45th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090272606 | TRIPLE CHAMFER SEAL GROOVE - A brake caliper assembly that includes at least one piston bore having an exterior surface and a seal groove that includes a plurality of chamfered walls that are configured to substantially prevent piston to seal slippage at low pressures and allowing piston to seal slippage at high pressures. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272607 | Disc Brake for a Commercial Vehicle - A disc brake, particularly for a commercial vehicle, includes a brake caliper, which is provided with a brake disc and fixed to a brake carrier by two fastening elements such that it can be axially displaced in relation to the brake disc. The fastening elements each include a guide spar, which is connected to the brake carrier in a fixed manner. For the axial displacement of the brake caliper, one of the guide spars is guided in a plain bearing designed as a movable bearing and the other in a plain bearing designed as fixed bearing such that the guide spar of the fixed bearing includes an elastically deformable section in the radial direction on the outer circumference. The associated bearing rests against the deformable section at least in some sections. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272608 | REDUNDANT HARDWARE ARCHITECTURE FOR THE POWER STAGE OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE IN WHICH EACH OF THE WHEELS ARE CONNECTED TO AT LEAST ONE ROTARY ELECTRICAL MACHINE - An electric braking system is provided for a road vehicle that includes at least two wheels ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090272609 | Venturi Nozzle Aerodynamic Vent Design - A rotor arrangement for the brake system of a vehicle has first and second annular rotor plates substantially in parallel, with a ventilated region therebetween for cooling the rotor plates. A plurality of airfoil-shaped structures is arranged in the ventilated region, each being coupled at one portion thereof to the first rotor plate, and at a second portion thereof to the second rotor plate, to maintain the first and second rotor plates in fixed spatial relation. The first and second rotor plates and the airfoil-shaped pillar structures are integrally formed, the interior surfaces of the rotor plates being configured as an annular venturi that increases the air flow therebetween. The airfoil-shaped structures are configured as airfoil-shaped pillars and fins to form a corresponding plurality of effective venturi nozzles whereby the flow of air between the rotor plates is laminar and increased to enhance the cooling of the annular rotor plates. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272610 | BRAKE DISK AND MODULAR SYSTEM - A built brake disk for a wheel brake of a vehicle, in particular an automobile, has two friction rings, between which a plurality of spacers are arranged to form cooling ducts of an internal ventilation of the brake disk, and further has a nave, which is arranged coaxially with the friction rings and is firmly connected to the friction rings and/or to a plurality of spacers. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272611 | Damping force adjustable fluid pressure shock absorber - A first piston and a second piston coupled to a piston rod are fitted in a cylinder, and an intermediate chamber is formed between the first and second pistons. A compression-side check valve and an extension-side check valve are provided at the first piston and the second piston. An extension-side main valve and a compression-side main valve are disposed in the intermediate chamber. A downstream side of a damping force adjusting valve is connected to the intermediate chamber. Inner pressures of an extension-side backpressure chamber and a compression-side backpressure chamber are adjusted by the damping force adjusting valve, whereby valve opening of the extension-side and compression-side main valves is controlled. Hydraulic fluid of the downstream side of the damping force adjusting valve is first sent into the intermediate chamber, and then is sent to a cylinder upper chamber or a cylinder lower chamber. Due to this arrangement, it is possible to prevent a sudden drastic change in a hydraulic fluid pressure and thereby to generate a stable damping force. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272612 | Impact absorption plate and manufacturing method thereof - An impact absorption plate for absorbing impact in the event of a vehicle crash and a method of manufacturing the impact absorption plate includes a base plate and a plurality of bosses. The base plate has on an upper surface thereof a patterned rib unit. Each boss has fitting notches into which the patterned rib unit is fitted, and has the shape of a truncated cone which is open at a bottom thereof. Thus, when it is required to change the structure of the impact absorption plate, the removable bosses may be rearranged on the base plate as desired. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272613 | Seat - Provided is a seat where pumping operation of a lever of the seat not only rotates an output member by inching but also, when a load in the operation direction of the lever is applied to the output side member, rotates it at one stroke in that direction. A seat adjustment device of the seat has a clutch unit (X) provided between the lever and a rotation member of a movement mechanism. The clutch unit (X) has a lever side clutch section ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090272614 | Power Transmission Device - A power transmission device includes a power input member that rotates when torque is applied thereto, a power output member that puts out the torque, and a transmitting member that transmits the torque of the power input member to the power output member. The power input member and the power output member have substantially the same axis of rotation. The power transmission device has twisting characteristics with which the magnitude of the torque generated from the power output member continuously changes along a curve, with respect to a relative angle of twist between the power input member and the power output member. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272615 | PERMANENT MAGNET WRAP SPRING CLUTCH - A permanent magnet activated wrap spring clutch ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090272616 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL - A method, apparatus and system for controlling transmission clutch system output pressures is provided. A transmission control unit and a pressure control device including an electro-hydraulic valve and a pressure switch cooperate to provide self-calibrating clutch pressure control systems. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272617 | Friction shaft coupling with perpendicular adjustment - There is provided a system and method for coupling with a shaft. In particular, there is provided a friction shaft coupler that includes a center plate and a plurality of outer plates, wherein the outer plates are configured to abut the center plate. The center plate and the plurality of outer plates each include a shaft bore configured to receive a shaft and a plurality of stub bores. The friction shaft coupler also includes a plurality of stubs, wherein each stub is configured to fit inside one of the plurality of stub bores, the plurality of stubs comprising a plurality of apertures that are perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the stubs. Additionally, the friction shaft coupler includes a plurality of set screws configured to fit inside the apertures of the stubs, wherein the set screws are accessible for adjustment via access holes in the plurality of outer plates. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272618 | PULLEY WITH TORQUE-SENSITIVE CLUTCHING - A pulley assembly for use in an automobile accessory drive system includes a shaft engaging member including a bore for receiving an accessory input shaft for engagement therewith. A pulley member includes a bore receiving an axially extending shaft of the shaft engaging member. The pulley member includes a first coupling surface and a peripheral belt-engaging surface. A shaft extension member transfers torque between the pulley member and the shaft engaging member. The shaft extension member includes a second coupling surface facing the first coupling surface. The first and second coupling surfaces couple together when torque applied to the shaft extension member is in a first direction such that the shaft extension member and the shaft engaging member rotate with the pulley member. The first and second coupling surfaces decouple when torque applied to the shaft extension member is in a second direction opposite the first direction such that the shaft engaging member rotates relative to the pulley member. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272619 | Grain saving, directable unloader boot assembly - A pivoting boot is disclosed for attachment to the unloading auger tube of combine harvesters, and serves as both a grain saving dam against unwanted grain spillage, and a directable spout. The boot permits evenly unloading grain onto, or completely filling, transportation vehicles or storage containers, without having to change the combine position, once it is staged for unloading. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272620 | Lightweight conveyor roller - A roller made lighter through the use of lightening elements. The inventive roller, with its lightening element(s), is lighter yet maintains its overall dimensions, is strong and durable enough to withstand the rigors of the transportation industry and/or is cost effective to produce and maintain. The lightweight roller may be part of a system having at least one operable roller unit, each roller unit having a roller, cylindrical in shape having a length and a diameter, and a center aperture extending through the length of the roller, an axel/shaft having a diameter sized to rotatably fit within the central aperture of the roller, the shaft further having a retention mechanism located upon the shaft ends and an elongate “U” shaped roller rack, the roller rack sized to extend the length of the roller and having a pair of upwardly extending arms located adjacent the ends of the roller, each arm end having an aperture sized to receive the respective shaft end and locate the shaft with the roller in a fixed location. The roller system has at least one roller, preferably more or all of the rollers, having internal and/or external lightening elements. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272621 | CASH BOX SYSTEM FOR A VENDING MACHINE - A cash box system with a cash container for receiving cash is described. The cash container has an inlet opening which can be closed by a cover and a locking mechanism having a locked state in which the cover is locked in a position closing the inlet opening, and a release state in which the cover is unlocked and can be brought in a position to release the inlet opening. The locking mechanism is configured such that it is forcibly transferred from the locked state to the release state when the cash container is emptied. The cash box system is preferably for a vending machine in which the cash container is inserted. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272622 | VEHICLE CONVEYOR WITH MAINTENANCE SUPPORT DEVICE - A conveyor for a construction vehicle includes a frame removably connectable with the vehicle. The frame includes front and rear ends, first and second sides extending between the two ends, and upper and lower surfaces extending between the front and rear ends. An endless belt is disposed generally about the frame and at least one and preferably a pair of support members are connected with the frame. Each support member has a first, vertical portion connected with the frame first side and a second, horizontal portion extending generally beneath the frame lower surface and being disposable upon a base surface. The two support members are configured to retain the entire frame and the belt spaced generally above the base surface so as to facilitate removal of the belt from the frame and alternatively facilitate installation of the belt upon the frame. Preferably, each support member includes an L-shaped bended bar. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272623 | Mail processing system and method of delivering articles to delivery locations therein - A mail processing system that delivers articles to delivery locations includes a predetermined number of casing towers arranged in parallel, wherein each casing tower has a plurality of slots to receive articles. A transport system is associated with the casing towers and configured to guide at least one transport vehicle loaded with an article along a delivery path towards a delivery location. At least one elevator device is coupled to the transport system and configured to receive the transport vehicle at a first level and to index the elevator device to move the transport vehicle from the first level to a second level, where the transport vehicle exits the elevator device to travel along the delivery path. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272624 | CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY WITH AIR ASSISTED SORTING - A conveyor assembly for sorting a plurality of objects comprises a conveyor belt having a surface with a first end and a second end, adapted to carry the plurality of objects from the first end toward the second end, and an electric motor adapted to move the conveyor belt. At least one air flow generation device is positioned adjacent the conveyor belt, and a controller sends a signal to the air flow generation device to generate air flow adapted to bias at least one of the plurality of objects off the conveyor belt. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272625 | BELT SCRAPER ASSEMBLY AND SCRAPER BLADE THEREOF - A belt scraper assembly having a blade holder and a scraper blade disposed therein, wherein a stiffener extending in a longitudinal direction with respect to the belt is provided in the blade body to resist bending of the blade. A scraper blade having a body with a rigid plate member connected thereto and a stiffener disposed in the body of resilient material above a base portion and below a tip portion of the plate member and extending generally transversely with respect to the length of the scraper body. A scraping assembly for a conveyor belt including a non-linearly contoured blade holder and a scraper blade with a stiffener disposed on the plate members between base and tip portions extending generally transversely with respect to the length of the plate including a force-transmitting interface between the stiffener and an inner surface of the rear wall of the blade holder such that the inner surface of the wall offers support to the stiffener to oppose bending of the scraper blade caused by scraping the belt. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272626 | APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING GRAVEL - Gravel is fed into and spread onto the floor of a newly constructed basement by a hanging frame which attaches to a window sill and supports a hydraulically driven conveyor belt with a feed spout at a feed end of the conveyor belt and a guidance belt mounted on top of the conveyor belt. The hanging frame converges to a front post which pivotally supports a frame of the conveyor belt for movement side to side about an upright axis through the feed spout and carries an adjustable brace which raises and lowers the conveyor. A feed chute is located outside the window. The conveyor includes a guide conveyor on top and is driven by a power source and pump located outside the building. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272627 | Vibratory feeder - A vibratory feeder for delivery of material in different directions comprising a set of vibrators that are vibrationally isolated from each other to enable activation of one of the vibrators to vibrationally direct conveyable material in a first direction and activation of another vibrator to vibrationally direct conveyable material in a second direction while at the same time the vibrators are vibrationally isolated from each other through a set of isolators. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272628 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR VERTICAL TRANSPORTATION OF PARTICULATE MATERIALS - Device for vertically upward transportation of particulate materials with a substantially uniform particle size and shape, comprising a substantially vertical pipe with a stirrer arranged concentrically within said pipe with a clearance between the pipe wall and the outer parts of the stirrer, said clearance being at least 1.5 times the smallest uniform particle dimension. Method for vertically upward transportation of particulate materials with a substantially uniform particle size and shape, with the use of said device, comprising i) filling the vertical pipe at least partially with the particulate material having substantially uniform particle size, ii) rotating the stirrer with a velocity adapted to fluidize the particulate material, iii) initiating feed of particulate materials to be conveyed through the feed device, and iv) adjusting the feed rate of the feed device such that fluidization and thereby transportation is maintained in the vertical pipe. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272629 | CONVEYOR FOR AND METHOD OF CONVEYING HEATED MATERIAL - A conveyor for conveying hot ash may include a frame, a trough supported on the frame to receive a quantity of hot ash, the trough including a trough wall with a plurality of semi-circular steel plates that define a surface of the trough wall and a plenum disposed beneath the semi-circular steel plates, and a vibratory generator operatively coupled to the trough. The conveyor may also include a first plurality of apertures in the trough wall in fluid communication with the plenum, and a plurality of baffles spaced above the first plurality of apertures in the trough wall, the baffles defining a second plurality of apertures through which air exiting the first plurality of apertures may pass in a direction along the surface of the trough wall. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272630 | GRIPPER FOR HOLDING AND CONVEYING FLAT OBJECTS - A gripper for holding and conveying flat objects (P) in a firmly held manner, in particular printed material such as newspapers, magazines or brochures, includes two clamping tongues ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090272631 | Steerable conveyor with height adjustable wheels - A steerable conveyor vehicle for use with an endless conveyor belt includes an elongate conveyor mechanism having two opposite side frame members. A pair of transversely aligned wheel units for supporting the conveyor are provided with each unit having a wheel support structure detachably connected to a respective side frame member and a wheel mounted to this structure for pivotable movement about a vertical axis. The wheel support structure includes a vertical support plate having a set of fastener holes formed therein. At least some of these holes are aligned with at least some fastener holes formed in the adjacent side frame member for connecting the wheel unit at a selected one of at least two possible relative heights. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272632 | Link Chain for Chain Conveyors and Chain Wheel Thereof - The invention relates to a link chain for scraper chain conveyors with vertical chain links which are interlinked in an articulated manner and horizontal chain links, wherein vertical chain links have around the full circumference a constant cross-sectional profile provided on the outside with a flat section and on the inside with a circular arc and horizontal chain links have front sections which have a straight front zone, wherein longitudinal limbs, which connect front sections, of horizontal chain links are provided on their outer faces with a recess. In order to improve the running characteristics of link chain in the event of low surface pressures between chain wheel and horizontal chain links, horizontal chain links have, on both sides in recesses, entrainment means for positive-locking entrainment of scrapers which can be connected to horizontal chain links and/or cross-sectional profile of the vertical chain links is in each case provided with a bevel at the transition of the flat section into the circular arc. The invention also relates to a chain wheel which is suitable for this chain. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272633 | Conveyor Belt Having Replaceable Segments - The invention relates to a conveying belt which is made of elastomeric material and has a load-bearing side ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090272634 | POWER DIVERTER HAVING A MEMS SWITCH AND A MEMS PROTECTION SWITCH - A power diverter has a first terminal for interposition between a signal input and a signal output. A MEMS switch is coupled to the first terminal and has a MEMS switch control input. A MEMS protection switch is coupled to the MEMS switch and has a protection switch control input. The switch control inputs are configured to receive control signals for selectively placing the power diverter in i) an ON state in which signal power at the signal input is diverted from the signal output via the MEMS switch and the MEMS protection switch, ii) an OFF state in which signal power at the signal input is not diverted from the signal output, and in which the MEMS switch mitigates an insertion loss and distortion imparted by the MEMS protection switch to a signal path between the signal input and the signal output, and iii) an intermediary state in which the MEMS protection switch reduces current flow through the MEMS switch. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272635 | MEMS SWITCH PROVIDED WITH MOVABLE ELECTRODE MEMBER SUPPORTED THROUGH SPRINGS ON SUBSTRATE HAVING BUMP - In a MEMS switch including a movable electrode member, a substrate, a transmission line electrode, and a fixed electrode, the substrate includes a bump formed at a predetermined position to support the movable electrode member at application of a driving voltage. The transmission line electrode is formed on the substrate, and the fixed electrode is formed on the substrate. The movable electrode member includes a movable electrode opposed to the fixed electrode, a first contact opposed to the transmission line electrode, and a second contact opposed to the bump. The movable electrode member is supported between the fixed electrode and the movable electrode at a predetermined initial gap. At application of a predetermined driving voltage to the fixed electrode, the movable electrode member moves in a direction of the substrate by an electrostatic force generated between the fixed electrode and the movable electrode. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272636 | Contactor - A contactor has two contact elements ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090272637 | ELECTRICAL SWITCH - The invention relates to an electrical switch, in particular in the form of a microswitch and/or snap-action switch, having a housing which comprises a base and a cover. The switch has a contact system, which comprises a movable switching contact and at least one stationary contact. Furthermore, the switch has a moving operating member for switching of the contact system. The cover is mounted on the base such that it can move, and the operating member is formed by the cover. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272638 | Keyboard With Integrated Electroluminescent Illumination - An electroluminescent switch membrane for use in a keyboard associated with an information handling system is disclosed. The electroluminescent switch membrane may include a first and a second sheet of film configured as opposing electrodes of a capacitor. The switch membrane may include an electroluminescent material disposed between the two sheets of film. The switch membrane may include a plurality of conductive traces printed on the first sheet of film. The switch membrane may include a plurality of switches disposed on the first sheet of film, each switch configured to complete a respective circuit with the conductive traces when the switch is depressed. In addition, the electroluminescent switch membrane may be configured to illuminate the keyboard when an electric current is passed through the electroluminescent material. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272639 | BUTTON ASSEMBLY WITH INVERTED DOME SWITCH - A portable electronic device may have an inverted dome switch assembly. The switch assembly may have an inverted dome that has a base and a conductive underside. The base may be attached to a button member. Two electrical contacts in the button member may face the conductive underside. Corresponding conductive traces may be connected to the contacts. The dome may bear against a housing member. The button member may be movable with respect to the housing member from an unactuated position to an actuated position. The dome switch may form a footprint based upon the dome base area. The housing member may extend into a portion of the footprint and not into the remaining portion of the footprint allowing that space to be otherwise utilized. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272640 | ELECTRICAL SWITCH WITH DETECTION AND AN ASSEMBLY COMPRISING SUCH A DETECTING SWITCH - An electrical switch including a supporting base, a top button mounted to the supporting base wherein the top button has a top face configured to receive a first force for actuating the electrical switch, and a detecting interrupter mounted to the top button configured to detect contact on the top face as well as to establish a signal representative of any detection of the contact on the top button when the first force is greater than or equal to a first threshold value. The detecting interrupter further includes a blade configured to deform elastically under the top button to establish the signal and further configured to exert a resistance force on the top button, wherein the resistance force increases continuously while the first force is exerted. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272641 | SPUTTER TARGET, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A LAYER, PARTICULARLY A TCO (TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE OXIDE) LAYER, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A THIN LAYER SOLAR CELL - In the present invention a sub-stoichiometric ceramic ZnO | 2009-11-05 |
