30th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130186738 | RECYCLER ASSEMBLY - An assembly for recycling a solvent from a contaminated solvent solution includes a reservoir module connected to a recycler module. The reservoir module includes a mounted reservoir including an interior volume and a removable lid that reduces the interior volume and includes an access port. The recycler module includes a distillation assembly and an air handler assembly. The distillation assembly includes a distiller and a conduit including a condenser and a sight glass. The air handler assembly includes a duct having an intake port, an exhaust port and a source of air flow. The condenser is disposed within the duct and the sight glass is disposed external to the duct. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186739 | OPTIMUM NET WASH OIL FLOW RATE IN CRUDE VACUUM DISTILLATION UNITS - Systems and methods are described for optimizing a net wash oil flow rate of a distillation unit to maximize a yield of distillate products. Based at least in part upon an incoming wash oil and total feed flow rates to the distillation unit, a wash oil entrainment amount can be calculated using an entrainment engine and an entrainment signal produced. The incoming wash oil flow rate to the distillation unit can be automatically adjusted based on the wash oil entrainment estimation while the distillation unit is operating. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186740 | Method and Apparatus for Water Distillation - Apparatus for use in distilling water, comprising a heating arrangement ( | 2013-07-25 |
20130186741 | CONTROLLED-GRADIENT, ACCELERATED-VAPOR-RECOMPRESSION APPARATUS AND METHOD - An accelerated vapor recompression apparatus | 2013-07-25 |
20130186742 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM - A method for manufacturing a magnetic recording medium includes reducing and eliminating impurity gas present in a chamber. A magnetic recording layer is formed and an active material layer is also formed immediately below or immediately above the magnetic recording layer in respective chambers. The active material layer is formed in the same chamber or with a gate opened between the magnetic recording layer chamber and the active material layer chamber. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186743 | MAGNETRON SPUTTERING APPARATUS AND FILM FORMING METHOD - A target is provided opposite to a wafer mounted on in a vacuum chamber, and a magnet array body is disposed above the target. In the magnet array body, ring-shaped magnet arrays are arranged to generate annular magnetic fields in the circumferential direction of the wafer, and a sputtering film formation is performed by switching between the magnetic fields. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186744 | METHOD OF SWITCHING MAGNETIC FLUX DISTRIBUTION - In a method of switching magnet flux distribution, a magnet is arranged on a rear side of a backing plate with respect to a target holding side thereof in a magnetron sputtering cathode, and placing an article that exhibits ferromagnetism at room temperature on the target holding side of the backing plate or removing the article therefrom so that the magnet flux distribution is switched between a balanced distribution of the magnetic flux and unbalanced distribution of the magnetic flux. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186745 | AMALGAM METHOD FOR FORMING A SPUTTER TARGET USEFUL IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THIN-FILM SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS - Hardened amalgams formed from copper mixed with liquid gallium or liquid gallium-indium alloys are used to fabricate sputter targets comprised of copper, gallium and indium (CIG) and targets of selenides of copper, gallium and indium (CIGS). Amalgam hardening occurs by formation of intermetallic compounds at or near ambient temperature as a result of reaction between liquid metals and solid metals in powder form. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186746 | Method and Apparatus for Producing Controlled Stresses and Stress Gradients in Sputtered Films - An enhanced sputtered film processing system and associated method comprises one or more sputter deposition sources each having a sputtering target surface and one or more side shields extending therefrom, to increase the relative collimation of the sputter deposited material, such as about the periphery of the sputtering target surface, toward workpiece substrates. One or more substrates are provided, wherein the substrates have a front surface and an opposing back surface, and may have one or more previously applied layers, such as an adhesion or release layer. The substrates and the deposition targets are controllably moved with respect to each other. The relatively collimated portion of the material sputtered from the sputtering target surface travels beyond the side shields and is deposited on the front surface of the substrates. The increase in relative collimation results in deposited films with desirable properties including but not limited to high levels of both readily controllable compressive stress and mechanical integrity without the use of ion bombardment. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186747 | Glancing Angle Mill - A method and system for forming a planar cross-section view for an electron microscope. The method comprises directing an ion beam from an ion source toward a first surface of a sample to mill at least a portion of the sample; milling the first surface, using the ion beam, to expose a second surface in which the end of the second surface distal to the ion source is milled to a greater depth relative to a reference depth than the end of the first surface proximal to the ion source; directing an electron beam from an electron source to the second surface; and forming an image of the second surface by detecting the interaction of the electron beam with the second surface. Embodiments also include planarzing the first surface of the sample prior to forming a cross-section. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186748 | HUMIDIFIER - A humidifier including a storage chamber configured to store water, an electrolytic unit configured to electrolyze water, a first and second pipe to which the electrolyzed water is introduced, a first and second valve configured to open/close a fluid path of the first pipe and second pipe, a filter unit disposed at the first pipe and configured to filter the electrolyzed water, a humidification chamber configured to be supplied with water from one of the first or the second pipe, and a control unit configured to supply the filtered water to the humidification chamber at a humidification mode by controlling the first valve and supply the electrolyzed water to the humidification chamber at a sterilization mode by controlling the second valve, the humidifier further including a drainage hole and a drainage valve to open/close the drainage hole, and a tray to store the water being discharged through the drainage hole. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186749 | Cell Bottom Structure of Reduction Cell - The present invention discloses a cell bottom structure of a reduction cell which comprises a reduction cell and a cathode bus, wherein the bottom of the reduction cell is provided with column-shaped cathode carbon blocks perpendicular to the bottom of the reduction cell, and a lower end of the column-shaped cathode carbon block is connected to the cathode bus. By means of inserting the column-shaped cathode carbon blocks perpendicular to the bottom of the reduction cell and connecting the lower end of the column-shaped cathode carbon block with the cathode bus, such that electrical current that guided from anode carbon blocks is guided through the molten aluminum to the column-shaped cathode carbon blocks and is downwardly guided out, the present invention reduces horizontal electrical current in the molten aluminum, such that the cathode extending into the molten aluminum can effectively reduce fluctuations of the molten aluminum to obtain a stable surface of the molten aluminum, thereby reducing a polar distance between a cathode and an anode and lowering cell voltage so as to achieve the object of lowering electricity consumption. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186750 | ANODE FOR ELECTROLYTIC EVOLUTION OF CHLORINE - An electrode suitable for chlorine evolution in electrolysis cells consists of a metal substrate coated with two distinct compositions applied in alternate layers, the former comprising oxides of iridium, ruthenium and valve metals, for instance tantalum, and the latter comprising oxides of iridium, ruthenium and tin. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186751 | PINNED TARGET DESIGN FOR RF CAPACITIVE COUPLED PLASMA - In some embodiments, substrate processing apparatus may include a chamber body; a lid disposed atop the chamber body; a target assembly coupled to the lid, the target assembly including a target of material to be deposited on a substrate; an annular dark space shield having an inner wall disposed about an outer edge of the target; a seal ring disposed adjacent to an outer edge of the dark space shield; and a support member coupled to the lid proximate an outer end of the support member and extending radially inward such that the support member supports the seal ring and the annular dark space shield, wherein the support member provides sufficient compression when coupled to the lid such that a seal is formed between the support member and the seal ring and the seal ring and the target assembly. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186752 | TARGET DEVICE, SPUTTERING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A TARGET DEVICE - To provide a target device that can easily be reused in which the amount of gas discharge is small. The present invention is a target device including a backing plate and a target plate that is fixed to the backing plate with a metal brazing material, in which a protective film made of a TiN thin film in which a proportion of (111) plane is at a maximum is formed on an exposed portion of the backing plate. The discharge amount of gas is small, and the brazing material that adheres when fixing the target plate can be easily peeled off. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186753 | Titanium Target for Sputtering - Provided is a titanium target for sputtering having a Shore hardness Hs of 20 or more and a basal plane orientation ratio of 70% or less. In the titanium target for sputtering, the purity of titanium is 99.995 mass % or more, excluding gas components. It is an object of the present invention to provide a high-quality titanium target for sputtering, in which impurities are reduced, and which can prevent occurrence of cracking or breaking in high-power sputtering (high-rate sputtering), stabilize sputtering characteristics, and effectively suppress occurrence of particles during formation of a film. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186754 | BIOSENSOR CAPACITOR - A biosensor capacitor, including a dielectric layer; a first metal layer in the dielectric layer; a passivation layer over the dielectric layer and the first metal layer; an isolation layer over the passivation layer; a probe DNA electrode connected to the first metal layer; a counter electrode connected to the first metal layer wherein the counter electrode forms an enclosure around the probe DNA electrode; and a bond pad connected to the first metal layer. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186755 | Biosensor Desiccant System Having Enhanced Measurement Performance - A biosensor system for determining the concentration of an analyte in a sample includes a plurality of test sensors, and includes a container including a desiccant and the plurality of test sensors, sealed in the container. When the container is stored for two weeks at a temperature of 50° C., and each test sensor is subsequently removed from the container, connected through the at least two conductors to a measurement device and then contacted with one of a plurality of samples including an analyte, where the plurality of samples has analyte concentrations that span the range of 50 mg/dL-600 mg/dL, and the analyte concentration in each sample is determined by the test sensor and the measuring device, the bias of each determined analyte concentration may be within ±10 mg/dL or ±10%, and the coefficient of variation of the determined analyte concentrations may be at most 2.5%. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186756 | PORTABLE ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND SURFACE MORPHOLOGY INDEPENDENCE - The invention comprises portable, rugged and relatively compact electrochemical cells. Each may be removably and nondestructively secured to one surface of a substrate of indefinite size. In-situ electrochemical measurements may be made on portions of existing structures such as ships, bridges, or buildings. An electrochemical cell is disclosed which comprises an analytical chamber which can be utilized with either on-board or external potentiostats. The electrochemical cell has a mounting means which permits the cell to be secured to substrates with irregular surface morphology and to horizontal, vertical or intermediately oriented surfaces. The electrochemical cell provides a means to control the temperature of the electrolyte and the substrate area of interest to permit more accuract and consistent elecrochemical measurements. Said probe is capable of performing electrochemical measurements such as a monitoring corrosion, effectiveness, or integrity of conductive and nonconductive coatings on bare and coated metallic or conductive substrates. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186757 | Nanopore and Carbon Nanotube Based Dna Sequencer and A Serial Recognition Elements - The present invention is directed to systems, devices and methods for identifying biopolymers, such as strands of DNA, as they pass through a constriction such as a carbon nanotube nanopore. More particularly, the invention is directed to such systems, devices and methods in which a newly translocated portion of the biopolymer forms a temporary electrical circuit between the nanotube nanopore and a second electrode, which may also be a nanotube. Further, the invention is directed to such systems, devices and methods in which the constriction is provided with a functionalized unit which, together with a newly translocated portion of the biopolymer, forms a temporary electrical circuit that can be used to characterize that portion of the biopolymer. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186758 | CURRENT-CARRYING NANOWIRE HAVING A NANOPORE FOR HIGH-SENSITIVITY DETECTION AND ANALYSIS OF BIOMOLECULES - Disclosed are devices that feature nanopores formed in graphene sheets, such as graphene ribbons. The graphene sheets include an edge irregularity, such as a zig-zag configuration, a chiral edge, or an armchair-configuration edge, which edges confer on the devices the ability to discriminate between different subunits of a macromolecule translocated through the nanpore. The disclosed devices and methods have application to DNA sequencing and analysis, among other applications. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186759 | HEMODIALYSIS AND PERITONEAL DIALYSIS SYSTEMS HAVING ELECTRODIALYSIS AND ELECTRODEIONIZATION CAPABILITIES - Systems and methods for hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis having integrated electrodialysis and electrodeionization capabilities are provided. In an embodiment, the dialysis system includes a carbon source, a urease source, an ED/EDI unit. The carbon source, urease source, and/or the ED/EDI unit can be in the form of removable cartridges. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186760 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR EXTRACTING AND ENRICHING LITHIUM - A method for extracting and enriching lithium, including: (a) providing an electrodialysis device including an electrodialysis cell; (b) dividing the electrodialysis cell into a lithium salt chamber and a brine chamber using an anion exchange membrane; (c) filling the brine chamber with salt lake brine; (d) filling the lithium salt chamber with a Mg | 2013-07-25 |
