31st week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140209375 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL, EMITTER CONTAINING ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL, AND METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - A method is provided for manufacture of an electrically conductive material, including the steps of: (a) providing a structure made of electrically conductive fibers, and (b) producing a carbon-based, electrically conductive matrix at least partially enveloping the electrically conductive fibers. Before or after producing the matrix, at least part of the electrically conductive fibers are interrupted in the direction of possible current flow. Electrically conductive materials obtained in corresponding manner are also provided. An emitter is specified that contains a transparent or translucent housing and an electrically conductive material according to the above. The electrically conductive materials have an increased electrical resistance. These allow emitters of virtually any length to be operated at customary line voltages. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209376 | Terminal Box - A terminal box includes: a main body ( | 2014-07-31 |
20140209377 | CONNECTOR STRUCTURE - Disclosed is a connector structure keeping its waterproof property. Outside the first seal member closely contacting a shield connector and a shield electrical wire, tightening by a tightening member the shield electrical wire restricts an outer insulating cover of the shield electrical wire tightened and deformed by the seal member from being pressed outward. Tightening the shield electrical wire by the tightening member restricts the outer insulating cover deformed by the first seal member from moving and a so-called thinness of the cover of the electrical wire, enabling waterproof property to be maintained. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209378 | CABLE FIXING ASSEMBLY - A cable head of a cable of a cable fixing assembly includes a joint portion and a lock body. The lock body is disposed on two opposite side surfaces of one end of the joint portion and extends therefrom. A fixing board of a cable fixing assembly includes a joint hole, a no-return block and a hook. The joint hole is formed through the fixing board. The no-return block is formed adjacent to the joint hole and includes a guiding slope and a no-return surface. The hook is disposed on the fixing board to fix conductive stranded wires in the cable body. The joint portion and the lock body are inserted into the joint hole and are rotated by an angle, and the lock body moves on the guiding slope and then is locked by the no-return surface. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209379 | Cable Connector Systems and Methods Including Same - A cable connection assembly includes an electrically conductive cable, an electrically conductive connector, and a flowable sealant. The electrical cable includes a conductor. The connector includes a connector body having an outer surface and a lengthwise connector axis. The connector body defines a conductor cavity receiving the conductor of the electrical cable. The connector further includes a sealant flow blocking wall on the connector body and extending radially outwardly from the outer surface of the connector body. The flowable sealant surrounds a portion of the connector body. The sealant flow blocking wall is configured to inhibit flow of the sealant on the outer surface along the lengthwise connector axis. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209380 | ASSEMBLING STRUCTURE FOR FLEXIBLE FLAT CABLE OF TOUCH PANEL - The invention includes a touch film, a transparent substrate, a covering layer and an FFC. The touch film is transparent and flexible and has an upper conductive film on a bottom side thereof. The transparent substrate is adhered and superposed under the touch film and has a lower conductive film facing the upper conductive film. Peripheries of the upper and lower conductive films are provided with silver conductive paths, and ends of the silver conductive paths are formed with a first set of signal contacts. The covering layer is adhered on the touch film. The FFC has a second set of signal contacts corresponding to the first set of signal contacts. The touch film is formed with a recess over the first and second sets of signal contacts, and a width of the recess is slightly greater than that of the FFC. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209381 | PRESSURE INDUCING CHARGE - A charge assembly for incorporation into a downhole tool to induce pressure at an interior of the tool during a downhole application. The assembly includes a reactive powder metals that is particularly configured of a reaction rate slower than that of a high energy explosive directed at the application. Thus, upon triggering of the explosive and downhole application in a high pressure well environment, reaction of the powder metals may serve to substantially reduce any pressure differential at the tool. As such, shock related damage due to sudden introduction of pressure differential wave to the tool may be minimized. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209382 | AUTOMATED ROD MANIPULATOR - An automated rod manipulator system for moving a drill rod section from a storage magazine to a drill rig and connecting the drill rod to a drill string of the drill rig without manual manipulation of any parts. The automated rod manipulator system may comprise a magazine to store and dispense a plurality of drill rod sections, a carriage to convey one of the plurality of drill rod sections from the magazine to a transfer position; and a gripping arm coupled to a drill rig mast of a drilling rig, the gripping arm operable to convey one of the plurality of drill rod sections from a transfer position to a position aligned with a spindle center line of the drilling rig. The automated rod manipulator may also include a control system and an alignment assembly for aligning the drill rod section on a spindle centerline of the drill rig. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209383 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR DOWNHOLE OPERATIONS - A method of controlling a downhole operation includes: deploying a work string into a wellbore, the work string comprising a deployment string and a bottomhole assembly (BHA); digitally marking a depth of the BHA; and using the digital mark to perform the downhole operation. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209384 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING CHANGES IN DRILLING FLUID FLOW DURING DRILLING OPERATIONS - A method of detecting changes in return drilling fluid flow during drilling operations includes injecting at least one tracer gas at a measured rate into a return drilling fluid. A first sample of gases are extracted from the return drilling fluid at a location downstream of injection of the at least one tracer gas. A first concentration of the tracer gas in the first sample of gases is measured. A second sample of gases is extracted from the return drilling fluid at the location. A second concentration of the tracer gas in the second sample is measured. Changes in measured concentration of the tracer gas from the first and second samples are determined. The method includes using the change in measured concentration to infer a change in the flow rate. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209385 | Sealed Core - A sidewall coring apparatus for obtaining a plurality of formation cores from a sidewall of a wellbore includes a core catching tube configured to be sealed downhole and to store at least one of the formation cores therein. The core catching tubes includes a first end that may be sealed by a first sealing mechanism, and an opposite end that may be sealed by a second sealing mechanism. The core catching tube also includes a fluid evacuation port that may be sealed downhole. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209386 | Precipitated Particles and Wellbore Fluids and Methods Relating Thereto - A method of using precipitated particles in a wellbore may comprise circulating a wellbore fluid in a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation, the wellbore fluid having a density of about 7 ppg to about 50 ppg and comprising a base fluid and a plurality of precipitated particles having a shape selected from the group consisting of ovular, substantially ovular, discus, platelet, flake, toroidal, dendritic, acicular, spiked with a substantially spherical or ovular shape, spiked with a discus or platelet shape, rod-like, fibrous, polygonal, faceted, star shaped, and any hybrid thereof. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209387 | Wellbore Fluids Comprising Mineral Particles and Methods Relating Thereto - Mineral particles may provide for wellbore fluids with tailorable properties and capabilities, and methods relating thereto. Mineral particles may be utilized in a method that comprises introducing a wellbore fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation, the wellbore fluid comprising a base fluid and a plurality of mineral particles that comprise at least one selected from the group consisting of manganese carbonate, NixFe (x=2-3), copper oxide, and any combination thereof, the mineral particles having a median diameter between about 5 nm and about 5000 microns. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209388 | Wellbore Fluids Comprising Mineral Particles and Methods Relating Thereto - Mineral particles may provide for wellbore fluids with tailorable properties and capabilities. Methods of using mineral particles may include circulating a wellbore fluid with a first density of about 7 ppg to about 50 ppg in a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation, the wellbore fluid comprising a base fluid, a plurality of first mineral particles, and a plurality of second mineral particles such that the first mineral particles and the second mineral particles are present in a first relative ratio, and the first mineral particles and the second mineral particles having a multiparticle specific gravity of about 3 to about 20; and changing the first relative ratio to a second relative ratio on-the-fly so as to yield the wellbore fluid with a second density. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209389 | High Dogleg Steerable Tool - A rotary steerable drilling system may include a substantially non-rotating tool body, a rotatable shaft including at least one pivotable feature, where the rotatable shaft is at least partially disposed within the tool body, and a bias unit that alters the position of the rotatable shaft within the tool body. The rotary steerable drilling system may also include at least one force application member that alters the position of the tool body in the borehole. A downhole steering motor may include a rotor shaft with at least one pivotable joint, a steering motor housing, a bias unit that alters the position of the rotor shaft inside the steering motor housing, and at least one force application member that alters the position of the steering motor housing in a borehole. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209390 | Wellbore Fluids Comprising Mineral Particles and Methods Relating Thereto - Mineral particles may provide for wellbore fluids with tailorable properties and capabilities. Such wellbore fluids may be included in systems that comprise a pump in fluid communication with a wellbore via a feed pipe; and a wellbore fluid disposed in at least one selected from the group consisting of the pump, the feed pipe, the wellbore, and any combination thereof, wherein the wellbore fluid comprises a base fluid, a plurality of first mineral particles, and a plurality of second mineral particles such that the first mineral particles and the second mineral particles having a multiparticle specific gravity of about 3 to about 20. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209391 | Wellbore Fluids Comprising Mineral Particles and Methods Relating Thereto - Mineral particles may provide for wellbore fluids with tailorable properties and capabilities. Such mineral particles may be included as a portion of a wellbore drilling assembly that includes a pump in fluid communication with a wellbore via a feed pipe; and a wellbore fluid disposed in at least one selected from the group consisting of the pump, the feed pipe, the wellbore, and any combination thereof, wherein the wellbore fluid has a density of about 7 ppg to about 50 ppg and comprises a base fluid, a plurality of linkable mineral particles, and optionally a linking agent. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209392 | Wellbore Fluids Comprising Mineral Particles and Methods Relating Thereto - A wellbore drilling assembly may include a pump in fluid communication with a wellbore via a feed pipe; and a wellbore fluid disposed in at least one selected from the group consisting of the pump, the feed pipe, the wellbore, and any combination thereof, wherein the wellbore fluid comprises a base fluid and a wellbore additive. In some instances, a wellbore additive may include first mineral particles having a specific gravity of about 2.6 to about 20; second mineral particles having a specific gravity of about 5.5 to about 20; lubricant particles having a specific gravity of about 2.6 to about 20; wherein the first mineral particles, the second mineral particles, and the lubricant particles are different; and wherein the first mineral particles, the second mineral particles, and the lubricant particles have a multiparticle specific gravity of about 3 to about 20. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209393 | Precipitated Particles and Wellbore Fluids and Methods Relating Thereto - Precipitated mineral particles may provide for wellbore fluids with tailorable properties and capabilities. Such wellbore fluids may be included as a portion of a wellbore drilling assembly that includes a pump in fluid communication with a wellbore via a feed pipe; and a wellbore fluid disposed in at least one selected from the group consisting of the pump, the feed pipe, the wellbore, and any combination thereof, wherein the wellbore fluid has a density of about 7 ppg to about 50 ppg and comprises a base fluid and a plurality of precipitated particles having a shape selected from the group consisting of ovular, substantially ovular, discus, platelet, flake, toroidal, dendritic, acicular, spiked with a substantially spherical or ovular shape, spiked with a discus or platelet shape, rod-like, fibrous, polygonal, faceted, star-shaped, and any hybrid thereof. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209394 | SHALE DRILL PIPE - A drill pipe for oil and gas drilling comprises two tool joints and a main portion between the tool joints, with two upsets adjacent to the tool joints, and a central section between the upsets. The outer diameter of the central section of the main portion is less than the outer diameter of the main portion upsets, and the outer diameter of the central section of the main portion is between 4″ and 4½″. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209395 | LOW PROFILE LOAD CELLS FOR USE WITH A SCALE - A low profile, high capacity load cell suitable for use in connection with in motion weighing or other weighing scales and systems. Also disclosed are scales for use with the load cell, and systems for using the scales. The load cells are especially suited for use in high speed in-motion weighing. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209396 | SYSTEMS AND/OR METHODS FOR USING AIR/WIND POWER TO CHARGE/RE-CHARGE VEHICLE BATTERIES - Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to techniques that harness air/wind power to charge and/or re-charge a battery of a vehicle that is at least partially electrically powered. In certain example embodiments, air/wind enters into a channel formed in a vehicle and turns a turbine which, in turn, generates electricity that may be used to charge and/or re-charge a battery of the vehicle. In certain example embodiments, the velocity of the air/wind may be increased within the channel by virtue of features including, for example, retractable and/or directional vanes and/or side wall elements that help create constricting locations (or choke points). In certain example embodiments, the velocity of the air/wind may be increased within the channel by virtue of features that produce the Coanda effect. Thus, for instance, both the Venturi effect and the Coanda effect may be used to increase the efficiency of the overall system. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209397 | DRIVE UNIT FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR DEFINING A DRIVE UNIT IN AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A drive unit for an electric vehicle with an electric machine for driving an axle of the electric vehicle. The electric machine is arranged in a housing with a driveshaft for transmitting torque from the electric machine to an axle of the electric vehicle. At least one mounting system is provided for mounting the drive unit to a body of the electric vehicle. The housing ( | 2014-07-31 |
20140209398 | VEHICULAR MOTOR DRIVE DEVICE AND AUTOMOBILE - A vehicular motor drive device is provided with an electric motor and a speed reducer having two gear trains capable of switching a fixed gear ratio. Driving force curves, which are determined depending on an output characteristic of the motor and represent a relationship between an output rotation speed in the respective gear train and an output torque, which is obtainable maximally at such output rotation speed, have a constant torque curve section, a gradually decreasing torque curve section and a constant speed curve section. The gear trains have respective speed reduction ratios such that the driving force curve of a gear train having a larger speed reduction ratio and the driving force curve of a gear train having a smaller speed reduction ratio continue to and partially overlap with each other in the gradually decreasing torque curve sections. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209399 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING PASSENGER EXERCISE WHILE OCCUPYING A SEAT OF A VEHICLE - An apparatus for facilitating passenger exercise may comprise one or more pedals provided arranged to be operated by a passenger of a vehicle and allow the passenger to exert pressure on the pedal, while occupying a passenger seat of the vehicle. A compression unit coupled to the at least one pedal to receive the exerted pressure on the at least one pedal. The compression unit may function in at least one of a passive mode or an active mode. The apparatus may further comprise one or more handles operable by a passenger of a vehicle to exercise, and configured to allow the passenger to pool the one more handles, while occupying a seat of the vehicle. A string may be coupled to the one or more handles, and may be applicable to receive a force resulting from pooling the handle. A pulley may be operable to receive the string. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209400 | Electromechanical Control System of Electric Bicycle Integrating Smart Mobile Device and Cloud Services - An electromechanical control system of an electric bike integrating a smart mobile device and cloud services therewith enables a controller of the electric bike to independently monitor and control operation of an electric motor, is integrated with an external smart mobile device with a communication interface thereof, configures cycling control parameters of the controller with the externally available cycling control parameters through an user interface provided by the smart mobile device to adapt to cyclists' physical strength. Cycling information and bike information can be displayed on the smart mobile device or make them openly available through the online function of the smart mobile device for cyclists to easily record or manage related information during bike cycling. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209401 | EXHAUST GAS SENSOR ARRANGEMENT STRUCTURE FOR MOTORCYCLE - An exhaust gas sensor arrangement structure for a motorcycle includes a vehicle body frame, an internal combustion engine suspended on the vehicle body frame between front and rear wheels and exhaust pipes extending toward a rear side in the longitudinal direction of a vehicle from a front side of the internal combustion engine in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle in a state where the exhaust pipes extend below the internal combustion engine. Exhaust gas sensors are arranged on upper halves of the exhaust pipes arranged between the internal combustion engine and the bottom frame portions as viewed from a front side in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle in a state where the exhaust gas sensors are sandwiched between the internal combustion engine and the bottom frame portions as viewed from a front side in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209402 | INTEGRATED CAST MOTORCYCLE CHASSIS AND MOTOR HOUSING - This invention comprises a frame for an electric motorcycle. Electric motorcycles have vastly different component requirements compared to internal combustion engine motorcycles, and, therefore, require a radical redesign of the frame in order to maximize the efficiency of the system. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209403 | VEHICLE STEERING SYSTEM - In a vehicle steering system provided in a vehicle in which a high-voltage battery is provided, a clutch mechanism is mechanically disconnected and the intermediate shaft falls, after a collision of the vehicle is detected. An ECU detects the collision of the vehicle based on an acceleration that is input, and then detects contraction of the column shaft and disconnection of the clutch mechanism based on an ON signal of a microswitch. Thereafter, the ECU is able to continue to rotationally drive an electric motor based on a steering angle signal that is output from a steering angle sensor provided on the column shaft, and that is electrically insulated through a photo coupler, and thus the ECU causes the vehicle to travel and stop. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209404 | SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLE - The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to side-by-side all terrain vehicles having plural rows of seats. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209405 | SADDLE RIDE TYPE VEHICLE - A motorcycle including a vehicle body frame with a single down frame extending downwardly and rearwardly from a head pipe supporting a front fork in a steerable manner. An engine main body arranged behind the down frame, said engine main body being mounted on the vehicle body frame. A pair of left and right radiators arranged separately on left and right sides of the down frame respectively, said pair of left and right radiators being supported on the vehicle body frame in front of the engine main body. Exhaust pipes connected to front portions of an engine main body with a down frame and a pair of left and right radiators being arranged side by side in a left-right direction wherein the exhaust pipes are located between at least one of the pair of left and right radiators and the down frame in a vehicle front view. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209406 | MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE HAVING A CONTROL APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING AN ACCELERATION VALUE - A materials handling vehicle is provided comprising: a frame; wheels supported on the frame; a traction motor coupled to one of the wheels to effect rotation of the one wheel; a speed control element operable by an operator to define a speed control signal corresponding to a desired speed of the traction motor; a system associated with a steerable wheel to effect angular movement of the steerable wheel; and control apparatus coupled to the speed control element to receive the speed control signal, and coupled to the traction motor to generate a drive signal to the traction motor in response to the speed control signal to control the operation of the traction motor. The control apparatus may determine an acceleration value for the traction motor based on at least one of an angular position of the steerable wheel, a speed of the traction motor and a current position of the speed control element as defined by the speed control signal. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209407 | ELECTRICAL POWER-STEERING SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR-VEHICLE - An electrical power-steering system for motor-vehicles includes a first pinion and a second pinion meshing with two portions of a rack member which controls the steering angle of the wheels. The two pinions are driven by respective electric motors which are in turn controlled by an electronic control unit. The two portions of the rack member are constituted by two separate elements connected to each other by a connection member interposed therebetween, such that the first and second portions of the rack member behave like a single rigid element when they are driven with identical displacements in a steering maneuver, whereas the connection member allows for a relative movement in the longitudinal direction of the first and second portions of the rack member, with a resulting lengthening or shortening of the rack member, when the first and second portions of the rack member are driven with differentiated displacements in an operative mode for adjustment of the convergence angle of the wheels. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209408 | EXHAUST CONE - A gas turbine engine exhaust cone ( | 2014-07-31 |
20140209409 | Multi-Functional Lifting Device - A multi-functional lifting device, comprising a lifting device body; a power source; an electromagnetic DC motor; a decelerator connected to the DC motor; a main moving wheel positioned on an output axle of the decelerator; a rope element twined into the main moving wheel; a resilient wheel brake unit on one side of the main moving wheel locking the rope element into position; an intermediate wheel having a rope groove complementary to the rope groove of the main moving wheel; and a speed control module and a PCB board connected to the DC motor. The multi-functional lifting device is capable of providing controllable upward and downward movement when the power to the DC motor is connected or disconnected to the power source. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209410 | Multi-Orientable Device for Securing Portable Steps | 2014-07-31 |
20140209411 | Ladder Accessory - A ladder accessory that is used with a ladder that extends out from the side of the ladder to provide footing for a worker. The accessory comprises an elongated rectangular open box structure defining at least one set of two parallel ladder rail channels that are placed crosswise (perpendicular) to the length of the box structure and are spaced apart a distance such that one of said channels can engage one rail of a ladder and the other channel can engage the other rail and both channels engage a rung. The rectangular elongated box defines two side walls that contain single hook key slots that can be engaged with rungs of the ladder when the accessory is placed lengthwise parallel to the rails of the ladder and, with a rung lock mechanism, can be fastened to the ladder and carried with the ladder. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209412 | Ladder - A ladder including a first stringer and a second stringer spaced transverse from each other is provided. Each of the first and second stringers defines a channel and includes a plurality of crosspieces disposed in the channels of the first and second stringers. A plurality of rungs are spaced along and coupled between the first and second stringers. Each of the rungs has a horizontal portion and a vertical portion extending from the first stringer to the second stringer. A plurality of ribs are spaced along and coupled between the horizontal and vertical portions of the rungs. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209413 | METHODS OF CONTROLLING A LUBRICATOR APPARATUS, METHODS OF COMMUNICATION, AND APPARATUSES AND SYSTEMS - A method of controlling a lubricator apparatus, according to one illustrative embodiment, comprises: receiving a signal representing rotation of a lubricant applicator in rotatable engagement with an object to be lubricated; and causing the lubricator apparatus to dispense lubricant through the lubricant applicator to the object to be lubricated in response to the signal. A method of communication, according to another illustrative embodiment, comprises: receiving, at a communication apparatus, a plurality of input operational property signals; transmitting an output operational property signal from the communication apparatus to a data collection apparatus, the output operational property signal representing at least one of the measurements; receiving, at the communication apparatus, an input control signal; and controlling at least one device of the system in response to the input control signal. Other illustrative embodiments include a computer-readable medium, a lubricator apparatus, a system, and a communication apparatus. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209414 | DIVERTING PULLEY ARRANGEMENT, ELEVATOR, AND METHOD - Diverting pulley arrangement, more particularly a diverting pulley arrangement of an elevator, which arrangement includes an axle, at least one diverting pulley that rotates while supported on the axle, a faceplate structure, in relation to which and supported by which the diverting pulley is arranged to rotate on the first side of the faceplate structure, which axle is locked so that it does not rotate by the aid of a locking element that moves in relation to the faceplate structure, which locking element is on the second side of the faceplate structure. When it starts to rotate, the end of the axle forces the locking element to displace out of its position and to trip a safety switch. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209415 | Emergency Back-Up Power System For Traction Elevators - An emergency power supply for a traction elevator system utilizes a microprocessor-based control arrangement with pulse-width modulator technology to create an efficient, cost-effective back-up power system for a traction elevator. The microprocessor-based control arrangement is used to sense a power loss, or any type of irregularity in the power supply. Upon sensing some type of power malfunction, the microprocessor-based control arrangement disconnects the elevator system from the main power source and then generates a control signal to initiate the supply of back-up power. Once the elevator electrical system has been recharged and stabilized, the microprocessor-based control arrangement will sense that recovery has occurred and will then provide an appropriate speed and direction command to the traction motor drive system. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209416 | ELEVATOR LANTERN APPARATUS AND METHOD - An elevator lantern apparatus uses a snap-fit assembly and disassembly configuration where the lantern apparatus includes components such as a tray, a lens, and a control board having one or more illuminating features. These components are configured to assemble through an opening in a surface such as a wall. In some versions, assembly and disassembly is done without the use of tools. In some versions, disassembly of the lantern apparatus is done from the front side of the lantern apparatus by removing the lens to access other components. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209417 | BRAKE STRUCTURE FOR HOIST - The invention includes a passive shaft, having a first gear and an outer thread; a fixed disc, being axially passed through by the passive shaft, having a sleeve located at a center thereof; a ratchet, being a hollow body around the sleeve, and having two friction discs separately on two opposite sides thereof, wherein a first bearing is put around the sleeve and sandwiched between the fixed disc and the ratchet; a second gear, having an inner thread screwed onto the outer thread and an annular wall at a center thereof, wherein a second bearing is received in the annular wall and sandwiched between the second gear and the ratchet; and a pushing disc, movably put around the annular wall, and sandwiched between the ratchet and the second gear. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209418 | Disc Brake, in Particular for a Commercial Vehicle, and Brake Pad for a Disc Brake - A disc brake, in particular for a commercial vehicle, including a brake caliper, which reaches over a brake disc and in which brake pads are positioned that can be pressed against the brake disc on both sides by means of at least one brake application device and that each have a lining carrier plate and a friction lining fastened thereto. The brake application device has at least one brake piston that acts on the lining carrier plate at the end face of the brake piston. The disc brake is designed such that at least one of the brake pads is supported in an articulated, preferably pivotable, manner in the radial direction of the brake disc. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209419 | Disc Brake and Brake Pad for a Disc Brake - A disc brake for a commercial vehicle includes a brake caliper which takes the form of a sliding caliper and straddles a brake disc. In the caliper, brake pads are arranged on an actuation side and a reaction side, which pads can be pressed against both sides of the brake disc by an actuation device during braking The reaction-side brake pad is supported on a rear-side wall of the brake caliper by a pad carrier plate carrying a friction pad, and a gap is formed in a non-operational position in a region facing an assembly opening of the brake caliper between the rear-side wall of the brake caliper and the reaction-side brake pad. The gap is wider than the adjacent region and the length of the gap corresponds at least to the length of the contact surface of the reaction-side wall on the pad carrier plate when braking is applied. The disc brake is disposed such that the gap is formed by at least one recess in the pad carrier plate. The recess is integrated into the planar rear side running parallel to the side carrying the friction pad. The recess runs at a distance from the edges of the pad carrier plate that delimit the longitudinal sides of the brake pad. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209420 | DISC BRAKE, IN PARTICULAR FOR UTILITY VEHICLES, AND RETAINER SPRING IN SUCH A DISC BRAKE - The invention relates to a disc brake, in particular for utility vehicles, comprising a brake lining that comprises a first protrusion located eccentrically in the thickness direction, a tensioning unit for pressing the brake lining against a brake disc, a pressure plate, via which the tensioning unit presses the brake lining against the brake disc when braking, and a first retainer spring for retaining the brake lining, which retainer spring comprises an opening for accommodating the first protrusion, wherein a projection on the retainer spring extends in the mounted state over the brake lining on one side in the axial direction of the brake disc. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209421 | AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER WITH CLUTCH RELEASE CAM - An improved self-adjusting automatic slack adjuster for reducing slack in the brake of a vehicle is provided, in which an easily accessible external operating feature permits the automatic slack adjuster's one-way clutch assembly to be readily disengaged to allow smooth release and retraction of the brake shoes of a vehicle brake without damage to the one-way teeth of the clutch assembly. When the external feature is operated in a brake release direction, the motion of the feature is translated into a motion which axially displaces an output part of the one-way clutch away from an input part of the clutch a distance sufficient to disengage the parts' one-way teeth, thereby disengaging the one-way clutch to permit brake shoe retraction without resistance from the one-way clutch. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209422 | BACK PLATE FOR DISC BRAKE PAD AND DISC BRAKE PAD USING THE BACK PLATE | 2014-07-31 |
