11th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140069728 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE WEIGHT OF A LOAD TO BE HOISTED ONTO A LOADING AREA - The invention provides a method and a device for measuring the weight of a load, which is displaced with a load lifting device over the edge of a raised loading surface and thus pulled onto the same or pushed down from the same, wherein during this operating process, in a support of the load lifting device loaded by the load, the force currently acting due to the displacement of the load is measured during the passage through a predetermined weighing window and the weight of the load is determined mathematically from the course thereof. Preferably, the load sensor is constructed as a tube which is equipped with two deformation sensors equipped essentially at right angles to one another. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069729 | REAL-TIME WEIGHT MEASURING SYSTEM FOR HOSPITAL BED - A weight measuring system for hospital bed includes a bed bottom frame having two load cell mounting spaces formed at a front end and a rear end of the bed bottom frame between a first and a second supporting frame thereof; and a plurality of load cells mounted on the bed bottom frame to locate in the two load cell mounting spaces. Each load cell includes a supporting unit and at least one strain measurement unit attached to a lateral surface of the supporting unit for measuring an extent of strain elongation of the supporting unit under a bedridden patient's weight. With these arrangements, a nurse can not only measure a bedridden patient's weight without the need of moving the patient, but also monitor the patient's movement on the hospital bed in real time, preventing the patient from getting out of bed alone or carelessly falling off the hospital bed. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069730 | Semi-Generic Steering Knuckle Adapter Assembly for a Vehicle - A semi-generic steering knuckle adapter assembly provides predetermined attachment locations for installing a wheel-replacing track system on a steering knuckle. The adapter assembly comprises one or more customized adapting members (e.g. frame(s), plate(s)) configured to be mounted to the steering knuckle of a vehicle, and a generic supporting member (e.g. frame, plate) configured to be mounted to the adapting member(s) and comprising the predetermined attachment locations where the support frame of the track system can be releasably yet rigidly secured. By providing predetermined and preconfigured attachment locations where the wheel-replacing track system can be secured, the adapter assembly allows the track system to be mounted to the vehicle while avoiding attachment at inconvenient and/or weak locations. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069731 | Maneuvering Robotic Vehicles Having A Positionable Sensor Head - Configurations are provided for vehicular robots or other vehicles to provide shifting of their centers of gravity for enhanced obstacle navigation. Various head and neck morphologies are provided to allow positioning for various poses such as a stowed pose, observation poses, and inspection poses. Neck extension and actuator module designs are provided to implement various head and neck morphologies. Robot control network circuitry is also provided. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069732 | Interior Body Trim Assembly with Integrated Passage for Vehicle Traction Battery - An interior body trim assembly includes a trim panel and a closure member. The trim panel has an indented panel portion with an outline of part of an outer boundary of a passage. The closure member meets the trim panel with a portion of the closure member extending over the indented panel portion. The portion of the closure member and the indented panel portion complete the outer boundary of the passage and thereby form the passage. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069733 | TWO-WHEELED BATTERY-POWERED VEHICLE - A two-wheel battery-powered vehicle having a platform, two wheels connected to the platform, a battery-powered wheel drive driving the two wheels, an attachment connected to the platform, and a sensor device arranged in the platform. A person standing on the platform and engaging the attachment moves the platform into an angle position corresponding to a body position of the person. Based on the angle position of the platform relative to a horizontal position, the sensor device controls the wheel drive such that the wheel drive, by acceleration or deceleration, keeps the vehicle and the person standing on the platform in a balanced position. The attachment has a leg support device for at least one leg of the person standing on the platform in order to keep the platform at a desired angle position. The leg support device is adjustable. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069734 | POWER STEERING APPARATUS - An apparatus for use in turning steerable vehicle wheels includes a power steering motor assembly connected with the steerable vehicle wheels. A first pump connected with the power steering motor assembly is continuously driven by an engine of the vehicle to supply fluid under pressure to the power steering motor assembly. A second pump connected with the power steering motor assembly is continuously driven by an engine of the vehicle. A valve connected with the power steering motor assembly and the second pump directs fluid flow from the second pump to at least one of the power steering motor assembly and reservoir during operation of both the first pump and the second pump. A pumping mechanism includes a first pumping area defining the first pump and a second pumping area defining the second pump. The first pumping area is smaller than the second pumping area. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069735 | VENTILATION DENOISING DEVICE AND VENTILATION DENOISING SYSTEM - A ventilation denoising device that includes at least one ventilation module disposed with at least two air ducts inside, the air ducts are communicated end-to-end to form a circuitous air duct. The ventilation module is provided with a first ventilation opening communicated with one end of the air duct, and a second ventilation opening communicated with the other end of the air duct. Also disclosed is a ventilation denoising system equipped with the above mentioned ventilation denoising device. The ventilation denoising device can be installed outside equipments, such as a machine cabinet, as ventilation means thereof, and also reduce the noise generated during the equipment operation. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069736 | AMPLIFYING COVER FOR A PORTABLE AUDIO DEVICE - An amplifying cover for an audio device that enhances the audio output of the device, such as voice or music, louder and clearer, without adding to the bulk of the device. The cover redirects the audio output of the device to a different location that enhances the ergonomics of the device. The amplifying cover can redirect the sound (while also amplifying it) to the top of the device, closer to the user's ear, or to the side of the device. The amplifying cover can redirect the sound to a plurality of different directions, making it easier to make conference calls. The cover is a protective case for an electronic device that also amplifies the sound produced by the electronic device. The cover provides a portable and compact acoustic amplifier for an electronic device that can be permanently or semi-permanently attached to the electronic device. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069737 | NOISE ATTENUATION DEVICE AND FLUID COUPLING COMPRISED THEREOF - Embodiments of a noise attenuation device comprise a plurality of stacked plates that form channels to reduce energy in a flow of working fluid that transits the noise attenuation device. In one embodiment, the stacked plates include plates having openings in different patterns. Orientation of the plates align the patterns in a housing to form the channels. In one example, the plates are disposed in a fluid coupling (e.g., a valve and/or flow regulator) that includes a throttling element. The plates are spaced apart from the throttling element, thereby permitting the working fluid to flow through all of the channels whether the throttling element is fully or partially open. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069738 | DAMPING SYSTEM FOR COMBUSTOR - An acoustic damper arrangement for a combustor which has an inner liner configured for use at a first temperature during operation and an outer liner configured for operation at a second temperature lower than the first temperature during operation is disclosed, the acoustic damper arrangement comprising: a plurality of flexible sheets; and at least one hollow body having an interior volume, each of said at least one hollow body being fixed to one of the plurality of flexible sheets, wherein the acoustic damper arrangement is configured to be fixed to both the inner liner and the outer liner such that the interior volume of the at least one hollow body is in communication with a chamber formed by the inner liner, and the plurality of flexible sheets accommodate expansion and contraction of the inner liner relative to the outer liner. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069739 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANIPULATING THE EXHAUST OUTLET NOISE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A device for manipulating the exhaust outlet noise of a motor vehicle, having an exhaust flap which can be positioned in an exhaust pipe and which can be displaced in oscillatory fashion about an exhaust flap basic position in a defined angle range about the exhaust flap basic position in order to manipulate the exhaust outlet noise, wherein the exhaust flap basic position can be actively adjusted as a function of an engine rotational speed and/or an engine load, and wherein the angle range can be actively adjusted as a function of a frequency to be eliminated or attenuated, or a frequency to be generated or enhanced, of the exhaust outlet noise. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069740 | CONSTRUCTION APPARATUS - A construction apparatus for use within an elevator hoistway is provided. The construction apparatus includes span members, each span member having a first end, a second end and a length. Sill attachments are connected to the first end of the span members. The sill attachments are configured to rotate about and seat against a building sill. A support member connected to the second end of the span members. The support members are configured to seat against a second side of the elevator hoistway. The length of the span members is longer than a horizontal distance from the building sill to the second side of the elevator hoistway such that the span members rest in an inclined orientation with respect to a substantially horizontal axis. One or more platforms is supported by one or more forms, the platforms arranged such as to provide a working platform within the elevator hoistway. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069741 | Rescue Method and Rescue Device - A method of rappelling loads ( | 2014-03-13 |
20140069742 | Three/four step ladder with a curve about - A three-step pool ladder having the capability to have a fourth step and/or a curve-about ladder apparatus. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069743 | LUBRICATION SYSTEM HAVING SEGMENTED ANTI-BACKFLOW FEATURE - A tank includes a tank discharge passageway at least partially within a tank body. A segmented anti-back flow structure is mounted adjacent to the tank body and the tank discharge passageway. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069744 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPPLYING LUBE OIL TO A GAS TURBINE - A system for supplying lube oil to a gas turbine includes an auxiliary lube oil skid and an auxiliary lube oil pump. A first fluid connection to supply piping of a main lube oil system is downstream from the auxiliary lube oil pump. A second fluid connection to return piping of the main lube oil system is upstream from the auxiliary lube oil pump. A method for supplying lube oil to a gas turbine includes connecting an auxiliary lube oil pump to supply piping of a main lube oil system, connecting the auxiliary lube oil pump to return piping of the main lube oil system, and operating the auxiliary lube oil pump to supply lube oil to the supply piping. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069745 | MANAGING REMOTE CONTROL OF AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM - An exemplary method of managing remote control of an elevator system includes preventing any source located remotely from a site of the elevator system from controlling an operation of the elevator system when there is an indication that the elevator system is being serviced by a mechanic. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069746 | Non-Linear Stiffness Roller Assembly - A roller apparatus is provided. The roller apparatus may include a bearing wheel configured to rotatably couple the roller apparatus to a roller shaft, and a resilient member radially disposed about the bearing wheel and configured to contact a guiderail at different magnitudes of loads. The resilient member may include a first section of a first diameter and a second section of a second diameter. The first section may be caused to deflect in response to loads within a first load range, while the second section may be caused to deflect in response to loads within a second load range. The resilient member may exhibit a stepwise increase in stiffness with a gradual increase in load. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069747 | Elevator Rope Sway and Disturbance Estimation - A sway of an elevator rope is determined during an operation of an elevator system. A disturbance of the elevator system is determined based on a state model of the elevator system and at least one measurement of a state of the elevator system. The sway of the elevator rope is determined based on the disturbance and a system model of the elevator system. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069748 | LINEAR STOPPER - A roller guide device including a first guide member that is provided with an arcuate guide surface, a second guide member that is provided with an arcuate guide surface which is in opposition to the arcuate guide surface of the first guide member and which has a radius of curvature larger than that of the arcuate guide surface of the first guide member, and rollers that are interposed in a freely rollable manner between the arcuate guide surface of the first guide member, and the arcuate guide surface of the second guide member. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069749 | Ball Bearing Braking Apparatus - A wheel braking apparatus includes components that inhibit the rotation of a wheel when a ball bearing is placed in a braking position between a bearing wall of a non-rotating component and a bearing barrier of a hub interface component that is at least resistively connected to a hub of the wheel. In response to a wireless signal, the ball bearing is moved from a non-braking position and allowed to travel to a braking position between a bearing barrier of one side of a bearing groove and the bearing wall of the non-rotating component. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069750 | ELECTRIC BRAKE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRIC BRAKE DEVICE - A brake actuator converts the rotation of an electric motor into a linear movement to transmit the linear movement to a piston and, by the piston, presses a brake pad against a disc rotor to generate a brake force on a wheel. When a braking operation is finished, a brake control device rotates the electric motor in a direction corresponding to a return direction and detects a rotational position of the electric motor when the brake force is removed. The brake control device further rotates the electric motor in the return direction and restricts the rotation of the electric motor by a lock mechanism after adjusting the rotational position of the electric motor so that the difference between the rotational position when the brake force is removed, and the present rotational position of the electric motor comes into a reference rotational range. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069751 | ELECTRIC CALIPER BRAKE WITH PARKING FUNCTION - Disclosed herein is a electric caliper brake with a parking function. The electric caliper brake includes a caliper submodule to apply pressure to a piston to press the disc by converting rotational motion into rectilinear motion through the received rotation power, an actuator submodule to produce braking force to perform the braking function and parking function, and a self-locking module to transfer the braking force by connecting the caliper submodule to the actuator submodule. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069752 | VENTED BRAKE DRUM - The Vented Brake Drum has a pattern of through holes arranged around it circumferentially, the holes intersecting the inside cylindrical braking surface radially of the inner surface as well as intersecting the outside surface of the drum. The holes may be drilled into the finished drum or cast into the drum prior to machining the inner braking surface of the drum, to present a smooth albeit perforated internal circumferential surface (ID) to the arcuate brake lining. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069753 | MULTI-TUNEABLE DEGRESSIVE VALVE - A shock absorber includes a piston disposed within a pressure tube. A valve assembly is attached to the piston. The valve assembly defines a first fluid flow through an always open fluid passage; a second fluid flow due to elastic deformation of a valve disc of the piston assembly; and a third fluid flow due to movement of the entire valve disc away from the piston. In one embodiment, the valve assembly is designed to be pre-assembled at an off-line and/or off-site location. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069754 | ADJUSTABLE REBOUND BUFFER - An adjustable rebound buffer includes: an outer perimeter, a central shaft hole and at least one adjustable hole. The outer perimeter is sized to fit inside a buffer cavity of the hydraulic damper. The central shaft hole is sized to fit around a damper shaft and position the adjustable rebound buffer on the damper shaft. The at least one adjustable hole provides an adjustable bleed path through the adjustable rebound buffer. A hydraulic damper with the adjustable rebound buffer includes the buffer cavity, wherein, the outer perimeter of the adjustable rebound buffer is adapted to fit inside the buffer cavity as the hydraulic damper approaches full extension. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069755 | SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A suspension system includes a first suspension member movable relative to a second suspension member, a fluid reservoir having a volume, the volume variable in response to a relative movement between the first and second suspension members, and a fluid flow circuit having a first end in fluidic communication with the fluid reservoir and a second end in fluidic communication with an isolated suspension location, the fluid flow circuit comprising a first valve, a second valve and a third valve, wherein said first and third valves are in parallel with each other and the second valve is in series with each of the first and third valves. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069756 | MACHINE TOOL BRAKING APPARATUS - A machine tool braking apparatus, in particular a hand-held machine tool braking apparatus, of a portable machine tool, includes at least one mechanical braking unit that has at least one movably mounted braking element and includes at least one output unit that has at least one output element. The braking unit includes at least one actuating element that is intended to move the braking element, at least in one operating state, at least substantially perpendicular to an axis of rotation of the output element. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069757 | ZIP FASTENER AND LUGGAGE - A zip fastener includes two sliders for connecting elongate stringers, each slider having a pull tab. For improved security of the zip fastener the pull tabs can be interlocked with one another by a slide-and-turn action, turning one pull tab relative to the other about an axis extending in the longitudinal direction of the stringers. A luggage item includes a fastening device for locking the pull tabs together. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069758 | POLE-ATTACHED CABLE RELAY CARRIAGE AND POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM TO ELECTRIC WORK MACHINE - A power support system to an electric work machine includes: a cable holding unit configured to hold a cable that transmits power; a cable support pole configured to support the cable held by the cable holding unit at a position higher than a height of a vehicle that travels on a track that intersects at a position where the cable is disposed; and a travel device connected to the cable holding unit and the cable support pole and configured to perform a traveling operation so as to be able to move the cable holding unit and the cable support pole. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069759 | Transmission and Method of Controlling Clutch During Ratio Change - A transmission and control method are disclosed which ensure proper stroke pressure and minimize torque transients during a shift event. The transmission includes a clutch having a torque capacity based on a fluid pressure, a torque sensor adapted to measure a torque value that varies in relationship to the torque capacity, and a controller. The method includes varying the fluid pressure around a predetermined value, measuring a resulting torque difference with the torque sensor, and adjusting a clutch control parameter if the resulting torque difference is less than a threshold value. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069760 | POWER TOOL - A reciprocal switching structure of a ratchet wrench is provided and includes a case, a gear assembly, two gear racks, a reciprocal switching mechanism, and a transmission unit. The case has a first end and a second end, wherein the second end is adjacent to a gripping part of the ratchet wrench and is opposite to the first end. The gear assembly is pivotally disposed in the case. The two gear racks engage or disengage from the gear assembly reciprocally. The reciprocal switching mechanism is disposed in the case and includes two push rods and at least one reciprocal switching member. The transmission unit pivotally is disposed in the case, and is pivotally connected between the two gear racks for driving the two gear racks to be displaced. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069761 | Mechanically-Actuated Direction-Sensing Roller Clutch - A roller clutch including an outer race, an inner race, a first engagement member situated between the outer race and the inner race, and a second engagement member situated between the outer race and the inner race. The first engagement member is configured to engage the outer race and the inner race to transmit torque between the outer race and the inner race only in response to the inner race turning in a positive direction and applying negative torque to the first engagement member. The second engagement member is configured to engage the outer race and the inner race to transmit torque between the outer race and the inner race in response to the inner race applying positive torque to the second engagement member while the outer race applies negative torque to the second engagement member. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069762 | TWO-SPEED CLUTCH AND KIT - A magnet holder assembly suitable for use as an eddy current drive of a clutch includes magnet holder means for securing one or more magnets to a rotatable component of the clutch, a first permanent magnet radially retained by the magnet holder means, wherein the first permanent magnet has a beveled edge configured to mate with the magnet holder means, and a second permanent magnet radially retained by the magnet holder means. The first permanent magnet and the second permanent magnet have magnetic orientations arranged substantially opposite one another. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069763 | TRANSMISSION AND A CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE - A transmission and a clutch assembly for a vehicle are disclosed. The clutch assembly includes a housing defining a cavity presenting an interior surface. The interior surface defines a pocket along a longitudinal axis. The clutch assembly further includes a piston disposed in the pocket and movable between an initial position and a final position relative to the pocket along the longitudinal axis. The piston includes a plurality of flanges extending outwardly away from the longitudinal axis. The clutch assembly also includes a biasing member attached to the interior surface of the housing and engaging the piston to continuously bias the piston toward the initial position. The biasing member abuts the flanges of the piston to prevent rotation of the piston about the longitudinal axis as the piston moves between the initial and final positions along the longitudinal axis. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069764 | TORQUE TRANSFER UNIT WITH INTEGRATED ELECTRIC DRIVE MOTOR - An axle assembly comprises a power transmission device including a housing having a cylindrically shaped sidewall. The power transmission device selectively communicates rotatable motion from an input member to an output member. A frictional clutch is disposed in the housing and includes a drum. A first and a second axle shaft selectively drive a first and a second drive wheel, respectively. A differential selectively transfers drive torque from the output member to at least one of the first and second axle shafts. An electric motor comprising a coil and a plurality of magnets is provided on the axle assembly. In one example, the coil is disposed on the housing and the magnets are disposed on the drum. The coil is configured to selectively energize to provide one of a positive or negative torque input to the output member. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069765 | AUTO-LOCKUP AND ANTI-LOCK DEVICE FOR ROTARY MECHANISM - An auto-lockup and anti-lock device for rotary mechanism applied to beach buggy, golf cart, electric cart and any other rotary devices includes a rotor, stator, stopper arranged to the stator for travelling between a lock and release position against the rotor, a clutch serving to control the stopper, and an anti-lock unit for disabling the stopper during an incident power off. The clutch is activated to drive the stopper away to disengage and release the rotor during power on. The clutch will release the stopper so that the stopper can engage and lock the rotor after power off. The anti-lock will move to block the stopper from engaging the rotor while the rotational speed of the rotor exceeding a predetermined value. The anti-lock will release the stopper automatically while the rotational speed of the rotor dropping below the predetermined value. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069766 | TRANSMISSION FOR A VEHICLE AND A METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE TRANSMISSION - A transmission for a vehicle and a method of assembling the transmission of the vehicle are disclosed. The transmission includes a housing defining a cavity and a recess disposed inside the housing. The recess extends outwardly away from the cavity along a longitudinal axis. The transmission further includes a clutch disposed inside the cavity. In addition, the transmission includes a guide member disposed inside the cavity and defining a first path and a second path spaced from each other. At least one of the first and second paths is in fluid communication with the clutch. The guide member includes a mounting portion disposed in the recess and engaging the housing in an interference fit to secure the guide member to the housing. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069767 | ROLLER WITH MODULAR HUB ASSEMBLY - A roller assembly ( | 2014-03-13 |
