| 22nd week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
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| 20100133085 | System And Method For Recycling Of Carbon-Containing Materials - There is described a system and method for recycling carbon-containing material, in particular tyres and plastics materials. The system includes a heating arrangement for anaerobically heating carbon containing material to produce carbon-containing gases. A condensing arrangement is also used to condense a proportion of the carbon-containing gases to provide condensed gases and non-condensed gases. In addition, a recirculating arrangement is provided for recirculating the non-condensed gases into the heating arrangement. Further systems and methods for pre- and post-processing of the carbon-containing material are also disclosed and products of the systems and methods are also described. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133086 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING BIOCOKE - An apparatus and process for producing biocoke usable as a substitute fuel for coal coke from biomass as a raw material. The apparatus comprises pulverizing means for pulverizing a biomass raw material attributed to photosynthesis; heating means for heating to the temperature range in which the hemicellulose of the pulverized biomass raw material is pyrolyzed so as to exhibit bonding effects; pressurization means for, in the state of the heating, pressurizing to the pressure range in which the lignin of the pulverized biomass exhibits a thermal curing reaction and maintaining the pressure; and cooling means for cooling after maintaining the state of the pressurization. The apparatus further comprises temperature detecting means provided at the exit end of the region being heated by the heating means and regulation means for judging a reaction terminal point in accordance with the result of the temperature detection and regulating the timing for transfer from heating to cooling. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133087 | Method for Treating Water - A hollow cylindrical tube runs the length of a photo-reactor plate. The tube is positioned below the photo-reactor plate or the photo-reactor plate sits atop the device. The cylindrical tube has a slotted opening on top. The photo-reactor plate fits into the slotted opening and is supported by the slotted opening. There is added reinforcement through the use of support braces on either side of the slotted opening along the cylindrical tube. These support braces are L-shaped and add strength and support to the upright plates sitting in the slotted opening. The support braces are aid in the attachment of the cylindrical tubing and the photo-reactor plates. The photo-reactor plates contain UV light once UV light has entered. Other parts of the present invention can be manufactured to contain UV light once UV light has entered, as well. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133088 | METHOD FOR THE CHEMICAL DEPOLYMERIZATION OF WASTE POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE - A method for the chemical depolymerization of waste polyethylene terephthalate by application of microwave radiation and solvolysis in the presence of a catalyst comprising the first stage where the waste polyethylene terephthalate is mixed up with an microwaves absorbing activator, the mixture is melted by its exposing to a microwave radiation on a frequency from 915 to 2450 MHz and with a power output from 0.1 to 0.5 kW per kg of a charge, at a temperature from 230 to 330° C., under atmospheric pressure and the second stage, where the molten mixture is subjected to solvolysis, including acidic or basic hydrolysis, alcoholysis or glycolysis in the presence of a catalyst under continuing microwave radiation and atmospheric pressure yielding terephthalic acid, salts or esters thereof, and ethylene glycol. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133089 | MAGNETRON SPUTTERING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THIN FILM - In the present invention, in forming a LaB | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133090 | FILM FORMING METHOD BY SPUTTERING AND SPUTTERING APPARATUS THEREOF - To provide a sputtering apparatus that enables oblique film forming by arranging a target and a substrate so as to allow sputtered particles emitted from the target to obliquely enter the substrate selectively, and can form a magnetic film having high uniaxial magnetic anisotropy uniformly and compactly. A sputtering apparatus includes a cathode having a sputtering target supporting surface, the cathode being provided with a rotation axis about which the sputtering target supporting surface rotates, and a stage having a substrate supporting surface, the stage being provided with a rotation axis about which the substrate supporting surface rotates, and the sputtering apparatus is constituted such that the sputtering target supporting surface and the substrate supporting surface face to each other, and are rotatable independently about respective rotation axes. Further, it is constituted such that a shield plate is arranged between the sputtering target supporting surface and the substrate supporting surface, and is rotatable independently from the cathode and the stage. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133091 | THIN FILM PRODUCING METHOD AND HEXAGONAL PIEZOELECTRIC THIN FILM PRODUCED THEREBY - A magnetron circuit of a rectangular type is disposed on a lower surface of a rectangular target. A half of the target is covered with a shield plate, so that sputtering particles sputtered from an erosion region (a region with a maximized magnetic flux density) therebelow is blocked so as not to fly toward a substrate. The substrate is disposed at a level so as to be located in a plasma region of a vacuum chamber, and sputtering particles (ZnO) sputtered from a region exposed from the shield plate in the erosion region is caused to be incident on a surface of the substrate. When a gas pressure is lowered, a mean free path of each of the sputtering particles is lengthened to cause a large amount of high-energy sputtering particles to be incident. As a result, a hexagonal crystal particle having a plane that is a crystal plane hardly damaged by incidence of the high-energy sputtering particles is preferentially grown to form a c-axis in-plane oriented film. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133092 | SPUTTERING METHOD AND SPUTTERING APPARATUS - A sputtering method and a sputtering apparatus are provided in which a target is disposed being inclined relative to a substrate placed on a substrate-placing table so that the condition of d≧D is satisfied, (d is the diameter of the substrate, and D is the diameter of the target), and the total number of rotations R of the substrate-placing table from the beginning of film-deposition on the substrate to the completion thereof becomes ten or more. Also the sputtering method and the sputtering apparatus are provided in which the rotational speed V of the substrate-placing table is controlled so that the total number of rotations R thereof satisfies the formula of | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133093 | Method for alkali doping of thin film photovoltaic materials - A method of manufacturing a solar cell includes providing a substrate, depositing a first electrode comprising an alkali-containing transition metal layer over the substrate, depositing at least one p-type semiconductor absorber layer over the first electrode, wherein the p-type semiconductor absorber layer includes a copper indium selenide (CIS) based alloy material, depositing an n-type semiconductor layer over the p-type semiconductor absorber layer, and depositing a second electrode over the n-type semiconductor layer. The step of depositing the alkali-containing transition metal layer includes sputtering from a first target comprising the transition metal and a second target comprising the alkali metal, where a composition of the first target is different from a composition of the second target. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133094 | TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILM WITH HIGH TRANSMITTANCE FORMED BY A REACTIVE SPUTTER DEPOSITION - Methods for sputter depositing a transparent conductive layer are provided in the present invention. The transparent conductive layer may be utilized as a contact layer on a substrate or a back reflector in a photovoltaic device. In one embodiment, the method includes supplying a gas mixture into the processing chamber, sputtering source material from a target disposed in the processing chamber, wherein the target is fabricated from a zinc containing material having an aluminum containing dopant concentration less than 3 percent by weight, and reacting the sputtered material with the gas mixture. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133095 | Electrolysis System for an Internal Combustion Engine - Disclosed is an electrolysis system for producing one or more gases for an internal combustion engine for enhancing combustion. The system uses stacked electrode plates including neutral plates for generating an oxygen and hydrogen gas mixture. The stacked plates substantially fill an electrolysis cell containing an electrolytic solution which is recycled and cooled. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133096 | Use of Austenitic Stainless Steel as Construction Material in a Device or Structural Component Which is Exposed to an Oxygen and/or Hydrogen and/or Hydrofluoric Acid Environment - Use of an austenitic stainless steel wherein the chemical composition comprises 10-20 weight % nickel, 10-20 weight % chromium, 30-50 weight % iron, maximum 17 weight % of another element or elements and the balance iron and/or chromium and/or nickel as construction material in a device or structural components that are exposed to an oxygen and/or a hydrogen and/or a hydrofluoric acid environment. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133097 | HYDROGEN RICH GAS GENERATOR - A method of improving the efficiency of continuous water electrolysis processes to produce a hydrogen rich gas. Improved efficiency is realized by minimizing and/or eliminating wasted current, current that does not convert water to a hydrogen rich gas, attaining approximately 100% Faradic efficiency. This improvement in current or Faradic efficiency is attained by electrically isolating the electrolyte solution contained in each electrolysis cell as well as electrically isolating the electrolyte solution contained in each cell from the supply of electrolyte solution. This invention also improves the efficiency of water electrolysis processes through the utilization of electrodes coated with electrode specific nanomaterials, improving voltage efficiency at current densities exceeding 100 mA/cm | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133098 | Methods and Devices for Concentration and Purification of Analytes for Chemical Analysis Including Matrix-Assisted Laser Desportion/Ionization (MALDI) Mass Spectrometry (MS) - Analytical methods and devices are disclosed for separating low abundance analytes by electrophoretically driving the analytes through a sieving matrix to first remove high molecular weight species. Subsequently the remaining low abundance analytes are electrophoretically focused onto a capture membrane where the analytes become bound within a small capture site. After this step the capture membrane may be allowed to dry and then attached to a conductive MALDI sample plate. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133099 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ASSEMBLY WITH SAFETY ELECTRIC CONNECTOR - The application provides an assembly comprising a housing ( | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133100 | SENSOR AND APPARATUS FOR ANALYSING GASES PRESENT IN BLOOD - A galvanic sensor for analyzing gases present in blood includes a duct suitable for being crossed by a flow of gas and provided with an inlet opening and an outlet opening, a reference galvanic element including a container containing an electrolytic solution in which a reference electrode is inserted, and a measuring galvanic element. The container is fixed to the duct and the measuring galvanic element includes a measuring electrode arranged transversally to the axis of the duct and a filiform element having a high capillarity so as to act as a wick. The filiform element is anchored to the container and has a first end contacting the measuring electrode and a second end contacting the electrolytic solution. The measuring element of the galvanic sensor is extremely miniaturized and allows to detect in real time and continuously gases in traces, on the order of parts per million or even lower. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133101 | CROSS-LINKED ENZYME MATRIX AND USES THEREOF - An electrochemical sensor system and membrane and method thereof for increased accuracy and effective life of electrochemical and enzyme sensors. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133102 | SENSORS EMPLOYING COMBINATORIAL ARTIFICIAL RECEPTORS - The present invention relates to sensors and sensor systems that utilize combinational artificial receptors. Embodiments of the present invention employ combinational artificial receptors in electromagnetic (e.g. optical) and electrochemical sensors. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133103 | METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR MONITORING PHYSICAL CONDITIONS - A method for monitoring the physical conditions of products, such as food-stuff and similar, wherein a plurality of detectors associated to nodes (25; 31) is arranged close to the food-stuff. A detector (26; 34) continuously measures at least one physical condition of a product. The nodes (25; 31) establish continuously and periodically a wire-less contact with the central unit (12), said nodes and said central unit being part of a local installation, and also transfer measured data from the detectors (26; 34) to the central unit (12). The central unit (12) continuously stores the received measured data and continuously and periodically establishes a wireless contact with a server (11) connected to the Internet for the transfer of stored measured data. Information related to the transferred measured data is made available on the server (11) to be reviewed through the Internet. The central unit (12) comprises a first communication means (14) for a wireless communication with a web server (11) connected to the Internet and a second communication means (16) for a wire-less communication with the nodes. The nodes comprise a communication means (17) corresponding to the second communication means for having a wire-less communication with the second communication means. Furthermore, the nodes comprise detectors (12; 34) and detector elements (27; 39) for recording data relating to the physical condition of the object. The nodes are arranged to continuously and periodically establish a wireless contact with a central unit (12) comprising a storage unit (53) for storing a plurality of measured data from a plurality of nodes. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133104 | Fluid processing device including size-changing barrier - A diagnostic device is provided that includes a plurality of retainment regions interconnected through at least one fluid processing passageway or separated by at least one barrier. A fluid flow modulator can be provided in the fluid processing passageway if a fluid processing passageway is provided. The barrier and/or fluid flow modulator can comprise a polysaccharide, a derivative of a polysaccharide, or a combination thereof. For example, the barrier can comprise a chitosan material. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133105 | Optoelectronic Separation of Biomolecules - The present teachings relate to systems and methods for separation of substances such as cells, nucleic acids, and carbon nanotubes. The substances are combined with a separation medium in a liquid sample cavity, for example a microchannel, and transit through the separation by optically activated dielectrophoretic forces. The substances are advantageously labeled and visualized using a microscope and camera. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133106 | Porous Bodies and Methods - Systems and methods for treating a fluid with a body are disclosed. Various aspects involve treating a fluid with a porous body. In select embodiments, a body comprises ash particles, and the ash particles used to form the body may be selected based on their providing one or more desired properties for a given treatment. Various bodies provide for the reaction and/or removal of a substance in a fluid, often using a porous body comprised of ash particles. Computer-operable methods for matching a source material to an application are disclosed. Certain aspects feature a porous body comprised of ash particles, the ash particles have a particle size distribution and interparticle connectivity that creates a plurality of pores having a pore size distribution and pore connectivity, and the pore size distribution and pore connectivity are such that a first fluid may substantially penetrate the pores. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133107 | METHOD FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL DEPOSITION OF MONOLAYERS ON METALLIC SURFACES AND OBJECTS COATED WITH AN ORGANIC MONOLAYER - The present invention generally provides methods for the electrodeposition of organic monolayers onto the surfaces of a great variety of objects. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133108 | Method for producing hydrogen and applications thereof - A method for producing hydrogen and applications thereof, includes: a reaction and formation step, a reaction and acceleration step, and an extended treatment step, the reaction and formation step performed by a) providing a reaction object made of a metallic material; b) cleaning the reaction object; and c) having the cleaned reaction object chemically contacted with an electrolyte solution so as to generate a chemical reaction and to produce hydrogen and by-products thereof, the reaction and acceleration step performed to accelerate hydrogen production rate through the chemical reaction by adding an acidic material while performing the reaction and formation step, and the extended treatment step performed by drying an electrolyte solution of metal ions produced after hydrogen production reaction, and treating the electrolyte solution of metal ions with appropriate solutions so as to completely achieve economical and practical purposes of carrying out oxidation reduction and prevent a second pollution. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133109 | Electrochemically Fabricated Hermetically Sealed Microstructures and Methods of and Apparatus for Producing Such Structures - In some embodiments, multilayer structures are electrochemically fabricated from at least one structural material (e.g. nickel), at least one sacrificial material (e.g. copper), and at least one sealing material (e.g. solder). In some embodiments, the layered structure is made to have a desired configuration which is at least partially and immediately surrounded by sacrificial material which is in turn surrounded almost entirely by structural material. The surrounding structural material includes openings in the surface through which etchant can attack and remove trapped sacrificial material found within. Sealing material is located near the openings. After removal of the sacrificial material, the box is evacuated or filled with a desired gas or liquid. Thereafter, the sealing material is made to flow, seal the openings, and resolidify. In other embodiments, a post-layer formation lid or other enclosure completing structure is added. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133110 | CATALYTIC MATERIALS, PHOTOANODES, AND PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS FOR WATER ELECTROLYSIS AND OTHER, ELECTROCHEMICAL TECHNIQUES - Catalytic materials, photoanodes, and systems for electrolysis and/or formation of water are provided which can be used for energy storage, particularly in the area of solar energy conversion, and/or production of oxygen and/or hydrogen. Compositions and methods for forming photoanodes and other devices are also provided. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133111 | CATALYTIC MATERIALS, PHOTOANODES, AND PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS FOR WATER ELECTROLYSIS AND OTHER ELECTROCHEMICAL TECHNIQUES - Catalytic materials, photoanodes, and systems for electrolysis and/or formation of water are provided which can be used for energy storage, particularly in the area of solar energy conversion, and/or production of oxygen and/or hydrogen. Compositions and methods for forming photoanodes and other devices are also provided. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133112 | LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE SUPPORT - A method for making a lithographic printing plate support is disclosed comprising the steps of: (i) providing an aluminum support; (ii) treating said support in an aqueous solution; (iii) graining said treated support in an electrolyte solution by applying an alternating voltage thereby inducing a local current density J; characterized in that said local current density J at time t fulfills the following equation: J(t)≦α+bQ(t) for t=o to t=t | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133113 | CHROMIUM(VI)-FREE BLACK PASSIVATION OF SURFACES CONTAINING ZINC - The invention relates to a treatment solution for producing substantially chromium(VI)-free black conversion layers on alloy layers containing zinc, the solution comprising the following: (i) at least one first carboxylic acid having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, the acid containing no polar groups with exception of the carboxyl group and being a monocarboxylic acid, (ii) at least one second carboxylic acid having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, comprising at least one further polar group that is selected from —OH, —SO | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133114 | BIOFILM DETERRENCE IN WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS - Means and methods for deterring biofilm in water supply systems, comprising at least one insoluble proton sink or source (PSS). The means and methods for deterring biofilm is provided useful for killing living target cells (LTCs), or otherwise disrupting vital intracellular processes and/or intercellular interactions of the LTC upon contact. The PSS comprises, inter alia, (i) proton source or sink providing a buffering capacity; and (ii) means providing proton conductivity and/or electrical potential. The PSS is effectively disrupting the pH homeostasis and/or electrical balance within the confined volume of the LTC and/or disrupting vital intercellular interactions of the LTCs while efficiently preserving the pH of the LTCs' environment. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133115 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ACID AND BASE GENERATION - Electrochemical devices and methods for acid and base generation are disclosed. A source of purified water is fluidly connected to at least one compartment of the device. A source of an ionic species, such as an acid or base precursor, is also provided to at least one compartment of the device. An applied electrical field promotes ion transport across selective membranes which at least partially define the compartments. The purified water may be dissociated into hydronium and hydroxyl ions in an electrolyzing compartment of the device. Acid and/or base product streams may be recovered as desired at outlets of the various compartments. In some embodiments, a bipolar membrane may be used to split water in place of the electrolyzing compartment. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133116 | GAS SENSOR CONTROL DEVICE AND GAS SENSOR CONTROL METHOD - A gas sensor control apparatus | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133117 | METHODS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL DETECTION/QUANTIFICATION OF A NUCLEIC ACID - The invention provides methods and kits for the electrochemical detection and/or quantification of a target nucleic acid molecule by means of a detection electrode. In one method there is immobilized on the detection electrode a peptide nucleic acid (PNA) capture molecule, which has a nucleotide sequence that is at least partially complementary to at least a portion of the target nucleic acid molecule. The electrode is contacted with a solution expected to include the target nucleic acid molecule and the target nucleic acid molecule allowed to hybridize to the PNA, thereby allowing the formation of a complex between the PNA capture molecule and the target nucleic acid molecule. A polymerisable positively chargeable precursor is added, which associates to the complex formed between the PNA capture molecule and the target nucleic acid molecule. A suitable reactant molecule is added, initiating the polymerisation of the polymerisable positively chargeable precursor and the formation of an electroconductive polymer. An electrochemical measurement at the detection electrode is performed. In another method a nucleic acid capture molecule is immobilized on the electrode. In this method a polymerisable positively chargeable precursor, a suitable substrate molecule, and an enzyme attached to a detection probe nucleic acid molecule are used. The detection probe nucleic acid molecule is at least partially complementary to at least a portion of the target nucleic acid molecule. The detection probe hybridizes to a portion of the target nucleic acid that is different from the portion to which the capture nucleic acid molecule hybridises. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133118 | ELECTROCHEMICAL METHODS OF DETECTING NUCLEIC ACID HYBRIDIZATION - In accordance with the present invention, there are provided systems for detecting hybridization of nucleic acids using electrochemical methods having improved sensitivity. Such systems include an electrode having a variably charged oligonucleotide probe and a redox probe. In some embodiments, the systems may further include a binding nexus having an immobilized reporter oligonucleotide probe, which hybridizes to a target nucleic acid sequence. The reporter oligonucleotide probe may be naturally charged, uncharged, or either partially negatively or positively charged. Further provided are methods for detecting the presence of a nucleic acid sequence of interest in a sample. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133119 | NANOTUBE ELECTROCHEMISTRY - The invention relates to electrodes for electrochemical analysis comprising: —an insulating surface; —carbon nanotubes situated on the insulating surface at a density of at least 0.1 μm | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133120 | Electrochemical Sensor - An electrochemical sensor ( | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133121 | METHOD FOR EVALUATING TARGET MOLECULES - A method for evaluating a target molecule bound to a probe molecule provided with a marker includes: applying AC voltage between a working electrode provided on a substrate and a counter electrode; and using a signal obtained from the marker on the probe molecule bound to the working electrode when a frequency of the AC voltage is varied, or an average value of the signal, to determine at least one of a Stokes radius or molecular weight of the target molecule, a binding rate between the probe molecule and the target molecule, a binding rate constant therebetween, a dissociation rate therebetween, and a dissociation rate constant therebetween. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133122 | INSTRUMENT AND SYSTEM FOR PHARMACOLOGIC MEASUREMENT AND WELL VESSEL USED THEREIN - An instrument is provided for pharmacologic measurement capable of detecting a very small and short time change in electric signal caused by a pharmacologic action of a biologic specimen with quickness and a high sensitivity by steeply decreasing an external disturbance component mixed into the system while dropping/exchange of medicinal solutions is conducted in a batch mode. The pharmacologic measurement instrument detects a change in electric signal caused by a pharmacologic action or electrophysiologic action of a biologic specimen, and includes an electrically conductive box having an opening section at the top surface thereof and a well vessel disposed in the opening section thereof, wherein the well vessel includes a base having recesses in which the biologic specimens are put; measurement electrodes formed on the bottom surfaces of the respective recesses; and reference electrodes electrically insulated from the respective measurement electrodes, and the reference electrodes together with the electrically conductive box electrostatically shields the well vessel. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133123 | PACKAGE WITH PILFER PROOF ASSEMBLY - A product package and method for product packaging including an internal product container ( | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133124 | BLISTER TYPE ARTIFICIAL TEETH PACKAGING CONTAINER - An artificial teeth packaging container | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133125 | CLEANUP KIT FOR COMPACT FLORESCENT LIGHT BULBS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A compact fluorescent cleanup kit is disclosed, which comprises a plurality of member elements. The member elements comprise printed instructions, at least one glove, at least one mask, at least one eye protection member, at least one sealable container, at least one cleanup scoop, at least one single-sided adhesive member, and at least one towelette. The at least one glove, at least one mask, and at least one eye protection member may be donned to protect a user from exposure to metal contaminants that may be released when a compact fluorescent bulb is damaged. The at least one cleanup scoop, at least one single-sided adhesive member, and at least one towelette may be used to collect all debris from a damaged compact fluorescent bulb into the at least one sealable container. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133126 | LOCKING DEVICE FOR TOTE BIN - A locking device is provided for locking a container having sidewalls and at least one lid defining an open position and a closed position. The locking device may include an elongate lock member configured to engage the lid(s) and a lock housing that is associated with at least one of the sidewalls. The lock housing may be configured to at least partially receive the elongate lock member. The locking device may be designed to be installed on the container in the field, or the locking device may be integrally formed with the container. The lock housing may include a security element that is detectable by a security system to guard against theft of the container. In some cases, a security module is provided that releasably attaches to the lock housing to provide further alarm functionality. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133127 | CUP INCLUDING A COMPARTMENT IN THE FORM OF AN INVERTED CUP - The invention relates to a cup including a dose of a pre-packaged powdered product placed inside a volume provided in the lower part of the cup, the volume being compartmented in an air- and moisture-tight manner. The invention includes a base having an inverted cup secured thereto, the base and cup forming the sealed compartment. The material of the base and the inverted cup forms a barrier that preserves characteristics of the product. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133128 | GIFT CARD BOOK STYLE O-SLEEVE - A method is disclosed for housing a gift card within a package whereby the gift card is completely concealed within the package, a printed code related to the gift card is printed on an external surface of the package, and the gift card may be activated without opening the package. A packaging structure is also disclosed for use with the method. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133129 | CONVERTIBLE TOOL BAG - A tool bag that includes a tool bag body formed from a base with first and second endwalls attached to opposite end portions of the base. The tool bag body also includes a first sidewall attached to a side of the tool bag body that is releasably attached to the first endwall and releasably attached to the second endwall, and a second sidewall attached to a second side of the tool bag body opposite the first sidewall. The second sidewall includes a sidewall section flexibly joined to a cover section, where the sidewall section is releasably attached to vertical portions of the first endwall and the second endwall. The removable cover is removably attachable to a top portion of the first and second endwalls. The tool bag can also include a rotatable handle and a tool wall for simple, secure storage of tools. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133130 | TOOL BAG WITH ROTATABLE HANDLE - A tool bag that includes a base with a first and second endwall attached at opposite end regions of the base. The tool bag includes a handle rotatably attached to a first handle opening in an upper portion of the first endwall and a second handle opening in an upper portion of the second endwall. The handle having first and second base mating end portions disposed within the handle openings and terminating facing an interior of the tool bag body. The handle openings can be reinforced by a grommet with flange portions on inside and outside surfaces of the endwalls. The bag being convertible between a closed tool box and an open tool bag and including a tool wall for simply, secure storage of tools. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133131 | TOOL BAG WITH TOOL WALL STRUCTURE - A tool bag comprising a base with a first endwall attached at a first end region of the base and a second endwall attached a second end region of the base opposite the first end. The tool bag also includes a tool wall attached to the first endwall and the second endwall, and at least one bracket. Each of the at least one brackets can include two legs extending perpendicular to one another. The first endwall can include a rigid, stabilizing sheet and the tool wall can include a rigid, stabilizing member extending longitudinally along the length of the tool bag. The first leg of the first bracket can be attached to the first endwall and a second leg of the first bracket can be attached to a first end region of the rigid, stabilizing element. The tool wall can include a plurality of high-density, secure-storage pockets. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133132 | CLEANING SUPPLIES CADDY - A cleaning supplies caddy for holding a number of cleaning supplies. The caddy includes a base for supporting the cleaning supplies and a cover adapted to fit on the base having one or more cover walls at least partially defining a cover cavity therein in which the cleaning supplies are receivable. The base includes one or more base securing elements, and the cover has one or more cover securing elements, for cooperating with the base securing element(s) to secure the base and the cover together. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133133 | Packaging for Sterile Implant - A sterile packaging system comprises an inner sterile dome-shaped tray and cover and an outer sterile-on-inside-only, bowl-shaped tray for accommodating the inner sterile dome-shaped tray and cover, the bowl-shaped tray having an annular rim and a cover over the annular rim, the outer bowl-shaped tray having at least two gripping surfaces extending from an outer surface. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133134 | CONTAINER ASSEMBLY FOR PACKAGING PRODUCTS - A container member including a rigid cup portion defining a chamber. The container member has an opening at one end in communication with the chamber and a flexible suspension member extending over the opening. The suspension member has an inner surface facing the chamber, an opposing outer surface and a cavity extending from the outer surface to the inner surface. The cavity is in communication with the chamber and sized to receive at least a portion of the product to be packaged therethrough. The container assembly includes a retainer having a retaining member removably positioned to extend over the cavity. The retaining member holds the at least a portion of the product in position in the chamber such that the at least a portion of the product does not contact the cup portion. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133135 | COVER FOR PAINT ROLLER - Disclosed is a cover for storing a roller pad of a paint roller. The cover includes an elongated structure, a plurality of first seal members and a plurality of second seal members. The elongated structure includes a first half portion and a second half portion hingedly connected to the first half portion. The first half portion and the second half portion include a first peripheral edge portion and a second peripheral edge portion, respectively. A closed position and an open position of the elongated structure is configured by abuttingly disposing and spacing apart the first peripheral edge portion and the second peripheral edge portion, respectively. The elongated structure is configured to receive the roller pad and enclose the roller pad. The plurality of first seal members and the plurality of second seal members are configured to provide fluid tight sealing of the cover. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133136 | CONSUMER PACKAGE HAVING A VIEWING ANGLE DEPENDENT APPEARANCE - A consumer package flat for forming a package is disclosed. The consumer package flat comprises a plurality of panels. At least one of the panels comprises a compound image attached thereto. The compound image is observable through an opening disposed within at least one of the panels. The compound image has a viewing angle dependent appearance so that at least two image attributes selected from the group consisting of flip, motion, depth of field, and zoom are perceived according to an angle at which the compound image is observed. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133137 | EXPANDABLE COOLER SLEEVE - A sleeve for encircling a conventional ice chest provides opposed panels for supporting indicia. The first end of each of the panels are interconnected with a first expandable member and the second end of each of the panels are interconnected with a second expandable member. Upon mounting of the sleeve on the ice chest, the expandable members are expanded and subsequently contract about the ice chest to retain the sleeve in place. Openings in the first and second expandable members accommodate pass through of handles attached to the ice chest. Because of the first and second expandable members, the sleeve can be mounted on ice chests of different girth and yet be retained in place. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133138 | DRIP TRAY - A drip tray ( | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133139 | PHARMACY MEDICATION SAFETY BOTTLE WITH PILL VIEWER WINDOW AND LABEL VERIFICATION SYSTEM - Embodiments of the invention comprise an improved prescription medication bottle that has a viewing window. This “viewer window” will display one or more pills, thereby enabling the pills to be visible within the bottle to the patient and pharmacy staff. The bottle comprises an internal shelf structure which creates a viewing chamber. One or more pills will become “caught” by the shelf structure and be displayed in the viewing chamber when the pharmacist places all the pills into the vial. The viewing chamber is visible through the viewing window. The viewing window may have the capability to magnify the area in which the pill rests and thereby provide a magnified view of the pill. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133140 | DUAL CAVITY SLIDING DISPENSER - A dispensing container is provided, the container including an outer shell comprising a top, a bottom, sidewalls extending between the top and bottom, and two ends, at least one end being open; an inner tray, slidably received within the outer shell, comprising at least one storage compartment adapted for storage of a plurality of units of a product to be dispensed, and comprising at least one depressible detent, the detent comprising a raised surface that abuts the outer shell; wherein, in a closed configuration, the detent holds the inner tray within the outer shell, and wherein the at least one detent may be depressed by pressure to allow the inner tray to slide relative to the outer shell. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133141 | Lunch box transforming into a placemat - A lunch box transforming into a placemat has at least two zippers with one of the two zippers running along at least three but preferably four sides while the second zipper runs along the remaining sides so as to allow, when all unzipped, to open the lunch box so that it lays flat and becomes a placemat. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133142 | COLLAPSIBLE PAN - A collapsible pan includes a base portion, a plurality of side portions, and a flexible connector for connecting each of the side portions to the base portion along edges thereof. Each of the plurality of side portions is configured to be pivotable relative to the base portion, thereby permitting adjustment between a use configuration, whereby each of the plurality of side portions is arranged generally upright relative to the base portion, and a collapsed configuration, whereby each of the plurality of side portions is arranged to lay generally flat relative to the base portion. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133143 | COMPOSITIONS PRODUCED USING AN IN SITU HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS - Methods for treating a subsurface formation and compositions produced therefrom are described herein. At least one method for producing hydrocarbons from a subsurface formation includes providing heat to the subsurface formation using an in situ heat treatment process. One or more formation particles may be formed during heating of the subsurface formation. Fluid that includes hydrocarbons and the formation particles may be produced from the subsurface formation. The formation particles in the produced fluid may include cenospheres and have an average particle size of at least 0.5 micrometers. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133144 | PRODUCTION OF FUEL FROM RENEWABLE FEEDSTOCKS USING A FINISHING REACTOR - A process has been developed for producing fuel from renewable feedstocks such as plant and animal oils and greases. The process involves treating a first portion of a renewable feedstock by hydrogenating and deoxygenating in a first reaction zone and a second portion of a renewable feedstock by hydrogenating and deoxygenating in a second reaction zone and treating the effluents in a finishing reaction zone to provide a diesel boiling point range fuel hydrocarbon product. If desired, the hydrocarbon product can be isomerized to improve cold flow properties. A portion of the hydrocarbon product is recycled to the first reaction zone to increase the hydrogen solubility of the reaction mixture. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133145 | Gasoline Sulfur Reduction Catalyst for Fluid Catalytic Cracking Process - A catalytic cracking catalyst composition is disclosed that is suitable for reducing the sulfur content of catalytically cracking liquid products, in particularly gasoline products, produced during a catalytic cracking process. Preferably, the catalytic cracking process is a fluidized catalytic cracking (FCC) process. The composition comprises zeolite, zinc and at least one rare earth element having an ionic radii of less than 0.95 Å at a coordination number of 6. Preferably, zinc and the rare earth element are present as cations that have been exchanged on the zeolite. The zeolite is preferably a Y-type zeolite. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133146 | Coil for pyrolysis heater and method of cracking - Randomly packing with filler material at least part of a pass in a coil used in a system for pyrolyzing hydrocarbon feedstock to lighter hydrocarbons. Randomly packing increases heat transfer and decreases the rate of coke build-up within the coil, yielding an improvement in overall system efficiency. Packing material can comprise or be treated with a suitable catalyst for increasing the rate of chemical decomposition, thus further improving system efficiency. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133147 | CATALYST BASED ON AN ORGANIC-INORGANIC HYBRID SUPPORT AND ITS USE IN HYDROREFINING AND HYDROCONVERSION - A supported and sulphur-containing catalyst is described, comprising;
