| 18th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
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| 20110100776 | FRICTION CLUTCH SYSTEM - A friction clutch system mechanically couples a power source to a driven system of a vehicle while reducing the rotational inertia of the clutch system and yet still providing torsional damping within the system. In one embodiment, the friction clutch system includes a first friction disc assembly directly engaged with a second friction disc assembly. The first disc assembly may include protuberances that extend axially from a hub assembly, which in turn may include damping springs and an internal splined region for coupling to a splined, driven shaft. The second friction disc assembly includes openings, which may take the form of radial slots, configured to engageably receive the protuberances. The first disc assembly may be positioned adjacent to a pressure plate assembly or a flywheel. A floater plate may be located between the first and second friction disc assemblies. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100777 | SELF-ADJUSTING MECHANISMS FOR CLUTCHES - In transmissions having input clutches, a lever arm configured as a second class lever is pivoted at one end, applies force to a clutch bearing near its middle and is acted upon by a linear actuator at its opposite end. The present invention relates to mechanisms for adjusting the location of the pivot to compensate for clutch wear. The fixed pivot is replaced by a linear one way clutch mechanism. As the clutch facing wears and the clutch is activated, an extension of the actuating lever arm abuts a stationary stop beyond the one way clutch pivot which translates the pivot point provided by the one way clutch mechanism toward the clutch to reduce pre-travel and compensate for clutch facing wear. Hydraulic and spring biasing of the pivot point are also disclosed. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100778 | PRESSURE PLATE - A pressure plate for use in a friction clutch assembly comprises a substantially flat annular coupling face for frictional engagement with a coupling face of a clutch plate and one or more discontinuities formed in the coupling face of the pressure plate. The discontinuity(ies) decrease a greater relative proportion of the surface area closer to an inner radius of the coupling face of the pressure plate than an outer radius of the coupling face of the pressure plate to increase a mean effective radius of the surface area. The discontinuity(ies) include a generally circumferential groove around an inner portion of the coupling face of the pressure plate and, at each end of the generally circumferential groove, a wiper portion of the coupling face of the pressure plate extending inwardly toward an axis of rotation of the pressure plate(s). | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100779 | CONDUCTIVE COOLING FOR CLUTCHES - In clutch or brake cooling, a conductive brush ( | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100780 | BIASING DEVICE - Disclosed is a biasing device comprising a first ramp disc and a second ramp disc, a plurality of ramp contours being formed in one side of an annular surface of each of said ramp discs. Through a slewing of one of the two ramp discs relative to the other, non-slewing ramp disc about an axis, the rolling elements ascend and/or descend along the ramp contours. At least the first ramp disk, the cage and the second ramp disc are inserted into a retaining pot that is connected rotationally fast to a housing through at least one retaining element. For axial guidance, a plurality of rolling elements is arranged between the retaining pot and the non-slewing ramp disc. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100781 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING STACKS COMPOSED OF PRINTED PRODUCTS - A method and device are provided to produce stacks composed of printed products. Printed products are supplied substantially vertically and in an overlapping flow with the aid of a first conveying device continuously to an essentially horizontally extending stack support. A stack is formed at the stack support, where the printed products are at least approximately lined up in an upright position. The stack on the stack support is transported with a second conveying device moving at a forward-feed speed and in a forward-feed direction. The stack is supported along a leading stack end against a support device that also moves in the forward-feed direction. A third conveyor acts upon a region of a lower edge of at least one printed product, which impacts the stack support, to move the at least one printed product in the forward-feed direction of the stack with a speed that corresponds at least to the forward-feed speed of the stack. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100782 | Device for Stripping Off Material from a Conveyor Belt of a Belt Conveyor - A device for stripping material from a conveyor belt of a belt conveyor in the area of a curve of a discharge drum below a discharge location of the belt conveyor, comprising a stripping body provided with a carrying element through which the stripping body is pulled or pullable against the conveyor belt, wherein the stripping body is further provided with a lift-off element which is disposed in the stripping body and offset from the carrying element and supports the stripping body when the latter is displaced in the belt running direction. The stripping body may include a plurality of stripping elements which define stripping edges and which have improved wear resistance compared to a material of the stripping body, wherein the stripping elements are configured and/or arranged, so that the stripping edges of adjacent stripping elements overlap partially overlap. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100783 | Pallet Conveying Apparatus and Pallet Conveyance Method - Conveyance pitch is modified without modifying a pallet. A pallet conveying apparatus has: one, two or more pallets onto which a work can be loaded; a first and a second pallet rails on which the pallet can be movably loaded; first and second pallet feeding mechanisms that convey the pallet; and a pallet transfer mechanism that causes the pallet loaded on the first or second pallet rail to be transferred to the second or first pallet rail. The pallet transfer mechanism has a first movable portion that forms one part of the first pallet rail and that can be made continuous with the second pallet rail by being separated from another part; and a second movable portion that forms one part of the second pallet rail and that can be made continuous with the first pallet rail by being separated from another part. The first and second pallet feeding mechanisms have circulating endless first and second belts capable of engaging with the pallet that is loaded on each of the pallet rails. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100784 | Pivot Rod and Method of Making Thereof - A pivot rod that is formed by overmolding the end of a grooved rod with a plastic head. The pivot rod may be formed out of shear resistant materials such as steel or the like. Alternatively, a headed rod may be formed by overmolding a highly shear resistant, reinforced extruded plastic rod with a plastic ring or head of a moldable compound. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100785 | LOAD-CARRYING CONVEYOR CHAIN - The invention provides a load-carrying conveyor chain that can be bent backward, realizing spatial three-dimensional conveyance, and can be hooked deeply by sprocket teeth, thus rarely causing jump of the teeth. The chain is constructed by endlessly connecting link bodies each having a head composed of a hollow cylindrical portion defined by walls having elongated pin holes extending circumferentially of the cylindrical portion, and a pair of legs respectively having pin holes by inserting a rotatable bearing body having a through pin hole into the cylindrical portion and by inserting connecting pins into the pin holes of the legs, the elongated pin holes of the head and the through pin hole of the bearing body while disposing the head of one link between the pair of legs of the contiguous other link. One end of the bearing body is extended to project out of the cylindrical portion and the bearing body has a flange at the projecting end. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100786 | Weighbelt Feeder Apparatus - A weighbelt feeder comprising a pair of metallic side rails along which moves a conveyor belt for transporting a material across said apparatus. The apparatus further includes a plurality of sheet metal frames spaced longitudinally apart on the pair of metallic side rails for supporting a mechanical load on the side rails. Each of the plurality of sheet metal frames comprises a support arm and a plurality of cross-arms cantilevered on the support arm and extending between the pair of metallic side rails. The support arm is fixed to a first side rail of the pair of metallic side rails and the free end of at least one of the cross-arms is fixed to a second side rail of the pair of metallic side trails. The apparatus also includes a metallic outer structure supporting the plurality of sheet metal frames and binding the frames into a unitary rigid construction. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100787 | Sequenced Separately-Derived Transfer Switch Capable Of Switching A Load Between A Pair Of Power Supplies Without Introducing Open Neutral Switching Transients - An interlock arrangement operatively associated with utility and generator side switches of an electrical panel including a first main switch associated with the first power supply and a second main switch associated with the second power supply. The interlock arrangement includes a first neutral switch associated with the first power supply, and a second neutral switch associated with the second power supply. A lockout sequencer arrangement has a first lockout that restricts simultaneous switching of the first and the second neutral switch, a second lockout configured to engage the first lockout to restrict movement of the first lockout when the first main switch is a conductive position, and a third lockout configured to engage the first lockout to restrict movement of the first lockout when the second main switch is in a conductive position. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100788 | PROTECTION DEVICE FOR ELECTRONIC SYSTEM - An electronic system including an electronic circuit, an actuation device, a spacer and a protection device. The electronic circuit has a surface on which at least two first conductive tracks are arranged. The actuation device includes at least one first bearing element. The spacer is interposed between the electronic circuit and the actuation device and includes at least one opening at least partially receiving the bearing element. The protection device is interposed between the electronic circuit and the spacer and includes at least one second conductive track having ends respectively connected to first conductive portions of first deformable regions of the protection device. Each first portion is capable of contacting one of the first conductive tracks of the electronic circuit to electrically supply the second track under the effect of a deformation of first regions. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100789 | THIN FILM SWITCH WITH CHANGEABLE OUTLET JOINT - A thin film switch with a changeable outlet joint includes two thin films, a touch circuit, and a soft flat cable. The two thin films have two opposite inner surfaces. The touch circuit includes a plurality of touch portions and an outlet end, which are disposed on the two opposite inner surfaces of the two thin films. Each couple of the touch portions switches to a conducting state when receiving a press action and transfers a signal to the outlet end. The outlet end has two first connecting pads. The first connecting pads are connected via a first connecting line. The first connecting pads and the first connecting line are disposed on the same one of the two opposite inner surfaces. The soft flat cable includes a connecting portion. The soft flat cable is connectably disposed on the outlet end through the connecting portion to form an outlet joint. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100790 | BUTTON - A button includes a keycap made of transparent material and including a first side surface and a second side surface opposite to the first side surface, a light guide block set on the first side surface of the keycap, and an ultraviolet lighting element set on the first side surface to emit ultraviolet light. Ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet lighting element may enter into the light guide block, then is reflected by the light guide block to pass through the keycap to arrive to the second side surface of the keycap. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100791 | KEY MODULE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A key module includes a light guide board made from polycarbonate material and a plurality of elastic keypads made from thermoplastic elastomer material and injected molding with the light guide board with a push member projecting above the light guiding board. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100792 | Multidirectional Switch and Toy Including a Multidirectional Switch - A multidirectional switch includes a base, a weight coupled to the base via resilient member, and at least first and second contacts coupled to the base. The weight is biased toward a neutral position spaced from the first and second contacts. The weight is movable toward and contacts the first contact when a first force is applied to the base, which deforms the resilient member in a first direction. The weight is movable toward and contacts the second contact when a second force is applied to the base, which deforms the resilient member in a second direction different than the first direction. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100793 | Capacitive Micro-Switch Comprising a Charge Drain Based on Oriented Nanotubes on the Bottom Electrode and Method of Fabrication - The invention relates to an electrostatic actuation micro-switch of capacitor type composed of two plates, the first of which is a flexible membrane and the second of which comprises at least one control electrode, the two plates being separated by a thickness of vacuum or gas and at least one layer of at least one electrical insulating material situated on the control electrode characterized in that it furthermore comprises a charge drain consisting of oriented conducting nanotubes on the surface of the said electrode, the said drain being overlaid with the said layer of electrical insulating material. The subject of the invention is also a method for fabricating the micro-switch according to the invention. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100794 | Method of Determining Flood Points of Packed Columns - A flood point for a packed column is determined by providing a data set of gas pressure drop values as a function of gas flow rate values at several liquid flow rates through a packed column, known flood point value for one liquid flow rate, setting flood point values for higher liquid flow rates at values lower than the known flood point value, and setting flood point values for lower liquid flow rates at values higher than the known flood point value, followed by expressing gas flow rates for liquid flow rates as fractions of the flood point value for each respective liquid flow rate. At a constant gas pressure drop, the method then includes calculating an average fractional flood point value for the liquid flow rates and minimizing the standard deviation between the fractional flood point value at different liquid flow rates and the calculated average fractional flood point value by iteratively resetting fractional flood point values and recalculating the average fractional flood point value for the liquid flow rates, thus resulting in determining a flood point for the packed column at any liquid flow rate, and thereby producing a plot of pressure drop as a function of fraction of flood point at any liquid flow rate, or a mathematical expression thereof that can be used in a computer-implemented column design and process modeling. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100795 | System and Method for Making Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes - Purified single-walled carbon nanotubes are created by placing a sample of unpurified single-walled carbon nanotubes in a chamber and irradiating the sample of unpurified single-walled carbon nanotubes in the chamber with a microwave field. Each purified single-walled carbon nanotube created is a semiconductor. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100796 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUPERCRITICAL OZONE - A system for producing supercritical ozone includes a reactor having a first connecting port and a second connecting port, an ozone generator connected to the first connecting port, a fluid-driving device connected to the ozone generator and the second connecting port, and a fluid source connected to the reactor. The fluid-driving device is configured to circulate the gas in the reactor through the ozone generator. The fluid source is configured to increase the pressure in the reactor and thereby produce supercritical ozone. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100797 | PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING FILMS OF INTERMEDIATE BAND SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS - This invention describe a process for obtaining thin films of intermediate band semiconductor materials consisting of obtaining a target of compressed particles of the said material for its use in sputtering equipment. The target is obtained by means of the thermal process of a mixture of semiconductor material components, following a specific profile of temperatures and times, in order to obtain a material in a polycrystalline form of the same composition as the intermediate band semiconductor material. The polycrystalline material is disintegrated again by means of mechanical processes in the form of a powder and is then compacted, through the application of a suitable pressure in order to form a target. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100798 | Charged Particle Extraction Device And Method Of Design There for - The present invention provides a method for extracting a charged particle beam from a charged particle source. A set of electrodes is provided at the output of the source. The potentials applied to the electrodes produce a low-emittance growth beam with substantially zero electric field at the output of the electrodes. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100799 | SPUTTER DEPOSITION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A sputter deposition system adapted for depositing a thin film onto a substrate surface is provided. The system includes a cathode assembly having at least two cathode targets opposing the substrate surface and adapted for providing cathode material for forming the thin film. A plasma source is adapted for generating a plasma for sputtering cathode material off the at least two cathode targets. A magnetic field generator is adapted for providing a magnetic field which is controllable independently of the plasma source such that such that a difference between high deposition rate portions and low deposition rate portions is compensated by the action of the magnetic field on charged particle movements. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100800 | Rectangular Filtered Vapor Plasma Source and Method of Controlling Vapor Plasma Flow - The invention provides an arc coating apparatus having a steering magnetic field source comprising steering conductors ( | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100801 | TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - Disclosed herein are a transparent conductive film and a method for producing the same. The method for producing a transparent conductive film includes a step of forming a transparent conductive film on a support by a physical film-forming method using a sintered body as a target, wherein the sintered body contains Zn, Sn, and O and has a molar ratio of Sn to the sum of Sn and Zn (Sn/(Sn+Zn)) of 0.7 or higher and 0.9 or less. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100802 | Polymeric, Non-Corrosive Cathodic Protection Anode - An apparatus for protection of metallic materials from corrosion comprising an electrical power source ( | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100803 | SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING A SUBSTANTIALLY STOICHIOMETRIC MIX OF HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN USING A PLURALITY OF ELECTROLYTIC CELLS - The Product Gas Generator works in conjunction with a Combustion Management System to supply a product gas, comprising a dynamic mixture of nascent hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O), to the internal combustion engine to propagate the formation of hydroxide radicals (OH) and thereby to improve the level of completion of the hydrocarbon combustion reaction. The Combustion Management System provides product gas volumetric requirement information; and takes into account the engine style, primary torque requests, and hydrocarbon fuel consumption information to develop an operating system specific application that produces consistent measurable results. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100804 | ELECTROCHEMICAL ANTIFOULING SYSTEM FOR SEAWATER-WETTED STRUCTURES - An electrochemical antifouling system for preventing fouling organisms from adhering to seawater-wetted structures includes a direct current circuit for creating an electrolytic environment in seawater, the direct current circuit having an adjustable direct current source, a lattice electrode having a single metallic component so as to provide a dimensionally stable lattice structure, the lattice electrode electrically insulated from a surface of a seawater-wetted structure, at least one corrosion-resistant counter electrode having polarity opposite to the lattice electrode and disposed at a distance therefrom, and a switching device configured to alternatively switch the lattice electrode to (a) a continuous operating mode, and (b) a temporary depletion mode, wherein the lattice electrode is disposed in a distance range from the surface of the seawater-wetted structure so that the surface lies within an area of influence of an increase in pH value of the seawater caused by electrolysis. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100805 | COMPOSITE GLASS SEAL FOR A SOLID OXIDE ELECTROLYSER CELL STACK - The present invention provides a solid oxide cell stack, comprising: —at least two cells which each comprise a first electrode layer ( | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100806 | BIAS SPUTTERING DEVICE - [Object] To provide a bias sputtering device having a self-revolving mechanism capable of reducing generation of foreign substances adhered to film formation surfaces. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100807 | POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS - There is provided a power supply apparatus which is easy in attempting to unify the thickness distribution of a thin film to be formed on the surface of a substrate even at the time of charging pulsed potential at a low frequency to targets that make respective pairs. The power supply apparatus of this invention has: a first discharge circuit which alternately charges predetermined potential to a pair of targets that are in contact with a plasma at a predetermined frequency; and a second discharge circuit which charges predetermined potential between the ground and the target, out of the pair of targets, that is not receiving output from the first discharge circuit. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100808 | CYLINDRICAL SPUTTERING TARGET AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Provided is a cylindrical ceramic sputtering target, which significantly reduces the occurrence of a crack, a chip, extraordinary discharge and a nodule. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100809 | METHOD TO MANUFACTURE AN OXIDE SPUTTER TARGET COMPRISING A FIRST AND SECOND PHASE - The invention relates to a method to manufacture an oxide sputter target. The method comprises the steps of providing a target holder; applying an outer layer of a sputterable material on the target holder by simultaneously spraying at least one oxide and at least one metal. The outer layer of sputterable material comprises a first phase and a second phase. The first phase comprises an oxide of at least a first metal and a second metal; the second phase comprises a metal in its metallic phase. The metal in its metallic phase forms discrete volumes arranged in or between the oxide of the first phase. The outer layer of sputterable material comprises between 0.1 and 20 wt % metal in its metallic phase. The invention further relates to an oxide sputter target. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100810 | CHIP INTEGRATED ION SENSOR - A chip integrated ion sensor is provided, which comprises a substrate having arranged thereon an electrolyte insulator semiconductor structure and a reference electrode. In particular, the electrolyte insulator semiconductor (EIS) structure may be formed on a chip already processed, i.e. the EIS structure may be formed in a Back End process on an already formed chip comprising a plurality of formed electronic components. In particular, the ion sensor may be adapted to form an ion concentration sensor, e.g. a pH sensor, i.e. may form a pH sensor. The reference electrode may be a non-polarizable electrode. In particular, the reference electrode may comprise Ag or AgCl as material. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100811 | Electrochemical Sensor with Diffusion Labyrinth - The invention relates to an electrochemical sensor including a housing with a chamber containing an electrolyte, at least one measuring electrode for oxygen detection, at least one counter electrode and at least one reference electrode, wherein the sensor has a two-part diffusion barrier, wherein a first part of the barrier forms a labyrinth with a second part of the barrier disposed between the measuring and the counter electrode. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100812 | ELECTRODE MODULE - An electrode module includes a working electrode, a counter electrode, a reference electrode and a well (container) for retaining an electrolytic solution and is used in electrochemical measuring instruments. This electrode module is produced by integrating the well with at least one of the working electrode, the counter electrode and the reference electrode. This integrated electrode includes a chip-like electrode having a thin membrane of an electrode material formed on the surface of a chip-like base metal. This chip-like electrode is disposed on and integrated with the bottom of the well in a detachable manner. There is provided the compact, low price electrode module of high repetition use efficiency with no need of maintenance and having easy handling. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100813 | ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSORS INCLUDING ELECTRODES WITH DIFFUSION BARRIERS - An electrochemical gas sensor includes a housing, a first working electrode within the housing and having a first section of gas transfer medium and a first layer of catalyst on the first section of gas transfer medium, and at least a second working electrode within the housing and having a second section of gas transfer medium and a second layer of catalyst on the second section of gas transfer medium. At least one of the first section of gas transfer medium and the second section of gas transfer medium includes at least one area in which the structure thereof has been irreversibly altered to limit diffusion of gas through the at least one of the first section of gas transfer medium or the second section of gas transfer medium toward the other of the at least one of the first section of gas transfer medium and the second section of gas transfer medium. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100814 | SENSOR ASSEMBLIES AND VENT MEMBERS THEREFOR - A sensor includes a housing, at least two electrodes within the housing, an electrolyte providing ionic conductivity between the electrodes and a vent member including a first section including a portion extending through a passage in the housing. The vent member also includes at least one extending member connected to the first section that extends through at least a portion of an interior of the housing. The first section of the vent member is porous so that gas can diffuse from the interior of the housing to an exterior of the housing via the vent member. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100815 | GAS SENSOR - A gas sensor having a sensor element including: a plate-shaped solid electrolyte body; and a pair of electrodes sandwiching the electrolyte body. The electrodes include a measurement electrode portion, and a standard electrode portion disposed in an inner portion of the sensor element. A lead portion, which extends along the surface of the solid electrolyte body, is connected to the standard electrode portion. The standard electrode portion is mainly formed with a precious metal and contains a ceramic. The lead portion is mainly formed of a precious metal and has a ceramic content smaller than the standard electrode portion. A porous portion, which extends to the inner portion of the sensor element along the surface of the solid electrolyte body, has a gas permeability higher than the lead portion, is mainly formed with a ceramic, and is connected to the standard electrode portion. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100816 | BLOOD SERUM MARKER FOR DETECTION AND DIAGNOSIS OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE - The present invention relates to a blood marker for early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. More specifically, it relates to an analysis of the protein glycan profile in the blood, and the identification of specific peak ratio's when compared to healthy aged matched subjects that are typical for Alzheimer's dementia. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100817 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES AND METHODS OF USING SAME - The presently-disclosed subject matter provides microfluidic devices comprised of two or more carbon nanotube membranes disposed at predetermined intervals within a microchannel. Further provided are methods of using the same for the electrokinetic separation of one or more molecules of interest from a sample. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100818 | Method for monitored separation and collection of biological materials - A device for separating and purifying useful quantities of particles comprises: (a) an anolyte reservoir connected to an anode, the anolyte reservoir containing an electrophoresis buffer; (b) a catholyte reservoir connected to a cathode, the catholyte reservoir also containing the electrophoresis buffer; (c) a power supply connected to the anode and to the cathode; (d) a column having a first end inserted into the anolyte reservoir, a second end inserted into the catholyte reservoir, and containing a separation medium; (e) a light source; (f) a first optical fiber having a first fiber end inserted into the separation medium, and having a second fiber end connected to the light source; (g) a photo detector; (h) a second optical fiber having a third fiber end inserted into the separation medium, and having a fourth fiber end connected to the photo detector; and (i) an ion-exchange membrane in the anolyte reservoir. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100819 | PROCESS FOR THE TREATMENT OF THE AQUEOUS STREAM COMING FROM THE FISCHER-TROPSCH REACTION - The present invention relates to a process for the treatment of the aqueous stream coming from the Fischer-Tropsch reaction which comprises: —feeding of the aqueous stream containing organic by-products of the reaction to a distillation or stripping column; —collection from the column of a distillate enriched in alcohols having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms and other possible volatile compounds; feeding of the aqueous stream containing the acids leaving the bottom of the distillation column to an electrodialysis cell and the production of two outgoing streams: —an aqueous stream (i) enriched in organic acids having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms; —a purified aqueous stream (ii) with a low acid content. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100820 | TRIPLE FUNCTION ELECTRODES - Provided is a device for assaying one or more analytes, said device comprising an electrode, a means for optical detection; and a means for electrochemical detection, wherein the device is configured such that the electrode is capable of promoting transport of an analyte when a field is applied to the analyte via the electrode, and wherein the means for electrochemical detection employs the electrode and the means for optical detection employs the electrode, and wherein the device is configured to carry out dielectrophoresis. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100821 | MINERAL OIL FREE ISOELECTRIC FOCUSING APPARATUS FOR IMMOBILIZED PH GRADIENT STRIPS - A protective sheath for use with an immobilized pH gradient (IPG) strip in an isoelectric focusing (IEF) process is generally disclosed. The protective sheath can inhibit dehydration of the IPG strip during use through loss of water to the atmosphere and/or migration of water due to electroosmotic flow without the use of mineral oil or another water-immiscible liquid. The protective sheath can generally be configured in a tube-like shape having an inner cavity. The protective sheath can define a top surface, a bottom surface, two side surfaces, a sealed end, and an open end. The top surface can have at least 2 openings, which can be covered by pull-tabs. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100822 | Device and method for quantitatively determining an analyte, a method for determining an effective size of a molecule, a method for attaching molecules to a substrate, and a device for detecting molecules - A device for quantitatively determining an analyte is provided to conspicuously improve the performance of the quantitative determination. This device is equipped with a flow channel, an analyte detecting unit for capturing and detecting the analyte, and a quantitative measurement unit for quantitatively determining the analyte, wherein a signal generated when the analyte detecting unit has detected the analyte is divided into a plurality of parts in the direction of the flow in the flow channel at the quantitative measurement unit for processing. Also provided are technologies including one for controlling the density of molecules attached to the surface of a solid. In these technologies, when molecules are attached to a substrate, the density of attached molecules is controlled, by having an electrolyte also present in a solution containing the molecules to adjust the screening effect by the electrolyte, and by taking into consideration the effective size of a molecule. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100823 | Droplet-Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Apparatus and System - The present invention relates to a droplet-based nucleic acid amplification apparatus and system. According to one embodiment, a droplet microactuator is provided made using a first substrate including a fluorescing material and including a detection region for detecting a fluorescence signal from a droplet, which detection region is coated with a light absorbing, low fluorescence or non-fluorescing material. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100824 | CATHODIC ELECTRODEPOSITION PAINT CONTAINING A VINYLPYRROLIDONE COPOLYMER - The invention relates to an aqueous coating composition containing (A) at least one organic binder that can be dispersed in water and contains cationic groups, and (B) 0.05-10 wt. %, in relation to the solid body content of the aqueous coating composition, of a water-dilutable vinylpyrrolidone copolymer. Said vinylpyrrolidone copolymer (B) contains vinylpyrrolidone monomer units and vinylacetate monomer units in a molar ratio of 0.3:0.7-0.7:0.3, preferably 0.4:0.6-0.6:0.4 and has an average molecular weight of less than 200.000 g/mol. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100825 | Component with a Layer into which CNT (Carbon Nanotubes) are Incorporated and a Method for the Manufacture of Said Component - A component with a layer with CNT incorporated into thereof is disclosed. Particles of a dry lubricant are also embedded into the layer. The layer is particularly suited for electrical contact surfaces due to the embedded CNT. Further provided is a method for electrochemically producing the layer in which preferably ionic fluids are used as an electrolyte. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100826 | SUPERFILLING SECONDARY METALLIZATION PROCESS IN MEMS FABRICATION - Processes are provided herein for the fabrication of MEMS utilizing both a primary metal that is integrated into the final MEMS structure and a sacrificial secondary metal that provides structural support for the primary metal component during machining More specifically, techniques are disclosed to increase the rate of secondary metal deposition between primary metal features in order to prevent voiding in the sacrificial secondary metal and thus enhance structural support of the primary metal during machining. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100827 | ANTIREFLECTION FILM, OPTICAL ELEMENT COMPRISING ANTIREFLECTION FILM, STAMPER, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING STAMPER, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ANTIREFLECTION FILM - An antireflection film of the present invention includes a plurality of first raised portions, each of which has a two-dimensional size of not less than 1 μm and less than 100 μm when seen in a direction normal to the film, and a plurality of second raised portions, each of which has a two-dimensional size of not less than 10 nm and less than 500 nm when seen in a direction normal to the film. In at least one embodiment, the antireflection film has a first surface shape or a second surface shape that is inverse to the first surface shape relative to a film surface. In the first surface shape, the second raised portions are provided on the first raised portions and between the plurality of first raised portions, and the elevation angle α of a surface of the first raised portions relative to the film surface is about 90° or more. The antireflection film of the present invention has a more excellent antiglare function than conventional ones. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100828 | THIN FILM SUPPORT SUBSTRATE FOR USE IN HYDROGEN PRODUCTION FILTER AND PRODUCTION METHOD OF HYDROGEN PRODUCTION FILTER - In a through hole closing process, a metal plate is attached to one surface of a conductive base member having a plurality of through holes by the use of a magnet, in a copper plating process, a copper plating layer is formed on the conductive base member and the metal plate exposed within the through holes, from the side of the conductive base member where the metal plate is not attached, thereby to fill up the through holes, in a film forming process, a Pd alloy film is formed by plating on the surface of the conductive base member after removal of the metal plate, and in a removal process, the copper plating layer is removed by selective etching, thereby to produce a hydrogen production filter that is used in a reformer of a fuel cell so as to be capable of stably producing high purity hydrogen gas. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100829 | MULTI MATERIAL SECONDARY METALLIZATION SCHEME IN MEMS FABRICATION - Processes are provided herein for the fabrication of MEMS utilizing both a primary metal that is integrated into the final MEMS structure and two or more sacrificial secondary metals that provide structural support for the primary metal component during machining. A first secondary metal is thinly plated around the primary metal and over the entire surface of the substrate without using photolithography. A second secondary metal, is then thickly plated over the deposited first secondary metal without using photolithography. Additionally, techniques are disclosed to increase the deposition rate of the first secondary metal between primary metal features in order to prevent voiding and thus enhance structural support of the primary metal during machining. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100830 | CHEMICAL CONVERSION TREATMENT SOLUTION FOR A STEEL MATERIAL AND CHEMICAL CONVERSION TREATMENT METHOD - A chemical conversion treatment solution for a steel material is provided. The solution is an acidic aqueous solution of pH 3 to 5 containing 50 to 500 ppm by weight of zirconium fluoride complex in terms of Zr, 5 to 50 ppm by weight of free fluorine, and 5 to 30% by weight in relation to Zr of polyethyleneimine having a weight average molecular weight of 300 to 10,000, a molar ratio of the primary amino group of at least 30%, and a molar ratio of the tertiary amino group of at least 15% in relation to the total amino group content. A method for chemical conversion treatment is also provided. This invention realizes excellent coating adhesion and corrosion resistance after the coating, as well as improved throwing power in the coating, and in particular, in the electrodeposition coating of a steel material. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100831 | METHOD OF DETERMINING THE EXTENT OF A METAL OXIDE REDUCTION - The present invention relates to a method for determining the extent of electrochemical extraction of a metal (M) from a metal (M) oxide caused by a voltage applied between a cathode comprising (or consisting essentially of) or in contact with the metal (M) oxide and an inert metal alloy anodein an oxygen-dissolving molten electrolyte. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100832 | METHODS AND APPARATUS OF ELECTROCHEMICAL PRODUCTION OF CARBON MONOXIDE, AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to an electrolytic process, methods and apparatus for the preparation of carbon monoxide and in particular to electrolysis of molten carbonates to yield carbon monoxide which may be used for chemical storage of electrical energy and further as chemical feedstock for other organic products. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100833 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING CHLORINE DIOXIDE WITH SINGLE-LIQUID ELECTROLYSIS - A method for producing chlorine dioxide with single-liquid electrolysis, wherein chlorine dioxide is generated by performing electrolysis by supplying a direct current to an electrolyte solution in a separating-membraneless electrolytic cell having a cathode and an anode, the method includes: (a) a step of generating chlorine dioxide by performing electrolysis by supplying the direct current to the electrolyte solution, which contains an alkali chloride, an alkali chlorite and a pH adjusting agent, wherein a pH of the electrolyte solution is 4 to 8; (b) a step of supplying a replenishing electrolyte solution, containing the alkali chloride, the alkali chlorite, and the pH adjusting agent, to the electrolytic cell during the electrolysis; and (c) a step of taking out the generated chlorine dioxide from the electrolyte solution. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100834 | High stability flow-through non-carbon anodes for aluminium electrowinning - A cell for the electrowinning of aluminium from alumina dissolved in a fluoride-containing molten electrolyte, comprises a non-carbon metal-based anode having an electrically conductive metallic structure. This anode structure comprises an outer part with an electrochemically active anode surface on which, during electrolysis, oxygen is anodically evolved, and which is suspended in the electrolyte substantially parallel to a facing cathode. The anode structure has one or more flow-through openings extending from the active anode surface through the metallic structure, the flow-through opening(s) being arranged for guiding a circulation of electrolyte driven by the fast escape of anodically evolved oxygen. The outer part of the anode comprises a layer that contains predominantly cobalt oxide CoO to enhance the stability of the anode. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100835 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING COLLOIDAL SOLUTION OF METAL NANO-PARTICLE AND METAL NANO-PARTICLE THEREBY - In the present method of producing a colloidal solution of metal nano-particles in which a pair of metal electrodes is oppositely arranged in an aqueous electrolytic solution in which metal salts are dissolved and a current is applied to the two electrodes while stirring the aqueous electrolytic solution using stirring means so that metal ions in the solution are reduced to extract metal nano-particles, the method is characterized by adding polysorvate to the aqueous electrolytic solution to coat the surface of metal nano-particles extracted in the solution, thereby preventing agglomeration of the metal nano-particles. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100836 | CO2 Destruction by galvanic cell fusion - Basically, I want to use soft, shredded, rusty metal as a sacrificial anode to CO | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100837 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING FLUIDS - The present invention relates generally to the processing of fluids and/or their carriers. Carriers may comprise pipes, tubes and the like or reservoirs for the distribution and/or storage of fluids. In one form, the present invention relates to a method and apparatus that is suitable for use in the treatment of various fluids, such as water, by introducing at least one chemically active metal into the water and its carriers for disinfection of the water in a controlled manner. The invention also relates to a biasing means for displacement of an electrode arrangement to allow for the introduction of ions into a fluid at a controlled or easily monitored rate that is commensurate with the amount of fluid flow. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100838 | ELECTROLYTIC DISINFECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PURIFYING WATER - Provided is an electrolytic disinfection system and method for purifying water. The electrolytic disinfection system includes; an electrolytic disinfection device which includes; a chamber, a first electrode disposed in the chamber, a second electrode disposed in the chamber and spaced apart from the first electrode, a water inlet part connected to the chamber, wherein the water inlet part allows influent water to be introduced to the chamber therethrough, and a water outlet part connected to the chamber, wherein the water outlet part allows the influent water to be discharged from the chamber therethrough, and an influent water heating device which is disposed upstream of the water inlet part and heats the influent water introduced to the chamber through the water inlet part. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100839 | Generation of Chemical Reagents for Various Process Functions Utilizing an Agitated Liquid and Electrically Conductive Environment and an Electro Chemical Cell - The disclosure teaches an apparatus for circulating electrically conductive solutions between electro-chemical cells. The apparatus is able to decrease the size or surface area of the cells and operate the electro-chemical at reduced amperage. Movement of the solution over the plates also facilitates reduced build up of scale on the plates. The flow rate or treatment dwell time can be controlled. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100840 | FLOW CELL, APPARATUS FOR CONCENTRATING RADIOACTIVE FLUORIDE ANION, AND METHOD OF CONCENTRATING RADIOACTIVE FLUORIDE ANION - A flowcell | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100841 | Corrosion Testing of Fuel-Cell Separator Plate Materials - In one example, a specimen is immersed in an electrolyte, and a plurality of potentials of the specimen are experimentally related to a plurality of currents by applying the potentials to the specimen while measuring the currents, or, by drawing the currents through the specimen while measuring the potentials. The potentials are referenced to a hydrogen reference electrode. Hydrogen is supplied to the hydrogen reference electrode via an electrolysis cathode distinct from the hydrogen reference electrode. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100842 | METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING A NOX READINGS RECORDER - Method for diagnosing a NOx readings recorder which acquires a NOx concentration in an exhaust gas tract of an internal combustion engine and comprises two measuring chambers ( | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100843 | GAS VESSEL PACKING STRUCTURE HAVING A CRYSTALLINE PHASE - The present invention relates to a container packing structure, characterized in that it comprises a crystalline phase containing 55 to 97% by weight of xonotlite crystallites and 3 to 45% by weight of tobermorite crystallites. It also relates to a method for fabricating such a packing structure, and the container containing same, and its use for storing fluids such as gases. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100844 | READY MIXED SETTING TYPE JOINT COMPOUND AND SET INITIATOR IN CHAMBERED POUCH - A dosage size multi-chambered, container having separate sealed compartments is provided and includes constituent materials for forming a wallboard joint compound. The container includes a first compartment containing a first mixture including calcined gypsum, a set preventer and water, and a second compartment sealed from the first compartment with a seal and containing a second mixture including a set initiator and water, wherein upon breaking of the seal, the first and second mixtures are combinable by kneading action to provide a dose of the wallboard joint compound. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100845 | Packaging for Concealing an Insert - A product package suitable for concealing an insert, the package comprising a) a first panel having a first surface and a second surface; b) a second panel having a first surface and a second surface, wherein said second panel second surface contacts said first panel second surface; c) an insert disposed between said second surfaces such that said insert is concealed; and d) a blister for containing a product, said blister disposed against and extending from said second panel first surface. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100846 | CIGARETTE PACKAGE - A cigarette package includes a box ( | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100847 | Slider Device Display Package - A display package for slider phones devices, comprising an outer cover package having a front section molded to conform to the front surface of the slider phone in the open position, and an inner tray molded to conform to the back surface of the slider device in the open position. The inner tray is contained within the outer cover package and the outer cover package is closed with the molded front section located over the front surface of the slider device, packaging the device securely in the open position. Another embodiment comprises a recessed inner tray conforming to the back side of the slider device in the open position and a molded retainer placed between the front surface of the slider phone in the open position and a flat front outer cover package. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100848 | DEVICE FOR HOLDING ELEMENTS IN A SUCCESSIVE ARRANGEMENT IN A LONGITUDINAL DIRECTION - The invention relates to a device for holding elements ( | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100849 | SELF-ADHESIVE CLOSURES FOR PACKAGING - A pack comprises a carrier for a plurality of closures for closing an opened package and configured such that the self-adhesive closures can be extended from the carrier to facilitate access to the self-adhesive closures for removal from the pack. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100850 | Apparatus and Method for Unwinding a Needle Portion - A container system is provided for removing a needle portion from a needle holder of a needle system. The system includes a receptacle defining an opening, a lid configured to cover the receptacle opening, wherein the lid defines an aperture having a shape configured to receive a needle system having a first configuration. The system also includes an adapter configured for engagement in the lid aperture, wherein the adapter defines an aperture having a shape configured to receive a needle system having a second configuration, and wherein the engagement of the adapter in the lid aperture resists rotation of the adapter with respect to the lid. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100851 | DISTINGUISHABLE BEVERAGE CONTAINER - A bottle includes a body portion for containing a liquid beverage. The body portion has a sidewall portion extending between a neck portion and a base portion. A plurality of depressable buttons is disposed about the body portion. The depressable buttons are operable for use by a user to identify the bottle. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100852 | Container for beverages - A container for beverages has a hollow container body having an outer surface with circumferentially extending recess, an additional element removably insertable in the recess, and a retaining element formed as a transparent or translucent band which circumferentially outwardly surrounds the additional element and holds the latter in the recess of the outer surface of the hollow container body, and the band element is removable so that the additional element can be removed from the recess, and if needed, replaced by a new additional element. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100853 | Container for beverages - A container for beverages has a hollow container body, an electronic device attached to the hollow container body and provided with a display for displaying a running light message, a microprocessor operative for generating a running light message on the display, and a control unit for controlling the microprocessor for carrying out the generation of the running unit message on the display. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100854 | BEVERAGE CAN MARKETING DEVICE - A “clean can” beverage can includes a beverage can body and a beverage can top coupled to the body. The can top is shaped to define a groove between a lower inside edge of the rim of the can top and an upper surface of the can top. A non-toxic groove cover is disposed to cover the groove along at least a portion of the groove that is located adjacent to the openable section of the can top. The groove cover prevents collection of debris in the groove. The groove allows the can top to be wiped clean without debris getting stuck in the groove by sloping upwards towards the top of the tim. The groove can also cover the rim and an upper portion of the can body. The groove cover remains in place before, during and after opening of the can and while pouring to provide a more sanitary drinking experience. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100855 | PACKAGE - A package for holding a plurality of non-spherical products, each product having at least one product axis, is provided. The package comprises a tray defining a tray plane, a plurality of open pockets protruding from the tray plane, each for containing a single product; and each pocket including an angular orienting pocket wall portion for angularly orienting the product within the pocket, so that a product axis is angularly oriented with respect to the tray plane. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100856 | INTERLOCKING STACKING CONTAINER - A container configured to stack and interlock with similar adjacent containers. The container includes a body defining a material receiving chamber, a dispenser opening, and a movable coupler. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100857 | Packaged Product for Protecting Light-Sensitive Liquid Composition - A packaged product. The package has a plastic container and a light-sensitive liquid composition contained in the plastic container. The container has a plastic container for protecting a light-sensitive liquid composition from light. The container has: i) a top; ii) a bottom opposing to the top; iii) a first layer extending from the top to the bottom, wherein the first layer is non-opaque; and iv) a second layer superposed with a part of the first layer, wherein the second layer has a blocking agent. The container has a non-superposed area covering the bottom. In the non-superposed area the first layer is not superposed with the second layer. The non-superposed area has a height h from about 2 mm to about 50 mm. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100858 | METHOD OF FABRICATING A GLASS CONTAINER, AND A CORRESPONDING CONTAINER - The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a container ( | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100859 | Break-Open Single-Dose Sealed Package - A break-open single-dose sealed package having: a first sheet of semi-rigid plastic material; a second sheet of flexible plastic material set on top of and welded to the first sheet of semi-rigid plastic material to define a sealed pocket that contains a dose of a product; and an incision made in the first sheet of semi-rigid plastic material for guiding controlled breaking of the first sheet along the incision so as to bring about formation, through the first sheet, of an opening for exit of the product; the incision has along its own length a variable depth in order to determine a progressive breaking of the first sheet along the incision. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100860 | Modular Storage Container - A modular storage container includes a one-piece canopy defining the roof and sidewalls of the storage container. A rear frame assembly, a front frame assembly, and a base assembly of the storage container are each coupled to the canopy. A method of manufacturing the canopy is provided as well. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100861 | PLASTIC AMPULE AND COLORED PLASTIC CONTAINER - An object of the present invention is to provide a plastic ampule capable of suppressing volatilization and scattering of a drug solution and elution of plastic compounding ingredients into the drug solution, as well as suppressing whisker formation and deformation and damage of an opening when the plastic ampule is opened. A plastic ampule | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100862 | DISPENSING APPARATUS WITH MONITORING SYSTEM FOR BLISTER PACKS - A dispensing apparatus comprising a case ( | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100863 | DUAL DISPENSING TABLET CONTAINER - A container for dispensing pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical tablets is described. The container comprises a prescription tablet pouch, a non-prescription pouch and a header label indicating the time at which the contents of the pouches are to be consumed. The prescription tablet pouch is configured to receive at least one type of prescription drug tablet. The non-prescription tablet pouch is separably coupled to the prescription tablet pouch and is configured to receive at least one type of non-prescription tablet. The header label is separably coupled to the prescription tablet pouch. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100864 | ARTICULABLE TRAY DISPLAY SYSTEM - A generally circular tray having an edge that is convex and concave, where the convex portion is complementary in size to the concave portion. When used in series multiple trays can be arranged to form various configurations of tray arrays for the display of articles such as foodstuffs. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100865 | Hygienic Container - A hygienic container that stores various personal care items in a clean, hygienic, and inconspicuous manner is disclosed. The hygienic container includes an inner compartment accessible by means of a hinged door. The inner compartment has multiple drain holes from which fluids can drain as well as various means for storing personal items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, and charging bases. An opening in the back of the inner compartment allows access for electrical cords used in charging various personal items. One or more surfaces or parts thereof comprise magnets such that magnetic items and/or items that include ferrous metals can be attached thereto. The hygienic container also includes feet that lift the bottom surface off the ground, thereby enabling drainage from and air circulation through the inner compartment. A UV germicidal light turns on after the door is closed to disinfect items contained within the hygienic container. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100866 | PACKAGING AND APPLICATOR ASSEMBLY FOR APPLYING A COMPOSITION - An assembly for applying a cosmetic composition, the assembly having an applicator and a drive system for driving a closure cap. The applicator having a closure cap for closing a container, the closure cap having first fixing means configured to cooperate with second fixing means of the container for fixing the closure cap on the container, and the applicator has an applicator member. The drive system having a motor and means for securing together the applicator and the drive system, and for enabling the motor to rotate the closure cap and the applicator member. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100867 | PACKAGING AND DISPLAY DEVICE - A packaging system includes a tray that supports candy canes in a side-by-side presentation while maintaining the candy away from the outer walls of the packaging. A template of cardboard stock is cut and folded to define a candy can support tray that is covered by a transparent wrapper or inserted into a box. The tray includes a bottom base and sides that are folded upward and end portions that fold inward with tabs align to create the rectangular tray with an open top. A first end of the tray includes a portion extending downward from the top edge to the base at an oblique angle with orifices receiving ends of the candy canes. At an opposite end of the tray, a second support portion has a portion extending downward at an oblique angle from the end wall to the base of the tray. The angled support portion includes two sets of orifices, one above another aligned so that the candy canes insert with the straight portion inserting through the orifice at the second end into a corresponding orifice in the first end and the hook portion of the candy cane inserting into the top orifice at the second end. The second end also includes a loading window aligned so that the candy canes slide longitudinally through each of the orifices. The tray supports the candy canes in a position that minimizes breakage during shipment and provides a pleasing presentation to customers. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100868 | "Green" insulated shipping container, and method of making - An improved shock absorbing insulated shipping container including an external corrugated cardboard box, receiving a product box therein. Peripheral spaced, and upper and lower spaced between the external box and the product box receive insulating pellets, which are maintained under a compressive force in order to interlock these insulating pellets and prevent their migration during transit of the shipping container. By preventing migration of the insulating pellets, the formation of a void (or voids) in the insulation of the container is prevented, and the formation of a hot spot (or hot spots) within the container which could degrade or damage the product in transit is prevented. A most preferred embodiment utilized insulating pellets made of puffed vegetable starch, so that substantially the entire container can be recycled, is biodegradable, or can be composted. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100869 | PROTECTION AND CONTAINMENT SYSTEM FOR CO-PACKAGED CONTAINERS - A protection and containment system for co-packaged containers is provided which includes a hollow primary container, a top protector complementally configure to fit atop the primary container, and at least one retainer coupled to the top protector for holding a secondary container. The primary container has a circumscribing upright sidewall and an opening configured for receiving material to be stored in the container. The top protector includes a side wall and at least a pair of spaced-apart opposed risers, most preferably provided as one of four corner modules, the risers extending upwardly from the primary container above the opening and presenting a gap between the risers which is sized and configured for receiving the secondary container. Several retainers can be provided, either to hold the secondary containers in different gaps, or provided in tandem to hold two secondary containers adjacent to one another in or proximate a single gap. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100870 | SUPPORTING BODY AND SUBSTRATE STORAGE CONTAINER - A separate supporting body for supporting semiconductor wafers of φ450 mm is attached to the inner surface of either side wall of a container body. Each supporting body is formed of a front supporting piece that is projected laterally from a frame and horizontally retains the wafer on, at least, the side part in the front peripheral edge; and a rear supporting piece that is projected laterally from frame and horizontally retains the wafer on, at least, the side part in the rear peripheral edge. Front supporting piece is formed of a projected part that extends from the front of frame toward the front peripheral edge of the semiconductor wafer and a curved part that extends rearwards from projected part along the peripheral edge of the semiconductor wafer. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100871 | PACKAGE, CARTON AND BLANK THEREFOR - A carton for containing one or more articles, the carton comprising a series of walls for retaining said one or more articles within | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100872 | N-paraffin selective hydroconversion process using borosilicate ZSM-48 molecular sieves - The present invention is directed to processes using a borosilicate ZSM-48 as a catalyst for the selective hydroconversion of heavy normal paraffins into lighter normal paraffin products, with minimal formation of isoparaffins. The borosilicate ZSM-48 molecular sieve has a mole ratio of between 40 and 400 of silicon oxide to boron oxide, synthesized using novel structure directing agents. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100873 | Hydrocracking of Heavy Feedstocks with Improved Hydrogen Management - An improved process for hydrocracking heavy petroleum feedstocks wherein hydrogen-containing streams associated with a hydrocracker are subjected to rapid cycle pressure swing adsorption having a cycle time of less than 30 S. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100874 | UPGRADING OF PETROLEUM OIL FEEDSTOCKS USING ALKALI METALS AND HYDROCARBONS - A method of upgrading an oil feedstock by removing heteroatoms and/or one or more heavy metals from the oil feedstock composition. This method reacts the oil feedstock with an alkali metal and an upgradant hydrocarbon. The alkali metal reacts with a portion of the heteroatoms and/or one or more heavy metals to form an inorganic phase separable from the organic oil feedstock material. The upgradant hydrocarbon bonds to the oil feedstock material and increases the number of carbon atoms in the product. This increase in the number of carbon atoms of the product increases the energy value of the resulting oil feedstock. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110100875 | Mild Acidic Catalyst for Hydroprocessing of Heavy Crude Oil and Residue and its Synthesis Procedure - The invention relates to a method for synthesizing a hydroprocessing catalyst, wherein the support is prepared by mixing peptized aluminium with amorphous silica or with crystalline aluminium silicate as a catalyst component. The catalyst comprises a metal from group VIB and/or a metal from group VIIIB of the Periodic Table. The catalyst exhibits enhanced activity vis-à-vis hydrodisintegration, hydrodemetallization and hydrodesulphurization, and has a relatively stable life as a function of run time. Thus, the invention relates to a method for developing a catalyst for hydroprocessing heavy hydrocarbon feedstocks, which is characterized in that it comprises two steps: the first step involves optimization of the catalyst formulation with respect to textural properties, the number of acid sites and incorporation of the active metal; the second step involves evaluation with real feedstocks and the stability of the catalyst as is function of run time. Given that the methodology has been selected in order to illustrate the present invention, it should be understood by all those involved in the art of the invention that same may be changed and modified in a variety of ways without the scope of the present invention being thereby extended. | 2011-05-05 |
