25th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090152085 | MECHANICAL TIMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY - A mechanical timer switch assembly for replacing a mechanical on/off toggle switch includes a replacement cover plate having an inner and outer side and adapted to fit over and be attached to a conventional electrical receptacle box. The assembly also includes a mechanical spring actuated rotary timer switch having a spring, a rotatable shaft and a contact member which is movable by the shaft to open and close an electrical circuit. The spring actuated rotary timer switch is sized to fit into an electrical receptacle box and is fixed to the inner side of the replacement cover plate with a shaft extending through the cover. A knob having an indicator corresponds to time intervals indicated on the replacement cover plate to indicate the amount of time which will be elapsed by the movement of the timer before turning a light off. The assembly includes a second mechanical on/off switch preferably a push button switch which is fixed to the inner side of the replacement cover plate with an actuating member extending through the replacement cover plate for opening and closing an electrical circuit, i.e., turn a light on or off. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152086 | ROTATING OPERATION TYPE ELECTRONIC COMPONENT, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - A rotating operation type electronic component has a rotation shaft and a signal generating section. The rotation shaft has a rod-shaped intermediate section, a cylindrical operation section, and a coupling section coupling the upper end of the intermediate section with the operation section. The rotatable operation section covers the upper part of the intermediate section, and is mounted with an operation knob. The signal generating section generates an electric signal in response to the rotation of the operation section. The coupling section has strength at which it breaks when a load of a predetermined level or higher is applied to the operation section from an axial direction of the rotation shaft. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152087 | BUTTON MODULE HAVING AN AUTOMATIC RESET FUNCTION - A button module adapted for use in an electronic device includes a cover, a button pivotably engaged with the cover, and an elastic plate secured on the cover and attaching to the button. When the button moves relative to the cover from a first position to a second position, the plate generates elastic distortion and abuts against the button to reset the button to the first position. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152088 | OPERATING KEY PART - An operating key part ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090152089 | APPLIANCE BUTTON - An appliance button for use in an appliance that has a housing, a button opening in the housing and a control structure within the housing. The appliance button includes a push button with a distal end of the push button that extends outwardly through the button opening in the housing. A button stem is located within the housing and is aligned with the push button. A proximal end of the button stem is operably connected to the control structure. A deflector is located within the housing and positioned between the button stem and the push button. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152090 | MOVABLE CONTACT UNIT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed is movable contact unit | 2009-06-18 |
20090152091 | SEATING DETECTION SWITCH - A thin, film-form seating switch able to detect whether an occupant sits on the seat or not, wherein, with a spacer ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090152092 | Feeding of Combustion Air for Coking Ovens - Device for burning coking gas in a coking chamber of a coke oven of the “non-recovery type” or “heat-recovery type”, a multiplicity of inlet openings for primary air being arranged in the roof of each oven chamber in such a way that the coking gas produced during the coking is brought into uniform contact with the desired quantity of primary air for the partial combustion of the coking gas, these inlet openings for primary air being combined above the oven for each chamber separately by an air feed system, the air feed systems of the individual oven chambers being connected to an air feed system common to many oven chambers, and a respective control member for varying the primary air quantity over the carbonizing time being provided between the common air feed system and the air feeds of the individual oven chambers. A slight, constant positive pressure can be applied to the common air feed system. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152093 | LIQUID TREATMENT DEVICE AND METHOD - A distillation device for treating liquid to be purified comprising: a) a boiler having an upper chamber ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090152094 | METHOD OF FORMING STABLE STATES OF DENSE HIGH-TEMPERATURE PLASMA - A method is proposed for forming stable states of a dense high-temperature plasma, including plasmas for controlled fusion, the method comprising: generating a dense high-temperature plasma in pulsed heavy-current discharges, followed by injecting the plasma from the area of a magnetic field with parameters corresponding to the conditions of gravitational emission of electrons with a banded energy spectrum and subsequent energy transfer along the spectrum (cascade transition) into the long wavelength region (of eV-energy), this leading to the state of locking and amplification of the gravitational emission in the plasma with simultaneous compression thereof to the states of hydrostatic equilibrium, with using multielectron atoms as a pre-requisite element in the composition of a working gas, for quenching the spontaneous gravitational emission from the ground energy levels (the keV-region) of the electron in the proper gravitational field | 2009-06-18 |
20090152095 | EASY-TO-TEAR STRETCHED ALIPHATIC POLYESTER FILM - The easy-to-tear stretched aliphatic polyester film of the present invention is characterized in that the edge tear strength in the longitudinal direction and the transverse direction is not more than 22 N. The easy-to-tear stretched aliphatic polyester film of the present invention is produced by a method of irradiation of actinic rays on an aliphatic polyester film or a method of film-forming a film obtained by laminating aliphatic polyesters having different melting points in three layers of A/B/A under particular film-forming conditions. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152096 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE APPLICATION OF MATERIALS TO IMPROVE INDOOR AIR QUALITY - A system for treating a surface to prevent or limit offensive odors and/or microbiological activity and improve indoor air quality includes electrostatically charged particles of anatase titanium dioxide and a substrate or surface on which these particles are received. The electrostatic charging of the particles, in conjunction with the substrate being oppositely charged, provides a self-leveling effect to the particles. The particles may be incorporated into an HVAC system defined by ductwork in which untreated air including organic matter flows, is treated, and is ejected as clean air. Methods of treating surfaces or fluids containing organic matter include providing electrostatically charged particles of anatase titanium dioxide and contacting the organic matter therewith to initiate photocatalytic oxidation processes in which the organic matter is broken down into less offensive constituents such as carbon dioxide and water. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152097 | PLASMA GENERATING DEVICE AND PLASMA GENERATING METHOD - The present invention relates to a plasma generating device having a first and a second electrode ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090152098 | Syringe device, system and method for delivering ozone gas - In accordance with at least one exemplary embodiment, a syringe device, method and system for delivering a therapeutic amount of ozone are disclosed. A sterility case can enclose a syringe portion and can maintain sterility while the syringe device is interfaced to an ozone generator. A valvably-controlled fluid channel can extend from the barrel of the syringe through the case. Conducting elements can be attached to the case and can breach the case. The conductive elements can be connected to electrodes. The electrodes can be attached to the syringe. The syringe portion can be filled with oxygen gas via the valvably-controlled fluid channel. An electric current can be provided to the conductive elements from an ozone generator resulting in a corona discharge from at least one electrode. A therapeutic amount of ozone gas can be produced from the oxygen gas and the syringe delivered into the sterile field without compromise. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152099 | METHOD FOR COATING A WORKPIECE - The present technology relates to a method for coating a workpiece, in which a material is applied to the workpiece via a thermal spraying process that is monitored and evaluated to establish on-line process control. According to certain embodiments of the presently described method, infrared emissions of a spray jet are detected with the aid of at least one infrared camera, and properties of the spray jet are determined by analyzing the infrared emissions of the spray jet, which are detected by the at least one infrared camera. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152100 | Thick metal interconnect with metal pad caps at selective sites and process for making the same - The present invention relates to a high power IC (Integrated Circuit) semiconductor device and process for making same. More particularly, the invention encompasses a high conductivity or low resistance metal stack to reduce the device R-on which is stable at high temperatures while in contact with a thick aluminum wire-bond that is required for high current carrying capability and is mechanically stable against vibration during use, and process thereof. The invention further discloses a thick metal interconnect with metal pad caps at selective sites, and process for making the same. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152101 | Processes for Fabrication of Gold-Aluminum Oxide and Gold-Titanium Oxide Nanocomposites for Carbon Monoxide Removal at Room Temperature - The present invention provides methods of making nanocomposite materials for carbon monoxide removal. Methods of using the nanocomposite materials for carbon monoxide removal are also provided. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152102 | TRANSPARENT OPTICAL FILM AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A method of forming a transparent optical film includes the step of forming an optical film that is transparent on a substrate by a reactive sputtering process using a Mg—Si metal target in an atmosphere into which a gas of a fluorine-containing compound is introduced and in which the total pressure is adjusted to 8 Pa or more. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152103 | Sputtering apparatus and method of manufacturing flat display device using the sputtering apparatus - Provided is a sputtering apparatus which can check a short-circuit of a mask during a non-discharge period, the sputtering apparatus including: a substrate support, which is installed inside a chamber and supports a substrate; a target, which includes a target material that is to be deposited on the substrate; a mask, which is spaced apart from the substrate so as to surround the peripheral part of the substrate; a shield, which supports the mask and is connected to ground; an insulating member, which combines the mask and the shield and includes an insulating material; and a short-circuit detecting apparatus for detecting a short-circuit of the mask during a non-discharge period of the sputtering apparatus. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152104 | MOLTEN SALT ELECTROLYZER FOR REDUCING METAL, METHOD FOR ELECTROLYZING THE SAME, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING REFRACTORY METAL WITH USE OF REDUCING METAL - A molten salt electrolyzer for reducing metal comprises an electrolytic cell filled with a molten salt composed of a reducing metal chloride, an anode immersed in the molten salt of the electrolytic cell and surrounded by a first wall at the periphery thereof, and a cathode immersed in the molten salt of the electrolytic cell and surrounded by a second wall at the periphery thereof. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152105 | Proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrochemical cell having an integral electrically-conductive, resiliently compressible, porous pad - Electrolysis cell comprises, in one embodiment, a proton exchange membrane (PEM), an anode positioned along one face of the PEM, and a cathode positioned along the other face of the PEM. An electrically-conductive, compressible, spring-like, porous pad for defining a fluid cavity is placed in contact with the outer face of the cathode. The porous pad comprises a mat of carbon fibers bound together with one or more, preferably thermoplastic, resins, the mat having a density of about 0.2-1.5 g/cm | 2009-06-18 |
20090152106 | HIGH TEMPERATURE STEAM ELECTROLYZING DEVICE - A high temperature steam electrolyzing device has: an electrolyzing cell section that includes a hydrogen electrode and an oxygen electrode arranged at mutually opposite sides of a solid oxide electrolyte operating as intermediate layer and electrolyzes steam to generate hydrogen; fixing flanges for fixing end sections of the solid oxide electrolyte of the electrolyzing cell section; a unit support member for supporting the fixing flanges; fitting flanges arranged at mutually opposite surfaces of the fixing flanges and the unit support member; gaskets made of metal or a mineral-based material and interposed between the fixing flanges and the fitting flanges and between the unit support member and the fitting flanges; and fastening members for separably fastening the fitting flanges. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152107 | CURRENT COLLECTOR STRUCTURE - A current collector structure that is used to distribute an electrical potential to an electrode layer of an electrochemical cell. The electrochemical cell has an electrolyte layer adjacent the electrode layer for transport of oxygen ions. The current collector structure has a porous, electrically conductive layer located on the electrode layer. Additionally, at least one elongated strip-like layer formed of an electrically conductive material is located on the porous, electrically conductive layer, opposite the electrode and oriented in a lengthwise direction of the electrode layer. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152108 | Target Arrangement - The invention relates to a target arrangement comprising a tubular-shaped carrier element and a hollow-cylindrical target having at least one target material, said target comprising at least one one-piece tube segment which at least partially surrounds the carrier element. Said carrier element and the tube segment are partially interconnected in a material fit by at least two plastically deformable compensating means. The invention also relates to a method for producing said type of target arrangement and a tubular segment. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152109 | MICROELECTRODE ARRAY - Microelectrode comprising a body formed from electrically non-conducting material and including at least one region of electrically conducting material and at least one passage extending through the body of non-conducting material and the region of conducting material, the electrically conducting region presenting an area of electrically conducting material to a fluid flowing through the passage in use. An electrochemical cell which includes such a microelectrode is also disclosed. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152110 | Chip For Cell Electrophysiological Sensor, Cell Electrophysiological Sensor Using The Same, and Manufacturing Method of Chip for Cell Electrophysiological Sensor - A chip for a cell electrophysiological sensor has a substrate. The substrate has a through-hole formed from the upside to the downside, and the opening of the through-hole is formed in a curved surface curved from the upside and downside of the substrate toward the inner side of the through-hole. In this configuration, the electrolyte solution (first electrolyte solution and second electrolyte solution) flows more smoothly, and the sample cell can be sucked accurately, and the trapping rate of the sample cells is improved. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152111 | Biosensor, thin film electrode forming method, quantification apparatus, and quantificaion method - A biosensor according to the present invention comprises a support | 2009-06-18 |
20090152112 | GAS SENSOR - Disclosed is a gas sensor, particularly a lambda probe, for determining the oxygen concentration in the exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine that is operated using a fuel-air mixture. Said gas sensor comprises a pump cell with an outer electrode that is exposed to the exhaust gas, an inner electrode located in a measuring chamber which is separated from the exhaust gas by means of a first diffusion barrier, and an electronic circuit for generating a voltage applied between the outer electrode and the inner electrode as well as for measuring and evaluating a pump current that is generated in said process in order to draw a conclusion therefrom about the composition of the fuel-air mixture. The inventive gas sensor is characterized in that the outer electrode is arranged in an independent measuring volume which is separated by means of an additional, second diffusion barrier whose coefficient of diffusion is different from that of the first diffusion barrier while the circuit is configured so as to preferably repeatedly reverse the polarity of the voltage. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152113 | Gas detection system - A gas detection system used for detecting a concentration of a gas in a second environment based on a concentration of the gas in a first environment is provided. The gas detection system may include a gas detecting device having two detection module, a first dielectric layer a second dielectric layer and a programmed control module. The control module may detect the voltage outputted by the first detection module to obtain the concentration of the gas in the second environment, when the detected voltage is smaller than a predetermined value. The control module may output a voltage signal to the second detection module and may detect the steady state current corresponding to the voltage signal to obtain the concentration of the gas in the second environment corresponding to the steady state current. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152114 | Complex formation method and separation method - An object of the present invention is to provide a method for forming a complex between an analyte or an analogue thereof, and a substance formable the complex with said analyte or said analogue thereof (the complex forming substance), in a short time and in high reaction efficiency, and a method for separating a complex formed, and a complex forming substance not involved in formation of said complex or an analogue not involved in formation of said complex rapidly, simply and in high accuracy, along with a method for measuring an analyte in a sample in high sensitivity. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152115 | METHOD FOR PREPARATION OF STABLE SOLUTIONS OF INORGANIC-ORGANIC POLYMERS - The invention relates to a method for the preparation of stable solutions of charged inorganic-organic polymers, in which the hydrolysis-condensation reactions of metal alkoxides in alcoholic solutions are controlled using a condensation inhibitor that forms protons. The invention further relates to substrates coated by sol-gel electrophoretic deposition (EPD) with these solutions, and to metal oxide coated substrates obtained therefrom. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152116 | ELECTROPHORETIC ANALYSIS OF MOLECULES USING IMMOBILIZED PROBES - Methods of detecting target molecules using electrophoresis and media containing immobilized capture are described. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152117 | Electrodialysis apparatus, waste water treatment method and fluorine treatment system - An electrodialysis apparatus includes an anode chamber ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090152118 | Electrolyzer and electrodes - An the electrode for electrolysis of an electrolytic solution comprises an electrode core serving as a base and a plurality of prominences formed on a surface of the electrode core, the prominences have each a leaf-shaped form and rises from the electrode core surface. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152119 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MAGNETIC HEAD - According to an aspect of an embodiment, a method for manufacturing a magnetic head includes: providing a substrate; forming a first magnetic layer having a pattern for forming a magnetic pole on the substrate; forming a stopper layer of non-magnetic material on the top and the sides of the first magnetic layer; reducing the thickness of the stopper layer on the top of the first magnetic layer; and forming a second magnetic layer on the stopper layer. The method further includes: polishing the second magnetic layer to expose the stopper layer on the top of the first magnetic layer; and removing the stopper layer on the top of the first magnetic layer, so as to expose the top of the first magnetic layer. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152120 | SURFACE TREATMENT PROCESS FOR COLORING METAL ARTICLES - A surface treatment process for coloring metal articles includes following steps. In a first step, a metal article is anodized to form a first anodic oxide layer including a first portion and a second portion on the original metal article. In a second step, the anodized metal article is dyed. In a third step, the first portion of the first anodic oxide layer is removed from the anodized metal article to partially expose a metal body of the anodized metal article. In a fourth step, the exposed metal body of the anodized metal article is anodized to form a second anodic oxide layer. In a fifth step, the exposed metal body of the metal article is dyed. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152121 | THIN FILM CAPACITOR-EMBEDDED PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a printed circuit board with an embedded thin-film capacitor, and a method of manufacturing the same. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152122 | Method for electrolyzing molten salt, electrolytic cell, and process for producing ti using said method - The present invention provides a method for electrolyzing molten salt that can enhance the concentration of metal-fog forming metal in the molten salt by carrying out the electrolysis under conditions that the molten salt containing the chloride of metal-fog forming metal is supplied from one end of an electrolytic cell to a space between an anode and a cathode in a continuous or intermittent manner to provide a flow rate in one direction to the molten salt in the vicinity of the surface of the cathode and thus to allow the molten salt to flow in one direction in the vicinity of the surface of the cathode. According to the present invention, while high current efficiency is maintained, only the molten salt enriched with metal-fog forming metal such as Ca can be effectively taken out. Further, this method can easily be carried out by using the electrolytic cell according to the present invention. Furthermore, the application of the method for electrolyzing molten salt according to the present invention to the production of Ti by Ca reduction can realize the production of metallic Ti with high efficiency. Thus, the method for electrolyzing molten salt, the electrolytic cell, and the process for producing Ti, each according to the present invention, can be effectively utilized in the production of Ti by Ca reduction. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152123 | Methods and Apparatus for Generating Oxidizing Agents - Contemplated devices and methods include an electrolytic cell having a cathode and a carbon felt anode, wherein the carbon felt anode is configured as a flow-through anode for an aqueous solution in which a contaminant is dissolved or dispersed. The cell is operated at a current density that promotes formation of oxidizing species in neutral pH to thus destroy the contaminant and at a flow rate sufficient to prevent oxidative damage of the carbon felt. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152124 | DOUBLE CONTACT BAR INSULATOR ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTROWINNING OF A METAL AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - In various embodiments, the present invention provides an electrolytic cell contact bar having a first pole and a pair of second poles. The second poles are opposite in charge to the first pole and each of the pair of second poles are adjacent to and parallel to the first pole. In various embodiments, the contact bar may include an electrode holder capable of holding at least one electrode. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152125 | FLUORINE SEPARATION AND GENERATION DEVICE - A process and apparatus for the electrolytic separation of fluorine from a mixture of gases is disclosed. Also described is the process and apparatus for the generation of fluorine from fluorine/fluoride containing solids, liquids or gases. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152126 | Gas Production Through Pulsed Electrolysis - Cells and methods of producing hydrogen and oxygen from an aqueous solution at about 90% of the Faraday Limit are provided. An exemplary method includes the steps of placing a graphite electrode and a nickel electrode in an alkaline solution comprising colloidal silver, colloidal magnesium and a powdered metal such as aluminum, and applying a constant positive voltage to the nickel electrode. Further, the example includes cyclically applying a negative voltage potential to the graphite electrode by turning on the negative applied voltage for a first time period and switching off the negative voltage for a second time period. The second time period should be sufficient to permit removal of substantially all or at least some of any aluminum or zinc deposited on the graphite electrode. Graphite-containing electrodes may be pretreated to infuse with a precious metal. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152127 | Biosensor Measurement Machine , Biosensor Measurement System and Biosensor Measurement Method - Provided are a biosensor chip measurement machine that can obtain accurate measurement results within a short period of time by employing only a tiny amount as a sample, and a measurement method therefor. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152128 | Test Sensor Reagent Having Cellulose Polymers - A test sensor reagent for measuring the concentration of analytes in body fluids includes cellulose polymers for improving the stability of the test sensor and reducing the total assay time. The test sensor reagent also includes an enzyme, an electron transfer mediator and a rheological additive. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152129 | ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - An embodiment of the invention provides an ultrasensitive and selective system and method for detecting reactants of the chemical reaction catalyzed by an oxidoreductase, such as glucose and ethanol, at a concentration level down to zepto molar (10 | 2009-06-18 |
20090152130 | Gas sensor and method for detecting particles in a gas flow - A gas sensor 10 for detecting particles in a gas stream has a first electrochemical pump cell 14, which has a measuring chamber 16 in which a first electrode 18 is disposed to pump particles between the first measuring chamber 16 and the gas stream. Furthermore, a second electrochemical pump cell 20 is provided, which has a second measuring chamber 22 in which a second electrode 24 is disposed so as to pump particles. According to the invention, the second measuring chamber 22 is connected to the gas stream via an absorber medium 34 for absorption of the particles to be detected. This makes it possible to absorb the particles to be detected in a first operating mode using the absorber medium 34, and to desorb the absorbed particles in a second operating mode, and to detect the quantity of the desorbed particles. Thus, the gas sensor 10 is able to take even low concentrations into account, and short-term measuring errors do not have such a serious effect. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152131 | System and Method of Examining Trace Organic Matters In Living Being's Urine - A method and a system of examining trace organic matter in urine are provided. The system includes a polarograph having a graphite electrode and a metal electrode; a data examining device having a memory device stored with a standard determination module, a comparison module and a display device for operating interface and displaying results. The examining method is to utilize a polarograph for examining living being's urine and store the polarogram produced by the polarograph in memory device. Then utilizing a comparison module to process comparison of the graph data of a polarogram with a standard determination module to examine the composition and quantity of an organic matter in urine, and displaying the result on a display device. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152132 | Toilet Wand And Caddy - Described is a toilet wand and caddy system which includes a curved handle wand having replaceable cleaning heads, a caddy with a slanted cover, allowing the curved handle wand to curve thereover, and a short tool holder for holding the wand in an upright position. The system of the present invention provides for storage for replacement cleaning heads, minimal storage space, an aesthetically pleasing design as well as minimal spread of germs. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152134 | Childproof Package - Childproof packaging ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090152135 | Hermetic Covering System And Method For A Projectile - In one embodiment, a hermetic covering system includes a projectile and at least one bag. The projectile has a body and a component that houses moisture-sensitive equipment. The at least one bag may be coupled to the body such that the projectile protrudes through the opening and the component is disposed in the inner cavity to protect the component during storage of the projectile. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152136 | Shrink Sleeve for Pump Dispenser - A shrink sleeve on a vertical pump-up dispenser covers a portion of the actuator, the container and the gap between the actuator and the container. The shrink sleeve may have upper and lower transparent portions to display properties of the dispenser and a middle portion to display product use information. The shrink sleeve may be removable via a tear strip so that the dispenser has an uncluttered appearance when used by the consumer. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152137 | Combined Skin Sealant And Incise Drape - A combination drape which has both a skin sealant and an incise drape is applied to a patient's skin. The skin sealant is positioned adjacent the prepped skin and the incise drape is positioned over the skin sealant and the prepped skin. The skin sealant substantially fills contours of the incise drape positioned thereover such that any air pockets and wrinkles positioned between the incise drape and the skin sealant are sealed and isolated from the skin. The combination drape is contained within a kit which desirably includes instructions. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152138 | Composite Hinged-Lid Packet of Cigarettes | 2009-06-18 |
