29th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 9 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130180823 | ENVELOPE DIMENSIONING SYSTEM - Envelope dimensioning system for dimensioning envelope in motion comprising a control unit ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130180824 | MULTI-MODE AND MULTI-PITCH CONVEYOR SYSTEM - A conveyor system comprising: a track section comprising a control system; a drive system that is controlled by the control system; a plurality of moving elements that are driven by the drive system; a pallet support apparatus; a plurality of pallets that are configured to engage with the moving elements and move on the pallet support apparatus; and a plurality of workstations provided along the track section, each workstation at a predetermined pitch from each other workstation, wherein at least some of the pitches are different among workstations, wherein the control system, drive system and moving elements are configured such that each pallet of the plurality of pallets is independently advanced through the workstations based on the pitches of the workstations. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180825 | METHOD FOR SEPARATING PLANAR AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL SOLIDS IN A FLOW OF BULK GOODS - The invention related to a method comprising a device ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130180826 | SORTING APPARATUS - A sorting apparatus sequentially receives and holds a plurality of transported items that are transported and sorts and supports the transported items, and includes an endless movement member disposed so as to form a constant revolving movement pathway, and a plurality of support members that are attached to the movement member so as to be arranged along the direction in which the movement member revolves and that are capable of supporting respective transported items. In a support region that is a region of the revolving movement pathway of the movement member in which the transported items are supported by respective support members, the highest position of the support members decreases the closer the support members are to the downstream side of the direction in which the movement member revolves. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180827 | Method and unit for feeding beads - The subject matter of the application is a method of feeding beads in the tobacco industry system, in a unit for transferring a stream of beads ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130180828 | Bead feeding method and bead feeder - A method and a device for feeding beads ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130180829 | VERTICALLY SEPARATED PASS THROUGH CONVEYOR SYSTEM AND METHOD IN SURFACE MOUNT TECHNOLOGY PROCESS EQUIPMENT - Disclosed herein is an apparatus for depositing viscous material on an electronic substrate. The apparatus comprises a frame, an assembly material applicator coupled to the frame and configured to apply assembly material to the electronic substrate, a substrate support assembly, coupled to the frame, configured to support and secure the electronic substrate in a print position, and a transport system, coupled to the frame, to shuttle electronic substrates to and from the substrate support assembly, the transport system including a first track and a second track, the first track being mounted on a first displacement mechanism and the second track being mounted on a second displacement mechanism configured to laterally move the second track relative to the first track, the second displacement mechanism configured to raise the first track relative to the second track. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180830 | Adjustable Guide Rail Assemblies - An adjustable guide rail assembly for a conveyor system includes an adjustable guide member having a face extending between opposite sides, a large radius face segment and a small radius face segment. The large radius face segment and the small radius face segment extend widthwise between the opposite sides of the adjustable guide member and each define an arcuate guide path for a three dimensional article. A radius of the arcuate guide path changes by rotating the adjustable guide member from a large article configuration where the large radius face segment having a larger radius defines the arcuate guide path to a small article configuration where the small radius face segment having a smaller radius defines the arcuate guide path. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180831 | Position Adjustment Assembly For An Agricultural Conveyor - A position adjustment assembly for an agricultural product conveyor, which delivers a product to a storage system, such as an air cart, includes an inner arm having a first end rotatably coupled to the air cart and a second end. An outer arm has a first end and a second end. The second end of the inner arm is rotatably coupled to the outer arm proximate to the first end of the outer arm. An intermediate link has a lateral positioning assembly to vary the length of the intermediate link. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180832 | ARTICULATED DISCHARGE END FOR CONVEYOR - An articulated discharge end for a conveyor that is positionable adjacent to a moveable receiver includes a frame, having a distal end, configured to bear a discharge end of a conveyor belt at the distal end. The frame has two axes of rotation, whereby the distal end is vertically translatable and laterally rotatable. A guide is disposed near the distal end, and is configured to contact the moveable receiver, whereby motion of the moveable receiver can substantially govern vertical translation and lateral rotation of the distal end. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180833 | CONVEYOR - The present invention relates to a conveyor system ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130180834 | CARRIER ELEMENT FOR ARTICLES OR CONTAINERS - A carrier element ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130180835 | SORTING SYSTEM AND SORTING METHOD FOR ABSORBENT PRODUCTS - This distributing device for absorbent articles is provided with a main conveyor path, a branch conveyor path that branches from the main conveyor path, a main conveyor path that conveys absorbent articles along the main conveyor path, a diverting mechanism that diverts absorbent articles in the main conveyor path from the main conveyor path to the branch conveyor path, and a branch conveyor mechanism that conveys the absorbent articles diverted by the diverting mechanism along the branch conveyor path. The diverting mechanism is provided with a diverting part for diverting the absorbent articles. The diverting part moves without stopping, entering the main conveyor path from a standby position outside the main conveyor path and then, after leaving the main conveyor path, returning to the standby position. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180836 | LEVER SWITCH - A lever switch includes a case, a lever, a wiring board, a sliding body, and a movable contact. The wiring board has fixed contacts and is disposed at an opposite side to the lever with respect to the case. The sliding body has a sliding part and a second arm part having a supporting portion, and is disposed between the case and the wiring board. The movable contact is mounted to the sliding part and has an end to be brought into contact with the fixed contact. A first arm part of the lever extends from the main body part through the case and the wiring board. The second arm part extends from the wiring board through the sliding part. The holding portion and the supporting portion are engaged with each other at an opposite side to the case with respect to the wiring board. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180837 | PUSH SWITCH - A push switch is configured to be mounted on an upper surface of a circuit board the circuit board having a land provided on the upper surface thereof and a side edge. The push switch includes a front section and a rear section. The front section includes a switch contact unit activated by being pushed in a predetermined direction, and is configured to be located outward from the side edge of the circuit board. The rear section includes a terminal connected with the switch contact unit the rear section extending from the front section, and is configured to be disposed on the upper surface of the circuit board. The rear section is connected with the front section, and configures substantially an L-shape in combination with the front section. The terminal is configured to be connected with the land of the circuit board. The predetermined direction is parallel to the upper surface of the circuit board. The gravity center of the push switch is located away from the front section in a direction in which the rear section extends from the front section. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180838 | SWITCHING APPARATUS FOR AN ELECTRICAL SWITCHING DEVICE - A switching apparatus for an electrical switching device is disclosed, in particular an electrical circuit breaker, for safeguarding at least two poles. A tripping element is included for each pole, supported moveably between a rest position and a tripping position. A common switching frame, movable between a pre-tension position and a switching position, is actively connected for force transmission to frame sections of the at least two tripping elements for the movement of the switching frame into the switching position upon movement of the tripping element into the tripping position. At least one spring element is embodied to apply force to the frame sections of the at least two tripping elements in the direction of the rest position of the at least two tripping elements. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180839 | Haptic Keyboard Assemblies and Methods - Various embodiments provide keyboards that provide haptic feedback to a user of the keyboard. In at least some embodiments, movement of an actuator and/or a user-engageable portion in a direction generally orthogonal to a direction of the keypress when the switch is closed provides a user with haptic feedback, which simulates a snapover movement. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180840 | Rotary Selector and Circuit - A rotary selector may include a first switch contact, which is open in an off-mode angular range, and which is closed outside of said off-mode angular range, in particular used for switching on or off an electrical load. An encoding device may generate an angle-dependent code over a predefined angular range. The rotary selector may also include a second switch contact, which is closed in a plurality of start-angular ranges, and which is open outside of said start-angular ranges. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180841 | Sensor Stack with Opposing Electrodes - In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first substrate and a second substrate, each with drive or sense electrodes of a touch sensor disposed on it. The drive or sense electrodes are made of a conductive mesh of conductive material. The apparatus also includes a first adhesive layer between the drive or sense electrodes of the first substrate and the drive or sense electrodes of the second substrate. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180842 | METHOD FOR REDUCING GRAPHITE OXIDE - Graphite oxide can be converted to its reduced form (r-GO) using exposing radiation having a peak wavelength (λ | 2013-07-18 |
20130180843 | DIRECTED MULTI-DEFLECTED ION BEAM MILLING OF A WORK PIECE AND DETERMINING AND CONTROLLING EXTENT THEREOF - Method, device, and system, for directed multi-deflected ion beam milling of a work piece, and, determining and controlling extent thereof. Providing an ion beam; and directing and at least twice deflecting the provided ion beam, for forming a directed multi-deflected ion beam, wherein the directed multi-deflected ion beam is directed towards, incident and impinges upon, and mills, a surface of the work piece. Device includes an ion beam source assembly; and an ion beam directing and multi-deflecting assembly, for directing and at least twice deflecting the provided ion beam, for forming a directed multi-deflected ion beam, wherein the directed multi-deflected ion beam is directed towards, incident and impinges upon, and mills, a surface of the work piece. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180844 | SWITCHABLE GAS CLUSTER AND ATOMIC ION GUN, AND METHOD OF SURFACE PROCESSING USING THE GUN - A method of processing one or more surfaces is provided, comprising: providing a switchable ion gun which is switchable between a cluster mode setting for producing an ion beam substantially comprising ionised gas clusters for irradiating a surface and an atomic mode setting for producing an ion beam substantially comprising ionised gas atoms for irradiating a surface; and selectively operating the ion gun in the cluster mode by mass selecting ionised gas clusters using a variable mass selector thereby irradiating a surface substantially with ionised gas clusters or the atomic mode by mass selecting ionised gas atoms using a variable mass selector thereby irradiating a surface substantially with ionised gas atoms. Also provided is a switchable ion gun comprising: a gas expansion nozzle for producing gas clusters; an ionisation chamber for ionising the gas clusters and gas atoms; and a variable (preferably a magnetic sector) mass selector for mass selecting the ionised gas clusters and ionised gas atoms to produce an ion beam variable between substantially comprising ionised gas clusters and substantially comprising ionised gas atoms. Preferably, the gun comprises an electrically floating flight tube for adjusting the energy of the ions whilst within the mass selector. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180845 | FILTER FOR REMOVING MACRO-PARTICLES FROM A PLASMA BEAM - A filter for filtering macro-particles from a plasma beam, having a bended duct for carriage of the plasma beam, the bended duct comprising an intermediate portion connected at one end to an inlet portion having a longitudinal axis disposed on an inlet plane and at another opposite end to an outlet portion having a longitudinal axis disposed on an outlet plane. The inlet portion allows the plasma beam containing macro-particles to travel toward the intermediate portion in an incident direction and the outlet portion allows the plasma beam to travel from the intermediate portion in an emergent direction. The intermediate portion is configured to deviate the incident direction to the emergent direction at an angle of more than 90° and thereby remove macro-particles from the plasma beam as it passes through the intermediate portion. The inlet plane and outlet plane are disposed at an offset angle from each other. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180846 | ELECTROLYSIS DEVICE AND HEAT-PUMP-TYPE WATER HEATER PROVIDED WITH SAME - An electrolysis device includes: a container including a first circulation port functioning as one of an inlet and an outlet for water, and a second circulation port functioning as the other of the inlet and the outlet for water; a plurality of electrode pairs disposed in the container; and a power supply configured to apply a voltage to each of the electrode pairs. Each of the electrode pairs includes a pair of electrode plates. A plurality of the electrode plates are arrayed spaced apart from one another in the thickness direction of the electrode plate. In the electrolysis device, a water channel is formed by the plurality of electrode plates such that water flowing from the inlet into the container reaches the outlet after passing between the pair of electrode plates in each of the electrode pairs. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180847 | HIGH-THROUGHPUT BATCH POROUS SILICON MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT DESIGN AND PROCESSING METHODS - This disclosure enables high-productivity fabrication of porous semiconductor layers (made of single layer or multi-layer porous semiconductors such as porous silicon, comprising single porosity or multi-porosity layers). Some applications include fabrication of MEMS separation and sacrificial layers for die detachment and MEMS device fabrication, membrane formation and shallow trench isolation (STI) porous silicon (using porous silicon formation with an optimal porosity and its subsequent oxidation). Further, this disclosure is applicable to the general fields of photovoltaics, MEMS, including sensors and actuators, stand-alone, or integrated with integrated semiconductor microelectronics, semiconductor microelectronics chips and optoelectronics. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180848 | WATER SPLITTING OXYGEN EVOLVING CATALYST, METHOD OF PREPARING THE CATALYST, ELECTRODE HAVING THE CATALYST, AND WATER SPLITTING OXYGEN EVOLVING DEVICE HAVING THE ELECTRODE - A water splitting oxygen evolving catalyst including: a metal oxide particle including a metal oxide represented by Formula 1: | 2013-07-18 |
