44th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110266134 | Low-Energy Extractive Distillation Process for Dehydration of Aqueous Ethanol - An energy-efficient extractive distillation process for producing anhydrous ethanol from aqueous/ethanol feeds containing any range of ethanol employs an extractive distillation column (EDC) that operates under no or greatly reduced liquid reflux conditions. The EDC can be incorporated into an integrated process for producing anhydrous ethanol used for gasoline blending from fermentation broth. By using a high-boiling extractive distillation solvent, no solvent, is entrained by the vapor phase to the EDC overhead stream, even under no liquid reflux conditions. The energy requirement and severity of the EDC can be further improved by limiting ethanol recovery in the EDC. In this partial ethanol recovery design, ethanol which remains in the aqueous stream from the EDC is recovered in a post-distillation column or the aqueous stream is recycled to a front-end pre-distillation column where the ethanol is readily recovered since the VLE curve for ethanol/water is extremely favorable for distillation. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266135 | SULFUR DEGASSING PROCESS - A process is disclosed for removing hydrogen sulfide from liquid sulfur including: passing a liquid sulfur feed comprising liquid sulfur and hydrogen sulfide to a vaporizer; vaporizing at least a portion of the liquid sulfur feed in the vaporizer to thereby form a first vapor stream comprising gaseous sulfur and gaseous hydrogen sulfide; partially condensing the first vapor stream in a condenser to form a liquid product stream comprising liquid sulfur and a second vapor stream comprising hydrogen sulfide; wherein the liquid product stream has a lower concentration of hydrogen sulfide than the liquid sulfur feed. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266136 | Doped titanium dioxide as a visible and sun light photo catalyst - Methods for preparing and using a photocatalyst are described. The catalyst is prepared by oxidation of a metal salt which has been doped in situ to form a photocatalyst active in visible light. The photocatalyst is used for degrading toxic and irritating compounds and infectious agents. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266137 | ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICES - Conventional electrochromic devices frequently suffer from poor reliability and poor performance. Improvements are made using entirely solid and inorganic materials. Electrochromic devices are fabricated by forming an ion conducting electronically-insulating interfacial region that serves as an IC layer. In some methods, the interfacial region is formed after formation of an electrochromic and a counter electrode layer. The interfacial region contains an ion conducting electronically-insulating material along with components of the electrochromic and/or the counter electrode layer. Materials and microstructure of the electrochromic devices provide improvements in performance and reliability over conventional devices. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266138 | ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICES - Conventional electrochromic devices frequently suffer from poor reliability and poor performance. Improvements are made using entirely solid and inorganic materials. Electrochromic devices are fabricated by forming an ion conducting electronically-insulating interfacial region that serves as an IC layer. In some methods, the interfacial region is formed after formation of an electrochromic and a counter electrode layer. The interfacial region contains an ion conducting electronically-insulating material along with components of the electrochromic and/or the counter electrode layer. Materials and microstructure of the electrochromic devices provide improvements in performance and reliability over conventional devices. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266139 | FILM FORMING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SUBSTRATE USING SAME - The present invention provides a film forming apparatus that forms a film on a substrate (s) | 2011-11-03 |
20110266140 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING REFLECTIVE MASK BLANK FOR EUV LITHOGRAPHY - Provision of a process for producing an EUV mask blank wherein formation of scars of a glass substrate surface or a chuck surface due to sandwiching of foreign objects such as particles between an electrostatic chuck and the glass substrate, is suppressed. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266141 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR HIGH-RATE CO-SPUTTERING OF THIN FILM LAYERS ON PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE SUBSTRATES - Systems and methods for deposition of a thin film layer on photovoltaic (PV) module substrates are generally provided. The system can include a sputtering chamber configured to receive the substrates, at least two targets positioned within the sputtering chamber, and an independent power source connected to each target. Each target can be positioned within the sputtering chamber to face the substrates such that the targets are simultaneously sputtered to supply source material to a plasma field for forming a thin film layer on a surface of the substrates. The multiple targets can also be positioned such that a facing axis extending perpendicularly from a center of each target converges at a point on the surface of the substrate. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266142 | Unitized electrolyzer apparatus - A unitized electrolyzer apparatus for generating hydrogen gas at high pressure. According to one embodiment, the apparatus includes a pressure-containment vessel, a water electrolyzer stack, and a water supply. The water electrolyzer stack is mounted on or in the vessel and is used to generate hydrogen gas for containment in the vessel at high pressure. The water supply is contained within the vessel, the water supply being fluidly coupled to the water electrolyzer stack to provide a cathode feeding of water to the water electrolyzer stack. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266143 | SPUTTERING SYSTEM - A sputtering system includes at least two treatment chambers, at least two antechambers, a gas withdrawal device, a placement device, a removal device, and a transport device. The antechambers and the treatment chambers are connected to each other alternatively to form a loop. Each of the treatment chambers includes arcing sources received therein. The arcing sources are configured for carrying target materials and ionizing the target materials by electronic arc. The gas withdrawal device is configured for vacuuming the treatment chambers and the antechambers. When working, the placement device places workpieces into the loop, the transport device transports the workpieces in the loop for undergoing continuously sputtering, the removal device removes the workpieces from the loop after the sputtering process is finished. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266144 | SPUTTERING APPARATUS - A sputtering apparatus for coating workpieces includes a preheating case defining a preheating cavity, a deposition case defining a deposition cavity, a bridge assembly connecting the preheating case to the deposition case, two supporting assemblies, posts for fixing the workpieces, and a transmission assembly positioned in the preheating case. The bridge assembly includes a bridge member defining a passage and a valve moveably connected to the bridge member. The valve communicates the preheating cavity with the deposition cavity through the passage or separates the preheating cavity from the deposition cavity. One supporting assembly is received in the preheating cavity, and the other supporting assembly is received in the deposition cavity. The transmission assembly removes the posts from one of the supporting assemblies and fixes the posts to the other supporting assembly. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266145 | Tantalum Sputtering Target - Provided is a tantalum sputtering target containing 1 mass ppm or more and 100 mass ppm or less of niobium as an essential component, and having a purity of 99.999% or more excluding niobium and gas components. Thereby obtained is a high purity tantalum sputtering target comprising a uniform and fine structure and which yields stable plasma and superior film evenness (uniformity). | 2011-11-03 |
