16th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140102912 | HYBRID METAL OXIDE CYCLE WATER SPLITTING - Hybrid thermochemical water splitting cycles are provided in which thermally reduced metal oxides particles are used to displace some but not all of the electrical requirements in a water splitting electrolytic cell. In these hybrid cycles, the thermal reduction temperature is significantly reduced compared to two-step metal-oxide thermochemical cycles in which only thermal energy is required to produce hydrogen from water. Also, unlike the conventional higher temperature cycles where the reduction step must be carried out under reduced oxygen pressure, the reduction step in the proposed hybrid cycles can be carried out in air, allowing for thermal input by a solar power tower with a windowless, cavity receiver. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102913 | GAS DECOMPOSITION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DECOMPOSING GAS - [Object] To provide a gas decomposition apparatus and a gas decomposition method in which no safety problems occur in spite of the application of a relatively high voltage between an anode and a cathode for the purpose of decomposing odorous gases of many types. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102914 | ANALYTE SENSOR WITH SPENT GAS FLUSHED ENDCAPS - A sensor for detecting a target analyte in a gaseous sample at ultra-low concentrations wherein access opening(s) provided through the sensor housing are plugged with endcap(s) and spent gas (i.e., gaseous sample post detection) is channeled along the interface between the sensor housing and the endcap(s) prior to venting of the spent gas, for flushing any environmentally introduced target analyte from this interface. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102915 | ELECTROCHEMICAL PROXIMITY ASSAY - The present disclosure includes an electrochemical proximity assay (ECPA) which leverages two aptamer or antibody-oligonucleotide probes and proximity-dependent DNA hybridization to move a redox active molecule near an electrically conductive base. The ECPA of the present disclosure produces rapid, quantitative results, enabling point-of-care use in the detection of biomarkers of disease. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102916 | Electrochemical flow cell - Described is an electrochemical flow cell ( | 2014-04-17 |
20140102917 | SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING HYDROPHILICITY OF CONTACT LENS AND APPLICATION OF THE SAME TO PACKAGING OF CONTACT LENS - Providing a system which can exhibit a desired effect of improving hydrophilicity of a contact lens without causing adverse influences on sense of use of the contact lens and a cleaning effect, and which can effectively prevent adhesion of lipid stain. Also providing a packaging solution for the contact lens which can effectively suppress or prevent reduction of its viscosity with time even when the packaging solution is sterilized by heating. The contact lens is immersed in an aqueous solution which contains a low-molecular weight hyaluronic acid having a molecular weight of not higher than 80,000, or a salt or derivative thereof, and which has a pH of 6.0-8.0 and an osmotic pressure of 220-380 mOsm. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102918 | PORTABLE SYSTEM OF PRESERVING AND INSTANTLY MIXING BABY FORMULA - A reusable, portable attachment for coupling in between a baby bottle top and a baby bottle container that comprises a container compartment for storing powdered formula separately from water prior to feeding, a hollow compartment, a removable seal therebetween, and a release actuator for releasing the seal to mix the powdered formula and water. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102919 | FEEDING NIPPLE CONTAINER - A container for storing and dispensing a substance comprising a deformable nipple having an open end, a feeding tip and a storage cavity; a lid adapted to releasably engage said open end of said nipple; and a (optionally) a tether having resilient properties, said tether connecting said nipple to said lid; wherein, in a storage position said substance, when placed within said storage cavity of said nipple, is contained; wherein in a mixing position, said substance is released from said storage cavity of said nipple; and wherein said container transitions from said storage position to said mixing position upon application of an external force to said nipple, causing said nipple to deform and said lid to disengage said open end of said nipple. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102920 | COMBINATION TRANSPARENT SHIRT BOX, SHIRT AND TIE - A substantially transparent box is constructed and arranged to include a collared shirt and a necktie in arrangement relative to one another and disposed such that these clothing articles are in registry with a hole in the box. The box comprises a single sheet of substantially transparent plastic having a series of first and second panels each being defined by respective folds. Selected first panels are bonded to another to define a hollow central cavity for the box, whereas selected second panels are folded to define peripheral ends for the box. The hollow cavity is sized to receive the shirt and necktie. The shirt and necktie are optionally arranged with bands that maintain a prescribed relative position to each other and to the box. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102921 | DISPOSABLE FOOT SHIELD SYSTEM - A system for disposable foot shields comprising: a flexible container, where the flexible container includes a means to open and in one embodiment reseal one end thereof; at least one pair of foot shields, where the at least one pair of foot shields are stored in the flexible container; and a breakable seam, where the seam adjoins the foot shields within the flexible container prior to use. In one particular embodiment, each foot shield includes: a base; a pair of straps extending from the forward section of the base; and a rear strap for attaching the base to the foot of the user. The means to open may include a resealable seal around the perimeter of the flexible container or other suitable means to open and reseal the flexible container. Preferably, the foot shields are stored in the flexible container in a folded position about the seam. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102922 | OPTICAL ELEMENT STORAGE PACKAGE, OPTICAL FILTER DEVICE, OPTICAL MODULE, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - An optical element storage package, an optical filter device, an optical module, and an electronic apparatus are disclosed. The optical element storage package is an optical element storage package having a cavity that accommodates an optical element. The optical element storage package includes a case member that forms the cavity, an enclosure member that is part of the case member and has an opening through which the cavity is open, a first window member that covers the opening from outside the cavity and is bonded to the enclosure member, through which the opening is formed, and a second window member that covers the opening from inside the cavity and is bonded to the enclosure member. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102923 | COMPUTER ENCLOSURE WITH HEIGHT-ADJUSTING FEET - A computer enclosure includes an enclosure base, an enclosure cover, two pivoting rods or axles, two height-adjusting feet, pushing members, and two connecting poles. The enclosure cover pivots on the enclosure base and the pivoting axles are connected to the enclosure base and pivot with the enclosure cover. The pivoting axles are not circular but present lobes or cams at a certain angle. The connecting poles are connected to the pivoting axles and the pushing members, the pushing members are fixed on the enclosure base and connected to the height-adjusting feet. Rotating the cover up and away from the enclosure base causes the lobes of the pivoting axles to lift and thus bear down on the height-adjusting feet, extending them through the enclosure base to take the weight of the computer and provide a larger space for the movement of cooling air underneath the computer. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102924 | PROTECTING COVER - A protecting cover detachably disposed at an electronic device is provided. The electronic device has an arc side and a first magnetic element disposed in the arc side. The protecting cover includes a covering part and a pivot part. The pivot part is connected to the covering part, and the pivot part includes an arc area and a second magnetic element disposed in the arc area. The outer line of the arc area corresponds to the arc side, and the first magnetic element is magnetically attracted with the second magnetic element to make the pivot part detachably connected to the arc side. The protecting cover uses the second magnetic element in the pivot part to attract the electronic device with the first magnetic element in the arc side, and thus the protecting cover can be fixed at the electronic device. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102925 | Modular Tool Holder - A tool caddy with vertical inner and outer compartment support sections. The inner and outer sections are made of a semi-rigid, semi-flexible material such as thermoplastic and joined to each other at their respective upper ends by a saddle. The support sections are generally pre-formed to fit the tapering radius of a selectable container and each support section has at least one compartment. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102926 | CASE FOR PROTECTING THE BRISTLES OF A PAINTBRUSH - A protective case for a paintbrush comprises a releasably engageable body and a cap. The body has a mouth for receiving bristles of the paintbrush. The cap has an end wall and a skirt extending from the end wall. The end wall has an aperture configured to allow a handle of the paintbrush pass therethrough. The bristles of the paintbrush are enclosed in the protective case when the cap and the body are engaged. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102927 | Tray for Handling Syringe Barrels - A handling system for use in the manufacture of syringe barrels includes a tray having an array of apertures with a tubular upstand around each aperture, each upstand at the upper end thereof defining a support surface for a syringe barrel. Each syringe barrel comprises a cylindrical part and an enlargement at or adjacent the rear end of the barrel and carries at its forward end a safe needle device or a needle shield of a greater diameter than the syringe barrel. At least one of the enlargement of the syringe barrel or the support surface has a profile tapering or rounded inwardly in the downward direction so that when the tray is supported generally horizontally and a syringe barrel is lowered into an upstand, the syringe barrel is centred by co-operation between the enlargement and the support surface. The enlargement may be a flange at the rear end of the syringe barrel or could be a further component fitted to the barrel. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102928 | TOOLBOX - The invention provides a container having a base and a lid, which together defines an internal compartment when the lid is in a closed position, and a tray located within the internal compartment. The tray is slidingly attached to the container by for example, a pair of slides, such that the tray is free to slide in at least one substantially lateral direction in relation to the container when the lid is in an open position. The lid may be a one-piece lid which is attached to the base by a hinge at one side of the base. The tray may be slidingly attached to the base and the tray is free to slide over the hinge side of the base when the lid is in an open position. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102929 | RECEPTACLE FOR AUTOGRAPH CARDS - A receptacle for autograph cards, characterized in that it is formed from a container with a wide compartment for the autograph cards, with a narrow compartment for a writing device arranged next to it, and is formed with a cover flap which may be flapped over the compartments. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102930 | THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER COMPOSITION, MOLDED ARTICLE, AND SEALING MATERIAL FOR MEDICAL USE - Provided are a thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising: 100 parts by mass of (a) a hydrogenated block copolymer that is a hydrogenated product of a block copolymer containing (A) a polymer block containing a structural unit derived from an aromatic vinyl compound and (B) a polymer block containing a structural unit derived from isoprene or a mixture of isoprene and butadiene, having a total content of a 3,4-bond unit and a 1,2-bond unit of 45% or more, has a peak top molecular weight (Mp) obtained by gel permeation chromatograph in terms of polystyrene standard of from 250,000 to 500,000, and is in a form of powder having a bulk density of from 0.10 to 0.40 g/mL; from 10 to 300 parts by mass of (b) a softening agent; and from 5 to 200 parts by mass of (c) a polyolefin resin, and a molded article and a sealing material for medical use each comprising said thermoplastic elastomer composition. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102931 | PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE TAPE PACKAGE - A pressure-sensitive adhesive tape package is described in which while easiness in applying the adhesive tape is pursued, an effect of saving in resources can be obtained. The pressure-sensitive adhesive tape package accommodates an adhesive tape having a support and an adhesive agent layer provided on one surface of the support, and includes a release sheet releasably attached to the adhesive agent layer. Moreover, in the pressure-sensitive adhesive tape package, the release sheet is bent along a predetermined bending line with the adhesive tape, and the adhesive tape is sealed inside of the bent release sheet. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102932 | PACKAGE DISPLAY CARD WITH DIE CUT SILHOUETTE PATTERN OF PRODUCT PROFILE - A product package includes a generally flat hang card with an enclosed product chamber and at least one lateral edge with a two dimensional profile cut pattern of a product in the package which enables a prospective customer the opportunity to compare the profile of a sample product to determine the compatibility of the sample with the packaged product or to confirm the content of the package without opening the package. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102933 | STACKABLE LOW DEPTH TRAY - A crate includes a base, a pair of opposed end walls extending upward from the base, and a pair of opposed side walls extending upward from the base between the end walls. Each side wall includes a plurality of side columns extending upward from the base to a side band. Each side band includes a logo portion having a protruding portion protruding upward relative to an upper edge of the side band. Each side band further includes a curved recess formed in a lower edge of the side band, the curved recess complementary to the protruding portion of the logo portion. The protruding portions of the logo portions are offset in opposite directions from a center of the side walls. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102934 | PACKAGING FOR MEDICINE FOR CLINICAL TRIALS OR COMMERCIAL USE - A package for receiving a vial may include an inner portion folded into a first shape configured to receive the vial; an outer portion folded into a second shape configured to removably receive the first shape of the inner portion; and an identifying mark or label disposed on the inner portion and viewable when the inner portion is disposed within the outer portion. The inner portion may include top, bottom, and first and second side portions that define a first aperture configured to receive the vial, and a top flap securable to the top or first or second side portions so as to retain the vial within the first aperture. A second aperture defined in the top flap may permit access to contents of the vial without removing the vial from the inner portion, e.g., may have a diameter selected to permit the vial top to protrude therethrough. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102935 | RADIATION CUREABLE HEAT SEAL BLISTER-COATING COMPOSITIONS - A heat-sealable coating composition curable by actinic radiation containing a monofunctional (meth)acrylate monomer, a multifunctional (meth)acrylate monomer, vinyl modified diene block copolymer, a diene block copolymer, a vinyl modified diene, and mixtures thereof, and at least one photoinitiator. The heat sealable resin is dissolved or finely dispersed in said monomer mixture. Also disclosed is a blister pack formed by the heat sealing the cured composition. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102936 | Flexible, Stackable Container and Method and System for Manufacturing Same - A flexible, stackable container for storing a quantity of a product may include a package formed from a single sheet of a lid fitment attached to a top side of the package. The top side of the package may have an outer first surface of the film and outwardly extending corner seals formed in the film at the edges of the top side and surrounding the top side of the package. The lid fitment may include a base having a central opening and a lid having a complimentary shape to the base to form a seal therebetween when the lid is closed down onto the base. The base may be sealed to one of the top surface of the top side, to the corner seals surrounding the top side, or to both, such that a portion of the top surface is accessible from the exterior of the container when the lid is separated from the base of the lid fitment. In other embodiments, the lid fitment may be attached at an open top end of the package, either directly or by a reinforcement ring, and may further include a cover attached to the lid fitment or the reinforcement ring to retain a quantity of a product in the container when the lid of the lid fitment is opened until the cover is punctured or removed. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102937 | LIQUID CRYSTAL MODULE PACKAGE BOX - A liquid crystal module package box includes a box body, top and bottom lids coupled to top and bottom of the box body, a cushioning retention frame received in the box body, cushioning pads arranged at two sides of the cushioning retention frame, and a support unit arranged at a central portion of the box body. The cushioning retention frame includes two lower cushioning brackets and four upper cushioning brackets corresponding to the two lower cushioning brackets. The support unit includes two support boards. When liquid crystal modules are positioned on the lower cushioning brackets, every two of the upper cushioning brackets are set on the liquid crystal modules to correspond to each one of the lower cushioning brackets. The two support boards are retained between the two lower cushioning brackets to increase central compression strength of the liquid crystal module package box at the central portion. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102938 | PACKAGING BOX - A packaging box is disclosed, which is formed by coupling two packaging structures. The packaging structure includes a baseboard, which has a first side, a second side opposite to the first side, a third side for connecting the first and second sides, and a fourth side opposite to the third side for connecting the first and second sides. The packaging structure includes a first sidewall standing on the first side, and a second sidewall standing on the third sidewall. The packaging structure further includes plural first coupling elements and plural second coupling elements. The first coupling elements are disposed on the first and second sidewalls. The second coupling elements corresponding to the first coupling elements are disposed on the second and fourth sides of the baseboard. Two packaging structures are coupled by coupling the first coupling elements to the second coupling elements to obtain the packaging box. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102939 | CONTAINER FOR CELL CHIP - There is provided a container for a cell chip including: a lower body including an installation space allowing a cell chip to be installed therein and one or more holes connected to the installation space; and an upper body coupled to the lower body. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102940 | PORTABLE JAR HOLDER - A tray for holding canning jars comprising a plurality of wells arranged in a first row, second row and third row, each well comprising a bottom surface with ridges. The ridges in the first and third rows comprise an inner circle, two first opposing crescents, and two second opposing crescents. The ridges in the second row comprise a first semicircle and a second semicircle. The two first opposing crescents are situated opposite one another, and the two second opposing crescents are situated opposite one another on the bottom of the well and at a ninety-degree angle relative to the first opposing crescents. The first semicircle is situated opposite the second semicircle and is closer to the center of the bottom surface of the well than the second semicircle. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102941 | PACKING BOX USED FOR ACCOMMODATION OF PLATE BODIES - The present invention relates to a packing box for accommodation of plate bodies, which comprises a backplane, and a side plate vertically arranged at the periphery of the backplane, the plate body including a main body, and a PCB plate connected through a flexible sheet to the edge of the main body, a positioning member being further arranged in the space enclosed by the backplane and the side plate for preventing the PCB plate from moving relative to the main body. The positioning member of the present invention can prevent the PCB plate from moving relative to the main body of the plate body, playing a role in protecting the circuit on the flexible sheet and having low costs. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102942 | Product Dispensing Container, System and Method with Priming Area - A product dispensing container including a plurality of walls that define an internal volume, at least one of the walls including an access door panel, a priming area and a severance line, and a plurality of products received in the internal volume, wherein the priming area is displaceable relative to the wall to form a free edge, and wherein the access door panel is at least partially defined by the free edge and the severance line when the priming area is displaced relative to the wall. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102943 | RELATING TO COAL TO LIQUID PROCESSES - A method of increasing the hydrogen/carbon monoxide (H | 2014-04-17 |
20140102944 | SLURRY HYDROCRACKING PROCESS - One exemplary embodiment can be a slurry hydrocracking process. The process can include providing one or more hydrocarbon compounds having an initial boiling point temperature of at least about 340° C., and a slurry catalyst to a slurry hydrocracking zone. The slurry catalyst may have about 32- about 50%, by weight, iron; about 3- about 14%, by weight, aluminum; no more than about 10%, by weight, sodium; and about 2- about 10%, by weight, calcium. Typically, all catalytic component percentages are as metal and based on the weight of the dried slurry catalyst. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102945 | Relocatable Systems and Processes for Recovery of Bitumen From Oil Sands - Relocatable systems and processes for processing oil sands are described. Relocatable components are employed to permit oil sand processing to be conducted near a mine face, and relocated as the mine face recedes. Flow of the slurry in combination with appropriate water injection through the relocatable pipeline causes agglomeration of fines within the slurry. Bitumen/solvent mixtures can be filtered from the agglomerates within downstream solvent extraction system components. A high quality bitumen product is formed, having water and solids content that exceeds downstream processing and pipeline requirements. Dry tailings may be back-filled in-pit. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102946 | Lithium Extraction Composition and Method of Preparation Thereof - This invention relates to a particulate extraction material for the extraction of lithium from a geothermal brine or lithium containing solution. The particulate material includes an inorganic or polymer based substrate that includes a lithium aluminum intercalate layer applied to the exterior of the substrate, wherein the lithium aluminum intercalate layer is operable to capture lithium ions from solution. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102947 | RADIOFREQUENCY PARTICLE SEPARATOR - An apparatus for separating a mineral from a liquid including a housing and a fluid having a mineral bearing particle and contained within the housing. The apparatus further includes a generator configured to apply a radio-frequency electromagnetic field to the mineral bearing particle. The field produces a temperature increase within a portion of the mineral bearing particle and the mineral bearing particle transfers heat into the fluid, the heated fluid imposing motion-inducing forces on the particle. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102948 | HIGH EFFICIENCY PARTICLE SEPARATING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A particle separating apparatus and method are provided, which pass a fluid sample such as blood through a filter to remove foreign matter, and separate target particles by using a MOFF channel, and re-separate the separated target particles through dielectrophoresis. The particle separating apparatus includes a MOFF (Multi Orifice Flow Fractionation) channel including a multi orifice segment through which a fluid sample passes to discharge a primarily separated material that are target particles separated from the fluid sample, through a central passage; a dielectrophoresis channel including a pair of electrodes to which AC power is applied and forming an electric field in a flow channel connected to the central passage of the MOFF channel to re-separate the target particles from the primarily separated material discharged from the central passage of the MOFF channel through dielectrophoresis. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102949 | FLOTATION OF PARTICLES BY CHEMICALLY-INDUCED SPARGING OF BUBBLES - A method and apparatus in accordance with the present invention comprising a de-composable compound such as hydrogen peroxide as a primary additive to generate bubbles within a fluid medium such as an aqueous slurry of tar sands. The size range of bubbles, density (number per unit volume) of bubbles, and rate of in situ generations of bubbles are controlled by controlling process variables including but not limited to temperature, concentration of decomposable compound residence time, pressure, viscous shear, ratio of water to solids, pH of the slurry, shape of the separation vessel, and addition of one or more secondary process additives. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102950 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING AFLATOXIN-CONTAMINATED CORN - Methods and apparatus for separating and removing aflatoxin-contaminated corn from batches of corn by a floating process, thus producing a distinguishable floating mat of contaminated corn and a separate submerged bed of uncontaminated and less contaminated corn. The methods of this disclosure include removing the floating contaminated corn mat by a vacuum mechanism or by liquid flow. The methods reduce the aflatoxin level in the submerged corn bed as much as 80% from the initial aflatoxin level, while removing no more than 15% from the batch of corn. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102951 | Sifter Apparatus - A sifter attachment for a stand mixer that sifts directly into the bowl; sifting can be done simultaneously while mixing wet mix | 2014-04-17 |
20140102952 | METHOD AND APPARATUSES FOR SCREENING - A screening machine includes wall members, screen assembly guide members, a screen assembly and a compression assembly. The screen assembly includes a frame with a plurality of side members and a screen supported by the frame. The compression assembly is attached to at least one wall member and forms the screen assembly into a concave shape. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102953 | WIRE SCREEN WITH FLATTENED WIRE - A screen has a plurality of flattened wires. The wires are arranged longitudinally in a first direction, and of those wires there are first and second flattened wires are spaced a predetermined distance from each other or contact or appear to contact each other at spaced intervals to form a polygonic spacing to form a desired screen spacing. The deviation from the desired screen spacing is equal to or less than the standard industry tolerance as established by ASTM E2016-11, table 8. A first and second polymeric support member homogenously encase, respectively, a first and second limited selected portions of the plurality of flattened wires spaced apart. There is no additional metal material in, within, or on the first or second polymeric support members, and the desired screen spacing is maintained even when the first and second polymeric support members are applied and cured. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102954 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING AND ORIENTING SAMPLE CONTAINERS - A system and apparatus for separating/sorting and orienting/aligning tubes and/or vials or other sample containers. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102955 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING SOLID WASTE - A sorting system and method for separating solid waste including heavy fraction, mid fraction and light fraction materials. A first conveyor belt system cascades solid waste over an end of the belt system whereby the heavy fraction material falls downward to a first collection area and the mid fraction and light fraction material are conveyed by a first planar sheet of air to a second conveyor belt system. A second conveyor belt system cascades the mid fraction and light fraction material over an end of the second conveyor belt system whereby a Tollable mid fraction of the solid waste can tumble backwards to drop into a second collection area and whereby the mid fraction pieces of solid waste fall downward to a third collection area and light fraction solid waste is carried away by a second planar sheet of air. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102956 | COLANDER - A colander ( | 2014-04-17 |
20140102957 | PATIENT SCALES WITH CAMERA-SUPPORTED MONITORING AND A DIALYSIS THERAPY SYSTEM WITH CAMERA-CONTROLLED WEIGHING PROCESS - A weight detection device is disclosed for determining a patient's weight, for dialysis treatment, that includes patient scales arranged to carry out a weighing procedure to detect the actual weight of a patient, preferably a network connection arranged to connect a component of the weight detection device, generating information and/or data related to the determining of the patient's weight and/or to the weighing procedure, to a data network, an output device arranged to output the actual weight of the patient, and an image information recording device that includes a field of view directed to the patient scales for the visual detection of weighing procedures arranged to record the course of a weighing procedure such that a cause of a change in the actual weight occurring in the course of dialysis therapy can be determined from a recording of the weighing procedure. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102958 | MODULAR ASSEMBLY FOR A PORTABLE HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEM - A modular assembly for a portable hemodialysis system may include a dialysis unit, e.g., that contains suitable components for performing hemodialysis, such as a dialyzer, one or more pumps to circulate blood through the dialyzer, a source of dialysate, and one or more pumps to circulate the dialysate through the dialyzer, and a power unit having a housing that contains suitable components for providing operating power to the pumps of the dialysis unit. The power unit may be selectively connected to the dialysis unit and provide power (e.g., pneumatic power in the form of pressure and/or vacuum) to the dialysis unit for the pumps when connected to the dialysis unit, but may be incapable of providing power to the dialysis unit when disconnected from the dialysis unit. The dialysis unit and the power unit are sized and weighted to each be carried by hand by a human. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102959 | BLOOD PURIFICATION APPARATUS - A blood purification apparatus which can easily and quickly find a cause for alarm issuing. The blood purification apparatus that performs blood purification treatment by purifying blood of a patient which is extracorporeally circulated and that includes a display device | 2014-04-17 |
20140102960 | Site Drainer - A liquid transfer device having a housing with a top end, a bottom end, a sidewall, and an inner cavity. The sidewall has an inner surface and an outer surface. There is a plurality of openings traversing said sidewall. Also present is a filtering surface that covers the openings. The water or other liquids are pumped or transferred with a pump contained inside the inner cavity, with a fluid exit used for carrying the water out towards exterior hosing. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102961 | DRAINING DEVICE FOR FOOD STUFFS - A multi-component apparatus reduces the moisture content of thickened, coagulated, or curdled food stuffs. The food stuffs rest upon a slotted tray, and gravity forces the excess moisture through the openings of the tray, a center filter, a disk screen, and into a collection cup. The disk screen has a solid surface that lines up with the openings in the tray and is raised and lowered using attached slide latches, dependent on the latch position. When the latches are positioned to the open position, the fluid is allowed to flow through into the attached collection cup and allows for the collection cup to be removed for draining and complete cleaning. The filter may be inside the tray or between the tray and the disk screen. A cover may be placed on the tray either during or following the filtration process to store the food product. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102962 | PORTABLE WATER FILTRATION BOTTLE - A portable water filtration bottle includes a main unit having a containing space. The main unit is provided orderly from an water inlet to a water outlet with a first cover unit covering the water inlet; a filtration tank which contains a filter and is at a side of the containing space, with the filtration tank being connected with a non-return device at a side close to the containing space; a bactericidal lamp tube device which is at another side of the containing space; and a second cover unit covering the water outlet. Accordingly, water entering from the water inlet is filtered and then flows into the containing space under a control of a check valve. Next, water is sterilized by the bactericidal lamp tube device. Therefore, users are able to drink clean water at all times and hygiene of drinking water can be improved. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102963 | THICKENER DILUTION TUBE - One or more dilution tubes for increasing the dilution of pulp as it enters a thickener are provided. One or more pipes, referred to here as dilution tubes, can be added to sides of a feed pipe of a thickener. One end of a dilution tube can open to a tank of the thickener, and the other end can open into the feed pipe. As pulp flows through the feed pipe, low pressure suction can be created that pulls water from the tank, through the dilution tube, and into the feed pipe. The water pulled in through the dilution tube can increase the dilution of the pulp. A highly diluted pulp can contact a flocculent efficiently and lead to a high settling rate in a thickener. Accordingly, the use of dilution tubes can increase the efficiency of a thickener. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102964 | MACHINE TOOL EQUIPPED WITH CUTTING FLUID FILTERING DEVICE - A filter which is used to remove chips and sludge produced by the processing using a machine tool is backwashed. At this time, a valve provided in an outlet of a filter container is opened based on an elapse time from the start of the supply of compressed air or a cutting fluid to the filter container or a detection value of a pressure inside the filter container. In this way, the supply pressure of the cutting fluid or the compressed air is sufficiently applied to the filter, so that chips adhering to a surface of the filter are sufficiently removed. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102965 | SOLAR POWERED WATER PURIFICATION CANTEEN - A solar powered water purification canteen includes a container, UV LED lights and a solar power panel. The container is adapted to hold a fluid and has a reservoir, an inlet and an outlet. The UV LED lights are around the reservoir and are adapted to kill any bacteria from fluid in the reservoir. The solar power panel is positioned on the outside of the container adapted to power the UV LED lights. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102966 | Spa Filter Bypass - A filter system includes a conduit for fluidly interfacing to a pump and a shroud adapted to be in fluid communication with a body of water in a spa/tub. A stand pipe has a first end structurally affixed to a bottom surface of the shroud. The first end of the stand pipe is fluidly interfaced to the conduit for transference of water to a pump. A distal second end of the stand pipe has a bypass valve and the stand pipe is sized and positioned within the shroud for holding and supporting a filter media. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102967 | FLUID FILTER AND HEAD WITH QUICK CONNECTOR - A connection between a fluid filter and a head is described that permits quick connection/disconnection between the two without requiring disconnection of fluid lines from the head. The head includes a lock to connect inlet and outlet fluid lines to a fluid filter using a non-threaded attachment method. The lock that retains the head to the fluid filter is flexible to allow for connection and disconnection. The head has fluid inlet and outlet ports to which fluid lines attach to flow unfiltered fluid into and filtered fluid out of the fluid filter when the head is connected to the fluid filter. The head closes the fluid filter, which has a protrusion with adjacent passageways that guide and separate unfiltered from filtered fluid. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102968 | Pure-Sip - Endocrine disrupting compounds are routinely detected in the treated water leaving our municipal drinking water plants; however, until relatively recent advances in laboratory analysis capabilities, the trace amounts of these chemicals was not measurable. At an enormous cost we can remove these compounds using centralized municipal water treatment, but does it make sense to do so when less than 1% of our municipal water supply is ingested? Furthermore, ⅓ of waterborne disease outbreaks can be traced to contamination entering our water distribution systems after centralized treatment. The regulatory community and municipal water industry are truly at a crossroads, even if a staggering investment is made to remove endocrine disrupting compounds using centralized treatment, our treated water distribution systems will always be subject to contamination. The countertop (portable) “Pure Sip”™ low voltage Point-of-Use water treatment system uses filtration, adsorption, and UV disinfection to reliably and economically address these exposures. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102969 | FILTER DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FUEL FILTER OR OIL FILTER - A filter device has an annular particle filter having a raw side face and a radially separated clean side face, and axially opposing end faces. An annular water separating element is arranged in a flow path downstream of the particle filter, the water separating element circumferentially surrounding the particle filter at a radial spacing. An open inner annular space is defined by and between the particle filter and the water separating element and an outer annular space is defined by and between the water separating element and the filter housing. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102970 | HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Disclosed are hemodialysis and similar dialysis systems including fluid flow circuits. Hemodialysis systems may include a blood flow path, and a dialysate flow path including balancing, mixing, and/or a directing circuits. Preparation of dialysate may be decoupled from patient dialysis. Circuits may be defined within one or more cassettes. The fluid circuit and/or the various fluid flow paths may be isolated from electrical components. A gas supply may be provided that, when activated, is able to urge dialysate through the dialyzer and blood back to the patient. Such a system may be useful during a power failure. The hemodialysis system may also include fluid handling devices, such as pumps, valves, mixers, etc., actuated using a control fluid. The control fluid may be delivered to the fluid handling devices using a detachable external pump. The fluid handling devices may have a spheroid shape with a diaphragm dividing it into two compartments. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102971 | HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANE MODULE AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - A hollow fiber membrane module and a method for preparing a hollow fiber membrane module. A hollow fiber membrane module includes a header, and a sheet block inserted into the header, and the sheet block includes a hollow fiber membrane block, wherein the hollow fiber membrane block comprises a plurality of hollow fiber membranes arranged at regular intervals in a vertical direction of the header; and a resin block formed at an end of the hollow fiber membrane blocks and contacting an inner wall of the header to be secured thereto, and a potting agent is filled between hollow fiber membranes of the hollow fiber membrane blocks in a space between an upper side of the resin block to an inlet of the header to secure the hollow fiber membranes. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102972 | DEVICE FOR FILTERING LIQUIDS - The invention relates to a device ( | 2014-04-17 |
20140102973 | WATER PURIFYING SYSTEM - The purpose of the present invention is to allow victims of a disaster or the like to drink a relatively small amount of drinkable water as the temporary measure in emergency. A filter ( | 2014-04-17 |
