| 27th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
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| 20120168270 | CENTRIFUGAL-PENDULUM VIBRATION ABSORBING DEVICE - A centrifugal-pendulum vibration absorbing device, including a member attached coaxially with a rotary element; and mass bodies swingably coupled to the support member and disposed adjacent to each other in a circumferential direction. The mass bodies are configured such that when a first mass body, which is one of two mass bodies disposed adjacent to each other, and a second mass body, which is the other of the two mass bodies, move with respect to the support member so as to approach each other, the first mass body and the second mass body overlap each other as seen from an axial direction of the rotary element. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168271 | Tunable Vibration Dampers and Methods of Manufacture and Tuning - Embodiments are directed to tunable damper embodiments and methods of using the same for damping resonant and non-resonant vibrations present within an object that the tunable damper is secured to. In some cases, the tunable damper may be tuned before, during or after being secured to an object. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168272 | Retractable Cord Reel - A retractable cord reel is disclosed. The retractable cord reel may have a spool having a conductor carried thereon. The cord reel may also have a conductor lead coupled to a ratchet. The spool and the ratchet may be configured to make an electrical connection with each other. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168273 | UNCOUPLING OF DRIVE | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168274 | HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAVING AREA CONTROLLED SHIFT ACTUATOR VALVE WITH FLOW FORCE COMPENSATION - A hydraulic circuit ( | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168275 | VEHICLE PARKING LOCK DEVICE - A vehicle parking lock device having a parking rod; a tapered parking cam disposed at a leading end portion of the parking rod; and a cam guiding device that guides the parking cam moved together with the parking rod in association with a projection of the parking rod toward the leading end portion to move a parking lock pole with the parking cam to a position of engagement with a parking lock gear rotated together with a transmission output member, the cam guiding device including a first guiding member in a cylindrical shape and a second guiding member in a half cylindrical shape that is disposed subsequently to the first guiding member, the second guiding member having a tapered guiding concave surface that guides the parking cam toward the parking lock pole in association with the projection of the parking rod toward the leading end portion. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168276 | APPARATUS FOR COUPLING TORQUE - Apparatus for coupling torque are provided herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus for coupling torque may include a shaft; a pulley body disposed about the shaft, the pulley body and shaft rotatable with respect to each other; a one-way clutch bearing disposed between the pulley body and shaft; and a journal bearing disposed proximate a first end of the one-way clutch bearing, wherein at least one of the pulley body and the shaft form a race of at least one of the one-way clutch bearing or journal bearing. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168277 | TRUSS CONSTRUCTION FOR A PASSENGER CONVEYOR - The invention relates to a truss construction ( | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168278 | PEOPLE MOVER AND METHOD - People mover such as a travelator or the like, includes a plurality of pallets for carrying and moving people. The pallets are arranged one after the other and form an endless track. The track includes an upper track section and a lower track section, and the people mover includes an area of direction change of the pallets where a respective one of the pallets moves between the upper track section and the lower track section. A motor produces the driving force needed to move the pallets. A flywheel is arranged to even out with its rotational energy movement in the travel direction of the pallet track. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168279 | DEVICE FOR TRANSPORTING CONTAINERS - In a device ( | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168280 | SUCTION BELT - A suction belt for conveying an object, includes a first area configured to allow applying a suction force to at least a part of an object; and a second area which is arranged adjacent to the first area, wherein a thickness of the suction belt changes at a transition from the first area to the second area. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168281 | CONVEYOR BELT CONDITION MONITORING SYSTEM - A conveyor belt monitoring system is disclosed that uses sensors to measure magnetic disruptions (“events”) in a conveyor belt which are indicative of one or more splice joints, rip panels and reinforcing cord damage. The system may comprise a plurality of sensing components, including coils or Hall Effect sensors for sensing rip panels, splices and generalized reinforcing cord damage. The system may also have RFID-based rip panels and may use RFID chips to identify various belt components. A PLC-based control system may communicate with the aforementioned components via an Ethernet link Data received by the control system is used to chart belt wear and damage trends and to provide user alarms when signal levels exceed predetermined norms. The system may stop the belt when imminent belt failure is predicted. The PLC-based control system is highly scalable and will integrate easily into existing conveyor control systems and facility-wide monitoring systems. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168282 | AUTOMATED PICK AND STOW SYSTEM - A pick and stow system includes a conveyor system having a plurality of interconnected modules forming a continuous conveyor, each module having a first side and a second side and each configured for forming a shelf on both the first side and the second side. The system also includes a conveyor driver coupled with the conveyor and configured for driving the conveyor, thereby presenting one of the plurality of modules at a loading location for loading or removing an item onto or from the shelf of the module. In some embodiments, a first wheel and a second wheel are each configured for coupling with each of the plurality of modules of the conveyor as the conveyor is driven about the first wheel and the second wheel, such that the conveyor has two substantially vertical sections and a curved section at each of the first and second wheels. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168283 | Position Control Apparatus and Methods - Particular embodiments of the inventive technology may be described as a position control apparatus that comprises a fluidic drive system configured to drive, with a single fluidic displacement, each of a plurality of positioners in a first relative direction; and a bias system that includes a plurality of biasers that bias the positioners in a direction that is opposite the first relative direction. In particular embodiments, and as but a few of the many possible design features, positioner actuators may be fluidicly linked in parallel and with the fluid compressor, the positioner actuators may each include a piston; and a plurality of positioners may each be responsive to at least one of the pistons. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168284 | Position Control Apparatus - Particular embodiments of the inventive technology may be described as a position control apparatus capable of moving at least one side guide component of an item conveyance system to any of a plurality of component positions, as desired, within a component position range. The apparatus may comprise a fluidic drive system configured to drive, with a single fluidic displacement, a plurality of positioners in a first relative direction; and a bias system that includes a plurality of biasers that bias the positioners in a direction that is opposite the first relative direction. The bias system may include at least one biaser for every positioner, and the apparatus may enable adjustment of the positioners to a plurality of positions within a positioner range. The positioners may effect positioning, as desired, of the at least one component to a desired component position within the component position range. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168285 | LIGHTWEIGHT REINFORCED CONVEYOR BELT STRUCTURE - Conveyor belts formed of a composite fabric structure. The fabric structure has a base reinforcing layer made of a network that includes high tenacity fibers. The composite fabric structure also includes a surface layer formed of rubber. The base layer and the surface layer are bonded together, preferably through the use of a bonding layer. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168286 | LOCKING DEVICE FOR USE WITH A CIRCUIT BREAKER AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A circuit protection device includes a circuit breaker having a first contact arm and a second contact arm, wherein the second contact arm is configured to move with respect to the first contact arm between a first position and a second position. The circuit protection device also includes a locking device coupled to the circuit breaker, wherein the locking device is configured to at least one of move the second contact arm from the first position to the second position and lock the second contact arm in the second position. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168287 | SWITCHING ASSEMBLY HAVING AN INTERLOCK DEVICE FOR A SELECTOR SWITCH - A switching assembly having an interlock device for a selector switch is provided. The interlock device includes a flapper member rotatably coupled to a base member. The flapper member has an aperture disposed proximate to an aperture of a panel such that the selector switch extends through the apertures. The flapper member further includes an indented region and has a first operational position proximate to the panel and a second operational position disposed outwardly from the panel. When an arm portion of the selector switch is disposed within the indented region of the flapper member at the second rotational position and the flapper member is rotated to the second operational position, then the arm portion cannot be rotated outside of the indented region. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168288 | Incorporated Switch, Especially a Switch for Opening a Door - A flush-mounted switch, in particular a door-opener switch, for mounting on a fastening surface, has a tubular housing and a flange which protrudes over the cover and an axially moveable button for actuating a switching member connected to the housing. The button is held in its rest position by a restoring force and can be pushed in counter to the action of this restoring force. A fastening ring affixes the door-opener switch on the fastening surface. The flange of the housing covers the fastening ring. A support ring is provided by way of which the button is lockable to the fastening ring. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168289 | Handgrip For Portable Working Tool And Portable Working Tool Equipped With The Same - The present invention provides a grip provided around a hollow handle pipe of a portable working tool. The grip includes: a switch unit configured to control operation of the portable working tool; a grip portion for enabling an operator to hold the portable working tool, the grip portion extending in an extending direction and having one end and another end opposite to the one end; a pipe insertion portion formed at the one end of the grip portion and formed with a pipe insertion hole from which the handle pipe is inserted; and a switch mounting portion formed at the another end of the grip portion and formed with a switch mounting hole in which the switch unit is mounted, the grip portion, the pipe insertion portion and the switch mounting portion being integrally formed of an elastic material. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168290 | SWITCH DEVICE AND CIRCUIT INCLUDING SWITCH DEVICE - According to one embodiment, a switch device includes a first switching unit provided on a base substance. The first switching unit includes a first supporting electrode, a first beam, a first contact point electrode, a first floating conductive layer and a first control electrode. The first supporting electrode is fixed to the base. The first beam includes a first holding part and a first movable part. The first holding part is fixed to the base. The first movable part has one end connected to the first holding part. The first contact point electrode is fixed to the base and faces the first movable part. The first floating conductive layer is fixed to the first movable part via a first insulating part and stores a charge. The first control electrode is fixed to the base and faces the first floating conductive layer. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168291 | CIRCUIT BREAKER ARRANGEMENT FOR MEDIUM VOLTAGE TO HIGH VOLTAGE APPLICATIONS - Exemplary embodiments are directed to a circuit breaker arrangement for medium voltage to high voltage applications. The circuit breaker includes at least one pole part housing for accommodating a vacuum insert, within which a pair of corresponding electrical contacts is coaxially arranged. A fixed electrical contact is electrically connected to an upper terminal of the pole part housing and an axial movable electrical contact is electrically connected to a lower terminal of the pole part housing and is operated by an insulating pushrod. The insulating pushrod extends through a shielding plate arranged on a lower opening of the pole part housing. The shielding plate includes a rigid moulded plastic insulating material. At least one sealing ring has an elastic material moulded on the periphery of the shielding plate. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168292 | PISTON TRIP RESET LEVER - A device for transferring motion from a manual lever to a reset lever of a pressure trip mechanism in a molded case circuit breaker. The pressure trip mechanism is activated when hot gasses are released during an arc event and the resultant increase in pressure forces a piston in the mechanism to expand and thereby activate the breaker. In some interruption events, hot gasses, and occasionally fragments of molten metal, are responsible for marring the plastic piston surface of the pressure trip mechanism and prevent the mechanism from returning to its pre-interruption position even when it is biased to the pre-interruption position with a spring. A configuration disclosed herein provides for linking the motion of the hand-driven manual lever used to reset the breaker to the reset lever connected to the pressure trip mechanism in order to force the pressure trip mechanism to return to its pre-interruption position. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168293 | SPRING HOUSING UNIT CONNECTED WITH SPRING ACTUATOR FOR SWITCHGEAR - A spring housing unit connected to a switch actuator for a switchgear, which is compact and easily installed, the spring housing unit comprises a main spring housing configured as a hollow cylinder, having a flange portion formed at one end portion thereof to support one end portion of a spring, and accommodating the spring therein such that the spring is compressed or elongated; a sub-spring housing connected to the other end portion of the main spring housing such that it is separated therefrom; and a compressing cover insertedly positioned in the main spring housing and compressing the spring. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168294 | KEYPAD APPARATUS AND METHODS - Keypad apparatus and methods are described herein. An example keypad includes a keypad support having a first surface defining a cavity, and an electrical switch assembly coupled to the keypad support. The electrical switch includes a printed circuit board having at least a portion repositioned relative to a second surface of the printed circuit board. The repositioned portion is located in the cavity and the second surface is located on the first surface of the keypad support when the printed circuit board is coupled to the keypad support. The repositioned portion is attached to the second surface of the printed circuit board. A dome switch is aligned with the repositioned portion of the printed circuit board and is at least partially positioned in the cavity of the keypad support. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168295 | Ultra Low Profile Rocker Design - A rocker switch having a housing and a rocker extending from the housing. The rocker has a first side with a first end and a second end, a second side adjacent to the first side, and a channel. The channel is disposed on the second side of the rocker and has a first end and a second end. A pivot point is disposed on a crank. A pin, disposed on the crank, is located in a first side of the channel. The depression of the first end of the rocker causes a rotational movement of the channel in a curvilinear path around the pivot point, causing a rotational movement of the crank, moving the pin from the first end of the channel toward the second end of the channel. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168296 | BIOCOKES PRODUCING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method of producing biocokes in which pulverized biomass is fed and pressed in a reaction container is provided, wherein the pulverized biomass in a substantially-packed state is pressure-formed while being heated in a temperature range and a pressure range to obtain a semi-carbonized solid matter or pre-semi-carbonized solid matter and then cooled to produce biocoke. The method may includes a filling step; a reaction step; heating the pulverized biomass by means of a heating device to the temperature range and keeping such state for a prescribed period of time to form a shaped matter of the pulverized biomass in the reaction container, and then cooling the shaped matter by switching from the heating device to a cooling device; and an ejecting step. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168297 | Biochar Process and Apparatus - A pyrolysis apparatus for processing carbon rich precursor feedstock into carbon rich biochar and associated carbon rich by-products includes a combustion chamber for high temperature low oxidative combustion of the feedstock having an inlet for the feedstock at a first end and outlet for the biochar at a second end; a heater to heat the combustion chamber; at least one gaseous outlet positioned between the first and second ends and communicating with an interior of the chamber, each of the gaseous outlets provided with an air venturi to control extraction of pyrolysis gas generated within the combustion chamber. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168298 | METHOD AND PLANT FOR REPROCESSING WASTE SULPHURIC ACIDS FROM NITRIDING PROCESSES - The invention relates to a method for reprocessing waste acid from methods for producing nitro-aromatics, in particular for producing dinitrotoluene (DNT) or trinitrotoluene (TNT), to recover concentrated and purified sulfuric acid and nitric acid, wherein in a first stage, the waste acid is separated in a stripping column countercurrently with water vapor from the bottom of the stripping column into at least one vapor phase, which contains nitric acid and possibly nitro-organics, and a pre-concentrated sulfuric acid, and the vapor phase and the pre-concentrated sulfuric acid are condensed and/or reprocessed in downstream method stages, wherein in the first stage of the method, in addition to the stripping, according to the invention the nitric acid contained in the stripping vapor is concentrated in the presence of additional concentrated sulfuric acid so that nitric acid in a highly concentrated form suitable for feeding back into the nitriding process is obtained directly in the first stage. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168299 | Efficient boron nitride nanotube formation via combined laser-gas flow levitation - A process for producing boron nitride nanotubes and/or boron-carbon-nitrogen nanotubes of the general formula B | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168300 | PHOTOREACTOR - The present invention relates to a reactor for the photocatalytic treatment of liquid or gaseous streams, which reactor comprises a tube through which the stream to be treated flows, wherein, in the tube, there are arranged at least one light source, at least one flat means M | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168301 | TRANSPARENT BARRIER FILM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A transparent barrier film, includes a transparent thermoplastic film and at least one permeation barrier film. The permeation barrier film includes a chemical compound of the elements zinc, tin and oxygen. A mass fraction of zinc is 5% to 70%. Furthermore, a method is disclosed for the production of a barrier film of this type. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168302 | OZONE GENERATOR - The present invention provides an ozone generator comprising an anode and a cathode provided on each side of a fluororesin type cation exchange membrane, the anode being a conductive diamond electrode having conductive diamond on the surface, wherein water is supplied to an anode compartment, DC current is supplied between the anode and the cathode to electrolyze water to evolve ozone from the anode compartment and hydrogen from a cathode compartment, the conductive diamond electrode comprising a substrate having a plurality of convexo-concave and a conductive diamond film coated on the surface of the substrate is applied as the conductive diamond electrode, and a close packed layer of ion exchange resin particles or the fluororesin type cation exchange membrane with notch is closely adhered to the surface of the anode side of the fluororesin type cation exchange membrane. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168303 | SALT WATER ACTIVATED EMERGENCY LIGHTING DEVICE - A salt water activated emergency lighting device has a body, an anode electrode, a cathode electrode, a water supply module, a draining module and a light board. The body has a first compartment and a second compartment with a through hole therebetween. The anode electrode is mounted in the second compartment. The cathode electrode is mounted through a periphery of the second compartment. When the mains power is down, the water supply module unblocks the through hole, and salt water in the first compartment enters the second compartment. Salt water further reacts with the anode electrode and the cathode electrode in generation of power supplied to the light board for emergency lighting. When the mains power comes back, the through hole is blocked, and the draining module pumps the salt water in the second compartment back to the first compartment. Such cycling fulfills environmental protection without consuming electrode plates unnecessarily. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168304 | Physical Vapor Deposition Tool with Gas Separation - Embodiments of the current invention describe a physical vapor deposition tool. The physical vapor deposition tool includes a housing, a substrate support positioned within the housing and configured to support a substrate, a first process head positioned over the substrate support and having a first target, a second process head positioned over the substrate support and having a second target, and a gas line to provide gas to the first process head. The first process head and the gas line are configured such that the gas provided to the first process head through the gas line interacts with ions ejected from the first target and does not interact with ions ejected from the second target. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168305 | Reader Devices for Manipulating Multi-Fluidic Cartridges for Sample Analysis - A reader for mechanical actuation of fluids within a test cartridge. The instrument interface including multiple independently-controlled plungers aligned to respective fluidic pouches on a test cartridge that is inserted into a testing apparatus embodying the instrument interface. The plungers include tips for applying mechanical force to the respective fluidic pouches. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168306 | INCORPORATING CMOS INTEGRATED CIRCUITS IN THE DESIGN OF AFFINITY-BASED BIOSENSOR SYSTEMS - A biosensor system incorporating CMOS integrated circuits. In one type of biosensor system, the biosensor system includes a silicon substrate. The biosensor system further includes active devices fabricated on the silicon substrate. Additionally, the biosensor system includes a plurality of metal layers stacked on top of the active devices. Furthermore, the biosensor system includes a passivation layer covering a top metal layer, where the passivation layer includes an opening configured to expose the top metal layer, where the opening is used as a sensing electrode. Additionally, the biosensor system includes a plurality of probes attached to the sensing electrode. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168307 | One-Transistor Pixel Array with Cascoded Column Circuit - To reduce the pixel size to the smallest dimensions and simplest form of operation, a pixel may be formed by using only one ion sensitive field-effect transistor (ISFET). This one-transistor, or 1T, pixel can provide gain by converting the drain current to voltage in the column. Configurable pixels can be created to allow both common source read out as well as source follower read out. A plurality of the 1T pixels may form an array, having a number of rows and a number of columns and a column readout circuit in each column. A cascoded device enabled during readout may be used to provide increased programmable gain. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168308 | ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSORS - An electrode for use in a electrochemical sensor comprises carbon modified with a chemically sensitive redox-active compound, excluding an electrode based on carbon having derivatised thereron two redox-active species wherein at least one of said species is selected from anthraquinone, phenanthrenequinone and N,N′-diphenyl-p-phenylenediamine (DPPD). The invention further provides a pH sensor comprising:
