42nd week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110253537 | Device and Method for Electrochemical Treatment - The present invention relates to a method and device for the electrochemical treatment of at least one component, which has a treatment chamber and at least one feed unit for an electrolyte to the treatment chamber, and at least one way for setting the pH value of the electrolyte being provided before the treatment chamber. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253538 | Deionization and Desalination Using Electrostatic Ion Pumping - The present invention provides a new method and apparatus/system for purifying ionic solutions, such as, for example, desalinating water, using engineered charged surfaces to sorb ions from such solutions. Surface charge is applied externally, and is synchronized with oscillatory fluid movements between substantially parallel charged plates. Ions are held in place during fluid movement in one direction (because they are held in the electrical double layer), and released for transport during fluid movement in the opposite direction by removing the applied electric field. In this way the ions, such as salt, are “ratcheted” across the charged surface from the feed side to the concentrate side. The process itself is very simple and involves only pumps, charged surfaces, and manifolds for fluid collection. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253539 | ELECTROSTATIC COALESCER WITH RESONANCE TRACKING CIRCUIT - An electrostatic coalescer includes an outer wall defining a flow path for receiving a process fluid. A plurality of electrode plates is disposed within the flow path. A controller includes an inductor and a signal generator. The inductor is coupled in parallel with the plurality of electrode plates. The inductor and the plurality of electrode plates define a resonant circuit. The signal generator is coupled to the plurality of electrode plates and operable to apply an alternating current signal to the plurality of electrode plates at a frequency corresponding to a resonant frequency of the resonant circuit in the presence of the process fluid. The signal generator varies the frequency of the alternating current signal based on a positive feedback signal received from the resonant circuit to maintain resonance. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253540 | BIO-ANALYSIS USING BALL-ENDED INCIDENT AND OUTPUT OPTICAL FIBERS - A detection optics configuration for bio-analysis, in which the direction of incident radiation, the axis of the separation channel, and the direction of collection of the output radiation are coplanar at the detection zone. The detection configuration incorporates ball-end optical fibers to direct incident radiation at and collection of output radiation from the detection zone. The detection optics configuration may be implemented in an improved bio-separation instrument, in particular a capillary electrophoresis instrument. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253541 | Illuminator for Visualization of Fluorophores - The present invention discloses apparatuses and methods for the visualization of fluorophores in biological systems such as electrophoresis gels and cell cultures. Preferred embodiments of the apparatuses consists of a tray or tank having one or more light sources disposed to direct light through an electrophoresis gel disposed within the vessel such that the luminescence from fluorophores in the gel are easily visualized. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253542 | STATIC ELECTROMAGNETIC APPARATUS FOR ACCELERATING ELECTRICALLY NEUTRAL MOLECULES UTILIZING THEIR DIPOLAR ELECTRIC MOMENT - An electromagnetic device for accelerating electrically neutral molecules of a substance is characterized by the fact of comprising: a Treating Tube ( | 2011-10-20 |
20110253543 | ALUMINUM ELECTROPLATING SOLUTION AND METHOD FOR FORMING ALUMINUM PLATING FILM - An object of the present invention is to provide an extended-life plating solution that allows an aluminum electroplating process to be performed stably for a long period of time, and also a method for forming an aluminum plating film using the same. An aluminum electroplating solution according to the present invention as a means for achieving the object is characterized by comprising 1.5 to 4.0 mol of an aluminum halide per 10.0 mol of dimethyl sulfone and, relative to the aluminum halide, ammonium chloride in a molar ratio of 1/15 to 1/4 or a tetraalkylammonium chloride in a molar ratio of 1/15 to 1/2. The plating solution has improved electrical conductivity and thus has a further advantage in that it allows the formation of a uniform aluminum plating film on a substrate to be plated even when the plating process is performed by a barrel method. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253544 | Formation Of Nanoporous Materials - A process for forming a porous metal oxide or metalloid oxide material, the process including:
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20110253545 | METHOD OF DIRECT ELECTRODEPOSITION ON SEMICONDUCTORS - The present disclosure provides a method of electrodeposition of a metal or metal alloy on at least one surface of a semiconductor material. The method of the present invention provides full coverage of an electrodeposited metallic film on the at least one surface of the semiconductor material. The method of the present disclosure includes providing a semiconductor material. A metallic film is applied to at least one surface of the semiconductor material by an electrodeposition process. The electrodeposition process employed uses current waveforms that apply a low current density initially, and after a predetermined period of time, the current density is changed to a high current density. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253546 | POLYMER/NANOPARTICLE COMPOSITES, FILM AND MOLECULAR DETECTION DEVICE - A molecular detection device for use in electrochemical detection assays includes at least two electrodes, and has a film deposited on at least one of the electrodes. The film includes a conductive polymer and conductive particles, having mean diameters between 1 and 100 nm, within the conductive polymer. Probe molecules may be attached on or to the conductive polymer, or be included in the conductive polymer. The device may be used to detect specific target molecules in a sample, for example, protein, peptide, nucleic acid or small molecule target molecules. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253547 | Alkaline Electrochemical Cell with Reduced Gassing - Electrochemical cells including a casing or cup for direct electrical contact with a negative electrode or counter electrode and serving as the current collector for the electrode. The casing includes a substrate having a plated coating of an alloy including copper, tin and zinc, the coating having a composition gradient between the substrate and the external surface of the coating wherein the copper content is greater adjacent the substrate than at the external surface of the coating and the tin content is greater at the external surface of the coating than adjacent the substrate. Methods for forming a coated casing and an electrochemical cell including a coated casing are disclosed, preferably including providing an electrode casing with a coating utilizing variable current density plating that reduces discoloration of a surface exposed to the ambient atmosphere. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253548 | ELECTROLYTE WITH LOWERED RIGIDITY, AND ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEM COMPRISING SUCH AN ELECTROLYTE - An electrolyte plate for an electrochemical system including a first and a second face opposite to each other of larger surface areas, both faces being separated by a given distance. The first face includes linear protrusions and the second face includes linear recesses, the protrusions and the recesses being substantially parallel to each other. Each protrusion is superposed to a recess along a direction substantially orthogonal to a mean plane of the plate, the distance separating a bottom of each recess from a vertex of the superposed protrusion being substantially equal to the distance between the first and the second face so that the electrolyte plate has a substantially constant thickness. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253549 | WASHING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF DEODORIZING WASHING WATER - A washing apparatus and a method of deodorizing washing water that can prevent the unpleasant smell of washing water are provided. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253550 | Method for producing a synthetic material, in particular a synthetic fuel or raw material, an associated device and applications for said method - A method and a device of producing a synthetic material are provided. Water (H | 2011-10-20 |
