44th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130284591 | HYDROGEN-PRODUCING CELL COMPRISING A CELL OF A HIGH TEMPERATURE STEAM ELECTROLYZER - A hydrogen-producing cell comprising a cell of a high temperature steam electrolyzer or HTSE comprising a porous cathode ( | 2013-10-31 |
20130284592 | VIBRATION FEEDING DEVICE - A vibration feeding device includes a mounting seat, a vibration feeding mechanism, and a pressing mechanism. The vibration feeding mechanism includes a driving member, a rotating shaft, a rotation wheel, and at least one adjusting member. The rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the driving member. The rotation wheel is non-rotatably sleeved on the rotating shaft. The at least one adjusting member is fixed between the rotating shaft and the rotation wheel to adjust an eccentricity of the rotation wheel. The vibration feeding mechanism is mounted on the mounting seat. The pressing mechanism is connected to the rotation wheel of the vibration feeding mechanism and is driven by the vibration to adjustably move close to and then away from a workpiece. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284593 | ION SOURCE, ION BEAM PROCESSING/OBSERVATION APPARATUS, CHARGED PARTICLE BEAM APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR OBSERVING CROSS SECTION OF SAMPLE - An ion beam machining and observation method relevant to a technique of cross sectional observation of an electronic component, through which a sample is machined by using an ion beam and a charged particle beam processor capable of reducing the time it takes to fill up a processed hole with a high degree of flatness at the filled area. The observation device is capable of switching the kind of gas ion beam used for machining a sample with the kind of a gas ion beam used for observing the sample. To implement the switch between the kind of a gas ion beam used for sample machining and the kind of a gas ion beam used for sample observation, at least two gas introduction systems are used, each system having a gas cylinder, a gas tube, a gas volume control valve, and a stop valve. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284594 | NARROW SOURCE FOR PHYSICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION PROCESSING - A narrow sputtering source and target which are designed to be installed in a series on a sputtering chamber. Each of the narrow sputtering source has length sufficient to traverse one direction of the sputtering zone, but is much narrower than the orthogonal direction of the sputtering zone. When the sputtering chamber performs a pass-by sputtering process, each of the narrow sputtering sources is sufficiently long to traverse the sputtering zone in the direction orthogonal to the substrate travel direction, but is much narrower than the sputtering zone in the direction of substrate travel. Several narrow sputtering sources are installed so as to traverse the entire sputtering zone in all directions. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284595 | Test strips and preparation method thereof - The present invention relates to test strips and preparation method thereof. More particularly, the present invention relates to a test strip comprising: (a) an insulating substrate; (b) an electrode system disposed on the insulating substrate; (c) an insulation layer disposed on the electrode system, in which an accommodation space is disposed at one side of the insulation layer for exposing a part of the electrode system to carry out an electrochemical reaction of an analyte; and (d) a gel, disposed in the accommodation space and formed by dissolving a reactive enzyme reacting with the analyte in a hydrogel and being cured. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284596 | Direct-transfer biopile - The invention relates to a biopile electrode or biosensor electrode intended to be immersed in a liquid medium containing a target and an oxidizer, respectively a reducer, in which the anode comprises an enzyme able to catalyse the oxidation of a target, and the cathode comprises an enzyme able to catalyse the reduction of the oxidizer, and in which each of the anode electrode and cathode electrode consists of a solid agglomeration of carbon nanotubes mixed with the enzyme, and is secured to an electrode wire | 2013-10-31 |
20130284597 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TESTING CORROSION INHIBITOR - A device for testing a corrosion inhibitor, the device including: a circulating cooling water tank; a circulating water pump; a flowmeter; a five-port glass tube; a working electrode; a reference electrode; an auxiliary electrode; a heating rod; and an electrochemical workstation. The circulating water pump is connected to the circulating cooling water tank. The heating rod is fixed inside the circulating cooling water tank. The water inlet of the flowmeter is connected to the circulating water pump. The water outlet of the flowmeter is connected to the water inlet of the five-port glass tube. The water outlet of the five-port glass tube is connected to the circulating cooling water tank. The working electrode the reference electrode, and the auxiliary electrode are connected to the electrochemical workstation; and the electrochemical workstation is connected to a host computer. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284598 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR POSITIONING NANO-OBJECTS WITH ASPECT RATIOS - A method for positioning nano-objects on a surface and an apparatus for implementing the method. The method includes: providing a first surface and a second surface in a position facing each other, where one or more of the surfaces exhibits one or more position structures having dimensions on the nanoscale; providing an ionic liquid suspension of the nano-objects between the two surfaces, where the suspension comprises two electrical double layers each formed at an interface with a respective one of the two surfaces, and the surfaces have electrical charges of the same sign; enabling the nano-objects in the suspension to position according to a potential energy resulting from the electrical charge of the two surfaces; and depositing one or more of the nano-objects on the first surface according to the positioning structures by shifting the minima of the potential energy towards the first surface. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284599 | REVERSIBLE CURRENT GEL ELECTROPHORESIS DEVICE FOR SEPARATING BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES - Cassette bodies for use with electrophoresis apparatus can be formed of a single piece of molded or machined plastic. Such cassette bodies can include a plurality of channels that pass through the cassette body, from a proximal end to a distal end. Such channels can be defined by upper and lower chambers. The upper chambers can be in fluid communication with a first buffer pool through a semi-permeable membrane, and the lower chambers can be in fluid communication with a second buffer pool. An electric current can be passed through the first and second buffer pools, and then reversed, to perform an electrophoresis operation that can separate a biomolecule of interest from free probes, and provide for convenient collection of said biomolecule of interest. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284600 | THIN FILMS FOR CONTROLLED PROTEIN INTERACTION - A medium for isolating or releasing an electrostatically charged component from or into an aqueous composition. The medium has a polyelectrolyte film on at least one surface of an article wherein the polyelectrolyte film is characterized by an interpenetrating network of a predominantly positively charged polymer and a predominantly negatively charged polymer. The predominantly positively charged polymer, the predominantly negatively charged polymer or both contain (i) a pH sensitive imidazole repeat unit having a pKa between 3 and 9, or (ii) a redox sensitive repeat unit selected from the group consisting of quaternized bipyridine repeat units, coordinated metal repeat units, pyrrole repeat units, aniline repeat units, thiophene repeat units and combinations thereof having a redox potential between +1.2 volts and −1.2 volts versus a standard hydrogen electrode. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284601 | METHOD FOR PREPARING AN ANION EXCHANGE MEMBRANE WITH ION EXCHANGE GROUPS AND AN APPARATUS FOR REMOVAL OF IONS - A method of preparing an anion exchange membrane with anion exchange groups. The method includes polymerizing a first monomer with a functional group selected from the pyridine derivatives with a second monomer selected from the benzene derivatives, such as styrene, to form a copolymer. The copolymer may be crosslinked with a crosslinker. The functional group of the copolymer may be functionalized to an anion exchange group. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284602 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR METALIZING WAFERS - A device for metalizing wafers, in particular microchip wafers, in an electrolyte, contains a plurality of holder arrangements. Each holder arrangement has a chamber for the electrolyte which is separate from the electrolyte-receiving chambers in other holder devices, a ring acting as cathode, and an anode system as the anode being associated with each wafer. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284603 | Method and Apparatus for Plating Metal Parts - A method and apparatus for plating parts like lug nuts or other metal parts that have both an easily plated outside surface as well as a recessed cavity. The invention works in combination with a standard multi-station plating process. The present invention drains and plates a part containing a cavity by moving the part from a position where the cavity is facing around 45 degrees down to a position where the cavity is facing around 45 degrees up and then back down at various times during the process. The moving is generally initiated when the rack moving along a track above the fluid tanks encounters a roller. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284604 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTROPLATING SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER WHEN CONTROLLING CATIONS IN ELECTROLYTE - Apparatus and methods for electroplating metal onto substrates are disclosed. The electroplating apparatus comprise an electroplating cell and at least one oxidization device. The electroplating cell comprises a cathode chamber and an anode chamber separated by a porous barrier that allows metal cations to pass through but prevents organic particles from crossing. The oxidation device (ODD) is configured to oxidize cations of the metal to be electroplated onto the substrate, which cations are present in the anolyte during electroplating. In some embodiments, the ODD is implemented as a carbon anode that removes Cu(I) from the anolyte electrochemically. In other embodiments, the ODD is implemented as an oxygenation device (OGD) or an impressed current cathodic protection anode (ICCP anode), both of which increase oxygen concentration in anolyte solutions. Methods for efficient electroplating are also disclosed. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284605 | HIGH SPEED METHOD FOR PLATING PALLADIUM AND PALLADIUM ALLOYS - A high speed method of depositing palladium and palladium alloys is disclosed. The high speed method uses an aqueous, ammonia-based bath which has reduced free ammonia in the bath. The high speed method may be used to deposit palladium and palladium alloy coatings on various substrates such as electrical devices and jewelry. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284606 | ELECTROCHEMICAL PROCESS FOR CONVERSION OF BIODIESEL TO AVIATION FUELS - Methods for the conversion of a biofuel such as biodiesel into an alkane composition such as an aviation fuel, kerosine, or liquified petroleum gas product involve a series of electrochemical reactions. The reactions include oxidation of methanol to carbon dioxide, reduction of fatty acid esters, and cleavage of fatty acid chains at C═C double bonds. The methods are carried out by systems of two or more electrochemical reactors. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284607 | METHOD OF PRODUCING COUPLED RADICAL PRODUCTS - A method that produces coupled radical products from biomass. The method involves obtaining a lipid or carboxylic acid material from the biomass. This material may be a carboxylic acid, an ester of a carboxylic acid, a triglyceride of a carboxylic acid, or a metal salt of a carboxylic acid, or any other fatty acid derivative. This lipid material or carboxylic acid material is converted into an alkali metal salt. The alkali metal salt is then used in an anolyte as part of an electrolytic cell. The electrolytic cell may include an alkali ion conducting membrane (such as a NaSICON membrane). When the cell is operated, the alkali metal salt of the carboxylic acid decarboxylates and forms radicals. Such radicals are then bonded to other radicals, thereby producing a coupled radical product such as a hydrocarbon. The produced hydrocarbon may be, for example, saturated, unsaturated, branched, or unbranched, depending upon the starting material. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284608 | WIND ENERGY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - A wind energy system comprising a wind turbine comprising a cowling surrounded by a diffuser and a plurality of inner rotor blades located inside of the cowling that rotate about an inner hub, a plurality of outer rotor blades positioned between the diffuser and the cowling that are counter-rotating relative to the plurality of inner rotor blades, a drive mechanism located within the inner rotor hub, a dynamic telescopic tower, and a tower support that connects the wind turbine to the dynamic telescopic tower. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284609 | ENZYMATIC ELECTROCHEMICAL-BASED SENSORS WITH NAD POLYMERIC COENZYME - A nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) polymeric coenzyme for use in enzymatic electrochemical-based sensors includes NAD moieties covalently bound as pendent groups to a polymer backbone. An enzymatic electrochemical-based biosensor includes nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) polymeric coenzyme, a polymeric electron transfer agent (e.g., polymeric ferrocene) at least one working electrode, and at least one reference electrode. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284610 | Determining Blood Glucose in a Small Volume Sample Receiving Cavity and in a Short Time Period - The concentration of glucose in a blood sample is determined by methods utilizing test strips having a sample receiving cavity having a volume of less than 1 μl and determining the glucose concentration within a time period of less than 10 seconds. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284611 | ANALYTE MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUE AND SYSTEM - Described are methods and systems to apply a plurality of test voltages to the test strip and measure a current transient output resulting from an electrochemical reaction in a test chamber of the test strip so that highly accurate glucose concentration can be determined. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284612 | NANOWIRES FOR ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS - An electrical device including a substrate that has a surface and a plurality of electrically conductive nanowires, each of which has a first end and a second end. Each of the nanowires is formed of a semiconductor, a compound semiconductor, a metal, as or a combination thereof and is coated with an electrically insulating layer except for its first and second ends, the first end being attacked to the surface and the second end being coated with an electrically conductive layer. Also disclosed is a method of sending or receiving an electrical signal to or from a biological cell using the above-described device. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284613 | HOLDER FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A foldable holder for holding and supporting a portable electronic device includes a first outer sheet, a second outer sheet, a handle portion extending from the first outer sheet and the second outer sheet configured for being handled. A base plate, a first main supporting plate, a second main supporting plate, two first side supporting plates, and two second side supporting plates located on the second outer sheet. When the holder is folded, the base plate, the first main supporting plate, the first side supporting plates, and the second side supporting plates cooperatively form a three-dimensional structure that can support the portable electronic device at an angle relative to the second outer sheet without collapsing. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284614 | HOLDER FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A holder includes a first outer sheet, a second outer sheet, and a handled portion. A base portion, a first supporting portion and a second supporting portion are formed on the second outer sheet. A latching piece is formed on the base portion, the latching piece having a bendable portion. The first supporting portion is folded relative to the base portion, and the second supporting portion is folded relative to the first supporting portion until the second supporting portion is held by the latching piece, the base portion, the first supporting portion and the second supporting portion cooperatively form a three-dimensional structure that can support the portable electronic device at an angle relative to the second outer sheet without collapsing. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284615 | HOLDER FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A holder is for supporting a portable electronic device, including at least one sheet. A base portion, a first supporting portion and a second supporting portion formed on the at least one sheet. The base portion, the first supporting portion and the second supporting portion are parallel with each other and folded relative to each other. A latching piece is formed on the base portion, the latching piece having a bendable portion. The first supporting portion is folded relative to the base portion, and the second supporting portion is folded relative to the first supporting portion until the second supporting portion is held by the latching piece, the base portion, the first supporting portion and the second supporting portion cooperatively form a three-dimensional structure that can support the portable electronic device at an angle relative to the at least one sheet without collapsing. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284616 | CARRIER FOR BEVERAGE CUPS - A beverage cup carrier is formed of a single sheet of paperboard, stored flat and then folded into the carrying configuration upon time of use. An array of holes is arranged about a centerline, and first and second fold lines are equally spaced oppositely from the centerline, outside the array of holes and parallel to the first pair of edges to form a base. First and second flaps extend from the fold lines and are folded along the fold lines inward to the base. A handhold cutout is formed at a first end of the first flap, and a tab, generally of the shape of the handhold cutout, at a first end of the second flap. The tab of the second flap is inserted through the slot of the first flap to interlock first and second flaps. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284617 | OXYGEN-ABSORBING RESIN COMPOSITION - To provide an oxygen-absorbing polyester resin composition which exhibits excellent oxygen-absorbing capability even in the absence of transition metal catalyst without affected by the glass transition temperature of a polyester resin that is contained as a base resin. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284618 | CONTAINER DATA CENTER - A container data center includes a container. The container includes a top wall, two sidewalls, a first end wall, and a second end wall. Two elongated water troughs are arranged on the top of the container, near the sidewalls. The outer side plate of each water trough is lower than a top side of the corresponding inner side plate. A water receptacle is arranged near the first end plate. Pipes connect the water receptacle to the water troughs, to transfer the water in the water receptacle to the water troughs. When the water in the water troughs overflows, the water flows down the sidewalls of the container, to separate and thus protect the sidewalls from pollutants and humidity in the surrounding air. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284619 | Divider and Cutting Board - A system (and method) for use with a cooler having a plurality of interior, opposed vertical channels comprises a cutting board and a cutting board holding assembly. The cutting board holding assembly comprises a first vertical side wall coupled to and positioned opposite a second vertical side wall, the first and second side walls defining a receptacle configured to receive the cutting board. Further, the first and second side walls are configured to slidingly engage two opposed vertical channels of a cooler. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284620 | PACKAGE FOR A DENTAL MATERIAL AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE PACKAGE - A package for a dental material comprises a compartment for holding a first substance of the dental material and an open reservoir at least partially formed by a wall of the package. The package is adapted such that the compartment and the reservoir are connectable for fluid communication. The reservoir accommodates a second substance of the dental material retained at a surface of the reservoir wall. The package preferably enables easy mixing of the dental material from the first and second substance, thus preferably facilitate a preparation and use of the dental material. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284621 | CONTAINER HAVING TRANSPARENT OPTICAL ELEMENT - A container ( | 2013-10-31 |
20130284622 | Package For Tobacco Industry Products - A package ( | 2013-10-31 |
20130284623 | Hinge Lid Package - The present invention pertains to hinge lid packages, for example cigarette packages, with features that reduce the force required to open and close the package, keep the lid tightly closed when not in use and/or improve the luxurious feel of the package during opening and closing, in comparison to similar packages that do not include these features. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284624 | CONTAINER MADE FROM A COMPOSITE OF ALUMINUM FOIL AND POLYMER AND USED FOR ANALYTICAL AIDS, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING - A container at least to some extent composed of a sheet of composite material, where the composite material includes an aluminum foil with a first and a second surface side, a first polymer layer, bonded to at least one of the two surface sides, where the aluminum foil covers, by way of the polymer layer, at least one aperture of a holder, where the composite material and the holder together form the container, where the holder accepts at least one analytical aid in a cutout, where the aluminum foil has been molded. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284625 | ATTIC ACCESS DOOR SEAL - An insulating cover is adapted for sealing an attic access panel. The insulating cover includes a substantially rectangular fabric layer and at least one rod for raising the fabric layer above the attic access panel. A cavity is defined by the fabric layer and is adapted to contain a volume of stationary air. A seal is formed around a perimeter of the fabric layer. The seal includes multiple fiber strands of material that are adapted to conform to a shape of a floor surface. The fiber strands are adapted to seal gaps formed where the cover meets the floor surface. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284626 | Case for tooth-cleaning stick - The case has an inner component which is provided with tweezers for immobilizing an elongated element. The element can be a stick having exposed bristles at one end. The inner component is pivotally attached to an outer component and swings from an open position in which the bristles of the stick are exposed for use as a tooth brush. In the closed position, the stick is entirely within the outer component and is protected by it. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284627 | TOOL HOLDER - A tool handle includes a cavity to receive a T-handle tool. When the tool handle is placed on the T-handle tool, the tool handle provides a better grip of the tool handle to apply greater torque. The tool handle includes a protrusion which is able to detachably couple with the T-handle tool. Once coupled with the T-handle tool, the tool handle is able to be grasped by a user to rapidly turn the T-handle tool. In some embodiments, the T-handle tool includes an added tool. A tool container is able to store T-handle tools and the tool handle. The tool container includes a locking mechanism to lock the tools in place and a tamper prevention mechanism to ensure the locking mechanism is not tampered with while the tool container is in the store. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284628 | CARTON WITH INSERT - A carton for holding a plurality of containers. The carton comprises a plurality of panels comprising a top panel. A plurality of end flaps are at least partially overlapped with respect to one another to thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton. The plurality of end flaps can comprise a top end flap foldably connected to the top panel. A reinforcing insert can comprise a central panel and at least one reinforcing end panel foldably connected to the central panel. At least one reinforcing end flap can be foldably connected to the at least one reinforcing end panel. A handle can comprise at least a first handle feature in the top end flap and a second handle feature in the reinforcing end panel. The second handle feature can be generally aligned with the first handle feature. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284629 | Packaging for a Size Varying Series of Femoral Stem Components for Artificial Hip Joints - The present disclosure is concerned with packaging which can accommodate a series of femoral stem components for prosthetic hip joints which have a dimension which varies minimally across the series but which vary considerably in overall size. The packaging is designed to minimize the travel of any member of the series packaged therein such that all the packaged components in the series can pass the standard handling and shipping tests typically used by the manufacturers of medical implants. The packaging comprises two thermoformed tray components which each carry three types of cavities which are interconnected. The tray components are designed to be assembled with their cavities facing each other. The cavities are designed to contain the lower stem, body and angled shaft of the stem component, respectively. The cavities for the lower stem and the body cooperate to capture the minimally varying dimension of the series. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284630 | CASES FORMED FROM BOOKS - An effective, physically protective case for small electronic devices is made from repurposed books. The case may conceal the device to make it appear as a less valuable item. The case, being made from old, repurposed books, makes use of items that may otherwise be disposed of, thereby preventing waste. By using an actual book, rather than trying to replicate the look of a book, the case can effectively conceal ebooks, tablet computers, smart phones, and the like, even under the closest inspection. The case is sturdy, has few moving parts, is durable and is produces using only recycled materials. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284631 | DOUBLE HINGE DISPLAY PACKAGE AND METHOD OF USE - A clamshell package for supporting an article is provided including a covered manufacturing hinge adapted to divide the clamshell into first and second parts adapted to form a cavity. The first and second parts partially overlap to form a flange adjacent the manufacturing hinge. The second part includes an uncovered operating hinge, about which the second part is adapted to pivot away from the first part to an open position. The clamshell package includes a panel adapted to engage the manufacturing hinge and flange to retain the manufacturing hinge in a folded position, with the panel being spaced from the operating hinge. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284632 | PACKAGING FOR CONTAINERS - This packaging is for containers having each a cylindrical body and an upper surface located at or near an extremity of the body, said packaging comprising a nest, a tub and a sealing cover; the nest having a nesting structure to receive the containers and comprising at least one first supporting surface, to be received on at least one corresponding supporting surface of the tub, the tub having a bottom wall, lateral walls forming an upper opening, and a peripheral flange leveled with said upper opening, for the sealing of said sealing cover thereon; said nest includes at least one second supporting surface rigidly connected to said at least one first supporting surface and so positioned with respect to this at least one first supporting surface that this second supporting surface is located, when the nest is placed in the tub, at the level of said peripheral flange. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284633 | RECEIVING AND FIXING DEVICE - In a receiving and fixing device for receiving and fixing the position of at least one object, the receiving and fixing device has at least one receiving section for receiving the at least one object, which is formed at least partly of a flexible, contour-enclosing, shape-adaptive and impact-damping material. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284634 | SINTER BONDED CONTAINMENT TUBE - A containment tube includes a sealed tube comprising silicon carbide, first and second ends, an inner bore extending along at least a portion of its axial length between the first and second ends, and contains a radioactive material within the bore of the sealed tube. The first end has a plug residing in the inner bore to close the first end, and the second end has a distal wall that closes the inner bore at the second. At least one of the first or second ends is bonded to the sealed tube by a sinter bond. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284635 | Rigid Urethane Self-Skinning Foam Bin - The present invention provides a top frame made from a thermoset foam material. The top frame includes a pair of substantially parallel sides and a pair of substantially parallel ends connected to the sides to form a generally rectangular frame structure. The frame structure has an inner layer and outer surface defining a thickness. The thermoset foam material varies in density along the frame structure thickness such that the density of the thermoset foam material is greatest near the frame structure outer surface to form a hard outer shell. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284636 | PILL CONTAINER WITH REMINDING FUNCTION - A pill container includes a container, a reminder unit arranged on the container, a scale arranged in the container to measure a content weight of the content in the container, and a processor electrically coupled to the scale and used to monitor the content weight. When some of the content is removed from the container, the processor determines a decrease in the content weight and determines a dose according to the decrease in the content weight and a weight of a single dosage. If the dose does not match a preset value, the processor controls the reminder unit to output an alert. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284637 | UNIT-DOSE FORMAT PERHYDROLASE SYSTEMS - Described are compositions and methods relating to unit-dose format perhydrolase enzyme systems for use in cleaning applications, such as laundry and dishwashing. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284638 | Packaging and Supporting Device for Liquid Crystal Display Module - A packaging and supporting device for LCD module is provided. The device includes an organizer defined with a first grooves and a second grooves for securely positioning the first and second panels in a way that the first and second modules are partially overlapped. A carton box is used to receive the first and second panels packed and supported by the organizer. With the provision of the packaging and supporting devices, two set of LCD modules can be partially stored in away to reduce the overall dimension so as to reduce the transportation cost. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284639 | HYDROCRACKING PROCESS OF HEAVY HYDROCARBON DISTILLATES USING SUPERCRITICAL SOLVENT - Specific embodiments of the present invention provide a hydrocracking process for converting low value-added heavy hydrocarbon distillates into high value-added hydrocarbon distillates using a supercritical solvent as a medium. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284640 | HYDROPROCESSING CATALYST AND PROCESS FOR TREATING HEAVY HYDROCARBON FEEDSTOCKS - A catalyst for treating heavy hydrocarbon feedstocks. The catalyst comprises a calcined particle comprising a co-mulled mixture made by co-mulling inorganic oxide powder, molybdenum trioxide powder, and a nickel compound or cobalt compound, or both compounds, and then forming the co-mulled mixture into a particle that is calcined to provide the calcined particle. The calcination is conducted at a temperature such that at least 20% of the pore volume of the calcined particle is in pores of greater than 5,000 Å and less than 70% of the pore volume of the calcined particle is in the pores having a pore size in the range of from 70 to 250 Å. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284641 | BITUMEN SEPARATION PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PROBLEM ORES - A process for separating from an oil sand slurry solids and bitumen is provided, comprising introducing the oil sand slurry into a separation zone comprising an upper zone and a lower zone; intercepting a settling path of the solids in the separation zone by bringing the solids into contact with at least one intercepting surface to direct the solids to the lower zone; and producing a reduced solids upper zone to allow the bitumen to rise through the upper zone with reduced hindrance from the solids. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284642 | METHOD OF BENEFICIATION OF PHOSPHATE - A method of beneficiation of phosphate from a phosphate ore comprising: providing an aqueous slurry of phosphate ore in particulate form for conditioning comprising at least 60% by weight solids; conditioning the aqueous slurry by contacting the aqueous slurry with at least one conditioning agent selected from fatty acids and salts thereof and at least one hydrocarbon; diluting the conditioned slurry to provide a solids content of no more than 35% by weight; subjecting the diluted slurry to froth flotation comprising combining a pressurized stream of diluted slurry with air in a downcomer to form a foam comprising a dispersed air phase and introducing a downward stream of the foam into a floatation chamber comprising liquid below a surface of the liquid to form a floated froth; and collecting the floated froth to provide a solid enriched in phosphate. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284643 | Method and Apparatus for Separating Metal Values - Methods and apparatuses for separating metal values, such as nickel and nickel compounds, from mineral ores, including lateritic ores are disclosed. The method includes providing a mixture of particles (e.g., crushed and sized ore) that is composed of at least a first group of particles and a second group of particles. Group members have similar chemical composition, while particles belonging to different groups have dissimilar chemical compositions. The mixture of particles is concurrently, or generally concurrently, heated (using microwave/millimeter wave energy) and exposed to a reactant. The wave energy and the reactant act to increase the difference in either the magnetic susceptibility or other separation properties between the first and second group of particles. The mixture of particles is then passed through an appropriate separator to separate the particles of interest. Optional steps are disclosed for purifying selected particles. The reactant includes sulfur, sulfur compounds, halogens, or halogen compounds. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284644 | METHOD FOR CLASSIFYING A GROUND MATERIAL-FLUID MIXTURE AND MILL CLASSIFIER - A method for classifying a ground material-fluid mixture and a mill classifier. In order to improve the grinding and classification process, the subsequent dust separation and in particular to optimise the energy situation of a grinding plant, it is provided according to the invention that the fine material-fluid flow leaving the dynamic classifier part with angular momentum, besides a swirl reduction or swirl elimination, with the aid of a guiding apparatus and a displacement body, is made uniform in a classifier outlet housing and deflected into a virtually linear flow. The fixed guiding apparatus arranged coaxially with the classifier axis in the classifier outlet housing and the displacement body can be formed as one unit and the guide elements of the guiding apparatus can be arranged on the displacement body and extending into the vicinity of the inner wall of the classifier outlet housing. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284645 | SEPARATION APPARATUS - A separation conveyor ( | 2013-10-31 |
20130284646 | SHALE SHAKER SCREEN AND FASTENING SYSTEM - A shaker screen comprises a frame that has a plurality of opposing sides. The shaker screen also comprises a screen assembly attached to the frame. In addition, each side of the shaker screen comprises a tubular member having an inner edge, an outer edge, and defining a central axis. Further, a horizontal plane intersects the central axis, the outer edge, and the inner edge of each side. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284647 | WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - An apparatus for treating water stored in a reservoir to remove contaminants has a feed line for receiving water and a by-pass valve that controls the flow of water through the feed line. A venturi valve responds to the rate of flow of water through a flow line by creating a vacuum in a supply line from an ozone generator, the extent of the vacuum created being dependent on the rate of flow, to add ozone at a controlled rate to the water to be treated. A sensor probe measures the oxidation reduction potential of the water, to supply hydrogen peroxide to the water at a controlled rate dependent on the oxidation reduction potential level. The ozone and the hydrogen peroxide are mixed with the water in a multicyclone unit to allow a peroxone reaction to occur that treats the water, and the treated water is returned to the reservoir. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284648 | ENCLOSURE FOR A PORTABLE HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEM - An enclosure for containing a portable hemodialysis unit includes a housing suitable to support components for performing hemodialysis including a dialyzer, one or more pumps to circulate blood through the dialyzer, a source of dialysate, and one or more pumps to circulate the dialysate through the dialyzer. The housing may have a front panel at which blood circuit connections and dialysate fluidic connections are located, e.g., blood line connections for patient blood access, connections for a reagent supply, dialyzer connections for both blood flow and dialysate, etc. The enclosure may also include a pair of vertical, side-by-side doors hingedly mounted to the housing. With the doors in the closed position, access to the patient access and dialysate fluidic connections may be blocked, and the doors may allow for the retention of heat in the housing suitable for disinfection during a disinfection cycle. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284649 | ADVANCED ON-SITE WATER SANITIZATION SYSTEM HAVING CHLORINE GENERATION INTEGRATED WITH COPPER/SILVER IONIZATION - An advanced on-site water sanitization system is taught having integrated chlorine generation and copper/silver ionization in the same unit. The system includes a manifold loop connectable to a water supply line for supplying water to be sanitized from a body of water, and connectable to a water return line for returning sanitized water to the body of water. It also includes a copper/silver ionizer, capable of receiving a flow of water to be sanitized, adding copper and silver ions to the flow of water so as to provide a copper/silver ionized flow of water. A chlorinator is also included, capable of receiving a flow of ionized water, and a flow of chlorine, and allowing the flow of chlorine to mix with the flow of ionized water so as to provide a chlorinated flow of ionized water to the manifold loop to return as sanitized water to the body of water. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284650 | Self Cleaning Shield - A filtration element adapted to be mounted to a rain gutter; the filtration element comprising a plurality of threads or water receiving membrane defining a substantially planar first surface having downward or upward extending planes or channels or inseams defining segments or areas that distend beneath or extend above the first surface, such segments or areas positioned perpendicular and/or not completely parallel to the longitudinal (lengthwise) edge of the filtration element. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284651 | LIQUID RECOVERY FILTER - The liquid recovery filter includes several embodiments, each of which provides for the recovery of liquid otherwise trapped within the filter housing and element. Each embodiment includes a series of vents, purge ports, and passages that communicate fluidly with the filter housing and filter core. Certain vents and purge ports are initially opened following filtration operations to allow pressurized gas to flow into the housing, thereby forcing residual unfiltered liquid through the filter. When this has been accomplished, another vent is opened to the filter core to allow filtered liquid to flow from the downstream or outlet passage from the filter core. Some embodiments have the filter outlet located above the filter, and include a downstream drain port extending from the filter core. The downstream drain port provides for the recovery of filtered liquid when the vent or purge port is opened in these embodiments. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284652 | Anaerobic Digester Apparatus With A Floating Mixer System Integrated With A Cover - An anaerobic digester apparatus including a container and an integrated cover and mixer system. The container includes vertical or sloped walls and is configured to contain wastewater and waste material. An integrated cover and mixer system is configured to extend over and cover the surface of the wastewater in the container. The cover is maintained on the surface of the wastewater in the container by a plurality of floats coupled to the cover. A mixer float is coupled to the cover with the mixer float including a mixer motor having a shaft extending through the mixer float and in fluid communication with the wastewater. The shaft includes an impeller configured to provide a downdraft mixing motion of the water and waste. The cover and mixer system are effectively integrated and coupled to the container to facilitate an anaerobic digestion of the waste in the container. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284653 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SINGLE NEEDLE CONTINUOUS PLASMA PROCESSING - Certain examples describe systems and methods for increasing plasma extracted from donor blood. An example method includes receiving blood extracted from a donor connected to a blood collection machine. The example method includes filtering the blood using a filtration device to remove at least a portion of plasma included in the blood to separate the plasma removed from remaining blood. The example method includes routing the plasma removed for collection. The example method includes re-filtering the remaining blood using a or the filtration device to remove additional plasma from the remaining blood. The example method includes routing the additional plasma removed for collection. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284654 | Magnetic Separation System Comprising Flexible Magnetic Pins - A magnetic separation plate for use in methods employing magnetic particles, said magnetic separation plate comprising a support plate and magnetic pins in a predetermined geometrical arrangement, said magnetic pins having a fastening portion, an intermediate portion and a separation portion and being fastened to said support plate at their fastening portion, wherein said magnetic pins are individually displaceable at their separation portion. The invention further provides a method for the separation of magnetic particles using the separation plate. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284655 | FILTRATION APPARATUS - A plurality of hollow filter sheets have a suction pipe inserted therethrough to be stacked with a ring-shaped packing clamped therebetween. Therefore, a gap between the hollow filter sheet and the suction pipe is watertightly sealed. In the hollow filter sheet, a hollow portion is provided between two filters, and then a spacer with a surface having pits and projections is provided in the hollow portion. A narrow passage space allowing liquid to pass through is provided between the filter and the spacer by pressing the two filters against surfaces of the spacer with the packings and causing the filters to be deformed into a shape according to the surfaces of the spacer. The narrow passage space is smaller than a drainage space between the filters and the spacer that are not clamped by the packings. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284656 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING FILTERING MEMBRANE MODULE TO FRAME STRUCTURE - A system and method for installing a large-sized filtering membrane module to a frame structure with easiness is disclosed, wherein the system comprises a frame structure to which the filtering membrane module is to be installed; and an installing apparatus for installing the filtering membrane module to the frame structure, wherein the installing apparatus comprises a horizontal rod parallel to an inserting direction of the filtering membrane module into the frame structure; and a moving unit movable toward the frame structure along the horizontal rod while supporting the filtering membrane module. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284657 | System for Collection of Chemical Spill - A collecting system for chemical spills is described, comprising an extended, protruding collector arm equipped with, at least, one pontoon ( | 2013-10-31 |
20130284658 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING AND DISTRIBUTING GRAY WATER - A collection valve for use in a water reclamation system is provided. The collection valve comprises (i) a drain pipe connectable to a drain line in which gray water flows, the drain pipe comprising an inlet pipe, a medial pipe, and an outlet pipe; the medial pipe having a first opening rotatable from a first position to a second position; (ii) a valve plug pipe, surrounding the medial pipe, having an second opening; and (iii) an actuator assembly for rotating the medial pipe between the first and second positions. Rotating the medial pipe to the first position causes the first opening to be in alignment with the second opening causing gray water to drain into a tank. Rotating the medial pipe to the second position misaligns the first and second opening causing fluid passing through the medial pipe or drain to a sewer or septic tank. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284659 | ADSORBENT FOR THE REMOVAL OF BLOOD CELLS - A blood cells removal module including a casing having an inlet into which a blood flow before blood cells removal flows, and an outlet in which a blood flow after blood cells removal is discharged, an adsorbent for blood cells removal of short fiber shape accommodated in the casing, a mesh being provided inside the inlet and the outlet, respectively, and holding the adsorbent for blood cells removal in the casing, wherein a length of the adsorbent for blood cells removal is within a range from 1 to 60% of the internal diameter of the casing. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284660 | CARE-FREE PUMPED FLOW ROTATING DRUM SCREEN - A pumped or gravity flow rotating drum screen removes unwanted solids from a flowing fluid. The drum screen may comprise: a housing having a fluid inlet end, a solid discharge end and an area between the two ends, the fluid inlet permitting a flow of influent containing unwanted solids into a hollow portion of a drum screen positioned lengthwise in the area between the two ends of the housing, the screen comprising a filter medium that retains at least a portion of the unwanted solids within the hollow portion of the drum screen and which produces a liquid effluent that is discharged from an outer surface of the drum screen, the retained solids being removable via the solid discharge end; a drive assembly configured to rotate the drum screen about an axis running the length of the drum screen; and one or more stabilization pad assemblies in contact with one or more rings circumscribing the outer surface of the drum screen at one or more locations. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284661 | Housing for Filter and Filter - A housing for a filter element includes a fluid inlet and a deflector arrangement leading the fluid to be filtered towards the filter element. The invention further relates to a filter including a housing; a filter element arranged within the housing and dividing the space inside the housing into a first and second chamber, the inlet in communication with the first chamber. Pressure loss is advantageously reduced due to the deflector arrangement Meanwhile, by distributing the deflecting parts of said deflector arrangement evenly, the uniformity of velocity at the surface of filter element is also improved, while the occurrence of inefficiency of filtration or the like decreases. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284662 | FUEL FILTER - A fuel filter includes a filter member formed in a bag shape by a filter material sheet; and a frame member disposed inside the filter member. The frame member includes a base frame spreading out inside the filter member, and a cantilever spring formed in the base frame. The base frame includes first frames extending in a long-side direction, and second frames connected to the first frames and extending in a short-side direction perpendicular to the long-side direction. The first frames include a bent portion which is bent between portions wherein adjacent second frames are connected. A base end portion of the cantilever spring is connected to a second frame, and an end portion of the cantilever spring is disposed between adjacent second frames. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284663 | REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE INCLUDING ULTRA-HYDROPHILIC PASSIVATION LAYER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A reverse osmosis separation membrane includes a porous support, a separation active layer formed on the supporting layer, and a ultra hydrophilic layer formed on the separation active layer. The ultra-hydrophilic layer includes a complex metal oxide including at least one metal element selected from the group consisting of Ti(IV), Zr(IV), Sn(IV) and Al(III), and Si, and an organic compound containing a hydrophilic group making a physical or chemical bond with Ti(IV), Zr(IV), Sn(IV) or Al(III) among the complex metal oxide. A method of manufacturing the reverse osmosis separation membrane also is provided. A reverse osmosis membrane including a single coating layer and having an improved durability, chlorine-resistance and antifouling properties may be provided. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284664 | SEPARATION MEMBRANE FOR WATER TREATMENT AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR SAME - A separation membrane for water treatment, comprising a porous layer that is obtained by a phase separation method using a solution containing a resin and at least one of either an N,N-disubstituted isobutylamide or an N-monosubstituted isobutylamide. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284665 | REVERSE OSMOSIS SEPARATION MEMBRANE HAVING HIGH DEGREE OF SALT REJECTION AND HIGH PERMEATION FLUX AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A reverse osmosis separation membrane includes a minute, porous support, and a polyamide active layer formed on the minute, porous support and including at least one compound containing grapheme is disclosed. A method of manufacturing the reverse osmosis separation membrane is also disclosed. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284666 | PLEATED FILTER AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING OF PLEATED FILTERS - The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a pleated filter ( | 2013-10-31 |
