23rd week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 18 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150151890 | Methods and Apparatus for Prepaid Card Packaging - Techniques for providing cost effective and tamper evident prepaid card packaging are described. By containing a relatively wide glued area by gluing two relatively tin side panels together, the resulting package is highly resistant to being slit open on an edge without the effort to open the package being highly evident. A foldover magnetic stripe panel provides additional thickness to a portion of the package typically read by a magnetic strip reader while allowing very thin side panels. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151891 | PACKAGE HAVING UNITARY BODY INCLUDING A BREAK-OFF CAP - A package ( | 2015-06-04 |
20150151892 | FLUID HANDLING CONTAINERS, SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS - An apparatus ( | 2015-06-04 |
20150151893 | STORAGE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEDICINES - People can damage their medicines by taking them outside in hot or cold weather. On the other hand, some people need to carry their medicines with them wherever they go (even if the weather is extremely hot or cold). Specially constructed storage systems can protect medicines from damage due to hot and cold weather without requiring bulky structures or expensive components that consume electricity to regulate temperature. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151894 | Covers For Food Service Pans - A heat-shrinkable polymeric cover provides a safe, low cost way to cover a food service pan during food preparation, storage, cooking, transport and reheating. The food pan cover can have a closed top end having a first top edge and a second top edge and an open bottom end having a first bottom edge and a second bottom edge. A first side seal extends from the top end to the bottom end, and a second side seal extends from the top end to the bottom end. A gusset can be formed between the first top edge and the second top edge. The food pan cover can be formed from a single layer of heat-shrinkable polymeric material capable of withstanding a temperature of at least about 400 degrees Fahrenheit. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151895 | Thermally Insulating Member - A thermally insulating member includes a plane sheet having two ends spaced in a length direction and two sides spaced in a thickness direction perpendicular to the length direction. The plane sheet includes a plurality of rows of slits between the ends of the plane sheet. Each row of slits extends from one of the sides through the other side of the plane sheet. A first spacing between two adjacent rows of slits in the length direction is larger than a spacing between two adjacent slits in the same row of slits in a width direction perpendicular to the length and width directions by a second spacing. A thermally insulating strip is defined between two adjacent rows of slits. A stretchable rib is formed between two adjacent slits in the same row of slits. Each end of the plane sheet is a coupling portion free of the slits. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151896 | Jelly Dispenser and Related Method - A jelly dispenser comprises a generally cylindrical body part including a set jelly and having a thread and having at one end a channel for dispensing the set jelly to a user and at the other end an opening for receiving a dispensing member, wherein the channel is tapered and/or includes one or more bends and wherein the dispensing member has a thread that mates with the thread of the body part so as to cause the movement of the dispensing member helically within the body part as the dispensing member is rotated relative to the body part, thereby to provide the dispensing of the jelly through the channel. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151897 | STORAGE BOX WITH SYNCHRONOUS OPENING/LIFTING MECHANISM - A storage box with synchronous opening/lifting mechanism, adapted for storing an object, which comprises: a shell unit; a storage unit, arranged inside the shell unit for receiving the object; a lifting unit, disposed at a position between the shell unit and the storage unit to be used for lifting and/or lowering the object; and a synchronization unit, disposed inside the shell unit and the storage unit for enabling the shell unit to perform a synchronous opening operation and/or a synchronous closing operation; wherein the lift unit is coupled to the synchronous unit for enabling the object stored in the storage unit to be lifted during the synchronous opening operation of the shell unit and lowed during the synchronous closing operation of the shell unit. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151898 | DISPENSING DEVICE - The invention relates to a dispensing device for metering and dispensing a predetermined number of multiparticulates from a container. The dispensing device comprises a chamber which includes an inlet through which multiparticulates can enter the chamber and an overflow through which multiparticulates can leave the chamber. There is also an outlet through which multiparticulates can be dispensed from the chamber. The chamber comprises a metering surface which includes at least one retaining portion. The, or each, of the retaining portions is configured to be able to releasably retain a single multiparticulate. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151899 | DISPENSING DEVICE FOR SOLID PORTIONS AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING SOLID PORTIONS - A dispensing device for solid portions Fk present in bulk having an axis of rotation | 2015-06-04 |
20150151900 | PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FOR PRESSURIZED CONTAINER - A pressure relief device for venting an internally pressurized container and an aerosol can having a can bottom containing this pressure relief device. The pressure release device includes a coined pressure vent within a domed can bottom. The pressure vent is characterized by a venting pressure greater than about 500 psig. In addition, the can bottom resists eversion and/or failure along the mechanical attachment to the container body at all pressures between the venting pressure and the longitudinal rupture pressure in the container body. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151901 | APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONCEALING FLOOR SAFES AND OTHER CONTAINERS - A cover for concealing the identity of a container, such as a safe, is configured to be positioned over the container. The cover may have the appearance of another item or group of items, such as a less valuable item that may be found in the environment where the container is kept (e.g., a freezer, a cabinet, a collection of tools, etc., in a garage; etc.). The cover may include an access portion, or panel, that lifts to reveal a door or other entry point of the container. The access portion may be configured to rest atop the container, which may eliminate the need for further manipulation while the inside and any contents within the container are accessed. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151902 | INFUSION PACKETS AND A PROCESS FOR THEIR MANUFACTURE - The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of infusion packets, the process comprising: • (a) providing a first sheet of thermoplastic material (2) which is porous or non- porous; • (b) thermoforming portions of the first sheet into a three-dimensional shape; • (c) providing a second sheet of material; • (d) dosing an infusible substance into the thermoformed portions of the first sheet or onto the second sheet; • (e) sealing the first and second sheets together to form pockets containing the infusible substance such that each pocket includes at least one thermoformed portion of the first sheet; • (f) severing the pockets at the seals to form infusion packets each having a chamber containing the infusible substance, | 2015-06-04 |
