16th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120090969 | KEYBOARD - A keyboard includes a membrane circuit board, a luminous key, a light-emitting element and a plastic film layer. The luminous key has a keycap with a light-transmissible part. The luminous key is configured for triggering a membrane switch of the membrane circuit board. The light-emitting element is disposed on the membrane circuit board and arranged under the membrane circuit board for emitting a light beam. The plastic film layer is disposed on the membrane circuit board, and includes a convex structure, which is integrally formed with the plastic film layer. The light-emitting element is enclosed by the convex structure. The convex structure has a light-transmissible zone aligned with the light-emitting element. In such way, the keyboard of the present invention has enhanced production yield and reduced leak leakage. | 2012-04-19 |
20120090970 | ROTARY KNOB - A rotary knob includes a knob main body body provided in a peripheral wall section with a slit, a light guide member that is fitted into the slit and includes a light emitting section and a pressure member for preventing a relative movement between the knob main body and the light guide member. The light emitting section includes a display portion that is fitted into the slit and an exposed surface and latching projections disposed inside the display portion in a radial direction and protrude outward from both sides of the slit in a width direction. The peripheral wall section includes a pair of slit peripheral edges that define the slit, and holding portions that are provided inside the slit peripheral edges and pinch the latching projections between the holding portions and the slit peripheral edges from both sides in the radial direction of the peripheral wall section. | 2012-04-19 |
20120090971 | TIMING DEVICE - The invention relates to a timing device for use with a cable, and also to a cable including said timing device. The device is formed so as to be movable between a first position in which electricity is prevented from flowing therethrough and a second position in which electricity can flow therethrough. When in the second position, the cable with which the device is provided, and apparatus connected to the cable is rendered electrically operable. The device is provided to allow electrical connection for a predetermined time period, such that at the end of the said time period, the device has moved back to the first position. The provision of the device as part of the cable allows the same to be positioned in a room for easier user access and hence user operation. | 2012-04-19 |
20120090972 | POWER TRANSFER SWITCH - A power transfer switch in which a cross bar including a movable contact is rotated to come into contact with one of fixed contacts disposed on left and right sides of the cross bar. The cross bar has a non-circular cross-section including a protruded piece on left and right, and a rotating angle thereof is greater than a rotating allowable angle of the movable contact between the fixed contacts. A through hole into which the cross bar is inserted with play is formed on a base portion of the movable contact, and a step portion for receiving the protruded piece of the cross bar and a spring housing portion extended in a direction of a central axis of the movable contact are formed in the through hole. A compression spring is accommodated in the spring housing portion to cause the cross bar to elastically hold the movable contact. | 2012-04-19 |
20120090973 | ILLUMINATED MEMBRANE KEYBOARD - An illuminated membrane keyboard includes a keys monoblock; a membrane structure formed of a resilient, transparent film and mounted over the keys monoblock, the membrane structure comprising a plurality of rectangular cavities protruded from a top of the membrane structure for covering on the keys monoblock; a keyboard housing mounted to an edge of the keys monoblock; and a light source assembly mounted on an inner surface of the keyboard housing and comprising a printed circuit board (PCB) and a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) mounted on the PCB for illuminating the keys monoblock. | 2012-04-19 |
20120090974 | ILLUMINATED KEYBOARD OF NOTEBOOK COMPUTER - An illuminated keyboard of a notebook computer includes a base, a base cover, a key module and a light-guiding and supporting plate. The base is sheltered by the base cover. The light-guiding and supporting plate is disposed under a base cover opening of the base cover and fixed on the base cover. Since the key module is supported on the light-guiding and supporting plate and exposed outside the base cover opening, the thickness of the illuminated keyboard is not increased, and it is not necessary to shorten the travelling distance of the key module. | 2012-04-19 |
20120090975 | SWITCHING DEVICE - To increase safety when working on electrical installations, a switching device which has a first switch position and a second switch position, includes a first movable switch contact contacting a first contact part in the first switch position and a third contact part in the second switch position, and a second movable switch contact contacting a second contact part in the first switch position and a fourth contact part in the second switch position, wherein the third contact part and the fourth contact part are conductively connected with one another. The switching device can be constructed as a ground-fault circuit interrupter and/or a line circuit breaker. | 2012-04-19 |
20120090976 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF TOUCH PANEL AND TOUCH PANEL - Disclosed is a manufacturing method of a touch panel, comprising the steps of: preparing a solution containing a silane coupling agent; applying the solution to a surface of a first substrate having a hydroxy group on the surface thereof: chemically bonding the silane coupling agent to the surface of the first substrate to form convex portions each having a silicon oxide backbone and an organic functional group in the structure thereof; and disposing a second substrate spaced apart from the first substrate to face the surface having the convex portions formed thereon of the first substrate. | 2012-04-19 |
20120090977 | CATALYST/BIOMASS MIXING IN TRANSPORT REACTOR - A reactor and/or process is disclosed for fluidized cracking of solid particulate biomass material, including a first mixing zone where a particulate stream comprising solid particulate biomass is mixed with a lift gas and becomes fluidized, and including a second mixing zone where a heat carrier material is mixed with the fluidized solid particulate biomass material. | 2012-04-19 |
20120090978 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TREATING FEEDWATER - A system for treating feedwater includes a fluidized bed heat exchanger unit connected to receive feedwater and a flash concentrator column connected to receive feedwater discharged from the fluidized bed heat exchanger unit. A spray dryer is provided to receive a solids/liquid slurry discharged from the flash concentrator column. Feedwater can be treated by converting dissolved solids in the feedwater to suspended solids, vaporizing a portion of the feedwater to produce a solids/liquid slurry, and separating solids from the solids/liquid slurry. | 2012-04-19 |
20120090979 | SAFELY PROCESSING A FLUID VIA MONITORING AND DECREASING EXPLOSIVENESS OF VAPOR-GAS SPECIES FORMED THEREFROM OR CONTAINED THEREIN - Safely processing fluid via monitoring and decreasing explosiveness of vapor-gas species formed therefrom, or contained therein. Fluid input unit | 2012-04-19 |
20120090980 | Process for Recovering Halogen Promoters and Removing Permanganate Reducing Compounds - This invention relates to processes for producing acetic acid and, in particular, to improved processes for recovering C | 2012-04-19 |
20120090981 | Process for Recovering Halogen Promoters and Removing Permanganate Reducing Compounds - This invention relates to processes for producing acetic acid and, in particular, to improved processes for recovering C | 2012-04-19 |