20130284667 | Polymer Filtration Membranes Containing Mesoporous Additives and Methods of Making the Same - Polymer composite membranes containing mesoporous particles which function in part as reinforcing agents, modifiers of polymer surface polarity, and membrane structure modifiers are provided. The composites provide superior resistance to internal damage and pore compaction, increased permeability to water with retention of separation fidelity, and resistance to chemical degradation and mechanical wear, along with minimal shedding of the reinforcing particles under applied pressure. These improvements in properties are particularly desirable for the water purification by membrane filtration methods. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284668 | CURABLE EPOXIDE CONTAINING FORMALDEHYDE-FREE COMPOSITIONS, ARTICLES INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A composition is disclosed that includes a water insoluble polymer, a polycarboxy functional polymer, and a water insoluble epoxide functional compound, the water insoluble polymer including at least one of polyvinyl acetate, vinyl acetate copolymer, styrene copolymer, acrylate copolymer, and polyurethane. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284669 | NEGATIVELY CHARGED POROUS MEDIUM FOR REMOVING PROTEIN AGGREGATES - A negatively charged microporous filtration medium having a high charge density comprising a porous substrate and a polymerized cross-linked polymeric coating located on the inner and outer surfaces of the substrate. The coating may be formed from a reactant solution comprising negatively charged cross-linkable polymerizeable acrylamidoalkyl monomers and acrylamido cross-linking agents which are polymerized in situ on the substrate. The negatively charged microporous filtration medium are suitable for use as prefiltration membranes for selectively removing protein aggregates from a protein solution. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284670 | DEMERCURIZATION OF SOLUTIONS BY ULTRAFILTRATION - The present invention provides a process for removal of mercury from a solution by ultrafiltration with filtration membranes having a pore size of less than or equal to 0.25 μm, for removing mercury from mercury-containing solutions, including alkali metal hydroxide solutions or alkali metal alkoxide solutions. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284671 | DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT A METHOD FOR CONSERVING A BLOOD TREATMENT DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR CONSERVING A BLOOD TREATMENT DEVICE - The present invention relates to extracorporeal blood treatment devices and methods and devices for conserving extracorporeal blood treatment devices. In accordance with the present invention, an antifreeze agent in introduced only into that part of the dialysis liquid system of the blood treatment device that includes the volume lying upstream of a sterile filter with which sterile substituate is recovered from the dialysis liquid. Accordingly, that part of the dialysis liquid system that includes the volume lying downstream of the sterile filter is not filled with an antifreeze agent. The present invention makes it possible, after removal of the sterile filter, to easily and safely separate a substituate segment from the rest of the dialysis liquid system and drain off liquid located in the substituate segment. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284672 | CROSS-LINKING METHOD AND ARTICLES PRODUCED THEREBY - A method for cross-linking a styrenic polymer, the method comprising providing a partly sulphonated styrenic polymer and cross-linking the partly sulphonated styrenic polymer in the presence of a polyphosphoric acid. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284673 | MITIGATING LEACHING OF ARSENIC AND ANTIMONY FROM ACTIVATED CARBON - Activated carbon having a low contact pH and their use in the purification of water, as well as methods for making such low contact pH activated carbon and filters and methods for purifying water are described herein. The methods for preparing such low contact pH activated carbons provides an effective and less costly means for preparing activated carbons for purification processes. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284674 | ORGANIC COMPOUND ADSORBING MATERIAL AND PROCESS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Provided herein is a material for monitoring and/or treating the presence of contaminant organic compounds in water. The material is a matrix of fibers impregnated with one or more metal oxides. | 2013-10-31 |
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20130284676 | APPARATUS FOR SELF-EXTRACTING CELLS USING MAGNETIC FIELD AND METHOD FOR SELF-EXTRACTING CELLS USING THE SAME - Disclosed is an apparatus for self-extracting a cell using a magnetic field. The apparatus for self-extracting the cell using the magnetic field according to the present invention includes a flow path casing including an upper substrate and a lower substrate having a magnetic property combined with each other, and a fluid path formed to fluidize a cell solution therein; a separation portion disposed on the fluid path and provided with a separation channel selectively passing only an effective cell that is a separation target in the cell included in the cell solution therethrough; and a magnetic field control portion forming the magnetic field in the flow path portion to separate the cell blocking the separation channel from the separation channel. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284677 | Wastewater Hydrocarbon Extraction and Environmental Treatment Method and System - Method and system for extracting and recovering hydrocarbons from wastewater and treating the water to improve its condition. A series of specific unit operations result in the extraction of hydrocarbons, solids and contaminants and the treatment of water to a condition which is fit for re-use or environmentally sustainable discharge. Phase separation between the water and hydrocarbons is effected using flotation techniques followed by collection of the hydrocarbons using a movable collection surface. The aqueous phase is processed by multiple filtration steps. The result is significant extraction and recovery of hydrocarbons and conservation of water for re-use or discharge to the environment in a process which is continuous and scalable for large or small operations. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284678 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR MEASURING THE CONCENTRATION OF AN ADDITIVE - An apparatus and methods for measuring the concentration of an additive are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a treatment stream ( | 2013-10-31 |
20130284679 | GREYWATER TREATMENT AND REUSE SYSTEM - A greywater treatment and reuse system includes a collector for collecting greywater, a distributor for distributing treated greywater for reuse, and a treatment and storage device for treating collected greywater and for storing treated greywater before the greywater is sent to the distributor for reuse. The treatment and storage device is fluidly connected to the collector by a delivery line and is fluidly connected to the distributor by a distribution line. The treatment and storage device includes a first filter that is fluidly connected to a second filter by a connection line and a chlorinator fluidly connected to the delivery line, the chlorinator injecting a first dose of chlorine into the delivery line. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284680 | FILTRATION DEVICE AND METHOD - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a filtration device and method for filtering liquids. In conventional devices, a liquid is placed in a vial, and a plunger, having a filter membrane located at one end, is depressed into the vial, causing the liquid to pass through the filter membrane into the interior of the plunger, where it is stored until required for further processing. However, such plungers are typically made of a plastics material. It is undesirable to store the filtered liquid in contact with plastics for extended periods of time, as contaminants may leach from the plastics material into the sample. In embodiments of the present invention, a filtrate receptacle made from a different material to the plunger, such as a glass material, is located in the interior of the plunger and the filtered liquid collected in the filtrate receptacle after passing through the filter membrane. This allows the filtered liquid to be held isolated from the plastics material, thereby protecting it from contamination. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284681 | Waterproof structural assembly for electronic part - A structural assembly is provided with a rectangular, hollow flame including a loop flange along edges, a recess on one side of the flange, a channel through the recess, a wall facing and spaced from one end of the channel within the frame, and a groove through the wall; and a flexible sealing cap complimentary to the recess and including an outer handle, an inner engaging member spaced from the handle, an L-shaped peg on one surface of the engaging member distal the handle, and an enlargement at one end of the peg. The enlargement is larger than the peg. Width of the groove is greater than the peg. The enlargement is larger than the width of the groove. The peg and the enlargement can pass the channel. A periphery of the engaging member is greater than that of a bottom of the recess. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284682 | CHASSIS CARD CAGE - A chassis card cage includes a front panel, a backplane opposite the front panel, opposing sides extending between the front panel and the backplane, a series of module slots extending between opposing sides, each of the series of module slots configured to accommodate a card module, and a module slot divider including a first portion extending perpendicularly from the backplane and a second portion connectable to the first portion and extending from the second portion toward the front panel, wherein at least the second portion of the module slot divider has a divider height substantially equal to a height of a single module slot and is configured to divide one of the series of module slots into side-by-side module slots. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284683 | WAFER BOAT - A wafer boat for accommodating semiconductor wafers comprises two side rods and at least one back rod, the rods being vertically oriented and extending between a top member and a bottom member. The rods comprise vertically spaced recesses formed at corresponding heights, recesses at the same height defining a wafer accommodation for receiving and supporting a wafer in a substantially horizontal orientation, the recesses having an improved shape. The upwardly facing surfaces of the recesses comprise a first flat surface in an inward region of the recess which is horizontal or inclined upward in an outward direction of the recess and a second flat surface in an outer region of the recess which is inclined downward in an outward direction of the recess. The intersection of the first and second surface forming an edge for supporting the wafer. The recesses are easy to machine and prevent damage to the wafer. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284684 | END FRAME FOR DISPLAY STRUCTURE - An end frame assembly, for use with a display unit including a post having at least one aperture formed through each of two opposing surfaces of the post, comprises an end frame, a first stationary plate coupled to the end frame, a second stationary plate coupled to the end frame and spaced from and extending substantially coplanarly with respect to the first stationary plate, and a first slide plate disposed over the first stationary plate and including a first tab configured to fit within one aperture formed through one of the two opposing surfaces of the post. The first slide plate is selectively coupled with the first stationary plate via at least a first fastener, and the first fastener is selectively releasable to selectively allow linear movement of the first slide plate and selectively securable to hold the first slide plate in a substantially static. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284685 | Apparatus for Sheer Rod Attachment - A sheer rod attachment comprises a telescopic rod, a first attachment, and a second attachment. The first attachment and the second attachment are attached to the telescopic rod from each end. The telescopic rod comprises a middle rod, a first rod, and a second rod. The first rod and the second are traversed within the middle rod, and the first rod and the second rod telescope out from the middle rod. A magnet is positioned within the middle rod so that the first rod and the second rod can be attached when the sheer rod attachment is not in used. A plurality of holes is positioned along the middle rod which equalizes the inside and outside air pressure when the first rod and the second rod is either extended or retracted. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284686 | PALLET RACK SHEET GOODS DISPLAY - A display intended use on a conventional pallet rack having at least two horizontal telescopically extensible tubular members, an inverted L-shaped support including a first portion adapted to engage an interior step of an existing pallet rack cross-support of a pallet rack and a second portion depending from the first portion and fixed to an end of one of the tubular members. A plurality of hooks movable along the length of and supported by each telescopically extensible pair of tubular members, the hooks being adapted to engage, directly or indirectly, an upper edge of sheet goods for suspended display within the pallet rack. Two or more adjacent telescopically extensible pairs of tubular members can be coupled together at a fixed separation distance to provide multiple rows of displayed sheet goods. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284687 | AUXILIARY TRANSPORT UNIT AND METHOD FOR USE THEREOF - An auxiliary transport unit is provided in particular for pallets, wherein the pallets include a loading base which, during transport, is oriented substantially horizontally. The auxiliary transport unit has a supporting device which, during transport, extends substantially in the vertical direction. The auxiliary transport unit also includes a connecting device which connects the supporting device to at least one first, lower pallet. The auxiliary transport unit also has a holding device which is connected to the supporting device. The holding device is provided for holding at least one second pallet vertically spaced from the at least one first pallet. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284688 | PORTABLE DERRICK SYSTEM, APPARATUS & METHODS - A portable derrick system for use in hoisting and lowering loads at a plurality of job sites, comprising, in combination: a boom subassembly, a boom head subassembly, a mast support subassembly, a mast head subassembly, a load-carrying line, a winch capable of cooperating with said line, power means for driving the winch, means for pivoting the boom assembly, means for controlling said pivoting means, the foregoing elements of the invention capable of being transported by humans to elevated positions such as, without limitation, rooftops and terraces, and wherein the aforementioned are capable of repeated assembly and disassembly at a plurality of job sites and serving to facilitate the elimination of the need for a street-level crane. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284689 | TOY CAR CONNECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A toy train car including a coupler or hitch. The coupler includes a first connector (e.g., socket) configured to be connected to the train car and a second connector (e.g., ball) configured to be connected to the train car. The first connector can be positioned in the front or rear of the train car. The second connector also can be positioned in the front or rear of the train car. Each train car can include a first connector and a second connector. The first and second connectors are configured to couple together to link a plurality of train cars together. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284690 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING HIGHLY ORDERED NANOPILLAR OR NANOHOLE STRUCTURES ON LARGE AREAS - The present invention relates to an improved process for producing highly ordered nanopillar or nanohole structures, in particular on large areas, which can be used as masters in NIL, hot embossing or injection molding processes. The process involves decorating a surface with an ordered array of metal nanoparticles produced by means of a micellar block- copolymer nano-lithography process; etching the primary substrate to a depth of 50 to 500 nm, where the nanoparticles act as a mask and an ordered array of nanopillars or nanocones corresponding to the positions of the nanoparticles is thus produced; using the nanostructured master or stamp in a structuring processes. Also the finished nanostructured substrate surface can be used as a sacrificial master which is coated with a continuous metal layer and the master is then etched away to leave a metal stamp having an ordered array of nanoholes which is a negative of the original array of nanopillars or nanocones. | 2013-10-31 |