41st week of 2019 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20190308158 | Method of Inhibiting Reactor Fouling and Oligomerisation of Olefin Using the Same - Provided are a fouling inhibitor and a method of oligomerizing an olefin using the same. More particularly, in the method of oligomerizing an olefin, it is possible to minimize a total amount of polymers produced during a reaction and basically inhibit fouling of the polymers produced during the reaction onto an inner wall of a reactor by injecting a predetermined fouling inhibitor. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308159 | PROCESS VESSEL FOR FORMING FUEL COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - This disclosure relates to a processing that includes a first shell and a second shell disposed within the first shell. The second shell includes a first end, a second end, and a wall extending between the first end and the second end. The second shell also defines a cavity and a longitudinal axis extending between the first end and the second end. A cross section of the second shell transverse to the longitudinal axis includes a first arcuate inner wall portion having a first radius of curvature and a second arcuate inner wall portion having a second radius of curvature. The first radius of curvature is larger than the second radius of curvature. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308160 | METHOD FOR DEPOSITING A CATALYST ON THE INNER SURFACE OF THE MICROCHANNELS OF A REACTOR-EXCHANGER - A process for the deposition of a catalyst in an exchanger-reactor including an inlet, an outlet, and microchannels, the microchannels including an internal surface, the process including positioning the exchanger-reactor in a vertical position, wherein the inlet and the outlet are in a plane perpendicular to a horizontal plane and, wherein the inlet and outlet are below the microchannels, introducing a catalyst in suspension into the exchanger-reactor via the inlet by means of a pump, filling the exchanger-reactor with the catalyst in suspension at a rate of between 5 and 20 ml/min, and emptying the exchanger-reactor, thereby depositing at least a portion of the catalyst on the internal surface. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308161 | System and Method for Enhanced Chemical Reaction, Dissociation, and Separation by Electrostatic/Microwave and/or Radio Frequency Controlled Resonant Electron Interaction - A system and method for increase chemical reaction rates and/or lower reaction temperatures. The system relates to a chemical reactor including non-electrically conducting support and an electron source in communication with the support. The reactor further includes an electromagnetic source in communication with at least the electron source and the non-electrically conducting support. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308162 | Evaporation-Resistant Coating - An improved evaporation barrier that incorporates multifunctional particles to reduce evaporation. The improved evaporation barrier is typically in liquid form. The improved evaporation barrier is formed of a mixture of one or more alkanes and a reflective and/or non-reflective material. The improved evaporation barrier can optionally include a nonvolatile oil in combination with the alkane. The reflective and/or non-reflective material can be optionally surface functionalized. The improved evaporation barrier can optionally include a hydrophobic compound. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308163 | SOLID RAW MATERIAL FOR CARBON DIOXIDE ABSORBENT, CARBON DIOXIDE ABSORBENT COMPOSITION COMPRISING SAME, AND CARBON DIOXIDE ABSORBENT PREPARED USING SAME - The present invention relates to a carbon dioxide absorbent used for absorbing carbon dioxide, a carbon dioxide absorbent composition used for producing the carbon dioxide absorbent, and a solid raw material for a carbon dioxide absorbent included in the carbon dioxide absorbent. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308164 | ZIRCONIA-BASED COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN PASSIVE NOx ADSORBER DEVICES - A passive NO | 2019-10-10 |
20190308165 | USING POROUS ACTIVATED ASPHALTENES AS EFFECTIVE ADSORBENTS FOR THE REMOVAL OF HEAVY METALS IN WATER - A porous activated asphaltene material is described with a method of making and a method of using for the adsorption of a contaminant from a solution. The porous activated asphaltene material may be made by functionalizing solid asphaltene with nitric acid, and then treating the product with a metal hydroxide. The resulting porous activated asphaltene material exhibits a high porosity, and may be cleaned and reused for adsorbing contaminants. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308166 | SOLID, HYDROPHOBIC AGGREGATORS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are aggregators that can be cellulosic particles having high oil sorption capacity, high hydrophobicity, high buoyancy in water, and an aggregation quality that can support environmental remediation of hydrocarbon spills (e.g., crude oil spills) by various cleanup strategies including burning, skimming, or bioremediation. Also disclosed are methods of making the materials and methods of using the materials for environmental remediation | 2019-10-10 |
20190308167 | Process for Converting Banana Tree Stalk Into Fibers for Absorption of Hydrocarbons and Corresponding System and Product - A process for producing absorbent materials includes reducing a banana tree stalk into separated fibers, pressing the separated fibers to generate pressed fibers having less than 50% moisture content by weight, reducing moisture content of the pressed fibers by applying infrared heating to produce pre-dried fibers, and applying a non-thermal drying process to generate dried fibers having less than 10% moisture content by weight for employment in an absorbent material that absorbs hydrocarbons. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308168 | CHROMATOGRAPHY LIGAND COMPRISING DOMAIN C FROM STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS PROTEIN A FOR ANTIBODY ISOLATION - The present invention relates to a chromatography ligand, which comprises Domain C from | 2019-10-10 |
20190308169 | Functionalised Chromatography Medium Comprising Polymer Nanofibres and Process of Preparation Thereof - The present invention provides a functionalised polymeric chromatography medium, prepared by a process which comprises (i) providing a substrate formed of one or more polymer nanofibres, (ii) grafting one or more neutral polymer chains from the substrate, and (iii) contacting the grafted product with a reagent which functionalises the product of step (ii) as a chromatography medium, wherein step (ii) comprises reacting a plurality of compounds of formula and/or its enantiomers, and/or its derivatives of formula (I) and/or enantiomers and/or diastereomers thereof: with one or more functional groups present on the nanofibre substrate, wherein R | 2019-10-10 |
20190308170 | SUPER ABSORBENT POLYMER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - A super absorbent polymer according to the present invention has fast absorption rate while having high permeability and suction power, and thus is preferably used for hygienic materials such as diapers and can exhibit excellent performance. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308171 | SUPER ABSORBENT POLYMER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - The present invention relates to a superabsorbent polymer which exhibits more improved liquid permeability while maintaining excellent absorption performance, and suppresses aggregation and caking of particles even under high temperature/high humidity conditions, and to a method for producing the same. The super absorbent polymer comprises: a base polymer powder including a first crosslinked polymer of a water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer having at least partially neutralized acidic groups; and a surface crosslinked layer formed on the base polymer powder and including a second cross-linked polymer in which the first cross-linked polymer is further crosslinked via a surface cross-linking agent, wherein the super absorbent polymer includes aluminum sulfate dispersed in the surface crosslinked layer and alumina dispersed on the surface crosslinked layer. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308172 | A CHROMIUM CATALYST, ITS PREPARATION AND USE - Disclosed herein is a chromium oxide catalyst composition having reduced levels of chromium (VI), methods of making a chromium oxide catalyst composition and system, and illustrative uses of the chromium oxide catalyst composition and system. The catalyst disclosed may be a gel and may comprise chromium (III) oxide and chromium (VI) oxide at an amount of about 10,000 ppm or less based on total chromium oxide contents in the chromium oxide catalyst composition. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308173 | ZONED DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST - An oxidation catalyst is described for treating an exhaust gas from a diesel engine, which oxidation catalyst comprises: a substrate; a first washcoat region disposed on the substrate, wherein the first washcoat region comprises a first platinum group metal (PGM) and a first support material; a second washcoat region adjacent to the first washcoat region, wherein the second washcoat region comprises a second platinum group metal (PGM) and a second support material; a third washcoat region disposed on the substrate, wherein the third washcoat region comprises a third platinum group metal (PGM) and a third support material; and wherein either: (i) the third washcoat region is adjacent to the second washcoat region; or (ii) the second washcoat region is disposed or supported on the third washcoat region. Also described are uses and methods involving the oxidation catalyst. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308174 | CATALYTIC CONVERSION OF BIO-MASS DERIVABLE ALIPHATIC ALCOHOLS TO VALUABLE ALKENES OR OXYGENATES - Disclosed is a catalyst system, its methods of preparation and its use for producing, among others, alkenes and/or saturated or unsaturated oxygenates and, which include at least one of an aldehyde and an acid (such as propyl aldehyde, acrolein, acrylic acid, isobutyl aldehyde, methacrolein, methacrylic acid), comprising subjecting the corresponding an alcohol or a diol selected from the group consisting of propanol, propanediol and isobutanol that is derivable from biomass, to a vapor phase process over the catalytic system described herein in the presence of a gas mixture of oxygen, air or nitrogen and/or other suitable diluting gas. In the case where one of 1-propanol, or 1,2-propanediol or 1,3-propanediol) or a mixture thereof is subjected to a vapor phase catalytic process over the said catalytic system in the presence of air or oxygen, and a co-fed gas, such as nitrogen or other diluting gas, the product is at least one of propylene, propyl aldehyde, acrolein and acrylic acid. In the case where isobutanol is subjected to such a process, the product is at least one of isobutylene, isobutyl aldehyde, methacrolein and methacrylic acid. The catalyst system comprises a single catalytic zone or multi-catalytic zones, in each of which the composition of the co-feed and other reaction parameter can be independently controlled. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308175 | METHODS OF FORMING AND USING METAL ALLOY OXIDATIVE CATALYSTS - In a first aspect, the present invention is directed to a process for forming a metal alloy catalyst. Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a process for oxidizing a substrate that includes contacting a substrate with an oxidant in the presence of a metal alloy catalyst to form one or more carboxylic acids. Suitable substrates include sugars, polyols, furfural alcohols, and polyhydroxycarboxylic acids. The oxidation process may use the alloy catalyst formed from the process of the first aspect of the invention. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308176 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING A MOLYBDENUM-PLATINUM-BASED CATALYST FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF BENZENE BY TRANSALKYLATION - A process for preparing a catalyst composition comprising (a) preparing a carrier comprising (i) mordenite in an amount in the range of from 20 to 80 wt %, based on total weight of carrier, (ii) ZSM-5 type zeolite in an amount in the range of from 10 to 70 wt %, based on total weight of carrier; and (iii) an inorganic binder in an amount in the range of from 10 to 50 wt %, based on total weight of carrier; (b) incorporating in the carrier molybdenum in an amount in the range of from 1 to 10 wt %, as metal based on total weight of catalyst composition, and subjecting the thus treated carrier to a temperature of from 100 to at most 300° C. and (c) incorporating in the molybdenum containing carrier obtained in step (b) platinum in an amount of from 0.005 to 1 wt %, as metal based on total weight of catalyst composition, and subjecting the thus treated carrier to a temperature of from 200 to at most 600° C.; and a process for conversion of alkylaromatic hydrocarbons containing feedstock using a catalyst prepared by said process. Process using the prepared catalyst composition for alkylaromatic hydrocarbon conversion. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308177 | FUEL CELL ELECTRODE, FUEL CELL, AND CATALYST BODY - A fuel cell electrode includes an intra-electrode proton conductor and a catalyst. The intra-electrode proton conductor contains a metal ion, an oxoanion, and a proton coordinating molecule, and at least one of an oxoanion and a proton coordinating molecule coordinates to the metal ion to form a coordination polymer. The intra-electrode proton conductor is disposed in contact with the catalyst. For example, the catalyst is covered with the intra-electrode proton conductor. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308178 | Oligomerization Catalyst and Method for Preparing Ethylene Oligomer Using Same - The present invention relates to an oligomerization catalyst a transition metal or transition metal precursor, a halogen-substituted organic ligand, and a heteroatom ligand, and to a method for selectively preparing 1-hexene or 1-octene from ethylene using the catalyst. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308179 | CHROME COMPOUND, CATALYST SYSTEM USING SAME, AND METHOD FOR PREPARING ETHYLENE OLIGOMER - The present invention relates to a chrome compound composed of non-coordinating anions and a trivalent chrome cation, a reactant of the chrome compound and a bidentate ligand, an ethylene oligomerization reaction catalyst system using the chrome compound and the reactant, and a method for preparing an ethylene oligomer using the catalyst system. Through the above conformation, the present invention can selectively produce 1-hexene and 1-octene with high activity while omitting the use of methylaluminoxane (MAO), and can provide an ethylene oligomerization process more suitable for mass production. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308180 | CATALYSTS FOR CHEMICAL REACTIONS IN A WATER-SURFACTANT MIXTURE - The present invention is directed to reaction mixtures comprising a water-surfactant mixture, wherein the catalyst comprises a compound with solubilizing groups. This technology improves the solubility of the reaction components in the water-surfactant mixture and thereby, greatly increases the productivity and selectivity of the chemical reaction. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308181 | Mixed Catalyst Systems Containing Iron Tridentate Carbenes and Methods for Making Polymer Products Using Same - Disclosed herein are mixed catalyst systems including iron-containing catalyst compounds having a carbene ligand and another catalyst compound, as well as at least one activator. The iron-containing catalyst compounds can be asymmetric, while the other catalyst compound can be symmetric. In some embodiments, the other catalyst compound can be an iron-containing catalyst with a bisiminopyridyl ligand, which does not typically incorporate comonomers in copolymer synthesis. Processes for production of an ethylene alpha-olefin copolymers using these mixed catalyst systems are also disclosed. Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers so formed can have at least a portion of their alpha-olefin comonomer distribution increasing with increasing molecular weight, indication orthogonal compositional distribution. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308182 | ORGANOMETALLIC COMPLEX CATALYST - An organometallic complex catalyst is disclosed for use in a cross-coupling reaction. In formula (1), M is the coordination center and represents a metal atom such as Pd or an ion thereof. R | 2019-10-10 |
20190308183 | RED MUD COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - This disclosure relates to red mud compositions. This disclosure also relates to methods of making red mud compositions. This disclosure additionally relates to methods of using red mud compositions. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308184 | TRANSPARENT PHOTOCATALYST COATING AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Methods for making photocatalyst compositions and elements exhibiting desired photocatalytic activity levels and transparency. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308185 | ANION EXCHANGE MEMBRANES AND POLYMERS FOR USE IN SAME - Embodiments of the invention relate generally to anion exchange membranes and, more particularly, to anion exchange membranes comprising a styrene block copolymer and methods for their manufacture. In one embodiment, the invention provides a polymer according to formula IV, wherein x and y are mol %, QA is or each of R | 2019-10-10 |
