52nd week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 25 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160376664 | Experimentally Validated Sets of Gene Specific Primers for Use in Multiplex Applications - Sets of experimentally validated gene specific primer pairs are provided. Embodiments of the sets include 10 or more gene specific primer pairs of forward and reverse primers. The forward and reverse primers of each primer pair include gene specific primers that are experimentally validated as suitable for use in a multiplex amplification assay. In some instances, each of the forward and reverse primers includes an anchor domain that includes a universal primer binding site. The sets find use in a variety of different applications, including high-throughput sequencing applications. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376665 | EGFR ASSAY - Provided herein is technology relating to detecting molecular markers relevant to cancer and particularly, but not exclusively, to methods and compositions for quantifying and/or detecting EGFR mRNA and/or EGFRvIII mRNA in biological samples. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376666 | FUSION GENES ASSOCIATED WITH PROGRESSIVE PROSTATE CANCER - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for determining whether a subject having prostate cancer is at greater risk of developing progressive disease, and methods of treating the subjects. It is based, at least in part, on the discovery that approximately 90% of men carrying at least one of the following fusion genes: TRMT11-GRIK2, SLC45A2-AMACR, MTOR-TP53BP1, LRRC59-FLJ60017, TMEM135-CCDC67 and CCNH-C5orf30 experienced prostate cancer recurrence, metastases and/or prostate cancer-specific death after radical prostatectomy (each examples of “progressive prostate cancer”), while these outcomes occurred in only 36% of men not carrying any of these fusion genes. It is also based, at least in part, on the discovery that no patient studied survived five years without recurrence if their primary prostate cancer contained a TRMT11-GRIK2 or MTOR-TP53BP1 fusion gene. It is also based, at least in part, on the discovery that the protein encoded by the MAN2A1-FER fusion gene exhibits kinase activity. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376667 | QUALITY CONTROL OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS BASED ON GENE EXPRESSION - The invention relates to the field of quality testing of fresh plant-based and mushroom based products. Methods, carriers and kits for determining the quality stage are provided. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376668 | GENETIC LOCI ASSOCIATED WITH SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE RESISTANCE AND METHODS OF USE - Various methods and compositions are provided for identifying and/or selecting soybean plants or soybean germplasm with improved resistance to soybean cyst nematode. In certain embodiments, the method comprises detecting at least one marker locus that is associated with resistance to soybean cyst nematode. In other embodiments, the method further comprises detecting at least one marker profile or haplotype associated with resistance to soybean cyst nematode. In further embodiments, the method comprises crossing a selected soybean plant with a second soybean plant. Further provided are markers, primers, probes and kits useful for identifying and/or selecting soybean plants or soybean germplasm with improved resistance to soybean cyst nematode. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376669 | GENE CONTROLLING SHELL PHENOTYPE IN PALM - Nucleic acid sequences for predicting and controlling shell phenotype in palm. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376670 | Eukaryotic Cells with Artificial Endosymbionts for Multimodal Detection - The present invention is directed generally to eukaryotic cells comprising single-celled organisms that are introduced into the eukaryotic cell through human intervention and which transfer to daughter cells of the eukaryotic cell, and methods of introducing such single-celled organisms into eukaryotic cells. The invention provides single-celled organisms that introduce a phenotype to eukaryotic cells that is maintained in daughter cells. The invention additionally provides eukaryotic cells containing magnetic bacteria. The invention further provides eukaryotic cells engineered with single-celled organisms to allow for multimodal observation of the eukaryotic cells. Each imaging method (or modality) allows the visualization of different aspects of anatomy and physiology, and combining these allows the imager to learn more about the subject being imaged. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376671 | CONTINUOUS TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE AND RH APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A Ruhrstahl-Heraeus (RH) apparatus for performing a vacuum degassing process of molten metal includes a sensor hole formed at a lower vessel of a vacuum vessel; a continuous temperature measuring device mounted on the sensor hole and including a light-to-temperature converter measuring temperature based on received light, a light guide rod receiving light from a measurement target, an optical fiber transferring the light received by the light guide rod to the light-to-temperature converter, a connector connecting the optical fiber to the light guide rod while maintaining straightness of the optical fiber, a primary protection tube enclosing an outer peripheral surface of the light guide rod, a flexible heat resistant tube protecting the optical fiber, and a joint connected to the flexible heat resistant tube and provided with a cooling gas injection tube; and a cooling gas supply unit supplying cooling gas to the cooling gas injection tube. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376672 | MIXTURE, USE OF THIS MIXTURE AND PROCESS FOR CONDITIONING A SLAG LOCATED ON A METAL MELT IN A METALLURGICAL VESSEL IN IRON AND STEEL METALLURGY - The invention relates to a mixture comprising magnesium, carbon and aluminium to be introduced into the slag located on a metal melt in iron and steel metallurgy, to the use of such a mixture and also to a process for conditioning a slag located on a metal melt in a metallurgical vessel, for example, in a converter, in an electric arc furnace or in a ladle, in iron and steel metallurgy. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376673 | ASBESTOS PROCESSING - The invention is directed to a method for processing asbestos-containing steel scrap into useful products, which products can be handled in a safe manner. In accordance with the present invention the asbestos-containing steel scrap is melted in a furnace, which results in destruction of the asbestos fibers. It has been found possible to carry out such a process in an economically feasible manner. In accordance with the invention asbestos-containing steel is heated to high temperature so that the steel melts. As a result the asbestos will be converted into harmless material, which allows for safe handling and processing of the resulting products. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376674 | METHODS FOR MARKING AND MARKED ARTICLES USING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUE - A method for marking an article is disclosed which includes providing an article including a substrate, the substrate including a surface and a surface material, and forming a design on the surface of the substrate by applying a marking material to the surface wherein applying the marking material includes an additive manufacturing technique. Another method for marking an article further includes the surface having a first surface and second surface, the second surface defining a depression relative to the first surface, and forming a design on the surface of the substrate by applying a marking material to the second surface, the marking material forming a marking surface which is substantially flush with the first surface. The marked article formed by the methods includes a microstructure derived from the additive manufacturing technique. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376675 | H-SECTION STEEL AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - An H-section steel has a predetermined chemical composition in which Ti oxides having a grain size of 0.01 μm to 3.0 μm are included at a density of 30 pieces/mm | 2016-12-29 |