20120090982 | System and method for producing graphene - An improved system and method for generating graphene involves producing a plurality of ionized carbon atoms in a plasma generation chamber and providing the plurality of ionized carbon atoms to a graphene generation chamber having a magnetic structure. The graphene generation chamber generates graphene from said plurality of ionized carbon atoms over said magnetic structure such that said graphene floats over said magnetic structure due to said graphene being diamagnetic. The rate at which the plurality of ionized carbon atoms is produced is controlled to control the rate of graphene generation. The magnetic field of the magnetic structure can be controlled to control the rate at which the generated graphene moves through the graphene generation chamber until it exits as a recovered graphene product. | 2012-04-19 |
20120090983 | Continuous Method For Acylating Amino Group-Carrying Organic Acids - The invention relates to a continuous method for N-acylating amino group-carrying organic acids by reacting at least one carboxylic acid of formula (I) R | 2012-04-19 |
20120090984 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PURIFYING A SILICON FEEDSTOCK - A method for purifying a silicon-based load to obtain extra-pure silicon, includes: | 2012-04-19 |
20120090985 | NON-EQUILIBRIUM GLIDING ARC PLASMA SYSTEM FOR CO2 DISSOCIATION - A reactor for dissociating carbon dioxide, and associated processes and systems, are described herein. In one example, a reactor is provided that is configured to use non-equilibrium gliding arc discharge plasma. In another example, the reactor uses a vortex flow pattern. A diaphragm may be used at the output of the reactor to control the vortex flow pattern. In some examples, the reactor may be configured to have varying upper and lower chamber sizes. | 2012-04-19 |
20120090986 | Method of fabricating composite field emission source - A method of fabricating a composite field emission source is provided. A first stage of film-forming process is performed by using RF magnetron sputtering, so as to form a nano structure film on a substrate, in which the nano structure film is a petal-like structure composed of a plurality of nano graphite walls. Afterward, a second stage of film-forming process is performed for increasing carbon accumulation amount on the nano structure film and thereby growing a plurality of nano coral-like structures on the petal-like structure. Therefore, the composite field emission source with high strength and nano coral-like structures can be obtained, whereby improving the effect and life of electric field emission. | 2012-04-19 |
20120090987 | COMBINATORIAL ELECTROCHEMICAL DEPOSITION - Combinatorial electrochemical deposition is described, including dividing a wafer into a plurality of substrates for combinatorial processing, immersing the plurality of substrates at least partially into a plurality of cells, within one integrated tool, including electrolytes, the cells also including electrodes immersed in the electrolytes, depositing layers on the substrates by applying potentials across the substrates and the electrodes, and varying characteristics of the depositing to perform the combinatorial processing. | 2012-04-19 |
20120090988 | ANTI-POLLUTION ELECTROCATALYSIS COMPOSITE MEMBRANE AND MEMBRANE REACTOR - The present invention relates an antifouling electrocatalytic composite membrane and a membrane reactor. The electrocatalytic composite membrane ( | 2012-04-19 |
20120090989 | WATER ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEM - A water electrolysis system includes a water electrolysis apparatus, a low-pressure gas-liquid separator, a high-pressure gas-liquid separator, water pipe, and a decompression water supply device. The high-pressure gas-liquid separator separates the hydrogen received from a cathode of the water electrolysis apparatus and permeation water that has permeated from the anode. The water pipe connects the high-pressure gas-liquid separator and the low-pressure gas-liquid separator and is used for returning the water from the high-pressure gas-liquid separator to the low-pressure gas-liquid separator. The decompression water supply device is arranged at the water pipe and is to decompress the water discharged from the high-pressure gas-liquid separator. | 2012-04-19 |
20120090990 | Deposition Apparatus and Methods to Reduce Deposition Asymmetry - One or more embodiments of the invention are directed to deposition apparatuses comprising a grounded top wall, a processing chamber and a plasma source assembly having a conductive hollow cylinder and a magnet outside the conductive hollow cylinder capable of affecting the current density on the conductive hollow cylinder. | 2012-04-19 |
20120090991 | MAGNETRON SPUTTERING APPARATUS - A magnetron sputtering apparatus comprising: a deposition chamber; a processing chamber in communication with the deposition chamber, wherein a target area composed of targets is located at the place where the processing chamber is connected with the deposition chamber; a transfer chamber provided adjacent to the processing chamber, wherein a first gas-tight gate is provided on a wall of the transfer chamber, the first gas-tight gate being opened or closed so as to control the vacuum degree in the transfer chamber and to replace the targets; a transfer device which is provided in the processing chamber and/or the transfer chamber, transfers the target between the transfer chamber and the processing chamber via a second gas-tight gate provided on the adjacent walls of the transfer chamber and the processing chamber for replacement when the transfer chamber is in a set vacuum degree state. | 2012-04-19 |
20120090992 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMERCIAL FABRICATION OF PATTERNED MEDIA - A system is provided for etching patterned media disks for hard drive. The modular system may be tailored to perform specific processes sequences so that a patterned media disk is fabricated without removing the disk from vacuum environment. In some sequence the magnetic stack is etched while in other the etch is performed prior to forming the magnetic stack. In a further sequence ion implantation is used without etching steps. For etching a movable non-contact electrode is utilized to perform sputter etch. The cathode moves to near contact distance to, but not contacting, the substrate so as to couple RF energy to the disk. The substrate is held vertically in a carrier and both sides are etched serially. That is, one side is etched in one chamber and then in the next chamber the second side is etched. | 2012-04-19 |
20120090993 | AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR CONTINUOUSLY AND AUTOMATICALLY CALIBRATING ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSORS - An electrochemical sensor system that continuously monitors and calibrates the sensors included in the system. The invention also includes a method for determining failure patterns of a sensor and incorporating into an electrochemical sensor system the ability to recognize the failure pattern and initiate remedial action. | 2012-04-19 |
20120090994 | BIOSENSOR SUPPORT - The invention relates to a biosensor support comprising a cylinder ( | 2012-04-19 |
20120090995 | DEVICE FOR DETECTING AN ANALYTE - Devices for detecting an analyte comprising a redox active analyte sensitive material on a working electrode and computer assisted signal acquisition and processing. | 2012-04-19 |
20120090996 | MICRO FLUIDIC OPTIC DESIGN - A DNA analyzer includes an interface for coupling a microfluidic chip to the DNA analyzer. The microfluidic chip includes a first separation channel for electrophoretic separation of DNA fragments in a first sample. Further, the DNA analyzer includes a first optical device. The first optical device includes an illuminating path and a detecting path. The illuminating path directs a first input light beam received from a light source to a first separation channel of the microfluidic chip. The first input light beam causes fluorescent labels attached on DNA fragments in the first separation channel to emit a first fluorescence light. The detecting path collects and directs the first fluorescent light to a first plurality of optical fibers. Further, the DNA analyzer includes a spectrometer configured to receive the first fluorescent light from the plurality of optical fibers and detect fluorescent components in the first fluorescent light. | 2012-04-19 |