20140209423 | LOCK-UP DEVICE FOR TORQUE CONVERTER - A lock-up device basically includes a piston, a first plate, a second plate, a plurality of outer peripheral side torsion springs and a plurality of inner peripheral side torsion springs. The piston is configured to press a friction member that is fixed to a lateral surface of the piston onto a front cover or release pressing of the friction member. Further, the piston has a plurality of engaging portions formed by partially bending the piston towards the turbine. The second plate is coupled to the turbine. The outer peripheral side torsion springs are disposed between the piston and the first plate. The outer peripheral side torsion springs are configured to transmit torque from the piston to the first plate while the circumferential ends thereof are engaged with the engaging portions of the piston. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209424 | Dual Clutch Device - The present invention relates to a dual clutch device which comprises: a retainer portion to which a rotation force is transmitted; a pair of plate portions provided to the retainer portion; disc portions which are respectively arranged at the plate portions; a herb portion connected to the disc portion; piston portions which respectively apply pressure to the plate portions; driving portions which respectively move the piston portions; and a restoration portion which is arranged between the driving portions and provides a restoration force to the piston portions. The dual clutch device, according to the invention, uses one restoration portion, thereby simplifying a flow path and reducing the size of a product. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209425 | CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR LOCKUP CLUTCH - A control device for a lockup clutch of a vehicle. A slip control device executes slip control to make a rotational speed difference between the input member and the input shaft match a target slip speed according to a state of the vehicle by half engagement of the lockup clutch. A clutch temperature obtaining means obtains a clutch temperature of the lockup clutch. A determining means determines if the lockup clutch should be fully engaged or disengaged based on at least a state of the motor if the clutch temperature becomes equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature during execution of the slip control. A slip control stop means for stopping the slip control by fully engaging or disengaging the lockup clutch according to the determination result of the determining means. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209426 | DOG CLUTCH CONTROL APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED TRANSMISSION - A dog clutch control apparatus for an automated transmission includes a dog clutch transmission mechanism including a clutch ring, a clutch hub, a sleeve, an axial driving device, a dog clutch portion, a stroke position sensor, and a spline of the sleeve including high teeth and a low tooth, the dog clutch portion including clutch front teeth and clutch rear teeth, wherein in a rotation adjustment range, a control apparatus controls a thrust load of the axial driving device so that a first thrust load is applied to the sleeve, and the first thrust load generates a relative rotation between the sleeve and the dog clutch portion against a frictional force generated by contact between an end surface of each of the high teeth and a front end surface of each of the clutch rear teeth. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209427 | FAN CLUTCH SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACCESSING COMPONENTS OF THE FAN CLUTCH SYSTEM - Some embodiments of a fan clutch system for use in a vehicle can provide efficient access to one or more components for inspection and service even after the fan clutch system is installed in the vehicle. In particular embodiments, the fan clutch system can include a fan clutch device and a coil retainer assembly that are removably mounted to a right-angle gear box assembly in a manner that permits a technician to accessing at least one component for inspection, repair, or replacement. The coil retainer assembly may at least partially house an electromagnetic coil for selective activation. The system may further include a fan clutch device removably mounted to the drive member of the gear box assembly. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209428 | DECOUPLER - A decoupler that includes a drive member, a hub and an isolator that is configured to transmit rotary power between the drive member and the hub in a predetermined rotational direction. The isolator includes a wrap spring, a plurality of helical coil springs, and a carrier assembly. The wrap spring includes a plurality of helical coils and a proximal end. The helical coil springs are disposed between the hub and the carrier assembly. The carrier assembly includes a carrier plate and a spring shell. The carrier plate has a plate member with a rim and a spring groove. The rim abuts an axial end of the wrap spring. The proximal end of the wrap spring is received in the spring groove. The spring shell is assembled to the carrier plate and has a toric inner surface into which the helical coil springs are received. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209429 | PARK MECHANISM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A park mechanism includes a cam pivotal between Park and not-Park ranges, including a radial outer surface formed with angularly spaced lobes, a roller urged by a spring into contact with the outer surface, a park spring urging the cam toward the Park-range, a power source for pivoting the cam, and a pawl actuated by cam movement into a Park state and a not-Park state. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209430 | Construction Panel Slider - Provided is an apparatus to assist manual transport of construction panels, such as drywall panels. The construction panel apparatus is particularly suitable for moving construction panels down inclines, such as stairways, and allows a user to slide the construction panel along the apparatus rather than having to carry the construction panel. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209431 | SECURE STORAGE APPARATUS - An apparatus, such as but not necessarily limited to a safe, is contemplated. The apparatus may be configured to secure a sorter, bill validator or other delivery mechanism separately from a storage area in order to permit removal of the delivery mechanism without compromising security of the storage area. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209432 | APPARATUS BY MEANS OF WHICH PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS IN THE FORM OF TABLETS, HARD GELATIN CAPSULES OR THE LIKE ARE RETAINED AND POSITIONED IN A PACKAGING INSTALLATION - The invention relates to an apparatus ( | 2014-07-31 |
20140209433 | ROTARY POSITIONING FENCE - Embodiments provide systems, methods and apparatuses for positioning boards and other wood pieces in preparation for sawing/trimming. In embodiments, a continuous track loop conveys board stops slideably mounted to board stop guides positioned perpendicular to the direction of flow. A horizontal frame member provides a series of positioning guides through which a cam follower coupled to a board stop is diverted, thus adjusting the position of board stops in a direction perpendicular to the direction of flow without the use of braking devices or other added sources of mass, friction or vibration. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209434 | APPARATUS FOR USE WITH FIXTURE ASSEMBLY AND WORKPIECE - An apparatus for use with a fixture assembly and a workpiece. The apparatus includes a frame assembly and a detector assembly. The detector assembly is configured to couple to the frame assembly. The detector assembly is also configured to detect an occurrence in which the fixture assembly remains inadvertently non-separated from the workpiece while the workpiece is moved. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209435 | BUNCH PRESENTATION - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for presenting at least one item of media to a user from a media recycler module. The media recycler module may be included in a Self-Service Terminal (SST). The media recycler module comprises a pocket interface for presenting media items to a user, and a moveable member operable to move media items located within the pocket interface towards an opening of the pocket interface, thereby enabling a user to retrieve the media items within the pocket interface. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209436 | TAPERED ROLL FEED - The present disclosure provides workpiece feed systems, methods and assemblies comprising one or more tapered feed rolls positioned at an angle to incoming workpieces. The tapered feed rolls may pull individual workpieces toward a guide while gradually accelerating the workpieces and altering their direction of travel. The angle and speed of rotation of the tapered feed rolls may be automatically adjusted to control workpiece speed/acceleration, providing improved gap control and minimizing collisions between successive workpieces. Tapered feed rolls may therefore reduce or eliminate the need for a conventional bridge to decelerate the workpieces after the directional change, reducing the operational space required by a workpiece feed system. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209437 | BELT TRACKING SYSTEM, ROLLER ASSEMBLY, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING SAME - A belt tracking system for adjusting displacement of a movable belt in an axial direction of a plurality of rollers about which the movable belt is entrained includes a slope member and a roller shaft support. The slope member is disposed at least at one end of at least one of the plurality of rollers in the axial direction, to tilt the roller due to movement of the belt. The roller shaft support rotates about a predetermined shaft and includes a shaft recovery member to recover a tilt of the slope member. The shaft recovery member is disposed within a shortest circumference of a closed curve among closed curves within which the slope member and the roller shaft support are disposed in a state in which the roller shaft support is rotated. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209438 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM LOCK OUT SWITCH - An electrical switch for use in an electrical actuation system is provided including a switch box having an upper surface with an opening. A stem guide is coupled to the switch box adjacent the opening. A lock out mechanism is received within a central bore of the stem guide and the opening. The lock out mechanism is configured to move between a first position and a second position to selectively break a flow of power through the electrical switch. A pin is configured to couple the lock out mechanism to the stem guide in one of the first position or the second position. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209439 | BICYCLE OPERATING DEVICE - A bicycle operating device is basically provided with a base member, a first operating member and an electrical switch. The base member is configured to be attached to a bicycle. The first operating member is movably supported on the base member to perform a first signal. The electrical switch is detachably disposed on the first operating member to move with the first operating member with respect to the base member and to perform a second signal. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209440 | ENERGY-STORING UNIT WITH FORCING MECHANISM, AND ON-LOAD TAP CHANGING DEVICE - An energy-storing unit with a forcing mechanism and an on-load tap changing device provided with the same which employ an inexpensive and simple structure and which can suppress a loading torque to operate stably. A forcing mechanism built in an energy-storing unit includes a protrusion, a bearing, and a loading cam. Among those components, the protrusion is attached to the bottom face of an eccentric cam, and the bearing is attached to the tip of the protrusion. The loading cam is an isosceles triangle having a vertex that is substantially 90 degrees, and is attached to the top face of an energy-storing case. The loading cam becoming in contact with the bearing causes a crank to rotate through the energy-storing case, and feeds a catch to a standby position. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209441 | ROTARY SWITCH HAVING DURABLE INTERNAL CONTACTS - A rotary switch includes a base, a rotary mechanism, and a manipulation member. The base includes a shell and a circuit board. An annular supporting portion is arranged in the shell. A number of protrusions are formed on a top of the supporting portion. An indentation is defined between every two neighboring protrusions. The circuit board includes a number of contact pieces corresponding to the indentations. The rotary mechanism is installed in the shell and includes a rotary pole, a connecting member slidably connected to a top of the rotary pole, an abutting pole telescopically mounted to an end of the rotary pole, and a resilient member mounted between the rotary pole and the connecting member. The rotary pole includes a trigger to make connections with the contact pieces. The manipulation member is rotatably mounted to the shell and fixed to the connecting member. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209442 | MEMS SWITCHES AND FABRICATION METHODS - MEMS switches and methods of fabricating MEMS switches. The switch has a vertically oriented deflection electrode having a conductive layer supported by a supporting layer, at least one drive electrode, and a stationary electrode. An actuation voltage applied to the drive electrode causes the deflection electrode to deflect laterally and contact the stationary electrode, which closes the switch. The deflection electrode is restored to a vertical position when the actuation voltage is removed, thereby opening the switch. The method of fabricating the MEMS switch includes depositing a conductive layer on mandrels to define vertical electrodes and then releasing the deflection electrode by removing the mandrel and layer end sections. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209443 | SELF-ALIGNING PORTABLE ACTUATOR FOR REMOTELY OPERATING A POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER - A portable actuator assembly for remotely operating the control components on a circuit breaker which self-aligns by engaging a recessed area of the circuit breaker. The portable actuator assembly is easily and accurately aligned with the control components on the circuit breaker by an alignment fixture that engages the recessed area of the circuit breaker. The alignment fixture is moveable along one axis that lies perpendicular to the face of the circuit breaker in order to compensate for variations between the plane of the face of the circuit breaker and the plane of the sheet metal enclosure surrounding the circuit breaker. The alignment fixture is forced toward the face of the breaker by spring action to ensure it remains in constant contact with the circuit breaker. Strong magnets may hold the portable actuator assembly against the circuit breaker by attaching to the sheet metal enclosure surrounding the circuit breaker. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209444 | TOUCH PANEL - A touch panel includes first electrode lines disposed along a first axis on a transparent substrate, adjacent first electrodes being connected via a first conductive connecting element. The touch panel also includes second electrode lines disposed along a second axis on the transparent substrate, adjacent second electrodes being connected via a conductive bridge. The conductive bridge includes low-temperature conductive material. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209445 | TOUCH PANEL SUPPORT - A touch panel support which has a full flat surface and an outstanding operability is provided. The touch panel support includes a touch panel assembly and a case assembly for supporting the touch panel assembly. The touch panel assembly has, on the periphery thereof, a stepped engagement part which is lower than the surface of the touch panel assembly. The case assembly has a case main body for accommodating the touch panel assembly so as to allow a force feedback perpendicular vibration thereof and a bezel which is secured to the opening of the case main body. The bezel is engaged with the engagement part of the touch panel assembly so as not to inhibit the perpendicular vibration of the touch panel assembly. The surfaces of the touch panel assembly and the bezel are formed to be flush with each other. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209446 | Method for Gasifying Feedstock - A method of gasification using a downdraft gasifier having a plurality of vertically positioned tubes to create a pyrolysis zone, an oxidation zone beneath the pyrolysis zone and a reduction zone beneath the oxidation zone. The shape of the tubes eliminates the need for a restriction (hearth) in the gasifier, which limits the maximum achievable throughput. A rotating and vertically adjustable grate is located beneath, but not attached to, the reduction zone of the gasifier. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209447 | GASIFICATION-PYROLYSIS DUAL REACTOR DEVICE - The device herein described includes: a feeder for feeding wet crushed coal from an upper feed nozzle ( | 2014-07-31 |
20140209448 | STRIPPING SYSTEM - A stripping system includes: a boiler which generates steam by heating water; a first heat exchanger (latent heat exchanger) which collects latent heat of the steam generated by the boiler, and thereby condenses the steam into condensed water; a second heat exchanger (sensible heat exchanger) which collects sensible heat of the condensed water, and thereby heats untreated water absorbing ammonia; and a stripping tower which receives the heated untreated water introduced therein, and vaporizes the ammonia from the heated untreated water. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209449 | METHOD FOR REPROCESSING WASTE WATER AND WATER REPROCESSING DEVICE - A method reprocesses waste water containing an organic acid from an industrial process. A base is added to the acid-containing waste water. A salt dissolving in the waste water is produced due to a neutralization reaction. The waste water is subsequently guided in a heat exchanger process, a heat exchange medium being used such that the waste water which is to be treated is partially evaporated and is condensed into purified water on a condensation device. A concentrate enriched with the salt forms a residue and the purified water is guided back into the industrial process. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209450 | Dewatering Method Using a Wicking Material - A wet material having at least a liquid portion is dewatered by providing one or more wicking members of wicking material arranged to transfer moisture passively by wicking therethrough from a contacting portion in contact with the wet material to an evaporating portion where the transferred liquid portion is arranged to be evaporated. In some embodiments conductive elements are included in the wicking member to assist in distributing heat across the wicking member which enhances the evaporation of moisture transferred therethrough from the wet material. In yet further embodiments, a condenser member is provided in proximity to the evaporating portion of the wicking member so as to be arranged to condense and collect at least some of the liquid portion evaporated from the wicking member. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209451 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING UNIFORM AND ULTRASMALL NANOPARTICLES - A system comprising: a plasma production chamber configured to produce a plasma; a reaction chamber vaporize a precursor material with the plasma to form a reactive mixture; a quench chamber having a frusto-conical surface and a quench region formed within the quench chamber between an ejection port of the reaction chamber and a cooled mixture outlet, wherein the quench region configured to receive the reactive mixture from the ejection port, to cool the reactive mixture to form a cooled mixture, and to supply the cooled mixture to the cooled mixture outlet; and a conditioning fluid injection ring disposed at the ejection port and configured to flow a conditioning fluid directly into the reactive mixture as the reactive mixture flows through the ejection port, thereby disturbing the flow of the reactive mixture, creating turbulence within the quench region and cooling the reactive mixture to form a cooled mixture comprising condensed nanoparticles. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209452 | PLANT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SEMICONDUCTOR FILM - The plant is suitable to produce a semiconductor film ( | 2014-07-31 |
