33rd week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130206563 | PRESSING-TYPE INPUT DEVICE - A switching substrate on which switching portions are mounted is attached at an angle to a case. The length in the pressing direction of a first push button of a push button unit is larger than the length in the pressing direction of a second push button. A first contact portion about which the push button unit rotates when the first push button is pressed and a second contact portion about which the push button unit rotates when the second push button is pressed are at substantially the same height from the surface of the switching substrate. Therefore, the rotation angle when a first operating surface is pressed can be made equal to the rotation angle when a second operating surface is pressed. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206564 | IN-VEHICLE LEVER SWITCH DEVICE - In a lever switch device, a holder is assembled in and fixed to a cylindrical lever body formed by combining halved lever bodies and the holder supports two rotating knobs so as to allow the rotating knobs to rotate. Further, a circuit board is mounted on the holder, and both main surfaces of the circuit board face the rotating knobs, respectively. The rotating knob is exposed to the outside at the end of the cylindrical lever body in the axial direction, and the rotating knob is exposed to the outside through window portions formed at the cylindrical lever body. Sliders are mounted on the rotating knobs, respectively, one slider can come into contact with and be separated from contact patterns formed on the main surface, and the other slider can come into contact with and be separated from contact patterns formed on the main surface. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206565 | SLIDING CONTACT SWITCH - An electrical sliding contact switch comprises a contact transmitter element with a first and a second rigidly interconnected sliding contact, which are pressed against a corresponding surface designed for a common sliding section by respective contact areas in the same direction, while there is an insulated segment and a contact segment for each sliding contact within the common sliding section respectively, whereby one insulated segment is slid over by a contact area of sliding contact, when the corresponding other sliding contact is sliding over its contact segment with its contact area, whereby a notch is arranged within the insulating segment which is slid over by a contact area of a sliding contact in case the other sliding contact is sliding over its contact segment. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206566 | CAPACITIVE TOUCH DEVICE - A capacitive touch device includes a first transparent substrate, a second transparent substrate and an adhesive layer connecting the first and second transparent substrates with each other. The first transparent substrate has a first side and a second side. A first conductive layer is disposed on the second side. The second transparent substrate has a third side and a fourth side. A second conductive layer is selectively disposed on the third side or the fourth side. The adhesive layer is disposed between the first transparent substrate and the second transparent substrate. By means of the design of the capacitive touch device, the thickness of the touch device is greatly reduced and the manufacturing cost is lowered. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206567 | TOUCH PANEL - A touch panel is provided that includes: a substrate; a plurality of X-axis lines disposed on the substrate; a plurality of Y-axis lines crossing the plurality of X-axis lines; and an insulating layer interposed between the X-axis lines and the Y-axis lines, in which at least one first X-axis line and at least one second X-axis line selected from among the plurality of X-axis lines are connected by a first connection portion, and among the plurality of Y-axis lines, a Y-axis line crossing the first X-axis line and the second X-axis line has a first area in a region where the Y-axis line overlaps the first X-axis line and a second area in a region where the Y-axis line overlaps the second X-axis line, and the first area and the second area are different from each other. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206568 | TOUCH PANEL - A touch panel including a first substrate, a second substrate, a first sensing layer, a second sensing layer, and a plurality of spacers is provided. The second substrate is parallel to and opposite to the first substrate in a top-bottom manner. The first sensing layer is disposed on the first substrate and located between the first substrate and the second substrate. The second sensing layer is disposed on the second substrate. The spacers are located between the first sensing layer and the second sensing layer, and the spacers includes a plurality of movable first spacers and a plurality of second spacers fixed on the second substrate, wherein each of the first spacers is surrounded by a portion of the second spacers. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206569 | CAPACITIVE SWITCHES - A capacitive switch is comprises a sensor area and with a reference surface in which the sensor surface and the reference surface are configured to produce an electric field (E) between them. The sensor surface and the reference surface are arranged substantially in a common plane such that an electrical field (E) is formed between them with an arched line of force. A coupling surface is configured to move in a plurality of directions in space with respect to the sensor surface and reference surface. A lighting element is configured to illuminate the capacitive switch when activated. A tactile feedback device provides feedback as the capacitive switch is being actuated. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206570 | THERMOFORMABLE POLYMER THICK FILM SILVER CONDUCTOR AND ITS USE IN CAPACITIVE SWITCH CIRCUITS - This invention is directed to a polymer thick film conductive composition that may be used in applications where thermoforming of the base substrate occurs, e.g., as in capacitive switches. Polycarbonate substrates are often used as the substrate and the polymer thick film conductive composition may be used without any barrier layer. Thermoformable electric circuits benefit from the presence of an encapsulant layer over the dried polymer thick film conductive composition. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206571 | PROCESS FOR OBTAINING OILS, LIPIDS AND LIPID-DERIVED MATERIALS FROM LOW CELLULOSIC BIOMASS MATERIALS - The present invention concerns low energy requiring methods for processing low cellulosic biomass materials into oil, char and liquid components. One method comprises the steps of subjecting the biomass to hydrothermal carbonization under specified reaction conditions for producing a combined char and oil fraction as well as an aqueous fraction, separating the combined oil and char fraction from the aqueous fraction by filtration; separating the combined oil and char fraction into individual oil and char fractions using an organic solvent for forming an oil depleted char fraction and a liquid oil and solvent solution, and separating the liquid oil and solvent solution into individual oil and solvent fractions by distillation. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206572 | BIOMASS DRYER/BURNER SYSTEM - The present invention provides a biomass dryer/burner unit having an air cleaning apparatus adapted to accept emissions from unit and to convert said emissions to clean air to meet government emission standards. The air cleaning apparatus including a spray scrubber fluidly connected to the unit adapted to moisten emissions, a recirculation tank in fluid communication with a collection tank, angled baffle plates, and the collection tank further having a sensor adapted to measure contaminant levels contained within the recirculation air filtration system. If the air contained within the collection tank measures above a predetermined contaminant level, then the air contained within the collection tank is directed back into the spray scrubber. If the air contained within the collection tank is below a predetermined level, then the air is exhausted into the atmosphere. Water is further allowed to recirculate back to the spray scrubber. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206573 | Steam Generation Apparatus - A steam generation apparatus | 2013-08-15 |
