48th week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 17 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210370268 | Porous Aluminum Pyrazoledicarboxylate Frameworks - A porous aluminum-based metal-organic framework (MOF) comprises inorganic aluminum chains linked via carboxylate groups of 1H-pyrazole-3,5-dicarboxylate (HPDC) linkers, and of formula: [Al(OH)(C | 2021-12-02 |
20210370269 | MODULATION OF GLUCOSE BIOACCESSIBILITY WITH SUPERABSORBENT MATERIALS - A treatment for reducing glucose bioaccessibility can include providing a superabsorbent material that includes a porous network structure formed from a mixture of a plurality of water soluble polysaccharides that are not chemically crosslinked together. The superabsorbent material can be administered to a subject in an effective amount to reduce glucose bioaccessibility in the subject. In some aspects, the treatment for reducing glucose bioaccessibility with the superabsorbent material retains a substantially unaltered fatty acid bioaccessibility and/or retains a substantially unaltered protein bioaccessibility. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370270 | SEPARATING AGENT FOR OPTICAL ISOMERS - Provided is a separating agent for optical isomers, which is excellent in solvent resistance and has optical separating ability comparable to or higher than that of existing separating agents for optical isomers of chemical bonding type or physical adsorption type. In the separating agent for optical isomers, amylose (3-chloro-5-methylphenylcarbamate) is supported on a carrier through chemical bonding. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370271 | REDUCTIVE BORON NITRIDE WITH EXTENDED REACTIVE VACANCIES FOR CATALYTIC APPLICATIONS - A group of reductive 2D materials (R2D) with extended reactive vacancies and a method for making the R2D with extended reactive vacancies are provided, especially the example of the reductive boron nitride (RBN). To create defects such as vacancies, boron nitride (BN) powders are milled at cryogenic temperatures. Vacancies are produced by milling, and the vacancies can be used to reduce various metal nanostructures on RBN. Due to the thermal stability of the RBN and the enhanced catalytic performance of metal nanostructures, RBN-metals can be used for different catalysts, including electrochemical catalysts and high temperature catalysts. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370272 | DOPED CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS FOR PHOTOCATALYTIC REMOVAL OF POLLUTANTS UNDER VISIBLE LIGHT, MAKING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS OF SAME - A method of synthesizing a doped carbonaceous material includes mixing a carbon precursor material with at least one dopant to form a homogeneous/heterogeneous mixture; and subjecting the mixture to pyrolysis in an inert atmosphere to obtain the doped carbonaceous material. A method of purifying water includes providing an amount of the doped carbonaceous material in the water as a photocatalyst; and illuminating the water containing the doped carbonaceous material with visible light such that under visible light illumination, the doped carbonaceous material generates excitons (electron-hole pairs) and has high electron affinity, which react with oxygen and water adsorbed on its surface forming reactive oxygen species (ROS), such as hydroxyl radicals and superoxide radicals, singlet oxygen, hydrogen peroxide, that, in turn, decompose pollutants and micropollutants. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370273 | METHOD FOR PREPARING CATALYTIC NANOPARTICLES, CATALYST SURFACES, AND/OR CATALYSTS - A method for preparing catalyst particles includes providing a catalyst starting material and an ion beam and implanting the catalyst starting material with an ion beam dose comprised between 4.5×10 | 2021-12-02 |
20210370274 | ACTIVATED CARBON/Pd-Ga LIQUID ALLOY COMPOSITE CATALYST, PREPARATION METHOD AND USE THEREOF - An activated carbon/palladium-gallium (Pd—Ga) liquid alloy composite catalyst, including a support and an active component supported on the support. The support is acid washed activated carbon. The active component is Pd—Ga liquid alloy. In the present invention, the active component Pd—Ga, present in the form of liquid alloy, forms a self-protective oxide layer. This protects acetylene from secondary reactions on the surface of the catalyst, inhibits or reduces acetylene to deeply hydrogenate to form ethane, thereby increasing ethylene selectivity. The present invention further provides a preparation method of the catalyst, where the catalyst of the present invention is prepared by immersion. The preparation method is simple and easy to operate. When the activated carbon/Pd—Ga liquid alloy composite catalyst provided by the present invention is used for acetylene hydrogenation to prepare ethylene, conversion rate of acetylene is as high as 99.8%, while the ethylene selectivity is as high as 98.9%. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370275 | Diesel Particulate Filtration (DPF) System - A Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) assembly configured to be incorporated in the exhaust gas stream, the DPF assembly comprising: Quartz/Composite ceramic mixture disposed as filter elements, mechanical support components and optional electrical soot removal solutions including electrical, di-electrical and microwave solutions. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370276 | Group 1 Metal Ion Content of Microporous Molecular Sieve Catalysts - A catalyst comprising a microporous crystalline aluminosilicate having a Constraint Index less than or equal to 12, a Group 1 alkali metal or a compound thereof and/or a Group 2 alkaline earth metal or a compound thereof, a Group 10 metal or a compound thereof, and optionally a Group 11 metal or a compound thereof; wherein the total amount of Group 1 and/or Group 2 metal is present at a ratio that is optimized for the desirable chemical conversion process. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370277 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF ZEOLITES ENCAPSULATING TRANSITION METAL NANOPARTICLES FROM LAYERED SILICATE PRECURSORS - The present invention relates to a process for the production of a transition metal containing zeolite comprising expanding a layered silicate with a swelling agent and introducing the transition metal into the interlayer expanded silicate prior to calcination thereof for obtaining the transition metal containing zeolite. The present invention further relates to a zeolite containing transition metal nanoparticles as obtainable or obtained according to the inventive process, as well as to a zeolite containing nanoparticles per se. Finally the present invention relates to the use of a zeolite containing transition metal nanoparticles as obtainable or obtained according to the inventive process, as well as to the use of a zeolite containing nanoparticles per se. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370278 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A ZEOLITIC MATERIAL HAVING AN AEI-TYPE FRAMEWORK STRUCTURE VIA SOLVENT-FREE INTERZEOLITIC CONVERSION - The present disclosure relates to a process preparing a zeolitic material having an AEI-type framework structure, wherein the framework structure comprises SiO | 2021-12-02 |
20210370279 | Preparation method of mesoporous Fe-Cu-SSZ-13 molecular sieve - A method of preparing a mesoporous Fe—Cu—SSZ-13 molecular sieve includes activating an aluminum source, a silicon source, an iron source and a copper source respectively; mixing the activated minerals with sodium hydroxide, water and a seed crystal at 25-90° C., while controlling feeding amounts of respective raw materials so that molar ratios of respective materials in a synthesis system are as follows: SiO | 2021-12-02 |
20210370280 | ALUMINOSILICATE ZEOLITE INTERGROWTHS - The present disclosure provides a method of making zeolite intergrowths. In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method of making an AEI-based material, including the steps of: preparing a mixture of water, an alumina source, a silica source, a CHA structure directing agent, and an AEI structure directing agent, wherein the molar ratio of the CHA structure directing agent to the AEI structure directing agent is from about 1:1 to about 1:15; heating the mixture at a temperature sufficient to promote formation of crystals; and calcining the crystals at a temperature of from about 450° C. to about 750° C. to obtain a product, wherein no halide-containing reagent is employed. The AEI-based materials of the present disclosure may find particular use in selective catalytic reduction of NO | 2021-12-02 |