20140102974 | Composite Filter Media For Fuel Streams - The present invention provides a composite filter media for use in a fuel stream wherein the composite media provides significantly improved resistance to water penetration as indicated by the FWWPP normalized for fuel IFT and a reduced resistance to flow of the fuel stream as indicated by the Ratio of Resistances. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102975 | PROCESS FOR REDUCING BIO-CORROSION IN WATER SYSTEMS - Bacterial contamination of industrial water systems lead to bacterial induced corrosion. This invention provides a method for control of corrosion of industrial water systems caused by bacteria by the destruction of targeted problematic bacteria with naturally occurring, non-engineered bacteriophage virulent for targeted bacteria. The invention also provides a staged sequencing of control to adapt to changing conditions. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102976 | Method for continuous treatment of water containing organic matter by enzyme treatment - The invention pertains to a method for continuous treatment of water. According to the invention, such a method comprises a step of biological treatment of water followed by a step of filtration, characterized in that it comprises a step of enzymatic treatment planned between said step of biological treatment and said step of filtration, said step of enzymatic treatment being carried out by enzymes fixed on at least one three-dimensional support, said enzymes being capable of degrading at least a part of the organic matter contained in the water coming from said step of biological treatment. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102977 | BALLASTED ANAEROBIC METHOD FOR TREATING WASTEWATER - A ballasted anaerobic system for treating wastewater including at least one anaerobic treatment reactor. A weighting agent impregnation subsystem is configured to mix weighting agent with the biological flocs to form weighted biological flocs to create a weighted anaerobic sludge blanket in the at least one anaerobic treatment reactor. A weighting agent recovery subsystem is configured to recover the weighting agent from excess sludge and reintroduce the weighting agent to the weighting agent impregnation subsystem. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102978 | Composition and Method for Remediation of Contaminated Water - Compositions and methods for remediation of contaminated materials, such as contaminated water, are provided. The composition may include at least one fermentable compound and at least one metal or metal containing compound to promote conversion of the contaminants into non-toxic substances through abiotic and/or biotic processes. The composition may further include sulfur or a sulfur containing compound, and/or microorganisms or derivative thereof. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102979 | MICROORGANISMS-IMMOBILIZED FELT-BASED RESIN FOR THE TREATMENT OF PHENOLIC EFFLUENTS AND A PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - A method of preparing a microorganisms-immobilized felt-based resin includes the following steps: providing a mixture of an acrylate monomer, an initiator, a solvent, and water; adding a felt to the mixture; initiating a polymerization reaction of the mixture to form a felt-based resin; and immobilizing microorganisms on the felt-based resin to form the microorganisms-immobilized felt-based resin. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102980 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING PERCHLORATE IN DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES - A process and apparatus treat brackish or non-brackish waters containing an oxidant such as perchlorate. The feed water is converted into a treated water stream and a concentrate stream in an ED, EDR, NF or RO unit. The concentrate passes through an IX resin. The IX resin removes oxidant from the concentrate stream to produce a second treated water stream. The IX resin is periodically regenerated, for example biologically in a fluidised bed reactor in regeneration system. Concentrate that has passed through the IX resin has a reduced concentration of oxidant, preferably a concentration safe for discharge or use. In the case of a brackish feed water, the second treated water stream may be desalted. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102981 | PROCESS FOR THE PURIFICATION OF AN AQUEOUS STREAM COMING FROM THE FISCHER-TROPSCH REACTION - Process for the purification of an aqueous stream coming from the Fischer-Tropsch reaction which comprises feeding said aqueous stream to one or more pervaporation units obtaining an aqueous stream enriched in oxygenated organic compounds (retentate side) and an aqueous stream enriched in water (permeate side), feeding said aqueous stream enriched in oxygenated organic compounds to a saturator obtaining a gaseous stream leaving the saturator, feeding said gaseous stream to a synthesis gas production plant. Said process allows at least a part of the aqueous stream coming from the Fischer-Tropsch reaction to be used as process water in a synthesis gas production plant, subsequently sent to a Fischer-Tropsch plant for the production of hydrocarbons. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102982 | Semipermeable Membrane and Process Using Same - An enhanced process for semipermeable membrane performance. Counter flowing chambers on either side of a semipermeable membrane is disclosed. Each comprise turbulent flow injectors and flow deflector cells giving rise to swirling and turbulent boundary layer conditions. The disclosed invention obviates concentration polarization in osmotic systems and maximizes flux (fluid flow) through the semipermeable membrane. This invention fills a need in large volume, forward osmosis water purification systems. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102983 | DIALYSIS OPTIMIZING METHOD - A method as well as an apparatus is disclosed for determining the efficiency of a currently performed kidney replacement therapy on the dialysis side making use of a dialysis machine which in a first step is operated in a hemodialysis or hemodiafiltration process and in a second step is sequentially changed over to a hemofiltration process or is changed over to a sequential mode in which merely a flow from the blood compartment via the semipermeable membrane to the dialysis fluid compartment of the dialyser is generated in which, according to a third step, a sensor for determining or measuring the concentration at least of uremic toxins in the saturated dialysate or ultra-filtrate which is connected downstream of a dialyser on the dialysis side outputs corresponding measuring signals that are representative of the current concentration at least of uremic toxins in the blood to a calculation or determination unit. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102984 | Fuel Filter Monitor For Fuel Streams - It has been discovered that the function of a fuel filter monitor can be accomplished without the use of SAP. The present invention provides a fuel filter monitor comprising an ePTFE membrane, a support structure adjacent to said ePTFE membrane wherein the membrane is disposed upstream of the support and said monitor prevents penetration of water to the downstream of said fuel wet monitor, where the water can be in the form of discrete water drops in the fuel, or a bulk water stream which displaces the upstream fuel. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102985 | REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER-ON-WATER CONTROL VALVE - Described are water-on-water valves for use in reverse osmosis filtration systems. The water-on-water valves are regulated by the pressure in a product line, which contains fluid from a product line of the filter module and/or the product side of a water-on-water storage tank. Exemplary valves are shuttle valves that are regulated by the pressure downstream of the product side of a reverse osmosis filter module. The valves may comprise a piston within a housing, and an end of the piston may have an enlarged diameter relative to the maximum diameter of the remainder of the piston. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102986 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING SURFACE FILTRATION FOR WASTEWATER MERCURY REMOVAL - A method and treatment unit for removing particulate mercury from aqueous streams such as wastewater streams from hydrocarbon processing is disclosed. Mercury solids are removed by means of a surface filter configured in the shape of a bag. The separated solid mercury can be thickened and dewatered by removing the spent filter bag from service and allowing the water to drain and/or evaporate. The dewatered solids can then be disposed of together with the spent bag to an approved solid waste disposal facility. Coagulants, flocculants, and mercury precipitants can be injected upstream of the filter bag if required to increase removal efficiency by precipitating dissolved ionic mercury and increasing the particle size of the mercury solids. Following bag filtration, activated carbon or an alternative technology (e.g., mercury specific ion exchange resin or adsorbent) can be applied to remove any trace concentrations of dissolved elemental and organic forms of mercury if required based on local discharge requirements. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102987 | PLANT BASED MATERIAL USEFUL IN ADSORBING PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, PROCESSES FOR MAKING THESE, AND USES THEREOF - The invention relates to methods for making completely biodegradable, hydrophobic, oleophilic plant based materials which are useful in adsorption of petroleum products. The materials have an average diameter of from 1 to 5 mm, and an ash content of from 10% to 30%. The non-paraffin coating is an animal fat product, preferably produced by dissolving a pure animal fat and using this as the coating material. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102988 | USE OF MAGNETIC CARBON COMPOSITES FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCE MATERIALS FOR OIL SPILL CLEAN UP AND RECOVERY - A method of separating a liquid hydrocarbon material from a body of water, includes: (a) mixing magnetic carbon-metal nanocomposites with a liquid hydrocarbon material dispersed in a body of water to allow the magnetic carbon-metal nanocomposites each to be adhered by the liquid hydrocarbon material to form a mixture; (b) applying a magnetic force to the mixture to attract the magnetic carbon-metal nanocomposites each adhered by the liquid hydrocarbon material; and (c) removing the body of water from the magnetic carbon-metal nanocomposites each adhered by the liquid hydrocarbon material while maintaining the applied magnetic force. The magnetic carbon-metal nanocomposites is formed by subjecting one or more metal lignosulfonates or metal salts to microwave radiation, in presence of lignin/derivatives either in presence of alkali or a microwave absorbing material, for a period of time effective to allow the carbon-metal nanocomposites to be formed. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102989 | HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER PLANT COMPRISING A GRATING ASSEMBLY FOR TAKING WATER INTO THE TURBINE, WHICH IS DESIGNED TO DISCHARGE FLOATING DEBRIS STOPPED BY THE GRATING - A power plant which operationally combines a downstream turbine unit ( | 2014-04-17 |
20140102990 | System And Method For Water Purification With Automatic Purge - The invention concerns a treated water purification system ( | 2014-04-17 |
20140102991 | BIODEGRADABLE PHOTOCATALYTIC NANOCOMPOSITE MICROSPONGES OF POLYACTIC ACID - Despite significant progress in the synthesis of nanocomposite materials, integration of several components with various functions remains a big challenge, which significantly limits control over nanocomposite properties. The disclosure provides a multifunctional micro particle based on incorporation of titania nanoparticles combined into a porous polylactic acid (PLA) matrix. PLA is used as a biodegradable and biocompatible polymer and titania nanoparticles represent photocatalytically active nanofillers capable of degradation of organic compounds under solar irradiation. Titania nanoparticles are integrated with PLA by using ‘mixed’ and ‘in situ grown’ approaches. The hybrid systems effectively absorbed and degraded organic impurities from water. The sorption capacity, dye degradability, and PLA disintegration were controlled by varying the concentration of incorporated titania. The hybrid degradable systems can be applied as novel non-toxic photocatalytic materials for such as environmental cleanup of contaminated waters. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102992 | Filtration Barrier - A filtration barrier includes a filter mesh that has a plurality of groups of flexible filter elements, with each group having at least a first and second flexible filter elements disposed in spaced relation. The first flexible filter element is more flexible than the second. Each flexible filter element is secured to the first and second anchoring members of the mesh and free therebetween. During forward fluid flow, the first and second flexible filter elements are supported against downstream deflection and lie in a common plane. For reverse fluid flow, the first flexible element of a group displaces farther from the common plane than the second flexible filter element of that group, such that a first backwash opening associated with the first flexible element is larger than a second backwash opening associated with the second flexible element. Each group may have more elements, and associated methods are also disclosed. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102993 | Node, Apparatus, System and Method Regarding a Frame Support for Solar Mirrors - A node for a solar frame including an elongate portion having a channel extending through it in which a structural element is disposed or a solid elongate portion on to which a structural element is disposed. The node comprises a fin extending radially outward from the elongate portion where at least 5% of the volume of the fin is replaced by at least a single void extending essentially in parallel with the channel or the extrusion direction of the solid elongate portion. An apparatus for transmitting torque in a solar frame having structural elements and a support. A system for solar mirrors. A node for a solar frame. A method for connecting a structural element with a strut having a strut end piece of a solar mirror support frame. A method for producing a node for solar mirror frame. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102994 | ENHANCED COMPUTER RACK HAVING AN INTEGRATED LIFT RAIL AND/OR TOOL DESIGN - An enhanced computer rack having sides is provided. The rack is used for housing electronic components and comprises in one embodiment of a lift rail having a plurality of multipurpose frame members capable of being engageably connected to at least one of the rack sides such that the frame members can be retracted into or extended out from the rack. In an alternate embodiment, a lift tool is provided for hoisting object into the rack. The lift tool is connected to at least one side of the rack and is capable of being retracted inside or being extended out from the rack. The two embodiments can also be combined to provide an enhanced rack with an integrated lift rails and lift tool design. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102995 | TELEVISION SUPPORT AND MOUNTING KIT - A panel television support and mounting kit allows the consumer to employ any of the three modes of support, namely stand mount, elevated console mount and wall mount. The elevated console mount incorporates a vertical spine to elevate the panel television above the console and an offset arm to support the television over an upper shelf of the console. A mounting structure is provided that can be attached to the spine or to a wall. Pivoting and tilting is accommodated by the mounting structure. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102996 | STRUCTURE FOLLOWING ROOF MOUNTED PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - An adjustable photovoltaic panel mounting system that allows for variations in roofs and roof elements, while still maintaining a rigid and secure assembly. The specific location for supporting feet and structural elements of the mounting system may be varied to allow for variations in roof features and different panel configurations. The mounting mechanisms are adjustable in both a North/South and a East/West direction to provide for maximum layout flexibility. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102997 | Photovoltaic Module Frame - The invention comprises components and a method for producing components that, without limitation, frame a photovoltaic (“PV”) module such that the frame (i) provides improved stability for the groove incorporated therein, (ii) enables a higher percentage of in-tolerance final PV module product, and (iii) enables acceptance of a wider tolerance range in raw frame extrusion than the prior art. An embodiment may include a profile with a first hollow and a second hollow, collinear to one another and separated by a diagonal component. A corner key with teeth and male portions may engage the first hollow of adjacent profiles that meet orthogonally. Once so engaged, a tool head may be applied to the corner formed by the adjacent profiles. The application of the tool head may create indentations in the profiles that engage the teeth of the corner keys within the profiles, forming a corner of a PV module frame. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102998 | PLATE STAND - An inventive dish support assembly utilizes slots in a pair of panels to support dinnerware including a plate or dish. The dish support assembly may include a third member support which supports the pair of panels pivotably. The third member support may be supported by the pair of panels and another support structure. A set of equations define the most preferable shapes of the slots including an upper curved surface opposite a lower generally straighter surface with consideration of several sources of relaxation from a geometric description of the most preferable shapes. To insure a conforming capture of the supported structures, the respective slots or cut-outs may be covered with a resilient covering. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102999 | SHELF-MOUNTED HANDGUN RACK - A customizable storage rack replaceably mounted either on a top or on a bottom of a shelf, stores handguns, and positions the handguns at customizable distances from each other. The customizable storage rack includes a body, mandrels, and attaching apparatus. The body is replaceably mounted either on the top or on the bottom of the shelf. The mandrels are replaceably attached to the body, store the handguns, and position the handguns at customizable distances from each other. The attaching apparatus is operatively connected to the body, and replaceably mounts the body either on the top or on the bottom of the shelf. | 2014-04-17 |