20130180849 | Cartridge-Based, Hydrogen On-Demand Generator - The present aspects of an embodiment make more efficient use of hydrogen on-demand (hereinafter “HoD”) systems, thereby improving fossil-fuel-powered systems on the market. One main aspect uses a disposable cartridge in which the electrolytic process takes place to separate gas molecules from a solution that uses a substantially dry-cell design. Generally, the aspects include a replaceable and reusable cartridge for the flow of electrolyte solution using a pump, which may include a variety of safety features. A HoD cartridge generator has a plurality of staggered conductive material members that require electrolyte solution to flow between them, from one or more inlets to one or more outlets, using one or more specified paths. A conventional or specially-formulated electrolyte solution may be used. One or more sensors allow the generator to have a steady flow of solution in and a steady flow of liquid-gas mixture out of the system. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180850 | MAGNETRON SPUTTERING APPARATUS - A magnetron sputtering apparatus comprises, within a vacuum chamber ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130180851 | MAGNETIC FIELD GENERATOR, MAGNETRON CATHODE AND SPATTERING APPARATUS - A magnetic field generator arranged behind a target and for generating a magnetic field on a front surface of the target based on magnetic force lines can include a ring-shaped outer magnetic body having a pole axis in a parallel direction (X-direction) with respect to the target surface, a center magnetic body arranged on an inner side of the outer magnetic body and having a pole axis in a parallel direction (X-direction) with the direction of the pole axis of the outer magnetic body, a yoke plate for supporting the outer magnetic body and the center magnetic body from behind, and a magnetic permeable plate for changing a magnetic field distribution of the front surface of the target. The magnetic permeable plate is arranged so as to be supported by the yoke plate from behind. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180852 | ELECTRODE, SENSOR CHIP USING THE SAME AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A working electrode includes a conducting layer, a carbon nanotube layer electrophoretically deposited on the conducting layer; and a gold nanoparticle layer sputter-deposited on the carbon nanotube layer. A sensor chip having the working electrode and a method of fabricating the working electrode are also disclosed. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180853 | GAS SENSOR PROCESSING APPARATUS - A gas sensor processing apparatus ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130180854 | CORRECTION COEFFICIENT SETTING METHOD OF GAS CONCENTRATION DETECTION APPARATUS, GAS CONCENTRATION DETECTION APPARATUS AND GAS SENSOR - A method of setting a correction coefficient for correcting an oxygen concentration detected by a gas concentration detection apparatus, the method including the steps of obtaining a current value of current flowing in an oxygen pump cell of a gas sensor by exposing the gas sensor device to each of at least three or more sample gases of different known oxygen concentrations; calculating, after a corrected oxygen concentration is calculated using the current value and a correction value, a correction coefficient approximating a linear relationship between any one corrected oxygen concentration serving as a reference and two other corrected oxygen concentrations. Also disclosed is a gas concentration detection apparatus including a gas sensor device, a calculation means and a memory means for storing the correction coefficient obtained in accordance with the method. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180855 | CAPILLARY ELECTROPHORESIS METHOD FOR ANALYZING COLLAGEN - A capillary electrophoresis method for identification and analyzing collagen quantitatively, which is used to identify and quantify collagen in a sample, comprises the steps of: (a) dissolving a collagen-containing sample to form a sample solution; (b) preparing a capillary with an inner wall thereof having a positively-charged layer; (c) introducing the sample solution into the capillary filled with an analytical buffer solution; and (d) driving the sample solution to pass through the capillary. The method of the present invention does not need the purifying pre-treatment and cracking the collagen-containing sample but directly performs the capillary electrophoresis analysis of collagen. Therefore, the present invention can shorten the time for analyzing collagen quantitatively. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180856 | MULTIPLE ARM APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SEPARATION OF PARTICLES - The invention provides apparatus for separation of particles and methods for using the apparatus. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes three arms extending radially from a central reservoir, each arm being associated with a separation electrode. At least one on the arms includes a separation medium. Using a sequence of driving and mobility-changing voltages, target particles can be separated from closely related particles within a sample. For example, single point mutations can be resolved from a sample containing predominantly wild type nucleic acids. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180857 | EcoFloc Advanced Electro-coagulation Liquid Waste Treatment System and Process - An electro-coagulation system to convert impurities and dissolved metal contaminants to suspended particles where upon associated dissolved gases help the suspended particles to rise to the surface and facilitate the contaminants to be removed. The system and process, known as Eco-Floc, are used for the treatment of various types of liquid streams by electrolysis for removal of undesirable substances from a treatment stream. The unique features of the electrolysis system permit a continuous cleaning of the electrode plates by moving, non-conductive scrapers located between electrodes in order that the movement of the scrapers can clean each electrode. The system also has full electrical controls to “tune in” power for the removal of specific impurities. The sacrificial anodes are easily replaced. The applications of Eco-Floc anticipate a plethora of applications and adapts well both to existing operations and new installations. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180858 | ELECTRIC DEVICE FOR PRODUCING DEIONIZED WATER - The present invention provides an electric device for producing deionized water comprising: desalting chamber ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130180859 | WATER TREATMENT REACTOR - A water treatment reactor, including: a reaction vessel; an electrode; a pulsed power supply; and a regulating assembly, the regulating assembly including a fixation cylinder, an insulation sleeve, and a copper cap. The pulsed power supply is in electric connection with the electrode. The fixation cylinder is fixed on a vessel wall of the reaction vessel. The insulation sleeve is disposed between the electrode and the fixation cylinder. The copper cap is disposed outside the insulation sleeve. An inner flange is disposed on one end of the copper cap. A protrusion is disposed on a middle part of the insulation sleeve and is sandwiched between the vessel wall and the inner flange of the copper cap. The protrusion includes at least two sections; and a rubber ring is disposed between two adjacent sections. The copper cap and the fixation cylinder are in a threaded connection. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180860 | METHOD FOR FORMING ELECTROLYTIC COPPER PLATING FILM ON SURFACE OF RARE EARTH METAL-BASED PERMANENT MAGNET - An object of the present invention is to provide a novel method for forming an electrolytic copper plating film having excellent adhesion on the surface of a rare earth metal-based permanent magnet. The method of the present invention as a means for achieving the object is characterized in that after a magnet is immersed in a plating solution, a cathode current density of 0.05 A/dm | 2013-07-18 |