20090152139 | PACKAGING SACHET AND METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING THE SAME | 2009-06-18 |
20090152140 | TIE BOX - A tie box suitable for receiving one or more ties includes a base structure having a floor and upstanding peripheral walls that extend outwardly therefrom to define an interior compartment and a cover that is constructed to mate with the base structure. The tie box includes at least one elastic tie retaining member that is disposed within the interior compartment for receiving and holding the tie between the elastic tie retaining member and the floor. A ribbon member is disposed within the interior compartment for tying around the tie. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152141 | RECORDING MEDIUM STORAGE PACKAGE HAVING IMPROVED ROSETTE - An enclosure for securing a disc having a central aperture includes a base and a pivotable cover. A two part disc securing rosette has a first part on the base including at least two upstanding, circularly spaced apart segments with arcuate outer peripheral surfaces dimensioned for engaging the central aperture of a disc and a second part including at least two elongate, upstanding ribs extending radially from a position on the cover which is centered on the segments on the base, the number of ribs on the cover corresponding to the number of segments on the base, the ribs being positioned and dimensioned such that, when the enclosure is closed, the ribs on the cover enter the first part radially inwardly of the segments with the ribs contacting the radially inside surface of the corresponding arcuate segments for bracing the arcuate segments against breakage. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152142 | Mechanism for enabling application of information to an object - A mechanism for enabling application of information to an object. The mechanism includes a base portion and a panel operatively coupled to the base portion. The panel has a first surface for application of information thereon. An interface operatively couples the panel to the base portion such that the first surface is positionable and maintainable in a first angular orientation and in a second angular orientation different from the first angular orientation. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152143 | PROTECTIVE CASE FOR FOLDING GUITAR - A guitar case comprises a guitar body receiving case portion, a guitar body portion cover and a neck portion case top. A neck portion case bottom and a neck portion case sidewall off further provided. A top neck zipper portion secures the neck portion case top to the neck portion case sidewall. A bottom neck zipper portion secures the neck portion case bottom to the neck portion case sidewall. A zipper portion secures the guitar body portion cover to the guitar body receiving case portion. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152144 | Golf Bag Having Shoulder Strap With An Electronic Device - A golf bag having a shoulder strap with a pocket for housing an electronic device such as an MP3 player, a radio, CD player, cassette player, and like devices. The shoulder strap includes a speaker, controls, and wiring to connect the electronic device to the speaker. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152145 | GOLF BAG STRUCTURE - The present invention discloses a golf bag structure. The main body of the structure includes a bag portion, a pulling portion and a receiving portion, wherein the pulling portion is provided on the side of the bag portion and the pulling portion includes a handle, a pulling lever and at least one wheel. The handle is assembled with the pulling lever. The wheel is provided at one end of the pulling lever and can be detached therefrom. Additionally, the receiving portion is provided at one end of the bag portion and can receive the detached wheel, thereby reducing the size of the main body. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152146 | PORTABLE DISPENSERS FOR ARTICLES - Portable dispensers of nail strips, coils of roofing mails, roof staples, sheathing staples, welding rods, roofing nails, cartridge holders for diagonal nails which are put in a cartridge nail gun, framing nails, and the like. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152147 | HEMOSTATIC CLIP CARTRIDGE - Hemostatic clip cartridge having a plurality of individual compartments for holding preformed hemostatic clips. Each individual compartment progressively increases in width from the centerline of the cartridge. Flexible retaining fingers extend into each individual compartment and secure the hemostatic clip to a pedestal. Harvesting the hemostatic clip from that particular individual compartment by a clip applicator moves at least one of the retaining fingers from a first position to a post-harvest position. Subsequent removal of the clip applicator with the harvested hemostatic clip from that particular individual compartment leaves at least one of the retaining fingers in the post-harvest position different from the first position so that the post-harvest position of the at least one of the retaining fingers indicates that the particular individual compartment has been accessed by the clip applicator. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152148 | STERILE PACKAGING OF A MEDICAL ARTICLE - A container for containing a medical device, the container including a shell with a flange area, a packaging chamber formed by the shell, a cover removably connected to the shell in the flange area, a disposal chamber formed by shell, and a latch for securing the medical device in the container. The invention encompasses a method of using the container for containing the medical device before and after use of the device. In one embodiment, the disposal chamber is adjacent to the shell and includes a latch for connecting to the medical device and, in another embodiment, the packaging chamber and disposal chamber are the same and the container further includes a cover foldably connected to the shell and a latch for locking the cover to the shell. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152149 | Tool and equipment organizer - A system and method for organizing tools and equipment is disclosed. The system comprises a front wall for securing at least one chain of a first length using a first tension element and a plurality of holding elements; a rear wall for securing at least one chain of a second length using a second tension element and a plurality of holding elements; a first side wall for securing at least one tool with at least one clamp device; a second side wall; a bottom wall; and a top wall having a pull or handle element attached thereto, wherein the top, bottom, second side, first side, front and rear walls all cooperate to form a cavity for storing at least one tool. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152150 | RETENTION DUAL USE BIT HOLDER - A bit holder, comprising a base having a plurality of longitudinally oriented bit compartments for releasably storing multiple tool bits, a retention member positioned on the outside of the base for releasably retaining the tool bits within the base, and a magnetic member engaged with the base for allowing the base to be removably attached to a metal surface for storage. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152151 | PALLET CONTAINER, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTROSTATICALLY NON-CHARGEABLE AND/OR ELECTRIC CHARGE-DRAINING PALLET CONTAINER - A pallet container includes a bottom pallet, a lattice frame, and a multilayer inner container made of thermoplastic material by a blow-molding technique and received in the lattice frame, for storing and transporting liquid fill material. The inner container has an exterior layer which is configured to be incapable of permanently retaining an electrostatic charge by allowing electric charges to be drained. The exterior layer contains an antistatic compound and has a layer thickness which does not or only insubstantially change a transparency or translucency of the exterior layer, allowing easy optical detection of a fill level of the liquid fill material in the container. The exterior layer includes a fusible, easily stretchable thermoplastic material (polymer). At least one of a center layer and an interior layer of the multilayer container includes a cold-impact-resistant HDPE material (High Density Polyethylene) with a high molecular weight. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152152 | PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS AND ASSEMBLIES THEREOF - The invention is directed to personal care products that include a top surface, a bottom surface, and a release liner adjacent at least a portion of the bottom surface, where the liner is folder over onto itself at a fold line thereof so as to provide a first section extending between the fold line and a proximal end of the liner and a second section extending between the fold line and a distal end of the liner, where the second section of the liner is longer than the first section of the liner, and to assemblies of such products that include a first product, a second product and multiple other products disposed between the first and second products. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152153 | Bound Envelopes - An envelope package is provided, comprising an upper cover, a lower cover, a plurality of envelopes disposed between the upper cover and the lower cover, and a spiral binding disposed along the spine of the envelope package that joins the upper cover, lower cover, and the plurality of envelopes. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152154 | Reusable tote bag for accepting shopping information - The present invention is directed to a reusable tote bag for accepting shopping information. The tote bag includes a collapsible bag body with an outside surface that defines a pliant dry erase canvas that with multiple, permanent indicators corresponding to merchandise items; or blanks for accepting item names or designations. Attached to the bag body is a handle assembly to allow a user to transport the bag body by hand. Alternative embodiments of the bag body may include an outer side surface that defines a sheet sheath with a substantially translucent exterior surface. Within the sheath fits a reinforced dry erase merchandise insert sheet. Upon the sheet are multiple permanent indicators corresponding to merchandise items. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152155 | Cold-Formable Laminate for Blister Base Parts - A cold-formable laminate ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090152156 | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING FROM A BLISTER PACK - A pack for medicinal tablets has two parts hinged together, each part having pockets containing tablets. The pockets may be displaced to expel the tablets through a foil sheet. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152157 | Serving Tray - A serving tray ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090152158 | CARRIER TRAY - A carrier tray having a plurality of compartments separated by a plurality of dividers. Each carrier tray has a plurality of stacking pins on a top portion and a plurality of pin holes on a bottom portion. Each stacking pin is located in an area approximately adjacent to each pin hole such that, for a given set of a stacking pin and a pin hole, the stacking pin is slightly offset relative to the pin hole. When stacking the carrier trays to form a stacked configuration of carrier trays, each carrier tray is rotated 180° relative to a carrier tray immediately below and a carrier tray immediately above the carrier tray. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152159 | Self-contained, portable kit for carrying personal items - A self-contained portable kit that provides the convenience and ability to easily carry various items of personal value, sentimental value or necessity that bring comfort to the user of the kit, or other items for a variety of uses that are specific and personal to the user. The kit contains a closable, folding wallet having a plurality of sealable containers and a pricking device removably fastened to an inner surface of the wallet for storing a variety of items or substances. A closable pocket is coupled to another inner surface of the wallet for storing a variety of items. A method for producing the self-contained portable kit is also provided. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152160 | Disposable diaper changing assembly - A distinctive composite article has a package with a compartment for containing an article, and a drape. The drape has an end that is attached to an outer surface of the package. The drape is folded, and the package is folded about the drape for storage. In use, the package and then the drape are unfolded. The package may be opened to access the article(s) located within. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152161 | Flexible, disposable dispensing container - A container comprises a first compartment and a second compartment, where the first compartment and the second compartment are isolated by a divider. The first compartment contains a plurality of absorbent articles and the second compartment is suited for containing a plurality of wipe products. In addition, the container comprises at least one resealable dispensing orifice. The container is desirably portable, flexible and disposable. In some aspects, the plurality of wipe products is wet wipes. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152162 | CARRIER APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SHAPED SHEET MATERIALS - A carrier apparatus for holding a shaped sheet material includes a first frame structure with a first front surface including a first outer peripheral region and a first inner peripheral region separated by a first step. The apparatus further includes a second frame structure with a second front surface including a second outer peripheral region and a second inner peripheral region separated by a second step. The second front surface is configured to engage with the first front surface so that the second outer peripheral region is at least partially in contact with the first outer peripheral region and the second step circumferentially mates the first step with the second inner peripheral region opposing to the first inner peripheral region by a gap. The carrier apparatus further includes one or more locking mechanisms and a shaped wing structure extended from outer peripheral edge of the first frame structure. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152163 | SYSTEM FOR TREATING PETROLEUM AND PETROCHEMICAL SLOP OIL AND SLUDGE WASTES - An initial chemical composition comprising selected surfactants, dispersants, and degreasers that liquefy, disperse, demulsify, degrease, inhibit corrosion and scale formation, and lower the pour point of a petroleum, coal, Fischer-Tropsch synthesized, or naturally occurring paraffin-based wax and asphaltene. Such a product is capable of converting crystalline wax (paraffin) in, for example, slop oil into an amorphous form of wax at room temperature, allowing the wax to be dissolved in, for example, crude oil without the need for heating, and maintaining it in solution at room temperature, substantially reducing, indeed in some applications, preventing, for example, wax build-up in pipelines, processing and transportation equipment, etc., and the recovery of the hydrocarbons in the slop oil. In a second aspect of the invention, the pre-blend addition of a hydrotrope-demulsifier, a chelating agent and a wax plasticizer can result in a BS&W of zero for the recovered hydrocarbon blend. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152164 | Additives to Enhance Metal and Amine Removal in Refinery Desalting Processes - It has been discovered that metals and/or amines can be removed or transferred from a hydrocarbon phase to a water phase in an emulsion breaking process by using a composition that contains water-soluble hydroxyacids. Suitable water-soluble hydroxyacids include, but are not necessarily limited to glycolic acid, gluconic acid, C | 2009-06-18 |
20090152165 | System and Method for Introducing an Additive into a Coking Process to Improve Quality and Yields of Coker Products - Gas oil components, coking process recycle, and heavier hydrocarbons are cracked or coked in the coking vessel by injecting an additive into the vapors of traditional coking processes in the coking vessel. The additive contains catalyst(s), seeding agent(s), excess reactant(s), quenching agent(s), carrier(s), or any combination thereof to modify reaction kinetics to preferentially crack or coke these components. The quenching effect of the additive can be effectively used to condense the highest boiling point compounds onto the catalyst(s), thereby focusing the catalyst exposure to these target reactants. With a catalyst to crack these highest boiling point materials, this mechanism can effectively increase the catalyst's selectivity, thereby increasing its efficiency and reducing catalyst requirements and costs. Selective, catalytic conversion of the highest boiling point materials in the coking process product vapors (coker recycle and/or ‘heavy tail’ of the heavy coker gas oil) may be accomplished with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention in varying degrees. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention can also provide methods to control the (1) coke crystalline structure and (2) the quantity and quality of volatile combustible materials (VCMs) in the resulting coke. Pet coke from this process may have unique characteristics with substantial utility. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152166 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTRODUCING FLUIDS INTO A HYDROCRACKING REACTOR - The invention provides a method and apparatus for introducing a high-density hydrocarbon liquid into a hydrocracking reactor. The method comprises atomizing the high-density hydrocarbon liquid and injecting the atomized liquid into the hydrocracking reactor. The method may also comprise mixing hydrogen with the high-density hydrocarbon liquid prior to atomizing the high-density hydrocarbon liquid. The apparatus comprises an injection valve for introducing a high-density hydrocarbon liquid into a hydrocracking reactor comprises an atomizer coupled to receive the high-density hydrocarbon liquid. The atomizer comprises a nozzle configured to atomize the high-density hydrocarbon liquid and inject the high-density hydrocarbon liquid into the hydrocracking reactor. The injection valve may also comprise a mixer coupled to receive hydrogen and the high-density hydrocarbon liquid. The mixer may be configured to mix the hydrogen and high-density hydrocarbon liquid and deliver the mixture to the atomizer. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152167 | FCC Process with Spent Catalyst Recycle - Disclosed is an FCC apparatus and process in which spent catalyst is recycled to the base of the riser to contact fresh feed through a passage disposed within the riser. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152168 | Process for the desulfurization of heavy oils and bitumens - The present invention relates to a process for desulfurizing bitumen and other heavy oils such as low API gravity, high viscosity crudes, tar sands bitumen, or shale oils with alkali metal compounds under conditions to promote in-situ regeneration of the alkali metal compounds. The present invention employs the use of superheated water and hydrogen under conditions to improve the desulfurization and alkali metal hydroxide regeneration kinetics at sub-critical temperatures. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152169 | Removal of metal contaminants from polyethylene - A process to remove metal contaminants from a hydrocarbon solution of polyethylene is disclosed. The process comprises adding a primary alcohol and a β-diketone to a solution of polyethylene at a temperature within the range of 120° C. to 300° C. and contacting the solution with basic alumina. The process removes metal contaminants and minimizes degradation and condensation products, which can have a detrimental effect on polyethylene properties. The process provides polyethylene with low metal residues and good properties. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152170 | Mixed Matrix Adsorbent for Separation of Gasoline Components - A mixed matrix adsorbent is found for use in the removal of light alkanes from a gasoline stream. The mixed matrix comprises two adsorbents with one adsorbent having an LTA type structure and the other adsorbent having an MFI structure. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152171 | PROCESS FOR DIRECT COAL LIQUEFACTION - Process for direct coal liquefaction of coal, including: (1) preparing a coal slurry from raw coal; (2) preheating the coal slurry, then feeding it into reaction system to undergo liquefaction reaction; (3) separating reaction products in a separator to form a liquid phase and a gas phase, wherein the liquid phase is fractionated in an atmospheric tower into a light oil fraction and a bottom product; (4) feeding the atmospheric tower bottom product to a vacuum tower to separate into distillate and vacuum residue; (5) mixing the light oil fraction and the distillate to form a mixture, then feeding the mixture to a suspended bed hydrotreating reactor with forced circulation for hydrogenation; (6) fractionating hydrogenation products into oil products and a hydrogen donor recycling solvent. The process can operate long periods, with higher reactor efficiency and utilization factor, increased liquid oil yield and can supply high-quality feedstock for further processing. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152172 | IN-SITU CONTINUOUS COKE DEPOSIT REMOVAL BY CATALYTIC STEAM GASIFICATION - A coke removal system removes coke deposits from the walls of a high temperature passage in which hydrocarbon fuel is present. The system includes a carbon-steam gasification catalyst and a water source. The carbon-steam gasification catalyst is applied to the walls of the high temperature passage. The water reacts with the coke deposits on the walls of the high temperature passage to remove the coke deposits from the walls of the high temperature passage by carbon-steam gasification in the presence of the carbon-steam gasification catalyst. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152173 | SEPARATION SYSTEM FOR RECYCLABLE MATERIAL - A separation system includes an air separator that, in one embodiment, primarily receives Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) containing a mixture of relatively light MSW recyclable materials such as plastic, paper, cardboard, plastic containers, and/or metal containers and relatively heavy MSW such as textiles, food waste, yard debris, etc. The air separator blows the relatively light MSW recyclable materials up though a chamber and onto a first conveyor while the other relatively heavy MSW material drops down a chute onto a second conveyor. A separation screen receives the relatively light MSW recyclable materials from the air separator and separates the relatively flat fiber and plastic film materials from the other paper, plastic and metal containers. In another separation stage, an electrostatic emitter is positioned adjacent to a conveyor for applying an electrostatic charge to the fiber and plastic materials. The electrostatic charge causes at least some of the plastic materials to at least partially cling to the conveyor belt while being carried over an end of the conveyor so that the plastic materials do not drop out as far from the conveyor as the fiber materials. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152174 | Flotation Reagent For Minerals Containing Silicate - The invention relates to the use of a compound of formula | 2009-06-18 |