20110253551 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CARBON MONOXIDE PRODUCTION - A method and apparatus for producing a carbon monoxide containing product in which cathode and anode sides of an electrically driven oxygen separation device are contacted with carbon dioxide and a reducing agent, respectively. The carbon dioxide is reduced to carbon monoxide through ionization of oxygen and the reducing agent lowers the partial pressure of oxygen at the anode side to partially drive oxygen ion transport within the device through the consumption of the oxygen and to supply heat. The lowering of oxygen partial pressure reduces voltage and therefore, electrical power required to be applied to the device and the heat is supplied to heat the device to an operational temperature and to the reduction of the carbon dioxide occurring at the cathode side. The device can be used as part of an integrated apparatus in which the carbon dioxide is supplied from a waste stream of a process plant. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253552 | Method Of Electrochemical Dissolution Of Ruthenium-Cobalt-Based Alloy - A method of electrochemical dissolution of ruthenium-cobalt (Ru—Co)-based alloy is disclosed, in which a Ru—Co-based alloy bulk is subjected into an electrolyte solution comprising about 50 wt. % to 75 wt. % of sulfuric acid, thereby electrolyzing the Ru—Co-based alloy bulk and forming a product solution comprising Ru and Co ions in the electrolyte solution. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253553 | Method of Operating Metal-Bromine Cells - A method for generating molecular bromine in bromide-containing electrolyte solution suitable for use in a metal bromine cell, involves chemically oxidizing bromide (Br | 2011-10-20 |
20110253554 | ELECTROLYTE FOR REMOVING TITANIUM-CONTAINING COATINGS AND REMOVING METHOD USING SAME - An electrolyte for removing titanium-containing coatings from substrates is provided. The electrolyte includes alkali, accelerant, and inhibiter. The alkali is hydroxide. The accelerant is a complexant capable of complexing with titanium. The inhibiter is polyphosphate. A method for removing titanium-containing coatings from substrates is also described there. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253555 | SOLUTION FOR ELECTROLYTICALLY REMOVING CHROMIUM CARBIDE COATING AND METHOD FOR SAME - A solution and method for electrolytically removing chromium carbide coatings from the surface of substrates are provided. The solution includes 20-200 g/L alkali, the alkali being soluble alkali metal hydroxides; 20-150 g/L accelerant, the accelerant being a complexant and can combine with chromium ion; and 0.5-10 g/L auxiliary agent, the auxiliary agent being soluble polyphosphates. The method for removing chromium carbide coating on the substrate mainly includes electrolysis using the substrate having the coating as the anode and using the solution as the electrolyte. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253556 | SOLUTION SYSTEM FOR ELECTROLYTICALLY REMOVING TITANIUM CARBIDE COATING AND METHOD FOR SAME - A solution system for removing titanium carbide coatings on substrate surface by two electrolysis steps is provided. The solution system includes a first electrolyte solution for a first electrolysis step and a second electrolyte solution for a second electrolysis step. The first electrolyte solution contains 2-80 g/L soluble alkali metal hydroxide and 5-100 g/L complexant capable of complexing with titanium ions. The second electrolyte solution contains 50-300 g/L soluble alkali metal hydroxide, 5-100 g/L complexant capable of complexing with titanium ions, and 10-60 g/L alkylol amine. The method for removing titanium carbide coating from the substrate mainly includes two electrolysis steps respectively using the first and second electrolyte solution. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253557 | Electrocatalytic dissociation of water for hydrodesulfurization of hydrocarbon feedstock - An electrocatalytic process to remove organic sulfur compounds from a mixture of water containing a miscible electrolyte and a hydrocarbon feedstock involving the application of a current of electricity to cause the dissociation of the water which produces hydrogen at a catalytic cathode which reduces the organic sulfur compounds in the hydrocarbon with the evolution of H | 2011-10-20 |
20110253558 | MODULARLY DEPLOYABLE AND SCALABLE COMPRESSED AIR ENERGY ACCUMULATOR - A modular energy accumulator system using compressed air. The system comprises a plurality of bladder modules disposed underwater for subjection to a hydrostatic ambient pressure. The plurality of bladder modules include a first bladder module and at least a second bladder module, each of the bladder modules being oriented substantially longitudinally about a vertical axis when made buoyant by ingress of compressed air. An interconnection pipe assembly is configured to facilitate ingress of compressed air into the bladder modules to a pressure level substantially equal to the hydrostatic ambient pressure, and also to facilitate egress of air from the bladder modules at the hydrostatic ambient pressure. The bladder modules are tethered for being maintained in the underwater disposition. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253559 | Hat storing container - A hat storing container formed in the shape of a vertically oriented cylindrical housing. The housing has a front, cap receiving door, and a rear accessory door. An upwardly angled hat holding platform is held in place on the forward part of the bottom of the housing by a hinge member so that the user can open the front door, tilt the platform forward, and have easy access to the hats being stored. A recessed handle is incorporated into the flat top of the housing. In the preferred embodiment, an LED light is positioned to illuminate the front of the first hat being stored. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253560 | KEY TRAPPING DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - Devices, methods, and systems for providing physical retention of a key or keys, such one or more vehicle keys or keys to a safe, and for providing an input feature, such as a breath or blood analysis device, and other features to prevent access to the keys until a suitable input is provided. For example, each key may be physically retained and prevented from being used until a breath, blood, or other sample input has been received that indicates a blood alcohol level is below a pre-determined limit, such as a legal limit for driving a vehicle. Various features then allow release of the key upon the legal limit being met. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253561 | FLEXIBLE CARRIER - A flexible carrier for carrying a plurality of containers includes a flexible sheet and a plurality of container receiving apertures formed in the flexible sheet. An array of the container receiving apertures extend longitudinally across the flexible sheet wherein each container receiving aperture is substantially rectangular and includes an aperture perimeter that increases more than 42% following application to a container. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253562 | Treatment of Modified Atmosphere Packaging - The invention relates to a device for preserving, sanitizing, ripening, and preventing or suppressing the growth of microbials within a package used for the transport and storage of various items, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and other perishables and parcels. The device includes an enclosed container and at least one sack operably disposed adjacent the container, wherein the sack encloses an agent and the agent releases gases in the container upon the presence of humidity within the container. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253563 | Currency sterilization apparatus - A stand alone or retrofitted cash box that incorporates inner mounted ultra violet light sterilization and aerosol disinfectant release systems comprising automated actuation upon closing of the drawer, to reduce the amount of germs and bacteria found on currency both paper and coins at points of currency transaction. The retrofitted cash drawer component of the system comprises a perforated design to allow for greater surface exposure and currency desiccation quality. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253564 | MANUALLY ACTIVATED RECONSTITUTING CONTAINER - The invention relates to single chamber containers with internal indentions upon which flexible seals are placed to form separate compartments. Between these compartments is a contractible section upon which a cutting ring is welded. By applying pressure downward from the top, the contractible area retracts and the cutting ring reaches and pierces the seal. After a quick agitation, the consumer simply opens the discharge end and is ready to enjoy an instantly made beverage. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253565 | FIRE RESISTANT BARRIER - A fire resistant assembly, which may comprise a first layer having a lumen therein, a second layer adjacent the first layer, a first structural member disposed between the first and second layers, and a box having a cavity defined by a wall, a first opening in the wall, a flange proximate the first opening, and optionally a second opening in the wall, wherein the box is disposed between the first layer and the second layer and wherein the opening is disposed on the lumen of the first layer, the box comprising a further fire resistant feature such as an intumescent ring disposed about the second opening, a plenum wrap layer, or an intumescent layer, and various methods and apparatuses related thereto. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253566 | KIT, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SOLICITING, EXCHANGING, DISSEMINATING, COLLECTING AND ORGANIZING CATEGORIES OF PERSONALIZED CARDS - A kit for soliciting, exchanging, disseminating, collecting and/or organizing personalized information in three or more different categories which are subject matter classifications of Biblical verses, and a method of making a memory container for a recipient, where the memory container has handwritten cards containing personally selected Biblical verses. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253567 | GIFT BAG OPERABLE WITH ONE OR MORE HANGERS - A gift bag is described that includes a top panel having a centrally located slot formed therein, a bag body extending downward from the top panel to form a substantial enclosure, and a reinforcing material adjacent the top panel. The reinforcing material is placed so as to not interfere with said centrally located slot and the slot is sized to allow a rod engaging member of a hanger to pass therethrough. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253568 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR A WIND-BLOWN INSTRUMENT - A protective cover for a horn of a wind-blown instrument captures condensate and moisture, preventing visible drips, warms the horns/bells by using a heating element to resolve pitch problems due to cold environments, reduces the transmission of vibration from the instrument to microphones, and protects the horn or bell against dents, scratches and nicks while outside of the case. The cover for a horn or bell of a wind-blown instrument includes a hollow body having an interior side, a closed end, an open end, a fastener mechanism running from the closed end to the open end, and a stretchable panel connected to the interior side of the hollow body. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253569 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE CASE WITH INTEGRATED BOTTLE OPENER - An electronic device case is described. The case includes a shell portion being sized and shaped for at least partially encasing a portable electronic device, and a bottle opener positioned within at least a portion of the shell. The shell includes a length suitable for providing leverage when applying a force to remove a bottle cap from a bottle when the bottle opener engages the bottle cap. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253570 | RADIOGRAPHIC CASSETTE - A radiographic cassette is provided with a slip-property changing mechanism for changing slip properties of a bottom side of a housing of the cassette housing. The slip-property changing mechanism includes a foot mounted movable between a retracted position inside the housing and a protruded position where a distal end of the foot protrude outward from the bottom side. A rubber is attached to an end face of the distal end of the foot, lowering surface smoothness of the bottom side in the protruded position. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253571 | Cord Management System - A case for a mobile electronic device is provided. The case includes color-changing material that changes color when subjected to different environmental conditions. Cases may include multiple color-changing materials, or color-changing materials that exhibit multiple different colors. In some embodiments, the case has a design that includes color-changing material. The designs are sometimes configured to provide information to a user about an operating condition of the device, such as the temperature. In some embodiments, the color-changing material is thermochromic and/or photochromic. In some mobile electronic device cases, portions of a back surface include magnets and/or magnetic materials, such as magnetic metal. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253572 | DISPOSABLE TRANSDERMAL PATCH PACKAGING - A transdermal patch container ( | 2011-10-20 |
20110253573 | Foldable Package - The present disclosure relates to medical packaging for the accommodation of medical supplies. The medical packaging discussed herein has a plurality of panels, including a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel, that are releasably secured together to establish a first sterile environment between the first panel and the second panel for the retention of a first medical supply, and a second sterile environment between the second panel and the third panel for the retention of a second medical supply. The panels are configured for relative movement such that movement of the first panel relative to the second panel reveals the first medical supply without compromising the second sterile environment, and movement of the second panel relative to the third panel reveals the second medical supply. The panels are arranged for sequential separation in accordance with the steps of the procedure in which the medical supplies are employed. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253574 | Packaging and dispensers for adhesive backed elements - An element dispensing package suitable for dispensing adhesive strips or bandages. Each element is contained within an envelope formed by opposed upper and lower sheets. The lower sheet has a release liner secured thereto to protect the element while it is within the dispenser. The element is releasably secured to a first tab and is separated from the package when the envelope is opened. The first tab has one or more gripping means to facilitate dispensing of the element contained within the package. Additionally, the upper sheet and the lower sheet have optional gripping means (e.g., a second tab) to facilitate dispensing of the element contained within the package. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253575 | COVERS FOR DECORATIVE CONTAINERS, COVERED DECORATIVE CONTAINERS, AND METHODS - A fitted cover for vases and other containers comprised of an elastic sheet of material crafted into a tube. The ends may be left unfinished, finished by sewing or gluing, or heat-treated to reduce fraying. The material may be of any color, pattern, texture or fiber. Additional material may be attached to the exterior of the shape to provide decoration and dimensionality. The cover may be designed and configured to accommodate various sizes and shapes of vessels. One end of the cover can be fitted with a mesh material to aid in the arrangement of flowers, similar to the creation of a tape grid attached to a vase by a floral arranger. The fitted cover can be supplied alone or as a kit including a vase and/or other fitted covers. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253576 | SHIPMENT LABELS AND RELATED METHODS - Shipment labels and related methods are described. An example method includes printing a return address on a first label layer of the label and printing a delivery address on a second label layer of the label adjacent the first label layer. The example method also includes coupling the first label layer and the second label layer on at least a portion of a container. The second label layer releasably covers at least a portion of the first label layer so that the return address is not fully visible when the second label layer is releasably coupled to the container. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253577 | PACKAGING MATERIAL WITH A COLOURED ELEMENT WHICH AT A PREDETERMINED TEMPERATURE DISCOLOURS PARTIALLY, REVEALING A MARKING, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THIS MATERIAL - It is disclosed a packaging material ( | 2011-10-20 |