20150151903 | Capsule For Beverage And Method For Manufacturing Said Capsule - A capsule for beverages includes a casing provided with a base wall and with a side wall defining a cavity that is suitable for containing an initial product to be combined with a fluid to obtain a final product in a dispensing machine into which the capsule is insertible; the casing includes a flange-shaped edge connected to the side wall and arranged for being clamped and compressed in a condition of use in the dispensing machine; the capsule includes a cover element that is fixed to the edge to seal hermetically the cavity and is made of yieldable and/or soft plastic material and such as to be deformed by and take on the shape of an abutting element of the dispensing machine when compressed, such as to sealingly engage the abutting element. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151904 | DISPOSABLE CAPSULE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN AROMATIC BEVERAGE, METHOD AND PROCESS MACHINE FOR MAKING IT - The disposable capsule for the production of an aromatic beverage comprises a container having a closed base which can be perforated for the inlet of water, and an open base closed by at least a filter through which the beverage can exit, said filter having a peripheral edge applied to a peripheral profile of said open base of the container, the peripheral profile of the open base to which the peripheral edge of said filter conforms having a peripheral development at a variable height with respect to the axis of the container. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151905 | CAPSULE AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A FOOD LIQUID BY CENTRIFUGATION - A single-use capsule for preparing a food liquid from a food substance contained therein. The capsule has an upper wall, a lower wall, and a side wall connecting the upper and lower walls, wherein the walls form an enclosure that contains the food substance. The capsule also has a sealed interface connecting the upper and lower walls and a liquid collecting cavity located between the side wall and sealed interface. The sealed interface is configured to open under a predetermined fluid pressure in the capsule to allow the food liquid to leave the capsule. Also, a method for preparing a food liquid from the capsule by passing water through the food substance using centrifugal forces for producing the food liquid. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151906 | Liquid Containment Berm and Method of Use - A liquid containment berm and its method of creation, assembly and use, wherein the berm has a floor member and an outer wall member created by applying an expandable foam polymer along a desired retention or flow control pathway, the foam polymer expanding to form the liquid impermeable outer wall member. Apertures are provided in the floor member such that the expandable foam polymer passes through the apertures to secure the outer wall member to the underlying base surface. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151907 | COMPRESSOR FOR CARBONATED BEVERAGE CONTAINERS - A compression device allows for compressing a carbonated beverage container, for maintaining the container in a compressed state, and for releasing the container from the compressed state when desired. In one embodiment, the compression device ( | 2015-06-04 |
20150151908 | WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEM - A waste disposal device for sealing waste and a cassette for dispensing film are disclosed. The waste disposal device comprises first and second rollers, each comprising first and second end portions and a joining portion therebetween. The end portions of the first and second rollers are arranged to receive and seal first and second film portions therebetween as the first and second rollers rotate. The joining portions of the first and second rollers are arranged to define an aperture for receiving waste in a first rotary configuration of the rollers and to seal the first and second film portions therebetween in a second rotary configuration of the first and second rollers. The cassette comprises first and second portions comprising respective first and second film dispensers. The first portion is mechanically connected to the second portion. The cassette is moveable between a first, compact configuration and a second, extended configuration. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151909 | GARBAGE CAN LID HAVING GARBAGE COMPRESSING MECHANISM AND GARBAGE CAN INCLUDING THE SAME - A garbage can lid having garbage compressing mechanism includes a main body, a pivoting lid, a top lid, a pressing pad, and a pressing rod. The pivoting lid is pivotally arranged above the opening of the main body. The pivoting lid is formed with a receiving room, and a through hole is formed on a bottom of the receiving room. The top lid selectively covers the receiving room. The pressing pad is arranged below the pivoting lid and is connected with the pivoting lid via a restoring element. The pressing rod is able to be folded to be received in the receiving room. The pressing rod is able to be straight to push the pressing pad through the through hole in order to compress garbage. Thus, garbage can be compressed without opening the garbage can lid. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151910 | Refuse Container - A refuse container has a container assembly. The container assembly has a bin defining a cavity, a lid, a telescopingly extensible handle assembly, a locking mechanism, a pair of wheels, and a pair of bottom handles. The lid is rotatably coupled to the bin at a pivot point, has a generally horizontal lid axis of rotation, and is movable relative to the bin between an open position providing access to the cavity and a closed position inhibiting access to the cavity. The extensible handle assembly is located adjacent the pivot point and is movable from a lower retracted position to an upper extended position above an upper surface of the lid. The locking mechanism maintains the lid in the closed position and is located opposite the extensible handle assembly. The wheels are located at the bottom of the refuse container. The bottom handles are located on opposing sides of the bin. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151911 | METHOD FOR CONVEYING MATERIAL IN A PNEUMATIC MATERIALS HANDLING SYSTEM, AND A CONVEYING APPARATUS FOR MATERIAL, AND A MATERIAL CONVEYING SYSTEM - Method for conveying material that is in the piping of a pneumatic waste conveying system, in which method at least one conveying member of material is fed into a conveying pipe, and a pressure difference is achieved in the pipe and under the influence of the pressure difference the conveying member is brought to move for conveying material in the conveying pipe section. In the method a conveying member or a combination of a number of conveying members is moved in the conveying piping and that the conveying member or combination of a number of conveying members is connected to a transmission member, with which the movement of the conveying member or combination of a number of conveying members in the conveying piping is limited or guided and that a duct is arranged in the conveying member through it from a first side to a second side, through which duct transporting air is conducted in the conveying piping. The object of the invention is also a conveying apparatus and a pneumatic wastes conveying system. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151912 | INTER-FACILITY TRANSPORT IN INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND FULFILLMENT SYSTEMS - In an infrastructure that uses a mobile order fulfillment system, robotic drive units may be dispatched and instructed to bring inventory holders to a workstation where at least one of the inventory holders is packed and prepared for shipment. The robotic drive units are then instructed to move the prepared inventory holder to a transport vehicle such as a truck. Fiducial marks may be removably placed within the transport vehicle to aid navigation of the robotic drive units. At a destination facility, additional robotic drive units may be instructed to move the inventory holders from the truck and place the inventory holders at appropriate storage locations. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151913 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING THE ALLOCATION OF ITEMS TO PROCESSING STATIONS IN AN ORDER FULFILLMENT PROCESS - Various embodiments of a method and apparatus for managing the allocation of items to processing stations in an order fulfillment process are described. The apparatus for managing the allocation of items to processing stations in an order fulfillment process may include a conveyance mechanism including at least one item inducted into the conveyance mechanism. The apparatus for managing the allocation of items to processing stations in an order fulfillment process may also include an item allocation component. The item allocation component may be configured to assign the item to a particular sorting station of a group of multiple sorting stations. The item allocation component may determine the particular sorting station to which the item is assigned based upon a determined quantity of other items located at the particular sorting station and a determined quantity of other items en route to the particular sorting station. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151914 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CAPTURING, STORING, AND DISTRIBUTING STORM WATER - A precast concrete storm water assembly comprised of a plurality of modular precast concrete components is provided. More specifically, a fluid collection and containment system is provided that comprises a plurality of underground modules and permeable devices, such as ground level pavers, to allow the ingress of fluid at a predetermined rate. Various permeable and non-permeable conduits are also contemplated for conveying fluid within the system. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151915 | FUNNEL DEVICE FOR ROOFTOP DRAIN COVERS - A funnel device for engaging a protective cover of a rooftop drain includes a main body that forms an open top funnel, which tapers down in cross-sectional area from a wide upper edge to a narrow bottom section and a generally pointed end. An elongated stand protrudes from the bottom surface of the main body, a pair of lower tabs extend horizontally from the bottom section of the main body, and a pair of upper tabs extend diagonally from the upper edge of the main body. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151916 | FLOW-RETARDING CHUTES AND SPOUTS AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING DRY BULK FREE-FLOWING MATERIAL TO A LOCATION - A system and method for causing a differential flow rate to exist in a downspout so as to reduce abrasion of a bottom side of said downspout and to sort dry bulk material flowing therethrough. The present invention reduces the velocity of the mass of the dry bulk material, such as corn, thus preserving grain quality and reducing the exit velocity at the lower end of the spout. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151917 | System, Method And Apparatus For Facilitating The Repair Of A Conveyor Belt Roller Assembly - An apparatus for facilitating repair of a conveyor belt idler frame assembly during operation of a conveyor, the apparatus comprising: an interim belt support structure comprising one or more rollers, the support structure being operable to be positioned adjacent the idler frame assembly and, once so positioned, being further arranged to anchor to a support portion of the conveyor; and an elevating arrangement arranged to elevate the roller(s) of the interim belt support structure into engagement with a moving belt of the conveyor to facilitate the repair. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151918 | GRIPPER, A CONVEYING INSTALLATION AND A METHOD FOR THE OPERATION OF SUCH A CONVEYING INSTALLATION - A gripper for gripping and held conveying of objects as well as a corresponding conveying installation. The gripper has a first gripper jaw and a second gripper jaw. The gripper jaws can assume an open and a closed condition relative to one another, can exert a clamping force onto the object to be gripped, and a restoring force in the direction of the closed condition acts upon the gripper jaws. Moreover, at least one control element is present, which is capable of interacting with a switch. The control element is designed as a cam guide and has a functional contour with at least one arcuate contour segment. The conveying installation with opening locations that include a switch of a first and second type and control elements that either interact with the switch of the first type or the switch of the second type. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151919 | VARIABLE WIDTH DRIVE OPENINGS FOR CONVEYOR BELT - A variable spaced flat wire conveyor belt system includes a plurality of spaced tractive rods; a plurality of rows of flat wire wickets defining a plurality of drive links and a plurality of support links, the drive links including at least a plurality of first drive links, a plurality of second drive links, and a plurality of third drive links; and at least one drive sprocket configured to engage the plurality of drive links; wherein the first drive links have a first height and a first transverse spacing defining a first drive opening, the second drive links have a second height and a second transverse spacing defining a second drive opening, and the third drive links have a third height and a third transverse spacing defining a third drive opening; wherein the second drive opening and the third drive opening are progressively greater, respectively, than the first drive opening. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151920 | MATERIAL FEEDING APPARATUS - A material feeding includes a delivery assembly, a pushing assembly, and a positioning assembly. The delivery assembly deliveries workpieces. The pushing assembly is coupled to the delivery assembly and includes a cylinder. The positioning assembly includes a mounting piece and an engaging piece. The mounting piece is coupled to the cylinder and includes a slantwise slot. The engaging piece is adjacent to the delivery assembly and includes a shaft, the shaft inserts through the slantwise slot to couple the engaging piece to the mounting piece. The cylinder moves vertically to drive the mounting piece, the engaging piece moves horizontally related to the delivery assembly since the shaft slides along the slantwise slot, synchronously the cylinder pushes up the workpieces. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151921 | MODULAR CONVEYOR SYSTEM AND CORRESPONDING METHOD - A conveyor system includes successive modules forming a conveyor segment, each module includes a control device associated with, and controlling, at least one zone. Each control device includes a communication device for communicating with the control devices included in the adjacent modules. The control devices execute a mechanism for propagation and enrichment of quantitative segment information, from the two end zones of the conveyor segment, thereby providing for each zone: a first quantitative segment information item (propagated and enriched from upstream to downstream and relating to all of the zones in an upstream sub-segment located upstream from the zone) and/or a second quantitative segment information item (propagated and enriched from downstream to upstream and relating to all of the zones in a downstream sub-segment located downstream from the zone). Each control device dynamically adapts the behaviour of each zone it controls, according to the available quantitative segment information. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151922 | CONVEYOR BELT RIP DETECTION SYSTEM WITH MICROWIRE SENSOR - The present invention relates to conveyor belts having rip detection systems which utilize microcoil sensor wires which offer improved durability as compared to conventional microcoil sensor wires. This higher degree of durability increases service life of the rip detection system and allows for the conveyor belt to be used reliably over an extended time period without the need to replace damaged microcoil sensor wires within the rip detection system of the conveyor belt. The present invention more specifically discloses a conveyor belt comprising (1) an elastomeric body having a load carrying surface and a parallel pulley engaging surface; (2) a reinforcement ply disposed within the elastomeric body; and (3) a rip detection sensor in the form of a microcoil sensor wire which is configured in an endless loop, wherein the microcoil sensor wire is comprised of an elastomeric core having an electrically conductive wire spirally wrapped around the elastomeric core. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151923 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DISPENSING PRE-FILLED CONTAINERS WITH PRECISELY-APPLIED PATIENT-SPECIFIC INFORMATION - Apparatus and methods for fulfillment of patient prescription orders by adapting a standard or stock container pre-filled with medication or the like for use as a patient-specific container through precise application of patient-specific information to the pre-filled container. Precise placement of the patient-specific information to the pre-filled container enables pharmacy management to fully utilize valuable information provided with the pre-filled container, thereby improving the quality of service to the patient while making the process of prescription order fulfillment more efficient. In general, preferred embodiments comprise control apparatus and information-application apparatus. In embodiments, the information-application apparatus is adapted to place a patient-specific label on the container. Preferred forms of the information-application apparatus include a label printer and a positioner. The preferred printer applies patient-specific information on a label. The preferred positioner orients the pre-filled container to receive the label from the printer such that information provided with the container is available for use. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151924 | Belt Scraper Assembly - An improved belt scraper assembly for belt conveyors includes at least a blade assembly ( | 2015-06-04 |
