49th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130319872 | ANODIZING RESISTANT COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Methods and structures for forming anodization layers that protect and cosmetically enhance metal surfaces are described. In some embodiments, methods involve forming an anodization layer on an underlying metal that permits an underlying metal surface to be viewable. In some embodiments, methods involve forming a first anodization layer and an adjacent second anodization layer on an angled surface, the interface between the two anodization layers being regular and uniform. Described are photomasking techniques and tools for providing sharply defined corners on anodized and texturized patterns on metal surfaces. Also described are techniques and tools for providing anodizing resistant components in the manufacture of electronic devices. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319873 | PHOTOMASKS AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - Methods and structures for forming anodization layers that protect and cosmetically enhance metal surfaces are described. In some embodiments, methods involve forming an anodization layer on an underlying metal that permits an underlying metal surface to be viewable. In some embodiments, methods involve forming a first anodization layer and an adjacent second anodization layer on an angled surface, the interface between the two anodization layers being regular and uniform. Described are photomasking techniques and tools for providing sharply defined corners on anodized and texturized patterns on metal surfaces. Also described are techniques and tools for providing anodizing resistant components in the manufacture of electronic devices. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319874 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING ELECTROLYSIS CELL OPERATING CONDITIONS AND COMMUNICATING THE SAME - System, method and apparatus for measuring electrolysis cell operating conditions and communicating the same are disclosed. The system includes a selectively positionable member coupled to an analytical apparatus, wherein the selectively positionable is configured to move the analytical apparatus into and out of physical communication with a bath. The system may also include a crust breaker for breaking the surface of a bath and an electronic device for measuring bath level. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319875 | SULFURIC ACID ELECTROLYSIS METHOD AND SULFURIC ACID ELECTROLYSIS APPARATUS - An electrolysis apparatus comprising: an electrolytic cell in which a sulfuric acid solution is fed and discharged; a conductive anode and cathode electrode of diamond composition; a feeding unit for feeding the sulfuric acid solution to the electrolytic cell; a power supply unit for applying a voltage between the anode and cathode electrodes; and a power control unit for controlling the power supply unit such that a forward voltage is applied between the anode and cathode during normal electrolysis with the polarity applied between the anode and cathode inverted under predetermined conditions during intervals between normal operation to dissolve precipitates of sulfur generated in the electrolytic cell for stabilizing the electrolysis operation. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319876 | Mercury-free fusible alloy for electrolyzing salts - An apparatus and method is provided for the production of alkali metals and caustic solutions. The apparatus and method do not require the use of toxic liquid mercury-sodium amalgam electrodes. The apparatus and methods utilize a bismuth-indium-tin eutectic alloy as a substitute for the mercury electrode used in a conventional Castner-Kellner apparatus. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319877 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ZINC ELECTROWINNING FROM SULFATE SOLUTIONS - The invention relates to a method and a device for electrowinning of zinc from sulfate solutions. The electrolyzer for zinc extraction according to the invention includes a bath-reactor which is equipped with power supply buses, a pipeline of two pipes for supplying the electrolyte, cathodes, anodes, plastic strips along the height of the anodes, an overflow for electrolyte discharge by gravity. The cathodes have an area of 3.5-10 m | 2013-12-05 |
20130319878 | ELECTROLYTIC SOLUTION, ELECTROLYSIS CASE, ELECTROPOLISHING SYSTEM, AND ELECTROPOLISHING METHOD USING THESE - In an electropolishing method passing large current, an electrolytic solution is given a viscosity by reacting an organic acid (a phosphoric acid solution or a mixed solution of phosphoric acid and sulfuric acid) with a silicon dioxide as a gelling agent, the electrolytic solution is continuously introduced to an electrolysis case and concurrently the first introduced electrolytic solution is discharged to progress the electropolishing. The electrolysis case has a cathode at a specific height from a lower open end of a frame in a specific size and depth, an introduction port on the cathode for introducing the electrolytic solution with specific viscosity, and a discharge port for discharging the solution from the frame. It is possible to shorten the distance of the cathode in the electrolysis case from the open end corresponding to the work-piece surface, and control the resistant of the electrolytic solution, so that the large current can be passed and the operation time can be reduced. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319879 | Silver Testing Apparatus - A precious metal testing apparatus determines the percentage content of precious metal in a specimen being tested by detecting the change in the rate of current flow through a resistive layer formed on the specimen by an application of a corrosive electrolyte on the specimen. The electrical circuit forms a fixed resistance circuit and a variable resistance circuit due to the formation of a growing resistive layer on the specimen such that the flow of current through the variable resistance circuit decreases as the flow of current through the fixed resistance circuit increase. The detection of the rate of change in current flow as a result of the increasing growth of the resistive layer can be compared to a look-up table that provides a corresponding percentage of precious metal in the specimen. Calibration of the testing apparatus can be accomplished with a specimen of known purity of the precious metal. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319880 | Impedimetric Biosensor System With Improved Sensing Efficiency - Provided is an impedimetric biosensor system having a chip and an electrochemical sensor connected to the chip. The chip includes a substrate and at least one electrode assembly. The electrode assembly is mounted on the substrate as working electrodes for contacting an analyte. The electrode assembly is controlled under a controlling condition for alternating current electroosmotic flow (ACEOF), such that an ACEO vortex occurs to increase collision between a target in the analyte and the at least one electrode assembly. The impedimetric biosensor system has an improved efficiency on detecting a target analyte. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319881 | FUEL VALVE - A fuel valve includes a cylindrical flow adjusting member having a cylindrical surface formed with two circumferentially extending V-shaped grooves for liquid fuel and air, respectively. The fuel valve further includes liquid fuel and air supply pipes having O-rings at their respective discharge ports which are kept in abutment with the cylindrical surface such that when the flow rate adjusting member is rotated to a position where the V-shaped grooves extend across and protrude from the respective O-rings, the discharge ports of the supply pipes communicate with the respective V-shaped grooves, so that liquid fuel and air flow. The depths, widths and positions of the respective V-shaped grooves are determined corresponding to a igniting position (preheating step), normal burning positions (high heat to low heat), and a discharge position such that the flow rates of liquid fuel and air can be adjusted in synchronization with each other. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319882 | CELLPHONE PROTECTOR - A cellphone protector for protecting a portable appliance having a screen, the protector comprising: a cellphone protection mechanism; a protection-requirement detection mechanism adapted to actuate the cellphone protection mechanism; and a housing for housing the cellphone protection mechanism and the protection-requirement detection mechanism. The cellphone protection mechanism comprises: at least one screen protection shutter adapted to cover and uncover the screen and provide protection thereto; and a shutter opening and closure mechanism operably connected to the at least one shutter and adapted to open and close the at least one shutter for respectively uncovering and covering the screen. The protection-requirement detection mechanism is adapted to detect whether or not there is an object adjacent the protection-requirement detection mechanism, and adapted to actuate the shutter opening and closure mechanism of the cellphone protection mechanism. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319883 | Mouthrinse Composition - A mouthrinse containing chitosan or pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof with fluoride ions, for use against erosive tooth demineralization, and kits containing chitosan or pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof with fluoride ions, wherein one of the two active agents is comprised in a mouthrinse, are described. The mouthrinse may furthermore comprise dissolved tin, in particular stannous ions. Mouthrinses containing chitosan or pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof with fluoride ions are tested in the treatment or prevention of erosive tooth demineralisation caused by citric acid. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319884 | ACCESSORIES FOR SEATING DEVICES - An apparatus for entertaining comprising a tray configured to attach to a seat; a securing means for securing the tray to the seat; and an entertainment device holder configured to be mounted to the tray, the entertainment device holder including a first wall member, a second wall member opposite the first wall member, and a connecting member in between the first wall member and the second wall member, the connecting member being configured to accommodate the entertainment device. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319885 | Compact Medication Reconstitution Device and Method - A container usable for lyophilization, storage, and reconstitution of medication having only two parts, one of which is a plug component having a flow path terminating in a side outlet port and a second of which is a barrel component. The barrel component has a spiral mixing channel near its distal end in which powder medication is stored and upon reconstitution, yields a gradient concentration. The inner wall of the barrel includes a longitudinal diluent groove. To connect the plug outlet port with the longitudinal diluent groove, the plug or barrel has a 360° distribution groove encircling the plug and connecting to the plug outlet port. Regardless of what rotational orientation the plug has to the barrel, the diluent will always reach the mixing channel. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319886 | HINGE LID CONTAINER HAVING HERMETIC SEAL - A container ( | 2013-12-05 |
20130319887 | Collapsible Garment Stillage - The present invention provides a collapsible garment stillage, the stillage including a base, two side frames which are pivotably mounted to the base, and a removable hanging rail which extends between the side frames. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319888 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT TRAY - A support, a tray for surgical instruments and a method of manufacture are described. The support is used in a surgical tray to support surgical instruments and comprises a rigid part having a free end presenting a formation arranged to accept a part of a surgical instrument and a foot by which the support can be attached to a base of a surgical tray. The support is resiliently deformable so as to substantially return the support to an initial position if the support is knocked in use. The surgical tray includes can hold a plurality of surgical instruments, and comprises a body having walls defining an opening and a base, a lid engagable with the opening to close the tray and a plurality of supports extending from the base. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319889 | SKIN CARE AND RESTORATION COMPOSITION AND METHODS - Topical compositions, such as lip balms and other products for lip care, include combinations of ingredients that condition and heal the lips and skin. The topical compositions may be configured to remain in place on the lips or skin for relatively long periods of time. Methods of making topical compositions are also disclosed. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319890 | DISPOSABLE FEMININE HYGIENE ARTICLE - A disposable personal hygiene article includes a container, a bag inside the container, and a release mechanism. The container is attached to a personal hygiene article portion. During disposal, the bag is released from the container via the release mechanism and is configured to fit the personal hygiene article for disposal. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319891 | TRANSPORTATION AND STACKING OF CURVED BLADES LYING OPPOSITELY AND ABOVE EACH OTHER - An arrangement is provided for holding blades for a wind turbine. The arrangement includes a first end frame and a first centre frame. The first end frame is configured for holding a first root end of a first blade. The first end frame is formed for being coupled to a supporting base. The first centre frame is configured for holding a first centre section of the first blade in such a way that the first centre section is spaced from a first tip end of the first blade. The first centre frame is formed for being coupled to the supporting base. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319892 | Container for Beverages - A container for alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages has a container body for accommodating a beverage, and a camera attached to the container body, for making pictures, as well as for storing, printing, and projecting the pictures. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319893 | BEVERAGE CONTAINER WITH RANDOMLY GENERATED IDENTIFIER AND METHOD - A beverage container is provided, including an integral indicator of a prize for a consumer. The indicator includes two components, namely, a marker and at least one symbol. The marker or symbol is randomly located around the circumference of the container. Alternatively, both the symbol and marker may be randomly located. The resulting orientation of the marker and a pre-selected winning symbol dictates whether the consumer has won a prize. One or more sets of markers and corresponding symbols may be provided on the container to indicate multiple prizes, or a progression of events corresponding to one or more prizes. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319894 | Poster Cup - The present invention relates generally to a consumable beverage container, and more particularly to collectible cups including graphical souvenir, art, or thematic elements presented on the exterior surface of the container that remains exposed upon the nesting or stacking of each unit. While such elements may present a cohesive brand or image presence on each cup, the elements also represent a fragment of a larger design that may only be visible upon proper vertical sequencing and rotational orientation of the various individual units within the particular series or collection of containers. The exact geometry of the containers may be counter intuitively formulated to present a larger exposed surface for the presentation of such elements thereby sacrificing the volumetric savings normally associated with the nesting or stacking of equivalently-sized units in a storage or retail setting. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319895 | PAPER BOARD SECURITY PACKAGE WITH LOCKING NOTCH - Paperboard security packages are disclosed wherein a case or blister is contained between two cards and held in place by a retaining feature such as a notch in the case or blister. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319896 | CLAMSHELL PACKAGING - A clamshell package includes a first clamshell portion having a first surface with a first edge, and a first chamber portion. A second clamshell portion is coupled to the first clamshell portion about a fold axis. The second clamshell portion has a second surface with a second edge, and a second chamber portion. A paper card includes a first card portion, a second card portion, and a connecting portion connecting the first card portion and the second card portion. The first card portion is coupled to the first surface. The second portion is coupled to the second surface. The first edge and second edge extend beyond a perimeter of the paper card. A hanging hole extends through the first clamshell portion, the second clamshell portion, and the paper card. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319897 | Protective Cover - A protective cover comprises a holding component, a front plate and at least a soft gel strip. The holding component can hold a portable electronic device and expose at least part of a glossy surface located on a portable electronic device or the holding component. The front plate is adjacent to the holding component, has an inner surface and can be folded relative to the holding component, so as to cover a display surface of the portable electronic device. The soft gel strip is fixed on the inner surface, and an attaching surface thereof is distant from the inner surface and formed as an uneven surface. The attaching surface and the glossy surface can be attached together by pressing the soft gel strip toward the glossy surface to exhaust at least some of the air therebetween when the inner surface covers the display surface. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319898 | FOLDED TOWEL DISPENSER WITH DIRECTIONAL RIBS - A dispenser for dispensing folded paper towels is described. The dispenser includes several ribs near the dispensing throat. The ribs are uniquely configured to guide the paper towels towards the throat in a bowed fashion, thus reducing the frequency of tears. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319899 | STACKABLE VESSELS - The present disclosure relates to vessels and processes that may be used to fabricate vessels. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319900 | VESSELS - The present disclosure relates to vessels and processes that may be used to fabricate vessels. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319901 | Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic Pipe - A glass-fiber reinforced plastic pipe comprises a pipe body and an inner core fixedly provided on an inner wall of the pipe body, wherein an upper end of the inner core is lower than an upper end of the pipe body, so that a first heat-insulating space is formed between the upper ends of the inner core and the pipe body, and a lower end of the inner core is higher than a lower end of the pipe body, so that a second heat-insulating space is formed between the lower ends of the inner core and the pipe body. Due to the inner core as a reinforce structure, the shear resistance strength of the glass-fiber reinforced plastic pipe is improved without increasing the thickness of the pipe wall, and furthermore the mechanical performance of a supporting device of the cryogenic pressure vessel is improved. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319902 | BLISTER HOLDER PROVIDED WITH MEANS DESIGNED TO DETECT THE NUMBER OF EXTRACTED PRODUCTS FROM THE BLISTER AND WITH GSM/GPRS COMMUNICATION MEANS TO REMOTELY DIALOGUE WITH A CONTROL CENTER - A pocket-sized blister-pack case, designed to receive a blister pack of a known type with a plurality of cells each containing a product, for example a pharmaceutical product in the form of a pill or tablet, has a plurality of capacitive and/or optical sensors for counting and displaying the number of pills that are taken out of the respective cell, as likewise the date and time of when they were taken, and is able to communicate via a packet mobile-radio interface the data to an authorized remote control centre that can check the degree of compliance of the patient to the therapy prescribed and can dialogue with the patient himself via packet and/or circuit mobile-radio interface. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319903 | CARRY CONTAINER THAT CONVERTS INTO A PROTECTIVE MAT - A carry container is interchangeable between a closed position and an open position, wherein the container converts into a protective mat, such as a placemat, and becomes a barrier against germs. In one embodiment, the carry container includes an outer shell including a bottom panel and four side panels extending from the bottom panel and being configured to releasably attach to each of the two neighboring side panels using a fastener to form a container for carrying one or more items, such as food items. An inner lining formed by a generally square sheet is attached to an inner facing side of the outer shell and defines the protective mat when the outer shell is in an open position and flat on a surface. The container can be easily converted between the closed position (lunch box) and open position (protective mat). | 2013-12-05 |
20130319904 | BOTTLE PROTECTOR - A bottle protector for use in shipping bottles such as wine bottles or the like. The bottle protector includes a tri-fold bottom member which embraces the lower ends of the bottles positioned therein and a tri-fold top member which embraces the upper ends of the bottles positioned therein. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319905 | CARRIER TRAY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THEREOF - A method for manufacturing a carrier tray includes softening and disposing a plastic film on a first mold, wherein the first mold includes a top surface and a first lateral surface, the top surface includes a recession and a first edge, the first lateral surface is connected to the top surface and extends from the first edge, and the first lateral surface and the top surface form a first included angle; attaching the plastic film to the top surface and the first lateral surface; disposing a restorer on an outer side of the first mold; separating the first mold from the plastic film, wherein the plastic film is pushed by the first lateral surface such that the restorer is moved from an initial position to a final position; and pushing the plastic film from the final position to the initial position by the restorer; and cooling the plastic film. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319906 | DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING AN INLET LINE OF A PACKING MACHINE WITH FLAT PACKS CONTAINED INTERNALLY OF A CARDBOARD BOX, AND A CARDBOARD BOX CONTAINING FLAT PACKS - The device for supplying an inlet line (L) of a packing machine with flat packs contained internally of a cardboard box (C), in batteries (B) of packs superposed on one another, comprises: a rest plate ( | 2013-12-05 |
20130319907 | WAFER CONTAINER WITH DOOR GUIDE AND SEAL - A wafer container that reduces or alleviates one or more of the problems associated with excessive container wall deflection due to loading and excessive particulate generation, particularly as those problems are experienced with containers for 450 mm diameter and larger wafers. The container has an enclosure and door with interlocking features to enable transfer of tension load to the door to minimize deflection of container surfaces. The container may include a gasketing arrangement compatible with the interlock feature. The container may include a removable door guide that improves centering of the door during door installation, and that is made of low particle generating material to reduce particulates. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319908 | METHOD FOR CONVERTING HYDROCARBON FEEDSTOCK COMPRISING A SHALE OIL BY HYDROCONVERSION IN AN EBULLATING BED, FRACTIONATION BY ATMOSPHERIC DISTILLATION AND HYDROCRACKING - Method and plant for converting hydrocarbon feedstock comprising a shale oil, comprising a step of hydroconverting in an ebullating bed, a fractionation into a light fraction, a naphtha fraction, a gas-oil fraction and a fraction heavier than gas-oil, the naphtha and gas oil fraction being hydrotreated, the fraction heavier than gas oil being hydrocracked, the products of the hydrocracking being sent to the step for hydrotreating. The method aims to maximize the yield of fuel bases. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319909 | UPGRADING OF ASPHALTENE-DEPLETED CRUDES - Methods are provided for upgrading asphaltene-depleted crude fractions. The asphaltene-depleted crude fractions are upgraded by oxidizing the crude fractions by air blowing. Upgrading an asphaltene-depleted crude fraction can allow more valuable grades of asphalt to be formed from the crude fraction. Alternatively, upgrading an asphaltene-depleted crude fraction can allow for incorporation of a greater percentage of such a crude fraction in a blend of crudes that are used for making a desired grade of asphalt. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319910 | INTEGRATED PROCESS FOR DEASPHALTING AND DESULFURIZING WHOLE CRUDE OIL - The invention relates to processes for removing impurities, such as asphalt, from whole crude oil. The invention is accomplished by first deasphalting a feedstock, followed by processing resulting DAO and asphalt fractions. The DAO fraction is hydrocracked, resulting in removal of sulfur and hydrocarbons which boil at temperatures over 370° C., and gasifying the asphalt portion. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319911 | METHOD FOR CONVERTING HYDROCARBON FEEDSTOCK COMPRISING A SHALE OIL BY HYDROCONVERSION IN AN EBULLATING BED, FRACTIONATION BY ATMOSPHERIC DISTILLATION AND LIQUID/LIQUID EXTRACTION OF THE HEAVY FRACTION - Method for converting hydrocarbon feedstock comprising a shale oil, comprising a step of hydroconverting in an ebullating bed, a step of fractionating by atmospheric distillation into a light fraction, a naphtha fraction, a gas-oil fraction and a fraction heavier than the gas-oil fraction, a step of liquid/liquid extraction of the fraction heavier than the gas-oil fraction, and a dedicated hydrotreating for each of the naphtha and gas-oil fractions. The method aims to maximize the yield of fuel bases. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319912 | MAGNETIC SEPARATION OF PARTICLES INCLUDING ONE-STEP-CONDITIONING OF A PULP - The present invention relates to a process for separating at least one first material from a mixture comprising this at least one first material and at least one second material, which comprises contacting of the mixture comprising at least one first material and at least one second material with at least one magnetic particle, or contacting of the mixture comprising at least one first material and at least one second material with at least one magnetic particle and at least one surface-modifying substance at the same time, contacting of the mixture from step (A) with at least one surface-modifying substance, if this has not been done in step (A), so that the at least one first material, the at least one surface-modifying substance and the at least one magnetic particle become attached to one another, and separation of the addition product by application of a magnetic field. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319913 | SIEVING SYSTEM, AND METHODS OF NOTIFYING INFORMATION, DRIVING AND FEEDING - A sieving system includes a filter; a blade stirring a powder accumulated on the filter; a driver driving the blade; a notifier notifying predetermined information of a status of the filter, based on a load of the driver while driving the blade. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319914 | ORGANIZING PATHOLOGY ASSETS - A technique for organizing pathology samples includes sorting the samples into bins defined at different physical locations of a sorting apparatus, based on a set of designations applied to the samples. With such an arrangement, unorganized pathology samples may be grouped so that all the same accession numbers are grouped together for efficient filing or re-filing with reduced error. An apparatus suitable for use according to this technique includes a support structure and multiple dividers defining multiple sets of bins on the apparatus. A different set of bins is provided on the apparatus for each of the set of designations applied to the samples. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319915 | Water Bottle with Flow Meter - According to the present invention, a fluid and/or aqueous additive delivery system is provided. According to the present invention, a modular fluid container is described for consumption of liquids. Fluid containers according to the present invention include any combination of four distinct modular components; (1) an end-point filter purification module for removal of impurities from water, (2) a UV purification module for emitting ultraviolet (UV) light in a germicidal spectrum for disinfection, (3) a tablet storage and dispensing module to emit ultraviolet (UV) light in a germicidal spectrum for disinfection of a volume of drink liquid held in the container, (4) a flow meter module for quantitatively monitoring hydration in real time. The user can personalize the bottle with any or all modules that are required. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319916 | AUTOMATIC AIR EVACUATION APPARATUS FOR SWIMMING POOL AND SPA FILTERS - The present invention is an air evacuation apparatus that prevents the accumulation of air inside a swimming pool or spa filter by allowing any air to be removed from inside the filter every time the swimming pool pump is turned on. By allowing air to be removed from the filter, the present invention prevents the build-up of dangerous levels of potential energy caused by compressed air inside the filter that can lead to the violent separation of the filter. More important, the air evacuation apparatus of the present invention allows air to be safely and automatically removed from inside of the filter without interfering with the functionality of the filter. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319917 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRIMING AN EXTRACORPOREAL BLOOD CIRCUIT - A method and apparatus for priming an extracorporeal blood circuit, in which the patient end of an arterial line ( | 2013-12-05 |
20130319918 | PARTICLE SEPARATION DEVICE - A particle separation device includes a particle separation member having a plurality of conical cavities each having a narrow open end and a wide open end for separating particles from unclean liquid; a fluid distribution member for distributing the liquid to the cavities; a particle collection member for collecting particles; and a fluid guiding member for guiding cleaned liquid from the particle separation member to an outlet of the device. The particle collection member includes a chamber and a magnet for holding particles inside the chamber. A vortex finder is disposed in each of the cavities. The vortex finder has a skirt portion and a distal end having a reduced wall thickness. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319919 | CUTTING FLUID FILTERING DEVICE HAVING FILTER WASHING FUNCTION - A cutting fluid filtering device having a filter washing function drives a pump to supply a cutting fluid to a filter when the fluid level of a tank that stores the cutting fluid filtered by the filter becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined height. In addition, the cutting fluid filtering device issues an instruction to execute washing of the filter when the operation times of the pump are totalized and the total value becomes equal to or longer than a preset washing operation interval time of the filter. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319920 | BLOOD TREATMENT APPARATUS WITH FLOW DIVIDER FOR LIMITING AN ELECTRICAL CURRENT - A blood treatment apparatus comprising: a blood treatment unit; a blood line configured to extract blood from a blood source, pass the blood through the blood treatment unit and deliver treated blood to a target vessel; and a fluid line configured pass treatment fluid through the blood treatment unit and deliver used treatment fluid to a fluid sink. A flow divider is arranged in the fluid line separates treatment fluid into to a first fluid section and a second fluid section, thereby electrically isolating the fluid sections such that electrical current flowing in the fluid line between the fluid sections is limited. Related manufacturing and verification methods are also described. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319921 | WATER CIRCULATING DEVICE INSTALLED IN A PARK OR LAKE - Disclosed is a water circulating device using sunlight which is installed in a park or a lake and circulates water to improve the quality of water. The water circulating device includes an expandable corrugated tube unit for introducing water within a water area to disperse the water to an upper stratum of the water area, a unit frame for supporting the expandable corrugated tube unit, a plurality of barge units for providing buoyancy to the expandable corrugated tube unit and the unit frame, an impeller for dispersing the water in the expandable corrugated tube unit to outside the expandable corrugated tube unit, and a torque provider for providing torque to the impeller. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319922 | COMPACT AND MOBILE EQUIPMENT AND FILTERING SYSTEM FOR POTABILIZATION OF POLLUTED WATER - Compact and mobile equipment and filtering system for potabilization of polluted water having a device and system for treating, disinfecting and potabilizing polluted water, employed as a water treatment station; the potable water stored in a service tank, maintaining the water for immediate use or for backwashing. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319923 | MULTISTAGE MEMBRANE DISTILLATION DEVICE - The invention relates to a multistage membrane distillation device comprising a heating stage ( | 2013-12-05 |
