14th week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220105432 | VIRTUAL OBJECT CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS, TERMINAL, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A virtual object control method is provided. The method includes: displaying a user interface, the user interface including a virtual object and a displacement control; receiving a first operation signal corresponding to the displacement control; controlling, based on the first operation signal, the virtual object to perform a first displacement operation; and controlling, in response to a second operation signal corresponding to the displacement control being received in a process of performing the first displacement operation by the virtual object, the virtual object to perform a second displacement operation based on the second operation signal after the first displacement operation is performed. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105433 | Player-Tracking Video Game - A rhythm-based video game (“game”) is disclosed. In the game, a player slashes blocks representing musical beats using a pair of energy blades resembling a lightsaber. A gaming console renders multiple digital objects, e.g., digital blocks, digital mines and digital obstacles, that are approaching a player in a virtual space. The gaming console also renders a digital representation of an instrument, e.g., a lightsaber (“digital saber”), using which the player slashes, cuts or otherwise interacts with the digital blocks to cause a digital collision between the digital saber and the digital blocks. The player can score by slashing the digital blocks, not hitting the digital mines and avoiding the digital obstacles. The game presents the player with a stream of approaching digital objects in synchronization with music, e.g., a song's beats, being played in the game. The pace at which the digital blocks approach the player increases with the beats. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105434 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING GAME ASSETS OF AN ONLINE GAMING PLATFORM BASED ON TRADEABLE ITEMS - Systems and methods for modifying game assets based on tradeable items that are associated with user accounts of users of the online gaming platform are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: store, in electronic storage, item information associated with the tradeable items; obtain a first item identifier of a first tradeable item; obtain first user information of a first user account; link the first tradeable item with the first user account such that a first item-account connection is established; store the first item-account connection; obtain, based on the first item identifier, the first modification information; receive, from the first user, an indication of a selection of a first game asset to be modified based on the first modification information such that a first asset-item connection is established; and modify, based on the first modification information, the first attribute information in accordance with the first tradeable item. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105435 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INFORMATION GATHERING GAMES FOR CUSTOMER QUEUES - The present application includes a method and system for gathering customer information through games. The system transmits offers to play games over the contact medium used by the customer. The games are selected to elicit information from the customer; information ranging from the customer's mood to marketing information to security information. The information so obtained can be used to update client profiles. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105436 | Immersive Live-Action Gaming Facility - An immersive gaming facility has a plurality of game rooms, each with a respective interactive gaming space with electronically controlled interactive game elements, a respective entrance through which participants are admissible from a waiting area with a respective sign-in station operable to control admission of participants in a groupwise fashion. After admission, an executed game session involves controlled operation of the interactive game elements and monitoring of participant interaction therewith to identify participant completion or failure of tasks in said game session; and terminate execution of said game session upon expiry of a time limit or multiple detected failures exceeding a predetermined limit. The waiting areas are accessible independently of one another off a shared common area, allowing participation among the game rooms in any participant-selected order. The gaming spaces are darkened environments illuminated only by the interactive game elements and game status displays. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105437 | DOLL - The present invention is generally related to dolls, and in particular, a doll having a costume element such that the doll can change into different characters using the costume element. The doll may have body with a torso and at least one appendage. The doll also may have at least one from the group consisting of the torso and the at least one appendage that defines a cavity and a costume element that is storable within the cavity. At least a portion of the costume element is configured to engage at least a portion of the body of the doll. The costume element may be any design including a tail, wings, an outfit, pants, a shirt, a head piece, a swimsuit, a jacket, or any other type of costume. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105438 | PULL BACK CAR CAPABLE OF TRAVELLING IN STRAIGHT LINE AND S-LINE - The disclosure relates to the technical field of toy vehicles, in particular to a pull back vehicle capable of switching travelling lines including a pull back vehicle chassis. The pull back vehicle chassis includes a driving gear box, driving wheel, a driving gear, a steering wheel shaft, steering wheels and a centering spring. The pull back vehicle chassis is fixedly installed with the driving gear box, the driving gear box is fixedly connected with a driving axle, the driving axle is fixedly connected with the driving gear, and the driving axle is fixedly connected with the driving wheel, and the pull back vehicle chassis is fixedly connected with the steering wheel shaft. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105439 | CHILDREN'S SHOE WITH MOTORIZED ACCESSORY SYSTEM - A footwear accessory apparatus and system disposed on and within shoes to facilitate movement of one or more accessories around a pre-established track via an electric motor is described. The track is equipped with an internal chain drive disposed in communication with the motor via at least one gear. Accessories are preferably mounted to the chain via at least one magnet which protrudes through a top of the track via a groove. A remote control is preferably configured to enable the user to command the movement of the accessories around the track of each shoe independently. The remote is equipped with a speaker to facilitate the playback of audio and sound effects pertinent to the movement of the accessory. Accessories may be also equipped with internal batteries to facilitate the illumination of interior lights and/or headlights of the accessory. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105440 | TOY CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM FOR AUGMENTED REALITY - A toy construction system comprising toy construction elements, comprising coupling means for releasably interconnecting the toy construction elements, one or more marker construction elements comprising such coupling means and each having a visual appearance recognizable by an image processing means, and a data processing system adapted to process a captured image of a toy construction model constructed from the toy construction elements to detect at least a presence of at least one of the marker construction elements within the captured image, and responsive to the detected marker construction element, generate a computer-generated image, wherein the marker construction element comprises a visually detectable feature and a movable element movable between a first and a second position, wherein the movable element, when positioned in the first position, causes the visually detectable feature to be visible and, when positioned in the second position, causes the visually detectable feature to be obstructed from view. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105441 | Versatile Robust Construction Toy - A cost effective, structural building set, suitable as a toy, uses post connectors ( | 2022-04-07 |