20110266146 | SPUTTERING APPARATUS - A sputtering apparatus includes a preheating chamber, a deposition chamber, a passage in communication with the preheating chamber and the deposition chamber, a first support assembly received in the preheating chamber, a second support assembly received in the deposition chamber, a number of posts capable of mounting on each of the first and second support assemblies, a transferring robot arranged in the preheating chamber, and a magnetic assembly fixed on the transferring robot. The transferring robot is configured for demounting the post from the two support assemblies, transferring the demounted post between the preheating chamber and the deposition chamber, and mounting the transferred post on the two support assemblies. The magnetic assembly is configured for collecting iron workpieces dropped on a bottom in the preheating chamber, the deposition chamber, or the passage. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266147 | SPUTTERING DEVICE WITH ROTATABLE TARGETS - A sputtering apparatus includes a housing having an enclosure and a plurality of gas-introduction holes defined in the sidewalls of the enclosure, a substrate holder for holding substrates, a plurality of targets surrounding the substrate holder, the targets and the substrate holder are accommodated in the housing, and a driving member for rotating the targets such that the targets can be selectively oriented to face the substrate holder or the gas-introduction holes. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266148 | TARGET BASE AND SPUTTERING APPARATUS USING SAME - A target base includes a fixed carrier, a rotatable carrier, a number of target housings, and a number of target supports. The rotatable carrier is rotatably mounted on the fixed carrier. The target housings are mounted on the fixed carrier around the rotatable carrier, and define receiving spaces adjacent to the rotatable carrier. The target supports are rotatably mounted on the target housings correspondingly. Each target support is able to rotate to be received in the receiving space of a corresponding one of the target housings or to move out of the receiving space. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266149 | ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSOR MODULE - A sensor module includes a flexible linkage; an analysis cell housing; a member anchor; a piercing member; and an electrode arrangement. The analysis cell housing defines an analysis cell and a passageway providing access to the analysis cell from a sample port of the analysis cell housing. The member anchor is configured to move relative to the analysis cell housing along the axis defined by the passageway. The piercing member is configured to slide from a retracted position to an extended position when the member anchor is moved relative to the analysis cell housing. The electrode arrangement is arranged in fluid communication with the analysis cell housing. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266150 | Biosensor Strip - The present invention discloses a biosensor strip, which comprises: a base plate layer defining a first strip end and a second strip end; a conductive layer being disposed on the base plate layer and partitioned into at least two electrode paths; a reagent containing layer being disposed on the conductive layer and comprising a first through hole that is located at the first strip end and for accommodating a reagent solution, wherein the reagent solution comprises matrix, redox mediator, enzyme, surfactant, and a buffer solution; a channel forming layer being disposed on the reagent containing layer and comprising a gap portion that is located at the first strip end; and a cover layer being disposed on the channel forming layer and comprising a second through hole that exposes the partial area of the gap portion of the channel forming layer. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266151 | Microfluidic systems with electronic wettability switches - The present invention concerns microfluidic systems with printed surface structured electronically controllable wettability switches for efficient manipulation of small amounts of fluids. The high performance microfluidic systems of the invention can be used in many applications, e.g. in rapid DNA separation and sizing, cell manipulation, cell sorting and molecule detection. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266152 | Electrostatic Coalescing Device - The invention concerns an electrostatic coalescing device that includes a vessel or a pipe through which a mixture of fluids flows. At least one metal electrode plate and transformer are arranged inside the pipe/vessel. The electrode plate and transformer are fully enclosed by insulation, and the transformer is energized from an external alternating low voltage source/power supply located outside the vessel/pipe. The transformer includes a first end of a high voltage winding connected electrically to the metal plate within the insulation. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266153 | ELECTROCHEMICAL DEPOSITION PROCESS FOR COMPOSITE STRUCTURES - A method of improving the material properties of a composite by electrodepositing particular polymers, organic compounds or inorganic compounds onto electrically conductive fibrous substrates, whether individual fibers or as a fabric, to form composites of improved structural properties and having particular physical properties such as being ice phobic, fire resistant, or electrically conductive. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266154 | Analysis of an auxiliary leveler additive in an acid copper plating bath - An auxiliary leveler additive that cannot be analyzed by conventional CVS methods for acid copper plating baths is analyzed by cyclic voltammetry at a platinum rotating disk electrode from its effect on the anodic current at very positive potentials. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266155 | ELECTRODEPOSITION PAINT COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to electrodeposition primer compositions comprising catalytically active core/shell particles CS . The electrodeposition primer compositions can be used more particularly for cathodic dip coating for the coating of automobile bodies or parts thereof. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266156 | METHOD OF FORMING SOLID BLIND VIAS THROUGH THE DIELECTRIC COATING ON HIGH DENSITY INTERCONNECT (HDI) SUBSTRATE MATERIALS - A method includes forming a first substrate by (a) applying an electrodepositable dielectric coating onto a conductive surface; (b) curing the dielectric coating; (c) depositing an adhesion layer and a seed layer onto the dielectric coating; (d) applying a layer of a first removable material to the seed layer; (e) forming openings in the first removable material to expose areas of the seed layer; (f) electroplating a first conductive material to the exposed areas of the seed layer; (g) applying a layer of a second removable material; (h) forming openings in the second removable material to expose areas of the first conductive material; (i) plating a second conductive material to the exposed areas of the first conductive material; (j) removing the first and second removable materials; (k) removing unplated portions of the seed layer; repeating steps (a) through (k) to form a second substrate; and laminating the first and second substrates together with a layer of dielectric material between the first and second substrates to form at least one interconnect between the first and second substrates. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266157 | Wear resistant wheel coating and method - This invention teaches a method of coating a vehicle wheel to increase wear resistance which, in its preferred embodiment, includes the steps of providing a vehicle wheel and applying a wear resistant coating between/intermediate a primer and a topcoat. The wear resistant coating is applied to at least the tire bead flange of the vehicle wheel but may be applied to any area of the wheel. It is advantageously comprised of a MIL-P-53022B Type II lead and chromate free, corrosion inhibiting epoxy primer with an addition of 3% polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and is formulated in such a manner so as to allow “wet on wet” application over a cured MIL-P-53084 primer. This application method improves adhesion through surface to surface covalent reaction between the polymerization of polyurethane top coat and the polymerization of intermediate epoxy polyamide wear resistant coating. The wear resistant coating is of particular use with vehicle wheels made from cast or forged aluminum, but may also be used by itself over steel wheels that have been pretreated to TT-C-490. It may also be used over anodized, electrocoated, or DOD-P-15328 wash primed aluminum as a standalone non CARC wear resistant coating. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266158 | METHOD FOR ELECTROCHEMICALLY COVERING AN INSULATING SUBSTRATE - The present invention relates to a process for obtaining a metal, ceramic or composite coating on the surface of a non-conductive material such as plastic, ceramic or wood which comprises: A) preparing a polypyrrole dispersion in aqueous base paint or in an acid type water-soluble pure resin; B) diluting the dispersion resulting from the previous stage with an alcohol in a factor of 1.5; C) applying the dispersion of the conductive polymer resulting from stage B) on the surface to be coated and drying same; and D) obtaining the metal, ceramic or composite coating by means of an electrolytic process or an electrophoretic deposition. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266159 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING ELECTROLYZED WATER - An electrolyzed water production apparatus and method safely and simply produce electrolyzed water having a sterilizing action, having a physiologically neutral pH value, and, in addition, simultaneously with strong acidic electrolyzed water and strong alkaline electrolyzed water depending upon the structure. The electrolyzed water production apparatus has an electrolyzer tank with an end that receives or stores raw water, and a power supply. The interior portion of the electrolyzer tank is partitioned by a plurality of diaphragms into a plurality of regions. An anode and a cathode (constituting an electrode pair) are positioned on either side of the diaphragm. In a certain region of the electrolyzer tank, an anode and a cathode are arranged so as to face each other without a diaphragm sandwiched between them. When raw water for electrolysis is electrolyzed, electrolyzed water having a desired pH of a neutral range is produced during electrolysis. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266160 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION DETECTION IN A BLOOD SAMPLE - An alcohol level detection apparatus comprising a chamber ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266161 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATED DETECTION - An integrated sensor is capable of detecting analytes using electrochemical (EC), electrical (E), and optical (O) signals or EC and O signals. The sensor introduces synergetic new capabilities and enhances the sensitivity and selectivity for real-time detection of an analyte in complex matrices, including the presence of high concentration of interferences in liquids and in gas phases. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266162 | Lace Earring Holder - An improved method of holding and storing a great number of pierced earrings or other pierced type body jewelry, made from a narrow flat length of embroidered eyelet lace folded and sewn over the flat edge of a D-shaped metal ring, which can be hung on a wall. The many holes present in the eyelet lace are used to store the earrings, by passing the earring post or wire through the hole from the front, and fastening the earring back, if there is one, on the post behind the lace. This earring holder has the advantages of holding up to 50 pairs or more, while not consuming any horizontal dresser or chest surface space. Additionally, the earring holder is very inexpensive, long lasting, requires no machining, has no moving parts to break or wear-out, and no rigid, structural piece parts to break, crack, or chip. It can be easily manufactured in a multitude of colors and styles to suit any taste. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266163 | Anti tarnish jewelry box insert - An anti tarnish jewelry box insert with an outer flexible housing, an inner open celled foam layer and an inner activated carbon retaining layer. The outer flexible cover is made from breathable material. The activated carbon retaining layer resides within the center of the flexible housing. The open celled foam layer resides just above the activated carbon retaining layer. The flexible housing is made of breathable material and fully covers the activated carbon retaining layer and the foam layer. A preferred embodiment includes the insert is sized to form a floor of a standard jewelry box. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266164 | Multi-Compartment Container - A multi-compartment container comprises a first compartment and a second compartment, the first and second compartments being connected by a common wall. The first compartment is of a configuration that corresponds and is substantially complementary to the dimensions and size of a cigarette lighter, and the second compartment is of a rectangular shape that corresponds and is substantially complementary to the size and dimensions of a breath freshener dispenser. The container may comprise sections in the compartments thereof to allow a user to access the item stored in a compartment, for removal of the item or for use of the item while it is stored in the compartment. The container may also comprise a belt clip, a key fob, and/or a key chain attached thereto. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266165 | PACKAGED DENTAL COMPOSITION - The invention provides a container enclosing an applicator and a dental composition including a volatile organic solvent. The container is sealed. The volatile organic solvent is effectively retained within the container, even after storage at about 43° C. for one week. Preferably the container is made of a copolymer of a cycloolefin and an open chain olefin. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266166 | Cigarette Package - The invention provides a combination cigarette package and matchbook unit comprising: a) a packaging box ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266167 | FLEXIBLE CARRIER - A flexible carrier for carrying a plurality of containers includes a flexible sheet and a plurality of container receiving apertures formed in the flexible sheet wherein the plurality of container receiving apertures are formed in a staggered array wherein each row within the array includes a different number, offset and/or geometry of container receiving apertures from each adjacent row. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266168 | GAS BARRIER AND LIQUID ABSORBENT CONTAINER FOR THE PACKAGING OF FOOD PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to a gas barrier and liquid absorbent container ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266169 | DETERGENT PRODUCTS, METHODS AND MANUFACTURE - A water-soluble pouch suitable for use in machine dishwashing and which comprises a plurality of compartments in generally superposed or superposable relationship, each containing one or more detergent active or auxiliary components, and wherein the pouch has a volume of from about 5 to about 70 ml and a longitudinal/transverse aspect ratio in the range from about 2:1 to about 1:8, preferably from about 1:1 to about 1:4. The water-soluble pouch allows for optimum delivery of dishwashing detergent. A process for the manufacture of multi-compartment pouches and a pack to contain the pouches are also disclosed. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266170 | MIXING CAP AND CONTAINER SYSTEM FOR IMPROVED DELIVERY OF PERISHABLE LIQUID MIXTURES - System and compositions for preparing and delivering perishable liquid mixtures comprising at least one active ingredient. The system comprises vessels having novel barriers for segregating solvent liquids from active ingredients prior to preparation. Novel liquid mixtures having therapeutic properties are also disclosed. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266171 | RESERVOIR CAP - A reservoir cap to be positioned on a neck of a container at an aperture thereof, including a first element in which a chamber, closed by a pierceable wall, is provided to house a product introducible into the interior of the container, and a second element including a piercer for piercing the pierceable wall. The first and second element being axially movable relative to each other, such that the movement causes piercing of the pierceable wall, with consequent introduction of the product into the container. The first element includes a first connector for connection to the container, which cooperate with an external portion of the neck of the container, and second connector for connection to the second element. The second connector including a thread cooperating with at least one tooth engaged in it. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266172 | USE OF TDE FOR ISOLATION OF NUCLEIC ACIDS - The invention provides the use of tetraethylene glycol dimethyl ether for adsorbing nucleic acids to solid phases such as those with silica surfaces. To this end, the invention also provides compositions comprising TDE. Methods are disclosed and claimed to purify nucleic acids from samples, as well as kits useful for performing these methods. Particularly, the invention encompasses methods for the purification of nucleic acids with low molecular weight. The nucleic acids purified by a method of the invention are suited for assays aiming at the detection of a target nucleic acid. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266173 | Method of Custom Fitting an Article of Footwear and Apparatus Including a Container - A method and apparatus for custom fitting an article of footwear is disclosed. A container holding the article of footwear includes a steaming assembly that allows a customer to subject the article of footwear to steam. The method can include cooling the article of footwear on the customer's foot to custom fit the article of footwear. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266174 | METHOD TO REPLACE AN INSTRUMENT CASE AND REPLACEMENT CASE THEREFOR - A method designed to replace a compromised instrument case with a new case without the need to disconnect any wire, relay or any other electric equipment is described herein. The instrument panel is supported for example by a temporary support frame during the dismantling of the old case and the assembly of the new case. The new case is therefore assembled on site around the instrument panel. The new instrument case includes a floor which is made of at least two parts, one on each side of the wiring. The instrument case therefore remains in a normal working mode during the entire replacement procedure thus preventing downtime. As well, the amount of manpower required for the replacement of an instrument case is drastically reduced. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266175 | DISC HOLDER AND STORAGE CONTAINER - The present invention relates to a disc holder for storing a plurality of discs comprising: a base; a spindle extending vertically from the base, where the spindle enables the stacking of the plurality of discs; a top cover, where the top cover locks to the base by using two sliding clasps, where one clasp is one side of the top cover and the other clasp is on the opposite side. The base may include three prongs extending vertically from three respective sides of the base in order to keep discs aligned. The enclosure may further include a receptacle for the top of the spindle and a swivel handle for carrying the unit. The plurality of discs may include compact discs and DVD's or a combination of both. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266176 | Protective Coverings and Methods of Making and Using the Same - Protective coverings suitable for protecting and housing electronic devices such as a KINDLE™ ebook reader or an APPLE™ iPAD™ tablet are disclosed. Methods of making and using protective coverings are also disclosed. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266177 | PACKAGING SYSTEM FOR A LARGE ARTICLE - A packaging system for a printer/copier or other large article that uses less material than conventional packaging systems. In one embodiment the system comprises a pair of elongated foam braces that slide over pairs of vertically oriented corner posts for holding and cushioning the packaged article. In another embodiment the system comprises four foam braces wedged between the four vertical edges of the article and vertical corner posts. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266178 | Autoclavable Medical Instrument Case For Reduced Instrument Corrosion - A case for storing medical instruments contains a rotating bracket for holding the instruments. The bracket is connected to the tray and hinged lid of the case via a movable frame, and the bracket movement is controlled by opening and closing of the lid. When the lid is closed, the bracket points the tips of the instruments downward to minimize water collection; and when the lid is opened, the instrument holding bracket rotates so that the instruments it holds are moved to a vertical position, facilitating instrument selection. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266179 | FILM CONTAINER - A film container comprises a bottom film ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266180 | TUBULAR-BAG PACK FOR ARTICLES IN BAR FORM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PACKAGING-MATERIAL WEB - The invention relates to a tubular bag packaging ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266181 | MICROSCOPE SLIDE HOLDER AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention is a microscope slide holder suitable for use with a centrifuge. The slide holder includes a base with a plurality of chambers, the chambers being formed to receive and retain microscope slides. The slide holder may also include a seal, configured to cover the plurality of chambers, and a lid, which is removable from the base. The slide holder may also include a cover, which is configured to cover selected portions of the microscope slide. The method of using the microscope slide holder is also disclosed. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266182 | HIGH-PRESSURE CONTAINER - The invention relates to a high-pressure container comprising a thin-walled, cylindrical metal liner ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266183 | VARIABLE DISPLAY - A package includes an outer structure and a variable display. The variable display includes a display band and a main band. The display band is rotatably connected with the main band and has a first display face and a second display face. The display band is joined to the outer structure via an anchor. The main band extends around the outer structure and is moveable from a first vertical position to a second vertical position. The first display face is visible and the second display face is concealed in the first position. The first display face is concealed and the second display face is visible in the second position. The vertical movement of the main band along the outer structure rotates the display band. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266184 | POURING PORT, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME AND CONTAINER FOR LIQUID PROVIDED WITH THE POURING PORT - A pouring port of a container for liquid at one end of which a rubber stopper allowing the penetration of an injection needle therethrough is embedded, wherein: the pouring port is formed by welding a port part, at least the innermost layer of which forming the discharge channel thereof comprises a resin containing a COP-based resin as the main component, with a stopper body part, which holds the rubber stopper and comprises a resin containing a COP-based resin as the main component, via the resin layers containing the respective COP-based resins as the main component; and at least the resin constituting the stopper body part contains a rubber component in an amount of not more than 30% by mass, or has, in the main chain, a molecular structure represented by general formula (1) | 2011-11-03 |