20130319924 | ASYMMETRIC ePTFE MEMBRANE - A membrane distillation system is provided for distilling liquids. The membrane distillation system includes a heat generating means for heating a non-distilled liquid. The membrane distillation system further includes a microporous membrane that is asymmetric and vapor permeable. The microporous membrane includes a hydrophilic layer and a hydrophobic layer. The membrane distillation system further includes a supply means for delivering the heated non-distilled liquid to the hydrophilic layer of the microporous membrane. A collection means is further provided for collecting distilled liquid from the hydrophobic layer of the microporous membrane. A method of fabricating the microporous membrane for use in the membrane distillation system is also provided. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319925 | FLUID FILTRATION SYSTEM - A fluid treatment system having in one version an irradiation chamber with UV lamps with a swirl vane pack in the inlet for effecting clockwise and counterclockwise swirl in fluid entering the chamber. Other versions employ a central filter media element with an irradiation chamber with UV lamps disposed annularly thereabout. In other versions, mechanical wiper discs are provided for wiping debris from the filter media and the lamp tubes. In other versions, the UV lamps are in a central irradiation chamber with plural filter media tubes arrayed annularly there around. In other versions, mechanical wipers are provided for the UV tubes and a rotating drain arm is provided for backwashing individual filter tubes. In other versions, the central filter and annularly arrayed UV tubes are mounted in a pressure vessel lid. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319926 | Porous Pavement for Water Quality and Quantity Management - A sorptive-filtration system for removing at least one of negatively or positively charged ions, complexes or particulates from an aqueous stream. The system includes a) flow formed substantially from at least one of rainfall-runoff or snowmelt-runoff; b) a filter containment communicating with the runoff stream such that at least part of the stream passes through the filter containment; and c) a granular filter media disposed within the filter containment, the filter media having an amphoteric material applied thereto, wherein the amphoteric material comprises a metal selected from at least one of Fe, Al, Mn, or Si. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319927 | WATER FILTERING DEVICE - A water filtering device includes a filter bag and an outer bag. The filter bag is internally provided with a first and a second filter unit. The first filter unit is connected at upper ends to a top opening of the filter bag to form a lower folded section and define a first water filtering space in the filter bag. The second filter unit is fixedly connected to a water outlet on a bottom of the filter bag and defines a second water filtering space in the filter bag. A filter material is provided in the second water filtering space. The outer bag covers the filter bag, such that a water storing space is formed between the outer bag and the filter bag. The water filtering device is conveniently portable and saves any assembling procedure, and can effectively filter water and store the filtered water. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319928 | Filter Candle and Cleaning Method and Device - A filter candle for precoat filtration has an end piece for connecting the filter candle to a separating wall of a precoat candle filter, a candle wall which together with a precoated precoat layer forms the active filter layer, and a terminating piece for separating an interior candle space from an unfiltrate space. An immersion tube is arranged in the interior candle space and reaches from outside the end piece, through the separating wall and the end piece, into a lower end portion of the interior candle space. At least one opening is provided in the immersion tube within the lower end portion, and a gap is formed between the immersion tube and the end piece. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319929 | Shower Filter - A shower filter is disclosed comprising a cap having an input port connectable to shower arm and output port connectable to a showerhead, a filter assembly engageable to and supportable by the cap, and a housing disposed about the filter assembly and engageable to the cap. The housing is disengageable from the cap while the filter assembly remains in engaged to the cap. The filter assembly further includes a fluid dispersal chamber disposed, intermediate the filter assembly an input flow path and the filter assembly output flow path, the fluid dispersal chamber facilitating distribution of water from the filter assembly input flow path throughout the filter assembly annular output flow path and filtering media disposed therealong. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319930 | INTERFERENCE FIT FOR HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENT - This disclosure provides an edge filter assembly for delivering high pressure or pressurized fuel to a cylinder an internal combustion engine and a high pressure connector and edge filter assembly that provides a pressurized fluid connection between a high pressure fuel line and an inlet of a fuel injector. The edge filter assembly and high pressure connector and edge filter assembly each have a geometric feature that can provide increased retention force to an interference fit of the edge filter with the assembly. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319931 | METHOD OF FORMING AND IMMOBILIZING METAL NANOPARTICLES ON SUBSTRATES AND THE USE THEREOF - A new, facile, low cost and easy-to-operate method of forming and immobilizing metal nanoparticles on substrates is invented. The method comprises steps of chemical modification of the substrates with chemical linkers, chelation of the metal ions to the modified substrates, the washing of the unbound metal ions and in-situ reduction of the metal ions to produce metal nanoparticles on the substrates with/without the finishing treatment of the metal nanoparticles functionalized substrates with minimum particles aggregations. The metal nanoparticles functionalized substrates generated by the method have wide applications, for example, as anti-microbial agents. The metal nanoparticles are strongly bonded to the substrates, resulting in low metal leaching to the environment. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319932 | Method of Manufacturing a Screen Cylinder and a Screen Cylinder - The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a screen cylinder, and a screen cylinder that is particularly suitable for screening, filtering, fractionating, or sorting cellulose pulp or fiber suspensions of the pulp and paper making industry, or other similar suspensions. The present invention relates more particularly to screening or filtering devices of the type comprising a plurality of screen wires ( | 2013-12-05 |
20130319933 | Bioaugmentation using floating mixer - The present invention is directed toward a device and method of dispensing biological solutions into a wastewater treatment system containing a floating mixer adapted to dispense biological solutions. The floating mixer with dispensing capabilities is strategically positioned within water holding areas, such as ponds or lagoons. The floating mixer and dispensing unit contain a flotation platform or other support structure, an impeller or similar device to create a flow pattern, and a dispensing device for controllably dispensing a microbial, preferably bacterial, solution. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319934 | DEVICES FOR WATER TREATMENT - A device for use in water comprising a carrier having an interior cavity and one or more openings allowing ingress to and egress from the interior cavity; and a moss contained within the interior cavity in which the carrier completely encloses the moss. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319935 | REACTOR FOR ANAEROBIC PURIFICATION OF WATER - The present invention relates to a reactor for the purification of influent water by means of anaerobic microorganisms comprising at least one separator which is configured so as to separate a three phase mixture withdrawn from the reactor into three phases, namely into sludge, water and gas. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319936 | METHOD FOR THE BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT OF WASTEWATER USING AN AEROBIC GRANULAR BIOMASS - A method for the biological treatment of wastewater containing pollutants, using an aerobic biomass, includes a plurality of successive cycles of a predefined duration in order to achieve pollutants removal efficiency of 90% or higher, each of the cycles including the following steps:
