National Taiwan Ocean University Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150145259 | OCEAN CURRENT POWER GENERATING APPARATUS USING DUAL-DUCT WITH BOUNDARY LAYER CONTROL EFFECT - An ocean current power generating apparatus using dual-duct with boundary layer control effect is provided. The ocean current power generating apparatus with dual-duct includes at least one power generating unit. The power generating unit includes a turbine, an inner duct and an outer duct. The turbine has a shaft box. The turbine is located inside the inner duct. An outer diameter of an inflow side of the inner duct is less than an outer diameter of an outflow side of the inner duct. The outflow side of the inner duct is located inside the outer duct. An outer diameter of an inflow side of the outer duct is less than an outer diameter of an outflow side of the outer duct. | 05-28-2015 |
20150017879 | DESTRUCTIVE AND VISUAL MEASUREMENT AUTOMATION SYSTEM FOR WEB THICKNESS OF MICRODRILLS AND METHOD THEREOF - An improved destructive and visual measurement automation system and a method for measuring a web thickness of a microdrill are provided. When a dual-axis motion platform module moves the microdrill to a first position, a reflection module reflects a first image in a first direction toward a second direction. A vision module receives the reflected first image in the second direction and outputs the received first image to a computer. According to the first image, the computer performs a positioning procedure and a grinding procedure to drive a drill grinding module to grind the microdrill to a sectional position to be measured of the microdrill. When the microdrill is moved to a second position, the vision module outputs a second image to the computer. According to the second image, the computer performs an image computing procedure to obtain the web thickness at the sectional position to be measured. | 01-15-2015 |
20140363298 | DIFFUSER-TYPE ENDPLATE PROPELLER - A diffuser-type endplate propeller for driving a hull is provided. The diffuser-type endplate propeller includes a propeller hub and a plurality of blades. The propeller hub is connected to a transmission shaft of the hull. Each of blades respectively has a blade-body and an endplate connected to each other, wherein each of the blade-bodies is connected to the propeller hub and extends outward from the propeller hub to the corresponding endplate, each the endplate bends from the corresponding blade-body to extend towards a stern of the hull, each of the endplates has a leading edge and a trailing edge, each the leading edge keeps a first distance from an axis of the propeller hub, each the trailing edge keeps a second distance from the axis of the propeller hub, and the first distance is less than the second distance. | 12-11-2014 |
20140343461 | LIGAMENT LAXITY MEASURING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING LIGMENT LAXITY - A ligament laxity measuring system for measuring ligament laxity between a first limb and a second limb connected to each other includes a force module, an angle sensing module and a data processing module. The force module disposed on the first limb is adapted to provide an external force to make the first limb pivot or twist with respect to the second limb, thereby generating a pivoting (varus/valgus) value and a twisting (rotational) value. The force module generates a force signal based on the external force. Opposite two segments of the angle sensing module are disposed on the first limb and the second limb respectively. The angle sensing module is used for sensing the pivoting value and the twisting value of the first limb and generating an angle signal. The data processing module is connected to the force sensor of the force module and the angle sensing module. | 11-20-2014 |
20140144074 | PROCESS OF RAPID ISOLATING MONOSTROMA LATISSIMUM FILAMENTOUS BODIES FOR MASS-SCALE BREEDING - A simple alternative to separate filamentous bodies of | 05-29-2014 |
20140079885 | FORMING METHOD OF LAMINATED STRUCTURE BY INTERNAL OXIDATION - A forming method of a laminated structure by internal oxidation is provided. An alloy coating layer is formed. The alloy coating layer has a columnar grain structure and includes a first metal element and a second metal element, and the first metal element is oxidized more easily than the second metal element. Thereafter, a thermal oxidation treatment process is performed to the alloy coating layer, so as to form a plurality of oxide layers and a plurality of metal layers stacked alternately with each other from a surface portion of the alloy coating layer. A material of the oxide layers includes an oxide of the first metal element, and a material of the metal layers includes the second metal element. | 03-20-2014 |
