39th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 19 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150266662 | PRIZE PACKAGES CONTAINING MATH TEACHING TOOLS AND EDIBLE CONFECTIONERY ITEMS - A prize package containing edible confectionery items, such as gum, candy or mints, includes a container, a plurality of edible confectionery items disposed within the container, a number provided on each edible confectionery item disposed within the container, and a reference number provided inside the container. The prize package is a winning prize package if the sum total of the numbers provided on the edible confectionery items disposed within the container matches the reference number provided inside the container. A validation code is provided inside the container for confirming that the prize package is a winning prize package. The validation code may be a bar code, a number code, a QR code, or scratch-off code. The container may be made of paper or plastic, and may have a sleeve or tube shape. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266663 | HUMIDITY-STABLE PACKAGE OF DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLES WITH WETNESS INDICATORS - A package comprising a plurality of disposable absorbent articles contained in an outer wrap is disclosed. The outer wrap is formed of a film having a thickness and has a path of scoring that partially but not completely penetrates the thickness, and defines a path of weakness in the film along which tear propagation is facilitated. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266664 | BICYCLE TRANSPORT BAG - A bicycle transport bag ( | 2015-09-24 |
20150266665 | CARD FOR CONTAINING FOOD OR BEVERAGE INGREDIENTS - The present invention relates to a Card for containing food or beverage ingredients comprising: a substantially planar and rigid base portion, at least two ingredient compartments for storing the ingredients and at least two discharge portions, each discharge portions being linked to one of the compartments and extending along the plane of the base portion, and at least one sealing member provided on the base portion covering the compartments and discharge portions on the base portion side of the card, wherein the card is designed for insertion in a food and beverage preparation device in order to dispense the ingredients from the compartments via the discharge portions. The invention further relates to a food and beverage preparation system, comprising a card according to the invention and a food and beverage preparation device, as well as to a method for preparing food or beverages using the card. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266666 | Novel Freight Container - The present invention is concerned with a novel freight container with improved characteristics. The container has a first portion and a second portion. The container is adapted to assume a first configuration in which the container has a maximum volume and a third configuration in which said container has a minimum volume. In the first configuration, the second portion is extended away from said first portion; side walls of said first and second portions are extending vertically in normal use; and at least some of said side walls are foldable. In the second configuration said side walls are folded in such a way to allow top walls of the first and second portions and bottom walls of the first and second portions be brought towards and adjacent each other whereby the minimum volume of the container is achieved. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266667 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTAINING AND SUPPRESSING EXPLOSIVE DETONATIONS - A transportable explosion chamber and method of operation for containing, controlling and suppressing explosive detonations, including the explosion surface hardening of impact-hardenable rail components. The apparatus comprises an elongate cylindrical steel containment vessel having an access door for introducing workpieces and a vent door for discharging explosion products. Both doors extend convexly into the vessel to facilitate the dissipation of explosion shock waves. Orificed vent pipes penetrate the vessel walls to controllably release explosion products into one or more exhaust manifolds. The vessel is surrounded and enclosed by steel skins supported by spaced octagonal steel support ribs fabricated by welding from interlocking elements. The hollows formed between the containment vessel and steel skins are filled with granular shock-damping silica sand which is introduced through filler openings at the top of the apparatus. To lighten the apparatus for transport, the shock-damping material may be drained through dump valves beneath the apparatus. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266668 | TRANSPORTING BAG HAVING CONDUCTIVE PROPERTY - A bag which is used in filling, emptying, transporting, stacking or packing products having granular, powder or liquid form, has at least one side surface and at least one lower cover having conductive elements on the surfaces thereof and interconnected by a connection element, wherein the connection element is conductive providing the connection of at least one side surface with the other side surface and/or at least one side surface with at least one cover. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266669 | Liquid Containment System - System for preventing the leakage of liquid from an outdoor work-site around the perimeter of the work-site includes a reusable load-supporting surface having at least two interconnected adjacent mats and a plurality of berm members configured to be disposed around the perimeter thereof. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266670 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A FUEL TANK ENVIRONMENT - A system for controlling an environment within a fuel tank is provided. The system includes a conduit with a plurality of vents, wherein the conduit defines a path through the fuel tank, and wherein the conduit is configured to direct a flow of air along the path and out the plurality of vents. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266671 | HANDLING APPARATUS - A handling apparatus, for transferring an object at a time between two loading/unloading stations, each station having a support shelf on which opposite ends of the objects rest. The handling device includes a support structure, a motorised mobile carriage vertically movable with respect to the support structure, support arms, elongate, straight, horizontal and parallel to one another, borne by the carriage to restingly support the opposite ends of the objects, a device for producing outward extraction of the support arms with respect to the carriage such as to produce penetration thereof internally of the loading/unloading stations, and retraction of the arms internally of the carriage, in a longitudinal direction parallel to the support shelves, the mobile carriage further bearing second support arms, elongate, straight, horizontal and having support edges able to restingly support the two opposite ends of the objects; the second arms being vertically mobile with respect to the first support arms in such a way as to transfer support of the objects from the first arms to the second arms and vice versa. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266672 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS - A warehouse storage and retrieval system including an array of multilevel storage racks having at least one transfer deck, picking isles and storage areas disposed along picking isles, the storage areas being configured to hold differing loads, and a controller including a management module configured to variably size the storage areas of the array of multilevel storage rack modules and assign each of the variably sized storage areas to a corresponding one of the differing loads, wherein the storage and retrieval system is arranged to transport the differing loads for placement in the variably sized storage areas assigned by the controller. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266673 | DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR BRAKING CONVEYING VEHICLES OF A CONVEYING DEVICE - A brake device for a conveying device for braking a conveying vehicle moving along a movement path, including at least one brake member for creating a braking contact with the conveying vehicle. The brake member includes at least one deflection member and at least one flexible brake body with a braking-active body section, the brake body being led in a revolving manner around the at least one deflection member. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266674 | MULTI-PIECE SHAFT - A method of manufacturing a multi-piece shaft for an idler roller. The method includes providing a tube having a first end and a second end, mechanically crimping the first end of the tube to a first stub to secure the first stub to the first end of the tube with a mechanical interlock, and mechanically crimping the second end of the tube to a second stub to secure the second stub to the second end of the tube with a mechanical interlock. The first stub extends from the first end of the tube and the second stub extends from the second end of the tube. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266675 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A CLEANSPACE FABRICATOR TO PROCESS PRODUCTS IN VESSELS - The present disclosure provides various apparatus and methods for utilizing aspects of Cleanspace Fabricators. In some examples, methods relate to the material transport and processing involving Vessels or wells. The Vessels or wells may contain liquid or powder forms of materials. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266676 | DEVICE AND METHOD OF POSITIONING PRODUCTS - A positioning device ( | 2015-09-24 |