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20130319937 | Modular, Scalable High Solids Methane Digester for Small-Sized to Medium-Sized Farms - A modular methane digester facility includes prefabricated portable concrete panels and a flexible membrane roof sealing an interior space of the methane digester. A separator-conveyor dewatering device, integratable into the front end of the methane digester facility, separates a semi-solid liquid manure into a liquid portion and a solid portion. A method of dual-stage methane digestion includes stacking a solid stage in a methane digester and supplying a liquid stage to the top of the solid stage. The liquid stage percolates by gravity through the solid stage, the solid stage acts as a filter for the liquid stage, and the liquid stage acts as a methanogenic buffer for the solid stage. A method of pre-heating a mass of solids in a methane digester to a mesophilic temperature includes supplying oxygen to the mass of solids in the form of ambient air supplied to the methane digester by a reverse-air pump. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319938 | Method for Treating Water Within a Sequencing Batch Reactor, Including an In-Line Measurement of the Nitrite Concentration - A method for treating water laden with nitrogen in the form of ammonium within a sequencing batch reactor, said method including: a first step of feeding said water into said sequencing batch reactor; an aerated nitritation step); an anoxic denitritation step; and a step of extracting treated water from said reactor. The method further includes an in-line measurement of the nitrite concentration of said water in said reactor, a step of measuring the pH of said water contained in said reactor, a step of determining information that is representative of the nitrous-acid (HNO | 2013-12-05 |
20130319939 | Modular Precipitation and Oxidized Water Treatment - A modular system for reclamation of a fluid includes a cavitation reactor operative to mechanically oxide the fluid and an ion precipitation system that receives the oxidized fluid from the cavitation reactor and thereafter introduces one or more ions at various locations to initiate precipitation of select materials. The system and associated methodology further includes injecting dissolved air and emulsion breaking chemistry into the fluid before cavitation, coalescing emulsified particulates from the fluid and saturating the fluid in an air saturation chamber that is operable to form a microbial filter. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319940 | WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESS WITH ANAEROBIC MBBR - In a wastewater treatment system, feed water is processed by anaerobic digestion, preferably in an anaerobic moving bed bioreactor (AnMBBR). Effluent from the AnMBBR passes through one or more solid-liquid separation units. A solids portions is treated by hydrolysis or suspended growth anaerobic digestion. A liquid portion of the hydrolysis or suspended growth anaerobic digestion effluent is returned to the AnMBBR or blended with effluent from the AnMBBR. The AnMBBR effluent may be treated with an aerobic moving bed bioreactor (MBBR) before the one or more solid-liquid separation steps. Membrane filtration may provide a first solid-liquid separation step. A thickened waste stream may be withdrawn from a recirculation loop flowing from the first solid-liquid separation unit to the MBBR. Optionally, a solids portion separated from the feed water upstream of the AnMBBR may also be treated by hydrolysis or suspended growth anaerobic digestion. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319941 | SIMULTANEOUS RECOVERY OF COAGULANT AND ACID - Processes and systems are provided for simultaneously recovering coagulant and acid in a water treatment system. Sludge produced by the water treatment system is contacted with acid to form acidified solids. The acidified solids flow into a combined membrane treatment tank having both cation and anion exchange membranes. Metal cations from the acidified solids cell diffuse across the cation exchange membranes to form recovered coagulant, while anions from the acidified solids diffuse across the anion exchange membranes to form recovered acid. The diffusion rate of the metal cations across the cation exchange membranes may be equal to or greater than the diffusion rate of the anions across the anion exchange membranes. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319942 | FLUORINE TREATMENT OF DIFFUSER MEMBRANES USED IN WASTEWATER AERATION - A flexible diffuser membrane used in aeration/mixing of wastewater is impregnated with biocide and treated with fluorine or another halogen gas which forms a barrier inhibiting migration of the biocide out of the membrane. Another aspect of the invention involves cleaning a diffuser membrane with a halogen and then coating the membrane with PTFE or polyurethane. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319943 | Forward Osmosis Process - A process that can alleviate the internal concentration polarization and can enhance membrane performance of a forward osmosis system includes the steps of passing a fluid in a forward osmosis system from a feed solution with a first osmotic pressure, through a membrane into a draw solution comprising a draw solute with a second osmotic pressure, where the first osmotic pressure is lower than the second osmotic pressure, the membrane includes an active layer and a support layer, and the membrane is oriented such that the active layer of the membrane faces a draw side, and the support layer faces a feed side; and applying an external force to the fluid on the feed side of the membrane. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319944 | PNEUMATIC ALTERNATING PRESSURE MEMBRANE CELL SEPARATION SYSTEM - Provided are filtration systems that can be referred to as Pneumatic Alternating Cell Separator (PACS), useful components thereof in the form of assemblies or kits of parts that can be used to build the system, and use of the system for filtering fluids, for instance, in cell culture perfusion systems comprising a filter-containing chamber, an expansion chamber and a gas flow controller. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319945 | Device and Method for Field Flow Fractionation - A device for field flux fractioning comprises a sensor to determine the presence of particles in a liquid and a channel impermeable for particles and permeable for liquid. A pump conveys the liquid to first and second paths to the channel, where the second path connects in a first position to the pump outlet and in a second position to the sensor. An injection device injects a sample comprising particles into the liquid flowing through the first path. A distribution device distributes the flow volume conveyed by the pump in a first position at a predetermined ratio to the first and second paths. A control device comprises a valve and a measuring device to measure the flow volume. The valve controls the flow volume in the first path in consideration of the measuring device measurement and the pump conveys the liquid in a flow volume, which can be precisely dosed. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319946 | BI-METAL NANOADSORBENTS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PREPARATION AND USE - Bi-metal nanoadsorbents and methods for their preparation and use are provided. Methods of using bi-metal nanoadsorbents to remove contaminants from samples, such as water, are also provided. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319947 | Process and Apparatus for Purifying Water - The invention relates to a process and apparatus that treats waste water, in particular waste water containing surfactants and including grey water, for local reuse. According to the invention, the process comprises a) collecting waste water in a reservoir; b) injecting gas into waste water from the reservoir to form bubbles in the waste water; c) separating the bubbles, and any entrained contaminants, from the waste water; d) drying the separated bubbles and returning any water recovered from the dried bubbles to the waste water undergoing treatment; e) optionally repeating steps b) to d) to achieve the desired purification of the waste water; and f) collecting the purified waste water. The invention provides a robust process and a mechanically simple apparatus that does not require regular replacement of chemicals or filters, yet is capable of treating waste water locally, and in particular grey water for household reuse | 2013-12-05 |