20130206574 | Water Vending Apparatus - A water vending apparatus is disclosed. The water vending system includes a water vapor distillation apparatus and a dispensing device. The dispensing device is in fluid communication with the fluid vapor distillation apparatus and the product water from the fluid vapor distillation apparatus is dispensed by the dispensing device. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206575 | PRODUCTION OF HIGH PURITY BUTENE-1 FROM C4 OLEFINS/PARAFFINS MIXED GAS - A hybrid process comprising an adsorption process and a distillation process for the separation of butene-1 from a C4 hydrocarbon mixture gas including butene-1, trans-2-butene, cis-2-butene, normal butane, isobutane, etc. is provided. The hybrid process comprises introducing a gaseous C4 mixture into the adsorption tower loaded with adsorbents which adsorb olefins selectively to discharge C4 paraffins to the outlet of the tower, desorbing C4 olefins selectively adsorbed in the adsortion tower to produce high purity C4 olefins mixture gas in which isobutane and normal butane was removed, and separating the high C4 olefins mixture gas (a mixture of butene-1, trans-2-butene, cis-2-butene, and a trace amount of C4 paraffins) via distinction to obtain high purity butene-1 including a trace amount of isobutane in the top of the distillation tower and obtain a mixture gas including trans-2-butene, cis-2-butene and a trace amount of normal butane in the bottom of the tower. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206576 | MEMBRANE-BASED HYBRID PROCESS FOR SEPARATION OF MIXTURES OF ORGANICS, SOLIDS, AND WATER - A system and process that are a hybrid of distillation and membrane separations offers a highly efficient means of separating a fluid feed mixture into organic, solid, and aqueous components. The distillation section is followed by two membrane separation sections operated in parallel, with the distillation section separating the feed mixture into an organics-rich fraction and an organics-depleted and solids-rich fraction. One membrane section operates on the organics-rich fraction and separates it into a more organics-rich sub-fraction and a water-rich, organics-depleted sub-fraction, while the other membrane section operates on the organics-depleted, solids-rich fraction from the distillation section and separates it into a solids-rich sub-fraction and a solids-depleted, water-rich sub-fraction. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206577 | PROCESS AND PLANT FOR THE DISTILLATION OF TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE LIQUIDS - For the distillation of temperature-sensitive liquids, in particular acrylic acid and its esters, the liquid is heated in a column and at least partly evaporated. The vapor is guided through a condenser provided inside the column, in which the vapor is at least partly condensed. The condensed liquid is at least partly withdrawn from the column. The distillation is characterized in that the vapor not condensed yet is guided through the condenser cocurrently to the condensed liquid. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206578 | SELECTIVE DEHYDROHALOGENATION OF TERTIARY HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS AND REMOVAL OF TERTIARY HALOGENATED HYDROCARBON IMPURITIES FROM A HALOGENATED HYDROCARBON PRODUCT - A process for converting a tertiary halogenated hydrocarbons in a tertiary halogenated hydrocarbon-containing stream to a corresponding unhalogenated or less-halogenated unsaturated hydrocarbon product with the release of hydrogen halide involves contacting the tertiary halogenated hydrocarbon with a sorbent-type dehydrohalogenation catalyst in a reaction zone and optionally passing a stripping gas through the reaction zone to remove vapor phase reaction products from the reaction zone. A process for removing a tertiary chlorinated hydrocarbon impurity from 1,3-dichloro-1-propene involves contacting a mixture containing the 1,3-dichloro--propene and the tertiary chlorinated hydrocarbon impurity with a dehydrochlorination catalyst effective to catalyze a conversion of the tertiary chlorinated hydrocarbon impurity to a corresponding unchlorinated or less-chlorinated unsaturated hydrocarbon and hydrogen chloride and distilling the 1,3-dichloro-1-propene to produce a purified cis-1,3-dichloro- 1-propene fraction and a purified trans-1,3-dichloro-1-propene fraction. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206579 | SELECTIVE DEHYDROHALOGENATION OF TERTIARY HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS AND REMOVAL OF TERTIARY HALOGENATED HYDROCARBON IMPURITIES FROM A HALOGENATED HYDROCARBON PRODUCT - A process for converting a tertiary halogenated hydrocarbons in a tertiary halogenated hydrocarbon-containing stream to a corresponding unhalogenated or less-halogenated unsaturated hydrocarbon product with the release of hydrogen halide involves contacting the tertiary halogenated hydrocarbon with a sorbent-type dehydrohalogenation catalyst in a reaction zone and optionally passing a stripping gas through the reaction zone to remove vapor phase reaction products from the reaction zone. A process for removing a tertiary chlorinated hydrocarbon impurity from 1,3-dichloro-1-propene involves contacting a mixture containing the 1,3-dichloro-1-propene and the tertiary chlorinated hydrocarbon impurity with a dehydrochlorination catalyst effective to catalyze a conversion of the tertiary chlorinated hydrocarbon impurity to a corresponding unchlorinated or less-chlorinated unsaturated hydrocarbon and hydrogen chloride and distilling the 1,3-dichloro-1-propene to produce a purified cis-1,3-dichloro-1-propene fraction and a purified trans-1,3-dichloro-1-propene fraction. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206580 | CONTINUOUS COOLANT PURIFICATION PROCESS AND DEVICE - A fluid processing device is provided for recycling a previously used water and glycol containing fluid by removing contaminants including hydrocarbon, metals, particulates and water contaminants from the water and glycol containing fluid. The device includes a particulate filter for removing particulates, an activated carbon filter for removing hydrocarbon contaminants, a micron-sized filter for removing at least one of particulate and metal contaminants, a high pressure membrane filter for removing contaminants and water, and a heater for heating the glycol containing fluid to a temperature at least near the boiling point of water in a predetermined reduced pressure atmosphere. The device also includes a low pressure separator having a tank kept generally at or near the predetermined reduced pressure for removing additional water from the water and glycol containing fluid. The low pressure separator includes a first exit port for removing separated water from the separator as steam, and a second exit port for removing substantially water free glycol based fluid from the low pressure separator. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206581 | DISPLACEMENT DESORPTION PROCESS FOR LIGHT OLEFIN SEPARATION - A process and apparatus for separating an olefin from mixed gases containing light olefins is provided. The process includes adsorbing the olefin of an olefin-containing mixed gas in an adsorption column packed with an adsorbent selectively adsorbing the olefin; discharging gases other than the olefin through the outlet of the adsorption column; desorbing the adsorbed olefin by displacement using a desorbent, and separating the olefin from the desorbent, thereby producing a high-purity olefin. The apparatus includes adsorption columns packed with an adsorbent selectively adsorbing an olefin, and at least two distillation columns for separating an olefin/desorbent mixture and an olefin poor stream/desorbent into their components. If the olefin concentration of the off-gas from an olefin rinse step is higher than that of a raw material gas, recovering the olefin from the off-gas is carried out before or after the adsorption step. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206582 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DISTILLING OR THICKENING FLUIDS | 2013-08-15 |
