25th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 16 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170173554 | START-UP SYSTEM FOR STARTING REFORMING HYDROGEN PRODUCTION DEVICE - The invention discloses a start-up system for starting reforming hydrogen production device, the reforming hydrogen production device and the start-up system adopt methanol-water mixture as feedstock, comprising a feed riser pipe, a flame tray, an upper cover body and an igniter, The flame tray and the upper cover body are disposed on the feed riser pipe from the bottom up; the middle part of the upper cover body is provided with an aperture in communication with the feed riser pipe, the methanol-water mixture feedstock may flow from the feed riser pipe up to the aperture and be exuded from the aperture and spread around along the upper side surface of the upper cover body until flowing into the flame tray. The present invention has high ignition success rate, large methanol-water mixture burning areas and combustion flame, and can quickly restart the reforming hydrogen production device. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173555 | CARBON DIOXIDE ADSORBENTS - A carbon dioxide adsorbent including a hierarchical zeolite. The hierarchical zeolite defines micropores having a pore width between about 0.4 nm and about 2 nm, and at least one of: mesopores having a pore width between about 2 nm and about 50 nm; and macropores having a pore width greater than about 50 nm. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173556 | ADSORPTION MATERIAL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME AND ADSORPTION HEAT PUMP - An adsorption material is provided, which includes a graphene scroll of a graphene sheet wrapping along an axis. The graphene scroll has a spiral shape at a cross-section perpendicular to the axis. A modifier is grafted on an interlayer and outside of the graphene scroll, and the modifier has a hydrophilic group. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173557 | SORBENT COMPRISING CARBON AND NITROGEN AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to sorbents including carbon and nitrogen. In various embodiments, the sorbent can remove mercury from a mercury-containing gas that includes sulfur(VI) such as SO | 2017-06-22 |
20170173558 | ADSORBENT WITH MULTIPLE LAYERS - A method, device, article of manufacture and apparatus are disclosed for binding successive layers of a “guest specie” such as an atom, cation, anion, organic molecule, and/or pathogen to a substrate or multiple different substrates. Possible substrates include materials with a porous nature; macro, micro and nano porous materials are all candidates. The adsorbent capacity of a substrate is extended by coordinating a layer of bi- or multi-functional ligand (L) to an adsorbed atom or ion or molecule or pathogen, which is then coordinate to a second layer of adsorbed atom or ion or molecule or pathogen. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173559 | A POROUS METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORK WITH PYRIMIDINE GROUPS FOR METHANE STORAGE EXHIBITING HIGH WORKING CAPACITY - Disclosed herein are metal-organic frameworks (MOF) and uses thereof, including those comprising a repeat unit of the formula [Cu | 2017-06-22 |
20170173560 | POROUS CYCLODEXTRIN POLYMERIC MATERIALS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - A nucleophilic substitution reaction to crosslink cyclodextrin (CD) polymer with rigid aromatic groups, providing a high surface area, mesoporous CD-containing polymers (P-CDPs). The P-CDPs can be used for removing organic contaminants from water. By encapsulating pollutants to form well-defined host-guest complexes with complementary selectivities to activated carbon (AC) sorbents. The P-CDPs can rapidly sequester pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and other organic micropollutants, achieving equilibrium binding capacity in seconds with adsorption rate constants 15-200 times greater than ACs and nonporous CD sorbents. The CD polymer can be regenerated several times, through a room temperature washing procedure, with no loss in performance. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173561 | HYBRID MATERIAL FOR CHROMATOGRAPHIC SEPARATIONS COMPRISING A SUPERFICIALLY POROUS CORE AND A SURROUNDING MATERIAL - The present invention provides novel chromatographic materials, e.g., for chromatographic separations, processes for their preparation and separations devices containing the chromatographic materials. The preparation of the inorganic/organic hybrid materials of the invention wherein a surrounding material is condensed on a superficially porous hybrid core material will allow for families of different hybrid packing materials to be prepared from a single core hybrid material. Differences in hydrophobicity, ion-exchange capacity, chemical stability, surface charge or silanol activity of the surrounding material may be used for unique chromatographic separations of small molecules, carbohydrates, antibodies, whole proteins, peptides, and/or DNA. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173562 | FUNCTIONALIZED POROUS CARBON, METHODS FOR MAKING SAME, AND METHODS FOR USING SAME TO REMOVE CONTAMINANTS FROM A FLUID - The present invention relates to materials comprising a functionalized porous carbon, methods of forming a functionalized porous carbon, and methods of treating fluids with a functionalized porous carbon. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173563 | HIGH WATER-ABSORBENT RESIN HAVING CRUSH RESISTANCE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Disclosed are a surface-modified superabsorbent polymer and a method of preparing the same, wherein a superabsorbent polymer is surface-modified with the addition of a water-soluble salt having a multivalent cation and superhydrophobic microparticles, thereby improving attrition resistance, permeability and absorption speed without significantly deteriorating the other properties thereof. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173564 | SHELL IMPREGNATED CATALYST AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A SHELL IMPREGNATED CATALYST BODY - The present application relates to a process for producing a catalyst,said process comprising the steps of: providing a carrier and following modifying said carrier by a first impregnation with at least one alkaline earth metal in a first metal precursor solution. The first metal precursor is decomposed to form at least one metal oxide or metal hydroxide thereby obtaining a modified carrier and a second impregnation is carried out by incipient wetness by a second precursor solution comprising at least one metal Me in a second solution. Finally the second precursor is decomposed thereby obtaining a catalyst body having an enrichment of the at least one metal Me in the outer shell of the catalyst body, said at least one metal being present in a concentration having either as an egg-shell profile or a hammock profile. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173565 | PROCESS FOR SYNTHESIZING IRON CARBIDE FISCHER-TROPSCH CATALYSTS - Preparation of a catalyst suitable for use in Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis reactions using a two step process in which the steps may be performed in either order. In step a), impregnate an iron carboxylate metal organic framework selected from a group consisting of iron-1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylate (Fe-(BTC), Basolite™ F-300 and/or MIL-100 (Fe)), iron-1,4 benzenedicarboxylate (MIL-101(Fe)), iron fumarate (MIL-88 A (Fe)), iron-1,4 benzenedicarboxylate (MIL-53 (Fe)), iron-1,4 benzenedicarboxylate (MIL-68 (Fe)) or iron azobenzenetetracarboxylate (MIL-127 (Fe)) with a solution of a promoter element selected from alkali metals and alkaline earth metals. In step b) thermally decompose the iron carboxylate metal organic framework under an inert gaseous atmosphere to yield a catalyst that is a porous carbon matrix having embedded therein a plurality of discrete aliquots of iron carbide. If desired, add a step intermediate between steps a) and b) or preceding step b) wherein the metal organic framework is impregnated with an oxygenated solvent solution of a polymerizable additional carbon source and the polymerizable additional carbon source is thereafter polymerized. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173566 | Catalyst For Carbon Monoxide Oxidation and Process For The Preparation Thereof - The present invention provides a catalyst and a process for the selective oxidation of carbon monoxide (CO) to produce carbon dioxide gas (CO | 2017-06-22 |