20090152175 | APPARATUS FOR DISCRIMINATING SHEET MATERIAL - The present invention provides an apparatus for discriminating the kind of a sheet material, comprising: a substrate having a recessed portion; a press member situated so that a sheet material can be deflected using the recessed portion; a support member that is deformed as the sheet material situated to cover the recessed portion is pressed by the press member and thereby deflected; and a sensor for detecting the deformation amount of the support member, wherein the kind of the sheet material is discriminated on the basis of detecting the deformation amount of the support member by the sensor. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152176 | MAGNETIC SEPARATION OF FINE PARTICLES FROM COMPOSITIONS - The disclosure describes apparatuses and methods of use that may be used to remove material with magnetic properties from compositions, particularly pharmaceutical compositions. The apparatuses provide a conduit or column in which a magnetic field exists and through which a composition flows. Magnetic material in the composition is substantially reduced after flowing through the conduit or column. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152177 | OPTICAL PAPER SORTING SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS - An optical paper sorting system uses diffuse reflectance to identify a sheet of paper, conveyed on a conveyor, as either white or groundwood grade, or white, colour, or mixed grade. In sorting, paper that does not meet a specified minimum requirement, for example, having less than a maximum amount of lignin, is mechanically diverted from a stream of input paper waste to a rejection bin. Otherwise, the paper is directed to a collection bin. The optical paper sorting method may be used to sort paper into different grades that is then recombined to produce a predetermined grade of sorted waste paper. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152178 | Fully Automated Membrane Cleaning System and Methods of Use - The invention provides apparatus and methods for completely automated cleaning of reverse osmosis systems. This includes cleaning initiation, selection of cleaning agent, complete cleaning and rinsing, and cleaning evaluation. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152179 | Method for Blowing Free a Wetted Hydrophobic Filter, and Device for Carrying Out the Method - This invention relates to a method for clearing a wetted hydrophobic filter, in which in a first step the air permeability of the hydrophobic filter is monitored and in which in a second step the hydrophobic filter is cleared by means of a connected air pump, if it is detected that the hydrophobic filter is clogged. Furthermore, the invention relates to an apparatus for performing this method. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152180 | Large Scale Membrane Separating Device - A large scale membrane separating installation wherein a cleaning chemical liquid flows to membrane units through a header and branch pipes. A cleaning chemical liquid distribution unit comprises the header and the branch pipes having a diameter smaller than that of the header. The cleaning chemical liquid distribution unit comprises a pipeline configuration uniformly distributing the cleaning chemical liquid supplied to the membrane units. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152181 | Backwashing filter basket - The present invention is for a self-cleaning filter basket for an overflow structure for a retention pond or storm water system. The filter basket is attached to the overflow structure over the outlet weir so that floating debris, such as trash, leaves, glass clippings, tree stems, and the like, is captured by the filter basket while sand, gravel and non-floating materials pass through the filter screen. The self-cleaning filter basket screens are cleaned by water, such as rain water, being directed through openings in the top of the filter basket to impinge against the angled screen sides in the filter basket to flush accumulated debris therefrom. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152182 | REMOTE CONTROL POOL SKIMMER - A remote control pool skimmer for picking up surface debris, according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises a pair of elongated buoyant hulls spaced from one another, each hull having a bow and a stern, and at least one cross member interconnecting the hulls to one another, a remotely controlled drive system connected to the pool skimmer for propelling the hulls across the surface of the water in a selected direction and a collection net spanning the space between the pair of hulls, the net being oriented in order to collect surface debris as the hulls move through the water. In terms of weight distribution from bow to stern, the hulls are weighted more toward the stern. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152183 | Disinfection System Improvements - Apparatus for disinfecting fluid. The apparatus includes a disinfection tank including a heat exchanger extending from an inlet to an outlet for heating preheated fluid to a second temperature to thereby disinfect the fluid. A preheat heat exchanger is provided for heating the fluid to a first temperature using heat recovered from disinfected fluid provided at the outlet and a control system, including one or more sensors for monitoring operation of the apparatus, is used for determining if signals from the sensors fall outside predetermined operating ranges and either generating an indication of a fault or stopping operation of the apparatus. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152184 | HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANE MODULES FOR USE IN DISTILLATION SYSTEMS - A membrane module comprising an outer casing having an interior region, a seal disposed within the outer case, thereby dividing the interior region into a first chamber and a second chamber, and a plurality of hollow fiber membranes extending through the first chamber and the second chamber, where at least a portion of the plurality of hollow fiber membranes have first segments located within the first chamber and second segments located within the second chamber, the first segments being configured to allow vapor transmission therethrough, and the second segments being configured to substantially prevent vapor transmission therethrough, and further configured to allow transmission of thermal energy therethrough. | 2009-06-18 |
20090152185 | DEVICES FOR WATER TREATMENT - A device for use in water comprising a carrier having an interior cavity and one or more openings allowing ingress to and egress from the interior cavity; and a moss contained within the interior cavity in which the carrier completely encloses the moss. | 2009-06-18 |