20130180861 | PHOTOCATALYST WITH ENHANCED STABILITY FOR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION AND OXIDATIVE REACTIONS | 2013-07-18 |
20130180862 | HYDROGEN PRODUCTION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN - A hydrogen production device of the present invention includes a photoelectric conversion portion having a light-receiving surface and a back surface, a first electrolysis electrode provided on the back surface, and a second electrolysis electrode provided on the back surface. As a result of reception of light by the photoelectric conversion portion, a potential difference is generated between a first area on the back surface and a second area on the back surface, the first area becomes electrically connected to the first electrolysis electrode, and the second area becomes electrically connected to the second electrolysis electrode. When the first electrolysis electrode and the second electrolysis electrode contact an electrolyte solution, the first electrolysis electrode forms a hydrogen generation portion that generates H | 2013-07-18 |
20130180863 | Process and High Surface Area Electrodes for the Electrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide - Methods and systems for electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide to organic products including formate and formic acid are provided. A method may include, but is not limited to, steps (A) to (C). Step (A) may introduce an acidic anolyte to a first compartment of an electrochemical cell. The first compartment may include an anode. Step (B) may introduce a bicarbonate-based catholyte saturated with carbon dioxide to a second compartment of the electrochemical cell. The second compartment may include a high surface area cathode including indium and having a void volume of between about 30% to 98%. At least a portion of the bicarbonate-based catholyte is recycled. Step (C) may apply an electrical potential between the anode and the cathode sufficient to reduce the carbon dioxide to at least one of a single-carbon based product or a multi-carbon based product. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180864 | ELECTROLYTIC METHOD FOR FABRICATING TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE MULTI-COMPONENT METAL OXIDE POWDERS - An improved electrolytic method for fabricating transparent conductive multi-component metal oxide powders is disclosed. By adjusting pH-value, the metal compositions that a transparent conductive oxide film requires are electrolyzed to form individual metal ion precursory solutions under the condition not to precipitate the solution. Then, the individual metal ion precursory solutions with the required composition ratio are mixed and the precipitate reaction is performed. Finally, transparent conductive multi-component oxide powders with the controlled composition ratio and composition homogeneity are obtained by calcining the washed, filtered, and dried co-precipitates. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180865 | Reducing Carbon Dioxide to Products - A method reducing carbon dioxide to one or more organic products may include steps (A) to (C). Step (A) may introduce an anolyte to a first compartment of an electrochemical cell, said first compartment including an anode. Step (B) may introduce a catholyte and carbon dioxide to a second compartment of said electrochemical cell. The second compartment may include a tin cathode and a catalyst. The catalyst may include at least one of pyridine, 2-picoline or 2,6-lutidine. Step (C) may apply an electrical potential between said anode and said cathode sufficient for said cathode to reduce said carbon dioxide to at least one of formate or formic acid. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180866 | WIRE CUTTING METHOD - A method for cutting by a traveling wire, wherein the wire traveling direction of the wire and/or the workpiece are/is inclined alternately in relation to one another into at least two different specific angular positions in the cutting direction, with the result that the effective cutting height (s) on the workpiece ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130180867 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SINGLE-MOLECULE DETECTION USING NANOPORES - A system and method for detecting a single-molecule using an integrated circuit which includes at least one membrane having a nanopore located between first and second reservoirs and a low-noise preamplifier having an electrode formed on the surface thereof is provided. The method includes passing a target molecule through the nanopore, and measuring a current through the nanopore to detect the presence of a biomolecular entity, if any. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180868 | TEST METHOD FOR THE KETONE NUMBER OF AN ANIMAL SPECIMEN - A test method for the ketone number of an animal specimen is characterized in that a test parameter datasheet is set up by data modeling. Then a specimen from tested animal body is obtained. Next, the specimen is dripped onto the sensing end of an electrochemical test specimen, and an electrochemical tester is prepared. A test value correction procedure is built into or input to the electrochemical tester. With a parameter adjustment mode, the operational parameters of test value correction procedure unique to the electrochemical tester could be adjusted for adapting to the test mode of the species of tested animals. The sensing end of the electrochemical test specimen is inserted into the measurement slot of the electrochemical tester, so the ketone number of the specimen is displayed by the electrochemical tester. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180869 | ELECTROCHEMICAL TEST STRIP AND METHOD FOR TESTING A SAMPLE USING THE SAME - An electrochemical test strip is provided, including a substrate, an electrode structure and an insulative film. The electrode structure is formed on the substrate, including a first electrode and a second electrode. The second electrode includes a first end, a second end, an extension portion, and a bent portion. The extension portion connects the first end with the bent portion, and the bent portion is connected to the second end. The extension portion and the first electrode define a space therebetween for receiving the bent portion. The insulative film covers at least a part of the electrode structure and forms an opening. A sample fluid enters the electrochemical test strip through the opening, and the sample fluid sequentially contacts the first electrode and the second electrode. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180870 | PACKAGE CONTAINER FOR ORTHODONTIC MOUTHPIECE - A packaging container is constructed by a packaging container main body with a lid portion, and a label adhered to an upper surface of the packaging container main body. An accommodating portion main body of the packaging container main body has a first flange portion around an accommodating portion, and second flange portions positioned at right and left side ends of the first flange portion and extending in an outward direction from an upper end of each of step portions having the same height as a thickness of the lid portion. Further, an engagement concave portion engaging with an engagement portion of the lid portion is formed in a front portion in the center of the first flange portion, and the label is adhered to upper surfaces of the lid portion and the second flange portions to seal the container main body, and is unsealed by a cut line. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180871 | PACKETS FOR TREATING CHEMISTRY - A dishwasher treating packet for use in a dishwasher having a treating chamber comprising a body defining a reservoir, a treating chemistry in the reservoir, and a manual dispenser coupled to the reservoir and selectively operable to dispense at least a portion of the treating chemistry from the reservoir. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180872 | SELF-CLEANING WASTE RECEPTACLE - A self-cleaning waste receptacle that includes a waste receptacle with an interior and a receptacle cleaning device. The receptacle cleaning device includes a metal casing, a top cover, a chemical cylinder cartridge and a plurality of spray nozzles. The metal casing protects the receptacle cleaning device and includes a plurality of apertures, a top and an interior. The chemical cylinder cartridge is placed in the interior of the waste receptacle and encases one or more refillable chemical cylinders. The one or more refillable chemical cylinders contain one or more pesticides or one or more disinfectants that inhibit pest and insect habitation and terminate pest infestation within the self-cleaning waste receptacle. The receptacle cleaning device also includes a cartridge grasping area, a keyed lock aperture, a user interface and a timer. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180873 | Field Optic Maintenance Kit - A portable field optics maintenance kit fit into the form of a cloth wallet. An easily portable compact wallet accessory to properly maintain and clean optics that are used in the field away from where most optics cleaning kits are stored. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180874 | BATHROOM TOOL ASSEMBLY - A bathroom tool assembly having a bathroom tool and a supporting holder, with a releasable interlock coupling between the bathroom tool and the holder. The releasable interlock coupling conveniently maintains a secured coupling of the bathroom tool to the holder, so that the assembly of bathroom tool and holder can be easily moved without leaving drips behind. The releasable interlock coupling is structured to allow easy coupling of the bathroom tool to the holder to securely interlock the bathroom tool to the holder and easy decoupling of the bathroom tool from the holder by a user with one-hand operation. In one embodiment, the releasable interlock coupling does not include any moving parts. In one aspect of the present invention, the releasable interlock coupling comprises a magnetic coupling. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180875 | MAGNETIC MEDICAL PICKUP DEVICE - A magnetic medical pick up device having a top piece and a bottom piece which removeably engage one another with a cavity positioned between the top and bottom piece. At least one magnetic piece is positioned within the cavity and a handle is connected to the top exterior portion of top piece for handling the magnetic medical pick up device. In use, the top piece and bottom piece are separated from one another, and the top piece is positioned over a contaminated medical device. In this position the magnetic attraction of the magnet pulls the contaminated medical device within the cavity and the bottom piece is engaged with the top piece thereby quarantining the contaminated medical device. As at least a portion of the top piece and/or bottom piece are transparent, the contaminated medical device can be inventoried at the end of the procedure while remaining quarantined within the cavity. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180876 | CARRYING BAG - A carrying case ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130180877 | LIQUID CONTAINER - The environmental burden of a liquid container during its life cycle is reduced, and a decrease in the reading or writing precision of an information recording unit provided on the liquid container is suppressed. A liquid container mounted in a liquid container holder of a liquid consuming apparatus, equipped with a first container section enclosing at least a portion of a liquid containing space capable of containing a liquid, the material thereof including a plant derived material, a high rigidity member having higher rigidity than the first container section, the material thereof including a material different from the plant derived material, and an information recording unit positioned above the high rigidity member, in which information relating to the liquid container is recorded, for which the information is read or written by a reading unit or a writing unit provided on the liquid consuming apparatus. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180878 | PLASTIC PACKAGING, AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING SAME - A plastic package uses a substrate and an overlay, where both the substrate and the overlay are of materials which can be recycled together, for example polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The plastic used for the overlay may be different from the plastic used for the substrate, provided that the plastics are of the same thermoplastic family, or are of types which are compatible for recycling together. A method of making the package includes the steps of: positioning the product on a vacuum-forming fixture; heating a first layer of thermoplastic, positioning it over the product, and applying a vacuum to the fixture to pull the first layer of thermoplastic onto the product; and thermally bonding the first layer and a second layer of recycling-compatible thermoplastic to each other with the product between them, so as to capture the product. Apparatus having lease two stations is provided to carry out the method and thereby produce the package. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180879 | CASE ASSEMBLY - A case assembly for a portable device is provided that has a first sleeve member, a second sleeve member and a customized plate member. The first sleeve member is mated with the second sleeve member to encase the portable device. The customized plate member is configured and arranged to connect with the first sleeve member and the second sleeve member. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180880 | VIDEO BOX - A gift box for presenting a gift to a recipient is disclosed. The gift box comprises a bottom portion, a top portion pivotally hinged to the bottom portion, memory, a camera secured to the box and an actuation switch coupled to the camera to activate the camera to record an image of the recipient when the top portion is opened relative to the bottom portion to expose the gift to the recipient, wherein the image is stored in the memory. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180881 | MULTI-SHAPE MEMORY CONTAINER - A multi-shape memory container includes a body made of soft silicone. The body is provided with a recessed cavity into which a memory product is embedded. A front end of the body is formed by a first cover board, a second cover board, and a receiving space formed inside the two cover boards. A slot is formed between the first and the second cover boards. After the memory product is placed in the recessed cavity, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector thereof is exposed in the receiving space and protected by the two cover boards. In use, the two cover boards are flipped open to expose the USB connector out of the body ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130180882 | DISPLAY DEVICE WITH FLEXIBLE DISPLAY - The invention relates to a display device ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130180883 | Display-cum-packaging box - A box that has enhanced product package storing efficiency and that can display product packages stored inside. The box includes a box body and a cover that can open and close the upper surface opening of the box body. The box body has a front plate, a back plate, right and left side plate, a bottom plate that has a rectangular shape, and a storage space for a plurality of product packages arranged on both upper and lower levels by placing, on each product package that has been placed on the bottom plate, another product package. The front plate is capable of being tear-opened to form an opening that makes the stored product packages visible, and the opening is provided with a fall preventer that supports the front-most product package on the upper level and prevents it from falling from the opening. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180884 | HYDROCARBON FEEDSTOCK AVERAGE MOLECULAR WEIGHT INCREASE - The invention deals with hydrocarbon feedstock molecular weight increase via olefin oligomerization and/or olefin alkylation onto aromatic rings. Addition of a purification section allows improved unit working time and lower maintenance. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180885 | HYDROCARBON RESOURCE PROCESSING DEVICE INCLUDING SPIRALLY WOUND ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS AND RELATED METHODS - A device for processing a hydrocarbon resource may include a hydrocarbon processing container configured to receive the hydrocarbon resource therein and having a pair of opposing ends with an enlarged width medial portion therebetween. The device may also include a radio frequency (RF) source, and a first spirally wound electrical conductor surrounding the hydrocarbon processing container and coupled to the RF source. The device may further include a second spirally wound electrical conductor carried within the hydrocarbon processing container. The first spirally wound electrical conductor may be configured to generate magnetic fields with the hydrocarbon processing container that are parallel with an axis thereof. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180886 | CATALYST FOR USE IN HYDROCONVERSION, COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE ZEOLITE AND METALS FROM GROUPS VIII AND VIB, AND PREPARATION OF THE CATALYST - The invention concerns a catalyst containing a support comprising at least one binder and at least one zeolite having at least one series of channels the opening of which is defined by a ring containing 12 oxygen atoms, said catalyst comprising phosphorus, at least one C1-C4 dialkyl succinate, acetic acid and a hydrodehydrogenating function comprising at least one element from group VIB and at least one element from group VIII, the Raman spectrum of the catalyst comprising bands at 990 and/or 974 cm | 2013-07-18 |