20220105442 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REPEATABLE SWITCHING BETWEEN AN ANIMATED FIGURE AND A FREE MOTION FIGURE - A method of controlling a first figure configured to animate and a second figure configured to exhibit free motion in an amusement park ride includes determining when a field of view of a ride vehicle (RV) moving along a RV path of the ride is either directed away from a scene area of the ride or obstructed from the scene area, and responsive to such determination, causing a first mechanism associated with the first figure to move the first figure out of the scene area, and causing a second mechanism associated with the second figure to move the second figure into the scene area. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105443 | Distillation Vacuum Technology - This disclosure describes energy efficient process to distill a process stream in a production facility. A process uses multiple effect evaporators, ranging from one evaporator to eight evaporators in each effect. The process arrangement shows an example of four effect evaporators, with a zero-effect evaporator having a single evaporator, a first-effect evaporator having a set of three evaporators, a second-effect evaporator having a set of three evaporators, and a third-effect evaporator having a set of evaporators to create condensed distillers solubles. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105444 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COUNTER-CURRENT LEACHING OF FINELY DIVIDED SOLIDS - This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for counter-current solids leaching. A multi-stage countercurrent leaching chamber can include a top and bottom end, a barren liquor input, two or more regions for countercurrent mixing, and a barren solids output. The input can be configured to receive barren liquor. The two or more regions for countercurrent mixing and separation can be configured to mix and separate liquid and solid phases. The barren solids output can be configured to collect and discharge barren solids from the bottom end of the multi-stage countercurrent leaching chamber. A fluidized bed chamber and clarifier chamber can also be included, where the fluidized bed receives a fluidizable slurry of pregnant solids and the clarifier chamber aids in separating liquids from solids passing from a top of the fluidized bed chamber to the top end of the multi-stage countercurrent leaching chamber. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105445 | SOLVENT-FREE LOW PRESSURE EXTRACTION OF PLANT COMPOUNDS - Systems and methods for solvent-free direct extraction of target compounds from plant matter are disclosed herein. The disclosed systems and methods use low pressure to reduce the evaporation temperature of target compounds without affecting the chemical integrity thereof. Target compounds are extracted from the plant matter in an evacuation chamber, and the extracted target compounds are then collected using a cooling system. Target compounds may be drawn from the evacuation chamber into the cooling system using a carrier gas to facilitate transport of the targeted compounds in the vapor phase. The evaporated target compounds may, for example, be drawn into the cooling system using a recirculation system that includes a blower. The disclosed systems and methods may be used, for example, to extract target compounds from plant matter such as fresh or dried cannabis and hemp, lavender, rosemary, lilac, or other suitable plant matter containing desirable compounds for extraction. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105446 | EXTRACTION SYSTEM - An extraction system includes an extractor that carries out an extraction treatment of bringing a raw material liquid into contact with an extraction liquid so that metal ions are extracted from the raw material liquid to migrate to the extraction liquid, a raw material liquid return path that leads the raw material liquid from a separator to a raw material liquid tank; and a raw material liquid pH regulator addition apparatus connected to a raw material liquid pH adjustment place that is one of the raw material liquid tank and the raw material liquid return path, the raw material liquid pH regulator addition apparatus configured to add a raw material liquid pH regulator to the raw material liquid, the raw material liquid pH regulator being a pH regulator that increases pH of the raw material liquid that have been decreased by the extraction treatment. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105447 | Liquid-liquid extractor and battery comprising such extractors - These liquid-liquid extractors are adapted to very low fluid flow rates passing through them. In order to reduce the influence of capillarity and air phenomena that may make the flow irregular, the outlet ducts comprise, downstream of the settling cell where the heavy and light phases separate, overflows of the phases the edge of which is irregular in height, for example serrated. The circulation channels of the phases are advantageously open to also reduce the risks of blocking by air bubbles. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105448 | PORTABLE PARTICULATE FILTERING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A filtering system capable of removing particulates from a water slurry is disclosed. The filtering system comprises a base plate, the base plate comprising a sealing surface and a slurry inlet. A flexible vessel is configured to seal to the sealing surface, and an interior cavity, wherein the flexible vessel is formed of a flexible filtering material capable of retaining particulates. The flexible vessel permits liquid entering through the slurry inlet to pass through the filtering material and is capable of withstanding an internal pressure sufficient to form a particulate cake without rupturing the flexible vessel. A sealing system is provided for retaining an upper portion of the flexible vessel against the sealing surface. The filtering system may be part of a portable system that includes a cart, hoses, piping, a pneumatic pump and a control panel. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105449 | DISCHARGE FILTER PLATE ASSEMBLY FOR FILTER PRESS - A filter plate assembly for a filter press is provided. The filter plate assembly includes at least a first filter plate and a second filter plate, which cooperate to define a filter chamber when the first filter plate and the second filter plate are in a filtering position. At least one of the first filter plate and the second filter plate is movable from the filtering position to a discharge position in which a filter cake can be discharged. In other configurations, the filter plate assembly can include a first filter plate, a second filter plate and a center filter plate or frame, which cooperate to define a filter chamber. The center filter plate or frame is movable from a filtering position to a discharge position. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105450 | Rotary Vacuum and Screen System and Methods for Separating Solids and Liquids - The invention describes separation systems and methods for separating solids and liquids from one another. The system includes a rotating screen for supporting a slurry of solids and liquid. A fluid manifold is configured to the lower surface of the screen for applying a downward vacuum force through the screen. A cleaning manifold is configured to the screen for cleaning the screen. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105451 | FLOTATION FILTER - A floatable filter has an outer member that has a top section and bottom section that are hollow. The top section has an inner edge and an outer edge with the outer edge having a diameter that is adapted to slide up and down an inner diameter of a storage container. Connected to the inner edge of the outer member is an internal grid. The internal grid includes members that crisscross to provide spaced openings. Further, the internal grid dwells in a plane below a horizontal plane of a top surface of the top section. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105452 | FILTER PLEAT PACK AND AIR FILTER UNIT - A filter pleat pack of the present disclosure includes an air filter medium folded into pleats. The air filter medium includes a laminate of a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) porous membrane and an air-permeable supporting member. When a cut surface of the filter pleat pack is observed, the cut surface being taken along a plane perpendicularly crossing a pleat line of the filter pleat pack, the PTFE porous membrane has a first converging portion, a split portion, and a second converging portion in this order in a direction in which the membrane extends. In the split portion, the PTFE porous membrane is split into a plurality of layers in a thickness direction of the membrane and the plurality of layers are spaced apart from each other. At the first converging portion and the second converging portion, the plurality of layers converge into one layer. The filter pleat pack of the present disclosure is a filter pleat pack for which a collection efficiency decrease resulting from pleating is reduced. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105453 | ELECTRET-CONTAINING FILTER MEDIA - Filter media, such as electret-containing filtration media for filtering gas streams (e.g., air), are described herein. In some embodiments, the filter media may be designed to have desirable properties such as stable filtration efficiency over the lifetime of the filter media, increased normalized gamma, relatively low pressure drop (i.e. resistance), and/or relatively low basis weight. In certain embodiments, the filter media may be a composite of two or more types of fiber layers where each layer may be designed to enhance its function without substantially negatively impacting the performance of another layer of the media. For example, one layer of the media may be designed to have a relatively low basis weight and/or a relatively high air permeability, and another layer of the media may be designed to have stable filtration efficiency and/or a relatively high efficiency throughout the filter media's lifetime. The filter media described herein may be particularly well-suited for applications that involve filtering gas streams (e.g., face masks, cabin air filtration, vacuum filtration, room filtration, furnace filtration, respirator equipment, residential or industrial HVAC filtration, high-efficiency particulate arrestance (HEPA) filters, ultra-low particular air (ULPA) filters, medical equipment), though the media may also be used in other applications. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105454 | BLOOD PURIFIER - Provided is a blood purifier which includes a porous formed body and which has excellent blood compatibility, in which platelets are unlikely to adhere, has good cytokine adsorption capacity, and low pressure loss before and after treating blood, and can be safely used. Disclosed is a blood purifier having a body container, and a porous formed body accommodated in the body container. The porous formed body contains a hydrophobic polymer and a hydrophilic polymer, the low-melting-point water content per 1 g of dry weight of the porous formed body is 0.12-2.00 g, the rate of contact change of the porous formed body is 0-0.2%, and the adhering amount of platelets per 1 mL of blood is 0.400 billion/mL or less when brining the blood into contact with the porous formed body. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105455 | MULTISTAGE FILTER CARTRIDGE - A multistage filter cartridge includes a generally circular outer filtering stage composed of a melt blown polypropylene material having an outer surface and an inner surface and an inner diameter and an outer diameter, and a generally circular inner filtering stage composed of carbon and a binder material forming a carbon block having an outer surface and an inner surface and an inner diameter and an outer diameter. A first void is disposed between the inner surface of the outer layer and the outer surface of the inner layer, and a second void within the inner surface of the carbon block, said voids being filled with granular, filtering material. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105456 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A FILTER - The present disclosure generally relates to the field of filtration. In particular, the present disclosure relates to filtration devices, systems and methods for high flowrates and low pressure differentials through porous bodies of metal fiber media. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105457 | AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEM - Air purification apparatus is provided that removes undesirable substances, such as particulate materials, malodors, viruses, bacteria, fungi, and toxins, from the air present within an enclosed environment. The apparatus is switchable between a mode in which air immediately adjacent the apparatus housing is drawn in and purified, and a mode in which air remote from the apparatus housing is drawn in from a specific point within the enclosed environment through use of an elongate duct. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105458 | FOLDABLE FILTER - A foldable filter comprising a pleated section, said pleated section having a plurality of pleats and where said filter is in its operating configuration, each pleat has an operating width (W) from an air direction facing tip of one pleat to an air direction facing tip of the next pleat which is from 5 to 10% of a pleat amplitude (A), where said pleat amplitude is from 15 to 30 mm, and wherein said filter comprises an adhesive melt on a portion of the pleat tips to prevent those pleats extending substantially beyond said operating width (W) and wherein the means for preventing a portion of the pleats from extending beyond said operating width is adhesive fixed to a plurality of air direction facing tips. The invention also relates to an air purifier comprising such a foldable filter, as well as the foldable filter in a folded configuration and a packaged foldable filter comprising secondary packaging. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105459 | AIR PURIFIER - The present invention provides an air purifier. The air purifier is economical and reliable. The air purifier uses water to purify air. The air purifier provides a provision for killing bacteria, algae and prevents mosquitoes from breeding in the water of the air purifier. The purifier includes a housing, an air inlet, an air outlet, an air flow channel, an air driving means and an air exhaust means, a fluid reservoir, a heating module, at least one nozzle, a tray and a fluid drive means. More particularly, in the present invention an atmospheric air is sucked into the air flow channel by the air driving means, wherein the air stream passes under a fluid spray, whereupon a dust particles, pollutants and particulate matters are absorbed by the fluid coming in contact with it and the filtered air exits through the air outlet. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105460 | A PROCESS FOR CLEAN SAILING OF MARINE SHIP AND A SHIP - The present invention relates to a process for clean sailing of marine ship, comprising steps of: a) scrubbing exhaust gas of engine with seawater to generate scrubbing seawater; b) disposing of the scrubbing seawater in an open loop operation mode, including neutralizing the scrubbing seawater in an open loop operation mode; and/or c) disposing of the scrubbing seawater in a closed loop operation mode, including: i) storing the scrubbing seawater in a storage container; and ii) neutralizing the scrubbing seawater in a closed loop operation mode. The present invention also relates to a ship. The purpose of the present invention is to maintain the unique advantages of economy and environmental protection of marine ships to fulfill the global regulations of the United Nations on ship sulfur limit while safe sailing is ensured. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105461 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATED ABSORBER INTERCOOLING VIA RICH SOLVENT STREAM USING 3D-PRINTED ACTIVE PACKINGS - The present disclosure relates to an absorber column apparatus for removing a selected component of a gas. The apparatus may have a first zone, a second zone and a third zone, wherein the first and third zones form a first domain through which a first fluid laden with a select gaseous component to be removed therefrom flows along concurrently with a second fluid. The second fluid at least substantially removes the select gaseous component from the first fluid to create a third fluid. The first fluid leaves the absorber column as a fourth fluid with the select gaseous component at least substantially removed therefrom. The second zone forms an active packing zone including a structure which forms an independent second domain in thermal communication with the first domain. The second receives a quantity of the third fluid and channels it through the second zone to help cool at least one of the first and second fluids. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105462 | m-PHENYLENEDIAMINE COMPOUND, POLYMER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND GAS SEPARATION MEMBRANE, GAS SEPARATION MODULE, AND GAS SEPARATION APPARATUS USING THE POLYMER - Provided are a compound represented by formula (Ia) below, a polymer obtained by using the compound as a synthesis raw material, a gas separation membrane having a gas separation layer including the polymer, and a gas separation module and a gas separation apparatus that have the gas separation membrane. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105463 | ALKALI-BASED REMOVAL OF CHEMICAL MOIETIES FROM GAS STREAMS WITH CHEMICAL CO-GENERATION - The present disclosure provides systems and methods useful in capture of one more moieties (e.g., carbon dioxide) from a gas stream (i.e., direct air capture). In various embodiments, the systems and methods can utilize at least a scrubbing unit, a regeneration unit, and an electrolysis unit whereby an alkali solution can be used to strip the moiety (e.g., carbon dioxide) from the gas stream, the removed moiety can be regenerated and optionally purified for capture or other use, and a formed salt can be subjected to electrolysis to recycle the alkali solution back to the scrubber for re-use with simultaneous production of one or more further chemicals. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105464 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BIOMASS CARBON REMOVAL AND STORAGE - A method for carbon capture and storage includes growing in water a biomass of photosynthetic microorganisms that capture carbon from a carbon source for growth; removing a portion of the biomass; and storing the removed biomass portion in an underground formation for carbon sequestration. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105465 | EXHAUST GAS AFTERTREATMENT DEVICE - A device for exhaust-gas aftertreatment, such as an annular catalytic converter, having a first, tubular flow path, having a diverting chamber and having a second, annular flow path, wherein the tubular flow path is delimited outwardly in the radial direction by an inner pipe and the second, annular flow path is delimited inwardly in the radial direction by the inner pipe and outwardly in the radial direction by an outer pipe, and the diverting chamber is designed to divert the exhaust-gas flow from the tubular flow path (8) into the annular flow path, wherein the annular catalytic converter has at least one annular substrate body which has a catalytically active coating applied to it and which is arranged in the annular flow path. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105466 | PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING LITHIUM COMPOUNDS USING FORWARD OSMOSIS - Systems, methods and apparatuses to concentrate lithium containing solutions using forward osmosis units are provided, which, for example, can include providing at least one forward osmosis unit having at least one lithium containing solution chamber having at least one first inlet and at least one first outlet, at least one brine chamber having at least one second inlet and at least one second outlet, and at least one selectively permeable membrane positioned between the at least one lithium containing solution chamber and the at least one brine chamber, and conveying a lithium containing solution through the at least one lithium containing solution chamber and a concentrated brine solution through the at least one brine chamber, said conveying causing water from the lithium containing solution to be drawn through the at least one selectively permeable membrane and into the concentrated brine solution, such that a concentrated lithium containing solution exits through the first outlet and a less concentrated brine solution exits through the second outlet. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105467 | PRECIPITATION SYSTEM AND PRECIPITATION METHOD - A precipitation system for precipitating the target component is provided. The precipitation system includes: a reverse osmosis module; a precipitation device; a membrane separation device that includes a semipermeable membrane module including a first chamber and a second chamber separated by a semipermeable membrane, and that makes the feed solution after precipitation of the target component in the precipitation device flow to each of the first chamber and the second chamber and pressurizes the feed solution in the first chamber to transfer water into the second chamber via the semipermeable membrane and thereby concentrate the feed solution in the first chamber and dilute the feed solution in the second chamber; first return means for returning the feed solution concentrated in the membrane separation device to the precipitation device; and second return means for returning the feed solution diluted in the membrane separation device to the reverse osmosis module. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105468 | SINGLE PASS CROSS FLOW DIAFILTRATION MODULE AND METHOD - Disclosed herein is a single pass cross flow diafiltration system comprising: a filtration module having; two or more filtration segments fluidly connected in series, each having an upstream side and a downstream side; wherein each filtration segment comprises hollow fiber filter membranes, and wherein each filtration segment has a selected length; wherein the hollow fiber filter membranes of each filtration segment have a selected inner diameter; wherein the selected inner diameter of each filtration segment may be the same or different, provided that at least one selected inner diameter differs from another selected inner diameter, and provided that the two or more filtration segments are arranged such that no selected inner diameter in a given filtration segment is larger on the upstream side; one or more pumps, mounted to urge fluid flow; and one or more points of introduction of a diadiluent, each of said points of introduction being fluidly connected to an upstream filtration segment. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105469 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EXTRACTING LONG CHAIN DICARBOXYLIC ACID - The present disclosure provides a system for extracting long chain dicarboxylic acid, the system comprising:
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20220105470 | Electromagnetic Induction Pervaporation Membrane - A pervaporation apparatus and method for liquid mixture separation are disclosed. The pervaporation disclosed utilizes an interfacial-heating membrane utilizing induction heating to provide temperature differences across the membrane for driving liquid mixture separation. The pervaporation system may include an electromagnetic induction heating device that is placed close to or encapsulated in a membrane module wherein one or more membranes with surfaces containing ferromagnetic or other induction-responsive materials. The membrane surface generates localized heat owing to the presence of a ferromagnetic composition that converts electric energy from an induction source to thermal energy. The ferromagnetic composition could include, without limitation, metals, metal alloys, composite materials, nanocomposite materials, nanoparticles, meshes, and combinations thereof. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105471 | EXTRUDED THIN WALL POLYETHER BLOCK AMIDE MEMBRANE TUBING AND MODULE - Composite polyether block amide (PEBA) copolymer tubes incorporate an ultra-thin PEBA extruded layer that enables rapid moisture transfer and exchange through the tube. An extruded composite PEBA film may include a porous scaffold support and may be formed or incorporated into the composite PEBA tube. An extruded PEBA may be melted into pores of a porous scaffold support. Extruded PEBA may be wrapped on a mandrel or over a porous scaffold support to form a composite PEBA tube. A film layer may be applied over a wrapped composite PEBA film to secure the layers together. A support tube may be configured inside or outside of the PEBA tube. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105472 | Composite Membranes - Embodiments of the present invention provide the integration of the function of the feed spacer, the permeate carrier, or both, as a part of the membrane sheet in a spiral wound membrane element. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105473 | FILTER PLEAT PACK AND AIR FILTER UNIT - A filter pleat pack of the present disclosure includes an air filter medium folded into pleats, wherein the air filter medium includes a laminate of a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) porous membrane and an air-permeable supporting member, and the air filter medium has a shrinkage rate of 50% or more, the shrinkage rate being determined by a formula (d2−d1)/d2, where d1 is a smallest thickness of the PTFE porous membrane in a folding area of the air filter medium folded into pleats and d2 is a thickness of the PTFE porous membrane in a flat area of the air filter medium. The filter pleat pack of the present disclosure is a filter pleat pack for which a collection efficiency decrease resulting from pleating is reduced. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105474 | AIR BURST SYSTEM FOR CLEANING SUBMERGED SCREEN INTAKE - Systems and related methods for purging air burst supply piping of accumulated water prior to delivering pulses of pressurized air to an interior of a screen intake through the air burst supply piping. The systems and methods can include a purge compressor delivering a purging air supply at a head pressure slightly above a head pressure of water in the air burst supply piping, wherein the head pressure of the water is equivalent to a depth at which the intake screen. The system and methods can also include a purge line arranged in a parallel orientation to an air burst supply line, wherein both the purge line and the air burst supply line are operably coupled to a pressurized air tank. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105475 | ENZYMATICALLY ACTIVE HIGH-FLUX SELECTIVELY GAS-PERMEABLE MEMBRANES FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY AND CARBON CAPTURE - A membrane structure for moving a gaseous object species from a first region having an object species first concentration, through the membrane structure, to a second region having an object species second concentration different from the first concentration is described. The membrane includes a supporting substrate having a plurality of pores therethrough, each of the plurality of pores defined by a first end, a second end and a surface of the supporting substrate extending between the first end and the second end as well as a nanoporous layer within the plurality of pores, wherein the nanoporous layer comprises a hydrophilic layer and a hydrophobic layer. The membrane also includes a liquid transport medium within the hydrophilic layer. The liquid transport medium includes a liquideous permeation medium and at least one enzyme within the liquideous permeation medium. The at least one enzyme is reinforced by at least one stabilizing component. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105476 | Membranes for Removing Metallic Species from Amines - The disclosure is directed to removal of metal contaminants from fluids, as well as ligand-modified filter materials useful for carrying out such methods. The filters and methods of this disclosure are particularly effective for removal of metals from liquid compositions comprising amines. Such liquid compositions with significantly reduced amounts of metals can be used in a microelectronic manufacturing process, such as liquids for removing photoresist or liquids used in etching. The ligand-modified filters, such as ligand-modified porous membranes, can be configured for use in a microelectronic manufacturing system, which can be utilized in the system as a point of use metal-removal feature for liquids entering the system. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105477 | Controlled Hydrolysis of Hazardous Silicon Polymer Residue - A polymer handling method for a polycrystalline silicon manufacturing device, wherein the polymer byproducts are treated in a manner that the silicon polymers are hydrolyzed. The method creates a heated treatment gas with a moisture content that both treats the polymer to a depth of about 0.25 mm to prohibit formation of the friction and shock sensitive layer near the polymer surface and keeps the hydrolyzed polymer humidified. Furthermore the polymer handling method includes inactivation of the polymer, removal of the polymer of the system and disposal of the polymer after removal. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105478 | GAS SOLUTION SUPPLY DEVICE - A gas solution supply device | 2022-04-07 |