20130206583 | Method and Apparatus for Surface Processing of a Substrate Using an Energetic Particle Beam - Method and apparatus for processing a substrate with an energetic particle beam. Features on the substrate are oriented relative to the energetic particle beam and the substrate is scanned through the energetic particle beam. The substrate is periodically indexed about its azimuthal axis of symmetry, while shielded from exposure to the energetic particle beam, to reorient the features relative to the major dimension of the beam. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206584 | SUBSTRATE COATING ON ONE OR MORE SIDES - A method for coating a substrate on one or more sides having catalytically active material producible by material deposition under vacuum in a vacuum chamber, using the following steps: loading a substrate in the chamber evacuating the chamber, cleaning the substrate by introducing a gaseous reducing agent, removing the gaseous reducing agent, applying an intermediate layer by means of vacuum arc evaporation, wherein a substrate comprising the same or similar material is introduced into the vacuum chamber, controlling the chamber temperature, coating by vacuum arc evaporation, a metal taken from the group ruthenium, iridium, titanium and mixtures thereof while oxygen is supplied, in a last step the coated substrate is removed from the chamber, wherein at least 99% of the substrate coating is free of constituents originally contained in the substrate itself, and at least 99% of the coating applied on the intermediate layer is kept free of non-oxidized metals. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206585 | COMPACT, FILTERED ION SOURCE - The present invention relates to a filtered cathodic-arc ion source that reduces, or even eliminates, macroparticles while minimally compromising the compact size, simplicity, and high flux ion production benefits of unfiltered cathodic-arc sources. Magnetic and electrostatic forces are implemented in a compact way to guide ions along curved trajectories between the cathode source and the workpiece area such that macroparticles, which are minimally affected by these forces and travel in straight lines, are inhibited from reaching the workpieces. The present invention implements this filtering technique in a device that is compact, symmetrical and easy to manufacture and operate and which does not substantially compromise coating deposition rate, area, or uniformity. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206586 | APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING OXYHYDROGEN GAS - An apparatus that can supply oxyhydrogen gas includes an electrolysis device, a filter device, and a control device. The electrolysis device includes a voltage controller that applies voltages to positive and negative electrode plates to convert water electrolytically in an electrolysis chamber to form oxyhydrogen gas, which is outputted via a first output conduit. An output end of the first output conduit is extended below water level in a container of the filter device. A second output conduit permits the oxyhydrogen gas that flows through the first output conduit and through the water in the container to flow therethrough. The control device includes a ratio adjusting interface for controlling a difference in the voltages provided by the voltage controller so as to adjust a ratio of hydrogen to oxygen in the oxyhydrogen gas formed in the electrolysis chamber. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206587 | INCREASING CONTACT BETWEEN SOLUTES AND SOLVENTS IN AN AQUEOUS MEDIUM - Methods, systems, and apparatuses for electrically altering the charge and conductivity of polar solvents are disclosed. Such alterations are effected via a system comprising, among other things, an electrolyzing apparatus which stimulates higher conductivity and increased interfacial contact between polar protic solvents and fluids to assist or promote the extraction and/or leaching of solutes, including hydrocarbons, such as lipids, from an admixture, an occluded biomass or another aqueous medium. Methods, systems, and apparatuses for reducing the amount of solvents used in liquid extraction processes and increasing solvent recovery through the concurrent introduction of amphoteric species, which assist in the removal of the polar solvent from its liquid phase to a recoverable and reusable form, are also disclosed. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206588 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PARALLEL SOLUTION EXTRACTION OF ONE OR MORE METAL VALUES FROM METAL-BEARING MATERIALS - The present disclosure relates to a process and system for recovery of one or more metal values using solution extraction techniques and to a system for metal value recovery. In an exemplary embodiment, the solution extraction system comprises a first solution extraction circuit and a second solution extraction circuit. A first metal-bearing solution is provided to the first and second circuit, and a second metal-bearing solution is provided to the first circuit. The first circuit produces a first rich electrolyte solution, which can be forwarded to primary metal value recovery, and a low-grade raffinate, which is forwarded to secondary metal value recovery. The second circuit produces a second rich electrolyte solution, which is also forwarded to primary metal value recovery. The first and second solution extraction circuits have independent organic phases and each circuit can operate independently of the other circuit. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206589 | Sputtering Target Having Alarm Function - The present invention provides a sputtering target having alarm function. The sputtering target comprises: a target body including a target material and having a bonding plane; a backing body bonded with the bonding plane of the target body; and at least one alarm body embedded in the target body. Wherein, a length of each alarm body, ratios of an area of each alarm body and the sum of area(s) of the at least one alarm body projected onto the bonding plane relative to an area of the bonding plane are controlled in a suitable range. Thus, the bonding strength and the heat-removing efficiency of the sputtering target can be maintained, and the distinguishable material of the alarm body can evolve a gas component distinguishable from a sputtering environment serving as an alarm signal for stopping the sputtering process in time. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206590 | Manufacture of High Density Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) Sputtering Target - A process for manufacturing indium tin oxide (ITO) sputtering targets is provided. The process includes: precipitating indium and tin hydroxides, calcining the hydroxides to produce granulated ITO powder, preparing an aqueous slurry of the ITO powder with additives such as special sintering aids, dispersing agent and binders, milling the slurry to obtain a slip, preparing compacted ITO green bodies by casting the slip using porous molds or drying the slip to yield granulated ITO powder and cold isostatic pressing the powder, and sintering the green body to yield ITO target of high density greater than 99% of theoretical. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206591 | Sputtering Target for Magnetic Recording Film and Method for Producing Same - Provided is a sputtering target for a magnetic recording film containing SiO | 2013-08-15 |
20130206592 | Ferromagnetic Sputtering Target - Provided is a ferromagnetic sputtering target having a metal composition comprising 20 mol % or less of Cr, 5 mol % or more of Pt, and the balance of Co, wherein the target includes a metal base (A) and two different phases (B) and (C) in the metal base (A), the phase (B) being a Co—Ru alloy phase containing 30 mol % or more of Ru, and the phase (C) being a metal or alloy phase primarily composed of Co or a Co alloy. The present invention improves the leakage magnetic flux to provide a ferromagnetic sputtering target that can perform stable discharge with a magnetron sputtering device. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206593 | FERROMAGNETIC MATERIAL SPUTTERING TARGET - Provided is a ferromagnetic material sputtering target comprising a metal having a composition that Cr is contained in an amount of 20 mol % or less, Ru is contained in an amount of 0.5 mol % or more and 30 mol % or less, and the remainder is Co, wherein the target has a structure including a base metal (A) and, within the base metal (A), a Co—Ru alloy phase (B) containing 35 mol % or more of Ru. The present invention provides a ferromagnetic material sputtering target that can improve leakage magnetic flux to allow stable discharge with a magnetron sputtering apparatus. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206594 | PLASMA REACTOR WITH TILTABLE OVERHEAD RF INDUCTIVE SOURCE - Correction of skew in plasma etch rate distribution is performed by tilting the overhead RF source power applicator about a tilt axis whose angle is determined from skew in processing data. Complete freedom of movement is provided by incorporating exactly three axial motion servos supporting a floating plate from which the overhead RF source power applicator is suspended. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206595 | BIOSENSOR WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a biosensor which is formed with a three-dimensional structure using 3D molded interconnect device (MID) technology and a manufacturing method thereof. The present invention provides a biosensor in which reactive electrodes and signal transfer parts are formed in a three-dimensional structure on a surface of a polymer using the 3D MID technology, and a manufacturing method thereof. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206596 | DETERIORATION DIAGNOSIS DEVICE FOR CATALYST - A deterioration diagnosis device, which performs a deterioration diagnosis of a catalyst, includes an exhaust-gas sensor provided downstream of the catalyst in a flow direction of exhaust gas such that an output value of the exhaust-gas sensor is used at least in the deterioration diagnosis. The deterioration diagnosis device further includes the constant current supply portion which applies a voltage to a sensor element of the exhaust-gas sensor to change an output characteristic of the exhaust-gas sensor, a response-time detection portion which detects a response time required for the output value of the exhaust-gas sensor to change from a rich threshold to a lean threshold, a response-time correction portion which controls the constant current supply portion to change the output characteristic of the exhaust-gas sensor so as to shorten the response time when the response time is longer than a predetermined reference time. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206597 | Droplet Actuator Assemblies and Methods of Making Same - The invention provides droplet actuator assemblies and systems and methods of manufacturing the droplet actuator assemblies. In certain embodiments, two-piece enclosures are used to form a droplet actuator assembly that houses a droplet operations substrate. In certain other embodiments, one-piece enclosures are used to form a droplet actuator assembly that houses a droplet operations substrate. In the plastic injection molding process for forming substrates of the droplet actuator assemblies of the present invention may utilize insert molding (or overmolding) processes for forming a gasket in at least one substrate, thereby avoiding the need for providing and installing a separate gasket component. Further, the droplet actuator assemblies may include features that allow ultrasonic welding processes to be used for bonding substrates together. The manufacturing systems of the present invention for fabricating the droplet actuator assemblies may utilize continuous flow reel-to-reel manufacturing processes. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206598 | CAPACITIVE DEIONIZATION APPARATUS - A capacitive deionization apparatus provided with an electrode including ferroelectrics having a high dielectric constant, the capacitive deionization apparatus including an electrode including a cathode and an anode while having at least one of the cathode and the anode formed using dielectric material, and a power source unit configured to apply a voltage to the electrode. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206599 | METHOD FOR MEASURING THE URANIUM CONCENTRATION OF AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION BY SPECTROPHOTOMETRY - A method for measuring the uranium concentration of an aqueous solution including the following successive steps: a) electrochemical reduction towards valence IV, of the uranium present in the aqueous solution with a valence greater than IV, this reduction being implemented at pH<2 and by passing an electrical current in the solution; b) measurement of the absorbance of the solution obtained on completion of step a) at a chosen wavelength between 640 and 660 nm, and preferably 652 nm; and c) determination of the uranium concentration of the aqueous solution by deduction of the uranium concentration of valence (IV) present in the aqueous solution obtained on completion of step a) from measurement of the absorbance obtained in step b). | 2013-08-15 |
20130206600 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ANODIZED FILM - A method for manufacturing an anodized film according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of: (a) providing a multilayer structure that includes a base, a sacrificial layer which is provided on the base and which contains aluminum, and an aluminum layer which is provided on a surface of the sacrificial layer; (b) partially anodizing the aluminum layer to form a porous alumina layer which has a plurality of minute recessed portions; and (c) after step (b), separating the porous alumina layer from the multilayer structure. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a self-supporting anodized film which includes a porous alumina layer can be manufactured more conveniently as compared with the conventional methods. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206601 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ANODIZED ALUMINA, AND DEVICE AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing an article having a fine concave-convex structure on a surface thereof, the structure having pores in which a pore interval is less than or equal to a wavelength of visible light, including: irradiating a surface of the article having the fine concave-convex structure on the surface, with light from an illumination device; capturing an image of reflected light from the surface of the article having the fine concave-convex structure on the surface using imaging device; acquiring color information from an image captured by the imaging device; and inspecting the article having the fine concave-convex structure based on the color information. According to the present invention, it is possible to easily inspect the depth of the pores of anodized alumina and the pitch between the pores, and to provide a method of manufacturing anodized alumina having a stable pore shape. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206602 | PLATING BATH AND METHOD - Tin-silver alloy electroplating baths having certain amine-oxide surfactants and methods of electrodepositing a tin-silver-containing layer using these baths are disclosed. Such electroplating baths are useful to provide tin-silver solder deposits having reduced void formation and improved within-die uniformity. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206603 | ELECTROLYTIC FREEZING OF ZINC SURFACES - The present invention relates to a method for the metallizing pretreatment of galvanized and/or alloy-galvanized steel surfaces or joined metallic components having at least some zinc surfaces, wherein a thin surface layer of iron is deposited on the zinc surfaces from an aqueous electrolyte containing water-soluble compounds that are a source of iron cations. The method is performed at least partially or continuously under application of an electrolytic voltage, the galvanized and/or alloy-galvanized steel surfaces being connected as cathode. The aqueous electrolyte additionally contains an accelerator selected from oxo acids of the elements phosphorus, nitrogen and/or sulfur, the elements phosphorus, nitrogen and/or sulfur being present in moderate oxidation states. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206604 | Apparatus for Producing and Delivering Ozonated Water - An apparatus has a tank with an interior for containing water, a nozzle for directing ozonated water out of the spray apparatus, and an electrolytic cell located between the nozzle and the tank. The electrolytic cell is configured to ozonate water as the water flows from the tank to the nozzle. The apparatus also includes a power source for providing electric potential to the electrolytic cell. The tank, nozzle, and electrolytic cell all are part of a single spray bottle or dispenser (e.g., like a soap dispenser). | 2013-08-15 |
20130206605 | EXTRACTION OF CARBON DIOXIDE AND HYDROGEN FROM SEAWATER AND HYDROCARBON PRODUCTION THEREFROM - Apparatus for seawater acidification including an ion exchange, cathode and anode electrode compartments and cation-permeable membranes that separate the electrode compartments from the ion exchange compartment. Means is provided for feeding seawater through the ion exchange compartment and for feeding a dissociable liquid media through the anode and cathode electrode compartments. A cathode is located in the cathode electrode compartment and an anode is located in the anode electrode compartment and a means for application of current to the cathode and anode is provided. A method for the acidification of seawater by subjecting the seawater to an ion exchange reaction to exchange H | 2013-08-15 |