20130180887 | PROCESS AND AGENTS TO REMOVE METALS FROM HIGH-BOILING HYDROCARBON FRACTIONS - The object of the invention is a process and agents to remove metal contaminants from hydrocarbon fractions like those obtained as a product from the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis involving the use of suspended catalyst. As per the present invention, the feed hydrocarbon fraction is treated with a demetallizing agent, comprising at least one sulfur source and at least one basic compound, under anhydrous conditions. The metals to be removed are obtained in the form of precipitate that can be easily separated by means of a mechanical separation process such as filtration, for example. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180888 | LOW COMPLEXITY, HIGH YIELD CONVERSION OF HEAVY HYDROCARBONS - A process for producing pipeline-ready or refinery-ready feedstock from heavy hydrocarbons using a high-performance solvent extraction process with high local solvent-to-process fluid ratios yet maintaining low overall solvent-to-process fluid ratios, by first performing mild thermal cracking on the heavy hydrocarbons and then separating asphaltene-rich fractions from a resulting thermally affected fluid so that the high solvent-to-oil ratio portion of the process acts only on those asphaltene-rich fractions, and producing a dry, solid asphaltene as an end-product. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180889 | HYDROCARBON RESOURCE PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING A LOAD RESONANCE TRACKING CIRCUIT AND RELATED METHODS - A device for processing a hydrocarbon resource may include a hydrocarbon processing container configured to receive the hydrocarbon resource therein and having a pair of opposing ends with an enlarged width medial portion therebetween. The device may also a spirally wound electrical conductor surrounding the hydrocarbon processing container, and a radio frequency (RF) circuit coupled to the spirally wound electrical conductor and configured to supply RF power to the hydrocarbon resource while tracking a load resonance of the RF circuit. The RF circuit may be configured to generate magnetic fields within the hydrocarbon processing container parallel with an axis thereof. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180890 | HYDROCARBON RESOURCE PROCESSING DEVICE INCLUDING SPIRALLY WOUND ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR AND RELATED METHODS - A device for processing a hydrocarbon resource may include a hydrocarbon processing container configured to receive the hydrocarbon resource therein and having a pair of opposing ends with an enlarged width medial portion therebetween. The device may also include a radio frequency (RF) source, and a spirally wound electrical conductor surrounding the hydrocarbon processing container and coupled to the RF source. The spirally wound electrical conductor may be configured to generate magnetic fields within the hydrocarbon processing container that are parallel with an axis thereof. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180891 | ELECTROSTATIC SEPARATION OF A MIXTURE OF VALUABLE MATERIALS, E.G., A MINERAL SALT MIXTURE, BY MEANS OF A PIPE SEPARATOR, AND DEVICE FOR ELECTROSTATICALLY SEPARATING SUCH A MIXTURE OF VALUABLE MATERIALS BY MEANS OF A PIPE SEPARATOR, AND METHOD FOR ELECTROSTATIC SEPARATION - The invention relates to a pipe separator ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130180892 | MACHINE FOR COLLECTING AND SORTING WASTE - The invention concerns a machine for collecting and sorting waste comprising a frame ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130180893 | FAIMS APPARATUS AND METHOD COMPRISING AN ION SEPARATION CHANNEL OF HELICAL SHAPE - A method and apparatus for high resolution separation of ions based on their high field and low-field mobility properties is described. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180894 | SEPARATION OF ANALYTES - A method and apparatus involving the configuration of an open capillary channel for size-based separation of analytes is described. The open capillary channel contains numerous turns of defined angles separated by intervening linear or curvilinear segments of capillary tubing. The configuration of the channel allows analyte differentiation based on diffusion coefficients and thus separates analytes by size. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180895 | CONTROL METHOD OF A FLOTATION MACHINE THAT IS USED IN METALLURGICAL PROCESSES - The invention relates to a method of using a flotation machine that is used in metallurgical processes and to a flotation machine. The flotation machine foams hydrophobic particles from an aqueous slurry that contains these particles. The flotation machine includes a flotation cell ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130180896 | BEDDING MATERIAL SEPARATOR - A separator and method is provided for separating used bedding material into waste material and bedding material for re-use. The separator may comprise a frame, a plurality of elongate screening elements fixed to the frame and oriented in-line with a discharge end of the separator, and a rotatable actuator aligned transverse to the plurality of elongate screening elements. The rotatable actuator may have a non-circular cross-section and positioned such that when the rotatable actuator is rotated a greater radius portion of the cross-section is located to cause the plurality of elongate screening elements to deflect from a static position away from a rotational axis of the actuator, and a lesser radius portion of the cross-section is located to permit the elongate screening elements to return to the static position. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180897 | METHOD AND MATERIAL FOR INEXPENSIVELY SEPARATING CARBON NANOTUBES, AND SEPARATION VESSEL - An industrially highly useful CNT separation method is provided whereby metallic CNTs and semiconducting CNTs can be efficiently separated and purified in large quantities in a short time period from CNTs containing these carbon nanotubes, using inexpensive equipment and in simple steps, and whereby metallic CNTs and semiconducting CNTs can be separated at low cost. The CNT separation method includes adding a CNT dispersion to a powder-charged separation vessel to selectively adsorb the semiconducting CNTs to the powder, and eluting the semiconducting CNTs adsorbed to the powder after collecting the metallic CNTs. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180898 | FLUID FILTER ASSEMBLY WITH A FILTER CARTRIDGE AND HOUSING INTERFACE - A fluid filter assembly having a filter cartridge and housing interface to indicate whether a replacement filter cartridge is proper and desirable for the fluid filter assembly. A substantially cylindrical interface is connected to and extends from the filter cartridge and is matingly received by a bore provided in a boss of a housing of the fluid filter assembly. A means for indicating at least one characteristic of the filter cartridge is provided to ensure the replacement filter cartridge is proper and desirable for the fluid filter assembly. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180899 | FILTERING ELEMENT - A filtering element for filtering devices, comprising a filtering material ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130180900 | OIL SPILL CLEANUP FROM WATER - An oil spill cleanup device is described. The device includes a container and at least one flexible hollow elongated member extending from the container. The device floats in water and can be used to collect and separate oil from the contaminated water. Water is collected by the elongated member, which has several exterior one-way valves that allow contaminated water to enter the member. The contaminated water is pushed towards and into the container by the wave motions of the surrounding water. The elongated member has internal one-way valves that help to direct the contaminated water towards the container. Once in the container, the contaminated water can separate into water and oil due to differences in specific gravity. Multiple devices can be connected together to form a barrier for containing the contaminated water within a limited area. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180901 | Strainer for Pump - A pool pump strainer having a rotatable trim assembly within a flooded housing cavity. A suction inlet and filtered suction outlet pair and a backwash inlet and backwash outlet pair are formed in and pass through opposite regions of a housing with at least 30 degrees between each part of a pair. A strainer disposed inside a conduit fixed between a pair of shutter plates makes up the trim assembly which is rotated between strainer and backwater positions by a stem extending through the housing. In the strainer position, water is drawn through the strainer to catch debris and then passes to the pump's suction side. In the backwash position, water is drawn through the flooded housing cavity to the suction side of the pump by a shunt. Thereafter, water discharged from the pump flows under pressure across the strainer to dislodge debris to be deposited into a catch box. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180902 | Self-cleaning Septic Tank Filter - A septic tank filter that will automatically clean its filtering screen by means of mechanical action resulting from changes in effluent level within the pump chamber of a compartmentalized tank is disclosed. In conjunction with a float, connecting cable, pulleys, and weights; changes in effluent level within the pump chamber of a compartmentalized tank will cause a brush, within the filter unit, to pass over and clean the filter screen within that unit. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180903 | STORMWATER FILTRATION SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - A stormwater filtration system includes a chamber structure with a treatment cell open at the top to atmosphere and a surrounding wall. A filter structure in the treatment cell includes an outer wall spaced from the surrounding wall of the treatment cell to provide a water collection and settling space between the two. The filter structure includes a media bed therewithin and a top portion exposed to atmosphere and defining a planting area. Live vegetative matter within the planting area includes a root system that extends down into the media bed of the filter structure for interaction with water passing through the media bed. An inlet to the treatment cell receives stormwater, which first enters the collection and settling space, then laterally enters the filter structure for passing through the media bed and in contact with the root structure, before exiting the filter structure. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180904 | UNDERWATER FILTRATION OPERATOR - An underwater filtration operator for floating in a water body and filtering water in the water body, including a housing provided with a plurality of filtration units, each of which has at least one filter medium for filtering water from the water body. A pump housing receives water from the filtration units. A plurality of raw water chambers are disposed between the filtration units and the housing, and are configured to be in water communication with the water body, the filtration units and the pump housing. At least one positively charged bar is disposed in each of the raw water chambers, and is held in position therein by means of a support mechanism that is attached to the housing of the underwater filtration operator. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180905 | Acid Zirconium Phosphate and Alkaline Hydrous Zirconium Oxide Materials For Sorbent Dialysis - A combination of acid zirconium phosphate and alkaline hydrous zirconium oxide are utilized as ion-exchange materials, for example, in sorbent dialysis. The combination provides for dialysate regeneration while maintaining constant and controlled levels of Na | 2013-07-18 |
20130180906 | Filter Media Retainer Assembly - A filter system for filtering a liquid containing particles including a single media retainer plate having a top and bottom surface, and defining at least one hopper-shaped compartment having a sloped wall defining a slot spanning the top and bottom surfaces is disclosed. The plate also includes at least one baffle extending from the bottom surface and filter media disposed on the top surface. During a filtering operation of the filter system, the filter media captures the particles, such as dirt, from the liquid as the liquid passes through the filter media to an underdrain system. During a backwash operation of the filter system, the baffle is adapted to direct a backwash fluid in a vertical direction through the slot so that the backwash fluid actuates the filter media to scour the top surface of the plate and prevent the build-up of biological scaling on the plate. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180907 | SLUDGE CONCENTRATOR ASSEMBLY INCORPORATING UPPER CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR AND LOWER BARRIER FILTER AND EXHIBITING HIGH FLOW VELOCITY CLEAN FLUID OUTLET COMBINED WITH LOW FLOW VELOCITY SOLID ENTRAPMENT - A dual stage filter assembly for use in a fluid cleaning and sludge removal operation. An upper stage centrifugal separator incorporated into a first vessel. A lower stage baffle filter is incorporated into a second vessel, such that a dirty fluid flow delivered to the upper stage separator includes a clean outlet along with a separate dirty outlet which is delivered to an inlet of the lower stage filter for subsequent filtering and outflow. A convex collection element facilitates delivery of dirty fluid to the lower stage filter and includes a cone shaped separator element and can be either fixed or removable relative to the upper stage separator. An ascending pipe from the upper separator evacuates a clean fluid flow resulting from a negative pressure created within the upper separator concurrent with the dirty outlet from the upper stage being directed through the baffle filter in the lower stage. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180908 | Filter Backflush System for Entrained Filtration Elements - A backflush fluid line is configured to provide a backflush fluid, under a pressure, to a filtration membrane of an encapsulated filtration vessel. A control subsystem can be used to assist in determining when the vessel should be backflushed, and a plurality of valves can cooperate to switch between a filtration mode and a backflushing mode. In preferred embodiments the backflush fluid line can be configured to provide at least some of the backflush fluid to the vessel via the permeate port, and debris fluid exits the vessel via the feed fluid inlet port. Three-way valves are preferably used to control the fluid flows. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180909 | FLEXIBLE FILTER DEVICE FOR CAPTURING OF PARTICLES OR CELLS IN A FLUID - A filtering device includes a housing and one or more flexible filter arrays. The flexible filter arrays can be coupled to the housing. Each flexible filter array can include a plurality of members and one or more support members. The plurality of members each can have a proximal and a distal end, the plurality of members being spaced apart by a predetermined distance. The one or more support members can be coupled to one or more of the plurality of members. Each of the plurality of members can be configured to deflect relative to the one or more support members. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180910 | Rotary-wing shaped fiber filter material - A rotary-wing shaped fiber filter material includes a fiber bundle ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130180911 | SCREEN MEDIA ELEMENT HAVING CERAMIC SECTIONS WITH APERTURES - A screen media element having at least one apertured section. The apertured section has a first surface intended to receive and carry material to be screened, a second surface opposite the first surface, apertures extending from the first surface to the second surface and a circumferential surface connecting the first and second surfaces. The apertured section is surrounded by an outer frame along the circumferential surface, characterised in that the apertured section is made from ceramic material and that the outer frame is made of elastomeric material. The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing such a screen media element, and a screen comprising such screen media elements. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180912 | MATERIAL AND APPLICATIONS THEREFOR - A gel film or an isolated gel film comprising sheets of graphene or chemically converted graphene at least partially separated by a dispersion medium, such as water, and arranged in a substantially planar manner to form an electrically conductive matrix. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180913 | WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM USING HYBRID NANO CARBON, SILVER, IRON AND ALUMINIUM OXIDE - The present invention relates to a filter for filtering water comprising carbon nanospheres from the pyrolytic combustion of a carbonaceous material such as plant material which are activated with silver nitrate, activated alumina and/or ferrous oxide. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180914 | Long-term Sequestration of Uranium in Iron-Rich and Iron-Enriched Sediment - In situ formation of U(VI)-Fe(III) oxides and hydroxides can provide effective uranium remediation. The reason for this is that such compounds can effectively sequester uranium, even in the (VI) oxidation state. Such compounds can be formed in situ by 1) providing Fe(II), 2) reducing uranium to U(IV), and 3) oxidizing the resulting mixture to provide the desired U(VI)-Fe(III) oxides and hydroxides. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180915 | COMPOSITION FOR TRIGGERING MICROBIOLOGICAL PROCESSES IN WATER AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - The present invention is directed to a composition for triggering microbiological processes in water, to a kit of parts comprising the components of said composition in distinct form, a method of producing such a composition and the use thereof for microbiologically decomposing water-immiscible substances, in particular crude oil and crude oil-derived substances. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180916 | BIOLOGICAL PURIFIER, BIOLOGICAL PURIFICATION SYSTEM, AND BIOLOGICAL PURIFICATION METHOD FOR UNTREATED WASTE WATER - A biological purifier of the present invention includes chaff retaining sulfate-reducing bacteria. A biological purification system of the present invention includes a treatment container in which anaerobic conditions are maintained, and the above biological purifier is stored; a supply system for supplying the untreated waste water into the treatment container; and an discharge system for discharging treated water from which the heavy metal ions have been removed in the treatment container by the purifier, from the treatment container. In a biological purification method of the present invention, the biological purifier and the untreated waste water are brought into contact with each other under anaerobic conditions, thereby precipitating and removing the heavy metal ions as sulfide from the untreated waste water. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180917 | HIGH FLUX MICROFILTRATION MEMBRANES WITH VIRUS AND METAL ION ADSORPTION CAPABILITY FOR LIQUID PURIFICATION - Microfiltration membranes achieve high retention of bacteria and viruses by pore-size exclusion by the diameters of the fibers in the scaffold layer. The membranes have a high permeation flux as compared with conventional commercial micro filtration membranes under the same applied pressure. Ultra-fine nanofibers (fiber diameters from 3 nanometers to 50 nanometers and lengths from about 100 nanometers to about 5000 nanometers) are infused into, or deposited onto the surface of fibrous filtration media. Negatively charged ultra-fine nanofibers can include polysaccharide nanofibers prepared by a 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl (TEMPO)INaBrINaCIO oxidation system in aqueous solution. Ultra-fine polysaccharide nanofibers having a large number of carboxylate groups are produced. (0.7-1.0 mmol/g cellulose) The carboxylate groups are negatively charged, and can interact with positively charged polymers/molecules by forming a complex. Such ultra-fine polysaccharide nanofibers have positive charges, that are effective for the removal of bacteria and viruses through adsorption. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180918 | Water Filtration Device for the Production of Medical Grade Water for Injection - A water filtration device for the production of medical grade water for injection from a potable water source is provided including only the following two filter components: 1) a mixed ion bed resin filter and 2) a semi-permeable reverse osmosis membrane filter. This device provides a low cost, onsite method of purifying potable water into medical grade water for injection satisfying United States Pharmacopeia Water For Injection (USP WFI) standards. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180919 | DRAW SOLUTE FOR FORWARD OSMOSIS, FORWARD OSMOSIS WATER TREATMENT DEVICE, AND FORWARD OSMOSIS METHOD FOR WATER TREATMENT - A draw solute for forward osmosis may include a temperature-sensitive oligomer compound including a structural unit including a temperature-sensitive moiety. The temperature-sensitive oligomer compound may further include a hydrophilic functional group at the terminal end of the main chain. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180920 | NANOPOROUS MATERIALS, MANUFACTURE OF NANOPOROUS MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS OF NANOPOROUS MATERIALS - A nanoporous material is disclosed having a plurality of lamellae. Through each lamella is an array of penetrating pores. Adjacent lamellae are spaced apart by an intervening spacing layer. The spacing layer comprises an array of spacing elements integrally formed with and extending between the adjacent lamellae. The spacing layer has interconnected porosity extending within the spacing layer. Such a nanoporous material can be manufactured using block copolymer materials. First, a morphology is formed comprising a three dimensional array of isolated islands in a continuous matrix. The islands are formed of at least one island component of the block copolymer and the matrix is formed of at least one matrix component of the block copolymer. Next, channels are formed in the matrix between at least some of the islands. The island component is then selectively removed to leave the matrix with an array of interconnected pores. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180921 | Positive Displacement Energy Recovery Systems and Methods - The inventive subject matter provides apparatus, systems and methods in which a feed fluid entering a filtration system is mixed with a portion of a reject fluid. The re-introduced reject fluid is preferably pressurized using a positive displacement pump, and more preferably using a work exchange pump having a translatable piston. The re-introduced reject fluid is preferably pressurized to within 10 psi, or more preferably to within 5 psi, of the uncombined feed fluid. The filtration system can have one or more filters. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180922 | CAPILLARY ION CHROMATOGRAPHY - An apparatus for capillary ion chromatography comprising a suppressor comprising flow-through ion exchange packing in a housing and capillary tubing formed of a permselective ion exchange membrane, and at least partially disposed in said ion exchange packing. Also, a recycle conduit for aqueous liquid from the detector to the packing. Further, the capillary tubing may have weakly acidic or weakly basic functional groups. Also, a method for using the apparatus. | 2013-07-18 |