27th week of 2020 patent applcation highlights part 14 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20200206638 | GAME SYSTEM, METHOD OF PROVIDING INFORMATION RELATED TO MATCH-UP GAME, AND METHOD OF EXECUTING MATCH-UP GAME - A server determines, for each player, whether or not a sanction as a sanction target player is to be imposed based on a state or an action of an operation target player character of the player concerned, and when it is determined that the sanction is to be imposed, executes sanction control processing of providing a terminal owned by a player who differs from the sanction target player with player-related information of the sanction target player as the sanction. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206639 | GAME SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING INFORMATION RELATED TO MATCH-UP GAME - When a server executes control processing related to a matching match-up using player characters as matched player characters between matched players determined by matching processing, when interference from a matched player character to another matched player character occurs, the server executes parameter control processing with respect to the matched player character having been subjected to the interference in accordance with the interference and executes parameter control disabling processing of disabling control of a parameter value in accordance with the interference by a player character of an unmatched player to the matched player character. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206640 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING, BROADCASTING, AND VIEWING 3D CONTENT - A method is disclosed for allowing a custom version of video session to be created for presentation on at least one viewer device. Game metadata generated from a live or recorded video feed is received. The game metadata includes three-dimensional modeling data associated with the live or recorded video feed. Viewer metadata collected from a plurality of viewer devices is received. The viewer metadata includes information pertaining to a plurality of responses of a plurality of viewers to a presentation of the video session on a plurality of viewer devices. Additional game metadata is created based on the game metadata and the viewer metadata. The additional game metadata includes camera data based on the three-dimensional modeling data. The additional game metadata is integrated into the game metadata for at least near-real-time presentation of the custom version of the video session. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206641 | Wire Rope and Track Transport System - A mechanical assemblage similar to a traditional zipline, where a wheeled cart travels with the assistance of gravity along a guide cable strung between two points. However, this new system allows the cart to travel further, along multiple segments of guide cable and track, connected to each other by an unique attachment system which allows the cart to travel unabated, from cable to track and back to cable, by allowing the mounting attachments for the track segments to pass through an opening in the side of the cart and then close the opening to make it impossible for the guide cable to escape the cart, while riding on the guide cable. This is the most compact, simple and highly functional solution yet presented for genuine cable and track zipline system able to function with only the potential energy of gravity. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206642 | TOY VEHICLE TRACK SET - A toy vehicle track set includes a base having a first pivotable end and a second pivotable end. A first segment is coupled to the first pivotable end. A first connector has a first hinge, a first tongue and a second tongue. A second segment is hingedly coupled to the first segment by the first connector. A third segment is coupled to the second pivotable end. A second connector has a second hinge, a third tongue and a fourth tongue. A fourth segment is hingedly coupled to the third segment by the second connector. The first and second tongue of the first connector are configured to slidably couple to the first and second segments, respectively, and rotate relative to the first hinge. The third and fourth tongue of the second connector are configured to slidably couple to the third and fourth segments, respectively, and rotate relative to the second hinge. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206643 | TOY VEHICLE PLAYSET WITH MANUALLY OPERABLE CAR FEEDER - Disclosed is a toy racetrack having a variety of features that together allow a user to control and effect the travel path of toy vehicles as they travel through the toy racetrack. One or more car feeders are provided as starting points for a toy vehicle that is to be introduced onto a continuous closed loop track. A manually adjustable handle is operatively connected to a toy vehicle release that extends upward into the path of the car feeder, which release blocks a toy vehicle's path until a user deliberately lowers the release through movement of the handle. Movement of the handle in a first direction will lower the release while raising a trigger upward into the path of the car feeder, thus preventing additional cars from entering the closed loop track. Movement of the handle in a second direction will lower the release while keeping the trigger retracted, thus allowing all cars on the car feeder to enter the closed loop track. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206644 | Collapsible Kite Frame and Method of Collapsing a Kite for Shipping and Storage - Disclosed is a collapsible kite frame that permits at kite to be fit into an economical shipping box, thereby significantly decreasing the costs associated with shipping. The kite frame utilizes a double revolute joint to connect the support members of a kite frame. A support sheath locks the joint and support members in a straight alignment, but, when removed, the support members are free to rotate and move inward, towards each other, thereby shortening the combined length span of the support members when in a straight alignment. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206645 | PORTABLE CHILDREN INTERACTIVE SYSTEM - The present invention is related to a portable children's interactive system for communicating over a wireless network including one of a WI-FI wireless network or a Bluetooth wireless network, having one or more children. The portable children interactive system includes a plurality of electronic tags configured to be placed at various places, each electronic tag includes a unique identification attribute; and a doll structure and includes an interactive module to interact with the plurality of electronic tags over the wireless network up to a longest distance within the reach of the wireless network. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206646 | BUILDING ELEMENT FOR MODULAR DEVICE, HOT-SWAP DETECTION CIRCUIT AND ORIENTATION DETECTION CIRCUIT - A building element for a modular device includes a male connector comprising M first magnets, a first ground terminal, a first detection terminal, a first power terminal, and a first signal terminal; and a female connector comprising M second magnets that are magnetically attractable to the first magnets, N second ground terminals, O second detection terminals, P second power terminals, and a second signal terminal. When the male connector of one building element is mechanically connected to the female connector of another building element, the first ground terminal, the first detection terminal, the first power terminal and the first signal terminal of the male connector of the one of two building elements respectively come into contact with one of the second ground terminals, one of the second detection terminals, one of the second power terminals, and the second signal terminal of the other one of the two building elements. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206647 | System For Building A Load Bearing Structure - A system for building a load bearing structure for supporting a compressive load, the system including a plurality of wooden members including: a first member including a first body having a recess therein; a second member including a second body having protrusion extending therefrom; and a third member including a third body having a recess therein; wherein the protrusion of the second member is locatable within the recess of the first or third member to interconnect the first and second or third and second members together to form the loading bearing structure, wherein the protrusion is not rotatable within the recess, and; wherein the third member has a recess with a depth greater than the height of the protrusion of the second member such that a cavity is formed between an upper inner wall of the third member and a top portion of the protrusion of the second member when the second and third members are interconnected. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206648 | Foldable Windmill - The present invention discloses a foldable pinwheel, which comprises a central pole ( | 2020-07-02 |
