36th week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220280897 | METHOD FOR DETECTING AND FILTERING INDOOR POLLUTED GAS - A method for detecting and filtering indoor polluted gas includes providing a plurality of gas detection devices to detect the polluted gas in an indoor space; providing a plurality of filtration and purification devices to filter the polluted gas and to receive a first control command through a wireless communication to enable filtration of the polluted gas; and providing a connection device to perform intelligent computation to receive and compare the data of the polluted gas detected by the gas detection devices to perform intelligent computation to figure out a location of the polluted gas and intelligently and selectively transmit the first control command to a filtration and purification device which at the location of the polluted gas, thereby filtering the polluted gas and retaining the polluted gas from spreading outwardly, allowing the polluted gas in the indoor space to become a clean, safe, and breathable gas. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280898 | WATER CONDITIONING SYSTEMS - Portable water conditioning systems include a water conditioner having a plurality of conditioning stages including, in a direction of flow of the water through the water conditioner, a reverse osmosis stage having a reverse osmosis membrane, and a deionizing stage. A first sensor is configured to detect a first condition of the water before the reverse osmosis stage and a second sensor configured to detect a second condition of the water after the reverse osmosis stage. The conditions each include (i) a level of total dissolved solids of the water and (ii) temperature of the water. A controller is in communication with the sensors and configured to determine of a percent of dissolved solids that are rejected by the reverse osmosis membrane based on the conditions when backpressure on the reverse osmosis stage is at a known state. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280899 | METHOD FOR PURIFYING HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT ADENOSINE-BASED COENZYMES BY TANGENTIAL DIAFILTRATION - The present disclosure relates to the field of making high molecular weight adenosine-based coenzymes available on a large scale. In particular, it relates to a method for purifying high molecular weight adenosine-based coenzymes by implementing a tangential diafiltration, or even dia-ultrafiltration step. This method is, for example, applicable to the purification of coenzyme A disulfide ((CoAS) | 2022-09-08 |
20220280900 | MIXED MATRIX MEMBRANES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USE THEREOF - Disclosed herein are mixed matrix membranes, the mixed matrix membranes comprising a metal organic framework CA dispersed in a continuous polymer phase and methods of making and use thereof. The mixed matrix membranes can comprise a plurality of metal organic framework particles comprising UiO- | 2022-09-08 |
20220280901 | LITHIUM ION CONDUCTOR-POLYMER-CERAMIC MEMBRANE - An ion permeable membrane for selective permeation of a target ion, preferably lithium, through the membrane, the membrane comprising a target ion permeable composite comprises a target ion permeable ceramic and at least one organic polymer associated with the target ion permeable ceramic. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280902 | SLURRY STORAGE DEVICE, SLURRY PRODUCTION SYSTEM AND SLURRY STORAGE METHOD - A slurry storage device that stores an aqueous slurry containing a high nickel material prepared by a dispersion device which mixes a powder and a solvent, the device includes a holding unit that holds the aqueous slurry, and a pH value rise suppressing unit that suppresses a rise in a pH value of the aqueous slurry. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280903 | METHOD OF MAKING A HOMOGENEOUS MIXTURE OF POLYOLEFIN SOLIDS AND LIQUID ADDITIVE - A method of making a homogeneous mixture of polyolefin solids and liquid additive without melting the polyolefin solids during the making The method comprises applying acoustic energy at a frequency of from 20 to 100 hertz to a heterogeneous mixture comprising the polyolefin solids and the liquid additive for a period of time sufficient to substantially intermix the polyolefin solids and the liquid additive together and while maintaining temperature of the heterogeneous mixture above the freezing point of the at least one liquid additive and below the melting temperature of the polyolefin solids, thereby making the homogeneous mixture without melting the polyolefin solids. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280904 | MULTIPLE-BED CATALYTIC REACTOR COMPRISING A MIXING DEVICE - The present invention relates to multi-bed catalytic reactor with a cylindrical shape comprising a mixing device mounted between two catalyst beds in the reactor, said mixing device comprises connected pipe segments forming mixing section and discharging section. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280905 | Depolymerization System Having Coil-Wound Heat Exchanger - A depolymerization system with a tube-wound heat exchanger ( | 2022-09-08 |
20220280906 | SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP DEVICES AND METHODS FOR POLYNUCLEOTIDE SYNTHESIS - Systems and methods for polynucleotide synthesis utilize electrochemical deprotection and novel redox chemistries compatible with advanced CMOS nodes, for highly reliable and massively scalable parallel construction of polynucleotide segments having a desired sequence or sequences. Via use of these exemplary techniques, low-cost and large-scale polynucleotide synthesis is facilitated, for example for data storage and retrieval applications. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280907 | DEVICE FOR RAPIDLY PREPARING BETA-Si3N4 BY GAS-SOLID REACTION, AND METHOD THEREOF - A device for rapidly preparing β-Si3N4 by gas-solid reaction and a method thereof, and relates to the technical field of recycling and reuse of waste fine silicon powder. The bottom of a stock bin communicates with a first opening and closing passage, a first connection passage, and the top of a first transitional bin; the bottom of the first transitional bin communicates with the first opening and closing passage, a second connection passage, and the top of a reaction bin; the bottom of the reaction bin communicates with a second opening and closing passage, the first connection passage, and the top of a second transitional bin; the bottom of the second transitional bin communicates with the top of a conveying passage through the first opening and closing passage; a material outlet of the conveying bin communicates with the collection bin. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280908 | SELECTIVE ADSORPTION OF HALOCARBON IMPURITIES CONTAINING CL, BR AND I IN FLUOROCARBONS OR HYDROFLUOROCARBONS USING ADSORBENT SUPPORTED METAL OXIDE - Methods for purification of a fluorocarbon or hydrofluorocarbon containing at least one undesired halocarbon impurities comprise flowing the fluorocarbon or hydrofluorocarbon through at least one adsorbent beds to selectively adsorb the at least one undesired halocarbon impurities through physical adsorption and/or chemical adsorption, wherein the at least one adsorbent beds contain a metal oxide supported on an adsorbent in an inert atmosphere. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280909 | SORBENT PARTICLES FOR SAMPLE TREATMENT - Novel sorbents, devices, kits and methods useful for sample treatment are disclosed herein. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280910 | MODIFIED CLAY, ITS PREPARATION AND USE - The specification relates to a clay having kaolinite from 20-40 wt. %; illite from 15-30 wt. %; pigeonite from 5-15 wt. %; and quartz up to a maximum of 40 wt. %. The clay is for use as an agent for reducing concentration of phosphorous in a fluid. Also disclosed is a process for preparation of a modified clay, and a method of treatment of a fluid using the clay or modified clay. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280911 | INCREASING HYDROTHERMAL STABILITY OF AN ADSORBENT COMPRISING A SMALL PORE ZEOLITE IN A SWING ADSORPTION PROCESS - A method of increasing hydrothermal stability of an adsorbent comprising a small pore cationic zeolite in a swing adsorption process is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of coating the zeolite with a silylation agent to result in a silylated zeolite; and performing the swing adsorption process. The swing adsorption process comprises contacting the silylated zeolite with feed stream comprising water. The swing adsorption process may comprise removing CO | 2022-09-08 |
20220280912 | ZINC-CONTAINING ZEOLITES FOR CAPTURE OF CARBON DIOXIDE FROM LOW-CO2 CONTENT SOURCES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - The present disclosure is directed to metal ion-containing zeolitic compositions, preferably transition metal ion-containing, more preferably zinc ion containing zeolitic compositions, that are useful for scavenging CO | 2022-09-08 |