20130186761 | APPARATUS FOR REMOVAL OF IONS COMPRISING AN ION EXCHANGE MEMBRANE THAT COMPRISES A CROSSLINKED HYPERBRANCHED (CO)POLYMER (A CROSSLINKED HBP) WITH ION EXCHANGE GROUPS - An apparatus to remove ions, the apparatus including a housing, an inlet to let water into the housing, an outlet to let water out of the housing, a first electrode, a second electrode, a spacer between the first and second electrodes to allow water to flow between the first and second electrodes, and an ion exchange membrane between the first and/or second electrode and the spacer, wherein the membrane has a crosslinked hyperbranched polymer with ion exchange groups. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186762 | DETECTION METHOD USING AN ELECTROCHEMICALLY-ASSISTED ALPHA DETECTOR FOR NUCLEAR MEASUREMENT IN A LIQUID MEDIUM - An in situ method for detecting alpha particles contained in a liquid medium, which uses a system which includes a counter-electrode and an alpha particle detector including a substrate made of an intrinsic semiconductor material sandwiched between two electrical contacts, wherein the contact intended to be in contact with the liquid medium is made of boron-doped diamond. By forming a particular electrolyte 8 and by causing a current to flow between counter-electrode and the boron-doped diamond contact in contact with the liquid medium, actinides or polonium present in the liquid medium may be concentrated on the boron-doped diamond contact, and by this means the detection limit of the alpha emitters may be lowered. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186763 | METHODS FOR FABRICATING GAS TURBINE ENGINES - Methods and apparatus of fabricating gas turbine engine components are provided. The method includes positioning a non-consumable shield adjacent to an edge of the component such that a gap is defined between the shield and the component, wherein the shield and gap form a fluid flow restriction adjacent to the edge, and inducing an electrical current from an anode to the component through an electrolyte bath such that a coating is applied to the component. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186764 | Low Etch Process for Direct Metallization - An aqueous treatment solution for increasing the cleaning capability of a treated copper surface comprising: a) an organic compound selected from the group consisting of organic acids, alcohols, ketone, nitriles and combinations of one or more of the foregoing; and b) an oxidizing agent. The aqueous treatment solution is usable in a process for metallizing the walls of holes within a printed wiring board substrate having metallic and non-metallic regions, wherein the printed wiring board is treated with a reducing agent and then contacted with an aqueous dispersion of carbonaceous particles to term a coating of the dispersion over the substrate. The process comprises the step of contacting the metallic regions of the printed wiring board substrate with the aqueous treatment solution to remove deposited carbonaceous particles therefrom. The aqueous treatment solution provides a clean copper surface while providing a low microetch rate. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186765 | ELECTRODEPOSITION METHODS - Methods of depositing a magnetic material on a substrate, the methods including placing a substrate in an plating solution, the plating solution including an additive selected from malonic acid derivatives; β-diketones and β-diketone derivatives; and C | 2013-07-25 |
20130186766 | FLUX METHOD FOR TIN AND TIN ALLOYS - A flux composition which includes one or more organic compounds including one or more sulfonic acid groups, salts or anhydrides thereof is applied to tin or tin alloy deposits. The flux composition is then homogenized on the tin or tin alloy to inhibit tin or tin alloy oxidation and improve brightness of the tin or tin alloy. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186767 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMBINED ELECTROCHEMICAL SYNTHESIS AND DETECTION OF ANALYTES - Described are devices and methods for detecting binding on an electrode surface. In addition, devices and methods for electrochemically synthesizing polymers and devices and methods for synthesizing and detecting binding to the polymer on a common integrated device surface are described. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186768 | ARTICLES, DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR SOLAR ENERGY STORAGE AND/OR UTILIZATION - The present invention generally relates to articles, devices, systems, and methods relating to the storage of solar energy and/or solar energy utilization. In some embodiments, the articles, devices, and systems may be used to carry out photocatalytic reactions, for example, the photocatalytic production of oxygen and/or hydrogen gases from water. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186769 | LIQUID ANODES AND FUELS FOR PRODUCTION OF METALS FROM THEIR OXIDES BY MOLTEN SALT ELECTROLYSIS WITH A SOLID ELECTROLYTE - In one aspect, the present invention is directed to liquid anodes and fuels for production of metals from their oxides. In one aspect, the invention relates apparatuses for producing a metal from a metal oxide comprising a cathode in electrical contact with an electrolyte, a liquid metal anode separated from the cathode and the electrolyte by a solid oxygen ion conducting membrane, a fuel inlet, and a power supply for establishing a potential between the cathode and the anode. In another aspect, the invention relates to methods for production of metals from their oxides comprising providing a cathode in electrical contact with a molten electrolyte, providing a liquid metal anode separated from the cathode and the molten electrolyte by a solid oxygen ion conducting membrane, providing a fuel inlet, delivering a gaseous fuel comprising hydrogen to the liquid metal anode via the fuel inlet, and establishing a potential between the cathode and the anode. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186770 | DEVICE AND METHOD OF OBTAINING DIOLS AND OTHER CHEMICALS USING DECARBOXYLATION - A method for converting carboxylic acids (including carboxylic acids derived from biomass) into hydrocarbons. The produced hydrocarbons will generally have at least two oxygen containing substituents (or other substituents). In one example of application, the electrolysis converts alkali salts of carboxylic acids into diols which can then be used as solvents or be dehydrated to produce dienes, which can then be used to produce elastic polymeric materials. This process allows custom synthesis of high value chemicals from renewable feed stocks such as carboxylic acids derived from biomass. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186771 | Method and Apparatus for the Electrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide - A method and apparatus is provided for the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide to formate and formic acid. One embodiment features a three-compartment reactor which houses: a gas compartment; a catholyte compartment, which contains a porous cathode having a tin-based catalyst; and an anolyte compartment, which contains an anode having a mixed metal oxide catalyst. Further embodiments include a method for depositing tin onto a porous cathode, tin zinc cathodes, a reaction method using an acidic anolyte, and pulsed polarization to extend reactor runtimes. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186772 | Method for DNA Defined Etching of a Graphene Nanostructure - The present invention provides a method for etching graphene using a DNA sample of a predetermined DNA shape. The DNA sample is preferably placed onto a reaction area of a piece of highly oriented pyrolytic graphite (HOPG), and both the DNA sample and HOPG are then preferably placed into a humidity-controlled chamber. Humidity is preferably applied to the HOPG to produce a film of water across the surface of the DNA sample. Electrical voltage is also applied to the HOPG to create potential energy for the etching process. After the etching is completed, the reaction area is typically rinsed with deionized water. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186773 | ELECTROCHEMICAL MACHINING METHOD AND APPARATUS - Electrochemical machining method and apparatus wherein in one aspect of the invention, the machining voltage is selected to maintain the highest current without initiating substantial hydrolysis of the electrolyte flushed between the work piece anode and tool cathode. In another aspect of the invention, the Low Machining Potential Voltage (LPMV) and High Machining Potential Voltage (HMPV) for a particular work piece material are identified and the work piece is machined using a voltage at or between the LMPV and HMPV. In yet another aspect of the invention, direct perturbation of the Beta Insulating Layer (BIL) is carried out in an optimally small (between about near zero to about 100 inter-electrode gap (IEG) with constant and simultaneous pulling in and pushing out of the electrolyte through the IEG. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186774 | Etching of Plastic Using Acidic Solutions Containing Trivalent Manganese - A method of preparing a solution capable of etching a platable plastic. The method comprises the steps of: (a) providing an electrolyte comprising a solution of manganese(II) in a solution of 9 to 15 molar sulfuric acid or phosphoric acid to an electrolytic cell; (b) applying a current to the electrolytic cell, wherein the electrolytic cell comprises an anode and a cathode; and (c) oxidizing the electrolyte to form manganese(III) ions, wherein the manganese(III) ions form a metastable sulfate complex. Thereafter, a platable plastic may be immersed in the metastable sulfate complex for a period of time to etch the platable substrate prior to subsequent plating steps. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186775 | Separation and/or Sequestration Apparatus and Methods - Apparatus for separating CO | 2013-07-25 |