20120090997 | MICROELECTRODE ARRAY - Microelectrode comprising a body formed from electrically non-conducting material and including at least one region of electrically conducting material and at least one passage extending through the body of non-conducting material and the region of conducting material, the electrically conducting region presenting an area of electrically conducting material to a fluid flowing through the passage in use. An electrochemical cell which includes such a microelectrode is also disclosed. | 2012-04-19 |
20120090998 | Cell Separation - A process for separating a cell type from a mixture of cell types by electrophoresis comprising providing a sample containing a mixture of cell types to a sample chamber of a membrane-based electrophoresis apparatus adapted to separate cells and applying an electric potential causing at least one cell type in the sample to be separated from other cells in the sample. | 2012-04-19 |
20120090999 | POLYMERIC SORBENT SHEETS AS ION RESERVOIRS FOR ELECTROBLOTTING - Electroblotting for the transfer of electrophoretically separated species from a gel to a transfer membrane is performed in a semi-dry format with sheets of absorbent polyester or polyester/cellulose blend wetted with buffer solution in place of the traditional buffer-wetted filter paper. The result is effective electroblotting at a lower electric current level than that obtained with filter paper and thereby less resistance heating of the gel, the transfer membrane, and the species being transferred. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091000 | ELECTROLYTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FILTERING AN AQUEOUS PARTICULATE SUSPENSION - An electrolytic filtration method and apparatus for the concentration and collection of suspended particulates from aqueous solutions is disclosed. The electrolytic cell contains at least an anode and a cathode, and in one embodiment contains a plurality of anodes and cathodes. The electrolytic cell also contains a filter, and in one embodiment the filter is a moving belt filter. While not bound by theory, the electrolytic filtration method and apparatus is based on the electrophoretic movement of algae particles suspended in an aqueous solution away from the filter under the influence of an electric field. In one embodiment the electric field is a pulsed waveform with unidirectional voltage or current pulses. In another embodiment, the electric field is a pulsed waveform with bidirectional voltage or current pulses. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091001 | Method and apparatus for the separation and quantification of particles - The invention pertains to a method and apparatus to separate and quantify particles using time-variable force fields. The force fields can be for dielectrophoresis (positive or negative), electrophoresis or electrohydrodinamic. In a first aspect of the method, the fields are translated and/or modified in space at a speed substantially comparable to the speed of translation of the fastest particles in the sample so that only these follow by changing position, while the slowest particles are not affected. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091002 | ELECTROLYTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONCENTRATING AN AQUEOUS PARTICULATE SUSPENSON - An electrolytic method and apparatus for the concentration and collection of suspended particulates from solutions is disclosed. In one embodiment, the solution is an aqueous solution and the suspended particles are algae particles. The electrolytic cell contains at least an anode and a cathode, and in one embodiment contains a plurality of anodes and cathodes. While not bound by theory, the electrolytic method and apparatus is based on the electrophoretic movement of algae particles suspended in an aqueous solution under the influence of an electric field. In one embodiment the electric field is a pulsed wavefrom with unidirectional voltage or current pulses. In another embodiment, the electric field is a pulsed waveform with bidirectional voltage or current pulses. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091003 | OPEN OPTOELECTROWETTING DROPLET ACTUATION DEVICE AND METHOD - An open optoelectrowetting (o-OEW) device for liquid droplet manipulations. The o-OEW device is realized by coplanar electrodes and a photoconductor. The local switching effect for electrowetting resulting from illumination is based on the tunable impedance of the photoconductor. Dynamic virtual electrodes are created using projected images, leading to free planar movements of droplets. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091004 | MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEMS - This invention relates to microfluidic systems and more particularly to methods and apparatus for accessing the contents of micro droplets ( | 2012-04-19 |
20120091005 | DETECTION OF NUCLEIC ACID LESIONS AND ADDUCTS USING NANOPORES - Methods, systems, and compounds for detecting modified nucleic acid bases are disclosed and described. The methods provide for detecting a nucleic acid lesion and can include directing a nucleic acid adduct into a channel, wherein the nucleic acid adduct includes a nucleic acid having a lesion and a current modulating compound coupled to the nucleic acid at the lesion ( | 2012-04-19 |
20120091006 | ELECTRO-PENETRATIVE TYPE SLUDGE WEIGHT REDUCING APPARATUS - Disclosed is an electro-penetrative type sludge weight reducing apparatus, which can uniformly dehydrate sludge by gradually applying the same pressure over an entire surface of the sludge and applying the same voltage to the sludge and includes a sludge supplier, which can minutely and precisely control a compression height for the sludge according to characteristics and a thickness of the sludge and maximize a moisture reducing efficiency of the sludge by uniformly supplying the sludge having a desired thickness to an entire width of a conveyor belt and an electrode plate with improved insulation safety. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091007 | ANODE FOR OXYGEN GENERATION - In an insoluble anode for use in an electrolysis step accompanied by oxygen generation, by making the anode exert sufficient durability even in electrolysis accompanied by cathodic polarization besides anodic polarization, a service life of an electrode is prolonged and works of electrode repair, replacement, and the like are reduced. In order to realize this, an active material supporting member made of a porous metal sheet such as an expanded metal, a punching metal, or a bamboo blind-like or net-shaped metal is bonded to a conductive metal as an electrode structure, to configure an electrode substrate. The electrode substrate is coated, on the side to which the supporting member is bonded, with an electrode active material consisting mainly of iridium oxide. Thus, the anode for oxygen generation, which is highly resistant to a cathodization phenomenon, is obtained. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091008 | PH MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A fluid sampling element is adapted to receive a fluid sample, but also includes a pH sensor element adapted to measure pH of the fluid sample and a reference sensor element. The pH sensor element and the reference sensor element are adapted to generate a potential difference between each other based on the pH of the fluid sample. The pH of the fluid sample can be measured and the fluid sampling element can then be readily disposed of. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091009 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING NANO-SIZED SILVER PARTICLES USING ELECTROLYSIS - Provided is a method and apparatus for producing silver nanoparticles in uniform shape and size using an electrolysis eco-friendly and in a simple way. The silver nanoparticles producing method includes the steps of: dissolving a reducing agent and an electrolyte into water in a reaction vessel to thereby prepare an electrolytic solution; placing a cathode rod that is made of a material different from that of silver nanoparticles to be obtained in the electrolytic solution so as to rotate in the reaction vessel, and placing at least one anode made of silver (Ag) at a certain distance from the cathode rod; ionizing the silver at the anode by an electrolysis in which direct-current (DC) power is applied between the cathode rod and the anode while rotating the cathode rod, so as to suppress silver crystallines on the surface of the cathode rod while stirring the electrolytic solution, to thereby form silver ions in the electrolytic solution; and reducing the silver ions by the reducing agent to thereby form the silver nanoparticles. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091010 | ELECTROLYSIS METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM - The invention relates to an electrolysis method, an electrolysis electrode, an electrolysis vessel, an electrolysis device, and a system for use of electrolysis gasses for combustion, in particular for combustion engines, for example piston or turbine engines, wherein an electrolysis electrode is artificially vibrated with a vibration frequency and said electric voltage of the electrolysis electrode oscillates with a lower harmonic frequency of said vibration frequency. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091011 | BIOCOMPATIBLE ELECTRODE - A biocompatible electrode formed from an integrated circuit, the electrode comprising: a semiconductor substrate; and an electrode layer at least partially comprising porous valve metal oxide. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091012 | CONVERTER FOR USE WITH SENSING DEVICES - A system and method are disclosed for utilizing sensors with existing devices. An interface module is used in combination with a newer sensor, such as a fluorescence oxygen sensor, and an older legacy device. The older legacy device supplies a polarizing voltage, and anticipates a measured current of between 0 and 100 nA. The newer sensor requires no polarizing voltage and delivers an output of 0-10 volts in one embodiment, and 4-20 mA in another embodiment. The interface module receives the output from the sensor, and converts it into a useable signal to the legacy device. In another embodiment, the interface module comprises a number of outputs, such that both legacy devices and newer devices can be in communication with the sensor simultaneously. The interface module can be used in conjunction with a reactor chamber or other pharmaceutical process. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091013 | VOC or Compressed Gas Containment Device Made From A Polyoxymethylene Polymer - VOC or compressed gas containment devices, such as polymer fuel tanks, are made from a polyoxymethylene polymer composition. The polymer composition contains a polyoxymethylene polymer that is directly or indirectly chemically attached to an impact modifier. In one embodiment, for instance, a coupling agent bonds the impact modifier to the polyoxymethylene polymer. In order to preserve the permeability of the polymer material when combined with the impact modifier, a polyoxymethylene polymer is used that contains a low level of low molecular weight constituents. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091014 | Self-Adhesive Notepaper Holder - A self-adhesive notepaper holder, wherein the casing is combined with a bottom plate; the casing is hollow and provided with removable notepaper; a groove is set onto the casing surface to facilitate access to the removable notepaper; the casing is provided with an opening, so that the bottom plate can be pushed or withdrawn; the base of the bottom plate is provided with a longitudinal concave mating surface, onto which viscous gum or double-sided adhesive tape is applied to fix onto the penholder for easier operation; with this configuration, the self-adhesive notepaper holder allows users to incorporate it onto a pen cap and use it more efficiently in the office work. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091015 | Self-Adhesive Notepaper Holder - A self-adhesive notepaper holder, which comprising: a paging plate, at one side of which a threading portion and a locating portion are arranged; several notches are arranged at the other side of said paging plate correspondingly to the threading portion and locating portion; multiple self-adhesive membrane sets, partially bonded by several layers of self-adhesive transparent fluorescent membrane, and then bonded and arranged at interval onto the paging plate; the fluorescent membrane is available with different fluorescence colors, such as: red, orange, yellow, green and blue; with this design, it can be rapidly incorporated and positioned into the spiral threading portion of organizer or loose-leaf notebook, thus realizing real-time access for marking or recording with improved convenience and applicability. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091016 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRESERVING THE FIRMNESS AND INTERNAL PRESSURE OF A RESIN CARTRIDGE AND IMPROVING THE SHELF-LIFE OF A RESIN CARTRIDGE - An assembly for extending the shelf-life of a pressurized resin cartridge. The assembly includes at least one pressurized resin cartridge comprising a first compartment for holding a catalyst and a second compartment for holding a resin mastic. The assembly has a pressurized container sealingly disposed about the pressurized resin cartridge. Such assembly minimizes depressurization of the pressurized resin cartridge and extends the shelf-life of the pressurized resin cartridge. An assembly for extending the shelf-life of a depressurized resin cartridge. The assembly includes at least one depressurized resin cartridge comprising a first compartment for holding a catalyst and a second compartment for holding a resin mastic. The assembly has a pressurized container sealingly disposed about the depressurized resin cartridge. Such assembly increases pressurization of the depressurized resin cartridge and extends the shelf-life of the depressurized resin cartridge. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091017 | EMERGENCY SHELTER KIT - A kit comprising the items needed to build an emergency shelter in the flexible-form rammed earth style, and a method of packing the items for shipment. The kit, designed for easy shipment to persons requiring emergency shelter, also includes the items needed to add a waterproof exterior layer to the outside of the shelter, along with items to construct a canvas awning, a water catchment system, lockable doors and lockable window shutters, and a composting toilet. The kit also includes mosquito netting to cover the doorway and windows of the shelter. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091018 | DIGITAL CARD ORGANIZER AND STORAGE MEANS - A digital card holder for organizing and storing camera, cell phone or other digital memory cards and flash drives and other items sized to be retained by the product. The memory card holder includes a transparent static-free plastic sheet divided into sections. Each section has a heat sealed top loadable open-access pocket with a large overhanging flap in the front for storing the memory chips/cards. Each section has a top loadable open-access end such that each memory card can have a date, description and location information file to back up the memory card data. Pictures can also be stored in the individual pockets for each memory card for quick data access. The plastic sheet further includes a binding portion having a plurality of binding holes. Each sheet is formed from a polypropylene heavy-weight plastic (3.1 mil-3.9 mil). Each sheet has a clarity of clear standard, is PVC-free, latex-free, acid-free, moisture-free and archival-safe. Each storage sheet may have different sizes of pockets to comply with the various sizes of memory cards and flash drives. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091019 | BAG FOR EMPLACING A COMBINATORIAL BILLIARD CUE - A bag for emplacing a combinatorial billiard cue is used to emplace a disassembled combinatorial billiard cue, including a bag unit which contains a billiard cue bottom seat and a billiard cue upper rack. A dent at a bottom of the billiard cue bottom seat to emplace a cue segment includes an extension mechanism contracted vertically when being pressed at a first time and extended vertically when being pressed at a second time. Each cue segment of the combinatorial billiard cue is emplaced from a through-hole of the billiard cue upper rack, putting a bottom of the cue segment in a dent of the billiard cue bottom seat and above the extension mechanism. After the cue segment is pushed down to press the extension mechanism, the extension mechanism is extended vertically, protruding the top of the cue segment out of the billiard cue upper rack to facilitate removal. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091020 | PACKAGING AND DISPLAY SYSTEM - A packaging is provided for the transport, storage and display of rounded articles. The packaging may include an elongated arm, a gripping portion and a mounting portion. The packaging may be configured to be stacked onto other packagings of like structure. The packaging may also be configured for mounting to a vertical surface. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091021 | CARTON WITH REINFORCED TOP PANEL - A carton for holding a plurality of containers. The carton comprises a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton, the plurality of panels comprising a bottom panel, a first side panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, a top panel foldably connected to the first side panel, a second side panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, and a reinforcement panel foldably connected to the second side panel. The top panel can at least partially overlap the reinforcement panel. A reinforcement side flap can be foldably connected to the reinforcement panel, and an inner top reinforcement flap can be foldably connected to the reinforcement panel. The reinforcement panel can at least partially overlap the inner top reinforcement flap. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091022 | SUSTAINED-RELEASE FORMULATION FOR INJECTION - The present invention relates to a composition comprising N-[4-[4-(1,2-benzisothiazol-3-yl)-1-piperazinyl]-(2R,3R)-2,3-tetramethylene-butyl]-(1′R,2′S,3′R,4′S)-2,3-bicyclo[2,2,1]heptanedicarboximide or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof. In detail, the composition relates to a sustained release formulation for injection which maintains an effective blood level of the above-mentioned compound. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091023 | LABEL ADHESIVE AND CURLING RESIST COATING PATTERNING - An article of manufacture includes a label, a first glue resist area. The first glue resist area is located on a back of the label. The first glue resist area is configured to prevent at least one edge of the label from curling during a labeling process. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091024 | ORTHOPAEDIC INSTRUMENT STERILIZATION CASE - A sterilization case assembly includes a plurality of sterilization cases including a first sterilization case and a second sterilization case, the second sterilization case stacked upon the first sterilization case in a vertical direction, the second sterilization case being configured for both stacking offset from the first sterilization case in a direction transverse to the vertical direction and stacking inline from the first sterilization case in a direction transverse to the vertical direction. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091025 | FLEXIBLE IMPACT PROTECTIVE CASES AND METHODS OF MAKING - Disclosed herein are protective cases for sensitive devices, including devices with screen interfaces, which cases provide protection from front, back and edge impacts. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091026 | Method of Storing a Vaccine Containing an Aluminum Adjuvant - The invention relates to a method for loading and storing a vaccine composition, containing the antigen adsorbed on the aluminum adjuvant which (a) comprises (i) loading the composition into a container; and (ii) closing the container with a device in particular acting as a stopper, the surface of the device getting into contact with the composition being coated with a fluoropolymer such as Teflon™; and/or (b) loading the composition into a container wherein the inner surface of which is coated with polymerized silicone. The use of fluoropolymer or polymerized silicone optimizes the adsorbed antigen stability upon storage. In a particular embodiment, the antigen is the hepatitis B surface antigen and the aluminum adjuvant is aluminum oxy hydroxide. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091027 | CARD PACKAGE - Provided is a mount sheet ( | 2012-04-19 |
20120091028 | PERSONALIZED ORNAMENTAL ARTICLES - A method for obtaining a fingerprint and for making an ornamental article having the fingerprint includes sending a kit to a customer including a photo reactive medium and receptor, so that a person can create a fingerprint on the receptor. The fingerprint is received from the customer after the fingerprint is created using the photo reactive medium and receptor. Using the photo reactive medium and receptor allows the fingerprint to be easily formed and sufficiently set, with a high amount of detail and accuracy. Further, the photo reactive medium and receptor can allow for a printed created to not be compromised between the time the fingerprint is made and the time the fingerprint is received by the ornamental article manufacturer. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091029 | BATTERY DISPOSAL UNIT - The present invention concerns battery disposal. More particularly, but not exclusively, the invention concerns the provision of a battery disposal unit in which exhausted batteries may be stored. The battery disposal ( | 2012-04-19 |
20120091030 | Packaging Container - A packaging container for a device comprising an enclosure assembled from separable front and back transparent shells the assembled shells defining a cavity for housing the device. A transparent insert configured with outer edges for abutting at least three inner walls of the enclosure and having an aperture conformed to a silhouette of the device for engaging and retaining the device around its periphery and in a generally central position in the cavity so that at least a back, front, top and sides of the device may be directly viewed within the cavity without visual obstruction. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091031 | Convertible Shipping and Display Carton - A carton includes a front wall and a back wall opposite one another, and a first side wall and a second side wall opposite one another, where the front wall and back wall are joined to the first side wall and second side wall along reinforced corner areas, each of which includes an interior reinforcing flap and an exterior reinforcing flap. The carton further includes a line of disruption extending at least partially across the front wall, first side wall, and second side wall, where the line of disruption at least partially defines a removable portion of the carton. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091032 | Flash Processing A Solvent Deasphalting Feed - Systems and methods for deasphalting a hydrocarbon are provided. A hydrocarbon can be heated to a first temperature and pressurized to a first pressure. The pressurized hydrocarbon can be depressurized to separate at least a portion of the hydrocarbon to provide a vaporized hydrocarbon mixture and a residual hydrocarbon that can include asphaltenes. The residual hydrocarbon can be mixed with a solvent to provide a first mixture. The first mixture can be heated to a second temperature. The asphaltenes can be separated from the first mixture to provide a first product and a second product. The first product can include a deasphalted oil and at least a portion of the solvent. The second product can include the asphaltenes and the remaining portion of the solvent. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091033 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXCITATION OF RESONANCES IN MOLECULES - A method is described to excite molecules at their natural resonance frequencies with sufficient energy to break or form chemical bonds using electromagnetic radiation in the radio frequency (RF) and microwave frequency range. Liquid, solid, or gaseous materials are prepared and injected into a resonant structure where they are bombarded with electromagnetic energy in the RF or microwave range at resonant frequencies of the molecules of the materials. Alternatively, electromagnetic energy tuned to dielectric particles prepared from the materials may also be supplied to further enhance the reaction. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091034 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING MIDDLE DISTILLATES BY HYDROISOMERIZATION AND HYDROCRACKING OF A HEAVY FRACTION DERIVED FROM A FISCHER-TROPSCH EFFLUENT - The present invention describes a process for producing middle distillates from a C5+ liquid paraffinic fraction, termed a heavy fraction, with an initial boiling point in the range 15° C. to 40° C. produced by Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, comprising the following steps in succession: passing said C5+ liquid paraffinic fraction, termed a heavy fraction, over at least one ion exchange resin at a temperature in the range 80° C. to 150° C., at a total pressure in the range 0.7 to 2.5 MPa, at an hourly space velocity in the range 0.2 to 2.5 h | 2012-04-19 |