20200206649 | DISPLAY TOOL - A display tool comprises a first member and a second member that visually represents a character, wherein states that a relative positioning between the first member and the second member can take include a first state and a second state in which the first member is more difficult to hold than in the first state. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206650 | PINATA OF REDUCED VOLUME TO FACILITATE THE TRANSPORT THEREOF - The present invention refers to piñatas and other container devices that store a volume of candies, gifts and/or prizes that are dispensed when the container device is opened. More particularly, the present invention provides a piñata of reduced volume to facilitate the transport thereof which is characterized in that comprises: an inflatable cavity; a receptacle of objects joined to said inflatable cavity, said receptacle of objects that has an aperture; sealing means of said inflatable cavity; and means for opening and closing said aperture of said receptacle of objects. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206651 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR HEATING AND MANIPULATING FLUIDS - Systems and methods are provided for heating and manipulating a fluid to heat the fluid, evaporate water from the fluid, concentrate the fluid, separate the fluid into fractions; and/or pasteurize the fluid, comprising a closed-loop heating subsystem coupled to a primary fluid-to-fluid heat exchanger, and one or more fluid manipulation subsystems also coupled to the primary fluid-to-fluid heat exchanger. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206652 | NANOWAVE EXTRACTION METHOD AND APPARATUS - Methods and apparatus for nanowave extraction are disclosed. In some embodiments, an extraction column comprises a body comprising a vertical standing pressure vessel; one or more inlet openings at a base of the pressure vessel to receive at least one primary restrictive perforation to control a flow of incoming solvent entering the extraction column; an outlet opening at a top portion of the pressure vessel to receive at least one secondary restrictive perforation to filter extraneous sediment trapped within an extracted effluent; a positive pressure pump configured to provide a pressurize solvent to the one or more inlet openings at the base of the pressure vessel; a controlling computer configured to generate a pressure wave in the solvent, wherein the pressure wave causes the raw materials to repeatedly lock to a side of the extraction column and then break free from the side of the extraction column. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206653 | Chromatography System and Couplings Therefor - Disclosed are chromatography systems employing a releasable coupling ( | 2020-07-02 |
20200206654 | APPARATUS FOR FILTERING LIQUIDS - The present invention relates to a filtering apparatus ( | 2020-07-02 |
20200206655 | Method And Apparatus For Filtering A Liquid Sample - The invention relates to the filtering of liquid samples, preferably in a laboratory environment, for example for collecting micro organisms from the liquid sample for subsequent testing. The invention provides a method for filtering a liquid sample which comprises providing a blank of a deformable sheet material and a filtration medium, deforming the blank to form a funnel extending above and about the filtration medium, introducing the liquid sample to be filtered into the so formed funnel, and filtering the liquid sample from the funnel through the filtration medium, for example to a downstream receptacle. The method is accordingly based on the concept that the funnel is not or at least not completely preformed but provided in a form of a blank of a deformable material sheet which is deformed so as to form the funnel at the point and time of use during filtration. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206656 | FILTERS - A filter insert ( | 2020-07-02 |
20200206657 | FILTER DEVICE - A filter device for transmission oil, having a filter element ( | 2020-07-02 |
20200206658 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A FILTER SYSTEM - A filter for use in filtering a fluid slurry that includes particles of varying size, such as pool water including debris, is provided. The filter is in electrical communication with a sensor and includes a housing having an inlet to receive the fluid slurry, an outlet, and an internal chamber. An actuator can be coupled to the filter media to move at least a portion of the filter media to vary a dimension of the pores. The filter also includes a controller connected to the actuator that is capable of receiving a signal from the sensor and controls the actuator to change the dimension of the pores based on the signal. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206659 | FILTER MODULE, FILTER MODULE SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR BINDING PARTICLES OF A MATERIAL MIXTURE - A filter module for binding particles from a particle-laden material mixture, in particular from an aerosol or from a particle-laden fluid, is provided. The approach of deforming an open-pored medium, in particular periodically, by means of a relative motion relative to a deformation unit and in this way producing a motion of the material mixture to be filtered through the open-pored medium is provided, whereby the material mixture is filtered by the open-pored medium. According to an embodiment, a cylindrical open-pored medium is introduced, together with a deformation unit, into a cylindrical housing and said open-pored medium can be deformed geometrically, in particular periodically, preferably at least along the cylinder axis of the housing and/or in the radial direction, by means of the deformation unit. According to an embodiment, a plurality of filter elements are arranged adjacent to each other with respect to the longitudinal extent thereof and are deformed with respect, to the longitudinal extent thereof periodically, preferably in an undulating manner, in particular substantially sinusoidally, wherein the deformation motions of the filter elements are phase-shifted with respect to each other. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206660 | REVERSE OSMOSIS PUSH FILTER WITH FLOATING KEY LOCK - A reverse osmosis filter assembly for fluid filtration having a push-activated lock and release mechanism. A push filter design activates a floating key lock upon insertion and extraction, where the filter key may be used simultaneously as a lock and as an identifier for particular filter attributes. The filter base may be situated inline, and in fluid communication, with the raw water ingress, permeate egress, and reject water egress. The reverse osmosis filter housing assembly may be attached to, and removed from, the filter base by a push-actuated release. Upon insertion, the filter key shifts the filter lock longitudinally to receive interlocking segments. Upon extraction, the same axial push shifts the filter lock further to align the interlocking fingers within gaps that allow for easy extraction. The specific key lock design allows a user to identify and match certain filter configurations received by the mechanical support, and reject other filter configurations. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206661 | Cleaning Systems and Methods for Rotary Screen Separators - A cleaning system for a screen of a rotary screen separator for processing feed material comprising liquids and solids has a housing, an air source, and a conduit system. The housing defines at least one housing chamber, at least one inlet opening, and at least one outlet slot. The conduit system is operatively connected between the inlet opening of the housing and the air source. Air flows from the air source through conduit system, through the inlet opening, into the housing chamber, and out of the housing chamber through the at least one outlet slot in at least one air flow stream extending along a flow plane. The housing is arranged relative to the screen of the rotatory screen separator such that the air flow stream impinges on the screen to remove debris from the screen. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206662 | FILTRATION DEVICE - A filtering device includes a filter tank, a first drum filter both ends of which are supported, and a cantilever second drum filter. A first end portion of the first drum filter is supported on a first sidewall of the filter tank. A second end portion of the first drum filter is supported on a second sidewall. An end portion of the second drum filter on the supported side is supported on the first sidewall. Between an end portion of the second drum filter on the non-supported side and the second sidewall, a communicating part is formed. A first jetting section jets a fluid against an outer circumferential surface of the first drum filter. A second jetting section is arranged in the vicinity of the second drum filter and jets the fluid against the second drum filter. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206663 | LIQUID FILTER AND TANK FILTER SYSTEM INCLUDING A LIQUID FILTER - A liquid filter for removing particles from a liquid, in particular from fuel or a urea solution, includes a first filter medium, a second filter medium, and a supporting frame including a supporting frame wall. The supporting frame wall includes first and front faces facing away from each other. The first filter medium is fastened to the first front face in a fluid-tight manner, and the second filter medium is fastened to the second front face in a fluid-tight manner. The supporting frame, the first filter medium, and the second filter medium enclose an interior space. The supporting frame includes a passage opening, a first filter element being situated in the interior space and being connected, in a fluid-conducting manner, to an exterior space of the liquid filter using the passage opening. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206664 | INTAKE BYPASS FLOW MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Filtration systems having a normal filtration mode and an enhanced filtration mode are described. In some arrangements, the filtration system is an air filtration system having a primary air filter element, a pre-cleaner, and a pre-cleaner bypass valve. Based on feedback from an intake air quality sensor the bypass valve is either opened or closed to selectively route intake air through the pre-cleaner during sensed dirty air operating conditions (e.g., heavy dust or moisture concentrations). In other arrangements, the filtration system is a liquid filtration system (e.g., a fuel or oil filtration system) that has a main filter and a secondary filter. The filtration system selectively routes the liquid being filtered through the main filter, the secondary filter, or a combination thereof depending on a detected event or sensed characteristic of the liquid. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206665 | HIGH DENSITY PERLITE FILTER AID - The present disclosure includes filter aids comprising expanded perlite and methods for preparation thereof. The perlite used for making the filter aids may be processed by dehydration, expansion, milling, and/or screening. The expanded perlite has a higher density compared to expanded perlite prepared without dehydration. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206666 | FILTER MEDIA INCLUDING ADHESIVES AND/OR OLEOPHOBIC PROPERTIES - Articles and methods involving filter media are generally provided. In certain embodiments, the filter media includes at least a first layer, a second layer, and an adhesive resin positioned between the first layer and the second layer. In some embodiments, the first layer may be a pre-filter layer or a support layer. The second layer may, for example, comprise fibers formed by a solution spinning process and/or may comprise fine fibers. In some embodiments, the adhesive resin may be present in a relatively low amount and/or may have a low glass transition temperature. The filter media as a whole may have one or more advantageous properties, including one or more of a high stiffness, a high bond strength between the first layer and the second layer, a high gamma, and/or a low increase in air resistance after being subjected to an IPA vapor discharge. The filter media may be, for example, a HEPA filter and/or an ULPA filter. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206667 | ADSORPTION/ABSORPTION FILTER MEDIA AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A composite absorbent filter media having adsorption and/or absorption properties for the filtration of ester oils from a liquid includes a graphene and/or graphite composite mixed into a final emulsion, which is subsequently heat treated or cured, cooled, compressed, and dried. The resultant adsorption/absorption media is then disposed within a plug structure having an ingress and egress for liquids mixed with ester oils to pass through. Alternatively, the resultant adsorption/absorption media is disposed into a fabric and formed as a wall used to enclose oil-filled equipment. The media adsorbs/absorbs the ester oils from the liquid, while allowing the liquid to disperse and pass through. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206668 | SWIRLING FLOW GENERATION DEVICE AND DEPOSITION DEVICE - A swirling flow generation device includes a first pipe having a first pipe axis and through which gas passes, a second pipe having a second pipe axis in a direction different from the first pipe axis and communicates with downstream of the first pipe, and an airflow changing unit provided in the first pipe and having an opening eccentric from the first pipe axis. A swirling flow is formed in the second pipe as the center of the airflow passed through the opening flows into the second pipe at a position that is eccentric from the second pipe axis. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206669 | PARTICULATE DETECTION FOR INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for particle leak detection generally include a separation or collection device configured to filter particulate from a stream and a detection device downstream of the separation or collection device. The detection device can be positioned to detect particulate that passes the separation or collection device and can include a probe configured to detect the solid particles. The particle leak detection systems can be configured to be disposed on moveable systems, such as moveable systems in coke oven operations. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206670 | ELECTRIFICATION DEVICE AND ELECTRICAL DUST COLLECTING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - The present invention relates to an electrification device and an electrical dust collecting apparatus including the same capable of adsorbing and filtering fine dust included in air in an air conditioning apparatus such as an air conditioner or an air cleaner, and more particularly, to an electrification device and an electrical dust collecting apparatus including the same capable of improving dust collecting efficiency by performing stable electrification at an accurate position using an electrification electrode in which an electrification pin and an electrode rod are formed integrally with each other. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206671 | AIR FILTER ARRANGEMENT; ASSEMBLY; AND, METHODS - An air filter media construction or arrangement is disclosed. The air filter media construction or arrangement includes media comprising opposite inlet and outlet flow faces, with a perimeter housing seal. Also described are serviceable filter cartridges and air cleaners including the filter cartridges. Methods of assembly and use are also provided. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206672 | BYPASS CYCLONE FILTER - A cyclone filter includes an air cyclone. A cyclone chamber is connected to the air cyclone. The cyclone chamber includes a cyclone constriction path and a crossflow filter. A return path portion is connected externally to the cyclone chamber. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206673 | CO2 CAPTURE FROM DILUTE SOURCES - Systems and methods are provided for separation of CO | 2020-07-02 |
