24th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090145773 | Membrane Cycle Cleaning - Method and apparatus for cleaning a membrane system by using electrolysis to replenish the quantity and quality of the disinfectant solution. An electrolytic cell is preferably mounted in a recirculation piping line in connection with the chlorine-containing vat that is used to clean membranes. The electrolytic cell converts chloride produced in the membrane cleaning process to chlorine or other oxidants, thereby replenishing the cleaning solution and enabling it to be recycled. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145774 | Novel Sonoelectrolysis for Metal Removal - A process for removal of heavy metals at contamination level (50-500 mg/L) using ultrasonic energy and electrolysis, as a measure to decontaminate industrial waste, is described. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145775 | Reagents and methods for detecting analytes - A reagent for detecting an analyte comprises a flavoprotein enzyme, a mediator such as a phenothiazine mediator, at least one surfactant, a polymer and a buffer. The reagent may be used with an electrochemical test sensor that includes a plurality of electrodes. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145776 | PENICILLIN G BIOSENSOR, SYSTEMS COMPRISING THE SAME, AND MEASUREMENT USING THE SYSTEMS - A penicillin G biosensor, systems comprising the same, and measurement using the systems. The penicillin G biosensor has an extended gate field effect transistor (EGFET) structure and comprises a metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET) on a semiconductor substrate, a sensing unit comprising a substrate, a tin oxide film on the substrate, and a penicillin G acylase film immobilized on the tin oxide film, and a conductive wire connecting the MOSFET and the sensing unit. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145777 | Titration device and method - A titration apparatus comprising a titration reservoir for a non-flowing sample solution to be titrated; an ion source reservoir comprising an ion source solution of selected ions; an ion exchange membrane barrier capable of passing ions from the ion source solution to the titration reservoir, but of blocking bulk liquid flow; a first electrode in electrical communication with the ion source reservoir; and a second electrode in electrical communication with the titration reservoir. Also, an electrolytic titrant generator for use in the titration apparatus. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145778 | System, Apparatus, And Method For Measuring An Ion Concentration Of A Measured Fluid - An apparatus, system and method maximizes efficiency and accuracy of measuring an ion concentration of a measured fluid by varying a flow of ions within a measuring cell ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145779 | Rapid-Read Gated Amperometry - A sensor system, device, and methods for determining the concentration of an analyte in a sample is described. Input signals including multiple duty cycles of sequential excitation pulses and relaxations are input to the sample. One or more signals output from the sample within 300 ms of the input of an excitation pulse may be correlated with the analyte concentration of the sample to improve the accuracy and/or precision of the analysis. Determining the analyte concentration of the sample from these rapidly measured output values may reduce analysis errors arising from the hematocrit effect, mediator background, and other error sources. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145780 | ELECTRODE PLATE FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL MEASUREMENTS, APPARATUS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL MEASUREMENTS HAVING THE ELECTRODE PLATE, AND PROCESS FOR QUANTITATIVELY DETERMINING TARGET SUBSTANCE USING THE ELECTRODE PLATE - An object of the invention is to provide an electrode plate for electrochemical measurements for detecting with high sensitivity and determining a substance included in a living body in a slight amount. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145781 | METHOD OF TREATING NANOPARTICLES USING A PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE AND LIQUID ELECTROLYTE CELL - One embodiment of the invention includes an electrochemical cell including a proton exchange membrane and a method of treating nanoparticles using the same. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145782 | Spinning mirrored jewelry box - A spinning mirrored jewelry box having a plurality of walls defining an inner chamber, at least one wall of the plurality of walls including a rotatable panel having a first side opposite a second side, at least one of the first and second sides including a reflective surface, and at least one of the first and second sides including a compartment. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145783 | Apparatus and method for removing moisture from portable electronic devices - An apparatus and method are disclosed for rapid, low cost, and safe removal of trapped moisture from portable electronic devices. An airtight, sealable container is divided by an air and moisture permeable barrier into a compartment for the device and a compartment for desiccant. The method includes placing the device and desiccant into the compartments, sealing the container, and waiting for the desiccant to absorb the moisture. In preferred embodiments, the sealable container is made from plastic or glass, is disposable or reusable, and includes electrical, chemical, or other means for heating the device and/or mechanical means for forcing air between the compartments. Embodiments include silica gel or other descant in bulk or in pre-measured packets, pre-loaded in the container or stored in a separate, airtight container. Some embodiments include scoops or other means for measuring and dispensing desired desiccant quantities, and guidelines on optimal desiccant quantities and waiting times. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145784 | Combination cymbal case and chair - A carrying case that functions as a chair or stool and is specifically designed to carry and protect cymbals. The case is designed to carry multiple cymbals and other items while providing a comfortable ergonomic seat for use during performance or setup. This combination cymbal case and chair will provide a cost effective, portable method of transporting cymbals, and other items while also serving as a comfortable place to sit. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145785 | Individual readiness system - An individual readiness system can comprise a gun cleaning kit, a strap cutter/window breaker emergency tool, and a multi-purpose tool. The individual readiness system can further comprise a carrying case attachable to a pistol belt or a harness strap, the carrying case being intended for carrying the components of the individual readiness system. The individual readiness system can be carried by military personnel and employed in the field training or combat for gun cleaning, equipment repairs, as well as in emergency situations requiring e.g., breaking a window to clear an egress route. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145786 | Single hand-operated dispenser for drill and driver bits - A dispense for drill and driver bits includes a generally cylindrical housing having opposing ends and having dimensions to allow the housing to be gripped and held by a hand of a user. A securing member is provided for receiving and securing drill and/or driver bits in an organized arrangement. A cover is pivotably mounted at one end of the housing for selective movement from closed and open positions. An opening member is operable by a finger of the user while holding the housing to move the cover between closed and open positions. In this way the dispenser can be held and opened or closed with one handed operation. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145787 | GOLF BAG - A bag for the storage and transport of golf equipment includes at least two sections, each including an upper and a lower edge, respectively, where the sections are pivotably interconnected in a hinge, where the bag is openable by folding the sections apart along the hinge, towards an open position in which the interior of the bag is uncovered. At least one section includes a fastening element for golf club shafts in its upper part, in that at least one section includes club head separating element in its lower part for receiving club heads of one or more golf clubs whose shafts are fastened to the fastening element, in that the hinge is arranged along the lower respective edge of each section, and in that the bag includes a support element so that the bag can stand in a stable manner on a supporting surface when in its opened position. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145788 | PACKAGING AND DISPENSING NASAL DEVICES - Described herein are packaging systems for nasal devices, and methods of packaging and/or dispensing nasal devices. A packaging system may include one or a plurality of nasal devices removably secured to a support backing, and a dispenser. In some variations an applicator may also be included. Methods of using and methods of assembling packaging systems and dispensers are also described. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145789 | Tool belt pocket kick-stand - A tool belt pocket includes a pocket or pouch for receiving tools or the like. An attachment member is provided for attaching the pocket or pouch to a support device. A kick-stand is attached to said pocket or pouch and movable between a retracted position for facilitating attachment of said pocket or pouch to a support the device in an extended position for supporting said pocket or pouch in a generally upright position when supported on a horizontal surface. The support device may be a tool belt. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145790 | Modular storage system - A modular storage system includes at least one container defining an axis and spaced end walls at opposing ends along the axis. A cylindrical shell generally extends about peripheries of the end walls and having an axis generally coextensive with the axis of the container. A top panel selectively provides access to the top of the container from an upper or top side of the container. A side panel selectively provides access to the container from a side thereof. An attaching device is provided for selectively attaching a bottom side of the container to an upper side of a like container. A gripping member at an upper side of each container allows gripping and holding and transporting one or more containers when attached to each other by the attachment device. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145791 | Drill and driver bit organizer and storage case - Drill and driver bit organizer and storage case includes a case formed of a plurality of planar panels consisting of end and intermediate panels. The panels are hingedly connected to each other to form a fan-folded arrangement of zigzag panels with intermediate panels being joined to either other intermediate panels or to an intermediate panel and an end panel while the end panels are joined to an intermediate panel to allow the panels to be collapsed into a closed case in which the panels are arranged in substantially parallel planes and into an expanded or extended condition in which the panels are unfolded out of said parallel planes. Each of the panels include securing members for receiving a plurality of drill and/or driver bits. Thus the case is closed and protects the bits in the collapsed condition when it is closed and provides access to the bits in any of the panels when unfolded. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145792 | REUSABLE PACKAGE FOR ROLLED PAPER PRODUCTS - A large count package comprising an overwrap and a plurality of products. The overwrap comprises an opening and wherein a drawstring is positioned around the opening and wherein the drawstring comprises a pull region. The overwrap comprises a volume of from about 1100 in | 2009-06-11 |
20090145793 | Temperature-stabilized medicinal storage systems - Systems include one or more medicinal storage containers. For example, an integrally thermally sealed medicinal storage container may include one or more segments of at least one ultra efficient insulation material, the one or more segments having one or more surface regions, the one or more segments principally defining at least one storage region, one or more regions of substantially thermally sealed connections between at least one of the one or more surface regions of the one or more segments wherein the one or more regions of substantially thermally sealed connections and the one or more segments form at least one integrally thermally sealed medicinal storage region, one or more thermal variant units, and at least one selectively-operable thermal conduction unit. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145794 | WINDSHIELD WIPER PACKAGING - A windshield wiper package for containing a windshield wiper includes a front portion having a recess for receiving the windshield wiper, a back portion connected to the front portion for containing the windshield wiper within the recess, and an opening disposed in the back portion to allow loading or unloading of the windshield wiper. The opening is sized such that a length of the opening is less than about one-third of a length of the wiper package. A door is slidingly received by the back portion such that the door can be moved between an open position and a closed position. Complimentary detents and indentations are provided for securing the door in the open position or the closed position, the detents being positioned on one of the back portion and the door, and the indentations being positioned on another of the back portion and door. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145795 | CLAM SHELL TYPE RECEPTACLE - A clam shell type receptacle includes: a case assembly including a bottom case and a top case, the bottom case having a bottom wall and a peripheral wall which together form a recessed reception space, and the top case having a top wall and a peripheral wall which together form a recess, the top case being coupled to the bottom case so as to open or close the reception space; and a locking/release unit for locking the reception space in the closed state and for releasing the reception space from the locked state. The disclosed receptacle has a simplified external appearance, can be easily opened or closed, and the closed state of the reception space can be stably maintained. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145796 | Cake-shaped decorative product made of a towel - A cake-shaped decorative product made of a towel, including a towel cloth, a mount which is a framework for forming a cake-shape, and a cake cup, wherein the mount which is smaller than the towel cloth is set on an inner side of towel cloth, the towel cloth is folded together with the mount into a three-dimensional cake shape; and the towel cloth folded in the cake shape is placed in the cake cup with a part thereof protruding upward. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145797 | Nestable container set - A nestable container set is disclosed that provides for efficient storage, and safe, easy and convenient handling during use. Top-open containers can be nested in specific locations with respect to each other. Each container includes a nesting apparatus, allowing the containers to connect to each other. Preferred embodiment nesting apparatuses include ridged container top rims, ridged container sides, and ridged container bottoms. Containers can be snapped in place, pressed firmly in place, or fit snugly in place, with respect to each other. Containers can also be nested together through a tight packing system. Lids are provided for sealing containers shut, for storage, transportation, and/or use. Embodiments include containers with a variety of shapes and sizes, and made of materials of varying texture and rigidity. The invention offers advantages over the prior art in storage, transportation and use of the nestable containers. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145798 | Fabric display package - A product display package has a closure made from an elongated ribbon of fabric which wraps around the outside of the package. An elastic band attaches to opposite ends of the ribbon for tightening the fabric strip around the package. The ribbon of fabric is made from a material that corresponds to that of the enclosed article. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145799 | Package Comprising Detergent - Bag comprising a material having a 2% secant tensile modulus of at least 100 MPa as measured according to ASTM D882 and a thickness of at least 30 microns and containing a composition comprising:
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20090145800 | RUPTURABLE SUBSTRATE - The package supports a plurality of consumable products. The package is a blister package having a plurality of consumable products housed in a blister tray and covered with a rupturable sheet. The sheet overlies the open surfaces of the blister tray and includes rupturable locations formed thereon for permitting passage of the product therethrough. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145801 | Carry all shower tote - The invention is a device for holding, transporting and dispensing toiletries which comprises: a rigid, hinged five part structure comprised of four panels of unique function, some with dispensing (containing or storing) mechanisms, along with a non slip handle, or, holder for hanging the device from a shower head, or, any suitable protruding implement which would allow the non slip holder to fit over it and which would be able to support the invention and the contents of the invention. All panels are joined to one another by moveable hinges, to form, in combination, a device to contain and dispense toiletries, as well as, to hold and store all other sundry toiletries not stored within the dispensing units. The units or panels will be on hinges so that the invention may be folded into a rectangular box for transportation. The folded “box” will be attached while in transportation, or, folded manner, by any of several types of latches to prevent it from opening while in transport. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145802 | STORAGE SYSTEM FOR COMPONENTS INCORPORATING A LIQUID-METAL THERMAL INTERFACE - Embodiments of an apparatus that functions as a storage system for components are described. This apparatus includes a containment vessel enclosing a desiccant and a device. This device includes a layer mechanically coupled to a component, where the component can be one of a semiconductor die and a heat-removal device. Moreover, a thermal-interface material is coupled to a region of the layer, and a boundary material is mechanically coupled to the layer, where a perimeter defined by the boundary-material surrounds the region. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145803 | ALKALINE BATTERY AND BATTERY PACK - A positive electrode and a gelled negative electrode are stored with a separator interposed therebetween in a battery case and an opening portion of the battery case is sealed with a gasket. The battery case is formed so that a thickness of a body portion thereof is smaller than a thickness of an opening portion thereof, the gasket includes a center portion, an outer circumference portion and a connection portion, an edge portion of the separator is in contact with the connection portion and bent toward the center portion and contact part of the edge portion with the connection portion has a length in a range of 1.5 mm to 2.5 mm, and the positive electrode contains at least manganese dioxide and graphite and a mixture ratio by weight of manganese dioxide and graphite is within a range of 92.6/7.4 to 94.0/6.0. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145804 | Shadow Box Frame and Insert - A shadow box is provided that is configured to display art objects wherein the shadow box has two chambers, the front chamber configured to display art objects whereas the second chamber is configured to house an insert that is configured to slide into and out of the shadow box as well as to display art objects. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145805 | PROCESS FOR UPGRADING HEAVY AND HIGHLY WAXY CRUDE OIL WITHOUT SUPPLY OF HYDROGEN - A continuous process to upgrade heavy crude oil for producing more valuable crude feedstock having high API gravity, low asphaltene content, and high middle distillate yield, low sulfur content, low nitrogen content, and low metal co teat without external supply of hydrogen and/or catalyst. Heavy crude oil having substantial amount of asphaltene and heavy components is mixed with highly waxy crude oil having large amount of paraffinic components and water to decompose asphaltene compounds and remove sulfur, nitrogen, and metal containing substances under supercritical conditions. Product has higher API gravity, lower asphaltene content, high middle distillate yield, lower sulfur content, lower nitrogen content, and lower metal content to be suitable for conventional petroleum refining process. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145806 | Upgrading crude oil using electrochemically-generated hydrogen - A method for upgrading a petroleum oil by a hydroprocessing reaction in which the oil is hydrogenated, includes the steps of:
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20090145807 | PROCESS TO PRODUCE LOW SULFUR CATALYTICALLY CRACKED GASOLINE WITHOUT SATURATION OF OLEFINIC COMPOUNDS - The invention relates to a process for the desulfurization of a gasoline fraction with high recovery of olefins and reduced loss of Research Octane Number (RON). A petroleum fraction is contacted with hydrogen and a commercially available hydrodesulfurization catalyst under mild conditions with to remove a first portion of the sulfur present, and is then contacted with an adsorbent for the removal of additional sulfur. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145808 | CATALYST TO ATTAIN LOW SULFUR DIESEL - This invention relates to a hydrodesulfurization catalyst and a method for preparing the catalyst by spray pyrolysis. The catalyst is useful for the hydrodesulfurization of gas oils, particularly diesel. The catalyst particles can include at least one metal selected from molybdenum, cobalt and nickel, and a silicon dioxide support. The spray pyrolysis technique allows for the preparation of catalyst particles having high loading of catalyst on the substrate. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145809 | Compositions for oil recovery and methods of using same - A method of removing bitumen from tar sands comprising contacting the tar sands with a first mixture comprising a petroleum distillate and an oxygenated solvent, and recovering a second mixture comprising (a) at least a portion of the petroleum distillate and oxygenated solvent from the first mixture, (b) bitumen and (c) sand having a reduced amount of bitumen. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145810 | Addition of a Reactor Process to a Coking Process - A reactor process added to a coking process to modify the quantity or yield of a coking process product and/or modify certain characteristics or properties of coking process products. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145811 | IMAGE FORMING METHOD AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - Disclosed is printing a character forming image in an end part of each sheet of a plurality of sheets of paper which are to be sorted by an attribute, in an order of slicing a character which expresses the attribute of each sheet, based on what number sheet of paper is each sheet among a paper group which is sorted by the same attribute, the character forming image being obtained by sequentially slicing the character in a previously determined direction at a previously determined interval. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145812 | Screening device - The invention relates to a screening device consisting of an elongated comb comprising several flexible combs arranged in parallel. The invention is characterised in that the combs are provided with angular or rounded sections, which form a grid that defines the particle size of the screened material. The invention also relates to a roller crusher comprising a screening device of the aforementioned type. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145813 | CYCLONE, APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING SLURRY HAVING THE CYCLONE, AND SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SUPPLYING SLURRY USING THE APPARATUS - A cyclone used in a separator apparatus includes a body and a vortex finder. The body includes an inlet passageway, a cylindrical passageway connected to the inlet passageway, and a conical passageway connected to the cylindrical passageway. The cylindrical passageway has an upper end through which first particles in a fluid are exhausted, and a lower end. The conical passageway has an upper end connected to the lower end of the cylindrical passageway, and an opened lower end through which second particles having a specific gravity greater than that of the first particle are exhausted. The vortex finder is connected to the upper end of the cylindrical passageway. A first exhaust passageway is vertically formed in the vortex finder so that the first particles spirally ascend through the first exhaust passageway from the cylindrical passageway. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145814 | OPERATIONS FOR PRODUCT PROCESSING - An operational process for product distribution includes grouping product into groups when the product is in a first sort level and sorting the groups of product, in a first pass operation, to a second level sort. The method further includes sequencing the second level sort product including late arriving product, in a second pass operation, into a sequence of product. A machine readable code can also be used to implement the functionality of the operational process. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145815 | Wash Down Dedusting Apparatus - An open configuration is provided for the housing of a particulate material dedusting apparatus through which particulate material passes to be cleaned by air passing through wash decks to separate dirt and debris from the particulate material for discharge from the housing. The front wall and side access doors of the housing are configured to be openable for full access to the front and rear chambers. The primary wash deck is detachably mounted within the housing for removal for cleaning purposes. The generally horizontal floors of the housing are formed with a slope to allow water to drain from the housing. The open configuration of the deduster housing facilitates cleaning, draining and drying of the housing to expedite changeover from one material to another. Furthermore, the open configuration allows access for improved welding to eliminate cracks and openings in joints which accumulate dirt and debris during operation. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145816 | Screen assemblies for shale shakers - Screen assemblies for vibratory separators and shale shakers, the screen assemblies in certain aspects having screening material with a protector on an outer periphery of the screening material; and methods of making such screen assemblies. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b). | 2009-06-11 |
20090145817 | Method and Device for Sorting Flat Mail Items - A method is specified for sorting flat mail items, which allows sorting according to delivery order to be carried out swiftly and reliably. With the method a first sorting pass is carried out in a first segment with at least N storage modules of a sorting device and a second sorting pass is then carried out in a second segment with at least N storage modules of the sorting device. The overflow items, which are assigned to a storage module that has been closed because it is full, are deposited into one of the other storage modules in the first sorting pass and are included in the sorting process of the second sorting pass. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145818 | Mail Processing System And Method - A mail processing system includes a plurality of trays that are each adapted to hold a plurality of mail items. The mail items in a tray are directed to a common recipient. The system also includes a plurality of mail processing machines that are adapted to process the mail items. The different mail items may take different processing paths through the plurality of mail processing machines. The system also includes a tray tag generator that is configured to produce tray tags. Each of the plurality of trays is associated with a tray tag and each tray tag includes recipient information identifying processing requirements relating to the recipient of the mail items in the tray associated with the tray tag. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145819 | Sorting system and method for flat items of mail - A sorting system for flat items of mail has N | 2009-06-11 |
20090145820 | Systems for fluid treatment having multiple cycles - A system for fluid treatment that provides alternative regeneration cycles within the same fluid treatment device. A second alternative regeneration cycle is available within the same device, which has independent cycles or processes from the first regeneration cycle. The first and second regeneration cycles can be programmed at the same time and be programmed to alternatively run based upon the number of individual cycles run, the time the cycles have run, the amount of fluid that has passed through the device, or the concentration of brine and/or chlorine in the fluid within the device. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145821 | COLUMN FLOTATION CELL FOR ENHANCED RECOVERY OF MINERALS SUCH AS PHOSPHATES BY FROTH FLOTATION - An apparatus for separating a mineral from a slurry of mineral and impurities, including a fluid vessel having a first, open end and a second end and a feed well disposed near the first end. The feed well has a first, open end, for receiving the slurry, and a second end. At least one first member is received through the first ends of the vessel and the feed well for providing aerated water, creating a froth in the feed well including substantially the mineral. The mineral froth substantially separates from the impurities and floats out of the feed well towards the first end of the vessel, and a collection unit receives the mineral froth. The impurities and any remaining mineral fall toward the second end of the vessel. A measurement unit is placed within the vessel for measuring at least one of density and pressure of the fluid in the vessel. A related process includes introducing the slurry into the first, open end of the feed well, providing aerated water to the feed well and the vessel in a direction from the first ends to the second ends, respectively, creating a froth in the feed well including substantially the mineral, substantially separating the mineral froth from the impurities, collecting the mineral froth, and allowing the impurities and any un-separated mineral to fall towards the second end of the vessel. Further, the process includes measuring at least one of density and pressure of the fluid in the vessel. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145822 | APPARATUS FOR REMOVING BUOYANT POLLUTANTS - An exemplary apparatus ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145823 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING OUT AND REMOVING WATER PRESENT IN LIQUID FUELS, ESPECIALLY WATER FROM DIESEL OIL - A process for separating out and removing water present in liquid fuels, especially water from diesel oil, wherein the fuel is conveyed in a line system ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145824 | APPARATUS FOR REMOVING BUOYANT POLLUTANTS FROM POLLUTED COOLANT - An exemplary apparatus ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145825 | Filter Arrangement for Liquids - A filter arrangement for liquids has a filter housing with a bottom part and a top part. A cylindrical filter element is inserted axially into the filter housing. At least one seal that, after assembly of the filter arrangement, effects closure of at least one return device for unfiltered liquid to be filtered is provided. The at least one seal is a beak valve arranged in the filter housing, wherein the at least one seal prevents return of unfiltered liquid as well as of filtered liquid of the filter element. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145826 | Filter Having Baseplate With Internal Gasket Location - The present disclosure pertains to a fluid filter having a gasket locator such as a cylindrical wall on the underside of the baseplate which positions and supports an internal gasket. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145827 | Water Treatment System - A first treatment tank ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145828 | HYDRAULIC PUMP COMPRISING A PREFILTER BODY IN TWO PORTIONS WHICH MAY BE ORIENTED IN ROTATION - The present invention relates to a hydraulic pump ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145829 | Flocculate dosing tray - A flocculate dosing tray apparatus for placement in a storm water drain inlet under the inlet grate captures water entering the storm water drain inlet and dispenses a flocculate into the water for treatment of the interior storm water as the storm water enters the storm water drain system. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145830 | SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A modular subsurface sewage disposal and wastewater treatment system is presented for treating effluent from a septic tank. The system includes an elongated member, leach field medium and at least one pipe. The elongated member is arranged in one of a serpentine or a ladder-shaped configuration and includes a core wrapped in a fabric. The medium is disposed about open areas in the configuration. The pipe uniformly distributes effluent from the septic tank to the elongated member. In one embodiment, the core is a pliable plastic membrane and the fabric wrap is a non-woven fabric. In one embodiment, the elongated member is disposed in a box and retained by an adhesive to permit ease of manufacture, shipping, and installation. In another embodiment, the elongated member is disposed in a rigid or semi-rigid frame defining channels retaining the elongated member. The frame is detectable by a non-invasive above surface detector. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145831 | Pore Diffusion Type Flat Membrane Separating Apparatus, Flat Membrane Concentrating Apparatus, Regenerated Cellulose Porous Membrane for Pore Diffusion, and Method of Non-Destructive Inspection of Flat Membrane - A pore diffusion type flat membrane separation apparatus X including a plurality of flat membranes | 2009-06-11 |
20090145832 | Pipe separator - A pipe separator for separation of a fluid, in particular separation of fluids with non-mixable fluid components such as oil, gas and water, comprising an extended tubular separator body with a diameter that is principally the same as or slightly larger than the diameter of the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe(s) for the separated components from the separator. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145833 | FILTERING APPARATUS EMPLOYING THE ROTOR FOR MULTISTAGE GENERATING VARIABLE VORTEX FLOW - A filtering apparatus is provided for filtering raw water containing various impurities and mixtures into purified water, and more particularly, a multistage filtering apparatus is provided in which a rotor for generating vortex are installed in each of multiple layers of filtration membrane stacked within a closed barrel and the rotors are formed in multistage by having different diameter of each rotor so that the power for generating vortex can be remarkably minimized by generating the vertical vortex from top and bottom of the rotary rotor and the horizontal vortex from the outer side of circumference plate of the rotary rotor to be crossed over between membranes to prevent from blocking the pores or remove the deposited pollutants, and the closed-type barrel having multistage of membranes, rotary shaft, and rotary rotors for vortex generation within are constructed as a single module of filter pack, and the filter pack is connected and extended in accordance with required purified capacity so that large scale installation of filtering apparatus is possible. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145834 | APPARATUS FOR REMOVING BUOYANT POLLUTANTS - An exemplary apparatus ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145835 | WATER TREATMENT CONTACT FILTER AND WATER TREATMENT APPARATUS - This invention provides a fiber filter and a sewage purifier capable of realizing effective use of the capacity of a treatment tank and being easily manufactured. A fiber filter is formed in a manner that ends of a plurality of fibrous materials made of carbon fibers bundled into a fiber bundle are connected to each other at a fixation part. The fiber filter is used as a filter of an anaerobic filter-bed tank of a sewage purifier. A part, which is not fixed at the fixation part, of the fibrous materials of the fiber filter spreads and develops in a tuft shape in sewage. Thus, the surface area of the fiber filter can be increased. Capacity necessary for treatment of the sewage W can be reduced and effectively used. The fiber filter can be easily manufactured due to its simple constitution. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145836 | Vibratory separator screens & seals - A seal structure for sealing around the sides of a screen for a vibratory separator, the screen including a support, the support having two spaced-apart support ends and two spaced-apart support sides, screening material on the support, a seal member having ends and sides encompassing ends and sides of the support, the seal member having a bottom part connected to the seal member's two spaced-apart seal ends and the two spaced-apart seal sides, and the bottom member, in one aspect, having a hollow seal portion for sealingly contacting a supporting structure of the vibratory separator for supporting the screen. This Abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b). | 2009-06-11 |