20170173567 | METHOD OF PREPARING SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION COMPOSITE CATALYST - A method of preparing selective catalytic reduction composite catalyst is provided. First, first metal compound support, second metal compound, third metal compound and water are mixed to formed a precursor solution. Then, dried mixture powder is formed from the precursor solution by a spray-drying process. Thereafter, a calcination process is performed on the dried mixture powder. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173568 | CATALYTIC SYSTEM FOR CATALYTIC PARTIAL OXIDATION PROCESSES WITH A SHORT CONTACT TIME - The present invention relates to a catalytic system comprising at least two catalytic zones of which at least one zone exclusively contains one or more noble metals selected from the group consisting of Rhodium, Ruthenium, Iridium, Palladium and Platinum and at least another zone contains Nickel, said catalytic system characterized in that at least one zone exclusively containing noble metals selected from the group consisting of Rhodium, Ruthenium, Iridium, Palladium and Platinum is always distinct but in contact with at least one zone containing Nickel. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173569 | Fe-ppm Pd, Cu and/or Ni Nanoparticle-Catalyzed Reactions in Water - In one embodiment, the application discloses a composition for the reduction of an organic compound comprising a nitro group to form an organic compound comprising an amine group, the composition comprising: a) a transition metal salt; b) an iron salt; and c) a reducing agent; and methods for the use of such compositions, including Click chemistry and cross coupling reactions. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173570 | PROCESS FOR THE CONVERSION OF SUGARS TO LACTIC ACID AND 2-HYDROXY-3-BUTENOIC ACID OR ESTERS THEREOF COMPRISING A METALLO-SILICATE MATERIAL AND A METAL ION - A process for the preparation of lactic acid and 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid or esters thereof from a sugar in the presence of a metallo-silicate material, a metal ion and a solvent, wherein the metal ion is selected from one or more of the group consisting of potassium ions, sodium ions, lithium ions, rubidium ions and caesium ions. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173571 | Composite material used for catalyzing and degrading nitrogen oxide and preparation method and application thereof - The invention discloses a composite material used for catalyzing and degrading nitrogen oxide and its preparation method and application thereof. The invention of the hollow g-C | 2017-06-22 |
20170173572 | CHIRAL LIGAND-BASED METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS FOR BROAD-SCOPE ASYMMETRIC CATALYSIS - Metal-organic framework (MOFs) compositions based on chiral phosphine-, chiral oxazoline-, chiral pyridine-, and chiral diene-derived organic bridging ligands were synthesized and then post-synthetically metalated with metal precursors such as Ru and Rh complexes. The metal complexes could also be directly incorporated into the MOFs. The MOFs provide a versatile family of recyclable and reusable single-site solid catalysts for catalyzing a variety of asymmetric organic transformations, including the addition of arylboronic acids to α,β-unsaturated ketones and alkimines, the hydrogenation of substituted alkene and carbonyl compounds, and cyclization reactions. The solid catalysts can also be integrated into a flow reactor or a supercritical fluid reactor. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173573 | COPPER NANOPARTICLES FOR DEGRADATION OF POLLUTANTS - The present invention is directed to a degradation composition, methods and kits for degrading organic pollutants comprising reduced copper based nanoparticles-polymer complex (Cu-NPs) and an oxidant. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173574 | HONEYCOMB FIRED BODY, HONEYCOMB FILTER, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING HONEYCOMB FIRED BODY - Provided is a honeycomb fired body in which the pressure loss in the initial state where PM has not accumulated is sufficiently low, the strength is sufficiently high, and the heat capacity is not small. The honeycomb fired body of the present invention is a honeycomb fired body including a plurality of cells in each of which one end is plugged and which serve as channels of exhaust gas, and porous cell partition walls that define the cells, wherein the honeycomb fired body is formed of SiC, the plurality of cells include peripheral cells located at an outermost peripheral region of the honeycomb fired body and inner cells located more inward than the peripheral cells, all the inner cells have the same cross-sectional shape that is a rectangle in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction thereof, each peripheral cell is defined by the cell partition walls and an outer wall forming a periphery of the honeycomb fired body, the cell partition walls in contact with the outer wall each have a thick wall region where the wall thickness gradually increases toward the outer wall, the cross-sectional shape of the peripheral cells in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction thereof is a shape formed by reducing the rectangular cross-sectional shape of the inner cells to obtain a reduced rectangle and chamfering or rounding two corners of the reduced rectangle, the cross-sectional area of each peripheral cell in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction thereof is 60 to 80% of the cross-sectional area of each inner cell in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction thereof, the cell partition walls include inter-peripheral-cell cell partition walls each located between the peripheral cells and inter-inner-cell cell partition walls each located between the inner cells, and the minimum thickness of the inter-peripheral-cell cell partition walls is greater than the thickness of the inter-inner-cell cell partition walls. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173575 | REGENERATION PROCESS FOR METAL CATALYST BASED GAS PURIFIERS - Disclosed herein are methods for regenerating metal catalysts used in the purification of inert gases for use in fiber draw furnaces and other applications. The methods described herein can regenerate metal catalysts alone or in combination with molecular sieves. The methods disclosed herein are able to prevent the formation and retention of unwanted byproducts during and after the regeneration process, thereby efficiently converting oxidized catalysts to their reduced or elemental form. Gases purified with catalysts regenerated by the methods disclosed herein, when used in fiber draw furnaces and similar applications, can lead to extended equipment lifetimes and higher-quality products due to the lack of degradation by contaminants in the gas stream. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173576 | ELECTRIC PIPETTE SYSTEM, ELECTRIC PIPETTE, AND OPERATING PROCEDURE DISPLAY DEVICE - Provided is an electric pipette system, including: an operating condition receiving milt configured to receive an operating condition of a manipulation operation to foe occur next; a suction/discharge operating unit configured to perform at least any one of a suction operation and a discharge operation of a liquid by an electric pipette based cm the operating condition; an information collecting unit configured to collect various types of information during the suction operation or the discharge operation of the liquid; and an information recording unit configured to record the information. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173577 | ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE AND APPARATUS AND METHODS IMPLEMENTING SUCH AN APPARATUS - An electrochemical device comprises a fluidic cell having an internal volume able to be filled with a fluid and at least one first and one second electrode making contact with the internal volume, wherein at least the first electrode comprises a thin layer made of a conductive material that is optically absorbent at at least one wavelength λ in the visible, near-infrared or near-ultraviolet spectrum, the thin layer being arranged on or in an internal surface of a wall of the fluidic cell which is at least partially transparent to said wavelength λ. An electrochemical apparatus comprises such an electrochemical device and an optical microscope arranged to illuminate the first electrode through the wall at at least said wavelength λ and also to observe it through the wall. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173578 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES FOR THE RAPID DETECTION OF ANALYTES - Provided herein are paper-based microfluidic devices that can be configured to induce fast fluid flow through a hollow microfluidic channel under low applied pressure. The microfluidic devices can comprise a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a hollow channel fluidly connecting the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet, so as to form a fluid flow path from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet. The hollow channel can comprise a fluid flow path defined by a floor, two or more side walls, and optionally a ceiling. One or more of the interior surfaces of the hollow channel can comprise a hydrophilic material. The hydrophilic material can drive fluid flow through the hollow channel, allowing for fast fluid flow through the hollow microfluidic channel under low applied pressure. The devices are well suited for use in numerous sensing applications, for example, quantitative, low limit-of-detection, and/or point-of-care paper analytical devices. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173579 | Method and Apparatus for Metering and Vaporizing a Fluid - A vaporization device, including a fluid supply containing a vaporizable fluid; a plurality of bubble pumps operative to pump fluid from the fluid supply to outlets of the bubble pumps; and a fluid vaporization heater located adjacent the outlets of the bubble pumps to receive fluid from the bubble pumps. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173580 | MICROFLUIDIC APPARATUS HAVING AN OPTIMIZED ELECTROWETTING SURFACE AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Microfluidic devices having an electrowetting configuration and an optimized droplet actuation surface are provided. The devices include a conductive substrate having a dielectric layer, a hydrophobic layer covalently bonded to the dielectric layer, and a first electrode electrically coupled to the dielectric layer and configured to be connected to a voltage source. The microfluidic devices also include a second electrode, optionally included in a cover, configured to be connected to the voltage source. The hydrophobic layer features self-associating molecules covalently bonded to a surface of the dielectric layer in a manner that produces a densely-packed monolayer that resists intercalation and or penetration by polar molecules or species. Also provided are microfluidic devices having an electrowetting configuration that further include a section or module having a dielectrophoresis configuration; systems that include any of the microfluidic devices in combination with an aqueous droplet and a fluidic medium immiscible with the medium of the aqueous droplet; related kits; and methods of manipulating droplets, optionally containing micro-objects such as biological cells, within the microfluidic devices. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173581 | Film Bag for a Microfluidic Analysis System, Microfluidic Analysis System, Method for Producing and Method for Operating a Microfluidic Analysis System - A film bag for a microfluidic analysis system includes a film bag bottom, a film bag opening arranged opposite the film bag bottom, and a peel seam arranged between the film bag bottom and the film bag opening. The peel seam is formed to produce a closed reagent receiving region between the peel seam and the film bag bottom and a tube between the peel seam and the film bag opening. The reagent receiving region has a reagent receiving length extending between the peel seam and the film bag bottom. The tube has a tube length extending between the peel seam and the film bag opening. The tube length is at least five percent of the reagent receiving length. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173582 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE AND CONTROL EQUIPMENT FOR MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE - Provided is a microfluidic device to more easily and mechanically operate a valve for controlling a fluid flow, which comprises: a platform having a plurality of chambers; at least one flow channel which connects between the chambers; and a valve which opens or closes the flow channel, wherein the valve includes a blocking member which selectively blocks the flow channel and a pressing member installed in the blocking member to move the blocking member, and the pressing member has a structure which presses and moves the blocking member by the linear reciprocating motion in the same direction as the direction of an external force, and the valve further includes a driving unit which reversibly controls the opening and closing of the flow channel caused by the blocking member by fixing the pressing member to the position of the moved pressing member or returning to the original position. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173583 | LIQUID HANDLING DEVICE - This liquid handling device is provided with a first chip that comprises a first substrate, a first film, a first flow path, a second flow path and a partition wall. A diaphragm portion of the first film is over the first flow path, the second flow path and the partition wall, and the center thereof is arranged over the first flow path. The first chip comprises a discharge hole or a discharge flow path which, in the liquid flow direction in the first flow path, opens into the first flow path between the partition wall and the center of the diaphragm and allows communication between the inside and outside of the first flow path. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173584 | DEVICE FOR MANIPULATION OF PACKETS IN MICRO-CONTAINERS, IN PARTICULAR IN MICROCHANNELS - A microfluidic device for performing physical, chemical or biological treatment to at least one packet without contamination. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173585 | POINT OF CARE POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION DEVICE FOR DISEASE DETECTION - A point-of-care device for detecting a target nucleic acid is provided. The device comprises: an extraction chamber adapted to receive a biological sample, wherein said extraction chamber comprises means to extract and lyse the sample to release nucleic acid; a first amplification chamber in communication with the extraction chamber, wherein said amplification chamber comprises means to trigger nucleic acid amplification of a target nucleic acid sequence to occur; and a detection chamber in communication with the amplification chamber, wherein said detection chamber comprises means to detectably label the target nucleic acid and means to detect a signal associated with labeled target nucleic acid. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173586 | THERMAL CYCLER SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - A thermal cycler system for use with a sample holder configured to receive a plurality of samples includes a sample block having an upstanding peripheral side wall and being configured to receive the sample holder and an adaptor having an upstanding peripheral side wall configured to be positioned about the peripheral side wall of the sample block. When the peripheral side wall of the adaptor is positioned about the peripheral side wall of the sample block and the sample holder is received in the sample block, the peripheral side wall of the adaptor extends in an upward direction toward the sample holder. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173587 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A THERMAL CYCLER HEATED COVER - A thermal cycler system for use with a sample holder configured to receive a plurality of samples includes a sample block configured to receive the sample holder, a cover lid configured to move in a direction toward the sample block from an open position to a closed position, a heated cover operatively coupled to the cover lid and configured to move in a direction toward the sample block from a raised position to a first lowered position, in which the heated cover contacts the sample holder when the sample holder is received by the sample block, and a drive assembly including a motion guide configured to move in a direction toward the sample block from a first position, wherein the cover lid is in the open position and the heated cover is in the raised position, to a second position, wherein the cover lid is in the closed position. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173588 | CARTRIDGE-BASED THERMOCYCLER - Cartridge-based thermocyclers can include cartridges that are configured to move a fluid between distinct chambers. In some cases, the cartridge-based thermocyclers can be used for thermocycling a sample fluid comprising a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) target to perform polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Individual chambers can be heated, cooled, and/or compressed to mix fluid within the chamber or to propel fluid in the chamber into another chamber. The cartridges can have a laminate construction. The cartridges can be configured to enable multiplexed thermocycling and/or detection. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173589 | Swivel Mount for Centrifugal Microfluidic Chip - A centrifugal microfluidic chip mounting, kit and method include a swivel joint permitting a chip to rotate about an axis of the chip in a plane swept by a centrifuge, and a force applicator for controlling an angle of the swivel and for applying a force in proportion to a rotational rate of the centrifuge. The mounting includes: a blade part ( | 2017-06-22 |