20200206674 | PURIFICATION SYSTEM HAVING PIPELINES ARRANGED AT DIFFERENT LEVELS IN HEIGHT DIRECTION - Disclosed in the present invention is a purification system having pipelines arranged at different levels in a height direction, comprising: a first purifier and a second purifier disposed side by side symmetrically; an air input pipeline, an air output pipeline and a waste nitrogen input pipeline, wherein the air input pipeline, the air output pipeline and the waste nitrogen input pipeline are disposed at different heights, the gap between pairs of pipelines being determined so as to facilitate overhaul of three-stem valves, a value W being smaller than a value W when the air input pipeline, the air output pipeline and the waste nitrogen input pipeline are arranged in parallel on the ground, and the purification system further comprises: a three-stem valve platform formed by a framework structure in a number of levels, to facilitate overhaul of the three-stem valves. In the present invention, the rational layout of purification system pipelines greatly reduces the ground space taken up by the purification system, and the provision of the three-stem valve platform enables a hoisting device and a forklift truck to be conveniently used instead of a mobile crane, reducing the requirement for additional overhaul space. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206675 | AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An air purification device includes a driving part for changing a location thereof, a fan, a carbon dioxide absorption filter for absorbing carbon dioxide in the air, a filter reproduction part for removing carbon dioxide absorbed into the carbon dioxide absorption filter, and a processor configured to control the driving part such that the air conditioning device moves to an area that can support ventilation, and drive the filter reproduction part for removing carbon dioxide absorbed into the carbon dioxide absorption filter in the area that can support ventilation. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206676 | ERODANTS AS CONVEYANCE AIDS AND METHOD OF MERCURY REMOVAL - Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to mixtures and methods for pneumatically conveying powdered materials. A method includes providing a pneumatic conveyance system with a gas stream having a gas velocity; providing particles of sorbent material having a median sorbent particle size d | 2020-07-02 |
20200206677 | C1-C8 CARBOXYLIC ACID SALT SOLUTION FOR THE ABSORPTION OF CO2 - The invention provides a method for the capture of at least one acid gas in a composition, the release of said gas from said composition and the subsequent regeneration of said composition for re-use. The method comprises the step of capturing an acid gas by contacting said acid gas with a capture composition comprising at least one salt of a carboxylic acid dissolved in a solvent system consisting substantially of water. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206678 | A SCRUBBER FOR CLEANING OF A GAS - A scrubber for cleaning of a gas comprises a casing, enclosing a scrubbing chamber. The casing comprises a gas inlet into and a gas outlet out from the scrubbing chamber. The casing permits the gas to flow through the scrubbing chamber from the gas inlet to the gas outlet. A deflector device is provided in the scrubbing chamber between the gas inlet and the gas outlet and forms a passage between the deflector device and the casing. The deflector device comprises a downstream surface facing the gas outlet and having an outer edge. A spraying nozzle is configured to spray a scrubbing liquid into the scrubbing chamber and the gas flow. A channel member extends from the deflector device. The channel member leads scrubbing liquid collected by the deflector device from the deflector device. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206679 | ATMOSPHERIC WATER GENERATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An atmospheric water generation system comprises water vapor consolidation systems configured to increase the relative humidity of a controlled air stream prior to condensing water from the controlled air stream. The water vapor consolidation system comprises a fluid-desiccant flow system configured to decrease the temperature of the desiccant to encourage water vapor to be absorbed by the desiccant from an atmospheric air flow. The desiccant flow is then heated to encourage water vapor evaporation from the desiccant flow into a controlled air stream that circulates within the system. The humidity of the controlled air stream is thereby increased above the relative humidity of the atmospheric air to facilitate condensation of the water vapor into usable liquid water. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206680 | PRODUCTION OF BIOMETHANE USING A HIGH RECOVERY MODULE - The invention relates to a process for recovering methane from digester biogas or landfill gas. More specifically, the invention pertains to biomethane production that substantially removes carbon dioxide from a digester biogas or landfill gas using first, second, and third purification stages each comprising one or more membranes selective for carbon dioxide over methane. A retentate from the first stage is separated by the one more membranes of the second stage into a second state retentate, forming a biomethane product gas. A permeate from the first stage is separated by the one or more membranes of the third stage into a third stage retentate and a third stage permeate. Recovery of methane from the the biogas is boosted by feeding the third stage retentate to the first purification stage. The recovery may be optionally further boosted by compressing the second stage permeate with the biogas at a main compressor. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206681 | MOISTURE REMOVING DEVICE FOR A LAUNDRY APPLIANCE THAT INCORPORATES A NANOPORE MEMBRANE - A dehumidification mechanism for an appliance includes a blower that delivers humid process air along an airflow path. A drum is positioned along the airflow path. A condensing apparatus dehumidifies the humid air to define dehumidified air. A membrane has a plurality of nanopores that define a portion of the airflow path within the condensing apparatus. The humid air is delivered along the membrane having the plurality of nanopores and the nanopores operate through capillary condensation to dehumidify the humid air and separate condensate away from the humid air to define the dehumidified air. The condensate removed by the nanopore membrane is delivered away from the airflow path and to a condensate collection area within the appliance. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206682 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING CARBON DIOXIDE AND WATER CONCENTRATIONS IN AN ENVIRONMENT - A device controls levels of carbon dioxide and water in a controlled environment. The device comprises a first electrode chamber, which receives an input fluid comprising first concentrations of carbon dioxide and water and is configured to deliver a first output fluid having concentrations of carbon dioxide and water lower than the first concentrations to a first environment, and a second electrode chamber having an outlet configured to deliver a second output fluid having third concentrations of carbon dioxide and water to a second environment. A reduction catalyst layer in the first electrode chamber reduces carbon dioxide and water in the input fluid to form ionic carrier species, an ion-transporting membrane is positioned between the first and second electrode chambers and comprises carrier species, and an oxidation catalyst layer in the second electrode chamber oxidizes the ionic carrier species to form carbon dioxide and water. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206683 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING CORROSION RESISTANT SURFACES IN CONTAMINANT TREATMENT SYSTEMS - Systems and apparatuses for neutralizing acidic compounds in flue gases emitted from a heat recovery coke oven. A representative system includes a spray dry absorber having a barrel that includes a plurality of wall plates that form sidewalls of the barrel. The wall plates include a steel plate and a corrosion resistant alloy cladded to the steel plate and the wall plates are oriented such that the corrosion resistant alloy faces toward and is in fluid communication with an interior area of the barrel. The alloy is resistant to corrosion caused by the acidic compounds in the flue gas and can prevent the steel plate from being corroded by these acidic compounds. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206684 | Decontamination of Sulfur Contaminants from a Vessel - A method for treating sulfur contaminants is provided. The method comprises introducing a methylmorpholine-N-oxide solution to a vessel, wherein the vessel comprises a water layer and a gas layer, wherein the water layer and the gas layer comprise the hydrogen sulfide; introducing methylmorpholine-N-oxide into the water layer; and treating the water layer by allowing the methylmorpholine-N-oxide to react with the hydrogen sulfide. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206685 | Method of Reducing Carbon Dioxide and Metal-Containing Dust - The invention relates to a method of reducing carbon dioxide and metal-containing dust and, more particularly, to a method of simultaneously reducing carbon dioxide and metal-containing dust by passing an off-gas, which contains carbon dioxide or carbon dioxide and metal-containing dust, through a reactor in which a sulfur-oxidizing microorganism is grown using carbon dioxide as a carbon source to produce sulfuric acid, and producing metal sulfates (MeSO | 2020-07-02 |
20200206686 | METHOD AND FACILITY FOR PURIFYING A FEED GAS STREAM COMPRISING AT LEAST 90% CO2 - A process for purifying a feed gas stream containing at least 90% of CO | 2020-07-02 |
20200206687 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING DEUTERIUM-DEPLETED WATER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING DEUTERIUM-CONCENTRATED WATER - According to the present invention, water is separated into deuterium-depleted water and deuterium-concentrated water easily at low cost. Provided is a method for producing deuterium-depleted water by removing heavy water and semi-heavy water from water, the method including: supplying water vapor for a predetermined time period to an adsorbent material | 2020-07-02 |
20200206688 | REMOVAL OF UNBOUND DRUG AFTER ANTIBODY DRUG CONJUGATE COUPLING - Disclosed herein is a unit for ultrafiltration and purification ( | 2020-07-02 |
20200206689 | HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANE MODULE - This hollow fiber membrane module is provided with: a cylindrical case having a first end and a second end in the direction of height; a plurality of hollow fiber membranes accommodated in the cylindrical case; and a first potting unit attaching the end parts of the plurality of hollow fiber membranes positioned at the first end of the cylindrical case while the end parts are open. The hollow fiber membranes have a rupture strength of 23 MPa or more. The filling rate for the hollow fiber membranes is 40-80%. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206690 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FLUSHING DIFFUSIOPHORETIC WATER FILTER - A diffusiophoretic water filter with a flushing system is provided. The flushing system preferably includes a reverse flow flushing system and/or a cleaning agent delivery system and/or a non-laminar flow flushing system. Methods are also provided. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206691 | COATED POROUS POLYMERIC MEMBRANES - The present disclosure provides a porous polymeric membrane that is coated with a cross -linked polymerized monomer. The coating on the porous polymeric membrane has a charge when it is immersed in an organic liquid. The coated porous polymeric membrane, a filter utilizing the membrane, and a method for treating an organic liquid used for photoresist with the coated porous polymeric membrane to remove metal contaminants from the organic liquid are disclosed. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206692 | FUNCTIONAL FLUID GATE CONTROL SYSTEM - The present disclosure discloses a functional fluid gating control system, which comprises a porous membrane and a functional fluid. The functional fluid at least partially infiltrates the porous membrane and cooperates to form a fluid gating pathway. The functional fluid and/or the porous membrane responds to at least one stimulus and undergoes a physical change or a chemical change to change the threshold pressure of the transport substance. A transport fluid being immiscible with the functional fluid is controlled to pass through the fluid gating system, and thus controllable transport and multiphase separation of materials are achieved. The stimulus of the present disclosure comprises a wide range of sources, and the stimulus responsiveness of the functional fluid and the porous membrane can be randomly and freely combined to adapt to multiple stimuli from complex external conditions and achieve intelligent controllability. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206693 | POROUS HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING POROUS HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANE AND FILTRATION METHOD - Provided is a method including the steps of producing a melt-kneaded product and discharging the melt-kneaded product. In the step of producing a melt-kneaded product, a thermoplastic resin, a non-solvent and an inorganic compound are mixed and melt-kneaded, wherein the non-solvent does not uniformly dissolve the thermoplastic resin of one-quarter mass at a boiling point or 250° C., whichever is lower. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206694 | FILTERED FAN APPARATUS - An embodiment an apparatus, including: a housing that permits airflow there-through; an air permeable filter disposed in the housing; where the air permeable filter is angled such that it does not sit in a horizontal plane across the housing; and an attachment mechanism for securing the housing to an enclosure that houses heat generating electronics. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206695 | LAYERED CDC-POLYAMIDE MEMBRANE AND ITS MAKE AND USE - New carbon nanomaterials, preferably titanium carbide-derived carbon (CDC) nanoparticles, were embedded into a polyamide film to give CDC/polyamide mixed matrix membranes by the interfacial polymerization reaction of an aliphatic diamine, e.g., piperazine, and an activated aromatic dicarboxylate, e.g., isophthaloyl chloride, supported on a sulfone-containing polymer, e.g., polysulfone (PSF), layer, which is preferably previously prepared by dry/wet phase inversion. The inventive membranes can separate CO | 2020-07-02 |
20200206696 | REACTIVE INHIBITION OF PORE STRUCTURE COLLAPSE DURING PYROLYTIC FORMATION OF CARBON MOLECULAR SIEVES - Disclosed herein are carbon molecular sieves and methods of making the same through the pyrolysis of a polymer precursor in the presence of a reactive gas stream including a hydrogen source. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206697 | CHA ZEOLITE MEMBRANE AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME - Disclosed are a CHA zeolite membrane and a method of preparing the same, and more particularly, a CHA zeolite membrane having high capacity to separate CO | 2020-07-02 |
