19th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130112560 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO ANALYZE MATERIALS OF A SUSPENSION BY MEANS OF DIELECTROPHORESIS - Systems and methods for trapping and moving individual particles of a target material of a suspension are disclosed. In one aspect, a system includes a tube and an electronically addressable float. The float includes one or more arrays of electrodes in which each electrode can be independently addressed to create non-uniform electric fields that trap and isolate target particles near the float. The electrodes can be dynamically operated to move the target particles to particular locations on the float for analysis and collection. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112561 | DEWATERING OIL SAND TAILINGS - Described herein, is a method of dewatering a slurry, the slurry being tailings from bitumen extraction of mined oil sand. The slurry is passed through at least one electro-kinetic thickener having a voltage gradient to separate water from the slurry to produce a dewatered slurry. The electro-kinetic thickener may comprise an auger to move the slurry downstream. The auger has a conductive component in the form of a wire, ribbon or rod as an anode (positive electrode) to attract negatively-charged slurry particles and to repel the positively-charged cations and associated water. The auger is shafted or shaftless. The electro-kinetic thickener may also comprise a porous drum having the auger disposed therein. The porous drum is a cathode (negative electrode) to repel the negatively-charged slurry particles, attract the positively-charged cations and associated water, and allow the water to pass through the porous drum. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112562 | Real-time observable electrophoresis system which does not require any kind of light filter - This invention avoids the need for UV light as well as all the various filters utilized by prior systems while allowing real-time observation and recording of molecules during electophoresis. This invention is a real-time observable electrophoresis system that avoids the use of light filters as the activation of fluorescent dyes is done by LEDs that give off visible light with a certain wavelength, instead of ultraviolet light, which are positioned not on the top or bottom of the electrophoresis gel but on the sides. The background light that is observed in some gels is eliminated by the image analyzing computer software. This system eliminates the need to filter the wavelength of the activating light and enables the observation and recording of the molecules during the entirety of the electrophoresis. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112563 | FLOW-THROUGH CONSUMABLE ANODES - Anode applicators include consumable anodes, that can be operated in a non-stationary mode and are insensitive to orientation, are used in selective plating/brush electrodeposition of coatings or free-standing components. The flow-through dimensionally-stable, consumable anodes employed are perforated/porous to provide relatively unimpeded electrolyte flow and operate at low enough electrochemical potentials to provide for anodic metal/alloy dissolution avoiding undesired anodic reactions. The consumable anodes include consumable anode material(s) in high surface area to reduce the local anodic current density. During electroplating, sufficient electrolyte is pumped through the consumable anodes at sufficient flow rates to minimize concentration gradient and/or avoid the generation of chlorine and/or oxygen gas and/or undesired reaction such as the anodic oxidation of P-bearing ions in the electrolyte. The active consumable anode material(s) can have a microstructure which is fine-grained and/or amorphous to ensure a uniform anodic dissolution. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112564 | Electroplating Solutions and Methods For Deposition of Group IIIA-VIA Films - The embodiment described herein relate to pulse electroplating methods and solutions. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112565 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A LAYERED METAL STRUCTURE WITH AN ANODIZED SURFACE - Methods and apparatus for forming a multi-layered metal structure that includes an anodized surface are disclosed. According to one aspect, a housing arrangement can include a stainless steel layer and at least a first layer. The first layer can have a first bonding surface and a first exterior surface. The first bonding surface can be substantially bonded in direct contact with the stainless steel layer, and the first exterior surface can be an exterior of the housing arrangement. The first exterior surface is an anodized surface. In one embodiment, the first layer can be formed from an anodizable material such as aluminum, titanium, niobium, or tantalum. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112566 | METHOD FOR ETCHING OF COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS - The present invention is concerned with improved means for etching circuit structures on printed circuit board or wafer substrates of copper or copper alloys in a manner effectively removing unwanted copper from such circuit structures leaving behind a smooth copper surface applying an etching solution containing an Fe(II)/Fe(III) redox system and sulfur containing organic additives. It is an advantage of the present invention that the solution can also applied for plating of copper prior to etching. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112567 | APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING MOLD FOR NANOIMPRINTING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MOLD FOR NANOIMPRINTING - An apparatus for manufacturing a mold for nanoimprinting and a method of manufacturing a mold for nanoimprinting are provided. The apparatus for manufacturing the mold for nanoimprinting performs an anodic oxidation treatment to an aluminum substrate with an electrolytic solution and is characterized in that at least a material of a surface of a portion contacting with the electrolytic solution is a metal or an alloy thereof, having an eluted amount of 0.2 ppm/cm | 2013-05-09 |
20130112568 | METHOD FOR SYNTHESIZING AMMONIA - In the ammonia synthesis method, an anode and a cathode are arranged in an electrolyte phase at a predetermined interval; water (H | 2013-05-09 |
20130112569 | ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE REVERSIBLE STORAGE OF ENERGY - An energy storage device for a reversible storage of energy has a reversibly designed metal/metal oxide storage unit for indirectly storing energy in form of a fluid material and a reversibly designed electrolysis device for providing and using the fluid material in an electrolysis reaction. The metal/metal oxide storage unit is disposed spatially separated from the electrolysis device. A fluid exchanging unit is provided for exchanging the fluid material between the reversibly designed metal/metal oxide storage unit and the electrolysis device, and a heat exchanging unit is provided for exchanging thermal energy between the metal/metal oxide storage unit and the electrolysis device. Further, a method for a reversible storage of energy is provided. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112570 | SODIUM CRYOLITE FOR ALUMINUM ELECTROLYSIS INDUSTRY AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - The invention provides a sodium cryolite for aluminum electrolysis industry, which has a molecular formula: mNaF.AlF | 2013-05-09 |
20130112571 | ELECTROLYTIC APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SLIGHTLY ACIDIC ELECTROLYZED WATER - An electrolytic apparatus and a method produce slightly acidic electrolyzed water with a molecular hypochlorous acid component by electrolysis of a chlorine containing composition. The electrolytic apparatus electrolyzes a chlorine containing composition with chloride ions and then dilutes the electrolyzed solution, and includes a container for providing a dilution water passage for diluting the electrolyzed solution, an electrode stack in the container including a diaphragm-less unit electrolysis cell defined between planar electrodes and the electrode holder frame for supplying chlorine composition at the position corresponding to the unit electrolysis cell, and an electrode holder frame including a reservoir part fluid-communicated to the opening while retaining the chlorine containing composition prior to the supply of the chlorine containing composition to the unit electrolysis cell. The total area of the opening fluid-communicating between the reservoir part and the unit electrolytic cell is not more than 10 mm | 2013-05-09 |