20150266677 | PACING DEVICE FOR GRAVITY CONVEYORS - A pacing device for a transfer of individual vehicles of a gravity conveyor onto a conveying device of the gravity conveyor that conveys in a paced manner. Thereby, the pacing device is designed such that the individual vehicles can be assigned to a pace of the conveying device and that the pacing device includes a damping mechanism that gently weakens an impulse of an individual vehicle moving in the direction of the pacing device, the impulse acting upon the pacing device. The pacing device can include a release on which the damping mechanism is formed. The damping mechanism in particular can be designed as an arm with an elastic part-region. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266678 | DEFLECTION DEVICE FOR OBJECTS AND A METHOD FOR DEFLECTING OBJECTS - A deflection device with an upstream conveyor transports objects on a first transport surface in a first direction of transport to a downstream conveyor which transports objects on a second transport surface in a second direction of transport. The first and the second direction of transport are aligned perpendicular to each other. The first and the second transport surface are substantially coplanar. A downstream assist conveyor, which transports objects on a third transport surface in the second direction of transport. The downstream assist conveyor is disposed alongside of the downstream conveyor and on one side towards the upstream conveyor. The second and the third transport surface are coplanar. Also, a method for deflecting objects using a deflection device. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266679 | REAGENT STORE - An automated analyzer with an on-board fridge for long-term cooling of reagents, and a method for isolating and analyzing an analyte comprising long-term cooling of reagents. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266680 | MATERIAL TRIAGE SYSTEM FOR WORKSITE - A material triage system for material dump operation via a hauling machine is disclosed. The material triage system includes a dump facility and a runway platform. The dump facility is configured to receive material dumped by the hauling machine. The runway platform allows the hauling machine to dump the material into the dump facility. The runway platform includes an entry platform with a first end and an exit platform with an engaging end that is proximal to the entry platform. The runway platform further includes a door assembly, which is positioned between the entry platform and the exit platform. The door assembly is pivotably connected about the first end of the entry platform, between an open position and a closed position, with respect to the engaging end of the exit platform. The door assembly includes a door and a counterweight attached to the door. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266681 | RECORDING SHEET STACKING TRAY - A recording sheet stacking tray stores a stack of recording sheets to be fed into an image forming apparatus. The recording sheet stacking tray includes a sheet feed tray main body, a sub-tray, and a trailing edge restriction member. The sheet feed tray main body has a first turning fulcrum extending perpendicular to a sheet feed direction of the recording sheets in a plan view. The sub-tray is attached to the sheet feed tray main body in such a manner that the sub-tray is turnable about the first turning fulcrum and extendable from the sheet feed tray main body. The trailing edge restriction member is attached to the sub-tray and restricts trailing edges of the recording sheets in the sheet feed direction. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266682 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An image forming apparatus includes a printer, a lower feeding roller that feeds a sheet, a bearing that rotatably supports the lower feeding roller with respect to a housing, a belt rotating mechanism including a belt disposed over the lower feeding roller and driving the lower feeding roller, and a leaf spring that biases the lower feeding roller in a direction opposite to the direction of deformation of the feeding roller caused by the tension of the belt. The belt is arranged on the outer side in the axial direction of the lower feeding roller with respect to the bearing. The leaf spring is arranged on the outer side in the axial direction of the lower feeding roller with respect to the belt, so that the leaf spring biases the lower feeding roller. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266683 | SHEET CONVEYING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sheet conveying apparatus includes a conveying guide configured to guide a sheet which is conveyed by a conveying roller and a driven roller, a pressing spring configured to press the driven roller toward the conveying roller, a holding portion configured to be provided to be rotated about a shaft center of the driven roller and to receive a pressing force of the pressing spring, and a supporting portion configured to support the driven roller in a direction perpendicular to a sheet conveying direction to abut on or be separated from the conveying roller. The holding portion includes a facing portion which is disposed to face the conveying guide. The facing portion is separated from the conveying guide in a state where the driven roller abuts on the conveying roller. The facing portion abuts on the conveying guide when the driven roller is separated from the conveying roller. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266684 | CONVEYOR - A conveyor includes: a supporting member which supports the first and second roller units to allow the first and second rollers to take one of a first conveyance position and a first retracted position; a movable member which is movable between a first position where the first roller and the second roller take the first conveyance position and a second position where the rollers take the first retracted position; a cover member which is switchable between a closed state where the cover member is a part of the conveyance passage and an open state where a part of the conveyance passage is open; and an interlocking mechanism which is configured to move the movable member to the second position when the cover member is in the open state and moves the movable member to the first position when the cover member is in the closed state. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266685 | DEVICE FOR TRANSPORT OF BRISTLES FOR BRUSH PRODUCTION COMPRISING A BAFFLE PLATE WITH CONICALLY SHAPED VENTS - A transportation device for transferring bristles from one location to another location comprises a tube system and a baffle plate comprising conically shaped vents. The baffle plate is arranged at one end of the tube system in order to stop the movement of the bristles transported inside the tube system using airflow. Such a transportation system may be part of a device for automated production of brushes, in particular toothbrushes. A plurality of bristles can be transferred by such transportation system in order to be arranged in a pre-defined bristle pattern corresponding to a bristle field of a brush, in particular a tooth brush. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266686 | CONVEYOR - A conveyor includes: a conveyor roller unit including a conveyor roller; a transmission mechanism; a driven roller unit including a driven roller; a supporting member which supports the conveyor roller unit and the driven roller unit to allow the conveyor roller unit and the driven roller unit to take a conveyance position or a retracted position; and a movable member which is movable between a first position where the conveyor roller and the driven roller take the conveyance position and a second position where the conveyor roller and the driven roller take the refracted position. The movable member moves from the second position to the first position when the conveyor roller in the second position rotates in one direction. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266687 | POST-PROCESSING DEVICE - Provided is a post-processing device including a transport unit that transports a recording material which is sequentially transported from an upstream side toward a post-processing unit that performs post-processing on the recording material, a standby unit that is connected to the transport unit, and allows a recording material which is backhauled by a transport section reversible from the transport unit to temporarily standby, a transport member that transport the recording material which stands by in the standby unit and the recording material which is transported in the transport unit to the post-processing unit with the recording materials stacked, and an elastic member that is arranged on an upstream side of a connection position of the transport unit where the standby unit is connected, guides the recording material sequentially transported from the upstream side to the post-processing unit, and guides the backhauled recording material to the standby unit. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266688 | PAPER MONEY ACCUMULATION DEVICE - In a paper money accumulation unit (paper money accumulation device) of a paper money handling device, rollers sequentially input paper money from an upper side into a paper money accumulation space. Then, a support member is arranged in a state where the height with respect to an extended line of an input direction becomes large as being away from the rollers to the input direction of the paper money. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266689 | PAPER SHEET STORING UNIT - First retention member | 2015-09-24 |
20150266690 | SHEET MATERIAL TAKE-IN APPARATUS, SHEET MATERIAL CONVEYING APPARATUS, IMAGE READING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - User labor relating to determining on an alignment condition is reduced and a stable conveying operation is realized by aligning a sheet bundle also when a sheet bundle is added. A sheet bundle composed of multiple sheet materials is placed on a loading platform. An encoder pulse unit detects the amount of the sheet bundle placed on the loading platform based on the opening amount of a pressure plate. A control unit determines on an alignment condition according to the amount of the sheet bundle. Rotating members align the sheet bundle in accordance with the alignment condition. When it is determined that another sheet bundle has been added to the loading platform, the control unit updates the alignment condition according to the total amount of the other sheet bundle and the sheet bundle remaining on the loading platform. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266691 | TAPE PRODUCT DISPENSER AND METHOD OF USING A TAPE PRODUCT DISPENSER - A tape product dispenser and method of using a tape product dispenser are provided. The tape product dispenser includes a reel member comprising an internal loading surface for loading a tape product and a housing. The housing comprises a lower portion and a housing port disposed at a radially outer end of the housing. The lower portion is coupled to the reel member for rotation of the reel member relative to the lower portion. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266692 | Integral Anti-Rollback for Injection Molded Tape Dispensers - A tape dispenser system includes a monolithic plastic injection molded frame with an integral anti-reverse rotation pawl. To help prevent the free end of a roll of tape from accidentally retracting, falling back, and frustratingly bonding onto the coiled portion of the tape, the pawl engages the inner diameter of a cardboard spool that holds the roll of tape. Strategically located mold parting lines and certain air gaps allow injection molding of a dispenser frame that has two spool-supporting sidewalls plus the integral pawl. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266693 | POST-PROCESSING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM - A post-processing device includes a sheet transporting section that transports one or more sheets, a cutting section that cuts the sheet along a transporting direction of the sheet being transported by the sheet transporting section and a paper piece transporting section that transports a paper piece cut by the cutting section, and a transporting speed of the paper piece transporting section is set lower than a transporting speed of the sheet transporting section. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266694 | SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sheet processing apparatus in which a sheet bundle including a plurality of sheets discharged onto an intermediate processing tray is received in a receiving portion of a stapler and bound with use of a staple, and a sheet bundle including a plurality of sheets discharged onto the intermediate processing tray is received in a receiving portion of a staple-less binding unit having a gap in the thickness direction of the sheets smaller than that of the receiving portion of the stapler and bound without using a staple, wherein when the stapler performs the binding process, the staple-less binding unit is arranged in a position shifted in a width direction orthogonal to a sheet discharge direction from a region on the intermediate processing tray, through which the sheets discharged by a sheet discharging portion pass. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266695 | DISCHARGED SHEET ACCOMMODATING DEVICE - Provided is a discharged sheet accommodating device including a support shaft that has an axial center and is mounted on an apparatus body of an image forming apparatus that is provided with an outlet port from which a recording material is discharged, a first support portion that is provided to be fixed to a lower end of the support shaft, a second support portion into which the support shaft is movably inserted, a holding member of which one end is supported by the first support portion and the second support portion, and which is movable in an up and down direction and in a horizontal direction, and a receiving member of which one end is fixed to the support shaft and the other end is held by a leading end portion of the holding member to foe extensible and contractable, and which receives the recording material. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266696 | PRINTING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF CONVEYING SHEET TO BOOKBINDING DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A printing apparatus print an image on a sheet. A control unit performs control, in a case where the sheet is capable of passing through the double-side conveying path, so that the sheet is inverted and discharged using the double-side conveying path. The control unit also performs control, in a case where the sheet is not capable of passing through the double-side conveying path, so that the sheet is inverted and discharged using a one-side conveying path. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266697 | SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SHEET PROCESSING METHOD - A sheet is nipped and held by first and second bend forming rollers of which rotation axes are in a direction perpendicular to a sheet conveying direction, the conveying speed of the held portion is made lower than a sheet conveying speed on the upstream side so that a bend is formed on the sheet, the sheet is conveyed toward the bend forming rollers such that the sheet conveying direction to the bend forming rollers passes through a line segment from the rotation axis of the first bend forming roller to a predetermined position on a surface of the first bend forming roller, and the bend formed on the conveyed sheet is pressed from the surface of the sheet in a position on the opposite side of the second bend forming roller with respect to the position where the sheet is in contact with the first bend forming roller. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266698 | Control System for Powered Rotation - A system is described for controlling the engagement of a rotating drive, such as a drive for a hose reel. A power source provides rotational power to a first rotating member. A power-transfer device extends between the first rotating member and an input portion of a second rotating member. A control member linked to the first rotating member moves between first and second orientations to move the first rotating member between engaged and disengaged positions. In the engaged position, the power-transfer device is engaged to allow transfer of rotational power from the power source to the second rotating member. In the disengaged position, the power-transfer device is disengaged such that rotational power is not transferred from the power source to the second rotating member. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266699 | LEVEL WINDER - A level winder ( | 2015-09-24 |