20150151925 | FLUID SUPPORTED BELT RETURN - An air supported conveyor belt return reduces debris accumulation beneath the belt by shaping the belt to be higher in the center and supports it on a concave plenum wall that delivers air to the center so that debris migrates from under the belt due to the force of the air and gravity. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151926 | CONVEYING SYSTEM - A conveying system includes a first belt conveyor; a second belt conveyor; a workpiece guide that includes guide paths that receive workpieces that have fallen from a downstream end portion of the first belt conveyor one by one and then guide the workpieces to an upstream end portion of the second belt conveyor; a rotary mechanism that displaces the downstream end portion along a substantially arc-shaped trajectory to distribute the workpieces that have fallen from the downstream end portion into the guide paths; a first sensor that detects first information that represents that one of the workpieces has fallen from the downstream end portion; and a controlling device that controls an operation of the rotary mechanism. The controlling device controls the rotary mechanism by transmitting an operation command to the displacement mechanism to intermittently displace the downstream end portion by a predetermined distance in response to first information. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151927 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR STACKING AND UNSTACKING PANEL-SHAPED OBJECTS - When handling panel-shaped objects, such as glass panes, a gripping device ( | 2015-06-04 |
20150151928 | CUT EXTRUDATE DISPERSAL HOOD - A product-spreading hood assembly ( | 2015-06-04 |
20150151929 | TRANSPORT DEVICE FOR CONVEYING PRODUCTS - The transport device has at least one movable slide for conveying blister packs. A linear motor drive device is used to drive the slide along a guide rail. The slide has at least one permanent magnet for interaction with the linear motor drive device. In addition, a retaining element for holding a product insert is arranged on the slide and is moved with the slide. The retaining element is operable between an activated or closed position to hold the product insert and a deactivated or opened position to receive or release the product insert. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151930 | PALLETIZING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR HANDLING THEREOF - Disclosed is a palletizing device ( | 2015-06-04 |
20150151931 | DEVICE FOR LAYERED STACKING A SUPPORT - A device for automatically stacking packages on an intermediate plate in a predetermined spatial arrangement for forming a stack, comprising at least one feed conveyor which arranges the individual packages in a predetermined order; a lifting and lowering unit for lifting and lowering the intermediate plate; a sliding plate and a pusher, in order to transport the packages in the Z-direction to the predetermined position in the stack, and with the intermediate plate comprising two partially displaceable plates. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151932 | APPARATUS FOR MOVING SLABS AND STORAGE WITH SUCH APPARATUS - An apparatus ( | 2015-06-04 |
20150151933 | ADAPTABLE CONTAINER HANDLING SYSTEM - An adaptable handling system featuring a boundary subsystem and one or more robots. Each robot typically includes a chassis, a container lift mechanism moveable with respect to the robot chassis for transporting at least one container, a drive subsystem for maneuvering the chassis, a boundary sensing subsystem, a container detection subsystem, and a controller. The controller is responsive to the boundary sensing subsystem and the container detection subsystem and is configured to control the drive subsystem to follow a boundary once intercepted until a container is detected and turn until another container is detected. The controller then controls the container lift mechanism to place a transported container proximate the second detected container. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151934 | UNLOADING AND FEEDING DEVICE - An unloading and feeding device can include a driving mechanism, a mounting member, two elastic assemblies, a rotating assembly, a pressing member, and a picking member. The driving mechanism can include a base plate having an edge, a movable assembly coupled to the base plate, a first limiting member coupled to the base plate adjacent to the edge, and a second limiting member coupled to the base plate away from the edge. The first limiting member and the second limiting member are positioned at opposite sides of the base plate. The mounting member can be coupled to the movable assembly. The elastic assemblies can be positioned at opposite sides of the movable assembly, corresponding to the first and second limiting members respectively. Each of the elastic members can include a movable member extending through the mounting member. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151935 | SHEET FEEDING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - If a second detecting unit has detected an upper surface of a stack of sheets without a first detecting unit detecting the upper surface of the stack of sheets when a pickup roller is moved from a moved position to a pickup position, a control unit lifts a stacking plate by a first predetermined amount. If the pickup roller is moved from the moved position to the pickup position without the first detecting unit and the second detecting unit detecting the upper surface of the stack of sheets, the control unit lifts the stacking plate by a second predetermined amount greater than the first predetermined amount. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151936 | CHEQUE PROCESSING DEVICE - Disclosed is a cheque processing device, including: a base, a frame located at the top face of the base and forming a U-shaped paper passage, and multiple sets of conveying roller assemblies ( | 2015-06-04 |
20150151937 | PAPER FEEDING DEVICE AND MULTI-FUNCTION PRINTER USING THE SAME - A paper feeding device and a multi-function printer using the same are provided. At least one paper is fed from a paper entrance toward a paper exit by the paper feeding device, and the paper feeding device includes a first feeding path, a second feeding path, a pickup roller component and a suction element. The first feeding path intersects with a first end of the second feeding path so as to form a first intersection. The pickup roller component is disposed on the first feeding path to feed the paper located at the paper entrance into the first feeding path. The suction element is disposed above the first intersection and provides a suction. When the paper passes through the pickup roller component and is located between the pickup roller component and the suction element, the suction element guides the paper closest to the suction element onto the first feeding path. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151938 | SHEET DISCRIMINATOR, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCORPORATING SAME, AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM INCORPORATING SAME - A sheet discriminator, which is incorporated in an image forming apparatus and an image forming system, includes a sheet loader on which a recording medium is loaded, an information detector including a light emitter to emit light to a surface of the recording medium loaded on the sheet loader and a light receiver to receive the light emitted by the light emitter and detecting information of the recording medium, a sheet distinguisher to distinguish a type of the recording medium based on the information detected by the information detector, and a light emission controller to control activation and stop of the light emitter and activate the light emitter before the information detector starts detection of the information of the recording medium. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151939 | SHEET ALIGNING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A sheet aligning device may include a sheet conveyance path; a detecting unit configured to detect a side edge of a sheet being conveyed in the sheet conveyance path; a stopper on an upstream side of the detecting unit and configured to open/close so as to allow/prevent passage of the sheet and to position a leading edge of the sheet; a first conveying unit on an upstream side of the stopper, the first conveying unit including a pair of first rollers configured to come in contact with/separate from each other; a second conveying unit on an upstream side of the first conveying unit, the second conveying unit including a pair of second rollers configured to come in contact with/separate from each other; and a horizontal movement unit configured to move the pair of first rollers in an axial direction based on a detection result output by the detecting unit. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151940 | PAPER CONVEYING MECHANISM FOR PRINTING APPARATUS - A paper conveying mechanism includes an elastic urging member provided on each side surface of an upper guide. The urging member includes a projecting portion that projects toward a side guide forming each end of a paper conveying path. An outer width of the upper guide inclusive of the projecting portion is greater than an inner width of the side guides. When a printer cover is closed, the upper guide is urged by the urging member substantially to the center of the inner width of the side guides, thereby producing gaps of substantially equal size on both sides of the upper guide in the paper width direction. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151941 | SHEET STACKING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SHEET STACKING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A sheet stacking apparatus includes a lowering control unit, a determination unit, and a control unit. The lowering control unit lowers a sheet stacking unit according to a stacked sheet amount. The determination unit determines whether the sheet stacking unit cannot be lowered by the lowering control unit. The control unit performs control to store a position of the sheet stacking unit and stop stacking of the sheet when the determination unit determines that the sheet stacking unit cannot be lowered while the sheet is being stacked on the sheet stacking unit. The control unit performs control to raise the sheet stacking unit when the stacked sheet is removed in a state where the stacking of the sheet on the sheet stacking unit is stopped, stack the sheet on the raised sheet stacking unit, and stop lowering of the sheet stacking unit based on the stored position. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151942 | SHEET FEED DEVICES AND IMAGE RECORDING APPARATUS COMPRISING SUCH SHEET FEED DEVICES - A sheet feed device has a tray with holding surface for holding sheets, a feed unit for feeding sheets from the tray, and a separation plate. The separation plate has an inclined surface and two or more separation portions that separate a sheet from the sheets held in the tray. At least one of the separation portions projects a first distance from the inclined surface. The separation plate also has a projection positioned on the inclined surface that projects a second distance from the inclined surface. The second distance is greater than the first distance. A first of the separation portions is positioned upstream of the particular projection in the sheet feed direction, and a second of the separation portions positioned downstream of the particular projection in the sheet feed direction. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151943 | STACKER AND RECORDING APPARATUS - A stacker on which a sheet that has entered with a direction intersecting a vertical direction as an approach direction in a state where a recording surface faces upward in the vertical direction is loaded in a state where the recording surface faces downward in the vertical direction, includes: an elastic plate capable of applying a pushing force to the sheet from a non-recording surface that is the rear surface of the recording surface; and a medium loading section on which the cut sheet can be loaded. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151944 | POST-PROCESSING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM INCLUDING THIS POST-PROCESSING DEVICE - A post-processing device includes a device main body, a processing tray, a placed sheet processing part, a stack tray, a detecting part, a stack tray driving part and a sheet conveying part. The processing part carries out post-process to the sheet placed on the processing tray. The stack tray stacks the sheet ejected from a sheet ejection port. The detecting part detects whether or not the stack tray or the sheet on the stack tray is positioned at a detected position below the sheet ejection port. When the sheet is ejected without the post-process, in a detectable case, the conveying part ejects the sheet without placing on the processing tray and, in an undetectable case, the conveying part places the sheet on the processing tray without ejecting to the stack tray until it becomes detectable, and then, ejects the sheet on the processing tray after it becomes detectable. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151945 | SHEET STACKING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SHEET STACKING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A sheet stacking apparatus includes a lowering control unit, determination unit, setting unit, and notification unit. The lowering control unit can lower a sheet stacking unit according to a sheets stacked amount. The determination unit can determine that the sheet stacking unit cannot be lowered. The setting unit sets whether to prompt a user to remove an object placed under the sheet stacking unit if the determination unit determines that the sheet stacking unit cannot be lowered while sheets are being stacked thereon. If it is set to prompt the user to remove the object placed under the sheet stacking unit, the notification unit makes a notification for prompting the user to remove the object placed under the sheet stacking unit, and if it is not set to prompt the user to remove the object placed under the sheet stacking unit, the notification unit does not make the notification. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151946 | METHOD FOR ADAPTING A CHANGING MOVEMENT OF A THREAD TO A FLANGE SPOOL AND SPOOLING DEVICE - A method for adapting a travel end position of a changing movement of a thread to a flange spool includes means of which the thread is moved back and forth during a spooling operation along a rotation axis of the flange spool relative to the flange spool by means of a changing thread guide. The flange-side travel end position can be moved away from the flange of the flange spool in an axial direction when the thread tension decreases when the thread is moved away from the flange-side travel end position. Also, the flange-side travel end position can be moved by means of the changing thread guide in an axial direction towards a flange of the flange spool when the thread tension increases when the thread is moved away from the flange-side travel end position. Included is a spooling device for carrying out the disclosed method. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151947 | ELEVATOR DEVICE - An elevator device includes: a reader, a reader, a determination section, and a request output section. The reader is provided in a hall of an elevator. The reader is provided in a car of the elevator. In the case where identification information has been read by the reader, the determination section determines whether or not the identification information has been read by the reader before the reading thereof by the reader. On the basis of the identification information read by the reader, the request output section outputs a registration request for a call to a control section. In the case where the determination section determines that the identification information has been read by the reader, the request output section does not output a registration request for a call corresponding to the identification information to the control section. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151948 | ROPE TERMINAL ASSEMBLY AND AN ELEVATOR - The invention relates to a rope terminal assembly of an elevator fixing an elevator rope to a fixing base such as an elevator unit, said elevator being suitable for transporting passengers and/or goods, said assembly comprising an elevator rope, whose width is larger than its thickness in a rope transverse direction, with at least one end comprising a first member with a first end face and a second member with a second end face, a wedge element, a wedge housing, the rope terminal assembly comprising a rope gap through which said elevator rope passes and said wedge element is arranged to wedge between the first member with the first end face and the second member with the second end face of the elevator rope thus locking said elevator rope in the gap, and an elevator. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151949 | DAMPING UNIT FOR AN ELEVATOR - An elevator damping unit, for reducing vertical oscillation of an elevator car during a standstill period, has brake shoe retainers provided with brake shoes. The brake shoe retainers are connected to an electric motor via a toothed gear mechanism. The damping unit also includes a spring device configured as a metallic bending spring and arranged between the car and a carrier structure for the brake shoe retainers. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151950 | Apparatus, system and method for controllable grappling hook - The present invention a controllable hook assembly having a structurally connected main body portion between upper and lower assemblies. The main body encloses actuator that connects by a clutch to drive assembly disposed in the lower assembly whereby the clutch is configured to limit the connection to a predetermined linear force applied to the actuator. The drive assembly is configured to move a plurality of hook arms between an open and closed position and is adapted capturing a line attached to a load. A controller interacts with the actuator to energize a motor and gearbox to provide linear motion and drive an actuator output shaft against the drive assembly, whereby when the actuator is energized the linear motion of the actuator output shaft moves the hook arms between an open and a closed position. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151951 | MECHANICAL CLAMPING ASSEMBLY - A clamping assembly is disclosed including a plurality of tines each pivotally coupled to a spreader having first ends above the spreader and second ends below the spreader. The first ends are coupled to lines joined at a common coupler and the second ends include hooked portions. The tines may have a planar shape and fit within radial slots defined by the spreader. The second ends may include slanted lower surfaces that slope upward with distance inward toward a center of the clamping assembly. In use the tines are lowered over an object. Tension applied to the lines causes pivoting of the tines effective to exert a clamping force on the object. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151952 | STABILIZING OF FOREST WORK UNIT - A method for stabilizing at least one frame part of a forest work unit involves determining a moment applied by a payload of the forest work unit to a frame part to be supported and determining a magnitude and direction of at least one support moment needed at least for stabilizing the frame part on the basis of the moment applied by the payload to the frame part to be supported. An arrangement for stabilizing at least one frame part of a forest work unit comprises means for carrying out said determinations. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151953 | CRANE VESSEL - The present invention relates to a crane vessel and a method of lowering an object from such a crane vessel into the sea. The crane comprises a stationary pedestal, a crane housing that is adapted to slew relative to the pedestal about a vertical rotation axis and a boom, comprising an inner end which is connected pivotably about a horizontal pivot axis to the crane housing. A luffing device extends between the boom and the crane housing, adapted to position the boom and actuate the up-and-down movement of the boom. Furthermore an object suspension device is provided to which an object is connectable, and a hoist assembly which comprises a winch and an associated hoisting cable, the hoisting cable extending from the winch, via a departing sheave on the boom, to the object suspension device, such that upon actuation of the winch the object suspension device can be raised and lowered, wherein the one or more portions of the hoist cable between the boom and the object suspension device form one or more suspension cable parts. According to an aspect of the invention, a hoist cable guide is provided which, at an operational position thereof, is adapted to guide at least one of the suspension cable parts between the boom and the object suspension device. According to another aspect of the invention, the hoisting cable is provided as a multiple fall cable and a hoist cable retention device is provided on the boom. The hoisting cable comprises one or more first suspension cable parts extending between the object suspension device and a radially outward location of the boom, and one or more second suspension cable parts extending between the objection suspension device and a radially inward location, such that the first and second suspension cable parts extend at V-shape with respect to each other, at an angle of preferably between 20 and 60°. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151954 | TELESCOPIC ARM FOR OPERATING MACHINES - The telescopic arm for operating machines includes an outer arm, four coaxial slip-off elements, first, second, third, fourth and an operative head associated to the latter. The telescopic arm includes: a drive system, supported partially outside of the telescopic arm, for moving synchronously said slip-off members in their extending and returning travels; a hydraulic circuit, housed inside said telescopic arm, comprising a first and a second group of hydraulic conduits, which include, respectively, first and second flexible pipes, kept stretched during the returning step of said slip-off members by the corresponding idler pulleys, supported by the latter. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151955 | THIN JACK - A thin jack includes a body, a piston support post, and a dividing piston. The body has a receiving chamber which opens down, a limiting piston circumferentially disposed on the receiving chamber, and upper and lower passages penetrating the body and being in communication with the receiving chamber. The piston support post is movably received in the receiving chamber and is in fluidtight sliding contact with the limiting piston. The dividing piston is disposed at the piston support post, is in fluidtight sliding contact with the receiving chamber, corresponds in position to the limiting piston to confine the dividing piston to the receiving chamber, and divides the receiving chamber into upper and lower receiving spaces in communication with the upper and lower passages, respectively. Accordingly, elevation of the body is controllable while lifting an object, and users can keep raising the thin jack without moving the thin jack horizontally. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151956 | BEVERAGE MAKER - A device for dispensing individual servings of a cold beverage, either having a refrigeration unit to chill the beverage or a removable pitcher that may be put in a refrigerator. A special disposable beverage cartridge or beverage pouch fits into the holder. This cartridge or pouch may have pressure rupturable seals or diaphragms and contain beverage concentrate. A dispensing mechanism puts pressure on the cartridge or the pouch to break the pressure rupturable seal or diaphragm to discharge the concentrate into a mixing structure. The mixing structure also receives chilled liquid from the refrigeration unit or the pitcher, and ensures that the concentrate mixes with the liquid without contacting the walls of the mixing structure. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151957 | WATER SERVER - A hygienic water server is provided of which lines connected to a raw water container can be sterilized. The water server includes a cold water tank ( | 2015-06-04 |
20150151958 | MEMS CHIP AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - A MEMS chip ( | 2015-06-04 |
20150151959 | ENCAPSULATION STRUCTURE COMPRISING TRENCHES PARTIALLY FILLED WITH GETTER MATERIAL - An encapsulation structure comprising at least:
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20150151960 | SENSOR PROBE AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The invention provides a sensor probe which has: one or more microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors configured to sense one or more parameters and a communication bus in electrical communication therewith. The one or more sensors and communication bus are disposed on a substrate. The sensor probe includes a digital storage module in which a unique probe identifier is stored and which is in electrical communication with the communication bus. The probe includes, a cable, a first end of which is in electrical communication with the communication bus and a second end of which is in electrical communication with a remote monitoring unit. The cable is configured to provide electrical power received from the remote monitoring unit to the one or more sensors, via the communication bus, and to communicate data received from the one or more sensors, via the communication bus, to the remote monitoring unit. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151961 | LATERAL ETCH STOP FOR NEMS RELEASE ETCH FOR HIGH DENSITY NEMS/CMOS MONOLITHIC INTEGRATION - Structure and method for fabricating a barrier layer that separates an electromechanical device and a CMOS device on a substrate. An example structure includes a protective layer encapsulating the electromechanical device, where the barrier layer may withstand an etch process capable of removing the protective layer, but not the barrier layer. The substrate may be silicon-on-insulator or a multilayer wafer substrate. The electromechanical device may be a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) or a nanoelectromechanical system (NEMS). | 2015-06-04 |