20140069768 | DRAWER DEVICE AND MEDIUM TRANSACTION DEVICE - A banknote deposit and withdrawal machine uses an interlock switch to detect whether or not a lower unit has been pulled out from a safe housing, uses a lock sensor to detect at least two states among a locked state, a half-locked state, and a pulled-out state, and uses a banknote control unit to distinguish between the three states of the locked state, the half-locked state, and the pulled-out state on the basis of the result of detection by the interlock switch and the result of detection by the lock sensor. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069769 | BANKNOTE HANDLING APPARATUS - In a banknote handling apparatus capable of dealing with a depositing/dispensing process by a banknote cassette and a manual depositing/dispensing process, the banknote handling apparatus enables a depositing process without dispensing a reject banknote, which has been deposited from the banknote cassette, to the outside. A banknote accounting apparatus | 2014-03-13 |
20140069770 | BANKNOTE PROCESSING MACHINE AND BANKNOTE PROCESSING METHOD - A controller | 2014-03-13 |
20140069771 | DUO SPIRAL ESCALATOR WITH DIRECT RETURN - This invention describes the design of a carrier system for people or goods permitting the continuous path of travel of a duo spiral escalator ascending and descending around a tower with a fixed diameter from the top to the bottom. At the bottom level and at the top level of the duo spiral escalator the invention consists of discontinuous upper and lower tracks for reversing the tread direction. Escalator chains connected to the tread support rods insure a smooth transfer of the treads between sets of tracks. This invention permits continuous transportation of the riders ascending and descending to a plurality of floors of varying ceiling heights. Current straight and spiral escalators have half of the treads carrying riders while the other half are empty as they travel back underneath. With this invention, as the treads move between floors, all of them may have riders aboard. This design saves horizontal space and requires fewer treads and materials than current escalators. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069772 | CARD MASS STORAGE DEVICE, CARD TRANSPORT, AND CARD STORAGE DEVICE, AS WELL AS SORTING METHOD FOR CARDS - In the case of a card mass storage device having a storage device and a card transfer, the storage device includes a main storage device and an interim storage device, which is disposed between the main storage device and the card transfer, to allow sorting processes that make implementing rapid access possible. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069773 | DIVERTER ARM AND METHOD - A system for aligning items, such as bottles, includes a rotating plate and a diverter arm that extends outward over a top surface of the plate towards the plate edge. A rotating channel may surround the plate. In operation, bottles are dropped onto the plate and rotated by the plate against the arm. The distance between the top surface of the arm and the plate surface is such that the arm generally diverts the bottles outward and guides them into free gaps within the channel. The distance is also configured such that as bottles back-up, waiting for free channel gaps, the arm allows any buckling bottles to pass over and back onto the plate, rather than into the channel. The distance may also be configured such that the arm acts like a scoop. As bottles back-up behind the arm, the arm presses under the bottles along the arm and passes them over, relieving the pressure. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069774 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING GOODS - An apparatus for transporting goods includes a deformable transport unit, a unit for supplying a goods item to the deformable transport unit and a unit for impressing the goods item into the deformable transport unit so that a top of the goods item facing away from the transport unit has a predetermined height position d with respect to the unit for impressing. The deformable transport unit is implemented such that the predetermined height position of the goods item outside the effective area of the unit for impressing the goods item is at least temporarily maintained. The unit for impressing the goods item include an element arranged at a distance to the deformable transport unit and a goods item for impressing into the deformable transport unit is moved past the element. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069775 | Article Transfer Device - An article transfer device with a simpler structure is provided which can transfer an article to a proper position. Operation of a first projecting and retracting motor is stopped when torque that is greater than or equal to a first preset value occurs in the first projecting and retracting motor when a first article holder is being projected toward a projected position by operation of the first projecting and retracting motor. And operation of a second projecting and retracting motor is stopped when torque that is greater than or equal to a first preset value occurs in the second projecting and retracting motor when a second article holder is being projected toward a projected position by operation of the second projecting and retracting motor. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069776 | BELT CONVEYOR SYSTEM, ROLLER-ENGAGEMENT MECHANISM, AND RELATED METHOD - A conveyor system having a roller-engagement mechanism and a method for conveying articles. The conveyor system includes an infeed conveyor feeding articles to a conveyor belt advancing in a direction of belt travel. The conveyor belt comprises obliquely rotatable rollers—single rollers or stacked sets of rollers—selectively activated by the roller-engagement mechanism. The roller-engagement mechanism has a rack supporting a plurality of flat belts. The flat belts advance in the direction of travel of the conveyor belt. The rack is movable between a first position in which the flat belts advancing with the conveyor belt contact the belt rollers to inhibit their rotation and carry articles atop the belt in the direction of belt travel and a second position in which the flat belts are out of contact with the belt rollers. In the second position, the roller-engagement mechanism can allow the belt rollers to rotate freely or can include a parallel set of elongated rollers between the flat belts put into rolling contact with the belt rollers to rotate them as the conveyor belt advances in the direction of belt travel. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069777 | CONVEYING DEVICE FOR LABELING MACHINE - A conveying device for a labeling machine is provided with a conveying belt frame ( | 2014-03-13 |