20140020534 | FINE HYDRO-BLANKING DEVICE - A fine hydro-blanking device is used for blanking a sheet stock. The fine hydro-blanking device includes a clamping module and a punching module. The clamping module is used for clamping the sheet stock. The clamping module includes at least one cavity and at least one fluid flow channel. The at least one fluid flow channel runs through the clamping module. The punching module is inserted into the at least one cavity of the clamping module and contacted with the sheet stock. At least one trough is formed in the sheet stock, and the at least one fluid flow channel is in communication with the at least one trough, so that a liquid is introduced into the at least one trough through the at least one fluid flow channel to provide a liquid pressure to the sheet stock. | 01-23-2014 |
20130316067 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID BY FERMENTING RICE MEDIUM FROM PREPARATION OF CORDYCEPS SPECIES AND APPLICATION THEREOF - The present invention provides a method for producing γ-aminobutyric acid by fermenting a rice medium from the preparation of a | 11-28-2013 |
20130155223 | WARNING METHOD AND DEVICE - A warning device includes a lighting unit, an image capturing unit and a processing unit. The lighting unit is configured for generating at least one light spot. The image capturing unit is configured for capturing and recording a series of images of the light spot in time sequence. The processing unit is coupled to the image capturing unit for analyzing a position of the light spot in each of the images, computing an overall displacement of the light spot according to the positions in the respective images, determining whether the overall displacement is greater than a predetermined safe value, and generating a warning output when the overall displacement is greater than the predetermined safe value. | 06-20-2013 |
20120282400 | Method for Making a Cemented Tungsten Carbide-Based Material - A method for making a cemented tungsten carbide-based material includes subjecting a cemented tungsten carbide substrate film to chromization so as to form the cemented tungsten carbide substrate with a chromized layer that contains a tungsten carbide and a chromium carbide and forming a diamond film on the chromized layer. | 11-08-2012 |
20120276526 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND RECORDING VIRAL INFECTION PROCESS AND SCREENING FOR AGENTS THAT INHIBIT VIRUS INFECTION - The present invention relates to a method for monitoring and recording a viral infection process, which is characterized by providing a microcantilever detection device, which comprises a microcantilever comprising a contact area having an macromolecular material attached thereon; loading host cells to the contact area to allow the host cells to be attached to the macromolecular material; loading virus to the contact area to make the virus to contact the host cells attached thereto whereby a deflection level of the microcantilever is produced; and recording the deflection level in a time course manner so as to obtain a deflection curve that can be used as a basis for monitoring and recording the viral infection process. The method of the invention can also be used for screen for an agent that inhibits virus infection. | 11-01-2012 |
20120190007 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND RECORDING A VIRAL INFECTION PROCESS AND THAT FOR SCREENING VACCINES - The present invention relates to a method and system for monitoring and recording a viral infection process and that for screening vaccines, which is characterized by providing a microcantilever detection device, which comprises a microcantilever comprising a contact area having an macromolecular material attached thereon; allowing host cell to be attached to the macromolecular material; allowing a sample containing a test virus or vaccine to be loaded into the contact area to make the test virus or vaccine to contact the host cells attached to the macromolecular material so as to produce a deflection of the microcantilever; and recording the deflection in a time course manner so as to obtain a deflection profile that can used as a basis for determining the viral infection process or the potential efficacy of the vaccines. | 07-26-2012 |
20120101573 | Mechanical Heart Valve Apparatus - A mechanical heart valve apparatus includes a loop-shaped frame defining a valve opening and formed with a pair of transverse slot units and a pair of longitudinal slots; and a pair of valve plates mounted on the loop-shaped frame. Each of the valve plates includes a pair of first studs that are slidably and respectively inserted into the transverse slot units, and a second stud that is slidably inserted into a respective one of the longitudinal slots. The valve plates are pivoted to each other so as to be rotatable relative to each other between a closed position, in which the second studs are disposed adjacent to upper ends of the longitudinal slots, and an opening position, in which the second studs are disposed adjacent to lower ends of the longitudinal slots. | 04-26-2012 |