20150151962 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A MICROMECHANICAL COMPONENT - A method for manufacturing a micromechanical component includes the following sequential steps: a first material layer including a first joining partner being applied to a first wafer; a second material layer including a second joining partner being applied to a second wafer; a micromechanical structure being created in the first wafer by gas phase etching with the aid of a gaseous etching medium which is applied to the first joining partner; the first and second wafers being joined in such a way that they are in contact at least in some areas; and the first and second joining partners being heated to be integrally joined to form a connecting layer, a eutectic joining material being formed in the connecting layer from the first joining partner and the second joining partner. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151963 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING SYNTHESIS GAS - The invention relates to a process and an apparatus for producing synthesis gas ( | 2015-06-04 |
20150151964 | METHOD FOR DECREASING SMR TUBE TEMPERATURE - A method for decreasing steam methane reformer (SMR) tube temperature is provided. The method can include the steps of introducing a hydrocarbon containing feed to be reformed to a plurality of SMR tubes in the presence of steam under conditions effective to produce hydrogen and carbon monoxide, monitoring the temperature of at least a plurality of the tubes within the SMR during operation, comparing the monitored temperature against a first predetermined value, and introducing an effective amount of water to a reformer tube when the monitored temperature of the reformer tube is at or above the predetermined value, such that the temperature of the reformer tube is reduced. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151965 | PLANT FOR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION - The present invention relates to a plant for performing a method for hydrogen production or for performing a method of hydrogen and/or carbon dioxide production from syngas. The method comprises the steps of: (i) providing a gas stream comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide, (ii) separating at least part of hydrogen from the stream yielding a hydrogen-depleted stream, (iii) subjecting the hydrogen-depleted stream to a water-gas shift reaction, and (iv) separating hydrogen from the stream resulting from step (iii). | 2015-06-04 |
20150151966 | SEPARATION METHOD OF TELLURIUM AND SELENIUM, AND PREPARATION METHOD OF TELLURIUM USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a method of separating tellurium (Te) and selenium (Se) by using a neutral extractant (for example, either one of TBP and TEHP, or in combination thereof) from a dissolved solution of tellurium, such as a waste thermoelectric material. When tellurium and selenium are separated by using the method of this invention from a dissolved solution in which a Bi | 2015-06-04 |
20150151967 | PbSe Nanowires in Non-Coordinating Solvent - A PbSe nanowire having an aspect ratio of about 100:1 and having a diameter of less than 20 nm. A PbSe nanowire produced by the process comprising reacting PbO with oleic acid in 1-octadecene or other non-coordinating solvent and producing Pb oleate in a flask, heating the Pb oleate to between 225 and 275 C under inert gas, injecting a first solution of Se dissolved in trialkylphosphine into the flask and producing a second solution, heating the second solution, maintaining the temperature >200 C in the flask, and resulting in PbSe nanowires. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151968 | POLYCRYSTALLINE ALUMINUM NITRIDE MATERIAL AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION THEREOF - Methods of preparing polycrystalline aluminum nitride materials that have high density, high purity, and favorable surface morphology are disclosed. The methods generally comprises pressing aluminum nitride powders to form a slug, sintering the slug to form a sintered, polycrystalline aluminum nitride boule, and optionally shaping the boule and/or polishing at least a portion of the boule to provide a finished substrate. The sintered, polycrystalline aluminum nitride materials beneficially are prepared without the use of any sintering aid or binder, and the formed materials exhibit excellent density, AlN purity, and surface morphology. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151969 | ANHYDROUS DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE PARTICLES AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides anhydrous dicalcium phosphate particles which satisfies the conflicting requirements of the improvement of handling properties such as high flowability and a small bulk and the improvement of tableting properties at the same time during preparation and a method of producing the same. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151970 | CARBON NANOTUBES AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed are carbon nanotubes and a method for manufacturing the same. Advantageously, the method provides a high yield of potato or sphere-shaped non-bundled carbon nanotubes having a bulk density of 80 to 250 kg/m | 2015-06-04 |
20150151971 | PROCESS FOR SYNTHESIZING HYBRIDE BIFUNCTIONALIZED MULTIWALLED CARBON NANOTUBES AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - The present disclosure provides a process for synthesizing functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), comprising: refluxing MWCNTs with an acidic mixture to obtain a acid functionalized MWCNTs; and reacting the acid functionalized MWCNTs with oleyl amine in presence of an organic solvent to obtain an oleylamine derivative of MWCNTs. The present disclosure also provides a process for synthesizing a polycarbosilane coated MWCNT, comprising: mixing polycarbosilane and MWCNTs to obtain a mixture; stirring the mixture in Tetrahydrofuran, in presence of a catalyst under an inert atmosphere, to obtain a reaction mixture; and drying the reaction mixture under vacuum followed by heating to obtain polycarbosilane coated MWCNT's. The present disclosure further provides the application of functionalized MWCNTs as synthesized in accordance with the present disclosure, for use in making photovoltaic devices and the application of polycarbosilane coated MWCNTs as synthesized in accordance with the present disclosure for use in making glass fiber reinforced epoxy composites. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151972 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A FREESTANDING THIN FILM OF NANO-CRYSTALLINE GRAPHITE - A freestanding thin film of nano-crystalline graphite is described, as well as a method of producing a freestanding thin film of nano-crystalline graphite including:
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20150151973 | COVALENTLY-BONDED GRAPHENE COATING AND ITS APPLICATIONS THEREOF - A facile method to produce covalently bonded graphene coating on various solid substrates is disclosed in the present invention. According to one embodiment, a combination of graphite, graphene oxide or graphene and silicon compound with or without a metal containing compound in an air free environment is processed at high temperatures to produce covalent carbide bonding among graphene layers and between graphene and substrate surface. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151974 | METHOD FOR PREPARING ZINC-HISTIDINE SELF-ASSEMBLY BIOMIMETRIC COMPLEX, ZINC-HISTIDINE SELF-ASSEMBLY COMPLEX PREPARED BY SAID METHOD, AND METHOD FOR REDUCING CARBON DIOXIDE USING SAID ZINC-HISTIDINE SELF-ASSEMBLY COMPLEX - Method for preparing zinc-histidine self-assembly biomimetic complex activating reaction to convert carbon dioxide into bicarbonate ion, zinc-histidine self-assembly biomimetic complex by preparation method, and method for reducing carbon dioxide using zinc-histidine self-assembly biomimetic complex. The preparation includes: mixing L-histidine and p-toluene sulfonic acid in first organic solvent to form first mixed solution and recrystallizing first mixed solution with ethyl ether to prepare first mixed substance: mixing first mixed substance with azelaic acid in second organic solvent to form second mixed substance containing imidazole and amide groups; mixing second mixed substance with NaOH and HCl in third organic solvent to form third mixed solution and recrystallizing third mixed solution with ethyl ether to prepare third mixed substance having amphiphilic characteristic: and mixing third mixed substance with aqueous solution of zinc precursor and causing self-assembly to prepare zinc-containing self-assembly biomimetic complex. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151975 | SiC FORMED BODY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SiC FORMED BODY - A CVD-SiC formed body has low light transmittance and high resistivity, and may suitably be used as a member for an etcher that is used for a semiconductor production process, for example. The SiC formed body is formed using a CVD method, and includes 1 to 30 mass ppm of boron atoms, and more than 100 mass ppm and 1000 mass ppm or less of nitrogen atoms. The SiC formed body preferably has a resistivity of more than 10 Ω·cm and 100,000 Ω·cm or less, and a light transmittance at a wavelength of 950 nm of 0 to 1%. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151976 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING MULTILAYER SUBMICRON PARTICLES BY LASER PYROLYSIS - Disclosed is a method for producing particles, including the steps: introducing, into a reaction chamber, at least one reaction flow including a first chemical element and propagating in a direction of flow; projecting a radiation beam through the reaction chamber, intersecting each reaction stream in one interaction area per reaction flow, to form, in each reaction flow, particle cores including the first chemical element; and introducing, into the reaction chamber, a second chemical element interacting with each reaction flow to cover the particle cores with a layer including the second chemical element. Each reaction flow is preferably free of any agent oxidizing the first chemical element. Preferably a ratio of one atom of the second element is introduced per unit of time for at least two atoms of the first element introduced per unit of time. The second element is preferably introduced in at least one confined flow. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151977 | SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING SILANE - Methods and systems for producing silane that use electrolysis to regenerate reactive components therein are disclosed. The methods and systems may be substantially closed-loop with respect to halogen, an alkali or alkaline earth metal and/or hydrogen. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151978 | ZEOLITE COMPLEXES - Disclosed herein is a zeolite complex including one or more cavities and one or more channels having a pipe shape. The zeolite complex is a complex of zeolite crystals, wherein each the zeolite crystal has a cage structure including a crystal-structure hole (H) in a center thereof. The zeolite complex includes a ceramic, a metal ion or a metal oxide in cavities, thus increasing specific heat, improving dehumidifying effects or serving as a catalyst for deodorization. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151979 | SILICOALUMINOPHOSPHATE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND SOLID ACID CATALYST COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a silicoaluminophosphate represented by the following formula (1) and having a powder X-ray diffraction pattern shown in Table 1 below: | 2015-06-04 |
20150151980 | NANOCRYSTAL SYNTHESIS - A method of preparing monodisperse MX semiconductor nanocrystals can include contacting an M-containing precursor with an X donor to form a mixture, where the molar ratio between the M containing precursor and the X donor is large. Alternatively, if additional X donor is added during the reaction, a smaller ratio between the M containing precursor and the X donor can be used to prepare monodisperse MX semiconductor nanocrystals. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151981 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS OF COBALT SULFATE - Process for preparing an aqueous cobalt sulfate solution having a pH in the range from 5 to 8, wherein
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20150151982 | MONITORED RELEASE SOLID FEED SYSTEM - A monitored release solid feed system having a solid chemical feed tank, a storage tank located below the solid chemical feed tank, and an automated valve. The solid chemical feed tank is loaded with a blend of inhibitors and an indicator-chemical in a solid form. A detector measures the amount of indicator in the recirculating water and periodically compares it to a setpoint. If the value is below the setpoint, the automated valve opens allowing water to pass through the storage tank and the solid chemical feed tank thus carrying inhibitors and a proportional amount of indicator-chemical into the recirculating system. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151983 | ENERGY GENERATION SYSTEM AND RELATED USES THEREOF - A self contained energy generating system that comprises a galvanic battery and a power distribution system. The energy generating system is used to purify water by using a reverse osmosis device that draws in a source of water and transfers electrolytes to the galvanic battery. Upon contact with the electrolyte, the galvanic battery produces energy by an oxidation-reduction reaction of the cathode and anode and transfers energy to the power distribution system, which in turn provides power to the osmosis device. Additionally, the system includes a hydrogen fuel cell to increase the amount of energy generated and a power storage device for storing excess energy generated. The system also includes a controller which is configured to regulate the overall operation of the system. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151984 | SEPARATION MEMBRANE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND WATER TREATMENT DEVICE INCLUDING THE SEPARATION MEMBRANE - An organic/inorganic hybrid membrane may include a plurality of inorganic nanoparticles dispersed in an organic polymer matrix. The surface of the inorganic nanoparticles may be coated with a silane compound including a cationic functional group selected from an ammonium group (—NH | 2015-06-04 |
20150151985 | ELECTROCHEMICAL REACTOR SYSTEM FOR TREATMENT OF WATER - An upright reactor body with a perforated interior tube member which extends for the length of the reactor body. A water inlet permits water to be treated into the perforated tube member. A fibrous metal anode surrounds the perforated tube member followed by a surrounding layer of dielectric and then a surrounding metal cathode layer, wherein water from the inlet passes radially through the perforations in the tube member, through the anode, dielectric and cathode members, emerging from the reactor body through an outlet. A DC voltage is imposed on the cathode and anode. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151986 | Method and Apparatus for Conditioning Fresh and Saline Water - A method and apparatus for conditioning and treating water is disclosed. Water including impurities flows past a charge probe. The charge probe is energized to ionize the water. The ionized water passes a grounding probe which removes free electrons from the ionized water to produce positively-charged water and impurities suspended in the positively-charged water downstream of the grounding probe. The positively-charged water is filtered or treating the water at a treatment unit. In one embodiment, the water may be included with fluid produced from a wellbore during a fracking operation, in which embodiment hydrocarbons obtained during the fracking operation and suspended in the positively-charged water downstream of the grounding probe are filtered to remove the hydrocarbons from the ionized water. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151987 | WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND FILTER - A water treatment system is described in which an inlet is in fluid communication with an outlet. A first region including a halogen release system is located downstream from the inlet and upstream from the outlet. A second region including chitosan or a chitosan derivative is located downstream from the first region and upstream from the outlet. A filter including a housing containing the water treatment system is also described. A method for treating water in which water flows through the water treatment system is also described. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151988 | DRINKING WATER PURIFICATION DEVICE - A fast acting water purification system containing a source of silver ions which is suitable for use in personal or household water containers, where the non-potable water may contain halides or other materials that limit the solubility of silver in the non-potable water, with the purification agent including a source of silver ions and a compound containing a hydantoin ring increase the presence of silver ions in the non-potable water to a level sufficient to quickly kill harmful microorganisms in the non-potable water without the need to add additional biocides to the non-potable water or pretreat the non-potable water. | 2015-06-04 |
20150151989 | System for Purifying Polluted Water and Purification Method - It comprises at least one first lower main deposit ( | 2015-06-04 |