| 18th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
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| 20100108496 | SPUTTERING APPARATUS, THIN FILM FORMATION APPARATUS, AND MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM MANUFACTURING METHOD - A sputtering apparatus includes a first target accommodating unit to accommodate a first target for film formation on a substrate; a first heater, arranged to surround the first target, for heating the substrate; and a second target accommodating unit arranged to surround the first heater to accommodate a second target for film formation on the substrate. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108497 | WATER TREATMENT APPARATUS - A water softening module has a case body which includes cover members secured to their respective ends of a cylindrical case. A pair of electrodes are provided in the case body. A fibrous medium is located in contact with a water-outlet-side face of the electrodes. The fibrous medium has a stacked structure constituted of a first fiber layer and a second fiber layer, which are electrically conductive. The first fiber layer is positioned in contact with the upstream side of the second fiber layer, and the first fiber layer is positioned in contact with the downstream-side face of the electrodes. The specific surface area of the first layer is smaller than that of the second fiber layer. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108498 | Hydrogen Production Systems Utilizing Electrodes Formed From Nano-Particles Suspended in an Electrolyte - An electrolytic system for generating hydrogen gas includes a pair of electrodes and an electrolyte. The electrolyte includes colloidal silver, colloidal magnesium, and a nano-metal comprising nano-nickel, nano-iron or a nano-nickel-iron alloy. The electrodes include a first electrode of a non-magnetic material. A second electrode includes an electrode precursor of a magnetic material or an electro-magnet. When in its magnetic state, the electrode precursor exerts a magnetic force of sufficient strength to pull the nano-metal of the electrolyte onto at least a portion of its surfaces, to form the second electrode. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108499 | SPUTTERING TARGET FOR FORMING PHASE-CHANGE FILM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention provides a sputtering target for forming a phase-change film which generates few particles in sputtering and a method for manufacturing the same. The target of the invention has a composition containing in terms of atomic %, 20.2 to 24.2% of Ge, 20.2 to 24.2% of Sb, and the remainder including Te and inevitable impurities, and having a microstructure in which a Ge | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108500 | ENCAPSULATED SPUTTERING TARGET - Embodiments of the invention provide encapsulated sputtering targets and methods for preparing such targets prior to a physical vapor deposition (PVD) process. In one embodiment, an encapsulated target for PVD is provided which includes a target layer containing lanthanum disposed on a backing plate and an encapsulation layer containing titanium disposed on or over the target layer. In one example, the target layer contains metallic lanthanum or lanthanum oxide and the encapsulation layer contains titanium. The encapsulation layer may have a thickness within a range from about 1,000 Å to about 2,000 Å. In another embodiment, a method for preparing an encapsulated target prior to a PVD process is provided which includes positioning an encapsulated target within a PVD chamber and exposing the encapsulation layer to a plasma while removing the encapsulation layer and revealing an upper surface of the target layer. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108501 | MO-BASED SPUTTERING TARGET PLATE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method for efficiently manufacturing a large-area Mo-based target plate at a high yield is provided. In the manufacturing method, the condition of the content of a trace element and the rolling condition are used in combination to reduce the deformation resistance and to suppress the occurrence of cracks such as edge cracking. The method for manufacturing an Mo-based sputtering target by rolling an Mo-based ingot includes the steps of: manufacturing the Mo-based ingot in which the oxygen concentration is controlled to 10 ppm by mass or more and 1000 ppm by mass or less; and heating and rolling the Mo-based ingot at a rolling temperature of 600° C. or more and 950° C. or less. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108502 | Sputtering Target and Oxide Semiconductor Film - A sputtering target containing oxides of indium (In), gallium (Ga) and zinc (Zn), which includes a compound shown by ZnGa | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108503 | CHALCOGENIDE ALLOY SPUTTER TARGETS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC APPLICATIONS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - In one example embodiment, a sputter target structure for depositing semiconducting chalcogenide films is described. The sputter target includes a target body comprising at least one chalcogenide alloy having a chalcogenide alloy purity of at least approximately 2N7, gaseous impurities less than 500 ppm for oxygen (O), nitrogen (N), and hydrogen (H) individually, and a carbon (C) impurity less than 500 ppm. In a particular embodiment, the chalcogens of the at least one chalcogenide alloy comprises at least 20 atomic percent of the target body composition, and the chalcogenide alloy has a density of at least 95% of the theoretical density for the chalcogenide alloy. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108504 | SAMPLE FIXING DEVICE OF EVAPORATION MACHINE - A sample fixing device of an evaporation machine includes a first transmission mechanism having a first rotation axis driven by a driving device and a first rotation wheel; a fixing plate and a support frame; a pair of second transmission mechanisms at opposite sides of the first rotation wheel, and including a second rotation wheel revolving around the first rotation wheel, a second rotation axis passing and attached to the second rotation wheel and the fixing plate, and a third rotation wheel connected to the second rotation axis; and a third transmission mechanism including a fourth rotation wheel driven by the third rotation wheel and a sample support axis passing and attached to the fourth wheel and the support arm; wherein an axes of the sample support axis perpendiculars to an extension axes of the first rotation axis so that the sample fixing device can rotate and revolve. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108505 | VACUUM-COATING MACHINE WITH MOTOR-DRIVEN ROTARY CATHODE - In a vacuum-coating machine ( | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108506 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING TOPOGRAPHICAL VARIATION ON A MILLED CROSS-SECTION OF A STRUCTURE - An improved method of controlling topographical variations when milling a cross-section of a structure, which can be used to reduce topographical variation on a cross-section of a write-head in order to improve the accuracy of metrology applications. Topographical variation is reduced by using a protective layer that comprises a material having mill rates at higher incidence angles that closely approximate the mill rates of the structure at those higher incidence angles. Topographical variation can be intentionally introduced by using a protective layer that comprises a material having mill rates at higher incidence angles that do not closely approximate the mill rates of the structure at those higher incidence angles. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108507 | LIQUID PROPERTY DETECTING DEVICE - A liquid property detecting device includes a switch portion switching an electrode to charge with a standard voltage generated by a generator, or discharge through a grounding. An operation signal output portion outputs an operation signal to the switch portion so as to switch in a predetermined switch period. A voltage of the electrode is output as a detection signal, when the standard voltage is applied to the electrode. A signal process portion calculates liquid property based on the detection signals. A gain of the signal process portion relative to the detection signal is increased, as the detection signal is decreased. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108508 | BIOLOGICAL SPECIMEN MEASUREMENT TEST PIECE, AND BIOLOGICAL SPECIMEN MEASURING DEVICE - A blood glucose measurement device ( | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108509 | Analyte Sensor with Non-Working Electrode Layer - Disclosed is an electrochemical sensors for measuring an analyte in a subject. More particularly, the sensor comprises a non-working electrode, the non-working electrode comprising a non-working electroactive surface, and a layer covering at least a portion of the non-working electroactive surface, the layer configured to prevent or reduce endogenous or exogenous components from contacting the non-working electrode surface. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108510 | MEASURING DEVICE FOR MONITORING THE CORROSION OF A STEEL REINFORCEMENT - A measuring device ( | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108511 | High temperature and high pressure reference electrode and method to eliminate the formation of gas bubbles in liquid-filled tubes - A long-term, reliable high pressure reference electrode for high temperature applications was disclosed. This reference electrode has inner and an outer liquid junction plugs. The inner plug provides the function of restraining the outflow of the internal reference electrolyte. The outer plug is chemically and mechanically robust in the external fluid where the reference electrode is used and protects the inner plug from the mechanical and chemical attacks by the harsh external fluid. Therefore, the inner plug can be selected from many of the well-characterized liquid junction plugs used in regular low temperature reference electrodes, without the need for the inner plug to be chemically and mechanically stable in the external fluid, as long as it has the thermal stability. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108512 | ELECTROPHORETIC CHIP AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108513 | CAPILLARY ELECTROPHORESIS USING CLEAR COATED CAPILLARY TUBES - A capillary tube having a hard, optically clear external coating or cladding. In one embodiment, the external clear coating comprises hard-fluoropolymer. The hard-fluoropolymer coating bonds to the fused silica glass, providing higher strength and superior static fatigue performance resulting in vastly improved bending flexibility. The thin hard-fluoropolymer coating of capillaries provides higher initial tensile strength, longer lifetime (resistance to stress corrosion or static fatigue) and superior ability to transmit excitation light and emitted light directly through the coating for fluorescence based detection. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108514 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE - To suppress temperature variations of sample fluids within flow channels for electrophoresis, in a method for controlling temperatures within micro flow channels. When controlling the temperatures of sample fluids within micro flow channels of electrophoresis chips, in which flow channels through which electrophoresis occurs by application of electrical potential differences can be switched, temperature variations of the sample fluids within the micro flow channels, caused by differences in heat generated by the sample fluids prior to and following the switching of the flow channels, are predicted. Control properties for temperature control in order to cancel the temperature variations are changed during the switching of the flow channels. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108515 | Polyacrylamide gel for electrophoresis, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis method using the same, method of producing the same, and acrylamide compound - It is intended to provide a method for easily detecting a phosphopeptide (protein) in a test sample by using SDS-poly-acrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) which has been employed in analyzing a protein, a polyacrylamide gel for electrophoresis to be used in the above method, a method of producing the gel and an intermediate in synthesizing the gel. The polyacrylamide gel for electrophoresis to be used in the above method has a structure represented by the following general formula (I) in at least a part of the structure thereof: (I) wherein M | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108516 | USE OF A FLUID MIXTURE FOR ELECTROWETTING A DEVICE - The invention relates to the use of a fluid mixture for electrowetting in a device that is suitable for this. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108517 | Concentration and Cleanup of Nucleic Acid Samples - Methods and devices are described for concentration and cleanup of samples containing bio-molecule analytes (e.g., polynucleotides, such as DNA, RNA, PNA). Various embodiments provide for pH-mediated sample concentration and cleanup of nucleic acid samples with channel devices (e.g., cross-T format, microchannel devices). | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108518 | ELECTROPHORESIS CHIP AND ELECTROPHORESIS UNIT HAVING THE SAME - In order to provide a high-performance electrophoresis chip and an electrophoresis unit having the same that can restrain the diffusion of sample at an intersection between the electrophoresis groove and the sample introduction groove and prevent decrease in contrast and decrease in resolution, an electrophoresis chip is provided with a sample introduction groove, an electrophoresis groove, and a through hole. The sample introduction groove, the electrophoresis groove, and the through hole are formed on different substrates. In the electrophoresis chip, by combining the substrates, the sample introduction groove and the electrophoresis groove are located in different planes. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108519 | Polymeric Nanopillars and Nanotubes, Their Manufacture and Uses - A method is disclosed for fabricating free-standing polymeric nanopillars or nanotubes with remarkably high aspect ratios. The nanopillars and nanotubes may be used, for example, in integrated microfluidic systems for rapid, automated, high-capacity analysis or separation of complex protein mixtures or their enzyme digest products. One embodiment, preferably fabricated entirely from polymer substrates, comprises a cell lysis unit; a solid-phase extraction unit with free-standing, polymeric nanostructures; a multi-dimensional electrophoretic separation unit with high peak capacity; a solid-phase nanoreactor for the proteolytic digestion of isolated proteins; and a chromatographic unit for the separation of peptide fragments from the digestion of proteins. The nanopillars and nanotubes may also be used to increase surface area for reaction with a solid phase, for example, with immobilized enzymes or other catalysts within a microchannel, or as a solid support for capillary electrochromatography-based separations of proteins or peptides. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108520 | ELECTROPHORESIS CHIP AND ELECTROPHORESIS UNIT HAVING THE SAME - In order to provide a high-performance electrophoresis chip and an electrophoresis unit having the same that can restrain the diffusion of sample at an intersection between the electrophoresis groove and the sample introduction groove and prevent decrease in contrast and decrease in resolution, an electrophoresis chip is provided with a sample introduction groove, an electrophoresis groove, and a through hole. The sample introduction groove, the electrophoresis groove, and the through hole are formed on different substrates. In the electrophoresis chip, by combining the substrates, the sample introduction groove and the electrophoresis groove are located in different planes. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108521 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTRODEIONIZATION - The present invention relates generally to the deionization of liquids through the use of electrodeionization methods and apparatuses. The apparatuses may be configured to minimize the fouling of the electrode chambers and to provide continuous regeneration of the ion exchange materials. The apparatuses may be configured according to the desired levels of deionization for anions, cations, or both. Finally, methods are presented for various uses of the apparatuses. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108522 | BIOELECTRICAL TREATMENT OF XENOBIOTICS - The present invention provides a system for remediation of a xenobiotic in a liquid. The system comprises: a first chamber having a first port and a second port, a first electrode in the first chamber, a second electrode is in electrical communication with the first electrode and with a voltage source, wherein the first electrode is an anode and the second electrode is a cathode or the first electrode is a cathode and the second electrode is an anode. The system uses an electric current to provide an electron acceptor or electron donor for a microorganism capable of remediating the xenobiotic. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108523 | Removal of Glycerin from Biodiesel Using an Electrostatic Process - A vertical electrostatic coalescer comprises a first and second electrode surface and a horizontally disposed foraminous surface. The first electrode surface and horizontally disposed foraminous surface are at ground potential. The first and second electrode surfaces share the same planar orientation relative to the central longitudinal axis of the vessel. The unique arrangement of the vessel and opposing pairs of first and second electrode surfaces provides for a substantially uniform voltage field around a perimeter of the vessel and an effective voltage field for coalescence within a center of the vessel. A circular-shaped distributor pipe or a distributor housing serves to absorb momentum of the incoming emulsion stream and distribute the stream into an interior of the vessel. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108524 | BARRIER LAYER AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - The invention relates to a method for manufacturing an article comprising a barrier layer, the method comprising—providing an metallic or metalloid layer to a surface of a substrate by electro-deposition, using a plating liquid comprising an ionic liquid and metal ions or metalloid ions, which metal ions or metalloid ions are reduced and deposited to form the metallic or metalloid layer during the electro-deposition; and—preferably at least partially oxidising the metallic or metalloid layer. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108525 | LIGHT-INDUCED PLATING - An apparatus for the light-supported precipitation of an electrolyte on a semiconductor component comprises a plating bath with an electrolyte, a first electrode arranged in the plating bath and a second electrode arranged outside the plating bath, a holding device for the semiconductor component and an irradiation device for irradiating the semiconductor component with electromagnetic radiation, the irradiation device being arranged outside the plating bath. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108526 | ELECTROCHEMICAL ANALYSIS METHOD USING BORON-DOPED ELECTROCONDUCTIVE DIAMOND ELECTRODE - This invention provides an electrochemical analysis method for accurately detecting a harmful substance such as arsenic contained in a solution. In the electrochemical analysis method, a working electrode and a counter electrode are disposed in an object electrolytic solution. A negative potential is applied to the working electrode to electrodeposit the electrolyte onto the surface of the working electrode and thus to form an electrodeposit. Next, the potential of the working electrode is sweeped in a positive potential direction to allow the electrodeposit to elute into the solution and, at the same time, to detect a current change upon a potential change and thus to analyze an object substance dissolved as an electrolyte in the object electrolytic solution. A boron-doped electroconductive diamond electrode or an electrode with gold deposited on its surface is used as the working electrode. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108527 | DRUM AND METHOD FOR COATING WORKPIECES WITH A NON-METALLIC COATING - The invention relates to a drum which has a wall, wherein at least the inside of the wall is provided with a surface of insulating material, an opening, defined by wall segments of the wall, radially spaced from one another with respect to a central rotational axis of the drum, and a drive mechanism for rotating the drum in a first or in a second direction, wherein at least one first electrode is arranged on the inside of the wall, and wherein at least one counter electrode is arranged on or between a central axis of the drum and the wall, and a method for coating workpieces. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108528 | MATERIAL FOR FORMING ELECTROLESS PLATE, COATING SOLUTION FOR ADHERING CATALYST, METHOD FOR FORMING ELECTROLESS PLATE, AND PLATING METHOD - A material for forming electroless plate comprising a non-conductive base material and a catalyst adhering layer provided on the non-conductive base material is constituted so that the catalyst adhering layer should comprise a hydrophilic (meth)acrylic resin constituted with a hydrophilic monomer and a hydrophobic monomer and containing the hydrophobic monomer at a ratio of 50 to 90 mol %. This material for forming electroless plate shows favorable catalyst adhering property, and shows no delamination of the catalyst adhering layer from the non-conductive base material, no dissolution of the catalyst adhering layer into a plating solution, and no discoloration of plate layer during the catalyst adhering step, development step and other steps. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108529 | SENSORS AND SWITCHES FOR DETECTING HYDROGEN - Sensors and switches for detecting hydrogen include an electrically-insulating support; a first and second electrode; and a palladium structure alone or in combination with an organic insulating film. The palladium structures of the sensors are deposited on and contact a first electrode and a portion of the palladium structure extends to and contacts the second electrode to create a conductive path. The palladium structures of the switches are deposited on and contact a first electrode and a portion of the palladium structures extend to and contact an organic insulating film deposited on the second electrode. Upon exposure of the switch to hydrogen, portions of the palladium structure extend through the film and contact the second electrode to create a conductive path. Methods of detecting hydrogen and methods of fabricating a sensor for detecting an analyte of interest are also provided. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108530 | METHOD OF SEMICONDUCTOR NANOCRYSTAL SYNTHESIS - A method is described for the manufacture of semiconductor nanoparticles. Improved yields are obtained by use of a reducing agent or oxygen reaction promoter. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108531 | ADHESIVE LAYER FORMING LIQUID AND ADHESIVE LAYER FORMING PROCESS - The object of the invention is to provide an adhesive layer forming liquid capable of maintaining the performance of forming an adhesive layer easily and keeping adhesive property to a resin certainly, and an adhesive layer forming process using the liquid. The adhesive layer forming liquid of the invention is an adhesive layer forming liquid for forming an adhesive layer for bonding a copper and a resin to each other, which is an aqueous solution comprising an acid, a stannous salt, a stannic salt, a complexing agent, and a stabilizer, and which is prepared to set the value of B/A to 0.010 or more and 1.000 or less at the time of the preparation, wherein A represents the concentration (unit: % by mass) of the stannous salt as the concentration of bivalent tin ions, and B represents the concentration (unit: % by mass) of the stannic salt as the concentration of tetravalent tin ions. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108532 | Process for Plating Chromium from a Trivalent Chromium Plating Bath - A plating process for plating chromium metal onto substrates is disclosed. The process uses a trivalent chromium plating bath with a sulfate and/or sulfonate matrix. The process also utilizes insoluble anodes. An addition of manganese ions to the plating bath inhibits the formation of detrimental hexavalent chromium ions upon use of the plating bath. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108533 | ELECTRODEPOSITION COATING MATERIAL AND ELECTRODEPOSITION METHOD - A suspension type electrodeposition coating composition containing, as a resin component, block copolyimide having a siloxane bond in a molecular structure and an anionic group in a molecule. Preferably, the above-mentioned block copolyimide contains, as one of the diamine components, diamine having a siloxane, bond in a molecular structure. In addition, preferably, the above-mentioned anionic group is a carboxylic acid group or a salt thereof and/or a sulfonic acid group or a salt thereof. The electrodeposition coating composition has superior heat resistance, which does not easily develop peeling and cracks in the electrodeposited body, and is capable of efficiently forming a high-insulation electrodeposited film superior in the uniformity of film property. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108534 | ELECTROCHEMICAL ACTUATOR - A valve system includes a gas generator coupled to a first chamber and a passage for conveying a flow of fluid therethrough. The first chamber is configured to hold a gas generated by the gas generator. The chamber includes a diaphragm deformable in response to an increase in an amount of the gas in the first chamber received by the gas generator. A deformation of the diaphragm in response to the increase in the amount of the gas in the first chamber inhibits flow of the fluid through the passage. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108535 | SYSTEM FOR GENERATING HYDROGEN AND METHOD THEREOF - An electrochemical system having a plurality of discrete electrochemical cell stacks is described. The system includes a water-oxygen management system fluidly coupled to the plurality of electrochemical cell stacks and a hydrogen management system fluidly coupled to the plurality of electrochemical cells. A means for ventilating the system and a control system for monitoring and operating said electrochemical system, said control system including a means for detecting abnormal operating conditions and a means for degrading the performance of said electrochemical system in response to said abnormal condition. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108536 | ELECTROCHEMICAL ACTUATOR - An electrochemical actuator system includes a membrane electrode assembly coupled to a source of electrical energy. The membrane electrode assembly includes a proton-exchange membrane disposed between a first electrode and a second electrode. A first chamber is located on a first side of the membrane electrode assembly and is configured to hold a gas generated by applying electrical energy to the first electrode of the membrane electrode assembly. The membrane electrode assembly and the first chamber are sealed to inhibit fluid communication with the surrounding ambient environment. The chamber includes a diaphragm deformable in response to a change in an amount of the gas in the first chamber. A deformation of the diaphragm in response to the change in the amount of the gas in the first chamber causes a movement of an actuating member coupled to the diaphragm. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108537 | ELASTIC CURRENT COLLECTOR FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS - The invention relates to a current collector for electrochemical diaphragm or membrane-type cells, comprising a layer obtained by interlacing or weaving of a multiplicity of first sets of metal wires with a multiplicity of single metal wires or of second sets of metal wires and provided with substantially parallel corrugations. Such layer is coupled to a planar element consisting of a cloth or a flattened stocking formed by weaving of a single metal wire. The current collector is characterised by a low angular coefficient of the pressure/thickness ratio over a wide range of compression levels. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108538 | METHOD FOR STRIPPING A COMPONENT - A method for stripping a component, in particular a gas turbine component, to completely or partially remove a multilayer or sandwich antiwear coating from the surface of the component, the antiwear coating including at least one relatively hard ceramic layer and at least one relatively soft metallic layer is disclosed. According to the present invention, in order to remove the multilayer or sandwich antiwear coating, the component is placed in a bath of an alkaline electrolyte, the component placed in the electrolyte being stripped at a current density of between 1 A/dm | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108539 | Method for detecting analyte, detection apparatus, and test chip - A method for detecting an analyte, comprising: trapping an analyte in a sample by using a test chip, wherein the test chip comprises: a working electrode including a semiconductor layer, a probe being capable of trapping the analyte and being immobilized on the semiconductor layer, a counter electrode, and a reduction electrode for reducing an electrolyte contained in an electrolyte medium to be contacted with the working electrode and the counter electrode: irradiating, with a light for exciting the modulator, the modulator with which the analyte trapped by the probe has been modified, while the working electrode, the counter electrode and the reduction electrode are contacted with an electrolyte medium containing the electrolyte; measuring a current which due to movement of electrons from the photoexcited modulator to the working electrode, passes between the working electrode and the counter electrode, while the electrolyte contained in the electrolyte medium is reduced by the reduction electrode. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108540 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR GAS SENSOR CONTROL - A gas sensor control apparatus includes a heater regulating section to control the supply of electricity to a heater included in a gas sensor, an impedance sensing section to sense an impedance of a cell of the gas sensor, and an impedance condition examining section to examine whether the sensed impedance is greater than or equal to a predetermined abnormality judging threshold. The control apparatus further includes a voltage condition examining section to examine whether a maximum effective voltage is applied to the heater, when the impedance is above the predetermined abnormality judging threshold, a duration measuring section to examine whether an application time duration of the maximum effective voltage becomes equal to or longer than a predetermined heater overheat preventing time, and a voltage decreasing section to decrease the heater application voltage to such a lower effective voltage as to hold the temperature of the cell higher than or equal to 500° C. when the application time duration reaches the predetermined heater overheat preventing time. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108541 | Capsule for Preparing Drinks - A capsule for preparing drinks by passing a liquid through a powdered substance ( | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108542 | FLUID RESERVOIR HAVING A GAS SENSOR AND A FILTER - The invention relates to a fluid reservoir ( | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108543 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING HYDROGEN STORAGE ALLOY AND RESIN - There is provided a resin composition including a resin and a hydrogen storage alloy powder and ensuring that even when the amount of the hydrogen storage alloy powder filled per unit volume is high, uniform mixing with the resin is achieved and the stress applied to the wall of a hydrogen storage vessel is sufficiently suppressed without impairing the high hydrogen storage capacity. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108544 | STACKABLE TRAY - A stackable tray may have a main bottom panel and a plurality of wall members extending from the main bottom panel that are adaptable to be folded about a respective plurality of score lines to form a tray. The main bottom panel may have at least one perforation that is at least partially deformable due to engagement of the main bottom panel with a protrusion of a pre-determined item located beneath the tray in the vicinity of the at least one perforation. A blank for forming a stackable tray and a plurality of stackable trays are also disclosed. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108545 | Apparatus to safely contain, store, and dispose of pins removed from articles of clothing - The invention relates to a multipurpose device for the safe handling of pins found in articles of clothing such as men's dress shirts. Magnetic material may be used in the container insure sharp articles are contained in the container. Said container maybe rigid or semi-rigid to ensure sharp articles are safely contained when disposed of. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108546 | CONTAINER FOR A PLURALITY OF TEST STRIPS - A container ( | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108547 | Storage Device - A storage device for securing and readily displaying multi-media items generally including protective packaging. The storage device has a plurality of elongated recesses including a first elongated slot having a first width and depth and a second elongated slot having a second width and depth occurring along the same recess so that each recess including multiple elongated slots can host different sized multi-media items and associated protective packaging. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108548 | STORING CASE - There is provided a storing case adapted to be disposed on top of an amplifier, an amplifier head, or an amplifier stack. The storing case is adapted to receive various accessories normally used by a musician and for storing them. The storing case has an external surface which is made of a material at least visually similar to the material of external surfaces of the amplifier, amplifier head, or amplifier stack. When the storing case is disposed on the amplifier, amplifier head, or amplifier stack, which is disposed on a stage, the storing case seems to be, for a spectator in front of the stage, an integral part of a set comprising the storing case and the amplifier, amplifier head, or amplifier stack. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108549 | Blow Molded Tool Chest Without Fasteners - A blow-molded carrying chest which includes an integrally molded frame with a top frame member slideably engaged with the left and right frame members. The frame includes a base frame member, and right and left frame members integrally molded to the base frame member. A top frame member is slideably engaged with the right and left frame members to secure the top frame member and assemble the carrying chest without requiring any fasteners. Below the top frame member is a plurality of drawers which are locked by hinged doors on the right and left frame members that prevent the plurality of drawers from sliding when the carrying chest is in transport. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108550 | DISPENSER FOR SWABS - A swab dispensing carton is provided which includes a housing defining a hollow receiving space and a drawer disposed within the receiving space, and containing multiple rows of swabs. The housing includes a pair of first side walls, a pair of second side walls, and a closure panel covering one end of the receiving space and being opposite an open mouth. The drawer includes a pair of first side panels, a pair of second side panels, and a floor opposite a dispensing opening. The floor is provided with at least three interleaved flaps having a strength to resist a pressure of at least 30 pounds of force. The dispensing opening is oriented to face one of the first or second side walls of the housing. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108551 | Self-Sealed Medical Sterilization Pouch - A self-sealed medical sterilization pouch comprises the following elements of: a first sheet being pervious to sterilization gases and surrounded by at least one printing domain thereon, a plurality of signs being disposed on the printing domain and located outside of a closed space, the first sheet having at least two sterile processing indicators having color response, one surface of an end of the first sheet having a flap; and a second sheet being impervious to sterilization gases, the second sheet having an opening and being joined with the first sheet by a first seal line, a second seal line and a third seal line at a left side, a right side and an upper side to form the closed space, the sterile processing indicators being disposed between the third seal line and a ladle-shaped end and the third seal line and another ladle-shaped end respectively. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108552 | APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING AN IN USE CONNECTION OF AN ACCESSORY AND A DRILL - An apparatus for facilitating in use connection of an accessory, such as a drill bit, to a drill. The apparatus includes an accessory holder for holding the accessory and drill engaging means for facilitating accurate location of the drill relative to the accessory holder. Also disclosed is a drill suitable for use with the apparatus for facilitating in use connection of an accessory. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108553 | UNIVERSAL LIPSTICK REFILL CASE - The present disclosure could generally provide a reusable and universal case for personal items such as, for example, removable lipstick refills. Manufacturers could provide relatively cost-effective lipstick refills suitable for use with a more elegantly packaged and fully functional universal case. The case could include an elongated tube to house a lipstick refill. The case could also include a notch disposed on an interior surface of an elongated tube to receive a groove disposed on an exterior surface of an insert disposed within a second end of the tube. The case could further include a protrusion on an interior surface of the insert that is disposed along a surface of the lipstick refill. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108554 | Gender-specific, disposable absorbent articles - Disposable absorbent articles product designs tailored to the differing needs and preferences of males and females are disclosed. In particular embodiments, an array of gender-specific, disposable, absorbent articles comprises a package of first disposable absorbent articles, the package bearing indicia indicating that the articles therein are adapted to be worn by females, and a package of second disposable absorbent articles, the package bearing indicia indicating that the articles therein are adapted to be worn by males. The first disposable absorbent articles differ from the corresponding second disposable absorbent articles in any of a variety of aspects to customize the products for each gender. In certain embodiments, the array includes one product adapted for use by one gender, and a unisex product adapted for use by either gender. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108555 | PACKAGES AND METHODS FOR USE WITH STORED ITEMS - An at least partially flexible sealed package comprises an opening assembly that includes a sliding component and a lifetime indicator for indicating an expiry status of a product within a storage compartment of the package. Movement of said sliding component relative to the lifetime indicator serving to open a seal of said package and activate the lifetime indicator. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108556 | STORAGE CONTAINER - A storage container that is secure and tamper proof is provided by a molded, one-piece container having a bottom and upstanding vertically oriented side and end walls. A separate lid is provided that sealingly engages the container. The container includes flutes on the inside and outside of the walls for adding strength to the walls. The flutes on the outside wall of one container fit with the flutes on the inside wall of another container for nesting purposes. The container can be stacked with another container by being placed on the top surface of the lid. A container can also be stacked in a container without a lid by being supported by shoulders on the inside walls of the container without the lid after rotating the container to be nested so that the flutes on the container to be nested engage the shoulders of the container without the lid. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108557 | PACKAGING MATERIAL - A packaging material comprising a plurality of flexible strips of material integrally interconnected to one another along one end thereof so as to form a unitary mass and so that the strips of material are intertwineable with one another to form a resilient tuft. The strips of material interconnected via a border have a bonding material disposed thereon for bondingly connecting the packaging material to a container. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108558 | FROZEN, LIGHTWEIGHT CURABLE SEALANT - A uniformly premixed sealant is extruded into a packaging form and allowed to pressure equilibrate prior to freezing. Upon warming the sealant begins to cure. The storage of the preformed sealant formulation under cold conditions arrests the activity of cure catalysts and accelerators mixed therethrough. The sealant is readily extruded into a preform shape containing a lightweight filler. A release film is provided to avoid contact with the sealant preformed in a shape during application to a substrate. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108559 | PACKAGED PRODUCT COMBINATION - A packaged product combination comprises a number of different medicaments of different shape and/or colour, the actual shape and/or colour of the medicaments providing user information relating to the medicament, for example a recommended dosage time in relation to meal times. For example, products to be taken before meal times can be elongate, products to be taken at meal times can be circular, and products to be taken after meal times can be triangular. In this way, the invention helps patients take the medication correctly, such that patients will longer be able to self-medicate and will not be reliant on inpatient care. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108560 | TRAY - A tray which is adapted to be securely and stably carried by a hand of a user, the tray comprising a support portion having an upper surface adapted for supporting the beverages or foodstuffs; a wall portion extending upwardly from the upper surface of the support portion; and a raised portion connected to the wall portion, the raised portion having upper and lower surfaces wherein the lower surface of the raised portion is located above the upper surface of the support portion when the tray is in an operable position the raised and wall portions defining a recess which is laterally accessible the raised portion being adapted to be gripped by the hand of the user whereby the thumb of the user engages the upper surface of the raised portion and the recess is adapted to receive the fingers of the hand of the user so as to enable the lower surface of the raised portion to be engaged by the fingers of the user at the same time that the thumb of the user engages the upper surface. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108562 | Screwdriver Kit - A screwdriver kit includes a main body which has a first end adapted for connecting to a tool and a second end, including a column projecting from the first end and having an opening formed therein longitudinally; a linkage having a first end and a second end, with the second end slideably received in the opening; a cap member, which the second end of the linkage is installed therein, being movable between a first position and a second position; wherein the cap member is coupled to the main body as the cap member is in the first position; wherein the cap member is detached from the main body along the linkage as the cap member is moved toward the second position. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108563 | PACKAGING MATERIAL - A packaging material comprising a plurality of flexible strips of material integrally interconnected to one another along one end thereof so as to form a unitary mass and so that the strips of material are intertwineable with one another to form a resilient tuft. The strips of material interconnected via a border have a bonding material disposed thereon for bondingly connecting the packaging material to a container. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108564 | CLEAN DEVICE WITH CLEAN BOX-OPENING/CLOSING DEVICE - In a load port portion of a conventional clean device, it can happen that cleanliness is reduced by dust caused by wear of bellows and a lid is not separated by its weight from a main body. In order to solve such problems, a clean device is structured as follows: a lid of a clean box has a non-circular reception hole, a load port portion of the clean device has an opening/closing mechanism with a projection fittable in the receiving hole and has a buffer chamber, one end of bellows of the buffer chamber is connected to the bottom surface of the buffer chamber, and the other end of the bellows is fixed, on the outside of the buffer chamber, to raising/lowering means of a port door. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108565 | Wafer container having the snap-fitting restraint module - A wafer container includes a container body, the internal of which is disposed with a plurality of slots for supporting a plurality of wafers and an opening is formed on one sidewall of which for importing and exporting said plurality of wafers, and a door with an inner surface, which is joined with opening of the container body with the inner surface for protecting the plurality of wafers in the container body, the characteristic in that: at least one restraint module is disposed on the inner surface of the door, the restraint module including a base which is disposed with a plurality of restraints arranged at intervals and an opening, and a snap-fitting piece is disposed on the inner surface of the door for snap-fitting the restraint module by passing the snap-fitting piece through the opening of the base of restraint module and rotating the restraint to an angle. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108566 | METHOD OF REDUCING CORROSION AND CORROSION BYPRODUCT DEPOSITION IN A CRUDE UNIT - A method of optimizing system parameters in a crude unit to reduce corrosion and corrosion byproduct deposition in the crude unit is disclosed and claimed. The method includes measuring or predicting properties associated with the system parameters and using an automated controller to analyze the properties to cause adjustments in the chemical program to optimize the system parameters. Adjusting the system parameters effectively controls corrosion in the crude unit by reducing the corrosiveness of a fluid in the process stream and/or by protecting the system from a potentially corrosive substance. System parameter sensing probes are arranged at one or more locations in the process stream to allow accurate monitoring of the system parameters in the crude unit. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108567 | PROCESSING BIOMASS AND PETROLEUM CONTAINING MATERIALS - Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, systems can use feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials and/or starchy materials, to produce ethanol and/or butanol, e.g., by fermentation. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108568 | FISCHER-TROPSCH JET FUEL PROCESS - The invention provides a Fischer-Tropsch jet fuel refining process which has a jet fuel yield in excess of 60% by mass, said process including at least four of the following five conversion processes: a. hydrocracking one or more of a FT kerosene and heavier material fraction and a C9 and heavier FT syncrude fraction; b. oligomerising an FT syncrude fraction including hydrocarbons in the range C2 to C8; c. hydrotreating one or more of an FT syncrude fraction, a product from process b., and an alkylated FT syncrude fraction; d. aromatizing one or more of an FT syncrude fraction including hydrocarbons in the range C2 to C8, a product from process a., a product from process b, a product from process c., and a product from an aromatic alkylation process; and e. alkylating one or more of an FT syncrude fraction including hydrocarbons in the C2 to C6 range, a product from process b., and a product from process d. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108569 | MILD CRACKING OF PARAFFINS - A process is disclosed for the mild cracking of C | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108570 | Method for improving liquid yield in a delayed coking process - A system and method for removing oil from the surface of coke left in refinery coke drums before it is cut out is disclosed. The process does not add time to the coking cycle, nor involve the addition of major equipment. A solvent is added to the stripping steam. The solvent could be either a hydrocarbon fraction such as a coker distillate, a light gas oil or another fraction having an end point below 450° C. The solvent-enhanced stripping steam becomes a very effective oil extraction vapor when injected into the coke drum. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108571 | HYDROTREATING PROCESS WITH IMPROVED HYDROGEN MANAGEMENT - This invention relates to an improved hydrotreating process for removing sulfur from naphtha and distillate feedstreams. This improved process utilizes a hydrotreating zone, an acid gas removal zone, and a pressure swing adsorption zone having a total cycle time of less than about 30 seconds for increasing the concentration of hydrogen utilized in the process. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108572 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR WET CRUSHING OIL SAND - A system for forming an oil sand slurry from mined oil sand is provided, comprising a slurry preparation tower having an intake opening through which oil sand enters the slurry preparation tower, a first sizer device to comminute the oil sand passing through it, a second sizer device to further comminute the oil sand, and a pump box for receiving oil sand that has passed through the second sizer and feeding it to a pump; at least one conveyor, having a discharge end, for transporting mined oil sand to the slurry preparation tower; a metal detector for detecting a piece of metal in the mined oil sand and transmitting a signal; and a metal rejection device operative to, in response to the signal from the metal detector, reject a portion of oil sand containing the piece of metal before the portion of oil sand enters the slurry preparation tower. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108573 | PROCESS FOR ENHANCING ELECTROSTATIC SEPARATION IN THE BENEFICIATION OF ORES - An electrostatic modification reagent as described herein. The electrostatic modification reagent may be used in an electric separation process for separating components from a mineral ore or sand. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108574 | SIEVE DEVICE FOR CONTROLLED SIEVING - A screening device is disclosed for a pulverulent or granular material, such as a control screen for milled products including, but not limited to, flour, middlings or semolina. The device has an inlet for material to be screened, an outlet for rejections and an outlet for undersize Furthermore, the screening device can include a screen frame with a screen fastened thereto and a base framework. The screen frame can be mounted such that it can move relative to the base framework of the screening device and be coupled to a vibrating source by which the screen frame can be made to move with vibrating movements relative to the base framework of the screening device. During operation, the screen frame can be made to move with vibrating movements whose frequency is in the range from, for example, 15 Hz to 100 Hz and whose amplitude is in the range from, for example, 0.1 mm to 6 mm. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108575 | OSCILLATING SCREEN - An oscillating screen comprises a screening container inside which a screening means is disposed lying on a determinate screening plane (P), coinciding or inclined with respect to a horizontal oscillation plane (X), and oscillation means to move the screening container with respect to a fixed supporting structure. The oscillation means comprises a first movement unit provided with a first rotary shaft associated with a first eccentric element cooperating with the screening container, and a second movement unit having at least a second rotary shaft provided with a second eccentric element cooperating with the screening container. A transmission means connects the first rotary shaft and the second rotary shaft with each other, so that they have the same angular velocity. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108576 | Banknote handling apparatus - A banknote handling apparatus | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108577 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR USE OF OPTICAL FORCES FOR IDENTIFICATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND/OR SORTING OF PARTICLES - Apparatus and methods are provided for interacting light with particles, including but not limited to biological matter such as cells, in unique and highly useful ways. Optophoresis consists of subjecting particles to various optical forces, especially optical gradient forces, and more particularly moving optical gradient forces, so as to obtain useful results. In biology, this technology represents a practical approach to probing the inner workings of a living cell, preferably without any dyes, labels or other markers. In one aspect, a particle may be characterized by determining its optophoretic constant or signature. For example, a diseased cell has a different optophoretic constant from a healthy cell, thereby providing information, or the basis for sorting. In the event of physical sorting, various forces may be used for separation, including fluidic forces, such as through the use of laminar flow, or optical forces, or mechanical forces, such as through adhesion. Various techniques for measuring the dielectric constant of particles are provided. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108578 | MEANS FOR THE SEPARATION OF MAGNETIC PARTICLES - The invention relates to an apparatus ( | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108579 | Screening Machine with Segmented Components - A screen frame assembly is provided for use with a screening machine. The screen frame assembly includes first and second generally planar screen frames and a coupling between the first and second screen frames that includes a tab in the first screen frame and a receiving slot in the second screen frame. The receiving slot is configured to receive the tab and includes a centering feature for laterally aligning the first and second screen frames relative to one another. The centering feature may include a pair of opposed inwardly angled edges of the receiving slot. The coupling may include an overlap region between the first and second screen frames that is engageable to thereby permit lifting of the second screen frame by a lifting force exerted upon the first screen frame. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108580 | Molecular Separators, Concentrators, and Detectors Preparatory to Sensor Operation, and Methods of Minimizing False Positives in Sensor Operations - As an elegant solution for minimizing false positives returned by a sensor tuned to an analyte molecule, filters constructed of carbon nanotubes are positioned relative to the sensor to limit the sensor to being exposed to molecules within a defined range of sizes, with too-big molecules being excluded from reaching the sensor by one filter, and too-small molecules being pumped out through another, finer filter before the sensor is operated. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108581 | WATER TREATMENT CARTRIDGES - A water treatment cartridge comprises an additive channel arranged so that only some of the water passing through the cartridge passes through it. The additive channel comprises means for automatically releasing an additive into the water in the channel. The additive channel is arranged to control the additive dose. The cartridge may also contain a water treatment or filter medium. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108582 | Wastewater screening device - A screening device for wastewater includes a perforate screening member through which wastewater in an associated channel flows from a bottom side thereof to a top side thereof. An overfall wall is positioned in the wastewater channel. A clearing member is shiftable relative to the screening member for cleaning screenings therefrom, and is positioned upstream of the overfall wall. A waterwheel is positioned in the wastewater channel at a location downstream of the overfall wall, and is operably connected with the clearing member for mechanically shifting the same to remove the screenings from the screening member without using external power. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108583 | INSTALLATION SYSTEM WITH RECYCLING CAPABILITIES FOR ALKALINE WATER IONIZER MACHINE OR A REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM - An installation kit for an alkaline water ionizer unit or reverse osmosis unit may comprise a valve having two separate flow paths. The first flow path provides tap water to the alkaline water ionizer unit or the reverse osmosis unit. The second flow path connects to a “by-product” water outlet of the alkaline water ionizer unit or the reverse osmosis unit. The “by-product” water may be drained to the kitchen sink or stored in a storage tank for later use. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108584 | DISSOLVED AIR FLOTATION UNIT - A water treatment unit comprising a bath ( | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108585 | WATER TREATMENT ASSEMBLY - A water treatment assembly includes a housing having a plurality of water treatment component interfaces. The water treatment assembly also includes a plurality of water treatment components selected from a group of a particulate filter component, a taste and odor filter component, a lead and mercury filter component, a water softener component, and a water disinfection component, wherein each of the water treatment components are coupled to a respective one of the water treatment component interfaces. Plumbing lines provide flow communication between the components, and the plumbing lines include a system water inlet and a system water outlet. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108586 | SYSTEM OF WATER COLLECTING, CLEANING, AND STORING - A system of water collecting, cleaning, and storing comprises a top-opened water storing container ( | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108587 | Osmotic Desalination Process - An energy efficient desalination process that does not produce waste products involves the extraction of water from a first solution, such as seawater, by using a second concentrated solution to draw the water from the first solution across a semi-permeable membrane. By manipulating the equilibrium of the soluble and insoluble species of solute within the second solution in favor of the soluble species of the solute, a saturated second solution can be used to generate osmotic pressure on the first solution. Also, by adjusting the equilibrium in favor of the less soluble species after the water has been drawn from the first solution, a portion of the solute can easily be precipitated out. Heating the second solution decomposes the solute into its constituent gasses. The constituent gasses and precipitated solute may be recycled through the process to affect the changes in equilibrium and eliminate waste products. Additionally, by using the waste steam from industrial sources and a heat pump to effectively distribute heat through the present method, the present method exhibits greater energy efficiency than prior art methods. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108588 | METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR CONVERTING BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS INTO ENERGY RESOURCES - A method of converting biological material into energy resources includes transmitting biological material to a pulsed electric field (PEF) station, and applying a PEF to the biological material within a treatment zone in the PEF station to generate treated biological material. The method also includes transmitting the treated biological material to a biogenerator, and processing the treated biological material in the biogenerator to produce an energy resource. A converter may carry out this process, and may include the PEF station and the biogenerator. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108589 | Single-Piece Tapped Plate and Retainer for Fluid Filters - The present invention relates generally to a fluid filter assemblies. In particular, the present invention is directed to fluid filter assemblies comprising a single-piece tapped plate and retainer. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108590 | FLUID FILTER WITH AN ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE ON AN ENDPLATE OF THE FILTERING ELEMENT - A fluid filter includes a filter element having a filtering media disposed between two endplates. One endplate includes an open flow passage that allows a working fluid to flow into or out of the media during operation. The other endplate includes a connection structure. A cover houses the filter element, and has an opening that is an inlet or outlet in fluid communication with the opening of the one endplate. The cover includes another fill opening proximate the other endplate. A cap is connected to the connection structure of the other endplate to close the opening of the cover. The cover is retained between the cap and other endplate. Generally, the attachment configuration between the cap and the other endplate of the filter element helps ensure that the filter element with the correct micron rating is installed in a filtration system. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108591 | Filter with Installation Integrity and Magnetic Flow-Control - A filter with installation integrity permits fluid flow only in a first installation condition and not in a second undesired or mis-installation condition, including improper alignment or mounting of a filter element in a housing, an incorrect replacement filter element, absence of a filter element, and an incorrect housing cover. A magnetically actuated valve has a piston controlling fluid flow according to installation condition. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108592 | BIOLOGICAL FLUID FILTRATION SYSTEM UTILIZING BY-PASS LINE AND TUBE SUPPORT DEVICE - An improved biological fluid filtration system is shown having, seriatim, a blood container, a biological fluid filtration device downstream of the blood container, and a blood receiving container downstream of the biological fluid filtration device; a bypass line is provided to allow fluid communication between the blood container and the blood receiving container, the bypass line includes a loop, the loop of the bypass line being configured to be disposed above the blood container at a sufficient height to prevent the passage of fluid around the leukocyte depletion device; the loop of the bypass line being disposed in a tube support device, the tube support device being configured to support substantially the entire weight of the biological fluid filtration system without substantially crimping said bypass line. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108593 | SPIRAL TYPE SEPARATION MEMBRANE ELEMENT - An object of the invention is to provide a spiral separation membrane element that can reduce the pressure loss of a feed-side channel and be much less vulnerable to the problem of inhibition or blockage of the flow in the feed-side channel. The spiral separation membrane element includes one or more separation membranes, one or more feed-side channel components, one or more permeation-side channel components, and a perforated hollow core tube around which the separation membranes, the feed-side channel components and the permeation-side channel components are wrapped, wherein the feed-side channel component is a net formed by fusion bonding. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108594 | SELF-CLEANING INFLUENT FEED SYSTEM FOR A WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT - An influent feed system for directing the influent liquid via hydraulic energy to scour the surface of primary treatment tank walls and base to move the scoured solids to a sludge trough. Scouring action takes place during periods of low liquid levels in the tank. The system comprises two identical, adjacent tanks sharing a common distribution box. Either or both of the tanks are in use at any given time. The tank in use will be empty occasionally each day. Influent feed troughs disposed transversely in each tank directs solids towards a sludge hopper in the tank bottom. The IFTs extend over the width of the tank to provide scouring of the entire end wall and floor surface. Each IFT has a sump with a valved discharge piped directly to the sludge trough, and the floor of each IFT is sloped towards the sump to facilitates draining of solids. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108595 | Strainer - A straight strainer assembly for removing particle contaminants from a fluid flow includes a first body extending along a first longitudinal axis and a second body attached to the first tubular body. The second tubular body extends along a second longitudinal axis that is not parallel to the first longitudinal axis. A cylindrical strainer basket extends through the second hollow internal cavity from the second end of the second tubular body into the first hollow internal cavity. A retainer ring is disposed within the first tubular body and has an elliptical face portion extending obliquely within the first tubular. | 2010-05-06 |
| 20100108596 | BIOLOGICAL FLUID FILTRATION UNIT PROVIDED WITH AN OFFSET INLET AND/OR OUTLET MEMBER - A filtration unit intended to allow the selective elimination of target substances from a fluid such as flood or a blood component, has an outer envelope formed from two flexible sheets joined together over their periphery along a bond line so as to define an inner volume, the envelope containing a filtering medium which delimits, on both sides of the bond line, an inlet compartment of the fluid to be filtered and an outlet compartment of the filtrate, each of the compartments being provided with an element—respectively an inlet and outlet element—for bringing the compartment into communication with the outside, the elements being connected between the sheets and comprising a flow channel that passes through the bond line, the unit being characterized in that at least one channel is offset relative to the bond line towards the compartment with which the channel is in communication. | 2010-05-06 |
