38th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 36 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140262759 | ELECTROLYTIC CELL HAVING A TRANSITION DUCT OUTLET - An electrolytic cell is provided. The cell includes a housing having a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet outlet, an anode and a cathode positioned within the housing and defining a reaction chamber therebetween, and a liquid flow path, from the liquid inlet to the liquid outlet, which passes through the reaction chamber. A transition duct is positioned at the liquid outlet and has a duct inlet, a duct outlet and a transition section along which internal side walls of the transition section converge along the liquid flow path to define a smooth transition from a first cross-sectional area to a second cross-sectional area of the transition duct. The first cross-sectional area is at least two times greater than the second cross sectional area. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262760 | CONCAVE GAS VENT FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL - The invention provides an electrochemical cell system comprising: a fuel electrode, an oxidant electrode for absorbing and reducing a gaseous oxidant, and an interior cell chamber configured to contain a volume of ionically conductive liquid therein. The ionically conductive liquid conducts ions between the fuel and oxidant electrodes. The oxidant electrode separates the ionically conductive liquid from the gaseous oxidant. A gas vent is configured to separate gas in the cell from a mist comprising the ionically conductive liquid and is positioned generally above the volume of ionically conductive liquid. The gas vent comprises a filter body portion comprised of at least one layer so as to absorb a portion of the ionically conductive liquid. The body portion is formed in a concave shape with an apex positioned towards the top of the cell in its upright orientation, and with body surfaces extending downwardly from said apex so as to drain absorbed ionically conductive medium back into the interior chamber. The body portion contains pores so as to permit permeation of the gas therethrough. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262761 | SYSTEM CONSISTING OF AN ANODE HANGER MEANS AND AN ENHANCED GEOMETRY ANODE - The present invention relates to a system consisting of an anode hanger means ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140262762 | FACILITATED OLEFIN TRANSPORT MEMBRANE INCLUDING ALUMINIUM SALT - Provided herein is a facilitated olefin transport membrane, including: a porous support film; and a polymer electrolyte layer formed on the porous support film and including a polymer, a silver salt and an aluminum salt. The polymer has a repetitive unit including a nitrogen atom and includes an amide group. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262763 | SELECTIVELY GROUNDABLE COVER RING FOR SUBSTRATE PROCESS CHAMBERS - Embodiments of a process kit for substrate process chambers are provided herein. In some embodiments, a process kit for a substrate process chamber may include a ring having a body and a lip extending radially inward from the body, wherein the body has a first annular channel formed in a bottom of the body; an annular conductive shield having a lower inwardly extending ledge that terminates in an upwardly extending portion configured to interface with the first annular channel of the ring; and a conductive member electrically coupling the ring to the conductive shield when the ring is disposed on the conductive shield. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262764 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING SPUTTERING OF A GROUNDED SHIELD IN A PROCESS CHAMBER - Methods and apparatus for physical vapor deposition are provided herein. In some embodiments, a process kit shield for use in a physical vapor deposition chamber may include an electrically conductive body having one or more sidewalls defining a central opening, wherein the body has a ratio of a surface area of inner facing surfaces of the one or more sidewalls to a height of the one or more sidewalls of about 2 to about 3. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262765 | Deposition System With A Rotating Drum - A deposition method comprises flowing a first gas into a metallization zone maintained at a first pressure. A second gas flows into a reaction zone maintained at a second pressure. The second pressure is less than the first pressure. A rotating drum includes at least one substrate mounted to a surface of the drum. The surface alternately passes through the metallization zone and passes through the reaction zone. A target is sputtered in the metallization zone to create a film on the at least one substrate. The film on the at least one substrate is reacted in the reaction zone. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262766 | PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SHIELD - A processing apparatus for processing a substrate in a vacuum processing space in a chamber includes a shield arranged in the chamber, and a holding portion configured to hold the shield by a magnetic force. The holding portion has a holding surface on which a first magnet is arranged. The shield includes a second magnet configured to generate an attraction force with respect to the first magnet, and a receiving portion configured to receive a tool configured to move the shield with respect to the holding portion. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262767 | SPUTTER SOURCE FOR SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESS CHAMBERS - Embodiments of a sputter source for semiconductor process chambers are provided herein. In some embodiments, a sputter source for a semiconductor process chamber may include: a target comprising a magnetic material to be deposited on a substrate, the magnetic material including a front surface where material is to be sputtered and an opposing back surface; and an outer magnet disposed proximate a back surface of the target and arranged symmetrically with respect to a central axis of the target, wherein the target has an annular groove formed in the back surface of the target disposed proximate the outer magnet to reduce a magnetic permeability of a region of the target proximate the outer magnet, wherein the groove is an unfilled v-shaped groove having an inner angle greater than 90 degrees. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262768 | PLATING STACK TO CONDITION A BONDING SURFACE - A rotary sputtering target assembly and method of making the same including a target and a backing tube having a plated bonding surface. The backing tube and the target are bonded together along the plated bonding surface. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262769 | SUBSTRATE HOLDER APPARATUS AND VACUUM PROCESSING APPARATUS - A substrate holder apparatus includes a substrate holder configured to hold a substrate in a vacuum processing space in a chamber, a support column coupled to the substrate holder, a first rotating support unit which rotatably supports the support column, a second rotating support unit which rotatably supports the support column at a position spaced apart from a position where the first rotating support unit supports the support column, and a housing configured to support the first rotating support unit and the second rotating support unit. The second rotating support unit and the housing or the support column and the housing are electrically insulated from each other. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262770 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL SYSTEM FOR RAPID EVALUATION OF ELECTROCHEMICAL PROCESSES AND MATERIALS USED THEREIN - Disclosed is a system for fabricating an electrochemical cell that includes switchable components for combinatorial evaluation of materials, solvents, membranes, separators and the like for electrochemical applications. The system includes at least one cell block and at least one electrode plate. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262771 | TEST CELL - A test cell for analyzing residue on the surface of a microelectronic component includes a cleaning tip with an opening at one end for passing cleaning fluid into the chamber and for passing used cleaning fluid out of the chamber, and an opening at the other end to access a test area in which cleaning fluid may contact the surface of a component to be tested. A third opening for venting the cleaning tip chamber to the atmosphere may also be provided. A common cleaning/aspiration passageway communicates with the cleaning tip chamber through the first opening. A cleaning passageway provides fresh cleaning fluid to the cleaning/aspiration passageway. An aspiration passageway removes used cleaning fluid from the cleaning/aspiration passageway. An analysis chamber in fluid communication with the aspiration passageway has electrodes effective for qualitatively and/or quantitatively measuring residue removed from the microelectronic surface by the cleaning fluid. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262772 | MAINTAINING ELECTRODE FUNCTION DURING MANUFACTURE WITH A PROTECTIVE LAYER - The present disclosure relates to an electrochemical test sensor for detecting the concentration of an analyte in a fluid sample. The test sensor includes a working electrode, a counter electrode, and a trigger electrode. A temporary protective layer overlies the trigger electrode and helps to maintain the function of the trigger electrode during test sensor manufacture. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262773 | ELECTRODE CONFIGURATION FOR A BIOSENSOR - A biosensor including a capillary chamber having an inner boundary, a working electrode including an effective working electrode portion positioned within the capillary chamber, and a counter electrode including an effective counter electrode portion positioned within the capillary chamber, and with the working and counter electrodes each having a neck that constitutes the sole portion of the electrodes that extends across the inner boundary and out of the capillary chamber. In one embodiment, the effective working electrode portion defines an average working electrode width, and the working electrode neck defines a working electrode neck width that is reduced relative to the average working electrode width. In another embodiment, a ratio between the area of the effective working electrode portion exposed to the capillary chamber and the area of the effective counter electrode portion exposed to the capillary chamber is substantially constant as a position of the inner boundary of the capillary chamber is varied along a length of the working and counter electrode necks. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262774 | ELECTROLYTE SENSOR AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THEREOF - Provided is an electrolyte sensor that uses conductive elastomer electrodes. Examples of the intended analytes for sensor use include those found in urine, saliva, blood, feces, and spinal fluid, although other analytes exist for electrolyte detection. Conductive elastomer trace electrodes are separated by a channel or gap which can be bridged by an electrolyte and thereby complete an electrical circuit to an alarm or other circuitry. Channel or gap distances vary the level of electrical resistance associated with detecting certain analytes. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262775 | GLUCOSE SENSORS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - Disclosed herein is a device that functions as a glucose sensor. The device has a reference electrode; a counter electrode, a working electrode; an electrically conducting membrane; an enzyme layer; a semi-permeable membrane; a first layer of a first hydrogel in operative communication with the working electrode; the first layer of the first hydrogel being operative to store oxygen; wherein the amount of stored oxygen is proportional to the number of freeze-thaw cycles that the hydrogel is subjected to; and a second layer of the second hydrogel. Disclosed too is a method that comprises using periodically biased amperometry towards interrogation of implantable glucose sensors to improve both sensor's sensitivity and linearity while at the same time enable internal calibration against sensor drifts that originate from changes in either electrode activity or membrane permeability as a result of fouling, calcification and/or fibrosis. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262776 | BIOSENSOR WITH IMPROVED INTERFERENCE CHARACTERISTICS - This invention relates to mutagenized redox oxidase enzymes used to design enzyme electrodes with improved interference characteristics in the presence of mediator and oxygen in the assay. This recombinant modified enzyme has enhanced capability to transfer electrons to redox mediator instead of its natural electron acceptors such as O | 2014-09-18 |
20140262777 | BIOSENSOR STRUCTURES FOR IMPROVED POINT OF CARE TESTING AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - The present invention relates to analytical testing devices and methods for fabricating electrochemical creatinine biosensors, and in particular using point of care electrochemical biosensors for testing for creatinine in samples. For example, the present invention may be directed to a biosensor having an electrode, a first printed layer formed on the electrode and having a first matrix that includes creatinine amidohydrolase (CNH), creatine amidinohydrolase (CRH), and sarcosine oxidase (SOX), and second printed layer formed over the first printed layer and having a second matrix that includes CRH, SOX, and catalase. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262778 | Electrochemical Cell and Method of Making an Electrochemical Cell - Electrochemical test cells are made with precision and accuracy by adhering an electrically resistive sheet having a bound opening to a first electrically conductive sheet. A notching opening is then punched through the electrically resistive sheet and the first electrically conductive sheet. The notching opening intersects the first bound opening in the electrically resistive sheet, and transforms the first bound opening into a notch in the electrically resistive sheet. A second electrically conductive sheet is punched to have a notching opening corresponding to that of first electrically conductive sheet, and this is adhered to the other side of the electrically resistive sheet such that the notching openings are aligned. This structure is cleaved from surrounding material to form an electrochemical cell that has a sample space for receiving a sample defined by the first and second conductive sheets and the notch in the electrically resistive sheet. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262779 | Low Slope pH Electrode With Charge Transfer Component - An aspect includes a low slope electrode device, including: at least one electrode; at least one container at least partially enclosing the at least one electrode and having at least one ion sensitive region; an external buffer container having at least one separating element that separates said at least one ion sensitive region into: a first ion sensitive area separating an internal buffer solution bathing the at least one electrode and an external sample solution; and a second ion sensitive area separating the internal buffer solution bathing the at least one electrode and an external buffer solution; wherein the at least one separating element, the first ion sensitive area, and the second ion sensitive area establish a charge flow circuit. Other aspects are described and claimed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262780 | GAS SENSOR AND METHOD OF MAKING - A gas sensor is disclosed. The gas sensor includes a gas sensing layer, at least one electrode, an adhesion layer, and a response modification layer adjacent to said gas sensing layer and said layer of adhesion. A system having an exhaust system and a gas sensor is also disclosed. A method of fabricating the gas sensor is also disclosed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262781 | PH SENSOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD - Disclosed is a pH sensor comprising a carrier ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140262782 | METHOD OF MAKING A MICROBEAD ARRAY WITH ATTACHED BIOMOLECULES - A method and apparatus for the manipulation of colloidal particulates and biomolecules at the interface between an insulating electrode such as silicon oxide and an electrolyte solution. Light-controlled electrokinetic assembly of particles near surfaces relics on the combination of three functional elements: the AC electric field-induced assembly of planar aggregates; the patterning of the electrolyte/silicon oxide/silicon interface to exert spatial control over the assembly process; and the real-time control of the assembly process via external illumination. The present invention provides a set of fundamental operations enabling interactive control over the creation and placement of planar arrays of several types of particles and biomolecules and the manipulation of array shape and size. The present invention enables sample preparation and handling for diagnostic assays and biochemical analysis in an array format, and the functional integration of these operations. In addition, the present invention provides a procedure for the creation of material surfaces with desired properties and for the fabrication of surface-mounted optical components. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262783 | OPTICAL DETECTION FOR BIO-ENTITIES - An integrated semiconductor device for manipulating and processing bio-entity samples and methods are described. The device includes a lower substrate, at least one optical signal conduit disposed on the lower substrate, at least one cap bonding pad disposed on the lower substrate, a cap configured to form a capped area, and disposed on the at least one cap bonding pad, a microfluidic channel, wherein a first side of the microfluidic channel is formed on the lower substrate and a second side of the microfluidic channel is formed on the cap, a photosensor array coupled to sensor control circuitry, and logic circuitry coupled to the fluidic control circuitry, and the sensor control circuitry. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262784 | COUPLING METHOD - The invention relates to a new method of determining the presence, absence or characteristics of an analyte. The analyte is coupled to a membrane. The invention also relates to nucleic acid sequencing. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262785 | POLYACRYLAMIDE GELS FOR RAPID CASTING, BLOTTING, AND IMAGING, WITH STORAGE STABILITY - Hand cast gels, and solutions for their preparation, are described. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262786 | PHENOLIC ADMIX FOR ELECTRODEPOSITABLE COATING COMPOSITION CONTAINING A CYCLIC GUANIDINE - The present invention is directed to an electrodepositable coating composition comprising a reaction product of an epoxy functional polymer and a cyclic guanidine, and a source of unreacted phenol, wherein the electrodepositable coating composition has a columbic usage of less than 100 coulombs/gram when deposited on a conductive substrate at a current density of ≦1.5 mAmps/cm | 2014-09-18 |
20140262787 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR EXTRACTING TARGET OBJECTS FROM A SAMPLE - The invention provides devices, systems, and methods for extracting target objects from a sample. In the method, a stream of sample containing a plurality of target and non-target objects is directed by first and second streams of buffer through a sample inlet channel into a fluid junction and through the fluid junction into a sample waste channel. In response to detecting a target object within the stream of sample, an actuator is energized to close a normally open valve, resulting in a transient burst of cross-flow into the fluid junction that briefly diverts the flow of sample within the fluid junction and results in an aliquot of sample being directed into an aliquot delivery channel. The combination of the valve and the actuator acts as a self-limiting pulse generator. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262788 | Method and Apparatus for Conditioning Fresh and Saline Water - A method and apparatus for conditioning water is disclosed. Water is flowed past a probe, wherein the water may include impurities. The probe is energized to excite the water and a presence of electrons in the excited water is reduced to produce positively charged water downstream of the probe that causes the impurities to dissociate from the water. The excited water may be deposited on a soil for crop production. The excited water may be further deposited on the soil to flush impurities in the soil to a depth away from a root of a crop planted in the soil to reclaim the soil for crop production. The excited water may further be used to descale pipes, such as used in irrigation, heat exchangers, cooling systems, etc. In yet another embodiment, the probe may be energized at a frequency selected to destroy organism, thereby protecting ecosystems. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262789 | VERY HIGH FREQUENCY (VHF) DRIVEN ATMOSPHERIC PLASMA SOURCES AND POINT OF USE FERTIGATION OF IRRIGATION WATER UTILIZING PLASMA PRODUCTION OF NITROGEN BEARING SPECIES - A point of use irrigation water fertigation system utilizes plasma production of nitrogen-bearing species. Soluble nitrogen-bearing species are generated using an atmospheric air plasma treatment of an irrigation water supply. A plasma is generated by a tube having an air intake. A high frequency generator generates atmospheric plasma. The end of the tube is placed above the surface of the irrigation water supply and the plasma emanating from the tube generates nitrogen species in the water. The non-thermal plasma discharge efficiently produces highly reactive radicals and NO | 2014-09-18 |
20140262790 | COLORED, CORROSION-RESISTANT ALUMINUM ALLOY SUBSTRATES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME - A silicon polymer treatment with included pigments for anodized aluminum objects such as wheels. Titanium dioxide may be dispersed in polysiloxane or polysilazane to form a white polymer treatment on the object. Other beneficial components, such as corrosion inhibitors may be included in the polymer matrix. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262791 | ELECTRODEPOSITION OF AN AUTODEPOSITABLE POLYMER - Coating bath compositions and processes useful in depositing organic polymeric coatings on metal substrates at low voltages are provided, the baths comprising one or more dispersed organic film forming polymers; and an etchant; wherein the principle film forming polymer is stabilized in the bath by the presence of anionic surfactant, but can be readily anodically deposited under low voltage. The invention also relates to processes of depositing a coating and metal substrates coated using the baths and processes of the invention. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262792 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CONVERSION OF CARBON DIOXIDE TO CARBON MONOXIDE - The invention provides a system and a process that allow for the selective electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide with high energy efficiency, using a cathode comprised of bismuth in combination with an anode such as an anode comprised of platinum. The electrolysis system may be comprised of a single or two compartment cell and may employ an organic electrolyte or an ionic liquid electrolyte. The invention permits the storage of solar, wind or conventional electric energy by converting carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide and liquid fuels. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262793 | ADAPTABLE FREE-STANDING METALLIC ARTICLE FOR SEMICONDUCTORS - A free-standing metallic article, and method of making, is disclosed in which the metallic article is electroformed on an electrically conductive mandrel. The metallic article has a plurality of electroformed elements that are configured to serve as an electrical conduit for a photovoltaic cell. A first electroformed element has at least one of: a) a non-uniform width along a first length of the first element, b) a change in conduit direction along the first length of the first element, c) an expansion segment along the first length of the first element, d) a first width that is different from a second width of a second element in the plurality of electroformed elements, e) a first height that is different from a second height of the second element in the plurality of electroformed elements, and f) a top surface that is textured. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262794 | ELECTROCHEMICAL DEPOSITION PROCESSES FOR SEMICONDUCTOR WAFERS - A method for electroplating a wafer detects plating bath failure based on a voltage change. The method is useful in plating wafers having TSV features. Voltage of each anode of a plating processor may be monitored. An abrupt drop in voltage signals a bath failure resulting from conversion of an accelerator such as SPS to it's by products MPS. Bath failure is delayed or avoided by current pulsing or current ramping. An improved plating bath has a catholyte with a very low acid concentration. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262795 | ELECTROPLATING PROCESSOR WITH VACUUM ROTOR - A substrate processor uses pressurized gas to create a vortex for lifting and holding a wafer, and to create a vacuum to prevent the wafer from adhering to a contact ring seal after electroplating the wafer. A processor head has a rotor movable into and out of an electrolyte vessel. A backing plate on the rotor includes vortex outlets which create the vortex in the rotor. A vacuum channel adjacent to the perimeter of the rotor applies vacuum to the wafer edges to hold the wafer onto the backing plate. A solenoid or switch in the head has a first position to supply gas flow to the vortex outlets, and a second position to supply gas flow to an aspirator which creates the vacuum in the vacuum channel. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262796 | Metal Plating Apparatus and Method Using Solenoid Coil - A metal plating apparatus includes a chemical bath chamber, an anode disposed at a bottom portion of the chemical bath chamber, and a cathode disposed at a top portion of the chemical bath chamber. A solenoid coil is disposed within the chemical bath chamber between the anode and the cathode. The solenoid coil is arranged to apply a magnetic field during a metal plating process in a direction from the anode to the cathode. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262797 | Electro Chemical Plating Process - The present disclosure relates to an electro-chemical plating (ECP) process which utilizes a dummy electrode as a cathode to perform plating for sustained idle times to mitigate additive dissociation. The dummy electrode also allows for localized plating function to improve product gapfill, and decrease wafer non-uniformity. A wide range of electroplating recipes may be applied with this strategy, comprising current plating up to approximately 200 Amps, localized plating with a resolution of approximately 1 mm, and reverse plating to remove material from the dummy electrode accumulated during the dummy plating process and replenish ionic material within the electroplating solution. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262798 | ELECTRODEPOSITION METHODS AND BATHS FOR USE WITH PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS AND OTHER ARTICLES - Electrodeposition methods for use with printed circuit boards and other articles are provided. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262799 | METHOD OF FILLING THROUGH-HOLES - The methods inhibit or reduce dimpling and voids during copper electroplating of through-holes with flash copper layers in substrates such as printed circuit boards. An acid solution containing reaction products of aromatic heterocyclic nitrogen compounds and epoxy-containing compounds is applied to the through-holes of the substrate followed by filling the through-holes with copper using a copper electroplating bath which includes additives such as brighteners and levelers. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262800 | Electroplating Chemical Leveler - Presented herein is a method of processing a device, comprising providing an electroplating bath having a leveler, the leveler having a total nitrogen-to-total carbon (TN/TOC) ratio of about 15% or less, bringing a substrate into contact with the electroplating bath, the substrate having a recess formed therein and electroplating the substrate to create a feature substantially free of voids in the substrate recess. Electroplating the substrate is performed for a time period about as long as an electrical response peak of the leveler, and optionally for at least 30 seconds. The leveler may optionally have at least one ingredient free of nitrogen and having a leveling functionality. One ingredient may be a benzene ring free of nitrogen. The leveler TN/TOC ratio is between about 3% and about 15%. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262801 | METHOD OF FILLING THROUGH-HOLES - The methods inhibit or reduce dimpling and voids during copper electroplating of through-holes with flash copper layers in substrates such as printed circuit boards. An acid solution containing disulfide compounds is applied to the through-holes of the substrate followed by filling the through-holes with copper using an acid copper electroplating bath which includes additives such as brighteners and levelers. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262802 | Metal Deposition Process Using Electroplasma - A process for treating a surface of an electrically conductive workpiece is provided, comprising placing a movable workpiece within a reaction chamber, wherein the reaction chamber includes an anode, and wherein the workpiece is a cathode; creating a gap between the anode and the cathode, wherein the anode includes a plurality of orifices; applying an aqueous electrolyte into the reaction chamber through the orifices in the anode and onto the workpiece, and applying the aqueous electrolyte from below the workpiece, to establish an electrically conductive medium around the workpiece, applying a DC voltage to the electrically conductive medium in excess of 30 VDC, such that a foam is formed within the reaction chamber, wherein the foam comprises a gas/vapor phase and a liquid phase which fills the entire reaction chamber; adjusting the voltage to establish an electro-plasma discharge between the anode and workpiece, sufficient to cause positive ions in the electrically conductive medium to become concentrated near the surface of the workpiece and cause micro-zonal melting of the surface in the area of discreet plasma bubbles; and moving the workpiece through the reaction chamber and away from the electrically conductive medium to allow re-freezing of the molten surface of the workpiece. The process applies to both cleaning and coating of the workpiece, wherein coating is achieved via sacrificial anodes. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262803 | METAL PLATING SYSTEM INCLUDING GAS BUBBLE REMOVAL UNIT - An electroplating apparatus includes an anode configured to electrically communicate with an electrical voltage and an electrolyte solution. A cathode module includes a cathode that is configured to electrically communicate with a ground potential and the electrolyte solution. The cathode module further includes a wafer in electrical communication with the cathode. The wafer is configured to receive metal ions from the anode in response to current flowing through the anode via electrodeposition. The electroplating apparatus further includes at least one agitating device interposed between the wafer and the anode. The agitating device is configured to apply a force to gas bubbles adhering to a surface of the wafer facing the agitating device. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262804 | ELECTROPLATING PROCESSOR WITH WAFER HEATING OR COOLING - In electroplating a wafer, the front and/or back side of the wafer is heated or cooled during processing. The wafer may be in contact with a backing plate of an electroplating processor. The backing plate may be heated via electrical heaters, by radiant heaters, or via a heated liquid or gas. The backing plate may alternatively be cooled using electric coolers or cooled liquid or gas. The heated or cooled backing plate then heats or cools the back side of the wafer largely via conduction. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262805 | AQUEOUS COMPOSITION FOR ETCHING OF COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS - The present invention relates to an aqueous composition and a process for etching of copper and copper alloys. The aqueous composition comprises Fe | 2014-09-18 |
20140262806 | Method for Increasing Efficiency of Semiconductor Photocatalysts - A method and composition for producing a photoactive material including photocatalytic capped colloidal nanocrystals (PCCN) and plasmonic nanoparticles are disclosed. The PCCN may include a semiconductor nanocrystal synthesis and an exchange of organic capping agents with inorganic capping agents. Additionally, the PCCN may be deposited between the plasmonic nanoparticles, and may act as photocatalysts for redox reactions. The photoactive material may be used in a plurality of photocatalytic energy conversion applications, such as water splitting and CO | 2014-09-18 |
