45th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 20 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170320649 | PEEL-OPENABLE PACKAGE AND OPENING STRUCTURE FOR PEEL-OPENABLE PACKAGE - A peel-openable package includes a lid. The led includes a sheet member located at a position corresponding to a container portion of a package main body, and a film member bonded to a surface of the sheet member. Cutouts running in a thickness direction of the members and are formed in a peel region defined in a foldable portion of the members. The cutouts and cross a longitudinal direction L and are away from each other by a predetermined interval extending in the longitudinal direction. Facing surfaces of the sheet member and the film member, which are in the peel region corresponding to an area between the cutouts, are bonded together so as to be peelable from each other by an adhesive layer. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320650 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER WITH INFLATABLE BLADDER - A collapsible container includes an airflow input valve operably connected to one or more bladders on the inside surface of the container via an airflow network. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320651 | PACKAGE AND BUFFER MEMBER THEREOF - A buffer member has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. There is a buffer structure located on the first surface, and there is a slant located on the second surface for guiding a movement of an object relative to the buffer member. A package including the buffer member is provided therein. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320652 | Insulation Container Utilizing Novel Layered Design - A container having improved insulation properties with an inner structure received into an outer structure defining an inner cavity and having a flat configuration and an erected configuration; a bottom insulating cavity defined by a bottom panel, a bottom rear wall, and bottom lateral walls when the inner structure is in an erected configuration; a first side insulating cavity defined by a first side panel, a first side panel lateral wall and a first side panel top wall when the inner structure is in the erected configuration; a second insulating cavity defined by a second side panel and a second side top wall when the inner structure is in an erected configuration and cooperatively associated with an outer structure; and, a top insulating cavity defined by a top panel and a top ridge when the inner structure is in an erected configuration and operatively associated with the outer structure. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320653 | INSULATED CONTAINER WITH THERMAL STORAGE LINER - A container assembly has a soft-sided insulated wall structure. It has an internal chamber in which to place objects, such as foodstuffs, to be kept cool or warm. There is a removable liner that is sized to nest snuggly within the outside wall structure. The liner and the outside wall structure have mating mountings. The liner is foldable in a paper bag style to facilitate compact placement in a refrigerator. The liner has thermal storage elements. The bottom wall panel may have two thermal storage elements, and a fold between them. The side walls may be bi-folding, and may have thermal storage elements to either side of the fold. The liner may be waterproof. The liner may be self-folding when placed on its rear face or on its front face, as may be. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320654 | METHOD OF STABILIZING A PLASTIC AEROSOL CONTAINER - A plastic aerosol container includes a main body portion that is constructed and arranged to withstand aerosol pressurization within a range that is about 50-300 psig. The plastic aerosol container also includes a finish portion that is unitary with the main body portion. The finish portion may be threaded or unthreaded. The finish portion has a side wall, an upper sealing surface, at least one helical thread and a support ledge beneath the helical thread. Reinforcement structure is positioned beneath the support ledge for reinforcing the finish portion against deformation due to the pressurization. A method of stabilizing a plastic aerosol container is also disclosed. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320655 | Nutritional Substance Label System For Adaptive Conditioning - Disclosed herein are nutritional substance labels that communicate in a format allowing retrieval of adaptive conditioning instructions unique to an individual nutritional product at the time of conditioning and intended to optimize a nutritional, organoleptic, or aesthetic value targeted by the transformer. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320656 | REUSEABLE SHIPPING CONTAINER FOR PERISHABLE FOOD PRODUCTS - A reuseable container is provided for storage and transport of prepared meat in log format. The container has a base, a pair of upwardly extending side walls, and a pair of upwardly extending end walls connected with the side walls to form a generally rectangular box. The box has four interior edges and four interior corners where the side and end walls join the base. The box is integrally formed of molded polyethylene. Each of the four interior edges and four interior corners has a rounded interior profile to prevent accumulation of material and facilitate sanitation between uses. A reuseable container system is also provided having a removable lid, and access panel. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320657 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A CAPSULE, AND THE RELATED CAPSULE - A method for producing an element of a capsule, the capsule being intended to contain a product having at least one component that can be extracted by means of an extraction fluid, comprises the step of obtaining at least one preparatory zone intended to define, during use of the capsule, a passage for the extraction fluid, so that the extraction fluid can pass through the capsule in order to extract said component. The preparatory zone is obtained by means of a cutting operation carried out before the capsule is filled with the product and after the capsule element has been formed. The cutting operation is carried out by means of a blade element. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320658 | CONTAINMENT BODY FOR MAKING A CAPSULE FOR MAKING BEVERAGES AND METHOD FOR MAKING CAPSULES WITH DIFFERENT QUANTITIES OF POWDERED FOOD SUBSTANCE USING A SINGLE TYPE OF CONTAINMENT BODY - A containment body for making a cup-shaped capsule for making beverages comprising a lateral wall ( | 2017-11-09 |
20170320659 | OH Cup - A device for facilitating the production of an instant alcoholic beverage - The OH Cup is a mechanism by which the average person can make an instant, single or multi-serve alcoholic beverage, on demand by simply adding water, either carbonated or still. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320660 | STACKABLE CONTAINER SYSTEM, OPERATING SYSTEM USING CONTAINER SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A stackable container system configured to carry material includes at least one container having a first end and a second end, a holding area for the material, the holding area extending from the first end to the second end, a first opening at the second end, the material controllably releasable from the holding area through the first opening, and a chute that passes through the holding area, the chute extending from the first end to the second end, a first end of the chute including a receiving portion having a larger area than a combined area of the first opening and a second end of the chute. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320661 | TANK ASSEMBLY WITH LINER - A tank assembly for receiving liquids comprises a tank body. The tank body includes a tank wall defining an enclosed tank cavity. The tank body also includes a manhole lid attached to the tank wall and movable from a closed position covering a manhole in the tank body to an open position uncovering the manhole. A liner includes a flexible liner wall defining an enclosed liner cavity. An opening is formed in the liner wall to permit liquid to be introduced into the liner cavity. The liner also includes a fitting secured to the liner wall at the opening in the liner wall. A first end of a hose is attached to the fitting for conducting fluid to the liner cavity. A valve is attached to a second end of the hose. The valve and the second end of the hose are releasably attached to the manhole lid. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320662 | Waste Storage Device - A sealing mechanism for a waste storage container includes a waste storage container that has a body, a lid and a cartridge adapted to be positioned in the body. The cartridge has a continuous length of storage film therein. The storage film emanates through a gap between a rim and a core tube of the cartridge and is folded down through a core opening in the core tube into an interior space of the body of the waste storage container. The sealing mechanism includes an actuator accessible from outside the body, a gear assembly operably connected to the actuator, a retaining assembly that holds stationary a dispensed portion of the storage film in the interior space of the body during a twist-closure operation, and a plunger operably connected to the gear assembly | 2017-11-09 |