20130186776 | SENSOR INTERROGATION - A method of operating a system having at least one sensor for detecting an analyte gas in an ambient atmosphere and a sensor responsive to oxygen includes providing a volume in fluid connection with the sensor responsive to oxygen. The volume has an open state in which the volume is in fluid connection with the ambient atmosphere and at least a first restricted state in which entry of molecules from the ambient atmosphere into the volume is restricted as compared to the open state. The method further includes placing the volume in the open state, subsequently placing the volume in the first restricted state, and measuring a dynamic output of the sensor responsive to oxygen while the volume is in the first restricted state. The dynamic output provides an indication of the status of one or more transport paths of the system. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186777 | SENSOR INTERROGATION - A system includes a system housing including an inlet, at least one gas sensor responsive to a first analyte gas other than oxygen within the system housing and in fluid connection with the inlet, and a sensor responsive to oxygen within the system housing and in fluid connection with the inlet. The sensor responsive to oxygen is formed to be chemically separate from the at least one gas sensor responsive to the first analyte gas other than oxygen. The sensor responsive to oxygen is responsive to a change in the concentration of oxygen arising from creation of a driving force in the vicinity of the inlet to provide an indication of a state of a transport path between the inlet of the system and the at least one gas sensor responsive to the first analyte gas other than oxygen. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186778 | Catheter Assembly/Package Utilizing a Hydrating/Hydrogel Sleeve and a Foil Outer Layer and Method of Making and Using the Same - A catheter assembly including an elongate member having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end has at least one drainage opening. A hydrophilic coating is provided on at least a portion of the elongate end of the catheter. A fluid containing member is provided and is either arranged on the elongate member or within a separate area of the container. The fluid containing member contains sufficient hydrating fluid to hydrate the coating of the catheter. A container contains the elongate member and the fluid containing member and incorporates at least one foil layer to prevent evaporation of the hydrating fluid. A method of using the catheter includes inserting a catheter into a user's body and draining fluid from the user's body. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186779 | BLISTER PACK FOR A CONTAINER - The present invention relates to a blister pack sealed to the neck of a container and adapted to fit under the container lid forming a seal, said blister pack containing a liquid soluble material such as dissolvable aspirin. When force is applied to the blister pack, the base, which is comprised of a rupturable material, breaks and allows the liquid soluble material to be mixed with the liquid in the container. The blister pack remains as a seal for the container until it is desired that the user remove the blister pack for access to the container. The user can then re-seal the container using the container lid. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186780 | APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A UNIVERSAL ACCESSORY STATION FOR A SINGLE BEVERAGE MACHINE - An accessory caddy including at least one first container with at least one opening at a top portion thereof configured to receive a nested stack of disposable cups. The accessory caddy can also include a second container having a substantially similar height to the first containers. The second container can have at least one first compartment with further openings at a top portion thereof configured to receive items, wherein a height from the opening to a first compartment-floor can be a fraction of the height of the second container leaving a remainder below the first compartment-floor. Additionally, the accessory caddy can include a third container connected to a side of the first container(s) and a side of the second container, and can have a height that is less than half the height of the first container(s). The third container can include at least one second compartment configured to receive further items. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186781 | Collapsible paper gift basket - A paper gift basket comprised of a box-like paperboard tray which collapses into a small, flat package. It includes a perforated, cut-out in front panel of basket which can be easily removed and used as a gift card. The paper basket allows for the use of a cellophane bag, a bow and related gift items to be used with basket. All which can fold and become a part of the final basket packaged for retail. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186782 | INTEGRATED REUSABLE GIFT PACKAGING - An environmentally conscious, integrated reusable gift packaging made from a recycled durable flexible sheet material having decorative patterns and/or coloring thereon, comprised of top and bottom panels affixed together by front and rear walls, and left and right side flaps which are affixed to the bottom panel by right and left side walls, and which are foldable to lie over the top panel. Ribbon strips are affixed to one or more of the top panel, left side flap, and right side flap to close and secure the package and provide the appearance of a conventional ribbon-wrapped gift. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186783 | NOTEBOOK TRANSACTION CARD HOLDER - A holder for receiving a transaction card, such as a gift card, within a folded, multi-panel assembly that can be fixed in a closed disposition and which contains held within a notepad comprising a pad of multiple sheets of paper. In certain embodiments, the holder includes a main panel, a top flap, and a bottom flap, the top and bottom flaps cooperating to fold upon one another to close the holder and secure a notepad and gift card held within. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186784 | COLLAPSIBLE GIFT CONTAINER - A collapsible gift container comprises hingedly connected front, rear and side walls and a bottom closure having depending front, rear and side panels hingedly connected to the container walls, the front panel overlapping the rear and side panels and extending substantially the full length of the container between its front and rear walls, a note card detachably attached to the side border of a cutout in the front wall of the container, and a reversing tilted product receiving platform extending from the front panel having detachable portions forming one or more product receiving openings, the container foldable between a flat folded configuration and an open-top container configuration. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186785 | GARMENT SHIELD DEVICE - A garment shield device includes a lightweight veil for covering the face and/or neck of a user, and acting as a physical barrier for preventing a cosmetic material from soiling a garment. A garment shield device also includes a headband configured to secure an upper portion of the veil to the head of a user and/or lower portion of the veil to the chin and/or neck of a user. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186786 | COMPRESSIBLE FOOTWEAR AND ASSOCIATED PACK - Compressible footwear and an associated compression pack are provided. In one implementation, for example the compressible footwear includes a flexible upper, a draw cord and a sole coupled to the flexible upper. The flexible upper defines a shaft for receiving a foot of a wearer and further includes a plurality of openings. The draw cord is threaded through the openings of the flexible upper, and the sole is coupled to the flexible upper. The draw cord is adapted to be drawn through the plurality of openings of the flexible upper to compress the flexible upper against a foot of a wearer. A system and method including the compressible footwear and the associated compression pack are also provided. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186787 | GLOVE PACKAGING HAVING ANTIMICROBIAL BARRIER - A glove packaging comprises a container for holding the gloves and a barrier positioned to cover at least a portion of an opening in the container. The barrier protects the gloves from airborne particles and other materials or contaminants that may contaminate the gloves prior to removal from the packaging. The barrier also includes an antimicrobial material for protecting the gloves from microorganisms, pathogens or other materials or contaminants that come in contact with the barrier to further reduce the possibility of contamination. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186788 | CARD READER ACCESSIBLE MULTIPLE TRANSACTION CARD HOLDER - A card holder assembly for holding multiple transaction cards, such as gift cards, to a common backer panel for presentation and sale. Cards mounted on the backer panel may be lifted for scanning by a card reader without necessitating removal of the cards from the assembly. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186789 | PROTECTIVE ENVELOPE FOR CD, DVD, OTHER DISC MEDIA, OR OTHER DISCS - Disclosed are embodiments of a folded paper CD/DVD case. The case can be biodegradable, and uses reduced or minimal material. The case can be made without the use of cuts or glue, nor does the case require special equipment or machinery to manufacture. The case can hold plural media such as, e.g., two CDs or DVDs. The footprint of the case can be reduced or minimal, that is, e.g., only minimally larger than one or more CDs or DVDs it will hold. The case can have a pentagonal or pentagon-like shape. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186790 | Product and Point of Sale Display Packaging - A toy package assembly and product are disclosed. The package assembly configures a product within a package assembly so users can fully interact with the mechanical features of the product without removing the product from the package assembly. The package assembly contains a platform. The product comprises two toys, the first toy being fixedly attached to the platform and the second toy being movably attached to the platform. A tether connects the first and second toys which move or are movable with respect to one another. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186791 | CONTAINER OR CAN FOR BALLS OR THE LIKE FOR A RACKET SPORT - A container or can- for balls or the like for a racket sport, in particular for tennis balls or badminton shuttlecocks, is provided. The container or can includes a hollow tube containing the balls or shuttlecocks, to which a cap is fastened. The cap includes a ring suitable for being secured to the hollow tube and a cover that hinged relative to the ring. The joint between the cover and the ring includes at least one hinge and a return member suitable for moving the cover into a position oriented at an angle of more than 90° relative to the ring when opening the cover. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186792 | Tab Bag - A protective bag is disclosed that allows users to tote their tablet computers and other electronic devices safely. The protective bag typically comprises a detachable tablet case, which fits into the protective bag and may be secured to the bag with straps, or any other securing means. The detachable tablet case houses a tablet computer or other similar electronic device. Furthermore, the protective bag folds in such a way that a user may use the tablet computer while it is still attached to the protective bag. The protective bag can also comprise legs that can be folded out to allow the protective bag to stand upright when in use. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186793 | PACKAGING FOR CYLINDRICAL CONTAINERS - This packaging comprises a grouping nest for receiving the syringes, a packaging tub, and a sealing cover for sealing this packaging tub. According to the invention, the packaging comprises a plate intended to be positioned closed to the flanges of the syringe bodies before sealing of the tub; this plate comprises at least a first surface intended to be placed in contact with the flanges and at least a second surface located on the side of the cover plate opposite this first surface, the distance between said first surface and said second surface being chosen in such a way that, when the first surface lies against the flanges, the second surface is in contact or in close proximity of the said sealing cover. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186794 | TOOL STORAGE AND TRANSPORT SYSTEM - A tool storage and transport system including a tool bag body formed from a base, a first exterior wall perpendicular to the base, and a second exterior wall perpendicular to the base and opposite the first exterior wall; and a tool organizer slidably engagable with at least one of the first and second exterior walls. The tool organizer includes a generally rectangular wall having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a front face and a back face opposite the front face, and at least one tool receptacle extending from the front face or back face of the wall. The first end is slidably engagable with the first exterior wall. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186795 | Tray Case - A multifunctional tray case is disclosed which resembles a briefcase for tools, lights, power cords, and other smaller items, and can be used where a level and secure surface is not available and/or lighting is limited. The multifunctional tray case comprises a rectangular box-like structure comprised of first and second complimentary halves, and a hinge which pivotally secures the first and second complimentary halves together. The multifunctional tray case further comprises a handle for transportation of the case and at least one power outlet and/or light socket positioned near the back of the case. The multifunctional tray case further comprises a main compartment removably secured to an interior of the first complimentary half which comprises a large central tray and/or segmented trays, and a fold-open cover. Furthermore, the multifunctional tray case comprises movable legs secured to the corners of the second complimentary half. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186796 | GIFT PACKAGING CONTAINER - A packaging container is disclosed that includes a lid, a transparent material mounted on top of the lid that encloses an interior space, an article of artwork positioned inside the interior space and a transparent medium that fills substantially all or all of the remaining interior space, and a base below the lid with a storage cavity. In addition, a method for packaging a gift is disclosed that includes placing the gift in a storage cavity of a packaging container that includes a lid, a transparent material mounted on top of the lid that encloses an interior space configured to house at least one article of artwork and a base below the lid with a storage cavity, positioning at least one article of artwork inside the interior space and filling substantially all or all of the remaining interior space with a transparent medium. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186797 | Stabilized Formulations Containing Anti-Ang2 Antibodies - The present invention provides pharmaceutical formulations comprising an antibody that specifically binds to angiopoietin 2 (Ang-2). The formulations may contain, in addition to an anti-Ang-2 antibody, at least one amino acid, at least one sugar, or at least one non-ionic surfactant. The pharmaceutical formulations of the present invention exhibit a substantial degree of antibody stability after storage for several months and after being subjected to thermal and other physical stress. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186798 | DEVICES AND DISPENSERS FOR STERILE COVERINGS FOR TABLET COMPUTERS AND MOBILE PHONES - A sterile cover for a touchscreen device is provided that includes a transparent, electrically conductive screen area adapted to cover a screen of the touchscreen device and including a first sterile material. The sterile cover also includes a perimeter area surrounding the screen region and having an opening adapted to receive the touchscreen device and including a second sterile material. A removable sterile cover for substantially encapsulating a touchscreen device is provided that includes an opening for inserting the touchscreen device into the cover and a closure for closing the opening. A device for dispensing sterile covers for touchscreen devices is provided that includes a chamber adapted to enclose a plurality of sterile covers and an actuator adapted to move a next sterile cover of into a ready position. The device also includes a loading area adapted to hold a touchscreen device. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186799 | ARTICLES PREPARED FROM THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITIONS, AND METHOD OF PREPARING SUCH ARTICLES - In some embodiments, a pressure vessel comprises a rounded container comprising a thermoplastic composition. The thermoplastic composition comprises a siloxane copolymer having a structural unit of the formula ( | 2013-07-25 |
20130186800 | Dispensing Assembly and Package of Articles - A dispensing assembly for dispensing articles such as disposable gloves. The assembly includes a container having a plurality of panels. The panels define a chamber and a dispensing region on the container. The assembly also includes a removable section in the dispensing region. The removable section has a first portion outlining a first orifice and at least a second portion outlining a second orifice that subtends the first portion. The dispensing assembly also includes a first component to remove only the first portion of the removable section and at least a second component to simultaneously remove both the first portion and at least the second portion of the removable section such that removal of the first component forms the first orifice and removal of the second component forms a second orifice into the chamber that incorporates the first orifice. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186801 | FORMULATIONS OF 3-(6-(1-(2,2-DIFLUOROBENZO[D][1,3]DIOXOL-5-YL) CYCLOPROPANECARBOXAMIDO)-3-METHYLPYRIDIN-2-YL)BENZOIC ACID - A pharmaceutical composition comprising Compound 1, (3-(6-(1-(2,2-difluorobenzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamido)-3-methylpyridin-2-yl)benzoic acid), and at least one excipient selected from: a filler, a disintegrant, a surfactant, a binder, and a lubricant, the composition being suitable for oral administration to a patient in need thereof to treat a CFTR mediated disease such as Cystic Fibrosis. Processes of preparing pharmaceutical compositions comprising Compound 1 are also disclosed. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186802 | ThermoTube: A Portable and Human-Powered Food Containment and Temperature Conditioning System - A portable container wherein and food may be heated by a built-in and manually powered heating system without removal of the food from the container. Unlike typical containers, the device incorporates reheats the contents using human-powered energy. The device is composed of a sealable food containment chamber, a power generator, a heating element and electronics to minimize overheating of the contents. Many portable insulated food containers on the market are capable of storing food for short time periods within a specific range of temperatures. The goal is to preserve the temperature as close to the original containment temperature as possible. If food is contained longer than the rated time, or the container is opened and closed frequently, the food temperature degrades rapidly. The device addresses this problem because the food may be reheated within the existing chamber without removing it. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186803 | WAFER TRANSFER POD FOR REDUCING WAFER PARTICULATE CONTAMINATION - A wafer transport pod for storing or transporting semiconductor wafers during semiconductor wafer processing includes a body having a top panel, a bottom panel, a back panel, two side panels and a front panel. The two side panels are configured for receiving the semiconductor wafers therebetween, The two side panels have a plurality of separately hermetically sealed partitions inside the body, any two of the sealed partitions for sealing a wafer therebetween and for preventing wafer contamination. The front panel provides ingress and egress for the semiconductor wafers to and from the wafer transport pod. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186804 | Displayable Shipping Container - A container includes a first blank and a second blank. The first blank includes a first plurality of panels and a first plurality of flaps integrally formed from a first sheet of material. The first plurality of panels includes a first side panel, a second side panel opposing the first side panel, a back panel, and a front panel. The first plurality of flaps define a bottom of the container and a first portion of a top of the container. The front panel includes a window portion. The second blank includes two or more panels and two or more top flaps integrally formed from a second sheet of material. The two or more panels include a cover front panel and a first side panel. The two or more top panels define a second portion of the top of the container. The cover front panel is attached to the window panel. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186805 | SELECTIVE MIDDLE DISTILLATE HYDROTREATING PROCESS - A selective mid-distillate hydrotreating process is provided for production of hydrocarbon fuels with an ultra-low level of sulfur in which the initial hydrocarbon feedstock is introduced into to an aromatic extraction zone to produce an aromatic-lean fraction and an aromatic-rich fraction, which contain different classes of organosulfur compounds having different reactivities when subjected to hydrotreating reactions. The aromatic-lean fraction contains primarily labile heteroatom-containing compounds, and is passed to a first hydrotreating zone operating under mild conditions to remove the sulfur heteroatom from organosulfur hydrocarbon compounds. The aromatic-rich fraction contains primarily refractory heteroatom-containing compounds, including aromatic molecules such as certain benzothiophenes (e.g., long chain alkylated benzothiophenes), dibenzothiophene and alkyl derivatives, such as sterically hindered 4,6-dimethyldibenzothiophene, and is passed to a hydrotreating zone operating under relatively severe conditions to remove the heteroatom from sterically hindered refractory compounds. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186806 | PROCESS FOR HYDROTREATING A HYDROCARBON CUT WITH A BOILING POINT OF MORE THAN 250.degree.C IN THE PRESENCE OF A SULPHIDE CATALYST PREPARED USING A CYCLIC OLIGOSACCHARIDE - Preparation of a catalyst having at least one metal from group VIII, at least one metal from group VIB and at least one support; in succession:
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20130186807 | Magnetic separator system and method using spatially modulated magnetic fields - A magnetic separator system may include a rotating wheel, a conveyor belt drawn around the wheel, and at least one magnetic array. The pulley transports material mix through a spatially modulated magnetic field generated by the magnetic array. The magnetic array may be fixed in place on the pulley and directed towards the stream of material mix, or multiple magnetic arrays may be distributed on the conveyor belt or wheel of the pulley. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186808 | CONVEYANCE CONTROL DEVICE AND DOCUMENT VALIDATOR WITH RECYCLE BOX - A conveyance control device is provided to comprise a turning device | 2013-07-25 |