20140069778 | METALLIC EXTRUSION PROCESSING ELEMENTS - A restored metallic extrusion processing element comprises a tubular metal core around which is consolidated a powdered metal extrusion component that includes metallurgically bonded interior shell and exterior working portions. The interior shell portion covers the core and is characterized by a first multiple-crystalline microstructure, and the exterior working portion is characterized by a second multiple crystalline microstructure of densified powdered metal particles. The exterior working portion has an outside surface including outer working surface features that extend along the length of the extrusion processing element. A bond interface of metallurgical type defines a crystalline microstructure boundary between the first and second multiple-crystalline microstructures. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069779 | Apparatus and Method for Transferring Particulate Material - An apparatus for transferring, at high speed and in a very effective and accurate manner, particulate material from a feeder into reservoirs of a moving endless surface, e.g. a drum, by use of a pressure means, e.g. a specific three-dimensional plate, for applying pressure onto said particulate material present between said plate and said moving endless surface, and then transferring the particulate material with said moving endless surface with reservoirs to a substrate; the apparatus and method being particularly useful for the production of absorbent structures for absorbent articles. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069780 | DEVICE FOR DELIVERING CONVEYING TRUCK INTO SCREW DRIVING AREA - A device for delivering a conveying truck into a screw driving area has a truck delivery screw and a truck propulsion screw which are connected in tandem via a single position electromagnetic clutch and both the screws are configured to rotate in the same phase in the transmission state of the electromagnetic clutch. Two front and back driven rollers are pivotally connected to a conveying truck at an interval at which the driven rollers can engage both screws. A truck delivery mechanism is provided for delivering the conveying truck in the disengaged state of the electromagnetic clutch while rotating the truck delivery screw by the front-side driven roller until the roller arrives at a fixed position in the truck delivery screw. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069781 | Conveyor Belt Section - A conveyor belt section ( | 2014-03-13 |
20140069782 | ANTI-ROTATIONAL BUTTONS - Systems and methods for providing input component assemblies with anti-rotational buttons in electronic devices are provided. The input component assembly includes a switch, a button positioned over the switch, where the button is operative to close at least one circuit of the switch when the button is depressed towards the switch, and at least one pin positioned underneath the button, where the at least one pin is operative to engage with a surface to assist in preventing rotation of the button, when the button is depressed towards the switch. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069783 | Multiple Droplet Liquid MEMS Component - A liquid micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) component includes a board, a channel, multiple liquid droplets, and one or more conductive elements. The channel is within the board and contains the multiple liquid droplets. A first liquid droplet has first properties and a second liquid droplet has second properties. When a force is applied upon the first and second liquid droplets, the first liquid droplet changes in accordance with the first properties with respect to the one or more conductive elements and the second liquid droplet changes in accordance with the second properties with respect to the one or more conductive elements thereby changing one or more characteristics of the liquid MEMS component. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069784 | METHOD FOR EVALUATING THE MECHANICAL PERFORMANCES OF A SWITCHGEAR DEVICE AND SWITCHGEAR DEVICE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF SAID METHOD - The invention relates to a method for evaluating the mechanical performances of a switchgear device comprising at least one pole. Each pole comprises:
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20140069785 | CORROSION MITIGATION FOR METAL TRACES - Processes for manufacturing touch sensors with one or more guard traces to reduce the effect of moisture damage are provided. One example process can include forming one or more guard traces between an edge of the touch sensor and the metal traces that route the drive and sense lines to bond pads. The one or more guard traces can be uncoupled from the drive lines and sense lines to protect the inner metal traces from moisture damage. In some examples, ends of the one or more guard traces can be coupled to ground by copper. In other examples, ends of the one or more guard traces can be coupled to ground by indium tin oxide or the one or more guard traces can be coupled to ground by a strip of indium tin oxide. In yet other examples, the guard trace can be floating (e.g., not coupled to ground). | 2014-03-13 |
20140069786 | 3-DIMENSIONAL SEAL FOR A BUTTON - Button assemblies including water tight seals and methods for making the same are provided. The button assembly can include a button made from a rigid material having a cosmetic portion and a post. The post may extend from a bottom surface of the button and activate a switch of the electronic device when the button is actuated. Additionally, the button assembly can include a sealing member made from a compliant material having a post receiving hole. The sealing member may be secured to the button and an interior surface of a housing of the electronic device. The post receiving hole may fit around and engage the post. In some embodiments, the button may include a cavity and the sealing member may include a protruding member. In these embodiments, the cavity can receive the protruding member to provide for better registration of the sealing member to the button during assembly. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069787 | SWITCH DEVICE - A switch device includes a lever. A switch body is arranged in the lever. The switch body supports the lever in a tiltable manner. At least one pusher is moved by contact with the lever when the lever is tilted. At least one switch unit is pushed when the pusher moves. A resiliently deformable sealing member is arranged between the lever and the switch body where air including dust may enter. The sealing member is separated from a location where the pusher comes into contact with the lever, and the sealing member is resiliently deformed when the lever is tilted. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069788 | SWITCH DEVICE - A switch device includes a lever and a pusher. The pusher includes a surface that contacts the lever. When force is applied from the lever to the pusher, an inclined surface of the pusher produces a force that moves the pusher from a one-side pushing position to a two-side pushing position. This allows for a user to apply a smaller force to the lever in order to move the pusher from the one-side pushing position to the two-side pushing position and thereby push two switch units. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069789 | CYLINDRICAL ACTIVATION OF MENU BUTTONS - Cylindrical switch assemblies and methods of making the same are provided. Cylindrical switch assemblies can mitigate false presses by using switch assembly designs with vertically or near vertically mounted activation elements positioned around a perimeter of a button. The activation elements (e.g., switches) of the switch assemblies may be fixed to a vertical sidewall of a bracket and positioned such that a portion of the activation elements extend beneath the button. When the button is actuated by a user, the button activates the activation elements. Positioning multiple activation elements around the perimeter of the button ensures that the user can press anywhere on the button and still activate the activation elements. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069790 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING INPUTS TO AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH A BUTTON ASSEMBLY - This is directed to systems and methods for providing inputs to an electronic device with a button assembly. The button assembly may include a center region, a first end region that may extend from a first side of the center region, and a second end region that may extend from a second side of the center region. Each one of the first end region and the second end region may include a first flexibility, and the center region may include a second flexibility that may be less than the first flexibility. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069791 | FLEXIBLE KEYBOARD ASSEMBLY - Embodiments of the invention are directed to a method of assembling a folio case. The method comprises molding a set of molded key caps over a flexible fabric layer to form a fabric key cap layer, where the key caps do not pass through the flexible fabric layer. The method further comprises affixing a first portion of the flexible key cap layer opposite the set of molded key caps to an interior portion of a housing, and affixing an intermediate layer between the interior portion of the housing and a second portion of the fabric key cap layer corresponding to the set of molded key caps opposite the first portion. The method further comprises attaching a first portion of a holder to the first portion of the flexible key cap layer configured to receive a computing device, wherein a second portion of the holder is not fixedly attached to the flexible key cap layer. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069792 | Protective Cover for a Tablet Computer - In certain embodiments, an input device includes a key frame having a top surface and comprised of a flexible fabric, and a plurality of key caps disposed on the surface of the key frame, where the key caps do not pass through the key frame. In some cases, the plurality of key caps can be comprised of a flexible material such as polyurethane (PU). The key frame can be comprised of PU or a flexible polyester. The input device can further include an outer shell having an exterior portion and an interior portion and the interior portion having a front side and a back side. The key frame can be coupled to the interior portion such that the plurality of key caps is configured on the interior portion and front side of the outer shell. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069793 | TUNED SWITCH SYSTEM - The described embodiments relate to methods and apparatus for fine-tuning a resistance profile for a mechanical switch. In one embodiment, by combining a switch with one or more damping or support materials a tuned switch system can be formed. The damping or support materials can modify the force and displacement characteristics of the switch, thereby allowing a user experience to be customized. The damping or support materials can be arranged in series and/or in parallel with the mechanical switch. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069794 | Systems and Methods for Providing Inputs to an Electronic Device with a Button Assmebly - This is directed to systems and methods for providing inputs to an electronic device with a button assembly. In some embodiments, a button assembly may include a button having distinguishable regions, limbs, and a set of switches positioned adjacent the button, where at least one of the switches is activated when one of the regions is actuated. In some embodiments, a button assembly may span a support member of a housing, and may be at least partially secured in an opening of the housing by bracket. In these embodiments, the button assembly may be operative to rotate about an axis in response to a user interaction event to activate a switch. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069795 | SENSING ARRANGEMENT, SENSOR AND APPARATUS COMPRISING SAME, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - The present invention is concerned with a sensing arrangement. The arrangement comprises a plurality of layers laminated together. The layers include sequentially a first layer of electrode, a second layer for insulation, a third layer made principally of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and a fourth layer of electrode. The third layer is provided with an array of micro-structures configured in the form of hemispheres, with convex surface of the hemispheric micro-structures oriented towards the insulation layer. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069796 | FLEXIBLE TOUCH SCREEN PANEL - A flexible touch screen panel includes a substrate divided into an active area, a first non-active area, and a second non-active area, a plurality of sensing electrodes in the active area, a plurality of position detecting lines in the first non-active area and connected to the sensing electrodes, a plurality of connecting units in the second non-active area and connected to the plurality of position detecting lines and the connecting units are multiple layer structure wiring lines, a pad unit including a plurality of pads in the second non-active area and the pad unit is connected to the plurality of connecting units, and an insulating layer in the active area, overlapping the first non-active area, and excluded from the second non-active area | 2014-03-13 |
20140069797 | INCREASING STABILITY OF A PYROLYSIS PRODUCT - The present disclosure relates generally to novel biomass pyrolysis processes and systems that decrease entrainment of char and other contaminants with the pyrolysis vapors as a direct consequence of the biomass feedstock comprising particles that are larger than a defined minimum diameter. The biomass feedstock may optionally be compressed to form feedstock pellets that are larger than a defined minimum diameter. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069798 | PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR DEVOLATIZING FEEDSTOCK - Provided herein is a method, device and installation for devolatizing a solid feedstock, comprising carbon-based waste selected from the group consisting of hazardous material, biomass, animal manure, tires, municipal solid waste and refuse derived fuel. The method comprises treating the solid feedstock to a produce a particle size laying between about 1 cm | 2014-03-13 |