20110266185 | DETERGENT PRODUCTS, METHODS AND MANUFACTURE - A water-soluble pouch suitable for use in machine dishwashing and which comprises a plurality of compartments in generally superposed or superposable relationship, each containing one or more detergent active or auxiliary components, and wherein the pouch has a volume of from about 5 to about 70 ml and a longitudinal/transverse aspect ratio in the range from about 2:1 to about 1:8, preferably from about 1:1 to about 1:4. The water-soluble pouch allows for optimum delivery of dishwashing detergent. A process for the manufacture of multi-compartment pouches and a pack to contain the pouches are also disclosed. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266186 | THIN-WALLED PLASTIC CONTAINER FOR PRESSURIZATION - This invention proposes a light-weight, thin-walled plastic container, in particular made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), intended for post-filling pressurization so as to increase the rigidity of said container, and a process for manufacturing such container. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266187 | Oxygen Scavenging Polymers - A polymer with a backbone and an unsaturated side chain attached to the backbone. The polymer may optionally be combined with an oxidation catalyst and/or other ingredients. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266188 | FORM FILL SEAL PACKAGING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPRESSIBLE GOODS - The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for compressing woven material or other compressible material, such as, but not limited to, a comforter set or bedding set. The bedding set or other woven material is placed into a reclosable storage bag through the open bottom thereof. The bag is compressed by a compression apparatus and the open bottom of the storage bag is sealed shut. The result is a package with reduced volume, which reduces shipping and display costs, and is more aesthetically attractive to the consumer. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266189 | BLISTER PACKAGING - Easy open blister packaging suitable for low density products, such as beverage tablets. In one embodiment, a blister package can have a forming layer with a flange and at least one blister cavity having a floor formed to slant at an angle of at least about 15 degrees relative to the forming layer flange, each blister cavity having a perimeter defining an open top and dimensioned to hold one product. The lidding layer can be a laminate sealed to at least the perimeter of the open top of each blister cavity, the lidding layer having a clear PET layer, an adhesive layer, a metal foil layer, a peripherally sealed desiccant layer and a pre-perforated sealant layer to seal to the forming layer, wherein the sealant layer perforations provide air communication between the blister cavity and the desiccant layer and the desiccant peripheral seal prevents air communication beyond the lidding layer periphery. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266190 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR RETAINING SOLVENT - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for retaining solvent. A tray surface extends outward from a solvent sink. The tray surface is inclined toward the solvent sink. One or more tray walls are disposed at a perimeter of the tray surface. The one or more tray walls extend upward from the tray surface. A tray attachment interface supports the tray surface and the one or more tray walls relative to the solvent sink. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266191 | AIR-FILLED PACKAGING PRODUCT - The present invention relates to an air-filled packaging product, and more particularly to an air-filled packaging product designed to facilitate air injection and to secure air-tightness once air is injected. To this end, there is provided an air-filled packaging product comprising: an air cell for providing a shock-absorbing effect against any external pressure; an air-injection passage via which outside air is injected; a communication passage for connecting between the air-injection passage and the air cell; and a sealing means for preventing a reserve flow of the filled air. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266192 | WAFER CONTAINER WITH OVAL LATCH - A wafer container includes a container body, in which a plurality of slots being disposed for supporting a plurality of wafers and an opening being formed on one sidewall of which for importing and exporting the plurality of wafers, and a door is joined with the opening of the container body for protecting the plurality of wafers therein, wherein the characteristic of the wafer container lies in that: at least one latch component is disposed in the door, the latch component including an oval cam with a pair of V-shape notches and on the surface of oval cam being a groove, a pair of moving bars including respectively an engaging portion, and a guiding element located on the moving bars, the engaging portion being engaged in the groove for the pair of moving bars to be respectively engaged with the oval cam. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266193 | Wafer Container With Purgeable Supporting Module - A wafer container includes a container body, composed of a pair of side walls, a top surface, and a bottom surface, a supporting module being disposed on each of said sidewall for supporting a plurality of wafers; and a door joining with opening of the container body with its inner surface for protecting the plurality of wafers within the container body, the characteristic in that: a purgeable supporting module is respectively disposed between each sidewall to of the container body and the back wall, a long slit is further disposed on the side of purgeable supporting module facing the opening and a porous material is disposed within the long slit, and an air inlet is further disposed on one end of the purgeable supporting module for being connected to a gas valve, wherein the purgeable supporting module is composed of a plurality of supporting ribs vertically arranged at intervals. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266194 | COMBINATION OF PROTECTIVE CASING AND STAND FOR PORTABLE HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A combination of protective casing and stand for portable handheld electronic device comprising a base and a cover pivotably connected to the cover, in which an inner space is formed between the base and the cover for containing the electronic device, and the cover could be pivoted with respect to the base to make the combination to form a configuration at least including a triangle in a cross section taken along a central line of the combination. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266195 | CONVERTIBLE BOX - A convertible box includes a body having a back panel and side panels that define a cavity and an opening. A lid is hingeably connected to the body and disposed to cover the opening when the convertible box is in a closed condition. The lid is arranged to hingeably move relative to the body such that the lid is disposed in abutting relationship with the back panel when the convertible box is in an open condition. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266196 | INTEGRATED SEQUENCE OF METHODS FOR EXTRACTING AND PROCESSING EXTRA-HEAVY OR BITUMINOUS CRUDE OIL WITH CO2 CAPTURE - The present invention relates to a method of preparing synthetic crude oil from a heavy crude reservoir, comprising: (a) extracting the heavy crude oil using a steam technology; (b) separating the crude extracted and the water; (c) separating the crude into at least one light cut and one heavy cut; (d) converting said heavy cut to a lighter product and a residue; (e) optionally, partially or totally hydroprocessing the converted product and/or the light cut(s) obtained upon separation (c); (f) burning and/or gasifying the conversion residue in the presence of metal oxides in at least one chemical looping cycle producing CO | 2011-11-03 |
20110266197 | METHOD OF PRODUCTION OF LIGHT OLEFINS IN CATALYTIC CRACKING UNITS WITH ENERGY DEFICIENCY - The present invention relates to a method of production of light olefins, with the objective of maximizing the production of propylene and in particular ethylene by the use of a special catalyst containing high-silica zeolite, whose composition also includes a dehydrogenating metal, so as to generate light olefins and appreciable deposition of coke on the catalyst. Gains in selectivity for light olefins are observed, and at the same time the energy deficiency of catalytic cracking in petrochemical operations with light hydrocarbons is minimized, avoiding problems due to the need to burn heating oil in the catalyst regenerating section to make up for the energy deficit of the converter. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266198 | BITUMEN EXTRACTION AND ASPHALTENE REMOVAL FROM HEAVY CRUDE USING HIGH SHEAR - Herein disclosed is a method of removing at least one component from a feed by subjecting the feed to high shear in the presence of carbon dioxide to produce a high shear-treated product and separating the at least one component from the high shear-treated product to produce a component-reduced product. Also disclosed is a method of removing asphaltenes from asphaltenic oil by subjecting the asphaltenic oil to a shear rate of at least 10,000 s | 2011-11-03 |