20090145837 | Grit elevator - A grit elevator ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145838 | SANITARY SPIRAL WOUND FILTRATION CARTRIDGE - Sanitary elements and cartridges of high performance are described which utilize a thin surrounding tubular shell with an exterior textured surface. Through the use of an overwrap material of particular design and by wrapping an assemblage of sheets of semipermeable membrane material, permeate carrier material and feed spacer material using a high tension, a spirally wound crossflow filtration element is constructed which has a substantially cylindrical outer surface of closely controlled OD that smoothly fits within such shell and which resists telescoping as a result of its radial compression. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145839 | Water Bottle with Filtration Feature - A flexible water bottle is provided that includes an approach for filtering unfiltered water within the bottle. The bottle includes a filter assembly located within the cap of the bottle such that the filter assembly need not descend into the bottle cavity when the cap is screwed on, thereby not displacing water while screwing on the cap. The filter assembly has an axial flow orientation. An illustrated filter assembly includes paper filters covering the upper and lower ends and can include an activated charcoal filter in between the paper filters. Water is filtered when pressure generated by squeezing the bottle forces water from the bottle cavity through the filter along an axial flow path and out through a spout. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145840 | BLOOD CELL SEPARATION MEMBRANE AND BLOOD RETENTION TOOL USING THE SAME - The present invention provides a blood cell separation membrane for separating blood into serum or plasma and blood cells while preventing hemolysis of the blood cells. Such a blood cell separation membrane can be obtained by impregnating a porous membrane for separating blood cells from blood supplied thereto with a solution containing a hydrophobic aminocarboxylic acid, a protein derived from silk, Tris, TES, ε-aminohexanoic acid, tranexanmic acid, or heparin and then drying the membrane. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145841 | Perforated Member - The present invention provides a perforated component having the excellent hygienic property and washable structure suitable for a filter element and a jet nozzle used particularly in food processing by employing the single material such as metal, ceramic or the like. The perforated component attains the following advantages: steps for manufacturing the perforated component can be decreases; positions where foreign particles accumulate are diminished; additional reinforcements are not required; since no welding steps are included, strains, cracks and the like hardly caused by manufacturing steps. As a result the perforated component of high precision and high quality is obtained. The perforated component is formed in the following manner. Grooves | 2009-06-11 |
20090145842 | MICROPULP FOR FILTERS - A filter made from a blend of a polymeric fibrous pulp having a length weighted average fiber length between 0.5 and 1.1 mm and a polymeric fibrous micropulp having a volume weighted average fiber length between 1.0-200.0 micrometers in which the ratio of average fiber length of the fibrous pulp to fibrous micropulp is greater than or equal to about 4:1. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145843 | Method for reducing carbon dioxide emissions and water contamination potential while increasing product yields from carbon gasification and energy production processes - Carbon dioxide from a process which oxidizes a carbon containing feed is separated and reduced to carbon monoxide using a carbon dioxide reduction reactor [ | 2009-06-11 |
20090145844 | SEQUENCING BATCH MEMBRANE BIOREACTOR AND METHOD THEREOF - A sequencing batch membrane bioreactor is provided, comprising a wastewater reservoir, at least one sequencing batch bioreactor, and a membrane reactor. The wastewater reservoir collects and stores wastewater. The sequencing batch bioreactor receives the wastewater in batches from the wastewater reservoir for performing a stirring and aeration process to remove ammonia-based nitrogen, phosphoric ions and organic substance from the wastewater. The membrane reactor is disposed outside of the sequencing batch bioreactor, wherein the wastewater is introduced from the sequencing batch bioreactor to the membrane reactor, treated with solid-liquid separation, and discharged. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145845 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE FILTRATION OF BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - A separation module and method are disclosed for processing a liquid sample and providing high conversion by operating a single-pass tangential-flow process without a recirculation loop. In one embodiment, the separation module includes three reservoirs and has at least one long, thin channel with a large ratio of channel membrane area to: channel void volume; volume of a sample feed reservoir; and volume of the feed sample. In another embodiment, the separation module includes two reservoirs and a hydrophobic vent. The single-pass process provides high conversion while operating with relatively low pressure sources. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145846 | FLUIDIZED BED APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVING SOLUBLE AND PARTICULATE MATTER FROM A LIQUID - An apparatus and method for removing soluble and particulate matter from a liquid. The liquid is introduced into a lower section of the apparatus and develops an upward helical flow. The vertical component of the helical flow is decreased in a conical section. The liquid then passes through fluidized bed media where an interaction between the liquid and the fluidized bed media can occur. The liquid may be passed through a system that removes suspended solids. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145847 | METHOD OF PRODUCING HIGH PURITY STEAM - Methods for the purification of steam, systems for purifying steam, methods for measuring and/or controlling steam flow rates, and uses for purified steam are provide. Also provided are substantially gas-impermeable membranes, such as perfluorinated ionomers (e.g., perfluoroethylene-sulfonic-acid/tetrafluoroethylene membranes), having a high ratio of water vapor permeation relative to gas permeation through the membrane. Also provided are methods of operation of such membranes at relatively high operating temperatures for the purification of steam and for operation of such membranes at relatively low temperature and sub-atmospheric pressures for the purification of steam. In a preferred embodiment, the system | 2009-06-11 |