20120091035 | PROCESSING HYDROCARBON-CONTAINING MATERIALS - Hydrocarbon-containing feedstocks are processed to produce useful intermediates or products, such as fuels. For example, systems are described that can process a petroleum-containing feedstock, such as oil sands, oil shale, tar sands, and other naturally-occurring and synthetic materials that include both hydrocarbon components and solid matter, to obtain a useful intermediate or product. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091036 | FUEL PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SULFUR BEARING FUELS - A fuel processing system and method for a sulfur bearing fuel include a hydrodesulfurization reactor followed by an adsorbent bed for removing sulfur or sulfur containing species from the fuel. In certain embodiments, the adsorbent bed is a ZnO bed. In another embodiment, a fuel processing system and method for a sulfur bearing fuel include a steam reformer, a hydrodesulfurization reactor, and an adsorbent bed. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091037 | FLUID CATALYTIC CRACKING PROCESS ADAPTED FOR THE TREATMENT OF FEEDS WITH A LOW CONRADSON CARBON, COMPRISING RECYCLING A COKING CUT EMPLOYING NOVEL TECHNOLOGY - The present invention describes a process for the production of gasoline in a fluid catalytic cracking unit having at least one principal reactor operating using feeds with a low Conradson Carbon and a high hydrogen content, said process comprising recycling a coking cut either to a side chamber branching off the stripper or within the stripper itself by means of a tubular vessel within said stripper. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091038 | OPTIMIZED CATALYST FOR CATALYTIC REFORMING - The present invention concerns an optimized reforming catalyst comprising at least platinum, at least one promoter metal selected from the group formed by rhenium and iridium, at least one halogen, and at least one alumina support with a low sulphur and phosphorus content. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091039 | EBULLATED BED HYDROTREATING SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES OF HEAVY CRUDE OIL - Disclosed are a mixed catalyst comprising catalyst A and catalyst B mixed in a volume ratio ranging from 1:0.1 to 1:10, heavy crude oil ebullated-bed hydrotreating systems comprising at least one ebullated-bed reactor comprising the mixed catalyst, and heavy crude oil ebullated-bed hydrotreating processes comprising: introducing heavy crude oil and hydrogen into at least one ebullated-bed reactor, reacting the heavy crude oil and the hydrogen with the mixed catalyst in the at least one ebullated-bed reactor to produce reaction products; and discharging the reaction products from the top of the at least one ebullated-bed reactor. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091040 | Method and Apparatus For Desulfurization of Heavy Oil Using a Ferrate(VI) - A method for desulfurization of heavy fuel oil using ferrate compounds by mixing fuel oil containing sulfur compounds with a solvent and forming a fuel oil solvent mixture, dissolving the sulfur compounds present in the fuel oil solvent mixture. Adding a liquid ferrate solution to the fuel oil solvent mixture produces oxidized sulfur compounds, in solution. An absorbing agent is added to remove thed oxidized sulfur compounds from said solution. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091041 | HYDROCARBON EXTRACTION OF OIL FROM OIL SAND - This invention provides a process for producing a crude oil composition from oil sand using a solvent comprised of a hydrocarbon mixture to extract or remove only a portion of the bitumen on the oil sand. The solvent type and the manner by which the extraction process is carried out has substantial impact on the quality of the extracted oil component. The solvent is designed so that it has the desired Hansen solubility parameters that enable the partial extraction of the desired oil composition. The solvent is further designed so that it can be comprised of multiple hydrocarbons having the appropriate boiling point ranges that enable the solvent to be easily recovered and recycle, without the need to externally provide for solvent make-up. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091042 | Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil in Coal Liquefaction - The present disclosure provides methods and systems for coal liquefaction using a hydrogenated vegetable oil. A method of obtaining a de-ashed coal extract includes exposing a coal to a hydrogenated vegetable oil in the presence of a coal-derived solvent to form a slurry, elevating the temperature of the slurry to facilitate liquefying the coal and liberating a volatile matter, and separating the insoluble components from the slurry to obtain a de-ashed coal extract, wherein the coal extract is suitable for downstream processing. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091043 | Rubber Material in Coal Liquefaction - The present disclosure provides methods and systems for coal liquefaction using a rubber material. A method of obtaining a de-ashed coal extract includes exposing a coal to a rubber material in the presence of a coal-derived solvent to form a slurry, elevating the temperature of the slurry to facilitate liquefying the coal and liberating a volatile matter, and separating the insoluble components from the slurry to obtain a de-ashed coal extract, wherein the coal extract is suitable for downstream processing. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091044 | Sewage Material in Coal Liquefaction - The present disclosure provides methods and systems for coal liquefaction using a sewage material. A method of obtaining a de-ashed coal extract includes exposing a coal to a sewage material in the presence of a coal-derived solvent to form a slurry, elevating the temperature of the slurry to facilitate liquefying the coal and liberating a volatile matter, and separating the insoluble components from the slurry to obtain a de-ashed coal extract, wherein the coal extract is suitable for downstream processing. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091045 | System and Process for Removing Nitrogen Compounds and Odors from Wastewater and Wastewater Treatment System - A wastewater treatment system includes independent wastewater treatment facilities. Each of the facilities has a number of wastewater treatment subsystems. A wastewater collection subsystem holds wastewater to be treated. A pump subsystem moves wastewater from a wastewater collector to a filtration subsystem having a bioreacting filter. The filter has a sump and a fluidized-bed filter therein and supports the filter upright. The filter has an upwardly expanding, hollow, conical filter body with filter media. A monitoring subsystem measures wastewater process parameters. Control devices receive control commands and, dependent upon the command received, alter parameters of the wastewater treatment subsystems. A communication device connects the wastewater treatment subsystems and the control devices and sends information corresponding to the wastewater process parameters measured by the monitors, receives control messages corresponding to the control commands, and transmits control commands the control devices to, thereby, alter a wastewater process parameter. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091046 | WATER RESERVOIR WITH A WATER PURIFICATION FUNCTION - A water reservoir includes a water storage unit having an external water pipe connected to an external water source and one or a number of internal water pipes suspending therein, airstones wrapped about each internal water pipe corresponding to jet holes of each internal water pipe, and an ozone generator installed in between the external water pipe and the internal water pipes for generating ozone into water passing through the external water pipe and the internal water pipes into the inside of the water storage unit. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091047 | OIL RESERVOIR COMPRISING AN OIL FILTER - An oil reservoir having an oil inlet fitting and at least one oil outlet fitting for connecting to a hydraulic system. The reservoir comprising a housing having a lower housing part and a reservoir cover which is connected to the lower housing part and includes an integrated oil filter. An oil filler neck, which can be closed by a cap, is configured on the housing cover. The reservoir housing is equipped with at least one guide element which is attached to at least one inside wall of the reservoir housing and forms a circular guidance track for the oil. This guidance track forces the oil flow in a circular manner, after entering the reservoir and passing through the oil filter but before exiting the oil reservoir, such that any air which may be present is separated from the oil and can exit the oil reservoir via an air outlet. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091048 | CHAMBER FOR A BLOOD TREATMENT SYSTEM, BLOOD TUBING SYSTEM, AND BLOOD TREATMENT SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a chamber for a blood treatment system having a blood inlet and a blood outlet, a filter element for air separation which is arranged at the head side with respect to the position of the chamber in the operating state and which can be decoupled from the blood present in the chamber in the operating state by means of a further liquid, to a blood hose system and to a blood treatment system. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091049 | PROBE FOR WATER TREATMENT - A water treatment sensor includes a housing having a bottom with an exterior surface in contact with a flow path of a fluid and an interior surface. First and second probes spaced from one another extend from the exterior surface and into the flow path. A first circuit electrically connects the first and second probes and determines a conductivity from a measured resistivity between the probes. First and second temperature sensors are spaced from one another and are coupled to the interior surface. The first sensor determines a temperature of the fluid. A temperature elevated by a heat source and determined by the second sensor is maintained above the temperature of the fluid. A second circuit determines a flow rate of the fluid based on adjustments to the heat source. Communication circuitry communicates the conductivity, the temperature, and the flow rate of the fluid to a controller. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091050 | Water Treatment Device - A water treatment system, for example for treating grey water from domestic appliances comprises a water treatment device containing a filter media through which the water passes to remove particulates and bio-matter. The device has a lid provided with a spraying device. The spraying device may, for example, receive treated water along a line, possibly with the addition of an anti-foaming agent. Operating of the spraying device thus serves to collapse any foam generated within the water treatment device. Filter media can be cleaned periodically in a cyclone, after being drawn up through a pipe by means of a jet pump, receiving treated water along a line. Treated water is stored in a storage tank for subsequent use. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091051 | Filter Having Drain Valve With Mechanical Lock - A filter with a drain valve is provided. The drain valve mounts within an opening of a housing of the filter. The drain valve has a knob mounted to a valve member thereof. At least one locking structure is disposed between the knob and the valve member to mechanically lock the knob to the valve member. Such a configuration reduces the likelihood that the knob will become inadvertently dislodged during operation. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091052 | BRINE FILTERING DEVICE, APPLIED TO A MEAT PRODUCT INJECTION MACHINE - A brine filtering device, applicable to a meat product injection machine, including a pre-filtering unit with two pre-filtration drums arranged to rotate coaxially about a horizontal axis and a safety filtering unit with at least one safety filter sleeve submerged in a tank and connected to an outlet. An inlet hopper receives brine to be filtered and forces it into the first pre-filtration drum through an upper region of its filtering wall. The brine which exits a lower region of the first pre-filtration drum is collected in a tub, then it enters into the second pre-filtration drum through a lower region of its filtering wall, and next it is poured into tank through an open side wall of the second pre-filtration drum. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091053 | Dialysis Systems and Related Components - A cassette is described for holding circuit components used with a hemodialysis machine. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091054 | INTEGRAL OIL FILTER AND WRENCH - The present invention provides an oil filter with an integrally-attached installation/removal tool and to an apparatus and method for quickly and efficiently removing and/or installing an oil filter without the need for additional tools. An additional aspect of the present invention is to provide an oil filter installation/removal tool that may be permanently interconnected to an oil filter. Further, the apparatus may be configured to capture any oil that may leak from the oil filter or its associated engine block or oil pan during removal or replacement of the oil filter. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091055 | Filter Device for Cleaning of Water Polluted with Solid Particles and/or Dissolved Pollutants - The invention relates to a filter device for cleaning water polluted with solid particles and/or dissolved pollutants, particularly surface water from streets or roof runoffs, comprising a housing ( | 2012-04-19 |
20120091056 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING CARBON FILM, CARBON FILM AND SEPARATOR - A method for producing a carbon membrane of the present invention is a production method where a carbon membrane obtained by subjecting a carbon-containing layer to thermal decomposition in an oxygen inert atmosphere while sending a gas mixture containing an oxidizing gas thereinto is thermally heated. The carbon membrane is subjected to a heating oxidation treatment with controlling the ratio of the flow rate of the gas mixture to the areas of the carbon membrane to 0.5 cm/min. or more to control (temperature ° C.) | 2012-04-19 |