20220280913 | LIQUID ABSORBING BODY - A liquid absorbing body according to the present invention contains amorphous carbon and crystalline carbon particles dispersed in the amorphous carbon; the content of the crystalline carbon particles is from 60% by mass to 90% by mass based on the total mass of the amorphous carbon and the crystalline carbon particles; the degree of orientation as determined by a wide-angle X-ray scattering method is 75% or more; and the open porosity as determined in accordance with JIS R 1634 (1998) is 10% or more. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280914 | METAL ORGANIC FRAMEWORK MATERIALS AND USES FOR SUCH - The present disclosure is directed to metal organic framework materials and uses for such metal organic framework materials. According to one embodiment, a metal organic framework material may include zinc ions, one or more triazoles, and one or more imidazoles. At least a portion of the zinc ions may be coordinated by the triazoles and the imidazoles such that at least a portion of the metal organic framework material forms a crystalline structure belonging to a monoclinic crystal system. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280915 | AEROGEL FOR HARVESTING ATMOSPHERIC WATER - An aerogel for harvesting atmospheric water is provided. More specifically, there is provided a polymer-metal organic framework mixed-matrix aerogel comprising a polymer cross-linked with a metal organic framework, wherein the aerogel is capable of continuous sorption-desorption of atmospheric water. There is also provided a method of forming the aerogel. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280916 | Liquid-Absorbing Material And Preparation Method Thereof, Absorbent Core And Absorbent Product - The present invention provides a liquid-absorbing material and a preparation method thereof, an absorbent core and an absorbent product, and belongs to the technical field of liquid-absorbing materials. The present invention can at least partially address the problem of poor absorption performance of existing absorbent cores. The liquid-absorbing material of the present invention comprises: polymer fiber, comprising a polymer fiber comprising a polymer material capable of melting when heated, wherein the polymer fiber has been partially molted; and an absorbent particle having liquid absorbing capacity, wherein when the polymer fiber is in the partially molten state, the absorbent particle is in contact with the polymer fiber, thereby bonding to the polymer fiber after the polymer fiber is cured. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280917 | METHOD FOR REMOVING A POLLUTANT FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTION - A polymer/activated carbon composite made up of a branched polyethylenimine and magnetic cores involving Fe | 2022-09-08 |
20220280918 | Hydrophobic and Porous Sorbent Polymer Composites and Methods for CO2 Capture - Sorbent polymer composites and a solution-casting method of making hydrophobic sorbent polymer composites for CO2 adsorption applications are described. The sorbent polymer composites are comprised of a polymer matrix, a dispersed CO2 sorbent, and an optional filler particle for hydrophobicity modification. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280919 | NOx STORAGE MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a NOx storage material comprising a cerium-based mixed oxide comprising cerium, oxygen, and a first rare earth metal other than cerium,
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20220280920 | NITROGEN-PHOSPHORUS-MODIFIED GRANULAR CARBON-SUPPORTED BIMETALLIC CATALYST, PREPARATION METHOD THEREFOR AND USE THEREOF - Provided are a nitrogen-phosphorus-modified granular carbon-supported bimetallic catalyst, a preparation method thereof and the use thereof. The catalyst comprises a nitrogen-phosphorus-modified carbon carrier and metal particles supported on the carbon carrier. The metal particles include first metal elementary substance particles, second metal elementary substance particles and bimetallic alloy phase particles. The percentage of the bimetallic alloy phase particles in the metal particles is ≥80%, and at least 90% of the alloy phase particles have a size of 1 nm to 20 nm. The catalyst has advantages such as a high proportion of alloy phase particles, a uniform particle size distribution, a high metal utilization rate, low costs, high stability and a high catalytic activity. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280921 | EXHAUST GAS PURIFICATION CATALYST, METHOD OF PURIFYING EXHAUST GAS, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING EXHAUST GAS PURIFICATION CATALYST - A three-dimensional structure ( | 2022-09-08 |
20220280922 | CATALYST COMPRISING AN ACTIVE NICKEL PHASE IN THE FORM OF SMALL PARTICLES AND A NICKEL-COPPER ALLOY - Catalyst comprising nickel and copper, in a proportion of 1% to 50% by weight of nickel element relative to the total weight of the catalyst, in a proportion of 0.5% to 15% by weight of copper element relative to the total weight of the catalyst, and an alumina support, said catalyst being characterized in that:
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20220280923 | COMPOSITE PHOTOCATALYST STRUCTURE, AND PHOTOCATALYTIC FILTER AND AIR PURIFICATION DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - A composite photocatalyst, a photocatalytic filter for air purification, and an air purification device that includes the photocatalytic filter. The composite photocatalyst includes: a first metal oxide particle; and second metal oxide particles arranged on a surface of the first metal oxide particle, wherein specific surface area of the second metal oxide particles is greater than specific surface area of the first metal oxide particle, and bandgap energy of the second metal oxide particles is greater than bandgap energy of the first metal oxide particle. The composite photocatalyst structure may degrade and remove gaseous pollutants under room temperature and atmospheric pressure conditions. The composite photocatalyst may be applied to various indoor and outdoor air purification systems in the form of a photocatalytic filter. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280924 | IRON-PROMOTED ZEOLITE AND CATALYST MADE THEREFROM - The present disclosure provides a method of forming a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst, the method including receiving a first iron-promoted zeolite having a first iron content, and treating the iron-promoted zeolite with additional iron in an ion exchange step to form a second iron-promoted zeolite with a second iron content, the second iron content being higher than the first iron content. A selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst composition including an ironpromoted zeolite having at least about 6 weight percent iron, based on total weight of the ironpromoted zeolite, wherein the iron content of the zeolite was added to the zeolite in at least two separate steps is also provided herein. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280925 | Methods of Preparing a Catalyst Utilizing Hydrated Reagents - A method comprising a) contacting a solvent, a carboxylic acid, and a peroxide-containing compound to form an acidic mixture wherein a weight ratio of solvent to carboxylic acid in the acidic mixture is from about 1:1 to about 100:1; b) contacting a titanium-containing compound and the acidic mixture to form a solubilized titanium mixture wherein an equivalent molar ratio of titanium-containing compound to carboxylic acid in the solubilized titanium mixture is from about 1:1 to about 1:4 and an equivalent molar ratio of titanium-containing compound to peroxide-containing compound in the solubilized titanium mixture is from about 1:1 to about 1:20; and c) contacting a chromium-silica support comprising from about 0.1 wt. % to about 20 wt. % water and the solubilized titanium mixture to form an addition product and drying the addition product by heating to a temperature in a range of from about 50° C. to about 150° C. and maintaining the temperature in the range of from about 50° C. to about 150° C. for a time period of from about 30 minutes to about 6 hours to form a pre-catalyst. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280926 | ANTIFOULING OLIGOMERIZATION CATALYST SYSTEMS - A catalyst system that may reduce polymeric fouling may include at least one titanate compound, at least one aluminum compound, and an antifouling agent. The antifouling agent may be chosen from one or more of a phosphonium or phosphonium salt; a sulfonate or a sulfonate salt; a sulfonium or sulfonium salt; an ester including a cyclic moiety; an anhydride; a polyether; and a long-chained amine-capped compound. The catalyst system may further include a non-polymeric ether compound. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280927 | ANTIFOULING OLIGOMERIZATION CATALYST SYSTEMS - A catalyst system that may reduce polymeric fouling may include at least one titanate compound, at least one aluminum compound, and an antifouling agent. The antifouling agent may be chosen from one or more of a phosphonium or phosphonium salt; a sulfonate or a sulfonate salt; a sulfonium or sulfonium salt; an ester including a cyclic moiety; an anhydride; a polyether; and a long-chained amine-capped compound. The catalyst system may further include a non-polymeric ether compound. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280928 | HETEROGENEOUS CATALYSTS, AND USES THEREOF - Provided herein are heterogeneous catalysts suitable for use in carbonylation reactions, including the production of acrylic acid from ethylene oxide and carbon monoxide on an industrial scale. The production may involve various unit operations, including, for example: a beta-propiolactone production system configured to produce beta-propiolactone from ethylene oxide and carbon monoxide; a polypropiolactone production system configured to produce polypropiolactone from beta-propiolactone; and an acrylic acid production system configured to produce acrylic acid with a high purity by thermolysis of polypropiolactone. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280929 | MULTI-SANDWICH COMPOSITE CATALYST AND PREPARATION METHOD AND APPLICATION THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to a multi-sandwich composite catalyst and a preparation method and application thereof. The present disclosure provides a preparation method of a multi-sandwich composite catalyst, comprises the following steps: sequentially depositing a first layer oxide, a first active metal, an oxide interlayer, a second active metal and a surface oxide on a template, and sequentially performing calcination and reduction, thereby obtaining a multi-sandwich composite catalyst; wherein the first active metal and the second active metal are different kinds of active metals. In the present disclosure, a multi-sandwich structure is formed by depositing the oxides and active metals alternately, so that the position and spacing distance of the active centers can be precisely controlled. The multi-sandwich composite catalyst prepared by the method provided described herein has a higher conversion than that of a catalyst without an interlayer when used for the catalytic reaction. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280930 | CATALYSER SUBSTRATES WITH POROUS COATING - The invention relates to a coating suspension for producing catalysts, to a corresponding method and to the catalysts themselves. In particular, a coating suspension is used during the production of the catalysts which leads to a porous catalytic coating. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280931 | Method of Manufacturing a Supported Catalyst and Supported Catalyst Manufactured Using Same - Provided is a method of manufacturing a supported catalyst and a supported catalyst manufactured using the same. The method may prevent the growth of catalytic metal particles by repeatedly applying heat, so the method is simpler and more economical than conventional processes. Moreover, since the support in the supported catalyst thus manufactured includes a hollow having a predetermined size, an electrode manufactured using the supported catalyst may ensure a desired electrode thickness even when used in a relatively small amount compared to the conventional technology. Moreover, water generated during operation of a fuel cell can be efficiently discharged, so desired mass transfer resistance can be exhibited, and a high electrochemically active surface area (ECSA) and superior catalytic activity can be attained. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280932 | PIPETTE TIP AND PIPETTE - In a pipette tip that is open at opposite distal and proximal ends, a glass tube has a first end adjacent to the distal end, a second end adjacent to the proximal end, and a first through hole extending therethrough from the first end to the second end. A connecting member has a second through hole with the glass tube inserted therein. The glass tube is at least partially inserted in the second through hole on one side adjacent to the second end, and is entirely located outside the second through hole on the other side adjacent to the first end. A diameter of an end portion of the connecting member opposite the distal end is greater than a diameter of the distal end of the pipette tip, and the connecting member is made of resin. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280933 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR GENERATING DROPLETS - Devices, systems, and their methods of use, for generating droplets are provided. The devices, systems, and methods may include transporting a first liquid through an outlet of a channel and causing relative motion of the outlet and an interface of a second liquid to produce droplets of the first liquid in the second liquid. The devices, systems, and methods may also include illuminating a portion of the liquid as the liquid exits from an outlet. The invention also provides methods, devices, and systems for changing the size of a droplet and for eliminating a droplet from a plurality of droplets. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280934 | DEVICE FOR TAKING A SAMPLE OF BIOLOGICAL LIQUID - A device to collect a biological liquid sample to be inserted into a portable reader to analyze the biological liquid. The device includes a strip, an absorbent assembly, a band and a housing having a housing bottom. The color-changing reactive elements are arranged one after the other on an upper face of the strip. The absorbent assembly includes a deposition portion on which the biological liquid is deposited thereon. The band to diffuse the biological liquid arranged over the top of the reactive elements. The strip is arranged on the housing bottom with a lower face of the strip facing the housing bottom. Each reactive element is arranged by transparency through the strip facing an opening in the housing bottom. A cover is arranged over the top of the band and includes a protruding pattern forming a pressing surface configured to press the band into contact with the reactive elements. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280935 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING BIOMOLECULES - A system and a method for detecting biomolecules are provided. The method comprises disposing a first coating layer associated with a first target biomolecule on a first portion of a sensing film of a sensor and disposing a second coating layer associated with the first target biomolecule on the first portion of the sensing film. The method further comprises measuring a baseline electrical signal associated with a buffer solution by the sensor, disposing a first analyte solution on the sensor, and measuring the first electrical signal associated with the first analyte solution. The method further comprises determining whether the first target biomolecule are detected in the first analyte solution based on a comparison between the measured first electrical signal and a first threshold. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280936 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES - This disclosure describes techniques for fabricating a high-resolution, non-cytotoxic and transparent microfluidic device. A material can be selected based on having an optical property with a predetermined degree of transparency to provide viewability of a biological sample through the microfluidic device and a level of cytotoxicity within a predetermined threshold to provide viability of the biological sample within the microfluidic device. An additive manufacturing technique can be selected from a plurality of additive manufacturing techniques for fabricating the microfluidic device based on the selected material to provide a resolution of dimensions of one or more channels of the microfluidic device higher than a predetermined resolution threshold. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280937 | ARRANGEMENT FOR ANALYZING A LIQUID SAMPLE - It is provided an arrangement and a method for measuring at least one constituent of a liquid sample, in particular comprising serum, plasma and/or urine, the arrangement comprising: a first portion adapted to partly delimit a reception space for the sample at a first side and comprising at least one measurement area; a second portion comprising: a reception space wall section, the second portion being coupled to the first portion such that the reception space wall section partly delimits the reception space at a second side; and a sample input cup delimiting a sample input region into which the sample is fillable, wherein the sample input region is in fluid communication with the reception space, wherein the reception space wall section and at least a portion of the sample input cup are integrally formed. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280938 | MEASUREMENT OF AN ANLYTE WITH A CARTRIDGE - A method of performing an optical measurement of an analyte in a processed biological sample using a cartridge is provided. The cartridge is operable for being spun around a rotational axis. The method comprises: placing the biological sample into a sample inlet; controlling the rotational rate of the cartridge to process a biological sample into the processed biological sample using a fluidic structure; controlling the rotational rate of the cartridge to allow the processed biological sample to flow from the measurement structure inlet to an absorbent structure via a chromatographic membrane, and performing an optical measurement of a detection zone on the chromatographic membrane with an optical instrument. An inlet air baffle reduces evaporation of the processed biological sample from the chromatographic membrane during rotation of the cartridge. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280939 | SELECTIVELY VENTED BIOLOGICAL ASSAY DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Selectively vented biological assay devices and methods of performing biological assays with such devices are provided herein. Disclosed devices include a selective venting element having passively tunable porosity. The methods include controlling fluid flow within the subject devices with the selective venting element. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280940 | IN-SITU FLUIDIC INSPECTION - A method includes engaging a well of a cartridge with a flow sensor of an instrument. The cartridge includes: a rotary valve including a rotatable port and a center port; the well in fluid communication with a channel, the channel including a channel port that the rotatable port is to align to in order to receive fluid from the well; and a flowcell including an inlet gasket in fluid communication with the center port. A source of pressurized air is connected to the flow sensor in order to establish a mass flow of air through a flow path. The flow path extends through one of the flow sensor, the channel, the rotary valve, and the flowcell. The mass flow of air through the flow path is measured with the flow sensor. It is determined if there is one of an air leak and an air blockage within the flow path. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280941 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING DROPLETS AND PERFORMING DIGITAL ANALYSES - This disclosure provides for devices, methods, and systems for generating a plurality of droplets within a collecting container at an extremely high rate (e.g., of at least 1 million droplets per minute, etc.), each of the plurality of droplets comprising an aqueous mixture for a digital analysis, wherein upon generation, the plurality of droplets is stabilized in position within a region of the collecting container. The inventions enable partitioning of samples for digital analyses at unprecedented rates, where readout of signals from targets within such partitions can still be achieved in accordance with various assays. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280942 | ENZYMATIC SAMPLE PURIFICATION - An apparatus of an enzymatic sample purifier can include a reaction chamber containing a polypeptide synthesizing enzyme capable of reacting with a protein degradation product to form polypeptides having a size of at least 1,000 Da and including the protein degradation product, the reaction chamber having a port configured to receive a fluid sample including a target analyte having a size of no greater than 500 Da and the protein degradation product. The apparatus can also include a product chamber, an electrophoretic transport mechanism to move a purified portion of the fluid sample including the target analyte to the product chamber, and a separator positioned to retain the formed polypeptides resulting from reaction of the protein degradation product with the polypeptide synthesizing enzyme in the reaction chamber and to pass the target analyte to the product chamber, wherein the separator comprises a porous matrix. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280943 | DIELECTROPHORETIC IMMOBILIZATION OF A PARTICLE IN PROXIMITY TO A CAVITY FOR INTERFACING - An apparatus for immobilizing a particle in a fluid and a method for operating the apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus includes a membrane for separating a fluid from a compartment, one or more electrodes disposed proximate to the membrane, a counter-electrode, wherein the one or more electrodes and the counter-electrode are configured to generate a non-linear electric field across the one or more electrodes and the counter-electrode, and a power source for providing an alternating current (AC) across the one or more electrodes and the counter-electrode, thereby generating an oscillating non-linear electric field for immobilizing a particle suspended in the fluid that flows between the one or more electrodes and the counter-electrode. The membrane can have an opening to allow for mechanical manipulation of the particle that is immobilized with a sharp member configured to enter across the membrane from the compartment. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280944 | Apparatus And System For Biofluid Sample Dispensing And/Or Assay - An apparatus for assaying biofluid includes a receptacle for removably housing a set of cuvettes of a biofluid sample dispensing apparatus, each cuvette of the set of cuvettes containing an assay sample having a reagent and a sample of the biofluid; a receptacle sealing element disposed around the receptacle for providing sealing engagement between the receptacle and the biofluid sample dispensing apparatus for sealing the set of cuvettes within the receptacle; a vacuum source for evacuating the receptacle; and an automated assay system connected to the receptacle for performing an assay process on the assay samples in the set of cuvettes, while maintaining the set of cuvettes within the receptacle. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280945 | PACKAGING FOR ASSAYS AND RELATED METHODS - The disclosure relates to a package for an assay kit, comprising an insert that provides for convenient, e.g. one step, scanning of reagent and other assay kit information from assay kit reagent containers that are disposed within the insert. The disclosure also describes methods of preparing such an insert and of assembling the assay kit. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280946 | Variable Temperature Reactor, Heater, and Control Circuit for the Same - There is described a variable-temperature reactor for hosting a predetermined reaction therein. The reactor comprises a reaction cell, a heater, and a heat sink. The reaction cell has a reaction volume with thickness H | 2022-09-08 |
20220280947 | THERMOCYCLING SYSTEM AND MANUFACTURING METHOD - A system for thermocycling biological samples within detection chambers comprising: a set of heater-sensor dies, each heater-sensor die comprising a heating surface configured to interface with a detection chamber and a second surface, inferior to the heating surface, including a first connection point; an electronics substrate, comprising a first substrate surface coupled to the second surface of each heater-sensor die, an aperture providing access through the electronics substrate to at least one heater-sensor die, and a second substrate surface inferior to the first substrate surface, wherein the electronics substrate comprises a set of substrate connection points at least at one of the first substrate surface, an aperture surface defined within the aperture, and the second substrate surface, and wherein the electronics substrate is configured to couple heating elements and sensing elements of the set of heater-sensor dies to a controller; and a set of wire bonds, including a wire bond coupled between the first connection point of at least one of the set of heater-sensor dies and one of the set of substrate connection points. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280948 | BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL PURIFICATION DEVICE AND PROCEDURE USING MAGNETIC BEADS - An automated workstation configured for magnetic bead nucleotide purification may be provided with a bead mover device, a working nest and a plate hotel. In some embodiments, the bead mover device includes a housing, a magnetic head assembly having an array of downwardly extending elongated magnets and a leadscrew located within the housing and configured to move the magnetic head assembly along a vertical axis. The working nest may be located on the frontside of the bead mover housing below the magnetic head assembly, and the plate hotel may be located on the backside of the housing and configured to hold a plurality of fixtures when not in use on the working nest. Methods of use are also disclosed. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280949 | One-Pass Dry Grain and Corn Fractionation - A dry, one pass processing method for obtaining pre-process liberated fractions from a corn or other cereal kernel, the method comprising: moisturizing (S | 2022-09-08 |