20130206606 | ELECTROCHEMICAL HYDROXIDE SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING METAL OXIDATION - There are provided methods and systems for an electrochemical cell including an anode and a cathode where the anode is contacted with a metal ion that converts the metal ion from a lower oxidation state to a higher oxidation state. The metal ion in the higher oxidation state is reacted with hydrogen gas, an unsaturated hydrocarbon, and/or a saturated hydrocarbon to form products. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206607 | Lithium Extraction Method, and Metal Recovery Method - To provided a method for recovering lithium from a lithium ion battery using comparatively simple equipment and without using a cumbersome process. A lithium extraction method for extracting lithium from the positive electrode material of a lithium ion battery containing lithium and cobalt, the method being characterized in that the positive electrode material is immersed into an acidic solution at 50° C. or less, lithium ions are selectively leached into the acidic solution while inhibiting the leaching of cobalt ions, and the leaching of lithium ions is stopped while the amount of lithium contained in the positive electrode material is sufficient. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206608 | Catalysts Having Mixed Metal Oxides - Disclosed are methods for generating oxygen via an electrolysis reaction. One places an anode and a cathode in aqueous solution, and uses an external source of electricity to drive the electrolysis reaction from the anode and cathode. The anode has at least three metal oxides, preferably with nickel oxide or cobalt oxide as at least one of the oxides. Also disclosed are electrodes designed for catalyzing oxygen consumption or formation reactions, where the electrodes have a mix of such three metal oxides. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206609 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING GAS - This invention relates to an electrolysis method and electrolysis apparatus ( | 2013-08-15 |
20130206610 | Integrated carbon electrode chips for the electric excitation of lanthanide chelates, and analytical methods using these chips - Electrochemiluminescent technique and device suitable for cheap analytical and diagnostic applications, with electrodes manufactured from carbon paste and terbium chelates as labeling compounds. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206611 | Accurate Integrated Low-Cost Electrode Chips for Point-Of-Need Analysis and A Method of Utilization in Hot Electron-Induced Electrochemiluminescent Systems - The invention relates to integrated electronic chip (lEChip) cartridge devices which are used in hot electron-induced electrochemiluminescence methods and to instrumentation based on the electrical excitation of label molecules with subsequent measurement of luminescence in order to quantitate analyte concentrations especially in bioaffinity assays, especially outside of central laboratories. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206612 | Multi-Functional Video Device Accessory - A multi-functional accessory that acts as a case for transporting an earphone and as a stand for holding a smart cellphone or MP3 player with a display in a landscape or portrait orientation. The accessory includes a housing comprising an upper case and a lower case pivotally connected together along one end with an earphone holding structure mounted on the inside surface on the lower case. The upper case includes two upper side arms and a lower resting lip that extends perpendicularly outward. The lower case includes an integrally formed transverse structure with two laterally extending axles that are extended into two bores formed in the arm of the upper base to enable the two bases to snap fit together and pivot approximately 270 degrees. An earphone holding structure is attached to the lower case and fits into the space between the upper case and the lower case when closed. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206613 | DISCARDABLE SOAP DISH - A discardable soap dish for receiving and storing a wet soap bar of dimensions conventional for use by patrons of rooms hotels and motels and which prevents drippage therefrom onto environmental surfaces. The soap dish may have a flat four of dimensions not exceeding two inches by three inches. An inclined perimetric wall projects from the flat floor and supports an outwardly extending flange. Overall length and width of the soap dish respectively do not exceed five and one half inches and four and one half inches. The soap dish may be fabricated from a thin plastic or water resistant paper. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206614 | CASE FOR A COMMUNICATION DEVICE - Some embodiments disclosed herein relate to a case for a communication device, having two or more portions movable with respect to each other. A first case portion may cover a particular component or area of the communication device. Accessories or auxiliary structures may be available for use with the particular component, and may be configured to attach to or be used with a communication device housing of a particular size or shape. The first case portion may be moved relative to a second case portion, thereby exposing the component or area of the communication device for use with the accessory. Additional embodiments disclosed herein related to modular components that may be used with cases in order to provide various accessories and features, such as mounts, flashes, batteries, and the like. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206615 | BEVERAGE AND FOOD CARRIER AND DISPENSING SYSTEMS THEREFOR - A carrier for carrying at least one beverage container includes a sheet of at least one layer of a polymeric material having an arrangement of at least one aperture for receiving a beverage container, and having a plurality of handle members for grasping by at least one finger or portion of a users hand for carrying the beverage container. A tray configuration is also provided for use with the carrier or in a separate manner, and a dispensing system for use with the carrier is set forth. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206616 | CLEANROOM BOX - A cleanroom box made from a substantially inflexible material, to be used for the storage of fluids within a clean room; the box comprising easy clean surfaces, an internal access point leading to a specially designed space for the deposit of tubing, and fitted with a forkliftable pallet base for easy mobility within a workroom. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206617 | CONTAINER FOR CONSUMER GOODS - The current invention relates to a container ( | 2013-08-15 |
20130206618 | A Pack For Smoking Articles - A hinged-lid pack ( | 2013-08-15 |
20130206619 | SHOE HAVING REMOVABLE AND INTERCHANGEABLE HEEL ASSEMBLIES WITH KIT - A removable heel assembly, a shoe having a removable shoe assembly and kit containing a shoe body having a heel base and a plurality a assorted removable and interchangeable heels. The heel assembly includes the heel base and a removable and interchangeable heel. The removability relies upon at least one tapered groove ending in a dimple. The heel utilizes a locking connector which contains components which fit within a cavity within the heel base and which locks in place upon engagement thereof when the components engage the at least one tapered, groove and dimple. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206620 | Collapsible Garment Stillage - The present invention provides a collapsible garment stillage ( | 2013-08-15 |