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| 20120168309 | ELECTROWETTING AND ELECTROFLUIDIC DEVICES WITH LAPLACE BARRIERS AND RELATED METHODS - Electrowetting and electrofluidic devices and methods. The device includes a hydrophobic channel formed between first and second substrates and a polar fluid and a non-polar fluid contained in the channel. An electrode with a dielectric layer is electrically connected to a voltage source. A Laplace barrier within the hydrophobic channel defines a fluid pathway that is open to the movement of the polar fluid within the channel. The polar fluid moves to a first position when the voltage source is biased at a first voltage that is less than or equal to a threshold voltage. The polar fluid moves to a second position when the voltage source is biased with a second voltage that is greater than the first voltage. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168310 | Process for separating and recovering C4 dicarboxylic acids - The present invention relates to processes for separating and recovering the C4 dicarboxylic acid, comprising: (a) subjecting an aqueous solution comprising a salt of the C4 dicarboxylic acid to concentrating electrodialysis to concentrate the salt of the C4 dicarboxylic acid in the aqueous solution; and (b) subjecting the resulting concentrate to bipolar membrane electrodialysis to convert the salt of the C4 dicarboxylic acid into the free acid of the C4 dicarboxylic acid. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168311 | Systems And Methods For Coupling Molecule Separation Devices To Analytical Instruments - Described is a capillary that interfaces with an analysis system. The capillary comprises a non-conductive tubing and a conductive region proximate to an output end of the non-conductive tubing. The conductive region comprises a plurality of porous regions and non-porous regions positioned about a circumference of the non-conductive tubing. The porous regions separated from each other by the non-porous regions. Advantageously, the arrangement of porous regions provides mechanical stability about the conductive region. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168312 | DISPOSIBLE BIO-ANALYSIS CARTRIDGE AND INSTRUMENT FOR CONDUCTING BIO-ANALYSIS USING SAME - A cartridge-based bio-separation system configured to utilize a pen shaped bio-separation cartridge that is easy to assemble and use with no moving parts and that has an integrated reagent (separation buffer) reservoir. The cartridge includes a body, defining an opening as a detection window for receiving external detection optics, at least one capillary column supported in the body, having a first end extending beyond a first end of the body, wherein the detection window exposes a section along the capillary column, to which the external optics are aligned through the detection window, and a reservoir attached to a second end of the body in fluid flow communication with a second end of the capillary column. The reservoir is structured to be coupled to an air pressure pump that pressurizes the gel reservoir to purge and fill the capillaries with buffer as the separation support medium. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168313 | ELECTRODEIONIZATION DEVICE AND METHOD WITH IMPROVED SCALING RESISTANCE - An electrodeionization apparatus includes an anode compartment provided with an anode and a cathode compartment spaced from the anode compartment and provided with a cathode, wherein the anode and cathode are configured for coupling to a DC power source to effect an electric potential difference between the anode and the cathode and thereby influence transport of ionic material in liquid media and ion exchange media by the influence of the electric potential difference. The electrodeionization apparatus also includes a feed inlet receiving a feed solution, a product water outlet and a plurality of anion exchange membranes and a plurality of cation exchange membranes alternately arranged between the anode compartment and the cathode compartment. The electrodeionization apparatus also includes a plurality of spacers, wherein the spacers and the anion and cation exchange membranes are arranged to form a first diluting compartment receiving feed solution from the feed inlet, a second diluting compartment in series with the first diluting compartment and delivering product water to the product water outlet, a first concentrating compartment and a second concentrating compartment. The first and second diluting compartments are bounded by an anion exchange membrane on the side closest to the anode and by a cation exchange membrane on the side closest to the cathode. The first and second concentrating compartments are bounded by a cation exchange membrane on the side closest to the anode and by an anion exchange membrane on the side closest to the cathode. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168314 | Treatment sytems for fluids - Systems and methods for treating a fluid by passing fluid through a treatment structure, the fluid containing undesirable living things, the treatment structure containing electrically conductive nanomaterial with silver, flowing an electric current in the fluid in the treatment structure via the electrically conductive nanomaterial with silver or silver material to kill undesirable living things in the treatment structure, and killing undesirable things in the treatment structure. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168315 | METAL SUBSTRATE FOR FLEXIBLE DISPLAY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present disclosure discloses a metal substrate for a flexible display and a method of manufacturing the same, which reduce surface roughness of the metal substrate for a flexible display. The method comprises: providing a core mold adapted for a metal substrate for a flexible display; forming an electroforming metal layer at the surface of the core mold by using the core mold as a cathode, an electroforming metal used for the metal substrate for a flexible display as an anode, and a solution of a salt of the electroforming metal as an electroforming solution, and by immerging the core mold in the electroforming solution together with the electroforming metal to carry out electroforming; peeling off the electroforming metal layer from the core mold. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168316 | FABRICATING PROCESS OF EMBEDDED CIRCUIT STRUCTURE - A fabricating process for an embedded circuit structure is provided. A through hole is formed in a core panel and penetrates the core panel. Two indent patterns are respectively formed on two opposite surfaces of the core panel. A conductive material is electroplated into the through hole and the indent patterns, so as to form a conductive channel in the through hole and two circuit patterns in the indent patterns respectively. Portions of the circuit patterns, which exceed the indent patterns respectively, are removed for planarizing the circuit patterns to be level with the two surfaces of the core panel respectively. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168317 | METHODS FOR MAKING COATED THREADED METALLIC - Methods for coating threaded metallic pieces which include using a threaded metallic piece as a cathode of an electrolytic cell in a bath which includes Zn ion and whereby electro-deposition of a first layer containing Zn takes place followed by deposition of a second layer of a polyester-based paint are provided. Such processes are especially useful for components of the automobile industry, such as wheel screws. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168318 | GAS GENERATING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GENERATING GAS - A gas generating device for generating an oxygen gas and/or a hydrogen gas from an electrolytic solution containing water, including an anode electrode, a cathode electrode, a plurality of through holes and a gas containing unit. The anode electrode (photocatalyst supporting electrode) has a photocatalyst-containing layer containing a photocatalyst producing an oxygen gas from the electrolytic solution by a photocatalytic reaction. The cathode electrode produces a hydrogen gas from electrons and hydrogen ions that are generated in the electrolytic solution by the photocatalytic reaction at the photocatalyst-containing layer. The through holes are formed on at least one of the anode electrode and the cathode electrode, and the through holes allow the produced oxygen gas or hydrogen gas to pass therethrough, but do not allow the electrolytic solution to pass therethrough. The gas containing unit holds the oxygen gas or hydrogen gas that has passed through the through holes. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168319 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DISINFECTANT PRODUCTION - A method of producing disinfectants by diaphragm electrolysis of an aqueous solution of sodium chloride is disclosed. Such disinfectants are used in agriculture, public health care and medical institutions, public water supply systems and elsewhere. A method for producing disinfectants is disclosed which permits adjustment of the range of the pH value from 2.5 to 8.5 by using devices with various capacities ranging from 1 to 600 g active chlorine per hour, while decreasing the consumption of electric energy and sodium chloride for the production of 1 g of active chlorine, and reducing the consumption of fresh water for producing of waste catholyte. The disclosed method processes the concentrated aqueous solution of sodium chloride in anode and cathode compartments at a lower flow rate, using the flow of fresh water through the inner space of a tubular cathode for cooling the solution. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168320 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SCALE REMOVAL FROM A NICKEL-BASED SUPERALLOY COMPONENT - A system for cleaning scale from a nickel-based superalloy component is described. The system includes a molten salt, caustic alkaline solution, and an electrical charging device that provides at least 3 V DC to the molten salt bath. The system further includes a water rinse, a soap and water solution, an acid pickling solution, and an acetone rinse. The water rinse is air-agitated, the soap and water solution is acoustically coupled to an ultrasonic device, and the acid pickling solution is fluidly coupled to an agitator. The system includes a component positioning device structured to selectively, and successively, position the component within the molten salt bath, the water rinse, the soap and water solution, the acid pickling solution, the soap and water solution again, and the acetone rinse. The system includes a number of heating devices to provide selected temperatures to various selected solutions. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168321 | ELECTROCHEMICAL HALF CELL, ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSOR AND METHOD FOR MEASURING AT LEAST ONE MEASURED VARIABLE OF A MEASURED MEDIUM WITH AN ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSOR - The invention relates to an electrochemical half cell for application in an electrochemical sensor, wherein a fill electrolyte ( | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168322 | Oxygen Sensor with a Microporous Electrolyte Layer and Partially Open Cover Membrane - The present invention concerns an electrochemical sensor for determining oxygen dissolved in an aqueous measuring medium, a process for its production as well as a method for determining oxygen dissolved in an aqueous measuring medium using the electrochemical sensor. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168323 | CASE FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING A SCREEN - A case for use with an electronic device having a screen has a base and a support mechanism. The support mechanism has a flexible body that is movable relative to the base between a first (substantially flat) position and a second position. The flexible body is configured to bend into a convex configuration and extend in a direction away from the outer surface of the base in the second position. The body in the second position can be used to engage a flat surface and to support the electronic device in an at least partially vertical viewing position to display the screen on the electronic device. The support mechanism may include a single piece or two arms configured to move relative to each other. The support mechanism may move in a longitudinal or a lateral direction relative to the base. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168324 | Catheter Having Internal Hydrating Fluid Storage and/or Catheter Package Using the Same and Method of Making and/or Using the Same - A catheter assembly ( | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168325 | BOWL AND CUP COMBINATION APPARATUS - A device for eating and drinking is disclosed. The device includes a substantially cylindrical container for holding a liquid and a substantially bowl-shaped element having a tubular element extending through a central axis of the bowl-shaped element, wherein a lumen of the tubular element fits securely around a top portion of the cylindrical container. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168326 | DISPENSING DEVICE - A dispensing device comprises a cap ( | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168327 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR STORING AND DISPENSING - In one embodiment, a storing and dispensing cap is provided and includes a housing movably couplable to a container neck having a lip, a dispensing platform coupled to the housing, and a dispenser opening between an exterior edge of the dispensing platform and the housing. The dispenser opening is configured to be plugged by the lip of the container neck when the housing is coupled to the container neck, and the dispenser opening is configured to be unplugged when the housing is not coupled to the container neck. A storing and mixing system including such a cap, and a method of storing and mixing using such a cap are also provided. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168328 | K/D platform bed - This invention provides a platform bed comprised of two oblong box portions that can be mated using three flat rectangles that bolt between the oblong box portions such that the platform surface remains flush along its length, as well as the two sides. There is also a head portion that bolts to one of the oblong box portions along the side furthest from the side at which the rectangles have mated to that oblong box portion. Feet and other items such as cushions, connective hardware and perhaps a simple wrench may be provided to complete the kit. The various parts of the kit can be nested together in their disassembled state such that they fit into a narrow flat box for easy storage and transport. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168329 | Container for Snus - A container for snus comprising a compartment and a cover enclosing said compartment, the cover having a hinge line extending thereacross to divide said cover into a push section and a hinge section, wherein the hinge section is rotatable relative to the push section about the hinge line and the push section is pivotally mounted to the compartment such that, when a user urges the push section into the compartment, the hinge section acts on a fulcrum portion and is urged to rotate about the hinge line relative to the push section to move the hinge section from a closed position to an open position and allow access to the compartment. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168330 | PACKING APPARATUS - A packing apparatus includes a case for receiving a plurality of electronic devices and a plurality of mounting members placed in the case. Each mounting member defines a receiving space. A shock-absorbing member is located in the receiving space and divides the receiving space into two mounting spaces. A shock-absorbing block is located in each mounting space. A slot is defined between the shock-absorbing block and the shock-absorbing member. A side of the shock-absorbing block towards the shock-absorbing member defines an oblique plane as a cushioning surface, and the oblique plane abuts the shock-absorbing member when the shock-absorbing member is bent. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168331 | Voice template protector for administering medicine - This invention relates generally to systems for imporving the safety in medication use. Specifically, the invention relates to the use of matching drug name voice templates as a threshold mechanism for unlocking a medication container. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168332 | SOCCER-SHAPED COSMETIC BOX - A soccer-shaped cosmetic box includes an upper and a lower body having a plurality of connecting boards. The upper and lower body have a first and second connecting portions inside respectively, and the a receiving slot which can be used to store a brushing pen is formed between the connecting boards and the first and second connecting portions. The cosmetic box also has a plurality of lateral covering unit with a plurality of displaying areas and at least one receiving slot is formed inside the lateral covering unit to store powder, lipstick, eye shadow, cheek rouge, etc. The lateral covering unit is hinged with the connecting board and covering between the upper and lower body for form a ball-shaped unit. When a user wants to use the cosmetics stored in the receiving slot, the user can open the lateral covering unit or completely unfold the cosmetic box. It is not only convenient for the user to use without taking too much space, but also providing ornamental functions. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168333 | BOTTLE WITH PHOTOCHROMIC CAP FOR DETECTING SUNLIGHT - A sunscreen container has a photochromic cap that changes color when exposed to sunlight. The sunscreen container includes (i) a container body having an opening, the container body configured to receive sunscreen therein; (ii) a cap configured to cover an opening of the container body, the cap comprising a photochromic material, the cap having a color that changes when exposed to ultraviolet radiation; and (iii) a color-coded index mounted on the container body, the index having: (A) indicia that correspond to a plurality of color intensities of the cap; and (B) corresponding indicia that correspond to respective ultraviolet light intensities, e.g., low, severe, and extreme. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168334 | STERILIZABLE POUCH FOR MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS - An improved sealable pouch has an interior volume for receiving products for sterilization and an integral, foldable flap sealable to the pouch to provide a fully enclosed interior volume. Included on one or more portions of the pouch are indicia, preferably at least a first and second spaced apart indicia, to aid in proper folding of the flap. The indicia provide alignment means so that when the flap is properly folded to provide a leak proof seal, a predetermined portion of the indicia is covered by the flap. An improper seal can be visually determined to exist if all of the indicia or none of the indicia is visible after the seal is made. A proper seal is evidenced by only a portion of the first and second indicia being covered by the flap. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168335 | Fast Disintegrating Compositions of Meloxicam, Processes for Preparation, and Use to Treat Arthritis and/or Pain - The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of meloxicam, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the pharmaceutical compositions are in the form of a fast disintegrating dosage form suitable for releasing meloxicam rapidly in the oral cavity. Also provided are processes for preparing a pharmaceutical composition of the invention. Further provided are methods of treating arthritis or pain in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising orally administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition according to the invention. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168336 | CASE FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH A RESILIENT BAND FOR HOLDING ITEMS - Disclosed is a case or attachment device for use with an electronic device having a screen. The case has a base portion with a body having a back wall and side walls extending therefrom forming a receiving opening for receiving the electronic device. The case also includes a resilient band configured to hold one or more items (e.g., ID, credit cards, cash) against the case. The band may be pulled away from the body and items may be slid underneath the band so that they are held between an inner surface of the band and an outer surface of the body. The band may extend in a lateral, a longitudinal, or a diagonal direction. The band may also form a pocket for receiving items therein. The band can hold items against the back wall of the case. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168337 | STERILIZATION WRAP SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - A method of sterilizing an article is provided. The method includes providing sterilization wrap system with which to wrap the article to be sterilized. The sterilization wrap system comprises a plurality of wrap units configured in a stack, at least one wrap unit in the stack being detachably attached to at least one other wrap unit in the stack. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168338 | FOOD CONTAINER - This invention is directed to a food container comprising a lid and a base. The lid and base form three seals, including a locking seal, to prevent the leakage or spoilage of food during transport or temporary storage. Blades on the lid sealing edge and blades on the base sealing edge strengthen said edges, and further reinforce the seals formed between the lid and base. The lid and base, separately or when assembled, are stably stackable requiring a minimal amount of storage space. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168339 | HOUSING FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing a housing includes steps of providing a transparent film including a first surface and an opposing second surface; applying adhesive material on the first surface of the transparent film; placing the treated transparent film in a mold, the second surface of the transparent film attached to the inner molding surface of the mold. Plastic material is injected into the mold to form a plastic base overlaid with the transparent film; and defining a predetermined decorative pattern in a top portion of the plastic base beneath the adhesive layer using a laser etching process. The decorative pattern cannot be sensed by touch rough because it is located between the plastic base and the cover layer. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168340 | Peelable Sealant Containing Thermoplastic Composite Blends for Packaging Applications - A packaging system has a peelable seal section which includes a first sealing layer and a second sealing layer such that the first sealing layer contacts the second sealing layer to form a peelable seal. The first sealing layer includes thermoplastic polymer or a blend of thermoplastic polymers, an organoclay dispersed within the thermoplastic polymer, and an additional inorganic additive component, such as calcium carbonate, dispersed within the thermoplastic polymer. The peelable seal has achieved synergistic effect and offers high thermal conductivity, great caulkability and is consistent over a broad range of sealing temperatures without loss of desired peelable seal functionality as the seals age. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168341 | Small Batch Canning System - A small batch canning system, comprising of a jar holder sized to receive and hold a plurality of canning jars and a lifting device having a pair of handles and an engagement surface integral with the pair of handles. The lifting device is vertically moveable about the jar holder from a lower position spaced apart from the jar holder to a raised position engaged with the jar holder. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168342 | SLIDE CARD FOR SELECTIVE INSERTION AND WITHDRAWAL FROM A SLEEVE - A slide card for selective insertion and withdrawal from a sleeve includes a base panel, a locking panel and at least one embossment. The locking panel is integrally formed with the base panel and hingedly connected to one of the opposing end edges of the base panel to engage at least part of the sleeve to lock the base panel in the sleeve. The locking panel extends from the one of the opposing end edges of the base panel to its free end edge that is located opposed to the one of the opposing end edges of the base panel. The at least one embossment is formed on one of the opposed surfaces of the locking panel. The at least one embossment projects from the one of the opposed surfaces of the locking panel and is spaced apart from the free end edge of the locking panel. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168343 | PILL CONTAINER AND PILL STORING ASSEMBLY - A pill container includes: a container body defining a pill-storing space for storing pills therein and having a plurality of sides, top and bottom walls and a plurality of first side walls interconnecting the top and bottom walls, and disposed respectively at corresponding ones of the sides, each of the first side walls being formed with an access opening for access into the pill-storing space; a plurality of first doors connected to the first side walls for closing and opening the access openings in the first side walls, respectively; and a plurality of different first marks, each of which is provided on a respective one of the first side walls or a respective one of the first doors. The first marks respectively represent different times of a day for taking the pills. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168344 | PRODUCT VENDING MACHINE TRAY - A tray for product vending machines, the tray having at least one channel with an outlet; a conveying device extending along the channel to support a column of products and feed the products to the outlet; and a release device for selectively allowing the products through the outlet, and having an independent passive retaining member, which extends across the channel to intercept a top portion of the first product in the column, and is moved by the first product from a normal withdrawn position to a forward position, in which the passive retaining member is located at least partly past the outlet in the travelling direction of the conveying device. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168345 | SHOT GLASS TRAY - An attractive and unique tray to carry and present a plurality of drinking vessels, more specifically shot glasses, includes a holding tray comprising a base and a cap having a corresponding size and shape of the base, and mounted to the base. A plurality of holders are each rotatably mounted to at least one of the base and the cap. Each holder includes its own base and wall defining an internal chamber therein and further having one or more internal cushions mounted to at least one of the wall or base and operative to cushion an object placed in the chamber. An actuating mechanism is rotatably mounted within the holding tray, the actuating mechanism having an actuating knob accessible from an exterior of the holding tray. The actuating mechanism is operatively connected with each of the plurality of holders and operative to rotate said holders from a position substantially within the perimeter of the cap, to a position wherein the internal chamber of the holder is accessible from an exterior of the holding tray. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168346 | WAFER CONTAINER WITH STAGGERED WALL STRUCTURE - A wafer container comprising a base and a cover that nest together. The base includes a staggered wall structure composed of inner and outer walls. The staggered wall structure is arranged so that forces from side impacts are absorbed principally by outer wall segments. A rib on the cover restrains the outer wall segments from flexing beyond the inner wall diameter. Reference tabs on the base facilitate alignment of the base to the cover. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168347 | CONCENTRATED SOLUTIONS COMPRISING GROUP VI METAL, GROUP VIII METAL, AND PHOSPHORUS - This invention provides processes for forming solution compositions, which processes comprises bringing together, in an aqueous medium, i) at least one phosphorus compound; ii) at least one Group VI metal compound; and iii) at least one Group VIII metal compound, such that a solution having a Group VI metal concentration of more than about 5.6 mol/L is formed. Also provided are compositions formed by such processes, processes for forming catalyst compositions from these compositions, and catalyst compositions formed by these processes. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168348 | PROCESS FOR CRACKING HEAVY HYDROCARBON FEED - A process for cracking a heavy hydrocarbon feed comprising a vaporization step, a catalytic cracking step, a hydrotreating step, and a steam cracking step is disclosed. The heavy hydrocarbon feed is passed to a first zone of a vaporization unit to separate a first vapor stream and a first liquid stream. The first liquid stream is passed to a second zone of the vaporization unit and contacted with a counter-current steam to produce a second vapor stream and a second liquid stream. The first vapor stream and the second vapor stream are cracked in the radiant section of the steam cracker to produce a cracked effluent. The second liquid stream is catalytically cracked to produce a cracked product. The cracked product is distilled to produce a overhead stream, a light cycle oil, and a heavy cycle oil. The light cycle oil is reacted with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst to produce a hydrotreated light cycle oil. The hydrotreated light cycle oil and the overhead stream are fed to the vaporization unit. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168349 | HYDROCRACKING PROCESS AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING HYDROCARBON OIL - A hydrocracking process that includes a wax fraction hydrocracking step of hydrocracking the wax fraction contained within a Fischer-Tropsch synthetic oil to obtain a hydrocracked product, a gas-liquid separation step of using a multi-stage gas-liquid separator to separate the hydrocracked product into a gas component, a heavy oil component and a light oil component, a specific component content estimation step of determining the flow rate ratio between the heavy oil component and the light oil component, and using this flow rate ratio to determine an estimated value for the content of a specific hydrocarbon component contained within the hydrocracked product, and a control step of controlling the operation of the wax fraction hydrocracking step on the basis of this estimated value, so that the content of the specific hydrocarbon component falls within a predetermined range. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168350 | HYDROPROCESSING CATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THEREOF - An improved process for preparing a slurry catalyst for the upgrade of heavy oil feedstock is provided. The process employs a polar aprotic solvent to mix with the inorganic metal precursor feed to form an oil-dispersible inorganic metal precursor, at a weight ratio of solvent to inorganic metal precursor of 1:1 to 10:1; the oil-dispersible inorganic metal precursor is subsequently sulfided forming the slurry catalyst. In one embodiment, the sulfiding is in-situ upon mixing the oil-dispersible inorganic metal precursor with a hydrocarbon diluent containing a heavy oil feedstock under in-situ sulfiding conditions. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168351 | HYDROPROCESSING CATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THEREOF - An improved process for preparing a slurry catalyst for the upgrade of heavy oil feedstock is provided. The process employs rework material obtained from a process to prepare a hydroprocessing catalyst as part of the metal precursor feed. In one embodiment, the process comprises mixing the rework material with a hydrocarbon diluent to form a slurried metal precursor for subsequent in-situ sulfiding in a heavy oil upgrade process. In another embodiment, the rework is slurried in a hydrocarbon carrier and a sulfiding agent, forming a slurry catalyst. In yet another embodiment, the rework material is mixed directly with a heavy oil feedstock under in-situ sulfiding conditions, forming a slurry catalyst. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168352 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING HYDROCARBON FEEDSTOCKS - Systems and methods for processing a hydrocarbon feedstock are provided. The method can include removing a portion of one or more impurities from a non-phenolic sour water to produce a treated sour water and a waste byproduct. The non-phenolic sour water can have a total concentration of impurities ranging from about 100 ppmw to about 125,000 ppmw. The treated sour water can have a total concentration of impurities ranging from about 1 ppmw to about 4,000 ppmw. The treated sour water can be heated to produce steam. A hydrocarbon feedstock can be contacted with the steam at conditions sufficient to separate the hydrocarbon feedstock into at least a first hydrocarbon product and a second hydrocarbon product. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168353 | Methods For Separation of Bitumen From Oil Sands - Methods of separating a viscous hydrocarbon from an ore are conducted at an oil extraction facility. The methods include transporting a slurry to a separation vessel. The transport may take place substantially without the use of an air compressor and without the injection of air into the slurry along a hydro-transport line. The methods also include mixing a plurality of beads into the slurry. The beads have a specific gravity that is less than about 0.95. The beads are used in lieu of air. The beads have an outer oleophilic surface for retaining oil, thereby aiding in the separation process. The beads are substantially coated with bitumen prior to introduction to the slurry. The method then includes separating the slurry into a first solution comprising primarily bitumen and the oleophilic beads, and a second solution comprising primarily water and sand. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168354 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SORTING WASTES - A method for sorting wastes wherein waste or recyclable material is supplied in carrier bags. A sorting apparatus includes a conveyor provided for receiving the carrier bags for separation from each other by guiding the carrier bags into containers according to an allotment. An RFID identifier is connected to each carrier bag. A closing member is provided with the RFID identifier in closing, or as verification of closing. At least one sensor is utilized on the basis of the information read from the RFID identifier of the closing member. At least one handling device, such as a robot, is provided wherein the at least one handling device is controlled to transfer the carrier bags to be sorted from the conveyor into the different allotments on the basis of the information given by the RFID identifiers. The invention also relates to an apparatus. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168355 | Apparatus for the transport and sorting of loose materials - A rake conveyor comprises a horizontal movable part and a rotating-swinging part and/or an inclined part. A screen is located above part of the rake conveyor. The rotating-swinging part and/or the inclined part of the rake conveyor is followed by a first bucket conveyor or the a part of the dual bucket conveyor, which lifts the used loose material into equipment for sorting of loose material. At least one of the outputs of equipment for sorting of loose materials is followed by a second bucket conveyor or by a second part of the dual bucket conveyor. The outlet of the second bucket conveyor or the second outlet of the dual bucket conveyor leads to a silo, which is additionally equipped with an outlet mouth, leading into a container. Once used abrasive material has accumulated, the excess abrasive material is taken out of the container above the rack conveyor. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168356 | PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE SEPARATION OF FINE PARTICLES FROM GRANULATED BULK MATERIALS IN PIPING - A method for the separation of fine particles from granulate-like bulk material conveyed in a pipeline as a product flow by means of a compressed air or vacuum conveyance, characterized in that the product flow is radially dispersed at the intake end of a pipe screen integrated in the pipeline in an airtight manner, and aerated there by a cleansing airflow, flowing at an angle to the direction of the dispersed product flow, in the region of a cleansing plane, which deflects the lighter particles, fibers, clusters, dust or similar items carried in the product flow from the trajectory of the heavier granulate, and conveys said into an annular sheath through which the cleansing air flows, from which they are removed by means of a separator. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168357 | LIQUID FILTER DEVICE - Provided is a filter device for filtering liquid by passing it through one or more filtering media. The filter device comprises a cartridge defining a treatment region filled with said one or more filtering media and has a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet. A locking mechanism may be located within a liquid flow through the cartridge and configured to lock at least one of the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet upon expiration of life time of said at least one filtering medium. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168358 | METHOD TO INHIBIT SCALE FORMATION IN COOLING CIRCUITS USING CARBON DIOXIDE - Scaling is controlled in a cooling water system with CO2 based upon measurements of the cooling water's pH, alkalinity and Ca | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168359 | VENTED LIQUID FILTER VENTED THROUGH MEDIA - A filter apparatus and filter element therefore are provided. The filter apparatus includes a filter head including an inlet port, a main flow outlet port and a drain flow outlet port. The filter element includes a ring of filter media defining an internal cavity. The filter element defines a main flow passage and a drain flow passage through the internal cavity. Each flow passage has an inlet on a clean side of the filter media directly fluidly communicating with the internal cavity. The main flow passage is fluidly coupled to the main flow outlet port. The drain flow passage is fluidly coupled to the drain flow outlet port. The filter media separates the inlet port from the main flow and drain flow outlet ports. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168360 | Fluid flow channel scavenging system - A fluid flow channel includes a scavenging system to eject debris from the channel. The channel includes a back wall, channel floor, and upward ramp extending forward to an outer lip. The scavenging system includes a pivoted actuator with a face plate on a framework adapted for reciprocating rolling contact between retracted and forward positions relative to the back wall. The scavenging system rolls on tracks as it traverses the channel. The channel profile and scavenging system are configured to maximize the angle between face plate and ramp surface thereby minimizing the potential for jamming of the scavenging system during operation while economizing on channel width. The outer lip includes a flat top surface for transient support of the face plate framework at the end of its forward movement. The scavenging system further includes flexible wiper blades for sequential wiping contact with debris as it traverses the channel, and a forward-extending slider blade spring-biased toward the channel. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168361 | Cyclone induced sweeping flow separator - The cylindrical or conical shaped particle separator operates based on cyclone-induced flow sweeping the face of the cylindrical separator screen, creating inertial separation of suspended particles. The separator screen comprises of multitude of parallel, evenly spaced, asymmetrically profiled, linear, screen elements arranged in a cylindrical or conical grid-like shape parallel with the axis of the cylinder or cone. The cyclone effect is created by the rotational, helical path of the fluid inside or outside of the cylindrical or conical separator screen. The spinning, rotating fluid sweeps the inner or outer side of the stationary or rotating screen, passing approximately perpendicularly over the linear grid-like elements and gaps between the elements. The screen elements may be wires, bars, narrow strips, airfoil vanes or other similar linear elements with a flow separation edge on the trailing end of the profile of the element. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168362 | PURIFICATION SYSTEM HAVING VERTICAL MULTICOMPARTMENT REACTOR FOR ORGANIC WASTE WATER - Provided is an purification system having vertical multi-compartment reactor for organic waste water, which generates swirling flow in respective sections while circulating wastewater vertically in respective wastewater treatment blocks in the system, so as to considerably increase contact time between air and the wastewater, thus greatly improving wastewater treatment efficiency. According to the system, a size of an aeration tank built in the wastewater purification system may be greatly decreased. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168363 | WATER PURIFICATION PLANT - Water purification plant, comprising: at least one filtration means for a predetermined amount of water to be purified, for removing solid particles from the water to be purified; at least one collection basin ( | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168364 | OIL FIELD WATER RECYCLING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system is used for treating contaminated water, that may include some amount of polyacrylamides, emulsified hydrocarbons, and sequestered divalent cations. The system includes at least one pre-treatment tank for initial processing of the contaminated water. Thereafter, the water may be fed to at least one chemical treatment tank fluidically connected to the pre-treatment tank. This treatment tank includes a chemical injection system connected to an interior thereof for introducing a variety break operations, coagulant addition operations, and/or flocculent addition operations. At least one clarifier is fluidically connected to the at least one chemical treatment tank, and includes a mechanical contaminant removal system. A filter skid is fluidically connected to the at least one clarifier, and includes a plurality of filter cartridges. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168365 | FILTER DEVICE - A filter may include ac over defining a chamber and an annular filter element arranged within the chamber. The filter may also include a housing and at least one intermediate piece arranged between the cover and the housing when the cover is screwed to the housing. An inlet duct may be in communication with an untreated side of the filter element and an outlet duct may be in communication with clean side of the filter side of the filter element and an outlet duct may be in communication with a clean side of the filter element. A drainage duct may be arranged in the housing for draining the chamber during removal of the cover. A closure device may be arranged in the intermediate piece and have a closure element configured to close the drainage duct. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168366 | FUEL FILTER OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A fuel filter of an internal combustion engine including a filter housing having a lowermost housing base and a topmost removable housing lid. The filter housing has one raw fuel inlet and one pure fuel outlet. A replaceable annular filter insert mounts there in the filter housing, fuel flowing through it from outside towards inside. The filter subdivides an interior space of the filter housing into a raw zone and a pure zone. A supporting body is arranged in the interior of the annular filter insert, a first flow channel and a second flow channel extending therethrough. The first flow channel connects at one end to the pure zone and at the other end to the pure fuel outlet. The second flow channel connects at one end to the raw zone via a vent throttle or a vent valve and at the other end to a reservoir return in the filter housing. The raw fuel inlet is in the housing base and a flow channel leads from the raw fuel inlet to a portion of the raw zone of the interior space of the filter housing which is, during operation, topmost. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168367 | Drinking water filter - A filter cartridge includes, from top to bottom, a main filter comprising grains including ceramic soil and a mixture including tourmaline powder, mica powder, mineral powder, germanite powder, calcite powder, amber powder, agate powder, actinolite powder, crystal powder, and jade powder; a germanite layer comprising grains including ceramic soil and a mixture including germanite powder and selenium powder; a pearl layer comprising grains including ceramic soil and a mixture including pearl powder; an ore layer comprising grains including ceramic soil and a mixture including ore powder capable of emitting far-infrared radiation; a mineral layer comprising grains including ceramic soil and a mixture including mineral powder and calcite; and a gold layer comprising grains including ceramic soil and a mixture including gold powder. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168368 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE FILTRATION OF BIOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS - A system, method and device are disclosed for bio-processing a feed stream and providing a constant output by operating a continuous single-pass tangential-flow process. The single-pass process provides high conversion concentration while operating at relatively low feed flow rates, and the process can also be used to provide constant output diafiltration. | 2012-07-05 |
| 20120168369 | PLANAR MEMBRANE MODULE PREPARATION - The invention is directed to methods for preparing a planar membrane module, a planar membrane module obtainable by said methods, methods for preparing a heat exchanging module, and a heat exchanging module obtainable by said methods. In one aspect the method of the invention comprises: providing a solid state planar membrane; injection moulding a potting material into one or more potting frames for supporting said membrane; assembling, preferably by hot pressing, the one or more potting frames with the solid state planar membrane, thereby forming a membrane frame; optionally providing a spacer at least at one side of the planar membrane; and joining a stack of said membrane frames in a gastight manner to form a planar membrane module, said joining comprising welding of potting material. | 2012-07-05 |