20130186809 | CLARIFIER AND LAUNDER SYSTEMS - A clarifier system that comprises a clarifier and a launder system. The launder system comprises a plurality of radial launders and a peripheral launder. The launder system and the clarifier may be alloyed with an anti-corrosive material to reduce corrosion and scaling and enable use of the clarifier system for longer operating runs between overhauls. In addition, the launder system is configured to facilitate easy on-line cleaning, thereby minimizing down time of the clarifier system. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186810 | System and Method for Processing Alternate Fuel Sources - An energy conserving wastewater treatment system capable of being fueled by alternate fuel sources comprises a synthesis gas generator that produces synthesis gas from a fuel and an organic waste digester that produces biogas. A combined synthesis gas and biogas storage reservoir that is in communication with both the synthesis gas generator and the organic waste digester. At least one boiler is in communication with the combined synthesis gas and biogas storage reservoir. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186811 | FILTER - The invention is a filter device, apparatus and system used to filter contaminants from liquids, such as water, particularly surface water runoff. The invention is configured to capture sediment, debris, and soluble and insoluble contaminants, including gas, oils and metals that enter the device. The invention consists of an adapter ring, an outer casing, a first filter material, an interior mesh, a blabla filter, and an inner casing. The invention is configured for easy installation within existing manhole frames without significantly impacting the height of the manhole cover and may be used within manholes for underground dry wells, storm drains, catch basins and other similar types of water collection structures. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186812 | SWIMMING POOL SKIMMER LEAF RESTRAINT - Provided is a debris guard disposable in a pool to prevent debris floating on the surface of the water from entering the pool skimmer. The debris guard forms a barrier around the skimmer opening at the water surface to keep debris out of the skimmer to allow water to circulate through the skimmer and the water filter. In this regard, the debris guard does not significantly reduce or inhibit the flow rate of water flowing through the pool filtration system. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186813 | COOKING-OIL DEGRADATION PREVENTER AND COOKING-OIL DEGRADATION PREVENTION METHOD - A titanium plate including a titanium oxide coating obtained by anodizing a titanium steel is arranged in a protection member through which a cooking oil can flow into an inner space of the protection member, in such a manner that most of front and back surfaces of the titanium plate is spaced out from an inner surface of the protection member so as to be able to come into contact with a cooking oil during cooking. High temperature cooking with a cooking oil kept in contact with the titanium plate including the titanium oxide coating obtained by anodizing the titanium steel elongates the life span of the cooking oil and improves the textures of cooked foods. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186814 | Device and Method for Cleaning Up Spilled Oil and Other Liquids - A device and method for cleaning up spilled oil and other liquids that are relatively less dense than water, that have spilled on the water or are borne on water or an other relatively dense liquid, and for separating oil and other liquids that are relatively less dense than water, from water or an other relatively dense liquids comprising an oil/water separation column having a lower end forming a bottom opening oriented substantially parallel to the surface of the body of water in fluid communication with the water and spilled oil, an air pump in airtight engagement with, and proximate the upper end of the oil/water separation column and adapted to draw water and the spilled oil into the oil/water separation column; and an oil pump in liquid tight engagement with and proximate the upper end of the oil/water separation column and adapted to draw the spilled oil from the oil/water separation column. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186815 | FILTERS - A filter insert ( | 2013-07-25 |
20130186816 | Anti-Microbial Compositions and Methods of Making and Using the Same - Anti-microbial compositions and devices comprising anti-microbial compositions are disclosed. Methods of making and using anti-microbial compositions and devices are also disclosed. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186817 | FRAME SYSTEM FOR MEMBRANE FILTRATION MODULES - A module arrangement ( | 2013-07-25 |
20130186818 | MEMBRANE CONTAINER USED IN DEHYDRATOR - A membrane container | 2013-07-25 |
20130186819 | SEPARATION MEMBRANE MODULE - A separation membrane module ( | 2013-07-25 |
20130186820 | FILTRATION SYSTEM - An innovative fiber-wound filtration system for use with spiral-trajectory type cleaning systems. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186821 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DE-WATERING OF FLOCCULATED MATERIALS - An apparatus ( | 2013-07-25 |
20130186822 | LOW ENERGY FORWARD OSMOSIS MEMBRANE WATER PROCESSING SYSTEM - Described herein are systems and processes employing a low energy forward osmosis membrane water processing system to simultaneously (1) detoxify reverse osmosis (RO) residual (reject) brines from ground water treatment, and (2) expand available industrial and agricultural ground water supplies. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186823 | METHOD FOR THE ACIDIFICATION OF MANURE - By acidifying manure, emissions of methane gas and ammonia gas are prevented significantly. The method for the acidification of manure is provided by an acidic flow of an anaerobic digestion device and/or the flow of sulphuric and/or sulphurous acid from a device that removes hydrogen sulphide gas from biogas from an anaerobic digestion device by chemical and/or biological oxidation to sulphuric acid. When manure is digested, acidification has the advantage that more methane is formed in the digestion process by the prevention of the formation of methane by acidification in the storage process, the advantage that the part of ammonia that would be emitted as a gas is now stored as a nitrogen mineral in the digested manure for use as fertilizer, and the advantage is that the manure has a pH value that is more preferable for digestion processes in the case the manure will be digested. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186824 | Spiral Cross Flow Membrane Filtration Device And Process - Disclosed is a membrane filtration device and process affording high velocity cross flow membrane purging via cyclonic spiraling flow; hydraulically induced about stacked plate type membrane configurations. No piping, conduits or other flow impediments are enclosed to generate streamline or shadow depositions, and periodic reversals of cyclonic flow for enhanced membrane scouring and flushing may be employed. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186825 | METHOD FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY REVERSE OSMOSIS OPERATION - A process for treatment of water. Hardness and non-hydroxide alkalinity are removed from feedwaters to an extent sufficient to avoid scaling when concentrated. Sparingly ionizable components in the feedwater are urged toward increased ionization by increasing the pH of the feedwater. In this manner, species such as silica become highly ionized, and (a) their rejection by membranes used in the process is significantly increased, and (b) their solubility in the reject stream from the membrane process is significantly increased. Sparingly ionized species such as boron, silica, and TOC are highly rejected. Recovery ratios of ninety percent (90%) or higher are achievable with many feedwaters, while simultaneously achieving a substantial reduction in cleaning frequency of membranes used in the process. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186826 | REDUCED-PRESSURE MEDICAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS EMPLOYING A MOISTURE PROCESSING DEVICE - Systems, methods, and devices related to removing fluids from a patient are provided. In one instance, fluid is removed from the patient and delivered to a canister using reduced pressure. Reduced pressure is supplied to the canister via a reduced-pressure delivery conduit that includes a moisture processing device and a hydrophobic filter. The moisture processing device condenses moisture from the air to prevent condensation from occluding the hydrophobic filter. The moisture processing devices includes an expanded volume and one or more liquid-impermeable, vapor-permeable membranes. The liquid-impermeable, vapor-permeable membrane allows vapor to egress the moisture processing device. Other systems, methods, and devices are presented. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186827 | FORWARD OSMOSIS MEMBRANE BASED ON AN IPC SPACER FABRIC - A forward osmosis (FO) membrane structure comprising a support based on an integrated permeate channel (IPC) fabric and a forward osmosis membrane embedded in the support is disclosed. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186828 | METHOD FOR POWERING PORTABLE DIALYSIS MACHINE - A method for operating a medical fluid machine, the method comprising: (i) if alternating current (“AC”) power is available, charging a battery, if needed, and powering the medical fluid machine with the AC power; and (ii) if AC power is not available (a) if fuel cell power is available, charging the battery, if needed, and powering the medical fluid machine with the fuel cell power; and (b) if fuel cell power is not available, powering the medical fluid machine using battery power until the AC power or fuel cell power is available. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186829 | BUFFERED COMPOSITIONS FOR DIALYSIS - Acid concentrates, and dialysate compositions prepared therefrom, contain citric acid and an effective amount of a buffering agent selected from acetate and/or lactate. The buffering agent allows a physiologically acceptable amount of citrate to maintain the desired pH of the dialysate. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186830 | Centrifugal Filter - Filtration device suited for concentration of liquid samples, particularly biomolecules, and a method of concentrating, desalting, purifying and/or fractionating liquid samples. In certain embodiments the device includes a housing having a sample reservoir, and two substantially vertically oriented and spaced apart membranes disposed in the housing. An underdrain is associated with each membrane such that fluid passing through each membrane flows through a respective underdrain into a filtrate collection chamber. The fluid that does not pass through the membrane is collected in the retentate collection chamber, and can be recovered such as by a reverse spinning step, achieving recoveries greater than about 90%. The substantially vertical orientation of the membranes increases the available membrane area by at least 2.7 times the area available in a conventional filter device. The two-panel configuration also maintains more available membrane area in use during the last stages of filtration than a one-panel configuration. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186831 | Collection System For Purification Flowstreams - A collection system for collecting samples from a flowstream ( | 2013-07-25 |
20130186832 | SEPARATING COMPONENTS OF MIXED FLUID USING A FUNCTIONALLY GRADED MATERIAL - A system for separating components of a fluid containing at least a first component and a second component includes a device having an inlet for introducing the fluid into the device, a first outlet for directing the first component of the fluid from the device, and a second outlet for directing the second component of the fluid from the device. A material that has a gradient in properties is located in the device between the inlet and the first and second outlets. The material has a first portion with an affinity for the first fluid component and a second portion with an affinity for the second fluid component. The first portion is positioned with relation to the first outlet such that the first component is directed from said device through the first outlet. The second portion is positioned with relation to the second outlet such that the second component is directed from the device through the second outlet. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186833 | CHROMATOGRAPHY COLUMN AND MAINTENANCE METHOD - A chromatography column and method of maintenance is described which does not require the use of a hoist or crane for disassembly. The method provides improved operator safety by reducing the need for the operator to work below a suspended or supported load within the column. Furthermore, the removal or replacement of column components is facilitated by providing access to the interior of the column and by the provision of a handling device. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186834 | SINGLE USE SLURRYING AND CHROMATOGRAPHY SYSTEMS - Methods and systems for chromatography are disclosed that employ a flexible container configured to fit within a support structure and adapted to receive a filtration or absorptive medium, such as a chromatography resin. The flexible container can include at least one inlet, at least one outlet, and a separation barrier peripherally sealed within the container to separate the container into a resin containing portion and a drainage portion. The barrier can be configured to exclude the resin material from the drainage portion during use while allowing fluids to pass therethrough. The disposable chromatography system can further include one or more agitators disposed within the flexible container and adjustably configured to be raised or lowered in the flexible container. When the agitator is in the raised position, the resin packing material can operate in a settled, packed-bed configuration. Alternatively, the agitator in the lowered position permits the chromatography resin packing material to operate in a mixed, slurry configuration. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186835 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ULTRAPURE WATER - A method and system of providing ultrapure water for semiconductor fabrication operations is provided. The water is treated by utilizing a free radical scavenging system and a free radical removal system. The free radical scavenging system can utilize actinic radiation with a free radical precursor compound, such as ammonium persulfate. The free radical removal system can comprise use of a reducing agent. The ultrapure water may be further treated by utilizing ion exchange media and degasification apparatus. A control system can be utilized to regulate addition of the precursor compound, the intensity of the actinic radiation, and addition of the reducing agent to the water. | 2013-07-25 |
20130186836 | Method For Removing Arsenic From Water Using Polymer Based Matrices With Chelating Groups Comprising Metal Ions - A method for the removal of arsenic in a positive oxidation stage from an aqueous liquid comprising the steps of: i) providing a porous adsorbent which comprises a solid phase carrying a metal ion in a form (I) which is capable of binding the arsenic to give a metal ion form (II) comprising the metal ion and the arsenic; ii) contacting the aqueous liquid with the adsorbent for formation of form (II), iii) separating the aqueous liquid from the adsorbent, iv) optionally regenerating the adsorbent, and reusing it in cycles comprising steps (i)-(iv), The characterizing feature is that A) form (I) is a metal chelate (I), which •comprises a metal ion and a multidentate chelating group, •comprises three or more amino nitrogens which are directly attached to sp | 2013-07-25 |
20130186837 | Method and Kit for Reducing Cyanuric Acid Levels in Pool Water - A method and kit is provided for reducing cyanuric acid levels in pool water comprising the steps of adding a reducing agent to remove substantially all of the chlorine from the water, adding a source of melamine to react with the cyanuric acid to form melamine cyanurate, and removing the precipitated melamine cyanyurate. Following completion of the method, the pool water is then re-chlorinated. The application of this method addresses the “green water” problem typically associated with the removal of cyanuric acid from swimming pools with melamine. | 2013-07-25 |