20110266199 | DEVICE FOR SELECTING AND SEPARATING OBJECTS - The present invention provides a device for sorting items according to at least one predetermined criterion. The device includes at least one conveyor for transporting an item along at least a portion of the device, a measuring until positioned in proximity to the conveyor for receiving the items from the conveyor, and at least one separation gate along a length of the at least conveyor that can be selectively actuated based on at least one predetermined criteria measured by the measuring unit. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266200 | EMERGENCY EXTRACTION LINE AND MARINE PARTICLE SKIMMER - Removing contaminated water and pollutants from a body of water. Apparatus includes marine particle skimmers that can pull contaminated water through filter units or otherwise direct contaminated water or pollutants to a collection point. Emergency extraction lines can remove contaminated water and pollutants by conducting water to an extraction point. Emergency extraction lines include multiple emergency extraction line components connected to each other. The marine particle skimmers and emergency extraction lines typically float on the surface of the water but can be configured to extract contaminants below the water surface. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266201 | SITE DRAINER - A liquid transfer device having a housing with a top end, a bottom end, a sidewall, and an inner cavity. The sidewall has an inner surface and an outer surface. There is a plurality of openings traversing said sidewall. Also present is a filtering surface that covers the openings. The water or other liquids are pumped or transferred with a pump contained inside the inner cavity, with a fluid exit used for carrying the water out towards exterior hosing. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266202 | WASTEWATER TREATMENT APPARATUS WITH TWO-STAGE MULTIMEDIA BIOLOGICAL FILTRATION PROCESS - A wastewater treatment apparatus of the present invention is configured to biologically filter wastewater through multimedia by consecutively performing two stages (the first and second stages) for a multimedia biological filtration process. A carbon source and coagulant are respectively injected during the first and second multimedia biological filtration processes. The first stage multimedia biological filtration process is carried out in anoxic conditions and the second stage multimedia biological filtration process is carried out in aerobic conditions. The media for the first and second stage biological filtration processes are arranged in large-middle-middle large-small size. Thus, the present invention can secure excellent treated water while minimizing loss of water-head by maximizing reflux capability of solids. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266203 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTROCOAGULATION - A water treatment system using electrocoagulation is provided. One of the stages of the water treatment is subjecting the water to electrocoagulation so that colloidal solids can be reduced, emulsions broken, and hydrocarbons and complex organics removed, without the application of substantial chemical substances to the contaminated water or even the use of any chemical substances. An electrocoaguloaty apparatus can comprise: a tank having a first end and a second end; a plurality of electrolytic cells provided in the tank, each electrolytic cell having at least one anode electrode and at least one cathode electrode defining an anode/cathode electrode pair; and a voltage supply connected to each electrolytic cell to supply a voltage across each anode/cathode pair. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266204 | MANIFOLD ADAPTOR PLATE FOR FILTRATION APPARATUS - A manifold adaptor plate useful as a gasket having liquid pathways which permit passing of a filtrate, a feed and a retentate wherein admixture of the filtrate with the feed or the retentate is prevented is provided and is formed of an elastomeric layer, a rigid intermediate layer and a polymer layer. The elastomeric layer functions as a gasket and is bonded to the polymeric layer through the liquid pathways of the intermediate plate. An elastomer layer may be formed on both layers as well and optionally a second polymer layer between the intermediate layer and the second elastomer layer may also be used. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266205 | FUEL FILTER HAVING WATER DISCHARGE PIPE - The invention relates to a fuel filter ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266206 | Integrated Blood Specimen Processor - A blood specimen processor by means of which blood specimens are collected into a collection tube containing an anticoagulant and a molded buoy of predetermined density between 1.045 and 1.084 with an embedded water swellable o-ring that expands to form a robust seal in a leucocyte density gradient between the buoy's outer surface and tube's inner surface. The buoy is made of a first resin and a second resin, the first resin having a lower density than the second resin, the first resin and the second resin being present in such amounts and relative proportions so that the body has an overall density between 1.045 and 1.084 and preferably, a center of gravity below a geometric center of the body. When the blood specimen contained in the processor is centrifuged, the buoy is thrust through the separating blood and the developing interface of erythrocytes, leucocytes, and plasma. A reproducible gradient develops that builds a reproducible buffy coat ring around the upper trough at the junction of the edge of the separator buoy and the tube wall. The relative proportions of resin are controlled to create a separator buoy of a desired density so that after centrifugation the buffy coat or other cells of interest will be above the water swellable o-ring. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266207 | Synergy City: a production facility for electrical power, fresh water, and trash processing without the use of nuclear fission, coal or oil - This invention uses existing technology in a novel way to create a production facility, which can be known as Synergy City, to provide a solution to three problems confronting the United States, and other nations as well: the need for safe, clean, renewable sources of electrical power; the need for adequate supplies of fresh water; and the need to dispose of trash in a responsible manner. A synergistic solution to these problems is presented without the use of nuclear fission, coal or oil. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266208 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR FILTERING WATER FROM OIL AND GAS WELLS - The invention relates to a method and apparatus for filtering contaminated water from an oil or gas well. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266209 | PLASMA DISCHARGE SELF-CLEANING FILTRATION SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to a novel method for cleaning a filter surface using a plasma discharge self-cleaning filtration system. The method involves utilizing plasma discharges to induce short electric pulses of nanoseconds duration at high voltages. These electrical pulses generate strong Shockwaves that disintegrate and dislodge particulate matter located on the surface of the filter. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266210 | SPIRAL MEMBRANE ELEMENT AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - An object of the present invention is to provide a spiral membrane element that can form a uniform fiber reinforcement layer on an outer circumferential surface by a simple process without a great change in the materials, as well as a process for producing the same. The spiral membrane element of the present invention is a spiral membrane element which is provided with a cylindrical roll R in which a separation membrane, a feed-side flow passageway member, and a permeate-side flow passageway member | 2011-11-03 |