20210370281 | Methods of Preparing a Catalyst Utilizing Hydrated Reagents - A method comprising a) contacting a solvent, a carboxylic acid, and a peroxide-containing compound to form an acidic mixture wherein a weight ratio of solvent to carboxylic acid in the acidic mixture is from about 1:1 to about 100:1; b) contacting a titanium-containing compound and the acidic mixture to form a solubilized titanium mixture wherein an equivalent molar ratio of titanium-containing compound to carboxylic acid in the solubilized titanium mixture is from about 1:1 to about 1:4 and an equivalent molar ratio of titanium-containing compound to peroxide-containing compound in the solubilized titanium mixture is from about 1:1 to about 1:20; and c) contacting a chromium-silica support comprising from about 0.1 wt. % to about 20 wt. % water and the solubilized titanium mixture to form an addition product and drying the addition product by heating to a temperature in a range of from about 50° C. to about 150° C. and maintaining the temperature in the range of from about 50° C. to about 150° C. for a time period of from about 30 minutes to about 6 hours to form a pre-catalyst. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370282 | METHOD FOR MAKING PHOTOCATALYTIC STRUCTURE - The disclosure relates to a method for making a photocatalytic structure, the method comprising: providing a carbon nanotube structure comprising a plurality of carbon nanotubes intersected with each other; a plurality of openings being defined by the plurality of carbon nanotubes; forming a photocatalytic active layer on the surface of the carbon nanotube structure; applying a metal layer pre-form on the surface of the photocatalytic active layer; and annealing the metal layer pre-form. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370283 | METHOD TO RECOVER SPENT HYDROPROCESSING CATALYST ACTIVITY - In accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, a method for regenerating and rejuvenating a spent catalyst comprising coke and contaminant metals includes washing the spent catalyst with a solvent; drying, at least partially, the spent catalyst; partially combusting the spent catalyst to remove a portion of the coke, thereby producing a partially de-coked catalyst; acid washing the partially de-coked catalyst; and fully combusting the partially de-coked catalyst, thereby producing a regenerated and rejuvenated catalyst. The portion of the coke removed during the partial combustion is greater than or equal to 10 wt. % and less than or equal to 60 wt. %. No rare earth elements are added to the partially de-coked catalyst prior to the fully combusting the partially de-coked catalyst. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370284 | ISOLATION TUBE - A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370285 | Apparatus and method for collecting multi-tiered particles from a biological sample - An apparatus and method for collecting multi-tiered particles from various biological samples for use in downstream biological procedures. Two filters compatible with the device, and of different pore size, are connected via a conduit or are integrated into the conduit. A biological sample is driven through the conduit by applying pressure to one of the inlet ports. The flow of the biological sample is directed to the desired output port by positioning of the internal switch. A switch directs the fluid to flow within the device to elute trapped particles captured on the filters. The apparatus allows for the collection of unstimulated, intact particles without the need for multiple redraws of sample or filtrate. Collection and analysis of biological samples are valuable for correct diagnosis and therapy of a wide variety of different conditions. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370286 | MOLTEN METAL SAMPLER - The present invention relates to a sampler for taking samples from a molten metal bath, particularly a molten iron, the sampler comprising:
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20210370287 | Tamper-Resistant Pressurized Well Fluid Transfer Bottle Having Sensor Package, Memory Gauge and Display and Uses Thereof - Tamper-resistant and tamper-evident sample bottles for the transport of pressurized well fluid include sensor packages and data recording devices to characterize and track properties of the sample bottle and its contents. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370288 | PURGE SWAB - Described herein are purge swab apparatuses, purge swabs kits, and methods for collecting a sample using a purge swab. In various embodiments, a purge swab includes an elongated body having a proximal end, a distal end, and a length therebetween. The purge swab further includes a swab head having a proximal end and a distal end wherein the proximal end of the swab head is attached to the distal end of the elongated body and the swab head includes a plurality of openings. The purge swab optionally includes a lumen extending from the proximal or distal end of the elongated body into at least a portion of the swab head, and the lumen is in fluidic communication with the plurality of openings. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370289 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SAMPLE PREPARATION IN GMR-BASED DETECTION OF BIOMARKERS - A cartridge assembly, and method of using the same, is provided. The assembly includes a sample processing card and a substrate attached thereto. The card has an injection port for receiving a test sample; at least one metering chamber; a mixing material source for introducing mixing material(s) to the metering chamber; fluid communication channels fluidly connecting the injection port and the mixing material source to the metering chamber; and at least one output port for delivering the test sample to a sensor (e.g., GMR sensor). The substrate has associated therewith: the sensor for sensing analytes in the test sample; electrical contact portions for an electrical connection with a reader unit; and a memory chip. The assembly further includes a pneumatic interface with port(s) and corresponding communication channel(s) fluidly connected to card. The interface connects with an off-board pneumatic system and enables application of positive and negative pressurized fluid to the card to move the test sample and one or more mixing materials therein and to the sensor. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370290 | Assay Structures for Multi-Step Biochemical Assays - Embodiments include assay devices within a single use, disposable cassette for biochemical assays with at least one fluid well and at least one capillary valve. The capillary valve in combination with motion of porous sheets within the assay leads to addition of liquid reagents at different times to the assay although a user adds the liquid reagents to the cassette simultaneously. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370291 | SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE SCREENING | 2021-12-02 |
20210370292 | MICROFLUIDIC CONTACTLESS DEP SEPARATION AND ASSAY SYSTEM - Described herein are aspects of a microfluidic separation and assay system that can include a microfluidic contactless dielectrophoretic (cDEP) device, a microfluidic concentrator, and a microfluidic assay chamber. In some aspects, microfluidic separation and assay system can be included on a single microfluidic chip. Also described herein are methods of using the microfluidic separation and assay system described herein. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370293 | Micro-fluidic Chip and Analytical Instrument Having the Same - The present invention discloses a micro-fluidic chip, comprising a chip main body, a sample inlet, an air inlet, a liquid driving force inlet, an air sublet, a main fluid channel and multiple functional chambers provided on the chip main body; the main fluid channel communicates with the multiple functional chambers, and the liquid driving force inlet is used to connect a liquid driving device capable of driving liquid to flow in the main fluid channel and the multiple functional chambers; the micro-fluidic chip of the present invention identifies, positions and quantifies a liquid sample by means of a specific liquid quantification chamber, thereby decreasing chip manufacturing process difficulty, and increasing quantification accuracy, and is particularly suitable for quantification and testing of whole blood samples. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370294 | ADJACENT DUAL BIOLOGICAL NANOPORE READERS - Devices and methods are provided that utilize two adjacent nanopore readers for sequencing of a polymer or a portion thereof. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370295 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE AND BIOLOGICAL DETECTION METHOD USING THE MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE - A microfluidic device and a biological detection method using the microfluidic device are provided. The microfluidic device includes a sample mixing area, an optical indicator mixing area and an observation area. The sample mixing area stores barcode beads and configured to receive a test sample to mix the barcode beads with the test sample, in which the barcode beads correspond to different detecting targets. The optical indicator mixing area is configured to receive an optical indicator and the barcode beads to mix the barcode beads with the optical indicator. The observation area is configured to receive the barcode beads from the optical indicator mixing area. In the biological detection method, at first, images of the barcode beads are captured. Thereafter, images of reacted barcode beads are determined, and values of barcode patterns thereof are recognized to determine reacting targets of the test sample. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370296 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FAST DIGITAL DETECTION - Methods and systems for sample target molecules are provided. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370297 | DEVICES FOR SAMPLE COLLECTION AND SAMPLE SEPARATION - Methods and devices are provided for sample collection and sample separation. In one embodiment, a device is provided for use with a formed component liquid sample, the device comprising at least one sample inlet for receiving said sample; at least a first outlet for outputting only a liquid portion of the formed component liquid sample; at least a second outlet for outputting the formed component liquid sample at least a first material mixed therein. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370298 | Microfluidic Device For Cell Separation And Uses Thereof - Methods for separating cells from a sample (e.g., separating fetal red blood cells from maternal blood) include introducing a sample including cells into one or more microfluidic channels. In one embodiment, the device includes at least two processing steps. For example, a mixture of cells is introduced into a microfluidic channel that selectively allows the passage of a desired type of cell, and the population of cells enriched in the desired type is then introduced into a second microfluidic channel that allows the passage of the desired cell to produce a population of cells further enriched in the desired type. The selection of cells is based on a property of the cells in the mixture, for example, size, shape, deformability, surface characteristics (e.g., cell surface receptors or antigens and membrane permeability), or intracellular properties (e.g., expression of a particular enzyme). | 2021-12-02 |
20210370299 | THERMAL ASSEMBLIES FOR NUCLEIC ACID PREPARATION - Provided herein are apparatus for independently manipulating the temperature of a plurality of reaction vessels, e.g., for automated processing of nucleic acids present in the vessels. Printed circuit boards (PCBs) comprising a mount area arranged to have mounted thereon a through-hole thermoelectric device (TED) to facilitate independent temperature control of reaction vessels are also provided, as well as methods relating to the same. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370300 | PARTICLE CAPTURE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Automated microfluidic systems and methods are described for purifying, extracting, and optionally analyzing magnetic target entities such as cells, e.g., bound to one or more magnetic beads. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370301 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMMUNE ACTIVITY DETERMINATION - A system and method for determining a trajectory parameter of particles, comprising receiving a plurality of particles at a microfluidic channel, applying a force to each particle of the microfluidic channel, acquiring a dataset of each particle, measuring a trajectory of the particle, and determining a trajectory parameter of the particles. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370302 | FLUID HANDLING METHOD, FLUID HANDLING DEVICE USED IN SAME, AND FLUID HANDLING SYSTEM - The purpose of the present invention is to provide a liquid handling method that makes it possible to simply isolate a droplet, a fluid handling device used in this method, and a fluid handling system. This fluid handling method serves to flow a fluid including a solvent and a droplet through a fluid handling device comprising an inlet, a first flow path having one end connected to the inlet, a chamber connected to the other end of the first flow path, a second flow path having one end connected to the chamber, and an outlet connected to the other end of the second flow path. This fluid handling method includes an introduction step for introducing the fluid through the inlet and accommodating the droplet in the chamber, a rotation step for rotating the fluid handling device after the introduction step, and a removal step for removing the droplet from the inside of the chamber after the rotation step. In the introduction step, the fluid handling device is disposed such that the chamber widens from the position where the chamber and the second flow path are connected in the direction opposite from the direction of gravity. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370303 | PRESSURE INSENSITIVE MICROFLUIDIC CIRCUIT FOR DROPLET GENERATION AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides a microfluidic circuit for generating uniform droplets despite fluctuations in pressure, and manufacturing methods and uses thereof. Said circuit comprises microfluidic channels for carrying a continuous phase and a dispersed phase. In one embodiment, the ratio of the flow resistance of the dispersed phase to that of the continuous phase is equal to the ratio of the flow rate of the continuous phase to that of the dispersed phase. In one embodiment, the present microfluidic circuit comprises two features to achieve the desired ratio of flow resistance and flow rate of the dispersed phase and continuous phase: (a) using a single pressure source which applies identical pressure to the inlets of the upstream channels carrying the two phases, and (b) the flow resistance of the dispersed phase and continuous phase is much higher than the flow resistance of the downstream channel so that the flow resistance of the downstream channel become negligible. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370304 | AIR-MATRIX DIGITAL MICROFLUIDICS APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR LIMITING EVAPORATION AND SURFACE FOULING - Air-matrix digital microfluidics (DMF) apparatuses and methods of using them to prevent or limit evaporation and surface fouling of the DMF apparatus. In particular, described herein are air-matrix DMF apparatuses and methods of using them in which a separate well that is accessible from the air gap of the DMF apparatus isolates a reaction droplet by including a cover to prevent evaporation. The cover may be a lid or cap, or it may be an oil or wax material within the well. The opening into the well and/or the well itself may include actuation electrodes to allow the droplet to be placed into, and in some cases removed from, the well. Also described herein are air-matrix DMF apparatuses and methods of using them including thermally controllable regions with a wax material that may be used to selectively encapsulate a reaction droplet in the air gap of the apparatus. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370305 | Method for controlling a thermal cycler, and thermal cycler - The invention relates to a method for controlling a thermal cycler and a thermal cycler, in which the determination of at least one temperature change rate is carried out by an evaluation program using tempering schedule data and run time data, whereby in particular the tempering behavior of a slower thermal cycler can be simulated on a faster thermal cycler. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370306 | A STORAGE RACK - A storage rack for receiving articles for storage is disclosed. The rack is typically for use in storing and transporting samples used in a pathology laboratory. The rack includes a plurality of weight-bearing surfaces, defined by the junction of a plurality of concentric tubes, for supporting and retaining an article at a predetermined distance from a datum surface. One or more of the weight-bearing portions defines an opening, allowing an article to extend therethrough when not supported on said weight-bearing portion. The maximum size of article that can be received on any weight-bearing portion differs with respect to the distance of weight-bearing portion from the datum surface. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370307 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TRACKING WELLS IN A MULTI-WELL PLATE - A well tracking device includes a rectangular frame including four sidewalls. The sidewalls define sets of opposing grooves, and the well tracking device is configured to receive or fit on top of a multi-well plate. The well tracking device also includes a well coordinate indicator positioned on an upper portion of the rectangular frame, that includes labels associated with columns and/or rows of the multi-well plate. The well tracking device also includes at least one slider that is configured to interface with a set of opposing grooves and slide along a width or length of the rectangular frame. The slider includes a plurality of openings disposed along the elongated shape of the slider. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370308 | CRUSHER - The invention relates to a crusher, in particular a rotary impact crusher, cone crusher or jaw crusher, having a crusher unit ( | 2021-12-02 |