20140262807 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PROTECTING ELECTROLYSIS CELL SIDEWALLS - A system is provided including an electrolysis cell configured to retain a molten electrolyte bath, the bath including at least one bath component, the electrolysis cell including: a bottom, and a sidewall consisting essentially of the at least one bath component; and a feeder system, configured to provide a feed material including the least one bath component to the molten electrolyte bath such that the at least one bath component is within 2% of saturation, wherein, via the feed material, the sidewall is stable in the molten electrolyte bath. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262808 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PROTECTING ELECTROLYSIS CELLS - Broadly, the present disclosure relates to sidewall features (e.g. inner sidewall or hot face) of an electrolysis cell, which protect the sidewall from the electrolytic bath while the cell is in operation (e.g. producing metal in the electrolytic cell). | 2014-09-18 |
20140262809 | METHOD FOR HEATING LIQUIDS AND A DEVICE FOR ITS REALIZATION - The invention will be applied in industry and households. The method includes performance of an electrolysis process. A first heat-transferring fluid is heated directly in the electrolytic cell ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140262810 | ELECTROCHEMICAL METHOD FOR SYNTHESIZING METAL-CONTAINING PARTICLES AND OTHER OBJECTS - The invention is directed to a method for producing metal-containing (e.g., non-oxide, oxide, or elemental) nano-objects, which may be nanoparticles or nanowires, the method comprising contacting an aqueous solution comprising a metal salt and water with an electrically powered electrode to form said metal-containing nano-objects dislodged from the electrode, wherein said electrode possesses a nanotextured surface that functions to confine the particle growth process to form said metal-containing nano-objects. The invention is also directed to the resulting metal-containing compositions as well as devices in which they are incorporated. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262811 | CONTROLLABLE REDUCTIVE METHOD FOR SYNTHESIZING METAL-CONTAINING PARTICLES - The invention is directed to a method for producing metal-containing particles, the method comprising subjecting an aqueous solution comprising a metal salt, E | 2014-09-18 |
20140262812 | System and Method for Generating and Dispensing Sodium Hydroxide Solutions - A system and method for generating and dispensing a diluted sodium hydroxide solution, the system including an electrolysis unit configured to electrochemically generate a concentrated sodium hydroxide solution from an anolyte solution formed with a non-chlorinated electrolyte. The system also including a dosing pump configured to receive dilution water and the concentrated sodium hydroxide solution at a high dilution ratio to produce the diluted sodium hydroxide solution, and a dispenser configured to dispense the diluted sodium hydroxide solution. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262813 | ELECTROCHEMICAL PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR HYDROGEN GENERATION AND STORAGE - Both the reaction of hydride-forming compositions with hydrogen to form hydrides, and the decomposition of such hydrides to release hydrogen may be promoted electrochemically. These reactions may be conducted reversibly, and if performed in a suitable cell, the cell will serve as a hydrogen storage and release device. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262814 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECOVERY OF COBALT METAL AND IONIC COBALT - Various embodiments provide a method comprising electrowinning a first portion of a conditioned cobalt bearing solution to yield cobalt metal, subjecting a second portion of a conditioned cobalt bearing solution to a first ion exchange to yield a second conditioned cobalt bearing solution, performing cobalt selective solution extraction on the second conditioned cobalt bearing solution to yield a refined cobalt containing liquid and, precipitating a cobalt salt by adding a precipitating agent to a first portion of the refined cobalt containing liquid. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262815 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COBALT RECOVERY - Various embodiments provide a method comprising producing a cobalt hydroxide bearing material, leaching the cobalt hydroxide hearing material to form a slurry, filtering the slurry to yield solids and a cobalt bearing liquid phase, performing a solution extraction of the cobalt bearing liquid phase to yield a purified cobalt bearing liquid phase, conditioning a first portion of the purified cobalt bearing liquid phase to yield a conditioned cobalt bearing solution and, electrowinning the conditioned cobalt bearing solution to yield cobalt metal. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262816 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COBALT RECOVERY - Various embodiments provide a method comprising leaching a cobalt bearing material to form a slurry, filtering the slurry to yield solids and a cobalt bearing liquid phase, performing a solution extraction of the cobalt bearing liquid phase to yield a purified cobalt bearing liquid phase, precipitating cobalt gypsum by adding lime to a first portion of the purified cobalt bearing liquid phase, and recycling the cobalt gypsum to the leaching. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262817 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVE PROXIMITY COBALT RECOVERY - Various embodiments provide a method comprising leaching a cobalt bearing material to form a slurry, filtering the slurry to yield solids and a cobalt bearing liquid phase, and forwarding the solids to a second leaching operation. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262818 | PROCESSES FOR PREPARING N-ETHYL-2-METHYLPYRIDINIUM BROMIDE AND N-ETHYL-3-METHYLPYRIDINIUM BROMIDE - A process for preparing an aqueous solution of N-ethyl-2-methylpyridinium bromide (2-MEPy), comprising reacting 2-picoline and ethyl bromide in a pressure reactor at a temperature above the melting point of the reaction mixture, combining the reaction product with water, wherein said reaction product consists essentially of 2-MEPy in a liquid form, and recovering an aqueous solution of 2-MEPy. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262819 | HYDROGEN ON DEMAND ELECTROLYSIS FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A hydrogen and oxygen (HHO) gas on-demand electrolysis fuel cell system for use with internal combustion engines is disclosed. This hydrogen on-demand (HOD) system integrates with the engine control module (ECM) or other control system that regulates the operation of an internal combustion engine in order to supply HHO to the engine and improve the engine's overall fuel efficiency. This system includes an electrolyte fluid reservoir outfitted with level, pressure and temperature sensors; a pump and heat exchanger; a uniquely-configured electrolyzer; and a filter. The combined engine and HOD system is controlled and regulated by an electronic control system (ECS) and a combustion control module (CCM). The CCM is installed on the engine such that it actively intercepts the electronic signals from the engine manufacturer's ECM to continuously coordinate the functions and operations of the HOD system and the engine. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262820 | Fabrication of Nanopores In Atomically-Thin Membranes By Ultra-Short Electrical Pulsing - In a method for forming nanopores, two opposing surfaces of a membrane are exposed to an electrically conducting liquid environment. A nanopore nucleation voltage pulse, having a first nucleation pulse amplitude and duration, is applied between the two membrane surfaces, through the liquid environment. After applying the nanopore nucleation voltage pulse, the electrical conductance of the membrane is measured and compared to a first prespecified electrical conductance. Then at least one additional nanopore nucleation voltage pulse is applied between the two membrane surfaces, through the liquid environment, if the measured electrical conductance is no greater than the first prespecified electrical conductance. At least one nanopore diameter tuning voltage pulse, having a tuning pulse voltage amplitude and duration, is applied between the two membrane surfaces, through the liquid environment, if the measured electrical conductance is greater than the first prespecified electrical conductance and no greater than a second prespecified electrical conductance. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262821 | Methods of Etching Carbon Nanotube Sheet Material for Electrical Circuit and Thin Film Thermal Structure Applications - A method for etching Carbon Nanotube (CNT) sheet material for electrical circuit and thin film thermal structures. The method includes: forming an mask on a sheet of electrically conductive CNT material; and electrochemically removing unmasked portions of the CNT material. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262822 | SACRIFICIAL ANODE CONTROL - Systems and methods are described for controlling the current of a sacrificial anode based on the conductivity state of the water. An unregulated current of the sacrificial anode relative to the water tank is measured and a conductivity state of the water is identified based on the measured unregulated current. A maximum current limit for the sacrificial anode is determined based on the conductivity state of the water and the current of the sacrificial anode is limited such that the current does not exceed the determined maximum current limit. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262823 | DIGITALLY CONTROLLED CORROSION PROTECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - At least one corrosion protection unit is located adjacent to a region of a structure immersed in an electrolyte. Each corrosion protection unit includes a circuit for applying rectified alternating current voltage between the structure and electrodes in the electrolyte. Each corrosion protection unit includes Reference Cells to produce direct current voltage between the Reference Cells and the structure, a measuring circuit coupled to the Reference Cells for measuring the potential between the Reference Cells and the structure, and a control circuit for controlling the level of the rectified alternating current voltage in accordance with the measured potential levels. Corrosion protection units are independent of one another, so that independently established rectified alternating current voltages are applied between different regions of the structure and e first and second corrosion protection units. Alternatively, the corrosion protection units apply constant current or constant voltage instead of Reference Cell feedback control. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262824 | CORROSION PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR NON-IMMERSED EQUIPMENT - An ionic transport material is disposed relative to a substrate and configured to establish an ionic connection between the substrate and a replaceable sacrificial anode. The replaceable sacrificial anode is electrically connected to the substrate and is provided to inhibit corrosion of the substrate. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262825 | Encapsulated Impressed Current Anode for Vessel Internal Cathodic Protection - Embodiments of a system and method for providing cathodic protection to a vessel include encapsulating a dimensionally stable anode with a wax-repellant cementitious coating. The anode, with the encapsulant, is inserted into a structure to be protected, such as a vessel for handling wet crude. A power supply is connected to the anode and to the vessel, making the vessel a cathode. When power is applied, ions flow from the anode, through the encapsulant and fluids in the vessel, to the vessel structure. The encapsulant prevents paraffin wax from building up on the anode. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262826 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PURIFYING FLUIDS USING ELECTROMAGNETIC AND HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTROSTATIC FIELDS - A modularized fluid purification device and a method for fluid purification are provided that utilizes electrical power to create a high voltage electrostatic field through which the fluid is passed in combination with filtration to remove or neutralize both organic and inorganic contaminants. The electrostatic field may be focused using an electromagnetic field, and one or more filters downstream of the electrostatic field may be charged to attract correspondingly charged contaminants. The electrical power for creating the electrostatic field and/or charging the filters may be generated via a power generation module of the device or from an external source of power. Fluid, such as water, that is passed through the device and purified may, as a result, be suitable for human consumption, as well as agricultural and industrial applications. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262827 | Microelectrochemical Sensor and Method for Operating a Microelectrochemical Sensor - A microelectrochemical sensor includes an energy supply unit and a sensor unit. The energy supply unit is configured to generate electrical energy using a reference fluid. The sensor unit is configured to determine a concentration difference of a chemical species between a measuring fluid and the reference fluid. The measuring fluid has an unknown concentration of the species, and the reference fluid has a known concentration of the species. The sensor unit is electrically connected to the energy supply unit and is designed to determine the concentration difference using the electrical energy from the energy supply unit. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262828 | Analyte Detection Meter and Associated Method of Use - A method for obtaining information encoded on an electrochemical test strip is provided. The test strip has two electrodes disposed within a sample space and the information is encoded on the test strip prior to introduction of liquid sample. The method includes the step of introducing sample to the sample space so that the sample is in contact with the two electrodes within the sample space. In another step a value is determined that is representative of the double layer capacitance of the test strip and/or the equivalent capacitance of the test strip. The determined value is then translated into information reflecting a characteristic of the test strip prior to introduction of sample. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262829 | NON-ENZYME BASED DETECTION METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC MONITORING OF BIOLOGICAL INDICATOR - A sterilization indicator system and method of using the system to determine efficacy of a sterilization process. The system may include a vial having an optional first compartment and a second compartment comprising a growth medium comprising one or more of a disaccharide, an oligosaccharide or a polysaccharide capable of conversion to a monosaccharide by germinating spores of the one or more species of microorganism, the vial being free of the monosaccharide prior to use; a strip including two or more electrodes to oxidize the monosaccharide and to carry a resulting electrical signal, and an apparatus to detect and measure the electrical signal resulting from the oxidation. Spores of a suitable biological indicator may be disposed in the first compartment and/or on the strip. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262830 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING TEAR GLUCOSE CONCENTRATION WITH BLOOD GLUCOSE TEST STRIPS - A method for determining glucose concentration in tear fluid includes providing a blood glucose test strip having glucose dehydrogenase as an active enzyme provided therein, receiving a tear fluid sample via fluid communication of the blood glucose test strip with an eye region of a subject, and processing the tear fluid sample to determine a tear glucose concentration. The method may further include correlating the determined tear glucose concentration with a blood glucose concentration. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262831 | WHOLE BLOOD HEMOLYSIS SENSOR - The present invention pertains to a hemolysis sensor, a hemolysis sensor system and methods of utilizing the hemolysis sensor or hemolysis sensor system to monitor or detect hemolysis in a sample, such as a whole blood sample, a plasma sample, a serum sample or hemolyzed blood. The hemolysis sensor responds to extracellular hemoglobin levels, for example, extracellular hemoglobin in a whole blood sample as a method for detecting hemolysis in whole blood. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262832 | ELECTROCHEMICAL DETECTION OF BETA-LACTOGLOBULIN - A method to detect beta-lactoglobulin (BLG) is described. The method includes the steps of adding a known concentration of hydrogen peroxide to a sample known to, or suspected of containing BLG; and electrolyzing the sample using a working electrode at a fixed potential sufficient to electrolyze BLG, and measuring a current signal within the sample. A diminution of the current signal in the sample as compared to a corresponding current signal from a standard solution containing a known concentration of hydrogen peroxide and no BLG indicates that the sample contains BLG. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262833 | SENSOR WITH A BIFURCATED FLOWPATH - A sensor having a bifurcated flow path and method for using the same is disclosed. In some embodiments, the sensor has two flow channels into which sample flow is induced by capillary action, wherein the flow channels are in contact with electrodes configured to generate an electrochemical reaction in the flow channels which can be measured and correlated to the level of an analyte in the sample. In some embodiments, the levels of more than one analyte can be measured using a single sensor. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262834 | Microelectrochemical Sensor and Method for Operating a Microelectrochemical Sensor - A microelectrochemical sensor includes a carrier material composed of a semiconductor substrate, and includes a chemosensitive sensor element. The chemosensitive sensor element is positioned in a first partial region of the carrier material. A heating element is positioned in a region of the chemosensitive sensor element and is configured to regulate a temperature of the chemosensitive sensor element. A microelectronic unit is positioned in a second partial region of the carrier material, and is connected to the chemosensitive sensor element and the heating element via conductor tracks integrated into the carrier material. The microelectronic unit is configured to operate the heating element and the sensor element. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262835 | MINIATURIZED GAS SENSOR DEVICE AND METHOD - Various embodiments of a gas sensor device and method of fabricating a gas sensor device are provided. In one embodiment a gas sensor device includes a base substrate, an electrolyte layer disposed on the base substrate and a plurality of potentiometric sensor units electrically coupled to the base substrate. Each potentiometric sensor unit includes an electrolyte layer disposed on the base substrate, a sensing electrode comprising tungsten oxide (WO | 2014-09-18 |
20140262836 | METHOD FOR MEASURING AMOUNTS OF COMPONENTS AND CALORIFIC VALUE OF COAL GAS - A method for measuring the component and calorific value of goal gas. The method includes measuring a volume concentration of H | 2014-09-18 |
20140262837 | Device useful for measuring the amount or concentration of a volatile organic compound - The present invention provides for a device for detecting one or more target gas compounds, such as a volatile organic compound, such as formaldehyde, comprising a chamber comprising a gas inlet and a gas outlet, wherein the chamber is capable of absorbing one or more non-target gas compounds. When the device is in use, the gas outlet is in fluid communication with a detector capable of detecting the amount or concentration of the one or more target gas compounds. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262838 | Microelectrochemical Sensor and Method for Operating a Microelectrochemical Sensor - A microelectrochemical sensor having a diaphragm, a web, a first and a second electrode. The diaphragm is permeable to ions of a chemical species, is arranged transversely with respect to a cutout in a base body, and closes off the cutout in a fluid-tight fashion. The web is arranged on a first side of the diaphragm between a first partial surface and a second partial surface, and is designed to adjust a temperature of the diaphragm to an operating temperature using electrical energy. The first electrode has a first partial electrode and a second partial electrode, is permeable to fluid, and is arranged on the first side of the diaphragm. The web prevents electrical contact between the first electrode and the diaphragm. The second electrode has a third partial electrode and a fourth partial electrode, is also permeable to fluid, and is arranged on a second side of the diaphragm. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262839 | PACKAGES AND PACKAGING KITS WITH DEACTIVATABLE AND ACTIVATABLE LOCKING FEATURES - A package including an outer sleeve including a first locking structure, a lockable receptacle lockably retained within the outer sleeve for sliding movement between a fully inserted position and an outwardly extended position, the lockable receptacle comprising a second locking structure, and a deactivating component removably associated with the first locking structure of the outer sleeve. When the deactivating component associates with the outer sleeve, the first locking structure is prevented from engaging with the second locking structure of the lockable receptacle such that the lockable receptacle is slidable to the outwardly extended position. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262840 | Paint palette system - A paint palette system for holding and dispersing paint wherein the a painter can pour paint into a low profile receptacle for later removal with a paintbrush or like tool, wherein a disposed and removable paint retaining fabric retains the paint in a drip-less and mess free fashion wherein paint can be transported and stored in an improved manner allowing for a faster and more efficient painting effort. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262841 | INTERLOCKING DISPOSABLE TATTOO INK CONTAINER FOR TATTOOING, COSMETIC TATTOOING AND MICRO-PIGMENTATION APPLICATIONS - An interlocking container for tattoo ink includes a body defining a reservoir for retaining ink and first and second spaced interlocking members, each having a particular size and shape. The members extend outwardly from the container and define a space therebetween adapted to receive a similarly shaped and sized interlocking member from another container. An assembly of containers arranged in many different configurations can be formed by interlocking multiple containers together. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262842 | ADJUSTABLE AMMUNITION MAGAZINE POUCH - An adjustable pouch having a front portion, rear portion, first side portion, and a second side portion that are connected to a bottom portion and collectively defines an interior space that may be configured to receive different sizes of ammunition magazines is disclosed. The front and rear portions include a plurality of straps that extend lengthwise and the first and second side portions include a plurality of channels. The plurality of straps and the plurality of channels are configured to receive an elastic member having free ends that are tied together. In operation, an individual can pull on the tied free ends of the elastic member in order to adjust the volume of the interior space to accommodate ammunition magazines of different sizes. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262843 | COMPACT PROTECTIVE COVER FOR EYEWEAR - Protective eyewear cover that may be folded into or onto itself when removed from the eyewear, resulting in a profile that is slightly thicker than and slightly larger than the size of a single lens of the eyewear. The protective eyewear cover of the present invention is compact in comparison to certain conventional eyewear protection, such as a hard or semi-hard eyeglass case, yet offers maximum protection in comparison to other conventional eyewear protection, such as eyeglass bags or pouches. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262844 | CONTACT LENS PACKAGE WITH REDUCED HEAD SPACE - The packages described by this invention all have reduced “head space,” that is, the distance from lid to lens. Packages contain dimples to achieve this reduced head space. Specifically, packages are designed with dimple sag equal to or less than 1.90-mm, or volume displaced equal to or less than 360 μl. Combined with the existing primary packaging, it has been found that such conditions provide for reduction in folded lens rate during shipping and handling. As well, lenses stored or having an extended time in low head space packages in a “foil down” orientation now have characteristics closer lenses stored in a “foil up orientation.” | 2014-09-18 |