20170320663 | Basket for temporarily storing organic such as kitchen waste - The basket has a bottom ( | 2017-11-09 |
20170320664 | IN-GROUND RECEPTACLE AND INSTALLATION THEREOF - An in-ground apparatus includes a receptacle and a liner into which the receptacle can be placed and removed. The liner may be a molded plastic liner having a tapering body to permit stacking. The lower margin includes a set of seats for anchor fittings in the form of re-bar prongs that, when installed, extend radially outwardly from the liner. The seats, and hence the prongs, are located upwardly of the bottom edge of the liner so that they are embedded above and below when concrete is poured around the bottom of the liner. The bottom edge of the liner is folded upwardly and inwardly to form a V-shaped channel. The seats for the anchor fittings extend across the channel. The seats may include a cylindrical wall sealed from the inside of the liner. The liner may have intermediate stiffening ribs between bottom and top. The top of the liner may have a seat for the receptacle, and an external concrete break. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320665 | LOCKING DEVICE - The present invention generally relates to waste containers and, more particularly, relates to a safety locking device for waste containers. The locking device contains a base unit and a pivoting unit pivotally mounted to the base unit. The base unit contains a pinion member, having a cam thereon, non-movably attached to the base member. The pivoting unit includes a lock casing defining a cavity which houses a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism contains a locking member which is pivotally movable between a blocking position to prevent relative movement between the pivoting unit and the base unit, and a release position to permit the relative movement between the pivoting unit and the base unit. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320666 | LOCKING DEVICE FOR CONTAINER - The present invention generally relates to locking devices for waste containers, particularly residential or commercial waste containers. The present invention also relates to a waste container having a locking device which keeps the container closed when a sudden jerking or jarring, such as ground impact, is applied on the container, but allows the container to be opened during the dumping or tipping process. The locking device contains an impact detecting paddle or rolling member to provide a mechanical impact sensor that can detect whether the container has been unintendedly tipped over in the forward direction or whether it is being tipped over, such as for dumping. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320667 | BEAR-RESISTANT WASTE DISPOSAL CONTAINERS - A bear-resistant waste disposal container comprises a bin, a handle, and a lid rotatably connected to the handle. A bin collar surrounds an upper perimeter of the bin, and a lid collar surrounds an outer perimeter of the lid. A picket extends upwardly from inside the bin, through an aperture in the lid, and through an aperture in a lid frame. A carabiner or other locking device is removably insertable through an opening in the upper portion of the picket to lock the lid in a closed position. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320668 | MATERIAL HANDLING HOPPER - A material handling hopper includes an integrally formed handling body that defines an inlet, an outlet, and an axis. The handling body has a seamless sidewall extending between the inlet and the outlet. The sidewall is circular in cross section in a plane perpendicular to the axis. The sidewall is curvilinear and defines a first height between an axial location of a first inner diameter and an axial location of a second inner diameter. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320669 | Inverted Carrier Lift Device System and Method - An inverted carrier lift and method is disclosed. The inverted carrier lift includes a trolley movable along an overhead conveyor and a carrier for supporting a workpiece to undergo an assembly or manufacturing process. The carrier is movable relative to the trolley from a raised position to a lowered position by a motor mounted engaged with a lifting mechanism onboard the trolley. On rotation of the motor, the carrier and supported workpiece is lowered or raised to position the workpiece in the workstation for processing. The workpiece may be disengaged by the carrier for support of the workpiece by one of many different fixtures depending on the processing. Following processing, the workpiece is re-engaged by the carrier, moved to a raised position and the trolley is transferred to a subsequent workstation. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320670 | BRUSH CONVEYOR FOR TRANSPORTING PREFORMS - Disclosed is a device for transporting plastic-container preforms, the device including an endless circulating element having an outer surface and being capable of moving the preforms along a path by rubbing against the preforms, the device including a stationary mounting defining a planar bearing surface for the preforms, the circulating element having a series of brushes which extend projecting from the outer surface, capable of engaging with the preforms in order to move same by rubbing. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320671 | DEVICE FOR DISTRIBUTING PRODUCTS IN ROLL - Device for distributing products to feed lines, comprising: a plurality of outfeed channels ( | 2017-11-09 |
20170320672 | CHECK -OUT STAND WITH TELESCOPING TAKE-AWAY CONVEYOR - A check-out stand having a take-away conveyor extending in between a front module and a rear module. The take-away conveyor includes a receiving frame, a conveyor base, and a safety plate mounted on the conveyor base. For ease of installation, safety purposes and servicin, the take-away conveyor may be removed easily with tools. Further, a wire harness system is configured with that provides an AC power supply to the take-away conveyor. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320673 | CONVEYANCE SYSTEM FOR OPERATION IN RADIOACTIVE ENVIRONMENT - A system for manufacturing radionuclide generators includes an enclosure defining a radioactive environment. The enclosure includes radiation shielding to prevent radiation within the radioactive environment from moving to an exterior of the enclosure. The system also includes a conveyance system having a forward track and first carriages positioned on and movable along the forward track for conveying racks in a first direction. The conveyance system also includes a first walking beam mechanism magnetically coupled to the first carriages to move the first carriages. The conveyance system further includes a return track and second carriages positioned on and movable along the return track for conveying racks in a second direction opposite the first direction. The forward track and the return track form a loop. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320674 | ROLLING DEVICE, PACKAGE FOR ROLLING DEVICE, AND ROLLING MODULE - A rolling device, a package for rolling device and a rolling module are introduced. The rolling device includes a receiving seat defining a receiving recess, at least one secondary rolling member received in the receiving recess to contact with a surface of the receiving recess, a primary rolling member partially received in the receiving recess to contact with a surface of the at least one secondary rolling member, a coupling section connected to the receiving seat for coupling to an external object, and a stop section connected to the receiving seat and defining a stop opening, which has a size smaller than a maximum size of the primary rolling member. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320675 | BELT CONVEYOR WITH A DEVICE FOR ASSESSING THE TENSION OF THE BELT - The belt conveyor comprises: a conveyance belt ( | 2017-11-09 |