20170173590 | ABRASION RESISTANT WEAR PART FOR VSI CRUSHER ROTOR - An abrasion resistant wear plate is mountable within a rotor or a vertical shaft impact crusher to protect the rotor from material fed into the rotor. The wear plate includes a main body that mounts and supports at least one abrasion resistant insert to define, in part, a contact face over which feed material is configured to flow. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173591 | SYSTEM FOR POWDER HEAT TREATMENT AND CLASSIFICATION VIA FLUIDIZED BED - A fluidized powder heat treatment classification assembly includes a gas source. A fluidized bed is connected to the gas source via a metered connection. The fluidized bed includes a first output connected to a powder classifier via at least a first valve. The powder classifier includes a catch container operable to decelerate a gas flow from the output and operable to catch particles entrained in the gas flow. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173592 | DEBRIS TRAPPING MAGNET CONFIGURATION - A debris collecting and retaining magnet structure for removable disposition in a motor vehicle transmission. The magnet structure is cylindrical and defines a plurality of axially and circumferentially extending and intersecting bars or ribs. The intersecting bars or ribs form a cylindrical cage. The cage is secured to a mounting structure having a radially extending arm or lug with a mounting opening in which a threaded fastener may be installed to secure the magnet assembly to a transmission housing. The mounting structure includes a gasket such as an O-ring to seal it within the transmission. The cylindrical magnet cage exhibits significantly increased surface area relative to conventional magnets thereby increasing the amount of metal particles that may be attracted to and retained by the magnet. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173593 | ELECTROSTATIC FLUID FILTER AND SYSTEM - Certain exemplary aspects of the present disclosure are directed towards an apparatus for electrostatic fluid filtration. The apparatus utilizing alternating positive and negative electrodes in conjunction with filter media there between to filter contaminants from a fluid flow. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173594 | FROTH FLOTATION WITH ANISOTROPIC PARTICLE COLLECTORS - In one example, a method includes providing a pulp composed of a combination of particulate materials including particles of a target material. The pulp is mixed with a collector composed of anisotropic particles having at least two separate spatial domains that have different physiochemical properties, and the mixture of pulp and collector is fed into an aqueous solution containing air bubbles. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173595 | A Process for Preparation of High Flash Point Frothing Agent - The present invention discloses a process for preparing high flash point frothing agent by treating an aldehyde with an alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst at elevated temperature and further adding a carbonate salt to obtain the frothing agent and polymer. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173596 | A CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR - A centrifugal separator for separation of liquid particles from a gas stream includes a stationary frame, a gas inlet and a gas outlet. The frame includes a tubular element defining a rotor space inside itself and a liquid transportation space outside the tubular element. A centrifugal rotor is arranged in the rotor space and is rotatably supported in the frame around a rotational axis and including a separator. A stationary device is configured to bring the gas stream in rotation, thereby bringing the rotor into rotation. At least one opening is provided in the tubular element, between the rotor space and the liquid transportation space, for conducting liquid separated from the gas stream from the rotor space to the liquid transportation space. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173597 | CENTRIFUGAL MACHINE HAVING AN IMPROVED DISCHARGE SYSTEM - In a centrifugal machine, collecting chambers, which are in a rotary bowl allocated to centrifugal separation of at least two phases, include a discharge port that can be opened or closed as desired by pistons, movement of which is controlled from outside by a reduced-friction system. Drawing volume is adjustable and proportional to volume of a transverse aperture in the pistons, the ports and the openings of the collecting chambers being offset. The machine enables pseudo-continuous drawing which makes it possible to maintain a continuous supply. The drawing volume, composition of the drawn product, and compactness thereof, in a case of a near-solid phase, are controlled. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173598 | Controlled Turbulent Breakup Flow - A hydrocyclone separator for classifying solid material in liquid suspension is disclosed. The hydrocyclone separator includes a head part having an inlet conduit and a conically tapered separation part. The hydrocyclone separator includes one or more internal edges that disturb the flow of material within the hydrocyclone separator. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173599 | Modular Nozzle Assembly and Fluidic Plate Apparatus and Method for Selectively Creating 2-D or 3-D Spray Patterns - A modular nozzle assembly for use with standard trigger sprayers | 2017-06-22 |
20170173600 | AIR CAP AND NOZZLE ASSEMBLY FOR A SPRAY GUN, AND SPRAY GUN - An air cap for a spray gun, in particular a paint spray gun, having at least one central opening, which is delimited by a mouth, and two horns, each having at least one inner and one outer horn air duct and one inner and one outer horn air opening. The spacing between the front end of the central opening and an axis which perpendicularly intersects the central axis of the central opening and runs through the centre of an inner horn air opening is between 0.6 mm and 2.6 mm. The spray pattern generated by the air cap has a longer core region and a steeper transition of the layer thickness between the external region and the core region, compared to conventional air caps leading to improvement in coating quality. A nozzle assembly and a spray gun, in particular a paint spray gun, can have an air cap having the above properties. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173601 | Spray Head with Hyperboloid Spray Pattern - A spray head for directing water into a spray pattern that includes a casing configured to receive a supply of water and a plurality of nozzles disposed on the casing with each nozzle being configured to emit water in a stream away from the casing. The plurality of streams of water from the plurality of nozzles are configured to form a hyperboloidal shaped spray pattern. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173602 | MULTI-FUNCTION SPLASHLESS SPRAYHEAD - A fluid control valve includes a body, a first diverter, a second diverter, and a first actuator. The body includes an inlet configured to receive a supply of fluid. The first diverter is movable in a radial direction within the body between a first radial position and a second radial position. The second diverter is movable in a longitudinal direction within the body between a first longitudinal position and a second longitudinal position. The first actuator is operatively coupled to the first diverter and to the second diverter. The first actuator is configured to simultaneously move the first diverter between the first and second radial positions and the second diverter between the first and second longitudinal positions. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173603 | REMOTE SWITCH COMBINATION SHOWER HEAD - A remote switch combination shower head includes a first shower head, a second shower head and a switch mechanism, wherein further comprising a fixing seat assembled to a support arm, the fixing seat is disposed with an inlet waterway connected to the support arm, a first diversion waterway and a second diversion waterway; the first shower head is assembled to the fixing seat and is capable of connecting to the first diversion waterway; the second shower head is a hand shower head connected to the second diversion waterway by a flexible pipe; the switch mechanism comprises a switch component and an operation component, the switch component is disposed to the fixing seat and is coupled to the inlet waterway, the first diversion waterway and the second diversion waterway, so that the waterways are switched by the movement of the switch component. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173604 | THROUGHFLOW CONTROLLER - A sanitary insert part includes an insert housing, which includes in a housing interior thereof a functional element that controls throughflow and that has at least one throughflow orifice. At least one throughflow opening is delimited by a peripheral wall, the shape of which can be changed against a restoring force as a result of the pressure of the inflowing water in such a manner that the at least one throughflow orifice has a variable orifice cross section which can be changed, in dependence on the pressure of the inflowing water, between an open position and a minimized position having a reduced orifice cross section by comparison. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173605 | ELECTROSTATIC ATOMIZING DEVICE AND ELECTROSTATIC ATOMIZING METHOD - An electrostatic atomizing device includes a discharge section capable of retaining a liquid, a voltage applying section for applying a voltage to the discharge section, and a control section for setting the voltage applied by the voltage applying section to a given voltage at which a charged particulate water can be produced in an amount equal to or greater than a given amount. The control section is configured to set the voltage applied by the voltage applying section to a voltage lower than the given voltage at an operation start, and then to change the lower voltage to the given voltage. The electrostatic atomizing device can shorten a time needed before the electrostatic atomizing phenomenon occurs. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173606 | DETERMINING PARAMETERS OF AN ELECTROSPRAY SYSTEM - A method of providing a suitable candidate liquid for an electrospray system is provided. At a first step an aperture radius for an aperture of the electrospray system ( | 2017-06-22 |
20170173607 | ELECTROSTATIC FLUID DELIVERY BACKPACK SYSTEM - An electrostatic fluid delivery system is configured to deliver fluid, such as a disinfectant fluid, onto a surface by electrically charging the fluid and forming the fluid into a mist, fog, plume, or spray that can be directed onto a surface, such as a surface to be cleaned. The system atomizes the fluid using a high-pressure air stream and passes the fluid through an electrode inside a nozzle assembly to charge, such as negatively charge, droplets of the atomized fluid. The system uses a unique nozzle design that is configured to optimally atomize the fluid into various sized droplets. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173608 | ELECTROSTATIC SPRAY GUN HAVING EXTERNAL CHARGE POINTS - An electrostatic spray apparatus includes an electrostatic spray gun having a first external surface and a second external surface. A first electrode is disposed on the first external surface and is configured to ionize a material and to generate a first electrical field between the first electrode and a grounded object. A second electrode is disposed on the second external surface of the apparatus and is configured to generate a second electric field between the second electrode and the grounded object. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173609 | Two Component Adhesive Spray Gun and Spray Pattern - A two part adhesive spray system is provided herein. This system provides numerous enhancements to the prior art including limiting overspray “fog,” saving on sprayed material because of a more efficient spray pattern, and providing a more efficient bond than that of the prior art. In particular, the present invention provides a spray pattern having both adhesive and activator. The activator is sprayed in a smaller spray area than the adhesive, which is sprayed on a larger area. As such, when sprayed on a substrate, the activator provides a rapid tack to hold a second adhered material to the substrate sufficient to hold it in place while the remainder of the adhesive dries and/or cures. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173610 | FEED CENTER FOR DENSE PHASE SYSTEM - A feed center for powder coating material includes a hopper, an extraction duct, and a control valve. The hopper is connectable in fluid communication with a fluidizing pressure source. The extraction duct is connectable in fluid communication with at least one suction source. The control valve connects the extraction duct with an extraction port of the hopper. The control valve is operable between a first position for applying suction from the at least one suction source to the hopper, and a second position providing an exterior opening in at least one of the control valve and the first extraction duct for exhausting pressurized fluid from the hopper and/or collecting at least some of the air and powder that is exhausted from the powder. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173611 | COLD SPRAY NOZZLE ASSEMBLY AND A METHOD OF DEPOSITING A POWDER MATERIAL ONTO A SURFACE OF A COMPONENT USING THE ASSEMBLY - Cold spray nozzle assembly for depositing powder material onto a surface of a component includes a primary spray nozzle, two or more secondary spray nozzles, and nozzle support mechanism that supports each spray nozzle. Each spray nozzle deposits powder material on a single target point on the surface, a reference-plane being defined normal to a surface-plane at the target point. The primary nozzle is in a primary-plane, the primary-plane being normal to the surface-plane, and defining a primary dihedral-angle with the reference-plane. An axis of the primary nozzle defines a primary nozzle-angle with the surface-plane. Each of the two or more secondary spray nozzles is in a corresponding secondary-plane, with each of the two or more secondary-planes being normal to the surface-plane, defining a respective secondary dihedral-angle with the reference-plane. An axis of each of the two or more secondary spray nozzles defines a respective secondary nozzle-angle with the surface-plane. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173612 | DISPENSER FOR CONCENTRATED CLEANING SOLUTION - A dispenser includes a housing, a cartridge, and a pump assembly. The housing has a first liquid disposed therein, and the cartridge has a second liquid disposed therein. The pump assembly includes a tube. The first liquid is drawn from the housing into the tube through a first inlet in the tube when the pump assembly is actuated, and the second liquid is drawn from the cartridge into the tube through a second inlet in the tube when the pump assembly is actuated. The first and second liquids are combined within the tube to form a mixture. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173613 | BODY-WORN/CARRIED PUMP STATION - The invention regards in a first aspect a body-worn/carried pump station comprising a housing having at least one compartment, in said housing having at least a pump, a motor and an internal power supply, where said motor is powered by said internal power supply, and a container comprising material to be pumped, wherein said pump has means for connecting said container, at least one hose connected to said pump in one end and connected to a dispensing means in the other end for dispensing material pumped from the container, control means for start/stop and/or for controlling and/or setting up said pump station, and a display, wherein at least said control means or said display is located remotely from said pump station. The invention regards in second aspect a container connector assembly, comprising: a first connector comprising a first inlet and first outlet, a second connector comprising a second inlet a second outlet, a first mounting means on said first connector for connecting said first connector to a container comprising a container opening, a second mounting means on said first connector for connecting said first connector to second connector, a third mounting means on said second connector for receiving said first connector, a fourth mounting means on said second connector for connecting said second connector to a device comprising a device opening, a valve inside said first connector and/or inside said second connector to be opened and closed, wherein said second and/or third mounting means is configured for connecting said first connector to said second connector by a translational movement of said connector(s), and wherein said translational movement is substantially perpendicular to an axis formed along said first outlet and second inlet when the connectors are connected. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173614 | DEVICE FOR CONTAINING A FLUID SUBSTANCE - Device for containing fluid substance, comprising including a bag having at least one flexible side wall, a substantially rigid neck delimiting an opening giving access to an internal cavity of the bag, shaped in such a to at least partially accommodate a pumping member for pumping the fluid substance, and provided with a connector for connection to an external container. The bag is made from multilayer material, and the neck is made from a material different from bag material and includes a cup-shaped element having a bottom wall with at least one opening, and a side wall on the outer surface of which the upper edge of the bag is hermetically connected. The device includes a valve element for moving from an opening position, wherein the valve element makes the bag internal cavity accessible, and a closing position, wherein the valve element inhibits access to the internal cavity. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173615 | Refill Cartridge and System Comprising the Refill Cartridge and a Pump Dispenser - Disclosed is a refill cartridge ( | 2017-06-22 |