20210370309 | Alloys of Black Phosphorus by Ball Milling Techniques - Methods for forming black phosphorus alloys and exfoliating black phosphorus alloys. A method for forming black phosphorus alloys includes providing phosphorus inside a vessel and providing an element inside the vessel. Media is provided inside the vessel and the phosphorus, the element, and the media are sealed under a gas within the vessel. The phosphorus and the element are mechanically milled with the media to produce black phosphorus that is covalently bonded with the element. A method for exfoliating a black phosphorus alloy includes mixing a milled black phosphorus alloy with a solvent and mixing a milled black phosphorus alloy with a solvent. The milled black phosphorus alloy and solvent mixture are then extracted from the milling apparatus, which may be a planetary ball mill, a vibratory mill, a tumbler ball mill, a mixer mill, a rod mill, an attrition mill, or a shaker mill. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370310 | ANTI-PLUGGING DISCHARGE GRATES - A discharge grate assembly in a discharge end wall system in a mill shell of a grinding mill. The mill shell defines a mill shell chamber in which a charge including grinding balls and ore-bearing rocks is positioned. The mill shell is rotatable about a central axis thereof for comminution of the ore-bearing rocks to form the grinding balls into worn grinding balls and to produce a slurry including liquid and worn rock pieces from the ore-bearing rocks. The discharge grate assembly includes a body with elongate apertures therein, each aperture extending between a first end thereof and a wider second end thereof. The first and second ends of the aperture are partially defined by respective first and second end walls that are at least partially rectilinear, for impeding the worn grinding balls and the worn rock pieces from lodging in the aperture. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370311 | INTERPRETING MEDIA - A method for execution by a computing device includes obtaining a set of media element identigens for media elements of media to produce sets of media element identigens. The sets of media element identigens are possible interpretations of a media element. The method further includes generating a set of relationships between media elements. The relationships provide a list of one or more ways in which the media elements are related. The method further includes processing different permutations of the sets of media element identigens using the set of relationships to generate an entigen group. The entigen group represents a most likely interpretation of the media. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370312 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING MAGNETITE - An apparatus for processing magnetite iron ore, including an upstream cyclone and a mill for grinding particles, wherein the upstream cyclone is arranged to operate as a splitter by diverting material in an overflow of the upstream cyclone to bypass the mill and by feeding material in an underflow of the upstream cyclone to the mill. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370313 | A MAGNETIC ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN A DEVICE FOR CONDUCTING ASSAYS - A magnetic assembly for use in a device for conducting assays is disclosed. The magnetic assembly comprises a pole piece having a longitudinal shaft interposed between at least two magnetic elements, each of the at least two magnetic elements having a north magnetic pole and a south magnetic pole; the at least two magnetic elements being orientated such that each north magnetic pole or each south magnetic pole is aligned inwardly towards the shaft; and wherein the pole piece comprises a cap at one end of the shaft which extends at least partially over a lateral surface of each of the at least two magnetic elements. Also disclosed is a device for conducting assays and a method of operating the device. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370314 | MAGNETIC SEPARATION OF ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL MATERIALS - A process. The process includes forming a slurry comprising electrode active material particles of one or more lithium-ion electrochemical cells, magnetizing the electrode active material particles and separating the magnetized electrode active material particles from the slurry. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370315 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING MAGNETIC PARTICLES - An apparatus for processing magnetic particles comprises a sealed enclosure and a magnetic field source. The sealed enclosure comprises an inlet into the enclosure and an outlet from the enclosure. The configuration of the sealed enclosure and of the inlet and the outlet are such that fluid containing the magnetic particles that is introduced into the enclosure through the inlet exhibits a spiral flow towards the outlet. The magnetic field source is disposed to the enclosure to intermittently apply a magnetic field to the fluid contained therein. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370316 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOVING DUST FROM EXHAUST GAS OF ENGINE - A system and method for removing dust from exhaust gas of an engine. The system for removing dust from exhaust gas of an engine comprises an exhaust gas dust-removing system inlet, an exhaust gas dust-removing system outlet and an exhaust gas electric field apparatus ( | 2021-12-02 |
20210370317 | ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATOR WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE TUBE INCLUDING CARBON NANOTUBE-BASED EMITTER AND METHOD FOR REMOVING MICROPARTICLES IN CONTAMINATED AIR USING ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATOR - This application relates to an electrostatic precipitator with an electromagnetic wave tube comprising a carbon nanotube (CNT)-based emitter. The electrostatic precipitator includes a charger configured to include the CNT-based emitter and ionize microparticles, in contaminated air introduced from the environment, by emitting an electromagnetic wave. The electrostatic precipitator further includes a collector configured to collect the ionized microparticles to discharge clean air. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370318 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING SPECIES FROM A GAS STREAM - An example of a species collection system includes a plurality of spaced-apart electrically conductive collectors and a plurality of emitter electrodes. In some embodiments, at least one emitter electrode is disposed between adjacent ones of the collectors. In some embodiments, the at least one emitter electrode extends beyond the collectors (e.g., in at least one dimension). Collectors may be aligned to a direction of gas flow from an outlet (e.g., of a cooling tower) to facilitate collection while minimizing interference with the gas flow. Different emitter electrodes may be maintained at different voltages. In some embodiments, collectors are attached to a collector frame and emitter electrodes are attached to emitter frame(s) that are electrically insulated from the collector frame. Collectors may span a gas outlet (e.g., of a cooling tower) and emitter frame(s) may be positioned outside of the collectors (e.g., and outside of a periphery of the gas outlet). | 2021-12-02 |