20110266211 | MULTI-FLOW FILTRATION SYSTEM - Disclosed is multi-flow filter cartridge assembly that includes an elongated housing that has axially opposed proximal and distal ends and defines an interior cavity and first, second and third flow paths which extend from the proximal end of the housing to the distal end. The cartridge assembly also includes first, second and third filter elements. The first filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the first flow path from a first inlet port to a first outlet port. The second filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the second flow path from a second inlet port to a second outlet port. Lastly, the third filter element is also disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the third flow path from a third inlet port to a third outlet port. The first flow path is isolated from the second and third flow paths and the second flow path is isolated from the third flow path. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266212 | HORIZONTAL BELT FILTER - A belt filter for separating liquids from solids in a slurry feed comprising a frame supporting a porous filter medium arranged over a moving carrier belt. The medium is adaptable to receive the feed and separate liquid filtrate therefrom. A vacuum pan is provided for collecting liquid filtrate separated from the feed. The vacuum pan is a rectangular trough having an open end located directly underneath the carrier belt, with the length of said vacuum pan being situated in the direction of movement of the carrier belt. A filtrate manifold is provided for receiving the filtrate from the vacuum pan, with the filtrate manifold being attached to and located directly underneath the vacuum pan to form an integral assembly that facilitates performing maintenance on the vacuum pan. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266213 | ULTRAFINE CONTINUOUS FIBROUS CERAMIC FILTER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - An ultrafine continuous fibrous ceramic filter, which comprises a filtering layer of a fibrous porous body, wherein the fibrous porous body comprises continuous ultrafine fibers of metal oxide which are randomly arranged and layered, and powdery nano-alumina incorporated into the ultrafine fibers or coated thereon, the ultrafine fibers being obtained by electrospinning a spinning solution comprising a metal oxide precursor sol-gel solution, and optionally, a polymer resin, and sintering the electrospun fibers, in which the ultrafine fibers have an average diameter of 10˜500 nm, and the fibrous porous body has a pore size of maximum frequency ranging from 0.05 to 2 μm, exhibits high filtration efficiency at a high flow rate, and can be regenerated. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266214 | Improved Sifting Screen - The invention relates to a screen frame adapted for use in a shaker to separate solids from a liquid/solid mixture and to which woven wire mesh is to be attached, comprising an outer perimeter and a plurality of plastics ribs extending between opposing regions of the perimeter, the plastics ribs together forming an upper face and a lower face, wherein the frame further comprises at least one metal rib extending between opposing regions of the perimeter and extending from the upper face to the lower face, and to a shaker comprising at least one such screen frame. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266215 | Advanced biologic water treatment using algae - An advanced water treatment method processes a continuous flow of water in a sequence of stages including pre-filtering [ | 2011-11-03 |
20110266216 | METHOD FOR SANITIZING AN ELECTRODEIONIZATION DEVICE - The present invention has the technical effect of disinfecting an EDI device of a water purification system. The present invention may be applied to an EDI device having an internal chamber comprising ion exchange components. The internal chamber may also comprise a plurality of ion selective membranes positioned between the anode and the cathode compartments. As illustrated and described herein, embodiments of the present invention seek to sanitize the EDI device without sanitization chemicals or a water supply. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266217 | METHOD FOR CLEANING FILTER SEPARATION SYSTEMS - High shear separations of suspensions and colloid suspensions may be preformed using a fouling reduction agent to optimize the separations. The fouling reduction agents are solids. Exemplary of such solids are powdered cellulose, clays, diatomaceous earth and the like. Process streams which may treated include refinery process waste water, chemical process waste water, food processing waste water, power generation waste water, chemical product streams, and chemical intermediate streams. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266218 | DETERMINING BIOFILM THICKNESS IN A MEMBRANE SUPPORTED BIOFILM REACTOR - A method of assessing biofilm thickness in a membrane supported biofilm reactor (MSBR) of the type comprising a lumen containing a gas phase, a liquid phase, and a gas permeable membrane providing an interface between the gas and liquid phases, the method comprising the steps of charging the lumen with an inert gas, closing the lumen to establish an initial elevated pressure in the lumen, measuring the rate of change of pressure within the lumen, and correlating the rate of change of pressure (dP/dt) with biofilm thickness. The step of correlating dP/dt with biofilm thickness involves correlating dP/dt with the rate of diffusion of the inert gas (dn/dt), correlating dn/dt with an overall mass transfer coefficient (K), correlating K with the mass transfer coefficient of the biofilm (ICB), and correlating kβ with the biofilm thickness. Also described is a membrane supported biofilm reactor (MSBR) of the type comprising a gas permeable membrane providing an interface between a lumen containing a gas phase, and a liquid phase, characterised in that the MSBR comprises means for flushing the lumen with an inert gas, means for closing and re-opening the lumen, and means for detecting intra-membrane pressure within the lumen. The means for detecting intra-membrane pressure is provided by a pressure transducer. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266219 | PROCESS FOR SEPARATING LIQUID MIXTURES - The invention is directed to a process for separating liquid mixtures and an apparatus for separating liquid mixtures. The process of the invention comprises:
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20110266220 | SEPARATIONS WITH HIGHLY SELECTIVE FLUOROPOLYMER MEMBRANES - A method of separating components of mixtures of chemical compounds uses a nonporous membrane of copolymer of a perfluorinated cyclic or cyclizable monomer, and a 4 carbon dicarboxyl-containing comonomer, such as maleic anhydride. Optionally, the membrane composition includes an acyclic fluorinated olefin termonomer. The membranes provide a remarkably high selectivity of water relative to organic solvents and inorganic acids compared to dipolymer membranes of perfluorinated comonomers. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266221 | FLOW BALANCING SYSTEM AND METHOD, ESPECIALLY FOR CITRATE - A renal failure therapy system includes a blood pump; a citrate pump; and a control unit configured to automatically control the blood pump and the citrate pump to achieve a citrate flowrate that is based on at least a blood flowrate. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266222 | POLYBENZIMIDAZOLE-BASED MEMBRANES FOR THE DEHYDRATION OF ORGANIC LIQUIDS VIA PERVAPORATION - A hollow fiber membrane has an outer layer of polybenzimidazole (PBI) and an inner support layer, e.g., polyetherimide (PEI). The hollow fiber membrane is made by a co-extrusion (spinning) process. The hollow fiber membrane may be used in a pervaporation process, such as a pervaporation dehydration of an organic liquid, e.g., ethylene glycol (EG). A contactor is made with the hollow fiber membrane. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266223 | DUAL-LAYER HOLLOW FIBERS WITH ENHANCED FLUX AS FORWARD OSMOSIS MEMBRANES FOR WATER REUSES AND PROTEIN ENRICHMENT - A hollow fiber includes a lumen, a polymeric membrane defining the lumen, and a porous tubular substrate, a circumferential surface of which is in contact with a circumferential surface of the polymeric membrane. The polymeric membrane includes a first polymer having monomers each containing an imidazole group. The hollow fiber can be used for water reclamation and protein enrichment | 2011-11-03 |