20220280950 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MILLING AND SEPARATION OF SOLIDS AND GRANULAR MATERIALS INCLUDING METAL CONTAINING MATERIALS AS WELL AS PHYTOGENIC MATERIALS WITH HIGH LEVEL OF SILICON IN A CONTROLLED AIRFLOW - The invention relates to the method for milling and separation into fractions of solids and granular materials in a controlled airflow. The device for milling and separation of solids and granular materials consists of a round milling chamber with a system of pneumatic separation comprising of a vertical cylindrical body that has an uploading slot for solids and granular materials and unloading channels for the milled products of light, medium and coarse fractions. A rotating disc and a conical divider are located inside a vertical cylindrical body. The rotating disc has plates (hammers) and removable blades of different sizes and configurations. System of pneumatic separation consists of a milling chamber, an air slugcatcher, channels for the milled material, and a chamber of higher pressure. Such construction of the device allows to obtain products of a highest quality, and to improve the separation by dividing the material into three fractions: light, medium and coarse. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280951 | FLOTATION SLURRY CONDITIONING METHOD BASED ON CONTROLLING INTERFACIAL MICRO-NANO BUBBLES - A flotation slurry conditioning method based on controlling interfacial micro-nano bubbles includes steps of adding slurry and flotation reagents into a stirring equipment to make minerals evenly dispersed and fully interact with the flotation reagents; and conveying slurry mixture obtained into a flotation cell for flotation; during a conveying process of the slurry mixture, adjusting a fluid pressure in different conveying sections to make surfaces of minerals in the slurry mixture generating interfacial micro-nano bubbles. A flow velocity of the slurry mixture is increased by changing inner diameters of the different conveying sections to reduce the fluid pressure. Sizes and contact angles of the interfacial micro-nano bubbles generated on surfaces of the minerals are controlled by the change of flow velocity of the slurry mixture, so floatability of the minerals is selectively improved, and hydrophobic agglomeration of fine-grained minerals is promoted. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280952 | FLUID DISPOSING SYSTEM - Disclosed is a fluid disposing system including a centrifugal separator that centrifugally separates a liquid that is supplied, a reagent supply module provided on one side of the centrifugal separator and that supplies a reagent to the centrifugal separator, a pipetting module provided at an upper portion of the centrifugal separator and that feeds a fluid to the centrifugal separator, a feeding module coupled to one side of the pipetting module, and that moves the pipetting module in an X axis direction and a Y axis direction corresponding to a horizontal direction, and a Z axis direction that is perpendicular to the horizontal direction, and a separation module including a magnetic bead for magnetically separating a material that has been primarily separated by the centrifugal separator. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280953 | CHAMBER FOR CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATION AND METHOD OF CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATION USING THE SAME - A chamber for centrifugal separation includes a chamber body having an upper opening and a lower opening opposite to the upper opening, an upper cover having an upper injection port and mounted on a chamber main body to cover the upper opening, a lower cover having a lower injection port and mounted on the chamber body to cover the lower opening, a receiving space provided in the chamber main body, and including a first receiving part communicating with the lower injection port and an extracting part extending upward from the first receiving part and having a section area smaller than a sectional area of the first receiving part, and a remaining liquid receiving space provided in the chamber main body to receive a material flowing over the receiving space, as the material is injected into the receiving space from the lower injection port. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280954 | NOZZLE - An oscillating nozzle, in particular for a cleaning device, includes a fluid oscillator having an oscillation chamber. The oscillating nozzle is configured in an angled manner, so that the plane of the fluid jet is deflected in the interior of the nozzle. The deflection occurs downstream of the oscillation chamber. A cleaning device and a suction roller are also provided. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280955 | HAND-HELD SHOWER HEAD - A hand-held shower head includes a fixing element, a rotating element and a first spring. The fixing element is provided with a water inlet channel and a first water outlet channel for flushing water. The rotating element is rotatably connected with the fixing element and is provided with a water passage and a second water outlet channel for spraying water. The first spring is disposed between the fixing element and the rotating element. When the rotating element rotates to a first position, the water passage communicates with the water inlet channel and the first water outlet channel, and the first spring is elastically deformed. When the rotating element is released from the first position, the first spring elastically recovers to drive the rotating element to rotate to a second position, and the second water outlet channel communicates with the water inlet channel. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280956 | Systems and Methods Related to Fluid Splash Containment - Systems and methods for containing fluid splash include using a fluid flow spaced from a vessel and/or fluid surface to effectively trap materials from a fluid stream flowing through the fluid flow. The fluid flow creates a spray envelope in connection with the fluid surface and/or vessel and substantially prevents droplets of the fluid stream from exiting the vessel. The fluid flow is created by allowing a supply fluid to flow through a nozzle oriented to cast a spray pattern into the vessel and/or into contact with the fluid surface. The fluid flow may be selectively activated and deactivated and/or be automatically (e.g., light or motion) activated and deactivated. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280957 | FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEMS FOR USE WITH POWER TOOLS - Fluid delivery systems for use with power tools are provided. A fluid delivery system can include a reservoir configured to contain fluid; a manifold including a plurality of nozzles configured to be disposed at an airflow outlet of the power tool, the manifold being in fluid communication with the reservoir; a pump configured to supply fluid from the reservoir to the manifold to dispense the fluid through at least some of the plurality of nozzles; and an attachment element configured to selectively couple the manifold with the airflow outlet of the power tool. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280958 | PUMP CONTAINER - A pump container includes: a container in which a liquid is contained; a shoulder member configured as a cylindrical member, the upper and lower portions of which are open, the shoulder member having a lower outer peripheral portion formed to have an inner diameter larger than that of an upper inner peripheral portion; a valve housing comprising a cylinder portion, a hose being inserted/connected into/to the lower portion of the cylinder portion, the upper portion of the cylinder portion being open, the valve housing comprising an outer-periphery cylinder portion configured on the outer peripheral edge of the cylinder portion in a flared shape, the upper portion of the outer-periphery cylinder portion being open, the valve housing comprising an upper-end insertion portion bent outwards, and the valve housing comprising a seating portion bent outwards from the upper end of the upper-end insertion portion and a discharge cap. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280959 | TRIGGER SPRAYER WITH REFILL PORT - A system for refilling a trigger sprayer bottle assembly includes the trigger sprayer bottle assembly including a trigger movable between a first trigger position and a second trigger position. A refillable bottle is coupled to the trigger such that material within the refillable bottle is dispensed from the refillable bottle when the trigger is moved from the first trigger position to the second trigger position. The trigger sprayer bottle assembly includes a first refill port through which material is added to the refillable bottle. The trigger sprayer bottle assembly is selectively coupled to a refilling assembly. The refilling assembly includes a refill reservoir and a second refill port through which material is removed from the refill reservoir. The second refill port is selectively coupled to the first refill port when the trigger sprayer bottle assembly is coupled to the refilling assembly. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280960 | Solution Dispensing Device - A solution dispensing device includes a housing having an upper section and a lower section that seal when coupled, and an interior volume that functions as a refillable reservoir, the interior volume reservoir accessible via an aperture, whereby a refill cartridge containing a solute solution is deposited within the interior volume reservoir via an aperture, the solute solution and refill cartridge housing dissolving within varied measure of prescribed solvent added within the interior volume of the lower section reservoir. An actuator mechanism is configured to cause the mixed concentrate solution, which includes a combination of a dissolved solute solution, a dissolved refill cartridge, and a solvent, deposited within the refillable solution reservoir, to be drawn through and held within the actuator mechanism of the device, readied to be dispensed via an external port of the device, upon activation of the mechanism of the actuator external of the device housing. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280961 | AIRPOT BEVERAGE DISPENSER - An airpot beverage dispenser having a body with a beverage cavity, a lid with lower and upper lid portions, a bellows within the upper lid portion, an actuator for compressing the bellows to increase the pressure of trapped air in the bellows, a duckbill valve, a skirt valve extending fully around the duckbill valve, and a spout. The skirt valve is movable into sealing engagement with a lid lower wall to define an air flow path from the bellows to the beverage cavity, and when the pressure of the trapped air in the bellows is sufficiently increased, the duckbill valve opens and passes the trapped air to the beverage cavity to force beverage out the spout. When the spout is moved to a stored position and the dispenser is in a locked state, the skirt valve serves as a relief valve to prevent over pressure in the beverage cavity. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280962 | DISCHARGING CONTAINER - A discharging container comprising a container body that stores a content and a discharging component that discharges the content. The discharging component comprises a cover portion mounted to a mouth neck portion of the container body and a pump head portion that discharges the content by a pressing operation. A tubular guide rod is erected upwards from the periphery of an opening formed in the central portion of a top plate of the cover portion. The pump head portion is provided with an inner waterproof wall capable of moving up and down along the outer peripheral surface of the guide rod, and a first outer waterproof wall located at the outer side of the inner waterproof wall. The discharging container is easy to be manufactured and can reliably prevent water intrusion. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280963 | SENSOR FOR DETERMINING THE OSCILLATING FREQUENCY IN A FLUIDIC OSCILLATING NOZZLE AND A METHOD USING THE SENSOR - A sensor for determining the oscillating frequency in a fluidic oscillating nozzle and provides an oscillating nozzle, comprising a fluidic oscillator with inlet and outlet and a main channel and at least one control passage surrounding the main channel, and a splitter comprising at least two splitter channels which is attached to the outlet of the fluidic oscillator, wherein the sleeve of at least one of the at least two splitter channels comprises partially a flexible foil. The invention also relates to a method for monitoring a dispensed fluid jet, comprising the steps of providing an oscillating nozzle as described above; and injecting a fluid jet and in parallel determining the oscillation frequency by determining the deformation changes of the flexible foil. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280964 | LOW-COST INTELLIGENT INTEGRATED SPRAYING PRESSURE AND FLOW DETECTION DEVICE AND METHOD - The present invention provides a low-cost intelligent integrated spraying pressure and flow detection device and method. The low-cost intelligent integrated spraying pressure and flow detection device includes an intelligent integrated pressure and flow detection device, a control unit and a calibration system. The intelligent integrated pressure and flow detection device is a device which integrates a pressure detection unit and a flow detection unit and is configured to detect pressure and flow. The control unit is connected to the intelligent integrated pressure and flow detection device and the calibration system. The calibration system is configured to simulate a working condition of the intelligent integrated pressure and flow detection device during field work. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280965 | APPLICATION APPARATUS FOR A COATINGS MATERIAL - Provided is an application apparatus for a coatings material. The application apparatus includes a supporting element extending along a first axis and having a first end and a second end. A first arm is coupled to the first end of the supporting element, and a second arm coupled to the second end of the supporting element. A first fastener attached to, and movable with respect to, the first end of the supporting element and detachably fixed to the first arm. Further, the first arm is configured to slide along the first axis. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280966 | GRAVURE COATING DEVICE FOR PREPARING LARGE-WIDTH ULTRATHIN METAL LITHIUM STRIP AND METHOD THEREFOR - Provided are a gravure coating device for preparing a large-width ultrathin metal lithium strip and the preparation method, relating to the technical field of preparation of metal lithium materials. The device comprises: a lithium-melting tank ( | 2022-09-08 |
20220280967 | DOSING SYSTEM HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE ACTUATOR - The invention relates to dosing system ( | 2022-09-08 |
20220280968 | AUTONOMOUS DISPENSING EFFECTOR UNIT FOR A ROBOTIC ARM - The present invention relates to an autonomous dispensing effector unit for a robotic arm, comprising an effector body, a fluid container attached to the effector body, a dispensing actuator unit attached to the effector body, a controlling means for controlling the dispensing from the effector unit, and an interface to the controlling means providing power to the autonomous dispensing effector unit, wherein the dispensing actuator unit and/or the effector body is in fluid communication with the fluid container. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280969 | SUBSTRATE TREATMENT APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE TREATMENT METHOD - In one embodiment, a substrate treatment apparatus includes a mixer configured to mix a first liquid including a metal element and a second liquid being basicity to generate a third liquid including the metal element and being basicity. The apparatus further includes a supplier configured to supply the third liquid to a substrate. The apparatus further includes a first flow path configured to convey the third liquid from the mixer to the supplier not through a filter that removes particles from the third liquid. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280970 | COMPOSITION FOR AEROSOL CANS, METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A volatile organic compound (VOC) free low radiant flux radiation curable composition for aerosol containers including an acrylate-terminated compound component, a thiol monomer or oligomer component, a photoinitiator component, a surface additive component, and an ethanol-based reducer, wherein the composition does not include an acetone component. Moreover, other implementations are directed towards methods of using the aerosol containers to apply the UV Curable Composition. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280971 | ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER MANUFACTURING METHOD - The present disclosure relates to a method of simultaneous manufacturing, from a same substrate ( | 2022-09-08 |