20140103000 | Ladder Rack for Garments, Footwear, and Household Articles - An organization and storage rack having a ladder-like frame with rungs and hooks designed to receive items such as garments, footwear, and other household articles. By extending the rungs through a ladder-like frame, along with knobs at the rung tips, this rack allows items to be densely places without the need for traditional clothing hangers or other accessories. It can safely store a large amount and variety of garments and footwear without risk of damage from sharp hooks or hangers. It can either be leaned like a ladder against an upright surface or hung on the back of a door or other upright surface. | 2014-04-17 |
20140103001 | Pocketbook and Accessory Rack - A pocketbook and accessory device is disclosed that can be used to organize purses, pocketbooks, jewelry, and other accessories for quick and convenient access when getting dressed. The pocketbook and accessory device comprises a base unit with wheels and a substantially vertical pole which extends upward from and is secured to the top surface of the base. The vertical pole comprises a plurality of openings and a plurality of hooks for hanging the purses, pocketbooks, jewelry, or other accessories. The plurality of openings are disposed on an exterior surface of the vertical pole, and are sized to accept a hook. However, the plurality of openings are sized to accept any of the plurality of hooks, such that a user can interchange the hooks and/or only insert hooks into a predetermined number of selected openings to vary the arrangement of the hooks, depending on the wants and needs of the user. | 2014-04-17 |
20140103002 | COLLAPSIBLE RECEPTACLE AND METHODS THEREOF - A collapsible receptacle is provided that may comprise a plurality of vertical supports; a straight coupler adapted to couple at least two of the plurality of vertical supports; a plurality of horizontal supports; an angled coupler adapted to couple at least one of the plurality of vertical supports to one of the plurality of horizontal supports; and a joining member adapted to maintain a connection of the plurality of vertical supports and the plurality of horizontal supports. | 2014-04-17 |
20140103003 | CONTAINER FOR RECYCLABLE CLOSURE AND CONTAINER CLOSURE ASSEMBLY WITH SAID CONTAINER - The present invention relates to a tamper-evident closure of the roll-on type which comprises an engagement surface, suitable for engaging with a corresponding engagement surface provided on the neck of a container, wherein the engagement surfaces permit the complete removal of the closure after the first opening. | 2014-04-17 |
20140103004 | UNIVERSAL ADAPTER SYSTEM FOR BOTTLE CONTAINERS USING A DISPENSING PUMP OR CAP - A universal adapter assembly system for container bottles using existing dispensing pumps or existing bottle caps includes a plurality of adapter members. Each adapter member is sized to receive and couple to a container bottle having a different sized bottle neck from which the dispensing pump or bottle cap is removed. The system also has a base member with a body sized to fit and releasably couple to each of the plurality of adapter members. The base member has a cap movable between an open position and a closed position relative to the base member body, the cap having an outer portion configured to support the container bottle in an upside down orientation on a supporting surface. | 2014-04-17 |
20140103005 | ONE-PIECE CLOSURE FOR EQUIPPING A CONTAINER - The present invention concerns a one-piece closure ( | 2014-04-17 |
20140103006 | Sealant Bottle for Tyre Repair of Vehicle - The present invention relates to a tyre repair tool and further discloses a sealant bottle for tyre repair of vehicle. The sealant bottle comprises a bottle body for holding sealant and a sealant hose arranged within the bottle body. The sealant within the bottle body is led out by combination of the sealant hose and a connection tube of sealant bottle. The sealant hose is connected with a one-way valve at one end. The one-way valve includes a valve body, a sealing plug and a valve cover, while the valve cover is arranged at one end of the valve body. The one-way valve is arranged with a gravitational shell which surrounds the one-way valve. In the present invention, it is possible to make full use of the sealant inside the sealant body by virtue of the gravitational shell. Besides, the sealant bottle is easy in structure and convenient in usage. | 2014-04-17 |
20140103007 | DOUBLE-VALLEY PETALOID CONTAINER BOTTOM - Container made of plastic material comprising a body and a petaloid bottom ( | 2014-04-17 |
20140103008 | METHOD OF FABRICATING TEST STRIP FOR MEASURING BIOLOGICAL FLUID - The invention provides a method of fabricating test strip for measuring biological fluid. The method comprises steps of: preparing a metallic membrane and an insulating material; adhering the metallic membrane on the insulating material; photolithographing for the metallic membrane; etching the metallic membrane to form a circuit layer; providing a sensing reagent on the circuit layer to form a sensing reagent layer; and adhering an intermediate layer and a cover to the insulating material to cover the circuit layer and expose part of the circuit layer. The circuit layer is provided in an adhering manner to enhance the stability of resistance and the test accuracy. | 2014-04-17 |
20140103009 | METHOD FOR MAKING HEATER - A method for making a heater is provided. A support and a flexible substrate are provided. The flexible substrate is stretched along a first direction and is fixed on a surface of the support. An adhesive layer is coated on a surface of the flexible substrate. One end of a carbon nanotube film is attached on the flexible substrate via the adhesive layer. The carbon nanotube film is wrapped around the support by whirling the support to form a carbon nanotube structure. The flexible substrate is separated from the support and shrinks along the first direction. At least two electrodes are electrically connected with the carbon nanotube structure. A voltage is applied between the at least two electrodes to heat the carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure heats and solidifies the adhesive layer. | 2014-04-17 |
20140103010 | PLASMA MEDIATED ASHING PROCESSES THAT INCLUDE FORMATION OF A PROTECTIVE LAYER BEFORE AND/OR DURING THE PLASMA MEDIATED ASHING PROCESS - A method for processing a substrate includes arranging a substrate including masked portions and unmasked portions in a process chamber; creating plasma in a process chamber; supplying a passivation gas mixture that includes nitrogen or carbon to create a plasma passivation gas mixture; exposing a substrate to the plasma passivation gas mixture to create a passivation layer on the unmasked portions of the substrate; supplying a stripping gas mixture that includes oxygen to the plasma to create a plasma stripping gas mixture; exposing the substrate to the plasma stripping gas mixture to strip at least part of the masked portions and at least part of the unmasked portions; and repeating creating the passivation layer and the stripping to remove a predetermined amount of the masked portions. | 2014-04-17 |
20140103011 | FLEXIBLE PACKAGING MATERIALS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - Packaging materials are disclosed, along with packages formed therefrom and methods for forming the packages. | 2014-04-17 |