20110253578 | Package for Consumer Product - A package comprising an externally visible face. The externally visible face comprises embossed indicia, said indicia being in the shape of a droplet and having disposed thereon a relatively glossy or shiny coating. The externally visible face comprises an additional coating surrounding the indicia, the additional coating being relatively non-glossy. Or, the externally visible face comprises embossed indicia, the indicia having disposed thereon a relatively non-glossy coating. The externally visible face comprises an additional coating surrounding the indicia, the additional coating being relatively glossy or shiny. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253579 | PRODUCT AND PACKAGE FASTENING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus for fastening a product to its package for shipment and display. The apparatus includes a key having a base, an inner pad and outer ring portions. The base includes two bridges supporting two pairs of living hinges, each of the pairs being connected to an outer ring portion. The outer ring portions are enabled to pivot between a position generally aligned with the inner pad and a position generally perpendicular to the inner pad so as to act as a handle to rotate the key. The inner pad supports a post and a pair of protrusions. Between the inner pad and the outer ring portions are openings for receiving a strip of stiff paper. After the key is inserted through the package and into the product, the key is rotated to cause an abutment of the protrusions with the product to fasten the product and package together. The strip is then inserted to prevent inadvertent rotation of the key. After purchase, a consumer may easily and quickly remove the strip, rotate the key and remove it from the product and the package to enable the product to be separated from the package, and the package and the key to be disposed. Multiple keys are used with multiple strips incorporated in a stiff paper panel. Each strip takes the form of a hole in the panel flanked by two strip tabs that connect to the key inserted through the hole of the strip. A reinforcing support may be placed between the panel and the package. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253580 | Method of Decomposing Organophosphorus Compounds - Methods and kits for decomposing organophosphorus compounds in non-aqueous media at ambient conditions are described. Insecticides, pesticides, and chemical warfare agents can be quickly decomposed to non-toxic products. The method comprises combining the organophosphorus compound with a non-aqueous solution, preferably an alcohol, comprising metal ions and at least a trace amount of alkoxide ions. In a first preferred embodiment, the metal ion is a lanthanum ion. In a second preferred embodiment, the metal ion is a transition metal. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253581 | Molten metal leakege confinement and thernal optimization in vessels used for containing molten metal - Exemplary embodiments of the invention relate to a vessel used for containing molten metal, e.g. a trough section for conveying molten metal from one location to another. The vessel has a refractory liner made of at least two refractory liner units positioned end to end, with a joint between the units, the units each having an exterior surface and a metal-contacting interior surface. A housing at least partially surrounds the exterior surfaces of the refractory liner units with a gap present between the exterior surfaces and the housing. Molten metal confinement elements, impenetrable by molten metal, are positioned on opposite sides of the joint within the gap, at least below a horizontal level corresponding to a predetermined maximum working height of molten metal held within the vessel in use, to partition the gap into a molten metal confinement region between the elements and at least one other region that may be used to hold equipment such as electrical heaters that may be damaged by contact with molten metal. Another embodiment employs refractory liner units of different thermal conductivity to maximize heat penetration into the molten metal from heaters in the gap, but to minimize heat loss at the inlet and outlet of the vessel where the end units contact the housing. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253582 | MOLDABLE ARTICLES, METHOD OF MAKING SAME AND METHOD OF MOLDING - A moldable article, including at least a container made of a barrier material, the container providing an interior space within which a plurality of glass particles are contained. The glass has a glass transition temperature and a crystallization onset temperature, the difference between the glass transition temperature and the crystallization onset temperature is at least about 5° K., and the glass is composed of at least two metal oxides, from 0 to less than 20% by weight SiO | 2011-10-20 |
20110253583 | Methods and Kits for Aseptic Filing of Products - This invention relates to new methods & kits that minimize the risks and challenges associated with sterilization of multi-component medical devices. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253584 | WATER- AND HEAT-RESISTANT SCRATCH-AND-SNIFF COATING - A scratch-and-sniff coating is provided comprised of a first coating on a substrate having a water- and heat-resistant second coating thereon, the first coating being comprised of a non-encapsulated flavor/fragrance component and a polysaccharide component, and the second coating comprised of a shellac component. The scratch-and-sniff coating is made by forming a first coating comprised of a non-encapsulated flavor/fragrance component and a polysaccharide component and drying the first coating, and forming a water- and heat-resistant shellac-containing second coating on the first coating, and drying the second coating. An encapsulated flavor/fragrance component may optionally be present in the first coating. The scratch-and-sniff coating can be applied to a package for a consumer article. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253585 | DEVICE CASING WITH BUILT-IN RETRACTABLE MECHANISM - A protective casing for a mobile computing device includes a retractable mechanism integrating a thin, sliding, front surface cover with a fixed back panel. The retractable assembly includes a substantially robust spring torsion system secured on a metallic shaft at one end, and on a cylindrical barrel at the other. In one arrangement, this design allows the front panel of the case to slide open laterally with a slight prod, exposing the display screen of the device. In yet another arrangement, the front panel can be drawn back to a closed position by a minimal pull to the reverse direction until it unites with a locking mechanism at the opposite end. The casing is molded in a manner that it follows the shape of the device and allows strategically placed cut-outs to be created for easy access to the device's side buttons, openings and slots. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253586 | Medication container and dosing monitor - A patient-portable medication event monitor is disclosed which is capable of detecting the dispensing of doses of a particular medication from the monitor, comparing the dispensing detected with information concerning the desired dosing regimen for the certain medication and displaying graphically to the patient at least one feedback indication of the patient's degree of compliance or deviation with the desired regimen. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253587 | CARTON TRAY - A carton comprising at least one tray section for holding a plurality of products. The at least one tray section can comprise a bottom panel, a first side panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, a second side panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, and at least one end panel foldably connected to the bottom panel. A first side end flap and a second side end flap can at least partially overlap the at least one end panel. The at least one end panel can comprise a first end panel edge and an opposing second end panel edge. The first side panel can be generally aligned with the first end panel edge along the length of the first end panel edge, and the second side panel can be generally aligned with the second end panel edge along the length of the second end panel edge. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253588 | TRAY ASSEMBLY - A tray assembly includes at least one tray device. The at least one tray device includes an angled top wall and a sidewall connecting with the angled top wall. The angled top wall includes an upper surface defining a plurality of receiving portions. Each receiving portion is configured for receiving a lens holder. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253589 | IMPACT-ABSORBING PACKAGE - A package for holding and protecting a can includes a six-wall, eight-corner box and inserts in the box where they capture the can at each end of the box. Each insert includes a paper honeycomb panel that corresponds in shape to the cross-sectional shape of the interior of the box and a rigid backing that is attached firmly to one face of the panel. The backing is die cut to provide a segment that corresponds in shape to the ends of the can, with the cut extending partially into the honeycomb cells as well. The cut segment of the backing is forced into the underlying honeycomb cells to provide a pocket that snugly receives an end of the can and a pad behind the pocket. Multiple inserts may be derived from a slab having intermittent cuts at which individual inserts may be detached. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253590 | LOADABLE CONTAINER ABLE TO BE COLLAPSED IN CASE OF NO LOAD - There is provided a container loadable with at least one object. The container comprises a pallet with a loadable upper side and first protruding fastening means arranged apart from the edges of the pallet. The container also comprises a closable sidewall with second fastening means suitable to fit into the first fastening means of the pallet comprising at least a first side, a second side, a third side and a fourth side. The fourth side is configured to be opened to load the container. The sidewall and the pallet may be fastened together with the first and second fastening means defining a loadable volume which is able to be collapsed in case of no loaded objects by moving the sidewall towards the upper side of the pallet, for of at least two of the first to fourth sides along the first fastening means. The sidewall may be detachable from the pallet. The sides of the sidewalls may be detachable from each other to enable a separate replacement of the sides without replacing the complete sidewall. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253591 | Reticle Pod Having Function of Gas Exchange - A reticle pod for storing reticles, into the gas channel of partition of which gas is filled through a gas inlet, wherein strong gas flow is formed around the pellicle film and the pellicle film expands outward in accordance with the Bernoulli's principle; when no gas is filled in through the gas inlet, the pellicle film contracts inward. Therefore, by turning on and shutting off the gas inlet valve, the pellicle film will be set in a breathing motion for the gas inside the pellicle film to be exchanged. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253592 | MAGAZINE FOR FLASH MEMORY - A plurality of flash memories can be stored efficiently and strongly protected from external force and static electricity. There is provided a magazine for flash memories suitable to supply a plurality of flash memories to various devices continuously. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253593 | RAW COKE FOR ELECTRICITY STORAGE CARBON MATERIAL AND NEEDLE COKE - The present invention provides a raw coke having such a structure that the graphitized product resulting from graphitization of the raw coke at a temperature of 2800° C. under an inactive gas atmosphere will have ratios of the crystallite size to the lattice constant of 360 or less in the (002) plane and 1500 or less in the (110) plane, as a raw coke providing active carbon produced by alkali-activating the raw coke, which is reduced in remaining alkali content and can simplify washing operation because washing liquid can easily pass through the activated carbon, or as a raw coke for the production of needle coke. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253594 | PROCESS FOR THE CONVERSION OF HEAVY CHARGES SUCH AS HEAVY CRUDE OILS AND DISTILLATION RESIDUES - Process for the conversion of heavy charges such as heavy crude oils, tars from oil sands and distillation residues, by the combined use of the following three process units: hydroconversion with catalysts in slurry phase (HT), distillation or flash (D), deasphalting (SDA), characterized in that the three units operate on mixed streams consisting of fresh charge and recycled streams, by the use of the following steps:
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20110253595 | COMBINED SOLID ADSORPTION-HYDROTREATING PROCESS FOR WHOLE CRUDE OIL DESULFURIZATION - A whole crude oil desulfurization system and process includes a combination of an adsorption zone and a hydroprocessing zone. This combined process and system reduces the requisite throughput for the hydroprocessing unit, conventionally a very costly and process both in terms of energy expenditures and catalyst depletion. By first contacting the whole crude oil feedstock with an adsorbent for the sulfur-containing compounds, the adsorption effluent having a relatively lower sulfur content can be collected and provided to refiners without further treatment. The adsorbates, including adsorbed organosulfur compounds, are solvent desorbed resulting in a stream containing high levels of organosulfur compounds and a solvent. Following recovery of the solvent, the volume of the sulfur-containing feedstream that remains to be desulfurized in the hydroprocessing zone is substantially less than the original amount of whole crude oil feedstock. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253596 | Regenerable Composite Catalysts for Paraffin Aromatization - A composite catalyst for aromatization of paraffins includes a molecular sieve catalyst and metal dehydrogenation catalyst present as discrete catalysts in a physical admixture. The molecular sieve catalyst can be a zeolite and the metal dehydrogenation catalyst can be in the form of a nanoctructure, such as zinc oxide nanopowder. The catalyst can convert feedstocks such as LPG to aromatics and can be regenerated in-situ. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253597 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING VACUUM IN A VACUUM OIL-STOCK DISTILLATION COLUMN AND A PLANT FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD - A method is provided for producing vacuum in a vacuum oil-stock distillation column and includes pumping a gas-vapor medium out of a column by an ejector into a condenser; feeding a gas mixture and a high-pressure gas into a second gas-gas ejector from which the vapour-gas mixture is fed into a second condenser. A condensate is directed from the condensers into a separator in which the condensate is separated into a water-containing condensate and a hydrocarbon-containing condensate. The hydrocarbon-containing condensate is removed while the water-containing condensate is fed into a steam generator in which heat is supplied to the water-containing condensate from a hot distillate removed from the vacuum column and steam is produced from the water-containing condensate, the steam is fed as a high-pressure gas into the gas-gas ejectors. A plant for carrying out the method is also provided. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253598 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR BREAKING WATER IN OIL EMULSIONS - A multi-component demulsifier comprising an alkoxylated C | 2011-10-20 |
20110253599 | PROCESSING AIDS TO IMPROVE THE BITUMEN RECOVERY AND FROTH QUALITY IN OIL SANDS EXTRACTION PROCESSES - Disclosed and claimed is a method for improving the froth quality and bitumen recovery in primary bitumen extraction processes by coagulant addition in the underwash feed water. Preferred coagulants are cationic or amphoteric polymers. Coagulant addition in the underwash feed water reduces the solids content reporting to the primary bitumen froth in a primary separation vessel (PSC). This treatment program can also be combined with dispersant addition in the dilution make-up feed water into a PSC. Preferred dispersants are low molecular weight anionic polymers. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253600 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING PARTICULATES FROM A PARTICULATE-FLUID MIXTURE - Methods and apparatus for separating particulates from a fluid are provided. The apparatus can include a separation section having at least one wall, a first end, a second end, and an inner metal surface exposed to an internal volume of the separation section. The apparatus can also include a fluid discharge outlet in fluid communication with the internal volume at the first end. The apparatus can also include a particulate discharge outlet in fluid communication with the internal volume at the second end. The apparatus can also include an inlet in fluid communication with the internal volume. The inlet can be disposed intermediate the first end and the second end. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253601 | AIR JET SIEVE DEVICE - The invention relates to an air jet sieve device having a housing, at least one sieve for insertion in the housing, a sieve deck and chamber located below the sieve, a slotted nozzle beneath the sieve deck, a drive for the slotted nozzle, an air inlet to the slotted nozzle, an air outlet through the housing and out of the chamber located beneath the sieve deck, and a control unit to control operation of the device. The invention also relates to a method that permits not only detection of the sieving progress during a sieving process but also provides a criterion to permit establishing the sieving time. This is achieved by equipping the sieving machine with a measuring sensor through which the particles in the air outlet flow are detected triboelectrically and which are correlated with the sieving progress to permit establishing the sieving time. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253602 | POLYURETHANE VIBRATORY SCREEN - A molded polyurethane vibratory screen including a body having opposite side edge portions, upper and lower edge portions, an upper surface and a lower surface, first members extending between the side edge portions and the second members extending between the lower edge portion and the upper edge portion, third members substantially parallel and extending transversely between the side edge portions and having multiple first members therebetween, the fourth members substantially parallel and extending transversely between the lower edge portion and the upper edge portion and having multiple second members therebetween, reinforcement members molded integrally with the third and fourth members. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253603 | DEVICE FOR INSPECTING AND TRANSFERRING EGGS AND A METHOD APPLIED TO THIS END | 2011-10-20 |
20110253604 | OZONATION SYSTEM FOR TREATING SECONDARY WASTEWATER - Septic systems incorporating an ozonation system comprise one or more corona discharge ozone generators receiving air, such as atmospheric air, and having an outlet for the withdrawal of a mixture of air and ozone gas. The system also comprises a septic tank for receiving primary wastewater, and a pump tank receiving secondary wastewater effluent from the septic tank. The ozonation system includes a submersible ozone introduction pump disposed in the bottom of the pump tank, wherein the ozone introduction pump includes an impeller within a housing, the housing having an inlet and a plurality of radial outlet ports along its circumferential area surrounding the impeller. A conduit couples the outlet of the corona discharge ozone generator to the inlet of the impeller housing, wherein the ozone introduction pump reduces pressure in the conduit to draw air into the ozone generator and draws the mixture of air and ozone gas into the impeller housing for introduction into the secondary wastewater. An optional ultraviolet light source may be disposed in the headspace of the pump tank to enhance the activity of the ozone. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253605 | ALGAE FILTRATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for filtering algae from fluid including a piston and pressurized air system to scrape and clean algae from the filter. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253606 | Method and System for Measuring Water Hardness - Prior to adding detergent or chelant, the conductivity of water in a washing chamber is measured. The maximum concentration of hard water ions that could correspond to the measured conductivity is determined, i.e., it is assumed that all of the conductivity is from calcium and/or magnesium ions in the water even though other ions may in fact be contributing to the measured conductivity. Enough chelating agent is added to the chamber to sequester this maximum concentration of hard water ions and the conductivity is measured again. Using the two conductivity measurements, the actual concentration of hard water ions is determined. A chelant factor based on the actual concentration of hard water ions is then used to determine the amount of chelant to be added for subsequent wash cycles to sequester all of the hard water ions. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253607 | Power Steering Filter Assembly - A power steering fluid filter has a housing that defines an interior chamber, an inlet port communicating with the upstream end of the interior chamber, and an outlet port communicating with the downstream end of the interior chamber. The housing is for spicing inline with a power steering fluid hose via its inlet and outlet ports. A thimble filter is disposed within the housing and an annular magnet is located at the mouth of the thimble filter. A spring biases the thimble filter and magnet toward the inlet port of the housing. In use, power steering fluid passes through the housing and debris is captured by the thimble filter. Ferrous particles entrained in the fluid flow are attracted to and captured by the magnet. When the thimble filter becomes clogged, it is displaced by the pressure of the fluid against the clogged filter so that fluid can flow around and bypass the thimble filter while still being exposed to the magnet for removing ferrous particles. The housing is formed by two housing portions telescopically connected together and held with a locking clip that can be easily removed to release the housing portions to allow the filter and magnet to be replaced. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253608 | FILTER ARRANGEMENT FOR FILTERING LIQUIDS - A filter arrangement for filtering liquids has a central tube and a first filter element flowed through in radial direction outwardly and disposed on the central tube. A downstream second filter element is disposed on the central tub and flowed through in radial direction inwardly. The first filter element is moveable along the central tube from a basic position into an extended position. In the basic position a connection between the inlet line and a clean side of the first filter element is provided by the first filter element. In the extended position a bypass between an inlet line and the clean side of the first filter element is provided to bypass the first filter element. A spring element, applying a restoring force in a direction of extension of the central tube, is arranged on the first filter element at a side facing away from the second filter element. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253609 | WATER CLEANING SYSTEM - A pool cleaning system includes a pool, and a gas generating system which includes first and second electrode assemblies. A reactant gas is formed in response to establishing a potential difference between the first and second electrode assemblies. A pool pump is in fluid communication with the pool, and a pool filter in fluid communication with the pool and pool pump. The reactant gas flows through a strainer drain of the pool pump and to the pool filter. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253610 | Filtration and air supply device used in an aquatic equipment - This invention introduces a filtration and air supply device( | 2011-10-20 |
20110253611 | Self cleaning shield - A gutter shield device comprising a first body portion and a second body portion laterally bordering an intermediate body portion that includes a perforated plane out of which arises upward protruding elements that contact the undersurface of a micro-mesh or screen filter comprised of eighty or more threads per inch. The gutter shield includes on the bottom of it's perforated plane at least one downwardly extending element to interdict and redirect downward any forward flowing water present on the underside of the perforated plane. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253612 | Extraction With Fractionation of Oil and Co-Products From Oleaginous Material - Systems and methods for extracting lipids of varying polarities from oleaginous material. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253613 | CONTAMINANT REMOVAL SYSTEM UTILIZING DISC FILTER - A system is adapted to remove one or more contaminants, particularly phosphorus, from an influent. The system includes a first section receiving the influent and discharging a first flow. A first coagulant inlet is positioned upstream of the first section and is in fluid communication with the influent to introduce a first coagulant selected to precipitate the contaminant. A second section receives the first flow and discharges a second flow, and a third section including a disc filter receives the second flow and discharges an effluent. A second coagulant inlet is positioned downstream of the first section and upstream of the third section to introduce a second coagulant selected to precipitate the contaminant. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253614 | VERSATILE UNFOLDING SOLAR DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM - A versatile solar deployment system may provide one or more scalable solar deployment units. A solar deployment unit may include a chassis, a panel support provided by the chassis, and one or more solar panels coupled to the panel support, wherein the solar panels are folded together in an undeployed position, and the solar panels are unfolded in a deployed position. Alternatively, a solar deployment unit may include a rolling mechanism providing a rotating shaft and a flexible panel. One end of the flexible panel is secured to the rotating shaft, the flexible panel is rolled around the rotating shaft to retract the flexible panel into an undeployed position, and the flexible panel is unrolled to deploy the flexible panel into a deployed position. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253615 | Filter cartidge, in particular for purifying dental waste waters - A filter cartridge, which is suitable in particular for purifying dental waste waters, has a housing with three different spatial regions which receive three different filter materials having different filter properties. The first filter material is preceded by a sedimentation space. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253616 | Membrane Stacks - The present invention discloses a membrane stack comprising a first and second membrane layers, and a spacer layer disposed between said first and second membrane layers, said membrane stack configured such that fluid passes through said membrane stack in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane of said membrane layers and said spacer layer. The application also discloses a module comprising a membrane as described above, said module having a fluid flow path that is substantially perpendicular to the plane of the major surface of the membrane and spacer layers ins aid membrane stack. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253617 | CYLINDRICAL BACK WASHING PURIFICATION APPARATUS - A cylindrical back washing purification apparatus comprises a main body ( | 2011-10-20 |
20110253618 | CIRCULAR FILTERING DISC AND FILTER DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A circular filtering disc and a filter device having the filtering disc. The filtering disc includes a circular partition plate having an inner hub and an outer rim, with radial inlet holes formed in the outer rim and introducing water to the partition plate, and a vertical outlet hole formed in the center of the inner hub and discharging pure water; and a filter fabric placed on or below the partition plate, wherein water supplied to the filtering disc passes through the filter fabric and becomes concentrated at the vertical outlet hole, and is discharged from the filtering disc through the vertical outlet hole. In the filter device, raw water is supplied through the circumferential edges of the circular filtering discs stacked on top of one another in the filter device and is filtered prior to being discharged from the filter device through the center of the filtering discs. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253619 | SEPARATION MEMBRANE - [Subject] The aim is to provide a separation membrane which can fulfill both high separation capability and high permeation rate. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253620 | WEB COMPRISING FINE FIBER AND REACTIVE, ADSORPTIVE OR ABSORPTIVE PARTICULATE - The assemblies of the invention can comprise a fine fiber layer having dispersed within the fine fiber layer an active particulate material. Fluid that flows through the assemblies of the invention can have any material dispersed or dissolved in the fluid react with, be absorbed by, or adsorbed onto, the active particulate within the nanofiber layer. The structures of the invention can act simply as reactive, absorptive, or adsorptive layers with no filtration properties, or the structures of the invention can be assembled into filters that can filter particulate from a mobile fluid while simultaneously reacting, absorbing, or adsorbing materials from the mobile fluid. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253621 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING HYDROPHILIC MEMBRANE HAVING IMPROVED ANTIFOULING PROPERTY AND HYDROPHILIC MEMBRANE MANUFACTURED BY THE METHOD - A method of manufacturing a hydrophilic membrane and hydrophilic membranes having improved antifouling property using a supercritical fluid or a subcritical fluid. The method involves combining a coating solution from a hydrophilic group-containing monomer, an initiator, a cross-linking agent and a supercritical fluid or subcritical fluid in a high pressure solution vessel and transferring the coating solution to a membrane in a high pressure coating vessel, coating the surfaces and micropores of the membranes through cross-linking polymerization reactions. Non-reacted coating material is returned to the high pressure solution vessel. The membranes are removed from the coating vessel, cleaned and dried. The hydrophilic membrane manufactured by the present invention is excellent in properties of hydrophobic membranes such as thermal stability, chemical stability and mechanical strength, and surfaces and micropores of the membranes are uniformly coated. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253622 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF INDELIBLY MARKING CELLULOSE, PAPER, TEXTILES AND OTHER WOVEN AND NON-WOVEN FIBER MATERIALS - The present invention provides a convenient and cost effective method of imprinting both text and images on certain filter materials such as those used in automatic coffee makers or as envelopes for the steeping of tea. The imprint must therefore be indelible, water resistant, non-toxic, temperature-resistant within the parameters of the application and the image reproduction must be crisp and permanent. Although the above-mentioned application is specific, it must be understood that the technology described herein includes, but is not limited to, the imprinting of filter paper and may be applied wherever indelible marking of certain appropriate substrates may be desired. The following describes both a method and system for indelibly marking a fabric, paper or any other fibrous material without the use of a pigmented liquid or thin-film transfer. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253623 | Methods and Compositions to Aggregate Algae - The present invention comprises methods and compositions for aggregating algae so as to separate the algal cells from an aqueous algae suspension. A bioflocculent, comprising a composition comprising a bacteria, is used to aggregate the algae. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253624 | ANAEROBIC DIGESTER-MEMBRANE BIOREACTOR FOR TREATING A WASTE STREAM - A waste stream having anaerobically biodegradable components is fed to an anaerobic reactor where the components react with microorganisms to biodegrade the components and produce biomass and biogas. Mixing occurs in select portions of the anaerobic reactor, particularly the bottom and top portions of the reactor. Relatively heavy solids settle to the bottom and are mixed with the mixed liquor while relatively light or fine solids float to the top portion of the anaerobic reactor where they are mixed with the mixed liquor. This leaves an intermediate or middle portion of the anaerobic reactor where the concentration of solids is relatively lower compared to the concentration of solids in the upper or lower portion of the anaerobic reactor. Mixed liquor is pumped from the intermediate portion of the anaerobic reactor to a membrane separation unit where the mixed liquor is separated into a permeate stream and a retentate stream that is concentrated with solids. The retentate stream is recycled back to the anaerobic reactor and mixed with the mixed liquor therein. Further, mixed liquor and the relatively heavy solids are pumped from the bottom of the anaerobic reactor to a solids separator such as a hydrocyclone. Here the mixed liquor and solids are separated into a stream concentrated with heavier solids including a high percentage of inorganic precipitants and a lighter solids stream that contains a high percentage of biomass. This lighter solids liquid stream containing mixed liquor is recycled back to the anaerobic reactor for further treatment while the solid stream can be directed to a dewatering unit. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253625 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REMOVING BIOLOGICAL NITROGEN AND SUPPORT THEREFOR - Provided is a biological nitrogen removal method which includes, causing to flow a support having, on the surface portion thereof, a two-layered microbial film which holes, in the outer layer, nitrite type nitrifying bacteria or aerobic bacteria and nitrite type nitrifying bacteria as a dominant species and, in the inner layer, anaerobic ammonia oxidizing bacteria as a dominant species while being surrounded with the nitrite type nitrifying bacteria; and thereby carrying out denitrification of the water to be treated by making use of the anaerobic ammonia oxidation reaction. In the biological nitrogen removal method, a feed rate of the support (total surface area of the support per unit capacity of the reaction tank) is adjusted so that an amount of nitrous acid produced by the nitrite type nitrification reaction through the action of the nitrite type nitrifying bacteria reaches a level to inhibit a nitrate type nitrification reaction. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253626 | Method and a device for biologically treating a contaminated liquid feedstock including a dispersible and digestible organic liquid phase such as a toxic oil or solvent - The installation comprises three reaction vessels ( | 2011-10-20 |