20200206698 | LIQUID AERATION - An aerator for aerating a liquid as the liquid is being poured from a container includes an aerator body configured to be at least partially inserted into the container. The body includes an inlet, an outlet, and a flow control chamber disposed between the inlet and the outlet. A flow control element is movably disposed in the flow control chamber between a first position where the flow control element is spaced away from a stop and a second position where the flow control element engages the stop. The flow control chamber communicates with the outlet when the flow control element is in the second position allowing liquid to be poured from the container and allowing air to be introduced into the flow control chamber for mixing with the liquid being poured from the container to aerate the liquid being poured from the container. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206699 | APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING COSMETIC - Provided according to an aspect of the invention may be an apparatus for manufacturing cosmetic, which includes a housing which forms an outer appearance; an internal phase container which is provided in the housing, and which stores internal phase fluid excluding surfactant; an external phase container which is provided in the housing, and which stores external phase fluid excluding surfactant; a channel unit which generates emulsion by mixing the internal phase fluid provided from the internal phase container and the external fluid provided from the external phase container; and an operative unit which provides external force required to form and discharge emulsion at the channel unit by manipulation of a user. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206700 | Static Mixer - A static mixer for desalting a fluid is disclosed. A static mixer can include a housing, a reduction cone disposed concentrically within the housing; and an expansion cone disposed concentrically within the housing; wherein the static mixer is configured to direct fluid flow through the reduction cone onto the expansion cone, thereby mixing the fluid. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206701 | STATIC MIXERS WITH INTERCHANGEABLE MIXING ELEMENTS - An interchangeable mixing element for a static mixer includes a mount portion arranged for fixation to an exterior of a manifold body and an insert portion extending from the mount portion. The mount portion is arranged for support within a mixing element seat of the manifold body by the mount portion. The insert portion defines a mixing chamber having an inlet, an outlet opposite the inlet, and a tortuous path fluidly coupling the outlet to the inlet to intermix a first fluid flow and a second fluid received at the inlet of the mixing element into an intermixed fluid flow issued from the outlet of the mixing element. Static mixers and methods of making static mixers are also described. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206702 | Continuous Multi-Chamber Process - An installation for carrying out a continuous multi-stage industrial process includes a housing that defines a first space and a second space that is connected to the first through a first connecting channel. Different pressure conditions prevail in these spaces during the course of the process. A process material is passed sequentially through the first space, the first connecting channel and the second space. A transported material is provided in the first connecting channel to form a free-flowing sealing zone with the process material and ensures that different process conditions will be maintained in the two spaces, and in particular that different pressures will be maintained in the two spaces. The invention also relates to a multi-stage continuous industrial process using such an installation. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206703 | FLUID MIXING DEVICE AND MIXING METHOD - Mixing device ( | 2020-07-02 |
20200206704 | OPTIMIZED DRIVE OF FRACTURING FLUIDS BLENDERS - A system for producing a wellbore fluid including a process fluid source, a rotating apparatus, and a motor directly coupled to the rotating apparatus. The motor is configured to receive a coolant and transfer heat from the motor to the coolant. The rotating apparatus is configured to receive process fluid from the process fluid source and mix the process fluid received from the process fluid source with one or more additives to produce a wellbore fluid. The coolant transfers heat to the process fluid, the wellbore fluid or both. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206705 | METHODS OF MIXING IMPELLER SENSING - A method is provided for monitoring a flow behavior of mixed components without requiring additional instrumentation or sampling. The method is carried out by determining ratios of the power required to rotate a mixing impeller at different rotational speeds and then comparing the ratios. Characteristics about the mixed components are determined based on differences between the ratios. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206706 | CORE-SHELL STRUCTURED NON-IONIC NANOEMULSION SYSTEM AND PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF - The invention discloses a core-shell structured non-ionic nanoemulsion system and the preparation and use thereof. The system comprises a non-ionic gemini surfactant, an oil phase material, a solubilizer, and water; wherein the microemulsion has a core-shell structure, with the outer shell being the non-ionic Gemini surfactant, and the inner core being the oil phase material. The non-ionic Gemini surfactant is di(octylphenol polyoxyethylene ether)-substituted dicarboxylic acid diphenyl ether having the structural formula: | 2020-07-02 |
20200206707 | LOW TEMPERATURE SPRAY DRYING OF CARRIER-FREE COMPOSITIONS - A spray drying process and apparatus for drying a spray dryable liquid composition to a spray dried powder is described, in which the spray dryable liquid composition contains no carrier. The spray dryable liquid composition is processed at a solids concentration not exceeding 80% by weight, based on total weight of the spray dryable liquid composition, being atomized to generate an atomized spray of liquid particles of the spray dryable liquid composition into a spray drying chamber, in which the atomized spray is contacted with a stream of drying fluid flowed at temperature not exceeding 100° C. into the spray drying chamber, to form the spray dried powder. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206708 | REACTOR - A reactor includes: a main reactor core including main reaction flow channels through which the raw material fluid flows, and main temperature control flow channels through which the heat medium flows along a flow direction of the raw material fluid flowing in the main reaction flow channel; and a pre-reactor core including pre-reaction flow channels of which an outlet side connects with an inlet side of the main reaction flow channels and through which the raw material fluid flows, and pre-temperature control flow channels of which an inlet side connects with an outlet side of the main reaction flow channels and through which the product serving as the heat medium flows along a flow direction of the raw material fluid flowing in the pre-reaction flow channel. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206709 | HIGH REFRACTIVE INDEX NANOPARTICLES - Disclosed is a synthesis method for preparing tantalum pentoxide colloid including the steps of: a. Providing a transparent solution of amorphous tantalum pentoxide, b. Subjecting the solution to solvothermal conditions in order to form tantalum pentoxide nanocrystals, c. Dispersing the tantalum pentoxide nanocrystals in a solvent so as to form a tantalum pentoxide colloid. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206710 | FREESTANDING METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORK (MOF) AEROGELS AND PREPARATION - An aerogel is formed by preparing metal-organic framework (MOF) aerogels by preparing a porous solid comprising a metal precursor for the metal-organic framework (MOF) aerogels, and transforming the metal precursor into the MOF by reacting the porous solid with organic ligands mixed with a solvent. The solvent is then removed by supercritical extraction and drying. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206711 | Two-Dimensional Photonic Crystal MicroArray Measurement Method and Apparatus for Highly-Sensitive Label-Free Multiple Analyte Sensing, Biosensing, and Diagnostic Assay - Methods and systems for highly-sensitive label-free multiple analyte sensing, biosensing, and diagnostic assay are disclosed. The systems comprise an on-chip integrated two-dimensional photonic crystal sensor chip. The invention provides modulation methods, wavelength modulation and intensity modulation, to monitor the resonance mode shift of the photonic crystal microarray device and further provides methods and systems that enable detection and identification of multiple species to be performed simultaneously with one two-dimensional photonic crystal sensor chip device for high throughput chemical sensing, biosensing, and medical diagnostics. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206712 | Anchoring Mesh for an Anti-Erosion Coating - The invention relates to a metal anchoring mesh intended to be secured to a metal wall of a chamber of a fluid catalytic cracking unit, in order to form cells ( | 2020-07-02 |
