| 23rd week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 14 |
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| 20160158718 | Paste Based Lubricating System - A system includes a processing station and a lubricant supply system in fluid communication with the processing station. The processing station is operable to process at least one of a tire and a wheel prior to joining the tire and the wheel to form a tire-wheel assembly. The processing station includes at least one of a tire lubricating sub-station or a wheel lubricating sub-station. The lubricant supply system includes a storage container configured to store a lubricant and a whipping device received by the lubricant container and operable to whip or blend the lubricant from a semi-solid state to a whipped state. The lubricant supply system also includes a pump operable to pump the lubricant in the whipped state out of the storage container. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158719 | BLENDER JAR COLLARS AND INTERLOCKS - A blender collar assembly including a plunger moveable between a lower position where a blade assembly is prevented from coupling with a motor, and an upper position where the blade assembly is able to couple with the motor. The plunger includes an arm extending upward and having a u-shaped feature, and a protrusion associated with the u-shaped feature. The assembly further includes a concentric interlock ring rotating responsive to rotation of a blender jar. The interlock ring including a first portion engaging the u-shaped feature preventing the plunger from moving upward, a second gap portion not engaging the u-shaped feature enabling the plunger to move upward and downward within the collar, and a key engaging a protrusion of the blender jar as the plunger moves upward preventing the interlock ring from rotating while the second portion is rotationally aligned with the u-shaped feature. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158720 | DEVICE FOR FACILITATING A CHEMICAL REACTION - A device for facilitating a chemical reaction while submerged in a liquid catalyst includes an upper member, a lower member, and a dissolvable member disposed between and ultimately enclosed by said upper and lower members such that upper and lower chambers are formed having substantially equal volumes. The upper chamber may receive a dry sodium chlorite and the lower chamber may receive a dry acid mixture. In order to keep the device submerged in the liquid catalyst, an inert ballast may also be added to the upper and/or lower chamber, such as glass shards. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158721 | GAS DECOMPOSITION REACTOR FEEDBACK CONTROL USING RAMAN SPECTROMETRY - A gas decomposition reactor for the decomposition of a gas into a mixture of solid and gaseous by-products is disclosed. The gas decomposition reactor includes a reactor vessel, a Raman spectrometer, and a processor. The reactor vessel has an inlet for receiving inlet gas and an exhaust outlet for releasing exhaust gas. The Raman spectrometer is connected with the exhaust outlet for determining a chemical conversion within the reactor chamber and generating a corresponding signal. The processor is connected with the Raman spectrometer to receive the signal from the Raman spectrometer. The processor is capable of comparing the signal with a set of values and calculating differences between the signal and the set of values. The processor is connected with the inlet to regulate a flow of the inlet gas. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158722 | FLUID INJECTION NOZZLE FOR FLUID BED REACTORS - A feed injector for a circulating fluid bed reactor is fitted with a discharge nozzle with a circular, radially notched discharge orifice to improve the surface-to-volume ratio of the spray pattern formed by the nozzle. The feed injector is useful for injecting fluids into various types of circulating fluid bed reactors in which good contact between the components of the fluidized bed and the injected fluid is required. It is particularly useful in fluid coking reactors. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158723 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING METHANOL USING AN INTEGRATED OXYGEN TRANSPORT MEMBRANE BASED REFORMING SYSTEM - A method and system for producing methanol that employs an integrated oxygen transport membrane based reforming system is disclosed. The integrated oxygen transport membrane based reforming system carries out a primary reforming process, a secondary reforming process, and synthesis gas conditioning to produce synthesis gas having a desired module of between about 2.0 and 2.2 for a methanol production process thereby optimizing the efficiency and productivity of the methanol plant. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158724 | FABRICATION AND SELF-ALIGNED LOCAL FUNCTIONALIZATION OF NANOCUPS AND VARIOUS PLASMONIC NANOSTRUCTURES ON FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATES FOR IMPLANTABLE AND SENSING APPLICATIONS - Methods for fabricating flexible substrate nanostructured devices are disclosed. The nanostructures comprise nano-pillars and metallic bulbs or nano-apertures. The nanostructures can be functionalized to detect biological entities. The flexible substrates can be rolled into cylindrical tubes for detection of fluidic samples. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158725 | Dual Mobile Phase Apparatus and Method - An apparatus and system for contacting a mobile elongate solid phase, e.g. a ribbon with a flowing fluid phase, and a method for using the same in, for example solid phase synthesis. A particular apparatus comprises (i) a conduit which is of circular or non-circular transverse cross section and which defines a lumen to contain both the flowing fluid phase and the mobile elongate solid phase; (ii) fluid phase ports in communication with the lumen to allow the fluid phase to enter the lumen, flow through it and exit it; and (iii) solid phase ports in communication with the lumen to allow the mobile solid phase to enter the lumen, move through it and exit it, the apparatus being adapted to prevent fluid egress from its interior through the solid phase ports. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158726 | COMBUSTION SYNTHESIS SYSTEM, REACTION PRODUCT, ARTICLE, COMBUSTION SYNTHESIS METHOD, ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION SYSTEM, PLASMA GENERATION DEVICE, AND POWER GENERATION DEVICE - A combustion synthesis system includes: a supplying unit that produces a composite by mixing particle powder containing Si, particle powder containing SiO | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158727 | MESOPOROUS CELLULAR FOAM IMPREGNATED WITH IRON-SUBSTITUTED HETEROPOLYACID, PREPARATION METHOD THEREFOR, AND CARBON DIOXIDE SEPARATION METHOD USING SAME - Disclosed is a novel adsorbent having excellent adsorption durability and high adsorption efficiency while having improved durability, thereby improving a carbon dioxide (CO2) separation process. A mesoporous cellular foam impregnated with an iron (Fe)-substituted heteropolyacid includes a mesoporous cellular foam support and an Fe-substituted heteropolyacid, and the mesoporous cellular foam impregnated with an Fe-substituted heteropolyacid has superior CO2 adsorption performance and exhibits excellent reproduction performance even after CO2 adsorption and desorption are performed several times through temperature changes, thereby enabling efficient and economical CO2 separation. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158728 | MODIFIED DIAMOND PARTICLES - Modified diamond particles for use in chromatography with a desired functional group at the diamond surface, formed from reaction of hydroxyl groups at diamond surfaces with a reactive molecule. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158729 | CATALYTIC COMPOSITION, METHOD OF MAKING AND CATALYTIC APPLICATION THEREOF FOR PRODUCING ESTER(S) OF GLYCEROL - In accordance with the present subject matter there is provided a process for producing mono-, di- and triesters of glycerol over a catalyst composition. The catalyst composition including a base catalyst and a support material based on phyllosilicates of montmorillonite structure and the process for preparing the catalyst composition is also described. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158730 | FUNCTIONAL GAS-ASSISTED IMPREGNATION METHOD FOR PRODUCING NOBLE METAL ALLOY CATALYSTS WITH DEFINED MORPHOLOGY - A method for making catalysts of noble metal nanoparticles or alloy nanoparticles or both having shaped morphology, the method including the steps of: pretreating a support material; impregnating metal precursors onto the support material; and then reducing the impregnated metal precursors into shaped metal nanoparticles or shaped alloy nanoparticles or both using a functional gas atmosphere. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158731 | CATALYST AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HYDROGENATED BISPHENOL A OR DERIVATIVES THEREOF USING THE SAME - A catalyst is provided. The catalyst includes a carrier and a metal Pd. The carrier is represented by a formula: M | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158732 | CATALYST MATERIALS FOR HYDROGENATING OLEFINS AND SHIFTING CARBON MONOXIDE - The disclosure provides catalyst materials useful for hydrogenating olefins and shifting carbon monoxide and methods for using such catalyst materials. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158733 | A Fe-BASED HYDROGENATION CATALYST AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a Fe-based hydrogenation catalyst having Fe as a primary active metal component, and zinc and potassium as a first co-active metal component. The molar ratio of the primary active metal component to the first co-active metal component is 0.5-200:1. The Fe-based hydrogenation catalyst in present invention overcomes the problem of limiting to the active metal components as used over decades for the conventional hydrogenation catalyst, and thus has long-term values for industrial application. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158734 | MIXED METAL IRON OXIDES AND USES THEREOF - This invention is directed to novel mixed transition metal iron (II/III) catalysts for the extraction of oxygen from CO | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158735 | SHAPED CATALYST FOR SOUR GAS SHIFT REACTIONS AND METHODS FOR USING THEM - The disclosure provides catalyst materials in the form of annular solids with high mechanical integrity useful for water gas shift reactions and methods for using such catalyst materials, for example, for converting carbon monoxide and steam to carbon dioxide and hydrogen. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158736 | METHOD FOR PREPARING IODINE-DOPED TIO2 NANO-CATALYST AND USE THEREOF IN HETEROGENEOUSLY CATALYZING CONFIGURATION TRANSFORMATION OF TRANS-CAROTENOIDS - The present invention relates to a method for preparing an iodine-doped TiO | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158737 | Supported Nano Sized Zeolite Catalyst for Alkylation Reactions - A catalyst containing nanosize zeolite particles supported on a support material for alkylation reactions, such as the alkylation of benzene to form ethylbenzene, and processes using such a catalyst is disclosed. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158738 | PHOTOCATALYST SHEET - There is provided a photocatalyst sheet comprising a base material and a photocatalyst layer containing at least a photocatalyst, wherein the photocatalyst layer is firmly adhered to the base material. In an embodiment, there is provided a photocatalyst sheet comprising a base material; and a photocatalyst layer that contains at least a photocatalyst, and is formed on at least one surface of the base material through an aerosol deposition method. This photocatalyst sheet has an excellent photocatalytic activity and an excellent adhesion. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158739 | Vehicle Photocatalytic Air Purification Apparatus and Method - Provided is a photocatalytic air purification vehicle wrap for at least partially covering an exterior surface of a vehicle. The vehicle wrap comprises a film or laminate material comprising a first surface area and a second surface area, the first surface area adapted to adhere to the exterior surface of the vehicle. The vehicle wrap further comprises a coating layer disposed on the second surface, the coating layer comprising a titanium dioxide solution cured onto the film or laminate material with ultraviolet radiation, wherein the coating layer is an outermost layer of the vehicle wrap such that the cured titanium dioxide solution is exposed to air surrounding the vehicle when the first surface area is adhered to the exterior surface of the vehicle. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158740 | VISIBLE LIGHT RESPONSE CATALYST STRUCTURE AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A visible light response photocatalyst structure and a process for manufacturing the same are disclosed, where the structure is manufactured by the GRR for two times, so that the structure has a large surface area, high surface activity, being apt to get integrated with a silicon substrate and endurable to the environment, and further has the rapid and simple manufacturing characteristics without any additional energy required and has a high reproductively. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158741 | STRIPPING VESSEL FOR REMOVING HYDROCARBONS ENTRAINED IN CATALYST PARTICLES - A stripping vessel for removing hydrocarbons from a catalyst and a process for removing hydrocarbons from a catalyst. In an FCC unit, the stripping vessel includes first and second stripping sections. The first stripping section includes at least one grid having a plurality of interesting members and openings therebetween. The second stripping section includes structured packing such as a plurality of ribbons. The one or more grids are spaced from the structured packing, and from each other, so as to minimize the accumulation of catalyst within the stripping vessel, preferably between about 0.91 m (3 ft) to about 1.5 m (5 ft). | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158742 | Method for Dosing a Liquid Using a Pipette and a Syringe, and Pipette for Operating a Syringe for Dosing a Liquid - A method for dosing a liquid using a pipette with adjustable dosing step size and an indicating equipment and a syringe that can be operated using the pipette, wherein the syringe is detachably connected to the pipette, at option, the dosing step size is set, or the dosing step size set before is maintained, the dosing volume adjusted via the dosing step size is indicated by means of the indicating equipment, the maximum number of dosing steps possible without refilling the syringe, with the set dosing step size and completely filled syringe is indicated by means of the indicating equipment, liquid is aspirated into the syringe, a reverse stroke is performed after the syringe is filled with liquid, dosing steps are performed, the performed dosing steps are counted and the number of performed dosing steps and/or the number of dosing steps still possible without refilling the syringe is determined and indicated by means of the indicating equipment, after performing the maximum number of dosing steps possible without refilling the syringe, either the syringe is detached from the pipette, or the previous steps are performed anew by means of the same syringe, wherein in the dosing step, the overall performed number of dosing steps with the syringe with the set dosing step size is counted, and/or the number of dosing steps still possible without refilling the syringe is determined and indicated by means of the indicating equipment. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158743 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MANIPULATING DEFORMABLE FLUID VESSELS - A fluid container comprises a first vessel, a second vessel connected or connectable to the first vessel, and a sealing partition preventing fluid flow from the second vessel. The container further includes a spherical opening element initially supported within the second vessel by the sealing partition and configured to be contacted with the sealing partition to open the sealing partition and permit fluid flow from the second vessel | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158744 | Centrifuge Sample Container And Closure Therefor - A closure for attachment to a sample container for use in a centrifuge includes a top wall, an annular skirt wall depending from the top wall and defining a maximum outer diameter, and a handle extending from the top wall and including a central boss and at least two finger grips extending radially outward from the central boss. A respective free terminal end of each of the finger grips is located so as not to extend beyond the maximum outer diameter. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158745 | Centrifuge Sample Container And Closure Therefor - A closure for attachment to a container body of a sample container for use in a centrifuge includes a top wall, an annular skirt wall depending from the top wall and defining a maximum outer diameter, and a handle extending from the top wall and including a central boss and at least two finger grips extending radially outward from the central boss. A respective free terminal end of each of the finger grips is located so as not to extend beyond the maximum outer diameter. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158746 | CARTRIDGE, CARTRIDGE READER AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING REUSE OF THE CARTRIDGE - A disposable fluidic cartridge has a recess therein. A mechanically-actuated mechanism is disposed within the recess for effecting an operation of the fluidic cartridge. The cartridge further comprises a machine-readable identification code on a breakable label covering at least a portion of the recess such that the portion of the breakable label covering the recess may be broken upon insertion of a mechanical actuator into the recess to actuate the mechanically-actuated mechanism. This renders the identification code unreadable and prevents reuse of the cartridge. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158747 | SAMPLE PROCESSING DEVICE FOR MICROCHIP - A sample processing device for a microchip, including: a sample vessel for packing a sample therein; and a reaction vessel which is continuous with the sample vessel through a channel, and to which the sample is sequentially delivered to be packed and mixed therein, in which the sample is repeatedly delivered between the sample vessel and the reaction vessel through the channel so that the sample is stirred and mixed. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158748 | SINGLE-SIDED LIGHT-ACTUATED MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED MESH GROUND - Single-sided optoelectrowetting (SSOEW)-configured substrates are provided, as well as microfluidic devices that include such substrates. The substrates can include a planar electrode, a photoconductive (or photosensitive) layer, a dielectric layer (single-layer or composite), a mesh electrode, and a hydrophobic coating. Fluid droplets can be moved across the hydrophobic coating of such substrates in a light-actuated manner, upon the application of a suitable AC voltage potential across the substrate and the focusing of light into the photoconductive layer of the substrate in a location proximal to the droplets. Walls can be disposed upon the substrates to form the microfluidic devices. Together the walls and substrate can form a microfluidic circuit, through which droplets can be moved. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158749 | CAPS FOR SAMPLE WELLS AND MICROCARDS FOR BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS - A cover for a biological sample well tray, comprising a cap for sealing a sample well. The cap comprises a well lens for focusing light into the sample well and collecting light from the sample. In another aspect, the cap comprises an elongate portion configured to permit incoming light to pass into the sample well and out of the sample well. Various other aspects comprise a microcard for biological material, and an apparatus for a plurality of sample well strips. A method for testing a biological sample is also provided. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158750 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE - Microfluidic devices are provided for conducting fluid assays, for example biological assays, that have the ability to move fluids through multiple channels and pathways in a compact, efficient, and low cost manner. Discrete flow detection elements, preferably extremely short hollow flow elements, with length preferably less than 700 micron, preferably less than 500 micron, and internal diameter preferably of between about 50+/−25 micron, are provided with capture agent, and are inserted into microfluidic channels by tweezer or vacuum pick-and-place motions at fixed positions in which they are efficiently exposed to fluids for conducting assays. Close-field electrostatic attraction is employed to define the position of the elements and enable ready withdrawal of the placing instruments. The microfluidic devices feature flow elements, channels, valves, and on-board pumps that are low cost to fabricate accurately, are minimally invasive to the fluid path and when implemented for the purpose, can produce multiplex assays on a single portable assay cartridge (chip) that have low coefficients of variation. Novel methods of construction, assembly and use of these features are presented, including co-valent bonding of selected regions of faces of surface-activatable bondable materials, such as PDMS to PDMS and PDMS to glass, while contiguous portions of one flexible sheet completes and seals flow channels, fixes the position of inserted analyte-detection elements in the channels, especially short hollow flow elements through which sample and reagent flow, and other portions form flexible valve membranes and diaphragms of pumps. A repeated make-and-break-contact manufacturing protocol prevents such bonding to interfere with moving the integral valve diaphragm portions from their valve seats defined by the opposed sheet member, which the flexible sheet material engages. Preparation of two subassemblies, each having a backing of relatively rigid material, followed by their assembly face-to-face in a permanent bond is shown. Hollow detection flow elements are shown fixed in channels, that provide by-pass flow paths of at least 50% of the flow capacity through the elements; in preferred implementations, as much as 100% or more. Metallized polyester film is shown to have numerous configurations and advantages in non-permanently bonded constructions. A method of preparing detection elements for an assay comprises batch coating detection elements, or hollow flow elements by mixing and picking and placing the elements in flow channels of a microfluidic device, capturing the flow elements by bonding two opposed layers while sealing the flow channels. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158751 | MICROFLUIDIC CHIP FOR ANALYSIS OF CELL MOTILITY AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - The present invention describes an integrated apparatus that enables identification of migratory cells directly from a specimen. The apparatus only requires a small number of cells to perform an assay and includes novel topographic features which can reliably differentiate between migratory and non-migratory cell populations in a sample. Both the spontaneous and chemotactic migration of cancer cells may be measured to distinguish between subpopulations within a tumor sample. The migratory cells identified using the apparatus and methods of the present invention may be separated and further analyzed to distinguish factors promoting metastasis within the population. Cells in the apparatus can be treated with chemotherapeutic or other agents to determine drug strategies to most strongly inhibit migration. The use of optically transparent materials in some embodiments allows a wide range of imaging techniques to be used for in situ imaging of migratory and non-migratory cells in the apparatus. The apparatus and methods of the present invention are useful for predicting the metastatic propensity of tumor cells and selecting optimal drugs for personalized therapies. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158752 | HIGH-SPEED ON DEMAND DROPLET GENERATION AND SINGLE CELL ENCAPSULATION DRIVEN BY INDUCED CAVITATION - Methods and devices for the formation of droplets of a first fluid in a second fluid and the encapsulation of particles or cells within such droplets are disclosed. Impetus for droplet formation is provided by the creation of a transient bubble, which may be induced using a pulsed laser. Droplet volume and the frequency at which droplets are formed can be controlled by modulation of the pulsed laser. The disclosed methods and devices are particularly suitable for use in microfluidic devices. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158753 | FLUID PROCESSING AND CONTROL - A fluid control and processing system for controlling fluid flow among a plurality of chambers comprises a body including a fluid processing region continuously coupled fluidicly with a fluid displacement region. The fluid displacement region is depressurizable to draw fluid into the fluid displacement region and pressurizable to expel fluid from the fluid displacement region. The body includes at least one external port. The fluid processing region is fluidicly coupled with the at least one external port. The fluid displacement region is fluidicly coupled with at least one external port of the body. The body is adjustable with respect to the plurality of chambers to place the at least one external port selectively in fluidic communication with the plurality of chambers. One or more of the chambers may be a processing chamber which includes two ports configured to selectively engage the at least one external port of the body, and a fluid processing material such as an enrichment material or a depletion material. In some embodiments, one or more chambers may include a separation channel, and an electric field may be applied across the separation channel. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158754 | PHOTO-RESPONSIVE SPIROPYRAN-BASED N-ISOPROPYLACRYLAMIDE (NIPAM) GELS - The present teaching relates to photo-responsive hydrogels comprising a copolymer comprising N-isopropylacrylamide (NIPAM), a polymerisable derivative of benzospiropyran, a cross-linking agent and an acid, the acid having a pKa of less than 6, wherein the hydrogel is operably responsive to exposure to water so as to undergo spontaneous protonation and swelling. The photo-responsive hydrogels described can be used in the field of microfluidic platforms. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158755 | CHIP FOR PRELIMINARY SAMPLE EVALUATION AND CELL COLLECTION - Disclosed is a chip for preliminary sample evaluation and cell collection. The chip for preliminary sample evaluation and cell collection includes: a substrate having a first hole formed in a first position and a second hole formed in a second position, the second hole being smaller in size than the first hole; and a mesh filter installed on a lower surface of the substrate in alignment with the first hole, the mesh filter having a plurality of filtering holes. The chip is capable of preliminarily evaluating a state or a property of a sample. If the sample is unacceptable, it is possible to replace the entire sample with a new sample and to take an additional measure so that the sample becomes acceptable. If the sample is acceptable, the next process is performed to collect cells contained in the sample. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158756 | MAGNETIC SEPARATION FILTERS FOR MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES - A magnetic separation device has a membrane having a plurality of pores, a magnetically soft material layer disposed on the membrane, and a passivation layer disposed on the magnetically soft material layer. The magnetic separation device may be part of a microfluidic device having a lateral flow channel and a vertical flow magnetic separation filter. The magnetic separation device may be used to separate magnetically tagged particles, such as cells. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158757 | ACTUATED MICROFLUIDIC STRUCTURES FOR DIRECTED FLOW IN A MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A microfluidic device can comprise a plurality of interconnected microfluidic elements. A plurality of actuators can be positioned abutting, immediately adjacent to, and/or attached to deformable surfaces of the microfluidic elements. The actuators can be selectively actuated and de-actuated to create directed flows of a fluidic medium in the microfluidic (or nanofluidic) device. Further, the actuators can be selectively actuated and de-actuated to create localized flows of a fluidic medium in the microfluidic device to move reagents and/or micro-objects in the microfluidic device. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158758 | ACTUATION OF PARALLEL MICROFLUIDIC ARRAYS - An improved actuator for use in a microfluidic particle sorting system utilizes a staggered packing scheme for a plurality of actuators used to selectively deflect a particle in an associated sorting channel from a stream of channels. An actuator block may be provided for housing a two-dimensional array of actuators, each configured to align with an actuation port in an associated sorting chip containing a plurality of sorting channels. The actuator block may include a built-in stressing means to pre-stress each actuator housed by the block. An actuator comprising a piezo-electric stack may employ contact-based electrical connection rather than soldered wires to improve packing density. The actuator may be an external actuator. That is, the external actuator is external to the substrate in which the sorting channels are formed. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158759 | RECOVERY ASSEMBLY FOR CRYOPRESERVATION APPLICATIONS - A recovery assembly for a cryopreservation device is presented having a support for mounting the recovery assembly to an access opening of a container to be at least partially filled with the cooling agent, and at least one flow channel to form at least one protective gas stream to reduce escapement of the cooling agent from the container. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158760 | DISPOSABLE THERMAL IN-VITRO DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - A portable, disposable in-vitro diagnostic apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a body configured to be hand held. The body has a reaction medium supply chamber configured in selective fluid communication with a reaction chamber via a fluid conveying channel. The reaction chamber is located beneath a sample reaction chamber. The reaction medium supply chamber contains a reaction fluid therein and the reaction chamber contains a thermal reaction medium therein. The reaction fluid is selectively reactive with the thermal reaction medium to produce one of an endothermic or exothermic reaction beneath the sample reaction chamber. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158761 | GYRATORY CRUSHER TOPSHELL ASSEMBLY - A gyratory crusher topshell assembly in which a spacer (filler) ring is mounted radially intermediate a topshell and an outer crushing shell. The spacer ring is locked axially at the topshell via a shape profile of the mating surfaces of the spacer ring and the topshell. Additionally, the spacer ring is rotationally locked at the topshell via contact between abutments extending between the spacer ring and the topshell. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158762 | Rock Breaker - In one preferred form of the present invention, there is provided a rock breaker | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158763 | SOLID/LIQUID SEPARATION APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR SAME - The solid-liquid separator that uses the substance A capable of dissolving water and oil, and performs dehydration and deoiling from an object to be treated by bringing a mixture of water and a solid, oil and a solid, or water, oil and a solid that is an object to be treated, and the substance A in a liquid state into contact with each other, and subsequently evaporating the substance A, includes a substance B that circulates while causing change of state in a closed system, a compressor that compresses the substance B, a first heat exchanger that exchanges condensation heat of the substance B and evaporation heat of the substance A, an expansion valve that decompresses the substance B which is condensed, and a second heat exchanger that exchanges evaporation heat of the substance B and condensation heat of the substance A. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158764 | PROCEDURE FOR EFFICIENT RECOVERY OD DIAMONDS, GOLD FROM TAILINGS - The value-minerals are captured by gravity-separation, from a low-grade slurry. The ratio of liquids-to-solids in the slurry affects the efficiency of capture, and an ideal liquids/solids ratio is the ratio at which the efficiency of capture is at a maximum. The ideal ratio is different for different particle-sizes. The procedure includes dewatering the slurry, dividing the dry particles by particle-size, and feeding the several size-divided dry-streams into respective capture-stations. Prior to each dry-stream entering its respective capture-station, make-up water is added to the dry-stream in such quantity as to bring the liquids/solids ratio up to the ideal, for that particle-size. The procedure makes it simple to provide accurate measurement of and accurate control of the liquids/solids ratio. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158765 | Active Field Polarized Media Air Cleaner - Improvements in active field polarized media air cleaner include an aerodynamic front cowling to reduce static air resistance, a rear double hinge to reduce blow by, a resistive center screen permitting the sharing of high voltage power supplies while reducing the tendency to arc and allowing for a higher operational voltage, a dielectric media support frame to produce a more uniform electrostatic field and reduce blow by, while at the same time reducing the tendency to spray corona and/or arc at the edges of the center screen, a substantially flat conductive outer screen to produce a more uniform electrostatic field throughout the filter media and a high-voltage shield to reduce high-voltage arcing and the spraying of corona where the high-voltage probe contacts the center screen. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158766 | ELECTROSTATIC AIR CLEANER - An electrostatic air cleaner comprises a main body, a corona discharged module, a collector module and a fan. The main body has an airflow passage for disposing the corona discharged module, the collector module and the fan. The fan is used for drawing an air stream into the airflow passage. The corona discharged module is used for discharging particles in the air stream. The charged particles are then captured by the collector module. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158767 | CHALCOPYRITE ORE BENEFICIATION PROCESS AND METHOD - The present invention relates to a mineral processing technology and method for refractory chalcopyrite ores, particularly to a mineral processing technology and method for the separation of chalcopyrite from multiple natural types of copper ores containing chalcopyrite, pyrrhotite, talc and serpentine, which belongs to the technical field of mineral processing. It's characterized by: conducting a two-stage grinding on the chalcopyrite ore, with each grinding stage followed by size grading, and treating ores in different size fractions separately, wherein coarse-grain ores are separated in the presence of xanthate, with calcium oxide and CMC controlling the pH and acting as depressor respectively, while fine-grained ores are subjected to rougher in the presence of kerosene, and subsequently subjected to cleaner in the presence of xanthate. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158768 | METHOD FOR RECOVERING A COPPER SULFIDE FROM AN ORE CONTAINING AN IRON SULFIDE - In a method for recovering a copper sulfide concentrate by froth flotation from an ore containing an iron sulfide, hydrogen peroxide is added to the conditioned mineral pulp before or during flotation in an amount effective to lower the redox potential of the conditioned mineral pulp in order to improve concentrate grade and recovery of copper sulfides. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158769 | CENTRIFUGE - A centrifuge ( | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158770 | GAS DISTRIBUTOR AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A gas flow directing device to provide uniform gas flow into or out of a vessel having molecular sieve material contained therein and methods for treating a gas streams in the vessel using the gas flow directing device are described. The gas flow directing device includes a truncated cone having a cone base having an opening centered therein and a truncated top. The truncated cone further includes a gas permeable wall portion between the cone base and the truncated top having open sides to provide fluid communication between the opening in the cone base and space surrounding the gas permeable wall portion. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158771 | Compact Organic Vapor Jet Printing Print Head - A first device is provided. The first device includes a print head, and a first gas source hermetically sealed to the print head. The print head further includes a first layer further comprising a plurality of apertures, each aperture having a smallest dimension of 0.5 to 500 microns. A second layer is bonded to the first layer. The second layer includes a first via in fluid communication with the first gas source and at least one of the apertures. The second layer is made of an insulating material. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158772 | ROTATING SPRAY NOZZLE - A rotating spray nozzle has a base, a water powered motor, an axle extending from the motor, an outer sleeve coaxial with the axle, a curvi-linear spray nozzle, and a pattern of holes in the spray nozzle. The invention also provides select bearings at key locations of rotation. The spray nozzle has a somewhat L shape formed of an upright and a leg generally perpendicular to the leg. The upright merges into the leg through a bend while the leg bends downwardly opposite the merge with the upright. Installed upon the axle, the leg cants the spray nozzle so that the to upright attains a 45° orientation to a horizontal plane. The invention rotates the spray nozzle at approximately 5 revolutions per minute to approximately 75 revolutions per minute. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158773 | PLUMBING FIXTURE WITH HEATING ELEMENTS - A shower head that includes a stem, a spray head coupled to the stem and including a plurality of outlets for discharging water into at least one spray pattern, and a valve provided within one of the stem and the spray head. The valve has a body including a waterway located therein for water to flow through, and a flow control valve located within the body and configured to control the flow of water to the plurality of outlets. The shower head also includes an electric heater extending through at least a portion of the body of the valve and configured to heat at least a portion of the body to an elevated temperature sufficient to kill organisms within the waterway. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158774 | USING VORTEX RINGS TO DELIVER GASES AT A DISTANCE - A system for delivering vortex rings to an intended target includes a vortex ring generator, one or more component storage containers, and a component additive mechanism. The vortex ring generator is configured to deliver and air vortex rings. The component additive mechanism is configured to remove a component from at least one of the one or more component storage containers, generate a gas from the component, and to add the gas to a vortex ring after the vortex ring is generated by the vortex ring generator. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158775 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN IMPROVED SPRAY PATTERN WITH A SQUEEZE BOTTLE - A spray nozzle assembly includes a rotating spray nozzle and a cap for attachment to a squeeze bottle. The spray nozzle includes at least one exit orifice and at least three sidewall portions. The cap includes an indicator on an upper surface. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158776 | SPRAY BOTTLE WITH STORAGE AREA AND METHODS THEREOF - A spray bottle is provided that may comprise a spray head for spraying liquid contained within the spray bottle; a bottle for storing the liquid, the bottle comprising a bottle attachment; a compartment for storing items, the compartment comprising a storage attachment adapted to detachably attach to the bottle attachment. In some embodiments the spray bottle apparatus may comprise a spray head for spraying liquid contained within the spray bottle; a bottle for storing the liquid, the bottle comprising a bottle attachment; a compartment for storing items, the compartment comprising a storage attachment adapted to detachably attach to the bottle attachment; and wherein the bottle attachment and the storage attachment comprise inversely threaded portions adapted to couple with each other. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158777 | PUMP FOR DISCHARGING CONTENTS - The present invention relates to a pump for discharging contents, which is coupled to a vessel (V) for accommodating the contents and discharges the contents, is configured such that: a suction valve plate ( | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158778 | Dispenser and Method for Dispensing Fluids from a Fluid Container - The invention relates to a dispenser for dispensing fluids from a fluid container, comprising a dispenser head provided with a dispenser nozzle; a dispenser base, holding the dispenser head, provided with a coupling for connection to the fluid container; and a fluid feed leading from the dispenser nozzle into the dispenser base for connection to the fluid container; wherein the fluid feed is provided with at least one valve. The invention also relates to a fluid container provided with a dispenser as well as a method for dispensing fluids from a fluid container. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158779 | APPLICATOR HEAD AND DISPENSER FOR A PREFERABLY PASTY MEDIUM - An applicator head discharging a pasty medium from a container, including a metering chamber, a first housing part bounding the metering chamber in sections, with an actuating element, and a second housing part. The first housing part and the second housing part form a constructional unit connectable to a container storing the medium and closing the container. By actuating the actuating element, the medium is conveyed out of the container into the metering chamber and/or is discharged from the metering chamber. A sealing element of a plastically or elastically deformable plastic is provided, and is arranged such that the container closable in a sealing manner by the constructional unit. The sealing element is manufactured as a common component with at least one further element of the applicator head. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158780 | TRIGGER DISPENSER DEVICE - A dispenser head ( | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158781 | Cosmetic Container - The present invention provides a cosmetic container that includes: a first container ( | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158782 | GESTURE RECOGNITION USER INTERFACE FOR AN AEROSOL DELIVERY DEVICE - An aerosol delivery device is provided that includes a housing, motion sensor and microprocessor. The motion sensor is within the housing and configured to detect a defined motion of the aerosol delivery device caused by user interaction with the housing to perform a gesture. The motion sensor may be configured to convert the defined motion to an electrical signal. The microprocessor or motion sensor, then, may be configured to receive the electrical signal, recognize the gesture and an operation associated with the gesture based on the electrical signal, and control at least one functional element of the aerosol delivery device to perform the operation. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158783 | Sprinkler System - Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, implementing and using techniques for controlling a sprinkler system are described. The sprinkler system includes one or more sprinkler units. At least some sprinkler units include: a variable speed rotation motor, a flow valve, and a control module. The variable speed rotation motor and the flow valve are configured to apply different amounts of water to different regions of an area irrigated by the sprinkler unit, in response to instructions received from the control unit. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158784 | PUMP CHANGEOVER ALGORITHM FOR SPRAY SYSTEM - A method of actuating a double-action pump assembly with a reciprocating plunger includes signaling the reciprocating plunger to stop for a changeover period; while the pump is stopping, signaling the first inlet and outlet valves to close; while the first inlet and outlet valves are closing, signaling the second inlet and outlet valves to open, such that the second inlet and outlet valves begin to mechanically open at least a dwell period after the first inlet and outlet valves have entirely closed; and signaling the reciprocating plunger to begin moving while the second inlet and outlet valves are closing. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158785 | SPRAY SYSTEM AND USE METHOD THEREOF - A spray system and a use method thereof are provided. The spray system includes: a plurality of cascaded spray members having a plurality of spray heads, a spray liquid supply system, a spray liquid recovery system and a control system, wherein the control system is configured to control the spray liquid supply system to provide a spray liquid for substrates to be sprayed for spraying in the working stage of the spray system and control the spray liquid recovery system to recycle the spray liquid after the spraying process is over; a cleaning solution supply system configured to provide a cleaning solution for the spray heads of the spray members for cleaning under the control of the control system in the cleaning stage; and a liquid waste disposal system configured to discharge liquid waste after cleaning under the control of the control system after the cleaning stage is over. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158786 | HIGH SPEED COATING AND DISPENSING APPARATUS - An apparatus includes a housing, a gantry system supported by the housing, a movement mechanism coupled to the gantry system, and a dispensing unit coupled to the movement mechanism and configured to deposit material. The dispensing unit assumes an increasing angle of tilt by manipulating the movement mechanism. Embodiments of the movement mechanism are further disclosed. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158787 | Spray Booth With Shallow Depth Under Section and Wet Scrubber - A spray booth module having a plurality of wet scrubbers. The wet scrubbers being located beneath an area where over spray is generated and enabling the under section exhibits a reduced vertical depth relative to known under sections of comparable spray booths. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158788 | ATOMIZING APPARATUS - An atomizing apparatus includes a container that accommodates a solution and a mist generator that forms the solution into a mist. An inner hollow structure is located in the container. The atomizing apparatus supplies a carrier gas into a gas supply space. The atomizing apparatus includes a connecting portion formed therein. The connecting portion connects a hollow of the inner hollow structure and the gas supply space. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158789 | SEPARABLE MEMBRANE IMPROVEMENTS - An apparatus is provided for nebulising a liquid from a liquid supply through a membrane comprising first and second surfaces and a plurality of apertures extending through the membrane. The apparatus includes an area for receiving a liquid supply, arranged to deliver a liquid to the first surface of the membrane, a vibrator member, arranged to vibrate the membrane to eject liquid droplets from the front surface of the membrane on vibration; and a mechanical coupling mechanism, arranged to provide a removable mechanical clamping force for clamping the membrane to the vibrator member. Various mechanisms for implementing the mechanical coupling are provided, and liquid containers and membranes for use in the device are proposed. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158790 | DIP COATING HOLDER TOOL AND METHOD FOR DIP-COATING A SUBSTRATE - A tool for dip-coating a disc-shaped substrate having a through hole therein includes a support member having a portion made of a porous material, that is to be inserted into the through hole and support the disc-shaped substrate during the dip-coating. Further, a method for dip-coating a disc-shaped substrate having a through hole therein, includes supporting the substrate on a portion of a tool, the portion being made of a porous material, submerging the substrate and the tool into a dip coating liquid, and taking the substrate and the tool out of the dip coating liquid. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158791 | METERING DEVICE FOR METERING A LIGHT-CURING MATERIAL IN A MANUALLY CONTROLLED MANNER - An apparatus for metering a light-curing material, comprising a housing section; wherein the housing section comprises at least a first end section and a second end section arranged opposite to said first section a receiving device for receiving, in a detachable manner, a metering device, in which the light-curing material is contained; wherein the metering device comprises an outlet opening out of which the light-curing material may exit, a light-emitting device for curing the light-curing material, in particular an LED lamp and/or a flashlight device; wherein the receiving device is designed such that the outlet opening of the metering device faces the first end section after being connected to the receiving device; wherein the light-emitting device is arranged in or on the first end section of the housing section in order to be able to provide light towards or in the direction of the first end section of the housing. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158792 | PAINTING APPARATUS COMPRISING AN AIR BAG - The subject matter discloses a painting apparatus comprising a paint bag containing paint; a paint port through which paint flows from the paint bag; an air bag to receive gas configured to apply pressure to the paint bag as it receives air; an air port through which the gas enters the air bag; wherein the air bag and the paint bag are located within the painting apparatus, such that expansion of the air bag by pumping of the gas into the air bag forces the paint from the paint bag via the paint port. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158793 | PAINTING APPARATUS COMPRISING AN AIR BAG - The subject matter discloses a faucet inserted into a paint port of a painting apparatus to control flow of paint removed from the painting apparatus, the faucet comprising an external mold rotatably insertable into a paint port of a painting apparatus; wherein said external mold is spiral; an internal mold insertable into the external mold; a faucet valve to control flow of paint from the paint apparatus. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158794 | NANO STRUCTURES, DEVICE USING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE NANO STRUCTURES - Provided are a method for fabricating nano structures which includes: preparing a substrate; preparing a polymer including a plurality of metal atoms; applying the polymer to the substrate to attach the metal atoms onto the substrate; and making one or more metallic nano particles from the metal atoms. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158795 | SPIN COATING APPARATUS AND METHOD - In one embodiment, a spin coating apparatus includes a coating liquid feeding module to drop a coating liquid onto a substrate, and a motor to rotate the substrate. The module drops a first drop amount of the coating liquid onto the substrate at a first discharge rate, while the motor rotates the substrate at a first number of rotations. The module drops a second drop amount of the coating liquid onto the substrate at a second discharge rate larger than the first discharge rate, while the motor rotates the substrate at a second number of rotations smaller than the first number of rotations, after the first drop amount of the coating liquid is dropped. The module discharges the coating liquid onto the substrate at a third discharge rate smaller than the second discharge rate, after the coating liquid is discharged onto the substrate at the second discharge rate. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158796 | METHOD FOR CONTINUOUSLY MANUFACTURING MOISTURE FILM - An apparatus and a method for continuously manufacturing moisture films are revealed. At least one loading surface formed by a belt conveyor is used to support and move a lower fabric layer synchronously. During the movement, a top surface of the lower fabric layer is coated with a first fixing solution layer, a gel layer and a second fixing solution layer so as to form a film gradually. Moreover, an upper fabric layer is provided to be attached over the gel layer correspondingly. Then the second fixing solution layer is coated over the upper fabric layer. Thereby a continuous manufacturing of moisture films with or without carriers is completed. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158797 | NOZZLE FOR APPLYING A THIN FILM OF LIQUID - A nozzle for applying a fluid material to an object includes a tubular wall with several circumferentially spaced ribs that extend outward from the tubular wall to engage an object to which the fluid material is to be applied. The ribs are configured to space the tubular wall from the object to provide a gap between them for receiving the fluid material and to align the tubular wall with the object. The tubular wall provides at least one opening between adjacent pairs of ribs to allow the fluid material to flow into the gap. The nozzle includes a sealing surface that is configured to engage a portion of the object when the spaced ribs are engaging the object to prevent escape of the fluid from said gap and to allow pressure to be applied to the fluid material. This pressure is detected to determine when the gap has been filled. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158798 | METAL DEWETTING METHODS AND ARTICLES PRODUCED THEREBY - Described herein are improved dewetting methods and improved patterned articles produced using such methods. The improved methods and articles generally implement continuous ultra-thin metal-containing films or film stacks as the materials to be dewetted. For example, a method can involve the steps of providing a substrate that has a continuous ultra-thin metal-containing film or film stack disposed on a surface thereof, and dewetting at least a portion of the continuous ultra-thin metal-containing film or film stack to produce a plurality of discrete metal-containing dewetted islands on the surface of the substrate. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158799 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING INTERMEDIATE TRANSFER BELT - The process of the present invention for producing an intermediate transfer belt is a process for producing an intermediate transfer belt of an electrophotographic image forming apparatus. The intermediate transfer belt has a surface layer composed of a cured resin on a substrate layer composed of polyphenylene sulfide resin. A coating film formed by coating a surface of the substrate layer with a curing composition containing a polymerizable component is irradiated with curing light including light with a specific wavelength emitted from an LED light source, to form the surface layer composed of the cured resin by polymerization of the polymerizable component. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158800 | PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A COMPONENT COMPRISING A STACK OF A FUNCTIONAL LAYER ON A COMPOSITE FILM - A process of manufacturing component with a composite film including a matrix made of thermoplastic polymer and particles inside this matrix. This process includes heating the composite film in order for its temperature to exceed the glass transition temperature of its matrix, then when the composite film is softened, flattening an external face of the composite film by a smooth face resting directly over the whole of this external face, this smooth face forming part of the front face of a flexible membrane, the whole of the rear face of which, located on the side opposite the front face, is pushed against the composite film by a fluid, then cooling the composite film below the glass transition temperature, then withdrawing the membrane in order to mechanically separate its front face from the external face of the composite film. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158801 | ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER FOR PARAMETRIC ARRAY - An ultrasonic transducer having a reduced cost of manufacture. The ultrasonic transducer includes a first insulative retaining layer, a second insulative retaining layer, and a vibrator film layer sandwiched between the first and second retaining layers. The first retaining layer includes a first plurality of apertures formed therethrough, and the second retaining layer includes a second plurality of apertures formed therethrough, in which the second apertures are substantially in registration with the first apertures. The ultrasonic transducer further includes a first cover portion having a plurality of spring/backplate assemblies connected thereto, and a second cover portion. The combination of the first retaining layer, the vibrator film layer, and the second retaining layer is sandwiched between the first and second cover portions of the ultrasonic transducer. The laminated construction of the ultrasonic transducer allows the formation of an array of ultrasonic film transducers using a single piece of ultrasonic vibrator film. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158802 | ROLLING SCREEN ASSEMBLY - Disclosed herein is a rolling screen assembly. The rolling screen assembly may include a frame, a screen assembly mounted to the frame, a wheel assembly mounted to the frame, and a foot affixed to the frame, where wheels of the wheel assembly are height adjustable relative to the frame to allow the foot to be raised from, and lowered onto, a support surface. Such assembly may facilitate replacement of a rolling screen assembly with minimal downtime. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158803 | Combination Scooper and Sifter for Sorting Plant Material - A combination scooper and sifter for sifting material includes a solid frame; a mesh screen at the bottom of the frame; a rim at the top of the frame; a rear wall that extends from the rim to the mesh screen at a steep angle; a lip at the front of the frame that extends down to the mesh screen at a shallow angle, thereby forming a ramp at the front and a bowl at the rear; a front section at a front of the rim that slopes down to the lip; a rear section on the top at a rear of the rim that is generally flat; a flat section on the top near the rear of the rim; and a bulging section at the top of the frame between the flat rear section and the sloping front section. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158804 | PRESSURE SCREEN - A pressure screen for cleaning a fibrous stock including a screen element which has a rotationally symmetrical configuration about a screen axis. The screen element divides the pressure screen into an inlet chamber and an accepted stock chamber. The inlet chamber is connected at a first axial end with a suspension inlet and at a second axial end with a reject outlet. The accepted stock chamber is connected with an accepted stock outlet. The pressure screen also includes a rotor situated in the inlet chamber and including a plurality of rotor blades. The rotor rotates about the rotational axis relative to the screen element. The plurality of rotor blades is arranged on a plurality of circumferential planes of the rotor. The width of an annular gap between the rotor and the screen element decreases from the suspension inlet to the reject outlet. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158805 | Vibratory Apparatus With Multiple Screening Decks - A vibratory apparatus includes a deck assembly with a longitudinal axis, an inlet end, and an outlet end. The deck assembly includes a plurality of deck sections each having a plurality of openings. Each deck section has upstream and downstream edges, the downstream edge of each successive deck section disposed closer longitudinally to the outlet end than the downstream edge of each preceding deck section. The upstream edge of each successive deck section is disposed closer longitudinally to the upstream edge of each preceding deck section than the downstream edge of the preceding deck section is disposed to the upstream edge of the preceding deck section, thereby defining an overlapping portion of the preceding deck section and a non-overlapping portion of the preceding deck section. The overlapping portion has larger openings than the non-overlapping portion for each preceding deck section. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158806 | AUTOMATIC METHOD AND FACILITY FOR CHARACTERIZING AND/OR SORTING PACKAGES - Disclosed is an automatic method for characterizing and/or sorting packages, in particular bottle-type containers or similar, moving in a substantially planar flow and substantially without overlapping or mutual superpositioning, the flow including monolayer and multilayer packages ( | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158807 | DEBRIS REMOVAL FROM HIGH ASPECT STRUCTURES - A system for removing debris from a surface of a substrate, the system including a cantilever arm and a tip supported by the cantilever arm. The tip has a proximal portion and a distal portion such that the tip is supported by the cantilever arm via the proximal portion. The system further includes at least one nanofibril attached to the distal portion of the tip, and the at least one nanofibril is configured to elastically deform against or around the debris or the surface of the substrate. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158808 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CLEANING DEPOSITED MATERIAL FROM A MOLDING SURFACE OF A MOLD FOR FORMING OPHTHALMIC LENSES - A method of cleaning deposited material from a molding surface ( | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158809 | CLEANING LANCE ROTATOR DRIVE APPARATUS - A flexible high pressure fluid cleaning lance drive apparatus includes a guide rail having a longitudinal axis adapted to be positioned within a boiler water box and aligned in a fixed position with respect to a central axis of the water box. A tractor drive module is mounted on the guide rail, a helix clad high pressure fluid hose drive module is mounted on the guide rail operable to propel a flexible lance helix clad hose through the drive module along an axis parallel to the guide rail longitudinal axis, and a right angle guide rotator module is mounted on the guide rail and connected to the tractor module for positioning a rotatable high pressure nozzle carried by the helix clad hose within a guide tube attached to the rotator module. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158810 | SYSTEMS FOR REMOVING LUBRICANTS FROM SUPERPLASTIC-FORMING OR HOT-FORMING DIES - A method of cleaning a superplastic-forming or a hot-forming die includes exposing a surface of the die having a lubricant thereon to electromagnetic energy. The electromagnetic energy removes the lubricant without removing an oxide layer between the die surface and the lubricant. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158811 | SYSTEMS FOR REMOVING LUBRICANTS FROM SUPERPLASTIC-FORMING OR HOT-FORMING DIES - A method of cleaning a die having an oxide layer is provided. The method includes discharging electromagnetic energy towards a working surface of the die having a layer of at least one of graphite and boron nitride thereon. The electromagnetic energy is discharged at a power output between about 6 kW and about 15 kW such that the layer of at least one of graphite and boron nitride is ablated, and such that the layer is removed without removing an oxide layer between the surface of the die and the layer. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158812 | METHOD FOR MANAGING AND DEVICE FOR MANAGING NOZZLE CLEANING PERIOD - A nozzle cleaning period management device is provided with a cleaning device that cleans suction nozzles that are used in order to perform vacuum retention of an electronic component, a flow rate measurement device for measuring a flow rate that flows through the suction nozzles, a reduction amount calculation device for calculating a unit flow rate reduction amount of the flow rate of the suction nozzle per a number of times of mounting of electronic components on the basis of a flow rate difference before and after cleaning, which is measured by the flow rate measurement device, and an estimation device for estimating a cleaning period, which subsequently cleans the suction nozzles, on the basis of the unit flow rate reduction amount, which is calculated by the reduction amount calculation device, and a flow rate after cleaning. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158813 | CLEANING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR A SHAFT - A method and a system for increasing resistance to wear of an tubular member of a telescopic cylinder comprising at least one tubular section with an open end and an opposite end closed by a cylinder head, the tubular section comprising an outer tubular member, an inner tubular member telescopically displaceable in the outer tubular member, and a shaver secured to an inner wall of the cylinder head, comprising using at least one of a cutting edge of the shaver having a round profile and/or an inner diameter of the shaver equal to an outer diameter of the inner tubular member; and/or a wear ring positioned between the shaver and a sealing ring of the cylinder head. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158814 | FLUID OR SEMI-FLUID DISPENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A fluid or semi-fluid dispensing system comprises a fluid dispenser for outputting a fluid or semi-fluid, a fluid source, a dispensing line directing the fluid or semi-fluid from the fluid source to the fluid dispenser, a compressed air source, an air valve selectively controlling a flow of air from the compressed air source into the dispensing line, a pump selectively pumping the fluid or semi-fluid from the fluid source into the dispensing line, and a controller for alternatingly activating (a) the pump to pump the fluid or semi-fluid from the fluid source into the dispensing line and (b) the air valve to force the fluid or semi-fluid from the dispensing line via the fluid dispenser. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158815 | DIGITAL CLOSED LOOP PROPORTIONAL HYDRAULIC PRESSURE CONTROLLER - A digitally controlled current to pressure converter (CPC) and method of controlling same is provided. The method of controlling includes the step of periodically imparting symmetrically-opposed movement of a control valve of the CPC to loosen and flush accumulated silt therefrom. More particularly, the method may include the step of periodically introducing a small-amplitude symmetrically-opposed impulse to a controller that actuates a hydraulic control shaft of a three-way rotary valve. Also provided is a method of preventing malfunction due to faulty input or feedback signals received by the CPC, and a method of detecting the health status of multiple CPCs when used in a redundant configuration. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158816 | BUCKET WASHING ATTACHMENT - Apparatuses and methods based thereon are provided for utilizing washing attachments in portable manner. A washing attachment may comprise a movement component and a washing component. The movement component is adapted to connect the washing attachment to a driving device that is operable to provide a driving force to the washing attachment. The washing component is adapted to fit within a space in the container when the washing attachment is applied to the container, and is configured to facilitate laundry washing within the space when the driving force is applied to the washing attachment. The washing component may be an auger component having a helical-shaped structure. The helical-shaped structure may comprise helical extensions (e.g., spiral blades) configured to generate washing movement in the space. When the driving device is a power drill, the helical-shaped structure may be designed such that the spacing between spiral blades of the structure is 0.9 inches. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160158817 | HIGH POWER LASER SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MERCURY, HEAVY METAL AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVAL - There are provides systems, methods and tools for delivering high power laser beams to selectively vaporizing contaminates in the surface layers of materials, and to remove these contaminates with minimal effect on the underlying substrate material. In particular, mercury contaminates can be removed in this manner. | 2016-06-09 |