20130319948 | REMEDIATION OF NAPHTHENIC ACID CONTAMINATION - The present disclosure provides the use of a biomass-derived aromatic material as a sorbent for naphthenic acid. For example, the biomass-derived aromatic material may be a lignin derivative such as an Organsolv lignin derivative. The present disclosure further provides a method for reducing the amount of naphthenic acid in a substance, said method comprising applying a suitable amount of biomass-derived aromatic sorbent to the substance containing naphthenic acid; and allowing the sorbent to interact with the substance to remove at least a portion of the naphthenic acid from the substance. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319949 | FLOATED SOLIDS SEPARATION - A method and apparatus for removing solids separated from wastewater, or algae from algal solution, using an improved dissolved air flotation system that incorporates a slowly rotating cylindrical sieve at the end of an upward sloping beach to drain free water from the float, which has been pushed up the beach and onto the rotating sieve, and a doctor blade that removes the thickened float from the rotating sieve is disclosed. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319950 | SELECTIVE OXOANION SEPARATION USING A TRIPODAL LIGAND - The present invention relates to urea-functionalized crystalline capsules self-assembled by sodium or potassium cation coordination and by hydrogen-bonding water bridges to selectively encapsulate tetrahedral divalent oxoanions from highly competitive aqueous alkaline solutions and methods using this system for selective anion separations from industrial solutions. The method involves competitive crystallizations using a tripodal tris(urea) functionalized ligand and, in particular, provides a viable approach to sulfate separation from nuclear wastes. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319951 | Calcium and Aluminum Chlorides for Sulfate Removal from Water - Sulfate anions and divalent metal ions in water are removed by treating sulfate-containing water, at a pH of 11-12.5, with aluminum chloride and calcium chloride, optionally together with lime, to form solid ettringite and similar crystalline species. Sulfate is removed as part of the ettringite or ettringite-like materials, but calcium content can be reduced at the same time even though calcium chloride is used as an additive to the treated water. Lime may be used also as a supplemental source of calcium and to help raise the pH. Iron may also be removed by oxidation in a variation of the process. In well treatment, divalent metal ions in flowback fluids can reduce the amount of calcium otherwise necessary to form the solid materials, thus further facilitating recycling of the fluid. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319952 | DEOILING HYDROCYCLONE - A method of controlling a hydrocyclone system for separating a fluid mixture wherein the system includes a separator vessel for receiving the fluid mixture and performing a primary separation of the more dense and the less dense fluid phase thereby forming an interface within the separator, and a hydrocyclone apparatus having a first and second hydrocyclone compartments to separate the phases. The method includes alternating the flow rate through the hydrocyclone apparatus, alternating the interface or fluid mixture level in the separator vessel between a first level and a second level; and alternating the second hydrocyclone compartment between an open state in flow communication with the first hydrocyclone compartment and a closed state in isolation from the first compartment. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319953 | BALLAST WATER TREATMENT APPARATUS AND BALLAST WATER TREATMENT METHOD - A ballast water treatment apparatus includes a filter that is cylindrically formed so as to surround an axis, a case that includes an outer cylindrical portion that is disposed so as to surround the filter, a rotation mechanism that rotates the filter around the axis, an untreated water nozzle that ejects untreated water to a filter-surrounding region that is defined by an outer peripheral surface of the filter and the outer cylindrical portion, a cleaning water nozzle that ejects cleaning water toward the outer peripheral surface of the filter, a filtered water channel through which filtered water that has passed through the filter flows from a region inside the filter to outside of the case, and a discharge channel through which discharged water that has not passed through the filter is discharged from the filter-surrounding region to outside of the case. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319954 | SEPARATION OF COLLOIDAL SUSPENSIONS USING LASER OPTICAL PRESSURE FLUIDIC DEVICES - A method of particle separation, wherein a collimated light source operable to generate a collimated light source beam is provided. The collimated light source beam includes a beam cross-section. A body is provided, wherein the body defines a wall and a first channel in a first plane. The first channel includes a first channel cross-section, the first channel being oriented to receive the collimated light source beam such that the beam cross-section completely overlaps the channel cross-section. The collimated light source beam is transmitted through the channel. A fluid sample is transmitted through the channel, fluid sample including a plurality of particles of a same type. All of the particles of the plurality of particles are separated axially along the collimated light source beam. All of the particles of the plurality of particles are retained against the wall in the collimated light source beam. | 2013-12-05 |
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20130319956 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING SOLIDS IN SUBMERSIBLE PUMP APPLICATIONS - An apparatus, system and method for separating solids in submersible pump applications are described. The solids separator of the invention removes solids from produced well fluid thereby reducing abrasive affects from those solids in electric submersible pump (ESP) well production applications and increasing the lifespan of the ESP assembly. A system for separating solids from produced well fluid comprises a solids separator located between an ESP pump and an ESP motor. A solids separator comprises a guide vane inducer, a cyclone configured to receive fluid from the guide vane inducer, a solids separation chamber substantially downstream of the cyclone, wherein a hard liner at least partially surrounds the solids separation chamber, a solids channel along at least a portion of the hard liner, and a solids exit located proximate the solids channel. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319957 | METHOD OF PURIFYING FILTER, AND METHOD OF CLEANING OR DRYING OBJECT TO BE TREATED - A filter that filters carbon dioxide in the gaseous, liquid or supercritical state is efficiently purified. The carbon dioxide is used to at least clean or dry an object to be treated, or to clean or dry the object to be treated. A method of purifying a filter for filtering carbon dioxide in a gaseous, liquid or supercritical state is provided. The carbon dioxide is used to at least clean or dry the object to be treated, or to clean and dry the object to be treated. According to the method, the filter | 2013-12-05 |