20200206713 | OBJECT, DEVICE, AND PROCESSING METHOD - An object according to an example embodiment is an object containing a matter having an OH (OD) group, in which the object exists in a structure in which light having a wavelength that resonates with stretching vibration of the OH (OD) group resonates. This object is achieved by using, for example, a device including a structure in which light having a wavelength that resonates with stretching vibration of the OH (OD) group resonates and an inlet for introducing an object into the structure is used. The object is used as a solvent, for example. Specifically, the object is used in a processing method which includes placing a solvent containing a solute inside a structure in which light having a wavelength that resonates with stretching vibration of a group included in the solvent resonates and reacting the solute. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206714 | CONTINUOUS FLOW REACTOR - A continuous flow reactor, a method of performing a continuous flow reaction, and a method of controlling a moveable wall of a reaction chamber of a continuous flow reactor. The reactor comprising: an inlet; an outlet; and a reaction chamber, between the inlet and the outlet and providing a flow path therebetween, the reaction chamber having a moveable wall; the reactor further comprising: a pressure sensor configured to monitor a fluid pressure in the continuous flow reactor; and a controller, operable to adjust the position of the moveable wall, and thereby change a volume of the reaction chamber, based on the monitored fluid pressure. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206715 | POROUS BORON NITRIDE - A method for producing a porous boron nitride material. The method comprises providing a mixture comprising a first nitrogen-containing organic compound, a second nitrogen-containing organic compound and a boron-containing compound. The method further comprises heating the mixture to cause thermal degradation of the mixture and form a porous boron nitride material. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206716 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING FUNCTIONALLY IMPROVED CARBOLIME - The present invention relates to a method for producing functionally improved carbolime from carbolime, and also functionally improved carbolime, which can be produced according to the inventive method, and the use of functionally improved carbolime as filtering aid, as filler, as lime fertilizer or as adsorbent for the adsorption of dyes. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206717 | ADSORBENTS AND FLUID SUPPLY PACKAGES AND APPARATUS COMPRISING SAME - Adsorbents of varying types and forms are described, as usefully employed in gas supply packages that include a gas storage and dispensing vessel holding such adsorbent for storage of sorbate gas thereon, and a gas dispensing assembly secured to the vessel for discharging the sorbate gas from the gas supply package under dispensing conditions thereof. Corresponding gas supply packages are likewise described, and various methods of processing the adsorbent, and manufacturing the gas supply packages. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206718 | ODOR ABSORBING PAINT AND PREPARATION METHOD AND USE THEREOF - A method and system relate to an odor absorbing paint and a preparation method thereof. Some embodiments of the disclosure provide a method for making an odor absorbing paint by binding activated carbon particles to tourmaline particles with acrylic emulsion as an adhesive. In other embodiments, the tourmaline particle component in the odor absorbing paint can release negative ions for a long time. These released negative ions can form neutral coordination compounds with indoor toxic and harmful gas particles. In further embodiments, the coconut shell activated carbon particle component can adsorb the neutral coordination compounds, so that the toxic and harmful gas particles will remain in tubular micropores inside the activated carbon, and will not be desorbed to leave. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206719 | AMINE-BASED CARBON DIOXIDE ADSORBENT RESISTANT TO OXYGEN AND SULFUR DIOXIDE AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME - A core-shell type amine-based carbon dioxide adsorbent is described, including a chelating agent resistant to oxygen and sulfur dioxide, to inhibit oxidative decomposition of amine. As a core, a porous support is employed on which an amine compound is immobilized, and, as a shell, an amine layer resistant to inactivity by sulfur dioxide is utilized. Such adsorbent exhibits high oxidation resistance because the chelating agent functions to remove a variety of transition metal impurities catalytically acting on amine oxidation. In addition, the sulfur dioxide-resistant amine layer of the shell selectively adsorbs sulfur dioxide to protect the amine compound of the core and, at the same time, the amine compound of the core selectively adsorbs only carbon dioxide. Sulfur dioxide adsorbed on the shell is readily desorbable therefrom at about 110° C. and thus remarkably improved regeneration stability is obtained during temperature-swing adsorption (TSA) processes in which sulfur dioxide is present. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206720 | ALPHA-ALUMINA-BASED CATALYST AND PROCESS FOR HYDROGENATION OF AN OLEFIN IN THE PRESENCE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a catalyst comprising a) from 90% to 99.99% by weight of alumina in which said alumina is at least 90% by weight α-alumina and b) from 0.01% to 10% by weight of at least one metal of valency 0 selected from the group consisting of Pd, Ru, Pt, Rh and Ir, characterized in that the chloride content of said catalyst is less than 500 ppm, based on the total weight of the catalyst. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206721 | Oxidation Catalyst for a Compression Ignition Engine - An oxidation catalyst for treating an exhaust gas from a compression ignition engine, which oxidation catalyst comprises: a substrate; a first washcoat region comprising palladium (Pd) and a first support material comprising cerium oxide; and a second washcoat region comprising platinum (Pt) and a second support material. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206722 | MULTICOMPONENT PLASMONIC PHOTOCATALYSTS CONSISTING OF A PLASMONIC ANTENNA AND A REACTIVE CATALYTIC SURFACE: THE ANTENNA-REACTOR EFFECT - A method of making a multicomponent photocatalyst, includes inducing precipitation from a pre-cursor solution comprising a pre-cursor of a plasmonic material and a pre-cursor of a reactive component to form co-precipitated particles; collecting the co-precipitated particles; and annealing the co-precipitated particles to form the multicomponent photocatalyst comprising a reactive component optically, thermally, or electronically coupled to a plasmonic material. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206723 | ZEOLITE WITH REDUCED EXTRA-FRAMEWORK ALUMINUM - The present disclosure generally provides a catalyst composition comprising a zeolite containing iron and/or copper with a reduced amount of extra-framework aluminum. The catalyst composition is useful to catalyze the reduction of nitrogen oxides in exhaust gas in the presence of a reductant. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206724 | Catalyst, Method for Forming Amide Bond, and Method for Producing Amide Compound - A catalyst represented by General Formula (1) below: | 2020-07-02 |