20120091057 | Wetland Biofilter Chamber with Peripheral Catch Basin and Method of Use Thereof - A horizontal flow water treatment method and wetland biofilter apparatus provides a chamber with impermeable outer walls spaced away from permeable interior walls of a media filtration bed such that a catch basin is formed between the outer walls and the interior walls. The catch basin creates an open area around the perimeter of the interior walls for influent water to fill within the open area on all sides before penetrating the filtration media, providing a large surface area for influent water to interact with the media filtration bed. The influent water enters the catch basin in a horizontal flow path to provide for pre-settling of particulates before making contact with the filtration media. The biofilter design increases the available surface area of the media filtration bed by up to four times for a given volume of water, and thereby minimizes the loading or infiltration rate on the media filtration bed. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091058 | MODULAR BIOREACTOR SYSTEM - A modular, vertical bioreactor system includes a plurality of vertical bioreactor chambers each of which encloses an interior volume and has a height dimension which is greater than its width dimension; a drain manifold which maintains the bioreactor chambers in a spaced apart relationship and defines a fluid channel which is in fluid communication with each of the vertical bioreactor chambers; and, a fluid delivery assembly which delivers a fluid to each of the bioreactors. The system may be reconfigured so as to accommodate varying applications. The system may be integrated with an aquaculture system. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091059 | PASSIVE CHIP-BASED DROPLET SORTING - An apparatus for passive sorting of microdroplets including a main flow channel, a flow stream of microdroplets in the main flow channel wherein the microdroplets have substantially the same diameter and wherein the flow stream of microdroplets includes first microdroplets having a first degree of stiffness and second microdroplets having a second degree of stiffness wherein the second degree of stiffness is different than the first degree of stiffness. A second flow channel is connected to the main flow channel for the second microdroplets having a second degree of stiffness. A separator separates the second microdroplets having a second degree of stiffness from the first microdroplets and directs the second microdroplets having a second degree of stiffness into the second flow channel. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091060 | FILTRATION METHOD AND DEVICE - A filtration method for a filtration device, the filtration device including a process tank, at least one feed line feeding a medium to be processed into the process tank, and at least one filtration arrangement arranged in the process tank. The process tank includes at least one drain and is configured such that filtration of the medium is accomplished such that a retentate remains in the process tank until the retentate is released after completion of the filtration. The filtration method includes the steps of: filling the process tank with the medium to be filtered and producing one of a predefined transmembrane pressure and constant permeate flow at the at least one filtration arrangement; and filtering the medium in the process tank via the at least one filtration arrangement until a predefined limit value for a mass fraction of solid material is reached. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091061 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR DESALINATION OF BRACKISH WATER USING PRESSURE RETARDED OSMOSIS - Water from underground and other sources is brackish and not suitable for human consumption. Naturally present dissolved chemicals in water make it brackish. The precipitants and dissolved chemicals need to be separated from water to make it consumable. A combination of aeration systems, filtration systems, crystallizers and hydrophobic membrane carrying filter are used to desalinate the brackish water. Pressure retarded osmosis process using an apparatus is also used to further purify water. Various heat exchange apparatus are used for energy conservation and efficient processing of water in a feasible way. The disclosure enables to purify water and provide a useful technology to eradicate water scarcity. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091062 | Osmotic Desalination Process - An energy efficient desalination process that does not produce waste products involves the extraction of water from a first solution, such as seawater, by using a second concentrated solution to draw the water from the first solution across a semi-permeable membrane. By manipulating the equilibrium of the soluble and insoluble species of solute within the second solution in favor of the soluble species of the solute, a saturated second solution can be used to generate osmotic pressure on the first solution. Also, by adjusting the equilibrium in favor of the less soluble species after the water has been drawn from the first solution, a portion of the solute can easily be precipitated out. Heating the second solution decomposes the solute into its constituent gases. The constituent gases and precipitated solute may be recycled through the process to affect the changes in equilibrium and eliminate waste products. Additionally, by using the waste steam from industrial sources and a heat pump to effectively distribute heat through the present method, the present method exhibits greater energy efficiency than prior art methods. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091063 | METHOD IN A CHROMATOGRAPHY SYSTEM - A method for determining binding capacities of a chromatography column ( | 2012-04-19 |
20120091064 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING POROUS METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORK MATERIALS - The present invention relates to a method for producing a porous metal-organic framework material comprising the step | 2012-04-19 |
20120091065 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING WATER AND WASTEWATER EMPLOYING A CLOTH DISK FILTER - Methods and apparatus for treating water and wastewater include the step of flowing a suspended solids stream generally upward through a sludge blanket region of a cloth disk filter vessel, thus forming a partially treated effluent composition and a solids-enriched sludge blanket. The partially treated effluent composition is allowed to flow generally upward to a cloth filter zone in the vessel after contacting the sludge blanket. The methods include flowing the suspended solids stream through one or more distribution headers positioned in the sludge blanket. An option is to provide a sludge concentration zone in the sludge blanket region, allowing sludge to flow into the sludge concentration zone to form concentrated sludge. Other methods and apparatus include backwash assemblies that backwash substantially the entire filter cassette surfaces, with or without use of a sludge blanket zone. Either the backwash assemblies or filter cassettes move in the latter methods and apparatus. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091066 | Capturing and Storing Excess Co2 by Seeding Melt Water Lakes from Glacial Masses with Metal Hydroxides - A method of capturing and storing excess carbon dioxide (CO2) includes seeding melt water lakes formed on glacial masses with metal hydroxides. The excess CO2 is then stored as a precipitate from the seed of CO2 and metal hydroxides. Further, a method to apply nutrient minerals directly to pack-ice and open water promotes carbon sequestration by chlorophyll and subsequently phytoplankton, oxygen, and zooplankton. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091067 | Fixation Filter Assembly - A filter assembly is provided for collecting samples in a fluid environment, the assembly utilizing a laminar convective flow to cause the flow of a preservative/fixative and a filtrate through a filter. A substantially concave dead space around the filter is flushed free of the preservative and the differential in density of the preservative and filtrate causes the more dense fluid to collect in the reservoir and preserve the collected specimen. | 2012-04-19 |
20120091068 | METHOD FOR PHOTOCATALYTIC WATER PURIFICATION - The present invention relates to a process for the purification of a contaminant-containing stream by bringing the stream to be purified into contact with a heterogeneous photocatalyst with irradiation with light, where the bringing into contact takes place in the presence of at least one compound dissolved in the stream and comprising at least one metal selected from the group consisting of iron, chromium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and mixtures thereof, and to the use of a heterogeneous photocatalyst for the purification of a contaminant-containing stream, where, in the stream to be purified, at least one compound comprising at least one metal selected from the group consisting of iron, chromium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and mixtures thereof is present in dissolved form. | 2012-04-19 |