20160376676 | Method for Manufacturing a Golf Club Head - A method for manufacturing a golf club head with an improved surface hardness and surface strength is disclosed. The method includes forging a spring steel to form a club head body with a striking faceplate portion and a back portion opposite to the striking faceplate portion, and quenching the club head body by a quenching medium at 800-1000° C. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376677 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TEMPERED SEAMLESSLY HOT-FABRICATED STEEL PIPE - A method for producing a tempered, seamlessly hot-rolled steel pipe includes heating a hollow block to forming temperature and rolling the heated block in a rolling mill to form a pipe with a finished diameter after rolling. Subsequently, the pipe is tempered with appropriate tempering parameters after rolling whereby the diameter of the pipe increases during tempering. The finished diameter of the pipe to be tempered after rolling in the rolling mill is adjusted as a function of a value of the growth in diameter of the pipe during tempering. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376678 | INDUCTOR FOR AN INDUCTION HARDENING SYSTEM - An inductor for an induction hardening system includes a heating element for heating a heating zone of a workpiece, and the heating element includes a first induction coil and a second induction coil and a gas escape device disposed between the first induction coil and the second induction coil. The gas escape device is configured to substantially prevent a liquid from a quenching device from reaching the heating zone while the heating zone is being heated by the first and second inductors. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376679 | HOT PRESS FORMED ARTICLE HAVING EXCELLENT DELAMINATION RESISTANCE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An HPF molding member having a melted aluminum plating layer formed on the surface of a base steel sheet and excellent delamination resistance. The base steel sheet comprises: 0.18-0.25% by weight of C; 0.1-1.0% by weight of Si; 0.9-1.5% by weight of Mn; 0.03% by weight or less of P; 0.01% by weight or less of S; 0.01-0.05% by weight of Al; 0.05-0.5% by weight of Cr; 0.01-0.05% by weight of Ti; 0.001-0.005% by weight of B; 0.009% by weight or less of N; and the balance Fe and other impurities. The plating layer consists of a soft diffusion layer and a hard alloy layer, the hard alloy layer having a tau layer irregularly and non-continuously dispersed and distributed on the inside thereof at 10% or more of the entire area fraction. The difference in hardness between the alloy layer and the diffusion layer is 400 (Hv) or less. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376680 | PROCESSING AND APPLICATION OF A PURIFICATION SYSTEM FOR GOLD MINING, EXTRACTION OF MINERALS AND GROWTH OF ALGAE BIOMASS - The present disclosure describes a process for using saline water, and saline reject water produced in water purification, to use for gold mining production, and growing and harvesting algae. The disclosure also describes a method for growing and harvesting algae utilizing saline water as growth medium for recycling waste water to extract the remaining metals out of waste water. The harvested algae may be used in various applications including but not limited to water purification for gold mining production and to extract metals out of remaining waste water. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376681 | PROCESS TO THERMALLY UPGRADE METAL-CONTAINING LIMONITE OR SAPROLITE ORES VIA MAGNETIC SEPARATION AND THE USE OF THE MAGNETIC CONCENTRATE AS SEEDS - This invention provides a process to thermally upgrade metal-containing ores comprising the following steps: (1) mixing: (i) ore, (ii) from 4 and up to 15% by weight relative to the ore of reducing agent, (iii) sulphur bearing agent, (iv) metallic-bearing seeding agent, and optionally (v) low temperature binder agent to produce a blend; (2) agglomeration and dry, if required, of the blend formed in step 1 to produce agglomerates; (3) calcination the agglomerates formed in step 2 at reducing atmosphere from a partial pressure of oxygen of Log | 2016-12-29 |
20160376682 | METHOD FOR RECOVERING VANADIUM AND TUNGSTEN FROM LEACH SOLUTION OF WASTE DENITRIFICATION CATALYST - The present invention relates to a method for recovering vanadium and tungsten from a leach solution of a waste denitrification catalyst, and more specifically, to a method for recovering vanadium and tungsten from a leach solution of a waste denitrification catalyst comprising the steps of: recovering vanadium by adding acid and then adding a calcium compound to a leach solution of a waste denitrification catalyst to precipitate the vanadium; and recovering tungsten by adding acid and then adding a calcium compound to the remaining leach solution after recovering the vanadium to precipitate the tungsten. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376683 | MONAZITE AND APATITE PARAGENETIC ORE ENRICHMENT METHOD - The present invention discloses a monazite and apatite paragenetic ore enrichment method. High-grade and high-recovery-rate monazite concentrate can be obtained by adopting the method through steps of ore grinding, floatation, magnetic separation and low-acid advanced leaching treatment and re-floatation. In this process, the applicable range of ore pulp temperature is wide, the process flow is short, the ore dressing conditions are mild, the energy consumption is small, the used diluted acid can be cyclically regenerated and used, the pollution is small, the environmental stress is small and the recovery rate of low-grade monazite and apatite paragenetic ores can be obviously improved. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376684 | SILVER ALLOY MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SILVER ALLOY MATERIAL - The present invention provides a silver alloy material and a method for manufacturing the silver alloy material, the silver alloy material comprising essentially by weight of about 65% to 95% Ag, about 5% to 35% In. The silver alloy material has a solid-liquid coexistence zone. The steps for manufacturing the silver alloy material include mixing, heating in vacuum status, cooling and annealing. The characters of the silver alloy are low yield tensile strength (58 Mpa), high ultimate tensile strength (300 MPa) and high elongation (60%) and anti-tarnishing property. The silver alloy material could be used for optics reflector mirror, silver ornament, brazing materials and very fine silver alloy wire for semiconductor bounding application. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376685 | ALLOY MELTING AND REFINING METHOD - A method of melting and refining an alloy comprises vacuum induction melting starting materials to provide a vacuum induction melted alloy. At least a portion of the vacuum induction melted alloy is electroslag remelted to provide an electroslag remelted alloy. At least a portion of the vacuum arc remelted alloy is vacuum arc remelted to provide a singly vacuum arc remelted alloy. At least a portion of the singly vacuum arc remelted alloy is vacuum arc remelted to provide a doubly vacuum arc remelted alloy. In various embodiments, a composition of the vacuum induction melted alloy comprises primarily one of vanadium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, niobium, molybdenum, technetium, ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, silver, tantalum, tungsten, rhenium, osmium, iridium, platinum, and gold. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376686 | Lower-Cost, Ultra-High-Strength, High-Toughness Steel - A non-stainless steel alloy includes, in combination by weight, about 0.20% to about 0.33% carbon, about 4.0% to about 8.0% cobalt, about 7.0 to about 11.0% nickel, about 0.8% to about 3.0% chromium, about 0.5% to about 2.5% molybdenum, about 0.5% to about 5.9% tungsten, about 0.05% to about 0.20% vanadium, and up to about 0.02% titanium, the balance essentially iron and incidental elements and impurities. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376687 | IRON-BASED SINTERED ALLOY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A method for producing an iron-based sintered alloy, which is used in sliding components in pairs and has a composition including, in terms of percent by mass, Ti: 18.4 to 24.6%, Mo: 2.8 to 6.6%, C: 4.7 to 7.0%, Cr: 7.5 to 10.0%, Ni: 4.5 to 6.5%, Co: 1.5 to 4.5%, Al: 0.6 to 1.0%, the balance being Fe and unavoidable impurities, wherein the method is carried out such that the alloy has a structure in which hard particles are dispersed in an island form in a matrix and, while an area ratio thereof is kept constant, a maximum circle equivalent diameter thereof is controlled to a predetermined value of 40 to 10 μm. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376688 | Cu-AI-Mn-BASED ALLOY MATERIAL, METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME, AND ROD MATERIAL OR SHEET MATERIAL USING THE SAME - A Cu—Al—Mn-based alloy material ( | 2016-12-29 |
