20th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130118900 | CARTRIDGE AND SYSTEM FOR MANIPULATING SAMPLES IN LIQUID DROPLETS - A cartridge manipulates samples in liquid droplets with an electrode array when a working film is placed on the array. The cartridge has a body with lower surface and wells to hold samples, each with a bottom opening to release liquid. A piercable bottom structure seals the bottom openings. A working film below the body has a hydrophobic upper surface. A peripheral spacer connects the working film to the body and forms a gap is between the body and surface. A top piercing system located in at least one of the wells has a piston and a piercing element, the piston being movable in the well and the piercing element piercing the piercable bottom structure for releasing a sample from a well into the gap. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118901 | Apparatuses and Methods for Manipulating Droplets - Apparatuses and methods for manipulating droplets are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus for manipulating droplets is provided, the apparatus including a substrate, multiple arrays of electrodes disposed on the substrate, wherein corresponding electrodes in each array are connected to a common electrical signal, and a dielectric layer disposed on the substrate first side surface and patterned to cover the electrodes. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118902 | METHODS FOR USING A NANOPORE - The invention herein disclosed provides for devices and methods that can detect and control an individual polymer in a mixture is acted upon by another compound, for example, an enzyme, in a nanopore. The devices and methods are also used to determine rapidly (˜>50 Hz) the nucleotide base sequence of a polynucleotide under feedback control or using signals generated by the interactions between the polynucleotide and the nanopore. The invention is of particular use in the fields of molecular biology, structural biology, cell biology, molecular switches, molecular circuits, and molecular computational devices, and the manufacture thereof. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118903 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROGRAMMABLE FLUIDIC PROCESSING - A method and apparatus for microfluidic processing by programmably manipulating a packet. A material is introduced onto a reaction surface and compartmentalized to form a packet. A position of the packet is sensed with a position sensor. A programmable manipulation force is applied to the packet at the position. The programmable manipulation force is adjustable according to packet position by a controller. The packet is programmably moved according to the programmable manipulation force along arbitrarily chosen paths. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118904 | SEPARATION OF PARTICLES USING MULTIPLEXED DIELECTROPHORESIS - Systems, devices, and methods are presented that facilitate electronic manipulation and detection of submicron particles. Time-multiplexed dielectrophoresis can be employed by cycling between two or more disparate electric fields during separate portions of a duty cycle. By cycling between these two or more disparate electric fields, two or more disparate particle types can be separated from one another based on differences in electrical properties of the two or more disparate particle types. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118905 | BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE IMMOBILIZING APPARATUS - A biological sample immobilizing apparatus is provided, comprising a holding unit which holds a biological sample, a pair of electrodes which allows a dielectrophoretic force to act on the biological sample to move the biological sample to the holding unit, and a power source which applies an AC voltage to the pair of electrodes. Accordingly, a plurality of components contained in the biological sample can be conveniently separated into individuals one by one and respective genes thereof can be analyzed one by one quickly and simultaneously, while providing a high density and being miniaturized. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118906 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENHANCING CATALYTIC AND PHOTOCATALYTIC PROCESSES - A system for solar energy conversion includes a photoelectric cell. The photoelectric cell includes a cathode and an anode comprising a nanostructure array. The nanostructure array includes a semiconductor photocatalyst; and a plasmon resonant metal nanostructure film arranged on the semiconductor photocatalyst. The system is used in a method to produce methane by placing a photocatalytic cell in an environment containing CO | 2013-05-16 |
20130118907 | METHOD FOR REDUCING CARBON DIOXIDE - A method for reducing carbon dioxide utilizes a carbon dioxide reduction device including a cathode chamber, an anode chamber, a solid electrolyte membrane, a cathode electrode and anode electrode. The cathode electrode includes indium or indium compound. The anode electrode includes a region formed of a nitride semiconductor layer where an Al | 2013-05-16 |
20130118908 | MEMBRANE ELECTRO - CATALYTIC SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR OBTAINING FUEL GAS FROM WATER - An electro-catalytic membrane system for preparing fuel gas from water operates at normal levels of pressure and temperature. The system includes a high frequency power source, a power supply system, a programmable control unit, an electro-catalytic membrane module, and a module for processing the fuel gas. The electro-catalytic membrane module includes metallic electrodes in a concentric arrangement. The space between the concentric electrodes includes granular carbon and metallic particles. A fixed membrane is arranged at a lower end of the space while a mobile membrane is arranged at an upper end of the space. The electro-catalytic membrane module is further provided with sensors for measuring process parameters, conduits, and valves for supplying and removing liquids. A system for cooling the metallic electrodes is also provided. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118909 | Electrochemical Co-Production of Chemicals with Sulfur-Based Reactant Feeds to Anode - The present disclosure includes a system and method for producing a first product from a first region of an electrochemical cell having a cathode and a second product from a second region of the electrochemical cell having an anode. The method may include a step of contacting the first region with a catholyte comprising carbon dioxide. The method may include another step of contacting the second region with an anolyte comprising a sulfur-based reactant. Further, the method may include a step of applying an electrical potential between the anode and the cathode sufficient to produce a first product recoverable from the first region and a second product recoverable from the second region. An additional step of the method may include removing the second product and an unreacted sulfur-based reactant from the second region and recycling the unreacted sulfur-based reactant to the second region. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118910 | System and Method for Oxidizing Organic Compounds While Reducing Carbon Dioxide - Methods and systems for electrochemically generating an oxidation product and a reduction product may include one or more operations including, but not limited to: receiving a feed of at least one organic compound into an anolyte region of an electrochemical cell including an anode; at least partially oxidizing the at least one organic compound at the anode to generate at least carbon dioxide; receiving a feed including carbon dioxide into a catholyte region of the electrochemical cell including a cathode; and at least partially reducing carbon dioxide to generate a reduction product at the cathode. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118911 | MULTIPHASE ELECTROCHEMICAL REDUCTION OF CO2 - Disclosed is a system and method for reducing carbon dioxide into a carbon based product. The system includes an electrochemical cell having a cathode region which includes a cathode and a non-aqueous catholyte; an anode region having an anode and an aqueous or gaseous anolyte; and an ion permeable zone disposed between the anode region and the cathode region. The ion permeable zone is at least one of (i) the interface between the anolyte and the catholyte, (ii) an ion selective membrane; (iii) at least one liquid layer formed of an emulsion or (iv) a hydrophobic or glass fiber separator. The system and method includes a source of energy, whereby applying the source of energy across the anode and cathode reduces the carbon dioxide and produces an oxidation product. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118912 | Compositions, Electrodes, Methods, and Systems for Water Electrolysis and Other Electrochemical Techniques - Compositions, electrodes, systems, and/or methods for water electrolysis and other electrochemical techniques are provided. In some cases, the compositions, electrodes, systems, and/or methods are for electrolysis which can be used for energy storage, particularly in the area of energy conversion, and/or production of oxygen, hydrogen, and/or oxygen and/or hydrogen containing species. In some embodiments, the water for electrolysis comprises at least one impurity and/or at least one additive which has little or no substantially affect on the performance of the electrode. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118913 | ELECTROCHEMICAL PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR HYDROGEN GENERATION AND STORAGE - Both the reaction of hydride-forming compositions with hydrogen to form hydrides, and the decomposition of such hydrides to release hydrogen may be promoted electrochemically. These reactions may be conducted reversibly, and if performed in a suitable cell, the cell will serve as a hydrogen storage and release device. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118914 | METHOD FOR REMOVING OXYGEN FROM A REACTION MEDIUM - The invention relates to a method for removing oxygen from a water containing reaction medium. A pair of electrodes (cathode and anode), are added to the medium, with a surfactant attached to the surface of at least one of the cathode and anode. The medium is kept at an acidic pH, and an electrical current is applied. Oxygen is drawn to the electrodes, displacing surfactant, and reacts with H | 2013-05-16 |
20130118915 | SACRIFICIAL ANODE - This invention relates to a sacrificial anode, comprising: a first layer of a first material; and, a second layer of a second material which is electrically connected to the first layer, wherein the first material is more anodic with respect to a galvanic series than the second material. The invention also relates to a body including the sacrificial anode. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118916 | TREATMENT PROCESS FOR CONCRETE - A single anode system used in multiple electrochemical treatments to control steel corrosion in concrete comprises a sacrificial metal that is capable fo supporting high impressed anode current densities with an impressed current anode connection detail and a porous embedding material containing an electrolyte. Initially current is driven fromt eh sacrificial metal [ | 2013-05-16 |
20130118917 | BATHING WATER, METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION AND SYSTEM COMPRISING A BATHING OR SWIMMING POOL - The invention relates to bathing water on the basis of tap water, which is suitable for treatment by means of electrolysis. The bathing water contains at least one of the alkali metal ions Na | 2013-05-16 |
20130118918 | OPERATING METHOD OF AN APPARATUS FOR PURIFYING A FLUID AND APPARATUS FOR PURIFYING FLUID - Operating method of an apparatus for purifying a fluid by means of an apparatus provided with an even number of cells, each of which comprises at least one lead through condenser and is electrically connected to a direct current power supply. The method foresees cyclically repeating, for each cell, a charging step, in which the power supply charges the electrodes of the cell at different polarity; a service step, in which a flow of fluid to be treated is forced to pass through the electrodes of the lead through condenser of the cell with progressive build-up of the ionized particles of the fluid on the electrodes; and a regeneration step, in which the electrodes are discharged and a flow of washing fluid is forced to pass in the condenser of the cell with consequent removal of the ionized particles built up on the electrodes. Starting from the charging step of at least one first cell of the two cells, the second cell, once its service step is complete and at the start of its regeneration step, is connected in series with reverse polarity to the first cell to at least partially discharge its electrodes on the first cell in an energy recovery step. During the energy recovery step the first cell is also jointly powered by the power supply, which detects the voltage on the first cell and by means of a control card controls the supply voltage to make a preset operating voltage across the first cell. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118919 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE ELECTROCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTIC OF A TEST STRIP - This invention relates to a non-destructive means to determine electrochemical characteristics in biosensor test strips, including first applying a cyclic oxidative and reductive electric potential onto the inspection pads connecting to the reference electrode and working electrode, on which lies a drop of enzyme reagent solution, to homogenize the electrochemical characteristics of the biosensor test strips, and then applying an inspection electric potential within a short period of time over the inspection pads connecting to the reference electrode and working electrode to measure its electrical resistance to identify any abnormal biosensor test strips if present. Afterwards, embodiments of the present invention applies a reverse electric potential, having the same time interval as the inspection electric potential, onto the inspection pads connecting to the reference electrode and working electrode to prevent degradation on mediators such as potassium ferricyanide. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118920 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED ACCURACY FOR TEMPERATURE CORRECTION OF GLUCOSE RESULTS FOR CONTROL SOLUTION - Methods for determining a glucose concentration in a control solution with temperature correction that is more accurate than before with the devices and systems used in conjunction with the same, are provided herein. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118921 | Analyte Determination Method and Analyte Meter - The presence of oxygen or red blood cells in a sample applied to an electrochemical test strip that makes use of a reduced mediator is corrected for by an additive correction factor that is determined as a function of the temperature of the sample and a measurement that reflects the oxygen carrying capacity of the sample. The measured oxygen carrying capacity can also be used to determine hematocrit and to distinguish between blood samples and control solutions applied to a test strip. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118922 | PROTECTIVE PACKAGING FOR AMMUNITION - A package for a plurality of ammunition units, each unit having an axially elongated casing with a base and a projectile joined to the casing opposite its base, is made from a thermoformed sheet, formed to have a plurality of elongated compartments for receiving an ammunition unit. Each compartment is recessed from a planar peripheral upper surface and has a cradling surface extending along an axis of an inserted ammunition unit for supporting its casing and first and second separation walls on opposed sides of the cradling surface. At least one of the first and second separation walls has an overhanging tab, resiliently deformable relative to the other opposed separation wall to receive and grasp the casing upon insertion or to allow removal of the casing. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118923 | Protective Covering for Personal Electronic Device - A personal electronic device protective wallet covering. A main housing is dimensioned to fit securely and snugly around a personal electronic device. The main housing includes a window disposed on a front side of the housing allowing usable access to a front surface of a device disposed in the housing. A rear protective face at least partially covers a rear surface of the device disposed inside. A preferably externally accessible pocket is formed coextensively with the rear protective face, adapted to allow insertion and removal of cards or paper currency into and out of the pocket in the manner of a wallet. The window may be an absence of housing material, allowing direct user contact with the front of the device, or it may thin and transparent, allowing functional contact therethrough. The pocket may be formed between the housing and the device or between the housing and an additional layer. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118924 | CLOSURES FOR A PRODUCT RETAINING CONTAINER AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Container closures wherein at least one void comprised in the closure is at least partially filled with a gas or gaseous mixture which by composition or pressure is different from air are disclosed. The oxygen content of said gas can be lower than the oxygen content of air. Through use of such closures for sealing closed containers, the amount of air and therefore oxygen that enters the closed container through closure desorption can be effectively controlled, changed, or even largely eliminated. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118925 | LAMINATED FILM AND PACKAGE - An object of the present invention is to provide a laminated film excellent in oxygen absorbing ability. A laminated film | 2013-05-16 |