20190308186 | PIPETTING SYSTEM - A pipetting system having at least one pipette tip receptacle with a pipette tip arranged therein that extends along a vertical axis and at least one gripper having a mechanical coupling, the gripper is coupled to the at least one pipette tip receptacle with the coupling and at least one grip element. The at least one grip element has at least one substantially vertical portion and at least one substantially horizontal portion and the coupling has a body having a through channel that extends along the vertical axis over the entire length of the coupling and the pipette tip extends along the through channel of the coupling. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308187 | PIPETTE TIP CONTAINER - A pipette tip container comprising a pipette tip having a lumen extending between a proximal opening of a first diameter and a distal orifice of a second smaller diameter; a pellet arranged in the lumen of the pipette tip between said proximal opening and distal orifice, the second diameter being too narrow to let the pellet pass; and a retainer arranged between the pellet and the proximal opening and arranged to prevent the pellet from moving past the retainer in the lumen but to let fluid move past the retainer in the lumen; the retainer having a distal end such that a portion of its periphery does not contact the inner wall of the lumen, a proximal end such that a portion of its periphery maintains the retainer in the lumen by friction with the inner wall of the lumen; and a radial opening between the distal and proximal ends. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308188 | AUTOMATED SAMPLE PROCESSING, FLUID DISTRIBUTION, AND SEDIMENTATION ASSAY - The disclosure describes methods and devices with which to process and analyze difficult chemical, biological, environmental samples including but not limited to those containing bulk solids or particulates. The disclosure includes a cartridge which contains a separation tube as well as one or more valves and cavities for receiving raw sample materials and for directing and containing various fluids or samples. The cartridge may contain a separation fluid or density medium of defined density, and structures which direct particulates toward defined regions of the cartridge. Embodiments can include a rotational device for rotating the cartridge at defined rotational rates for defined time intervals. Embodiments allowing multiple assays from a single sample are also disclosed. In some embodiments, this device is used for direct processing and chemical analysis of food, soil, blood, stool, motor oil, semen, and other samples of interest. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308189 | SEPTA - A self-adhesive layered septum is disclosed. In one example, the septum includes a first outer layer including a thermoplastic elastomer such as a styrenic block copolymer, containing styrene ethylene butylene styrene (TPE-SEBS) capable of closing at least partially an aperture formed when a needle is inserted through the layer; an adhesive second layer for adhering the septum to a mouth area of a well or container to which the septum is attachable; and a thermoplastic third layer between the first and second layers, thermobonded to the first layer and providing better adherence for the adhesive layer. The first layer includes a recess and a vent, which reduce pressure differentials in use, but together with the third layer minimize evaporation through the septum. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308190 | NON-INVASIVE CANCER DETECTION AND ANALYSIS BY SINGLE-MOLECULE IMAGING - Described are chips for detecting a target in a sample including a microfluidic flow chamber comprising one or more flow channels having a capture surface and at least one micromixer. Described are methods of using this chip wherein targets are identified by total internal reflection fluorescence (TIRF). | 2019-10-10 |
20190308191 | FLUIDIC AUTOSAMPLER AND INCUBATOR - Provided are devices for automated analysis of one or more samples in single or multi-well plates or vessels, wherein the process of automated analysis comprises automated flow, wherein the samples comprise liquid or particles in a sample vessel, and wherein the devices comprise an assembly of components that enable processing of a sample for analytical assessment by fluidic and/or particle based instruments. Automated flow may comprise systems for moving samples including vacuum systems, pressure-based systems, pneumatic systems, pumps, peristaltic pumps, diaphragms, or syringes. The devices may comprise an assembly of components that enable movement in X, Y, and Z dimensions, as well as switches, microfluidic tubing, well plate block, electronic pressure controllers, pneumatic or fluidic mixing devices, components for fluid handling, sampling vessels, and mechanical components for translating or transporting system components. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308193 | CAP AND INDUCTION SEAL DESIGNED TO BE OPENED BY PIERCING IN A DIAGNOSTIC ANALYZER - Embodiments are directed to a removable cap with a top hole and a seal with a heat induction closure for sealing an opening of a container. Advantageously, the cap and the seal do not need to be removed for a probe to access contents of the container, when used in a diagnostic analyzer, thereby eliminating operator steps of cap removal and seal peeling/perforation. Automated opening of the cap and seal combination is provided by puncturing the seal. The seal retains its opened shape required for unobstructed, non-contact probe access to contents of the container. The seal is comprised of three layers: a first polymer sealing layer capable of being heat-sealed to a container; an aluminum foil layer on top of the first polymer sealing layer, configured to heat seal the first layer by inductive heating; and a second polymer layer on top of the aluminum foil layer for protection. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308194 | Automatic Analyzer - Provided is an automatic analyzer having a rapid start-up of a heat block while precisely controlling a temperature of a reaction solution. In the automatic analyzer equipped with a reaction-vessel-holding part, a heat block having a heat source to heat the reaction vessel, and a cooling system having a low temperature region and a high temperature region, an outer peripheral part of or below the reaction-vessel-holding part is defined as a heat transfer space, there are provided a heat transfer passage connecting the heat transfer space and the high temperature region, a heat medium circulating through the high temperature region, the heat transfer passage, and the heat transfer space, and a flow rate control means configured to control a flow rate of the heat medium in the heat transfer passage, and a temperature detection means is provided on a downstream side of the high temperature region. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308195 | SUPPORT PROFILE FOR LABORATORY AUTOMATION SYSTEM - A worktable for a laboratory automation system can include a worktop with a level surface and a support profile for supporting the worktop, bent from a metal sheet The support profile can include a facing edge, and an underside of the worktop can lie directly on the facing edge. The support profile can include at least one reception lug. The worktable can include a bolt-shaped fastener for attaching the worktop on the support profile. The bolt-shaped fastener can project through the worktop and be received in the reception lug. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308196 | JAW CRUSHER RETRACTION ASSEMBLY - A jaw crusher retraction assembly having a base, a first and second mount boss, a resiliently biased component and an actuating cylinder. The cylinder and resiliently biased component are mounted axially between respective regions of the base and the first and second bosses so as to minimize stress in the retraction assembly components and to provide a compact overall design. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308197 | VSI CRUSHER BEARING CARTRIDGE - A bearing cartridge and a retaining ring for a bearing cartridge arranged to support a rotatable main shaft of a vertical shaft impact (VSI) crusher. The retaining ring is formed as a single piece ring positionable radially between a drum forming part of a mainframe of the VSI crusher and a region of the main shaft of the crusher. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308198 | DISPOSAL WITH SENSOR AND LIGHT SYSTEM - The present invention provides a disposal with sensor and light system where a sensor detects a presence of a user in one area near the disposal and a light illuminates another area near the disposal. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308199 | HIGH-THROUGHPUT MILLING DEVICE COMPRISING AN ADJUSTABLE MILLING OPERATION - A milling device for implementing a milling operation including a milling unit having a body including a milling chamber that can be filled with a material to be milled, a rotor mounted so as to be able to rotate around a shaft in the body, a screen, and a drive unit controlling the movements of the rotor with respect to the screen during the milling operation. The drive unit is designed to impart an oscillating movement to the rotor around the shaft, the oscillation angle being variable during the milling operation. The milling chamber is configured to direct the product to be milled in a direction substantially parallel to the rotation shaft of the rotor. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308200 | MAGNETIC FILTER WITH DRAIN AND REMOVABLE EXTERNAL MAGNETIC ELEMENT - A magnetic filter | 2019-10-10 |
