40th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090242335 | Railway Bogies - This invention relates to a bogie ( | 2009-10-01 |
20090242336 | FLOATING-DISK TYPE BRAKE SYSTEM - A floating-disk type brake system includes floating disk assemblies placed respectively in spaces between a rotating member, such as a wheel of a transportation machine or a rotating shaft of a machine tool, and a stationary member. Differences in rotating speed between the adjacent ones of the sliding surfaces of the floating disk assemblies in frictional sliding engagement are reduced. the floating-disk type brake system includes a first floating disk assembly | 2009-10-01 |
20090242337 | Method and apparatus for facilitating performance of vehicle braking systems - A method of assembling a vehicle braking system retrofit package includes assembling a braking mechanism having a first bias. The method also includes assembling at least one automatic hydraulic brake adjuster (AHBA) having a second bias and a third bias. The method further includes coupling the at least one AHBA in flow communication with the braking mechanism such that the second bias and the third bias cooperate with the first bias to facilitate modulating the braking mechanism to predetermined positions. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242338 | DISK BRAKE DEVICE - A vehicular disk brake device having a first air discharge mouth and a first hose connection mouth connected to a center cylinder project from an outer face of the caliper case in close proximity and so that the axes of the first hose connection mouth and the first air discharge mouth are parallel. In addition, a difference of elevation h | 2009-10-01 |
20090242339 | Damping force adjustable shock absorber - An object of the present invention is to provide a damping force adjustable hydraulic shock absorber, in which response delay of a pressure control valve and self-excited vibration of a valve body can be prevented. A damping force is generated by controlling an oil flow between an annular oil passage | 2009-10-01 |
20090242340 | Damping Arrangement - A damping arrangement comprises a drive member arranged to be driven for angular movement relative to a housing by a motor, and a damping device independent of the motor and operable to damp oscillating motion of the drive member relative to the housing. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242341 | Fluid pressure shock absorber - An object of the present invention is to improve productivity by making manufacturing of a piston easier. A piston | 2009-10-01 |
20090242342 | Foldable cross-patterned pull-handle and bag having the same - Disclosed is a foldable cross-patterned pull-handle and a bag having the same. The pull-handle includes a folding means having a first link assembly and a second link assembly connected to an end of the first link assembly so that the folding means can be folded and retracted or unfolded and extended, the first link assembly having two links connected to each other so that the links cross each other at a center portion, a first end of the second link assembly being supported on a bag; and a handle means mounted on a second end of the folding means and grabbed by a user with hand. Due to the structural characteristics of the link assemblies constituting the folding means, the length of the bag handle can be adjusted variously by folding or unfolding it, and the bag handle can be installed in a reduced space. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242343 | Wheel assembly of luggage - The present invention relates a wheel assembly of a luggage, which has two wheels side by side and the control assembly. The control assembly has a switch device for manipulation to brake the wheels. The control assembly has a fixed position to be manipulative by user easily. The wheels have small widths that makes the luggage may run on a carpet without having to draw the luggage with great strength. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242344 | LUGGAGE CONSTRUCTION - An article of luggage, such as a trolley suitcase, comprises a shape defining framework. The article of luggage may comprise a shape defining framework and a towing handle telescopically incorporated into the shape defining framework. The shape defining framework may be formed from a plurality of elongate members interconnected at their end regions by connection pieces. At least one wheel can be positioned on the shape defining framework such that when the article of luggage is moved from a standing position to a towing position, the wheel(s) enables the article of luggage to roll along the ground in the direction it is being towed. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242345 | CLUTCH CONTROL SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A clutch control system for a vehicle includes an actuator which is configured to control a hydraulic pressure. A timer is configured to measure a time period from a timing at which a hydraulic pressure supply source starts supplying hydraulic oil to a hydraulic clutch to a timing at which the hydraulic pressure reaches a predetermined value. A clutch control compensator is configured to calculate a control compensation value of an amount of operation of the actuator based on the time period measured by the timer. A clutch controller is configured to control the actuator based on the control compensation value and the amount of operation of the actuator using a deviation between the hydraulic pressure detected by the hydraulic pressure detector and a target hydraulic pressure set according to a condition of the vehicle. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242346 | ONE-WAY CLUTCH OF ROLLER TYPE - A one-way clutch of roller type comprising an outer race having pockets provided at an inner surface thereof with cam surfaces, an inner race spaced inwardly from the outer race, a plurality of rollers disposed in the pockets and adapted to transmit torque between the outer race and the inner race, a cage having a cylindrical portion, a flange portion and windows to hold the plurality of rollers and each having a circumferential width smaller than a diameter of the roller, and springs each having one end locked to the outer race to bias the roller toward, and wherein the cage is rotatable relative to the outer race and includes staking portions formed on an end face of the cylindrical portion opposite to the flange portion and adapted to prevent the cage from being dislodged in an axial direction. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242347 | ONE-WAY CLUTCH - A one-way clutch is proposed which includes an outer race having a radially inner surface in which a plurality of pockets are formed. Rollers are each received in one of the pockets. Wedge-shaped spaces are defined between respective cam surfaces of the pockets and a shaft inserted through the outer race. When the shaft rotates in one direction, the rollers are wedged into the narrow ends of the respective wedge-shaped spaces, thereby locking the clutch. When the shaft rotates in the opposite direction, the rollers move toward the wide ends of the wedge-shaped spaces, thereby unlocking the clutch. The casing includes a main body and a cylindrical member fitted in the main body and made of an elastic synthetic resin. The outer race is fitted in the cylindrical member. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242348 | Starting device - A starting device includes a housing; an output side member; a clutch mechanism; a working oil passage that supplies working oil to a hydraulic chamber of the clutch mechanism from an oil pressure source side; and a lubricating oil passage including a supply oil passage that supplies lubricating oil to the housing from the oil pressure source side and a return oil passage for returning the lubricating oil to the oil pressure source side from the housing, wherein the working oil passage and the lubricating oil passage are formed to overlap at least partially in an axial direction. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242349 | VEHICLE CLUTCH - A vehicle clutch includes a clutch outer member, a clutch inner member, and a clutch center member movable in an axial direction between a first position and a second position. A cam mechanism is provided between the clutch inner and outer members. The cam mechanism generates an axial pulling force for moving the clutch center member to the first position when positive torque acts on the clutch inner member from the clutch center member. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242350 | ELECTROMAGNETICALLY ACTUABLE CLUTCH AND WATER PUMP HAVING AN ELECTROMAGNETICALLY ACTUABLE CLUTCH - An electromagnetically actuatable clutch for a water pump in a cooling water circuit of an internal combustion engine, having a drive wheel rotatably mounted relative to the water pump, and an armature disk, which interacts with a coil. The armature disk and a functional component of an eddy current clutch are connected to the drive wheel so that the drive wheel, armature disk and first functional component run synchronously when they rotate. The armature disk can be moved axially with the first functional component by energizing the coil. A second functional component of the eddy current clutch is provided arranged in a fixed fashion on a shaft coupled to the water pump. A friction mechanism is provided between the first and second functional components to provide a frictional locking engagement between the two functional components that is released by energizing the coil. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242351 | Automatic Clutch Employing Expanding Friction Disk and an Adjustable Pressure Plate - An apparatus and system are disclosed for automatic centrifugal engagement of a clutch incorporating a friction disk that expands when rotated above a threshold speed. The apparatus may include a clutch basket, a clutch pack capable of coupling the clutch basket with a center clutch, a pressure plate that may be easily adjusted to create a gap between the pressure plate and the clutch pack and an expanding friction disk assembly that may take the place of one or more friction disks. The assembly expands under centrifugal force to provide automatic engagement of the clutch. A mechanism is provided to manually override the automatic engagement of the clutch with a clutch lever and with improved operational performance of the clutch lever versus previous automatic clutch systems. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242352 | Rotation stop system - A rotation stop system is disclosed, which limits the rotation of a user device mounted to a mounting member. The user device may be connected to an end cap secured to the mounting member. The rotation stop system includes a rotation stop device operable to engage the mounting member and the end cap. The rotation stop device includes a rotation stop collar and at least one rotation stop ring having at least one stop member. The end cap includes a stop engaging member, which is configured to interoperate with the stop members of the rotation stop rings, in order to prevent further rotation of the user device beyond the stop members. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242353 | BILL ACCETOR - A bill acceptor in which a bill box has a baffle pivoted to the box body thereof at one side of a bill entrance of the box body and torsional springs bilaterally coupled between the baffle and the box body to bias the baffle toward a spring-supported bill-receiving bearing board inside the bill box so that the baffle allows a inserted bill to be moved onto the bill-receiving bearing board by a bill-pressing device in a bill acceptor main unit of the bill acceptor and immediately holds the bill positively on the bill-receiving bearing board after retrieval of the bill-pressing device. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242354 | COIN DISCRIMINATING DEVICE - A coin discriminating device has a detecting part, a first switching part, a storage part, and a control part. The detecting part has a first sensor including a pair of coils, and an oscillating circuit, and is supplied with voltage from a power source, and in addition, outputs a detection signal varied by a coin passing between the coils. The first switching part switches magnetic connection of the coils between an in-phase connection and a reversed-phase connection a plurality of times while the coin passes between the coils. The control part compares the detection signal from the detecting part and a reference signal stored in the storage part so as to determine authentication and a denomination of the coin. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242355 | JAM SENSOR FOR SHOPPING CART CONVEYOR - A shopping cart conveyor system is designed to shut the system down in the event that a shopping cart becomes jammed. The system includes a track operable to guide a shopping cart between a first location and a second location, and a drive assembly for moving a shopping cart along the track. The drive assembly includes engagement members movable relative to the track and operable to engage and move a shopping cart from the first location to the second location, and a drive motor (e.g., an electric motor) operable to provide movement to the engagement members. A force sensor detects a parameter (e.g., motor current) of the drive assembly corresponding with a force required to move the engagement members. A controller receives information regarding a frequency of change in the parameter and compares that information to a known value (e.g., a frequency of the engagement members). Preferably, the controller is programmed to stop the drive motor when the frequency of change of the parameter falls within a certain range of the parameter (e.g., frequency of the engagement members). | 2009-10-01 |
20090242356 | Matrix Sorter System With Transpositor Conveyor - A matrix conveying system for intended use in sorting articles and related methods of conveying and sorting articles are disclosed. In one embodiment, the matrix system comprises a plurality of first conveyors extending in a first direction and a plurality of second conveyors extending in a second direction, each intersecting the plurality of first conveyors. A transfer conveyor, such as a transpositor conveyor, may be provided for transferring articles from one of the first conveyors to one of the second conveyors. The system may be used to sort articles delivered from one or more storage locations for distribution, or may instead be used to sort articles for delivery to one or more storage locations. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242357 | Star wheel with vacuum capability for retaining conveyed articles - The invention relates to a star wheel used for transporting articles in an arcuate path. The star wheel is provided with a vacuum apparatus to retain the articles within pockets of the star wheel as the wheel is rotated between a point where the articles are loaded onto the wheel and a point where they are removed. The hub of the star wheel functions as a plenum for low pressure, high flow vacuum, and short openings are provided between the plenum and the pockets. One of the walls of the hub is stationary and, at its periphery, it is positioned closed to but slightly spaced from the rim of the star wheel. A blocking surface is provided within the plenum spaced with a small gap from the inner end of some, but not all, of the short openings, so that vacuum is blocked from some positions of the pockets as they rotate. The apparatus avoids wear and friction, is able to transport irregular shaped articles, and is less costly to manufacture and use. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242358 | CONVEYOR AND BELT WITH CLUTCH-DRIVEN FLIGHTS - A belt conveyor having clutch-driven flights for extremely low-torque operation. The flights have pivot members that rotate about an axis over a limited range of angles. A clutch mechanism includes a spring pushing a clutch wheel against a pivot member. The clutch wheel is arranged to rotate as the conveyor belt advances. Frictional contact between the rotating wheel and the pivot member imparts a moment on the flight to raise it to an extended position. When the flight is encumbered even by a light load, the low-torque mechanism automatically slips to prevent the flight from rising to the extended position. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242359 | Multi drive unit for conveyor and long conveyor implementing a plurality of multi drive units - Multi drive unit for propelling a modular conveyor belt, where the conveyor belt is made from a plurality of substantially identical belt links, where each link has a top and bottom surface, two side faces and a front and rear edge, where eye parts projects from said front and rear edges, where the eye parts are separated by openings, such that the eye parts along the front edge of one belt link may intermesh in the openings provided between the eye parts along the rear edge of an adjacent belt link, and that apertures provided in the eye parts perpendicular to the intended travelling direction are superposed and a hinge pin may be inserted in order to hingely connect the overlapping eye parts and thereby adjacent belt links, wherein the unit comprises a plurality of parallely arranged axles, where each axle are provided with a plurality of sprocket wheels, each sprocket wheel having a number of projecting teeth distributed along its circumference, where the sprocket wheels on the same axle are spaced along the axle by means of spacing members, and where at least one axle is coupled to drive means able to rotate said at least one axle, and that a belt is arranged around at least two sprocket wheels on at least two adjacent axles, such that rotation of a first axle by means of the belt causes the adjacent axle to rotate, such that all the plurality of axles are connected two and two by one or more belts, where the propulsion force is transmitted either via the teeth engaging the conveyor belt, or the belts engaging the underside of the conveyor belt. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242360 | END PROTECTOR LINK FOR CONVEYOR CHAIN - An end protector link for capturing and retaining first and second elongate link pins of a multi-link conveyor chain is provided. The end protector link includes an outer wall defining a protective bearing surface defining a pair of openings for allowing ingress and egress of respective enlarged heads of the first and second link pins, and an inner wall carried in spaced-apart relation to the outer wall and having a pair of retainer apertures generally aligned with respective ones of the pair of openings for capturing and retaining respective enlarged heads of the first and second link pins between facing surfaces of the outer wall and the inner wall. The protective bearing surface of the outer wall is adapted for being engaged by wearing surfaces past which the conveyor moves and thereby protecting the enlarged heads of the link pins from exposure to said wearing surfaces. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242361 | OPERATIING MECHANISM FOR A SWITCHING DEVICE - An operating mechanism, for a switch of a switching device disposed in a control cabinet having a door, includes a locking device having a locking element movable between a release position and a locking position. A spring device is configured to bias the locking element toward the release position. A force-transmitting member is operatively coupled to a resilient control member of the door, the force-transmitting member being configured to actuate the locking element. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242362 | UNGUIDED BALLISTIC WARHEAD FUSE SWITCHING DEVICE - The invention is an acceleration switch designed to fuse switch unguided ballistic warheads at a specified elevation above land. It houses two spring controlled and inertia responsive electrically conductive pistons, one of which would electrically program the fuse switching acceleration value when advancing, upon sensing peak acceleration (as the reentering warhead experiences its peak deceleration), and the other of which would close the fuse switching circuit when, upon retracting, it senses the programmed fuse switching acceleration value. The switch also incorporates a remotely steppable bi-directional stepping motor which would be employed to regulate the inactive position of the fuse switching piston. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242363 | Pressure switch - The present invention relates to a type of pressure switch, particularly a type of pressure switch having a hand-controlled device, using a control rod on the hand control device to directly drive a second driving plate to move up and down, thereby to effortlessly open and close a release valve and power of the pressure switch. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242364 | Multiple Function Inline Controller with Varying Oriented Buttons - Methods, apparatus and systems which provide buttons oriented at angles relative to each other as a part of a multiple function switch are disclosed. In one embodiment, the multiple function switch is part of an inline controller that is suitable for use to control features or functions of a portable electronic device. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242365 | SWINGING LEAD SWITCH FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device such as a light device or a voice device which has two electrodes; one of the electrodes electrically couples to a freely swinging lead. A first terminal of a power supply couples to a first electrode of the device, a second terminal is configured in a position within a swinging range of the chain lead; the electronic device is turned on/off when the chain lead swings to touch/leave the second electrode. A tilt indicator, vibration indicator, a voice toy or a light emitting toy actuated by vibration or tilt can be made according to the invention. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242366 | Side Entry Circuit Breaker - A circuit breaker enables selective left, right or a combination of both side connection to a power conductor, such as a cable or wire. Side connection eliminates the need for large radius U-bends of the power conductor that is normally required when using top connection circuit breakers. An electrically non-conductive cavity commonly defined by left and right sides of the circuit breaker housing receives the power conductor in a connector such as a lug. The circuit breaker may have a visualization window oriented to observe whether excessive cable is projecting out of the lug, so as to confirm compliance with electrical code over surface spacing requirements. In some embodiments, the circuit breaker lugs are vertically oriented above its front cover surface in a receptacle portion of the housing. The receptacle may be constructed for selective lug orientation in horizontal or vertical positions by the installer. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242367 | METHOD OF MONITORING THE POSITION OF A MOVABLE PART OF AN ELECTRICAL SWITCH APPARATUS - A device for monitoring a position of a movable portion mounted on a casing of a switching electrical apparatus, the movable portion configured to adopt at least two determined positions. The device includes a permanent magnet and a reader including an antenna to interchange data without contact by electromagnetic coupling with a receiver element associated with the switching electrical apparatus. The receiver element includes an antenna controlled by a microswitch switched between two states depending on the position of the movable portion to establish or interrupt the electromagnetic coupling between the reader and the receiver element. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242368 | NON-BACKLIGHTED ILLUMINATING KEYPAD - A non-backlighted illuminating keypad includes a keypad panel, a light gathering layer, an electronic ink layer, a first elastic layer and a switch board. The keypad panel includes a carrier and a plurality of keycaps arranged on the carrier. The light gathering layer is arranged on a bottom surface of the keypad panel and located corresponding to the keycaps. The electronic ink layer is arranged on a bottom surface of the light gathering layer. The first elastic layer is arranged on a bottom surface of the electronic ink layer and comprises a plurality of protrusion portions respectively corresponding to the keycaps. The switch board is arranged below the elastic layer. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242369 | KEYBOARD ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A keyboard assembly ( | 2009-10-01 |
20090242370 | LIGHT-GUIDING STRUCTURE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME AND LIGHT-EMITTING KEYBOARD USING THE SAME - A light-guiding structure, a method of manufacturing the same and a light-emitting keyboard using the same are provided. The method of manufacturing the light-guiding structure includes the following steps. Firstly, a reflecting plate is placed on a light-guiding plate. Then, a compress-bond process is performed on the light-guiding plate and the reflecting plate by using a die having a die pattern, so that the reflecting plate is fixed onto the light-guiding plate, and a first compressed pattern and a second compressed pattern are formed on the light-guiding plate and the reflecting plate, respectively. The first compressed pattern and the second compressed pattern both correspond to the die pattern. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242371 | SWITCH COMPRISING A COUPLING FOR FIXING TO AN ACTUATING DEVICE - A switch is disclosed, especially a position switch including a coupling for fixing a drive head to the base of a locking ring. The switch provides a technical solution to allow for a reliable operation of the switch and to simultaneously guide potentially damaging force effects from the drive head via the coupling to the housing of the switch. To this end, in at least one embodiment, first, second and third noses are used, which have an arrangement or shape enabling an essentially non-positive force transmission to be carried out. Furthermore, improved or even optimum handling by the user is ensured, especially for replacement of the drive head. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242372 | FULL-PROTECTION CIRCUIT BREAKER - A full-protection circuit breaker has a line-protection circuit breaker and a residual-current-operated component which can be fitted thereto. A first switching mechanism, located therein, includes a first switching toggle for operation of a first latching mechanism, which is accommodated in the residual-current-operated component. A second switching mechanism, provided in the line-protection circuit breaker, includes a second switching toggle for operation of a second latching mechanism, which is accommodated in the line-protection circuit. The first and the second latching mechanisms are coupled by means of a first coupling element. The first and the second switching toggle are coupled by means of a second coupling element, wherein the second coupling element acts on the first switching toggle with respect to the second switching toggle, pivoting through the predeterminable lead angle in the direction of its connected position. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242373 | SERVICE SWITCHING DEVICE WITH DOUBLE-BREAK CONTACTS - An electrical switching device comprises a contact point having two double-break contacts, a contact link having a width, a contact pressure spring exerting a pressure on the contact link, a striker pin configured to act on the contact link counter to the pressure of the contact pressure spring during a switch-off operation so as to move the contact link into an open position, and a thruster actuatable by a switching mechanism and configured to guide the striker pin, the thruster having two limbs projecting in the same direction towards a free end of the thruster so as to form a slot there between, wherein a distance between the two limbs tapers towards the free end such that the distance at the free end is smaller than the width of the contact link, so that the contact link is clamped between the two limbs during the switch-off operation. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242374 | KEY SWITCH SHEET AND KEY SWITCH MODULE - A key switch sheet has a pressure sensitive adhesive layer for holding a contact spring by adhering to an apex portion of a dome-shaped contact spring at a back surface of a base material sheet. A thickness of the pressure sensitive adhesive layer at a region to be made to adhere to the apex portion of the contact spring is thicker than a thickness of the pressure sensitive adhesive layer at a peripheral region. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242375 | COMMUNICATION TERMINAL HAVING HOUSING WITH KEY BUTTONS COUPLED THERETO - A communication terminal including a housing having elastic key buttons integrally coupled thereto is provided. The housing is configured to define an external appearance of the communication terminal. Each of the key buttons may have one end thereof integrally coupled to the housing and a free end at an opposite end thereof. A plurality of key-input switches may be respectively positioned beneath each key button. Each of the key-input switches may detect a corresponding key-input when the free end of the key button is brought into contact with the key-input switch. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242376 | METHOD FOR PERFORMING PYROLYSIS AND A PYROLYSIS APPARATUS - A pyrolysis apparatus comprises a substantially closed pyrolyzer ( | 2009-10-01 |
20090242377 | PYROLYSIS METHOD IN CONNECTION WITH A BOILER AND A PYROLYSIS APPARATUS - A pyrolysis apparatus comprises a furnace ( | 2009-10-01 |
20090242378 | DEASPHALTING TAR USING STRIPPING TOWER - Tar is contacted with stripping agent, such as steam or tail gas, in a stripping tower. A product comprising deasphalted tar is recovered as overheads and a product comprising heavy tar is recovered as bottoms from the stripping tower. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242379 | REGENERATED SULFUR RECOVERY APPARATUS - A regenerated sulfur recovery apparatus positioned in a sulfur recovery plant, which apparatus contains a sulfur purifier that cools gaseous sulfur and condensates it, forming liquid sulfur while removing impurities contained therein; the apparatus containing a steam supplying means for melting solid sulfur deposited on an inner wall of the sulfur purifier, a molten sulfur reservoir that recovers and stores the melted sulfur, a reservoir heating means that heats the reservoir, an exhaust gas line that directs to the outside an exhaust gas formed in the reservoir when the reservoir is heated by the reservoir heating means, and an inert gas supply means that supplies an inert gas to the reservoir, such that the inert gas supplied into the reservoir flows to the outside through the exhaust gas line when molten sulfur stored in the reservoir is discharged from the reservoir. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242380 | Rotary-Heat-Exchanger Flow Control - A rotary heat exchanger includes an evaporation chamber in which sprayers spray a feed liquid to be purified onto the surfaces of heat-exchange members, which heat it and cause some of it to evaporate. The remaining, un-evaporated feed liquid is collected by a rapidly spinning sump, from which scoops skim the spinning sump liquid and direct it back to the sprayers. To make the rate at which feed liquid is supplied to the heat exchanger match that at which the sprayed liquid evaporates, a regulator bases its control of a flow-controlling valve's flow resistance on the internal pressure that prevails in one of the scoops. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242381 | PHOTOREDUCTION PROCESSING METHOD OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL METAL NANOSTRUCTURE - In a method of producing a metal structure by photoreducing metal ion, a substance capable of suppressing growth of metal crystal is added to a medium in which metal ion is dispersed to prevent growth of the metal crystal produced by photoreduction of the metal ion, thereby processing resolution of a metal structure formed of the metal crystal is improved | 2009-10-01 |
20090242382 | Hollow glass microsphere candidates for reversible hydrogen storage, particularly for vehicular applications - A source of hydrogen is a glass or glass-ceramic shell and a gas comprising at least 80% by volume of hydrogen. The glass shell has an initial permeability to hydrogen gas of less than about 50% decrease in pressure in 30 days and a final permeability to hydrogen of about 50% decrease in pressure in a few minutes or less, upon exposure of the glass to a continuous or pulsed fluence of at least 0.1 W/cm | 2009-10-01 |
20090242383 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RF GROUNDING OF IPVD TABLE - An IPVD source assembly and method is provided for supplying and ionizing material for coating a semiconductor wafer. The assembly includes a process space containing a plasma and an electrostatic chuck moveable in to and out of the process space. The chuck is configured to support the semiconductor wafer. The assembly further includes a first shield in electrical communication with a table and a second shield. The first shield is configured to shield at least a portion of the electrostatic chuck when the chuck is in the process space and the second shield is configured to shield at least a portion of a space below the electrostatic chuck and the process space. A conducting element electrically connects the second shield to the table to substantially prevent a formation of a second plasma in the space below the electrostatic chuck and the process space. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242384 | Low Pressure Mixing System for Desalting Hydrocarbons - A method and system for reducing the salt content of a crude oil stream includes using a quill to disperse a water stream into the crude oil and then routing the mixed oil/water stream through a plurality of mixing stages. The water stream may include a wash water that has been preconditioned with recycled effluent water. Each mixing stage increases the homogeneity of the mixed oil/water stream. The first and third mixing stages are preferably lower pressure stages relative to the second mixing stage, which provides pressure effective for flowing the mixed oil/water stream through the third and fourth mixing stages. Upon exiting the fourth mixing stage, the mixed oil/water stream is electrostatically treated in a dual frequency separator vessel or a dual polarity separator vessel. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242385 | METHOD OF DEPOSITING METAL-CONTAINING FILMS BY INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PHYSICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION - A method for depositing a metal-containing film on a substrate using an inductively coupled (ICP) physical vapor deposition (PVD) system. The ICP PVD deposition is performed under process conditions that thermalize neutral sputtered metal atoms by collisions with a process gas and minimize or eliminate exposure of ions to the substrate. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242386 | System and Method of Fabricating Pores in Polymer Membranes - A system of the present disclosure has a particle source that generates an ion beam and a vacuum chamber that houses a polymer film. The particle source bombards the polymer film with the ion beam. The system further has a controller that controls the particle source based upon an amount of the gas detected within the vacuum chamber. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242387 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SILICA GLASS CONTAINING TIO2, AND OPTICAL MATERIAL FOR EUV LITHOGRAPHY EMPLOYING SILICA GLASS CONTAINING TIO2 - The claimed invention relates to a process for producing an optical material for EUV lithography, wherein the optical material contains a silica glass having a TiO | 2009-10-01 |