20090145848 | Process and apparatus for treating industrial effluent water with activtated media - In a process for treating effluent water, a stream of effluent water is fed to a porous ceramic media filled reactor. Organic and inorganic impurities are absorbed and/or oxidized from the effluent water into the media and/or off-gases. The remainder of the effluent water stream is dispensed from the reactor in an outlet stream suitable for direct discharge to the sea or for recycling without incurring the disadvantages of generating a solid sludge. The reactor includes a chamber containing activated media, such as pellets of porous ceramic material. The pellets are stored in a vertical stacks of sub chambers defined by horizontal perforated trays and/or in a horizontal chains of sub chambers defined by vertical perforated baffles. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145849 | SOLUTION AND METHOD FOR SCAVENGING SULPHUR COMPOUNDS - There is disclosed herein a solution for removing a sulphur compound or carbon dioxide from a fluid and methods for its use, said solution comprising a metal at between about 0.05 to 25 percent by weight, an amine at between about 10 to 80 percent by volume and water. The sulphur compound may be hydrogen sulphide or a mercaptan. In one aspect, the method is practiced at temperatures significantly below zero. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145850 | Method of removing and recovering contaminants from solutions with modified anion exchange materials having metal inside the materials - The present invention relates, generally, to the art of impregnating metal complexes into anion exchange materials to provide improved anion exchange materials with a metal inside the materials such that the modified materials effectively and efficiently remove or recover various metals, including metal containing complexes, compounds, and contaminants, such as arsenic, from, for example, process solutions, effluents and aqueous solutions. Uses for the improved anion exchange materials are also described as are methods of making modified anion exchange materials, and methods of removing and recovering at least one metal or contaminant from a source. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145851 | Fluidic system with multiple flow channels - A fluidic system has a flow source adapted for delivering a fluid, a plurality of flow channels, each being adapted for providing a fluid separation and being arranged downstream of the flow source, a flow meter adapted for determining a fluid flow in at least one of the flow channels and being arranged downstream of the at least one of the flow channels, and a control unit adapted for controlling the fluid flow in the at least one of the flow channels in response to the determined fluid flow. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145852 | HEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTION OF UNDERGROUND TANK FREEZE-UPS - Heating systems and methods of preventing freeze-ups of underground tank systems. In septic underground tank systems, bacteria activity is enhanced by raising the temperature within the bacteria's environment. The preferred heater system includes a thermostatic control unit with a temperature sensor which may be selectively located to sense the temperature within a portion of the underground tank system. The heating systems and methods are particularly useful in mound or drainfield septic systems as well as underground water tanks. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145853 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLEANING FUEL STORAGE TANKS - Systems and methods for cleaning a fuel storage tank are disclosed. One system includes a plurality of filter elements mounted within a portable housing, and a hose in fluidic connection to at least some of the filter elements, the hose extendable from the portable housing and into an interior of a fuel storage tank, the hose having a nozzle including an inlet. The system also includes a pump in fluidic connection with one or more of the filter elements and configured to draw contents of the fuel storage tank into the hose and forward the contents through the one or more filter elements. The system further includes a video camera configured to capture video images of the interior of the fuel tank in an area proximate to the nozzle of the hose during cleaning. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145854 | INSTALLATION METHOD FOR A PREVENTATIVE BOOMING FOR OIL CONTAINMENT BOOM WITH A SPIRAL CONFIGURATION - The present invention refers to an installation method for a preventive booming for pollution containment in aquatic environments, such as rivers, lakes, lagoons, bays, or ocean, more specifically for the pollution caused by oil spills. It comprises a plurality of containment boom sections that form a preventive booming in a spiral configuration, allowing the transit of supply and service boats. The preventative booming does not impair the ordinary operation of a platform or offshore installation at the same time that it prevents the immediate exit of the supernatant oil. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145855 | Water Purifier System and Method - The invention provides a water purification system and method for combining ultraviolet germicidal irradiation and photocatalysis in a helical reactor geometry that maximizes both the photocatalytic efficiency and the germicidal dosage of the ultraviolet irradiation in deactivation of microbes and the destruction of contaminant organic compounds. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145856 | Acid recycle process with iron removal - A method and system for removing contaminating iron from an acid pickle bath. The method comprises the steps of removing at least a portion of the acid pickle solution containing an amount of contaminating iron therein from a primary acid pickle bath, raising the pH of the at least the portion of the acidified acid copper solution with a pH adjuster to a level which is conducive to the precipitation of iron, precipitating the contaminating iron from the acidified acid copper solution, and acidifying the acid copper solution back to operating conditions for the system. Once the portion of the acid pickle solution has been treated, it is returned to the primary acid pickle bath. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145857 | Composition and process for enhanced sanitation and oxidation of aqueous systems - An efficient cyclic process and related compositions for the in-situ generation of oxyhalogens from anions of chloride, bromide and chlorite in an aqueous system using in-situ generated sulfate free radicals. The cyclic process and compositions enhance the rate of inactivation of microbiological organisms especially those resistant to inactivation from free halogen based sanitizers, and oxidation of oxidation resistant organic based compounds in aqueous solution. Aquatic facilities susceptible to accumulation of organic N-chloramines and other oxidation resistant compounds, as well as oxidation resistant parasitic organisms such as cryptosporidium and | 2009-06-11 |
20090145858 | METHOD FOR TREATING WASTE WATER CONTAINING NITRATE ION - A method for treating waste water containing nitrate ion which comprises supplying raw waste water from a tube ( | 2009-06-11 |