20130118926 | PENCIL CASE HAVING TOUCH FUNCTION - The present invention relates to a pencil case including a receiving box for receiving stationery. The pencil case includes: a micro controller ( | 2013-05-16 |
20130118927 | Postcard Storage Sheet - A postcard storage sheet for storing post cards comprising: a grouping of sleeves centered on the storage sheet; a slit opening for each sleeve where each slit opening provides a means to insert a postcard into the sleeve; a border surrounding the grouping of sleeves; and a plurality of holes along one border. Each sleeve may be made of a transparent material to allow visibility of the postcard. The grouping of sleeves includes at least three sleeves. The plurality of holes may include three holes along a side border of the sheet. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118928 | VACUUM-PACKED DIAPER KIT - A diaper kit includes a packaged single-use disposable diaper comprising, a sealed substantially air impermeable encasement completely enclosing an interior space and having at least one airtight seal, and a single compressed single-use disposable diaper vacuum-sealed within said interior space, wherein said interior space has at least a partial vacuum whereby a pressure differential acts upon said encasement and said diaper to maintain said diaper in said compressed state; at least one diaper accessory for use in the diaper changing; and wherein said diaper accessory is disposed inside of said interior space of said encasement; wherein said encasement is dimensioned to fit within a pocket of an article of clothing; and wherein said single compressed single-use disposable diaper vacuum-sealed within said interior space is folded at least once; wherein the diaper kit is packaged together with a plurality of non-vacuum-packaged diapers in a combination package for retail sale. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118929 | SYSTEM COMPRISING A TRANSPORT BOX AND/OR SALES BOX FOR FOOTWEAR AND A BAG - The invention relates to a system ( | 2013-05-16 |
20130118930 | Garment Bag Systems and Methods of Use - The present invention includes methods and apparatus in which a reusable bag is provided for the collection and return of soiled garments, laundry and/or other clothing items. The bag may be provided in the form of a hamper that is open at the top, with one or more hooks that allow the bag to be hung from a clothing rod, and is provided with engagement devices that allow the bag to be folded up when not in use, and then unfolded to various levels for containment and protection of clean items that have been hung on standard hangers. In some embodiments, garment protection flaps and a detachable accessory bag are provided inside the bag. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118931 | Optical Disc Case and Method of Manufacturing Same - A case for holding optical discs includes a primary blank formed of foldable material and having at least six interconnected panels. In certain of the panels of the primary blank a U-shaped cutout is formed, and in certain other panels a disc access cutout is formed. The panels are folded to form a folded primary blank. The folded primary blank is joined to an end blank, which is also folded to form a folded end blank, the folded primary blank and the folded end blank being joined together to define a folded composite blank. The folded composite blank is positioned between a front cover and a back cover of a cover piece. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118932 | DECORATIVE CASE - A case for a portable electronic device that includes a first section having a first plurality of apertures, a second section having a second plurality of apertures, and a plurality of decorative pieces that have a base. The second section is slideable in relation to the first section such that the second plurality of apertures overlaps the first plurality of apertures when the first section and the second section are in a first position or in a second position. The base of each decorative piece is sized and configured to pass through a first overlap region when the first and second sections are in a first position and the base is held in a locked engagement in a second overlap region when the first and second sections are in a second position. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118933 | MOBILE DEVICE PROTECTIVE CASE WITH SLIDABLE SHUTTER - A mobile device protective case ( | 2013-05-16 |
20130118934 | DECORATIVE CASE - A case for a portable electronic device that includes a first section having a first plurality of apertures, a second section having a second plurality of apertures, and a plurality of decorative pieces that have a base. The second section is slideable in relation to the first section such that the second plurality of apertures overlaps the first plurality of apertures when the first section and the second section are in a first position or in a second position. The base of each decorative piece is sized and configured to pass through a first overlap region when the first and second sections are in a first position and the base is held in a locked engagement in a second overlap region when the first and second sections are in a second position. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118935 | SECURITY POUCH FOR HOLDING A MOBILE DEVICE AND BLOCKING ELECTRONIC SIGNALS - Provided is a pouch for covering a mobile device to block electronic signals and/or provide and antibacterial function. In one example, a pouch includes a shield configured to envelope a device, a covering configured to envelope the shield, and a seal configured to close the shield and covering to fully encase a mobile device to prevent electronic signals from reaching the device. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118936 | MAGNETIC CONTAINER - The present invention relates to a magnetic container which includes a main body, a magnetic body and a storage disc, wherein the main body has a storage part, a brim edge, a transversal long hole, a fastener and a receiving chamber. The magnetic body is disposed in the center of the main body. The pivot of the storage disc is pivotally connected in the transversal long hole of the main body so that the storage disc can open or overlap relatively to the storage part. The storage disc has a stop edge to support the brim edge, and fastening blocks to fasten the fastener. An elastically extendable fastening element is disposed in the receiving chamber. Tools and parts can be inserted or clamped in the fastening element. Thus, the magnetic container has multiple functions on magnetic sucking and parts storage. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118937 | TOOTHBRUSH HOLDER - An apparatus for receiving a plurality of toothbrushes includes a plurality of toothbrush holders and a toothbrush holder organizer. Each toothbrush holder includes a base and a cover. The base has a top and a bottom and includes a cylindrical core and an outer wall. The cylindrical core defines a cavity and includes a top end and a bottom end. The top end of the cylindrical core is open. The outer wall has a bottom end coincident with the bottom of the base and a top end attached to the cylindrical core. The cover has a hole and is operable to engage the top end of the base and retain bristles of a toothbrush in the cavity defined by the cylindrical core while allowing a handle of the toothbrush to pass through the hole. The toothbrush holder organizer includes a plurality of receptacles, each operable to receive a toothbrush holder. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118938 | TOOL POSITIONING PAD - A tool positioning pad includes a pad having position holes opened therethrough. A plurality of position blocks is extruded from the pad. Each position block is located between each two diagonally adjacent position holes. At least one holder member is assembled onto the position holes of the pad. The holder member has a holder unit, a post unit and a plate unit. The holder unit is connected to one end of the post unit. The plate unit is connected to another end of the post unit. Two ends of the plate unit are extended from the post unit. Upon assembling, a user inserts the holder member into the position hole firstly; and then, the plate unit of the holder member is engaged with the bottom side of the pad by rotating the holder member, so as to assemble the holder member onto the pad. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118939 | TOOL CASE - A multi-function tool case includes a housing body having a wall extending from a first end to a second end. The wall includes an exterior surface and an interior surface. A cavity is defined by the interior surface and extends from the first end toward the second end. An extension member extends from the exterior surface adjacent the second end and defines a socket oriented along a tool axis for receiving a first portion of an accessory for retaining a tool bit. A cover assembly is coupled to the first end. The cover assembly includes a cap portion and a first lid member rotatably coupled to the cap portion. The cap portion and the lid member are configured to substantially enclose the cavity. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118940 | DENTAL FLOSS DISPENSER AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A dispenser including a first sheet defining at least part of one or more cavities; a second sheet defining at least another part of the one or more cavities; a plurality of pull covers attached to at least one of the first sheet and the second sheet; and a plurality of floss portions each located in a corresponding cavity of the one or more cavities, wherein when a pull cover of the plurality of pull covers is separated from the first sheet or the second sheet, a corresponding floss portion of the plurality of floss portions is removed, from a corresponding cavity of the plurality of the one or more cavities. One or more of the floss portions may be attached to, or formed integrally with, a corresponding pull cover of the plurality of pull covers. A weakened area may delineate a pull cover. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118941 | STAIR-STEP PACKAGING DEFINED BY HAIR ROLLERS - An article and methods involving stair-stepped defined by hair rollers contained therein, the article including a first set of hair rollers organized to present a first riser plane and a first landing plane, a second set of hair rollers organized to present a second riser plane, protruding from the first landing plane, and a second landing plane, and stair-step packaging, defined by the planes and the landings of the sets of hair rollers, including side, back, and bottom portions, and collectively confining the sets of rollers within the packaging, in a vertical orientation with respect to the bottom portion. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118942 | Carton With Insert - A carton for holding a plurality of containers. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. At least two end flaps can be overlapped with respect to one another to thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton. A reinforcing insert comprises a central panel and at least one reinforcing end flap. The central panel can be at least partially disposed in the interior of the carton, and the at least one reinforcing end flap can comprise a base portion and a distal portion foldably connected to the base portion. The base portion extends in an oblique direction from the central panel toward the closed end of the carton, and at least a portion of the distal portion is positioned outwardly of at least one of the end flaps. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118943 | NESTABLE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND METHODS THEREOF - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to nested beverage containers and methods thereof. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to improved beverage containers having interlocking features with adjacent containers, allowing for ease of transportation and lower cost of packaging. In one embodiment, a nestable beverage container comprises a top portion comprising an opening into a voluminous body, a sealing means, and a connection means positioned beneath the sealing means, a bottom portion comprising a receiving means shaped to conform to the connection means of an adjacently nested container, and the voluminous body being defined by the top portion, the bottom portion and a side wall, wherein the opening into the voluminous body is the only means for accessing contents of the nestable beverage container. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118944 | PACKAGING FOR HEADPHONES, PACKAGED HEADPHONES, AND RELATED METHODS - Packaging inserts for headphones include a unitary body having two or more integral portions configured to fold relative to one another so as to partially enclose, support, and retain a headphone within the folded unitary body between the integral portions. Methods of packaging headphones include positioning a headphone on such a unitary body, and folding the unitary body around at least a portion of the headphones. Packaged headphone assemblies include a headphone, and such a packaging insert folded around at least a portion of the headphone. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118945 | NESTABLE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND METHODS THEREOF - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to nested beverage containers and methods thereof. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to improved beverage containers having interlocking features with adjacent containers, allowing for ease of transportation and lower cost of packaging. In one embodiment, a nestable beverage container comprises a top portion comprising an opening into a voluminous body, a sealing means, and a connection means positioned beneath the sealing means, a bottom portion comprising a receiving means shaped to conform to the connection means of an adjacently nested container, and the voluminous body being defined by the top portion, the bottom portion and a side wall, wherein the opening into the voluminous body is the only means for accessing contents of the nestable beverage container. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118946 | RECYCLABILITY ENHANCEMENT OF FOOD CONTAINERS - A food container includes a first interior face having disposed thereon a first protective layer for protecting the first interior face from exposure to contaminants that would interfere with recycling of the food container. The first protective layer is affixed to the first interior face by an adhesive interface so as to be peelable from the first interior face. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118947 | PROCESS OF DECORATING A TRANSPARENT OR TRANSLUCENT BOTTLE - A method for decorating a glass or plastic transparent or translucent bottle, for the cosmetic field, for containing a cosmetic product such as a perfume, or the like, the decoration of which is carried out inside the bottle, and which consists in making at least one coating onto the inner surface of the bottle, by spraying a liquid mist inside the bottle, characterised in that the liquid is chemically inert with a characteristic close to glass so that the inner coating forms a barrier protecting layer for protecting the cosmetic product from any possible migration detrimental to the fragrance and/or colour as wells as the preservation thereof. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118948 | TRANSPORTABLE, SELF-CONTAINED ASSAY FACILITY AND METHOD OF USING SAME TO PROCURE AND ASSAY PRECIOUS METALS - A transportable, self-contained assay facility built in a modified standard shipping container that is completely equipped to melt and assay precious metals, particularly gold and silver. An induction furnace melts the metal that is then poured into an ingot. The ingot is weighed and analyzed using an XRF alloy analyzer and the percentage of gold and/or other metals recorded. The value of the gold at current market prices is calculated and the assay and the value of the ingot is printed and given to the seller. The seller may opt to receive the ingot and pay the assayer an assay fee. Alternately, the seller may ask to be paid in cash, by bullion, wire transfer, or by an open hedge. A transfer or hedge is initiated and confirmed from the assay facility. The ingots may be securely stored in a safe within the assay facility. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118949 | DUAL STERILIZATION CONTAINMENT VESSEL - The disclosure pertains to a vessel for holding replacement heart valves and associated positioning and installation apparatus which is configured and adapted to contain a biocidal sterilization fluid during and following exposure of a delivery system for the replacement heart valve to sterilization by ionizing radiation and methods of use therefor. The vessel includes a shield which limits exposure of biologically derived material therein to radiation. The vessel also provides a storage and shipping container for the replacement heart valve in which the biologically derived material is maintained in a sterile fluid environment. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118950 | HORSESHOE SET CARRYING SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH BACKBOARD - A horseshoe set carrying system and method with backboard. A substantially rectangular board is provided. One or more channels on the front surface of the substantially planar board receive and store articles for playing the horseshoes game. Such articles stored might include horseshoes, target stakes and backboard stakes. One or more stake holes through the substantially planar panel receive backboard stakes such that the substantially planar panel is operable as a backboard. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118951 | METHOD FOR PREDICTING CATALYST PERFORMANCE - Disclosed herein is a method involving the steps of: (a) precipitating an amount of polyaromatic compounds from a liquid sample of a first hydrocarbon-containing feedstock having solvated polyaromatic compounds therein with one or more first solvents in a column; (b) determining one or more solubility characteristics of the precipitated polyaromatic compounds; (c) analyzing the one or more solubility characteristics of the precipitated polyaromatic compounds; and (d) correlating a measurement of catalyst activity performance for the first hydrocarbon-containing feedstock sample with a mathematical parameter derived from the results of analyzing the one or more solubility characteristics of the precipitated polyaromatic compounds to predict catalyst performance of a catalyst in a refinery operation of the hydrocarbon-containing feedstock. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118952 | PRETREATMENT OF FCC NAPHTHAS AND SELECTIVE HYDROTREATING - This invention provides methods for multi-stage hydroprocessing treatment of FCC naphthas for improving the overall production quantity of naphtha boiling-range materials during naphtha production for low sulfur gasolines. Of particular benefit of the present processes is the selective treating of cat naphthas to remove gums instead of undercutting the overall naphtha pool by lowering the end cutpoints of the cat naphtha fraction. This maximizes the amount of refinery cat naphtha that can be directed to the gasoline blending pool while eliminating existing processing problems in hydrodesulfurization units. The processes disclosed herein have the additional benefit of minimizing octane losses in the increased naphtha pool volume. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118953 | Process for Hydrotreating Inferior Naphtha Fraction - Disclosed is a process for hydrotreating inferior naphtha fraction, comprising: (1) warming a recycle oil in a heating device; (2) mixing the inferior naphtha fraction with the recycle oil before and/or after the heating device; and (3) feeding the mixture of the inferior naphtha fraction and the recycle oil into a separating unit, wherein the gas-liquid separation is realized at least to obtain a gas phase and a liquid phase, wherein the gas phase comprises gasified inferior naphtha, wherein the gas phase enters a hydrotreating reactor to undergo hydrotreating, and wherein part of the liquid phase circulates to the heating device as the recycle oil; wherein warming of the recycle oil is controlled to ensure the temperature of gas phase from the separator at least reaches the inlet temperature of the hydrotreating reactor. Comparing with the prior art, the inventive process effectively solves the coking problem of the hydrogenating unit for inferior naphtha fraction. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118954 | MESOPOROUS Y HYDROCRACKING CATALYST AND ASSOCIATED HYDROCRACKING PROCESSES - This invention relates to the composition, method of making and use of a hydrocracking catalyst that is comprised of a new Y zeolite which exhibits an exceptionally low small mesoporous peak around the 40 Å (angstrom) range as determined by nitrogen adsorption measurements. The hydrocracking catalysts of invention exhibit improved distillate yield and selectivity as well as improved conversions at lower temperatures than conventional hydrocracking catalysts containing Y zeolites. The hydrocracking catalysts herein are particularly useful in the hydrocracking processes as disclosed herein, particularly for conversion of heavy hydrocarbon feedstocks such as gas oils and vacuum tower bottoms and an associated maximization and/or improved selectivity of the distillate yield obtained from such hydrocracking processes. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118955 | DESULFURIZATION OF HYDROCARBONS BY IONIC LIQUIDS AND PREPARATION OF IONIC LIQUIDS - The present invention relates to an improved desulfurization process using an ionic liquid compound of general formula C | 2013-05-16 |
20130118956 | METHOD OF TESTING AN OBJECT AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING THE SAME - A method of testing objects and an apparatus for performing the same, the method including loading the objects into a testing unit through a loading unit; testing the objects in the testing unit and determining whether the objects are normal objects or abnormal objects; unloading the tested objects from the testing unit to an unloading unit; directly reversely loading the abnormal objects from the unloading unit into the testing unit when the objects are determined to be abnormal objects; and re-testing the abnormal objects in the testing unit. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118957 | PARTICLE SEPARATION DEVICE FOR A CHEMICAL-LOOPING COMBUSTION LOOP - The object of the invention is a chemical-looping combustion device utilizing a solid fuel generating unburnt particles and using oxygen-carrying particles such as metallic oxides, and comprising at least one combustion zone and a separator for the particles contained in a gaseous mixture coming from the combustion zone, wherein the separator comprises at least one enclosure ( | 2013-05-16 |
20130118958 | Purification of metal-organic framework materials - A method of purification of a solid mixture of a metal-organic framework (MOF) material and an unwanted second material by disposing the solid mixture in a liquid separation medium having a density that lies between those of the wanted MOF material and the unwanted material, whereby the solid mixture separates by density differences into a fraction of wanted MOF material and another fraction of unwanted material. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118959 | EJECTOR SYSTEM FOR COLOR SORTER - An ejector system for a color sorter, eliminates particulate matter by air by detection of the particulate matter falling from an end of a transfer device at a predetermined position, and has a nozzle part in which a plurality of air flow paths that communicate with a plurality of nozzle holes are formed. A manifold part is provided with a plurality of electromagnetic valves that communicate with an air space communicating with a compressed air source and in which a plurality of air flow paths for supplying compressed air to the corresponding air flow paths in the nozzle part by the operation of the respective electromagnetic valves are formed. The nozzle part and the manifold part are separably integrated while open surfaces of the air flow paths in the nozzle part and open surfaces of the air flow paths in the manifold part are brought into contact with each other. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118960 | MULTI-CYCLONE SEDIMENT FILTER - A multi-cyclone sediment filter having a housing with upper and lower shells and defining an interior space for fluid flow. A cyclone holder is disposed in the housing and includes a plurality of fluid cyclones, each comprising a conical tube with a small opening at a lower end and a larger opening at an upper end. A fluid inlet introduces fluid into the filter housing. A fluid outlet in fluid discharges fluid. A manifold plate is disposed above the cyclone holder and includes a plurality of diffuser tubes, each extending downwardly into an upper end of one of the fluid cyclones. Fluid flowing from the fluid inlet is directed into a diverter cone under the manifold plate and is diverted outwardly between the manifold plate and the cyclone holder, into the fluid cyclones, outwardly through the diffuser tubes, and then out through the fluid outlet. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118961 | Dialysis Systems and Related Methods - A dialysis machine that includes a valve member having a deformable area configured to deform outwardly away when pressurized fluid is introduced into the valve member. The valve member is configured so that, when a dialysis fluid cassette is disposed in a cassette compartment of the dialysis machine and pressurized fluid is introduced into the valve member, the deformable area obstructs a fluid channel of the dialysis fluid cassette to control dialysis fluid flow therethrough. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118962 | Systems For Processing Abrasive Slurry - Systems and methods are provided for processing abrasive slurry used in cutting operations. The slurry is mixed with a first solvent in a tank. The slurry is vibrated and/or ultrasonically agitated such that abrasive grain contained in the slurry separates from the other components of the slurry and the first solvent. After the abrasive grain has settled to a bottom portion of the container, the other components of the slurry and the first solvent are removed from the tank. The abrasive grain may then be washed with a second solvent. The abrasive grain is then heated and is suitable for reuse in an abrasive slurry. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118963 | Catch basin filter - A reusable, catch basin filter installable by one person into a catch basin. A blank of filter material is foldable to form a skirt with a central opening and having the shape of a flattened tube. A filter trap filter depends from the skirt. The hollow interior of the trap communicates with the central opening of the skirt. A flat, wire insert inserts into the skirt through an open, first end of the skirt. When installed in a catch basin, the wire insert prevents the filter from slumping as material accumulates within the filter trap. Upstanding fabric loops permit lifting a full or partially full filter out of a catch basin by carry poles or the forks of a fork lift truck inserted through the loops. After removing retained matter from the filter and cleaning the filter trap, the filter is ready for reuse. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118964 | FILTER ARRANGEMENT - A filter arrangement for the filtration of oil or an ATF fluid, in particular a transmission oil filter, has at least a first and a second filtration layer which are arranged spaced apart by at least one spacer in a filter housing to form at least one intermediate chamber. At least one magnet or a magnet arrangement for keeping iron particles out of the oil flow are provided between the first and the second filtration layers. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118965 | DEVICE FOR MIXING AND SEPARATION OF MAGNETIC PARTICLES - An apparatus for mixing and separating magnetic particles in a liquid comprises a holder having a plurality of apertures configured as an array of rows and columns and a plurality of containers capable of receiving liquid containing magnetic particles, each container being sized to be placed in one of the apertures; plural magnets capable of being moved relative to the containers between a first position and a second position to change the position of the magnets and magnetic particles in the container; and a drive mechanism for moving the magnets between positions at a sufficiently high speed that the particles do not settle down due to gravitational forces during motion between the first and second positions. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118966 | FIXING MEMBER AND MEMBRANE MODULE UNIT - A first fixing member which fixes to a membrane module unit a tubular member with a protrusion formed at a tip end or near the tip end for connecting a membrane module of the membrane module unit and a water collecting header to form a filtrate flow path from the membrane module to the water collecting header, the first fixing member includes: a fixing member main body which includes an engaging surface formed at a position at which the fixing member main body engages with the protrusion formed in the tubular member; and a second fixing member which fixes the fixing member main body to the membrane module unit. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118967 | FLUID FILTER - A fluid filter such as an oil filter for a vehicle is provided. The fluid filter includes a body. A plate is coupled to one end of the body, the plate having a first surface and a threaded portion having a thread pitch. A seal is disposed adjacent the plate, the plate having a second surface opposite the plate. A stop member is disposed adjacent the plate, the stop member having a third surface offset from the second surface. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118968 | IODINE ADSORBENT AND COLUMN FOR WATER TREATMENT USING IODINE ADSORBENT - An iodine adsorbent of an embodiment includes: a carrier modified with a functional group represented by a formula (1); and a silver ion supported on the carrier, | 2013-05-16 |
20130118969 | Food waste disposal system including BOD reduction apparatus - The present invention provides a food waste disposal system including a BOD reduction apparatus comprising a concentrated-oxidizing tank, an aeration tank, an air pump and a filter. A drain of food waste disposal system is connected to a inlet of the BOD reduction system. Also, purified water in the BOD reduction system is carried back to a inlet of said food waste disposal system so that purified water is reused in food waste disposal system. A pH sensor, which can measure acidity and basicity, is mounted on a filter drain of the BOD reduction system. When pH of the sensor is less than pH 3, small quantity of caustic soda powder is input from a caustic soda tank mounted on the pipe of the rear end of a water supplying valve of the food waste disposal system to regulate the pH level of food wastewater. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118970 | Dialysis Fluid Cassettes and Related Systems and Methods - A dialysis fluid cassette that includes a base and a flexible membrane attached to the base. The flexible membrane and the base cooperate to at least partially define a venting chamber and a fluid channel fluidly connected to the venting chamber. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118971 | FLUID TREATMENT ASSEMBLIES - Fluid treatment assemblies may include first and second end pieces, at least one fluid treatment unit positioned between the first and second end pieces, and a retainer extending between the first and second end pieces and arranged to press the fluid treatment unit(s) and the first and second end pieces together. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118972 | FILTER SYSTEMS FOR BOTTLED WATER DISPENSERS - Bottled water dispensers are disclosed that include a modular water filter, particularly bottom loading water dispensers that include a pump to move water through the water dispenser. The water filters include a bottom container with an open top end, and a cap portion with an open bottom end (which is configured to be attached to the open top end of the bottom container). The water filters also include an interior container which (i) resides within the interior area of the water filter when the bottom container and cap portion are connected to each other and (ii) includes one or more filters through which water may pass within the water filter. The water filter is modular and may be used and replaced within bottled water dispensers as needed. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118973 | FILTER MEDIA FOR A LIQUID FILTER USING AN ELECTROSPUN NANOFIBER WEB, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME, AND LIQUID FILTER USING SAME - Provided is a filter medium for a liquid filter, having a three-dimensional micropore structure of a multi-layered structure using a multilayer nanofiber web that is obtained by performing air-electrospinning, to thus be thin but have high efficiency and long life, a method of manufacturing the filter medium using the multilayer nanofiber web, and a liquid filter using the filter medium. The filter medium for a liquid filter, includes: a nanofiber web that is made by stacking nanofibers that are obtained by air-electrospinning a fibrous polymer material and that have micropores; and a supporter that is inserted and combined onto one surface or in an inner portion of the nanofiber web. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118974 | LIQUID FILTER ARRANGEMENT AND METHODS - A filter element includes filter media, first and second end caps, a latch arrangement projecting from the first end cap, a tubular neck extending from the first end cap and a valve head oriented within the first end cap aperture constructed and arranged to move between a position sealing the first end cap aperture and exposing the first end cap aperture. A filter assembly includes a filter element, as characterized herein, and including a filter base and a service cover. A method of servicing includes removing an old filter element, operably mounting a new filter element in a filter base including engaging a valve head against a spring member in the filter base, and operably mounting the service cover over the new filter element and filter base. A method of filtering includes directing liquid into a filter assembly, blocking a first end cap aperture by using a spring member in the filter base to urge the valve head against a rim of a tubular neck extending from the filter element, and directing liquid through the filter media to filter the liquid. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118975 | HYDROPHILIC POROUS SUBSTRATES - Hydrophilic porous substrates, methods of making hydrophilic porous substrates from hydrophobic polymers are disclosed. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118976 | DEVICES FOR WATER TREATMENT - A device for use in water comprising a carrier having an interior cavity and one or more openings allowing ingress to and egress from the interior cavity; and a moss contained within the interior cavity in which the carrier completely encloses the moss. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118977 | Process and Apparatus for Gas-Enriching a Liquid - Methods and apparatuses are described for enriching a first liquid with a gas and introducing the gas-enriched first liquid into a second liquid. In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises a vessel containing the gas at an elevated pressure, a liquid fluid inlet into the vessel such that the first liquid enters the vessel and becomes enriched with the gas, a variable internal valve defining an opening through which the gas-enriched first liquid flows after exiting the vessel, the internal valve opening adapted to generate bubbles of the gas within the gas-enriched first liquid as the gas-enriched first liquid flows therethrough, and a tube through which the gas-enriched first liquid flows into the second liquid, the tube comprising an inlet section comprising an inlet, a coiled section fluidically coupled to the inlet section, an outlet section fluidically coupled to the coiled section, and an outlet fluidically coupled to the outlet section, the tube adapted to maintain the bubbles of the oxygen-containing gas generated within the gas-enriched first liquid by the valve means. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118978 | COMBINED MICROFILTRATION OR ULTRAFILTRATION AND REVERSE OSMOSIS PROCESSES - A water treatment system combines a microfiltration or ultrafiltration membrane system with a downstream reverse osmosis membrane system. The MF or UF system has multiple trains of immersed membrane modules. The trains are connected to a common permeate pump. The permeate pump discharges directly into the inlet of an RO feed pump. The membrane trains are each subjected to the same suction. The permeate pumps are operated to provide the required flow to the RO feed pump at or above the minimum inlet pressure of the RO feed pump. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118979 | Dialysate Regeneration Unit - A dialysate regeneration unit adapted for regenerating a dialysate containing carrier substances comprises a first flow path and a second flow path. The first flow path comprises a first supply unit adapted for adding an acidic fluid to the dialysate flowing in the first flow path, and a detoxification unit located downstream of the first supply unit. The detoxification unit is adapted for removing toxins from the acidified dialysate flowing in the first flow path. The second flow path extends in parallel to the first flow path. The second flow path comprises a second supply unit adapted for adding an alkaline fluid to the dialysate flowing in the second flow path, and a further detoxification unit located downstream of the second supply unit. The further detoxification unit is adapted for removing toxins from the alkalised dialysate flowing in the second flow path. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118980 | POLYMERIC MATERIAL, PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a polymeric material obtainable by reaction of
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20130118981 | POROUS HOLLOW FIBER - Porous hollow fibers comprising first pores having an average length in the range from 0.045 μm to 120 μm and an average width in the range from 0.030 μm to 20 μm, measured in a fiber direction, wherein the ratio of the average length of the first pores to the average width of the first pores is at least 1.5:1, second pores having an average length in the range from 0.1 nm to 99 nm and an average width in the range from 1 nm to 20000 nm, measured in the direction of the fiber in each case, wherein the ratio of the average length of the second pores to the average width of the second pores is not more than 1:1.5. Preferred application areas include use in fillings, in selectively permeable membranes, for the immobilization of enzymes and/or cells, for hemodialysis, and for storage of hydrogen. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118982 | WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A treatment system and process is described herein to separate constituent parts from aqueous-based products or by-products, such as wastewater from a cellulosic ethanol process. The treatment system may include an ultrafiltration system, a first reverse osmosis system and a second reverse osmosis system. The treatment system may be configured to operate in modified batch mode. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118983 | ASYMMETRIC MEMBRANES FOR USE IN NANOFILTRATION - Improved integrally skinned asymmetric membranes for organic solvent nanofiltration, and their methods of preparation and use are disclosed. Membranes are formed from polybenzimidazoles by phase inversion and are then crosslinked by addition of crosslinking agents. These stabilise the membranes and allow solvent nanofiltration to be maintained even in the solvents from which the membranes were formed by phase inversion, and in strongly acidic and strongly basic solvents. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118984 | PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR TREATING WATER - A process for producing ultrapure water, in which a stream of water is purified in a reverse osmosis device, wherein the water stream is subject to pretreatment including splitting the water stream into at least two partial streams, partial exchange of cations present in at least one of the partial streams for H | 2013-05-16 |
20130118985 | HEAVY METAL REMOVAL FROM WASTE STREAMS - A method for removing heavy metals from contaminated water, comprising collecting metal salt precipitates from a water softening process, drying said precipitates, contacting water having a concentration of one or more heavy metals with said precipitates, and collecting water having a reduced concentration of said heavy metal(s). | 2013-05-16 |