20110259477 | LAMINATED STRUCTURE BY INTERNAL OXIDATION AND FORMING METHOD THEREOF - A laminated structure by internal oxidation includes an alloy coating layer structured as columnar grains. The alloy coating layer includes a first metal element and a second metal element, wherein the first metal element is oxidized more easily than the second metal element. The surface layer portion of the alloy coating layer has a plurality of oxide layers and a plurality of metal layers stacked alternately with each other. The material of the oxide layers includes the oxide of the first metal element and the material of the metal layers includes the second metal element. | 10-27-2011 |
20110182976 | LIPOPLEX-PATCH BASED DNA VACCINE - This invention relates to a DNA vaccine preparation in a patch against virus infection comprising a DNA construct incorporated in a liposome, wherein the ratio of DNA to liposome is from 1:1 to 1:10; wherein the DNA vaccine preparation is preferably administrated after a pretreatment with alpha hydroxyl acids. | 07-28-2011 |
20100323407 | Manufacturing method of separating and purifying neoagarooligosaccharides having degrees of polymerization from 2 to 22 - A manufacturing method of separating and purifying neoagarooligosaccharides having degrees of polymerization of 2-22 includes the steps of adding crude enzyme solutions with agarases produced by | 12-23-2010 |
20100104860 | Cemented Tungsten Carbide-Based Material and Method for Making the Same - A cemented tungsten carbide-based material includes: a cemented tungsten carbide substrate having a chromized layer that contains a tungsten carbide and a chromium carbide; and a diamond film formed on said chromized layer. A method for making the cemented tungsten carbide-based material involves subjecting a cemented tungsten carbide substrate to chromization so as to form the cemented tungsten carbide substrate with a chromized layer that contains a tungsten carbide and a chromium carbide; and forming a diamond film on the chromized layer. | 04-29-2010 |
20090263264 | BI-DIRECTIONAL CONTINUOUS PERISTALTIC MICRO-PUMP - A bidirectional continuous peristaltic micro-pump is described. The micro-pump comprises: a substrate, an actuating mechanism and a fluid channel. The actuating mechanism comprises: a first slanted membrane the thickness of which increases progressively from left to right, a first chamber formed between the first slanted membrane and the substrate; and a second slanted membrane, the thickness of which decreases progressively from left to right, the second slanted membrane being located to the first slanted membrane's right side and parallel to the first slanted membrane with a space between the two membranes, a second chamber formed between the second slanted membrane and the substrate. By inflating the first chamber and the second chamber, the first slanted membrane and the second slanted membrane generate a continuous sweeping motion to force the working fluid to flow. | 10-22-2009 |
20090167592 | METHOD FOR SMALL-SCALE FISHING BOAT EQUIPPED WITH RADAR RECEIVER TO AVOID SHIP COLLISION AND THE RADAR RECEIVER THEREFOR - A method for small-scale fishing boat to avoid ship collision includes the steps of: (1) equipping the small-scale fishing boat with a radar signal receiver for scanning and receiving radar signals transmitted by other ships within the receiving range of the radar signal receiver; (2) using a monitoring computer having a Marine Geographic Information System (Marine GIS) installed thereon to obtain at real time information about the distance, bearings, and etc. of other approaching ships in order to monitor the dynamic conditions of the approaching ships within the fishing boat's operating water area; and (3) actuating a collision warning mechanism based on the intensities of received radar signals when there is more than one approaching ship, so that the small-scale fishing boat can timely receive a collision warning to reduce the risk of collision and maintain safe and smooth voyage on the sea. | 07-02-2009 |
20090127243 | Method for bonding glassy metals using electric arc - A method for bonding two pieces of a glassy metal includes:(a) partially immersing the two pieces of the glassy metal in a liquid cooling medium; and (b) welding the two pieces of the glassy metal, which are cooled by the cooling medium at the same time, using pulsed electric arc techniques. The cooling medium provides a cooling rate that is sufficient to prevent crystallization in melted portions of the two pieces of the glassy metal from occurring during welding. | 05-21-2009 |
20080226740 | Marine algal extracts comprising marine algal polysaccharides of low degree polymerizaton, and the preparation processes and uses thereof - Disclosed herein are marine algal extracts containing marine algal polysaccharides of low degree polymerization, and nanoparticles fabricated from the extracts. Preparation processes and applications of the marine algal extracts and the nanoparticles are also disclosed. | 09-18-2008 |