44th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 41 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080267741 | SUBSTRATE ATTRACTING DEVICE AND SUBSTRATE TRANSFER APPARATUS - A substrate attracting device includes an attracting body for attracting and holding a substrate to transfer the substrate. The attracting body includes a first attracting unit for attracting and holding a top surface of the substrate according to Bernoulli principle and a second attracting unit for vacuum-attracting and holding a bottom surface of the substrate. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267742 | Direct Tool Loading - The present invention comprises a container transport and loading system. The system generally comprises a load port for presenting articles to a tool and a container transport system. In one embodiment, the load port includes a vertically movable FOUP advance plate assembly that is adapted to load and unload a FOUP from a conveyor that passes by the load port and move the FOUP horizontally. In another embodiment, the load port includes a vertically movable support structure that is adapted to load and unload a container from a shuttle that passes by the load port. The various embodiments of the load port and container transport system are improvements over conventional container transport systems. The present invention also includes a shuttle for simultaneously transporting multiple containers that a load port may load or unload a container from. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267743 | APPARATUS FOR IMPRINTING AND/OR EMBOSSING SUBSTRATES - The invention relates to an apparatus for imprinting and/or embossing substrates ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080267744 | Automated arrangement for loading bottles into shipping racks - An automated arrangement for filling a shipping rack structure with water bottles (or any other type of bottle) includes an elevator arrangement and a pusher component, both under the control of a programmed control element (such as a microprocessor), to automatically present a plurality of filled bottles to an open rack “column” and move (push) the bottles from the elevator into the rack. The loader system is pre-programmed with inputs including the array size of the rack being loaded (i.e., how many bottles “deep” along each rail, the number of rows in the rack and the number of columns in the rack). With this information, the elevator will thus lift the proper number of bottles into place to fill a column, and then stop. Once the elevator stops, the pusher component will advance to move the column of bottles into the rack. The pusher then retracts, the elevator is re-started, and the next column of filled bottles is loaded into the elevator. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267745 | Positioning Device and Method for Transferring Electronic Components - There is described a positioning apparatus for transferring at least one electronic component ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080267746 | Vertical Parallel Transportation of Caps - A device for conveying closures (D) made from metallic sheet in an essentially vertical direction from a collecting point ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080267747 | INERTIAL WAFER CENTERING END EFFECTOR AND TRANSPORT APPARATUS - A substrate transport apparatus for a processing tool. The apparatus has a drive section, a movable arm, and an end effector. The arm is operably connected to the drive section. The end effector is connected to the movable arm for holding and transporting the substrate in the processing tool. The apparatus has a substrate inertial capture edge grip connected to the end effector and arranged so that the grip effects capture and centering of the substrate onto the end effector from substrate inertia. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267748 | Wholly Automated Mobile Device and Corresponding Fast, Economical and Compact Method for Parking Private Vehicles - The patent claim concerns an automatic parking system for passenger cars, comprising six independent claims with various building parts and methods thereto. These comprise a dismountable construction consisting of one or more automatic parking ramps whereon the driver leaves his/her vehicle, the vehicle being then positioned, mechanically centred, gripped and electronically measured, automatically, so that the vehicle can be displaced by computer and compactly stored. Said device consists essentially of a push system (tractor, | 2008-10-30 |
20080267749 | PALLET TRANSFER SYSTEM - A pallet transfer system capable of smoothly transferring a pallet between a machine tool and a pallet conveying device is provided. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267750 | METHODS FOR MOVING OVENS, AND OVENS HAVING MEANS FOR RELEASABLY ATTACHING TO A PLURALITY OF CASTERS - An oven includes a housing, which is configured to be releasably attachable to a removable set of means such as casters so that the oven may be easily moved particularly during installation. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267751 | Method and Installation for Automatic Processing of Baggage - The invention concerns an installation and a method for automatically processing individual hand-held bags between two storage areas, the bags respectively having a base surmounted by two opposed lateral flanks, said bags being adapted to rest in equilibrium on their base, said bags being transferred from one storage area to the other via a longitudinal transfer platform, as claimed in the invention, the installation comprises: means for forming rows of bags resting on their base on one of said storage areas; means for driving each of said rows in translation in a first direction over said longitudinal transfer platform; and means for driving each of said rows of bags supported by said platform in translation in a second direction substantially perpendicular to said first direction to transfer said row of bags to the other storage area. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267752 | Waste handling apparatus and methods - This invention refers to a self-transported or towed equipment whose purpose is to collect, compact, and bag domestic, industrial and farming waste. The equipment is made up of a chassis ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080267753 | Method and Apparatus for Transporting a Cotton Module - An improved method and apparatus for transporting a cotton module from the cotton field to a storage location. A conveyor apparatus is attached to the hitch of a tractor. The conveyor is operated by a hydraulic motor that is reversible such that the conveyor can be operated in both directions. To pick up a cotton module, the operator lowers the end of the conveyor close to the ground and backs under the cotton module while the conveyor is operated in a forward direction. Once the module is loaded onto the apparatus by the conveyor, the operator stops the conveyor and raises the conveyor for transportation to a desired location. To deposit the module, the operator lowers the apparatus to the ground and operates the conveyor in reverse while pulling the tractor forward at desirably the same speed as the conveyor. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267754 | Loader vehicle having a lift arm - A loader vehicle includes a main frame, a lift arm, and a lift cylinder. The lift arm is connected to the main frame. A working implement is attached to the lift arm at the front end thereof. The lift cylinder is connected to the lift arm and the main frame. The lift cylinder includes a piston, a piston rod fixed to the piston, and a cylinder tube. The piston rod is connected to the main frame. The cylinder tube has a bottom portion and a side wall portion. The cylinder tube is connected to the lift arm by a connecting portion. The connecting portion is provided at the side wall portion of the cylinder tube. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267755 | HYDRAULICALLY CUSHIONED BACKHOE BOOM BUMPER AND TRAVEL LIMITER - A system is used with a boom pivoted on a frame about a horizontal pivot axis between raised and lowered positions by a first fluid ram joining the frame and the boom. A releasable locking mechanism locks the boom relative to the frame to prevent pivotal movement of the boom about its horizontal pivot axis. A second fluid ram is disposed between the frame and the boom, the second fluid ram compressed between the frame and the boom when the boom is adjacent the raised position, but prior to the boom achieving a latched position substantially coinciding with the raised position. A fluid circuit of the second fluid ram has two selectable pressure levels. The first level substantially prevents the boom from achieving the latched position, the second level permits the boom to achieve the latched position while providing fluid cushioning to dissipate impact forces between the boom and frame. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267756 | Robot Comprising a Horizontal Linear Axis with a Movable Carriage and Joint Arm - The invention relates to a robot, comprising a horizontal linear axis with a movable carriage and a joint arm, the one end of which is connected to one of the ends of the carriage by means of a rotating joint in the direction of travel thereof, characterized in that the joint arm may rotate in a plane at an angle α in the range of 45° to 90° to the horizontal and at least two joint arm pieces which may rotate relative to each other in said plane and with an effector, provided at the free moving end of the outer joint arm. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267757 | Apparatus for Forming Stacks of Panels and Feeding them to a User Station - An apparatus for forming stacks ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080267758 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PLACING STICKS - A stick placer is disclosed for placing a stick at a target position, the stick placer comprising a base, a vertically elongated container attached to the base for containing a plurality of sticks in a planar mat, a stick dispensing mechanism secured to the vertically elongated container for selectively dispensing a bottom stick of the plurality of sticks from the vertically elongated container, guiding means secured to the base for guiding the dispensed stick to a horizontal resting position, grasping means for grasping the stick in the horizontal resting position and moving means attached to the grasping means and to the base for selectively moving the grasping means between the horizontal resting position and the final target position. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267759 | Order picking system - An order picking system includes a robot and pallet support shuttle which i) loads an empty pallet from an empty pallet distribution system, ii) carries the empty pallets adjacent a selected one of a plurality of SKU pallet stations including selected products; iii) charges one or a plurality of the selected products from the selected one of the SKU pallet stations on the one of the empty pallets, iv) repeats steps ii) and iii) until a mixed pallet is completed according to an order; and iv) unloads the mixed pallet onto a mixed pallet receiver to be picked up. The shuttle includes a robot and a pallet-receiving area both moving in unison on a rail. This minimizes robot traveling since the mixed pallet always travels with the robot. The order picking system is enclosed with safety fencing having limited pick and drop areas. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267760 | AUTOMATED BAG STACKER - A method and system for precisely stacking bags by transferring them from a conveyor system onto a bag stacking table that allows the bags to be stacked in a uniform alignment without risking damage to the ends of the bags. As the conveyor feeds bags onto the bag stacking table, the speed of the bag is reduced until it reaches a predetermined stationary position. A friction paddle is used to slow each bag and send a signal to a cylinder to incrementally lower the grid table so that each bag can be stacked with relative accuracy in a way that does not disrupt the normal feed of bags from the conveyor system. Once each set of bags has been stacked, it is removed from the bag stacking table and the process can be repeated. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267761 | Interleaver Stacker and Loading System - A stacker adapted to generally stack product in a vertical fashion is provided. The stacker includes a first generally vertical conveyor having a first conveyor belt and a first plurality of flights mounted generally perpendicularly to the first conveyor belt. The first plurality of flights at least partially defines a plurality of stacking platforms. At least one positioning sensor for sensing a relative position of the flights is provided. An advancement sensor is provided for sensing product entering the stacker. A first drive incrementally drives the first conveyor responsive to the advancement sensor so that the stacking platforms descend. Each of the stacking platforms can receive individual or single items to be stacked into a tray or can sequentially receive multiple items, either pre-stacked or stacked on a given flight, and then be indexed downwardly to allow the next stack to be formed on the subsequent stacking platform. A method and system for handling and stacking products is also provided. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267762 | NACELLE ASSEMBLY HAVING INLET AIRFOIL FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A nacelle assembly includes an inlet lip section and an airfoil adjacent to the inlet lip section. The airfoil is selectively moveable between a first position and a second position to adjust the flow of oncoming airflow and to influence an effective boundary layer thickness of the nacelle assembly. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267763 | Rotary machine including a passive axial balancing system - The invention relates to a rotary machine for passing a main liquid stream, the machine comprising:
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20080267764 | Fan - A fan includes at least one fan frame, at least one impeller and at least one active flow-control device. The fan frame includes at least one air inlet and at least one air outlet. The impeller is disposed in the fan frame. The active flow-control device, is disposed on the fan frame for adjusting the size of the air inlet or the size of the air outlet according to demands. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267765 | Centrifugal Compressor with a Re-Circulation Venturi in Ported Shroud - An exemplary port ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080267766 | ROTOR SUPPORTS AND SYSTEMS - A rotor support includes a first ring disposed around a first axis, a second ring disposed around the first axis downstream from the first ring, and a plurality of beams extending between the first and the second rings. Each beam is configured to provide an axial stiffness, when an axial force is exerted on the first ring, and a radial stiffness, when a radial force is exerted on the first ring. Each beam has a height extending parallel to a second axis and a width extending parallel to a third axis. The beams are distributed around the first ring to provide a substantially uniform circumferential axial stiffness around the rotor support, and the height of each beam is greater than the width of each beam. Damping can be provided by the placement of a damper between the rotor support and the support housing. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267767 | SEALS, SEALED SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR SEALING A SHAFT - In one embodiment, and by way of example only, a seal is provided for sealing a hollow shaft, where the hollow shaft has an inner surface that may be uneven due to shot peening. The seal includes an axially extending ring section having a first end, a second end, an inner surface, and a disk section disposed substantially perpendicular to the ring section inner surface between the ring section first and second ends. The seal conforms to the shaft inner surface to stop oil leakage. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267768 | HIGH-PRESSURE TURBINE OF A TURBOMACHINE - High-pressure turbine of a turbomachine A high-pressure turbine ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080267769 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE BLADE TIP CLEARANCE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method for controlling blade tip clearance within a gas turbine engine includes the steps of providing a compressor having at least one first rotor assembly, each first rotor assembly having a plurality of blades with each blade having a blade tip, at least one first stator assembly disposed adjacent at least one first rotor assembly, and a shroud having at least one blade seal surface disposed radially outside of at least one first rotor assembly, wherein the blade tips in each of at least one first rotor assembly has a mating geometry with at least one of at least one blade seal surfaces, and a clearance distance extending between the blade tips and the blade seal surfaces; providing a turbine having at least one second rotor assembly, each second rotor assembly having a plurality of blades with each blade having a blade tip, at least one second stator assembly disposed adjacent at least one second rotor assembly, and the shroud having at least one blade seal surface disposed radially outside of at least one second rotor assembly, wherein the blade tips in each of at least one second rotor assembly has a mating geometry with at least one of at least one blade seal surfaces, and a clearance distance extending between the blade tips and the blade seal surfaces; providing an actuator selectively operable to move at least one rotor assembly relative to the shroud; providing an electronic engine controller having a control logic for operating the actuator; and moving at least one first rotor assemblies and at least one second rotor assembly relative to the shroud using the actuator at a response rate according to the control logic to alter the clearance distance. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267770 | SEAL - A turbofan gas turbine engine ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080267771 | Gas turbine with a guide vane - A guide vane for a gas turbine with a vane base body which is of single-piece design and comprises a profiled vane blade extending between a vane root and a cover plate and also the vane root formed integrally with the vane blade and the cover plate formed integrally with the vane blade, is intended, in a relatively simple way to be able to be matched to the individual conditions of use with especially little outlay on apparatus and logistics. For this purpose, according to the invention, a flow-routing body with an advance guide blade that is connected upstream of the vane blade as seen in the direction of flow of the working medium of the gas turbine is joined to the vane base body. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267772 | AEROFOIL MEMBERS FOR A TURBOMACHINE - A circumferential row of aerofoil members span an annular duct for carrying a flow of compressible fluid. The duct is centred on the axis of a turbomachine. Pressure and suction surfaces of neighbouring aerofoil members bound respective sectoral passages which receive the flow of compressible fluid. The row comprises at least one radial endwall to which the tangent to the trailing edge of each aerofoil member at midspan is substantially orthogonal. Each aerofoil member has reverse compound lean. Each aerofoil member further has a leading edge which has a position at the endwall which is upstream of its position at midspan. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267773 | MULTISTAGE SLURRY PUMP - A multistage, centrifugal partial emissions pump with a first stage impeller, a final stage impeller, a first stage casing liner, one or more first stage discharge nozzles, a final stage casing liner, one or more final stage discharge nozzles, an interstage delivery channel liner, one or more delivery channels, and an outer pressure shell wherein the first stage casing liner and the final stage casing liner are connected by one or more fluid channels integral within a delivery channel liner, that follow an arced path directed predominantly radially inward within the interstage delivery channel liner, and the sum of the cross sectional areas of all delivery channels taken on a radial plane intersecting the delivery channels is less than the sum of cross sectional areas of the non-channel areas within the boundaries of the channels. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267774 | Curvature of inner wall for blowing machine - An air blowing machine includes a casing composed of a peripheral wall and at least one sidewall through which an inlet is defined. A hollow interior is defined in the casing and an opening is defined in a top of the casing. The casing has an inner surface which includes a first curvature with a first radius “A | 2008-10-30 |
20080267775 | Nozzle segments and method of repairing the same - A method of repairing a nozzle segment is provided. The nozzle segment includes at least one airfoil extending between an inner band and an outer band, and the airfoil includes a first sidewall and an opposing second sidewall that are joined together at a leading edge and at an axially-spaced trailing edge. The method includes identifying a damaged portion of the airfoil, repairing the damaged portion of the airfoil by at least one of welding weld filler in the area of the damaged portion of the airfoil, and brazing preform in the area of the damaged portion of the airfoil, and blending at least one of the weld filler and the preform to remove excess material to facilitate finishing an outer surface of the airfoil. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267776 | Blinking sail windmill - On a vertical axis we fix four wide frames the frames have horizontal bars the distance between them ten centimeters on each horizontal bar we hang a sheet of cloth its length twenty centimeters and its width is the width of the frame, all frames should have the sheets of cloth on the same side, when the wind blows from any direction the windmill rotates in the same direction, since the frames which are facing the wind one of them the wind will blow the sheets away and passes through the frame while the frame on the other side of the windmill the wind will blow the sheets of cloth but the horizontal bars stops them from blowing to the other side of the frame so they stick to the frame preventing the wind from passing through so all the frame will act like a big sail. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267777 | Modified Darrieus Vertical Axis Turbine - A lift-type turbine comprising at least three blades at circumferentially spaced positions is supported for rotation about a vertical axis. Each blade has an airfoil shape to generate a torque about the axis responsive to wind across the blades. A support comprising cables under tension is connected between adjacent ones of the blades to extend generally circumferentially about the turbine. Accordingly a minimum number of parts form the structure of the blades while minimizing the drag produced during rotation thereof due to the support members lying in a common circumferential path. The tension of the support members can support the blades in a pre-stressed condition to optimize the shape and performance thereof. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267778 | Torque Coupling for Rotary-Wing Aircraft - A torque coupling ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080267779 | Fan device for smoke exhauster - A fan device for a smoke exhauster includes a housing having an upper plate and a lower plate, and the upper plate is secured to a motor and rotated by the motor, the lower plate includes a bore to allow an air to flow into the housing of the fan device, and a number of fan blades secured between the upper plate and the lower plate and each fan blade include a curved bottom edge to allow the air to flow into the chamber of the fan device before contacting with the fan blades, and the fan blades each include a number of orifices for reducing a noise generated by the fan blades when the fan blades are rotated relative to the motor. The fan blades are preferably disposed inclined relative to the upper plate and the lower plate. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267780 | MIXING AND/OR EVAPORATION DEVICE AND RESPECTIVE MANUFACTURING METHOD - The invention relates to a mixing and/or evaporation device for an exhaust system, an internal combustion engine, having a tubular body on whose one axial end are arranged several blades adjacent to one another in the circumferential direction, protruding radially inward and leaving free a central passage such that the blades are set at an angle to the axial direction. For inexpensive manufacturing, the tubular body may be manufactured from a single sheet metal body by shaping together with the blades. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267781 | Turbo-Engine and Rotor for a Turbo-Engine - The invention relates to a rotor for a non-positive-displacement machine, particularly a rotor for a compressor of a gas turbine, on which at least one shaft collar with an outer periphery and with two radially extending faces are placed. The rotor also comprises a multitude of retaining grooves for moving blades, said retaining grooves being provided on the outer periphery and extending transversal to the peripheral direction and each retaining groove has a groove bottom. In order to provide a rotor for a non-positive-displacement machine that makes it possible to reduce flow losses while having a simple geometrical design of the attachment of moving blades, the invention provides that an annual groove, which extends in an axial direction and which is coaxial to the rotation axis of the rotor, is provided at least on one face of the shaft collar. This annular groove is joined to the groove bottom of the retaining grooves whereby enabling material of the foot of the moving blade to be plastically forced into the annular groove. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267782 | PROPELLER - A propeller attached to an output shaft of a boat motor is provided. The propeller may have a plurality of blades which define a leading edge. The leading edge may define leading edge angles which increase in a logarithmic manner from a base of the blade to a tip of the blade. This allows the blades of the propeller to cut and shed seaweed and/or kelp off of the blades when the boat is maneuvered into waters containing seaweed and/or kelp. Additionally, boats that employ the propeller of the present invention are quieter compared to boats that utilize prior art propellers. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267783 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO FACILITATE OPERATING WITHIN FLAME-HOLDING MARGIN - A method to facilitate controlling flame-holding margins in a turbine engine is provided. The method includes coupling at least one turbine nozzle segment within the turbine engine, wherein the at least one turbine nozzle segment includes at least one vane extending between an inner band and an outer band. The method also includes positioning at least one fuel injection orifice in a surface of the at least one vane, channeling a fuel through the at least one fuel injection orifice into a compressed fluid flow to establish a jet penetration height, and defining an operating window by adjusting an operating parameter of the fuel to reduce the jet penetration height and to facilitate reducing the flame-holding margins. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267784 | Van Wheel of Turbine Comprising a Vane and at Least One Cooling Channel - There is described a vane wheel of a turbine comprising at least one vane, the footing thereof being held on a wheel disk. At least one cooling channel is arranged between the wheel disk and the vane footing. Said vane wheel having a plurality of turbulators is embodied on at least one of the walls of the cooling channel, said turbulators being configured in such a way that the turbulence and thus the heat transfer of a cooling fluid flowing through the cooling channel are increased. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267785 | Drill rig apparatuses with directly driven shaft & drilling fluid pump systems - A drilling rig system with a main shaft or shaft-like structure driven directly by an AC motor; the system in one aspect for pumping fluid (e.g., but not limited to, drilling fluid), the system having, in certain aspects, pump apparatus with a pumping section and a motor section, the pumping section having an inlet and an outlet, the motor section having a drive shaft for connection to a pump pinion shaft for reciprocating in and out of the pumping section to alternately suck fluid into the inlet and pump fluid out the outlet, and the motor being directly connected to the pump pinion shaft, and methods for using such a system. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267786 | Subsea power fluid recovery systems - Systems and methods for recovering power fluid used to power a device under water and for pumping the recovered power fluid to a fluid container above a surface of the water, the method in certain aspects including: flowing fluid from a subsurface apparatus to a subsurface recovery system, the fluid initially provided to the subsurface apparatus to power the subsurface apparatus; and the subsurface recovery system including a pump system for selectively pumping recovered power fluid to a fluid container above a surface of the water, the pump system having at least one pump and, in some aspects, a first pump, a second pump, and a valve system; the valve system controlling the first pump and the second pump to allow only one pump of the first pump and the second pump to pump recovered power fluid to the fluid container above the surface of the water; and pumping recovered power fluid to the fluid container with only one pump at a time. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b). | 2008-10-30 |
20080267787 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR USE IN ASSESSING A FLOW CONDITION OF A FLUID - A device for use in assessing a flow condition of a fluid, or a fluid in a flow path, is provided. The device comprises at least one electrochemical cell, comprising a working electrode and at least one other electrode, sufficient for communication with the fluid, or sufficient for communication with a flow path, such that when sufficient fluid is in the flow path, the cell is in communication with the fluid. The fluid comprises a component sufficient to affect a mass-transport limited electrochemical reaction at the working electrode. The device also comprises at least one microcontroller operably connected to the at least one electrochemical cell for providing a potential or a current to the working electrode and for assessing the electrochemical reaction. A method of assessing a flow condition of a fluid, or a fluid in a flow path, is also provided. The device and the method of the present invention may be used in connection with the delivery of a fluid-borne or fluidized drug or medicament to a subject. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267788 | Multiple power tire inflator - A multiple power tire inflator has at least two pump devices within a housing. Each pump device includes a motor and a pump mechanism. A conduit respectively couples with vents of the pump devices, and a pump valve connects with an end of the conduit. A monometer is plugged onto the conduit for indicating pumping state. A power wire with a vehicle power plug couples with the motors of the pump devices for providing power. The two pump devices of the multiple power tire inflator of the present invention can pump air to a tire quickly. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267789 | Control apparatus and control method for negative pressure generating apparatus - A control apparatus for a negative pressure generating apparatus, includes an ejector that generates a negative pressure whose magnitude is larger than that of a negative pressure to be taken from an intake passage in an intake system for an internal combustion engine provided in a vehicle; a state change device that makes the ejector function or stop functioning; and a prohibition control device that prohibits the state change device from making the ejector function, when the vehicle is transiently decelerated. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267790 | Electronically Controlled Vacuum Pump - A vacuum system comprises, as an integral assembly, a vacuum pump with drive motor, a purge valve, a roughing valve and an electronic control module. A cryogenic vacuum pump and a turbomolecular vacuum pump are disclosed. The control module has a programmed processor for controlling the motor and valves and is user programmable for establishing specific control sequences. The integral electronic control module is removable from the assembly and is connected to the other devices through a common connector assembly. In the turbomolecular pump system proper introduction of a purge gas through the purge valve is detected by detecting the current load on the pump drive or by detecting foreline pressure. To test the purge gas status, the purge valve may be closed and then opened as drive current or pressure is monitored. After power failure, the controller will continue normal drive of the turbomolecular pump so long as the speed of the pump has remained above a threshold value. Otherwise the vent valve will have been opened, and a start-up sequence must be initiated. During shutdown, power to the pump drive motor is discontinued and the vent valve is opened before the roughing valve is closed. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267791 | System for the Suction of a Fluid, Having the Additional Function of Sucking Another Fluid - A suction system comprising a suction pump ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080267792 | Hermetic Compressor - A hermetic compressor has a hermetic container, a suction pipe, a compressing mechanism and a suction muffler. The suction pipe includes a large diameter part opening to an inside of the hermetic container and a small diameter part connected to an external refrigerating system, and the suction pipe is fixed with the hermetic container. The compressing mechanism is accommodated inside the hermetic container. The suction muffler forms a muffling space communicated with the compressing mechanism. The suction muffler is provided with an inlet opening which communicates the muffling space with an inside space of the hermetic container and faces closely an opening of the large diameter part of the suction pipe. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267793 | COOLING FAN - A cooling fan includes a fan housing ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080267794 | Hydraulic pump system with integrated distributor valve - The present invention is concerning a hydraulic pump system with integrated distributor valve, which is generally applied in a hydraulic circuit normally constituted of an oil deposit ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080267795 | Positive Displacement Injection Pump - A reciprocating drive mechanism having a housing with upper and lower internal chambers with a spool slidably positioned inside the upper internal chamber. There is at least one fluid inlet and fluid exhaust communicating with the upper internal chamber and at least one slide valve positioned within the upper internal chamber and traveling with the spool. A piston positioned in the lower internal chamber divides the lower internal chamber into an upper and lower cylinder space. There is at least one fluid conduit communicating between the upper internal chamber and the upper cylinder space and at least one fluid conduit communicating between the upper internal chamber and the lower cylinder space. A valve stem is connected to the piston and includes a bore communicating with the upper internal chamber and an exhaust passage is positioned between the upper and lower internal chambers. A first side passage is formed on the valve stem and connects to the bore in the valve stem and a second side passage formed in the valve stem below the first passage and shaped to bridge a seal positioned between the exhaust passage and the upper internal chamber. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267796 | Residual energy recovery in a drug delivery device - An implantable drug delivery device includes a pump motor that is driven by electrical energy from a storage capacitor. At the end of each pump delivery cycle, electrical energy stored in the pump motor is recovered and returned to the storage capacitor, so that it can be used in subsequent delivery cycles. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267797 | Linear Compressor - A linear compressor has a rigid frame ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080267798 | SOLENOID PUMP - A method of reducing or eliminating vibration in a linear reciprocating solenoid pump | 2008-10-30 |
20080267799 | Hermetic type compressor - A hermetic type compressor including balance weights installed on a rotor so as to compensate for rotating unbalance of a rotary shaft, thereby reducing a level of noise. The hermetic type compressor has a compressing unit, which compresses a refrigerant, a driving unit, which provides driving force to compress the refrigerant, a stator, a rotor that rotates in electromagnetic interaction with the stator, and a rotary shaft, which is press-fit into a center of the rotor so as to transmit the driving force of the driving unit to the compressing unit, and has an eccentric part on one end thereof. The rotor has balance weights so as to compensate for rotating unbalance of the rotary shaft caused by the eccentric part on upper and lower ends thereof, where each balance weight has a shape of a ring, part of which has at least a hollow space. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267800 | Reciprocating Pump | 2008-10-30 |
20080267801 | Double action simplex diaphragm pump - A double-acting, simplex, fluid handling pump is designed to facilitate an optional configuration as either a plunger pump or a diaphragm pump. An injection molded plastic pump body comprises two bilaterally symmetrical halves that include internal pockets and grooves for clamping and retaining first and second generally identical valve assemblies at opposing end portions of the pump body. When configured as a plunger pump, first and second plunger are arranged to move 180 degrees out-of-phase with respect to one another within stationary guide sleeves that are clamped within the pump body where one plunger effecting a suction stroke while the other effects a compression stroke. When configured as a diaphragm pump, the plungers are removed from the connecting rods and replaced by diaphragms and a change is made in the valve casing employed but a majority of the remaining parts of the pump assembly remain unchanged from what is used in the plunger pump. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267802 | FLUID-GUIDING AND ELECTRIC CONDUCTING SYSTEM FOR SUSPENDED ELECTRIC SUBMERSIBLE PROGRESSING CAVITY PUMP (PCP) - A fluid-guiding and electric conducting system for a suspended electric submersible PCP comprises a fluid-guiding system and an electric conducting system. The fluid-guiding system comprises an upper connector, a protector, a fluid-guiding sleeve, a driving mechanism, a shaft coupling, a first annular cavity, a second annular cavity, a third annular cavity, a fourth annular cavity, and a fluid outlet. The first annular cavity, the second annular cavity, the third annular cavity, the fourth annular cavity, and the fluid outlet are connected orderly to the well fluid pipe. The electric conducting system comprises a motor lead wire, a center hole of the protector, a fifth annular cavity, and a wire outlet. The fluid-guiding and electric conducting system has the advantages of simple structure, low manufacturing cost, easy assembly and inexpensive maintenance. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267803 | COMPRESSOR AND OIL SUPPLYING STRUCTURE THEREFOR - A compressor and an oil supplying structure therefor are provided. When a compressor is operated at a high speed or low speed, a predetermined amount of oil is supplied to compression pockets formed between a wrap of an orbiting scroll and a wrap of a fixed scroll. Pressure leakage between the wraps may be prevented, thereby enhancing a performance of the compressor. Further, since friction between the orbiting scroll and the fixed scroll may be prevented, abrasion of the components may be minimized. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267804 | Rotary compressor - In a two-cylinder rotary compressor, two compressing sections accommodated in a compressor body and an accumulator are connected to each other by two suction pipes each formed with an L-shaped bend part in the intermediate pipe part thereof To reduce a pressure loss caused by the flow resistance of a refrigerant sucked from the accumulator into the compressor, the L-shaped bend parts of the two suction pipes are arranged on different imaginary planes including the center axis line of the compressor body. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267805 | Rotary engine combustion chamber - An apparatus for facilitating combustion in a rotary engine with planetary rotors orbiting inside a housing containing a main rotor. In various embodiments, the planetary rotor has a multi-faceted face that engages a bridge during the transition from the compression cycle to the combustion cycle with the bridge and face forming a dynamic seal; the planetary rotor has a face engaging a bridge during the transition from the compression cycle to the combustion cycle such that the bridge and face have a gap that allows gas flow from the trailing volume to the leading volume and the gap is sufficiently small to quench flame propagation from the leading volume to the trailing volume; and/or the face of the planetary rotor opposite a fuel injector has a pocket that allows the fuel cloud to expand without impinging or wetting the face of the planetary rotor. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267806 | Method of manufacturing high frequency magnetic material - A precursor particle having a particle size of 10 nm or more and 1 μm or less, and comprising a first compound selected from an alkoxide, a hydroxide, a sulfate, a nitrate, a carbonate, or a carboxylate of magnetic metal containing at least one metal of Fe and Co, and a second compound selected from an alkoxide or a hydroxide, a sulfate, a nitrate, a carbonate, or a carboxylate of a metal element for forming an oxide, is prepared. Then the precursor particle is heated in a reducing atmosphere to form an insulating particle made of an oxide of the metal element by decomposing the second compound, and to precipitate a particle of the magnetic metal in the insulating particle at a particle size of 1 nm or more and 100 nm or less, thereby manufacturing a high frequency magnetic material. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267807 | CORE ROD FOR FORMING A CYLINDRICAL GREEN COMPACT, APPARATUS FOR FORMING A CYLINDRICAL GREEN COMPACT, AND METHOD FOR FORMING A CYLINDRICAL GREEN COMPACT - A core rod for forming a cylindrical green compact having an axial protrusion or a radial step portion or dent portion on an inner surface of the cylindrical member by powder compaction, wherein: the core rod is provided with a step portion protruding in a radial direction at least a part on an outer surface thereof; the core rod is divided into two parts, an upper core and a lower core, on a plane that is flush with an upper surface of the step portion; and the upper core and lower core are mechanically joined with fastening members or bonded with an adhesive on a plane along which the core rod is divided. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267808 | High Alloy Iron, Use of the Material for Structural Components that are Subject to High Thermal Stress and Corresponding Structural Component - The invention relates to a high alloy iron that has an austenitic structure and a spherical graphite configuration and comprises the following components in percent by weight: carbon<2.0%, silicon 2.0-6.0%, nickel 29-36%, chrome 1.0-2.5%, niobium 0.1-1.0% and molybdenum 0.1-2.5%. The invention also relates to the use of the cast iron material for structural components that are subject to high thermal stress, especially for exhaust manifolds and turbocharger housings of internal combustion engines of the individual or integrated type of construction. The invention finally relates to a structural component that is subject to high thermal stress, especially the exhaust system of an engine consisting of the aforementioned cast iron material. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267809 | Tantalum Based Alloy That Is Resistant to Aqueous Corrosion - A tantalum or tantalum alloy which contains pure or substantially pure tantalum and at least one metal element selected from the group consisting of Ru, Rh, Pd, Os, Jr, Pt, Mo, W and Re to form a tantalum alloy that is resistant to aqueous corrosion. The invention also relates to the process of preparing the tantalum alloy. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267810 | Apparatus and process for making high purity nickel - An improved method of reducing a mixed metal oxide composition comprising oxides of nickel, cobalt, copper and iron in a hydrogen atmosphere to produce a mixture of the respective metals, the improvement wherein the atmosphere further comprises water vapour at a concentration, temperature and time to effect selective reduction of the oxides of nickel cobalt and copper relative to the iron oxide to produce the metallic mixture having a reduced ratio of metallic iron relative to metallic nickel, cobalt and copper. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267811 | Ink Composition for Sensing Gas Exposure and Gas Exposure Indicator - An object of the present invention is to provide a material for more easily and accurately detecting treatment status using gas exposure. The present invention relates to an ink composition for detecting an oxidizing gas, or the like, comprising at least one type of azo dye, methine dye, triarylmethane dye and thiazine dye. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267812 | APPARATUS FOR WASHING AND DISINFECTING ENDOSCOPE BY USING DILUTED CHEMICALS - An apparatus for washing and disinfecting an endoscope is provided. First and second chemicals and dilution water, which dilutes the chemicals to be used for disinfecting the endoscope, are charged into a tank. The tank includes a first portion, a second portion having an area of base smaller than that of the first portion, a first sensor detecting that the dilution water is charged into the first portion up to a first level, a second sensor detecting that the first chemical is charged into the second portion up to a second level, and a third sensor detecting that the second chemical is charged into the second portion up to a third level. A unit measures a first volume of the first chemical based on a result of the second sensor and measures a second volume of the second chemical based on results of the third sensor and the second sensor. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267813 | Corrosion inhibitor for protecting metallic materials in strongly alkaline medium - Corrosion inhibitor and method of protecting metallic materials in strongly alkaline medium by means of a corrosion inhibitor, characterized in that it contains an amine containing at least one CH group bound to the nitrogen. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267814 | Near Infrared Microbial Elimination Laser Systems (Nimels) for Use with Medical Devices - Methods, systems, and apparatus for Near Infrared Microbial Elimination Laser Systems (NIMELS) including use with medical devices are disclosed. The medical devices can be situated in vivo. Suitable medical devices include catheters, stents, artificial joints, and the like. NIMELS methods, systems, and apparatus can apply near infrared radiant energy of certain wavelengths and dosimetries capable of impairing biological contaminants without intolerable risks and/or adverse effects to biological moieties other than a targeted biological contaminant associated with traditional approaches described in the art (e.g., loss of viability, or thermolysis). Lasers including diode lasers may be used for one or more light sources. A delivery assembly can be used to deliver the optical radiation produced by the source(s) produced to an application region that can include patient tissue. Exemplary embodiments utilize light in a range of 850 nm-900 nm and/or 905 nm-945 nm at suitable NIMELS dosimetries. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267815 | CLEANING APPARATUS FOR EXPOSURE APPARATUS AND EXPOSURE APPARATUS - A cleaning apparatus for an exposure apparatus that projects a pattern of an exposing mask onto a substrate with first light through an optical element is provided. The cleaning apparatus cleans the optical element with second light having a wavelength different from that of the first light, and includes a recording part configured to record information on exposure history of the exposure apparatus, and an information producing part configured to produce information on a cumulative irradiation light amount of the second light at each of regions in a predetermined cleaning area on the optical element, based on the information on the exposure history. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267816 | Optical element contamination preventing method and optical element contamination preventing device of extreme ultraviolet light source - Solid tin (Sn) is used as a target, a CO | 2008-10-30 |