20170173616 | CASING WITH LIQUID DISPENSER - The present invention relates to a casing for a mobile electronic device, the casing including a dispenser, which includes a spraying unit and a reservoir, wherein the dispenser can be moved from a secure position to at least one dispensing position. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173617 | MULTI-AXIS ARTICULATING AND ROTARY SPRAY SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present disclosure provides a system and method articulating and rotary spray system for fluids that includes a first drive for rotating a mast for different headings and a second drive for rotating a nozzle for different pitches at any time with or without rotation of the mast. The method and system uses a system of interacting gears that rotate a control rod in variable synchronization to control the nozzle pitch relative to the mast heading while the control rod orbits about a center of rotation of the rotating mast along a longitudinal axis. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173618 | FADE PATTERN FORMATION - The invention is a device and method for forming a fade pattern on a large and/or compound-curved surface. The device and method each includes the creation and application of stencil panels to the surface, painting over the stencil panels, and then removing the stencil panels to leave a fade pattern. Also disclosed is a paint coating formed by a method according to the invention. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173619 | STENCILS FOR CREATING FADE PATTERN - The invention is a device and method for forming a fade pattern on a large and/or compound-curved surface. The device and method each includes the creation and application of stencil panels to the surface, painting over the stencil panels, and then removing the stencil panels to leave a fade pattern. Also disclosed is a paint coating formed by a method according to the invention. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173620 | Rain Rocket - “The Rain Rocket” is an inexpensive, compact, mobile irrigation device which can be attached to fences, gates, tree limbs, playsets, etc. in order to water lawn and garden areas. Incorporates irrigation head with modified attached spring-loaded C-clamp and treaded female garden hose connector. This unique design allows the apparatus to be attached to objects which elevates sprinkler high off the ground to irrigate more area, quicker and easier than traditional water sprinklers without ever having to bend over. Device can utilize many different nozzle configurations such as pop-up rotating, pop-up static or impact sprinkler heads. Perfect solution for watering difficult parkway, verge and set-back areas by attaching to fence or gate without ever having to leaving your own backyard. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173621 | ULTRASONIC-ROTARY COMPOSITE ATOMIZATION MECHANISM - An ultrasonic-rotary composite atomization mechanism comprises a housing and an ultrasonic unit passing through the housing and free to rotate with respect to the housing. A dynamic unit is installed in a position of the ultrasonic unit, which is corresponding to the housing, to drive the ultrasonic unit to rotate with respect to the housing. The ultrasonic unit includes a material supply channel, a vibration member disposed in the ultrasonic unit, and a vibration-rotation cup connected with the material supply channel. The material supply channel carries a liquid into the vibration-rotation cup. The dynamic unit and vibration member operate simultaneously to make the vibration-rotation cup rotate at high speed and vibrate ultrasonically. Thus is generated a synergistic effect: the ultrasonic vibration uses inertia force to break the cohesion and disperse the liquid, and the high-speed rotation generates centrifugal force to atomize the liquid. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173622 | COATING DEVICE, COATING METHOD AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING RESIN FILM HAVING COATING FILM - A coating device includes: a rotatable coating bar that is arranged inside a container having a coating fluid inlet and an upper opening; a plurality of pairs of rotatable supports that are arranged intermittently along the longitudinal direction of the coating bar, and that support the coating bar from below; and a weir that is located close to the outer periphery of at least the support. The positional relationship between the support and the weir is determined such that, if a line that connects the shaft center of the support and a point which is the end edge of the weir and which is closest to the support is defined as a straight line and if a point where the straight line intersects with the outer periphery of the support is defined as an intersection point, a straight line that is perpendicular to the straight line and that passes through the midpoint of a line segment does not intersect with the coating bar. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173623 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING COATINGS OF POROUS COORDINATION POLYMERS BY FLOW OF REAGENTS - An apparatus and method is provided for coating a surface of a material with at least one film of porous coordination polymer. A body (e.g., a flow cell) has an interior space for holding the material to be coated, at least one inlet, and at least one outlet in communication with the interior space to permit fluid to flow in a downstream direction from the inlet, across the surface of the material in the interior space, and through the outlet. A plurality of flow channels are arranged to flow a plurality of different reagent solutions from respective supply sources to the at least one inlet. The flow channels merge into at least one mixing region, positioned upstream of the interior space, to mix the solutions prior to the mixture contacting the surface of the material in the interior space. At least one pressure source and valve system are arranged with the supply sources and the flow channels to select at least one combination of the reagent solutions to be mixed and to force the selected reagent solutions to flow from their respective supply sources, through the flow channels, and into the mixing region at independently controllable flow rates to regulate respective concentrations of reagents in the mixture. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173624 | DISCHARGE DEVICE FOR SEMI-SOLID MATERIALS - This invention relates to a discharge device of the dispenser gun type, which is suitable in particular for discharging semi-solid materials such as e.g. bone replacement materials. The discharge device comprises an adapter ( | 2017-06-22 |
20170173625 | MASKING KIT FOR HATCH PERIMETERS - A mask according to the invention includes a masking having a first side, a second side, and a perimeter opening. The second side is either tacky or has an adhesive applied and includes a backing, and the first side may include a cover. In use, the backing is removed to apply the mask to a hatch on a surface, with the perimeter of the hatch exposed through the perimeter opening. If used, the cover is then removed and liquid sealant is applied to the perimeter through the perimeter opening. Excess sealant collects on the masking rather than on the hatch or surface surrounding the perimeter. Once the sealant dries, the masking is removed. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173626 | ELECTROSTATIC POWDER COATING METHOD AND POWDER COATING MATERIAL - An electrostatic powder coating method includes spraying a charged powder coating material including powder particles that contain a thermosetting resin and a thermosetting agent, and an external additive that includes oxide particles containing at least one of titania and alumina to electrostatically attach the powder coating material to an object to be coated, and heating the powder coating material that is electrostatically attached to the object to be coated to thereby form a coating film, wherein a content Ac of the oxide particles in the powder coating material that is electrostatically attached to the object to be coated and a content Ao of the oxide particles in the powder coating material before being sprayed satisfy a relationship of Expression: Ao×0.80≦Ac≦Ao×1.20. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173627 | ELECTROSTATIC POWDER COATING METHOD AND POWDER COATING MATERIAL - An electrostatic powder coating method includes spraying a charged powder coating material that includes powder particles which contain a thermosetting resin and a thermosetting agent, and which have an average circularity of 0.940 to 0.950 to electrostatically attach the powder coating material to an object to be coated; and heating the powder coating material that is electrostatically attached to the object to be coated to thereby form a coating film, wherein an average circularity Sc of the powder particles in the powder coating material that is electrostatically attached to the object to be coated and an average circularity So of the powder particles in the powder coating material before being sprayed satisfy a relationship of Expression: So×0.90≦Sc≦So×1.05. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173628 | ABILITY TO THREE-DIMENSIONALLY PRINT AN APERTURE MASK ON A MULTI SPECTRAL FILTER ARRAY - A three-dimensional inkjet printer and method for printing an aperture mask on a multi-spectral filter array. A custom tray is used by the printer allowing for printing on a prefabricated filter array. Photopolymer resin is deposited on the prefabricated filter array to form the aperture mask of dark mirror coating. An ultraviolet lamp illuminates the deposited photopolymer resin on the surface of the prefabricated multi-spectral optical filter array to cure the resin, thereby forming the mask. The prefabricated multi-spectral optical filter array includes an optical coating on at least one side, the aperture mask being formed on the optical coating, without the use of heat, chemical etching, or deformation of the optical coating. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173629 | COATING FOR INSPECTING THE INTERNAL INTEGRITY OF A STRUCTURE AND VEHICLE INCLUDING SAME - The coating for inspecting the internal integrity of a structure, includes an optically active material, and a coating matrix associated with the optically active material and configured to crack when the matrix receives an impact beyond a preset pressure, the optically active material being visible when such a crack is present. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173630 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING ANTI-FINGERPRINT COATING LAYER - Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to devices having an ultrathin anti-fingerprint coating layer. According to an aspect of the present invention, a device includes a housing formed of a hairline-processed metal substrate and an anti-fingerprint coating layer disposed on a surface of the housing. The anti-fingerprint coating comprises polysilsesquioxane. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173631 | APPARATUS FOR TREATING A WELLBORE SCREEN AND METHOD - An apparatus and methods for applying an inner coating to a wellbore screen are described. The apparatus comprises a support for the wellbore screen, an elongate injector for injecting coating material into the inner bore of the wellbore screen, and a driver for positioning the elongate injector into the inner bore and moving the elongate injector through the inner bore to introduce coating material to the inner bore. The elongate injector has a supported end, a distal end, and a coating material delivery line extending through the elongate injector from a coating material supply to a port at the distal end. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173632 | VARNISH-COATED RELEASE LINER - A release liner for removably covering an adhesive surface is disclosed. The release liner includes a substrate configured in size and shape to cover an adhesive surface of an item. The substrate includes a first side configured to releasably attach to the adhesive surface and a second side opposite the first side. The release liner also includes one or more ink-printed features on the second side of the substrate and a varnish coating on the second side of the substrate. The varnish coating covers at least the one or more ink-printed features on the second side of the substrate. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173633 | VIBRATION GENERATOR MOVING VIBRATOR BY MAGNETIC FIELD GENERATED BY COIL AND VIBRATOR-MOUNTED HOLDER USED IN VIBRATION-GENERATOR - A vibrator-mounted holder is attached to a casing of a vibration generator which moves a vibrator to generate a vibration when used. The vibrator-mounted holder includes a vibrator, a vibrator retention unit retaining the vibrator, a fixing unit fixed to a casing, and an arm. The vibrator includes a magnet having a plate shape parallel to a horizontal surface and a yoke arranged on the magnet. The arm connects the fixing unit to the vibrator retention unit, and supports the vibrator retention unit in a manner that the vibrator retention unit is displaceable with respect to the fixing unit. The yoke has a projecting portion which is projected downward and fixed to the vibrator retention unit. The arm is connected to a portion, at which the projecting portion is arranged, within the vibrator retention units. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173634 | STRETCHABLE FILM LAMINATE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A stretchable film laminate that includes a laminated body and external electrodes. The laminated body is formed such that a plurality of stretchable films and a plurality of main-surface electrodes are laminated in an alternate manner. The stretchable films are provided with cuts through which some of the main-surface electrodes are partially exposed. The external electrodes are connected to a part of the main-surface electrodes exposed through the cuts. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173635 | STEPPED WALL SINGULATOR CONVEYOR FOR OVERSIZED ITEM REMOVAL - This invention relates generally to a conveyor assembly for separating and aligning parcels, packages, bags and other articles prior to processing with a singulator. The stepped wall assembly includes a low friction conveying surface having both forward and lateral conveying forces for moving articles toward a lateral sidewall and a downstream conveyor. A series of offsets disposed between straight and diverging sidewalls force parcels toward the center of the conveyor against the lateral forces of the low friction conveying surface gradually separating and converging the parcels toward a selected sidewall of the conveyor and in line with a singulator apparatus. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173636 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RECYCLING ALUMINUM ALLOY RIMS USING SPECTROGRAPHIC ANALYSIS - A method and system of recycling aluminum alloy rims, the method and system comprising providing a feed of a plurality of aluminum alloy rims of different alloys, for each rim in the feed of aluminum alloy rims, determining a composition of that aluminum alloy rim, determining a plurality of recycled aluminum alloy composition ranges, and dividing the feed of aluminum alloy rims into a plurality of batches of aluminum alloy rims, each batch of aluminum alloy rims in the plurality of batches of aluminum alloy rims corresponding to an associated recycled aluminum alloy composition range in the plurality of recycled aluminum composition ranges, such that each rim in the plurality of aluminum alloy rims is allocated to an associated batch in the plurality of batches of aluminum alloy rims based on the composition of that aluminum alloy rim. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173637 | SURFACE PROPERTY AND INSPECTION SORTING APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - To provide a surface property inspection sorting apparatus, system, and method capable of efficiently performing steps to evaluate the surface properties of spring-shaped members. A surface property inspection and sorting apparatus | 2017-06-22 |
20170173638 | PERCEPTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND PROCESSING A VARIETY OF OBJECTS - A drop perception system is disclosed that includes an open housing structure having an internal volume, an open top and an open bottom, and a plurality of perception units positioned to capture perception data within the internal volume at a plurality of locations between the open top and the open bottom of the open housing. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173639 | AUTOMATED MAIL TRAY LOADING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Presently disclosed embodiments are directed to a system and method for loading mail trays in a sorter without human intervention. Specifically, the disclosed embodiments utilize an automated mail tray having a bottom plate that is selectively moveable between an elevated position and a lowered position. The automated mail tray may be positioned on a shelf under a corresponding output pocket of a mail stacker, and the bottom plate may be elevated to receive mail product transferred from the output pocket to the automated mail tray. After receiving the mail product on the elevated bottom plate, the bottom plate of the mail tray may be lowered so that the mail product is transferred from the output pocket to a position fully situated in the automated mail tray. The mail tray filled with mail product may then be removed from the shelf and replaced with an empty automated mail tray. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173640 | LOW TEMPERATURE SOLAR COLLECTOR CLEANER - A photovoltaic (PV) robotic cleaning device can include a cleaning head configured to apply a vaporized cleaning solution on a portion of a PV collector while the PV robotic cleaning device is traveling over the PV collector, where the vaporized cleaning solution can heat the portion of a PV collector while travelling. The photovoltaic (PV) robotic cleaning device can include a squeegee element coupled to the cleaning head, where the squeegee element can be configured to remove a cleaning solution formed by the vaporized cleaning solution. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173641 | REMOVAL OF SURFACING MATERIALS BY WET BLASTING - Provided herein are a system and method for an efficient and safe method for the removal of surfacing materials which may contain toxic components from a work surface through wet blasting. The method and apparatus provided may utilize a mixture of surfactant and water combined with abrasive media for use in a wet blasting operation in which the creation of waste in solid dust form is reduced or substantially prevented. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173642 | PEROXYFORMIC ACID COMPOSITIONS FOR MEMBRANE FILTRATION CLEANING - Peroxyformic acid compositions for removal of biofilm growth and mineral deposits on membranes are disclosed. In particular, peroxyformic acid compositions are generated in situ or on site generation for the reduction and prevention, of biofilms and the mitigation of mineral buildup on the membranes. The compositions according to the invention are compatible with the membranes under application of use conditions. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173643 | REDUCED MISTING AND CLINGING CHLORINE-BASED HARD SURFACE CLEANER - Alkaline sprayable aqueous compositions are disclosed. In particular, sprayable alkaline aqueous chlorine compositions including a surfactant system for modifying the viscosity of the composition, are combined with an alkalinity source and a chlorine source. Methods of cleaning having reduced amounts of airborne particulates of the composition during spray applications are also provided according to the invention, namely reduction of airborne particulates having a micron size of 10 or less within a breathing zone of a user of less than or equal to 60 particles/cm | 2017-06-22 |
20170173644 | CENTRIFUGAL CLEANING INSTALLATION AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A CENTRIFUGAL CLEANING INSTALLATION - In order to adapt a centrifugal cleaning installation ( | 2017-06-22 |
20170173645 | HELICALLY TRAVELING CARRIAGE AND HELICALLY TRAVELING CLEANING MACHINE - Provided are a helically traveling carriage and a helically traveling cleaning machine capable of efficiently performing a maintenance process, such as cleaning, with respect to a helical structure formed by winding a helical wall around a column at a central section of a vertically extending cylindrical wall. This helically traveling carriage includes a lower moving-and-contacting part that rolls or slides on a helical wall's upper surface, a lateral bridge mechanism that bridges a column's outer circumferential surface and a cylindrical wall's inner circumferential surface, the lateral bridge mechanism having, on one end thereof, a first moving-and-contacting part that rolls or slides on the cylindrical wall's inner circumferential surface, and having, on the other end, a second moving-and-contacting part that rolls or slides on the column's outer circumferential surface, and a rotary engagement part that rotatably engages with the column by laterally receiving a portion of the column. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173646 | DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR OPENING UP BRANCH POINT OF PIPE ASSEMBLY - The device is for opening up a branch point of a pipe assembly. The device has a tip part arranged to be rotated, in connection with which there is at least one blade, and spring-loaded discs and protrusions which are separate from the tip part and arranged to remain essentially non-rotating as the tip part is rotated. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173647 | Open Fume Capture and Exhaust Ventilated Work Station - An open fume capture and exhaust work station for a laboratory classroom having an air exhaust system that provides unobstructed sight lines for students at the station of the other students and of a classroom instructor. The work station includes an upper table surface providing a plurality of individual work surfaces, a fume extractor extending upwardly from a middle portion of the table surface to an elevation below the student sight lines, a pair of elongated air outlet openings adjacent to opposed sides of the table for directing fan generated opposed airflows to the extractor which defines opposed upstanding air inlet faces and communicates those faces with the air exhaust system creating a pressure drop within the extractor that captures the opposed inwardly airflows and pull the airflows over the individual work surfaces and into said extractor, capturing and removing emissions from spills and experiments on those work surfaces. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173648 | DUCTLESS FUME HOOD GAS MONITORING AND DETECTION SYSTEM - A ductless fume hood suitable for the removal of various chemical materials including toxic and non-toxic gases, vapors, particles, dust and unpleasant odors from a fluid stream. The ductless fume hood uses electronic devices and software to enable real time monitoring of gas levels in parts per million. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173649 | ENCAPSULATED REACTANT AND PROCESS - An encapsulated reactant(s) having at least one encapsulant and at least one reactant. An outermost encapsulant is substantially non-reacting, impermeable and non-dissolving with water. The reactant(s) contribute to at least one reaction with contaminants in environmental media rendering the environmental media less harmful. Processes for using the encapsulated reactant in environmental media is also hereby claimed. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173650 | COMBINED APPARATUS FOR ROLLING SEAMLESS TUBES - The present invention relates to a plant | 2017-06-22 |
20170173651 | SHEET METAL BLANK - A process includes flexible rolling of a strip made of a metallic material, wherein a thickness profile with different sheet thicknesses along the length of the strip is produced such that successive regions of the flexibly rolled strip each correspond to a target thickness profile of a sheet metal blank to be cut out of same; determining a measured thickness profile of a plurality of successive regions of the strip; calculating a target position in the strip for a sheet metal blank to be cut out of the strip depending on the generated measured thickness profile of at least two successive regions of the strip; cutting the flexibly rolled strip by at least one cutting device along the target position for producing the sheet meal blank. A plant is further provided for producing a sheet metal blank. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173652 | STRAIGHTENING DEVICE FOR STRAIGHTENING CABLES - A straightening device for straightening cables includes two rows of rollers, an adjusting device for manually adjusting a distance between the rows of rollers, a measuring device for recording the distance between the rows of rollers, and an indicator device with which deviations of the actual value of the distance between the rows of rollers, determined by the measuring device, from a nominal value is visually indicated. The indicator device has two optical error indicating elements for indicating too high and/or too low an actual value compared with the nominal value of the distance, as well as an optical ‘correct’ indicating element for indicating that the actual value of the distance corresponds with the nominal value. | 2017-06-22 |
20170173653 | LAYING HEAD - A coil-forming head, defining a longitudinal axis, for forming coils of a substantially rectilinear metallic product, comprising a fixed supporting structure, a rotor, adapted to turn about said longitudinal axis and rotatably fixed to said supporting structure, wherein the rotor comprises a bell-shaped member, which expands outwards with respect to said axis and has an outer surface thereof provided with at least one spiral-shaped groove, dimensioned to convey and form coils of a metallic product having diameter from 5 to 8 mm, and comprises at least one spiral-shaped tube, arranged inside and integrally fixed to said bell-shaped member, and dimensioned to convey and form coils of a metallic product having a diameter from 8 to 25 mm, wherein feeding means are provided to feed the product to said at least one groove or to said at least one tube. | 2017-06-22 |