20210370319 | Hyper Efficient Separations Device - The present technology relates to improved device and methods of use of insulator-based dielectrophoresis. This device provides a multi-length scale element that provides enhanced resolution and separation. The device provides improved particle streamlines, trapping efficiency, and induces laterally similar environments. Also provided are methods of using the device. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370320 | WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR ORE MINING OPERATION - Processes of extracting mineral deposits in ore include treating a saline source, e.g., seawater, to reduce a concentration of one or more multivalent ions (e.g., Ca | 2021-12-02 |
20210370321 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BALANCING A CENTRIFUGE ROTOR - A rotor hub assembly for a centrifuge rotor includes a rotor hub including a head portion, an elongated shaft portion extending axially away from the head portion and a central bore extending through the head portion and the shaft portion. The head portion includes a plurality of balancing bores each configured to selectively receive at least one balancing weight for balancing the centrifuge rotor. A method for balancing a centrifuge rotor is also provided. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370322 | COLD WEATHER LOW FLOW MINIATURE SPRAY NOZZLE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A low flow compact spray head design for cleaning applications, especially for camera lens wash includes a miniature spray nozzle head which is about 5 mm in diameter or less for a single direction spray nozzle and about 8 mm in diameter of less for a nozzle with multiple sprays. The washer fluid is fed from the bottom of nozzle along a flow axis and is separated into two flows via two power nozzles or inlets which turn the flows 90° to become opposing jets impinging upon each other inside an interaction region. Uniform stream lines are generated by the two direct facing jets and converge at the nozzle throat to become a uniform spray fan, which is on a plane perpendicular to the axis of cylindrical nozzle head. This fluidic circuit design enables a miniature size low flowrate nozzle to operate well consistently with low flow rate (e.g., a flow rate of about 150 mL/min to about 300 mL/min at 25 psi, or even a flow rate of about 250 mL/min at 25 psi or above, at a viscosity of about 25 CP) at cold temperate (−4° F. or lower) with 50 percent ethanol. This nozzle design is capable of generating two or more different oriented spray fans (e.g., fans spraying in opposing directions) from one single nozzle. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370323 | Diverting Apparatus of a Faucet - A faucet is provided with a diverter. The diverter includes a body, an inlet module, two outlet modules and a control module. The inlet module is connected to the body. The outlet module is connected to the body. The control module is connected to the body. The control module is operable to switch between directions and modes for supply water. Each of the modules includes a small number of components. The diverter can be taken apart for repair because the modules are not interconnected by ultrasonic welding. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370324 | ALIGNMENT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ALIGNING A SHOWER BAR NOZZLE FLANGE - Alignment device ( | 2021-12-02 |
20210370325 | BLOWING NOZZLE - The invention relates to an improved blowing nozzle, in particular for stretching systems, which is characterised by the following features, inter alia:
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20210370326 | HIGH PRESSURE NOZZLE - The invention provides a high pressure nozzle ( | 2021-12-02 |
20210370327 | PAINT SPRAY GUN - The invention relates to a paint spray gun, comprising a tubular main body and a handle which is provided on the main body and has an actuatable trigger, wherein the main body has a spray opening on a first end face. The paint spray gun comprises a nozzle part arranged in the main body and a nozzle needle which can be moved in the nozzle part, wherein actuation of the trigger causes the nozzle needle to move in the nozzle part. The paint spray gun also comprises an air inlet opening and a fan which is driven by an electric motor for producing an air flow from the air inlet opening to the spray opening. The invention is characterised in that the electric motor and the fan are arranged in the main body and the air inlet opening is arranged on an end face of the main body opposite the first end face. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370328 | FLUID APPLICATOR - A fluid applicator configured to receive a pressurized fluid includes a handle assembly, a hook pivotably coupled to the handle assembly and configured to be actuated between a closed position and an open position, and a tip assembly configured to atomize the pressurized fluid. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370329 | COSMETIC VESSEL - A cosmetic vessel may include a vessel body including an inner case configured to accommodate cosmetics and having an inlet, and an outer case configured to accommodate the inner case therein and having an opening in a top thereof, a cap part coupled to the open top of the outer case, a discharge means coupled to the inlet and configured to discharge the cosmetics to an outside through a suction pipe extending to a bottom surface of the inner case, and a discharge part moving downwards to operate the discharge means and configured to transmit the cosmetics discharged from the discharge means to the outside. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370330 | BACKPACK SPRAYER - A backpack sprayer includes a housing, a spray nozzle assembly, a fan assembly and a switch assembly. The housing is configured to contain a liquid. The spray nozzle assembly is communicated with the housing, and is configured to spray the liquid out from the housing. The fan assembly is connected to the spray nozzle assembly, and is configured to provide the spray nozzle assembly with power to spray the liquid out from the housing. The switch assembly is connected to the spray nozzle assembly and electrically connected to the fan assembly, and is configured to control opening and closing of the spray nozzle assembly and start and shutdown of the fan assembly simultaneously. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370331 | COATING APPARATUS - A coating apparatus includes: a nozzle, having a spraying direction; and a rotation part, having a rotation axis, the rotation part being connected with the nozzle to drive the nozzle to rotate around the rotation axis. The spraying direction and an extension direction of the rotation axis are not perpendicular to each other. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370332 | PAINT SYSTEM AND PAINT METHOD - A paint system includes a paint unit having a first paint robot and a second paint robot. The first paint robot includes a first robot base and a first robot arm operably mounted on the first robot base. The second paint robot includes a second robot base and a second robot arm operably mounted on the second robot base. When a virtual plane extending in a vertical direction and along a direction of relative movement between an object to be painted and the paint unit is defined as a reference plane, a distance between the first robot base and the reference plane is set to be shorter than a distance between the second robot base and the reference plane. A passage range allowing passage of the second robot arm is provided under the first robot base. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370333 | MODULAR HOOD FOR COATING GLASS CONTAINERS - A modular apparatus for coating glass articles with a chemical compound includes a coating hood section ( | 2021-12-02 |
20210370334 | FLUID NOZZLES WITH HEAT SHIELDING - A method includes forming a fluid conduit inside a heat shield in an additive manufacturing process, wherein a fluid nozzle is defined at a downstream end of the fluid conduit, and wherein the heat shield is formed about the fluid nozzle. The method includes removing powder from an interior passage of the fluid conduit and fluid nozzle and from an insulation gap defined between the heat shield and the fluid conduit and fluid nozzle. The method includes separating the heat shield, fluid conduit, and fluid nozzle from the build platform. The method includes shifting the fluid conduit and fluid nozzle to a shifted position relative to the heat shield, and securing the fluid conduit and fluid nozzle to the heat shield in the shifted position. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370335 | SPRINKLER CENTER BRACKET PROVIDED WITH LOCKER FOR PREVENTING LOOSENING OF CAM LEVER COUPLED THERETO - Provided is a center bracket for fixing a fire sprinkler and, more particularly, to a sprinkler center bracket having a one-touch-type structure, to which a locker for preventing loosening of a cam lever is coupled. When a locker protrusion is inserted into a locker protrusion hook groove formed in one end portion of a cam protrusion contact portion, wherein the locker protrusion is rotated about a fixing tool of the locker for preventing loosening of the cam lever as a central axis of rotation, the cam lever is rotated in a locking direction in order to fix the sprinkler, and after this, loosening of the cam protrusion contact portion in a direction opposite to the locking direction can be prevented, the cam protrusion contact portion being fixed by an elastic spring hinge pin after the cam lever is rotated in the locking direction to fix the sprinkler. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370336 | AEROSOL GENERATION - A method for aerosolising a liquid comprises the steps of: providing an aperture plate having at least 100 outlet holes per mm | 2021-12-02 |