20130206621 | PROTECTIVE CASE HAVING A HYBRID STRUCTURE FOR PORTABLE HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A protective case for handheld devices with improved protection characteristics, durability, convenience of use, and functionalities without compromising aesthetics. The protective case includes a “glove” or “skin” piece of a softer material that substantially covers and grips the entire back of the electronic device, by wrapping over the edge of the electronic device (without obscuring the display/touch screen on the front of the device). One or more separate complementary frame pieces, braces and the like made of a hard material are attached over the glove piece, extending over a substantial area of the glove piece, thereby creating a robust interlocking hybrid structure. Openings are provided in the protective case to allow for user interaction with the device, including access to the interfaces (e.g., screens, buttons, sockets, etc.) provided on the device. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206622 | SLEEVE INCLUDING A STORAGE TRAY - An apparatus including an operatively coupled sleeve and tray. The sleeve includes a void configured for receiving and housing the tray. The tray includes one or more recesses, wherein each recess is configured for receiving at least a portion of at least one tool. The apparatus includes at least one first locking mechanism for securing the sleeve and the tray to one another. An un-locking mechanism may be operatively coupled to the first locking mechanism for un-securing the sleeve and the tray from one another. A second locking mechanism, operatively coupled to the un-locking mechanism, may be provided for enabling and disabling the un-locking mechanism. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206623 | Elongated Endoluminal Device Packaging System and Method - A package system and method are provided for storing and shipping of elongated endoluminal devices. In one aspect, the system includes a packaging tray having a first area to maintain the position of a first portion of the elongated endoluminal device and a second portion retaining an opposing portion of the elongate device. The second portion configured to hold the coupling element of the assembly and being radially spaced outward from the first portion. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206624 | Container Protection Apparatus - A container protection apparatus comprises a protector and one or more flanges disposed along a circumference of the lower end of the protector. The flanges extend inwardly toward a central axis of the protector and flex about the lower end of the protector. An expandable longitudinal slot runs down the length of the protector from its upper end to its lower end. When the protector is coaxially positioned, force fitted, and moved down the length of the container having a wheel at its lower end, till the lower end of the protector projects beyond a lower edge of the wheel, the width of the longitudinal slot narrows, the inner surface of the protector snap-fits around the outer surface of the container, and the flanges engage with a cylindrical surface and a lower surface of the wheel, thereby preventing the wheel from being inadvertently turned. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206625 | CONTAINER FOR HANDLING AND TRANSPORTING CYLINDERS - The invention relates to a container for handling and transporting cylinders, for example glass cylinders, comprising a bottom wall for supporting the cylinders in z-direction having a support bottom for supporting the cylinders and an opposite outer bottom and side walls for supporting the cylinders in x-direction as well as side walls for supporting the cylinders in y-direction, the side walls having a support side for supporting the cylinders and an opposite outer side. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206626 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FABRICATING A PATIENT-SPECIFIC IMPLANT - The present invention provides a kit, a method of fabrication of the kit and a method of use of the kit for facilitating the fabrication of a patient-specific implant such as a cranial implant. In a preferred embodiment, the kit | 2013-08-15 |
20130206627 | TRANSPORT TRAY, AND TRANSPORTING PACKAGE AND METHOD USING THE SAME - A transport tray can be commonly used for transporting two articles whose shapes and thickness are different between factories, and an exterior box also can be commonly used. A first placement section is formed on a surface side, a second placement section is formed on a back side to overlap with the first placement section. The first placement section includes a depressed part having an enough depth for receiving a LC cell, and the cell is held at a predetermined position by a bottom face and a side face that constitute the depressed part. The second placement section is formed by the supporting walls that protrudes to the back side and that has an enough depth for receiving a LC module. The module placed in the region surrounded by the supporting walls is held at a predetermined position by a bottom face and a side face that constitute the region. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206628 | HAIR CARRIER BAG - A hair carrier bag includes an elongated body, a clip assembly, and a hair product. The elongated body has a top, a bottom, and an inner surface, and includes a plurality of fold sections. The clip assembly is coupled to the inner surface of the elongated body. The hair product is disposed against the inner surface of the elongated body and has a portion that is secured within the clip assembly. The fold sections of the elongated body are adapted to be temporarily folded against each other, thereby reconfiguring the elongated body into a folded state and imprisoning the hair product therein. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206629 | PRESSURIZED CONTAINER WITH A PISTON MOVABLE THEREIN AND A DEVICE FOR DETERMINATION OF THE PISTON POSITION IN THE PRESSURIZED CONTAINER - A pressurized container ( | 2013-08-15 |
20130206630 | DESIGN CONTROL WATER BASED ADHESIVE - The present invention includes compositions of matter, methods of making and using a sealable container using a design control water based adhesive composition for application using a printing press by providing a substrate comprising a first side and a second side each having a top edge, a bottom edge, a right edge, a left edge and a storage region positioned there between; applying a first composition to the top edge, the bottom edge, the right edge, the left edge; applying at least a second composition to the first composition; and placing a cover on the at least a second composition to be sealed by the second composition and the first composition. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206631 | Easy Open Plastic Bags - A woven laminated plastic bag having an easy open feature is provided. The easy open feature is generally defined by a weakened portion in the bag. In various aspects the bag can be fabricated from woven polypropylene and/or polyethylene layer which can be laminated with a film layer, can form a pinch bottom bag, and can have one or both sides include graphics and/or printing. The bag can also provide a top end and/or a bottom end either or both of which provide a discrete area which may contain discrete graphics and/or printing. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206632 | PACKAGE FOR STACKED PRODUCT PIECES HAVING A PATTERN OF SEVERABLE LOCATIONS - A package supports and dispenses one or more longitudinally stacked product pieces ( | 2013-08-15 |
20130206633 | PROTECTIVE CASES FOR MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS - A protective case for a mobile electronic device may comprise a first frame member, a second frame member, and a first lap joint configured for joining the first frame member to the second member. An aperture may extend through the first lap joint and a pin may be sized and configured for positioning within the aperture and locking the lap joint together. Additionally, an elastic material may be sized and configured for positioning between the pin and a wall defining a portion of the aperture, the elastic material being elastically compressed between the wall and the pin when the pin is positioned within the aperture. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206634 | PACKAGE COMPRISING A STERILIZED CONTENT - A package comprising a sterilized content, characterized in that at least a part of the package wall has a moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR) of between 100 and 1500 g/m | 2013-08-15 |
20130206635 | AMORPHOUS, HIGH GLASS TRANSITION TEMPERATURE COPOLYESTER COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE, AND ARTICLES THEREOF - An amorphous copolyester comprising the reaction product of (a) a monomer of formula I | 2013-08-15 |
20130206636 | AMORPHOUS, HIGH GLASS TRANSITION TEMPERATURE COPOLYESTER COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE, AND ARTICLES THEREOF - An amorphous copolyester comprising the reaction product of: (a) a monomer of formula I | 2013-08-15 |
20130206637 | AMORPHOUS, HIGH GLASS TRANSITION TEMPERATURE COPOLYESTER COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE, AND ARTICLES THEREOF - An amorphous copolyester comprising the reaction product of (a) a monomer of formula I | 2013-08-15 |