20200206725 | Hybrid sorbent - Hybrid sorbent on the base of anion-exchange polymeric matrix with HFO for selective sorption of arsenic characterized in that, HFO exists in matrix as particles, which at most are amorphous ferrihydrite, fraction of which is not less than 80%, preferably more than 90% from total mass of HFO. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206726 | Method for Washing Ion Exchange Resin and Method for Preparing Bisphenol A - Provided are a method for washing an ion exchange resin and a method for producing bisphenol A using an ion exchange resin washed by the washing method, which may provide bisphenol A having improved purity, thermal stability, color, and the like. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206727 | CELL SORTER IN A SEALED SYSTEM UNDER CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE - The present invention relates generally to an apparatus that is able to provide a sealed chamber system including a cell sorter, that allows for various oxygen tensions of choice to be maintained during cell harvest, sorting (and isolation of sub-populations of cells), analysis, etc. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206728 | LOW-PRESSURE CHAMBER PROVIDING PRESET AIR PRESSURE - Provided is a method of designing a low-pressure chamber that provides a preset air pressure corresponding to a predetermined altitude. The method may include the steps of: calculating a predetermined error range of the preset air pressure, and calculating an amount and types of materials of a getter to be inserted into the low-pressure chamber based on the error range and a total volume of the low-pressure chamber. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206729 | Container for containing perishable goods - A container for transport of biological samples, food or beverages under controlled temperature, or other perishable goods includes a housing compartment for the goods, which is delimited by one or more side walls and has at least one opening. At least one intermediate wall is provided inside the housing compartment and is adapted to divide the housing compartment into at least two sections. The intermediate wall has at least one vent pipe element that includes an upper opening connected to a lower opening through a duct, such that the lower opening communicates with one section and the upper opening communicates with the other section of the housing compartment. The vent pipe element also includes a fan adapted to create a forced-air flow from the upper opening to the lower opening and vice versa, so that the forced-air flow provides constant temperatures for the goods during transport. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206730 | Acoustic Affinity Cell Selection for Multiple Target Receptors - Separation of materials is achieved using affinity binding and acoustophoretic techniques. A column provided with a fluid mixture of materials for separation and support structures may be used with acoustic waves to block flow of the support structures. The support structures can have an affinity for one or more materials in the fluid mixture. By blocking flow of the support structures, materials bound or adhered to the support structure are also blocked. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206731 | Quasi-Volumetric Sensing System And Method - The invention discloses a quasi-volumetric sensing system and method. Plural short-range order (SRO) units are configured on the carrier of a quasi-volumetric device, and arranged as an array, i.e. a long-range order (LRO) unit. Protrusions, configured on the SRO units, can modify the wettability of the carrier to control the liquid volume retained thereon so that the precise volume of the liquid sample or droplets are calculated. Based on the applied force on the LRO unit and the gradient of hydrophilicity-hydrophobicity on the surface, the redundant volume of the liquid sample is removed. Macromolecules, e.g. antibodies, complements, receptor proteins, aptamers, oligosaccharides or oligonucleotides, configured on the protrusions are coupled to specific molecules in the liquid sample or droplets so as to determine characteristics of the specific molecules. Therefore, the open chip device of the invention can be used to achieve the quasi-volumetric measurement and the analysis of specific molecules. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206732 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTING AND TESTING SOLID OR SEMI-SOLID MATERIALS - A collection and test apparatus is provided that comprises a collection wand, a tubular test housing and an annular seal member. The collection wand has a cylindrical stem and a collection tip. The collection tip has a cylindrical sample capture portion having one or more specimen capture grooves each having a groove volume and collectively providing a specimen capture volume. The annular seal member has a seal aperture sized to allow passage of the cylindrical sample capture portion of the collection tip. The seal member is fixedly positioned within the tubular housing transverse to its longitudinal axis and divides the housing into a proximal housing space and a distal housing space comprising a test chamber sized to receive an amount of reagent liquid. The collection wand is positionable in a test configuration where the collection tip is disposed within the test chamber and the stem extends through the aperture seal. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206733 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING PLATELET FUNCTION - Provided herein are devices, systems, and methods for analyzing platelet function. In particular, provided herein are simple, portable, accurate and inexpensive small footprint platelet aggregometry devices, systems, and methods. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206734 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES WITH LID FOR LOADING FLUID - The present disclosure is drawn to microfluidic devices. A microfluidic device can include a substrate, a lid mounted to the substrate, and a microchip mounted to the substrate. The lid mounted to the substrate can form a discrete microfluidic chamber between structures including an interior surface of the lid and a portion of the substrate. The lid can include an inlet and a vent positioned relative to one another to facilitate loading of fluid to the discrete microfluidic chamber via capillary action. A portion of the microchip can be positioned within the discrete microfluidic chamber. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206735 | DETECTION METHOD, DEVICE AND CARTRIDGE FOR ENHANCING DETECTION SIGNAL INTENSITY - A detection method for enhancing detection signal intensity is provided. The detection method includes the following steps. Firstly, a detection device is provided. The detection device includes a channel, an inlet port and an air chamber. The air chamber includes an elastic layer. A bonding material is immobilized in the channel and served as a reaction area. Then, a sample containing a detection material is loaded into the inlet port. As the elastic layer is moved upwardly and downwardly, the sample is moved toward the air chamber and the inlet port in a reciprocating manner. Consequently, the possibility of combining the detection material of the sample with the bonding material in the reaction area is increased. Afterwards, an optical signal from the reaction area is measured. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206736 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SAMPLE PREPARATION AND ANALYSIS - The present disclosure provides microfluidic devices, systems and methods for sample preparation and/or analysis. A microfluidic device can include a first channel having a sequence of (n) chambers each having a first volume (v). The first channel can include one or more valves at opposing ends of the first channel that fluidically isolate the first channel. The microfluidic device can further include a second channel in fluid communication with the first channel. The second channel can include at least one second chamber having a total second volume that is at least equal to the total volume of the first channel (n*v). The second channel can include one or more valves at opposing ends of the second channel that fluidically isolate the second channel from the first channel. | 2020-07-02 |
20200206737 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS INCLUDING A ROTARY VALVE FOR AT LEAST ONE OF SAMPLE PREPARATION OR SAMPLE ANALYSIS - Systems and methods for conducting designated reactions that include a fluidic network having a sample channel, a reaction chamber, and a reservoir. The sample channel is in flow communication with a sample port. The system also includes a rotary valve that has a flow channel and is configured to rotate between first and second valve positions. The flow channel fluidically couples the reaction chamber and the sample channel when the rotary valve is in the first valve position and fluidically couples the reservoir and the reaction chamber when the rotary valve is in the second valve position. A pump assembly induces a flow of a biological sample toward the reaction chamber when the rotary valve is in the first valve position and induces a flow of a reaction component from the reservoir toward the reaction chamber when the rotary valve is in the second valve position. | 2020-07-02 |