20090272642 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR PRODUCING CONTACTS ON PHOTOVOLTAIC ELEMENTS WITHOUT CARRIER SUBSTRATE - Please amend the Abstract of the Disclosure to read as follows. In accordance with 37 CFR §1.72, the abstract is submitted herewith on a separate sheet of paper, following page 9 of this amendment. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272643 | Composite Anode Well and Revitilization Method - A composite reconstituted anode well. The composite well has a first while section and a second regenerative section. The first well section has a pre-existing anode well earthen wall, pre-existing sacrificed carbon material, pre-existing sacrificed anode materials, and pre-existing sacrificed well casing. The second regenerative section has a regenerative well casing, regenerative anodes, and regenerative carbon material. The regenerative well casing is driven into the first well section which compacts the pre-existing sacrificed carbon material, pre-existing sacrificed anode materials, and pre-existing sacrificed well casing against the pre-existing anode well earthen wall which forms a first outer section of the composite reconstituted anode well. The regenerative anodes are placed inside the regenerative well casing, and regenerative carbon material is filled inside the regenerative well casing which encases the regenerative anodes and forms the inner well section. The first outer section and the first inner section result in the composite reconstituted anode well. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272644 | PLATING APPARATUS WITH DIRECT ELECTROLYTE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A plating apparatus with direct electrolyte distribution system, including one or more of the following: an electrolyte tank; an electrolyte distribution compartment within the electrolyte tank, the electrolyte distribution compartment for containing electrolyte, the electrolyte distribution compartment having a first side and a second side; a pump having a fluid connection to the electrolyte distribution compartment for applying pressure to the electrolyte; a plurality of nozzles connected to the first side of the electrolyte distribution compartment, the electrolyte being forced through the plurality of the nozzles from the electrolyte distribution compartment to a part to be plated when the pump applies pressure to the electrolyte in the electrolyte distribution compartment; an electrolyte collection compartment within the electrolyte tank, the electrolyte collection compartment being in fluid communication with the electrolyte distribution compartment; and a removable screen between the electrolyte collection compartment and the second side of the electrolyte distribution compartment. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272645 | Corrosion resistant gas diffusion layer with a micro protective layer for electrochemical cells - A gas diffusion layer with a micro protective layer is utilized in the electrochemical cells. The cell mainly includes end plates, current collectors, flow field plates, gas diffusion layers, catalyst layers, a proton exchange membrane and a circuit unit. When the cell functions as a fuel cell, hydrogen reacts with oxygen to generate electricity and water. Reversely, when the cell functions as a water electrolysis cell, water was decomposed electrolytically to produce hydrogen and oxygen gases. In this manner, the present invention particularly has the gas diffusion layer to be coated with a micro protective layer so as to prevent the gas diffusion layer from being corroded by active oxygen species generated within the oxygen electrode under the catalysis during water electrolysis operation. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272646 | Insoluble Electrode - Provided is an economical long-life insoluble anode capable of maintaining an anode function stably for a long time even if it is used in a part where severe consumption occurs to generate a cathodizing phenomenon, and also capable of reducing the amount of an electrocatalyst used as much as possible. To realize this, on the surface of a metal substrate | 2009-11-05 |
20090272647 | PROCESS KIT FOR RF PHYSICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION - Embodiments of the invention generally relate to a process kit for a semiconductor processing chamber, and a semiconductor processing chamber having a kit. More specifically, embodiments described herein relate to a process kit including a cover ring, a shield, and an isolator for use in a physical deposition chamber. The components of the process kit work alone and in combination to significantly reduce particle generation and stray plasmas. In comparison with existing multiple part shields, which provide an extended RF return path contributing to RF harmonics causing stray plasma outside the process cavity, the components of the process kit reduce the RF return path thus providing improved plasma containment in the interior processing region. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272648 | Syperhydrophobic Nanostructured Materials as Gas Diffusion Electrodes for Gas Detectors - An electrochemical gas detector includes a superhydrophobic, nanostructured gas porous electrode. The electrode exhibits a physically disrupted porous region. In an embodiment, electrode material can be deposited around a templating material which is removed before use. Such electrodes exhibit repeatable and reproducible characteristics. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272649 | Method for study, determination or evaluation - A method for studying, determining or evaluating a pharmacological action of a test substance, the method including subjecting the brain tissue of an SART stressed animal administered with the test substance to an expression proteome analysis, where expression changes of NSF (N-ethylmaleimide sensitive fusion protein), which is or is not modified after translation, in the SART stressed animal administered with the test substance as compared with an SART stressed animal to which a test substance is not administered is used as an index. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272650 | Apparatus and Method for Recovering Valuable Substance From Lithium Secondary Battery - The present invention includes: a reaction tank ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090272651 | Method for producing high-purity nickel - A method for producing high-purity nickel, which involves using a hydrochloric acid solution system to electro-deposit high-purity nickel, characterized in that, it includes the following steps sequentially: 3N-grade-grade electrolytic nickel was used as anode and the electro-deposition was carried out in a hydrochloric acid system, the solution obtained from the electro-deposition was extracted by a three-level countercurrent extraction using anion extraction solvents, and then back-extracted and degreased. After that, the solution was passed through the anion exchange resin to be further purified by ion exchange, and finally put into the electrolytic cell to deposit nickel. The amount of the solution that was put into the cell and the amount of the solution that was drawn out of the cell after the electro-deposition was the same? After the glow discharge analysis by a mass spectrography, the high-purity nickel obtained by the method according to the present invention was the 5N-grade-grade high-purity nickel. The cost was low and the contamination was prevented. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272652 | CHARGE MOVEMENT DETECTOR FOR ELECTROCHEMICALLY ACTIVATED LIQUIDS - A method and apparatus are provided for energizing an electrolysis cell receiving a liquid to be electrochemically activated and contacting the liquid with an exposed, conductive tip of a voltage detector. The voltage detector generates a humanly-perceptible indicator as a function of charge movement sensed by the voltage detector through the liquid. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272653 | Hydrogen Production - A process and apparatus are provided for producing hydrogen from a hydrocarbon fuel by combining the fuel with a gas comprising both oxygen and steam, and passing the resulting mixture through a plasma generated by a microwave plasma generator between opposed electrodes. At least one of the electrodes defines a duct for outflow of gaseous material from the vicinity of the plasma, and the gas mixture emerging from the outflow duct contains hydrogen. The fuel undergoes partial oxidation and steam reforming, the reactions being initiated by the plasma rather than by a catalyst. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272654 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN PEROXIDE - An electrolytic cell generates hydrogen peroxide and includes a reservoir for storing hydrogen peroxide generated by the cell. A controller is arranged to activate the cell and introduce stored hydrogen peroxide from the reservoir to the cell. This permits the concentration of a store of hydrogen peroxide to be refreshed as required, by introducing the stored hydrogen peroxide as the electrolyte in the cell. This counteracts the natural decay of the stored hydrogen peroxide. The pH of the hydrogen peroxide is controlled so that it is below a predetermined value. It has been found that hydrogen peroxide having a low pH, close to neutral, decays much more slowly than hydrogen peroxide having a more strongly alkaline pH. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272655 | METHOD FOR CHARACTERISATION OF THE QUALITY OF SIALOGLYCOPROTEINS VIA AN ISOFORM NUMBER I - A method is described for characterisation of the quality of a sialoglycoprotein via its isoform number I which is calculated from the isoform distribution of the capillary electrophoretic analysis of the sialoglycoprotein and represents a quality feature for the batch consistency, storage stability, biological half-life and the biological effectiveness of a therapeutic glycoprotein. Uses of this method are also described. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272656 | Gas Sensor - A method for the determination of the carbon dioxide content of an exhaled gas stream is provided, the method comprising measuring the water vapour content of the exhaled gas stream, and determining the concentration of carbon dioxide in the exhaled gas stream from the measured water vapour content. A particular method comprises causing the gas stream to impinge on a sensing element comprising a working electrode and a counter electrode; applying an electric potential across the working electrode and counter electrode; measuring the current flowing between the working electrode and counter electrode as a result of the applied potential; and determining from the measured current flow an indication of the concentration of the water vapour in the gas stream. A sensor is also described. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272657 | DEVICES AND PROCESSES FOR ANALYZING NUCLEIC ACID DAMAGE AND REPAIR USING ELECTROPHORESIS - Systems, methods, and devices are provided for assessing DNA damage and repair in cells by measuring DNA migration under electrophoresis. In one exemplary embodiment, a microarray configured to hold cells in a predetermined spatial relationship is employed to improve accuracy, speed, and reliability of such measurements. In another embodiment, a self-contained cassette having a matrix material disposed therein can be used to create a substantially uniform environment for analyzing DNA damage and repair. Fluid can be circulated through the cell to assist in creating spatial patterns on the matrix material, or alternatively, the matrix material can already include a microarray pattern disposed thereon. Various methods and systems that take advantage of such microarrays and cassettes are also provided. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272658 | BOX WITH A-FRAME PRODUCT SUPPORT - A container includes a housing having an open top and a lid attached to the housing. The lid includes a first panel having a first edge and a second edge, a second panel having a first edge and a second edge, and a third panel. The first edge of the first panel is attached to the housing at a first hinge. The first edge of the second panel is attached to the second edge of the first panel at a second hinge. The third panel is attached to the second edge of the second panel at a third hinge. The lid is positionable in a first position and a second position. When the lid is in the first position, the lid covers the open top of the housing and the first hinge and the third hinge form a virtual hinge. When the lid is in the second position, the lid forms an A-Frame over the open top such that the second panel forms a display platform. The third panel maintains the lid in the second position. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272659 | Cosmetic case - A cosmetic case is provided that includes a frame and a plurality of interleaved, vertically tiered compartments for the storage of cosmetics or other items. The compartments of the plurality are independent and can pivot laterally to an open position. The case is provided with a mirror which can occupy either a storage position or a viewing position. The mirror storage position can be located in the frame or in a compartment, preferably an uppermost compartment that is hinged on a horizontal axis. The case includes a pair of pivot shafts enabling selected compartments to pivot in an opposed lateral direction to an open position so that more than one compartment can be readily opened for concurrent display of their contents. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272660 | Pack For Smoking Articles - A pack for smoking articles such as cigarettes comprises front and rear panels, connected by opposite side panels, a bottom panel and a lid, wherein at least one of the panels includes a plurality of transverse rigidifying bands greater in thickness than a region between the bands. The bands may be formed by an embossing method. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272661 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL BOX FOR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER - A multi-functional box for a notebook computer comprises a first cover and a second cover which are pivotally connected as a combining structure; at least one receiving groove formed in a top inner side of each of the first cover and second cover; each receiving groove being covered by a covering plate for isolating the receiving grooves of the first cover and second cover; a supporting plate installed at a topside of the first cover; each of two lateral sides of the supporting plate being installed with a connecting rod which rests in a slot of a positioning strip for adjusting an orientation of a display screen of a notebook computer; at least one buckle for combining the first cover and second cover at tops of the first cover and cover; and at least on stop sheet installed to a recess of the first cover. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272662 | Protective Device, And Assembly Of The Protective Device And A Notebook Computer - A protective device is used to contain a notebook computer, and includes a first cover body, a second cover body, a closure component, and a circuit board. The second cover body is coupled to the first cover body, and cooperates with the first cover body to define a containing space for containing the notebook computer. The second cover body is movable relative to the first cover body between a closing position and an open position. The closure component is disposed between the first and the second cover bodies, and is operable to retain the second cover body at the closing position relative to the first cover body. The circuit board is disposed in the containing space, is adapted to electrically connect with the notebook computer, and includes a plurality of transmission interfaces for transmission of one of data and signals. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272663 | Packaging for Specialty Shingle - A package of specialty shingles is provided, preferably for containing hip, ridge or rake shingles, with support in the bottom of the package for the shingles that is complementary to the lower ends of nested, stacked shingles in the package. Shaped constraining devices are provided, for retaining the shape of shingles in the package. An assembly of packages of the specialty shingles is provided, in a tray arrangement, and a pallet assembly of various levels of such packages disposed on a pallet are also provided. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272664 | Universal Blister Package - A universal blister package for the distribution of medical instruments includes a tray having a resilient film and a retainer having a resilient film. The tray and the retainer are shaped and dimensioned for selective engagement in a manner creating a storage space between the film of the tray and the film of the retainer for accommodating a medical instrument between the tray and the retainer. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272665 | Container With Integrated Components - A container comprising, a body portion comprising a plastic material including, an inner cavity operative to store a sheet product, an outer surface having a storage portion partially defined by a shape of a tool operative to retain the tool. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272666 | TANK TOTE - Embodiments provide a tank tote including a base, a tank floor defined by the base, the tank floor being suitable to support a plurality of tanks, and a frame joined to the base, the frame including a plurality of sides extending up from the base, the plurality of sides including a first side spaced from a second side, the frame including a front divider, cooperation of the front divider with the first side defining a first front tank compartment suitable to receive a first tank, cooperation of the front divider with the second side defining a second front tank compartment suitable to receive a second tank, the first front tank compartment being accessible through a first front access portal, the second front tank compartment being accessible through a second front access portal, the frame including a front gate selectively movable relative to a closed position, the front gate in the closed position preventing passage of the first tank through the first front access portal and preventing passage of the second tank through the second front access portal. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272667 | SUSPENSION PACKAGING ASSEMBLY - A packaging assembly includes a frame member and a retention member which is not permanently affixed to the frame member. The frame member can include a variety of features which allow the retention member to be tightened around an article to be packaged and thus protected from shocks and impacts during transport, display, and/or retail use. The retention member can be formed as a sleeve or with pockets for engaging the frame member. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272668 | Cable storage box system - The Cable Storage Box System is made up of six parts. The parts include one bottom that is attached to a right and left side panel, and a front and back panel, and one removable top. A seven-inch long and one-half inch wide slot is cut down the center of each of the four side panels. These slots allow electrical cable wires to enter and exit freely as needed for storage. The removable top is also vented with slots to reduce and release any excess heat build up that may be produced by storage of electrical wires, surge protectors, AC adapters, and battery back ups placed in the Cable Storage Box System. It is composed of fire retardant material. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272669 | SUBSTRATE ACCOMMODATING APPARATUS - A substrate accommodating apparatus 10 is constituted by stacking a plurality of accommodation bodies 20 on an upper surface of a rigid plate 15. Each accommodation body 20 is provided with a buffer 21 having elasticity and some conductivity and a load receptacle 22 having a frame-shaped body, while an upper surface of the buffer 21 is provided with a substrate protect layer 23 made of cellulose. The substrate accommodating apparatus 10 is arranged to enclose a substrate S therein by stacking the accommodation bodies 20 where the substrates are placed, and when the accommodation bodies 20 are stacked, each load receptacle 22 places the load of the respective accommodation body 20 on a periphery of the adjacent lower accommodation body 20 so that any load is not placed on the central portion of the lower accommodation body 20 where the substrate S is placed. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272670 | SELF STANDING AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SEPARABLE PACKAGE - The present invention generally relates to a package which allows a product to be displayed. In one embodiment, the package of the present invention can stand alone independently on an integrated cardboard base or can be hung from a bracket or shelf as a point of sale display. In another embodiment, the package of the present invention is able to be separated into its component parts so that such parts can be, if so required, independently recycled. In still another embodiment, due to its ability to be separated the package of the present invention can comprise various components formed from dissimilar materials (e.g., paper and plastic). | 2009-11-05 |
20090272671 | Process and Apparatus for Using Steam Cracked Tar as Steam Cracker Feed - A process and apparatus are provided for steam cracking heavy feeds, including steam cracked tars. The invention heats a steam cracked tar feed to provide a depolymerized steam cracked tar containing lower boiling molecules than the steam cracked tar feed, hydrogenates the depolymerized steam cracked tar using a hydrogenating catalyst, e.g., a downward flow fixed bed hydrotreater, to provide a hydrogenated steam cracked tar. At least a portion of the hydrogenated steam cracked tar is steam cracked in a steam cracking furnace comprising a convection zone and a radiant zone. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272672 | CATALYTIC COMPOSITIONS FOR THE HIGHLY SELECTIVE HYDRODEALKYLATION OF ALKYLAROMATIC HYDROCARBONS - Process for the catalytic hydrodealkylation alone of hydrocarbon compositions comprising C | 2009-11-05 |
20090272673 | Process for Producing Condensed-Phase Product From One or More Gas-Phase Reactants - A process for producing at least one condensed-phase product from one or more gas-phase reactants in the presence of a solid catalyst having one or more catalyst components, wherein the solid catalyst has two or more regions in which the contact time of the one or more gas-phase reactants with the one or more catalyst components is different. On one embodiment this is achieved by the solid catalyst having two or more regions in which the cross-sectional area and volume of each region is different. In another embodiment, this is achieved by the solid catalyst having regions with different concentrations of the one or more catalyst components. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272674 | Nano zeolite containing hydrotreating catalyst and method of preparation - The present invention provides nano zeolite containing hydrotreating catalyst and methods of preparation, and more particularly to a nano-sized zeolite beta composite hydrotreating catalyst. The hydrotreating catalyst for desulfurization of diesel distillates includes between about 5 to about 75 wt % nano-sized zeolite beta composite, about 10 to about 30 wt % of a hydrogenation metal/alloy and between about 5 to about 20 wt % binder. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272675 | Desulfurization system and method for desulfurizing a fuel stream - A method for producing a substantially desulfurized a hydrocarbon fuel stream at temperatures less than 100° C. The method includes providing a nondesulfurized fuel cell hydrocarbon fuel stream that may include water and passing the fuel stream sequentially through a zeolite Y adsorbent and a selective sulfur adsorbent. The zeolite Y adsorbent may be exchanged with copper ions. The method produces a substantially desulfurized hydrocarbon fuel stream containing less than 50 ppb sulfur. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272676 | Hot Asphalt Cooling and Pelletization Process - Systems and methods for pelletizing hot asphaltenes are provided. Asphaltenic hydrocarbons can be dispersed to provide two or more asphaltenic particles. The asphaltenic hydrocarbons can be at a temperature of from about 175° C. to about 430° C. The asphaltenic particles can be contacted with a film of cooling medium. The film can have a thickness of from about 1 mm to about 500 mm. At least a portion of the asphaltenic particles can be solidified by transferring heat from the asphaltenic particles to the cooling medium to provide solid asphaltenic particles. The solid asphaltenic particles can be separated from at least a portion of the cooling medium. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272677 | AUTOMATED WASTE SORTING SYSTEM - A system for disposing of medical waste is generally configured to sort waste items into a plurality of containers according to applicable rules and regulations governing the handling and/or disposal of such items. In some embodiments, a system comprises sorting stations each of which houses a number of disposable containers. Each station can identify an item of waste, determine the most appropriate container for the item, and facilitate disposal of the item in the appropriate container. In some embodiments, a detection system for determining a presence and/or a quantity of waste items within a container is also provided. In some embodiments, access to discarded waste items is restricted once the waste items have been placed in a container. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272678 | Prediction of Rapid Symptomatic Blood Pressure Decrease - The invention relates to prediction of a rapid symptomatic drop in a subject's blood pressure, e.g. during a medical treatment or when operating an aircraft. To this aim, a pulse shape parameter (Pps) with respect to a peripheral body part ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090272679 | BLOOD PURIFICATION APPARATUS AND BLOOD PURIFICATION CIRCUIT - The present invention provides a blood purification apparatus and a blood purification circuit, by which a circuit can be shared by different modes for performing respective continuous blood purification methods, a structure of the apparatus performing the continuous blood purification methods can be simplified, and CHF, CHD, CHDF, and ECUM can be performed. The blood purification apparatus and the blood purification circuit according to the present invention includes: a first supply fluid channel ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090272680 | CENTRIFUGE ROTOR - A rotor for a centrifuge ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090272681 | RECYCLE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM FOR CAR WASH - The present invention relates to a recycle water treatment system for car wash comprising principally a flocculating sedimentation tank, a flotation tank, a tank of aerobic biofilter, a secondary sedimentation tank and a storage tank that are connected in sequence, wherein a flocculent feeder is equipped at the top of the flocculating sedimentation tank; a flotation aerator is equipped at the bottom and a float scraper is equipped at the top of the flotation tank; and an aerobic filter is equipped at the middle and an aerator is equipped at the bottom of the tank of aerobic biofilter, the inlet pipe of the flocculating sedimentation tank being the inlet pipe of the system of the invention, and the outlet pipe of the storage tank being the outlet pipe of the system of the invention. Such a system is particularly applicable for small- and medium-sized car washes, because it's effective in practical operation and convenient in installation and maintenance due to compactness. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272682 | Filtered Water Enhancements - A system for enhancing water is described. The system includes a housing with an inlet and an outlet, source water at the inlet, which can flow through a filter component in the housing and thus become treated water, and at least one enhancement module that can dispense an enhancement into the treated water as it flows through the outlet. Water can flow through the system only by the force of gravity, pressure in a building's water line, and/or hand pumps. Enhancement that can be used in the system include flavorings, dyes, minerals, vitamins, herbal supplements, nutritional supplements, phytonutrients, probiotics, homeopathic remedies, amino acids, enzymes, hormones, standard prescription medications, and over-the-counter medications, and combinations thereof. A control is also provided, through which a consumer can regulate an amount of enhancement that is added to the treated water. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272683 | Jet Dispenser, Filter Fastening System, Nozzle Fastening System - The invention relates to a device ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090272684 | CONTAINED LIQUID MEMBRANE CONTACTOR AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A contained liquid membrane contactor includes a perforated center tube, first and second membrane mats each with a first and a second end both being open, four tube sheets affixing the membrane mats to the center tube, a shell sealed to the tube sheets, and two end caps. The first end of the first mat extends a first distance beyond the second end of the second mat. The first end of the first mat is open at the first tube sheet while the first end of the second mat is open at the second tube sheet. The second end of the first mat is between the second and fourth tube sheets and the second end of the second mat is between the first and third tube sheets. The shell has a first port between the first and third tube sheets communicating with the second end of the second mat and a second port between the second and fourth tube sheets communicating with the second end of the first mat. The first end cap has a third port communicating with the center tube and a fourth port communicating with the first end of the first mat. The second end cap has a fifth port communicating with the center tube and a sixth port communicating with the first end of the second mat. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272685 | Wastewater screening device - A screening device for wastewater overflow weirs and the like includes a perforate screening member through which wastewater flows from a bottom to top sides thereof, with a frame and a plurality of screening rods arranged in a laterally spaced apart, mutually parallel relationship. The opposite ends of the screening rods are fixedly connected with the frame to capture solids in the wastewater. The screening rods are each configured with narrow portions at the opposite ends. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272686 | BLOOD PURIFIER - [Purpose] To provide a blood purifier which has high levels of blood compatibility, performance-retaining property when in contact with blood, and safety, and which shows an excellent water permeability-exhibiting rate after a priming treatment and has high reliability in long-term storage. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272687 | Method of Deep Sewage Treatment without Sludge Discharge and Device Therefor - A deeply sewage treating method and apparatus without sludge discharging is disclosed by means of the physical, chemical and biological methods. Proper sewage treating agent with powerful adsorbing capacity, organic matter decomposing and oxidizing capacity and settling capacity is selected based on the quantity of sewage and pollutant characteristic of the sewage to be treated. Sewage is treated through an integrative function tank that comprises a grille primary tank ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090272688 | Bioreactor and Method for the Biological Purification of Water - The invention relates to a bioreactor ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090272689 | LIQUID AERATION APPARATUS AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT METHOD - A liquid aeration apparatus includes a vessel having sidewalls, a closed bottom end and, a liquid outlet being provided at or near the upper end. The sidewalls define a cross-sectional interior open area with a vertical depth. An air diffuser is positioned within the interior open area of the vessel. A liquid intake conduit is positioned with an inlet end located at or near the upper end of the vessel and an outlet located near the bottom end of the vessel. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272690 | Method for the Treatment of Ammonia-Containing Waste Water - A method for treating ammonium-containing waste water by means of a single sludge system in an SBR reactor, in which ammonium is converted to nitrite in a first reaction and ammonium and nitrite are converted into molecular nitrogen in a second reaction carried out in parallel, the oxygen concentration in the reactor being maintained at a low level. A robust process is achieved by providing that the pH-value of the system is controlled and kept at a target value by controlled intermittent aeration, the fluctuation range of the pH-value amounting to 0.05 at most, and preferably 0.02 at most, and the O2-concentration being kept between 0.2 mg/l and 0.4 mg/l, and preferably between 0.25 mg/l and 0.35 mg/l. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272691 | METHOD OF CONDITIONING A MIXED LIQUOR CONTAINING NONIONIC POLYSACCHARIDES AND/OR NONIONIC ORGANIC MOLECULES - A method of conditioning a membrane biological reactor mixed liquor containing one or more nonionic polysaccharides and/or one or more organic molecules is disclosed. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272692 | THIN FILM MEMBRANES WITH ADDITIVES FOR FORWARD AND PRESSURE RETARDED OSMOSIS - A thin film composite or TFC membrane formed by interfacial polymerization of an organic and aqueous phase on a support membrane with nanoparticles in the discrimination layer and/or the support membrane, optimized by the selection of nanoparticles for membrane flux, hydrophilicity and to minimize thickness of the support membrane while maintaining the strength and ruggedness characteristics required for forward osmosis (FO) and/or pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) so that the flux flow paths are less tortuous than conventional support membranes and thereby provide increased flux flow. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272693 | Utilization of polysaccharides to eliminate anions of heavy metals from water - Water contaminated with anions of heavy metals, e.g., arsenic values, is purified by contacting same with a composition containing at least one polysaccharide, such as starches or vegetable gums. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272694 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEPARATION MAGNETIC PARTICLES FROM A SOLUTION - A biological sample processing apparatus and method of use thereof. The biological sample processing apparatus includes a rod-shaped magnet having a north pole, a south pole, a length and a width, and a plunger covering the magnet. The north pole and the south pole of the rod-shaped magnet are substantially orthogonal to the length of the rod-shaped magnet. The apparatus separates magnetic particles from a solution containing, for example, a biological sample. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272695 | Desalination with production of brine fuel - The present invention involves a water-based vessel for the production of desalinated water and concentrated brine. The former is usable for drinking water in areas that lack sufficient potable water, while the latter may be used in part as fuel in electricity production. The invention additionally includes amphibious vehicles for the rapid and site-specific delivery and on-site production of potable water and electricity. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272696 | FILTRATION AND DRAINAGE APPARATUSES AND METHODS - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to apparatuses and methods for collecting, filtering, and/or draining fluid from a surface. For example, according to one embodiment, an apparatus is structured for positioning at least partially below the surface, and the apparatus comprises: (1) a core comprising a base portion and a plurality of fingers extending therefrom; and (2) a filter media comprising a plurality of polymer fibers structured so that the filter media is capable of filtering particles as small as approximately fifty microns from fluid flowing through the filter media, and wherein the filter media is disposed at least partially around the core so that together the core and the filter media define a flow channel, the flow channel being structured to drain fluid away from the surface. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272697 | Superoxidant Poiser For Groundwater And Soil Treatment With In-Situ Oxidation-Reduction And Acidity-Basicity Adjustment - Equipment and process by which an operator can set (or program) a time sequence of coatings of oxygen with increasing oxidation potential for in-situ treatment (chemical reaction) of organic compounds ranging from superoxidation (catalyzed ozone) to reduction conditions involving hydrogen sulfide gas is described. The equipment makes use of oxygen in a combination of gaseous and liquid forms to produce microbubbles of, e.g., different composition of oxygen forms possessing peroxides, superoxides, and hydroperoxides with increasing oxidative potential. The oxidative potential of the reactive mixture can be set to more cost-effectively degrade byproducts of contaminant decomposition without reformulation and reinjection. A secondary advantage comes with in-situ adjustment of pH or acidity/basicity. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272698 | Bromate suppression - A apparatus and method for killing microorganisms in a body of water that has been treated with ozone in the presence of bromide ions with the method comprising the steps of carrying out the ozonization of a body of water in the presence of bromide ions, adding a metal ion donor to the body of water, and adding a hypobromite ion scavenger to the body of water to interact with the metal ion donor to enhance a metal ion concentration in the body of water while suppressing the oxidization of the bromide by the Ozone to produce bromate. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272699 | Method and Apparatus for Aeration of Liquid Medium in a Pipe - An apparatus and method for mixing gas and liquid comprising a pipe having an enclosure positioned in-line with said pipe, wherein a sealed space is defined, at least one blower, said blower regulates the barometric pressure in said sealed space, wherein intermeshed rotating sets of discs operate on parallel shafts driven by variable speed drives, and strakes are radially mounted on the discs to carry liquid up into a mixing area and to carry air and liquid down into a mixing area resulting in a shear force that drives air into the oxygen depleted liquid. In the sealed space the barometric pressure is raised by a blower, in order to pop foam bubbles and allow for optimum mixing of air into the oxygen depleted liquid and to regulate the waterline within the sealed space, thereby preventing the escape of foam, noise and odorous gases into the local environment. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272700 | METHOD FOR REMOVING ORGANIC CONTAMINANTS - This invention provides a method for removing organic contaminants from an inorganic processing solution, comprising the step of: introducing the inorganic processing solution comprising organic contaminants into steam stripping treatment; heating the inorganic processing solution; reintroducing the inorganic processing solution into the steam stripping treatment; and removing the organic contaminants from the inorganic processing solution, thereby the inorganic processing solution comprises a total carbon content not more than 300 ppm, based on the total amount of the inorganic processing solution; wherein the step of heating is performed by heat exchange between the inorganic processing solution and desuperheated steam. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272701 | Centrifuge Apparatus and Method for Selectively Reducing Forces on a Biologic Fluid - A centrifuge blood component separation system for separating components of a blood product, comprising a separation vessel; a first transfer bag; a second transfer bag with an outside edge generally congruent to an outside edge of the first transfer bag and further having a central collection area spaced away from the outside edge. The second transfer bag may have additional collection areas. A perforated seam between collection areas allows the second collection bag to be separated into a plurality of bags after collection of blood components. The system has a centrifuge apparatus comprising a rotor having a central compartment for receiving the transfer bags. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272702 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR ONLINE REJUVENATION OF CONTAMINATED SULFOLANE SOLVENT - A continuous online process for rejuvenating whole stream of contaminated lean sulfolane in an extraction system is provided. In particular, a rejuvenator is installed in the solvent circulation loop to remove the contaminants continuously to keep the solvent clean, effective and less corrosive. Specifically, the rejuvenator comprises a high pressure vessel with a removable cover and a round rack with vertical stainless steel tubes fitted in the high pressure vessel. A magnetic bar is placed in each stainless steel tube. A screen cylinder is installed inside the ring of stainless steel tubes. As the contaminated sulfolane is passed through the rejuvenator, the rejuvenator picks up its contaminants. The rejuvenator can be dissembled to remove the contaminants periodically. The rejuvenator is characterized by simple in construction, reliable in operation, and low in operation and maintenance costs. With this rejuvenator, the extraction system can be operated at high efficiency and high capacity without the dreaded corrosion. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272703 | CANDY DISPLAY STAND - A candy display stand is provided. The candy display stand includes a tray unit for holding a plurality of candy holders, and a support stand associated with the tray unit for vertically supporting a plurality of elongated candy sticks. The support stand has a base extending from the tray unit and an alignment unit extending above the base with a plurality of holding members for supporting a plurality of elongated candy sticks vertically on the base. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272704 | CUP RACK - The cup rack contains at least a lower rail suspended by at least two connection members. The connection members could be affixed to a bottom surface of a shelf or ceiling, or they could be slidably positioned in a pair of parallel upper rails. A number of hook members are hung across the lower rail. The positioning of the hook member is achieved by a bolt running through the hook member and into a block slidably positioned in the lower rail. Depending on how the block is oriented, the hook member could be locked to the lower rail or the hook member could be slid freely along the lower rail. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272705 | Stillage for transport and display of articles - An array of stillages mounted on top of each other or one stillage is able to be disposed at an angle to another. The advantage of this arrangement is that space between adjacent stillages in an array can be adjusted to hold a range of different sized articles during transport. A further advantage is that once the articles have reached their destination, the array of stillages can be further adjusted to angle one platform relative to another. In this way articles, which have been transported can then be displayed professionally by reconfiguring the array of stillages after reaching a destination. | 2009-11-05 |