27th week of 2020 patent applcation highlights part 23 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20200207538 | DISCHARGE CONTAINER, CUSTOMIZED DISCHARGE SYSTEM HAVING DISCHARGE CONTAINER, AND DISCHARGE CONTROL METHOD IN DISCHARGE CONTAINER - A discharge container | 2020-07-02 |
20200207539 | Containers Containing Degradable Carriers - This disclosure relates to containers and substrates comprising a fluoropolymer and having a textured inner surface and to methods for cultivating and/or isolating a biological agent using such containers and substrates. In one embodiment, the disclosure provides a container (e.g., in the form of a bag) having an outer surface and a textured inner surface, the inner surface comprising a fluoropolymer, wherein the textured inner surface comprises one or more of (a) a plurality of functional groups attached to the fluoropolymer, and (b) a pattern of spaced features, the features having an average spacing within the range of 0.1 μm to 200 μm. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207540 | FROZEN CONFECTION PRODUCT PACKAGING - The invention provides a frozen confection product comprising a frozen confection and a flexible wrapper, wherein the inner material of the wrapper has a high water vapour transmission rate (WVTR) and a subsequent material has a low water vapour transmission rate (WVTR). The use of the frozen confection product reduces the amount of frost present on the surface of a frozen confection during storage. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207541 | CAPSULE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A PREDETERMINED QUANTITY OF BEVERAGE SUITABLE FOR CONSUMPTION - A capsule for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage with a beverage brewing device is disclosed. The beverage brewing device comprises a receptacle for receiving the capsule. The capsule comprises a cup comprising a circumferential wall, a bottom closing the circumferential wall at a first end, and a lid in use connected to the cup at a second end of the circumferential wall opposite the bottom. The wall, bottom and lid, in use, enclose an inner space comprising the extractable product. At least a portion of a surface of the capsule conceived to, in use, interact with the receptacle is provided with at least one projection for forming a sealing engagement with the receptacle. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207542 | Conveying systems - A conveying system for conveying a conveyable material from a hopper where the system includes a fluid port located below the hopper outlet and in a vertical flow path into hopper outlet that can be momentarily opened for an on the go release of a charge of compressed air directly upward into the hopper outlet and into the underside of the bridge in the hopper to either disintegrate or unlock the bridged particles from each other thereby causing the bridged material to fall into the hopper outlet and into the conveying system where the material can be transported to a remote location or to remove any material that may be adhering to the wall during an emptying phase. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207543 | WASTE CONTAINMENT AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM - A system for containing and disposing solid waste includes a container and a structure for supporting the container. The container has an opening attachable to the structure. The structure includes vacuum ports, a heating element, and may have an air-tight sealing device or material. The container is attached to the structure, waste is placed inside of it, the container is sealed, vacuum removes gas from the container, and the container is then sealed a second time using heat. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207544 | TOUCHLESS RECEPTACLE WITH ACTIVE FRAGRANCING - A receptacle may provide a touchless opening and closing lid that may be activated by a motion sensor. A swing-door may form a front of the receptacle and may open and close to expose and provide access to a molded interior liner. A non-slip molded base may form a platform for the receptacle. A fragrancing system may be provided inside of the lid and may emit a waterless mist containing a fragrance when the lid opens. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207545 | VEHICLE MOUNTED GARBAGE BIN CLEANING SYSTEM - A vehicle mounted garbage bin cleaning system includes first arms for lifting a first garbage bin, the first arms rotatably coupled to a mount on the vehicle, a hopper for accepting the first garbage bin when the first arms lifts the first garbage bin into the hopper, spray rods extending upwards from the hopper, each spray rod including a high-pressure, rotating water nozzle that sprays a water jet, wherein when the first arms lifts the first garbage bin into the hopper, the spray rods are situated within the first garbage bin, and, second arms configured for grabbing and lifting a second garbage bin smaller than the first garbage bin, the second arms rotatably coupled to the mount on the vehicle in between the first arms, wherein when the second arms lift the second garbage bin into the hopper, a spray rod is situated within the second garbage bin. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207546 | SHELVING SYSTEM AND POWER TRANSFER DEVICE - A system for movement of products is described. The system uses a facility which contains warehouse shelves, each shelf includes various devices to move products within the shelf. Some rollers on the shelf are active, others passive. Power is transferred to the active rollers from an end of arm tool. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207547 | WIRELESS TAG READING SYSTEM - A wireless tag reading system includes a first wireless tag reading apparatus configured to read identification information from a first wireless tag attached to a first article in a first reading range by using a first frequency, a second wireless tag reading apparatus configured to read identification information from a second wireless tag attached to a second article in a second reading range by using a second frequency different from the first frequency, a moving body configured to move along a set route, the first and second wireless tag reading apparatuses being on the moving body such that the first reading range and the second reading range overlap, and an information processing apparatus configured to collect the identification information as read from the first wireless tag by the first wireless tag reading apparatus and from the second wireless tag by the second wireless tag reading apparatus. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207548 | ROLLER WITH NONLINEAR BORE HOLE IN A CONVEYOR SYSTEM - A roller for a conveyor system comprises a nonlinear bore hole to facilitate retention of the roller on a roller-receiving portion of a corresponding shaft. A nonlinear bore hole comprises a central cylindrical portion for receiving a roller-receiving portion of the shaft and unaligned slots in communication with the central cylindrical portion to prevent migration of the roller from the roller-receiving portion. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207549 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECOGNIZING FRUIT ORIENTATION - A process for recognizing the orientation of a fruit (F), having a central axis of symmetry passing through the concave parts of the fruit (F), comprises an initial measurement step in which the measuring instrument measures its distance from the sample fruit (Fo), an individual measurement step of each fruit (F) to be treated travelling on the fruit multiple lanes tape ( | 2020-07-02 |
20200207550 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING ITEMS TO A PACKAGING STATION - System for transporting items to a packaging station comprising at least a first, a second and a third conveyor, said first conveyor configured for transporting arrangements of one or more items in a first transport direction to the third conveyor, said second conveyor configured for transporting arrangements of one or more items in a second transport direction to the third conveyor, said third conveyor configured for transporting said arrangements from the first and the second conveyor in a third transport direction, a fourth and a fifth transport direction towards a packaging station. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207551 | Device and Method for Transporting Containers - An apparatus for transporting containers along a transport route includes first and second transport elements, at least one of which comprises grippers that are radially movable in relation to a vertical machine axis about which said first transport element rotates. The said first and second transport elements define a transport route that comprises first and second transport-route sections defined by circular arcs and a third transport-route section disposed between them. The third transport-route section comprises a transport-route region that defines a course having a kink-free transition-curve section having a curvature that either only increases or only decreases. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207552 | DIVERTING APPARATUS WITH COANDA STABILIZING DEVICE - The apparatus for diverting objects such as containers, bundles, packages, which are conveyed on a transport apparatus, comprises a first transport device, on which the objects are transported in a single row, a second transport device, which is arranged to the side of the first transport device, and a diverting device, which is provided on one side of the transport apparatus and by means of which an object to be diverted is diverted from the first transport device onto the second transport device. The apparatus furthermore comprises a rail, which is provided on a side of the transport apparatus situated opposite the diverting device, and a device for generating an air jet, wherein the device for generating the air jet is configured such that the air jet which is generated runs parallel to the rail. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207553 | PACKAGING SYSTEM FOR PHARMACEUTICAL DISPENSER AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A method of collating packages that includes receiving a plurality of packages in a main channel of a collation module, conveying the packages in the main channel along parallel grooves having a first portion arranged perpendicularly to the main channel, and conveying the packages in the main channel along a second portion of the parallel grooves angled towards a first side of the collation module, where each package passes through first and second portions of a single groove. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207554 | DEVICE FOR COATING CONTAINERS BY MEANS OF A COATING PROCESS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH A DEVICE - A device for coating containers using a coating process with a main supporting frame, which includes: a container conveying device, a treatment station for coating the containers, and a transfer device, which moves the containers between the conveying device and the treatment station. The transfer device has a gripper unit, which is mounted pivotably along a pivot axis aligned parallel to the conveying device on a gripper frame, which is arranged fixed in place in relation to the main supporting frame during operation. The gripper unit is mounted on a carriage connected to the gripper frame. Thee carriage performs linear movements in three mutually perpendicular directions. The gripper unit is movable between a first position, in which it can grip the containers in the region of the conveying device, and a second position, in which it can insert the containers into the treatment station and fetch them from it. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207555 | PORT ARRANGEMENT FOR NONCONTACT SUPPORT PLATFORM - A noncontact support platform system is configured to support a workpiece and includes pressure ports and vacuum ports that are interspersed on a top surface of a table. The ports are arranged along columns such that a pressure port alternates with a vacuum port along each column. The columns include at least one longitudinal column that is oriented substantially parallel to a direction of motion of the workpiece. Mutually parallel rotated columns are each oriented at an oblique angle to the direction of motion. At least one transition column is located between a longitudinal column and its proximal rotated column and has an orientation that is intermediate between the two columns that are adjacent to that transition column. Each vacuum port and pressure port is located at an intersection of a column with a row that is oriented substantially perpendicular to the direction of motion. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207556 | PALLET BLOCKING APPARATUS AND RELATED METHOD AND SYSTEM - A pallet blocking apparatus for use with a pallet dispenser, and related method and system are described. The pallet blocking apparatus comprises, a first wall, a second wall substantially parallel to the first wall and spaced apart for allowing movement of a pallet stack with a top pallet and a bottom pallet there inbetween, the pallet stack being dispensed from the pallet dispenser, a pallet storage area defined by the space between the first wall, the second wall, and a pallet blocker, and the pallet blocker spanning the first wall and the second wall, and substantially perpendicular to the first wall and the second wall, the blocker for blocking the top pallet in the pallet stack and urging the top pallet into the pallet storage area. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207557 | SHIPPING CONTAINER HANDLING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - There is provided shipping container handling systems and methods that maximize the number of containers that can be stored on a predetermined property, as well as increasing the efficiency of the transfer of containers between transshipment vehicles, such as cargo ships/barges, trucks, airline, rail systems and the like. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207558 | APPARATUS FOR EFFICIENTLY LOADING BULK MATERIALS FOR SEALED TRANSPORT AND A METHOD FOR ITS USE - A hinged and pronged plate apparatus for loading railway gondola cars with bulk material, such as municipal solid waste transported by trucks, in a cost-effective and spatially-convenient manner. The railway loading system can have multiple tiers, including a top tier, one or more middle tiers, and bottom tier, which provide working platforms and loading platforms for the gondola cars and vehicles containing the waste and workers that operate the system. The hinged and pronged plate can have a fin with perpendicular prongs extending from the fin. The hinged and pronged plate can be configured to cover the spaces between and surrounding the gondola cars and allows for easy and safe loading of bulk materials from trucks into gondola cars. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207559 | DUST-FREE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PANEL - A method for manufacturing a panel and a dust-free system for manufacturing a panel are provided. The method includes several operations. A first operation on a substrate in a first machine station is performed. A second operation on the substrate in a second machine station is performed. The substrate is transferred between the first machine station and the second machine station, wherein the substrate is transferred in a mini-environment by a panel carrier. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207560 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREPARING DRY PROCESS MATERIALS AND REDUCING RESPIRABLE DUST - A system for preparing a dry process material includes a sealed container that holds and seals the dry process material therein and prevents airborne dust or particles from the dry process material from escaping the sealed container. Sealed processing equipment receives the dry process material from the sealed container and prevents the airborne dust or particles from escaping the sealed processing equipment. A sealed connection sealingly couples the sealed container to the sealed processing equipment and prevents the airborne dust or particles from escaping while transferring the dry process material. A sealed transfer conduit is sealingly coupled to and extends from the sealed processing equipment. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207561 | SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sheet feeding apparatus includes a sheet accommodating unit, a sheet feeding unit, a first lifting portion, a second lifting portion, a linear member configured to liftably support the first lifting portion and the second lifting portion, and stretched between the first lifting portion and the second lifting portion on a lower side of the stacking surface, a first winding unit, an second winding unit, and an adjustment member configured to adjust both a first distance of the linear member between the first winding unit and the first lifting portion and a second distance of the linear member between the second winding unit and the second lifting portion. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207562 | SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sheet feeding apparatus includes a storage portion, a sheet supporting portion, a feed portion, a drive portion configured to output driving force that lifts the sheet supporting portion, a rotation shaft rotatably supported by the storage portion and including an engaging portion disposed on one end side in an axial direction, the engaging portion being configured to engage with the drive portion, a pressing portion fixed to the rotation shaft and configured to press the sheet supporting portion from below when the rotation shaft is rotated by the drive portion, and a rotary damper disposed so as to join with the rotation shaft on another end side of the rotation shaft and configured to reduce rotary motion of the rotation shaft. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207563 | VACUUM LIFTER - A vacuum lifter apparatus for lifting sheet material articles comprises an upper chassis, a modular lower suction plate supported beneath the chassis, a controller and a source of vacuum air pressure, the suction plate comprising a suction lifting surface for providing vacuum lifting pressure to said articles. The modular suction plate has plural side-by-side modules, each module providing a different portion of the suction lifting surface and having one or more air outlets, outlets of one module separate from outlets of other modules and in fluid communication with the corresponding portion of the suction lifting surface and not with different portions of the suction lifting surface. The chassis comprises at least one air outlet connected to said source of vacuum air pressure, and a plurality of separate air flow channels through the chassis. Each air flow channel has an associated air flow valve and a valve actuator. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207564 | FEEDING APPARATUS AND PRINTING APPARATUS - A feeding apparatus includes: a feeding roller that comes in contact with one of stacked printing media and feeds the printing medium; a support member that supports the feeding roller; an inclined portion that is arranged downstream of the feeding roller in a feeding direction in which the printing medium is fed, the inclined portion being inclined with respect to the feeding direction; and a restriction member that is arranged downstream of the feeding roller in the feeding direction, the restriction member being capable of coming in contact with the printing medium fed by the feeding roller. The restriction member is provided independently from the support member and is capable of moving between a first position and a second position, the first position being set downstream of the inclined portion in the feeding direction, the second position being set upstream of the inclined portion in the feeding direction. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207565 | PRINTING APPARATUS - There is provided a printing apparatus, including: a casing having a discharge opening and a conveyance route; a roller; a driving source; a printing head; a scanner disposed at a downstream side in a discharge direction; and a controller. The controller is configured to, depending on a printing preparation command, detect a leading-end position of a sheet; determine whether a printing surface of the sheet includes an error position that is not suitable for printing; and convey the sheet until the error position reaches the downstream position from the printing head. Then, the controller controls the printing head to execute printing of an image on the sheet. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207566 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An image forming apparatus includes a casing, an image forming unit movable between an accommodated position and a shifted position, an actuator, an urging member, a cam, and a contact portion. The actuator includes a pivot shaft and a protrusion protruding therefrom. The protrusion at a standby position crosses a conveyance path and is contactable with a sheet conveyed along the conveyance path. When the image forming unit is at the accommodated position, the contact portion and the cam contact each other and maintain the protrusion at the standby position against an urging force of the urging member. As the image forming unit moves from the accommodated position to the shifted position, the contact portion and the cam move away from each other such that the protrusion pivots from the standby position, by the urging force, to a retracted position at which the protrusion is retracted from the conveyance path. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207567 | MEDIUM STACKING DEVICE, MEDIUM TREATMENT APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING MEDIUM STACKING DEVICE - A medium stacking device includes an intermediate stacker that receives a medium treated by a treatment portion, and a first alignment member as an example of a contact portion, that is configured to move between a first position for performing an alignment operation on the medium on the intermediate stacker, and a second position that is separated further from the leading edge of the medium than is the first position. Furthermore, the medium stacking device is provided with a stacking portion that stacks the medium discharged from the intermediate stacker. The medium discharged from the intermediate stacker is stacked on the stacking portion after a leading edge contacts the first alignment member positioned at the second position. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207568 | SHEET STACKING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - Provided is a sheet stacking apparatus including an aligning member lifting-lowering device configured to lift and lower aligning members between an aligning position where the aligning members abut to and align the sheets and a retreating position where the aligning members are lifted from an upper surface of the sheets, an aligning member moving device configured to move the aligning members in a sheet width direction, and a stack tray lifting-lowering device configured to lift and lower a stack tray based on a detection result of a sheet surface detecting device. A controller lifts the aligning members to the retreating position with the aligning member lifting-lowering device after the sheets stacked on the stack tray is aligned at the aligning position, and stops lifting-lowering operation of the stack tray lifting-lowering device while the aligning members are moved in the sheet width direction with the aligning member moving device. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207569 | SHEET PRESSING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME - A sheet pressing device includes a carry-in port that receives a Z-folded sheet having two folds; an additional folding roller disposed downstream of the carry-in port to press the fold; a lower folding guide having a pedestal disposed opposite to the additional folding roller; a first moving mechanism that moves the additional folding roller between a pressing position at which the additional folding roller is made to approach the pedestal and a retreat position at which the additional folding roller is moved relative to the pedestal from the pressing position; a second moving mechanism that moves the additional folding roller along the fold; and a control part. The control part controls the second moving mechanism so as to increase the number of times the additional folding roller is moved along the fold when a sheet section is positioned between the additional folding roller and the fold. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207570 | SENSOR CONTROL APPARATUS AND IMAGE APPARATUS - A sensor control apparatus includes a control unit, a plurality of sensors connected in series to the control unit. Each of the plurality of sensors includes a detector configured to perform a detection operation based on a first voltage applied from the control unit, a first switch provided on an application path for applying a voltage, a second switch provided on a supply path for supplying the voltage applied from the control unit to a sensor connected in a subsequent stage, and a conduction control unit. The control unit brings the first switch into conduction and cut off the second switch in a case where the voltage on the application path is the first voltage, and cuts off the first switch and bring the second switch into conduction in a case where the voltage on the application path is a second voltage. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207571 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FEEDING A TWISTED BRAIDED METAL CABLE OR FLAT WIRE FROM A CORRESPONDING SUPPORT WITHOUT ALTERING THE STRUCTURE OR SHAPE OF THE WIRE - Method and system for feeding a twisted metal cable braided into a plurality of braids or a flat wire from a support or spool to a winder or winding machine, including unwinding the cable or wire from the spool, measuring a property of the cable or wire from among its tension, velocity and quantity, possible adjustment of the property and feeding the cable or wire to the machine with the property constant. The cable or wire is unwound in a controlled way in a direction at right angles to the axis of the spool directly from such spool or through a return member which receives the cable or wire from the spool from which it is unwound in an uncontrolled way, such controlled unwinding preventing the cable changing the structure of its braids through loosening or stretching and the wire undergoes torsion before its property is measured. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207572 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSIGNING ELEVATOR SERVICE BASED ON A DETECTED NUMBER OF PASSENGERS - Disclosed is an elevator system having a controller configured for: rendering a first determination that an elevator service call is placed at a first lobby, rendering a second determination that captured video data indicates a plurality of passengers including a first passenger is at the first lobby, and executing a first communication to instruct a first elevator car to effect elevator service at the first lobby based on the first determination and the second determination. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207573 | ELEVATOR SYSTEM OPERATION ADJUSTMENT BASED ON COMPONENT MONITORING - An illustrative example embodiment of an elevator system includes a plurality of components respectively configured for at least one function during operation of the elevator system. A plurality of sensors are each associated with at least one of the components. Each sensor senses at least one characteristic of an actual performance of an associated one of the components. A processor is configured to receive respective indications from the sensors regarding the actual performance of the associated components, determine a difference between the actual performance and a desired performance of any of the components based on the respective indications, and determine an adjustment to the operation of the elevator system based upon the determined difference. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207574 | STATUS CHECKING OF FIELD DEVICES OF A BUILDING-ASSOCIATED INSTALLATION FOR TRANSPORTING PEOPLE - A method for checking the status of field devices of a building-associated installation for transporting people includes the steps of: sending a command block of a status telegram from a monitoring unit via a series bus to a plurality of field devices; supplementing the status telegram by the field devices that are addressed by the command block; receiving the data block supplemented by the addressed field devices by the monitoring unit; and evaluating the status values in the supplemented data block by the monitoring unit. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207575 | ELEVATOR CAR PARKING BRAKE - According to an aspect, there is provided an elevator car parking brake comprising a brake carrier having a first plate and a second plate, the plates being spaced from each other and positioned to enable a guide rail to travel within the space between the plates, a caliper movably connected to the brake carrier, brake pads, and an actuator configured to move the brake pads against a guide rail in a braking operation. The elevator car parking brake further comprises at least one first compression spring arranged between the first plate of the brake carrier and a brake pad directly associated with the actuator; and at least one second compression spring arranged between the second plate of the brake carrier and the caliper, the first and second compression springs being configured to keep the brake pads substantially centered with respect to the brake carrier. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207576 | ELEVATOR CAR PARKING BRAKE - According to an aspect, there is provided an elevator car parking brake. An operating fork is configured to move within a housing in a direction perpendicular to an end surface of a guide rail in response to operating an actuator. When the actuator is operated to move the operating fork within the housing towards the guide rail to achieve a braking state, the operating fork is configured to push braking wedges towards side surfaces of the guide rail to contact the side surfaces. When the actuator is operated to move the operating fork within the housing away from the guide rail to achieve a brake release state, detaching means are configured to pull the braking wedges away from the side surfaces of the guide rail. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207577 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSIGNING ELEVATOR SERVICE BASED ON A DESIRED LOCATION OF A PLURALITY OF PASSENGERS - Disclosed is an elevator system including a controller configured for rendering a plurality of determinations and executing one or more communications, including a first determination that captured video on a first floor indicates a first passenger is at waiting for elevator service, a second determination that the first passenger is associated with a first room on a second floor or a first event on the second floor, and a first communication to instruct a first elevator car to transport the first passenger from the first floor to the second floor. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207578 | ENHANCING ELEVATOR SENSOR OPERATION FOR IMPROVED MAINTENANCE - Methods and systems for enhancing sensor operation are provided. Aspects includes obtaining, by a primary sensor, primary sensor data associated with an electrical mechanical system, obtaining, by at least one secondary sensor, secondary sensor data associated with the electrical mechanical system, and analyzing the primary sensor data responsive to a determination of a predetermined state of the electrical mechanical system based on the secondary sensor data. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207579 | HANDRAIL ASSEMBLY, CAR AND ELEVATOR - A handrail assembly, a car and an elevator. The handrail assembly includes a fixing portion and a moving portion, the fixing portion comprises a plurality of first vertical posts arranged in a vertical direction, wherein the first vertical posts are configured to be hollow; the moving portion comprises: a plurality of lifting portions each comprising a plurality of second vertical posts movable into the first vertical posts and horizontal posts attached between the second vertical posts, wherein each lifting portion is configured to move at least between the extended position and the retracted position, the horizontal post is adjacent to the fixing portion when in the retracted position, and the horizontal post is away from the fixing portion when in the extended position; a limiting component to make each lifting portion ascend or descend in sequence in the vertical direction; and a sensing mechanism. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207580 | RETROFITTING AN ELEVATOR MACHINE WITH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY BRAKING - A method is disclosed of retrofitting an elevator machine with primary and secondary braking, the machine being disposed on a machine support frame in an elevator machine room, and engaging one or more ropes for providing selective movement of an elevator car disposed in an elevator shaft, the machine having a drive sheave including a cylindrical brake drum, and brake components including dual brake arms; the method including: removing the brake components; affixing flanged disc segments about the drum and interlocking the flanged disc segments to form a brake rotor; and mounting respective brake calipers to frame mounts for providing primary and secondary braking to the elevator machine. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207581 | ELEVATOR SAFETY DEVICE - An actuation device ( | 2020-07-02 |
20200207582 | ELEVATOR CAR PARKING BRAKE - According to an aspect, there is provided an elevator car parking brake comprising brake pads and an actuator configured to move the brake pads with respect to a guide rail. The elevator car parking brake further comprises levers, each having an associated brake pad; and at least one screw associated with the actuator and rotatably fixed to at least one lever via at least one attaching member. In a braking operation, the actuator is configured to rotate the at least one screw in a first direction with respect to the at least one attaching member, thus causing the levers with the brake pads to move towards the guide rail. In a brake release operation, the actuator is configured to rotate the at least one screw in a second direction with respect to the at least one attaching member, thus causing the levers with the brake pads to move away from the guide rail. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207583 | ELEVATOR WITH A MONITORING ARRANGEMENT FOR MONITORING AN INTEGRITY OF SUSPENSION MEMBERS WITH SEPARATED CIRCUITRIES - An elevator suspension member arrangement includes a monitoring arrangement monitoring an integrity status of suspension members having electrically conductive cords. The monitoring arrangement includes: a generator generating phase shifted first and second alternating voltages; input and output connectors each establishing electrical contacts to cords in one of the suspension members; a voltage analyzer measuring and analyzing a neutral point voltage resulting from applying the first and second alternating voltages to first and second cords of the one suspension member; a supply circuitry having supply lines electrically interconnecting the generator with the input connectors; and a measurement circuitry including measurement lines electrically interconnecting the analyzer with at least one of the input connectors and the output connectors. The supply and measurement lines are separated from each other whereby disturbing influences of impedances through the supply circuitry is minimized due to voltage measurements being performed through the separate measurement circuitry. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207584 | APARTMENT STAIRCASE AUTOMATIC LIFT - An apartment staircase automatic lift, comprising a combined structure of a carrying guiding-rail, a transmission-set main-body and a driving module; wherein the transmission-set main-body is set with a carrying wheel-seat and a transmission-set carrying-shelf; wherein the transmission-set carrying-shelf is set with a foot-pedal; when a person stands on the foot-pedal, the driving module can be controlled to drive the transmission-set main-body and the foot-pedal to move back and forth along the carrying guiding-rail between the upper and lower ends of the carrying guiding-rail; thereby helping the person to go up and down the staircase. The overall structure has the advantages of low cost, easy installation and operation, and compact structure; which can improve the defects of the conventional staircase-lift seat including the large volume size, occupying large staircase space, and being inconvenient to be arranged in a general apartment staircase. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207585 | ELEVATOR CAB WALL PROTECTION PANEL AND USE THEREOF - Methods and apparatus for protecting an interior wall of an elevator cab against an impact force are disclosed. One such apparatus includes a face sheet for absorbing and dispersing energy from the impact force. It also includes a reversibly deformable backing connected to a back of the face sheet for absorbing energy from the impact force when the reversibly deformable backing is compressed against the interior wall by the impact force. The reversibly deformable backing is positioned between the face sheet and the interior wall when the elevator cab wall protection panel is installed. The face sheet has a higher rigidity than the reversibly deformable backing. The apparatus further includes a hanging apparatus coupled to an edge of the face sheet for hanging the elevator cab wall protection panel adjacent to the interior wall. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207586 | LIFT CAR FOR A LIFT INSTALLATION AND METHOD FOR OPENING AND CLOSING A DOOR OPENING - An elevator car for an elevator installation may include at least one side wall having a doorway and an elevator car door. For opening and/or closing the doorway, the elevator car door can be moved at least partially parallel to the side wall on an outside of the side wall. In opening and/or closing, the elevator car door can be moved at least partially in a direction perpendicular to the side wall. In the closing process, the elevator car door can be at least partially sunk in the doorway. A coupling element may couple the elevator car door to a shaft door in at least one of opening or closing the elevator car door. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207587 | HANDRAIL-DRIVE SYSTEM WITH DRIVE ELEMENTS INTEGRATED IN THE HANDRAIL - The application relates to a handrail-drive system of an escalator. The handrail-drive system includes a handrail drive with drive elements and a belt-form handrail which can be moved in a circulatory manner. The handrail is delimited by an outer contour configured as a gripping surface and by an inner contour which leaves a cavity free in the handrail. The driving force is transmitted from the drive elements to the handrail on two mutually opposite side surfaces of the inner contour, wherein a complementary configuration of the side surfaces makes it possible for all the other forces which are caused by the transmission of the driving force and act between the side surfaces to compensate for one another. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207588 | Modified Video Stream For Supporting Remote Control Of A Container Crane - A method for supporting remote control of a container crane, the container crane being configured to move containers from one location to another. The method is performed in a container crane control system, and includes the steps of: receiving work order information, each work order specifying a location of a container to be picked up and a destination of the container to be placed; obtaining a first video stream of images of a pick-up location; identifying the container to be picked up in the images of the first video stream; modifying the first video stream images, which includes highlighting the container to be picked up; and presenting the modified video stream of images on a display. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207589 | CRANE HAVING A CLOSED HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT - A crane, in particular a mobile crane, having a closed hydraulic circuit in which a hydraulic pump is hydraulically connected to at least one hydraulic motor via a feed and a discharge, and in which the feed is hydraulically connected to the discharge via at least one bypass which bypasses the at least one hydraulic motor, wherein the at least one bypass includes a continuously adjustable valve for variably controlling the fluid flow bypassing the at least one hydraulic motor. In addition, a corresponding control device and a corresponding crane control program for actuating a closed hydraulic circuit of a crane are provided. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207590 | CRANE VEHICLE - A crane vehicle includes: an operation unit; a winch device configured to operate at a speed corresponding to an operation amount of the operation unit; a weight detection unit; a storage unit configured to store a time-weight target characteristic indicating a target in temporal change of a detected value at the weight detection unit for a maximum operation amount input from the operation unit; and a control unit configured to perform feedback control of an operation speed of the winch device such that the detected value follows the time-weight target characteristic in a case where the maximum operation amount is input from the operation unit, the control unit being configured to set the operation speed of the winch device at the speed corresponding to the operation amount of the operation unit, in a case where fluctuation of the detected value has converged in a predetermined range. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207591 | Small waste rubber pressure molding device - The invention discloses a mining crane which is easy to install, and includes a base which is symmetrical in front and back. A support column is fixed on the upper end surface of the base, and a fixed block is fixed on the upper end of the support column. The fixed block, the support column and A traveling device is arranged between the bases, and the traveling device includes four rotatable traveling wheels. When the traveling wheels rotate, the fixed block is moved, and a lifting device is provided in the fixed block. The heavy device includes a rewindable hook for lifting the heavy ore. The traveling device can drive the whole to adjust the installation position through the traveling device. The device has two installation and support methods that can directly abut the mine wall and drill into the mine wall. According to the actual situation of the mine and mining area, it can be reasonably selected to expand its scope of application, without being restricted by the region. Secondly, the support rod and telescopic rod can be contracted and rotated to reduce the overall volume of the present invention, which is convenient for movement and handling, and convenient for loading and unloading. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207592 | Winch and Fairlead with a Detachable Line Guide - A fairlead for use with a winch is disclosed. The fairlead includes: a self-reversing screw; a motor for driving the self-reversing screw; and a guide comprising a guide nut and a first guide side and a second guide side. The guide is driven by the self-reversing screw. As a line is coiled onto a winch drum the guide directs the line onto the winch drum. The first guide side and second guide side are detachable from the guide nut and from each other. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207593 | Motor-Driven Fairlead to Aid in Spooling or Unspooling a Line from a Winch - A fairlead for use with a winch is disclosed. The fairlead includes: a device for detecting a speed at which a line is being spooled or unspooled from the winch, a first and second roller adapted to aid in spooling or unspooling a line, a fairlead motor for driving at least the first roller, and a controller connected to the fairlead motor. The controller is in communication with the device for detecting the speed. The controller is configured to direct the fairlead motor to drive at least the first roller at a speed that maintains tension on the line as it is unspooling or spooling. Alternatively, the device measures current drawn by the fairlead motor and the controller directs the fairlead motor to drive the rollers at a speed that maintains a target current draw. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207594 | Wire Pulling Wincher - A wire pulling windier apparatus attachable to a tractor, loader or other mobile transport device capable of receiving attachments has a pass through frame attachable to the mobile device, a vertical support member on the frame for supporting a first winch with cable for attaching and pulling a fence wire to be tensioned, a second winch for raising and lowering a slide block assembly through which the first winch cable is guided to allow pulling the first winch cable at different vertical heights, and has winch tension limiting apparatus. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207595 | PULLEY FOR A WEARABLE ARTICLE - A pulley for a wearable article includes a frame defining an aperture and a slot spaced apart from the aperture. A pulley wheel is disposed exterior to the frame, and a hub extends from the pulley wheel through the aperture. The hub engages the frame in a locked position, and is disengaged from the frame in an unlocked position. The hub is further from the slot in the locked than in the unlocked position. The hub and the pulley wheel are rotatable relative to the frame in the locked position. In another pulley, a frame defines an internal void and a slot extending through the frame and spaced apart from the internal void. A pulley wheel disposed exterior to the frame is spaced apart from the slot. A plurality of legs extends from the pulley wheel and is locked to the frame. The frame may include an anchor bar. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207596 | FREE FALL WINCH - The invention relates to a free fall winch comprising a drum, which can be rotationally driven by a winch drive, wherein a free fall brake is provided for braking the drum in free fall operation. According to the invention, a torque acting on the free fall winch, which depends on the free fall braking torque, is detected by means of a detection device, and a brake actuation force with which the free fall brake is actuated is controlled or adjusted by a control device according to the detected torque. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207597 | ASSISTIVE ROBOT SYSTEMS FOR TRANSPORTING CONTAINERS - Embodiments described herein related to a robotic system for transporting a container. The robotic system includes a lifting mechanism and a container storage assembly coupled to the lifting mechanism. The container storage assembly includes at least one bracket assembly that further includes a bracket elongated member. The bracket elongated member includes a surface having at least one slot and a locking mechanism within the at least one slot. The at least one slot and the locking mechanism are configured to slidably receive and positively lock at least one locking member of the container. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207598 | LOAD WHEEL ASSEMBLY FOR PREVENTING AXIAL AND ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT OF AN AXLE - A load wheel assembly is provided comprising: a frame member; a side plate coupled to the frame member; an axle extending between the frame member and the side plate; and a keeper coupled by a fastener to the frame member or the side plate. The keeper is coupled to one end of the axle to prevent rotational and axial movement of the axle relative to the frame member and the side plate. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207599 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A MOBILE SAFETY TOWER - A mobile safety tower having a base assembly that includes a base housing, an inverter, a power source, a communications router, a camera power supply unit a controller, an internally-cabled tube that is adapted to be moved between a retracted position and an extended position, a means for moving the internally-cabled tube between the retracted position and the extended position, a camera, a plurality of data collection sensors, and a solar energy source. The means for moving the internally-cabled tube between the retracted position and the extended position moves the internally-cabled tube between the retracted position and the extended position. A method for a mobile safety tower including moving the internally-cabled tube between the retracted position and the extended position. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207600 | AERIAL LIFT WITH AUTOMATIC POSITIONING IN COMPACT TRANSPORTATION POSITION - The aerial work platform comprises a chassis | 2020-07-02 |
20200207601 | BOTTLE OPENER, DEVICE, SERVER AND METHOD FOR COUNTING BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION - The invention concerns a bottle opener ( | 2020-07-02 |
20200207602 | FOCUSED STREAM, AERATED FOAM PROJECTING NOZZLE INCLUDING FIXED WAND SYSTEM AND METHOD AS WELL AS POSSIBLY PORTABLE CENTER POINTING NOZZLE - The invention includes components and methodology for fixed and semi-fixed systems for extinguishing fire in large industrial flammable liquid storage tanks, including aerated foam projecting nozzles discharging substantially focused streams together with aeration chambers and risers. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207603 | BEVERAGE DISPENSERS FOR DISPENSING MIXED BEVERAGES WITH ONE OR MORE GASES INJECTED THEREIN - A beverage dispensing machine for dispensing a mixed beverage has a first inlet configured to receive a concentrate; a second inlet configured to receive a base fluid; a gas inlet configured to receive a gas; a gas injection device configured to pulsate the gas into the concentrate such that the gas agitates the concentrate and is injected into the concentrate to form a gas-injected concentrate; and a dispensing valve configured to dispense the base fluid and the gas-injected concentrate. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207604 | LIQUID SOURCE SWITCH-OVER DEVICE - There is provided a liquid source switch-over device that includes a valve chamber having first and second inlets in communication with first and second sources of liquid and an outlet. A valve member, disposed within the valve chamber, has a first position that enables communication between the first inlet and the outlet and inhibits communication between the second inlet and the outlet. A catch is biased to abut the valve member when the catch is in fluid communication with the first source of liquid and inhibits displacement of the valve member from the first position. When the first source of liquid is depleted, a float member lowers and inhibits communication between the first source of liquid and the valve chamber. The valve member moves to a second position thereby that enables communication between the second inlet and the outlet and inhibits communication between the first inlet and the outlet. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207605 | TAP ASSEMBLY - A tap assembly | 2020-07-02 |
20200207606 | SMART FUELING ELBOW - The invention includes a device ( | 2020-07-02 |
20200207607 | ANATOMICAL PAD AND SADDLE ASSEMBLY - An anatomical pad of a saddle for horse riding, comprising a flexible body defining a first body surface configured to abut against a seat surface of the saddle, and a second body surface intended to support a user of the saddle and separated from the first surface by the thickness of the pad is provided. The anatomical pad comprises a portion of yielding material to at least partially cushion the stresses between the saddle and the user, the portion of yielding material defining one or more pressure relief sites wherein the thickness of the yielding material is at least partially decreased to reduce, in a localized way, contact pressure between the seat surface and an anatomical area of the user. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207608 | ISOLATED PROTRUSION/RECESSION FEATURES IN MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS - In described examples, a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) includes a first element and a second element. The first element is mounted on a substrate and has a first contact surface. The second element is mounted on the substrate and has a second contact surface that protrudes from the second element to form an acute contact surface. The first element and/or the second element is/are operable to move in: a first direction, such that the first contact surface comes in contact with the second contact surface; and a second direction, such that the second contact surface separates from the first contact surface. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207609 | MEMS VIA WITH ENHANCED ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL INTEGRITY - Described examples include a micromechanical device having a substrate. The micromechanical device includes a MEMS element and a via between the MEMS element and the substrate, the via having a conductive layer extending from the substrate to the MEMS element and having a structural integrity layer on the conductive layer. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207610 | SELECTIVE GETTERING THROUGH PHASE SEGREGATION AND TEMPERATURE DEPENDENT STORAGE AND RELEASE STRUCTURE FOR LUBRICANT - A microelectronic device package includes a host material and a gettering material. The microelectronic device package also includes a polymeric component between the host material and the gettering material. The polymeric component substantially encapsulates the gettering material. The microelectronic device package further includes a fluorochemical lubricant. The polymeric component serves to prevent a reaction between the fluorochemical lubricant and the gettering material. Alternatively, the fluorochemical lubricant may be encapsulated by a polymeric component and may be released upon an increase in temperature during or after a packaging step. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207611 | PACKAGING A SEALED CAVITY IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a package substrate, a circuit assembly, and a housing. The circuit assembly is mounted on the package substrate. The circuit assembly includes a first sealed cavity formed in a device substrate. The housing is mounted on the package substrate to form a second sealed cavity about the circuit assembly. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207612 | ENCAPSULATION OF SENSING DEVICE - A method for encapsulating a sensing and/or actuator device, comprises the steps of providing a sensing and/or actuator device having a demarcation structure thereon. The sensing and/or actuator device comprises at least a substrate and a sensing and/or actuator element on the substrate. The demarcation structure contacts the substrate and defines an enclosed area of the substrate. The enclosed area comprises at least the sensing and/or actuator element. The method also comprises providing an encapsulation material outside the enclosed area, so the sensing and/or actuator element is left uncovered by the encapsulation material. The demarcation structure further comprises a capping structure overlaying the sensing and/or actuator element. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207613 | COMPLEMENTARY METAL-OXIDE-SEMICONDUCTOR (CMOS) MICRO ELECTRO-MECHANICAL (MEMS) MICROPHONE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) microphone and a method for fabricating the same are disclosed. Firstly, a CMOS device including a semiconductor substrate, a first oxide insulation layer, a doped polysilicon layer, a second oxide insulation layer, a patterned polysilicon layer, and a metal wiring layer from bottom to top. The metal wiring layer is formed on the second oxide insulation layer. The patterned polysilicon layer includes undoped polysilicon. Then, a part of the metal wiring layer is removed to form a metal electrode and the semiconductor substrate is penetrated to have a chamber and expose the first oxide insulation layer, thereby forming a MEMS microphone. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207614 | PACKAGE MOISTURE CONTROL AND LEAK MITIGATION FOR HIGH VACUUM SEALED DEVICES - A device and method of forming the device that includes a first substrate having a cavity on a bottom surface of the first substrate and MEMS components formed on the first substrate and in the cavity; a second substrate having an upper surface; a first metal bond that extends around a perimeter of the cavity and forming a first connection between the bottom surface of first substrate and the upper surface of the second substrate; a second metal bond that extends around a perimeter of the first metal bond and spaced from the first metal bond, the second metal bond forming a second connection between the bottom surface of the first substrate and the upper surface of the second substrate; where the MEMS components are hermetically sealed between the first and second substrates. A getter agent can be between the first and second metal bonds. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207615 | MICRO-ASSEMBLER SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING PLACEMENT OF MICRO-OBJECTS - Disclosed are methods and systems of controlling the placement of micro-objects on the surface of a micro-assembler. Control patterns may be used to cause phototransistors or electrodes of the micro-assembler to generate dielectrophoretic (DEP) and electrophoretic (EP) forces which may be used to manipulate, move, position, or orient one or more micro-objects on the surface of the micro-assembler. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207616 | MICRO-ASSEMBLER SYSTEM FOR DIVIDING SETS OF MICRO-OBJECTS - Disclosed are methods and systems of controlling the placement of micro-objects on the surface of a micro-assembler. Control patterns may be used to cause phototransistors or electrodes of the micro-assembler to generate dielectrophoretic (DEP) and electrophoretic (EP) forces which may be used to manipulate, move, position, or orient one or more micro-objects on the surface of the micro-assembler. A set of micro-object may be analyzed. Geometric properties of the set of micro-objects may be identified. The set of micro-objects may be divided into multiple sub-sets of micro-objects based on the one or more geometric properties and one or more control patterns. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207617 | MICRO-ASSEMBLER SYSTEM FOR MANIPULATING MICRO-OBJECTS - Disclosed are methods and systems of controlling the placement of micro-objects on the surface of a micro-assembler. Control patterns may be used to cause electrodes of the micro-assembler to generate dielectrophoretic (DEP) and electrophoretic (EP) forces which may be used to manipulate, move, position, or orient one or more micro-objects on the surface of the micro-assembler. The control patterns may be part of a library of control patterns. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207618 | STRUCTURE AND METHODOLOGY FOR DETECTING DEFECTS DURING MEMS DEVICE PRODUCTION - A wafer includes a process control monitor (PCM) structure formed on a substrate. The PCM structure includes detection and reference structures. The detection structure includes a first electrically conductive line arrangement formed in a first structural layer on the substrate and a first protection layer surrounding the first electrically conductive line arrangement. The reference structure includes a second electrically conductive line arrangement formed in the first structural layer on the substrate, a second protection layer surrounding the second electrically conductive line arrangement, an insulator material formed overlying the second electrically conductive line arrangement and the second protection layer, and a second structural layer overlying the insulator material. The insulator material does not overlie the detection structure. Methodology entails measuring a capacitance between the detection structure and the substrate, measuring another capacitance between the reference structure and substrate, and comparing the two capacitances to determine whether defects exist. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207619 | HYDROGEN PRODUCING APPARATUS - A hydrogen producing apparatus includes a reforming unit, a feed unit, and a heating unit. The reforming unit includes a casing defining a receiving space and having gas intake and outlet ports, a plurality of reformers disposed in the receiving space, at least one gas pipe winding around one of the reformers, and a connecting pipe in fluidic communication with the gas pipe. The feed unit is in fluidic communication with the reformers and the connecting pipe such that air delivered from the gas intake port through the gas pipe and the connecting pipe is mixed with a fuel in the feed unit to form a reactant mixture to be fed to the reformers for hydrogen production. The heating unit includes a heater connected to the casing. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207620 | OZONE GAS USAGE SYSTEM - A small-scale application apparatus including an ozone generation apparatus configured to generate ozone gas, the application apparatus being configured to perform ozone usage processing. The ozone generation apparatus includes a load-resonant high-frequency step-up transformer configured to obtain a stepped-up high-frequency voltage and an ozone generator configured to receive the stepped-up high-frequency voltage as an operating voltage to generate the ozone gas having an ozone concentration of at least 200 g/m | 2020-07-02 |
20200207621 | METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CYCLODODECASULFUR - The present invention relates to a method for the manufacture of cyclododecasulfur, a cyclic sulfur allotrope wherein the number of sulfur (S) atoms in the allotrope's homocyclic ring is 12. The method includes reacting a metallasulfur derivative with an oxidizing agent in a reaction zone to form a cyclododecasulfur-containing reaction mixture. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207622 | PLANT AND PROCESS FOR TREATING A STREAM COMPRISING HYDROGEN SULFIDE - Installation and method for treating a flow comprising hydrogen sulfide The invention relates to an installation and a method for treating hydrogen sulphide. In particular, the invention relates to an installation and a method comprising at least one system for oxidizing hydrogen sulfide to sulfur (S) and water (H | 2020-07-02 |