20130118986 | High Capacity Oxoanion Chelating Media From Hyperbranched Macromolecules - A resin is provided for selectively binding to certain anions in aqueous solution. The beads are prepared by cross-linking macromolecules such as hyperbranched PEI, and functionalizing with groups containing vicinal diol moieties. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118987 | ANTI-SCALE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - This invention relates to an anti-scale water treatment system, composition and related methods. The system suppresses hard scale formation by releasing small amounts of transforming agent into water. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118988 | MULTISTAGE DAF-ADVANCED OXIDATION SYSTEM - A multistage dissolved air flotation and advanced oxidation (MDAF-AO) system/method with multi-functions in oil recovery, solids removal, emulsion breaking, and advanced oxidation. Influent, with oil and suspended solids, enters a first stage for oil recovery includes a gas ionizer and an air dissolving pump. A second stage includes of two coagulation/flotation compartments connected in serial to enhance solids removal efficiencies. Micro air bubbles are created by air dissolving pumps in each compartment. A third stage is for the emulsion breaking unit to further remove or recover the emulsified oils. A fourth stage includes advanced oxidation by using ultraviolet (UV) and hydrogen peroxide to oxidize and disinfect the bacteria and microorganisms. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118989 | Process Scheme to improve Divalent Metal Salts Removal from Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG) - A MEG reclamation process includes the step of increasing above 2,000 ppm the divalent metal salts concentration of a rich (wet) MEG feed stream flowing into a precipitator. The increasing step includes routing a salts-saturated MEG slipstream from the flash separator it to the precipitator. The slipstream may be mixed with a fresh water feed stream, a portion of the rich MEG feed stream, or some combination of the two. The rich MEG feed stream also may be split into two streams, with a portion of the stream being heated and routed to the flash separator and the other portion being combined as above with the removed slipstream. The process can be performed on the slipstream after dilution and prior to entering the precipitator or after being loaded into the precipitator. Removal of the insoluble salts may be done in either a batch or continuous mode. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118990 | WASHBOX - Exemplary systems and methods relating to washboxes are described. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118991 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A FILTRATION PLANT - A process and an apparatus are provided for controlling a filtration plant having at least one vacuum filter, at least one vacuum pump and at least one filter tank, by which a medium that is to be filtered and that includes solid particles and liquid is separated into a concentrate including predominantly solid particles and a filtrate comprising predominantly liquid. The method may include: determining at least one first parameter of the filtration plant in the form of a residual moisture content of the concentrate and/or of a density of the filtrate as a function of time or a second parameter of the filtration plant, forming a derivative of the at least one first parameter after the time or the second parameter as at least one first characteristic, determining the sign of the at least one first characteristic, and controlling the filtration plant as a function of the determined sign. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118992 | Water Filtration and Purification System and Method - A unitary water treatment system for filtering and purifying untreated water is disclosed that has a filtration compartment, a transfer compartment, and a purification compartment. The untreated water flows into the filtration compartment, then into the transfer compartment, and then into the purification compartment. A fill valve is provided at the inlet of the water treatment system; a transfer valve is provided between the transfer and purification compartments; and a drain valve is provide at the exit of the purification compartment. A UV lamp is placed in the center of the purification compartment to expose water trapped in the purification compartment to light in a desired frequency range to kill bacteria and viruses. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118993 | LIGHT EXPANDED CLAY AGGREGATES FOR REMOVAL OF HALOGENATED CONTAMINANTS FROM WATER - Light expanded clay aggregates are described that are prepared by firing and expanding a clay-based material, wherein metals such as palladium, copper or nickel are added to the clay together with iron prior to expansion and firing. The expanded clay aggregates can be used for cleaning of water contaminated with halogenated organic compounds. The latter are chemically degraded to harmless compounds in proximity of the added metals. The aggregates can be used as a reactive medium for treatment of contaminated groundwater, wastewater and landfill leachate. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118994 | System and Methods for Wastewater and Produced Water Cleaning and Reclamation - Systems and methods have been developed for treating waste water and produced water, so as to remove contaminants therefrom. The systems and methods allow specifically for the removal of contaminants from produced water from oil and gas wells, fracturing flow-back water, and water- or brine-based drilling fluids. The water is treated by contacting the contaminated fluid with ozone after contacting the fluid with a diffused air system to generate small bubbles for entrainment of some contaminants. Thereafter, the water is contacted with an electro-coagulation system in order to remove flocculants and adjust the pH and the total dissolved solids levels of the fluid. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118995 | SOLAR-ACTIVATED PHOTOCHEMICAL PURIFICATION OF FLUIDS - Disclosed herein are embodiments of a solar-activated photochemical fluid treatment system, some of which comprise a fluid vessel, a porous enclosure positioned inside of the fluid vessel, a porous enclosure positioned inside of the fluid vessel, a fiber substrate contained within the enclosure, and a semiconductor photocatalyst coupled to the fiber substrate. The fluid vessel can be configured to contain a fluid in contact with the photocatalyst such that the fluid treatment system, responsive to solar radiation applied to the photocatalyst and to the fluid in the vessel, induces photochemical modification of contaminants and living organisms in the fluid. Related methods are also disclosed. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118996 | HEXAHYDROTRIAZINES, SYNTHESIS AND USE - Methods for making asymmetrical triazines are provided. The methods comprise first forming a mixture of at least two primary amines then reacting the mixture with an aldehyde. Methods for removing sulfides from hydrocarbon streams are also provided. The triazines may be added to the hydrocarbon stream in a molar ratio of triazine:H | 2013-05-16 |
20130118997 | FLUID PURIFICATION MEDIA AND CARTRIDGE - A fluid purification system, comprising a first fluid purification media comprising a first rigid porous purification block, comprising a longitudinal first surface; a longitudinal second surface disposed inside the longitudinal first surface; and a porous high density polymer disposed between the longitudinal first surface and the longitudinal second surface; a second fluid purification media, comprising a fluid purification material comprising a particulate oxidizing material disposed adjacent to the first surface of the first fluid purification media, the second surface of the first purification media, or both. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118998 | Collector Apparatus - The present invention provides an apparatus, method and system for separating a first substance from a mixture of the first substance and a liquid. The apparatus comprises inlet means adapted to receive a portion of the mixture into a separator tank; a separator tank for holding a collected portion of the mixture and allowing the first substance to separate from the liquid due to the first substance having a different specific gravity to the liquid; and outlet means adapted to discharge the separated liquid and/or the first substance from the separator tank. | 2013-05-16 |
20130118999 | SELF-CLEARING FILTER - A self-clearing filter for filtering a fluid, the self-clearing filter comprising a filter wall having a lumenous side and an external side and a pump for creating a flux of the fluid to impinge against the external side of the filter wall. Methods for filtering a fluid by diverting a portion of the fluid flux to impinge against the filter. | 2013-05-16 |