20110266224 | Enhanced High Water Recovery Membrane Process - Disclosed is an economical process for the purification of water containing soluble and sparingly soluble inorganic compounds using single-stage or two-stage membrane processes that integrate membrane water purification with chemical precipitation softening and residual hardness and silica removal from the membrane concentrates using ion exchange resins and silica sequestering media, respectively. The purified water recovery in the present invention will not be adversely affected by design and/or operational deficiencies in the chemical precipitation softening system that may result in higher residual hardness and silica in the supernatant from the clarifier. The water is first pretreated to remove suspended solids, oil, iron, manganese and soluble organics if significant using a suitable oil separation device, secondary biological treatment, aeration, chemical oxidation, coagulation, flocculation, single or multi-media filtration, micro-media filtration, ultrafiltration, microfiltration or a combination of these pretreatment steps. The water is further preconditioned with acid and antiscalant. A large fraction of the pretreated water is purified in the first stage low pressure membrane system, RO1. The RO1 concentrate is combined with recycled second stage RO2 membrane concentrate and softened through a chemical precipitation step, followed by an ion exchange softening and polishing step to completely remove the hardness and followed by a silica sequestering unit to completely remove silica. The completely softened and silica-free high TDS combined membrane concentrate is introduced into the second stage high pressure membrane system RO2 to achieve further purified water recovery, resulting in an overall purified water recovery at a rate of 67% to 99.9% of the Influent Water, without precipitation of scale and fouling compounds on the membrane surface. A small high TDS RO2 reject stream is combined with clarifier bottoms and removed from the process to control the osmotic pressure. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266225 | CHROMATOGRAPHY LIGAND - The present invention relates to a chromatography ligand defined by the following formula R | 2011-11-03 |
20110266226 | Removing Viruses from Drinking Water - A process of removing viruses from drinking water is disclosed. The process involves filtering drinking water, having a viral contaminant, through a layer of coarse sand; contacting the drinking water with a composite iron matrix; and purifying the drinking water by allowing the composite iron matrix to adsorb the viral contaminant for at least fifteen minutes. The major component of the composite iron matrix is an iron component, which is at least about 68% to about 92% iron by weight. Other components include manganese; cerium; carbon; phosphorous; sulfur; aluminum; silicon; chromium; copper; and zinc. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266227 | APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING COAGULANT AMOUNT - Provided are a method and an apparatus that enable rapid and automatic determination of the coagulant injection rate in a process of water treatment through coagulation and sedimentation. Using a coagulation analyzer comprising sample tanks | 2011-11-03 |
20110266228 | PRODUCTION FLUID SOLID TRAP - A convenient, cost effective and efficient solid separation apparatus and method of removing solid material from production fluid is disclosed. The solids separation apparatus includes a fluid inlet pipe; a fluid outlet pipe; a vessel that is a fluid velocity driven solid settlement inducement structure and/or a fluid vector driven solid settlement inducement structure; at least one solid discharge opening within the vessel longitudinally spaced between the fluid inlet pipe and the fluid outlet pipe; and, a tank disposed below the vessel with at least one solid entry opening communicated with the at least one solid discharge opening. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266229 | STACKABLE MODULAR PERSONAL COMPUTER ARRAY - One aspect of this disclosure is directed to a sub-rack module for supporting a personal computer chassis therein. The sub-rack module is configured to be received within a multi-position support rack. Due to the unique combination of the sub-rack and the multi-position support rack, the sub-rack modules can be positioned such that the back ends of the personal computer chassis form an air passageway in the center of the multi-position support rack, which allows for the air flow to be directed through the passageway and out through the front end of the personal computer chassis. This configuration allows for the high density storage of an array of personal computer chassis while providing adequate cooling for multiple units. A method for manufacturing this system is also provided. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266230 | Support device having variable security level - A support apparatus having a variable security level, including a tray structured for receiving a portable electronic device, the tray having a mounting interface structure on an outside backing surface thereof. An unsecurable retainer mechanism is structured for releasably retaining the portable electronic device in the tray. A variable level security mechanism is structured for securably retaining the portable electronic device in the tray, the variably securable latching element including: a latching element that is movable between a latched configuration relative to the tray for securably latching the portable electronic device in the tray, and an unlatched configuration, a plunger-type security element that is movable between a secured configuration for alternatively securing the latching element in the latched and unlatched configurations thereof, and an unsecured configuration, and a lock element that is coupled to the security element for alternatively locking the security element in the secured and unsecured configurations thereof. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266231 | CONTROLLER STAND DEVICE AND CONTROLLER STAND SYSTEM - To provide a controller stand device capable of stably standing any of two controllers having different thickness. A controller stand device has a pedestal having a support concave formed thereon, the support concave having a size large enough to accept the first controller inserted therein. The controller stand device has a support member to be pressed onto the external surface of the controller inserted in the support concave to thereby stand the controller. The support member is capable of moving between a first support position in which the support member is pressed onto the external surface of the first controller when the first controller is inserted in the support concave and a second position in which the support member is pressed onto the external surface of the second controller when the second controller is inserted in the support concave. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266232 | SHELVING SYSTEM WITH VIDEO CAPABILITY - A display shelf for use, for example, in retail stores includes a product-supporting surface and a forwardly positioned display surface extending downwardly and forwardly from the front of the product-supporting surface. A video device with video content is secured to the shelf with the screen of the device visible though an aperture in the display surface and through a second aperture in an advertising sign that covers at least some of the display surface. A proximity sensor is provided to initiate playback of the content stored on the video device when the presence of a customer in the vicinity of the shelf is detected. Control buttons extend through registered openings in the display surface and sign. Each button, when operated, initiates playback of a particular one of the different videos stored on the device. Indicia on the sign adjacent each button provide information about the content of the respective videos. The customer can, by selecting a particular button, play of any one of a number of recordings stored on the video device that the customer wishes to see. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266233 | MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR SOLAR MODULES - Mounting system ( | 2011-11-03 |