20190308201 | VANE ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPTATOR (VEP) WITH CLEANABLE HORIZONTAL DISCHARGE ELECTRODES AND MOVABLE FLOATING - A vane electrostatic precipitator includes a plurality of vanes and a plurality of horizontal discharge electrodes that follow the contour of the vane assembly and are located in front of the vane electrodes. The horizontal discharge electrodes are parallel to the vane assembly, and are located on an angle matching an operating angle of the vane assembly. The precipitator also preferably includes a plurality of concentric, moveable tubular scrapers that keep the horizontal discharge electrodes clean during the process. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308202 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GAS CLEANING USING ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATION AND PHOTOIONIZATION - A gas cleaning system includes an inlet receiving a gas, an outlet spaced apart from the inlet, a gas channel defined between the inlet and the outlet to direct the gas from the inlet to the outlet, a photoionizer disposed to emit radiation towards a portion of the gas channel, and a first electrode module. The first electrode module includes a first discharge electrode assembly that generates a corona discharge within the gas channel and a first collection electrode assembly that collects ionized particles from the gas in the gas channel. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308203 | CELL WASHING DEVICE AND METHOD - A cell washer is disclosed. The cell washer includes a vessel configured to hold cells. The vessel includes an elongated body including an opening, an inner surface, and a pocket defined by a first inner surface portion of the inner surface disposed between and radially outward relative to a second inner surface portion and a third inner surface portion of the inner surface, and a cavity. The vessel also includes an actuating device capable of causing the vessel to spin about an axis. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308204 | WEIGHTED MEDIAN METHOD FOR PST CONTROL SIGNAL DETERMINATION - A controller for controlling a slurry flowing from incoming piping and entering hydrocyclones arranged in a battery configuration, featuring a signal processor that receives signaling containing information about respective individual cyclone control signaling x(i) for each individual cyclone being evaluated and controlled, median control signaling {tilde over (x)} of all of the respective individual cyclone control signaling x(i), a scale factor A | 2019-10-10 |
20190308205 | Apparatus and Method for Filling a Container - A filling apparatus includes a container, a conveyor system for transporting the container and a fill nozzle for filling the container. The fill nozzle includes a product inlet for receiving an edible liquid and a chamber fluidly connected to the product inlet. The fill nozzle also includes an elastomeric seal located within the chamber and a piston located at least partially within the chamber. The piston has a capillary tube selectively fluidly connected to the chamber. The capillary tube includes a capillary tube inlet and a capillary tube outlet. In a static state, the elastomeric seal seals the capillary tube inlet to prevent the edible liquid from flowing into the capillary tube inlet. In a filling state, the elastomeric seal does not seal the capillary tube inlet, allowing the edible liquid to flow into the capillary tube inlet, out of the capillary tube outlet and into the container. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308206 | SWIRLING PINTLE INJECTORS - An injector includes a housing including a fluid passage extending from an inlet of the housing to an outlet end of the housing. An actuator is mounted within the housing. A pintle extends along a longitudinal axis from an actuator end to a pintle head. The actuator end of the pintle is operatively connected to the actuator for actuation along the longitudinal axis. A tip member is mounted to the outlet end of the housing. The tip member includes an outlet orifice and a pintle seat. In a seated position of the pintle, the pintle head blocks flow to the outlet orifice. In an open position of the pintle, the pintle head allows flow. The pintle head includes a swirl passage therein, wherein the swirl passage is angled tangential relative to the longitudinal axis to induce swirl on flow passing between the pintle head and the pintle seat. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308207 | ELECTROSTATIC ATOMIZING APPARATUS AND ELECTROSTATIC ATOMIZING METHOD - An electrostatic atomizing apparatus includes an air flow path, a humidifier, and electrode section, and a control unit. The air flow path has an air intake port and an air exhaust port. The humidifier includes a portion of the air flow path and humidifies air taken in through the air intake port. The electrode section includes a portion of the air flow path and produces charged particulate water by causing water in the air humidified by the humidifier to condense on an electrode and applying voltage to the electrode. A flow rate of the air in the air flow path is regulated in accordance with at least one of humidity and temperature of the air taken in through the air intake port. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308208 | SPRAY GUN AND NOZZLE ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT - A liquid spray gun nozzle assembly is disclosed comprising a coating liquid inlet portion comprising a liquid connector for connection to an external liquid source; a coating liquid outlet portion comprising a liquid nozzle for spraying a coating liquid fed into the nozzle assembly through the coating liquid inlet portion, the liquid nozzle being disposed along a spray axis; a coating liquid flow path fluidly connecting the coating liquid inlet portion to the liquid nozzle; and a spray gun connection portion opposite the coating liquid outlet portion adapted to connect the liquid spray gun nozzle assembly to a compatible liquid spray gun body. The spray gun connection portion comprises a nozzle assembly sealing surface adapted to seal the liquid spray gun nozzle assembly to the compatible liquid spray gun body, the nozzle assembly sealing surface comprising first and second sealing members that are each circular and concentric with one another. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308209 | Dispenser - A dispenser includes a housing that defines a first opening and a second opening. The first opening provides a first path of fluid communication between a first interior volume of the housing and an exterior of the housing. The second opening provides a second path of fluid communication between a second interior volume of the housing and the exterior of the housing. A divider is positioned in the housing between the first interior volume and the second interior volume. The divider defines a third opening that provides a third path of fluid communication between the first interior volume and the second interior volume. A valve allows fluid to flow from the second interior volume, through the third opening, and into the first interior volume and prevents the fluid from flowing from the first interior volume, through the third opening, and into the second interior volume. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308210 | DISPENSER ADAPTER - An article includes an adapter having a flow channel extending through it, where the adapter includes a base, a neck, a bendable segment attached to the base and neck and positioned between the base and neck, and a plunger attached to the neck or bendable segment and extending within the flow channel in the bendable segment. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308211 | COATING DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED OPERATING METHOD - The disclosure relates to a coating installation for coating components with a coating agent, in particular for painting motor vehicle body components, with a nozzle applicator, in particular a print head, with at least one nozzle for delivering a coating agent jet of the coating agent onto the component to be coated. The disclosure provides a device for preventing and/or detecting clogging of the nozzle. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308212 | PRINT HEAD AND ASSOCIATED OPERATING METHOD - The disclosure concerns a printhead for the application of a coating agent to a component, in particular for painting a vehicle body component with a paint. The disclosure provides that the printhead is designed in such a way that it enables a color change during coating operation and can be rinsed with a rinsing agent during a color change in order to rinse out coating agent residues from the printhead. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308213 | Refillable Vertical Foregrip Spray Device - A refillable vertical foregrip spray device. The device has a weapon mounting interface (M LOK, Keymod, Picatinny) integral to the valve block. The hollow cylindrical portion contains the pressurized liquid or gaseous contents of the operator's choice. The valve block houses a push button release valve with a sliding safety mechanism and a charge valve for pressurizing the device. The weapon mounting interface is integral to the valve block. The device does not require the use of disposable aerosol containers. When not weapon mounted the device can also be freely carried and the user can effectively dispense liquid or gaseous contents of their choice. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308214 | IRRIGATION SPRINKLER WITH REMOVABLY MOUNTED SOD CUP - An irrigation sprinkler can include an outer case having an inlet end and an outlet end. The sprinkler can include a riser positioned at least partially within the outer case and having an upstream end and a downstream end. The riser can be configured to transition between a retracted position and an extended position wherein the downstream end is positioned on a side of the outlet end of the outer case opposite the inlet end of the outer case when the riser is in the extended position. The sprinkler can include a cup assembly connected to the downstream end of the riser, the cup assembly including organic or artificial turf therein, wherein the cup assembly is configured to be removed from the riser without emptying the turf therefrom. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308215 | ATOMISER SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING A FRAGRANCE - An atomiser device for dispensing a fragrance composition into the air. The device comprising an ultrasonic atomiser and a refill comprising a fragrance composition. The invention also includes a method of fragrancing the air utilising the atomiser device. A refill of the fragrance composition suitable for use in the atomiser device. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308216 | Manufacturing an Arrangement for Transferring Energy from a Primary Unit Conductor Arrangement by a Magnetic or an Electromagnetic Field to a Secondary Unit Conductor Arrangement - A method of manufacturing an arrangement for transferring energy from a primary unit conductor arrangement by a magnetic or an electromagnetic field to a secondary unit conductor arrangement in which the field induces an electric voltage, wherein the method comprises the steps: arranging a conductor arrangement selected from the primary unit conductor arrangement and the secondary unit conductor arrangement in a first layer of the arrangement and providing a second layer, so that the second layer is located on a back side of the first layer opposite to a front side of the first layer on which the magnetic or electromagnetic field is transferred or received during operation, wherein the second layer is made of a constituent material, comprising magnetic and/or magnetizable particles dispersed within the constituent material and wherein the magnetic or magnetizable particles are moved with respect to their positions and/or orientations within the constituent material before the constituent material is hard and the movement is caused by a magnetic field. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308217 | EFFECT PIGMENT DISPERSION - The present invention relates to an effect pigment dispersion comprising water, a rheology control agent (A), and a flake-effect pigment (B), the flake-effect pigment (B) being an interference pigment in which a transparent or translucent substrate is coated with a metal oxide, and the solids content of the effect pigment dispersion being 0.1 to 15 mass %. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308218 | VIBRATION GENERATOR MOVING VIBRATOR BY MAGNETIC FIELD GENERATED BY COIL AND VIBRATOR-MOUNTED HOLDER USED IN VIBRATION-GENERATOR - A vibrator-mounted holder is attached to a casing of a vibration generator which moves a vibrator to generate a vibration when used. The vibrator-mounted holder includes a vibrator, a vibrator retention unit retaining the vibrator, a fixing unit fixed to a casing, and an arm. The vibrator includes a magnet having a plate shape parallel to a horizontal surface and a yoke arranged on the magnet. The arm connects the fixing unit to the vibrator retention unit, and supports the vibrator retention unit in a manner that the vibrator retention unit is displaceable with respect to the fixing unit. The yoke has a projecting portion which is projected downward and fixed to the vibrator retention unit. The arm is connected to a portion, at which the projecting portion is arranged, within the vibrator retention units. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308219 | MAIL SORTING INSTALLATION WITH A TRAY CONVEYOR HAVING A RETRACTABLE EDGE AND ITS TRAY-MANIPULATING SHUTTLE ROBOT - The sorting installation ( | 2019-10-10 |
20190308220 | AUTOMATIC LABELING PRODUCTION LINE FOR SOLID STATE DISK - An automatic labeling production line for solid state disk includes a production conveyor belt, a fixture disposed on the production conveyor belt and provided with a fixture code, and a loading mechanism provided with a product scanning mechanism detecting the memory and marking out a first defective memory, a first fixture scanning mechanism, a first and a second recycling mechanism recycling a defective memory, an automatic labeling mechanism, a visual inspection mechanism, a second fixture scanning mechanism identifying the fixture code, and an unloading mechanism unloading the memory which are arranged along the production conveyor belt in turn. The first fixture scanning mechanism scans the fixture code and records the original code and the corresponding fixture code. The visual inspection mechanism detects the memory and marks out a second defective memory. Thus, the production line is simplified, automatic labeling for memory is achieved, and the label process is more flexible. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308221 | MEASURING DEVICE FOR MULTISPECTRAL MEASURING OF QUALITY FEATURES OR DEFECTS OF PRODUCTS AND METHOD THEREFOR - The invention relates to a measuring device for multispectral measuring of products, such as vegetables and fruit, a sorting system provided therewith and a method therefor. A measuring device according to the invention comprises a frame provided with transport means for transporting the products, a camera system provided with at least one light source and at least one camera for recording an image at a frequency or frequency spectrum, and a controller operatively connected to the camera system for controlling the camera system, wherein the controller is provided with a data processing system and detection system. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308222 | OPTICAL CLEANING CARTRIDGE - An optical cleaning cartridge for automated cleaning of optical components of analysis instruments is disclosed. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308223 | CLEANING LIQUID SUPPLYING SYSTEM, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING SYSTEM - According to one embodiment, provided is a cleaning liquid supplying system including: a circulation line in which cleaning liquid flows, first end of the circulation line being connected to a supply port of a cleaning liquid supplying apparatus, second end of the circulation line being connected to a collection port of the cleaning liquid supplying apparatus; a branch pipe branched from the circulation line and connected to a substrate cleaning unit; a valve provided on the branch pipe and configured to control supply of cleaning liquid from the circulation line to the substrate cleaning unit; and a flow rate adjuster configured to adjust a flow rate of the cleaning liquid flowing in the circulation line. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308224 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A first SPM, prepared by mixing sulfuric acid and hydrogen peroxide water at a first mixing ratio, is supplied to a substrate. A second SPM, prepared by mixing the sulfuric acid and the hydrogen peroxide water at a second mixing ratio greater than the first mixing ratio, is supplied to the substrate after the supply of the first SPM is stopped. The first SPM expelled from the substrate flows into a drain piping. The second SPM expelled from the substrate flows into a recovery piping. SPM is prepared by mixing the hydrogen peroxide water with sulfuric acid contained in the second SPM guided by the recovery piping. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308225 | PURGE APPARATUS FOR USE WITH FLUID VALVES - Purge apparatus for use with fluid valves are disclosed. An apparatus includes a stem for a fluid valve. The stem has a first channel extending therethrough to receive a fluid. The apparatus also includes an aperture in fluid communication with the first channel and disposed on an outer surface of the stem or a fluid flow control member coupled to the stem. The aperture is to exhaust the fluid from the first channel toward one or more components of the fluid valve to remove residue. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308226 | FLUID PUMP HAVING SELF-CLEANING AIR INLET STRUCTURE - A pneumatically driven fluid pump apparatus is disclosed which includes a pump casing having an inner wall, a pump cap secured at a first end of the pump casing, and a liquid discharge tube in communication with the pump cap and extending at least partially within an interior area of the pump casing toward a second end of the pump casing, and where fluid is admitted into the pump casing at the second end. The pump cap has an airflow inlet for receiving a pressurized airflow from an external pressurized air source, which helps displace liquid collecting within the pump casing upwardly through the liquid discharge tube. A flow channeling subsystem is in communication with the airflow inlet and directs the pressurized airflow towards the inner wall of the pump casing to create a swirling airflow within the pump casing that extends along at least portions of the inner wall. The swirling airflow entrains fluid within the pump causing the fluid to move in a circumferential swirling fashion toward the second end of the pump casing, which helps to clean the inner wall of the pump casing. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308227 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUBSTRATE CLEANING - An embodiment of the present invention provides a substrate cleaning method including: supplying of a liquid cleaning solution containing a thermoreactive polymer resin in a solvent to a substrate; trapping of particles by gelling the liquid cleaning solution by phase transition through first heat treatment; liquefying of the gel-state cleaning solution with the particle trapped therein by phase transition through second heat treatment; and removing of the liquefied cleaning solution by supplying a rinse solution. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308228 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLEANING STEAM GENERATORS - A system and method for cleaning steam generators is disclosed as comprising a housing disposed within the steam generator, a cartridge removably disposed within the housing, deliming crystals disposed within the cartridge, a water inlet port fluidically connected to the housing for permitting water to enter the housing and the cartridge so as to mix with the deliming crystals so as to form a deliming crystalline solution, a water exit port fluidically connected to the housing for permitting the deliming crystalline solution to flow out from the housing, and a control system operatively connected to the housing and to the source of water so as to control water fill and drain cycles throughout the steam generator so as to permit the deliming crystalline solution to flow through the steam generator, delime the valves, valve seats, and water fill probes, and be drained out from the steam generator upon completion of the cleaning operation. A graphical user interface (GUI) is also provided upon the steam generator so as to sequentially assist the operator in performing the necessary steps of the cleaning operation. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308229 | CLOSURE METHODS FOR MINES - Treatment technology directed to using mine waste as a raw material to manufacture a mine filling product for use as a suitable precursor product or mine filling product to be used as a backfill material to close a mine. The precursor product or mine filling product retains its metals and is not be able to generate acidity. According to the disclosure, the precursor product or mine filling product, when placed in a mine, may also remove metals from mine fluids in the mine it contacts, and still retain the metals it hosted when it was a mine waste prior to it being used as a raw material to manufacture the precursor stowing backfill product. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308230 | METHOD OF RECOVERING URINE-DERIVED NUTRIENT SALTS FROM USED DIAPERS AND THE LIKE - A method of recovering urine-derived nutrient salts from a used absorbent article containing urine, includes: immersing the used absorbent article in an aqueous solution containing a calcium compound to deactivate a superabsorbent polymer; using a sieve to separate a solid-liquid mixture yielded by the deactivation into a first fraction containing the constituent materials of the absorbent article, and a second fraction containing an aqueous solution containing the calcium compound and nutrient salts, and nutrient-salt-containing sediment that has passed through the sieve; producing nutrient-salt-containing sediment using a HAP method; and adjusting the pH of the aqueous solution in contact with the nutrient-salt-containing sediment to within a range of 5.6-7.0, dissolving at least some of a calcium compound other than hydroxyapatite in the sediment, and increasing the hydroxyapatite content of the sediment. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308231 | A NOVEL METHOD AND A SAND/WATER REMEDIATION SYSTEM WITH A PHOTOCATALYTIC FUEL CELL - The present invention belongs to the sewage treatment and sand remediation technology, it is about a new type of system and method about sand/water remediation with photocatalytic fuel cell. The characteristic photocatalytic fuel cell (PFC) using photons or solar energy to produce highly active electron/holes is introduced into soil remediation system to degrade pollutants. In the constructed Visible light photocatalytic fuel cell sand water remediation system, there was overlying water above polluted sands in a tubular reactor. Allowing static adsorption equilibrium to buildup, in the built photocatalytic fuel cell, the photocatalytic anode and photoelectric catalytic cathode were connected by wires with an external resistance. Using 50 W halogen lamp as the light source, it maintains photocatalysis and electrocatalytic reactions to degrade pollutants in the system. By degrading the pollutants in the overlying water, the pollutants in the sand were also desorbed and degraded, and rapidly decreased to a very low level. Thus in this system water purification treatment and sand remediation take place simultaneously. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308232 | MILL ROLLS CAPABLE OF ROLLING LONG KILOMETERS FOR ESP PRODUCTION LINE - Mill rolls capable of rolling long kilometers used for ESP production line and a method for rolling long kilometers using the mill rolls. The mill rolls include rolls ( | 2019-10-10 |
20190308233 | COOLING A ROLL OF A ROLL STAND - A cooling device ( | 2019-10-10 |