20140262845 | SEQUENTIAL ARTWORK DESIGN FOR CONTACT LENS PACKAGING - A contact lens package includes a substrate, a cover sheet, and a graphic. The substrate has a plurality of lens receiving portions each sized to hold a single contact lens. The cover sheet is removably secured to the substrate and configured to seal the contact lenses within the plurality of lens receiving portions. The graphic is positioned on the cover sheet and spans the plurality of lens receiving portions. The graphic, when viewed as a whole, has a discernable meaning and is separable into a plurality of portions associated with the individual lens receiving portions. Each of the plurality of portions of the graphic has a separate discernable meaning from the whole. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262846 | CIRCULAR COMPARTMENTALIZED BEAD ORGANIZER - A bead organizer including stacked rotary plates supporting concentric annular rings of upwardly open bead compartments. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262847 | CASE STRUCTURES FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A water-resistant casing for a portable electronic device is provided. The water-resistant casing may include a bottom cover. The bottom cover may include a first water-sealing structure coupled to the bottom cover and configured to provide water resistance. The water-resistant casing may also include at least one frame configured to be detachably coupled to the bottom cover. The at least one frame may include a second water-sealing structure configured to correspond to the first water-sealing structure. The water-resistant casing may further include a water-resistant film coupled to the at least one frame, and configured to enable a user to operate the portable electronic device through the water-resistant film. The water-resistant casing may further include an impact-absorbing seal configured to provide water resistance and impact absorption. The water-resistant casing may further include a mounting structure configured to enable mounting of the portable electronic device to another object. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262848 | PROTECTIVE CASE FOR MOBILE DEVICE - A protective case can be used with a mobile device having front and back surfaces and side surfaces extending between the front and back surfaces, including a top side, a bottom side, a right side, and a left side, the mobile device having a screen on the front surface. The protective case can include a shell configured to engage and substantially surround at least three of the surfaces of the mobile device and preferably all or nearly all surfaces of the mobile device while still capable of allowing the user to functionally interact with biometric sensor (such as a fingerprint sensor) and/or not interfere with the intended functionality of the proximity sensors of the mobile device. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262849 | ERGONOMIC IMPACT DAMAGE RESISTANCE PROTECTOR AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Provided herein are ergonomic impact damage resistant protector devices, and methods of use thereof. The protector devices are configured to be adapted to the edges, corners and/or boundary regions of an article having defined edges, boundaries and/or corners. Particularly, the disclosure is directed to impact damage resistant protector devices positioned substantially at boundaries, edges and corners of an article whereby the adaptation of the protector devices onto the article will effectively serve as a shock absorber and/or impact diffuser thereby preventing external impact forces from being transmitted internally to the article. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262850 | Mobile Device and Peripheral Hardware Attachment Case - A mobile device and peripheral hardware case and holder comprises a panel section for attachment to the rear of peripheral hardware, such as a battery pack or amplifier. The panel member includes edges which slide in to rails of a mobile device case, which holds a mobile device, such as a cell phone or music player. The rails of the case include a stop for holding the panel section in an installed position, and a corresponding locking arrangement biases the holder in a locked position. When assembled, the holder preserves the connections of the mobile device and peripheral hardware in proximity to each other. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262851 | Health Care Kits, Care Packs, and Methods Therefor - Healthcare kits and care packs are provided. A pack ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140262852 | Credit Card Security Cover - A durable, rigid adhesive cover for credit cards, debit cards and the like. The cover provides physical and information protection for the cards, and further may provide aesthetic customization and enhancement. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262853 | ADD-ON WALLETS AND CASES FOR HAND-HELD ELECTRONICS - The present invention provides add-on wallets and cases for attachment to hand-held electronic devices. The wallet comprises a central panel having a front and a back, and a device connecting element positioned on the back of the central panel, where the wallet is attached by the device connecting element to the hand-held electronic device. The wallet further includes wallet panels attached to the edges of the central panel. Various connection elements can be used to close the panels of the wallet, or allow the panels of the wallet to be configured in a stand position, to act as a stand for the hand-held electronic device. The wallets and cases also provide connection mechanisms to attach the wallets or cases to other external structures such as a portfolio folder, or a car dash board. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262854 | MOBILE DEVICE CASE WITH A SPRING LOADED STAND - An apparatus and/or systems related to a case for a mobile device. A protective case may include a stand portion which slides out to an open position for propping up the mobile device at a predetermined angle for viewing by a user. The stand portion has springs which hold the stand portion in the open position or a closed position. As the user switches the viewing orientation of the mobile device (e.g., by physically rotating the mobile device 90 degrees), the stand portion continues to prop up the mobile device at the predetermined angle. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262855 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE CASE WITH A CO-MOLDED STAND - A case for use with a portable electronic device includes a first material configured to surround a back portion and side portions of the portable electronic device, the first material generally being positioned at an exterior of the case. The case also includes a second material secured to the first material, the second material having greater flexibility than the first material. The case additionally includes a movable stand configured to selectively extend from the first material to support the case in an elevated position. The movable stand is coupled to the first material by the second material. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262856 | LIGHTING APPARATUS FOR TOBACCO-BASED PRODUCTS - An igniter apparatus for igniting a tobacco-based product having a sensitized tip, comprising: a first portion having a first surface and a second portion having a second surface, at least one of the first and second surfaces being movable with respect to other surface, wherein at least a portion of the first and second surfaces are substantially parallel to one another; a channel at least partially formed between the first and second portions, the channel having at least one opening configured to receive the tobacco-based product as it is inserted therein; and an abrasive material coated on at least a portion of the channel, the abrasive material being configured to at least partially contact the tobacco-based product when the first and second surfaces are manually positioned a predetermined distance from one another. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262857 | CONTAINER CARRIER - A flexible carrier for carrying a plurality of containers within a plurality of corresponding container receiving apertures that includes at least two rows of generally triangular shaped container receiving apertures each having an outer band including a pair of outwardly extending protrusions. The carrier further includes a separation aperture formed between each transverse rank of container receiving apertures whereby a width of the separation aperture is approximately equal to a width between each separation aperture. | 2014-09-18 |
20140262858 | PACKAGING FOR ALITRETINOIN - The present invention relates to the use of an oxygen absorber and silica gel desiccant in a vacuum-sealed pack for the reduction or prevention of oxidative degradation of alitretinoin. | 2014-09-18 |