20140209453 | METHOD FOR PREDICTING PLASMA MICRO-ARCING, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PLASMA PROCESS OF PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT USING THE SAME - A method for predicting plasma micro-arcing includes obtaining a spectrum signal in a given plasma process, classifying an optical intensity of the spectrum signal into soft and hard arcing events according to an amplitude of the optical intensity of the spectrum signal, separately counting a number of occurrences of the soft arcing event in a given unit time, comparing the number of occurrences of the soft arcing event during the given unit time with the number of occurrences of the soft arcing event during a previous unit time, and determining that a number of occurrences of the hard arcing event will increase during a next unit time subsequent to the given unit time, when the number of occurrences of the soft arcing event during the given unit time increases in comparison with the number of occurrences of the soft arcing event during the previous unit time. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209454 | DEODORIZATION AND STERILIZATION APPARATUS - A safe and low cost deodorization and sterilization apparatus is provided for continuously deodorizing in a restroom, around a garbage box, in an indoor room and the like for a long period of time, utilizing a deodorization power of a hypochlorous acid, not requiring frequent supplement of water. The deodorization and sterilization apparatus is adapted to control a electric current value ratio or a electric current amount ratio of an electrode with a diaphragm (a salt path with ion conductivity and very slight flow of water) and an electrode without diaphragm or to control a positive/negative electric current amount of the electrodes in electrolysis of an aqueous chloride salt solution, so that a PH value and the hypochlorous acid concentration are adjusted, thereby evaporating and diffusing the generated hypochlorous acid for deodorization and sterilization. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209455 | PERMANENT SYSTEM FOR CONTINUOUS DETECTION OF CURRENT DISTRIBUTION IN INTERCONNECTED ELECTROLYTIC CELLS - The invention relates to a current collecting bus-bar comprising electrode housings for accommodating a multiplicity of electrodes in electrical contact therewith. Probes for measuring the electric potential locally established in correspondence of the electrical contacts during the passage of electric current are also connected to the bus-bar. The invention further relates to a permanent monitoring system allowing the continuous evaluation of current distribution on each electrode of electrolysis cells of metal electrowinning or electrorefining plants, connected to an alerting system and to means for disconnecting individual electrodes in case on non-compliance with preset values. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209456 | COMPOSITE PROTECTIVE LAYER FOR PHOTOELECTRODE STRUCTURE, PHOTOELECTRODE STRUCTURE INCLUDING THE COMPOSITE PROTECTIVE LAYER, AND PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL CELL INCLUDING PHOTOELECTRODE STRUCTURE - A composite protective layer for a photoelectrode, the composite protective layer including a chemical protective layer; and a physical protective layer, wherein the chemical protective layer has corrosion rate of 0.1 Coulombs per square centimeter per 10 hours or less when evaluated at a water decomposition potential, and the physical protective layer has a moisture transmittance rate of 0.001 grams per square meter per day or less and has an electrical conductivity. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209457 | ALUMINUM SMELTER COMPRISING ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS MADE FROM A SUPERCONDUCTING MATERIAL - An aluminum smelter comprising:
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20140209458 | MULTILAYER ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL TECHNOLOGY USING SOL-GEL PROCESSING APPLIED TO CERAMIC OXYGEN GENERATOR - An electrochemical cell that receives an inlet stream of air and produces an outlet stream of a high oxygen concentration of gas. The cell is made up of a plurality of layers and preferably a porous electrolyte comprised of yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) that allows only oxygen ions to pass therethrough and which is covered on its sides with electrodes comprised of lanthanum strontium manganate (LSM) which in turn are coated with a layer of platinum to aid in the even distribution of the electrical current. An electrical current is passed through the electrodes to produce a voltage difference therebetween. The layers of YSZ and LSM are formed by a sol-gel process. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209459 | MEMBRANE SYSTEM WITH SUFFICIENT BUFFERING CAPACITY - Electrochemical sensors for measurement of an analyte comprising an analyte sensing membrane comprising at least one salt of acetate ion, carbonate ion, bicarbonate ion, or mixtures thereof. Sensor testing methods comprising contacting an electrochemical sensor with an aqueous solution comprising at least one salt of acetate ion, carbonate ion, bicarbonate ion, or mixtures thereof and contacting the electrochemical sensor with one or more concentrations of analyte, the one or more concentrations of analyte being in the clinical concentration range of the analyte. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209460 | Biosensor Systems for Determining Analyte Concentration Based on Complex Index Functions - A biosensor system determines analyte concentration from an output signal generated from a light-identifiable species or a redox reaction of the analyte. The biosensor system adjusts a correlation for determining analyte concentrations from output signals or determined analyte concentrations with one or more complex index function extracted from the output signals or from other sources. The complex index functions determine at least one slope deviation value, ΔS, or normalized slope deviation from one or more error parameters. The slope-adjusted correlation between analyte concentrations and output signals may be used to determine analyte concentrations having improved accuracy and/or precision from output signals including components attributable to bias. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209461 | Poly and Copoly(N-vinylamide)s and Their Use In Capillary Electrophoresis - The invention relates generally to polymers and copolymers comprising N-vinylamide-type monomers, their preparation, and compositions, such as electrophoresis separation media, containing the same; to supports, such as capillaries, containing these polymers; and methods for separating a mixture of biomolecules, especially polynucleotides, using capillary electrophoresis. Separation media comprising such polymers yield advantageous performance in the analysis and separation of biomolecules by capillary electrophoresis. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209462 | DESALINATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A desalination system is provided. The desalination system comprises a desalination apparatus. The desalination apparatus comprises first and second electrodes, and a first group of paired ion exchange membranes disposed between the first and second electrodes to form a first group of alternating first and second channels. The first channels are configured to receive a first stream for desalination and the second channels are configured to receive a second stream to carry away ions removed from the first stream, respectively. The desalination apparatus further comprises a plurality of spacers disposed between each pair of the adjacent ion exchange membranes and between the first and second electrodes and the respective ion exchange membranes. Wherein each of the ion exchange membranes in the first group is a cation exchange membrane. A desalination system and a method for removing ions from an aqueous stream area also presented. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209463 | TRAVELING WAVE DIELECTROPHORESIS SENSING DEVICE - The present disclosure is drawn to traveling wave dielectrophoresis sensing devices and associated methods. In an example, a traveling wave dielectrophoresis sensing device can comprise an array of electromagnetic field enhancing nanostructures attached to the substrate, the electromagnetic field enhancing nanostructures including a metal; a plurality of conductive element electrically associated with the electromagnetic field enhancing nanostructures; and a controller for applying alternating and out of phase potential to the plurality of conductive elements to form traveling wave dielectrophoretic forces within the array. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209464 | Separation and Manipulation of a Chiral Object - Among other things, for use in directional motion of chiral objects in a mixture, a field is applied across the chamber and is rotating relative to the chamber to cause rotation of the chiral objects. The rotation of the objects causes them to move directionally based on their chirality. The method applies to sugars, proteins, and peptides, among other things, and can be used in a wide variety of applications. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209465 | Separating Oil and Water Streams - Embodiments described herein provide a system and methods for separating oil and water streams. The method includes separating a fluid stream into an oil continuous stream and a water continuous stream using a cyclonic separator, flowing the oil continuous stream to a first gravity separation vessel, and flowing the water continuous stream to a second gravity separation vessel. The method also includes separating the oil continuous stream in the first gravity separation vessel into an oil stream and a water stream and separating the water continuous stream in the second gravity separation vessel into an oil stream and a water stream. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209466 | Corrosion resistant electrodes for electrophoretic mobility measurements and method for their fabrication - An electrode for use in instruments capable of measuring the electrophoretic mobility of particles in solution is disclosed. The electrode is comprised of an inexpensive support member, generally made of titanium, onto a flat surface of which has been connected, generally by microwelding, a flat electrically conductive but chemically inert foil member, preferably platinum. A uniform texture can be generated on the exposed surfaces of the electrode by various means including tumbling the electrode with an abrasive. An oxide layer can be generated on the support member by soaking the composite electrode in an appropriate medium, protecting the exposed surface of the support member from fluid contact with the sample solution, while the foil member, unaffected by the oxidation process, is able to contact the sample solution. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209467 | Method For Producing White Anodized Aluminum Oxide - A method for forming substantially white anodized aluminum oxide on an aluminum or aluminum alloy substrate is provided. A porous aluminum oxide layer is formed on the aluminum or aluminum alloy substrate by anodization in an acid electrolyte. Following formation of the anodized porous layer of aluminum oxide, the aluminum/aluminum alloy substrate is sequentially immersed in at least two reaction material solutions. The two or more reaction materials react to deposit a substantially white pigment material in the pores of the anodized aluminum oxide. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209468 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TIN ANTIMONY PLATING - Systems and methods for tin antimony plating are provided. One plating method includes doping a tin (Sn) plating solution with antimony (Sb). One method also includes electroplating a component using the antimony-doped tin plating. The antimony-doped tin plating formed by one method includes between about 1% and about 3% antimony. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209469 | Controlling Dimensions of Nanowires - Controlling dimensions of nanowires includes lithographically forming a trench in a layer of a polymer resin with a width less than one micrometer where the polymer resin has a thickness less than one micrometer and is deposited over an electrically conductive substrate, depositing a nanowire material within the trench to form a nanowire, and obtaining the nanowire from the trench with a removal mechanism. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209470 | Electrochemically Fabricated Structures Having Dielectric or Active Bases and Methods of and Apparatus for Producing Such Structures - Multilayer structures are electrochemically fabricated on a temporary (e.g. conductive) substrate and are thereafter bonded to a permanent (e.g. dielectric, patterned, multi-material, or otherwise functional) substrate and removed from the temporary substrate. In some embodiments, the structures are formed from top layer to bottom layer, such that the bottom layer of the structure becomes adhered to the permanent substrate, while in other embodiments the structures are formed from bottom layer to top layer and then a double substrate swap occurs. The permanent substrate may be a solid that is bonded (e.g. by an adhesive) to the layered structure or it may start out as a flowable material that is solidified adjacent to or partially surrounding a portion of the structure with bonding occurring during solidification. The multilayer structure may be released from a sacrificial material prior to attaching the permanent substrate or it may be released after attachment. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209471 | FORMING AN OXIDE LAYER ON A FLAT CONDUCTIVE SURFACE - A method and apparatus for electrochemically forming an oxide layer on a flat conductive surface which involves positioning a working electrode bearing the flat conductive surface in opposed parallel spaced apart relation to a flat conductive surface of a counter electrode such that the flat conductive surface of the working electrode and the flat conductive surface of the counter electrode are generally opposed, horizontally oriented, and define a space therebetween. A volume of organic electrolyte solution containing chemicals for forming the oxide layer on the flat conductive surface of the working electrode is arranged to flood the flat conductive surface of the counter electrode surface and to occupy the space defined between the flat conductive surface of the working electrode and the flat conductive surface of the counter electrode such that at least the flat conductive surface of the counter electrode is in contact with the organic electrolyte solution and substantially only the flat conductive surface of the working electrode is in contact with the organic electrolyte solution. An electric current flows between substantially only the flat conductive surface of the counter electrode and substantially only the flat conductive surface of the working electrode, in the organic electrolyte solution, for a period of time and at a magnitude sufficient to cause the chemicals to form the oxide layer on the flat conductive surface of the working electrode. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209472 | ELECTROLYTIC PROCESS USING CATION PERMEABLE BARRIER - Processes and systems for electrolytically processing a microfeature workpiece with a first processing fluid and an anode are described. Microfeature workpieces are electrolytically processed using a first processing fluid, an anode, a second processing fluid, and a cation permeable barrier layer. The cation permeable barrier layer separates the first processing fluid from the second processing fluid while allowing certain cationic species to transfer between the two fluids. The described processes produce deposits over repeated plating cycles that exhibit deposit properties (e.g., resistivity) within desired ranges. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209473 | Electrochemical Fabrication Methods Incorporating Dielectric Materials and/or Using Dielectric Substrates - Some embodiments of the present invention are directed to techniques for building up single layer or multi-layer structures on dielectric or partially dielectric substrates. Certain embodiments deposit seed layer material directly onto substrate materials while other embodiments use an intervening adhesion layer material. Some embodiments use different seed layer materials and/or adhesion layer materials for sacrificial and structural conductive building materials. Some embodiments apply seed layer and/or adhesion layer materials in what are effectively selective manners while other embodiments apply the materials in blanket fashion. Some embodiments remove extraneous depositions (e.g. depositions to regions unintended to form part of a layer) via planarization operations while other embodiments remove the extraneous material via etching operations. Other embodiments are directed to the electrochemical fabrication of multilayer mesoscale or microscale structures which are formed using at least one conductive structural material, at least one conductive sacrificial material, and at least one dielectric material. In some embodiments the dielectric material is a UV-curable photopolymer. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209474 | Method for Marking a Tool - A method is provided for marking a tool. The method subsequently includes the steps of hardening the surface of the tool, making inscription in the surface of the tool, filling colorant in the inscription, clearing the surface of the tool of an excessive portion of the colorant placed outside the inscription, and electroplating the surface of the tool. | 2014-07-31 |