20190308234 | ROLLING FACILITY AND ROLLING METHOD - The present invention relates to a rolling facility and a rolling method. According to the present invention, the rolling facility comprises: a roughing mill having a roughing mill roll for pressing a material to be transferred; a finishing mill having a finishing mill roll, which is provided on a material transfer path, and pressing the material having passed through the roughing mill; a wiper device provided at a feed-in side of the finishing mill roll, polishing the surface of the finishing mill roll, and supplying cooling fluid to the material; and a cooling device provided on the material transfer path and cooling the material having passed through the finishing mill, wherein the wiper device can include a plurality of cooling header units for supplying the cooling fluid to the material at different positions. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308235 | Tensioning Device for a Sheet of Material - A tensioning device for a sheet of material that includes a first ring with protrusions, a second ring, and a shaft. The first ring and the second ring are positioned such that the sheet of material can be clamped between the first ring and the second ring. The shaft has an outer diameter, the outer diameter includes a spiral race such that the protrusions of the first ring follow the spiral race, allowing the first ring and the second ring to displace linearly causing the sheet of material to be stretched. The spiral race includes a plurality of notches that correspond to the protrusions. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308236 | DRAWING-OUT TOOL FOR SHEET METAL - To provide a drawing-out tool for sheet metal which is less in failure and excellent in the durability and has excellent handling property by evading generation of trouble in an electric system by shielding dust, metal dust, soil dust or the like from mingling in or attaching to the electric system. The drawing-out tool for sheet metal comprises a center shaft ( | 2019-10-10 |
20190308237 | Transport Device for Press Lines and Method for Controlling Such a Transport Device - A transport device for the transport of workpieces in a workpiece transport direction in a press, which has a carrier rail, which is mounted, via a lifting carriage and a rocker rotatably mounted on the lifting carriage, on a vertically running upright of the press. In order to enable a flexible workpiece transport, it is provided that, on the carrier rail, workpiece grippers are mounted on at least two transport carriages, which each have their own drive mechanism in order to move the transport carriages with the workpiece grippers along the carrier rail independently of each other. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308238 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REGULATING A CONTINUOUS CASTING MACHINE - A method and a device for regulating a continuous casting system. The continuous casting system has a mold ( | 2019-10-10 |
20190308239 | NANOWIRES AND PROCESS FOR THEIR PRODUCTION - A process for producing magnetic nanowires of high quality and a good production yield is disclosed. The process comprises sputtering a target of a magnetic material using a plasma, growing nanoparticles from the sputtered matter to magnetic nanoparticles and collecting the magnetic nanoparticles on a substrate in the form of nanowires. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308240 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FEEDING MATERIAL - A material feeding apparatus is disclosed. An apparatus for removing a surface oxide of a metal material and feeding the metal material to a melting furnace, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, includes: a housing including a material dropping chamber for feeding and discharging the metal material and a material etching chamber for performing a plasma etching process; and a pretreatment casing configured to reciprocate between the material dropping chamber and the material etching chamber in the housing, wherein the pretreatment casing receives the metal material from the material dropping chamber to store the metal material, moves to the material etching chamber to plasma-etch a surface oxide layer of the stored metal material, and then returns to the material dropping chamber to drop the etched metal material into the melting furnace. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308241 | FEEDSTOCK FOR AN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING METHOD, ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING METHOD USING THE SAME, AND ARTICLE OBTAINED THEREFROM - A feedstock for a 3D manufacturing process, in particular a Fused Filament Fabrication process. The feedstock includes (P) sinterable particles made of a metal, metal alloy, glass, ceramic material, or a mixture thereof; and (B) a binder composition including (b1) 5-15% by weight, relative to the total weight of the binder composition, of a polymeric compatibilizer, and (b2) 85-95% by weight, relative to the total weight of the binder composition, of a polymeric binder component, the polymeric binder component being selected from the group consisting of (b2-1) a polymer mixture or polymer alloy, the mixture or alloy including at least a first and a second polymer; (b2-2) one, two or more block copolymers, including at least a first polymer block and second polymer block; and (b2-3) mixtures of (b2-1) and (b2-2), wherein the amount of sinterable particles P is 40 Vol % or more of the composition. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308242 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING THREE-DIMENSIONAL MOLDED OBJECT - The method for producing a three-dimensional molded object comprises a placing step, a molding step, and an upper surface processing step. The placing step is a step of placing a base plate and a mounting plate within a molding region. A first material powder layer is formed on the base plate; and the base plate is fixed to the mounting plate at a central part of the base plate to an extent that the base plate is not displaced. The molding step is a step of laminating sintered layers to form a sintered body. The sintered layers are laminated by repeatedly spreading material powder to form a material powder layer and irradiating the material powder layer with a beam to form the sintered layer. The upper surface processing step is a step of planarizing an upper surface of the sintered body to form a processed surface. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308243 | DIRECT METAL LASER SINTERING MACHINE - An additive manufacturing apparatus includes a print bed. An arm rotates about a central axis concentric with the print bed. A print head is positioned on the arm. The print head is configured to move relative to the print bed along a cylindrical coordinate system including a z-coordinate, r-coordinate, and a φ-coordinate. A deposition nozzle is disposed on the print head. The deposition nozzle is configured to deposit powdered material onto the print bed. A laser head is disposed on the print head and includes a laser. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308244 | DENSITY ENHANCEMENT METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to granular composite density enhancement, and related methods and compositions. The application where these properties are valuable include but are not limited to: 1) additive manufacturing (“3D printing”) involving metallic, ceramic, cermet, polymer, plastic, or other dry or solvent-suspended powders or gels, 2) concrete materials, 3) solid propellant materials, 4) cermet materials, 5) granular armors, 6) glass-metal and glass-plastic mixtures, and 7) ceramics comprising (or manufactured using) granular composites. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308245 | System and Method for Powder Manufacturing - A powder production method includes providing an elongated workpiece and repeatedly contacting an outer surface of the elongated workpiece with a reciprocating cutter according to a predetermined at least one frequency to produce a powder. The powder includes a plurality of particles, wherein at least 95% of the produced particles have a diameter or maximum dimension ranging from about 10 μm to about 200 μm. A system for producing powders having a plurality of particles including a cutter and at least one controller is also provided herein. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308246 | Apparatus and Process for Forming Powder - An apparatus is for forming powder, and includes an energy source for emitting at least one energy beam onto a workpiece, the energy beam being configured to melt the workpiece, at least in part, to form at least one pool of molten material on the workpiece. The apparatus is configured to exert a force on the workpiece causing at least a bead of molten material to be ejected from the pool and solidify to form a particle of powder. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308247 | FLAKED TANTALUM POWDER AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - Provided are a flaked tantalum powder and method for preparation thereof; said flaked tantalum powder contains 300-1800 ppm of nitrogen, 10-100 ppm of phosphorus, and 1-40 ppm of boron. The flaked tantalum powder has high capacity and low leakage current, good puncture-resistance, and particularly outstanding high-frequency attributes. Doping with nitrogen during oxygen reduction is performed before three thermal treatments are carried out; the solution of performing three thermal treatments and a subsequent process improves the uniformity of distribution of elemental nitrogen and makes up for the deficiency of an oxide film, thereby increasing the pressure resistance of the product, and especially its high-frequency attributes. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308248 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING SILVER NANOWIRES, SILVER NANOWIRES, DISPERSION, AND TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILM - In order to provide a method for producing silver nanowires in which a local maximum of optical absorption in the plasmon absorption band can be shifted toward the short wavelength side without making the wire diameter smaller, a method for producing silver nanowires includes a step of heating a mixed liquid of a dispersion of silver nanowires and metal ions of a transition metal that is different from silver, and reducing the metal ions, thereby intermittently precipitating clumps of the transition metal on a surface of the silver nanowires. The thus produced silver nanowires have metal clumps intermittently along the length direction, and a local maximum of optical absorption in the plasmon absorption band of the silver nanowires has been shifted toward the short wavelength side. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308249 | NICKEL POWDER PRODUCTION METHOD AND NICKEL POWDER PRODUCTION DEVICE - Provided is a method with which it is possible to prevent equipment, such as piping and valves, used to discharge and recover a nickel powder-containing slurry from a high pressure reaction tank from being damaged and trapping the nickel powder therein and to enable continuous operation, thereby improving the productivity. This nickel powder production method comprises a step of reacting a nickel sulfate-amine complex solution with hydrogen gas under high pressure in a reaction tank, thereby obtaining a nickel powder slurry containing nickel powder. The method is characterized in that the nickel powder slurry is discharged and transferred through discharge piping from the reaction tank in which the nickel powder-containing slurry has been produced, and then a washing solution is supplied to the discharge piping at a predetermined pressure to wash the discharge piping. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308250 | ANVIL WITH CURVED PASSAGE FOR CUTTING TOOL - An anvil for a cutting tool includes an anvil body. A curved passage extends from an inlet opening in the anvil body to an outlet opening in the anvil body. The anvil body can be made by an additive manufacturing process. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308251 | MACHINE TOOL - A machine tool includes a spindle including a tool insertion portion having a shape of an opening into which a shank of a tool is inserted and configured to attach the tool thereto, a tool change unit configured to change the tool attached to the spindle while gripping the tool, an air supply unit configured to supply air to a gap between the tool insertion portion and the shank of the tool when the tool change unit changes the tool, and a controller configured to control driving of at least any one of the spindle and the tool change unit to allow the tool and the tool insertion portion to reciprocate relative to each other in a predetermined direction with the shank of the tool inserted into the tool insertion portion and with a gap provided between the tool insertion portion and the shank of the tool. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308252 | POCKET HOLE JIG - A pocket hole jig includes base with a base plate and first and second lateral side walls extending along the base plate, and a body disposed between the first and second lateral side walls and slidable along the base in a forward direction and a rearward direction. The body includes a drill bit aperture angled downward toward the base plate. The pocket hole jig also includes a fence movable between a raised position and a lowered position and having a contact surface engageable with an end of the workpiece when the fence is in the lowered position to position the base a predetermined distance from the end of the workpiece. The contact surface is in a first position when the fence is in the raised position and a second position when the fence is in the lowered position. The second position is forward of the first position. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308253 | MODULAR ROTARY CUTTING TOOL WITH CUTTING HEAD HAVING DRILLING/REAMING PORTIONS - A modular rotary cutting tool for conducting cutting operations on a work piece is described. The modular rotary cutting tool includes a tool shank having a pocket and a cutting head replaceably mounted in the pocket of the tool shank. The cutting head has a leading end and trailing end opposite the leading end. The drilling portion extends from the leading end of the modular rotary cutting tool to the reaming portion. The reaming portion extends from the drilling portion to a coupling portion of the cutting head. The coupling portion extends from the reaming portion to the trailing end of the cutting head. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308254 | DRILL - Provided herein is a drill having less possibility of cracks in an inner periphery of a drilled workpiece and deformation of a workpiece upon penetrating with a drill, as well as delamination. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308255 | PORTABLE IN-LINE CUTTING TOOL WITH STABILIZER - An in-line portable, hand held hydraulic cutting tool having a handle assembly and a working head assembly is provided. The handle assembly has a tool frame portion and a neck portion. The working head assembly has a pair of jaw members joined so that they are movable relative to each other and held in place by a locking pin. Each jaw member has a cutting blade secured to or directly formed into the jaw member. A stabilizer can be secured to or directly formed into one or both jaw members. The one or more stabilizers are aligned with a respective cutting blade such that during a cutting operation at least an edge of the stabilizer engages an object being cut to limit rotation of the object during the cutting operation. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308256 | CABLE SHEERING APPARATUS AND METHOD - The invention relates to a cable sheering apparatus and method for effectively cutting a cable from a rotatable drum, such as drilling line, boring line, electrical line, fiber optic line or the like. The cable sheering apparatus includes a cable management assembly having a track assembly and a clamp assembly, and a cable cutting assembly used in conjunction with the cable management assembly to manage, retain and sever a spent portion of the cable upon the drum. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308257 | SAW HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM HAVING A FLEXIBLE SHAFT - A table saw includes a table assembly having a top surface, a cutting assembly, and an adjustment assembly. The cutting assembly is arranged below the table assembly and is movable relative to the top surface. The adjustment assembly is operably connected to the cutting assembly and includes an input member, an output member, and a flexible shaft. The output member is operably connected to the cutting assembly and is configured such that rotation of the output member causes the cutting assembly to move relative to the table top surface. The flexible shaft has a nonlinear central axis, a first end operably connected to the input member, and a second end operably connected to the output member. The flexible shaft is configured such that rotation of the input member causes rotation of the first and second ends, and rotation of the second end causes rotation of the output member. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308258 | EXTENDABLE RAILS FOR TABLE SAW - A table saw includes a working surface and a rail system. The rail system includes stationary rails mounted along the working surface, and extension rails. The rails each include matching guide surfaces extending along the longitudinal axis and configured to support and guide a rip fence. The rails have a common connection interface that in each case includes a connecting end and a supporting end, such that the extension rails are mountable with the stationary rails. When mounted, the guide surfaces of the extension rails extend the guide surfaces of the stationary rails. The connecting end in the common connection interface includes a connection mechanism configured to urge the connecting end together with the supporting end to form an internal connection, and to align the guide surfaces of the connected rails to as to be co-planar with each other. | 2019-10-10 |