20130112572 | NOVEL CHEMISTRY USED IN BIOSENSORS - The invention relates to novel compositions of 1,3-disubstituted ferrocenes useful for the modification of electrodes. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112573 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TESTING ANALYTES - A method and device are provided for measuring a level of a clinically relevant analyte (such as glucose) in a fluid (such as blood). The device includes a flow path for conducting said fluid through the device; a detection chamber arranged on said flow path; and detector means arranged to detect analyte levels in the fluid in said chamber, wherein: said detection chamber contains a predetermined amount of an analyte such that that analyte mixes with fluid in the detection chamber to form, at the detector means, a calibration sample of the fluid at a time after the arrival of the fluid in said detection chamber, and said detector means is arranged to detect a first analyte level of an unadulterated sample of the fluid at a first time which is before the formation of said calibration sample and to detect a second analyte level of said calibration sample at a second time which is after the formation of said calibration sample. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112574 | COMBINATION CARD AND KEY HOLDER - This invention provides a combination key tag and key holder which includes a key tag holder case for enclosing key tags. The key tag holder case has a top portion, middle portion, and a bottom portion. The bottom portion defines an aperture for receiving a post. The post routes through the aperture of the bottom portion, through a key tag, and into an interior of the key tag holder case. The top portion releasably attaches to the post to secure the key tags within the key tag holder case. A strap member attaches to the key tag holder case for closing the key tag holder case to prevent key tags from exiting an interior of the key tag holder case. A key ring attaches to an aperture defined within the middle portion of the key tag holder case to hold keys. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112575 | PORTABLE MICROBUBBLE AND DRUG MIXING DEVICE - A portable microbubble and drug mixing device is provided. The portable microbubble and drug mixing device comprises a flexible outer container comprising an interior chamber for accommodating a drug, and a rigid inner container within the flexible outer container and comprising an interior chamber for accommodating microbubbles. The outer container has a tensile strength at break less than or equal to approximately 15 MPa, and the inner container has a tensile strength at break greater than or equal to approximately 20 MPa and is capable of storing microbubbles at a concentration higher than or equal to approximately 5×10 | 2013-05-09 |
20130112576 | CONTAINER AND DEVICE COMPRISING SUCH A CONTAINER - A container with a cover wall, provided with at least one cover wall region which can be pierced to form a supply opening for supplying a liquid, a bottom wall, provided with at least one bottom wall region which can be pierced to form a discharge opening, at least one first chamber, in which a basic product is present, and a second chamber, in which an adjustment element is arranged that can be displaced from a position of rest to a puncturing position opening the piercable bottom wall region. The adjustment element is provided with at least one through-channel with an inlet opening and with an outlet opening opposite the piercable bottom wall region. The adjustment element is provided with a mixing chamber for mixing the liquid and the basic product. The mixing chamber is in fluid communication with the first chamber in the puncturing position of the adjustment element. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112577 | GRIPPING AID - A wearable aid for gripping an item by hand includes a main body shaped to be worn by a user, a strap connected to a first location of the main body and a releasable retaining means at a second location of the main body that is away from the first location. When a user wearing the aid has engaged an item to be gripped, part of the strap can be passed over at least part of one or more fingers of the user's hand and secured to the releasable retaining means in a manner that aids the user in gripping the item. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112578 | Novelty Shot Glass - The invention disclosed is a drink container of the general size of a single, double, or other size shot glass for drinking liquors and spirits having the aesthetic shape and features of a prophylactic condom. The drink container may be made of a rigid plastic or resilient material, such as silicone rubber. The drink container is formed of side walls extending into a rounded closed basal end, with an opening at the opposite lip end, and can include text or graphic labels on the exterior surface. The resilient drink container is inter-convertible between an extended and collapse conformation, and may be packaged in a flat, square-shaped sealed wrapper. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112579 | TOOLBOX - A toolbox includes a body and a cover. The body includes a rigid base layer and an external layer. The base layer includes a compartment having an opening. An annular wall is formed on a top face surrounding the opening. The external layer is made of soft, compressible material. The external layer is integrally formed with a portion of an outer face of the base layer and the annular wall as a single, monolithic, inseparable piece. The external layer has an annular ridge corresponding to the annular wall. The cover is made of rigid material and includes a covering face. When the cover is in the closed position, the rigid covering face of the cover covers the annular wall of the body, and the rigid covering face of the cover presses against and sealingly engages with the annular ridge of the body. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112580 | PAINT BRUSH STORAGE DEVICE - A paint brush storage device includes a housing having a top portion and a bottom portion configured for positioning and restraining a bristle portion of a paint brush within. The bottom portion includes a plurality of perforations for ventilating the paint brush, a pair of oppositely disposed first and second sidewalls, a pair of oppositely disposed first and second end walls, and a back wall. The back wall includes a first pair of projections and a second pair of projections extending from an interior surface of the back wall and configured for positioning the paint brush. The positioning of the paint brush by the first pair of projections and the second pair of projections forms a space between an exposed surface of the bristle portion, the first sidewall, and the second sidewall, to protect and ventilate the bristle portion. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112581 | Packaging of Multiple Cups - Devices and methods for packaging food cups is provided. The devices include unitary blanks with a front panel, bottom panel, rear panel, top panel, and side closures (in various forms) configured for assembly into a hollow substantially polyhedral package enclosure for 2 cups, 4 cups, or other even number of cups. Package enclosures with different side closures are designed for assembly with no glue joints, one glue joint, 3 glue joints (two cup enclosure), or 5 glue joints. Package enclosures provide visual displays that permit viewing of contents of cups secured in the enclosures. Package enclosures are structurally stable for packaging, transport, and storage. And the visual displays provide aesthetic appeal for consumers. Material and manufacturing costs and product waste are minimized with the invention. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112582 | STACKABLE AND NESTING BOTTLE CASE - The invention relates to a bottle case ( | 2013-05-09 |