20210370337 | BEVERAGE CONTAINER RIMMER - A beverage container rimmer is provided. A beverage container rimmer device for applying garnish to an outer rim of a beverage container, the beverage container rimmer comprising an inner compartment surrounded by a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment housing a liquid garnish and employing a first application member for applying the liquid garnish to the outer rim of the beverage container. The second compartment housing a granular garnish and employing a second application member for applying the granular garnish to the outer rim of the beverage container. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370338 | METHODS OF COATING FASTENER ASSEMBLIES - A method of coating a fastener assembly that extends from a substrate comprises steps of at least partially saturating a permeable body with a volume of a liquid and covering the fastener assembly with the permeable body. The step of covering the fastener assembly with the permeable body comprises at least partially compressing the permeable body against the fastener assembly and transferring a portion of the volume of the liquid from the permeable body to an exposed outer surface of the fastener assembly and to a ring on the substrate, surrounding the fastener assembly. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370339 | UPRIGHT BATTERY POWERED FLOOR STAINING MACHINE - An upright device for applying stain to wood floors wherein a user walks behind the device. The device may be battery powered eliminating the need for a cord. A means for holding a gallon of stain is included so that a user may operate the machine continuously while using an entire gallon of stain. Pumps control the movement of stain from the gallon container of stain into three rotary-motion applicator pads: a large round central applicator pad surrounded by two, smaller round applicator pads that may reversibly move about the outer circumference of the large, central applicator pad. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370340 | DIP COATING APPARATUS - A dip coating apparatus includes a liquid tank containing paint and a hanging tool for dipping into or removal from the liquid tank. The hanging tool includes a hollow frame, a first and second rack, and two first hanging frames. The hollow frame has a first and second strip. The first and the second racks are disposed in the hollow frame and connected to the first and the second strips. Each of the first hanging frames includes a first top strip connected to the first rack, a first bottom strip connected to the second rack, and a first lateral strip connected to the first top strip and the first bottom strip. Each first lateral strip forms an obtuse angle with the corresponding first top strip and an acute angle with the corresponding first bottom strip. Each first lateral strip includes a first top hook and a first bottom hook. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370341 | DISPENSING UNIT MASS DAMPENER - A dispensing system includes a frame, a support, a dispensing unit assembly, and a gantry. The gantry is configured to support the dispensing unit assembly and to move the dispensing unit assembly in x-axis and y-axis directions. The dispensing unit assembly includes a support bracket secured to the gantry and a movable bracket rotatably coupled to the support bracket configured to enable the rotation of the movable bracket with respect to the support bracket about a first axis, with a dispensing unit rotatably coupled to the movable bracket configured to enable the rotation of the dispensing unit with respect to the movable bracket about a second axis generally perpendicular to the first axis. A mass dampener assembly is coupled to the movable bracket, with the mass dampener assembly being configured to reduce vibration of the dispensing unit during operation. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370342 | Device and Method for Scaling and Coating of Continuous Multi-Material Stripes and Patterns - A hybrid scaling and patterning apparatus for producing thin films with multi-material, customized patterns is disclosed. The apparatus includes a slot die body integrated with multiple inlets and corresponding diverging channels passing materials through the die body in a planar, continuous laminar flow. The hybrid scaling and patterning apparatus may be used in a method of preparing multi-material, patterned thin film materials. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370343 | Spot Gluing, Feeding and Cutting Automata for Horn Assembly - The invention belongs to the field of automatic equipment technology, and discloses a spot gluing, feeding and cutting automata for horn assembly, wherein products are transported and delivered through an automatic feeding and cutting module for horns and horn hoods; horns and horn hoods are grabbed onto a bearing platform module by a grabbing module; circular spot gluing is done by a gluing module and a carrier module; and finally horn disks are automatically assembled by an unloading module with defective products removed. Different workstations perform their duties and work closely together, so as to realize the automatic delivery of products, automatic assembly of horns into horn hoods, automatic gluing, and automatic assembly and recovery of horn disks. The automata features high efficiency, stable quality, high degree of automation, good effect, low production cost, and convenient, simple and fast use. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370344 | MACHINE FOR APPLYING SEALING MATERIAL TO A METAL ELEMENT, IN PARTICULAR INTENDED FOR A METAL PACKAGE - Machine for applying sealing material to a metal element comprises at least one electromagnetic mandrel provided with a main body to house at least one electromagnet and a support to hold the metal element in position on a work surface following the excitation of the electromagnet; the main body is connected to drive means configured to make the support rotate on the work surface; the delivery device of the sealing material is positioned at least in proximity to the periphery of the metal element and is able to deliver sealing material when the metal element is held in position and made to rotate on the work surface by means of the support of the electromagnetic mandrel. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370345 | RECHARGEABLE PRODUCT APPLICATION SYSTEM - Various rechargeable product applicator systems are disclosed. The rechargeable product applicator system can include a reusable applicator configured to receive fluid, a canister, and a dispenser. The canister can comprise a distal end, a proximal end, and an intermediate portion. The distal end can comprise an access opening and a lid configured to be opened and closed. The intermediate portion can comprise an internal chamber configured to receive the applicator via the access opening and a fluid via an opening in the proximal end of the canister. The dispenser can be configured to deliver the fluid to the internal chamber of the canister. A distal portion of the dispenser can comprise an opening. The distal portion can be configured to engage with the opening of the proximal end of the canister. A body portion of the dispenser can comprise a reservoir of the fluid. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370346 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS USING HIGH PRESSURE DUAL CHECK VALVE - Apparatuses and methods related to a high pressure fluid processing device having a dual check valve setup that can be quickly and easily maintained with replacement parts are disclosed herein. In a general example embodiment, a high pressure processing device includes a body including a first surface having a first recess, a second surface having a second recess, and a third surface having a third recess, a first subassembly at least partially inserted into the first recess of the body, the first subassembly including a first check valve, a second subassembly at least partially inserted into the second recess of the body, the second subassembly including a second check valve, and a third subassembly at least partially inserted into the third recess of the body, the third subassembly coupling the body to a fluid driving mechanism, wherein the first subassembly, second subassembly and third subassembly are configured to be independently attachable to and detachable from the first recess, second recess and third recess, respectively. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370347 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO HEAT METALLIC CONTAINERS OR WORKPIECES - Apparatus and methods of heating metallic containers in an oven which includes electric heating elements are provided. The electric heating elements include one or more of an electric induction element and an electric infrared heating element. The electric heating elements heat the metallic containers to a predetermined temperature to dry moisture on the metallic containers or to cure inks and coatings. Air within the oven may be at a temperature that is less than the predetermined temperature. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370348 | APPARATUS AND METHODS USING COATINGS FOR METAL APPLICATIONS - An apparatus and methods for using coatings for metal applications are disclosed. According to one embodiment, an article comprises a cured polymeric film having a first reaction product of a cationic photoinitiator and a compound suitable for cationic polymerization. The article has a second reaction product of a free-radical photoinitiator and a compound suitable for free-radical polymerization; The article has a metal substrate, wherein the cured polymeric film coats the metal substrate. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370349 | HYDRAULIC MOTOR - A hydraulic motor is provided. The device includes a manifold member having an inner volume, a fluid inlet orifice and a fluid outlet orifice. The device further includes a power generating member having a channel grooved drive. The inner volume receives the power generating member within the inner volume and retains the power generating member within the inner volume. The power generating member rotates and generates power to be supplied to an external device in response to hydraulic fluid flowing into the manifold member through the inlet orifice and out of the manifold member through the outlet orifice. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370350 | Apparatus and Method for Processing Plant Material - A device and method for separating solid material with thorough gentle precision processing in order to maintain the integrity of the desired portion of the solid material, employs a separating apparatus including two or more vertically spaced barrels, each of which rotates within a respective saddle. After solid material is introduced into one of the barrels, the barrel is rotated, and the solid material is rotationally tumbled and axially propagated through the barrel. As the solid material moves through the barrel, portions of the solid material are separated therefrom by various means including collision, vibration, grating or cutting. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370351 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING AGGREGATE FOR A CONCRETE TOPPING SLAB - A base supports an inclined screen having a uniform mesh selected to remove larger aggregate from a first cement mixture to form a second cement mixture that passes through the screen. A powered vibrator vibrates the screen to separate the concrete mixtures and larger aggregate. Springs and/or dampers in support legs isolate the vibrating screen from the base. A guide frame on the top surface of the screen guides the first concrete mixture along the screen and guide the separated aggregate out a bottom opening into an aggregate container. A support frame on the bottom surface of the screen stiffens the screen to help support the weight of the concrete. A concrete container, preferably wheeled, is below the screen to collect the second concrete mixture and move it to its use location. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370352 | DETECTING NON-HANDLEABLE ITEMS - A method and a system for detecting consignments or items which cannot be conveyed by a conveying system cost-effectively detect non-conveyable items for a materials handling system. A conveyor section and a light grid or curtain or comparable measuring assembly are configured and disposed in such a way that a consignment or item can be conveyed on the conveyor section through the light grid or curtain, so that a data structure characterizing the consignment or item can be generated by the light grid or curtain and fed into the detection system. The detection system is adapted to judge whether the consignment or item is conveyable or not based on the data structure. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370353 | SYSTEM FOR SORTING DELIVERY ITEMS AND METHODS FOR THE SAME - Systems and methods for sorting delivery items are disclosed. The system may include an intake area, a sorting area operably coupled with the intake area, and a computing system operably coupled with the intake area and the sorting area. The intake area may include a source of delivery items having a plurality of delivery items, and a scanner for scanning respective indicia of each of the plurality of delivery items. The sorting area may include a conveyor having a respective sensor disposed at opposing end portions thereof, one or more sort locations disposed about the conveyor, and one or more indicators configured to indicate a proper sort location for the delivery items. The computing system may receive data corresponding to a delivery item from the scanner, determine the proper sort location for the delivery item, and send a signal to the indicator to indicate the proper sort location. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370354 | MATERIAL CONVEYOR, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE MOVEMENT OF MATERIAL - A material conveyor apparatus is described comprising a conveyer device having a material receiving end suitable for receiving material such as overburden or mineral at a working site, a material discharge end distal of the material receiving end, and a material transport system disposed between the material receiving end and the discharge end so as in use to cause material received at the material receiving end to be conveyed to the material discharge end; an scanning system comprising a scanning device disposed to scan the material being conveyed to the material discharge end and obtain a response from the material from which the material may be classified at least into two classes comprising at least a waste class and a useable ore class based on the response; a chassis supporting the conveyor device and the scanning device; a transport carriage supporting the chassis and adapted to cause the chassis to be movable across a surface for deployment in use. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370355 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLEANING A LASER CUT SUBSTRATE - A system for cleaning a surface of a substrate includes a cleaning element including a resilient compressible material. A liquid source provides liquid directly to the cleaning element, and a squeezing roller engages the cleaning element and applies pressure thereto, to squeeze out excess liquid from said resilient compressible material. A counter element opposes said cleaning element such that the substrate is disposed between the counter element and the cleaning element. The substrate moves between the counter element and the cleaning element such that a surface of the cleaning element, having a suitable amount of liquid absorbed therein, engages and cleans the surface of the substrate without damaging the substrate. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370356 | MONITORING SOLVENT IN A FIBER CLEANING DEVICE - A device for cleaning an end face of an optical fiber may apply a vacuum to a solvent tank, where the device includes a vacuum generator to apply the vacuum and the solvent tank. The device may receive, from a solvent reservoir and in response to applying the vacuum, solvent with the solvent tank. Additionally, or alternatively, a device for cleaning an end face of an optical fiber may apply a pressure to a solvent reservoir, where the device includes a pressure port to apply the pressure and a solvent tank. The device may receive, from the solvent reservoir and in response to applying the pressure, solvent with the solvent tank. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370357 | PEROXYFORMIC ACID COMPOSITIONS FOR MEMBRANE FILTRATION CLEANING - Peroxyformic acid compositions for removal of biofilm growth and mineral deposits on membranes are disclosed. In particular, peroxyformic acid compositions are generated in situ or on site generation for the reduction and prevention, of biofilms and the mitigation of mineral buildup on the membranes. The compositions according to the invention are compatible with the membranes under application of use conditions. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370358 | CLEANING APPARATUS, IMAGING UNIT INCLUDING CLEANING APPARATUS, AND CLEANING METHOD - A cleaning apparatus includes an imaging section, a protective cover in a field of view of the imaging section, a vibrator to vibrate the protective cover, a piezoelectric driver to drive the vibrator, a cleaning liquid discharger to discharge a cleaner onto a surface of the protective cover, and a signal processing circuit to control the piezoelectric driver. The signal processing circuit controls the piezoelectric driver such that the protective cover is vibrated at a resonant frequency for a predetermined period after the cleaning liquid is caused to be discharged and controls the piezoelectric driver such that, after the predetermined period, vibration of the protective cover is stopped or the protective cover is vibrated at a frequency other than the resonant frequency. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370359 | MONITORING AIR PRESSURE AND FLOW IN A FIBER CLEANING DEVICE - A device for cleaning an end face of an optical fiber may receive a first pressure signal from a first pressure sensor, wherein the device includes a pneumatic circuit, wherein the pneumatic circuit includes: one or more circuit components, the first pressure sensor, and a second pressure sensor. The device may receive a second pressure signal from the second pressure sensor. The device may determine, based on the first pressure signal and the second pressure signal, whether a pressure difference across a circuit component, of the one or more circuit components, satisfies a threshold. The device may perform, based on the pressure difference across the circuit component not satisfying the threshold, one or more actions. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370360 | Air Nozzle and Method For Manufacturing the Same - An air nozzle includes a main body having a compressed air passageway to allow a compressed air to flow therethrough and a compensation air passageway in communication with the compressed air passageway. An external air is sucked into the compressed air passageway through the compensation air passageway and ejected together with the compressed air when the compressed air flows through the compressed air passageway. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370361 | DRAIN LINE CLEANING SYSTEM - A drain line cleaning system including a housing, a pump carried by the housing, a line cleaning agent carrying tube in communication with the pump, a controller in communication with the pump, and a power supply carried by the housing and connected to the pump and the controller. The line cleaning agent carrying tube includes an intake that is connectable to a reservoir that carries line cleaning agent and an output that is connectable to a drain line. The controller controls the pump to function to withdraw the line cleaning agent from the reservoir and causes the line cleaning agent to be expelled through the output. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370362 | ENDOSCOPE CLEANING WITH VISCOELASTIC LIQUID - The invention relates to compositions and methods for reducing biocontaminant (for example flesh, blood, mucous, faeces or biofilm) on a surface, such as an endoscope surface. The compositions are viscoelastic and of low lubricity, having the following properties at 21° C.: a rotational yield point between 140% strain and 300% strain; a peak viscosity between 550 Pa·s and 2000 Pa·s; an oscillatory flow point between 250 and 700% strain; and a coefficient of friction μ which has a maximum value (preferably 0.06 or greater) in the viscoelastic liquid's elastohydrodynamic region. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370363 | SEMICONDUCTOR ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR MAKING - A cleaning apparatus, method, and dry chamber are provided for cleaning a wafer carrier that holds wafers as part of a semiconductor fabrication process. The cleaning apparatus includes a wet chamber that receives the wafer carrier to be washed and a reservoir in fluid communication with the wet chamber. The reservoir stores a cleaning liquid that is introduced to the wafer carrier within the wet chamber during a washing operation, and a dry chamber is spaced apart from the wet chamber. The dry chamber receives the wafer carrier after the wafer carrier is washed in the wet chamber and holds the wafer carrier during a drying operation. A transport system transports the wafer carrier between the wet chamber and the dry chamber during a cleaning process. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370364 | DESALINATION AND DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM FOR SOLID WASTE - A methods and systems for desalination and decontamination for solid waste are disclosed, including a method comprising decontaminating a volume of contaminated, desalinated drill cuttings by removing at least a portion of contaminants associated with the contaminated, desalinated drill cuttings, the desalinated drill cuttings being drill cuttings that have been desalinated by a desalination unit. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370365 | COMBINED TREATMENT METHOD OF PETROLEUM-CONTAMINATED SOIL - A combined remediation method of petroleum-contaminated soil includes: impurity removal pretreatment, photocatalytic pre-oxidation, stepwise thermal desorption of petroleum from soil, and high-temperature oxidation; with iron-titanium composite metal oxide (ITCMO) as a catalyst, conducting oxidation pretreatment under light conditions so that some cross-linked structures in macromolecular petroleum contaminants are broken and degraded; and conducting stepwise pyrolysis to achieve a removal rate of more than 98.00%. The new method adopts a combined remediation technology of photocatalytic pre-oxidation-stepwise pyrolysis, which realizes a relatively-high removal rate of petroleum hydrocarbons and the efficient and harmless remediation of high-concentration petroleum-contaminated soil, and remedied soil can be reused. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370366 | THERMAL IN SITU SUSTAINABLE REMEDIATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GROUNDWATER AND SOIL RESTORATION - A closed-loop system and method for heating of target contaminant zones having environmental contaminants of concern present in the groundwater and the soil by thermal conduction, and subsequent enhancements of physical, biological and chemical processes to attenuate, remove and degrade contaminants in the target contaminant treatment zones, is disclosed. The system and method collects solar or other heat and transfers the heat via a closed-loop and a set of borehole exchangers to subsurface soil in the proximity of and/or directly to the target contaminant treatment zones. The target contaminant treatment zone may comprise contaminated soil, contaminated groundwater in an aquifer, or industrial waste comprising water and/or solids. Solar collectors or heat exchangers capturing waste heat from industrial processes may be used as the heat source. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370367 | METHOD FOR LARGE SCALE BIOLOGICAL HYDROSYNTHESIS, ENERGY GENERATION AND STORAGE, AND/OR TOPSOIL RESTORATION - A method for biological hydrosynthesis, energy generation and storage and/or topsoil restoration comprising the steps of: undertaking a primary amendment of a site with a first catalyst and a second catalyst, wherein the first catalyst and the second catalyst are applied to at least a portion of the site such that a matrix of biological energy generation points are constructed on about 5% of the site by area; undertaking a secondary amendment of the site with the first catalyst and the second catalyst, wherein the first catalyst and the second catalyst are applied to at least a portion of the site such that a matrix of biological energy generation points are constructed on about 20% of the site by area, and undertaking a tertiary amendment of the site with the first catalyst and the second catalyst, wherein the first catalyst and the second catalyst are applied to at least a portion of the site such that a matrix of biological energy generation points are constructed on about 75% of the site by area, wherein the primary amendment, the secondary amendment and the tertiary amendment of the site are each conducted at least once. | 2021-12-02 |