20080267817 | WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR STERILIZER - A portable steam sterilizer for surgical and dental instruments includes an outer casing and a pressure chamber configured to receive steam therein. A tray is configured to hold the instruments and is releasably received within the pressure chamber while a boiler is in fluid communication with the pressure chamber for providing steam thereto. The sterilizer further includes a container for receiving condensed steam evacuated from the pressure chamber. The container is spaced from the outer casing and includes a main body and a lid that is substantially non-rotationally coupled to the main body. A conduit is coupled to the lid and fluid communicates the container with the pressure chamber. The main body of the container may include a base while the lid may include a wall oriented generally orthogonal to the base. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267818 | VAPORIZED HYDROGEN PEROXIDE DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM WITH CONCENTRATION ADJUSTMENT MODE - A decontamination system for decontaminating a region with a vaporized decontaminant, such as vaporized hydrogen peroxide. The concentration of the vaporized decontaminant within the region is modified in response to operating conditions. The decontamination system adjusts the concentration of the vaporized decontaminant in response to the monitored saturation concentration of the decontaminant, thereby preventing condensation of the vaporized decontaminant during a decontamination cycle. The decontamination system also adjusts the concentration of the vaporized decontaminant in order to minimize the time required to complete a successful decontamination operation. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267819 | TRANSPORTABLE DECONTAMINATION UNIT AND DECONTAMINATION PROCESS - The disclosed invention relates to a portable decontamination unit. The invention also relates to a decontamination process. The decontamination unit may employ a shipping container for transporting a decontaminant generator and optionally a power generator, and for functioning as a decontamination chamber. The decontamination unit may be ruggedized for use in hostile environments such as those that may be anticipated for military applications. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267820 | Aircraft potable water disinfection/sanitation system - A system and method of disinfecting and sanitizing potable water on an aircraft. An ozone generator generates a supply of ozone which is fed into an injector. A pump is connected to a water supply line and an end of an injector. Water flows from the water supply line through the pump and into the injector where the water and the supply of ozone mix to disinfect the water. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267821 | Test Piece for Analysis - The present invention provides an analytical test piece | 2008-10-30 |
20080267822 | ANALYSIS DEVICE WITH EXCHANGEABLE TEST ELEMENT MAGAZINE - A measurement system is provided which comprises an analysis device with at least one of a measurement function and a sample collection function, and also at least one magazine configured to receive at least one consumer element therein. The magazine comprises a magazine housing having a pair of openings. The magazine is designed as an exchangeable magazine that can be selectively operatively connected to the analysis device. The analysis device further comprises a closure mechanism having at least one sealing element which is designed to convey at least one consumer element from one of the openings. The sealing element is further configured to sealingly close the openings of the magazine when the sealing element is disposed therein. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267823 | Identification Of A Strip Type By The Meter Using Conductive Patterns On The Strip - A test strip including a reagent end for receiving a body fluid sample and an insertion end which is received at a test strip receptacle slot of a measuring device, the insertion end including one or more on-strip indicators for indicating to a measuring device that the test strip has been inserted into the device so that the device will power-up in preparation to perform a test, and the one or more on-strip indicators having a distinct pattern indicating whether calibration is automatic or whether the user needs to input calibration information to the said device, and corresponding methods are disclosed. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267824 | Control system for monitoring salt levels in a brine tank - A control system monitors salt level in a brine tank having a water inlet. The control system comprises a memory device storing an amount representing actual salt level in the brine tank. A sensor determines water level in the brine tank. A control valve is operatively connected between a water supply and the water inlet for controllably supplying water to the brine tank. A logic circuit is operatively connected to the memory device, the sensor and the control valve for determining salt level in the brine tank. The logic circuit periodically operates the control valve responsive to sensed water levels to fill the brine tank with water, updates the stored actual salt level in the memory device responsive to water supplied to the brine tank, and provides an indication when actual salt level in the brine tank falls below a select salt level. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267825 | Gas detecting apparatus - A gas detecting apparatus includes a plate including a first reactive surface and a second reactive surface each coated with a chemical reagent which is capable of causing a color reaction with a particular gas, a protective member covering the first reactive surface, a transparent protective member covering the second reactive surface, a protective package enclosing therein the plate with the first reactive surface covered with the protective member and the second reactive surface covered with the transparent protective member, and a connector connecting the protective member and the protective package to each other. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267826 | MICROTUBE PICKING DEVICE FOR PHARMACEUTICAL DEVELOPMENT - A microtube picking device for pharmaceutical development in which the picking of a selected microtube from a storage rack can be reliably carried out without producing friction in a latch member and without shifting the position of the microtube when it is reinserted into the storage rack. The microtube picking device has a picking member with a microtube accommodating hole whose internal surfaces are arranged in a polygonal array. The device also has at least one latch member having elastic force, which presses and fixes the microtube to two adjacent surfaces of the microtube accommodating hole. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267827 | CONTENTS TRANSFER APPARATUS AND CHEMICAL REACTION SYSTEM - A contents transfer apparatus applicable to various chemical reaction cartridges for general purpose, and a chemical reaction system are provided. The contents transfer apparatus comprises a plurality of members, arrayed substantially continuously, and driving means for independently driving the plurality members. Since the plurality of members are driven independently of each other, it is possible to transfer the contents of the cartridge with the same operation as made by use of rollers, and also possible to transfer the contents with more smooth pulsative operation. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267828 | Micro-Volume Liquid Ejection System - The present invention relates to a micro-volume liquid ejection system, including an air pressure module, a micro-ejection unit which is connected with the air pressure module by means of pipes, and a control circuit which is connected with the air pressure module and the micro-ejection unit respectively. In the present invention, due to air is used as the pressure medium, on one hand, as the sample does not contact with the pressure regulating module, the efficiency of cleaning process is improved, on the other hand, the volume of the sample needed in the sample ejecting process is only equal to the cavity-dimension of the micro-ejection unit by not need to fill the whole pipe with liquid. During the sample ejecting process, it is not need to regulate the pressure. After the sample ejecting is finished, the sample can be put into its original place, so as to greatly save the sample. The present invention is connected with the manipulator, so as to sample from the sample plate, eject sample and clean the pipes automatically, and it can also dispense a multiplicity of samples to micro-array substrate conveniently. The present invention can be used for transferring or dispensing the micro volume liquid of nL grade and L grade widely, and all kinds of the micro-volume liquid including biological liquid. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267829 | Sample Substrate Having a Divided Sample Chamber and Method of Loading Thereof - A sample substrate configured for samples of biological material is provided. The sample substrate has a dual chambered sample well separated by a wall that may be punctured or otherwise breached to allow mixing of material contained in the two initially separate chambers. The chambers are connected by channels to fluid reservoirs, wherein the channels can be staked to prevent further fluid flow into and out of the chambers. Methods of loading a sample substrate are also provided. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267830 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR TREATING SULFUR - Disclosed herein is an apparatus for treating sulfur at an elevated pressure. Embodiments of the apparatus comprises a vessel into which the sulfur is injected and a device for alleviating the pressure of the sulfur. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267831 | SUBMERSIBLE PUMP WITH UV STERILIZATION DEVICE - A submersible pump with UV sterilization device comprises a casing, at least one sterilization room and one water pump room being provided in the casing, a first end cap and a second end cap being separately fixed at the two ends of the casing, a front water inlet being provided at the first end cap, a back water inlet connected to the water inlet of the sterilization room being provided at the second end cap, and a reflection board being provided at the internal wall of the sterilization room; a water pump being fixed in the water pump room, a water outlet being fixed above the impeller room of the water pump, the impeller room being connected to the water outlets of the sterilization room, a cold cathode UV sterilization device being provided in the sterilization room, the sterilization device being connected to the output end of an inverter fixed in the casing. It introduces a whole casing with a sterilization room and a water pump room inside, and a high efficiency cold cathode W sterilization device, It has a compact structure, a small volume, long useful life, and it is has a easy way of assembly and disassembly. It will do no hurts to the other objects and biology of the environments, and is especially fitting to be used in indoor and outdoor fountains or ponds. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267832 | Aroma porcelain diffuser - An aroma porcelain diffuser comprises a container seat equipped with a grooved hole and a ringed guide surface for the accommodation of aromatic agent therein, and a microelement breathable and permeable body having a water-permeable and air-ventilating special porcelain wicking head with fine pores densely and evenly formed thereon. The microelement breathable and permeable body also has a suction end with water-permeable and air-ventilating fine pores thereon to mount into the container seat and precisely soak into the aromatic agent retained in the container seat. Via each fine porous cell of the microelement breathable and permeable body, the aromatic agent absorbed by the suction end is transported to contact with the atmosphere outside and naturally generate physical changes thereby. Therefore, the porcelain body thereof works as a medium through which the fragrant scent of the aromatic agent is efficiently released and diffused long and wide in the surrounding environment. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267833 | SCENT DELIVERY DEVICE - The scent delivery device employs a housing and scent generator which selectively releases scent. The housing is mounted on a counter and allows a user to selectively sample a variety of scent. The scent travels to the user's nose by diffusion. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267834 | High-Pressure Fluidized Bed Reactor for Preparing Granular Polycrystalline Silicon - The present invention relates to a high-pressure fluidized bed reactor for preparing granular polycrystalline silicon, comprising (a) a reactor tube, (b) a reactor shell encompassing the reactor tube, (c) an inner zone formed within the reactor tube, where a silicon particle bed is formed and silicon deposition occurs, and an outer zone formed in between the reactor shell and the reactor tube, which is maintained under the inert gas atmosphere, and (d) a controlling means to keep the difference between pressures in the inner zone and the outer zone being maintained within the range of 0 to 1 bar, thereby enabling to maintain physical stability of the reactor tube and efficiently prepare granular polycrystalline silicon even at relatively high reaction pressure. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267835 | SYSTEM FOR REACTIVATING CATALYSTS - A method of reactivating a catalyst, such as a solid catalyst or a liquid catalyst is provided. The method comprises providing a catalyst that is at least partially deactivated by fouling agents. The catalyst is contacted with a fluid reactivating agent that is at or above a critical point of the fluid reactivating agent and is of sufficient density to dissolve impurities. The fluid reactivating agent reacts with at least one fouling agent, releasing the at least one fouling agent from the catalyst. The at least one fouling agent becomes dissolved in the fluid reactivating agent and is subsequently separated or removed from the fluid reactivating agent so that the fluid reactivating agent may be reused. A system for reactivating a catalyst is also disclosed. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267836 | Composite internals for a circulating fluidized bed reactor - The present invention relates to a composite internal in a circulating fluidized bed reactor, comprising guide plates, disturbing plates and 2 to 30 round tubes, wherein the guide plate ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080267837 | Conversion of urea to reactants for NOx reduction - The invention provides a system for converting urea into reactants useful for removing NO | 2008-10-30 |
20080267838 | Apparatus and method for sequestering flue gas CO2 - A fluidized bed reactor device for sequestering flue gas CO | 2008-10-30 |
20080267839 | REAL-TIME IMAGING AND SPECTROSCOPY DURING MICROWAVE ASSISTED CHEMISTRY - An instrument and associated method are disclosed for conducting microwave assisted chemical reactions. The instrument includes a microwave cavity, preferably a closed microwave cavity, for conducting microwave assisted chemical reactions, and a source for applying microwave radiation within the cavity and to a vessel and its contents. The instrument also includes an illumination source for illuminating the vessel and its contents, as well as means for visually observing the vessel and its contents, an infrared detector for monitoring the temperature of the vessel and its contents, and means for preventing the illumination source from saturating the infrared detector, thereby enabling concurrent visual observation and infrared monitoring. | 2008-10-30 |
20080267840 | Ozone-water generator - An ozone-water generator comprises a machine body, an ozone generator, a gas-liquid mixer and a light-controlled switch. The machine body is employed for holding the ozone generator, the gas-liquid mixer and the light-controlled switch. The ozone generator is connected to the gas-liquid mixer. The gas-liquid mixer is connected to the light-controlled switch. The light-controlled switch comprises a tube, two circuit boards, a movable valve and an elastic device. The movable valve is forwardly and backwardly shiftable within the tube. When the movable valve is shifted by the force of water current, two light-controlled devices on the respective circuit boards can be electrically conducted to form an electrical signal for actuating the ozone generator and thereby mixing the ozone and the liquid. The movable valve is so extremely light in weight that an extremely small force of water current is sufficient to shift the movable valve. | 2008-10-30 |