04th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 20 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170021965 | BAKERY TRAY - A bakery tray includes a base and side walls extending upward from sides of the base, each side wall including an outer side rail and an inner side rail. Side drag rails extend downward from the base proximate sides of the base, with feet projecting outward from the side drag rails. An outer rib projects downward from an outer edge of each of the feet such that the side drag rail of an identical upper tray being stacked on the bakery tray contacts the flanges while the outer ribs of the upper tray are received between the outer side rail and the inner side rail. In another feature, the side walls include handle openings, the handle openings each partially defined by a convex outer wall. In another feature, an upper edge of the front wall includes finger corrugations for accommodating the fingers of a user's hand grasping the tray. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021966 | CONTAINER OFFERING MULTIPLE CONFIGURATIONS - A container includes a receptacle having a sidewall with inner and outer surfaces and a rim. The container lid has inner and outer surfaces, a central portion, and a periphery divided into a first periphery portion and a second periphery portion extending outward and downward from the first periphery portion. In a first mounting configuration, the central and first periphery portions of the lid are nested below the receptacle rim with the lid outer surface contacting the receptacle sidewall inner surface. In a second mounting configuration, the lid is inverted and the second periphery portion extends over the rim of the receptacle, while the first periphery and central portions of the lid extend above the receptacle rim, and the inner surface of the lid contacts the outer surface of the receptacle wall. A second, identical receptacle can be included, with both receptacles mounted to opposing sides of the lid. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021967 | Soft Food Shaping and Storage Container - A container is provided. The container has a lid and a tray. The lid has a contiguous array of walls extending therefrom. The tray has a recess for receiving soft food material. The recess is sized to receive the array of walls of the lid. The tray has a contiguous array of ridges corresponding to the array of walls of the lid. A top surface of the ridges of the tray contact a bottom surface of the walls of the lid when mated to form sealed compartments. A sealing mechanism is provided along a perimeter of at least one of the lid and the tray sealing the lid and the tray along perimeters thereof, and restricting separation of the bottom surface of the walls of the lid from the top surface of the ridges of the tray when mated. At least one of the lid and the tray is formed from a flexible material so that the lid and the tray can be partially separated to remove a food portion formed in one of the compartments without breaking all of the seals of the compartments. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021968 | Double-Chamber Sports Cup - The present invention relates to a double-chamber sports cup where an outer chamber can be opened from the upper end and an inner chamber can be opened from the lower end; the lower lid provides an inward-oriented insertion column having a stabilizing rod, generally made of soft and flexible material, to provide a securing function to objects, such as cell phones, that are placed in the inner chamber. Not only is the present double-chamber sports cup more versatile in the ability to hold two different drinks, it is also useful for storing electronic devices while holding liquid at the same time. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021969 | TRAY FOR REPLACEABLE PORTIONS OF AN ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICE | 2017-01-26 |
20170021970 | LINERS FOR BULK CONTAINERS - Described are liners for bulk containers such as intermediate bulk containers (IBC) that are abuse-resistant and barrier-providing. The liners have at least one sidewall that is multi-plied and the plies are multi-layered. The liners are preferably metal-free. Each ply independently comprises at least three layers that comprise: a first layer and a third layer each comprising a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) or a very low density polyethylene (VLDPE); and a second layer between the first and third layers and comprising a thermoplastic oxygen barrier of ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) and a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). A ply may further comprise a fourth layer and a fifth layer, each comprising a polyamide, the fourth layer being located between the first and second layers and the fifth layer being located between the second and third layers. Methods of making and using the liners are also provided. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021971 | LIQUID CONTAINER WITH IMPROVED DISPENSING SPOUT - A container consisting of a body for holding a liquid therein, and a foil of material detachably mounted on such body wherein such foil may be readily detached from such body, formed into a conduit and inserted into the outlet of such body to serve as an elongated spout. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021972 | POLYMER FILMS - Multi-layer polyolefin films for envelope windows, comprising at least three layers wherein the central layer comprises a propylene homopolymer; the layer of film on the outer part of the envelope, which forms the anti-reflective layer, is based on propylene copolymers in mixture with HDPE, HDPE being comprised between 40 and 50% by weight of the mixture; the inner layer in contact with the contents of the envelope is based on ethylene/propylene/butene copolymers, the film being isotropic in relation to shear strength. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021973 | Multi-Compartment Resealable Storage Bag And Container - The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a storage apparatus having multiple compartments. In one aspect, a multi-compartment bag can be formed of a flexible material, and each compartment of the multi-compartment bag can have two or more seams and one resealable opening edge. The seams in each compartment can include at least one tearable seam that can include at least a perforated seam configured to physically separate one of the compartments from the multi-compartment bag. In another aspect, a multi-compartment container can be formed of a rigid material having one or more removable lids, an upper portion, and a lower portion. The upper portion and the lower portion can each have a plurality of compartments. The upper portion can be separated from the lower portion by an intermediate layer. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021974 | Reclosable Label - A resealable label is disclosed, the label having a top layer and a bottom layer. The top layer may be one or more ply, and the bottom layer may be one or more ply. The top layer is adhered to the bottom layer via an adhesive layer therebetween. The bottom layer includes a concave perforation, the concave perforation having a line defined by endpoints of the concave perforation. The label further includes a layer of deadener between the label layers, the deadener being on the convex side of the perforation, and terminating at the line, the line extending to opposing edges of the label, where the deadener is at least some distance away from the perforation such that the deadener and the perforation do not abut. The label may further have a layer of adhesive on the bottom layer for adhering the label to a surface. The disclosure further includes a reclosure system that includes the resealable label and an inner label for mounting on a surface. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021975 | DRAW-CORD CINCHING SYSTEM - A draw-cord cinching system includes various elements. For example, the system generally includes a tube having a tubular wall forming a through-channel between a first end of the tube and a second end of the tube. The tubular wall includes at least a first portion with a first amount of pliability and a second portion with a second amount of pliability, which is less than the first portion. The first and second portions may be arranged or located such that the when the tube is shortened, such as by pulling a draw cord positioned in the through-channel, the tubular wall folds or bends at the first portion having a higher amount of pliability than the second portion. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021976 | BARRIER TUBE SHOULDERS - Provided is a method for making barrier tube shoulders. The method includes forming a parison from a multi-layer laminated structure having an inner layer that faces an interior of the parison, an outer layer comprising an exterior surface of the parison, and an interdisposed layer between the inner layer and the outer layer, wherein the interdisposed layer is a flavor barrier layer. The method also includes providing an extrusion blow molding (EBM) mold comprising at least one cavity shaped as a barrier tube shoulder, positioning the parison in the EBM mold, and blow molding the parison such that the parison substantially conforms to the EBM mold to form a barrier tube shoulder having the barrier layer. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021977 | INTEGRATED CORK OPENER - An integrated cork opener that is integrated into a cork. The cork comprising a body configured in size and in shape to seal a container. The cork further comprises a body pulling apparatus, which includes an anchor and a foldable handle, said body pulling apparatus is integrated into said body. In some exemplary embodiments, a container, such as a wine bottle, may be sealed using a cork comprising an integrated body pulling apparatus. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021978 | BACK-OFF RESISTANT CLOSURE SYSTEM - A resealable anti back-off closure system that is substantially leak-proof and back-off resistant. A closure and container include mating screw threads. The closure includes recesses formed within the interior surface of the closure adapted to cooperate with protrusions formed on the neck of the container. The protrusions and recesses releasably lock together when the closure is screwed onto the container. The closure and container form at least two seals when coupled, including a flange seal and a land seal. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021979 | Method of Manufacturing External Cover Edge of Molded Cup Lid and Product Manufactured by the Same - Disclosed are a method of manufacturing an external cover edge of a molded cup lid and a product manufactured by the method, in which an intermediate product of a the molded cup lid is made of plant fiber and manufacture by both “pulp suction shaping” and “thermal compression shaping” processes, and a protruding-out outer cover edge is formed around the periphery of the intermediate product. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021980 | MULTI-FUNCTION CUP HAVING DETACHABLE CUP MOUTH - A multi-function cup having a detachable cup mouth includes a cup body having a cup mouth. The cup mouth is provided with a sealing cover device. The sealing cover device includes a cup cover, an engaging hoop, an engaging ring, and a buckle. The engaging hoop is attached to an inner wall of the engaging ring. The engaging ring has a notch. The buckle is connected with the engaging ring. Two sides of the buckle are connected with the engaging ring at two sides of the notch. The cup mouth is provided with a flange extending upward. The cup cover is mated with the flange. The buckle is buckled with the engaging ring to reduce the engaging ring for the engaging hoop to fasten the flange of the cup mouth. Because the cup is made of silicone, it is easy and convenient to place articles into the multi-function cup. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021981 | DECANTER STOPPER - A decanter stopper having a hollow, main cylinder body. A protuberance in the form of a notched H-shaped insert extends from the proximal end of the main cylinder body. Curved side walls are disposed at each opposing end of the H-shaped insert. Two channels are formed in the insert between the curved side walls. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021982 | DRINK BOTTLES - Drink bottles, or drink containers with cap assemblies that include a drink spout. In some embodiments, the drink spout is pivotally coupled to a base of the cap assembly. In some embodiments, the drink spouts include mouthpieces, including self-sealing and/or bite-actuated mouthpieces. In some embodiments, the cap assembly includes a handle, which may include at least one guard for the drink spout and/or mouthpiece. In some embodiments, the drink containers include a manual on/off valve. In some embodiments, the dispensing spout includes a mount for the mouthpiece and/or cooperates with the cap to provide a manual on/off valve to selectively restrict flow of drink fluid from the drink container regardless of the drink spout's and/or mouthpiece's configuration. In some embodiments, the drink containers include a drink tube extending from external of the drink containers and/or an air return system. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021983 | VALVE RETAINING DEVICE - A retaining device for retaining a self-closing valve in a closure is provided. The device comprises a body for receiving a self-closing valve and having a crimping flange capable of being bent from an uncrimped position to a crimped position to retain the valve in the device. The body is receivable into a closure with the valve retained. The crimping flange has a length generally within a range of 0.5 mm and 4.0 mm. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021984 | FLUID-PRODUCT DISPENSER - A fluid dispenser comprising a fluid reservoir (R) in which the fluid is stored under pressure, and a fluid outlet valve that is actuatable from a closed position to an open position so as to define a dispenser orifice ( | 2017-01-26 |
20170021985 | TAMPER DETECTION CAPSULE OF CONTAINER, USE AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a tamper detection capsule ( | 2017-01-26 |
20170021986 | Packaging System and Manufacturing Thereof - A packaging assembly includes first and second subassemblies and a panel. A product is suspended over the panel and is disposed within a container portion formed within the first subassembly. A stiffening channel is provided on the second subassembly. A blotter card is placed on top of the first subassembly. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021987 | ANTI-TAMPER METHOD AND PACKAGING FOR IMPORTANT AND VALUABLE ITEMS - A method for preventing unauthorized access to and protection of high-value items protection and in the packaging, the protective means being destroyable upon tampering. The protective means is placed in a structure of monolithically joined layers of packaging material, wherein the mating surfaces of each packaging component are made parallel or inclined at an angle of 0.01°-90.0° to each other and have a lock joint in the form of joined steps between the mating surfaces, and at least one lock joint surface has at least one additional protective means which is destroyed upon tampering. The inventions provide for the manufacture of higher reliability packaging for articles of various forms. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021988 | PRODUCE DISPLAY PAD - A monolithic display device for the point-of-sale display of produce manufactured out of a closed cell foam material and of solid construction, with a plurality of pockets formed into the top surface of the device and arranged in horizontal rows separated by upwardly extending horizontal dividing members, with upwardly extending intermediate dividing members separating adjacent pockets within each row. The display device is used in a retail setting by first being placed onto a table or other means of support, and then having produce placed onto the top surface within the pockets. The horizontal dividing members and the intermediate dividing members hold the produce in place on the device, while the foam construction of the device protects the produce from damage. In some embodiments different sized pockets are formed into the lower surface of the device so that the device can be used with different sized produce. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021989 | SUPPORT DEVICE - The present disclosure is directed to a support device. The support device includes an attachment portion that is configured to attach to an inner surface of a first wall of a box, a support portion having a proximal end rotatably connected to the attachment portion, the proximal end operably connected to the attachment portion in at least one section and the proximal end comprising a curved section, wherein the curved section comprises a support notch, and a securing portion having a proximal end rotatably connected to the attachment portion, wherein a distal end of the securing portion comprises a securing notch that is configured to engage with the support notch in the second position. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021990 | INFLATABLE PACKAGING CUSHION WITH SUSPENSION HAMMOCK - The present invention is directed to an inflatable packaging cushion that may include a plurality of inflation tubes to define a structure of the inflatable packaging cushion, in which the structure includes an interior region defined by the plurality of inflation tubes. The inflatable packaging cushion may further include a suspension hammock positioned within the interior region defined by the plurality of inflation tubes, and connected to at least one of the inflation tubes. The inflatable packaging further also includes a package receiving portion that is configured and dimensioned to receive a product and a suspension portion that is configured to retain and cushion the product within the inflation tubes and suspension hammock. The suspension hammock is configured so that the product within the suspension portion does not extend past an end of the inflatable packaging cushion thereby reducing the likelihood of damage to the product. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021991 | LABEL FOR MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING - Maintenance of conditions optimal to perishable materials within a package during shipment will prolong the lifetime of the goods for shipment. The present invention provides a system for mitigating spoilage of perishable materials. The system comprises a container defining a compartment for storage of perishable materials, the container further defining an opening for providing communication between the compartment and an outside environment. A film cooperates with the container to seal the opening of the container and control flow of gas and water vapor transfer between the compartment and the outside environment. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021992 | COMBINATION GLASS AND BOTTLE PACKAGE - The combination package includes a beverage glass having an upper shell-shaped body defining an upwardly narrowing tapered flume of generally uniform thickness terminating in a smooth upper rim thereof defining an open mouth, and a lower base opposite the open mouth; and a bottle defining a container for retaining a beverage and a pour spout for dispensing the beverage therefrom, the bottle having a size and shape for select slide-in reception through the open mouth of the beverage glass in an inverted orientation such that the upwardly narrowing tapered flume selectively engages a sidewall of the container for friction-fit engagement therewith, wherein engagement of the bottle with the beverage glass forms the combination package. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021993 | METERING VALVE - A metering valve having an elongate moveable stem arranged for axial movements within a container and defining a discharge passage. A flexible bag for containing a liquid formulation to be dispensed from the metering valve surrounds a lower end of the metering valve. The bag is fillable through a fill passage defined by the valve and from an exterior of the container. A one-way valve, disposed in operable combination with the fill passage, prevents liquid formulation in the bag from escaping to ambient through the fill passage but allows the bag to be filled after the lower end of the valve and the bag are inserted into the container and the container is pressurized with a propellant | 2017-01-26 |
20170021994 | MOISTURE BARRIER COATED TOBACCO PRODUCT PACKAGING - Provided herein is a cigarette pack formed of a moisture barrier coated paper material. The paper material includes a base substrate, a first polymer coating, a second polymer coating, and a third polymer coating. The first polymer coating, the second polymer coating, and the third polymer coating provide a barrier for moisture and air exchange through the paper material. The first polymer coating, the second polymer coating, and the third polymer coating also provide heat and pressure sealability capabilities to the paper material | 2017-01-26 |
20170021995 | CONTAINERS FOR PARTICULATE MATERIALS - Containers for holding particulate materials are provided. The containers may be formed from molded pulp. The containers may included molded pulp shaped or threaded features formed integrally on the container that may aid in providing closure to the device. The containers may optionally include a fitment and/or liner, or may be free of fitments and liners. The containers may optionally have inner load bearing members. The containers may be stackable. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021996 | BIODEGRADBLE DRINK POD - A biodegradable single-serve pod container for use in single-serve hot beverage machine includes a top lid, a container side wall, a container bottom, whereby said top lid, container wall, and said container bottom are formed into a biodegradable single-serve pod container of at least one biodegradable material. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021997 | PROPPANT STORAGE VESSEL AND ASSEMBLY THEREOF - A proppant storage vessel has a container having a first end wall, a second end wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, a top wall and a bottom wall. The first and second end walls extend between opposite ends of the first and second side walls. The walls define an interior volume of the container. The walls have a rigidity suitable for retaining no less than 30,000 pounds of proppant therein. A top hatch is formed centrally on the top wall and is movable between an open position and a closed position. A bottom hatch is formed generally centrally on the bottom wall of the container and is movable between an open position and a closed position. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021998 | Self-Collapsing Stackable Intermodal Shipping Container - The collapsible shipping container ( | 2017-01-26 |
20170021999 | INTER-MODAL SHIPPING MINI-CONTAINERS AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A mini-container for inter-modal shipping includes panels forming a pair of oppositely disposed side walls, a front wall, a back wall opposite to said front wall, a floor, and a roof. The side, front and back walls may releasably lock to one another to form an enclosure and unlock from one another. The panels are positionable between an erected-for-use configuration and a collapsed storage configuration. In the storage configuration, the side, front and back panels are stacked lying flat to form a stack of the panels laying on the base. The stack of panels is overlaid with the roof. The erected mini-containers are sized for space efficient loading of an inter-modal mobile transport conveyor such as an automobile carrier, train, ship or plane. In their storage configuration the mini-containers may be carried on the mobile transport conveyors for later use carrying cargo and may be carried in a stack simultaneously with mini-containers carrying cargo. The mini-containers may be sized so as to enclose at least two standard-sized pallets or at least three standard-sized boxes positioned side-by-side and adjacent the base of the mini-container. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022000 | Conveying systems - A conveying system for conveying a conveyable material from a hopper where the system includes a fluid port located below the hopper outlet and in a vertical flow path into hopper outlet that can be momentarily opened for an on the go release of a charge of compressed air directly upward into the hopper outlet and into the underside of the bridge in the hopper to either disintegrate or unlock the bridged particles from each other thereby causing the bridged material to fall into the hopper outlet and into the conveying system where the material can be transported to a remote location or to remove any material that may be adhering to the wall during an emptying phase. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022001 | Collapsible Drive-On Containment Basin - Disclosed are various embodiments of a collapsible drive-on containment basin configured to retain a collection of hazardous materials. In one embodiment, the collapsible drive-on containment basin includes a non-porous liner that comprises a plurality of fastening mechanisms and a plurality of elongated barriers. Initially, the containment basin may be in a collapsed state and later expanded as part of an effort to prevent the spread of hazardous materials at a job site, particularly to prevent the spread of hazardous materials coming from vehicles and machinery. Once in an expanded state, operators can drive vehicles on and off the collapsible drive-on containment basin. Thus, the collapsible drive-on containment basin reduces the amount of time spent preparing a job location against the potential spread of hazardous materials. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022002 | Disposable Auto/Car Garbage Bags - This permanent pliable wire-like addition to the basic disposable car garbage bag enables the garbage bag to be attached, secured and/or wrapped around anywhere in your car so your garbage doesn't have to be just in the front middle area of the car and other people in places like the back seat can have access to a garbage bag and it can be used, if scented, as an air freshener. The ancient disposable car garbage only fit around your automatic or manual gear shift and that created problems or hindered movement of the gear shift and to some people not very aesthetically pleasing to have a disposable garbage bag, solely, in that particular area. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022003 | LINER CONTRIVANCE - A device configured to provide lining to a canister, wherein said device includes a side wall section, a bottom portion, and a top segment. A retention strip implement is disposed on a portion of an outer surfaces of the top segment, wherein the retention strip implement is configured to easily tighten the top segment of the device around an upper portion of a receptacle. A release paper implement is configured to cover an adhesive segment on the retention strip implement. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022004 | WASTE BIN LINERS AND METHODS OF USE - Waste bin liners, such as rigid liners, methods of using waste bin liners, and combinations of waste bins with a liner, are disclosed. In one example hook parts of a waste bin liner are extended in sequence over and under a perimeter rim of a waste bin, and laterally inward of a part of the perimeter rim. In one example a rigid liner has multi-purpose hook parts that lock to the rim of a waste bin, and also form lifting handles for removing the liner from the bin. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022005 | ROLL OUT CART WITH GRAVITY LOCK - A waste container includes a body portion including an outer wall extending upward from a base wall. A lid is pivotably secured to the body portion. A latch assembly selectively secures the lid to the body portion. The latch assembly includes a handle rotatably mounted to the lid and connected to a lower actuator portion. The lower actuator portion has a disk portion with at least one cam portion. The disk portion is rotatable upon rotation of the handle by a user. Rotation of the cam portion selectively releases the latch assembly securing the lid to the body portion. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022006 | WASTE CONTAINER WITH IMPROVED LATCH - A waste container includes a body having a base and a side wall extending upward from the base to define a container interior. A lid is hingeably secured to an upper portion of the side wall. A latch assembly selectively secures the lid to the side wall, the latch assembly including a rotatable latch portion having a latch member selectively interlocking with a hook portion. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022007 | WEATHER PROTECTION APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A cover is engaged in a track. The track surrounds a refuse container along a perimeter on at least three sides. The track is independent of the refuse container and not affixed to the refuse container. The cover is adapted to be expanded from one side of the track to expand and cover a top opening of the refuse container. The cover is also adapted to be retracted along the track when expanded back to the one side of the track to uncover and expose the top opening of the refuse container. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022008 | CONTAINER COMPACTION - In a method of compacting waste (W), wherein waste is introduced into a generally box shaped elongated waste container ( | 2017-01-26 |
20170022009 | A METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR MOVING OBJECTS ON SHELVES - A method and a device for moving objects ( | 2017-01-26 |
20170022010 | Method and System for Transporting Inventory Items - A system for transporting inventory items includes an inventory holder capable of storing inventory items and a mobile drive unit. The mobile drive unit is capable of moving to a first point with the inventory holder at least one of coupled to and supported by the mobile drive unit. The mobile drive unit is additionally capable of determining a location of the inventory holder and calculating a difference between the location of the inventory holder and the first point. The mobile drive unit is then capable of determining whether the difference is greater than a predetermined tolerance. In response to determining that the difference is greater than the predetermined tolerance, the mobile drive unit is also capable of moving to a second point based on the location of the inventory holder, docking with the inventory holder, and moving the mobile drive unit and the inventory holder to the first point. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022011 | MAGNETIC LIFTING DEVICE FOR CAN BODIES - A magnetic lifting device for bodies (Z) comprises an input transport device ( | 2017-01-26 |
20170022012 | Spiral Conveyor System - A spiral conveyor system with a positive drive system includes a rotating drum with at least one rib that is attached to drum. The rib includes a drive face for engaging a conveyor belt. The height of the rib above of the surface of the drum varies along a length of the drive element. The rib may be directly attached to the drum or may be a part of a drive element attached to the drum. The conveyor belt includes at least one belt surface configured to engage the at least one drive face, such as a protruding tab with a flat surface. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022013 | Continuous Conveyor for Transporting Heavy Bulk Materials or Unit Loads - A continuous conveyor such as, for example, a conveyor belt for transporting heavy bulk materials or unit loads comprises an endless tractive transport mechanism that revolves between a driving roller and a return roller. The driving roller is driven by a permanently excited multi-pole synchronous motor that delivers a very high torque at a comparatively slow nominal speed. The synchronous motor can drive the driving roller directly or alternatively via a single-stage step-down gear with low reduction factor. The drive is characterized by a mass moment of inertia that is up to 10-times lower than in conventional drive systems. In this way, the risk of damaging or even tearing the belt during disruptions is substantially reduced such that the operational reliability significantly increases. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022014 | Conveying-Traveling-Body-Utilizing Conveying Device - A conveying-traveling-body-utilizing conveying device links conveying traveling bodies to each other where load bars are continuous to each other. A linked part is provided at one end of the load bar, and a linking hook is provided at the other end which can engage with and disengage from the linked part. The linking hook is pivotally supported and is vertically movable between a pre-engagement orientation separated upward from the linked part, with respect to an engaged orientation of covering the linked part from above, and a standby orientation tilted to a lowering limit from the engaged orientation by an urging force. When the linking hook is in the standby orientation, longitudinally adjacent conveying traveling bodies can approach each other to a connected state, where the respective load bars are abutted against each other, without the linking hook in the standby orientation and the linked part contacting each other. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022015 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AND CONTROLLING STATUS AND LOCATION OF AN OBJECT - Techniques are described with regard to determining and controlling a location and status of assets directly and/or indirectly. The techniques may be used to track and control the respective locations and status of any number of objects. Applications include but are not limited to tracking dry and refrigerated trailers and their status in a supply-chain yard; tracking pallets and boxes and their status in a warehouse; tracking items in a retail environment; tracking finished goods and work in progress in and around a manufacturing plant; tracking vehicles in a parking lot; tracking cargo and equipment at an airport; tracking equipment in a lay down yard; etc. In all cases the laborious and error prone data gathering is replaced with automated data collection methods reducing cost, increasing accuracy, and increasing efficiency. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022016 | Bulk Bag Design With Pass-Through Forklift Tine Sleeves and Method of Use - A bag configured to contain and transport bulk material includes at least one through-hole positioned at an upper portion of the bag to facilitate ingress/egress of a hoist-member of a hoisting machine. Other embodiments include a spout located at a bottom-side portion of the bag or at a base of the bag, and inserts placed at a base of the bag to form a desired contour to generate a gradient by which the material may flow. The inserts may be temporarily placed at the base or permanently affixed thereto. Further embodiments may include a contoured base without the use of inserts to generate the gradient. Methods of use include stacking and handling the bags without requiring an operator in addition to the one operating the hoisting machine or requiring the hoist machine operator to interrupt operation of the hoist machine to rig the bag to the hoist machine. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022017 | DELIVERY RAMP WITH AN ADJUSTABLE, ROTATABLE PIVOT - A truck ramp including a first ramp element, second ramp element and pivoting structure located between the first and second ramp elements. The first ramp element is coupled to the truck at one end and at the other end, a hinge. The second ramp element is hinged at one end and at the other end interfaces with the ground or other surface. Between the first and second ramp elements is a pivoting structure comprised of a first component that is mechanically coupled to the first ramp element at the first hinged end and a second component that is mechanically coupled to the second ramp element at the hinged end. The first component and the second component are rotatable about an axis orthogonal to the first and second ramp element hinges. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022018 | SHEET TRANSPORT DEVICE, IMAGE READING DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sheet transport device includes a feeding unit that feeds out a sheet from a sheet stack unit, a driving shaft that rotates the feeding unit, plural bearing members that support the driving shaft rotatably at plural positions in an axial direction and restrict movement of the driving shaft in the axial direction, and a fixing member provided integrally with each of the bearing members to removably fix each of the bearing members to an opening and closing member that is opened and closed relative to the sheet stack unit. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022019 | SHEET SUPPLY DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM - A sheet supply device detachably attachable to an image forming apparatus includes: a main body; a sheet supply roller; an external output gear; a clutch mechanism; and first and second transmission mechanisms. The main body is provided with a sheet supply tray on which a sheet is mountable. The sheet supply roller is in contact with a sheet mounted on the sheet supply tray and configured to rotate to supply the sheet toward the image forming apparatus. The external output gear is configured to output a driving force to an outside. The clutch mechanism is configured to transmit and interrupt a driving force from the image forming apparatus. The first transmission mechanism is configured to transmit the driving force received through the clutch mechanism to the sheet supply roller. The second transmission mechanism is configured to transmit the driving force received through the clutch mechanism to the external output gear. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022020 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WINDING STRAPS - An apparatus for winding straps comprises a motor having a shaft extending therefrom to a distal end, the shaft being rotatable thereby along a shaft axis and having a slot extending longitudinally therealong from the distal end. The apparatus further comprises a spool guide located proximate to the distal end of the shaft adapted to retain a strap on the shaft and a strap guide extending parallel to and spaced apart from the shaft axis. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022021 | METHOD FOR PASSING WEB TAIL FROM ONE PAPER MACHINE SECTION TO ANOTHER AND APPARATUS THEREFOR AND CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to a method and apparatus for passing a web tail being threaded from one paper machine section to another by way of guiding the tail with the help of an air jet from a transfer plate. An essential feature of the invention is to employ a construction rising from the surface of the transfer plate to a height with the shape of a linear ramp or a droplet for guiding the web tail in its travel direction thereby minimizing the contact area between the web tail and the transfer plate. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022022 | DRUM STORAGE MODULE FOR RECEIVING NOTES OF VALUE - A drum storage module ( | 2017-01-26 |
20170022023 | WATERPROOF DISPENSING APPARATUS FOR ROLLING PAPER - A waterproof rolling paper dispensing apparatus which comprises an inner cylinder which is closed at one end and open at an opposite end thereof. The inner cylinder has an elongate slit and supports a cutting edge which facilitates cutting of a length of rolling paper from a continuous roll of rolling paper accommodated within the inner cylinder. An exterior housing is dosed at one end and open at an opposite end thereof. The exterior housing defines an internal storage compartment which stores the inner cylinder. An end cover releasably engages with the open end of the exterior housing and forms a waterproof seal therewith. The end cover also releasably engages with the open end of the inner cylinder so that when the end cover is removed from engagement with the exterior housing, the inner cylinder remains coupled to the end cover and is removed with the end cover. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022024 | ELECTRIC CORD SPOOL WITH IN-LINE HANDLE AND CORD-END ISOLATORS - An electric cord storage device is provided. The electric cord storage device includes an elongate member, a first retaining member having a notch and a second retaining member having a notch. The elongate member is coupled between the first retaining member and the second retaining member. The device includes a handle coupled to a side of the second retaining member opposite to and inline with the elongate member. The notch of the first retaining member or the second retaining member retains and isolates an end of an electric cord and the elongate member receives the electric wound around the elongate member. The other end of the electric cord is received, retained and isolated in the notch of the first retaining member or the second retaining member. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022025 | RETRACTABLE BADGE REEL WITH BUTTON DISPLAY - An assembly in which a button is secured to a badge reel, the assembly comprising a first structure configured to hold the button against a side of the badge reel and a second structure configured to prevent the button from being sheared from the side of the badge reel. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022026 | REEL SYSTEM WITH SUPPLEMENTAL FEATURES - A hose reel device is provided with features for enhancing the functionality and ease of use of the device. The device comprises a drum provided with a frame member and at least one extension adapted for cleaning, winding, guiding, or elevating an elongate flexible hose that may be provided in combination with the device. The device also comprises various modular features such that the device may be modified for particular applications and based on the preferences of the end user. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022027 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING ELEVATOR POSITIONING - An apparatus for controlling a position of an elevator in a hoistway includes a fixed belt and a dynamic leveling control module adapted for attachment to the elevator and coupled to the fixed belt. The control module includes a position encoder coupled to the fixed belt, a processor electrically connected to the position encoder, and a communications interface electrically connected to the processor and adapted for communication with an elevator controller for the elevator. The control module determines a velocity, a position, and an acceleration of the elevator in response to a count signal output from the position encoder, and calculates a dynamic slowdown distance relative to an elevator landing for each elevator stop. The control module communicates the dynamic slowdown distance to the elevator controller to initiate slowdown of the elevator. The control module determines a new value of said dynamic slowdown distance for each elevator stop. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022028 | METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM AND AN ELEVATOR CONTROL DEVICE OPERATING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE METHOD - A method for operating an elevator installation uses an elevator control device, wherein, by at least one sensor allocated to the elevator installation and by a sensor signal obtainable therefrom, a state of the elevator installation is automatically detected by the elevator control device. In dependence on the detected state, the elevator control device automatically generates an activation signal to automatically activate a remote signaling element. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022029 | GROOVED BELT FOR ELEVATOR SYSTEM - A belt for suspending and/or driving an elevator car of an elevator system includes a plurality of tension members spaced from each other along a width of the belt and extending longitudinally along a length of the belt. A jacket at least partially envelopes the plurality of tension members and forms at least one outer belt surface along a width of the belt. A groove is located in the at least one outer belt surface extending longitudinally along the length of the belt. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022030 | LIMITING MECHANISM FOR AN ELEVATOR COMPENSATION ROPE TENSIONING PULLEY, AN ELEVATOR COMPENSATION APPARATUS, AND AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM - A limiting mechanism for an elevator compensation rope tensioning pulley, an elevator compensation apparatus including the limiting mechanism for an elevator compensation rope tensioning pulley, and an elevator system. The limiting mechanism for an elevator compensation rope tensioning pulley includes: a first limiting component, disposed on a frame of an elevator compensation rope tensioning pulley, and kept in position by a tensioning force of an elevator compensation rope together with the elevator compensation rope tensioning pulley and the frame; and a second limiting component, limited at a suitable position relative to a guiderail of the elevator compensation rope tensioning pulley, wherein a vertical distance within a predetermined range is kept between the first limiting component and the second limiting component, and, when an upward displacement of the elevator compensation rope tensioning pulley reaches the vertical distance, the first limiting component collides with the second limiting component. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022031 | Attic Lift System - An attic lift system is provided, comprising a loading platform attached to a lifting frame having a plurality of vertical frame members, wherein the lifting frame includes a closure member positioned below the loading platform. The closure member includes a plurality of telescopic guide members, wherein the support frame is positioned on an attic floor above an opening in the attic floor. A plurality of support rods extend from the closure member and are threadably engaged with the vertical frame members of the lifting frame. A drive assembly is positioned on the support frame and connected to the lifting frame for raising and lowering the loading platform relative to the opening. Limit switches are present to detect when the drive assembly should be stopped based on the position of the lift platform. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022032 | LOW-CONSTRUCTION TROLLEY FOR WIRE ROPE HOIST - A low-construction hoist for a wire rope hoist is arranged to move along a lower flange of a horizontal beam or rail. The trolley includes a trolley frame; bearing wheels, which are fixed to the trolley body and arranged to move on the upper surface of the lower flange of the rail, a hoisting mechanism including a rope drum for a hoisting rope, a hoisting member in cooperation with the hoisting rope for hoisting a load, and a hoisting motor for driving the rope drum; whereby the rope drum is supported to a first side of the trolley frame so that the axle of the rope drum is parallel to the rail, and the hoisting member is arranged to move under the rail; whereby the hoisting rope is led from the rope drum to a fixing point in the trolley frame through at least a rope pulley arrangement of the hoisting member, whereby the fixing point of the hoisting rope to the trolley frame is located in the longitudinal direction of the trolley outside the end of the rope drum, or outside the vertical plane which is transverse in relation to the rail or beam and passing through the end of the rope drum. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022033 | POSITIONING AREA FOR A ROUTE FOR VERTICALLY INSERTING CURRENT COLLECTOR CONTACTS IN THE CURRENT RAILS OF THE ROUTE - The invention relates to a positioning zone (EB) for a travel path ( | 2017-01-26 |
20170022034 | MOBILE CRANE - A mobile crane includes a crane main body including a control valve which controls a supply flow rate of hydraulic oil to a main-body driving motor and a pilot-pressure control device which controls a pilot pressure supplied to the control valve. The pilot-pressure control device increases the pilot pressure at a first ratio according to an increase in an operation amount of an operation section when a counterweight carrier is an uncoupled state, increases the pilot pressure at a second ratio lower than the first ratio according to the increase in the operation amount when the counterweight carrier is a coupled state and a grounded state, and increases the pilot pressure at a third ratio higher than the second ratio and equal to or lower than the first ratio according to the increase in the operation amount when the counterweight carrier is the coupled state and an afloat state. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022035 | MOBILE CRANE - A mobile crane includes a counterweight carrier capable of traveling following a movement of a crane main body, the counterweight carrier including a carrier main body on which a counterweight is loaded and a wheel unit attached to the carrier main body and including wheels, a wheel driving device configured to rotate the wheels to thereby cause the counterweight carrier to travel, a loadage detector configured to detect a weight loadage index value, which is an index value of weight of the counterweight loaded on the carrier main body, and a controller configured to cause the wheel driving device to change a driving force of the wheel driving device for rotating the wheels such that the driving force increases as the weight loadage index value detected by the loadage detector increases. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022036 | CRANE - A crane includes a crane pillar supported rotatably about an axis, and a radial bearing for supporting the rotatable crane pillar in a base. The radial bearing is lower in an installation position of the crane pillar, and an upper radial bearing likewise supports the crane pillar in the base. The upper radial bearing is at a distance from the lower radial bearing along the axis. At least one chamber can be filled with oil and is provided for lubricating the upper radial bearing. A drive unit is provided for the crane pillar, and the drive unit drives the crane pillar between the upper radial bearing and the lower radial bearing. A driven region on the crane pillar is lubricated with oil by the chamber that can be filled with oil. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022037 | SYSTEM FOR HOLDING CABINETS IN PLACE DURING INSTALLATION - A lifting system includes a base and an upright extending from the base. An articulating arm assembly is coupled to the upright. The articulating arm assembly has a platform coupled thereto. The lifting system further includes a prime mover. The prime mover engages the articulating arm assembly to elevate the platform to a desired height. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022038 | KEG DELIVERY SYSTEM - A keg delivery system includes a rack having a plurality of bays for receiving kegs horizontally. The keg delivery system also includes means for controllably lowering a keg from one of the bays to a floor. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022039 | Pry Bar - A pry bar tool including a lever shaft; a first end defining a U-shaped or V-shaped engagement portion configured to engage and exert force on a body to be removed from a surface; a curved fulcrum positioned between the elongated lever shaft and the first end; and a forearm handle positioned at a second end, the handle having a curved inner surface sized to receive a forearm and configured to receive a force exerted from said received forearm. The inner surface can include a coating, cushion, or insert to increase comfort and maximize force. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022040 | LIQUID DISPENSING DEVICE - A liquid dispensing device includes a liquid extraction system that extracts a liquid from a container. The liquid dispensing device includes an identification system that identifies a type of the liquid. The liquid dispensing device includes a liquid preservation system that prevents degradation of the liquid. The liquid may be wine or other liquids. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022041 | TOUCH SCREEN FOR A BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM - A beverage dispensing system includes a control system electrically connected with a beverage dispenser, a proximity sensor, and a touch-sensitive display. The control system causes the touch-sensitive display to display an advertising state when the proximity sensor indicates a user is not present at the beverage dispensing system and a beverage selection state when the proximity sensor indicates a user is present. The control system further causes the touch-sensitive display to display a pour state after a beverage choice selection is made through the touch sensitive display during the display of the beverage selection state. The control system still further causes the beverage dispenser to deliver the beverage choice after a pour request is made through the touch sensitive display during the display of the pour state. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022042 | HYDRATION SYSTEM - An automatic pump hydration delivery system includes a power source, master power switch, electric pump, timer delay module, pressure switch, backflow prevention structure (such as a one-way valve), conduit or tubing, bite valve, and may contain a reservoir or be retrofitted onto prior-art reservoirs or hydration bladders. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022043 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING THE DISPENSE OF A PLURALITY OF PRODUCT FORMING INGREDIENTS - Systems and methods for dispensing a product are provided. A plurality of product ingredients are associated with a product dispenser that is operable to form a plurality of selectable products from the plurality of products ingredients. Input for a selected product is received and a recipe that defines the ratio of product ingredients for forming the selected product is identified. The dispense of each of the respective product ingredients is commenced based at least in part on the identified recipe, and the dispense of each of the respective product ingredients is independently monitored during the dispense of the selected product. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022044 | DRIP CATCHER APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and method for collecting drips from a spout on a beverage dispenser has a table top base that is held in place by the weight of a beverage dispenser. The table top base supports a drip catch reservoir, and drips hit a back plate with guides before washing into the drip catch reservoir. The drip catch reservoir has an outlet allowing drainage into a disposal tank without moving the apparatus. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022045 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING PRODUCT INTO REFILLABLE CONTAINERS - Disclosed are various embodiments for dispensing product into refillable containers. A refill station is configured to provide initial fills and refills of a product in a refillable container. The refill station includes a display and a computing device. The computing device is configured to record refill data describing product refills by customers via the refill station. The computing device is further configured to determine one or more environmental impacts saved by the refill station over a use of non-refillable containers based at least in part on the refill data. The computing device is further configured to render the environmental impact(s) upon the display. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022046 | MEMS COMPONENT INCLUDING A SOUND-PRESSURE-SENSITIVE DIAPHRAGM ELEMENT - A MEMS microphone component including at least one sound-pressure-sensitive diaphragm element is formed in the layer structure of the MEMS component, which spans an opening in the layer structure. The diaphragm element is attached via at least one column element in the central area of the opening to the layer structure of the component. The deflections of the diaphragm element are detected with the aid of at least one piezosensitive circuit element, which is implemented in the layer structure of the diaphragm element and is situated in the area of the attachment of the diaphragm element to the column element. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022047 | MEMS COMPONENT INCLUDING A DIAPHRAGM ELEMENT WHICH IS ATTACHED VIA A SPRING STRUCTURE TO THE COMPONENT LAYER STRUCTURE - Measures are provided, by which mechanical stresses within the diaphragm structure of a MEMS component may be intentionally dissipated, and which additionally enable the implementation of diaphragm elements having a large diaphragm area in comparison to the chip area. The diaphragm element is formed in the layer structure of the MEMS component. It spans an opening in the layer structure and is attached via a spring structure to the layer structure. The spring structure includes at least one first spring component, which is oriented essentially in parallel to the diaphragm element and is formed in a layer plane below the diaphragm element. Furthermore, the spring structure includes at least one second spring component, which is oriented essentially perpendicularly to the diaphragm element. The spring structure is designed in such a way that the area of the diaphragm element is greater than the area of the opening which it spans. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022048 | PLANAR CAVITY MEMS AND RELATED STRUCTURES, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND DESIGN STRUCTURES - A method of forming a Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) includes forming a lower electrode on a first insulator layer within a cavity of the MEMS. The method further includes forming an upper electrode over another insulator material on top of the lower electrode which is at least partially in contact with the lower electrode. The forming of the lower electrode and the upper electrode includes adjusting a metal volume of the lower electrode and the upper electrode to modify beam bending. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022049 | MICRO-ELECTRO MECHANICAL SYSTEM (MEMS) STRUCTURES WITH THROUGH SUBSTRATE VIAS AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME - The present disclosure includes micro-electro mechanical system (MEMS) structures and methods of forming the same. Substrates of the MEMS structures are bonded together by fusion bonding at high processing temperatures, which enables more complete removal of chemical species from the dielectric materials in the substrates prior to sealing cavities of the MEMS structures. Fusion bonding of MEMS structures reduces outgassing of chemical species and is compatible with the cavity formation process. The MEMS structures bonded by fusion bonding are mechanically stronger compared to eutectic bonding due to a higher bonding ratio. In addition, fusion bonding enables the formation of through substrate vias (TSVs) in the MEMS structures. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022050 | HERMETIC ENCAPSULATION FOR MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS (MEMS) DEVICES - Embodiments of the invention describe hermetic encapsulation for MEMS devices, and processes to create the hermetic encapsulation structure. Embodiments comprise a MEMS substrate stack that further includes a magnet, a first laminate organic dielectric film, a first hermetic coating disposed over the magnet, a second laminate organic dielectric film disposed on the hermetic coating, a MEMS device layer disposed over the magnet, and a plurality of metal interconnects surrounding the MEMS device layer. A hermetic plate is subsequently bonded to the MEMS substrate stack and disposed over the formed MEMS device layer to at least partially form a hermetically encapsulated cavity surrounding the MEMS device layer. In various embodiments, the hermetically encapsulated cavity is further formed from the first hermetic coating, and at least one of the set of metal interconnects, or a second hermetic coating deposited onto the set of metal interconnects. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022051 | STRESS ISOLATION FEATURES FOR STACKED DIES - An integrated device package is disclosed. The package can include a carrier, such as first integrated device die, and a second integrated device die stacked on the first integrated device die. The package can include a buffer layer which coats at least a portion of an exterior surface of the first integrated device die and which is disposed between the second integrated device die and the first integrated device die. The buffer layer can comprise a pattern to reduce transmission of stresses between the first integrated device die and the second integrated device die. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022052 | MICROCHANNEL RESONATOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Provided is a method for manufacturing a microchannel resonator capable of measuring a mass and characteristics of an object using a principle in which a resonance frequency is changed according to a mass of a moving material, the method including: providing a silicon substrate; forming a cavity channel inside the silicon substrate; forming a hollow silicon oxide structure on the inner wall surface of the cavity channel by oxidizing the inner wall surface of the cavity channel; and partially removing the periphery of the hollow silicon oxide structure such that the hollow silicon oxide structure can resonate with respect to the silicon substrate. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022053 | WAFER-LEVEL BONDING PACKAGING METHOD AND WAFER STRUCTURE - The present disclosure provides a wafer-level bonding packaging method, including: providing a plurality of first wafers and a plurality of second wafers, a to-be-bonded surface of a first wafer being a first to-be-bonded surface, a to-be-bonded surface of a second wafer being a second to-be-bonded surface, and the first to-be-bonded surface including a first region and a second region; forming at least one first bonding structure on the second region; forming at least one second bonding structure on a second to-be-bonded surface, the at least one second bonding structure corresponding to the at least one first bonding structure; and forming a supporting layer on the first region, a height of supporting layer being greater than a height of the first bonding structure and less than a sum of the height of the first bonding structure and a height of the second bonding structure. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022054 | ALUMINUM NITRIDE (AlN) DEVICES WITH INFRARED ABSORPTION STRUCTURAL LAYER - A micro-electro-mechanical system device is disclosed. The micro-mechanical system device comprises a first silicon substrate comprising: a handle layer comprising a first surface and a second surface, the second surface comprises a cavity; an insulating layer deposited over the second surface of the handle layer; a device layer having a third surface bonded to the insulating layer and a fourth surface; a piezoelectric layer deposited over the fourth surface of the device layer; a metal conductivity layer disposed over the piezoelectric layer; a bond layer disposed over a portion of the metal conductivity layer; and a stand-off formed on the first silicon substrate; wherein the first silicon substrate is bonded to a second silicon substrate, comprising: a metal electrode configured to form an electrical connection between the metal conductivity layer formed on the first silicon substrate and the second silicon substrate. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022055 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING AND FOR FUSING ULTRA-DENSE HYDROGEN - A method for generating and for fusing ultra-dense hydrogen in which molecular hydrogen is fed into at least one cavity and catalyzed, where the splitting and subsequent condensation of the molecular hydrogen is initiated on a catalyst of the cavity to form an ultra-dense hydrogen. The ultra-dense hydrogen is exposed to pressure or electromagnetic radiation to initiate fusion of the ultra-dense hydrogen in the at least one cavity and the reaction heat is led out from the at least one cavity. The pressure as mechanical resonance or the electromagnetic radiation as electromagnetic resonance amplifies the field and therefore the effect. Also, an apparatus for carrying out the method is disclosed. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022056 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SYNTHESIS GAS - Process for the production of synthesis gas from hydrocarbon feed containing higher hydrocarbons comprising by-passing a portion of the hydrocarbon feed around a first pre-reforming stage and passing the pre-reformed and bypassed portions through at least a second pre-reforming stage. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022057 | PROCESS FOR GENERATING SYNGAS FROM A CO2-RICH HYDROCARBON-CONTAINING FEED GAS - A process for generating a syngas from a CO | 2017-01-26 |
20170022058 | PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR THE GENERATION OF SYNTHESIS GAS - A process and system for the generation of synthesis gas that is provided, in particular, for preparing hydrocarbon-containing fuel, ammonia or urea. The process follows the steps of providing a first feed gas stream of methane and reacting the first feed gas stream with steam in a reforming step, obtaining a synthesis gas stream of CO and H | 2017-01-26 |
20170022059 | PROCESSES AND APPARATUSES FOR RECLAMATION AND PURIFICATION OF TRITIUM - Provided are processes and systems for the reclamation of tritium from a tritiated byproduct material. A liquid organic tritium containing material is subjected to a series of reactions to isolate purified tritium gas that can be used in subsequent tritiation reactions. The processes involve in some aspects a semi-automated system that subjects a byproduct liquid organic tritium containing material to an oxidation to produce tritiated water, a chemical splitting of the tritiated water to form a tritiated gas that is substantially free of oxygen or other contaminants, and the isolation of purified tritium gas from hydrogen containing HT gas. The processes and systems provided substantially reduce both the cost to produce tritium source material for labeling of organic molecules and the amount of byproduct that requires disposal. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022060 | METHOD OF MAKING ALKALI METAL HYDRIDES - A method is provided for making alkali metal hydrides by mechanochemically reacting alkali metal and hydrogen gas under mild temperature (e.g room temperature) and hydrogen pressure conditions without the need for catalyst, solvent, and intentional heating or cooling. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022061 | PRODUCTION OF BORON PHOSPHIDE BY REDUCTION OF BORON PHOSPHATE WITH AN ALKALINE METAL - The present invention concerns a process for the production of boron phosphide BP comprising the reduction of boron phosphate BPO | 2017-01-26 |
20170022062 | Anodic Aluminum Oxide Cylindrical Wall Supported Toroidal Catalyst and Segregated Flow Reactor for Continuous Nanotube Growth - A method includes providing a substrate including a tube with a first opening a second opening, depositing a metal film onto a portion of the tube near the first opening, and growing a carbon nanotube by passing a carbon-based gas through the tube and metal film. The gas enters the tube through the second opening and exits the tube through the first opening. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022063 | Catalyst for Production of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes and Method of Producing Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Using the Same - Disclosed is a catalyst for production of multi-walled carbon nanotubes, in which the catalyst includes a transition metal catalyst supported on a support mixture including MgO, and thus can increase the production of multi-walled carbon nanotubes and, at the same time, reduce the number of walls of the multi-walled carbon nanotubes to thereby reduce the surface resistance of the multi-walled carbon nanotubes. Also disclosed is a method of producing multi-walled carbon nanotubes using the catalyst. The catalyst for production of multi-walled carbon nanotubes includes: a support mixture of a first support and a second support mixed with the first support; and a transition metal catalyst supported on the support mixture. | 2017-01-26 |
20170022064 | GRAPHENE FLOWER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME AND COMPOSITE MATERIAL - A method of forming graphene flower is provided, which includes introducing a hydrocarbon gas and an assistance gas into transformer-coupled plasma equipment, and providing a medium-frequency electromagnetic wave to the hydrocarbon gas and the assistance gas by the transformer-coupled plasma equipment to dissociate the hydrocarbon gas, and the dissociated hydrocarbon gas is re-combined to form the graphene flower, wherein the hydrocarbon gas is dissociated at a ratio of greater than 95%. | 2017-01-26 |