20220105479 | Re-Mixing Dispenser for Liquids in Plunger Tubes - A re-mixing dispenser for containing and dispensing a liquid. The dispenser may have one or more tubes, each containing a different liquid. At least one of the liquids may be re-mixed in situ, using a special two-piece plunger and plunger rod. A mixing piece of the two-piece plunger is moveable independently of a top piece and has blades that allow it to move through the liquid. A plunger rod is removably attached to the mixing piece and is operable to move the mixing piece up and down within the tube during mixing. The two plunger pieces are joined and moved as a single plunger during dispensing. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105480 | HOT MELT ADHESIVE FOAM DISPENSING SYSTEM - A dispensing system for dispensing a hot melt adhesive foam onto a substrate is described. The dispensing system comprises a pump having a first input to receive a hot melt adhesive and a second input to receive a gas, where the pump mixes the hot melt adhesive and the gas to produce a solution. The dispensing system also includes a temperature sensor to detect a temperature of the solution, a dispenser to receive the solution from the pump and dispense the solution, and a controller. The controller instructs the pump to operate at a first speed, receives the temperature of the solution, and instructs the pump to operate at a second speed that is different than the first speed in response to the signal. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105481 | HOT MELT ADHESIVE FOAM DISPENSING SYSTEM - A dispensing system for dispensing hot melt adhesive foam onto a substrate is described. The dispensing system comprises a pump having a first input to receive a hot melt adhesive and a second input to receive a gas, where the pump mixes the hot melt adhesive and the gas to produce a solution and pump the solution at a volumetric flow rate. The dispensing system also includes a valve to control an amount of the gas provided to the pump from the second input, a flow meter to measure the volumetric flow rate of the solution pumped by the pump, and a dispenser to receive the solution from the pump and dispense the solution to create the hot melt adhesive foam. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105482 | MULTI-MATERIAL DISPENSING SYSTEM HAVING A QUICK-CONNECT FLUID DISPENSER THAT RELEASABLY COUPLES TO A PUMP HOUSING - In one example, a dispensing system has a housing that supports a first and second pumps. The housing defines a receptacle and first and second passages. The receptacle defines at least one hole that extends into the housing that can receive a plug of a fluid dispenser. The first passage extends from the at least one hole to a first pump outlet, such that the first passage can communicate a first fluid material from the first pump outlet to the fluid dispenser. The second passage extends from the at least one hole to a second pump outlet, such that the second passage can communicate a second fluid material from the second pump outlet to the fluid dispenser. The system has an engagement feature that can engage a corresponding feature of the plug of the fluid dispenser so as to releasably secure the fluid dispenser to the housing. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105483 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE OF REACTION MIXTURES IN AN AGITATION OPERATION - The invention relates to a method for controlling the temperature of reaction mixtures ( | 2022-04-07 |
20220105484 | DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OFFINE FAT PARTICLES - A device and to a process which can be carried out using the device, for the production of fine particles from a liquid which solidifies upon cooling, in particular from liquid fat. The process has the advantage of producing fine particles of very small size, preferably with narrow size distribution. The device has the advantage that a solidifying liquid can be supplied at a temperature above its solidification temperature, without cooling gas leading to solidification of the liquid in the supply line, which cooling gas is used in the production of the particles. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105485 | Flavor Encapsulation Using Electrostatic Atomization - Disclosed is an electrostatic spray drying process for encapsulating a core material, such as a volatile flavor oil, within a carrier or wall material. The process is achieved by atomizing a liquid emulsion comprising the core material and the wall material, applying an electrostatic charge at the site of atomization, and drying the atomized emulsion into an encapsulated, free-flowing powder. Applying an electrostatic charge at the site of atomization allows the spray drying to be accomplished at significantly reduced temperatures, in particular, inlet temperatures in the range of 25° C. to 110° C., and outlet temperatures in the range of 25° C. to 80° C. The low drying temperatures impart improvements in the resulting encapsulated powdered product, including better retention of volatile flavor components, a flavor profile comparable to that of the starting liquid formulation, and better hydration and dissolution in water-based applications. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105486 | Process for the preparation of microcapsules - The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of microcapsules, in particular isocyanate-based microcapsules with improved stability to carboxylic acid and aldehyde-containing active ingredients as core material. In addition, the present invention relates to microcapsules obtainable by the process according to the invention. In addition, the present invention relates to microcapsules, suspensions of such microcapsules, and the use of the microcapsules and suspensions as a component in detergents, fabric softeners, cleaning products, scent boosters (fragrance enhancers) in liquid or solid form, cosmetics, personal care products, agricultural products, or pharmaceutical products. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105487 | SPRAY DRYING METHODS FOR ENCAPSULATION OF OXYGEN LABILE CARGO IN CROSS-LINKED POLYMER MICROCAPSULES - Systems and methods are provided for microencapsulating oxygen sensitive cargo such as polyunsaturated fatty acids and other oils by spray drying with an in situ internal gelation mechanism achieving cross-linking of polymers during the process, which is well-suited for industrial scale-up. Spray drying formulations of a mixture of an immiscible hydrophobic cargo and an emulsifier of a hydrophobically modified hydrophilic polymer with a suspension of a multivalent ion cross-linkable polymer, at least one acid, at least one volatile base and at least one salt of a multivalent ion can be adapted to provide control over particle size, degree of crosslinking, enteric release of cargo and shelf life. The methods produce microcapsules that enhance the shelf life of lipophilic bioactives while providing a mechanism of gastrointestinal delivery. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105488 | HYDROGEN GENERATOR - A hydrogen generator includes a reaction vessel, a water supply, a temperature adjustor, and a controller. The reaction vessel houses a hydrogen generating material having hydrogen generating ability. The hydrogen generating material includes a two-dimensional hydrogen boride sheet having a two-dimensional network and containing multiple negatively charged boron atoms. The controller is configured to execute a hydrogen generating mode to generate hydrogen from the hydrogen generating material and a regenerating mode to recover the hydrogen generating ability of the hydrogen generating material. The controller controls the temperature adjustor to heat the hydrogen generating material at a first predetermined temperature during the hydrogen generating mode. The controller controls the temperature adjustor to adjust the temperature of the hydrogen generating material to a second predetermined temperature and controls the water supply to supply water during the regenerating mode. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105489 | Loop Slurry Reactor Cooling Processes and Systems - Disclosed are systems and processes for distributing reactor coolant flow to the cooling jackets of a loop slurry reactor, where the reactor coolant is used to control the temperature of the loop slurry reactor in olefin polymerization. Also disclosed are systems and processes for controlling the temperature of the reactor coolant that is used for cooling olefin polymerization reactors, which can be used in combination with traditional coolant distribution regimes and in combination with the coolant distribution systems and processes that are disclosed herein. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105490 | ANTIBODY-RESIN COUPLING APPARATUS AND METHODS - An antibody-resin coupling apparatus quickly and efficiently activates resin beads and couples them to antibodies, while preventing breakdown and crosslinking of the beads, thereby improving downstream column purification processes, extending the usable life of the resin beads, and increasing molecule capture efficiency of the resultant resin-antibody complexes, to allow improved isolation and purification of factor VIII molecules or other drug compounds. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105491 | Nicotinamide Dummy Template Surface Molecularly Imprinted Polymer and Preparation Method and Application thereof - The disclosure discloses a nicotinamide dummy template surface molecularly imprinted polymer, a preparation method and application thereof, and belongs to the technical field of chemical materials. The preparation method of the disclosure includes the steps of preparing a modified silica gel carrier, preparing a dummy template surface molecularly imprinted polymer and the like. The disclosure uses nicotinamide, a structural analogue of imidacloprid and acetamiprid, as a dummy template to prepare a silica gel surface molecularly imprinted polymer. The polymer not only can effectively avoid pollution caused by the leakage of template molecules, but also can specifically remove imidacloprid and acetamiprid from water-soluble tea extracts. The removal rate of imidacloprid and acetamiprid is greater than 96% and 93%, respectively, and the loss of tea polyphenols in the extracts is less than 10%. In addition, the molecularly imprinted adsorption column prepared by the disclosure can be eluted with ethanol solution, and the eluted adsorption column can be recycled, so the disclosure can be well applied to the preparation technology of tea extracts and has good application prospects. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105492 | PRECIOUS GROUP METAL ON PYROCHLORE-PHASE CERIA ZIRCONIA WITH SUPERIOR OXYGEN STORAGE CAPACITY AND TWC PERFORMANCE - Methods for preparing ceria-zirconia (CZO) materials calcined with precious group metals (PGM) include calcining a CZO material with PGM. The calcined CZO/PGM catalyst is reduced at a temperature of ≥1000° C. to ≤1100° C. for a time of ≥0.5 hour to 1 hour to form a (CZO/PGM)-pyrochlore catalyst. The (CZO/PGM)-pyrochlore catalyst exhibits superior oxygen storage capacity characteristics as a three-way catalyst in vehicle exhaust gas systems. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105493 | BINDER COMPOSITION FOR ENHANCED CATALYST WASHCOAT ADHESION - The present disclosure provides binder compositions formed with a plurality of binder materials having differing mean particles, the binder compositions being useful to improve washcoat adhesion on a substrate. Adhesion can be improved related to an increase in the binder concentration without a significant or substantial increase in associated viscosity. Such binder compositions can comprise a first binder material formed of a plurality of particles having a first mean particle size and a second binder material formed of a plurality of particles having a second mean particle size, wherein a ratio of the first mean particle size to the second mean particle size about 2 or greater. The present disclosure further provides catalyst compositions, catalyst articles, and emission systems incorporating the binder compositions. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105494 | CATALYST FOR PURIFYING EXHAUST GAS - An exhaust gas purification catalyst is provided which can be more enhanced in NOx purification performance. An exhaust gas purification catalyst including a substrate, a NOx storage layer located over the substrate, an oxidation catalyst layer located over a part of the NOx storage layer, the part being located upstream in an exhaust gas flow direction, and a reduction catalyst layer located over a part of the NOx storage layer, the part being located downstream in an exhaust gas flow direction, wherein the NOx storage layer includes an oxidation catalyst including Pd or Pd and Pt, and a NOx storage material including at least one element selected from the group consisting of an alkali metal, an alkali earth metal and a rare-earth element, the oxidation catalyst layer includes an oxidation catalyst including Pt or Pt and Pd, the reduction catalyst layer includes a reduction catalyst including Rh, and a total content rate (mol %) of Pt and Pd based on a total content rate (100 mol %) of metal element(s) in the oxidation catalyst layer is higher than a total content rate (mol %) of Pt and Pd based on a total content rate (100 mol %) of metal elements in the NOx storage layer. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105495 | HYDROCARBON REFORMING CATALYST AND HYDROCARBON REFORMING APPARATUS - A hydrocarbon reforming catalyst for forming a synthetic gas containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide from a hydrocarbon-based gas, the hydrocarbon reforming catalyst containing a complex oxide having a perovskite structure, the complex oxide having at least a first crystal phase containing BaCeO | 2022-04-07 |
20220105496 | Cobalt-Based Single-Atom Dehydrogenation Catalysts Having High Selectivity and Regenerability and Method for Producing Corresponding Olefins from Paraffins Using the Same - Disclosed are a dehydrogenation catalyst having single-atom cobalt loaded onto a support including a zirconia core surface-modified with silica, a method for producing the dehydrogenation catalyst, and a method for producing corresponding olefin through dehydrogenation of paraffin, particularly light paraffin, in the presence of the dehydrogenation catalyst. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105497 | ORGANIC SUBSTANCE DECOMPOSITION CATALYST AND ORGANIC SUBSTANCE DECOMPOSITION APPARATUS - An organic substance decomposition catalyst that contains a perovskite-type complex oxide denoted by a formula A | 2022-04-07 |
20220105498 | RUTHENIUM-TRANSITION METAL ALLOY CATALYSTS - Provided is a catalytically active particle comprising an alloy, said alloy comprising: greater than or equal to 50 atomic % ruthenium (Ru); and 1 to 50 atomic % of one or more transition metals (M) selected from cobalt (Co), nickel (Ni), and iron (Fe), wherein the sum of the atomic percentages of Ru and M is greater than 65 atomic % of the alloy, and wherein, in the particle, the alloy is not fully or partially encapsulated by a layer of platinum atoms. Devices and processes employing the catalytically active particle are also provided. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105499 | COMBINED CATALYST AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF, AND METHOD FOR PREPARING XYLENE BY COUPLING CARBON DIOXIDE HYDROGENATION WITH TOLUENE ALKYLATION - The technical field of catalysts, in particular to a combined catalyst and a preparation method thereof, and a method for preparing xylene by coupling carbon dioxide hydrogenation with toluene alkylation. The combined catalyst of the present disclosure having a metal oxide and a zeolite. In the present disclosure, the metal oxide is mainly used to reduce carbon dioxide to methanol, and the zeolite is mainly used to react toluene with methanol to produce xylene. When the catalyst of the present disclosure is used to prepare xylene, carbon dioxide and hydrogen can be used as raw materials instead of methanol. Compared with the traditional alkylation of toluene with methanol, this method can avoid the side reaction of methanol to olefins caused by the improper methanol/toluene feeding ratio, and improve the production efficiency of xylene; meanwhile, it can inhibit xylene isomerization and increase p-xylene selectivity in the products. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105500 | ADDITIVE FOR FCC PROCESS - The invention includes an additive for maximizing production of olefins. The additive comprises a ZSM-5 molecular sieve, at least one inorganic oxide, and phosphorus oxide. The ZSM-5 molecular sieve has iron in the framework, and the additive comprises at least 0.5 weight percent iron, as measured as iron oxide, in the molecular sieve framework. The additive is useful for maximizing production of olefins in a FCC process. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105501 | CATALYST FOR HYDROGENATION REACTION AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - A catalyst for a hydrogenation reaction including: a polymer support; and a catalytic component supported on the polymer support. The polymer support includes a repeating unit represented by Formula 1. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105502 | Rapid Cure Silicone Lubricious Coatings - Novel, lubricious coatings for medical devices are disclosed. The coatings provide improved lubricity and durability, and are readily applied in coating processes. The present invention is also directed to a novel platinum catalyst for use in such coatings. The catalyst provides for rapid curing, while inhibiting cross-linking at ambient temperatures, thereby improving the production pot life of the coatings. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105503 | EXHAUST GAS AFTERTREATMENT DEVICE - A device for the aftertreatment of exhaust gases from an exhaust-gas source, having a spatially delimited flow path through which flow may pass proceeding from the exhaust-gas source, having a heating catalytic converter which is arranged in the flow path and which, as viewed in a flow direction, firstly has a catalytically active catalytic converter through which flow may pass and, following this in the flow direction, has an electrically heatable heating disk, wherein at least one outlet of a secondary air supply is arranged in the region of the heating catalytic converter such that a gas flow referred to as secondary air is fed into the flow path in the region of the heating catalytic converter. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105504 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING STABILITY OF CATALYST IN RECYCLING HFC-23 - Disclosed is a method for improving the stability of 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 metal oxide, wherein the metal oxide is selected from at least one metal oxide of K, Na, Fe, Co, Cu, Ni, Zn or Ti, and has an addition amount of 0.1-5 wt %. The present invention has advantages such as a good catalyst stability, a long life, and a low content of by-product CFC-12. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105505 | APPARATUS FOR PRETREATING ION EXCHANGE RESIN AND METHOD FOR PRETREATING ION EXCHANGE RESIN - An apparatus for pretreating an ion exchange resin includes at least a stock solution tank for storing a non-aqueous solvent, an ion exchange resin container accommodating an ion exchange resin, and a moisture removal apparatus for removing moisture in the non-aqueous solvent, and at least one solution feed pipe selected from: a circulating solution feed pipe for returning, to the stock solution tank, the non-aqueous solvent that has passed through the ion exchange resin container and the moisture removal apparatus in this order from the stock solution tank; and a circulating solution feed pipe for returning, to the stock solution tank, the non-aqueous solvent that has passed through the moisture removal apparatus and the ion exchange resin container in this order from the stock solution tank. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105506 | FLUID-HANDLING SYSTEM AND CARTRIDGE - A fluid-handling system has: a reservoir; a channel chip; and a cap in which a first end is fitted into an opening of the reservoir and a second end is connected to an introduction port of the channel chip, the cap having a through hole connecting the first end and the second end. The reservoir has a first engaging part, and the channel chip has a second engaging part. The first engaging part of the reservoir and the second engaging part of the channel chip are in a first engaging state when the cap is closed. The first engaging part of the reservoir and the second engaging part of the channel chip are in a second engaging state when the cap is open. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105507 | VIAL AUTOLOADER - An autoloader is disclosed for staging samples in vials to be loaded automatically into an analyzer such as a moisture analyzer for moisture analysis. The analyzer uses vials to hold small amounts of sample materials. The autoloader holds the vials in a horizontal orientation for delivery to and removal from the analyzer. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105508 | SAMPLE LOADING BOTTOM PLATE AND IMMUNOCHROMATOGRAPHY DETECTION APPARATUS CONTAINING SAMPLE LOADING BOTTOM PLATE - A sample loading bottom plate ( | 2022-04-07 |
20220105509 | SILICON CHIP HAVING MULTI-ZONE THROUGH SILICON VIAS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - In one embodiment, a microfluidic device has a substrate that defines a first inlet for a continuous phase fluid, a second inlet for a dispersed phase fluid, and droplet generators that can produce micro-droplets from the continuous and dispersed phase fluids. The substrate defines (i) a plurality of delivery channels in fluid communication with the first and second inlets, each delivery channel having a first dimension along a first plane that is perpendicular to a transverse direction, and (ii) a plurality of trenches that extend from the delivery channels towards the droplet generators along the transverse direction. Each trench has a second dimension along a plane that is perpendicular to the transverse direction that is smaller than the first dimension. The substrate defines a plurality of vias that extend from the trenches to the droplet generators so as to fluidly connect the delivery channels with the droplet generators. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105510 | MICROFLUIDIC CELL CULTURE DEVICES - Materials and methods of making have been developed for mass production of thermoplastic microfluidic chips. An elastomer diaphragm with a stress relieving feature can be used in microfluidic valves, pump diaphragms, and diaphragm micropumps. An optimized pump chamber design for complete fluid displacement and chamber geometry are provided. Microfluidic pressure regulators use a pneumatically actuated elastic membrane in a back-pressure regulator configuration. Microfluidic accumulators store pressurized fluid in a microfluidic chip. Removable caps for cell culture and a quick release top are described. Methods to incorporate hydrogels and ECM scaffolds have been developed. Electro pneumatic manifolds connect and control of multiple microfluidic devices vertically or on a rotary mechanism. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105511 | FLOWCELLS WITH LINEAR WAVEGUIDES - For example, a flowcell includes: a nanowell layer having a first set of nanowells and a second set of nanowells to receive a sample; a first linear waveguide associated with the first set of nanowells, and a second linear waveguide associated with the second set of nanowells; and a first grating for the first linear waveguide, and a second grating for the second linear waveguide, the first and second gratings providing differential coupling of first light and second light. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105512 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE QUALITATIVE AND/OR QUANTITATIVE MEASUREMENT OF ODORS PRODUCED BY A PHYSICOCHEMICAL TRANSFORMATION OF A PRODUCT - A method for the qualitative and/or quantitative measurement of odors present in a chamber for transformation (cooking or fermentation) of a product makes it possible to prevent the measurement environment from contamination by measurement-interfering elements produced by the transformation and released in the chamber for transformation. The method makes use of a chamber for transformation, for example an oven, and of an electronic nose, pipes a fluidic system, and a removal chamber for removing the measurement-interfering elements. The method includes a measurement mode M and a cleaning mode N. The cleaning mode comprises the following steps: -N0- optionally, flushing the chamber for transformation, preferably by ventilating it; -N1- flushing the measurement chamber with a fluid, preferably ambient air; -N2- flushing the removal chamber with a fluid, preferably ambient air; and -N3- optionally, transferring at least a portion of the flushing fluid from the removal chamber into the chamber for transformation. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105513 | CONFIGURABLE POINT-OF-CARE DIAGNOSTIC ASSAY TESTING SYSTEM - An assay cartridge and an assay reader or other system for running an assay on the assay cartridge. The assay cartridge can be configured to perform different types of diagnostic assays, and the assay reader can be configured to run the specific assay for which the assay cartridge is configured, including PCR assays, immunoassays, and electrochemical bioassays. The assay cartridge can be inserted into the assay reader to run an assay. In some embodiments, the assay reader may have a user interface for configuring the assay reader and displaying results. In other embodiments, a phone or other device with a user interface and a diagnostic assay protocol application can communicate with the assay reader to provide the appropriate protocol instructions to run the assay, to collect and analyze data from the assay reader, and to report and store assay results. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105514 | TESTBED PLATFORM FOR CHARACTERIZATION OF MATERIALS AND INKS USED IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF NANOCOMPOSITES - Various embodiments are directed to a testbed platform for characterizing materials and inks utilized in additive manufacturing of nanocomposites. The system may include a testbed base coupled to a group of electromagnets. The base may include an aperture for housing a microscope slide and an interchangeable channel including a microfluidic flow cell of various geometric angles. The system may further include a group of needle tips in fluidic communication with the microfluidic flow cell. The needle tips may be coupled, via lock connectors, to syringes that dispense magnetic inks utilized in additive manufacturing into the microfluidic flow cell. The system may also include an inverted microscope lens and a high-speed camera in optical communication with the base. The camera may be utilized to capture images of a flow behavior of the magnetic inks for performing an analysis that determines a nozzle design for microdispensing during an additive manufacturing process. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105515 | A MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR PROVISION OF EMULSION DROPLETS - A microfluidic device ( | 2022-04-07 |