20090242388 | Stress adjustment in reactive sputtering - In a dual cathode magnetron, an adjustment circuit is provided between a pair of sputter targets having a coaxial (preferably frusto-conical) relationship to modify the distribution of ion and electron currents flowing from the plasma discharge to a substrate residing within a sputter chamber. A stress adjustment circuit is used to modify the ion bombardment of the growing films on the substrate resulting in a mechanism for control of the stress in the deposited films. In a preferred embodiment, the adjustment circuit comprises a variable resistor disposed between an internal shield that acts as a passive anode and a target. The value of the variable resistor influences the plasma discharge current distribution between the split sputter targets and the internal shields, and can effectively be used to adjust the properties of the deposited films. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242389 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM - A method for manufacturing a magnetic recording medium including a nonmagnetic substrate, an intermediate layer over the nonmagnetic substrate, and a granular magnetic layer for recording information, disposed on the intermediate layer. The method includes sputtering a Co alloy, a Ti oxide, a Si oxide and a Co oxide simultaneously to form the granular magnetic layer containing Co alloy magnetic particles and an oxide magnetically separating the magnetic particles. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242390 | ELECTRODE PLATE TRANSPORTATION APPARATUS - An electrode plate transportation apparatus moves up and down electrode plates moved to a position above an electrolytic bath, and places and draw the electrode plates in and from the electrolytic bath. The apparatus includes a stationary frame that is suspended from an upper position in a vertical direction, a rotary unit that is composed of hold members for holding the electrode plates in a suspended state and is held so as to rotate in a rotational direction about the vertical direction by the stationary frame, and a drive mechanism that is provided between the stationary frame and the rotary unit and applies drive force along an one-axis direction in a plane perpendicular to the vertical direction to the rotary unit to thus drive the rotary unit in the rotational direction. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242391 | Electrode for Electrochemical Cell Operating With High Differential Pressure Difference, Procedure for the Manufacturing of Such Electrode and Electrochemical Cell for the Use of Such Electrode - The invention relates to a porous electrode used in an electrochemical cell, containing a carrier and/or catalytic agent, which is characterised by that it consists of two or more layers with different average pore sizes, out of which layers the contact layer with the smallest average pore size is in contact with the membrane, and one or more supporting layers with a greater average pore size are linked to the other side of this contact layer. Furthermore, the invention relates to a procedure for the manufacturing of such electrodes and to electrochemical cells containing such electrodes. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242392 | Stress adjustment in reactive sputtering - In a dual cathode magnetron, an adjustment circuit is provided between a pair of sputter targets having a coaxial (preferably frusto-conical) relationship to modify the distribution of ion and electron currents flowing from the plasma discharge to a substrate residing within a sputter chamber. A stress adjustment circuit is used to modify the ion bombardment of the growing films on the substrate resulting in a mechanism for control of the stress in the deposited films. In a preferred embodiment, the adjustment circuit comprises a variable resistor disposed between an internal shield that acts as a passive anode and a target. The value of the variable resistor influences the plasma discharge current distribution between the split sputter targets and the internal shields, and can effectively be used to adjust the properties of the deposited films. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242393 | Nonmagnetic Material Particle Dispersed Ferromagnetic Material Sputtering Target - Provided is a nonmagnetic material particle dispersed ferromagnetic material sputtering target comprising a material including nonmagnetic material particles dispersed in a ferromagnetic material. The nonmagnetic material particle dispersed ferromagnetic material sputtering target is characterized in that all particles of the nonmagnetic material with a structure observed on the material in its polished face have a shape and size that are smaller than all imaginary circles having a radius of 2 μm formed around an arbitrary point within the nonmagnetic material particles, or that have at least two contact points or intersection points between the imaginary circles and the interface of the ferromagnetic material and the nonmagnetic material. The nonmagnetic material particle dispersed ferromagnetic material sputtering target is advantageous in that, in the formation of a film by sputtering, the influence of heating or the like on a substrate can be reduced, high-speed deposition by DC sputtering is possible, the film thickness can be regulated to be thin, the generation of particles (dust) or nodules can be reduced during sputtering, the variation in quality can be reduced to improve the mass productivity, fine crystal grains and high density can be realized, and the nonmagnetic material particle dispersed ferromagnetic material sputtering target is particularly best suited for use as a magnetic recording layer. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242394 | AL-BASED ALLOY SPUTTERING TARGET AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides an Al—(Ni, Co)—(Cu, Ge)—(La, Gd, Nd) alloy sputtering target capable of decreasing a generation of splashing in an initial stage of using the sputtering target, preventing defects caused thereby in interconnection films or the like and improving a yield and operation performance of an FPD, as well as a manufacturing method thereof. The invention relates to an Al-based alloy sputtering target which is an Al—(Ni, Co)—(Cu, Ge)—(La, Gd, Nd) alloy sputtering target comprising at least one member selected from the group A (Ni, Co), at least one member selected from the group B (Cu, Ge), and at least one member selected from the group C (La, Gd, Nd) wherein a Vickers hardness (HV) thereof is 35 or more. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242395 | Al-Ni-La-Cu alloy sputtering target and manufacturing method thereof - The present invention provides a technique capable of decreasing a generation of splashing upon depositing by using an Al—Ni—La—Cu alloy sputtering target comprising Ni, La, and Cu. The invention relates to an Al—Ni—La—Cu alloy sputtering target comprising Ni, La and Cu, in which (1) a total area of an Al—Ni intermetallic compound mainly comprising Al and Ni and having an average grain size of 0.3 μm or more and 3 μm or less is 70% or more by area ratio based on an entire area of the Al—Ni intermetallic compound, and (2) a total area of an Al—La—Cu intermetallic compound mainly comprising Al, La and Cu and having an average grain size of 0.2 μm or more and 2 μm or less is 70% or more by area ratio based on an entire area of the Al—La—Cu intermetallic compound, in a case where a portion of the sputtering target is observed within a range of from 1/4 t (t: thickness) to 3/4 t along a cross section vertical to a plane of the sputtering target by using a scanning electron microscope at a magnification of 2000. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242396 | ADJUSTABLE MAGNET PACK FOR SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER PROCESSING - A magnetron system is provided for a PVD system in which a magnet pack is formed in two subassemblies, one relatively moveable with respect to the other and one or both moveable relative to a sputtering target. The magnet pack may include a plurality of magnet rings that are interconnected by an annular yoke behind the magnets to provide a magnetic circuit with a magnetic field over the surface of the target. The yoke may be split into plural annular parts. By moving one or more parts of the yoke, such as by changing alignment of the yoke parts, the magnetic circuit can be changed during operation of process or at least without breaking the chamber vacuum. This allows the field strength on the surface of the target to be changed to control the utilization of the target over the life of the target, or to switch between strong and weak fields to perform a sequential deposition-etch process on a substrate in the chamber. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242397 | SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING CATHODIC ARC DISCHARGE - A system for controlling cathodic arc discharge is provided. The system includes a vacuum chamber forming an anode. The system also includes a power supply connected to the vacuum chamber, wherein the power supply is configured to generate an electric field within the vacuum chamber. The system further includes a cathode disposed within the vacuum chamber. The system also includes at least one permanent magnet configured to actuate in a translational direction inwards and outwards of the cathode, wherein the magnet is further configured to apply a magnetic field in a direction perpendicular to a face of the cathode and to the electric field to bum the cathode at a predetermined radius on the face of the cathode. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242398 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AN ELECTROCHEMICAL GAS SENSOR - An electrochemical gas sensor testing device that includes a test signal generator that generates a multiplexed signal that includes a first test signal that includes alternating current (AC) and is free from a direct current (DC) component and a second signal that includes a DC bias voltage, an electrochemical cell that includes a counter electrode, a sensing electrode, and an electrolyte, the counter electrode and the sensing electrode being in electrical communication with the electrolyte and each other, the counter electrode being in electrical communication with the signal generator to receive the multiplexed signal generated by the signal generator, and a processor that receives an AC signal from the sensing electrode and that analyzes the AC signal. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242399 | ANALYTE SENSOR - Systems and methods of use for continuous analyte measurement of a host's vascular system are provided. In some embodiments, a continuous glucose measurement system includes a vascular access device, a sensor and sensor electronics, the system being configured for insertion into communication with a host's circulatory system. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242400 | GAS SENSOR, NOx SENSOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING GAS SENSOR - It is an object of the present invention to provide a NOx sensor for accurately obtaining the resistance value of a heater. When a second layer is laminated immediately above a first layer on which the heater for electrically heating the proximity of an inner space of the NOx sensor and two heater leads having substantially same shape which are energizing paths to the heater are formed, the second layer on which at least one of leads is formed out of a first lead for electrically connecting a reference electrode to outside, a second lead for electrically connecting a measuring electrode to outside, and a third lead for electrically connecting a plurality of pump electrodes to outside, the lead formed on the second layer is arranged so as not to overlap any of two heater leads in a laminating direction of the first layer and the second layer. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242401 | NOx SENSOR - A sensor for specifying a concentration of a predetermined gas component in a measurement gas on the basis of a current flowing in an electrolyte by decomposition of the predetermined gas component, includes an internal space; a reference gas space; a pumping cell capable of pumping out oxygen in the internal space by applying a predetermined voltage between a first electrode and a second electrode; and a measuring cell including third and fourth electrodes and measuring a current flowing when a voltage is applied between the third electrode and the fourth electrode; wherein the first electrode is formed of porous cermet consisted of a noble metal and an oxygen ion conductive solid electrolyte, and the porosity of the first electrode is greater than or equal to 10% and less than or equal to 50%. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242402 | NOx SENSOR - A gas sensor for specifying a concentration of a predetermined gas component in a measurement gas on the basis of a current flowing in an electrolyte by decomposition of the predetermined gas component, includes an internal space; a reference gas space; a pumping cell capable of pumping out oxygen in the internal space by applying a predetermined voltage between a first electrode and a second electrode; and a measuring cell including a third electrode and a fourth electrode and measuring a current flowing between the third electrode and the fourth electrode when a voltage is applied between the third electrode and the fourth electrode; wherein the first electrode is formed of porous cermet consisted of noble metal containing gold of greater than or equal to 0.01 wt % and less than or equal to 0.95 wt %. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242403 | SENSOR ELEMENT AND GAS SENSOR - A gas sensor element, wherein an amount of flexure in a first section extending in a longitudinal direction of the sensor element from the position 8/27 of a size of the element apart from one end of the element to the other end, is set to be greater than or equal to 1/1360 and less than or equal to 1/670 with respect to the size in the longitudinal direction of the element. The amount of flexure is a sum of a distance from a regression line to an upper side maximum displacement point and a distance from the regression line to a lower side maximum displacement point when calculating the regression line representing the relation of the position X in the longitudinal direction of the element and the displacement Y in a thickness direction from a plurality of data sets showing the relation of position X and displacement Y. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242404 | GAS SENSOR - A gas sensor for detecting a predetermined gas component in a measurement gas includes a sensor element in which an opening of a first gas inlet and an opening of a second gas inlet for introducing the measurement gas from an outside are provided at one end. The openings are elongated and substantially rectangular. A sum of sizes in a lateral direction of the openings is greater than or equal to 8 μm and less than or equal to 60 μm, and a sum of areas of the openings is greater than or equal to 0.02 mm | 2009-10-01 |
20090242405 | BOTTOM-UP ASSEMBLY OF STRUCTURES ON A SUBSTRATE - Examples of the present invention include methods of assembling structures, such as nanostructures, at predetermined locations on a substrate. A voltage between spaced-apart electrodes supported by substrate attracts the structures to the substrate, and positional registration can be provided the substrate using topographic features such as wells. Examples of the present invention also include devices, such as electronic and optoelectronic devices, prepared by such methods. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242406 | METHODS FOR FABRICATING ELECTROKINETIC CONCENTRATION DEVICES - The present invention provides a device and methods of use thereof in concentrating a species of interest and/or controlling liquid flow in a device. The methods make use of a device comprising a fluidic chip comprising a planar array of channels through which a liquid comprising a species of interest can be made to pass with at least one rigid substrate connected thereto such that at least a portion of a surface of the substrate bounds the channels, and a high aspect ratio ion-selective membrane is embedded within the chip, attached to at least a portion of the channels. The device comprises a unit to induce an electric field in the channel and a unit to induce an electrokinetic or pressure driven flow in the channel. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242407 | ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD TREATMENT METHOD AND ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD TREATMENT EQUIPMENT OF WATER - For example, a coil | 2009-10-01 |