20160376689 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING FORGED TiAl COMPONENTS - An apparatus and a process for producing forged components composed of TiAl alloys, wherein a melt of a TiAl alloy is provided and is cast by horizontal centrifugal casting so as to produce at least one semifinished TiAl cast part and the semifinished TiAl cast part is converted by forging into a forged TiAl part. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376690 | PHOSPHATING OR ANODIZING FOR IMPROVED BONDING OF THERMAL SPRAY COATING ON ENGINE CYLINDER BORES - An engine cylinder bore with an anodized or phosphated bondcoat and a method of coating the surface of an engine cylinder bore with an anodized or phosphated bondcoat prior to depositing a thermally sprayed protective coating. Cleaning or related pretreatment operations may also be used. In one preferred form, the cylinder bore is made from an aluminum-based alloy or a magnesium-based alloy, while the bondcoat forms a porous interface between the cylinder bore and the outermost protective coating. Additives may be placed into the anodizing or phosphating solution to promote adhesion and corrosion resistance. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376691 | MULTILAYERED THERMAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL BARRIER COATING (EBC) FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS AND METHOD THEREOF - An air plasma method for the deposition of an advanced EBC coating system, and an EBC coating system. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376692 | PROCESS FOR TREATING A PIECE OF TANTALUM OR OF A TANTALUM ALLOY - A process for treating a piece of tantalum or of a tantalum alloy, which consists in: placing the piece in a furnace and heating the furnace under vacuum at least at 1 400° C.; forming a carbon multilayer in the peripheral part of the piece, by injecting, in the heated furnace, a gas carbon source at a pressure ≦10 mbar, the multilayer comprising at least one layer C | 2016-12-29 |
20160376693 | DIFFUSION COATINGS FOR METAL-BASED SUBSTRATE AND METHODS OF PREPARATION THEREOF - The present invention is directed to coating compositions for forming diffusion coatings on metal-based substrates. The coating compositions may include a metal powder, an inorganic salt, an activator, and a binder. The present invention is also directed to processes for forming diffusion coatings on metal-based substrates using the disclosed coating compositions. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376694 | Method and Apparatus for Coating Nanoparticulate Films on Complex Substrates - Active films and processes for depositing the same onto a complex 3D shape substrates and implants are provided. The process comprises the following steps: inserting into a process chamber a sputtering target, including at least two chemical elements and a complex shape 3D substrate on a substrate holder, providing a gas to be ionized into the process chamber with a controlled pressure; applying a voltage in pulse between the sputtering target and the complex shape 3D substrate; and generating a magnetic field at the surface of the sputtering target inside the process chamber as required for HIPIMS. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376695 | METHOD FOR MONITORING USAGE OF A PHYSICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION (PVD) TARGET WITH AN ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER - A system for semiconductor manufacturing that uses ultrasonic waves for estimating and monitoring a remaining service lifetime of a consumable element is provided. A consumable element comprises a front side arranged inside a process chamber and a back side, opposite the front side, arranged outside the process chamber. An ultrasonic transducer is arranged on the back side of the consumable element, and directed towards the front side of the consumable element. A monitoring unit is configured to estimate and monitor a remaining service lifetime of the consumable element using the ultrasonic transducer. A method for estimating and monitoring the remaining service lifetime of the consumable element using ultrasonic waves is also provided. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376696 | SPUTTERING TARGET - A sputtering target containing a perovskite-type oxide as a principal component, wherein a crystal grain diameter of the perovskite-type oxide is from 11 to 15 μm, and wherein a flexural strength of 60 Mpa or more. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376697 | THIN SUBSTRATE PROCESSING DEVICE - A thin substrate processing device includes a substrate processing unit configured to process a thin substrate, and a cooling unit configured to cool the thin substrate when the substrate processing unit is processing the thin substrate. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376698 | MONOMER VAPORIZING DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A monomer vaporizing device and a method of controlling the same are disclosed. The monomer vaporizing device includes: a first vaporizer and a second vaporizer that receive a purge gas and vaporize a first monomer and a second monomer, respectively; a first flow pipe and a second flow pipe that are connected to the respective vaporizers and allow the first monomer and the second monomer, vaporized by the respective vaporizers, to flow therethrough; a transition tube that is connected to the first flow pipe and the second flow pipe and supplies at least one of the first monomer and the second monomer to a deposition chamber; and a control valve apparatus that regulates monomer flow into the deposition chamber. The device facilitates smooth and uninterrupted application of monomer to the interior of a deposition chamber. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376699 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A substrate processing apparatus includes a gas supply part configured to supply at least one of a film-forming gas, a first inert gas, and a second inert gas supplied at a temperature higher than that of the first inert gas into a process chamber in which a substrate is processed; and a control part configured to control the gas supply part to perform a film-forming process of supplying the film-forming gas and the first inert gas from the gas supply part into the process chamber to process the substrate, and to control a deposited film removing process of directly supplying the second inert gas having a temperature higher than that of the first inert gas from the gas supply part to the process chamber, in a state where there is no substrate in the process chamber, to remove a deposited film deposited within the process chamber. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376700 | SYSTEM FOR TREATMENT OF DEPOSITION REACTOR - A system and method for treating a deposition reactor are disclosed. The system and method remove or mitigate formation of residue in a gas-phase reactor used to deposit doped metal films, such as aluminum-doped titanium carbide films or aluminum-doped tantalum carbide films. The method includes a step of exposing a reaction chamber to a treatment reactant that mitigates formation of species that lead to residue formation. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376701 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CEILING PART - A substrate processing apparatus includes a reaction tube processing a substrate, a heating part disposed on an outside of the reaction tube that heats the interior of the reaction tube, an insulating part disposed on an outside of the heating part, a plurality of flow channels installed in the insulating part and allows an air or a cooling medium to flow, and a ceiling part configured to cover an upper surface of the insulating part. The ceiling part includes a first member having a supply hole formed to communicate with the flow channels and to supply the air or cooling medium into the flow channels, and a second member having a space formed between the second member and the first member and allowing the air or the cooling medium to flow therein and having a partition part to partition the space into at least two spaces. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376702 | DUAL MODE CHAMBER FOR PROCESSING WAFER-SHAPED ARTICLES - An apparatus for processing a wafer shaped article comprises a rotary chuck for holding a wafer shaped article and rotating the wafer shaped article about an axis of rotation. A chamber surrounds and encloses the rotary chuck, the chamber comprising an upper opening. A lid is mounted externally of the chamber so as to be movable between a closed position in which the lid seals the upper opening, and an open position in which the lid uncovers the upper opening and is displaced laterally therefrom. The chamber is openable separately from the lid so as to permit a wafer shaped article to be introduced into the chamber in a direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376703 | VAPOR DEPOSITION APPARATUS - A vapor deposition apparatus comprises a vacuum chamber, at least two movable holders and an alignment system. A pedestal, a backboard supported on the pedestal and a metal mask located above the backboard are disposed inside the vacuum chamber, wherein an anti-plasma coated layer is provided on the metal mask; each of the movable holders is configured to clamp an end of the metal mask on which a pulling force can be applied; and the alignment system is configured to drive the movable holders to move in at least one direction of a first direction and a second direction that are perpendicular to each other within a plane in parallel to the backboard and a third direction perpendicular to the plane to perform at least one of applying a pulling force on the metal mask and attaching the metal mask onto a preset location of the backboard. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376704 | STRUCTURES INCLUDING METAL CARBIDE MATERIAL, DEVICES INCLUDING THE STRUCTURES, AND METHODS OF FORMING SAME - Methods of forming thin-film structures including metal carbide material, and structures and devices including the metal carbide material are disclosed. Exemplary structures include metal carbide material formed using two or more different processes (e.g., two or more different precursors), which enables tuning of various metal carbide material properties, including resistivity, current leakage, and work function. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376705 | Method for optical coating of large scale substrates - A large substrate is optically coated in a reaction chamber that is formed by joining the substrate and a plate using a compliant seal, where the substrate forms one wall of the reaction chamber and the plate forms an opposite wall of the reaction chamber. The shape of the inside surface of the plate matches that of the inside surface of the substrate and they are spaced close together to minimize the volume of the reaction chamber. Atomic layer deposition is used to deposit one or more optical thin film layers to produce a coating on only the inside surface of the substrate. The outside surface is not coated. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376706 | Recursive Inject Apparatus For Improved Distribution Of Gas - Apparatus and methods for processing a substrate including an injector unit insert with a plurality of flow paths leading to a first plenum, each of the flow paths providing one or more of substantially the same residence time, length and/or conductance. Injector units including the injector unit inserts have increased flow uniformity. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376707 | PLASMA CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION DEVICE - A plasma chemical vapor deposition device includes a chamber, a first conductor having an elongated shape, a second conductor having a tubular shape, a high-frequency output device, and a direct-current power supply. A first connecting portion of the first conductor with the high-frequency output device and a second connecting portion of the first conductor with the direct-current power supply are both placed outside the chamber. A distance from one end of the first conductor to the first connecting portion is shorter than a distance from the one end of the first conductor to the second connecting portion. An impedance change portion is provided between the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion in the first conductor, the impedance change portion having an impedance different from an impedance between the one end of the first conductor and the first connecting portion. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376708 | METHOD FOR FABRICATION OF CRACK-FREE CERAMIC DIELECTRIC FILMS - The invention provides a process for forming crack-free dielectric films on a substrate. The process comprises the application of a dielectric precursor layer of a thickness from about 0.3 μm to about 1.0 μm to a substrate. The deposition is followed by low temperature heat pretreatment, prepyrolysis, pyrolysis and crystallization step for each layer. The deposition, heat pretreatment, prepyrolysis, pyrolysis and crystallization are repeated until the dielectric film forms an overall thickness of from about 1.5 μm to about 20.0 μm and providing a final crystallization treatment to form a thick dielectric film. The process provides a thick crack-free dielectric film on a substrate, the dielectric forming a dense thick crack-free dielectric having an overall dielectric thickness of from about 1.5 μm to about 20.0 μm. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376709 | INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS FORMED FROM PLATED POLYMERS - An industrial product comprising a polymer substrate formed in a shape of the industrial product, and a metallic plating layer plated on at least one surface of the industrial product is described. The industrial product may be nuclear waste equipment, industrial equipment exposed to saline, a satellite or satellite component, or heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) equipment. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376710 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO ABATE PYROPHORIC BYPRODUCTS FROM ION IMPLANT PROCESS - Embodiments disclosed herein generally relate to plasma abatement processes and apparatuses. A plasma abatement process takes effluent from a foreline of a processing chamber, such as an implant chamber, and reacts the effluent with a reagent. The effluent contains a pyrophoric byproduct. A plasma generator placed within the foreline path may ionize the effluent and the reagent to facilitate a reaction between the effluent and the reagent. The ionized species react to form compounds which remain in a gaseous phase at conditions within the exhaust stream path. In another embodiment, the ionized species may react to form compounds which condense out of the gaseous phase. The condensed particulate matter is then removed from the effluent by a trap. The apparatuses may include an implant chamber, a plasma generator, one or more pumps, and a scrubber. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376711 | SYNERGISTICALLY ACTIVE MIXTURE FOR USE AS AN OXYGEN BINDER AND AS A CORROSION INHIBITOR IN AQUEOUS SYSTEMS - The invention relates to a synergistically active mixture consisting of two components a and b, namely and alkyl hydroxylamine component and an aryl phenol component, for use as oxygen binders in steam generators and boilers. The mixture according to the invention simultaneously acts as a corrosion inhibitor by means of the oxygen binding. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376712 | PHOTOCHEMICAL REACTION DEVICE - According to one embodiment, a photochemical reaction device includes: a solar cell; an electrolytic tank having a first tank storing a first solution including an oxidant and/or reductant of a redox medium and a second tank storing a second solution including water and/or proton; a first electrode set in the first tank, connected to a positive electrode of the solar cell through a first switching element, and connected to a negative electrode of the solar cell through a second switching element; and a second electrode set in the second tank, connected to the positive electrode of the solar cell through a third switching element, and connected to the negative electrode of the solar cell through a fourth switching element. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376713 | ELECTROCHEMICAL REACTION DEVICE - An electrochemical reaction device includes: an electrolytic solution tank to store an electrolytic solution; an oxidation electrode disposed in the electrolytic solution tank; a reduction electrode disposed in the electrolytic solution tank; and a generator connected to the oxidation electrode and the reduction electrode. At least one of the oxidation electrode or the reduction electrode has a porous structure containing fine pores. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376714 | IProton Sponge As Supplement To Electrolytes For Photocatalytic And Electrochemical Co2 Reduction - The invention relates to a method for converting carbon dioxide and water, wherein the electrolyte comprises a proton sponge which serves to accumulate CO2 in the electrolyte. The invention further relates to a corresponding use of a proton sponge and to an electrolyte comprising at least one proton sponge. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376715 | LAYERED ALKALI IRIDATE, LAYERED IRIDIC ACID, AND IRIDIUM OXIDE NANOSHEET - Provided is a layered alkali iridate and a layered iridic acid to be used for producing iridium oxide nanosheets, and an iridium oxide nanosheet. A layered alkali iridate with composition of M | 2016-12-29 |