20220105516 | A MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR PROVISION OF DOUBLE EMULSION DROPLETS - A microfluidic device, a method for manufacturing a microfluidic device, and a method for provision of double emulsion droplets using a microfluidic device. Furthermore, an assembly configured to supply pressure to the microfluidic device for provision of double emulsion droplets. Furthermore, a kit comprising a plurality of microfluidic devices and a plurality of fluids configured for use with the microfluidic device for provision of double emulsion droplets. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105517 | BLOOD COMPONENT SEPARATION APPARATUS WITH INTERNAL PRESSURE MONITOR - A blood component collection cassette of a blood component collection system, which is a biological component transfer system, includes a sheet-shaped cassette main body in which a blood line is formed. The blood line includes a second applied load measurement unit and line main body portions. A separation device includes a second load measurement unit that measures a load applied to a wall portion of the second applied load measurement unit in a cassette mounted state. The second applied load measurement unit is more easily deformed than the line main body portions, and is disposed at a location within the blood line on which only a positive pressure acts. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105518 | PAPER SCRAP PUSHING STRUCTURE OF PAPER SHREDDER - A paper scrap pushing structure of a paper shredder, having a paper pushing unit, with a spindle having a longitudinal axis, a spindle flap coupled along the longitudinal axis to the spindle; and a paddle pushing segment, coupled to the spindle flap. The spindle is arranged under a paper outlet of the paper shredder and is in linkage with a paper shredder cutter shaft through a synchronous transmission device. When the rotating shaft rotates, the rotating shaft drives the paddle pushing segment to move in the circumferential direction along with the spindle flap, removing paper scraps at the top of a paper scrap pile in a shredded paper waste bin. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105519 | JET MILLING METHOD - Systems and methods are disclosed for simultaneously jet milling and conditioning particulate material comprising a grinding chamber and an aerosol generator arranged to supply liquid aerosol into the grinding chamber. A composition made by this method is also disclosed. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105520 | FLUIDISED BED OPPOSED JET MILL DESIGNED TO PRODUCE ULTRAFINE PARTICLES FROM FEED MATERIAL OF A LOW BULK DENSITY AS WELL AS A DEDICATED PROCESS - In consideration of increasing throughput rate of a stable operating process as well as making the process energy-efficient, the aim is to optimise a fluidised bed opposed jet mill and a dedicated process to produce ultrafine particles from a feed material of low bulk density with a housing in vertical design, with a product feed point and a product discharge, with a grinding zone located in the lower area of the housing which has grinding nozzles spaced evenly around the circumference whose jets intersect at one central point and with a classifying device installed in the upper area of the housing. This is achieved by the feed material dosed to the mill from the bottom into the mill sump as a gas-particle mixture, whereby a deflector hood is located above the feed point and below the grinding nozzle level, and the grinding gas nozzles designed to be flush with the walls. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105521 | System and Method For Processing Hemp Plants and Products Produced Thereby - A system and method for processing hemp plants is disclosed. The process is capable of processing whole | 2022-04-07 |
20220105522 | Device and method for the addition of liquid additives in the form of a spray during a jet milling step in a process for the manufacture of sintered NdFeB alloy magnets - The present disclosure refers to a device and a method for the addition of liquid additives in the form of a spray during a jet milling step in a process for the manufacture of sintered NdFeB alloy magnets. The device includes: a storage barrel for the liquid additive; a weighing bucket which is in fluid communication with the storage barrel and is adapted for weighing a predetermined amount of the liquid additive; a powder container to accommodate NdFeB alloy material prior to or after jet milling, wherein the powder container includes an opening that is plugged with a blind flange; a connecting pipe, which is in fluid communication with the weighing bucket and passes through an opening of the blind flange into the interior of the powder container; and a fluid atomization nozzle located at the end of the connection pipe. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105523 | HYDRATED LIME WITH REDUCED RESISTIVITY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - Systems and methods for generation of lime hydrate compounds and particularly highly reactive hydrated lime (HRH) with a reduced resistivity through the inclusion of a sodium compound generally in the slaking water used in generating the lime hydrate or HRH. The compound may then be used in systems which include a Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) for SO | 2022-04-07 |
20220105524 | LIQUID DISPENSER, ESPECIALLY DROPLET DISPENSER - A liquid dispenser having a liquid reservoir and a discharge head secured thereto, an outlet valve with a pressure chamber and an opposite valve chamber. The liquid reservoir and the valve chamber are each connected at least in phases to a surrounding atmosphere by a ventilation channel. The two channels provided for this purpose, the reservoir ventilation channel and the valve ventilation channel, are separate channels with separate inlets on an outer face of the discharge head. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105525 | FAN JET NOZZLE ASSEMBLY - A nozzle assembly that includes a nozzle mount with a first end having a first opening and a second end having a second opening. The nozzle mount has a bore therein that extends from the first opening to the second opening. A diamond orifice is configured to fit within the bore. The diamond orifice is held in place by a retainer within the bore of the nozzle mount. The diamond orifice has a non-circular opening and is positioned within the bore such that a fluid entering the first end of the nozzle mount exits the second end of the nozzle mount through the non-circular opening of the diamond orifice. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105526 | SHOWERHEAD ASSEMBLY WITH SEQUENTIALLY PULSING NOZZLE SETS - A showerhead assembly is provided which includes an outer housing and inner housing. The inner housing includes a support disk and gear housing disk having two diverter arms and a gear train. The gear train includes a propeller, a coaxial pinion, and a large gear. The outer housing includes the base and a faceplate having nozzle systems connecting to complementary orifices. Water enters the internal housing via a channel where it is further diverted by the diverter arms so as to impinge on the gear train's propeller, causing the gear train's individual components to rotate. Upon the rotation of the large gear, the large gear's slot aligns with a selected orifice whereby water travels through and enters a corresponding nozzle system. This sequence continues, causing water to sequentially spray from individual nozzles in systematic intervals so as to create a strobe-like spray pattern. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105527 | FLUID DISPENSING SYSTEM - Disclosed is a fluid dispensing system useful for applying lotions and the like comprising a substantially rigid body having a hollow interior space and a discharge hole accessing the hollow interior space. A collapsible bag, disposed within the interior space and containing a fluid to be dispensed, has an open end in fluid communication with the discharge hole where an applicator is also engaged to permit the fluid to flow from the applicator. A pressure pump for increasing the pressure within the interior space to displace the fluid out of the bag and through the discharge hole thereby causing the fluid to flow from the applicator, is attached to the body. In another practice, the fluid dispensing system comprises a squeezable body having at least one vent hole. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105528 | SPRAY GUN AND NOZZLE ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT - A liquid spray gun nozzle assembly is disclosed comprising a coating liquid inlet portion and a coating liquid outlet portion, and a coating liquid flow path connecting the coating liquid inlet with the coating liquid outlet. The spray gun connection portion opposite the coating liquid outlet portion is adapted to connect the liquid spray gun nozzle assembly to a compatible liquid spray gun body. The spray gun connection portion includes a first access window formed in a body of the liquid spray gun nozzle assembly proximate to the liquid flow path and a third sealing member configured to facilitate provision of a liquid needle within a liquid needle zone. The third sealing member having a distal end protruding beyond a first or second sealing member. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105529 | BATTERY POWERED FLUID SPRAYER - A fluid sprayer includes a battery supported by a stand of the sprayer and that is configured to provide electric power to a motor of the sprayer to cause pumping by a pump of the sprayer. The battery is mounted vertically below the sprayer body. The battery is bracketed by vertical portions of the stand. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105530 | RECIPROCAL PUMPS - Disclosed are a pressure regulator for reciprocating pumps comprising an audible low pressure blow off and pumps comprising the pressure regulator. Also described is a pump comprising a larger diameter barrel with a higher volume for inflating an inflatable object at a lower pressure and a smaller diameter barrel with a lower volume for inflating an inflatable object at a higher pressure, wherein the pump is switchable to operate using either the larger diameter barrel or the smaller diameter barrel using a single lever attached to an end cap of the smaller diameter barrel. | 2022-04-07 |
20220105531 | APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING CHEMICAL LIQUID - An apparatus for supplying chemical liquid may include a chemical liquid supply head, a receiving member, a removing member and a supplying member. The chemical liquid supply head may provide a chemical liquid onto a substrate. The receiving member may receive a recycle chemical liquid discharged from the chemical liquid supply head, and the removing member may remove impurities remaining in the recycle chemical liquid received in the receiving member. The supplying member may provide the recycle chemical liquid from which the impurities are removed to the chemical liquid supply head. | 2022-04-07 |