20090145859 | METHODS FOR WASHING POULTRY DURING PROCESSING WITH MEDIUM CHAIN PEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACID COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to methods for reducing microbial contamination on poultry, or on surfaces used in processing poultry, employing compositions including medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid, and to the compositions. The methods include applying a medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid composition to poultry or to the surfaces. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145860 | FLUID CONTACTOR - A fluid-contactor includes a rotatable platform arranged to rotate about a predetermined axis. The platform has a channel extending generally in a spiral about the axis. The channel has at least a first aperture for the output of a first fluid, and at least a second aperture distant from the axis for the output of a second, more dense, fluid. The platform is arranged to rotate at an angular velocity sufficient to move second fluid within the channel towards the second aperture. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145861 | Centrifugal device comprising improved process analysis technology - The invention relates to a centrifugal device comprising improved process analysis technology (PAT), to a method for measuring the moisture content of a suspension in a centrifugal drum and to a method for sampling from a centrifugal device. The centrifugal device is equipped with: a drive shaft; a drum that is connected to the drive shaft; a filter that is located inside the drum and that surrounds a working chamber; a baffle plate that forms a front face of the working chamber and that is mounted on a baffle plate shaft, the baffle plate and the drum being axially displaceable; a filler element for filling a working chamber with a suspension; and a centrifugal housing that surrounds the drum and the filter. In addition, various process analysis devices are provided, in particular tubes comprising monitoring and measuring units that are inserted into the working chamber and windows comprising associated channels that are configured n the baffle plate. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145862 | COLLAPSIBLE CLOTHES HANGER STRUCTURE - A collapsible clothes hanger structure includes a frame, a transmission unit, a hanging unit, a motor and a control unit. The frame comprises a rail and a tent to cover a portion of the rail. The transmission unit and the hanging unit are disposed in the rail. The motor is linked to the transmission unit to control the hanging unit to slide along the rail. The control unit is coupled with a light sensor, a water drop sensor and a timer to collect signals and to control the motor accordingly. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145863 | Carpet display rack - A rack for hanging room sized carpets in show rooms. The rack has a plurality of uprights, each of which has a horizontal arm supporting a hanging carpet. The arm is adapted to be raised and lowered by a rod in a cylinder and the rod is driven by a motor or other means and the motor would be a gear drive type motor. The belt and motor-driven pulley are mounted on the rack. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145864 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ORGANIZING MATERIALS IN A VEHICLE - The present invention relates to a device and method for organizing paper-like materials in a vehicle. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145865 | Tool storage rack - A tool storage rack is provided. The tool storage rack comprises a rack body for providing a hollow space, wherein the rack body includes at least one accommodation surface formed with an installation groove thereon. The present invention also provides at least one tool connector which can be partly inserted into the installation groove for engaging the rack body, so as to accommodate a tool. The at least one tool connector comprises: a first engaging end, which can be inserted into the installation groove of the rack body for installation on a backside of the accommodation surface; and a second engaging end, which can engage a tool to be accommodated. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145866 | Wall organizing system - A wall organizing system includes a generally elongate track. A member is provided for attaching the track to a wall or other substantially vertical surface. At least one attaching member is slidably and selectively movable along the track between opposing lateral ends of the track for attaching to an item to be secured to the wall or other surface. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145867 | STORAGE AND ORGANIZATION SYSTEM - A storage and/or organization system may be used to store and/or organize various items. For example, the system may include one or more panels and one or more attachment members, which may be connected to the panels and may be used to hold and/or position various items in desired locations. The attachment members may be selectively connected to and/or removed from the panels to provide a variety of storage and organization solutions. The panels may include, for example, one or more receiving portions to which the attachment members may be connected to and/or disconnected from using a snap, friction and/or interference fit. One or more portions of the panels and/or the attachment members may deform and/or deflect to provide the snap, friction and/or interference. One or more portions of the panels and/or the attachment members may remain deformed and/or deflected to provide a tension fit. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145868 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE GROUPING OF CLOTHES HANGERS - A method for grouping clothes hangers includes stopping a first one of a plurality of adapter hooks on a rail by a stopper, detecting a position of the first adapter hook by a sensor, permitting clothes hangers to be grouped adjacent to the first adapter hook, opening the stopper to permit the first adapter hook and clothes hangers to pass the stopper in a transport direction, and closing the stopper to permit stopping of a second one of the plurality of adapter hooks. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145869 | Gravity Feed Shelving Apparatus and Methods - A gravity feed shelving system is provided in which specially configured tiers contain necked-down channels for the receiving, storing and dispensing of series of flexible packages such as flex bags. Each channel is configured with relatively wide receiving and dispensing portions at the rear and front of the tier, respectively, and a narrowed intermediate portion that partially compresses the flex bags and restrains them against their removal from the channel until the flex bag passes from the intermediate portion into the dispensing portion. The tier has an operatively sloped orientation so that, once placed within the receiving portion of the channel, each flex bag is urged along the channel and into the intermediate portion by the force of its own weight. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145870 | COLLAPSIBLE SUPPORT APPARATUS AND METHODS - Methods and apparatus may permit the propagation and distribution of plants, or merely storage and/or shipment of items, in a space efficient manner. Individual apparatus may be stacked in a rack system. Space between individual stacked apparatus may be varied to accommodate plants of various sizes and permit varying degrees of air flow. Individual apparatus may be collapsed into smaller units without removable hardware and with all components remaining connected at all times. Apparatus may be delivered in a fully assembled stated and returned in a state of reduced size, minimizing transportation costs and efficiently utilizing transportation resources. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145871 | Wireless and wired control mechanism for an aerial lift or crane - A wireless and wired control mechanism is provided for an aerial lift or crane wherein a control box is located within the work platform of the aerial lift. The control box is hard wired to a radio receiver in the control mechanism of the aerial lift or crane. The control box is also wireless connected to the control mechanism which permits a radio transmitter in the control box to transmit signals to the control mechanism when the hard wired connection between the control box and the control mechanism is disconnected. The control box is conveniently movable within the work platform and may be completely removed therefrom so that an operator may control the functions of the aerial lift or crane from the ground by way of the wireless connection. | 2009-06-11 |
20090145872 | Bottle closure device - The closure device (D) for closing a bottle ( | 2009-06-11 |