20220280972 | MICROMACHINED ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER WITH PEDESTAL - An ultrasonic transducer is described. The ultrasonic transducer comprises a membrane and a substrate disposed opposite the membrane such that a cavity is formed therebetween. The substrate comprises an electrode region and pedestals protruding from a surface of the substrate and having a height greater than a height of the electrode region, the pedestals being electrically isolated from the electrode region. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280973 | ACTUATION OF MICROCHANNELS FOR OPTIMIZED ACOUSTOPHORESIS - The systems and methods of the present disclosure provide techniques for the design and use of an intermediate or transitional plate or block designed to couple acoustic energy at a given frequency from a transducer, such as a piezoelectric transducer, to one or more acoustophoretic devices, such as microfluidic channels, such that driving the chip occurs with a controlled wavelength and symmetry. Such techniques provide improved efficiency when driving a single acoustophoretic device, or for multiple acoustophoretic devices to be operated in concert from a single transducer, and therefore without complex electronics. Additionally, the techniques described herein allow for relaxed design constraints when considering transducer selection and fabrication, instead transferring design constraints to the more easily customized actuation plate. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280974 | VIBRATION DEVICE (as amended) - A vibration device belongs to the field of vibration machinery technologies, and includes an eccentric vibrator, a vibration motor, and a servo linear motion system. The eccentric vibrator includes at least a first eccentric body, a second eccentric body, and a connecting shaft. At least one of the first eccentric body or the second eccentric body is connected to the connecting shaft by a spiral groove and a boss structure matching the spiral groove. The servo linear motion system is connected to the connecting shaft. The servo linear motion system pushes the connecting shaft to move linearly, and drives the second eccentric body to rotate in a circumferential direction, and the first eccentric body remains stationary, so that adjustment of relative positions of the first eccentric body and the second eccentric body in the circumferential direction is implemented, and the purpose of controlling the magnitude of an exciting force in real time in a working process of equipment is implemented. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280975 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCKING A WEIGHT ASSEMBLY - A lock assembly for a vibratory separator includes a latch. The latch includes a first inner protrusion and a first outer protrusion. The first outer protrusion defines a first outer protrusion opening. The lock assembly also includes a first spacer. The first spacer includes a first fastener that is configured to be inserted into the first outer protrusion opening. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280976 | Sieve Separator, Grinding Equipment for Powder Coatings and Process of Cleaning a Sieve Separator - A sieve separator ( | 2022-09-08 |
20220280977 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SORTING RESIDUAL ITEMS - Embodiments of a system and method for sorting and delivering articles in a processing facility. Delivery endpoints are divided and grouped into stop groups. A first sorter sorts items according to stop group and outputs the items to trays. The output trays from the first sorter are loaded to a second sorter. The second sorter sorts items for each stop group into trays based on carrier route segments. A manifest is created that comprises a list of the items in a tray. A mobile computing device alerts a delivery carrier when there is an item that needs to be delivered. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280978 | SORTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A sorting system includes a control server, multiple sorting robots, and a sorting region. The sorting region is divided into multiple sub-regions. At least one supply station and multiple delivery openings are deployed in each sub-region. Delivery openings respectively correspond to paths. The control server determines, according to path information of an item to be sorted, a target delivery opening corresponding to a path of the item, determines, from the multiple sub-regions of the sorting region, a target sub-region in which the target delivery opening is located, and allocates a delivery task to a target sorting robot among the multiple sorting robots. In response to the delivery task, the target sorting robot acquires the item from the supply station where the item is located, carries the item to the target delivery opening in the target sub-region, and delivers the same. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280979 | METHOD FOR DYNAMIC ANALYSIS OF PARCELS - Disclosed herein is a method for dynamic analysis of parcels, particularly intended to be implemented within logistics facilities. The method achieves real time analysis of stability performance of the parcels before the parcels enter specific paths within the logistics facility, so that the paths can be chosen based of stability performance of the parcels determined through the method. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280980 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF FEEDING GROUPS OF PRODUCTS TO A PROCESSING UNIT - A method and system of feeding groups of products to a processing unit includes: a tray with a plurality of housings to receive one single product; a conveyor to move the tray along a feeding path; a transfer device to transfer a group of products from respective housings to the processing unit; and an organizing device upstream of the transfer device. The organizing device has: a detection member to detect the presence and position of empty housings and/or housings containing defective products; a gripping member to pick up from or release product into any housing; and a control unit to control the gripping member, based on data received from the detection member, to move one or more products from the respective housings so that defective or missing products are in the housings having the same composition as a group of products to form a group of defective or missing products. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280981 | CONVEYOR WITH SELECTIVE WIDTH REJECTION SYSTEM - Food products ( | 2022-09-08 |
20220280982 | TOOL CLEANING STATION - A tool cleaning station may include a housing. The housing may comprise a first end and a second end; an interior space; a tool aperture disposed between the first end and the second end and in communication with the interior space; a fluid aperture in fluid communication with a fluid source and in communication with the interior space; and a drainage aperture in communication with the interior space. The station may also include a first brush rotatably disposed in the interior space and secured between the first end and the second end and the first brush may have a first axis. The station may also include a second brush rotatably disposed in the interior space and secured between the first end and the second end and the second brush may have a second axis parallel to and offset from the first axis. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280983 | HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a high pressure cleaning system including a high pressure cleaning appliance operable with at least one variable operating parameter that has a pump assembly, at least one accessory that is in or is bringable into flow connection with a high pressure outlet of the pump assembly, an input unit, at least one control unit coupled to the input unit, and an output unit coupled to the at least one control unit, wherein an object to be cleaned is specifiable by the input unit and a cleaning recommendation is providable on the output unit by the at least one control unit in dependence on the specification, and wherein at least one interaction element is provided for the user, linked to the cleaning recommendation, on the output unit for transmitting interaction information to the at least one control unit, in particular in dependence on the cleaning recommendation. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280984 | SYSTEMS INCLUDING AND METHODS OF USE OF ULTRASONIC DEVICES - The present disclosure provides an ultrasonic system used for cleaning or other processing operations, the ultrasonic system including an ultrasonic device having a plurality of ultrasonic transducers coupled to the flexible body. The ultrasonic device may include one or more types of heating elements and may be configured as a tube, a belt, or otherwise configured depending upon the example. The ultrasonic system may further include a power supply coupled to the ultrasonic device and configured to apply a current to the plurality of ultrasonic transducers to remove contaminants from the one or more components, a fluid vessel configured to supply fluid in the form of liquid or gas or combinations thereof to the component(s) to flush the contaminants removed from the one or more components, and a waste vessel configured to collect the fluid supplied to the ultrasonic device from the fluid vessel. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280985 | CLEANING DEVICE AND METHOD OF SUBSTRATE TRANSFER DEVICE - A cleaning device for a substrate transfer device comprises a traveling unit configured to travel along a rail having first and second areas, a rail unit including the rail and a rail structure disposed on the rail, and a rinsing unit including a suction part disposed on the rail and that rotates about a suction nozzle. When the rinsing unit is placed in contact with the rail structure, the suction part rotates about the suction nozzle. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280986 | METHOD FOR RELEASING ADHEREND AND PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE COMPOSITION - A method for releasing an adherend of the present invention includes a first step and a second step. In the first step, a bonded product ( | 2022-09-08 |