20090242408 | PHOTO-CATALYST CLEANING DEVICE - A photo-catalyst cleaning device includes a first photo-catalyst layer and a first electrode plate. The first photo-catalyst layer is capable of generating electrons and holes when absorbing excitation light. The first electrode plate is positioned corresponding to the first photo-catalyst layer. The first electrode plate is capable of polarizing the electrons and holes generated from the first photo-catalyst layer when bias voltage is applied to the first electrode plate. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242409 | PLATING METHOD, SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD AND PLATE PROCESSING SYSTEM - A plating film is formed by the steps of applying a direct current between a cathode and an anode (S | 2009-10-01 |
20090242410 | METHOD FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL PLATING AND MARKING OF METALS - A method for the electrochemical plating or marking of metals includes providing a metal surface, providing an electroplating solution at the metal surface, and electroplating the metal surface with the electroplating solution. A top layer of the metal surface comprises an oxide scale. The method can also include masking a portion of the metal surface with a masking material. The electroplating solution can be provided at the metal surface by an electroplating brush, the oxide scale of the metal surface can be comprised primarily of magnetite and hematite, and the material comprising the metal surface can be steel. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242411 | POLYIMIDE-METAL LAMINATED BODY AND POLYIMIDE CIRCUIT BOARD - A process for producing a polyimide-metal laminated body includes forming a metal conductive layer on a polyimide film having a ceramic-modified or pseudoceramic-modified surface with a wet plating process which includes forming at least a ground treatment layer by electroless plating, conducting electroless metal plating and conducting electrolytic copper plating. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242412 | CONTINUOUS PLATING SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH MASK REGISTRATION - A continuous plating system with mask registration is disclosed herein that uses drums and rollers with protruding pins which engage with guide holes in a masking belt and a lead frame. Through engagement with the pins the masking belt is keyed to the lead frame as the lead frame passes through a plating solution tank. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242413 | Electroplating Head and Method for Operating the Same - An electroplating head is disposed above and proximate to an upper surface of a wafer. Cations are transferred from an anode to an electroplating solution within the electroplating head. The electroplating solution flows downward through a porous electrically resistive material at an exit of the electroplating head to be disposed on the upper surface of the wafer. An electric current is established between the anode and the upper surface of the wafer through the electroplating solution. The electric current is uniformly distributed by the porous electrically resistive material present between the anode and the upper surface of the wafer. The electric current causes the cations to be attracted to the upper surface of the wafer. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242414 | ELECTRONCHEMICAL DEPOSITION OF TANTALUM AND/OR COPPER IN IONIC LIQUIDS - The invention relates to a process for the electrochemical deposition of tantalum and/or copper on a substrate in an ionic liquid comprising at least one tetraalkylammonium, tetraalkylphosphonium, 1,1-dialkylpyrrolidinium, 1-hydroxyalkyl-1-alkylpyrrolidinium, 1-hydroxyalkyl-3-alkylimidazolium or 1,3-bis(hydroxyalkyl)imidazolium cation, where the alkyl groups or the alkylene chain of the hydroxyalkyl group may each, independently of one another, have 1 to 10 C atoms. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242415 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR - A method for manufacturing a solid electrolytic capacitor having a capacitor element produced by the steps of: forming a dielectric coating layer on the surface of an anode body, forming a conductive polymer cathode layer on the dielectric coating layer, and forming a cathode lead-out layer on the conductive polymer cathode layer, wherein the step of forming the conductive polymer cathode layer includes an electrolytic polymerization step of forming the conductive polymer cathode layer on the surface of the anode body on which the dielectric coating layer is formed by electrolytic polymerization using an electrolytic polymerization solution containing at least a monomer to be polymerized into the conductive polymer and an ionic liquid. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242416 | Nanowire sensor, sensor array, and method for making the same - The present invention relates to a nanowire sensor and method for forming the same. More specifically, the nanowire sensor comprises at least one nanowire formed on a substrate, with a sensor receptor disposed on a surface of the nanowire, thereby forming a receptor-coated nanowire. The nanowire sensor can be arranged as a sensor sub-unit comprising a plurality of homogeneously receptor-coated nanowires. A plurality of sensor subunits can be formed to collectively comprise a nanowire sensor array. Each sensor subunit in the nanowire sensor array can be formed to sense a different stimulus, allowing a user to sense a plurality of stimuli. Additionally, each sensor subunit can be formed to sense the same stimuli through different aspects of the stimulus. The sensor array is fabricated through a variety of techniques, such as by creating nanopores on a substrate and electrodepositing nanowires within the nanopores. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242417 | Manufacturing process of electrodes for electrolysis - A process for manufacturing electrodes for electrolysis, including steps of forming an arc ion plating (AIP) undercoating layer including valve metal or valve metal alloy containing a crystalline tantalum component and a crystalline titanium component on a surface of the electrode substrate comprising valve metal or valve metal alloy, by an arc ion plating method; heat sintering, including the steps of coating a metal compound solution, which includes valve metal as a chief element, onto the surface of the AIP undercoating layer, followed by heat sintering to transform only the tantalum component of the AIP undercoating layer into an amorphous substance, and to form an oxide interlayer, which includes a valve metal oxides component as a chief element, on the surface of the AIP undercoating layer containing the transformed amorphous tantalum component and the crystalline titanium component; and forming an electrode catalyst layer on the surface of the oxide interlayer. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242418 | COATING METHOD AND ELECTROLYZING APPARATUS USED THEREFOR - The present invention provides a coating method, in which a composite coating layer is formed on a surface of an alloy base member by utilizing a rotary electrode device. The coating method includes the steps of: preparing an electrolytic solution containing A ion wherein A is Co or Ni; preparing a MCrAlY powder wherein M denotes at least one element selected from the group consisting of Ni and Co, and the MCrAlY powder contains at least Ni when A is Co or the MCrAlY powder contains at least Co when A is Ni; preparing a dispersion liquid by dispersing the MCrAlY powder into the electrolytic solution; immerging the cylindrical rotary electrode and the alloy base member into the dispersion liquid; and electrolyzing the surface of the alloy base member while the cylindrical rotary electrode covered with the nonwoven fabric layer is rolled on the on the surface of the alloy base member thereby to form the composite coating layer onto the surface of the alloy base member. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242419 | ON-SITE ON-DEMAND CHLORINE GAS GENERATOR - A method and device to produce chlorine gas on demand utilizing an electrolytic process for water treatment. The electrolytic components are mounted in a substantially rectangle shaped assemblage. This design of the rectangle shape assemblage ensures that the device consistently operates at peak efficiency. The device monitors and adjusts chlorine generation for changing demands and conditions for the production of disinfected water. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242420 | SOLAR-THERMAL FLUID HEATING FOR AEROSPACE PLATFORMS - An aerospace platform includes a structure having a cavity and a light-transmissive portion that exposes the cavity to sunlight. The aerospace platform further includes a fluid heating system. The fluid heating system includes a fluid-carrying, thermally absorptive structure within the cavity, and a solar collector for collecting light transmitted through the light-transmissive portion and focusing the collected light onto the absorptive structure. The thermally absorptive structure has a high surface absorptivity that retains thermal energy when exposed to solar irradiance and heats fluid contained therein. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242421 | FORMATION OF [18F] FLUORIDE COMPLEXES SUITABLE FOR [18F] FLUORINATIONS - The present invention claims a method for forming [ | 2009-10-01 |