20160376716 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING SOLAR ENERGY CONVERSION EFFICIENCY OF SEMICONDUCTOR METAL OXIDE PHOTOCATALYSIS USING H2/N2 MIXED GAS PLASMA TREATMENT - Disclosed is a method for improving solar energy conversion efficiency of a metal oxide semiconductor photocatalyst, which includes rapidly performing hydrogenation and nitrogenation of a metal oxide semiconductor material through an H | 2016-12-29 |
20160376717 | OXIDATION ELECTRODE AND PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE - According to one embodiment, an oxidation electrode includes: a collector; an oxidation catalyst formed on the collector; and a modified organic molecule which is bonded to the surface of the oxidation catalyst, and comprises a cationic functional group. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376718 | METHOD FOR ELECTROCHEMICALLY ASSISTED UPGRADE OF HYDROCARBONS - A method for upgrading a hydrocarbon using active hydrogen, includes the steps of: feeding a hydrocarbon to a two-compartment cell having a first compartment, a second compartment and a membrane dividing the compartments, wherein the hydrocarbon is fed to the first compartment which functions as a chemical compartment; feeding a source of hydrogen to the second compartment which functions as an electrochemical compartment; and pulsing an electric current or cathodic current across the second compartment. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376719 | CLEAN, EFFICIENT METAL ELECTROLYSIS VIA SOM ANODES - In some aspects, the invention relates to apparatuses for recovering a metal comprising providing a sealed container for holding a molten electrolyte, the container having an interior surface; a liner disposed along at least a portion of the interior container surface; a cathode disposed to be in electrical contact with the molten electrolyte when the molten electrolyte is disposed in the container; a solid oxygen ion-conducting membrane disposed to be in ion-conducting contact with the electrolyte when the molten electrolyte is disposed in the container; an anode in contact with the solid oxygen ion-conducting membrane, the solid oxygen ion-conducting membrane electrically separating the anode from the molten electrolyte; and a power source for generating an electric potential between the anode and the cathode. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376720 | ELECTRO CERAMIC COATED ALUMINUM TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS - The present invention is directed to apply plates, clutch plates, reaction plates and backing plates utilized of friction clutch packs, brake housings, clutch hubs, clutch housings, accumulators, spline sets, valve bodies and wear surfaces against which bushings, seals, springs and similar components slide and contact which are utilized in motor vehicle automatic transmissions, are fabricated of aluminum and include an electro ceramic coating deposited thereon. Such components exhibit reduced weight relative to similar components fabricated of steel as well as extended service life due to both the hardness and porosity of the ceramic coating. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376721 | PLATING PROCESSING METHOD OF GRIPPING SURFACE OF GRIPPING TOOL, AND GRIPPING TOOL - A plating processing method of a gripping surface of a gripping tool includes: temporarily and evenly fixing a plurality of first diamond grains having a uniform first grain diameter; adhering the first diamond grains by depositing a metal containing nickel on a gripping surface in a uniform thickness after the first diamond grains have been temporarily fixed; placing a plurality of second diamond grains having a second grain diameter on a metal surface of the gripping surface on which first diamond grains are not present; and adhering the second diamond grains by further depositing a metal containing nickel within a second plating solution on the metal surface in a uniform thickness that does not exceed the first diameter grain and the second diameter grain until a position relationship between the metal surface and the second diamond grains is not displaced even when the gripping tool is moved. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376722 | CONTROL OF ELECTROLYTE HYDRODYNAMICS FOR EFFICIENT MASS TRANSFER DURING ELECTROPLATING - Described are apparatus and methods for electroplating one or more metals onto a substrate. Embodiments include electroplating apparatus configured for plating highly uniform metal layers. In specific embodiments, the apparatus includes a flow-shaping element made of an ionically resistive material and having a plurality of channels made through the flow shaping element. The channels allow for transport of the electrolyte through the flow shaping element during electroplating. The channel openings are arranged in a spiral-like pattern on the substrate-facing surface of the flow shaping element such that the center of the spiral-like pattern is offset from the center of the flow shaping element. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376723 | NUCLEAR FUEL STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF MAKING A NUCLEAR FUEL STRUCTURE USING A DETACHABLE CATHODE MATERIAL - A method of making a nuclear fuel structure may include reducing a metal oxide in a cathode assembly so as to deposit a metal of the metal oxide on the cathode plate of the cathode assembly, and processing the cathode plate with the metal deposited thereon to fabricate the nuclear fuel structure. The cathode plate may include an upper blade including an electrically conductive material, a lower blade portion connected to the upper blade, and a connection structure configured to secure the lower blade portion to the upper blade while providing electrical continuity. The connection structure may be configured to be disconnected from the lower blade portion to detach the lower blade portion from the upper blade. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376724 | ELECTROLYTE AND PROCESS FOR THE ELECTROLYTIC POLISHING OF A METALLIC SUBSTRATE - An electrolyte (EL) for the electrolytic polishing of a metallic substrate includes at least one acid compound (A), at least one fluoride compound (F), and at least one complexing agent (CA). Furthermore, a process for the electrolytic polishing of a metallic substrate wherein the electrolyte (EL) including at least one acid compound (A), at least one fluoride compound (F), and at least one complexing agent (CA) is applied. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376725 | METHOD FOR PERFORMING ELECTROPOLISHING TREATMENT ON ALUMINUM MATERIAL - Provided is a method of performing electropolishing treatment on an aluminum material, which is capable of easily producing an aluminum material having an excellent outer appearance with luster and uniformity on an industrial scale. The method of performing electropolishing treatment on an aluminum material includes immersing the aluminum material in an electrolytic treatment solution in an electrolytic treatment tank, and applying an electrolysis voltage through use of the aluminum material as an anode, to thereby perform electropolishing treatment on a surface of the aluminum material, the method including: performing, as pretreatment for the electropolishing treatment, anodic oxidation treatment; performing, during the electropolishing treatment, bubble-diffusion-preventing treatment; and performing, as post-treatment for the electropolishing treatment, film peeling treatment for an electropolishing film. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376726 | HIGH PRESSURE REACTOR AND METHOD OF GROWING GROUP III NITRIDE CRYSTALS IN SUPERCRITICAL AMMONIA - Provided is a high-pressure reactor suitable for a high-pressure process using supercritical ammonia grow bulk crystal of group III nitride having lateral dimension larger than 2 inches or to form various transition metal nitrides. The reactor has nutrient distributed along the reactor's longitudinal axis and seed material positioned at the reactor's inner wall and along the reactor's longitudinal axis. Nutrient diffuses through supercritical ammonia from the reactor's longitudinal axis and deposits on the seed material positioned by the reactor's inner wall. Both the nutrient and seed material are heated by the same heater. Material growth can primarily be due to material diffusion through supercritical ammonia. This configuration and methodology reduce convective movement of supercritical ammonia due to temperature differential, providing a more quiescent environment in which group III nitride or transition metal nitride is formed. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376727 | HIGH PRESSURE REACTOR AND METHOD OF GROWING GROUP III NITRIDE CRYSTALS IN SUPERCRITICAL AMMONIA - Provided is a high-pressure reactor suitable for a high-pressure process using supercritical ammonia grow bulk crystal of group III nitride having lateral dimension larger than 2 inches or to form various transition metal nitrides. The reactor has nutrient distributed along the reactor's longitudinal axis and seed material positioned at the reactor's inner wall and along the reactor's longitudinal axis. Nutrient diffuses through supercritical ammonia from the reactor's longitudinal axis and deposits on the seed material positioned by the reactor's inner wall. Both the nutrient and seed material are heated by the same heater. Material growth can primarily be due to material diffusion through supercritical ammonia. This configuration and methodology reduce convective movement of supercritical ammonia due to temperature differential, providing a more quiescent environment in which group III nitride or transition metal nitride is formed. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376728 | EXTRUSION HEAD FOR GENERATING FILAMENTS, EXTRUSION INSTALLATION AND METHOD USING SAID EXTRUSION HEAD - The present invention relates to an extrusion head for generating filaments, extrusion installation and method using said extrusion head, the extrusion head comprising an inlet for the introduction by pressure of a solvent and polymer solution, and an extrusion plate provided with extrusion nozzles configured for forming filaments from the solvent and polymer solution, where the inlet is in fluid communication with a laminar chamber through which the solvent and polymer solution circulates to a peripheral chamber from which it is radially distributed into a central chamber in which the extrusion plate is arranged, and where the laminar chamber is in fluid communication with an excess solvent outlet, and the central chamber is in fluid communication with an excess solution outlet. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376729 | NANOFIBER MANUFACTURING DEVICE AND NANOFIBER MANUFACTURING METHOD - According to the embodiment, a nanofiber manufacturing device that includes an ejector and a power generator is provided. The ejector is capable of ejecting a solution from a head portion toward a target. The power generator generates a potential difference between the head portion and the target. The head portion includes a first guide having a first surface and a second guide having a second surface, the first surface and the second surface making a gap, the gap being capable of maintaining the solution. A tip of at least one of the first guide and the second guide includes a maintain portion provided so as to be capable of maintaining the solution. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376730 | ABSORBENT FABRIC - Provided is a fabric that semi-permanently absorbs water even without being subjected to water absorption treatment, i.e., an absorbent fabric that has a pleasant feel, can quickly absorb perspiration when worn, has excellent comfort, and is soft and suitable for use in inner wear, sportswear, etc. The absorbent fabric according to the present invention includes polyester fibers in which ethylene terephthalate constitutes at least 95 mol % of repeating units, wherein a carboxylic acid terminated linear oligomer component is present on the surface of the polyester fibers, and the absorbency according to the JIS L1907 dripping method after washing 30 times according to the JIS L0217 103 C method is at most 5 seconds. The polyester fibers preferably contain 0.005-1 wt % of the S element. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376731 | YARN WITHDRAWAL NOZZLE FOR AN OPEN-END ROTOR SPINNING MACHINE - A yarn withdrawal nozzle | 2016-12-29 |
20160376732 | Methods of Forming Wrapped Yarns and Ropes Having Predetermined Surface Characteristics - A plurality of first fibers and a plurality of second fibers are provided. A coefficient of friction of the second fibers is greater than a coefficient of friction of the first fibers. Abrasion resistance characteristics of the second fibers are greater than abrasion resistance properties of the first fibers. A gripping ability of the second fibers is greater than a gripping ability of the first fibers. The first fibers and the second fibers are passed through a convergence duct such that the first fibers pick up the second fibers. A false twist is imparted to the combination of the plurality of first fibers and the plurality of second fibers. The false twist is removed from the combination of the plurality of first fibers and the plurality of second fibers to form the blended yarn. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376733 | HYBRID TIRE CORD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed are a hybrid tire cord, which can be easily manufactured and has more uniform physical properties, and improved strength and fatigue resistance, and a method for manufacturing the same. The hybrid tire cord includes a nylon primarily twisted yarn and an aramid primarily twisted yarn, wherein the nylon primarily twisted yarn and the aramid primarily twisted yarn are secondarily twisted together, and after untwisting of the secondary twisting of the hybrid tire cord having a predetermined length, a length of the aramid primarily twisted yarn is 1.005 to 1.025 times a length of the nylon primarily twisted yarn. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376734 | YARN TAKE-UP SYSTEM FOR WEAVING AND A METHOD OF WEAVING A REINFORCING FIBER STRUCTURE FOR COMPOSITE MATERIAL PARTS - A warp yarn take-up system includes a clamping device for holding a plurality of layers of warp yarns, the clamping device being movable at least in a direction corresponding to the advance direction of the warp yarns. The clamping device includes a bottom clamp, a top clamp, and at least one intermediate clamping element present between the bottom clamp and the top clamp. The bottom clamp, the top clamp, and the at least one intermediate clamping element are held together by clamping. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376735 | WOVEN PREFORM FOR PRODUCING A CIRCUMFERENTIAL OR TOROIDAL REINFORCEMENT HAVING AN OMEGA-SHAPED CROSS-SECTION - The disclosure relates to a shape-woven preform which has an omega-shaped cross-section including a core and a sole. At least one part of the core and at least one part of the sole have weft yarns in common with one another. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376736 | EASILY UNRAVELED TEXTILE ARTICLE - A device is provided including a textile article. The textile article includes a leading edge comprising an open loop and a secured loose end. The device further includes a piece of hardware threaded through the open loop. The textile article is configured to easily unravel by removing the piece of hardware from the open loop and pulling upon the secured loose end. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376737 | FABRICS AND METHODS OF MAKING THEM FROM CULTURED CELLS - Methods of using of natural or engineered proteins such as collagen to form tanned and/or crosslinked fibers suitable for a wide range of textile manufacturing processes, including non-woven, woven and knitted fabrics. In particular, described herein are methods of forming collagen fibers formed from cell-cultured materials by forming a solution of collagen, tanning agent and in some variations cross-linker, and shortly thereafter, extruding collagen fibers. Also described herein are collagen fibers formed by these methods. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376738 | ELECTROPROCESSED BIOFUNCTIONAL COMPOSITION - Described are methods for preparing an electroprocessed composition functionalized with bioactive materials and the use of the electroprocessed composition, including use as an engineered extracellular microenvironment and its use in forming three-dimensional matrix for biological application. The electroprocessed composition may also be combined with other molecules in order to deliver substances to the site of application or implantation of the electroprocessed composition. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376739 | QUILTING DEVICE - A quilting device ( | 2016-12-29 |