20170320676 | Side-By-Side Reducer Conveyor - A side-by-side reducer (SSR) conveyor has one lateral side of driven rollers operating at a different longitudinal running speed than another lateral side of driven rollers. The one lateral has an input section of driven rollers skewed away from the other lateral side followed by a converging zone of driven rollers skewed toward the other lateral side. The separation prevents frictional contact between side-by-side cartons so that one can be longitudinally moved a different velocity than the other to converge in a tandem arrangement. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320677 | METHOD FOR COMBINING MATERIALS TO BE PACKAGED, AND DEVICE FOR CONVEYING MATERIALS TO BE PACKAGED - A method for combining multiple separate streams of packaged materials into a main stream is provided, in which each of the streams of packaged materials is conveyed on a feed conveyor, is combined with the main stream in the region of a feed opening of the feed conveyor and further transported on a main conveyor in the main stream and in which at least one lateral wall laterally delimits the main stream. In order to combine multiple separate streams of packaged materials into the main stream despite a narrowing of the conveyor width to counteract jamming, packaged materials from the main stream in the region between two feed openings of two feed conveyors are guided towards the lateral wall and then along the lateral wall, as a result of an alignment of the main conveyor relative to the lateral wall. A device for conveying packaged materials is also provided. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320678 | TRANSFER DEVICE - A transfer device, in particular as a robot gripper, for picking up at least one product disposed on a base section of a product carrier and the product carrier from a conveying and/or processing device for the product and/or for the product carrier and for delivering the product together with the product carrier to a device, in particular a packaging machine, arranged downstream, is characterized in that the transfer device has a pivoting device for pivoting a cover section connected to the base section about a kink line extending between the cover section and the base section. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320679 | END EFFECTOR - An end effector for the packaging industry comprises has a frame, a bridge on top of the frame, a rack and pinion assembly, actuation rods, carrier assemblies, and vacuum ports. The rack and pinion assembly is configured to be operatively connected to a robot's rotatable shaft, and to the actuation rods. The actuation rods are fixedly connected to one or more of the carrier assemblies. As the robot's shaft rotates, the rack and pinion assembly is actuated, which actuates the actuation rods, which causes the carrier assemblies fixedly connected to the actuation rods to move longitudinally along the frame. Each carrier assembly includes a carrier block and at least one pick-up member. Each carrier block has at least one arm with a grabber to cooperate with an adjacent arm with grabbers of an adjacent carrier block(s) of the same subgroup. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320680 | POLYCARBONATE RESIN POWDER AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING SAME - Provided is a polycarbonate resin powder, including a polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer, in which an amount of particles each having a particle diameter of 300 μm or less in an entirety of the powder is 60 mass % or less. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320681 | Material Delivery System - The invention relates to material delivery systems and particularly to pulse controlled material delivery systems. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320682 | Solenoid-Powered Conveying Device - An electromagnet-operated conveying device includes a movable conveying element, at least one permanent magnet, and a cleaning device. The at least one permanent magnet is arranged on the conveying element for the onward movement of the conveying element. The cleaning device is configured to remove particles from a surface of the at least one permanent magnet. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320683 | MODULAR SYSTEM OF A PLURALITY OF TRANSPORT LINE COMPONENTS OF A LONG STATOR LINEAR MOTOR - To make it possible to realize various transport lines of a long stator linear motor using a small number of different types of transport line components (TMn), in a simple and flexible manner, a modular system with transport line components (TMn) is provided, wherein a selection of at least two different transport line components (TMn) is included in the modular system, wherein the starting point (An) and the end point (En) of each of the at least two different transport line components (TMn) each lie on a raster corner point (p·a)×(q·a) of an (a×a) raster with a prespecified raster length a, wherein p, q are whole numbers. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320684 | SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR MOVING PROPPANT FROM A CONTAINER IN A PROPPANT DISCHARGE SYSTEM - An apparatus for moving proppant from a container has a frame with a surface for suitable for receiving a container thereon, a hopper affixed to the frame, and a conveyor having a surface positioned below the hopper. The hopper has an opening at or adjacent to a lower end thereof. The hopper is suitable for receiving proppant from the container. The surface of the conveyor is suitable for receiving the proppant a discharged through the opening of the hopper. A receptacle is translatably positioned at the surface of the frame. A metering gate is translatably positioned adjacent to the opening of the hopper. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320685 | CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR OPERATION OF LOADING DOCK EQUIPMENT, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE - Systems and associated methods for controlling operation of loading dock equipment are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the system and associated methods can be used to control operation of loading dock equipment (e.g., a vehicle restraint, a dock door, a dock leveler, etc.) according to a preset sequence of operations. The system can include a display screen that sequentially presents a series of graphical control elements (e.g., touch-sensitive buttons) that enable operation of the loading dock equipment in an appropriate sequence. Additionally, the visual appearance and/or sequence of presentation of the graphical control elements indicate the proper sequence of selection to the user, thereby reducing user confusion and simplifying the operation of the loading dock equipment. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320686 | SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND AN IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - Disclosed is a sheet feeding apparatus including a tray unit capable of stacking a sheet at an opened position; a feeding member which feeds the sheet stacked on the tray unit; a feed supporting portion which supports the feeding member such that the feeding member is capable of moving to a feeding position for feeding the sheet stacked on the tray unit and to a storage position at which the feeding member is stored in the apparatus main body; and an urging portion which urges the feeding member toward the feeding position, wherein the feed supporting portion includes an abutting portion which abuts against a region other than a sheet stacking region of the tray unit for moving the feed supporting portion and for moving the feeding member to the storage position when the tray unit moves from the opened position to the closed position. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320687 | SHEET CONVEYANCE DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCORPORATING SAME - A sheet conveyance device includes a conveyance roller to convey a sheet, an ejection roller to eject the sheet from the sheet conveyance device, a conveyance relay roller disposed between the conveyance roller and the ejection roller, a driven roller disposed in contact with the conveyance relay roller to form a nip, and an openable portion to open and close relative to a housing of the sheet conveyance device. A pivotable roller holder to pivot relative to openable portion is attached to the openable portion. The pivotable roller holder holds the conveyance relay roller and the driven roller to maintain a nip pressure between the conveyance relay roller and the driven roller when the openable portion is opened. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320688 | SHEET CONVEYING APPARATUS THAT FEEDS SHEET MEMBERS, AND DOCUMENT READING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS THAT INCLUDE THE SHEET CONVEYING APPARATUS - A sheet conveying apparatus includes: a feeding unit configured to feed a sheet member; a conveying roller that is provided downstream of the feeding unit in a conveying direction, and that is configured to convey the sheet member fed by the feeding unit downstream in the conveying direction; a motor configured to drive the conveying roller. In a state where the conveying roller is conveying a first sheet member that was fed by the feeding unit, if a value of a torque current component of a drive current flowing in a winding of the motor changes from a value greater than or equal to a predetermined value to a value less than the predetermined value, the feeding unit starts feeding of a second sheet member that is to be fed after the first sheet member. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320689 | FIBER REEL-IN-BOX CABLE PACKAGING ARRANGEMENT - Aspects and techniques of the present disclosure relate to a cable packaging arrangement (e.g., reel-in-box package) including a plurality of tabs appending to the top and bottom portions of the arrangement which are individually shaped to be easily assembled together, respectively, so that the top and bottom portions of the cable packaging arrangement will be closed. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320690 | REWINDING MACHINE AND A WINDING METHOD FOR A WEB OF ABSORBENT SUBSTRATE - A rewinding machine arranged to wind a web of absorbent substrate into multiple logs including a perforating module, a cutting module, a winding module and a control module, the web of absorbent substrate travelling into the modules according to a machine direction, wherein the perforating module is arranged to provide the web of absorbent substrate with regularly spaced perforation lines substantially transversally orientated relatively to the machine direction, wherein the cutting module is arranged to sever the web of absorbent substrate substantially transversally relatively to the machine direction, wherein the winding module is arranged to wind the web of absorbent substrate so as to produce logs of web of absorbent substrate, and wherein the control module is coupled to the perforating module and to the cutting module and controls the modules operations. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320691 | DEVICE FOR WINDING STRIP-SHAPED MATERIAL - A device for winding strip-shaped material onto at least one reel ( | 2017-11-09 |
20170320692 | APPARATUS FOR GUIDING A MOVING WEB - An apparatus for steering a web, including a web path having at least one steering roller and an exit roller, each having a mount; wherein the steering roller(s) each have an axis of rotation and wherein the mounts for the steering roller(s) can pivot those axes with a total of two degrees of freedom. An array comprising a plurality of sensors for monitoring the position of the web is present connected to a controller so as to determine the position and angular orientation of the web. The controller adjusts the pivot(s) of the mount(s) so as to control the angular orientation and the lateral position of the web at a particular point along the web path. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320693 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TRANSPORTING WEBS OF MATERIAL - Methods and apparatus for transporting either an entire web or discrete components of disposable products such as diaper components down the machine using mechanical forces to grip the nonwoven web and transfer it from one belt or roll to another without or reducing added vacuum. There is a carrier nonwoven web that goes down the length of the machine and other substrates are added on top of this layer, and the machine provides sufficient gripping to allow transport of diaper components through the fabrication process. Securing and releasing forces are supplied so that the components can be retained at some points and released at others. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320694 | SHEET STACKER - This invention provides a stacker for use in forming stacks of cut sheets received from an upstream utilization device (e.g. a printer, cutter, etc.) that allows for positive driving of sheets into a stack using a stacking unit that includes a series of grippers that are adapted to grip and release a leading edge of each sheet at the appropriate time. In this manner, each sheet is gripped as it arrives from the upstream operation and is passed downstream into the stack, being released so as to properly decelerate at the stack's backstop. The grippers are mounted on a continuous belt between a pair of opposing drive sprockets. An edge sensor located upstream of the stacking unit triggers motion of the belts. The grippers are actuated by a mechanical cam arrangement to selectively grip and release at predetermined positions as the belt is driven. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320695 | DUAL-STAGE SHEET STACKING AND DROPPING APPARATUS - A method for rapidly stacking and dropping sheets is provided. The method comprises receiving a plurality of sheets from a sheet delivery device onto a landing platform of a stacking and dropping apparatus. The method also comprises lowering the landing platform from an original upper position. Lowering comprises maintaining a drop height between the sheet delivery device and a stack of delivered sheets. The method also comprises sending a delay signal that comprises a command to delay the receiving of the plurality of sheets from the sheet delivery device. The delay signal is sent in response to a detection of a predetermined stack height of the stack of delivered sheets. The method also comprises sending a movement signal, immediately following the sending of the delay signal. The movement signal comprises a command to move the landing platform, such that the plurality of sheets are received by a catch tray unit. The method also comprises dropping, utilizing the catch tray unit, the plurality of sheets onto a sheet receiving device. The method also comprises returning, automatically, the landing platform to the original upper position. The method also comprises sending a resume signal, that includes a command to the sheet delivery device to resume sheet delivery. The delay signal, movement signal and resume signal are sent by a central processor component of the stacking and dropping apparatus. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320696 | FOLDABLE STATIONERY HOLDER - A foldable stationery holder includes a base unit including a top surface and an axle bracket mounted at the top surface at one side, and a foldable unit movable relative to the base unit and including a pivoting block pivotally mounted at the axle bracket and a movable portion disposed opposite to the pivoting block and movable between a first position above the top surface and a second position outside the top surface. By moving the foldable unit relative to the base unit, the foldable stationery holder can be selectively set in an extended position for application or a collapsed position for storage. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320697 | Streamer Dispenser - A streamer dispenser for dispensing crepe paper includes a housing. The housing has a front, a back and a sidewall extending from the back to the front defining an internal space. The front is open. A divider is coupled to the housing and is positioned in the internal space, defining a pair of compartments. A pair of slots is positioned through the sidewall of the housing. Each slot extends to a respective compartment. The compartments are positioned in the housing such that each compartment is configured for insertion of a respective roll of crepe paper. The slots are positioned in the housing such that each slot is configured for insertion of a free end of the respective roll of crepe paper. The free ends are positioned outside of the housing, such that the crepe paper is dispensable from the housing. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320698 | Extended Length and Higher Density Packages of Bulky Yarns and Methods of Making the Same - A method of winding bulked continuous filament yarn is disclosed, which enables superior yarn package formation, including higher density packages with excellent shape and yarn takeoff characteristics. The method uses unique helix angles and winding profiles in a non-adjacent and adjacent yarn pattern, achieved by a unique winding control strategy that constantly monitors spindle speed, desired wind ratio, traverse cam speed, and surface speed. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320699 | CABLE SPOOL ASSEMBLY - A spool assembly includes a drum having a first axial end and an oppositely disposed second axial end. The drum includes an inner surface that defines a bore that extends through the first and second axial ends. A drum support is disposed in the bore of the drum. The drum support includes a first end and an oppositely disposed second end. The drum support has an exterior surface. The exterior surface of the drum support and the inner surface of the drum define a plurality of channels. A first flange is engaged to the first end of the drum support. A second flange is engaged to the second end of the drum support. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320700 | REMOVABLE DUPLEXER TRAY MODULE FOR AN IMAGING APPARATUS - A removable media handling module includes a body that is horizontally slidable into and removable from an imaging apparatus. The media handling module includes a lower media guide extending between a front and a rear of the body. With the media handling module inserted into the imaging apparatus, the lower media guide is positioned parallel to and spaced from a corresponding upper media guide mounted in the imaging apparatus to form at least a portion of a duplex media path therebetween. A drive mechanism including a clutched gear is operably connected to a feed roll assembly of the media handling module. The clutched gear is freely rotatable in a first direction that causes the feed roll assembly to rotate in a media process direction for feeding a printed media sheet along the duplex media path and is restrained from rotating in a second direction opposite the first direction. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320701 | REMOVABLE DUPLEXER TRAY MODULE FOR AN IMAGING APPARATUS - A removable media handling module includes a body that is horizontally slidable into and removable from an imaging apparatus. The media handling module includes a lower media guide extending between a front and a rear of the body in a direction of insertion of the body into the imaging apparatus. With the media handling module inserted into the imaging apparatus, the lower media guide is positioned parallel to and spaced from a corresponding upper media guide mounted in the imaging apparatus to form at least a portion of a duplex media path therebetween. The media handling module includes a media feed through channel extending from a bottom of the body to an entrance of a simplex media path to allow media to be fed from a media tray below the media handling module and into the simplex media path when the media handling module is installed in the imaging apparatus. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320702 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING CALL INPUTS BY AN ELEVATOR CONTOLLER AND ELEVATOR SYSTEMS FOR IMPLEMENTING THE METHOD - The invention relates to a method for the processing of call inputs of a user by an elevator controller of an elevator installation in which a user inputs either an external call and an internal call or a destination call into the elevator controller, wherein the elevator controller generates at least two sub-calls in reaction to the internal call or the destination call, wherein the sub-calls comprise at least one external call and/or at least one internal call whose destination floor is different from the destination floor of the internal call input by the user. The invention furthermore relates to a method in which an elevator controller generates a destination call or an internal call in reaction to an external call. The invention furthermore relates to corresponding elevator installations designed for carrying out these methods. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320703 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMMISSIONING AN ELEVATOR INSTALLATION - An elevator system includes a control unit, a bus, a plurality of bus-nodes connected via the bus with the control unit, and a plurality of safety-state detection devices connected with the control unit via the bus-nodes. A method of commissioning the elevator system includes the steps: A) verification by the control unit of the safety-state detection means that are connected to the bus; B) checking of the functional capability of the safety-state detection means that are connected; C) checking by the control unit of the safety functions of the elevator system based on a change in state of a safety-state detection means; and D) release of the elevator system for a normal operation only after positive execution by the control unit of the steps A) to C), wherein the release is accompanied by a change in state of the control unit from an unsecured state into a secured state. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320704 | UNLOCKING DEVICE, ELEVATOR SYSTEM HAVING AN UNLOCKING DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR ACTUATING AN UNLOCKING DEVICE - An unlocking device with an actuator releases a safety cover of a maintenance opening for opening. The locking device has a safety circuit for actuating the actuator. The safety circuit includes at least one first switching contact and a second switching contact arranged in series, wherein the actuator in a closed state of the first and the second switching contacts is connected by the safety circuit with a power source, and the first switching contact can be switched by a control unit. One or more of the unlocking device can be used in an elevator system. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320705 | ELEVATOR SYSTEM - An elevator system includes: key switches, provided at a hall, used in an evacuation operation to select either a shuttle operation request mode requesting a car to shuttle between an evacuation floor and a rescue floor, or an evacuation completion mode indicating completion of evacuation; a first notification mechanism provided in the car; and an elevator controller switching between normal operation and the evacuation operation, determining, in a case at least one of the key switches is switched to the evacuation operation, that a floor at a hall whose key switch is in the shuttle operation mode is a rescue floor and a floor at a hall whose key switch is in the evacuation completion mode is an evacuation completion floor, and making, in a case a hall button provided at the hall of the evacuation completion floor is operated, the first notification mechanism notify of the evacuation completion floor. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320706 | ELEVATOR WITH A BRAKE DEVICE - An elevator with a brake device may be configured to provide a variable brake force, from a minimum brake force up to a maximum brake force (Vmax). The brake device may include a first energy store that provides the maximum brake force and a second energy store that provides an adjustable counterforce. The adjustable counterforce may be directed in an opposed manner with respect to the maximum brake force provided from the first energy store. Further, the variable brake force may amount to a difference between the maximum brake force and the adjustable counterforce. In some cases, the first energy store may comprise a compression spring for providing the maximum brake force. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320707 | ELEVATOR SYSTEM WITH VENTILATION SYSTEM - An elevator system ( | 2017-11-09 |
20170320708 | FLANGE COVER MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING DEVICE AND COOLING DEVICE - A flange cover mounting and dismounting device, which comprises: a base part, comprising a fastener element with a fastener hole array, and being fastened on a flange cover mounting surface by the fastener hole array; and a jib arm assembly, having a first end being pivotally connected to the fastener element, and a second end being connected to the flange cover. The flange cover mounting and dismounting device can be fixed to the flange cover mounting surface having a corresponding fastener hole array, which is convenient for mounting and dismounting a flange cover. In addition, under most circumstances, the fastener hole array on the flange cover mounting surface is intrinsically owned by the devices, which originally can be applied to connect modules of each device or used for other applications. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320709 | WINCH WITH MULTI-POSITION CLUTCH MECHANISM - A winch including a drive motor, a cable drum, and a gear train assembly coupled to the drive motor and including a planetary gear set having a ring gear positioned in a gear train housing. The gear train housing including a radial clutch mount and an axial clutch mount. A clutch mechanism is selectively positionable at the radial clutch mount, in a first configuration, and the axial clutch mount, in a second configuration. The clutch mechanism is operable to selectively lock and unlock the ring gear to the gear train housing, thereby engaging and disengaging the cable drum from the gear train assembly. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320710 | COMPOSITE FAIRLEAD WITH A WEAR PLATE - Systems are provided for a fairlead, and in particular to a hawse fairlead. In one example, the fairlead may include a wear insert positioned within a first opening of a fairlead frame configured to guide a rope and/or cable. The wear insert may be constructed from a denser material than the frame. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320711 | WINCH - A winch for a power generating system using a tethered airborne device, the winch comprising a drum rotatable about its main axis a guiding apparatus arranged to guide an airborne device tether to wind and unwind around the drum; wherein the drum is rotatable relative to a pivot point to move in a first plane and the guiding apparatus is disposed relative to the drum to move along part of an orbital path around the drum in a second plane substantially perpendicular to the main axis of the drum, thereby allowing alignment of the winch with respect to an unwound length of the tether. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320712 | WINCH AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - Disclosed is a motorized winch system having a frame, a motor, and a drum with a first end and a second end connected to the motor. The system has a winch cable configured to wind around the drum with a first end connected to the drum, having a winding portion and a distal portion. The system has a winch cable locator assembly with a cam bar rotatably mounted to the frame, a cam follower connected to the cam bar such that the cam follower slides from the first end to the second end of the drum and reverses to slide back to the first end of the drum, and a cable guide coupled to the cam follower, configured to guide the cable onto the drum. The system has a removable cam gear with an operating position operably connected to the motor, and a manual position disconnected from the motor. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320713 | JACK STAND APPARATUS AND METHOD - A jack stand apparatus enables operators to screw adjust a load support column relative to a column support base for fully completing load-bearing distances between loads and opposed support surfacing, and thus improving safety of jack stand applications. The various embodiments of the jack stand apparatus according to the present invention may all be said to comprise a shaft support structure, a shaft construction, a pawl assembly, and a screw mechanism. In the preferred embodiment, the shaft construction is a screw type element and includes external threads. A pawl element is cooperable with the external threads, and the screw shaft construction is telescopically positionable relative to the shaft support structure for engaging an overlying load. The pawl element is engagable with the helical threads for preventing downward movement of the screw shaft construction relative to the shaft support structure for supporting loads thereupon. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320714 | CHAMBER CONVEYOR BELT MACHINE - A chamber conveyor belt machine having a machine frame, a chamber cover with two or more columns and a lifting device for lifting the chamber cover. The lifting device may include a safety system that includes a latching rail that cooperates with a latching hook disposed on at least one of the two columns. The safety system may include one or more sensors for determining whether the lifting device is working correctly or is in a failure condition. The safety system may prevent the chamber conveyor belt machine from operating if a failure condition is sensed. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320715 | TIRE LIFTER - A tire lifter is provided having a horizontal frame in a vertical support, the horizontal frame providing for wheel movement of the tire lifter. A drive lift mechanism is positioned within the vertical upright of the frame and includes a screw drive that is used to raise and lower a pair of support arms which cradle a tire or a tire and wheel combination. Further, the support arms which cradle the tire can also be adjusted in a forward and rearward direction to allow for easier placement of a tire relative to an automobile. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320716 | TOOL FOR REMOVAL AND CLOSURE OF BOTTLE AND CONTAINER CAPS - A tool includes a resilient relatively soft tool body defining a closed top surface and a surrounding side surface extending downwardly therefrom. The tool further includes a bottom surface which defines an upwardly extending generally cylindrical recess therein. The recess includes interior sidewalls which in their preferred form support a plurality of gripping ridges or edges. The recess is sized and shaped to receive a portion of a bottle cap thereby allowing the user to grip the tool and squeeze the tool body to force its recess surfaces against the bottle cap in a gripping engagement and thereafter applying a torque or twist to the tool allowing the bottle cap to be easily removed. In its preferred fabrication, the tool further includes a plurality of radially extending relief slots formed in the recess wall to facilitate better gripping action and to allow the recess wall to stretch and expand thereby accommodating different bottle cap sizes. Finally, the tool may utilize a plurality of differently sized recesses arranged in descending order to engage different bottle cap sizes. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320717 | MODULATED PRESSURE CONTROL OF BEER FILL FLOW - A method and apparatus of filing beer for craft breweries combines pressurized beer delivery (rather than gravity feed) with variable pressure control of the beer flow into the can. By modulating beer flow and especially beer pressure, it is possible to fill a can's widget (gas reservoir) with gas with a shorter set of fill steps. In addition, the speed of beer filling can be dramatically increased compared to small scale systems normally used by craft brewers. Unlike known large scale pressure systems, the beer bowl may be located beneath the rest of the apparatus and modulated pressure may be used, making for a smaller and more portable unit. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320718 | LIQUID DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A dispensing system for a liquid provides a liquid distributor having an inlet for receiving the liquid and outlet for dispensing the liquid into a pouring reservoir that is positioned to receive the liquid from the outlet of the liquid distributor. A sensor communicates with the liquid distributor and the pouring reservoir for determining a liquid fill level within the pouring reservoir. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320719 | Frozen Beverage Dispensing Machines with Multi-Flavor Valves - A beverage machine includes a valve that receives a base fluid and dispenses a mixed beverage comprising the base fluid and an additive fluid. The valve has a bore through which the base fluid flows, and the bore has a perimetral surface that defines a plurality of ports through which the additive fluid is injected to thereby mix with the base fluid. An injector is coupled to the valve and configured to radially inject the additive fluid into the base fluid through the plurality of ports as the base fluid flows through the bore such that the additive fluid mixes into the base fluid to form the mixed beverage. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320720 | HOLSTER FOR HANDHELD BEVERAGE DISPENSERS - Disclosed is a holster for a bar gun. The holster includes a detachable drip cup that is removable from the holster while the holster is installed to a support structure and while the bar gun is stowed in the holster. The holster is mounted to an underside of the support structure, e.g. a bar top, and further includes a first contact surface configured to be vertical and contact the front side of the support structure and a second contact surface configured to be horizontal and contact the underside of the support structure. The holster further includes an a bar gun receiving surface defining an aperture to receive the bar gun. The bar gun receiving surface includes a portion which is flush with the top surface of the support structure, when the holster is mounted to the support structure. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320721 | WATER PURIFIER - A water purifier that includes: a main body including: a filter unit, a cooling unit, and a heating unit; a first water tube through which water purified by the filter unit or water cooled by the cooling unit passes; a second water tube through which water heated by the heating unit passes; a water discharge unit that protrudes from a portion of the main body; and a water discharge cork (i) that downwardly protrudes from the water discharge unit, (ii) that is coupled to the first water tube and the second water tube, and (iii) that is configured to discharge water purified by the filter unit or water cooled by the cooling unit in a first stream and discharge water heated by the heating unit in a second stream, wherein the first stream is separated from the second stream is disclosed. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320722 | HORSE TRAINING AID - A horse training aid comprises a stem running from the girth to a location under the head. A coupling rope is trained through a lateral coupler wheel at the outer end of the stem. The overall length of the aid from the girth to the mouth bits or bridle prevents excessive lifting of the horses head, but offers insignificant resistance to turning of the head as the coupling rope slides on the wheel. With the training aid the horse is encouraged to maintain the correct head position, and this allows optimum muscle development. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320723 | SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A semiconductor package and a method of manufacturing a semiconductor package. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide a semiconductor package, and a method of manufacturing thereof, that comprises a first semiconductor die, a plurality of adhesive regions spaced apart from each other on the first semiconductor die, and a second semiconductor die adhered to the plurality of adhesive regions. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320724 | MEMS GRID FOR MANIPULATING STRUCTURAL PARAMETERS OF MEMS DEVICES - A system and method for manipulating the structural characteristics of a MEMS device include etching a plurality of holes into the surface of a MEMS device, wherein the plurality of holes comprise one or more geometric shapes determined to provide specific structural characteristics desired in the MEMS device. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320725 | LOW STRESS INTEGRATED DEVICE PACKAGES - An integrated device package is disclosed. The integrated device package can include a packaging structure defining a cavity. An integrated device die can be disposed at least partially within the cavity. A gel can be disposed within the cavity surrounding the integrated device. A portion of the gel can be disposed between a lower surface of the integrated device die and an upper surface of the packaging structure within the cavity. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320726 | MEMS Package - A package includes a base structure, which has an electrically isolating material and/or an electrically conductive contact structure, an electronic component, which is embedded in the base structure or is arranged on the base structure, a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) component, and a cover structure, which is mounted on the base structure for at least partially covering the MEMS component. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320727 | MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEM STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A microelectromechanical system structure and a method for fabricating the same are provided. A method for fabricating a MEMS structure includes the following steps. A first substrate is provided, wherein a transistor, a first dielectric layer and an interconnection structure are formed thereon. A second substrate is provided, wherein a second dielectric layer and a thermal stability layer are formed on the second substrate. The first substrate is bonded to the second substrate, and the second substrate removed. A conductive layer is formed within the second dielectric layer and electrically connected to the interconnection structure. The thermal stability layer is located between the conductive layer and the interconnection structure. A growth temperature of a material of the thermal stability layer is higher than a growth temperature of a material of the conductive layer and a growth temperature of a material of the interconnection structure. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320728 | A PROCESS FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS IN AMMONIA PLANTS - In a process for the elimination of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) formed as by-products in the shift section (SS) of an ammonia plant, a carbon dioxide (C0 | 2017-11-09 |
20170320729 | Method and Apparatus for Producing a Hydrogen-Containing Product - Process and apparatus for producing a hydrogen-containing product by steam-hydrocarbon reforming of multiple hydrocarbon feedstocks in a production facility utilizing a prereformer in addition to the primary reformer. The temperature of the reactant mixture introduced into the prereformer is controlled depending on the composition of the reactant mixture fed to the prereformer. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320730 | INTEGRATION OF SYNGAS PRODUCTION FROM STEAM REFORMING AND DRY REFORMING - Processes for converting methane into an olefin and methanol are provided. The olefin can be ethylene. Certain exemplary processes can involve parallel use of both steam reforming of methane and oxidative dry reforming of methane to prepare syngas. The processes can further involve conversion of syngas to ethylene and to methanol. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320731 | METHOD AND PLANT FOR CHEMICAL LOOPING OXIDATION-REDUCTION COMBUSTION OF A GASEOUS HYDROCARBON FEEDSTOCK WITH INTERMEDIATE CATALYTIC STEAM REFORMING OF THE FEED - The invention relates to a method and to a plant for chemical looping oxidation-reduction combustion (CLC) of a gaseous hydrocarbon feed, for example natural gas essentially containing methane. According to the invention, catalytic steam reforming of the feed is performed between two successive feed combustion steps on contact with an oxidation-reduction active mass in form of particles. The reforming catalyst is arranged in a fixed bed in an intermediate reforming zone ( | 2017-11-09 |
20170320732 | METHOD FOR MAKING A GAS FROM WATER, PRODUCT OF THE METHOD, AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - A method for producing a purified, stable, dioxytetrahydride compressible gas from water. The gas is suitable for a variety of uses and may also be infused into water which itself is useful for a variety of purposes. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320733 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR THE PRODUCTION AND THERMAL COMPRESSION OF OXYGEN - The invention relates to a method and an arrangement for the continuous production of compressed oxygen from air using mixed conducting ceramic membranes. The aim of the invention is to provide a way of isolating pure oxygen from the air and compressing said oxygen to pressures above the ambient pressure, without using mechanical or electromechanical compression of air or oxygen. To achieve this aim, according to the invention water in various aggregate states is conducted in a circuit and the configuration of the equipment is designed such that the desired high oxygen pressure is produced in a separate area from the membrane module and the oxygen produced is prevented from mixing with the freshly produced water vapour. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320734 | OZONE GENERATOR - Ozone generating apparatus are disclosed. An example ozone generator includes an outer housing defining a first inlet port and a first outlet port, and an inner housing disposed in the outer housing. The inner housing defines a second inlet port and a second outlet port. The example ozone generator also includes a plurality of UV lamps disposed in the inner housing and the outer housing and a lamp ballast for powering at least some of the plurality of UV lamps. The lamp ballast are disposed in the outer housing. Additionally, the example ozone generator includes a blower disposed in the outer housing configured to intake air via the first inlet port and to exhaust air through the second inlet port, and a plurality of springs disposed in the inner housing. Each of the plurality of springs are disposed between one of the plurality of UV lamps and the inner housing. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320735 | TARGET HOLDERS, MULTIPLE-INCIDENCE ANGLE, AND MULTIZONE HEATING FOR BNNT SYNTHESIS - In the synthesis of boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) via high temperature, high pressure methods, a boron feedstock may be elevated above its melting point in a nitrogen environment at an elevated pressure. Methods and apparatus for supporting the boron feedstock and subsequent boron melt are described that enhance BNNT synthesis. A target holder having a boron nitride interface layer thermally insulates the target holder from the boron melt. Using one or more lasers as a heat source, mirrors may be positioned to reflect and control the distribution of heat in the chamber. The flow of nitrogen gas in the chamber may be heated and controlled through heating elements and flow control baffles to enhance BNNT formation. Cooling systems and baffle elements may provide additional control of the BNNT production process. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320736 | COMBINED MEMBRANE-PRESSURE SWING ADSORPTION METHOD FOR RECOVERY OF HELIUM - A method of obtaining helium from a process gas. The process gas is at a pressure less than 15 bar to a first membrane separation stage having a first membrane more readily permeable for helium than for at least one other component in the process gas. A first retentate stream is fed to a second membrane separation stage having a second membrane more readily permeable for helium than for at least one other component in the process gas. Helium is separated from a first helium-containing permeate stream using a pressure swing adsorption to obtain a helium-containing product stream. A second helium-containing permeate stream is recycled to the first membrane separation stage. A purge gas from the pressure swing adsorption is also recycled to the first membrane separation stage. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320737 | SOLVOTHERMAL METHOD FOR MAKING LITHIUM IRON PHOSPHATE - A solvothermal method for making a lithium iron phosphate is disclosed. The waste liquid of a solvothermal reaction is treated synthetically by flash evaporation and a centrifugal separation to separate the water, the organic solvent, and the lithium sulfate, which is a byproduct from each other. One part of the separated organic solvent is reused as a reaction material of the solvothermal reaction to form a organic solvent recycle circuit. The other part of the separated organic solvent is mixed with the separated water to be used as a washing liquid. The washing liquid is retreated by flash evaporation and centrifugal separation to obtain the water and the organic solvent again to form a washing liquid circuit. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320738 | SOLVOTHERMAL APPARATUS FOR MAKING LITHIUM IRON PHOSPHATE - A solvothermal apparatus for making lithium iron phosphate is disclosed. The solvothermal apparatus comprises a manufacture unit and a recycle unit. The manufacture unit comprises a feeding device, a reaction device, a filtering device, and a countercurrent washing device which are sequentially connected to each other. The recycle unit comprises a flash evaporation device and a solid-liquid separation device connected to the flash evaporation device. A waste liquid produced by the manufacture unit is recycled by the recycle unit. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320739 | GREEN SYNTHESIS OF GRAPHENE BY USING TOMATO JUICE - Embodiments of the present invention encompass methods of forming graphene from graphene oxide and/or graphite oxide using tomato juice. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320740 | GRAPHITE PLATE AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - Provided is a graphite plate, consisting essentially of: graphite; and pores, wherein said graphite plate has a porosity from 1% to 30%. Further provided is a method for producing a graphite plate, including: applying welding pressure to at least one glass-like carbon material in a state in which said at least one glass-like carbon material is maintained in an inert atmosphere under heating conditions, to produce a graphite plate having a porosity from 1% to 30%. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320741 | PROCESS FOR PURE CARBON PRODUCTION - The disclosure provides for methods of oxidizing carbide anions, or negative ions, from salt like carbides at low temperatures below about 600° C. In another aspect, the disclosure provides for reactions with intermediate transition metal carbides. In yet another aspect, the disclosure provides for a system of reactions where salt-like carbide anions and intermediate carbide anions are oxidized to produce pure carbon of various allotropes. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320742 | PROCESS FOR PURE CARBON PRODUCTION, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS THEREOF - The disclosure provides for methods of oxidizing carbide anions, or negative ions, from salt like carbides at temperatures from about 150° C. to about 750° C. In another aspect, the disclosure provides for reactions with intermediate transition metal carbides. In yet another aspect, the disclosure provides for a system of reactions where salt-like carbide anions and intermediate carbide anions are oxidized to produce pure carbon of various allotropes. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320743 | CARBON DIOXIDE PRODUCTION - Apparatus for the production of carbon dioxide from limestone includes a nuclear energy source ( | 2017-11-09 |
20170320744 | SiOC COMPOSITE ELECTRODE MATERIAL - A SiOC composite material in microparticulate form, wherein the microparticles are formed, in whole or in part, of an amorphous SiOC matrix with Si ranging from 20 wt % to 60 wt %, O from 20 wt % to 40 wt % and C from 10 wt % to 50 wt %, based on the total weight of the SiOC matrix, wherein amorphous or crystallized silicon particles are embedded within the SiOC matrix and wherein the microparticles are of core/coating structure with a core formed of the amorphous SiOC matrix and coated with at least one amorphous carbon layer; and to a method for producing such SiOC composite material. It also relates to an electrode active material, an electrode and a battery, especially a lithium-ion battery, including the aforementioned SiOC composite material. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320745 | HUMIDIFIED SWEEP GAS FOR DEDUSTING PROCESS - Methods and apparatus for separating polysilicon powder from a mixture of granular polysilicon and polysilicon powder are disclosed. The method includes tumbling the polysilicon material in a tumbling device while flowing humidified sweep gas through the tumbling device. Also disclosed are compositions including granulate polysilicon or polycrystalline silicon, in some examples, including a coating layer consisting essentially of water. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320746 | Methods and Systems for Stabilizing Filaments in a Chemical Vapor Deposition Reactor - In various embodiments, systems, methods, and apparatus are provided for stabilizing filaments in a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) reactor system. A system includes a base plate having a plurality of electrical connections, a pair of filaments extending from the base plate, and a stabilizer connecting the pair of filaments. Each filament is in electrical contact with, and defines a conductive path between, the two electrical connections. A method of stabilizing the filaments includes providing the pair of filaments, and connecting the pair of filaments with at least one stabilizer. The stabilizer may include an electrically insulating material. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320747 | METHODS FOR PROCESSING FUMED METALLIC OXIDES - Novel methods for processing fumed metallic oxides into globular metallic oxide agglomerates are provided. The methodology may allow for fumed metallic oxide particles, such as fumed silica and fumed alumina particles, to be processed into a globular morphology to improve handling while retaining a desirable surface area. The processes may include providing fumed metallic oxide particles, combining the particles with a liquid carrier to form a suspension, atomizing the solution of suspended particles, and subjecting the atomized droplets to a temperature range sufficient to remove the liquid carrier from the droplets, to produce metallic oxide-containing agglomerations. | 2017-11-09 |
20170320748 | METHODS FOR PREPARING ZEOLITES WITH SURFACTANT-TEMPLATED MESOPOROSITY AND TUNABLE ALUMINUM CONTENT - Compositions and methods for preparing mesoporous and/or mesostructured materials from low SAR zeolites are provided herewith. In particular, methods are provided that involve: (a) providing a low SAR zeolite, (b) optionally subjecting the low SAR zeolite to an acid framework modification, and (c) subjecting the framework-modified zeolite to a mesopore formation treatment. The resulting mesoporous zeolites can have bi-modal mesoporosity and higher aluminum contents relative to existing mesoporous zeolites. | 2017-11-09 |