20090242422 | Method for recovering performance of electrolyzer for use in production of polysulfide and method for stopping holding electrolyzer - In an electrolyzer comprising an anode compartment provided with porous anodes, a cathode compartment, and a membrane providing a partition between the anode compartment and the cathode compartment, wherein a solution containing sulfide ions is introduced into the anode compartment, and an aqueous solution containing caustic soda is introduced into the cathode compartment, thereby producing a polysulfide containing polysulfide sulfur through electrolytic oxidation, wherein the anode compartment of the electrolyzer is cleaned with the use, of an aqueous solution containing at least either one of an inorganic acid, a chelating agent, and a scale-cleaning agent, thereby recovering performance of the electrolyzer. Further, when the contents of the anode compartment are replaced with an alkaline aqueous solution containing not more than 0.1 mass % of sulfide ions and not more than 0.1 mass % of carbonate ions upon stopping the electrolytic oxidation, thereby maintaining the performance of the electrolyzer. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242423 | OXIDIZING DEVICE WITH INCREASED OXIDIZING PERFORMANCE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An oxidizing device and an oxidizing method for oxidizing a carbon-containing component in a gaseous mixture containing H | 2009-10-01 |
20090242424 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING WATER OR WASTEWATER OR THE LIKE - A method and apparatus for treating water or wastewater for drinking and/or industrial use. The method and apparatus comprises of a plurality of vertically positioned electrodes, which are placed in a treating chamber and wherein the electrodes are interconnected to one another. The positive and negative electrodes are insulated there-between. The polarity of the direct current supply is changeable at regular intervals in order to prevent passivation of the electrodes when reaching an even abrasion. The current can preferably be pulsatory. In order to be able to keep the current density between the electrodes at a desired value, the most efficient possible electrolysis is achieved by means of a minimum total current and wherein the spacing between the electrodes are adjustable. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242425 | ANALYTE SENSOR - Systems and methods of use for continuous analyte measurement of a host's vascular system are provided. In some embodiments, a continuous glucose measurement system includes a vascular access device, a sensor and sensor electronics, the system being configured for insertion into communication with a host's circulatory system. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242426 | Gas Sensor - Presented is a gas sensor and method for detecting the quantity of a measurement gas contained in a gas mixture. The sensor includes a prechamber, a first pump device disposed in the prechamber configured to set the partial pressure of a free gas component of a detection gas to a predetermined value, and a measuring chamber separated from the prechamber by a diffusion barrier. The measuring chamber includes a detection device configured to determine the concentration of the detection gas. The sensor further includes an inlet chamber separated from the prechamber by a diffusion barrier, a second pump device disposed in the inlet chamber configured to set the partial pressure of the free gas component of the detection gas to a predetermined value, and a third pump device disposed in the measuring chamber and configured to set the partial pressure of the free gas component to a predetermined value. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242427 | GAS SENSOR, CONTROL DEVICE THEREOF AND METHOD OF MEASURING NOx CONCENTRATION - A gas sensor for measuring NOx concentration in measurement gas based on sensor output depending on an amount of detected oxygen includes an oxygen concentration control part for controlling oxygen concentration in the measurement gas. The oxygen concentration control part allows a control of oxygen concentration in the measurement gas to set at a designated value even after being mounted on an automobile, so that dependency of the sensor output with respect to oxygen concentration can be quantitatively detected. The sensor output for detecting NOx concentration is corrected by estimating an amount of a change accompanying the sensitivity degradation of the sensor output with respect to NOx concentration on the basis of a difference between oxygen output characteristics of the sensor output of an actually-used sensor and oxygen output characteristics of a sensor in the initial state, and correcting the sensor output in accordance with the amount of the change. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242428 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE CONCENTRATION OF AN ANALYTE IN A LIQUID SAMPLE USING SMALL VOLUME SAMPLES AND FAST TEST TIMES - Analytes in a liquid sample are determined by methods utilizing sample volumes of less than about 1.5 μl and test times within ten seconds. The methods are preferably performed using small test strips including a sample receiving chamber filled with the sample by capillary action. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242429 | Electrochemical Biosensor - A simple, fast, selective and highly sensitive electrochemical method assay and disposable device for detection of viruses, bacteria, proteins, DNA, and/or organic/inorganic compounds. The sensor has a multi-layered construction, with each successive layer performing a different function. The design further allows for the packing of numerous microscopic electrode transducers onto the small footprint of a biochip device, allowing for a high-density array of sensors. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242430 | Electronic Methods for the Detection of Analytes - The present invention is directed to the detection of target analytes using electronic techniques, particularly AC techniques. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242431 | SCREW CAP PACKAGE FOR CONTACT LENS - A contact lens package includes a holder having a receptacle for holding a contact lens and a cap having a seal for sealing a contact lens within the receptacle. The cap is attached to the holder and is movable from an end of the holder where the receptacle is formed toward an opposite end of the holder. As the cap moves toward the opposite end of the holder, the end of the holder where the receptacle is formed ruptures the seal such that the contact lens can be removed from the package. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242432 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING FUEL ADDITIVE TO A VEHICLE FUEL TANK - A package for delivering a fuel additive, such as a pellet, to a fuel tank of a vehicle can comprise a guide member and a storage member. The guide member can be arranged into a generally flat configuration and into a generally channel-shaped or funnel-shaped configuration. The fuel additive can be transferred from the storage member to the guide member, which can direct the fuel additive toward an opening of the fuel tank. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242433 | Magnetic Tray and Piece Holder - A bit holder for securing various tool pieces and fasteners having a portion that is configured to rotate and pivot about the holder and a tray that is slidingly disposed within the holder. The portion allows a user to place various tool pieces and/or fasteners thereon, thus allowing the user to more efficiently change tool bits or retrieve fasteners. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242434 | Package for Small Groups of Tobacco Articles - A package for tobacco articles, having a group of tobacco articles, and a cup-shaped container which houses the group of tobacco articles and has an open top end, a bottom wall, two parallel, opposite major lateral walls, and two parallel, opposite minor lateral walls; at least one retaining member is located inside the container, projects perpendicularly from at least one of the lateral walls, defines a supporting surface for the group of tobacco articles, and is defined by two rigid panels separated from each other by a crease line and folded one towards the other. | 2009-10-01 |