20130319958 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL DISPOSABLE SEPARATORY FUNNELS - This invention incorporates barrel-shaped polymer-structured separatory funnels. The separatory funnels are made from an injection molding machine using cheaper plastic resins such as polypropylene, or polyethylene instead of glass in order to lower costs, so they are ready-to-use and disposable. The innovative separatory funnels have multi-functional features, which can be used as regular separatory funnels for liquid-liquid phase separation and extraction, as receiving receptacles to take the filtrate in a solid-liquid filtration apparatus, and also as flasks hooked in a rotary evaporator to evaporate solvents. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319959 | ADJUSTABLE SHELF ASSEMBLY - An adjustable shelf assembly including an elongated frame and a first shelf and a second shelf attached to the frame. The frame has a first end and a second end, and generally extends in a first plane. At least a portion of the first and second shelves extends in a second plane generally perpendicular to the first plane. The first and second shelves are separately transversely movable in the second plane relative to the frame. The shelf assembly is in an open position when the first and second shelves are transversely moved away and spaced apart from each other in the second plane, a generally vacant space is formed between the first and second shelves. The shelf assembly is in a closed position when the first and second shelves are positioned proximate to each other. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319960 | Low Profile Motorcycle Parking Swing Station Ramp - A motorcycle parking swing station having a front wheel support member aligned with and attached to a rear wheel support member with connecting members. A rotatable support plate is located between the bottom of the front wheel support member and the ground and a plurality of axles are attached to the front and rear wheel support members. A plurality of support wheels rotationally attached to the plurality of axles trace a circular path about the center of the rotatable support plate as the motorcycle parking swing station is turned clockwise or counter clockwise. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319961 | SUPPORT TRAY FOR SERVER - A support tray for a server includes a main body defining an opening in a front end, and a first cover and a second cover with different sizes. When the first cover is mounted to the front end of the main body, a cover plate of the first cover shields the opening of the main body. Therefore, the main body and the first cover cooperatively bound a first receiving space adapted to accommodate a first computing unit. When the second cover is mounted to the front end of the main body, a cover plate of the second cover shields the opening of the main body. Therefore, the main body and the second cover cooperatively bound a second receiving space adapted to accommodate a second computing unit. The first receiving space is longer than the second receiving space. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319962 | Panel Mounting System and Method - The present invention relates to a system for securing a panel to a surface. The system includes a first member having an overhang that fits overtop a panel and a mount that includes a recessed edge suitable for receiving the edge of the panel. When the panel is positioned in the recessed edge of the mount and the overhang of the first member is positioned overtop the panel, the first member and mount can be fastened together via a set of mechanical fasteners to secure the panel. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319963 | Display and Packaging Systems and Methods - The invention provides a packaging and display box that can be bundled and transported in an unassembled, compact blank. The packaging and display box can be quickly, easily, and conveniently assembled into a structurally and functionally stable display and deployed for commercial use. The packaging and display box can contain and display a variety of merchandise, including, but not limited to, packaged food products, consumer products, and the like. The packaging and display box provides modularity so that several assembled boxes can be stacked into a multi-box display that is also structurally and functionally stable. The invention also provides methods and systems for using the packaging and display box. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319964 | Mobile Lift Crane with Variable Position Counterweight - A mobile lift crane includes a carbody; a rotating bed; a boom; a moveable counterweight unit; at least one linear actuation device; and at least one arm pivotally connected at a first end to the rotating bed and at a second end to the linear actuation device. The arm and linear actuation device are connected between the rotating bed and the counterweight unit such that extension and retraction of the linear actuation device changes the position of the counterweight unit compared to the rotating bed. In one method of operation, the counterweight unit is never supported by the ground during crane pick, move and set operations other than indirectly by the ground engaging members on the carbody. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319965 | PACIFIERS AND BOTTLE NIPPLES - A flavored infant device, in particular a flavored pacifier or nipple, which provides a long lasting, soothing alternative to traditional pacifiers and bottle nipples. The flavor infused pacifier or nipple provides a multiple use flavor delivery to an infant, without a substantial reduction in flavor. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319966 | BEVERAGE BOTTLE AND LID WITH BACK BUTTON RELEASE AND BUTTON LOCK - A drink bottle with a removable lid includes an inner lid attached to the mouth of the bottle and an outer lid pivotably mounted to said inner lid. A drink spout extends from the inner lid. The outer lid may be latched into a closed position covering the drink spout. A push button can be selectively actuated to release the latched outer lid, permitting the outer lid to open to access the drink spout. The push button moves a lid slide containing a catch extension that engages a catch notch in the outer lid to latch the outer lid closed. Actuating the push button moves the catch extension out of engagement with the catch notch, thereby opening the outer lid. A push button lock selectively prevents the push button from being depressed and the lid slide from being actuated, thereby locking the outer lid in a latched and closed position. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319967 | Aluminum Foil-Sealing Hygiene Bottle Cap - This patent design is involved in leakage-proof sealing design for a plastic bottle cap, which works with water dispenser.
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20130319968 | CLOSURE WITH APPLICATION GUIDE - A plastic closure includes a top wall portion, and an annular depending skirt portion having at least one internal thread formation. In order to facilitate high-speed closure application to an associated container, the closure includes an application guide feature positioned in circumferentially spaced relationship to a thread start of the internal thread formation of the closure. The application guide feature is configured to engage the lower surface of an external thread formation of the associated container, whereby cocking, tilting, and other misalignment of the closure is avoided as it is applied to the container with high-speed application equipment. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319969 | Method and Apparatus for Portable Beverage Containers that Preserve and Re-Carbonate Beverages Exposed to Atmosphere Air - An apparatus that vents atmosphere air and allows for the pressurization of a sealed beverage container with carbon dioxide for the purpose of reducing oxidation and preserving or re-introducing effervescence to the beverage housed within the container. The previously mentioned apparatus can be integrated and/or retrofitted to accommodate the various sizes and shapes of current and future portable beverage containers. For the purpose of this apparatus, “portable beverage container” is defined as having a volume less than or equal to 5 gallons and the apparatus uses external or internally integrated pressure regulated gas sources to pressurize the container. | 2013-12-05 |
20130319970 | PACKAGE - Provided is a package having a synthetic-resin stretch blow molded container ( | 2013-12-05 |
20130319971 | Flexible Circuit Electrode Array and Method of Manufacturing the Same - A method for manufacturing a flexible circuit electrode array adapted to electrically communicate with organic tissue including the following steps:
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