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| 20100133148 | Selective Catalysts For Naphtha Hydrodesulfurization - The invention relates to a catalyst for hydrodesulfurizing naphtha, to a method for preparing said catalyst and to a method for hydrodesulfurizing naphtha using said catalyst. More particularly, the catalyst comprises a Co/Mo metal hydrogenation component on a silica support having a defined pore size distribution and at least one organic additive. The catalyst has high dehydrosulphurisation activity and minimal olefin saturation when used to hydrodesulfurize FCC naphtha. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133149 | TWO-STAGE PROCESS FOR THE CONVERSION OF TAR SAND TO LIQUID FUELS AND SPECIALTY CHEMICALS - A process is disclosed for converting Tar Sand to fuels and/or valuable chemicais. The process comprises the steps of a) activating Tar Sand to make it more susceptible to conversion; c) partially converting the Tar Sand to a solubilized material; and d) subjecting the unconverted Tar Sand to a second conversion step. The process optionally comprises a step b) of adding a solvent to the activated Tar Sand. In a preferred embodiment the solubilized Tar Sand obtained in step c) is removed before the unconverted Tar Sand is subjected to step d). | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133150 | Use of A Fluorocarbon Polymer as A Surface Of A Vessel or Conduit Used In A Paraffinic Froth Treatment Process For Reducing Fouling - A use of a fluorocarbon polymer as a surface of a vessel or conduit in a paraffinic froth treatment (PFT) process, for reducing fouling. The foulant comprises asphaltenes. The surface has an average water contact angle of greater than 90 degrees, a standard deviation of water contact angles divided by the average water contact angle of less than 0.1, and impurities of less than 1000 ppmw. The fluorocarbon polymer may be a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)-based polymer. The surface may be substantially free of colorants, fillers, and plasticizers. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133151 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SORTING PARTICLES - A method and apparatus for sorting particles moving through a closed channel system of capillary size comprises a bubble valve for selectively generating a pressure pulse to separate a particle having a predetermined characteristic from a stream of particles. The particle sorting system may further include a buffer for absorbing the pressure pulse. The particle sorting system may include a plurality of closely coupled sorting modules which are combined to further increase the sorting rate. The particle sorting system may comprise a multi-stage sorting device for serially sorting streams of particles, in order to decrease the error rate. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133152 | STREAMER TRAP ASSEMBLY - A streamer trap assembly for collecting streamers from a flow of polymer pellets includes a housing comprising an inlet, an outlet, and an opening bounded by a sealing surface; and a streamer trap positioned in the housing through the opening. The streamer trap comprises a screen sized to collect the streamers at the screen and to allow the polymer pellets to pass through the screen, a guide positioned to guide the flow of polymer pellets from the inlet to the screen and from the screen to the outlet, and a cover adapted to engage the sealing surface and cover the opening. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133153 | Medical Fluid Cassettes and Related Systems - The invention relates to an apparatus for the treatment of a medical liquid comprising a liquid treatment machine and a cassette insertable therein substantially made of a rigid base body of the cassette with fitted chambers and passages and a foil covering them. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133154 | Apparatus, System and Method for Remediation of Contamination - An apparatus, system and method for removing and treating contaminated materials on a bottom of a body of water and introducing growth packets to revitalize the treated bottom of the body of water. The structure may comprise a vessel with an open face. The vessel may be lowered down to the bottom of the body of water with the face facing down. As a result, the vessel and the bottom form an isolated space. The structure may comprise at least one agitating device(s) for stirring up the materials inside the vessel so as to form a mixture containing the sediment materials which in turn contain the contaminants. Multiple at least one pipe(s) may be coupled to the vessel for transporting the mixture out of the vessel for processing (filtering, treating with chemicals, etc.) so as to neutralize or eliminate the contaminants in the mixture. Then, the treated mixture can be returned to the inside of the vessel via the at least one pipe(s). | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133155 | Water Distribution System With Dual Use Water Treatment Unit - A water distribution system including a water storage tank, a water treatment unit, a diverter valve, and interconnecting water conduits arranged so that the same water treatment unit can be used to treat water supplied from a fill port to the storage tank during a fill operation, as well as water leaving the storage tank for supply to one or more points of water use during a supply operation. A diverter valve is provided which is movable between a fill position wherein the water treatment unit is in fluid communication with the fill port and not the point of water use device, and a supply position wherein the water treatment unit is in fluid communication with the at least one point of water use device and not the fill port. When the diverter valve is in the fill position, water supplied to the fill port can thus flow through the diverter valve and to the water treatment unit for treatment then to the storage tank for storage. When the diverter valve is in the supply position, the water from the storage tank can be delivered using means for pressurizing water to the same treatment unit for treatment, then through the diverter valve and to the at least one point of water use device. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133156 | BIOFILTER UNITS AND WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES WITH USING THE SAME BIOFILTER UNITS - Wastewater treatment facilities having biofilm contact and solid-liquid separation functions are disclosed, wherein a biofilter unit having biofilm contact, inclination plate precipitation and de-filming functions comprises an inclination plate settler formed with a plurality of inclination plates ( | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133157 | WATER TREATMENT APPARATUS ADAPTIBLE TO NATURAL WATER ENVIRONMENT - A water treatment apparatus includes a first fluid channel that can circulate contaminated water in the water body, a first inlet that draws the contaminated water into the first fluid channel, and an outlet that allows the contaminated water to exit the first fluid channel. A second fluid channel installed with a filter therein can filter contaminated water in the water body to produce a filtered water flow. A fluid transport apparatus can draw the contaminated water through the first fluid channel and the second fluid channel. A flow control system allows water to flow in a predetermined angular range while blocking at least a portion of the remaining angular range in at least one of the first inlet and the outlet to achieve mixing coverage with different aspect ratio. The position of the outlet can be adjusted to optimize the flow rate and pattern. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133158 | Liquid-solid circulating fluidized bed waste water treatment system for simultaneous carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus removal - Biological nutrient removal (BNR) in wastewater treatment to remove carbonaceous substrates, nutrients and phosphorus, has recently become increasingly popular worldwide due to increasingly stringent regulations. Biological fluidized bed (BFB) technology, which could be potentially used for BNR processes, can provide some advantages such as high efficiency and compact structure. This present invention incorporates the fixed-film biological fluidized bed technology with the biological nutrient removal in a twin liquid-solid fluidized bed, which has achieved the simultaneous elimination of organic carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus, in a very efficient manner and with very compact space requirements. The BNR-LSFB has two fluidized beds, running as anoxic/anaerobic and aerobic processes to accomplish simultaneous nitrification and denitrification and to remove carbonaceous substrates, nutrients and phosphorus, with continuous liquid and solids recirculation through the anoxic/anaerobic bed and the aerobic bed. The new BNR-LSFB system is not only an excellent alternative for conventional activated sludge type BNR technologies but is also capable of processing much higher loadings and suitable for industrial applications. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133159 | Floor drain assembly - An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes an assembly which fixes and supports a floor drain at the appropriate position before a concrete floor is poured. The assembly is adjustable for floors of varying thickness. The lower or second end of the drain pipe is protected against contamination by wet concrete by a resilient disk. In addition a cavity on the bottom of the floor concentric with the drain pipe is formed. After the concrete floor has hardened and the form removed the resilient disk is removed exposing a clean uncontaminated drain pipe end for connection to a riser pipe. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133160 | ADSORBING PATHOGEN-INACTIVATING COMPOUNDS WITH POROUS PARTICLES IMMOBILIZED IN A MATRIX - Methods and devices are provided for reducing the concentration of low molecular weight compounds in a biological composition containing cells while substantially maintaining a desired biological activity of the biological composition. The device comprises highly porous adsorbent particles, and the adsorbent particles are immobilized by an inert matrix. The matrix containing the particles is contained in a housing, and the particles range in diameter from about 100 μm to about 1500 μm. The device can be used to adsorb and remove a pathogen-inactivating compounds from a biological composition such as a blood product. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133161 | Metal-Coated Superficially Porous Supports as a Medium for HPLC of Phosphorus-Containing Materials - Methods for the separation of biological materials from a sample mixture using a superficially porous particle coated (or clad) with a metal are provided herein. Methods using the support as a chromatographic column are also provided. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133162 | Ultrasonic Humidifier with a Mist Purifying Member Containing Silver Ions - An ultrasonic humidifier includes a base that is formed with a recess, as well as a water tank and a mist spraying tube that are disposed on the base and that are in fluid communication with the recess. An ultrasonic oscillator is disposed in a bottom end of the recess for atomizing water in the recess. A mist purifying member is disposed within the mist spraying tube, and contains silver ions. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133163 | Magnetic filtering film - A magnetic filtering film is used to remove grains from liquid that goes through the magnetic filtering film. The magnetic filtering film includes a rubber film and micro-magnets. The rubber film is made of organic polymer. The rubber film is formed with apertures through which liquid can go. The micro-magnets are distributed in the rubber film for attracting ferromagnetic grains from the liquid. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133164 | OIL STRAINER - An oil strainer is provided with a tube ( | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133165 | SUPPORTING STRUCTURES FOR PREPARATIVE CHROMATOGRAPHY COLUMNS - The plunger used as the upper enclosure in a preparative chromatography column is suspended by one or more rods that are supported by a frame through coupling connections on the frame that can fix the position of the rod(s) relative to the frame, while the position of the rod(s) is controlled by a motorized drive system that is suspended above the column. The drive system is mounted either to the column lid or to a functional plate positioned a short distance above the column lid. These constructions allow the plunger to be raised and lowered so that the column and its parts can be exchanged, all without the need for a hoist or crane. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133166 | COMPOSITE WATER PERMEABLE BRICK AND COMPOSITION FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - The invention disclosed a composite permeable brick comprising a permeable surface layer and a permeable base layer. The surface layer and the permeable base layer, which respectively comprise an aggregate and a binder adhering to the aggregate, are closely combined together. The binder in the permeable surface layer at least comprises a hydrophilic binder. The permeable brick according to the invention has a good permeability and is of low cost, because of the compact and permeable surface of the brick. The invention also discloses a mixture for preparing the composite permeable brick, comprising an aggregate and a binder adhering to the aggregate. The binder at least comprises a hydrophilic binder, and the binder/aggregate ratio is from 1:100 to 20:100 by mass. The composite permeable brick and the mixture of the invention may be used for road surfacing, water circulation, water filtration and water purification, promoting the full utilization of rainwater resources and improving the urban water circulation. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133167 | Disposable Drain Filter - The present invention advantageously provides an inexpensive and disposable drain filter that includes a first annulus, a second annulus, a filter layer, secured between the first and second annuli, to filter particulates from a fluid, and an adhesive layer, disposed on the lower surface of the second annulus, to temporarily secure the second annulus to a surface exposed to the fluid. The filter layer may form a dome above the upper surface of the first annulus. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133168 | SEDIMENT CONTROL APPARATUS - Disclosed is a sediment control apparatus capable of trapping sediments carried by a water stream. The apparatus comprises a filter member, a cover member, and a fastening mechanism. The filter member comprises an enclosure member composed of a permeable material capable of allowing water to pass therethrough, and a filtering material stored within the enclosure member for trapping sediments carried by the water stream. The cover member is coupled to the enclosure member such that an intermediate portion of the cover member is received on a portion of the enclosure member, and side portions of the cover member overhang from the enclosure member. The fastening mechanism is adapted to secure the side portions of the cover member to a surface for securing the filter member to the surface. The apparatus may further include at least one skirt portion configured on at least one peripheral edge of the cover member. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133169 | VINYLIDENE FLUORIDE RESIN HOLLOW-FIBER POROUS MEMBRANE AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF THE SAME - A hollow-fiber porous membrane, comprising a hollow fiber-form porous membrane of vinylidene fluoride resin providing: a ratio F (L=200 mm, v=70%)/Pm | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133170 | POLYSULFONE-BASED BLOOD TREATMENT MEMBRANE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - A polysulfone-based blood treatment membrane that exhibits excellent antioxidant properties, excellent long-term storage stability, and a practical strength, and ensures high productivity, a polysulfone-based blood treatment membrane that exhibits excellent antioxidant properties and long-term storage stability, rarely allows endotoxins to enter a treatment liquid, exhibits a practical strength, and ensures high productivity, and a method of producing the same. A polysulfone-based blood treatment membrane includes a polysulfone-based resin, a hydrophilic polymer, and a lipophilic antioxidant, the membrane containing the lipophilic antioxidant in an amount of 30 to 76 mg per gram of the membrane, and the total amount of the lipophilic antioxidant present on the surface of the membrane being 4 to 25 mg per gram of the membrane. Another polysulfone-based blood treatment membrane contains a lipophilic antioxidant in an amount of 30 to 76 mg per gram of the membrane, wherein the inner surface of the membrane has a TOF-SIMS normalized peak intensity of the lipophilic antioxidant of 1.8×10 | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133171 | Polybenzoxazole Polymer-Based Mixed Matrix Membranes - The present invention discloses new types of polybenzoxazole-based mixed matrix membranes and methods for making and using these membranes. The polybenzoxazole-based mixed matrix membranes are prepared by fabricating a polyimide-based mixed matrix membrane by dispersing molecular sieve particles in a continuous aromatic polyimide matrix with pendent hydroxyl groups ortho to the heterocyclic imide nitrogen; and then converting the polyimide-based mixed matrix membrane to a polybenzoxazole-based mixed matrix membrane by heating between 300° and 600° C. under inert atmosphere or vacuum. The polybenzoxazole-based mixed matrix membranes of the present invention can be fabricated into any convenient geometry such as flat sheet (or spiral wound), tube, hollow fiber, or thin film composite. These polybenzoxazole-based mixed matrix membranes exhibit high thermal stability, significantly higher selectivity than the neat polybenzoxazole polymer membranes, and much higher permeability than traditional mixed matrix membranes. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133172 | Fouling resistant coating for membrane surfaces - A coating that exhibits resistance to fouling by waterborne contaminants, and permselective membranes having this type of coating, are disclosed. For example, a reverse osmosis membrane is coated with a hydrogel-like composition comprising a combination of a hydrophilic polymer, a polyphenolic compound, and a surfactant, whereby the membrane is made more resistant to fouling by organic contaminants. Particularly beneficial are coating compositions containing amine-based surfactants, these being retained in the hydrophilic coating by polar or ionic binding forces. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133173 | WET TYPE NONWOVEN FABRIC AND FILTER - The present invention is a wet type nonwoven fabric that includes two or more kinds of fibers, wherein the wet type nonwoven fabric includes a short fiber A that is constituted of a fiber-forming thermoplastic polymer and has a fiber diameter D of from 100 to 1000 nm and the ratio of a fiber length L to the fiber diameter D, L/D, in the range of from 100 to 2500 in from 4 to 50% by weight relative to the total weight of the nonwoven fabric, and a binder fiber B that has a single fiber fineness of 0.1 dtex or less in from 10 to 50% by weight relative to the total weight of the nonwoven fabric. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133174 | HORIZONTAL AGITATOR AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FLOW IN A CLEARING BASIN USING THE HORIZONTAL AGITATOR - The invention relates to a horizontal agitator for producing a flow in a clearing basin, wherein a propeller ( | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133175 | Filtered Assay Device and Method - A method and device is provided for collecting filterable material to perform assays on a filtration apparatus by applying negative-pressure to the inlet chamber of the filtration apparatus which is independent of negative or positive pressure applied to its fluid path. The negative-pressure applied to the inlet chamber serves to actively aspirate fluid and promote flow into the inlet chamber via the fluid pathway. The negative-pressure applied to the inlet chamber facilitates the use of either negative or positive-pressure based fluid-filtration approaches. Use of the invention improves the functionality and scope of applications that can be performed with enclosed filtration apparatuses. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133176 | ANAEROBIC REACTOR WITH AUGER IN THE EFFLUENT LINE - An upflow anaerobic reactor includes an effluent outlet configured to direct effluent out of the reactor and a fluid-filled gas trap configured to prevent loss of biogas from the vessel. An auger assembly is operably coupled to the effluent outlet to prevent clogging of the effluent outlet by solid matter that tends to collect in the effluent outlet. The auger assembly includes at least one helical screw conveyor that rotates so as to remove solid material that collects in the effluent outlet. auger assembly can be operated on a continuous or semi-continuous basis so as to allow for continuous operation of the reactor. The auger assembly can be operated on a continuous or semi-continuous basis so as to allow for continuous operation of the reactor. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133177 | Biological Phosphorus Removal - A process for treating waste water to remove phosphorous and nitrogen in a treatment system including an anaerobic zone ( | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133178 | SEPTIC SYSTEM CLEANING - A composition including the fermentation supernatant from a fermentation of yeast is intended to be conveniently introduced through the wastewater plumbing system of a private home or other facility into a septic system servicing the home or other facility to substantially accelerate the ability of the bacteria resident in the septic system to substantially digest biologically available organic compounds present in the septic system, and methods of accomplishing the same. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133179 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING WASTEWATER CONTAINING AMMONIA - Treatment system for wastewater containing ammonium is provided. The treatment system of the present invention includes an ammonia oxidation reactor and a membrane reactor disposed on the back of the ammonia oxidation reactor. The ammonia oxidation reactor includes biological carriers for carrying the ammonium oxidation bacteria and nitrite oxidation bacteria, a pH level controller for increasing the pH level to above 7.5, and a DO (dissolved oxygen) controller for reducing the DO content to less than 1.0 mg/L. The membrane reactor composed of a membrane and an aerator is used to separate the solids and liquids of the effluent of the ammonia oxidation reactor. In addition, a method for treating wastewater containing ammonium is also provided. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133180 | Anaerobic treatment method and anaerobic treatment apparatus - A method and apparatus of anaerobic treatment which makes it possible to prevent disintegration of granular sludge and perform high-load high-velocity anaerobic treatment stably even in the case where treatment is performed under conditions where the granular sludge is easily disintegrated. In a reaction tank | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133181 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING COMPLEX BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS - Method and systems, for processing biological material, that contain a biological material in a vessel; add an aggregating agent to the material in the vessel and allow the material to separate into two or more distinct submaterials; extract one or more of the submaterials from the vessel; automatically transport one or more of the submaterials remaining in the vessel to a filtration device; and collect a resulting target retentate into a target retentate receptacle. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133182 | MICROSPHERIC TIO2 PHOTOCATALYST - The present invention refers to titanium oxide microspheres having photocatalytic properties which can, for example, be used in a method for cleaning wastewater which uses a submerged membrane reactor. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133183 | FILTRATION SYSTEM - A filtration system includes a vessel for housing at least two filtration elements. One or more of the filtration elements is a reverse osmosis membrane or a nanofiltration membrane and one of the other filtration elements is a microfiltration or ultrafiltration membrane. The vessel has an inlet port for providing a liquid feed to the filtration elements, an outlet port for directing a permeate produced by the elements from the vessel and an outlet port for directing a concentrate produced by the elements from the vessel. A number of vessels can be provided in a parallel arrangement and/or a series arrangement and the vessels can be arranged so as to allow regeneration of the microfiltration or ultrationfiltration membranes from another vessel in the arrangement. | 2010-06-03 |
| 20100133184 | CLEANING AGENT FOR SEPARATION MEMBRANE, PROCESS FOR PREPARING THE CLEANING AGENT, AND CLEANING METHOD - Provided is a cleaning agent or cleaning method of a separation membrane which has cleaning effects equal or superior to those of conventional cleaning methods in cleaning a separation membrane used for filtration of drinking water, industrial water, river water, lake water, groundwater, reservoir water, secondary effluent, waste water, sewage water or the like; does not include a hypochlorite so that it neither generates a toxic gas nor adversely affects the human health; and needs less cleaning time owing to elimination of a rinsing step with a large amount of water. The cleaning agent or cleaning method according to the present invention is therefore safe and economical. Disclosed by the present invention is a preferred cleaning agent containing hydrogen peroxide, a heavy metal compound and a hydroxydicarboxylic acid, wherein the hydroxydicarboxylic acid is selected from the group consisting of malic acid, tartaric acid, tartronic acid, citramalic acid, dioxymaleic acid and dioxymalonic acid, while the heavy metal compound is an iron ion. | 2010-06-03 |
