to the shell by a laterally split, outwardly resilient retaining band received in interlocking engagement with a corresponding inner circumferential groove in the shell, the inner circumferential groove being positioned adjacent to the cartridge plate, such that the installed retaining band prevents longitudinal movement of the cartridge plate toward the second end plate. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078378 | Spiral crossflow filter - The present disclosure describes a spiral cross-flow filter. The spiral cross-flow filter includes a filter element having a continuous web of leaves formed by pleating a laminate filter element. The filter element may include a composite filter material including a first layer of a membrane material adjacent an outer shell, and a second layer of a permeate spacer material adjacent a permeate tube. The plurality of leaves wrap around the permeate tube in a uniform “spiral” configuration and may be separated by feed spacers. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078379 | PLEATED FILTRATION MEDIA, MEDIA PACKS, FILTER ELEMENTS, AND METHODS FOR FILTERING FLUIDS - Pleated filtration media, media packs, filter elements, and methods for filtering fluid are provided which contain three dimensional flutes in the media surface, the flutes configured to improve filter performance. In certain embodiments the flutes have defined peaks that reduce masking between adjacent pleats, the flutes have ridges along their length to modify flute cross sectional geometry, and/or the flutes provide for volume asymmetry across the media | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078380 | Method and Equipment for Liquid-Liquid Extraction - The invention relates to a method for reversing the dispersion formed in the mixing section of liquid-liquid extraction and kept condensed in the separation section and the separated solutions form the rear end of the separation section to flow back towards the feed end of the separation section. The invention also refers to the extraction equipment for implementing the reversed flow. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078381 | Covalently Immobilized Enzyme and Method To Make The Same - A composition of enzyme, polymer, and crosslinker forms a network of covalently bound macromolecules. The covalently immobilized enzyme preparation has enzymatic activity, and retains stable activity when dried and stored at ambient conditions. Methods for preparing an immobilized enzyme and methods for using the enzyme are disclosed. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078382 | CONTINUOUS COLLECTION METHOD OF PARTICLE COMPONENT IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - The particle components may be collected by using a phenomenon that the particle components in the aqueous phase aggregate at the liquid-to-liquid interface. Both of the particle components and the dissolved components in the aqueous phase may be simultaneously collected if combined with liquid-liquid extraction phenomenon that the dissolved components in the aqueous phase are collected into the solvent phase through the liquid-to-liquid interface. The aggregation phenomenon of the particle components at the liquid-to-liquid interface may be promoted by using an emulsion flow method, a method of applying mechanical external forces (such as stirring and vibrating) or another method combining both the above-mentioned methods. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078383 | APPARATUS FOR LABORATORY DIALYSIS - The present invention describes a simple apparatus for the laboratory dialysis/desalting or purification of proteins. The same consists of a non-floating plate with means to attach a single or plurality of membrane based devices to carry out dialysis, such that only the membrane portion of the device comes into contact with the dialysate and no other portion or accessory, thus preventing any contamination due to the same. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078384 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEPARATION OF PARTICLES SUSPENDED IN A LIQUID FROM THE LIQUID IN WHICH THEY ARE SUSPENDED - A method for separating, or removing, particulate material, e.g., blood cells, from a sample of fluid, e.g., whole blood of a patient, in which the particulate material is suspended. In the case of separating blood cells from blood plasma or blood serum, the resulting samples of blood plasma or blood serum can be used for in vitro diagnostic applications. In normal practice, a whole blood sample of a patient are provided and then introduced into an apparatus that contains a flow channel. An acoustic field, which contains acoustic standing waves from external ultrasonic transducers, is located within the flow channel. Laminar flow is maintained in the flow channel. Blood cells and platelets are separated from blood plasma or blood serum at the end of the flow channel and collected. The method described herein allows fluid components to differentially migrate to areas of preferred acoustic interaction. The parameters that affect separation of particles are size, density, compressibility of the particles, and the fluid surrounding the particles. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078385 | BLOOD CIRCUIT, BLOOD PURIFICATION CONTROL APPARATUS, AND PRIMING METHOD - The present invention provides a blood circuit capable of automatically performing priming for safe treatments. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078386 | Separation Membrane made from Blends of Polyimides with Polyimidazoles - A membrane for fluid separation made of a blend of at least a polyimide polymer and a polyimidazole polymer. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078387 | Acid Zirconium Phosphate and Alkaline Hydrous Zirconium Oxide Materials For Sorbent Dialysis - A combination of acid zirconium phosphate and alkaline hydrous zirconium oxide are utilized as ion-exchange materials, for example, in sorbent dialysis. The combination provides for dialysate regeneration while maintaining constant and controlled levels of Na | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078388 | EMM-11, A Novel Synthetic Crystalline Microporous Material, Its Preparation and Use - EMM-11 is a novel synthetic crystalline microporous material having a single crystalline phase with a unique 3-dimensional channel system comprising three sets of channels, namely a first set comprising 10-ring channels, and a second set and third set comprising 8-ring channels. EMM-11 has unique T-atom connectivity and X-ray diffraction pattern which identify it as a novel material. EMM-11 may be prepared with an organic structure directing agent, preferably, 3-isopropyl-1-methyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium. EMM-11 may be used in organic compounds conversion and absorptive processes. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078389 | Method of Treating Sludge Material Using Electrokinetics - Sludge is treated in a treatment chamber by providing a pair of electrodes in the treatment chamber and applying an electrical current between the electrodes such that one of the electrodes functions as an anode and one of the electrodes functions as a cathode in proximity to the outlet. A flow of water is induced from the sludge towards the outlet by the electrical current. An ion exchange textile comprising exchangeable functional groups grafted thereon is located in proximity to at least one of the electrodes such that the ionic forms of the metals are exchanged with the functional groups on the ion exchange textile. Accordingly the sludge is dewatered and metals in the sludge are captured commonly in the treatment chamber while the electrical current simultaneously inactivates pathogens in the treatment chamber. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078390 | MERCURY REMOVAL PROCESS - A process for removing mercury from an aqueous stream using a supported selenium and sulfur material is disclosed. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078391 | Residual stream upgrading in a propylene oxide-styrene monomer process - In the co-production of propylene oxide and styrene monomer, there is produced a sodium-containing heavy residue stream previously suitable only as a low grade fuel. In accordance with the invention, the heavy residue stream is mixed with a hydrocarbon and an aqueous acid, and the resulting mixture is separated into an aqueous sodium salt-containing slurry phase and an organic phase reduced in sodium. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078392 | Blood Processing Apparatus with Incipient Spill-Over Detection - A density centrifuge blood processing system comprising a separation chamber rotating about a central rotation axis, the separation chamber being coupled to an elutriation chamber, a first detector for the separation chamber to detect light from an observation region, a computational apparatus distinguishing at least two regions in the observation region and distinguishing incipient spill over of cellular components out of the elutriation chamber as a function of light intensity received from the at least two regions in the separation chamber, and a controller regulating speed of at least one pump or of the separation chamber in response to signals from the computational apparatus to avoid spill over. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078393 | BIOCIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - Provided is a biocidal composition comprising glutaraldehyde and an oxazolidine biocidal compound. The composition is useful for controlling microorganisms in aqueous or water containing systems such as found in oil and natural gas production. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078394 | FILTER UNITS - A filter unit includes a flexible bag having permeable material on a first side and a second side that allows fluid to pass through the container. Granularized rubber is enclosed within the flexible bag. The granularized rubber filters hydrocarbon products from the fluid. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078395 | Screen Filter Module for Alternating Flow Filtration - Improved screen filter modules, related compartmentalized filtration modules, and related filtration processes, suitable for filtering fluid to eliminate suspended particulate matter, such as living cells or microcarriers anchoring living cells, or to separate particulate matter based on size. The improvement is the presence of a barrier that channels redirected filtrate to the portion of the filter most susceptible to clogging by the particulate matter and induces flow patterns that act against clogging. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078396 | TOWEL HOLDER - A towel holder includes an elongate towel holder trunk, and a plurality of towel holder arms rotatably mounted to the towel holder trunk, wherein the towel holder arms are spaced apart from each other along the length of the towel holder trunk. The towel holder includes a plurality of T-joints, wherein each towel holder arm is rotatably mounted to the towel holder trunk through a corresponding T-joint. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078397 | DUAL SWIVEL IN-LINE LOAD NODE LOCK MECHANISM - An in-line node locking mechanism for supporting and locking a node within a rack system such forces applied on a node by the node locking mechanism generate consistent output forces. The in-line node locking mechanism utilizes dual swivel nuts and an in-line loading arrangement that evenly distributes forces along the length of a rail system to create evenly distributed forces and avoid the creation of stress points. An actuating screw causes the node locking mechanism to adjust between unlocked and locked positions. In the unlocked position, the mechanism causes the node to be lowered and move freely along the in-line rail system. In the locked position the mechanism causes the node to securely abut the rack system thereby locking the node within the rack system. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078398 | Product Management Display System - A product management display system for merchandising both larger and heavier products includes using a pusher mechanism along with one or more roller assemblies that, in combination, improve the merchandising of products on the shelves, especially on horizontal or non-inclined shelves or surfaces. In an exemplary embodiment, the product management display system includes a pusher mechanism configured to urge product forward and toward the front of the shelf. At least one roller assembly is positioned beneath the product to be merchandised to assist the pusher mechanism in urging the product toward the front of the shelf. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078399 | CONVERTIBLE STORAGE RACK SYSTEM - A convertible media and document storage system uses elements of common pallet rack framing and is convertible between open slot and container storage. The container storage includes pilasters hanging from horizontal beam elements of the framing, and vertically spaced apart pairs of adjustable wireform racks engage the pilasters and provide horizontal ledges for supporting containers of various sizes. The use of hanging pilasters minimizes strength and material requirements. The open slot storage includes tall vertical drawers riding on overhead rails attachable to the same horizontal beam elements and individually horizontally drawn for access to the stored material such as data tape and disk media. The storage system optimizes utilization of space and allows large facilities to reconfigure storage between open slot and container storage when demands change. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078400 | Quick-assembly laminating file tray - The present invention provides a quick-assembly laminated file tray, which enables quick assembly and lamination of file trays by adapting them with the supports; it is designed in a manner that, some notches are correspondingly arranged at both sides of the file tray, and a slot is opened at lower side of the notch, such that embedded block at upper side of the support is adapted with the slot of the file tray, and the groove of the support is mated with the notch of the other file tray, thus realizing quick and robust lamination of the file trays. Furthermore, the support is designed into a beveled shape, such that various layers of file trays can be staggered for conveniently taking the files. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078401 | RETAIL STORE SHELVING STRUCTURE - A retail store shelving structure adapted to be positioned between a first aisle and a second aisle comprises vertical support elements. At least one horizontal shelf is supported on the vertical support elements. A first retail product display volume is located between the vertical support elements for displaying a first retail product. The first retail product display volume is accessible from the first aisle and the second aisle. A second retail product display volume is located between the vertical support elements for displaying a second retail product. The second retail product display volume is accessible from only one of the first aisle and the second aisle. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078402 | SHELVING GLIDE - A shelving glide includes a deck having a plurality of dividers; a first trough having a first index arranged along at least a portion of a width of the deck; a second trough having a second index arranged along at least a portion of the width of the deck; and a plurality of partitions defining a plurality of pathways. A partition includes a first clip securable to the first index; and a second clip securable to the second index. The partition is adjustable along the width of the deck from a first position to a second position upon disengagement of the second clip from the second index. The first clip is adapted to disengage from the first index upon disengagement of the second clip from the second index. The partition is secured to the deck at the second position upon reengagement of the second clip to the second index. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078403 | ADJUSTING MECHANISM FOR A WINCH - Disclosed is an arrangement comprising a winch that is preferably used for hoisting loads as well as an adjusting mechanism for the winch. In the assembled state, the winch is mounted on a crane boom so as to be movable by a limited degree between an operating position and a transported position by means of the adjusting mechanism. The adjusting mechanism is equipped with at least one linear drive unit which cooperates with a lever gear to adjust the winch. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078404 | CAP LIFTER FOR PLUGGING CAP, PLUGGING ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A CAP AND SAID CAP LIFTER - A bottle opener for a closure cap for a bottle neck, includes a hood equipped with a first hook including a contact surface with a lower surface of the closure cap, and a transmission lever hinged onto the hood and provided with a gripping section and a working section able to come to bear against an upper surface of the closure cap. It is also provided with two other hooks which include a contact surface with the lower surface and which are offset in the circumferential direction on both sides of the position diametrically opposite the first hook, by an angle of less than 90°, typically ranging between 40° and 80°, and preferably ranging between 40° and 50°. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078405 | Plastics bottle construction - A plastics bottle comprising two parts each being stackable in its own right and each part in practice being sealable to the other to provide a unitary bottle for the containment of a liquid or flowable product. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078406 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A PERPENDICULAR MAGNETIC WRITE HEAD WITH A WRAP AROUND SHIELD - A method for manufacturing a write pole for a perpendicular magnetic write head. The method employs a damascene process to construct the write pole with a very accurately controlled track width. The method includes depositing a layer of material that can be readily removed by reactive ion etching. This material can be referred to as a RIEable material. A mask is formed over the RIEable material and a reactive ion etching is performed to form a tapered trench in the RIEAble material. A CMP stop layer can the be deposited, and a write pole plated into the trench. A CMP can then be performed to define the trailing edge of the write pole. Another masking, etching and plating step can be performed to form a trailing, wrap-around magnetic shield. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078407 | LIQUID DROP EJECTOR HAVING SELF-ALIGNED HOLE - A method for forming a self-aligned hole through a substrate to form a fluid feed passage is provided by initially forming an insulating layer on a first side of a substrate having two opposing sides; and forming a feature on the insulating layer. Next, etch an opening through the insulating layer, such that the opening is physically aligned with the feature on the insulating layer; and coat the feature with a layer of protective material. Patterning the layer of protective material will expose the opening through the insulating layer. Dry etching from the first side of the substrate forms a blind feed hole in the substrate corresponding to the location of the opening in the insulating layer, the blind feed hole including a bottom. Subsequently, grind a second side of the substrate and blanket etch it to form a hole through the entire substrate. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078408 | NOZZLE WITH EXPOSED VENT PASSAGE - A nozzle for a plasma torch can include a body that has an inner surface, an outer surface, a proximal end, and an exit orifice at a distal end. The nozzle can also include a liner surrounded by the inner surface of the body. The liner can include a proximal end and an exit orifice at a distal end adjacent the exit orifice of the body. The nozzle can include at least one vent passage formed in the body. The vent passage can have an inlet formed in the inner surface of the body and an outlet formed in the outer surface of the body. The vent passage can be disposed between the proximal end of the body and the proximal end of the liner. The plasma arc torch can include a configuration that allows for increased electrode life and nozzle life for a vented high current plasma process. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078409 | Hazardous Waste Treatment Process - A method for treating hazardous waste comprising: providing a plasma reactor, waste to be treated and a glass-forming host slag material; contacting within the plasma reactor the waste and the host slag material; and treating the waste and the host slag material using a plasma treatment to melt the host slag material and incorporate inorganic components of the waste within the host slag material, wherein the plasma is generated using an arc and the arc is passed through the host slag material. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078410 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HIGH POWER DENSITY PLASMA CUTTING SYSTEM - A system and method for providing a high power density plasma cutting/welding-type system is disclosed. The plasma cutting system includes a housing and a power source disposed within the housing constructed to generate plasma cutting power. The plasma cutting system also includes a plasma torch actuated by a trigger and connected to the power source to produce a cutting arc. The plasma cutting system is constructed such that it has a power-to-weight ratio of at least 550 Watts per kilogram (W/kg). | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078411 | POWDER FEED CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES AND POWDER FEEDERS - Powder feed cylinder assemblies and powder feeders are provided. A powder feed cylinder assembly includes a cylinder, a bit, and bushings. The cylinder has a main passage, a first feed channel, and a second feed channel, each feed channel at two axial locations between the cylinder's two ends. The bit extends through the main passage and has an outer surface including a helical channel formed thereon. A center bushing is disposed in the main passage between the two axial locations and has a first axially-extending passage through which the bit extends. The first end bushing is disposed in the main passage on one side of the center bushing and has a second axially-extending passage through which the bit extends. The second end bushing is disposed in the cylinder on the other side of the center bushing and has a third axially-extending passage through which the bit extends. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078412 | Hybrid welding method - A welding method is disclosed. The welding method includes making a weld via laser-arc hybrid welding. The welding method also includes using a fiber laser source in the laser-arc hybrid welding. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078413 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PRISMATIC BATTERY, AND LASER WELDING JIG AND LASER WELDING DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A laser welding device for manufacturing a prismatic battery | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078414 | LASER ASSISTED DRILLING - An apparatus for drilling underground having at least one optical fiber for transmitting light energy from a laser energy source disposed above ground to an underground drilling location and a mechanical drill bit having at least one cutting surface and forming at least one light transmission channel aligned to transmit light from the at least one optical fiber through the mechanical drill bit by way of the at least one light transmission channel. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078415 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MATERIAL PROCESSING - An apparatus processes a surface of an inhabitable structure. The apparatus includes a laser base unit adapted to provide laser light to an interaction region, the laser light removing material from the structure. The laser base unit includes a laser generator and a laser head coupled to the laser generator. The laser head is adapted to remove the material from the interaction region, thereby providing reduced disruption to activities within the structure. The apparatus further includes an anchoring mechanism adapted to be releasably coupled to the structure and releasably coupled to the laser head. The apparatus further includes a controller electrically coupled to the laser base unit. The controller is adapted to transmit control signals to the laser base unit in response to user input. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078416 | METHOD OF LASER MICRO-MACHINING STAINLESS STEEL WITH HIGH COSMETIC QUALITY - A process to laser micro-machine a metal part with a high cosmetic quality surface, including applying a protective coating layer to at least one surface of the part to physically isolate the surface from air prior to micro-machining the part with a laser, and sacrificing the protective layer to block/consume oxygen in air by carbonization and oxidation due to strong laser irradiation. The protective coating applied to at least one of a front side high quality cosmetic surface and a back side surface of the part. The coating layer being highly transparent to an applied laser beam, having a thickness of between approximately 5 mil and approximately 10 mil, inclusive, and having sufficient adhesion strength to adhere to the part without delaminating during processing. The laser can be selected from a nano-second pulse width laser and a micro-second pulse width laser to process the part. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078417 | LASER SEPARATION OF GLASS SHEETS - Methods of using a laser to separate a glass sheet is presented that employs an elongated and, preferably, asymmetrically-truncated laser beam. The methods allow glass sheets suitable for use in modern display applications to be separated at speeds up to about 200 mm/s with low levels of residual stress, e.g., levels of residual stress which are less than or equal to 100 psi, and preferably less than 50 psi. Glasses with high coefficients of thermal expansion (e.g. greater than about 35×10 | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078418 | METHOD OF LASER MICRO-MACHINING STAINLESS STEEL WITH HIGH COSMETIC QUALITY - A process to laser micro-machine a metal part with a high cosmetic quality surface includes applying a protective coating layer to at least one surface of the part before micro-machining the part with a laser. The protective coating applied to the high quality cosmetic surface can have a thickness of between about 5 mil and about 10 mil, inclusive and have sufficient adhesion strength to adhere to the part without delaminating during processing. The protective coating applied to the machining surface of the part can be a metallic material, such as a metallic foil or tape. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078419 | POST-LENS STEERING OF A LASER BEAM FOR MICRO-MACHINING APPLICATIONS - In a laser micro-machining system including a simple focusing lens located between a laser source and a beam steering mechanism along the path of a laser beam pulse. The focusing lens being a simple single-element spherical lens with an optical axis of the focusing lens located inline with a laser beam input from the laser source. The focusing lens located further away from a work piece than the beam steering mechanism. An active beam path management system moves the simple focusing lens in concert with and relative to the beam steering mechanism to maintain a focal point coincident with a surface of the work piece at all deflection angles affected by the beam steering mechanism. The focusing lens is rapidly moveable in concert with the beam steering mechanism to maintain a constant beam path length from the lens output to the work piece at all times. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078420 | ELECTRIC HEATER FOR TUMBLE DRYERS - The electric heater for tumble dryer devices, object of the present invention, does not need the large size presently required to provide high powers. Furthermore, the particular shape of the resistive member reduces the vibrations transmitted to the apparatus and therefore the noise felt by the user. The particular shape of the heater determines a lower tendency to dust deposition on the heating member and a higher safety against short circuits in case of filament breakage. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078421 | GLOW PLUG ADN HEATER ASSEMBLY THEREFOR WITH AN IMPROVED CONNECTION BETWEEN A CENTRAL ELECTRODE AND A HEATER PROBE OF THE HEATER ASSEMBLY - A glow plug has an annular metal shell and a heater assembly including a central electrode and a heater probe. The metal shell is configured to receive the heater assembly therein. The central electrode has an elongate body extending between a terminal end configured for electrical communication with a power source and an attachment end. The heater probe has an elongate body extending between a proximal end and a free distal end. Either the attachment end of the central electrode or the proximal end of the heater probe has a recessed pocket with a tapered inner surface converging axially extending axially therein. The other of the attachment end of the central electrode or the proximal end of the heater probe has a tapered outer surface configured for receipt in the recessed pocket. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078422 | SMALL FOOTPRINT HEATER - A device for heating a biological sample, the device having a heating source comprising a semiconductor chip. A sample chamber, or other medium to be heated, is positioned adjacent the heating source, wherein the sample chamber is configured to house a biological sample at a predetermined temperature. A microcontroller is electrically coupled to the semiconductor chip and a sensor positioned inside, at, or near the sample chamber. The microcontroller supplies a load current to the heating source to generate heat from the heating source, and the sensor is coupled to the microcontroller to provide feedback for controlling the heat generated by the heating source. The device may also support different heating profiles that are software and/or hardware selectable | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078423 | HEATING UNIT, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR HEATING FLUID - In a heating unit, based on a required output amount Q, a control part | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078424 | TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED SUBSTRATE HOLDER WITH NON-UNIFORM INSULATION LAYER FOR A SUBSTRATE PROCESSING SYSTEM - A substrate holder for supporting a substrate in a processing system includes a temperature controlled support base having a first temperature, and a substrate support opposing the temperature controlled support base and configured to support the substrate. Also included is one or more heating elements coupled to the substrate support and configured to heat the substrate support to a second temperature above the first temperature, and a thermal insulator disposed between the temperature controlled support base and the substrate support. The thermal insulator includes a non-uniform spatial variation of the heat transfer coefficient (W/m | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078425 | VANE TYPE ELECTRIC HEATER AND VANE STRUCTURE THEREOF - A vane type electric heater includes a heat generator and a vane structure, and the heat generator includes a rod, and the vane structure includes a plate and at least one heat pipe attached on a surface of the plate, and the plate includes a through hole for passing the rod, and the heat pipe surrounds the periphery of the through hole for enhancing the speed of thermal conduction and the effect of uniform temperature, so as to improve the heat output performance of the invention. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078426 | Apparatus and method for maintaining a urea solution in a liquid state for treatment of diesel exhaust - A system for keeping a solution of urea in a liquid state comprising a tank having a level sensing apparatus, inlet and outlet tubes for supplying and withdrawing urea solution, and a plurality of non-contact heating elements disposed in vertical relationship to one another. Preferably, the heating elements are infrared (IR) radiative coils encased in IR-transparent quartz tubes. In one embodiment, each heating element represents a horizontally defined heating zone. When the reservoir tank is full and predetermined temperature conditions are met, all of the heaters are on, each heater irradiating its own horizontal zone. As zones are progressively emptied during consumption of the urea solution, as determined by the level sensor, each respective zone heater is de-energized. Because each horizontal zone is heated by a single heater, the solution is maintained at a substantially uniform temperature over the full depth of the tank without localized overheating. | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078427 | DEVICE FOR CONVERTING INDUCTIVELY TRANSMITTED ELECTRIC POWER, AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SUCH A DEVICE - A consumer unit ( | 2010-04-01 |
| 20100078428 | MICROWAVABLE FOOD PACKAGE - A microwavable food package includes a container and a closure coupled to the container to close an open cavity formed in the container. The container includes a susceptor used to absorb microwaves and convert the microwaves to heat to facilitate cooking certain foods in a microwave oven. | 2010-04-01 |