20150266700 | CALL-GIVING SYSTEM OF AN ELEVATOR AND METHOD FOR GIVING ELEVATOR CALLS IN THE CALL-GIVING SYSTEM OF AN ELEVATOR - The call-giving system of an elevator comprises at least one optical sensor and/or a microwave sensor, which is/are configured to give a signal to the call system of the elevator about an object or shape coming into one or more virtual target areas defined in the detection area. The patent application also comprises an independent claim for a method for giving elevator calls in the call-giving system of an elevator. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266701 | LOAD MEASURING DEVICE FOR AN ELEVATOR INSTALLATION - An elevator installation includes an elevator cage with a support construction carrying the elevator cage, wherein the support construction has two beams. Mounted on each beam is a positioning arrangement on which a sensor is positioned, which is part of a load measuring device, wherein the positioning arrangements have material structures. The sensors detect a change in spacing of the material structures from one another, wherein this change in spacing is caused by a change in loading of the elevator cage. Signals of the sensors are processed in an evaluating unit and a signal representing the loading is used in an elevator control. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266702 | ELEVATOR - An elevator includes a hoistway, and an elevator car and a counterweight vertically movable in the hoistway. The elevator includes at least one first stationary mounted rope wheel positioned in proximity of the upper end of the hoistway, and at least one second stationary mounted rope wheel positioned in proximity of the upper end of the hoistway, the at least one first stationary mounted rope wheel and the at least one second stationary mounted rope wheel being horizontally spaced apart and rotating on different vertical planes of rotation, and a roping, including at least one belt-shaped rope interconnecting the elevator car and counterweight and including a rope portion extending between the car and counterweight, which passes around the at least one first stationary mounted rope wheel and around the at least one second stationary mounted rope wheel, and at least one intermediate stationary mounted rope wheel, positioned at a distance apart from the at least one first rope wheel and the at least one second rope wheel to rotate on a plane of rotation that intersects the plane of rotation of the at least one first rope wheel and the plane of rotation of the at least one second rope wheel, and arranged to guide the portion of the rope extending between the at least one first rope wheel and the at least one second rope wheel to pass from the plane of rotation of the at least one first wheel to the plane of rotation of the at least one second wheel along the plane of rotation of the at least one intermediate stationary mounted rope wheel. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266703 | CRANE, IN PARTICULARLY OVERHEAD CRANE OR GANTRY CRANE, COMPRISING AT LEAST TWO CRANE GIRDERS - The invention relates to a crane, in particular an overhead crane or gantry crane, having at least two crane girders that extend horizontally in a longitudinal direction. The crane is designed as trussed girders and each girder includes an upper run with a moveable crane trolley and lifting gear. Each crane girders is composed of two upper run profiles that are connected together via a running rail for the crane trolley. By way of such a design, particularly simple assembly of the crane girders or of the crane can be achieved. Therefore, commercially available, conventional structural steel can be used for the upper run, from which the upper run is produced in a simple manner in terms of manufacturing technology by simple connection to a corresponding running rail. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266704 | PAYLOAD CONTROL APPARATUS, METHOD, AND APPLICATIONS - A payload control apparatus includes a spring-line a spring line actuating mechanism, a spring line flying sheave over which a load line can pass, and a spring line, wherein the spring line flying sheave can move into a position either where the flying sheave is spaced from and in non-contact with or contacting but non-path-altering in relation to the load line, further wherein the spring-line flying sheave can be moved into another position such that the flying sheave engages the load-line and alters its path length. Thus, when a marine surface vessel falls in a heave event that would otherwise cause the payload at the end of the load line to fall as well, the flying sheave will move to increase the path length causing a shortening of the path length, thereby preventing the payload from falling. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266705 | SAFETY DEVICE COMPRISING TWO STRAPS WITH DIFFERENT FRACTURE STRENGTHS - A safety device comprising two straps, the first strap being of a shorter length and a smaller fracture strength, and the second strap being of a longer length and a larger fracture strength, with one end of the first strap and one end of the second strap being adapted to be attached together to a hoisting rope, and the other end of the first strap and the other end of the second strap being adapted to be attached together to a tie back attachment point. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266706 | CONVEYANCE SYSTEM AND CONVEYANCE METHOD OF CONVEYANCE SYSTEM - A conveyance system includes a robot and a suspending device. The robot moves and conveys a workpiece in a horizontal direction. The suspending device includes a suspending mechanism, a lifting unit, and a support mechanism. The suspending mechanism suspends the workpiece, and the lifting unit lifts up and down the workpiece. The support mechanism supports the suspending mechanism such that the suspending mechanism is movable in the horizontal direction. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266707 | METHOD FOR OPERATING WINCH, AND WINCH - A method for operating a winch and a winch having a winch drum for spooling a spoolable medium, wherein the winch drum is rotatable about a first axis, a guiding member for guiding the spoolable medium, wherein the guiding member is movable along a second axis between two end positions, and an electric drive having a first electric motor for driving the guiding member towards one of the two end positions during spooling in or spooling out of the spoolable medium. The electric drive is configured to change the driving direction of the guiding member when a monitored torque of the first electric motor, or a quantity indicative thereof, exceeds a predetermined threshold. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266708 | LIFT MAST FOR AN INDUSTRIAL TRUCK - A lift mast for an industrial truck has a plurality of frames disposed within one another that are adjustable in height relative to one another. A lift height sensor assembly has a pulse generator and a sensor unit. The pulse generator is configured as an elongated element disposed on one frame and the sensor unit is disposed on a second frame. The sensor unit has a sensor head having at least one running wheel. The sensor head is mounted pivotably and the running wheel rests against the first frame or pulse generator under pretension using a resilient element. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266709 | Clamping Apparatus - A clamping apparatus includes a frame adapted for mounting on a forklift so as to be raised and lowered along a mast of the forklift, a carriage supported by the frame for movement with respect to the frame in the widthwise direction of the forklift, two lifting arms supported by the carriage and extending in the widthwise direction of the frame, and a drive mechanism operatively connected to one of the lifting arms for producing relative movement of the lifting arms in the fore-and-aft direction of the frame to enable the lifting arms to grasp and release a load. The clamping apparatus can lift a portion of the objects in a closely-spaced layer and remove them from the layer without disturbing other objects in the layer. The clamping apparatus is particularly suitable for handling buckets. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266710 | Flat bar opener - A flat bar opener used to remove crown caps wherein the opener has a hook to hold the opener on a clothing loop or pocket worn by the user in order to keep the opener in a readily retrievable position. Further provided are various tools distal to the cap removal aperture. Also the invention may be practiced with a tool alternate to a cap removal aperture. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266711 | FILLING UNIT FOR FILLING CONTAINERS WITH POURABLE PRODUCTS - A filling unit is disclosed. The filing unit includes a tubular body defining an axial passage for fluids and delimiting at one end a delivery mouth; a first fluidic line including the entire passage of the tubular body and fed in use with a cleaning liquid; a second fluidic line, which includes a portion of the axial passage and which is fed in use with the pourable product or the cleaning liquid; a shutter housed within the passage and selectively moved to open or to close the delivery mouth; and an electromagnetic actuator for moving the shutter and having an external stator, and a movable element connected to the shutter and coaxially housed inside the passage so as to allow a fluid flow through the passage. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266712 | CONVERTIBLE BEVERAGE SERVING STATION - Embodiments of the invention include convertible beverage serving stations and related methods. The convertible beverage serving station can include a housing, a substantially planar serving platform, a connection device, a first columnar serving tower, and a releasable mounting interface. The housing can include an interior, a front wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, and a base. The substantially planar serving platform can include one or more apertures. The connection device can be configured to allow the serving platform to open upward allowing access to the interior of the housing. The first columnar serving tower can include a top and a bottom. The top can include one or more orifices for dispensing a beverage. The releasable mounting interface can include a central channel, a bottom portion, and a top portion. Other embodiments are also included herein. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266713 | Keg Connector - A keg connector is disclosed for fluidly connecting the interior of a bag-in-container type keg with a dispensing tube connected to a dispensing valve in a tapping column and pressure gas tube connected to a pressurized gas source. The keg connector has a base body and is coupled firmly and releasably to the keg closure. The keg connector has a dispense connector and gas connector having a substantially straight dispense tip and gas tip, respectively, each extending along a longitudinal axis, Z, in fluid communication with a second end respectively connectable to a dispense tube in fluid communication with a tapping column and valve and gas tube in fluid communication with a pressurized gas source. A lever is provided for sequentially driving in a single movement firm coupling of the keg connector to the keg closure and penetration of the dispense and gas tips into the corresponding openings. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266714 | WATER DISPENSER - A water dispenser includes a water supply line having a pierced rod to which a raw water container having a plug is connected. The plug has a valve body formed with a claw portion which is hooked to a head of the pierced rod when the raw water container is connected to the water supply line. A through hole is formed in the head of the pierced rod at its portion closer to the distal end of the head than is its portion which contacts and pushes the claw portion, whereby atmospheric air in the space defined by a peripheral wall portion of the valve body is released into the pierced rod when the head is pushed into the space defined by the peripheral wall portion. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266715 | Pour Spout Signaling Apparatus - A signaling apparatus paces a free pour count and choreographs a movement to stop pouring. The apparatus emits a first signal after an approximately 200-ms time interval and a series of subsequent signals every approximately 400-ms thereafter. The first time interval approximates a first time, measured from a moment the sensor detects the start of the pour, needed to dispense a first unit of beverage through the pour spout, minus a second time needed to react to a signal and stop the pour. The 400-ms time interval approximates the time required to dispense each subsequent unit of beverage through the pour spout. In one embodiment, the signaling apparatus emits sequential pulses according to the pattern Y-Y-Y-Y-G-Y-Y-R, wherein Y is yellow, G is green, and R is red, wherein each pulse represents a quarter-ounce increment, the green pulse represents a standard pour, and the red pulse represents a full pour. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266716 | System for Use in Horseback Riding - A system for horseback riding comprising an inverse stirrup which allows a horseback rider to use the top of the rider's foot to resist upward or transverse forces so as to maintain the rider's position on the horse. The inverse stirrup is attached to the horse by means of a circumferential or semi-circumferential strap passing beneath the horse such as the girth strap, or directly to the saddle, such that the system resists upward displacement of the inverse stirrup. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266717 | PRESSURE SENSOR - According to one embodiment, a pressure sensor includes: a support section; a film section; and a strain sensing element. The film section is supported by the support section and deformable. The film section includes a first film and a second film. The first film includes a first region located in a central part and a second region located in a peripheral part around the first region. The second film is provided on the first region. The strain sensing element is provided on part of the second region. The strain sensing element includes a first magnetic layer; a second magnetic layer; and an intermediate layer. Magnetization of the first magnetic layer changes in response to deformation of the second region. The intermediate layer is provided between the first magnetic layer and the second magnetic layer. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266718 | SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURES PROVIDED WITHIN A CAVITY AND RELATED DESIGN STRUCTURES - Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) structures, methods of manufacture and design structures are disclosed. The method includes forming at least one Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) cavity. The method for forming the cavity further includes forming at least one first vent hole of a first dimension which is sized to avoid or minimize material deposition on a beam structure during sealing processes. The method for forming the cavity further includes forming at least one second vent hole of a second dimension, larger than the first dimension. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266719 | MEMS DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A present MEMS device includes: a semiconductor substrate in which a trench is formed; a functional element that is provided in the trench of the semiconductor substrate and includes a connection electrode; a structural member that forms a cavity surrounding the functional element; a lid portion that includes a conductive member electrically connected to the connection electrode and covers the cavity; an insulating layer that covers the main surface of the semiconductor substrate provided with the lid portion and a semiconductor circuit element; a first electrode that penetrates the insulating layer and is electrically connected to the conductive member; a second electrode that penetrates the insulating layer and is electrically connected to the semiconductor circuit element; and wiring that is provided on a surface of the insulating layer and brings the first electrode and the second electrode into electrical connection to each other. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266720 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE, ELECTRONIC MODULE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND MOVING OBJECT - An electronic device includes an accommodation space formed between a first base material and a second base material, and a first functional element and a second functional element in the accommodation space. The accommodation space is disposed in an internal region of a bonding portion that bonds the first base material and the second base material together. The bonding portion includes a first bonding region provided on one side thereof and a second bonding region provided on the other side thereof. The electronic device includes a first wiring portion which is electrically connected to the first functional element and has a first direction toward the outside of the accommodation space through the first bonding region, and a second wiring portion which is electrically connected to the second functional element and has a second direction toward the outside of the accommodation space through the second bonding region. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266721 | MEMS DEVICE - A MEMS device includes a semiconductor substrate having a main surface with a first region in which a trench is formed and a second region in which an impurity diffusion region of a semiconductor circuit element is formed; a functional element provided, either directly or via an insulating film, on a bottom surface of the trench of the semiconductor substrate; a wall portion in the trench of the semiconductor substrate and forming a cavity surrounding the functional element; a lid portion that covers the cavity; and a pillar in the cavity and in contact with either the bottom surface of the trench of the semiconductor substrate or the insulating film, and with a back surface of the lid portion. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266722 | MEMS Structures and Methods for Forming the Same - A method includes forming a MEMS device, forming a bond layer adjacent the MEMS device, and forming a protection layer over the bond layer. The steps of forming the bond layer and the protection layer include in-situ deposition of the bond layer and the protection layer | 2015-09-24 |