20220280987 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLEANING SURFACES THROUGH DRONES - This disclosure relates to system and method for cleaning surfaces using drones. The method includes identifying, by a first drone, a cleaning strip in contact with a surface. The cleaning strip connects a second drone and a third drone. The second drone is communicatively coupled with the third drone. The first drone is communicatively coupled with each of the second drone and the third drone. The method further includes releasing a cleaning agent at a preconfigured pressure upon a current target region of the surface near the cleaning strip. The method further includes relocating the cleaning strip upon the current target region. The method further includes performing a set of oscillations through the cleaning strip across the current target region. Each of the set of oscillations includes coordinating a displacement of the cleaning strip by a predefined distance, alternating towards each of ends of the cleaning strip. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280988 | SPILL CONTAINMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A spillage containment system is provided. The spillage containment system is designed to receive heavy equipment, e.g., for stowage, and to catch and contain any liquid or other debris that the heavy equipment may leak (e.g., oil or other environmentally harmful chemicals). The system includes a base large enough to receive the heavy equipment, and left, right, and back side walls. The system also includes a front drive-over device including an upward ramp opposing a downward ramp. The heavy equipment may drive over the drive-over device to be placed on the base. The drive-over device, and the left, right, and back sidewalls define a sealed inner volume within which the heavy equipment may be stowed. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280989 | MEANDERING CONTROL METHOD, MEANDERING CONTROL DEVICE, AND HOT ROLLING EQUIPMENT FOR HOT ROLLED STEEL STRIP - A meandering control method for steel strip includes: an imaging step of imaging the surface of a traveling steel strip using a line sensor camera installed between adjacent rolling mills; a meandering amount calculation step of calculating the meandering amount of the steel strip by detecting the positions of both end portions in the width direction of the steel strip from a one-dimensional brightness distribution based on the captured image; and a leveling control arithmetic operation step of arithmetically operating a roll opening difference between the operation and drive sides of the rolling mill located on the immediately downstream side of the line sensor camera based on the calculated meandering amount. The imaging is performed in a period of 5 msec or less. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280990 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TOWER SEGMENT AND TOWER SEGMENT - A manufacturing method for producing a tower segment, a tower portion and a tower section for a tower, in particular for a tower of a wind power installation. A tower segment, a tower portion and a tower section for a tower, in particular for a tower of a wind power installation, to a tower, and to a wind power installation. The manufacturing method comprises: providing a plate that extends in the longitudinal direction and, orthogonally thereto, in a circumferential direction, wherein the extent in the longitudinal direction is larger than the extent in the circumferential direction; and rolling the plate for incorporating a thickness profile along a longitudinal direction of the plate, wherein the rolling comprises: incorporating a first constant portion having a substantially constant first thickness which differs from a substantially constant second thickness of a second constant portion that in the longitudinal direction is disposed so as to be substantially parallel to said first constant portion; and bending the plate in the circumferential direction. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280991 | A Method of Making a Fluid Conduit - A method of making a fluid conduit includes at least one tubular metal fitting in fluid communication with metal tubing. The conduit is apt to be incorporated into a subsea umbilical. The fitting is made by cold-forming a workpiece in a spinning operation. The workpiece material initially has a yield strength below that of the tubing material. The invention corrects or reduces this mismatch between the yield strength of the tubing material and the initial yield strength of the workpiece material by: assessing the yield strength of the tubing material; assessing the increased yield strength of the workpiece material by virtue of the spinning operation; and before welding the fitting to the tubing, comparing the increased yield strength of the workpiece material with the yield strength of the tubing material. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280992 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PRESS-FORMED ARTICLE, PRESS-FORMED ARTICLE, AND PRESS FORMING APPARATUS - A method of manufacturing a press-formed article includes first press forming and second press forming. In the first press forming, an intermediate formed article is formed from a metal sheet by subjecting the metal sheet to processing including performing draw-forming on the metal sheet to form a peripheral wall portion, bending the metal sheet to form a convex flange portion, and bending the metal sheet to form at least a side standing flange main body portion of a side standing flange portion and a floor flange main body portion of a floor flange portion. The second press forming includes bending the intermediate formed article to form the convex flange portion to an inclined flange portion. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280993 | MODULAR ROLLER HEMMING SYSTEM HAVING AN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURED ANVIL - A modular roller hemming system having a base assembly, a replaceable anvil, a spider arm assembly, a plurality of support arms for supporting the spider arm assembly, and a plurality of repositionable unit tools. The anvil is 3-D printed of a polymer composite material and may be replaced with similarly manufactured anvils having different form factors for receiving various shaped and dimensioned workpiece assemblies. The plurality of support arms are repositionable on the base assembly, the spider arm assembly is reconfigurable, and the plurality of unit tools are moveable to accommodate various anvils having different form factors. The support arms includes an upper segment that is detachable from the lower segment to facilitate the changeover of anvils. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280994 | FORMING DIE WITH REVERSE BEAD GEOMETRY - A forming die includes a first die component with a male bead and a second die component with a female bead. The male bead and the female bead form a bead with a reverse bead geometry with the male bead having a groove and the female bead having a protrusion complimentary with the groove such that the protrusion is aligned with the groove when the male bead extends into the female bead. The male bead includes a push surface, a pair of sidewalls extending from the push surface to a main surface of the first die component, and the groove extends inwardly into the rib. And the female bead includes a stop surface and a pair of sidewalls extending from the stop surface to a main surface of the second die component, and the protrusion extends outwardly from the stop surface into the female bead. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280995 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING STEERING SHAFT - A method of manufacturing a rack bar includes: a rolling die abutment step of bringing a pair of rolling dies into abutment against an intermediate portion of a workpiece; and a ball screw groove forming step of forming a ball screw groove in the workpiece by moving the workpiece relative to the pair of rolling dies so that a region of the workpiece against which the pair of rolling dies is brought into abutment is moved from the intermediate portion toward a first end portion of the workpiece. | 2022-09-08 |
20220280996 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ARTICLE FOR USE IN THE FOUNDRY INDUSTRY, CORRESPONDING GRANULAR MATERIAL AND KIT, APPARATUSES, AND USES - The invention relates to a method for producing an article for use in the foundry industry, selected from a group consisting of granular material for producing a pourable additive, a solid pourable additive, an inorganic binder, and a molding material mixture. The invention also relates to a corresponding granular material comprising particulate amorphous silica and to a kit for producing an inorganic binder. The invention also relates to an apparatus for carrying out the method according to the invention and to a corresponding use of particulate amorphous silica and to the corresponding use of a granular material. | 2022-09-08 |