20130112583 | Portion Control Food Ware - A kit containing portion control tableware, the kit containing a portion control plate and a portion control drinking cup, whereby when used, the portion control cup limits the amount of beverage consumed to a healthy portion size, and the portion control plate provides a visual indication of the size of a healthy portion. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112584 | Compact Tissue Dispenser - Packaging of tissues such as facial tissues such that the final package is compact and reduces exposure of stored tissues to contamination by hand contact. The tissues are folded several times to attain a footprint considerably smaller than the original footprint and of conventionally packaged tissues. Folded tissues are interleaved to cause withdrawal of one tissue to expose the next. The package may comprise paper, semirigid plastic, or transparent film packaging. Optionally, a carabiner enables attachment of the package to an environmental object such as apparel of a person. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112585 | VALVE DESIGNED TO INDICATE WHETHER OR NOT FLUID IS PASSING - The subject of the present invention is a valve for extracting, by pumping, a fluid contained in a space, said valve comprising: a) a main body having a first opening for the passage of said fluid during pumping, and b) an indicator means configured to indicate whether or not the fluid is passing through the first opening. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112586 | FLIP CONTAINER FOR BLISTER CARD MEDICATION HOLDERS - There is shown in three embodiments a pill blister pack container for holding a pill blister pack. The container having a first portion highedly attached to a second portion. The first portion being sized to fit within the second portion when the container is closed. Both the first and second portions have defined side walls and a front wall. In addition, the first portion includes flanges in the side walls that engage apertures in the second portion to lock the two portions. Furthermore, a least one support post extends between the two portions. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112587 | BOX TYPE CONTAINER HOLDER FOR MEDICATION CARDS - There is shown in a pill blister pack container for holding a pill blister pack. The container having a central structure with a hollowed interior configured to hold the blister pack. A top is secured to the central structure by a hinge member and has a closure structure secured configured to maintain the top in a closed portioned. The closure structure includes corresponding first locking members formed on forward facing surfaces to cooperate in maintaining the cap in the closed position along with corresponding second locking members formed on side facing surfaces and formed on the top to further maintain the cap in the closed positioned. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112588 | BOOK TYPE CONTAINER HOLDER FOR MEDICATION CARDS - There is shown in three embodiments a pill blister pack container for holding a pill blister pack. The container having a first portion highedly attached to a second portion. The first portion being sized to fit within the second portion when the container is closed. Both the first and second portions have defined side walls and a front wall. In addition, the first portion includes flanges in the side walls that engage apertures in the second portion to lock the two portions. Furthermore, at least one support post extends between the two portions. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112589 | Drainage Kit With Built-In Disposal Bag - The present disclosure describes a disposal bag, kit and method for performing pleural drainage that may be used by a patient at home or away from home. The kit for drainage of a body cavity has instruments and supplies needed to drain the body cavity, a disposal bag made from two superposed, water impervious sheets sealed about a substantial portion of their perimeter using a water impervious bond. The bag is usable for disposal of the instruments and supplies after drainage of the body cavity. The superposed sheets also provide a work sheet to prepare and use the instruments and supplies. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112590 | INTELLIGENT FIRST AID KIT - Intelligent first-aid kit ( | 2013-05-09 |
20130112591 | Dental hygienic kit - An improved dental hygienic kit for use in brushing teeth which includes a flexible body element containing toothpaste, and a diameter restrictor that is engageable with an accompanying ergonomically-shaped toothbrush element to meter a suitable quantity of toothpaste thereon upon withdrawal of the toothbrush from the flexible body element, to ensure minimal toothpaste waste and spillage which is unique and non obvious. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112592 | SPLIT CASE SYSTEM FOR DISPLAY CONTAINERS - This invention pertains to a U-board split case assembly ( | 2013-05-09 |
20130112593 | PROCESS FOR THE CONVERSION OF HEAVY CHARGE STOCKS SUCH AS HEAVY CRUDE OILS AND DISTILLATION RESIDUES - Process for the conversion of heavy charge stocks selected from heavy and extra-heavy crude oils, distillation residues, heavy oils from catalytic treatment, thermal tars, bitumens from oil sands, carbons of different origins and other high boiling charges of a hydrocarbon origin known as “black oils”, using at least the following process units: solvent deasphalting (SDA), hydroconversion with slurry phase catalysts (HT), distillation or flash (D), which process includes: | 2013-05-09 |
20130112594 | PRODUCTION OF LOW CLOUD POINT DISTILLATES - Systems and methods are provided for producing at least one low sulfur distillate fuel product with improved low temperature properties. A potential distillate fuel feed is initially hydrotreated to reduce sulfur and nitrogen levels in the feed to desired amounts. The hydrotreated effluent is then fractionated to form several fractions, including a light diesel/distillate fraction and a heavy diesel fraction. The heavy diesel fraction is then dewaxed to improve the cold flow properties of the heavy diesel fraction. The dewaxed heavy diesel fraction can be combined with the light diesel fraction, or the dewaxed heavy diesel fraction can be fractionated as well. Optionally, the heavy diesel fraction is dewaxed under conditions effective for producing a dewaxed fraction with a cloud point that is less than or equal to the cloud point of the light diesel/distillate fraction. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112595 | HYDROCRACKING PROCESS WITH INTEGRAL INTERMEDIATE HYDROGEN SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION - An intermediate hydrogen separation and absorption-based purification system is integrated with a hydrocracking process for the production of relatively lower molecular weight products from a relatively heavy feedstock including sulfur-containing and nitrogen-containing hydrocarbon compounds. The integrated process allows the processing of heavy hydrocarbon feedstock having high nitrogen and high sulfur contents in a single-stage configuration and the using of noble metal catalyst in the hydrocracking reaction zone. The integrated process increases the overall catalytic activity and hydrogenation capability to produce superior distillate products. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112596 | HYDROTREATING AND AROMATIC SATURATION PROCESS WITH INTEGRAL INTERMEDIATE HYDROGEN SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION - An intermediate hydrogen separation and purification system is integrated with a hydrotreating and an aromatic saturation process for the production of relatively lower molecular weight products from a relatively heavy feedstock including sulfur-containing and aromatic-containing hydrocarbon compounds. The integrated process allows the processing of heavy hydrocarbon feedstock having high aromatic and high sulfur contents in a single-stage configuration and the using of noble metal catalyst in the aromatic saturation zone. The integrated process increases the overall catalytic activity and hydrogenation capability to produce superior distillate products. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112597 | METHOD FOR SIMPLY SEPARATING CARBON NANOTUBE - Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for separating metallic CNT and semiconducting CNT, comprising treating with a physical separation means of centrifugation, freezing-thawing-squeezing, diffusion, permeation or the like using a gel containing CNT as a dispersed and isolated state (CNT-containing gel), to thereby make semiconducting CNT exist in gel and make metallic CNT exist in solution. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112598 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING DRILL CUTTINGS FROM DRILLING FLUIDS - A system and method for separating two or more materials, such as a solid from a liquid, or a solid from a slurry, are provided. An exemplary system and method tor separating drill cuttings from drilling fluids are provided, as well as a system and method of processing such separated drill cuttings. In another implementation, a system and method is provided for separating gold (or another mineral, element, or solid) from a slurry or liquid that includes mining cuttings. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112599 | APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING TABLETS - An apparatus to separate broken tablets comprising: a sieve plate having at least one perforation; a cover plate which is distanced from the sieve plate by an amount suitable to permit only broken tablets below a certain predetermined size to pass through the at least one perforation; and a vibrating device which vibrates the sieve plate. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112600 | SELECTIVE HYDROGEN ADDING EQUIPMENT FOR LIVING ORGANISM APPLICABLE FLUID - A selective hydrogen adding equipment for living organism applicable fluid, comprising a hydrogen generating system and a hydrogen bubble forming implement, the hydrogen bubble forming implement having a gas/liquid separating section including an open-close type valve, wherein the hydrogen bubble forming implement is disposed in a closed container storing living organism applicable fluid and the hydrogen gas is supplied into the closed container storing living organism applicable fluid via the gas/liquid separating section thereby to provide living organism applicable hydrogen-contained fluid, and wherein the open-close type valve is opened by a gas pressure of hydrogen gas generated in an internal of the hydrogen bubble forming implement owing to a reaction between the hydrogen generating system and the generating-purpose water thereby to exhaust hydrogen gas into the closed container as an external of the hydrogen bubble forming implement while the open-close type valve is closed after the exhaust. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112601 | DENITRIFICATION AND PH CONTROL USING BIO-ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEMS - The present invention provides reactor designs, component designs, and operating schemes for removing nitrates and chemical oxygen demand from any suitable wastewater stream. The invention also provides reactor designs, component designs, and operating schemes designed to modify and improve pH and water quality in wastewater streams. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112602 | Apparatus for Facilitating Maintenance of a Pool Cleaning Device - Advantageous apparatus are provided for facilitating maintenance of an automated pool cleaning device. The device includes a filter assembly, e.g., a bucket-type filter assembly, that is removable from the base of the pool cleaner through a closable top opening of the pool cleaning device, such as a hinged lid. The filter assembly can include a body, a frame, and a filter element. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112603 | FORWARD OSMOTIC DESALINATION DEVICE USING MEMBRANE DISTILLATION METHOD - This invention relates to a fresh water separator including a dilute draw solution chamber, at least one first membrane contactor which receives a fluid fed from the dilute draw solution chamber so that gas and fresh water can be separated from the fluid, a second membrane contactor which enables the separated gas to be dissolved in a fluid flowing in the second membrane contactor so that the separated gas is re-concentrated, and a vacuum pump which cooperates with the first membrane contactor and the second membrane contactor, and to a forward osmotic desalination device including the fresh water separator. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112605 | SUPERFICIALLY POROUS MATERIALS COMPRISING A SUBSTANTIALLY NONPOROUS CORE HAVING NARROW PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION; PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF; AND USE THEREOF FOR CHROMATOGRAPHIC SEPARATIONS - Novel chromatographic materials for chromatographic separations, columns, kits, and methods for preparation and separations with a superficially porous material comprising a substantially nonporous core and one or more layers of a porous shell material surrounding the core. The material of the invention is comprised of superficially porous particles and a narrow particle size distrution. The material of the invention is comprised of a superficially porous monolith, the substantially nonporous core material is silica; silica coated with an inorganic/organic hybrid surrounding material; a magnetic core material; a magnetic core material coated with silica; a high thermal conductivity core material; a high thermal conductivity core material coated with silica; a composite material; an inorganic/organic hybrid surrounding material; a composite material coated with silica; a magnetic core material coated with an inorganic/organic hybrid surrounding material; or a high thermal conductivity core material coated with an inorganic/organic hybrid surrounding material. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112606 | FILTER ASSEMBLY FOR FLUID PATH AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A filter assembly including a first body section having a first through passage with a seat defined about the through passage and including a first membrane-engaging surface and a central platform with the central platform extending about the first through passage. A second body section has a second through passage and defines a second membrane-engaging surface and a recess about the second through passage. A filter membrane is disposed within the filter membrane seat and the first and second body sections are secured to one another with a central portion of the filter membrane received within the recess and supported on the platform surface in a first plane and traversing the through passages and a peripheral portion of the filter membrane secured between the first and second membrane-engaging surfaces in a second plane spaced from the first plane. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112607 | HYDRAULICALLY SET CEMENT BODY FOR PRESERVATION OF ORGANIC LIQUIDS - An hydraulically set oil-permeable cement body is provided in the form of a stand-alone block or briquette for preserving cooking oil during deep fat frying, said body. It has substantially no free water or having a low free water content for resisting damage on immersion in cooking oil and initial heating and is enclosed in packaging that resists ingress of water or water vapour The block or briquette consists of >50 wt % of a mixture of milled white OPC clinker and white OPC, optionally silica 1-2 wt % and/or titania (TiO | 2013-05-09 |
20130112608 | METHODS, COMPOSITIONS AND DEVICES UTILIZING STRUCTURALLY STABLE CYANURIC ACID HYDROLASE - The present invention relates to stable cyanuric acid hydrolase enzymes, compositions, and devices for use in the treatment of a liquid, such as water. The present invention also relates to methods of using these enzymes, compositions and devices for the treatment of a liquid, such as water. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112609 | SCREEN CARRIER ELEMENT FOR A FILTRATION DEVICE HAVING AT LEAST ONE SCREEN CAVITY - The invention relates to a screen carrier element ( | 2013-05-09 |
20130112610 | MICROSIEVE USING CARBON NANOTUBES - A microsieve includes a patterned forest of vertically grown and aligned carbon nanotubes with a patterned matrix of vertically aligned pores. A conformal coating of substantially uniform thickness coats the nanotubes defining coated nanotubes. An interstitial material infiltrates the carbon nanotube forest and substantially fills interstices between individual coated nanotubes. The interstitial material can be a metal material infiltrated by electroplating. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112611 | DISC SHAPED FILTER ELEMENT - The invention relates to a disc shaped filter element for filtering a liquid such as a polymer. The filter element comprising—a hub, said hub defining a central opening therethrough,—an upper filter medium and a lower filter medium, said upper filter medium and said lower filter medium extending radially outwards from said hub. The upper filter medium and the lower filter medium comprise a layered structure comprising a first layer and a second layer. The first layer comprises a non-sintered metal fiber fleece and the second layer comprises a layer of non-sintered metal powder particles. The first layer and the second layer are sintered together. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112612 | DEVICE FOR PLASMA SEPARATION BY MEANS OF A CENTRAL CHANNEL STRUCTURE - The invention relates to a device for sample separation, particularly for blood separation, in which the sample liquid is introduced into a feed device. The sample flows vertically through a separating device such as a filter or a membrane, so that sample particles are retained and separated off. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112613 | HYBRID POROUS STRUCTURED MATERIAL, MEMBRANE INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHOD OF PREPARING HYBRID POROUS STRUCTURE MATERIAL - A hybrid porous structured material may include a porous region (that forms a nanopore structure) and a non-porous region. The porous region may form a stacked structure where a plurality of spherical bodies are stacked so as to contact each other in three dimensions. The non-porous region may form a structure that fills a gap between the plurality of spherical bodies of the porous region. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112614 | Monofilament-Reinforced Hollow Fiber Membrane with Scalloped Lumen - A hollow fiber membrane is formed by embedding a braid having a spiral open weave of monofilaments only, to avoid a “whiskering” problem. The open weave is characterized by contiguous, circumferential, rhomboid-shaped areas of polymer film separated by monofilaments. When the braid is supported on a plasticized PVA cable having a scalloped periphery, the braid can be infiltrated with membrane polymer which, when coagulated, embeds the braid positioning it around the lumen. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112615 | ORGANIC/INORGANIC FOULING RESISTANT HYBRID COMPOUND, FOULING RESISTANT MEMBRANE, AND METHOD OF PREPARING FOULING RESISTANT MEMBRANE - An organic/inorganic fouling resistant composite compound is disclosed, which includes a core of a polyhedron of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane and at least one arm connected to a silicon atom of the polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane. The at least one arm includes a vinyl-based first structural unit including at least one ethylene oxide group at a side chain of the vinyl-based first structural unit and an oleophobic vinyl-based second structural unit including a silicon group at the side chain. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112616 | FLUID TREATMENT SYSTEM - A fluid treatment system includes a fluid source, at least one anaerobic reactor vessel, and at least one aerobic reactor vessel. The anaerobic reactor vessel contains retaining a set of retaining structures that are at least partially coated with an anaerobic biofilm. The aerobic reactor vessel contains an aerobic biofilm. When fluid from the fluid source is exposed to the anaerobic biofilm, the anaerobic biofilm removes one or more metal substances from the fluid. When the fluid is exposed to the aerobic biofilm, the aerobic biofilm may cause organic materials in the fluid to metabolize. The system also may include a precipitation reactor that separates divalent metals from the fluid, a settling facility that forms a slurry comprising separated metals, and a neutralization reactor that modifies the fluid to a substantially neutral pH. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112617 | Redox wastewater biological nutrient removal treatment method - A redox water biological nutrient removal treatment method utilizing sulfurous acid to act as either an oxidizing or a reducing solution via pH adjustment for water conditioning and bacterial treatment. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112618 | FILTRATION MEMBRANES, RELATED NANO AND/OR MICRO FIBERS, COMPOSITES METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Filtration membrane comprising polymeric nanofibers and/or microfibers attaching dendrimer component presenting reactive sites selective for chemicals to be filtered, and related nanofibers and microfibers, composite materials, compositions, methods and system. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112619 | SOLVENT RESISTANT POLYAMIDE NANOFILTRATION MEMBRANES - The present invention relates to a composite membrane for nanofiltration of a feed stream solution comprising a solvent and dissolved solutes and showing preferential rejection of the solutes. The composite membrane comprises a thin polymeric film formed by interfacial polymerisation on a support membrane. The support membrane is further impregnated with a conditioning agent and is stable in polar aprotic solvents. The composite membrane is optionally treated in a quenching medium, where the interfacial polymerisation reaction can be quenched and, in certain embodiments, membrane chemistry can be modified. Finally the composite membrane is treated with an activating solvent prior to nanofiltration. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112620 | VIBRATION-ASSISTED DIALYSIS METHOD - Disclosed herein are an apparatus and method of increasing dialysis dose and waste removal with the introduction of mechanical energy, such as vibration, to a hemodiafiltration membrane The method generally includes providing a dialyzer that includes a vibration element in engaged vibratory communication with a hemodiafiltration membrane The method also includes enabling extracorporeal flow of pre-dialyzed blood and a dialysate through the dialyzer and respectively past opposing surfaces of a vibrating hemodiafiltration membrane to achieve a solute clearance from the pre-dialyzed blood that is at least about 10% greater than a solute clearance from the pre-dialyzed blood obtained in the absence of the engaged vibratory communication Various apparatus are also disclosed, each of which includes a vibration element in vibratory communication with the dialyzer. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112621 | Water filtration article and related methods - A water filtration article has a filtration layer of thickness no larger than 10 microns including porous polytetrafluoroethylene coated with a hydrophilic coating comprising uncrosslinked ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer. Methods include water filtration using and manufacture of such a water filtration article. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112622 | NEW LIQUID PROCESSING DEVICE - The present invention refers to a device, comprising a hollow body having at least one open end and at least one barrier inside of the hollow body, which is non-permeable for liquids and solids under ambience conditions, however, becomes liquid-permeable by applying an external force like pressure, drag force or driving power to said barrier, wherein said barrier is spaced from at least one open end of the hollow body, the use of such a device for processing of a liquid sample, a method for preparation of said device and a method for isolation or purification of any biomolecules using said device. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112623 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL - The invention describes a composite microfiber, which is comprising a polysaccharide polymer selected from the group consisting of cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, n-propyl cellulose, isopropyl cellulose, cellulose acetate and combinations of two or more of these substances, and combinations of two or more of these substances, thereby the polysaccharide polymer further comprising substituents comprising a given formula, wherein k is 1 or greater, and wherein each moiety R | 2013-05-09 |
20130112624 | FLUID MIXING IN A DISPOSABLE FLUID PROCESSING SYSTEM - High accuracy mixing of fluids in a disposable fluid processing system with at least two pumps is provided by a method where a calibration fluid volume is pumped through each pump via a flow meter at at least one calibration pump speed while registering the flow rate using data output from the flow meter, a pump calibration function is calculated from the calibration pump speed and flow rate data and two or more operation fluids are mixed to a predetermined mixture ratio and predetermined flow rate by controlling the pump speed of the respective pumps in accordance with the pump calibration functions. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112625 | CONSOLIDATED NANOFIBER NONWOVENS AND CONSOLIDATED NANOFIBER NONWOVEN COMPOSITES CONTAINING ROPED FIBER BUNDLES - A consolidated nanofiber nonwoven comprising a plurality of roped fiber bundles having a length axis. The roped fiber bundles comprise a plurality of nanofibers having a median diameter of less than one micrometer, where at least 50% by number of the nanofibers are oriented within 45 degrees of the length axis of the roped fiber bundles. The nanofibers within the same roped fiber bundle are entangled together. The roped fiber bundles are randomly oriented within the nanofiber nonwoven and are entangled with other roped fiber bundles within the nanofiber nonwoven. At least a portion of the nanofibers are entangled with and adhered to other nanofibers within the same roped fiber bundle and at least a portion of the roped fiber bundles are entangled with and adhered to other roped fiber bundles within the consolidated nanofiber nonwoven. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112626 | Self Contained Dissolved Air Flotation System - A dissolved air flotation system and method for purifying fresh water. The system is self-contained within a standard shipping container, with all components disposed in-line within the shipping container. Float is removed from the flotation tank with a skimmer that drives float downstream onto a conveyor belt, and the conveyor belt conveys float away from the flotation tank, in the downstream direction, and deposits the float in a collection tank. Clean water may be drawn from the flotation tank continuously, while float may be removed periodically. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112627 | CHEMICAL TREATMENT TO IMPROVE RED MUD SEPARATION AND WASHING IN THE BAYER PROCESS - The invention provides methods and compositions for improving the rheology of red mud removed from Bayer Process liquor. The method includes adding a flocculant and a cross-linked polysaccharide to the liquor. This combination separates the red mud from the liquor but also prevents the red mud from becoming too thick. By preventing excessive thickness, the method allows for the formation of extremely dense amounts of red mud even in primary settlers because the dense red mud can still flow. As a result a user can simultaneously enjoy both easy handling of red mud and also high recovery rates of valuable alumina and caustic from the red mud. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112628 | TREATMENT SOLUTION SUPPLY METHOD, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER STORAGE MEDIUM AND TREATMENT SOLUTION SUPPLY APPARATUS - A treatment solution supply method of the present invention is for supplying a treatment solution from a treatment solution supply source to a treatment solution supply unit supplying the treatment solution to a substrate, wherein a supply pipe connected to the treatment solution supply unit is provided with a filter collecting foreign matter in the treatment solution and not allowing the foreign matter to be released therefrom, and the treatment solution flowing in the supply pipe is caused to pass through the filter in a reciprocation manner at least one time and then supplied to the treatment solution supply unit, so that the foreign matter in the treatment solution can be sufficiently removed and the collected foreign matter never mixes again into the treatment solution. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112629 | MEDICAL FUNCTIONAL DEVICE, PROCESS FLUID, AND MEDICAL TREATMENT APPARATUS - A medical functional device, provided and designed for single use in a method for extracorporeally treating the blood of a patient, includes at least one process fluid circuit or sections thereof, each provided for receiving a process fluid, at least one first filter device arranged within the process fluid circuit or a section thereof and at least one second filter device arranged within the process fluid circuit or a section thereof. The present invention further relates to a process fluid and a medical treatment apparatus. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112630 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SEPARATING COMPONENTS OF A SUSPENSION USING A SECONDARY LIQUID - Methods and systems for separating component materials of a suspension are disclosed. In one aspect, a suspension suspected of containing a target material and a secondary fluid are added to a tube. The secondary fluid has a greater density than the suspension, is immiscible in the suspension fluid and is inert with respect to the suspension materials. A float is added to the tube, and the tube, float, suspension and secondary fluid are centrifuged together, with the secondary fluid to occupy the bottom of the tube. The float has a density less than the density of the secondary fluid which enables the float to be suspended within the axially layered materials of the suspension. As a result, the float expands the axial length of the layer containing the target material between the outer surface of the float and the inner surface of the tube. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112631 | SIEVE DEVICE FOR UNTREATED DRILLING MUD AND A METHOD OF USING SAME - A sieve device ( | 2013-05-09 |
20130112632 | FASTENING DEVICE FOR DATA STORAGE DEVICE - A fastening device for fastening a data storage device includes a rack and a fastening member. The rack includes a bottom plate to support the data storage device, and two stop tabs protruding up from the bottom plate to abut against a first sidewall of the data storage device. Two first pins respectively extend from the stop tabs to engage in two corresponding holes defined in the first sidewall of the data storage device. The fastening member includes a main body attached to the bottom plate to abut against a second sidewall of the data storage device, and a resilient portion extending from the main body. A second pin protrudes from the resilient portion to engage in a locking hole defined in the second sidewall of the data storage device. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112633 | RETAINING APPARATUS FOR DATA STORAGE DEVICE - A retaining apparatus for a data storage device includes a base board, a bracket, and a tray. The bracket is mounted to the base board. A receiving space is defined between the base board and the bracket. The tray is received in the receiving space. The tray includes a pair of mounting members. Each of the pair of mounting members includes a spring and an arm. The spring resiliently abuts against the bracket towards a first direction. The arm resiliently abuts against the bracket towards a second direction. The first direction is substantially perpendicular to the second direction. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112634 | Merchandise Pusher Tray With Adjustable Side Barriers - A merchandise pusher tray is provided. The merchandise pusher tray includes a base structure. The base structure is configurable for bar or shelf mounting. The base structure includes a pair of load bearing members for supporting a floor of the base structure. The merchandise pusher tray also includes at least one divider mounted to and adjustable in a first direction relative to the base structure. The merchandise pusher tray also includes a pusher mounted to and movable in a second direction relative to the base structure. A locking arm is provided for locking the pusher in a locked position and automatically unlocking the pusher from the locked position upon the exertion of an actuation force against the locking arm. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112635 | STAND FOR HEXAGON SOCKET SCREW KEYS - To provide an L-shaped stand for hexagon socket screw keys that has a simple and compact structure, and that facilitates storage and withdrawal of the hexagon socket screw keys. An L-shaped stand for hexagon socket screw keys | 2013-05-09 |
20130112637 | MERCHANDISE DISPLAY SYSTEM - A profile rail ( | 2013-05-09 |
20130112638 | TOOLLESS RAIL ENABLING SIMPLIFIED INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL - A rail for toolless installation between first and second vertical rack rails. The rail comprises a telescoping rail body having a first and second ends, and an inside surface having a shelf, wherein a latch assembly is disposed at each end of the rail body. Each latch assembly comprises a flange secured to an end of the rail, a latch arm, a release handle, and a retractable pin. The latch arm is pivotally secured to the rail body, distally extends from the flange, and is biased toward a latched position. The release handle is on the inside surface of the rail body for movement from a latched position to an unlatched position. The retractable pin distally extends from each end and is biased toward a distally extended position, wherein the pin is stepped from a first diameter portion to a second larger diameter portion for adapting to different sized holes. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112639 | CURTAIN RODS - A curtain rod includes a stationary rod having an end cap adjacent an end thereof; a movable rod axially movable with respect to the stationary rod having another end cap adjacent an end thereof; and a locking mechanism for securing the movable rod in a desired axial position with respect to the stationary rod, wherein at least one of the end caps is axially adjustable and comprises a contact member rotatably mounted on the at least one end cap structured and arranged to contact a wall of a window opening. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112640 | SHELVING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a shelf system or assembly, and a shelf module therefore. The shelf module defines a pair of substantially parallel, lengthwise extending edges and a pair of substantially parallel end edges, and comprises an array of lengthwise extending slats spaced apart across the width of the module, and an array of spaced apart ribs extending between these slats which are spaced apart along the length of the module, at least a pair of the slats having outwardly and oppositely directed partition retaining connection means at or toward an upper edge thereof, between which a portion of a partition can be secured. Each of an associated partition, display strip, shelf connector module and shelf end module are also disclosed, where each of these is for removable attachment to the shelf module. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112641 | GRAVITY POWERED BALANCING SYSTEM - A balance assist system includes a support structure, an assist device, a variable balancing system, and a balancing cable. The variable balancing system is configured for moving a mass in a vertical direction along a Z axis. The variable balancing system includes a balance platform, a lever, and a mobile counterweight. The lever is pivotally attached to the balance platform at a fixed pivot point such that the lever is pivotable at the fixed pivot point about a balance axis. The mobile counterweight is movably disposed on the lever relative to the fixed balance axis and movable between a minimum position and a maximum position. The minimum position corresponds to the mass having a minimum weight such that the mass is statically balanced along the Z axis. Likewise, the maximum position corresponds to the mass having a maximum weight such that the mass is statically balanced along the Z axis. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112642 | Lift Crane with Moveable Counterweight - A lift crane includes a carbody; moveable ground engaging members; a rotating bed rotatably connected to the carbody; and a boom pivotally mounted on the rotating bed. The crane is configured for assembly in at least two configurations. In the first configuration, the crane further includes a live mast; a first counterweight support frame; and a first movable counterweight unit moveably connected to and supported by the first counterweight support frame. In the second configuration, the crane further includes a lattice mast; a second counterweight support frame; a moveable counterweight support beam coupled to the second counterweight support frame and operable to move relative to the second counterweight support frame; and a second moveable counterweight unit moveably connected to the moveable counterweight support beam. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112643 | MOVEMENT SYSTEM CONFIGURED FOR MOVING A PAYLOAD IN A PLURALITY OF DIRECTIONS - A movement system includes a bridge crane, a trolley, and a movement device. The movement device includes an attachment portion, a plurality of housings, first and second curved elements, a cable, and a cable angle sensor. The curved elements are pivotally attached to housings and perpendicularly overlap with one another such that a first slot defined in the first curved element is perpendicular to a second slot defined in the second curved element. The first curved element is pivotable about a first axis and the second curved element is configured to pivot about a second axis. The cable extends from the attachment portion and through each of the slots. The cable is pivotable to angularly displace at least one of the curved elements about a respective axis. The cable angle sensor is configured to measure the angular displacement of the at least one of the first and second curved elements. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112644 | MOVEMENT SYSTEM CONFIGURED FOR MOVING A PAYLOAD - A movement device is moved along an X axis and a Y axis by providing a sensor configured to measure angle of rotation of at least one of a first and a second kinematic link about a respective axis of rotation. A force is imparted on the first and second kinematic links such that an angular displacement of the first and second kinematic links about the respective axis of rotation is achieved. The angular displacement of the first and second kinematic links about the respective axis of rotation is determined. The movement device is moved along the X axis and/or the Y axis in response to the determination of the angle of rotation of the first and second kinematic links about the respective axis of rotation until first and second kinematic links are vertical. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112645 | PASSIVELY ACTUATED BRAKING SYSTEM - A movement system includes a rail, a trolley, and a braking system. The trolley is movably attached to the rail and configured to support the payload. The braking system is operatively attached to the rail. The braking system includes a braking module having a base, operatively attached to the trolley, and a wheel assembly, operatively attached to the base. The wheel assembly has a shaft, a clutch, and a braking wheel. The clutch is rigidly attached to the shaft and configured for rotation with the shaft about the rolling axis. The braking wheel axially surrounds the clutch and is in continuous rolling contact with a surface of the rail. The clutch is configured to selectively allow rotation of the braking wheel relative to the shaft in only one direction of rotation to decelerate movement of the trolley along the rail. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112646 | CONTAINER CLOSURE - The present invention relates to a bottle cap comprising: an insertion part configured to be fitted into the inner circumference of the slider for blocking the inner circumference of the slider; a sealing ring configured to be extended at a lateral side of a lower end of the insertion part for sealing the lower end of the slider; an extension pipe configured to be extended to the lower side of the sealing ring and having at least one shrinkage inducing groove cut lengthwise on the extension pipe such that a diameter of the extension pipe is decreased by an outside pressing force; and a hook protruding from the outer side of the extension pipe in an outward direction from the extension pipe so as to be engaged with the bottom surface of a locking protrusion on the inner circumferential side of the end portion of the inner cap. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112647 | Liquid Container Cap - A cap that is suitable for use on conventional liquid containers, particularly water bottles for recreational use. The cap includes a release mechanism for dispensing liquids. The release mechanism is at an angle from the vertical axis of the cap. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112648 | MACHINE INDEPENDENT METAL SAFETY BOTTLE - A metal bottle for holding pressurized content includes a metal receptacle to hold the pressurized content and a safety plug configured to vent the pressurized content from the metal receptacle at a pre-determined level of pressure. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112649 | BOTTLE INCLUDING A HOLLOW REMOVABLE CLOSURE - A bottle including a hollow removable closure. The bottle can include a base portion enclosing a substantially hollow interior, the base portion including a mouth in fluid communication with the interior, a removable closure enclosing a substantially hollow reservoir, the removable closure including an opening in fluid communication with the reservoir and a stopper removably sealing the opening, wherein a portion of the closure is receivable within the mouth of the base portion such that the opening of the closure is received through the mouth and a liquid-tight seal is formed between the base portion and a portion of the closure. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112650 | ROOM TEMPERATURE GLASS-TO-GLASS, GLASS-TO-PLASTIC AND GLASS-TO-CERAMIC/SEMICONDUCTOR BONDING - A process for room temperature substrate bonding employs a first substrate substantially transparent to a laser wavelength is selected. A second substrate for mating at an interface with the first substrate is then selected. A transmissivity change at the interface is created and the first and second substrates are mated at the interface. The first substrate is then irradiated with a laser of the transparency wavelength substantially focused at the interface and a localized high temperature at the interface from energy supplied by the laser is created. The first and second substrates immediately adjacent the interface are softened with diffusion across the interface to fuse the substrates. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112651 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COIL PARTS - The present invention discloses a method for manufacturing coil parts including a ferrite substrate, a conductor line formed on the ferrite substrate, and an external electrode for external electrical connection of the conductor line, including: coating a magnetic layer to cover the external electrode; planarizing a surface of the magnetic layer by mechanical polishing so that a portion of the magnetic layer remains on the external electrode; and exposing the external electrode by removing the remaining magnetic layer by chemical polishing. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112652 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUBSTRATE FOR SEMICONDUCTOR ELEMENT - A manufacturing method of a semiconductor element substrate including: forming a first photoresist pattern on a first surface of a metallic plate, to form a semiconductor element mounting part, a semiconductor element electrode connection terminal, a wiring, an outer frame part, and a slit; forming a second photoresist pattern on the second surface of the metallic plate; forming the slit by half etching to connect the metallic chip with a four corners of the outer frame part; forming a plurality of concaved parts on the second surface of the metallic plate; forming a resin layer by injecting a resin to the plurality of concaved parts; and etching the first surface of the metallic plate and forming the semiconductor element electrode connection terminal and the outer frame. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112653 | Apparatus and Method for Processing Glass Window of Display - In a display glass window processing device and a method thereof, the display glass window processing device includes a worktable for supporting an unprocessed glass, a rotator for rotating the unprocessed glass, and a sprayer for spraying an etchant onto the unprocessed glass. A first protection film attached to one side of the unprocessed glass arranged opposite the sprayer, and a second protection film is attached to another side of the unprocessed glass arranged opposite the worktable. The first protection film exposes an edge of the unprocessed glass so that the edge is etched by the etchant so as to become rounded. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112654 | PREPARATION METHOD OF FLUORESCENT POWDER LAYER - A preparation method of the fluorescent powder layer ( | 2013-05-09 |
20130112655 | ELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPARATUS INCLUDING MAGNET ASSEMBLY AND FIRST AND SECOND ARC CHAMBERS - An electrical switching apparatus includes two arc runners, two contacts in electrical communication with the respective runners, a movable contact having two portions respectively cooperating with the contacts to provide closed and open contact positions, and two arc chambers each including two ends, a longitudinal axis therebetween, and arc plates between the ends. A magnet assembly cooperates with the arc chambers to establish a generally unidirectional magnetic field normal to the axes, normal to a first direction of a first arc between one contact and the first portion as it moves away from the closed toward the open contact position, and normal to an opposite second direction of a second arc between the other contact and the second portion as it moves away from the closed toward the open contact position. The magnetic field causes one arc to enter one arc chamber depending upon current flow direction between the contacts. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112656 | MAGNET ARRANGEMENT FOR A LOW-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT-BREAKER - An exemplary magnet arrangement improves the running characteristics of a switching arc generated upon the interruption of a current circuit in a pre-chamber of a low-voltage circuit-breaker, in which the switching arc is directed between two electric arc running rails. The exemplary arrangement includes an open magnetic circuit having a magnetic material and at least one permanent magnet that delivers magnetic flux to the magnetic circuit, with magnetic induction generated in a vicinity of the pre-chamber acting upon the switching arc. The magnetic material can be configured as a U-section sheet metal plate which extends along the length of the pre-chamber and includes a material recess which extends through this pre-chamber metal sheet and is arranged to contain the at least one permanent magnet. The exemplary arrangement is of a simple construction and permits adjustment of magnetic induction acting in the pre-chamber of the low-voltage circuit-breaker. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112657 | ARC CHAMBER ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN MOULDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS - The present invention relates to an improved arc chamber/chute assembly in a circuit breaker for effective channelization of hot ionized gases through said arc chamber to enhance breaking capacity in circuit breakers. The assembly comprises back vent secured inside said arc chute assembly and front vent secured inside the assembly placed between the back vent and arc chute plates of the assembly. The front vent comprises a substantially T-shaped profile having a substantially horizontal portion along X-axis and a substantially vertical portion along Y-axis so as to define a substantially divergent nozzle profile in the said T-shaped profile such that at the time of high fault conditions in said arc chamber nozzle effect is generated due to high pressure build up in arc chamber assembly. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112658 | MACHINING CONDITION ADJUSTING DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC DISCHARGE MACHINE - Machining state information is acquired for each predetermined period by performing test machining by means of an electric discharge machine, and the acquired machining state information is compared with reference machining state information, whereby whether a machining state is satisfactory or not is determined. If the machining state is determined to be unsatisfactory, set items of a machining condition are adjusted. Thereafter, test machining is actually performed again, and the machining condition is adjusted by changing the set items if the machining state is determined again to be unsatisfactory. Thus, the acquisition of the machining state information, determination of the machining state, and adjustment of the machining condition are repeated so that satisfactory machining is finally determined. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112659 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR WIRE ELECTRIC DISCHARGE MACHINING - A power supply system for wire electric discharge machining includes a first power supply circuit and a second power supply circuit. The first power supply circuit applies, to the machining gap, a voltage that induces a discharge. The second power supply circuit, which includes a low inductance line, supplies a current, which contributes to the machining, to the machining gap. A blocking diode is series-connected between the low inductance line and the machining gap. A container, which has a contact surface contacting with the blocking diode and contains a cooling liquid, is provided. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112660 | WELDING TORCH WITH GAS FLOW CONTROL - An arc system is described which includes a power generator, a shielding gas source, a torch and a shielding gas monitor contained adjacent to or within the torch. The torch is connected to the power generator for producing an arc with a workpiece, is connected to the shielding gas source for providing shielding gas to an arc locations, and includes a flow sensor mounted within or adjacent the torch body for monitoring the flow of shielding gas through the torch and optimally providing feedback control of the shielding gas flow. | 2013-05-09 |
20130112661 | RAPID CHANGE MIG NOZZLE CONFIGURATIONS AND RELATED METHODS - A rapid change nozzle apparatus includes a nozzle member and a seat or base member wherein the nozzle member may be quickly and easily manually selectively connected with and/or detached from the seat or base member in order for maintenance personnel or operators of an associated welding system to conveniently replace the nozzle as necessary or desired without significant down-time impact relative to the underlying welding processes. The nozzle member is supported relative to the base or seat member by a set of pin members extending from the base member and received in longitudinal and circumferential grooved in the nozzle member body, and by the biasing influence of a spring member disposed between the nozzle member and the base member whereby the spring urges the nozzle member into relative separation from the base member and into contact with the locating pin members. | 2013-05-09 |