20160376740 | ACOUSTICALLY INSULATED MACHINE - A home appliance, such as a clothes washing machine, has a source of noise and an acoustic insulator. The source of noise moves between a first position and a second position during operation of the appliance. The acoustic insulator has a movable portion that moves with the source of noise between the first position and the second position during operation of the appliance and an interface that remains substantially stationary as the source of noise moves between the first and second positions. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376741 | WASHING MACHINE MOTOR AND WASHING MACHINE COMPRISING SAME - Provided is a washing machine motor including: an inner rotor connected with an outer shaft; an outer rotor connected with an inner shaft; and a stator disposed with an air gap between the inner rotor and the outer rotor,wherein the outer shaft is rotated at the same speed as that of the inner rotor, and the rotational speed of the inner shaft is decelerated compared to that of the outer rotor so as to increase a torque, and wherein a first bearing and a second bearing are disposed on an outer surface of the outer shaft in order to rotatably support the outer shaft, and the first bearing is mounted in the stator. The washing machine motor includes a planetary gear set that decelerates the rotational speed of the inner shafts and increases the torque, to thereby implement a large-capacity washing machine. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376742 | TAMPER RESISTANT APPLIANCE LATCH - An appliance latch receives a strike when the appliance lid is closed and provides an electrically activated lock holding the lid closed during portions of the wash cycle that might present a hazard. The strike presents two different surfaces to the latch, the first to activate a lock mechanism and the second to activate an anti-tamper switch before the appliance may be actuated thereby reducing the risk of tampering. Invention Claim Summary | 2016-12-29 |
20160376743 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE AND METHOD OF OPERATION FOR A LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE - A laundry treating appliance having at least one automatic cycle of operation, a plurality of components selectively operable by a controller to implement the at least one cycle of operation on a load of laundry received within a treating chamber of the appliance with the controller having a user interface for receiving input from a user and a door for closing an open face of the treating chamber. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376744 | DRYER OR WASHER DRYER - Disclosed is a dryer or a washer dryer, including at least a clothes drying system, where the clothes drying system includes a heating structure and a condensing structure; the condensing structure is arranged on a lower part of the dryer or the washer dryer; the condensing structure includes an air inlet and an air outlet for hot air, and further includes a gas inlet and a gas outlet for cold air, and a heat exchanger is arranged inside the condensing structure; the heat exchanger is composed of fins which are superposed in a longitudinal-transverse alternating manner, and a frame with an enclosure structure is arranged outside the heat exchanger. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376745 | LAUNDRY SOCK/GARMENT SNARE - A laundry holding snare device for holding multiple clothing items, particularly clothing items without full openings, is provided. The snare device can include two cord sections secured together at at least one end by an end stopper. The two cord sections can also be secured together at various locations along the length of the snare by intermediate stoppers in order to create several loading regions. Within the loading regions and attached to the cord sections can be a cordlock fastener that can be used to secure the clothing items between the cord sections at each loading region. The snare device can be configured for use as a stand-alone laundry device and the snare device can be configured for use with a laundry strap holder. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376746 | LIQUID REPELLING COATING - A backside coated fabric includes a fabric substrate having a front side (face) and a back side. A water permeable spacer layer is applied to the back side of the fabric substrate. The water permeable spacer layer allows penetration of water into its matrix when hydrostatic water pressure is applied to the face of the fabric substrate. The water permeable spacer layer provides a smooth coating surface onto which subsequent water impermeable barrier layers can be applied creating a physical separating layer between the fabric substrate and the water impermeable barrier layer. A water impermeable barrier layer is disposed over the water permeable spacer layer to provide an impermeable water barrier layer that does not allow penetration of water through the coated fabric when hydrostatic water pressure is applied to the face of the fabric construction. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376747 | COMPOSITE MATERIALS WITH SELF-REGULATED INFRARED EMISSIVITY AND ENVIRONMENT RESPONSIVE FIBERS - A composite fabric having self-regulating Infrared emissivity includes meta fibers formed with optical nanostructures and an environment (temperature and/or moisture) responsive mechanism configured to adjust a relative disposition between the optical structures to control the electromagnetic coupling therebetween, thus regulating the infrared emissivity of the composite fabric to maintain a user of the fabric in a temperature/moisture comfort zone. The environment responsive mechanism may include a temperature responsive polymer layer on the fiber capable of expansion/shrinkage depending on the applied temperature, or a moisture responsive fiber changing its shape depending on the moisture level to affect spacing between the optical nanostructures. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376748 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MAKING A NONWOVEN CEILING TILE AND WALL PANEL - A nonwoven ceiling tile or wall panel with noise absorption properties utilizes unique acoustical absorbing fibers. During manufacturing, binder fibers melt between interstitial spaces to fill spaces and create impedance to air flow and sound flow through the fibers. Various shapes and/or sizes of fibers may also be utilized to further impedance of air and sound through the ceiling tile or panel. The ceiling tiles and panels are made from 100% organic fibers that are either virgin or recycled material. The material is structurally self-supporting eliminating need for structural additives or structural design features. Fire and smoke retardants are incorporated into the fibers. Antimicrobial and anti-stain additives may also be used in the fibers. The material is 100% polyester fibers (PET and PETG). The material is printable using sublistatic printing or transfer printing process. The ceiling tiles and panels are light weight and moldable in a wide range of designs. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376749 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING NANOFIBRILLATED CELLULOSE - The present invention relates to a method for preparing nanofibrillated cellulose capable of producing high-quality cellulose nanofibrils by a simple process without using the conventional enzymatic treatment, in which a cellulose aqueous dispersion is homogenized by adding an aqueous alkaline solution having a pH between 8 and 14 thereto so that the aqueous alkaline solution aids the swell of an amorphous region of cellulose, thereby promoting the nanofibrillation of cellulose during the homogenizing process. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376750 | A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A PACKAGING MATERIAL AND A PACKAGING MATERIAL MADE BY THE METHOD - The invention refers to a method to produce a packaging material comprising the steps of; treating at least one surface of a paperboard substrate with a binder and with a metal salt, printing at least a part of said treated surface with ink, and applying at least one polymer layer on said printed surface. The packaging material produced in accordance with the invention shows good printability and simultaneously good adhesion of the applied polymer layer. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376751 | Railway rail fastening assembly and method - A fastening system or apparatus for securing a rail to the underlying railroad tie includes a pad, two insulators attached to the pads and two shoulders attached to the ties. An interference fit is formed between the insulators and the shoulders to capture the pad between the shoulders. The insulators are pre-attached to the pad. The mating protrusions of the shoulders and pad allows for ease of insertion such that the pad assembly can be shipped together with the underlying tie. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376752 | METHOD FOR PREPARING PAVED ROAD - The present invention relates to a method for repairing a paved road that comprises forming a repair section by removing a damaged part of a concrete pavement or an asphalt pavement, and repairing by shooting in the repair section rapid-set blended concrete wherein concrete having improved fluidity as a result of mixing normal concrete having compressive strength of 21-30 MPa with bubbles of 20-40% of the volume of the normal concrete is mixed with a high-early-strength mixture material; and high-performance rapid-set blended concrete wherein a high-early-strength mixture material and a high-durability mixture material are mixed together. The method can thereby facilitate early opening of the repaired section, easy construction and easy maintenance by reducing construction costs and by attaining high strength and high durability. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376753 | Cold Planer Having Improved Mill Cutting Efficiency - A cold planer is disclosed. The cold planer may include a frame having a first end and a second end. Further, a counterweight may be placed between the first end and a second end, and this counterweight may be movable between a current position and a second position along a longitudinal axis of the cold planer. Furthermore, the cold planer may include a counterweight position sensor operatively connected to the counterweight and be configured to determine a current position of the counterweight and generate a counterweight position signal. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376754 | MOBILE CROSSING STRUCTURE - A movable and dynamic work after construction linking two points separated by a natural or man-made obstacle, allows the permanent crossing of this obstacle. The work includes a deformable apron ( | 2016-12-29 |
20160376755 | PRECAST CONCRETE BRIDGE UNIT AND HEADWALL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION - A precast concrete bridge and headwall assembly includes a precast concrete bridge unit including a top wall connecting opposite side walls, and a precast concrete headwall having a bottom surface engaged on the top wall of the bridge unit and a series of earth anchors at laterally spaced intervals between the side walls. The earth anchors include a body member extending outward from the headwall to the top wall, and a foot member extending laterally outward from the body member engaged on the top wall and including an upper surface generally parallel to the top wall. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376756 | PRECAST CONCRETE BRIDGE UNIT AND HEADWALL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION - A method of producing a precast concrete bridge and headwall assembly, includes the steps of casting a reinforced concrete bridge unit having a top wall connecting opposite side walls, releasably attaching a series of counterfort forms to the top wall of the bridge unit at laterally spaced intervals between the side walls, and positioning the bridge unit with a first side supported by a horizontal casting surface, wherein the top wall is positioned adjacent a casting framework and a bottom edge of the counterfort forms is located adjacent the casting framework. The method further includes precasting a concrete headwall unit onto the casting surface, precasting a series of counterfort members into the counterfort forms before the headwall has completely hardened, removing the series of counterfort forms from the top wall of the bridge unit; and removing the headwall and counterfort members as a unit from the bridge unit. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376757 | SELF RIGHTING MARKER POST - A hollow marker post and a resilient member located therein wherein the resilient member is statically dependent of the hollow marker post with the marker post and the resilient member dynamically dependent of each other to facilitate the return of the marker post to an upright condition when the marker post is impacted by an external force. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376758 | Manhole Guard and Attachable Hoist Device - A manhole guard, methods of assembling the same, and methods of using the same, are described. The manhole guard generally includes a plurality of sections connected for movement, the sections being capable of being locked into a fixed rigid structure through the use of a first arm and second arm that act independently of each other. The manhole guard can include attachable mounting brackets designed to facilitate the attachment of a hoist device and/or winch. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376759 | CRASH BARRIER - A security barrier section ( | 2016-12-29 |
20160376760 | Sifting Pick-Up Device - A sifting pick-up device is provided that operates as a combined pick-up tool and sifter. The device comprises an elongated frame, a first jaw member, and a second jaw member. The elongated frame includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a slidable handle therealong. The two jaw members are disposed along the distal end and move relative to one another based on movement of the slidable handle. At least one of the jaw members has a sifting screen jaw surface in which contents secured between the jaws can be separated from granular material. One or both of the jaw members are movable, and in one embodiment the slidable handle is spring biased and is connected to at least one jaw member via one or more cables. The handle controls the position of the jaws, which can be used to pick-up items and sift the same. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376761 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURING COVER OVER RETENTION POND USING NEGATIVE PRESSURE - A system comprises a negative-pressure apparatus comprising one or more fans, at least one manifold pipe coupled to the fan, and one or more a suction pipes coupled to and extending from the manifold pipe down a wall of the retention pond, each suction pipes including one or more structures for drawing air into an interior of the suction pipe. A flexible cover is positionable over at least a portion of the suction pipes and over at least a portion of a material in the retention pond. The fans draw air from the suction pipe interiors through the manifold pipe to create a negative pressure at the wall proximate to each suction pipe to hold the flexible cover to the wall when the one or more fans are activated. | 2016-12-29 |
20160376762 | CONSTRUCTION METHOD FOR PLANTING HOLLOW COLUMNS IN A SEABED OF A MARINE ENVIRONMENT FOR SUPPORTING WATERBORNE STRUCTURES THEREON - In a construction method for planting a hollow column ( | 2016-12-29 |
20160376763 | METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING A WIND TOWER FOUNDATION - A fatigue resistant gravity based spread footing under heavy multi-axial cyclical loading of a wind tower. The foundation having a central vertical pedestal, a substantially horizontal continuous bottom support slab, a plurality of radial reinforcing ribs extending radially outward from the pedestal. The pedestal, ribs and slab forming a continuous monolithic structure. The foundation having a three-dimensional network of post-tensioning elements that keep the structural elements under heavy multi-axial post compression with a specific eccentricity intended to reduce stress amplitudes and deflections and allows the foundation to have a desirable combination of high stiffness and superior fatigue resistance. The foundation design reduces the weight and volume of materials used, reduces cost, and improves heat dissipation conditions during construction by having a small ratio of concrete mass to surface area thus eliminating the risk of thermal cracking due to heat of hydration. | 2016-12-29 |