20200207623 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A NANOMETER THICK FILM OF BLACK PHOSPHORUS - A low pressure process for producing thin film crystalline black phosphorus on a substrate and a black phosphorus thin film made by the process. The process includes flowing a phosphorus-containing gas into a deposition chamber and depositing phosphorus from the phosphorus-containing gas onto the substrate in the chamber. The substrate is selected from (i) a gold substrate, a gold-tin alloy substrate, a silver substrate and a copper substrate and (ii) a substrate comprising a thin film of metal selected from gold, tin, silver, copper and alloys of the foregoing metals. The substrate and phosphorus are heated to a temperature ranging from about 350° to less than about 500° C. to form a phosphorus intermediate composition. The substrate and intermediate composition are heated to a temperature of greater than 500° C. to less than about 1000° C. convert the metal phosphorus intermediate composition to the black phosphorus thin film. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207624 | METHOD OF PRODUCING CARBON NANOTUBE GROWTH SUBSTRATE - An embodiment of the present invention increases the yield of carbon nanotubes per unit area. A method includes the steps of: (a) preparing a first solution containing a siloxane polymer; and (b) forming a silicone coating film on a surface of a base material by applying the first solution to the base material and curing the siloxane polymer. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207625 | FACILE PREPARATION OF CARBON NANOTUBE HYBRID MATERIALS BY CATALYST SOLUTIONS - Embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to methods of making a carbon nanotube hybrid material by depositing a catalyst solution onto a carbon-based material, and growing carbon nanotubes on the carbon-based material such that the grown carbon nanotubes become covalently linked to the carbon-based material through carbon-carbon bonds. The catalyst solution includes a metal component (e.g., iron) and a buffer component (e.g., aluminum) that may be in the form of particles. The metal component of the particle may be in the form of a metallic core or metallic oxide core while the buffer component may be on a surface of the metal component in the form of metal or metal oxides. Further embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to the catalytic particles and carbon nanotube hybrid materials. The carbon nanotube hybrid materials of the present disclosure may be incorporated as electrodes (e.g., anodes or cathodes) in energy storage devices. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207626 | LARGE SCALE PRODUCTION OF OXIDIZED GRAPHENE - Embodiments described herein relate generally to the large scale production of functionalized graphene. In some embodiments, a method for producing functionalized graphene includes combining a crystalline graphite with a first electrolyte solution that includes at least one of a metal hydroxide salt, an oxidizer, and a surfactant. The crystalline graphite is then milled in the presence of the first electrolyte solution for a first time period to produce a thinned intermediate material. The thinned intermediate material is combined with a second electrolyte solution that includes a strong oxidizer and at least one of a metal hydroxide salt, a weak oxidizer, and a surfactant. The thinned intermediate material is then milled in the presence of the second electrolyte solution for a second time period to produce functionalized graphene. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207627 | METHOD FOR FUNCTIONALIZING CARBON NANOPARTICLES AND COMPOSITIONS - A method of increasing a density of carboxylic acids on a surface of a carbon nanoparticle is disclosed. The method includes contacting an oxygen-containing functional group on a surface of a carbon nanoparticle with a reducing agent to provide a hydroxyl group; reacting the hydroxyl group with a diazoacetate ester in the presence of a transition metal catalyst to provide an ester, the diazoacetate ester having the structure wherein R is a C1-8 hydrocarbyl, preferably tert-butyl, methyl, ethyl, isopropyl, allyl, benzyl, pentafluorophenyl, or N-succinimidyl; and cleaving the ester to provide a carboxylic acid group. Surface-functionalized carbon nanoparticles made by the method are also disclosed. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207628 | METHOD FOR PREPARING POWDERED COMPOSITE CARBIDE OF TUNGSTEN AND TITANIUM - A method according to an embodiment of the present invention is for preparing powdered composite carbide of tungsten and titanium in which tungsten trioxide (WO | 2020-07-02 |
20200207629 | CARBONATED TANTALUM COATING MATERIAL - The present disclosure relates to a tantalum carbide coating material, and more specifically, to a tantalum carbide coating material comprising: a carbon substrate; and a tantalum carbide coating formed on the carbon substrate, wherein a thermal expansion coefficient difference between the carbon substrate and the tantalum carbide coating is 1.0×10 | 2020-07-02 |
20200207630 | PREPARATION METHOD OF HIGH PURITY SIC POWDER - The process for preparing high purity SiC powders according to the embodiment not only solves the environmental problems by using waste SiC, but also reduces the manufacturing cost with high yield, high productivity, and high uniformity. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207631 | Synthesis of Nanocrystalline MFI Zeolite, Synthesis Method and use Thereof in Catalytic Applications - The present invention relates to a new process for synthesising a crystalline material comprising the zeolite MFI structure in nanocrystalline form, and which can comprise at least the following steps: i) preparing a mixture comprising at least one source of water, at least one source of a tetravalent element Y, at least one source of a trivalent element X, at least one source of an alkali cation or alkaline earth metal cation (A), and at least one organic molecule (OSDA1), wherein OSDA1 is preferably a monocyclic quaternary ammonium with the structure R | 2020-07-02 |
20200207632 | PROCESS FOR THE CO-PRODUCTION OF METHANOL AND AMMONIA IN PARALLEL - A process for co-production of methanol and ammonia in parallel based on autothermal reforming with oxygen enriched air from electrolysis of water and separation of air and preparation of ammonia with hydrogen from the electrolysis of water and nitrogen from the separation of air. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207633 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ACCELERATING EVAPORATION OF BRINE IN PLATEAU SALT LAKE - A method for accelerating evaporation of brine in plateau salt lakes includes introducing downward wind to a brine surface; and changing the downward wind to transversal wind horizontally flowing outward when the wind contacts with the brine surface, to accelerate evaporation of the brine. Said method is simple in operation, can accelerate the evaporation of the brine, and can realize industrialized brine production at low cost. It is less prone to form salt deposits in concentrated brine, and is also easy to separate salt crystals precipitated from brine. Said device has a simple and reliable structure; low costs for the manufacture, use, and maintenance thereof; and improved evaporation of brine. Said device is convenient to be used in plateau salt-lake regions and easy to be relocated and with a minimal contact area with brine, it is essentially impossible to form salts deposits on the surface of the device. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207634 | SYNTHESIS OF M13 CLUSTERS FROM ALUMINUM AND GALLIUM MINERAL POLYMORPHS - A method comprising reacting an aluminum mineral polymorph or a gallium mineral polymorph with an acid at an aluminum metal to acid molar ratio or gallium metal to acid molar ratio sufficient to produce M | 2020-07-02 |
20200207635 | NON-DESTRUCTIVE PROCESS FOR REMOVING METALS, METAL IONS AND METAL OXIDES FROM ALUMINA-BASED MATERIALS - The present disclosure describes a non-destructive process for removing metals, metal ions and metal oxides present in alumina-based materials without destroying alumina, allowing the regeneration of alumina-based catalysts. Known conventional procedures and/or methods for removing metals, metal ions and metal oxides present in alumina-based materials use some inorganic acid or its mixtures to carry out digestion, which modifies the properties of alumina and those of any other element contained in the material, destroying alumina and preventing its reuse. The present disclosure is characterized by using an extracting agent that sequesters metals, metal ions and/or metal oxides present in alumina-based materials without modifying their properties. The employed extracting agent is an alcohol. The non-destructive process introduced in the present invention reaches metal (M) removal rates of at least 42% when using a continuous flow reactor and of at least 27% when a batch reactor is employed. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207636 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING STANNOUS SULFIDE - A method for producing stannous sulfide, the method including: 1) heating a tin-containing material to 200-600° C., and mixing sulfur with the tin-containing material heated, to yield a product; and 2) distilling the product in a vacuum furnace at a pressure of 1-500 pascal. | 2020-07-02 |
20200207637 | METHOD FOR PREPARATION OF PLATE-TYPE MANGANESE DIOXIDE NANOPARTICLES - A preparation method according to the present invention includes use of an amine-based coupling agent to prepare plate-type manganese dioxide nanoparticles. The plate-type manganese dioxide nanoparticles thus prepared can be suitably mixed with a carbon-based conductive material and are thus useful a positive electrode material for pseudo-capacitors. | 2020-07-02 |