20130206638 | DETERGENT PACKET - A detergent packet includes a liquid detergent contained within a water soluble pouch. The water soluble pouch is formed from a film including at least one of a polymer of hydrolyzed vinyl acetate and a copolymer of hydrolyzed vinyl acetate and a second monomer. The liquid detergent includes between 5 wt % and 60 wt % water and between 0.5 wt % and 15 wt % inorganic sulfate. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206639 | EFFERVESCENT COMPOSITION FOR FORMING A GELLED COMPOSITION, TABLET FOR FORMING A GELLED COMPOSITION, AND METHOD OF MAKING A GELLED COMPOSITION - A method of making a gelled composition that includes combining water and an effervescent tablet in a vessel, the effervescent tablet including at least 200 mg gelatin and an effervescent couple that includes an acid and a base, heating an aqueous composition (e.g., in a microwave oven), optionally adding cold water to the heated composition, and chilling the composition for a period sufficient for the composition to form a gel. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206640 | Sanitary Toilet Kit - A sanitary toilet kit includes flushable, pre-moistened wipes, a disposable toilet seat cover, and a predetermined amount of bactericide. Alternatively, the kit may include other components such as toilet paper, hand sanitizer, or gloves. The kit provides a sanitary solution for unhygienic conditions in restrooms and helps prevent the spread of disease to the user and other individuals by isolating the user from any contaminants and pathogens on both the seat and bowl of a toilet. The sanitary kit is preferably small and compact enough to be stored in a wallet, a purse, a desk, a drawer, a glove box of a car, and many other discrete locations. The kit can also be dispensed—optionally for payment—at public restroom facilities. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206641 | HAIR COLORING FORMULA IDENTIFICATION CLIP DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A specifically contoured smooth, hard plastic, dark colored hair coloring formula identification clip device, a system of its use, and a method of steps to track and achieve a desired outcome. The hair coloring identification clip preferably includes a stain and water resistant, peel and stick, replaceable, wet erase writing surface label portion. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206642 | INTEGRATED PROCESS FOR UPGRADING HEAVY OIL - The invention provides an integrated process for processing heavy oil, wherein the integrated process at least comprises: solvent deasphalting is carried out for heavy oil material, and de-oiled asphalt phase is mixed with dispersing agent and then entered a thermal cracking reactor to undergo thermal cracking reactions. Upgraded oil can be obtained through the mixture of the de-asphalted oil and thermal cracking oil separated from thermal cracking reaction products. The solvent and heavy gas oil, which are separated from the thermal cracking reaction products, are respectively recycled back to the solvent deasphalting process as solvent and as mixed feed to remove asphaltene. The integrated process of the present invention solves the problems that solvent is difficult to be separated from asphalt with high softening point in solvent deasphalting process and hard asphalt is difficult to be transported. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206643 | PROCESSES FOR UPGRADING FISCHER-TROPSCH CONDENSATE BY OLEFIN ENRICHMENT AND ALKYLATION OF HYDROCRACKATE - Processes for upgrading Fischer-Tropsch condensate olefins by alkylation of hydrocrackate involves providing an olefin enriched condensate stream and further providing a Fischer-Tropsch derived hydrocarbon stream comprising wax, hydrocracking the latter Fischer-Tropsch hydrocarbon stream to provide a distillate enriched hydrocracked product comprising isoparaffins, and alkylating the olefins with the isoparaffins in an alkylation zone to provide an alkylate product. The alkylate product is fed to a distillation unit together with the hydrocracked product, while a naphtha containing fraction from the distillation unit is fed to the alkylation zone together with the olefin enriched hydrocarbon stream. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206644 | Method for Producing Diesel Fuel with Improved Yield and Quality by Integration of Fluidized Catalytic Cracking (FCC) and Hydrocracking (HC) - A method for producing diesel fuel with improved yield and quality by integration of fluidized catalytic cracking (FCC) and hydrocracking (HC), comprising the following stages:
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20130206645 | USING SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS TO REFINE HYDROCARBONS - A system and method for reactively refining hydrocarbons, such as heavy oils with API gravities of less than 20 degrees and bitumen-like hydrocarbons with viscosities greater than 1000 cp at standard temperature and pressure, using a selected fluid at supercritical conditions. A reaction portion of the system and method delivers lightweight, volatile hydrocarbons to an associated contacting unit which operates in mixed subcritical/supercritical or supercritical modes. Using thermal diffusion, multiphase contact, or a momentum generating pressure gradient, the contacting unit separates the reaction products into portions that are viable for use or sale without further conventional refining and hydro-processing techniques. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206646 | REMOVAL OF HETEROAROMATIC SULFIDES FROM HYDROCARBONS USING POLYOXOMETALATES CATALYSTS - The present invention relates to methods of removing heteroaromatic sulfides from hydrocarbons (e.g. petroleum products such as gasoline and fuel oils), using polyoxometalate catalysts such as H | 2013-08-15 |
20130206647 | PROCESS FOR EXTRACTING BITUMEN AND DRYING THE TAILINGS - A process for separating bitumen from bitumen ore material includes extracting bitumen with a hydrocarbon solvent to produce a bitumen-enriched solvent phase and tailings. The tailings are dried or stripped in a dryer to remove any remaining hydrocarbon solvent. The amount of solvent discharged in the tailings may be less than 4 bbl per 1000 bbl of recovered bitumen. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206649 | SCREENING DEVICE AND METHOD OF SCREENING - A screening device ( | 2013-08-15 |
20130206650 | SCREENING MACHINE FOR SUPERFINE POWDER - A screening machine for superfine powder. The screening machine includes a casing, a screen drum, a funnel, a negative pressure chamber, a rotary air spray pipe, a drive motor, a blast pipe, and a feed pipe. The screen drum is disposed in the middle part of the inner cavity of the casing. The funnel is disposed beneath the casing. The opening of the screen drum is arranged on the bottom of the screen drum and communicates with the upper opening of the funnel. The inner cavity of the casing communicates with the external induced draft fan via the negative pressure chamber disposed on the upper part of the casing. The rotary air spray pipe is arranged in the space between the screen drum and the casing. The middle part of the transverse pipe is connected via a transmission with the drive motor. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206651 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SORTING - A method for sorting out interfering objects ( | 2013-08-15 |
20130206652 | BULK FLATS INDUCTION METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method and system for transferring flats mail from palletized bundles into a flats sorting system. The bundles are loaded into a system in which they are scanned for delivery zone information. The bundles are transported to a tray loading station based on delivery zone. The flats mail is unbundled and placed into system trays at the tray loading stations. The system trays are then transported to a flats sorting system. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206653 | Modular Multiple-Column Chromatography Cartridge - A cartridge for chromatography separations comprises a housing; at least a first and a second chromatography column at least partially passing through the housing, each chromatography column comprising a first and a second end fitting operable to connect the chromatography to external tubing of a chromatography system. Connection fittings protruding outside of the housing at each end of each column enable fluidic connection to a chromatograph plumbing system and/or mass spectrometer detector. The cartridge may comprise heaters and temperature sensors and optional sensors to monitor fluid flow rate or pH. A passive identification feature, e.g., a barcode or RFID module may identify the cartridge and its associated chromatography methods to external software. Further, an on-board memory module and controller chip may be used to actively record computer-readable module information, including module history information, the information transferable through a standard interface, such as a universal serial bus (USB) port. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206654 | HUB AND REMOVABLE CARTRIDGE FOR PRODUCING AND DELIVERING OZONATED WATER - An apparatus has a hub including a water inlet for receiving source water, a water outlet for discharging ozonated water, and an interface between the water inlet and the water outlet. The apparatus also has a cartridge including an electrolytic cell for ozonating the source water. The electrolytic cell has a cathode, an anode comprising diamond, and a membrane between the cathode and the anode. The electrolytic cell is configured to flow source water through both the cathode and the anode. The cartridge further includes at least one cartridge port for removably coupling with the interface on the hub. The at least one cartridge port and the interface are configured to flow source water from the hub into the electrolytic cell and to flow ozonated water from the electrolytic cell into the hub. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206655 | Wearable System for Performing Purifying Therapies of Organic Fluids by Using Extracorporeal Circuits - A wearable system for performing purifying therapies on organic fluids with the use of extracorporeal circuits includes a clothing article wearable by a patient, in which at least one disposable extracorporeal circuit is removably housed. The wearable clothing article has a line for drawing, from a patient drawing point, organic fluid to be purified, and a line for returning, to a patient infusion point, purified organic fluid. A filter is included for filtering the organic fluid to be purified, arranged between the drawing line and the return line. A first pump is provided for pumping, along the extracorporeal circuits, the organic fluid to be purified and the purified organic fluid. A means for collecting and storing fluid residues filtered from the organic fluid to be purified, is connected to the filter via a collection line. The extracorporeal circuit includes an anti-thrombogenic covering. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206656 | APPARATUS FOR CARRYING OUT CHROMATOGRAPHY - Apparatus for carrying out chromatography, preferably liquid process chromatography, in particular for industrial applications, using in each case at least one positive displacement pump, provided with a drive, for feeding product and eluent (mobile phase) onto at least one separation column, wherein the drive of each positive displacement pump is a highly dynamic drive, which is equipped with an integrated transducer system for capturing the distance/time date, which are convertible into corresponding position-regulated travel commands using connected superordinate movement control/regulation. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206657 | SELF-SUSTAINED BIO-DIGESTER FOR ONBOARD DEGRADATION OF HUMAN WASTE - This invention relates to the field of human waste handling, treatment and disposal in mobile public carriers. In particular the invention is directed to a self- sustained bio-digester for onboard degradation of human waste. Said bio-digester comprising at least three components; biological treatment component, chemical treatment component; and non-biodegradable materials elimination component | 2013-08-15 |
20130206658 | HEAT EXCHANGE SYSTEM CONFIGURED WITH A MEMBRANE CONTACTOR - A heat exchange system may include a first heat exchange circuit and a second heat exchange circuit. The first heat exchange circuit may circulate a first working fluid sequentially through a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger and a membrane contactor. The second heat exchange circuit may direct a second working fluid sequentially through the first heat exchanger and the membrane contactor, where the second working fluid includes solute and solvent. The first heat exchanger and the membrane contactor may transfer heat energy from the second working fluid to the first working fluid, and the second heat exchanger may transfer heat energy from the first working fluid to a third working fluid. The membrane contactor may extract a portion of the solvent from the second working fluid. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206659 | Moving and Floating Pool Cleaner Apparatus - A moving and floating pool cleaner apparatus includes a circular cap, a basket, a floating container, an attachment tube, and a T-shaped adapter. The moving and floating pool cleaner apparatus attaches with an existing automatic pool cleaner, and cleans the surface of the pool water by removing all of the floating debris. The circular cap is attached to the floating container, and the floating container is attached with the automatic pool cleaner through the attachment tube and the T-shaped adapter. The basket is positioned within the floating container. The pool water with floating debris goes into the floating container and then to the basket, where the basket retains bigger particles while the pool water redirects into the attachment tube. Then the pool water is forwarded into a pool cleaning unit so that the pool water can be thoroughly cleaned before pumps back into the pool. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206660 | FLOATING POOL WATER CONTROLER - Disclosed herein is a floating pool water controller for dispensing germicide and antimicrobial material into a swimming pool based upon real time pool conditions. The controller includes the ability to adjust to these ever changing conditions in real time, and, to do so remotely. The controller includes a housing adapted for floating on the pool water. Additionally, a dispenser is provided for dispensing Cu ion into the pool and includes a dispenser assembly connected to the housing. The controller is provided with a controller for adjusting the amount of Cu ion dispensed into the pool water. And, the controller includes a probe extending from the housing into the pool water for sensing pool conditions. Thus, upon sensing the pool conditions in real time, the controller can be adjusted to dispense the proper amount of Cu ion into the pool water. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206661 | FLUID STREAM HYDRODYNAMIC SEPARATOR WITH HIGH FLOW BYPASS - A system for separating waste materials from a flowing stream of surface water comprises a vertical cylindrical vessel and a vertical structure within the cylindrical vessel. The vertical structure comprises stacked filtering elements and weirs sized to accommodate normal and increased fluid flow for abnormally high surface water flow conditions. The flowing stream containing waste material under normal flow conditions enters the vessel and passes through a filtering wall portion in a lower section of the vertical structure and exits through and effluent pipe. Under higher flow conditions the water flows through an overflow structure mounted on top of a lower cylindrical structure The over flow structure comprises one or more upwardly extending filtering structures and weirs sized to accommodate the excess flow conditions, filter at least a portion of the waste material from said excess flow and direct such excess flow to the effluent pipe. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206662 | Segmental bio-retention basin system - A retention basin includes interlocking concrete vertical wall segments engaged with adjacent segments. Each segment has a vertical wall and a top edge that defines a lifting bore that is complimentary in shape to a removable lifting bolt that is configured to provide a lifting attachment point for a lifting cable and an internal bore in alignment with the internal bore of an adjacent segment. A pin is disposed in the internal bores to maintain the segments in alignment. An eyebolt includes an eye portion disposed around the pin. A plate is bolted to the eyebolt and against the vertical walls of two adjacent segments to maintain the two segments in a spatial relationship. An earth anchor is buried in the soil to provide lateral support to the segments. A post-installation attachment is affixed to the lifting bore of at least one segment. | 2013-08-15 |
20130206663 | FUEL FILTER DEVICE - A fuel filter device is provided in which a filter assembly having filter layers of first multiple layers is provided in a fuel flow path extending from the interior of a fuel tank to fuel consumption means via a fuel pump, and the finest filter layer is disposed downstream-most in filter layers of second multiple layers forming at least part of the first multiple layers, wherein an aggregation-promoting part ( | 2013-08-15 |