20150266723 | DIFFERENTIAL SENSING ACOUSTIC SENSOR - A MEMS device includes a first plate coupled to a second plate and a fixed third plate formed on a first substrate. The first and second plates are displaced in the presence of an acoustic pressure differential across the surfaces of the first plate. The MEMS device also includes a first electrode formed on the third plate and a second electrode formed on the second substrate. The first, second plate, and third plates are contained in an enclosure formed by a first and second substrates. The device includes an acoustic port to expose the first plate to the environment. The MEMS device also includes a first gap formed between the second and third plates and a second gap formed between the second plate and the second electrode. The displacement of the second plate causes the first gap to change inversely to the second gap. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266724 | METHOD FOR TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION IN MEMS RESONATORS WITH ISOLATED REGIONS OF DISTINCT MATERIAL - MEMS resonators containing a first material and a second material to tailor the resonator's temperature coefficient of frequency (TCF). The first material has a different Young's modulus temperature coefficient than the second material. In one embodiment, the first material has a negative Young's modulus temperature coefficient and the second material has a positive Young's modulus temperature coefficient. In one such embodiment, the first material is a semiconductor and the second material is a dielectric. In a further embodiment, the quantity and location of the second material in the resonator is tailored to meet the resonator TCF specifications for a particular application. In an embodiment, the second material is isolated to a region of the resonator proximate to a point of maximum stress within the resonator. In a particular embodiment, the resonator includes a first material with a trench containing the second material. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266725 | METHODS OF FORMING BURIED ELECTROMECHANICAL STRUCTURES COUPLED WITH DEVICE SUBSTRATES AND STRUCTURES FORMED THEREBY - Methods of forming integrated MEMS structures are described. Those methods and structures may include forming at least one MEMS structure on a first substrate, forming a first bonding layer on a top surface of the first substrate, and then coupling the first bonding layer disposed on the first substrate to a second substrate, wherein the second substrate comprises a device layer. The bonding may comprise a layer transfer process, wherein an integrated MEMS device is formed. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266726 | WAFER LEVEL HERMETIC BOND USING METAL ALLOY WITH RAISED FEATURE AND WETTING LAYER - Systems and methods for forming an encapsulated device include a substantially hermetic seal which seals a device in an environment between two substrates. The substantially hermetic seal is formed by an alloy of two metal layers, one having a lower melting temperature than the other. The metal layers may be deposited two substrates, along with a raised feature formed under at least one of the metal layers. The two metals may form an alloy of a predefined stoichiometry in at least two locations on either side of the midpoint of the raised feature. The formation of the alloy may be improved by the use of an organic wetting layer adjacent to the lower melting temperature metal. Design guidelines are set forth for reducing or eliminating the leakage of molten metal into the areas adjacent to the bondlines. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266727 | MEMS DEVICE WITH NON-PLANAR FEATURES - A MEMS device is formed with facing surfaces of a contoured substrate and a layer of material having complementary contours. In one fabrication approach, a first photoresist layer is formed over a substrate. Selected regions of the first photoresist layer are exposed using a patterning mask. The exposed regions of the first photoresist layer are thermally shrunk to pattern the first photoresist layer with a contour. A layer of material is formed over the contoured first photoresist layer. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266728 | STRESS BUFFER LAYER FOR INTEGRATED MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS (MEMS) - Stress buffer layers for integrated microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) are described. For example, a semiconductor package includes a substrate having first and second surfaces, the second surface having an array of external conductive contacts. A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) component is disposed above the first surface of the substrate. A buffer layer is disposed above the MEMS component, the buffer layer having a first Young's modulus. A mold compound is disposed above the buffer layer, the mold compound having a second Young's modulus higher than the first Young's modulus. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266729 | Composition For Hydrogen Generation - The invention relates to the use of nonpassivated silicon to produce hydrogen, by hydrolysis of the nonpassivated silicon. In particular, the invention relates to a composition comprising nonpassivated silicon, a process for producing a composition comprising nonpassivated silicon, and a process for producing hydrogen by reacting the composition with water. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266730 | METHOD OF GENERATING HYDROGEN FROM THE REACTION OF STABILIZED ALUMINUM NANOPARTICLES WITH WATER AND METHOD OF FORMING STABILIZED ALUMINUM NANOPARTICLES - A method of generating hydrogen gas from the reaction of stabilized aluminum nanoparticles with water is provided. The stabilized aluminum nanoparticles are synthesized from decomposition of an alane precursor in the presence of a catalyst and an organic passivation agent, and exhibit stability in air and solvents but are reactive with water. The reaction of the aluminum nanoparticles with water produces a hydrogen yield of at least 85%. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266731 | Liquid Compounds and Method for the Use Thereof as Hydrogen Stores - The invention relates to a mixture, which is liquid at room temperature and which is composed of two or more compounds, which are constructed exclusively of the elements carbon and hydrogen and, in individual known compositions, form a synthetic substance mix that can be used as a heat-transfer liquid. The mixture is characterized in that the mixture contains at least one compound having at least two non-condensed, non-pi-conjugated aromatic units and is used in catalytic methods to bind hydrogen to or release hydrogen from the mixture. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266732 | METHODS TO SYNTHESIZE NiPt BIMETALLIC NANOPARTICLES BY A REVERSED-PHASE MICROEMULSION, DEPOSITION OF NiPt BIMETALLIC NANOPARTICLES ON A SUPPORT, AND APPLICATION OF THE SUPPORTED CATALYST FOR CO2 REFORMING OF METHANE - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for NiPt nanoparticles, compositions and supports including NiPt nanoparticles, methods of making NiPt nanoparticles, methods of supporting NiPt nanoparticles, methods of using NiPt nanoparticles, and the like. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266733 | PROCESS OF SODIUM PEROXIDE PRODUCTION - A sodium peroxide production method and process layout design integrated with sodium extraction unit from sea water, salt lake, and sodium production by electrolysis, and integrated with exothermic reactor based power generation unit with a stepwise and batch wise method of producing sodium peroxide from 115 ° C. to 450 ° C. under oxygen and nitrogen gas mixture isolated from atmospheric conditions and humidity. A sodium peroxide production facility is designed to have modular process units which is installed as an independent facility or connected to another chemical plant or refinery. A sodium peroxide production facility having reduced dependency to pure sodium and offering flexible installation location including oil platforms and ships. A sodium peroxide production method from sea water, brine or sodium salt. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266734 | Processes for Removing Polysulfanes and Elemental Sulfur from Hydrogen Sulfide - Disclosed are processes for purifying feed streams containing hydrogen sulfide and sulfur-containing impurities by removing sulfur-containing impurities, such as elemental sulfur and polysulfanes, using solid catalytic sorbents. Also disclosed are processes for producing hydrogen sulfide. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266735 | Method to Synthesize Metal Chalcogenide Monolayer Nanomaterials - Metal chalcogenide monolayer nanomaterials can be synthesized from metal alkoxide precursors by solution precipitation or solvothermal processing. The synthesis routes are more scalable, less complex and easier to implement than other synthesis routes. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266736 | Rust preventing liquid solution for disc brake rotors - A method for preventing rust from forming on disc brake rotors or braking components after cleaning wheels and braking systems. This method would include the procedure of applying a rust preventing liquid solution or mixture to prevent a vehicle's disc brake rotors and braking components from rusting after the outside of a vehicle and or the vehicle's wheels and brakes are cleaned with water and or in conjunction with cleaning products. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266737 | METHOD FOR FORMING CARBON NANOTUBE STRUCTURE - A method for making a carbon nanotube structure includes providing a substitute substrate, a growing substrate, and a carbon nanotube array, the carbon nanotube array grown on the growing substrate. A carbon nanotube structure can be drawn from the carbon nanotube array. The carbon nanotube structure includes carbon nanotube segments joined end-to-end. The carbon nanotube array is transferred from the growing substrate onto the substitute substrate. During transfer, structural integrity of the carbon nanotube array is maintained. The carbon nanotube structure is drawn from the carbon nanotube array transferred onto the substitute substrate. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266738 | CARBON NANOSTRUCTURES FROM PYROLYSIS OF ORGANIC MATERIALS - Methods and apparatus to generate carbon nanostructures from organic materials are described. Certain embodiments provide solid waste materials into a furnace, that pyrolyzes the solid waste materials into gaseous decomposition products, which are then converted to carbon nanostructures. Methods and apparatuses described herein provide numerous advantages over conventional methods, such as cost savings, reduction of handling risks, optimization of process conditions, and the like. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266739 | Production process for highly conductive graphitic films - A process for producing a graphitic film comprising the steps of (a) mixing graphene platelets with a carbon precursor polymer and a liquid to form a slurry and forming the slurry into a wet film under the influence of an orientation-inducing stress field to align the graphene platelets on a solid substrate; (b) removing the liquid to form a precursor polymer composite film wherein the graphene platelets occupy a weight fraction of 1% to 99%; (c) carbonizing the precursor polymer composite film at a carbonization temperature of at least 300° C. to obtain a carbonized composite film; and (d) thermally treating the carbonized composite film at a final graphitization temperature higher than 1,500° C. to obtain the graphitic film. Preferably, the carbon precursor polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyimide, polyamide, polyoxadiazole, polybenzoxazole, polybenzobisoxazole, polythiazole, polybenzothiazole, polybenzobisthiazole, poly(p-phenylene vinylene), polybenzimidazole, polybenzobisimidazole, and combinations thereof. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266740 | METHOD FOR PREPARING GRAPHENE AND SAID GRAPHENE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING SAID GRAPHENE - The present invention relates to graphene, and particularly, to a method for preparing graphene, to said graphene, and to an electronic device using said graphene. The present invention, as described above, can be constructed by the inclusion of the steps of forming a graphene layer on a catalytic metal layer; forming an organic-inorganic hybrid film in an uncured state on the graphene layer; and curing the film. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266741 | PLASMA ETCHING OF DIAMOND SURFACES - A polycrystalline CVD diamond material comprising a surface having a surface roughness R | 2015-09-24 |
20150266742 | PRECIPITATED-SILICA PRODUCTION METHOD - A silica production method comprising reacting a silicate with at least one acid, in which the acid used in at least one of the steps of the production method is a concentrated acid, preferably selected from the group consisting of sulfuric acid having a concentration of at least 80% by weight, in particular at least 90% by weight, acetic acid having a concentration of at least 90% by weight, formic acid having a concentration of at least 90% by weight, nitric acid having a concentration of at least 60% by weight, phosphoric acid having a concentration of at least 75% by weight, and hydrochloric acid having a concentration of at least 30% by weight. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266743 | Process for preparing precipitated silica - A process for preparing precipitated silica in which: (i) an aqueous stock having a concentration of alkali metal silicate less than 20 g/L is formed; (ii) acid is added to said initial stock, until at least 50% of the amount of M | 2015-09-24 |
20150266744 | REDUCTION OF SiCl4 IN THE PRESENCE OF BCl3 - The present invention relates, in general, to the purification of boron trichloride (BCl | 2015-09-24 |
20150266745 | Metal Cyanometallate Synthesis Method - A method is provided for synthesizing metal cyanometallate (MCM). The method provides a solution of A | 2015-09-24 |
20150266746 | Metal Cyanometallate Synthesis Method - A method is provided for synthesizing metal cyanometallate (MCM). The method provides a solution of A | 2015-09-24 |
20150266747 | CRYSTALLIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SODIUM ALUMINUM FLUORIDE CRYOLITE FROM HYDROFLUORIC ACID WASTE - A crystallization system for producing sodium aluminum fluoride cryolite from hydrofluoric acid waste includes a crystallization reaction tank, a sodium aluminate tank, a high concentration hydrofluoric acid waste tank, a pH value/fluoride detecting section, a dehydrator, a low concentration hydrofluoric acid waste tank, and a control device. The crystallization reaction tank includes a dispersing plate and the control plate to control the flow rate and liquid form of the sodium aluminate and the hydrofluoric acid waste. The loop-like pH value/fluoride detecting section is in communication with the reaction tank to detect the pH value/fluoride concentration of the water sample which is the aqueous mixture of sodium aluminate and hydrofluoric acid waste. Therefore, the crystallization system is capable of controlling factors affecting the cryolite purity during the operation process, and consequently, the crystallization system can produce cryolite whose purity is good enough for recycling. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266748 | TRIMANGANESE TETRAOXIDE AND ITS PRODUCTION PROCESS - To provide trimanganese tetraoxide from which a lithium manganese oxide with less fusion of particles by firing i.e. necking phenomenon is obtained. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266749 | Systems and Methods for Distributed Utilities - A monitoring system for distributed utilities. A generation device is provided for converting an available resource to a desired utility; the resource may be water, in which case the generator is a purifier for providing potable water, or, alternatively, the generator may convert a fuel to electrical power. In either case, an input sensor is provided for measuring input to the generation device, while an output sensor is provided for measuring consumption of output from the generation device. The monitoring system has a controller for concatenating measured input and consumption of output on the basis of the input and output sensors. Measured parameters are telemetered to a remote site where utility generation and use are monitored and may also be controlled. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266750 | SOLAR-POWERED DESALINATION SYSTEM - The solar-powered desalination system includes a double-walled tank, the inner and outer walls defining a condensation chamber therebetween. The lower portion of the tank provides a thermally insulated storage volume for saltwater, and the upper portion forms an evaporation chamber. Warm saltwater is sprayed upward into the evaporation chamber so that the resulting water vapor passes to the top of the tank and down between the two walls, where it condenses. Condensate is drained off by an outlet at the bottom of the condensation chamber between the two tank walls. A solar collector warms the saltwater before it enters the lower part of the tank. No energy is required, as the water circulates due to a thermosiphon effect. The only energy required is to operate the pump for the internal spray system. Optionally, a heating element may be installed in the bottom of the tank. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266751 | WATER PROCESSING FILTER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - A water-processing filter having a high dimensional accuracy and an improved filterability (such as a capability to remove turbidity components) is provided. The water-processing filter comprises (A) a hollow cylindrical filter which comprises (a1) a granular activated carbon having a median particle size of 30 to 80 μm and (a2) a fibrillated fibrous binder. The cylindrical filter (A) has an upstream outer surface having an arithmetical mean deviation of a waviness profile adjusted to not more than 30 μm and an arithmetical mean deviation of a primary profile adjusted to 35 to 45 μm. The cylindrical filter (A) may have a downstream inner surface having an arithmetical mean deviation of a waviness profile of not more than 30 μm and an arithmetical mean deviation of a primary profile of 35 to 45 μm. The cylindrical filter (A) may have a grounded outer surface. In a hollow space of the cylindrical filter (A), (B) a cylindrical filter comprising (b1) a granular activated carbon having a median particle size of 30 to 80 μm and (b2) a granular binder may be disposed. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266752 | IODINE ADSORBENT, WATER TREATING TANK AND IODINE ADSORBING SYSTEM - An iodine adsorbent includes a carrier that is a compound containing silicon, an organic group bonded to the carrier, and silver. The organic group has, at the terminal, a functional group represented by S | 2015-09-24 |
20150266753 | AQUEOUS TREATMENT APPARATUS UTILIZING PRECURSOR MATERIALS AND ULTRASONICS TO GENERATE CUSTOMIZED OXIDATION-REDUCTION-REACTANT CHEMISTRY ENVIRONMENTS IN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS AND/OR SIMILAR DEVICES - An electrochlorination and electrochemical system for the on-site generation and treatment of municipal water supplies and other reservoirs of water, by using a custom mixed oxidant and mixed reductant generating system for the enhanced destruction of water borne contaminants by creating custom oxidation-reduction-reactant chemistries with real time monitoring. A range of chemical precursors are provided that when acted upon in an electrochemical cell either create an enhanced oxidation, or reduction environment for the destruction or control of contaminants. Chemical agents that can be used to control standard water quality parameters such as total hardness, total alkalinity, pH, total dissolved solids, and the like are introduced via the chemical precursor injection subsystem infrequently or in real time based on sensor inputs and controller set points. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266754 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REGULATING CONDUCTIVITY OF COOLING WATER FROM A COOLING WATER RECIRCULATION SYSTEM - There is provided a system and method for regulating conductivity of cooling water in a recirculation route of a cooling water recirculation system through which the cooling water is circulated for removing scale from the cooling water. The system comprises an electrolytic device connectable to the cooling water recirculation system for performing electrolysis on the cooling water and a controller. The controller is for controlling the electrolysis of the cooling water in an electrolytic chamber of the electrolytic device for depositing ions in the cooling water as scale on the surface of one of a pair of electrodes of the electrolytic device and for dislodging the scale deposited thereon, monitoring a value of voltage and a value of current between the pair of electrodes, calculating a conductivity of the cooling water based on the monitored values of voltage and current, and regulating an amount of discharge of the cooling water from the electrolytic chamber based on the calculated conductivity of the cooling water, whereby the scale is removed with the cooling water that is being discharged and the cooling water that is being electrolyzed is directed back to the recirculation route of the cooling water recirculation system for circulation. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266755 | PROTEIN SCAFFOLDS FOR SELECTIVE ENRICHMENT OF METAL IONS - Polypeptides comprising high affinity for the uranyl ion are provided. Methods for binding uranyl using such proteins are likewise provided and can be used, for example, in methods for uranium purification or removal. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266756 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING SULFIDES IN PRODUCED FLUIDS - The invention relates to systems and methods for treating produced water with acrolein and, in particular, with an acrolein composition or water stream that is composed of less than pure or less than substantially pure acrolein. The systems and methods are portable such that the water treatment can be conducted on-site where the water to be treated is located. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266757 | GREASE INTERCEPTOR - There is provided a process for treating an aqueous liquid mixture comprising: effecting separation, based on density differences, from an aqueous liquid mixture, of at least a fraction of organic liquid material of the aqueous liquid material such that an organic liquid material-enriched phase becomes disposed above an organic liquid material-depleted phase; and contacting the organic liquid material-enriched phase with reagent material within a reaction zone and in sufficient proximity to a solid catalyst material such that a reactive process, effected by the contacting, and catalyzed by the solid catalyst material, effects production of reaction products. There is also provided an apparatus for implementing the above-described process. | 2015-09-24 |
20150266758 | WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - An oxygen water conditioner for home use uses the water pressure of the home water system to cause oxygen or ozone to disburse in the form of small bubbles to provide enhanced cleaning of water in the household system | 2015-09-24 |
20150266759 | WASTEWATER TREATMENT APPARATUS WITH DUAL-LEVEL CONTROL - A dual-level control system for operating a wastewater treatment apparatus may include at least a primary level of control including a measurement of a process control variable to arrive at a dissolved oxygen (DO) set point and a primary mode of operating parameters including primary aeration chain timer and primary aeration chain grouping designed to achieve the DO set point when the DO set point falls within a predetermined range of values; and at least a secondary level of control to arrive at a secondary mode of operating parameters including secondary aeration chain timer and secondary aeration chain grouping designed to achieve a desired concentration of effluent total nitrogen when the DO set point either falls to or below a minimum value or rises to or above a maximum value. The process control variable may be, for example, an effluent concentration of NH | 2015-09-24 |
20150266760 | METHODS OF INHIBITING MICROORGANISM GROWTH USING MOSS - The invention provides a method of inhibiting microorganism growth comprising contacting a substance susceptible to microorganism growth with an amount of a non-decomposed moss effective to inhibit microorganism growth, wherein the moss is selected from the group consisting of | 2015-09-24 |
20150266761 | Systems and Methods for Modifying Waste Fluids - Systems and/or methods for use with and/or including processing apparatus which use clean fluids in processes which results in the clean fluid becoming waste fluid. The systems and/or methods modify the waste fluid generated by the processing apparatus, analyze the modified waste fluid to determine whether the systems and/or methods are operating normally and/or whether the modified waste fluid has become clean fluid, and return the modified waste fluid for use in the processing apparatus, if the systems and/or methods are operating normally and/or the modified waste fluid has become clean fluid. | 2015-09-24 |