20110253627 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FILTERING - A system and method for filtering is disclosed, which is capable of accomplishing a filtering operation at a high recovery rate of 96% or more, and realizing a compact and simplified system structure, the system comprising a water bath including an inlet and a discharging hole, wherein feed water to be treated is supplied to the inside of the water bath through the inlet, and concentrated water is discharged out through the discharging hole; and plural membrane cassettes including first and second membrane cassettes submerged into the feed water contained in the water bath, wherein the first membrane cassette is positioned nearest to the inlet, and the second membrane cassette is positioned nearest to the discharging hole, wherein the first membrane cassette treats the feed water with a first impurity concentration; the second membrane cassette treats the feed water with a second impurity concentration; and the first impurity concentration is smaller than the second impurity concentration. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253628 | METHOD OF INHIBITING SCALE FORMATION AND DEPOSITION IN DESALINATION SYSTEMS - This invention relates to an improved method of inhibiting corrosion and calcium sulfate and calcium carbonate scaling in thermal and membrane desalination processes. The method includes adding a composition having an acrylic acid 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropyl sulfonic acid copolymer, combined with a synergistically effective amount of oligomeric phosphinosuccinic acid to seawater or recirculation brine in a desalting process to produce water for drinking and industrial applications. The method also includes adding a composition including mono, bis, and oligomeric phosphinosuccinic acid adducts to the desalting process. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253629 | Microfluidic devices, particularly filtration devices comprising polymeric membranes, and method for their manufacture and use - The present disclosure describes devices useful for microscale fluid purification, separation, and synthesis devices. Generally, such devices comprise a fluid membrane that separates two or more fluids flowing through plural microchannels operatively associated with the membrane. The fluids can both be liquids, gases, or a liquid and a gas, such as may be used for gas absorption into a liquid. Often, the membrane is a semipermeable membrane, such as might be used with a filtration device, such as a dialyzer. Devices of the present invention can be combined with other microscale devices to make systems. For example, the devices may be coupled with one or more microchemical microfactories, one or more micromixers, one or more microheaters; etc. Examples of devices made according to the present invention included an oxygenator, a dialzyer, microheat exchangers, etc. Particular materials had to be developed for use with certain embodiments of the device disclosed herein. For example, a new composite material was made comprising nanocrystalline cellulose filler and a polysulfone polymeric material. A dialyzer comprising the composite membrane also is disclosed. In order to make the nanocrystalline cellulose-polymer composite, a new method was devised for making an organic dispersion of nanocrystalline cellulose. The method comprised first forming an aqueous dispersion of nanocrystalline cellulose. A mixture was then formed comprising the aqueous dispersion and an organic liquid having a boiling point higher than water. The water was then selectively removed to form a second mixture comprising the nanocrystalline cellulose and the organic liquid. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253630 | MEMBRANES WITH FUNCTIONALIZED CARBON NANOTUBE PORES FOR SELECTIVE TRANSPORT - Provided herein composition and methods for nanoporous membranes comprising single walled, double walled, or multi-walled carbon nanotubes embedded in a matrix material. Average pore size of the carbon nanotube can be 6 nm or less. These membranes are a robust platform for the study of confined molecular transport, with applications in liquid and gas separations and chemical sensing including desalination, dialysis, and fabric formation. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253631 | MULTIFRACTION PURIFICATION PROCESSES AND DEVICES FOR SUCH PROCESSES - A process for continuous or quasi-continuous purification of a multi-component mixture (Fd) by means of at least four individual chromatographic columns through which the mixture is fed by means of at least one solvent (s), is given, wherein the multicomponent mixture (Fd) is to be separated into an integer number n of fractions (Fi), wherein n is at least 5. The columns are grouped into at least six sections ((α | 2011-10-20 |
20110253632 | OIL ADSORBENT, AND METHOD FOR RECOVERING OIL - An oil adsorbent is configured so as to include: at least one particle of an inorganic particle and a metallic particle, at least one particle constituting a core; and a polymer covering the core, wherein the polymer is a copolymer made of at least one substance selected from the group of molecular structure A consisting of styrene, butadiene, isoprene, ethylene and propylene and at least one substance selected from the group of molecular structure B consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, acrylonitrile, vinylpyridine, vinyl alcohol, maleic anhydride and maleic acid. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253633 | CATANIONIC VESICLES, PROCESS FOR PREPARING SAME AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - Catanionic vesicles, the walls of which are constituted of a mixture of surfactants of opposite charges. Process for preparing same and uses thereof, especially in the field of pharmacy or cosmetics, in the sector for the pollution control of aqueous media or in the field of the synthesis of nanoparticles. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253634 | TREATMENT OF WASTEWATER - The present invention provides systems, methods and devices for removing contaminants from an aqueous stream. In embodiments, these systems and methods may be applied to particular applications, for example removal of contaminants in aqueous streams associated with the petroleum industry. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253635 | FLUID CLARIFICATION SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS - A fluid clarification system and method is described in which fluid is passed through one or more settling compartments, each having a solids outlet at the base of the compartment. The base of each compartment includes inclined surfaces for guiding settled solids to the outlet. Also described is a polymer reaction trough including baffles to promote gentle mixing of inflow fluid with flocculant. The system is designed to reduce costs of transportation, flocculant, and solids handling. The system is preferably arranged to facilitate transport on a skid or trailer, while maximizing fluid handling capabilities and minimizing costs. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253636 | Chemical Administrator For Controllably Treating Wastewater - Disclosed is a chemical administrator which delivers a chemical solution into a water supply line for a water-consuming device, e.g., a toilet in a recreational vehicle, for the purpose of treating waste-water before it is disposed in a holding tank. The apparatus has a container which holds the chemical solution. It also has a chemical administering system which siphons the chemical from the container into the water supply line using a vacuum created by the water moving through it. | 2011-10-20 |