20140069799 | SYSTEMS FOR DECREASING CHAR ENTRAINMENT DURING PYROLYSIS - The present disclosure relates generally to novel biomass pyrolysis processes and systems that decrease entrainment of char and other contaminants with the produced pyrolysis vapors. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069800 | Water Vapor Distillation Apparatus, Method and System - A fluid vapor distillation apparatus. The apparatus includes a source fluid input, and an evaporator condenser apparatus. The evaporator condenser apparatus includes a substantially cylindrical housing and a plurality of tubes in the housing. The source fluid input is fluidly connected to the evaporator condenser and the evaporator condenser transforms source fluid into steam and transforms compressed steam into product fluid. Also included in the fluid vapor distillation apparatus is a heat exchanger fluidly connected to the source fluid input and a product fluid output. The heat exchanger includes an outer tube and at least one inner tube. Also included in the fluid vapor distillation apparatus is a regenerative blower fluidly connected to the evaporator condenser. The regenerative blower compresses steam, and the compressed steam flows to the evaporative condenser where compressed steam is transformed into product fluid. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069801 | COP2 LOADED RED PHOSPHORUS, PREPARATION AND USE OF THE SAME - Disclosed are a photocatalyst of CoP | 2014-03-13 |
20140069802 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PHYSICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION - This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus related to physical vapor deposition. In one aspect, an apparatus includes a magnet assembly including a magnet element, a substrate holder configured to hold a substrate, a target holder configured to hold a target positioned between the magnet assembly and the substrate, a motor configured to move the magnet assembly across a face of the substrate, and a controller. The controller includes program instructions for conducting a process including moving the magnet assembly across the face of the substrate using the motor to sputter material from the target onto the substrate. The material sputtered onto the substrate may have a substantially uniform thickness. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069803 | ANODE DEVICE AND MAINTENANCE METHOD - A method and device for facilitating maintenance of an anode of a marine engine cooling system, the device including an anode for use with an anode plug such as, for example, an anode plug that has a detachable component with a threaded end for mounting to a threaded bore of a cooling system structure, and a connector that holds the anode, the anode having an indicator for indicating a condition of the anode which is indicative of a need to replace the anode The method permits changing the anode by removing and/or reinstalling an anode while preventing or minimizing water from exiting the cooling system of the marine engine. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069804 | ANODE DEVICE AND MAINTENANCE METHOD - A method and device for facilitating maintenance of an anode of a marine engine cooling system, the device including a plug for an anode that has a detachable component with a threaded end for mounting to a threaded bore of a cooling system structure, a connector that holds the anode, at least one channel communicating with the cooling system and a sealing mechanism for sealing the channel from the cooling system, the sealing mechanism including a sealing element having an opening through which the anode may pass and being biased to seal against the anode and to close the opening to seal the channel when the anode is not present in the channel. The method permits changing the anode while preventing or minimizing water from exiting the cooling system of the marine engine. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069805 | ELECTRO-COPPER PLATING APPARATUS - Disclosed herein is an electro-copper plating apparatus in which a cathode, an insoluble anode, a copper ball, and a plating solution are included in a single bath, wherein the plating solution includes manganese oxide; or an electro-copper plating apparatus including: a main bath including a cathode, an insoluble anode, and a plating solution; and a dissolution bath including a copper ball, and manganese oxide. According to the present invention, the manganese oxide having higher oxidation-reduction potential instead of using Fe | 2014-03-13 |
20140069806 | BIO-ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEMS - The present invention provides bio-electrochemical systems having various configurations for the treatment of water, wastewater, gases, and other biodegradable matter. In one aspect, the invention provides bio-electrochemical systems configured for treating wastewater while generating multiple outputs. In another aspect, the invention provides bio-electrochemical systems configured for improving the efficiency of electrodialysis removal systems. In yet another aspect, the invention provides bio-electrochemical systems configured for use in banks and basins. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069807 | INTERNALLY-REINFORCED WATER ELECTROLYSER MODULE - A structural plate is provided for an electrolyser module. The structural plate defines at least one degassing chamber and a half cell chamber opening. The structural plate is reinforced with at least one internal reinforcing means mounted to the structural plate for mitigating outward displacement of the structural plate in response to fluid pressure within the structural plate. The structural plate defines holding features for locating and holding the internal reinforcing means. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069808 | EXTERNALLY-REINFORCED WATER ELECTROLYSER MODULE - A structural plate with external reinforcing means is provided for an electrolyser module. The structural plate defines at least one degassing chamber and a half cell chamber opening. The external reinforcing means contact the structural plate for mitigating outward displacement of the structural plate in response to fluid pressure within the structural plate. The structural plate and the external reinforcing means define interlocking features for achieving contact and corresponding mechanical reinforcement. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069809 | MACHINE FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL METAL MACHINING - The invention relates to a machine for electrochemical metal machining, wherein metal is removed by electrolytic dissolution of the workpiece ( | 2014-03-13 |
20140069810 | Electrochemical Corrosion Potential Sensor - An electrochemical corrosion potential sensor has a sensor unit, a lead wire and a quasi-reference electrode. A sensor unit includes a tube-shaped insulator, a tube-shaped metal casing joined to an end portion of the insulator, and a Pt electrode joined to another end portion of the insulator. A lead wire connected to the Pt electrode passes through the insulator and the metal casing. The quasi-reference electrode disposed in the metal casing is made of a less noble metal and electrically connected with the lead wire. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069811 | ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSOR WITH DIAMOND ELECTRODES - An electrochemical sensor comprising: a reference electrode ( | 2014-03-13 |
20140069812 | BEAD INCUBATION AND WASHING ON A DROPLET ACTUATOR - The present invention relates to bead incubating and washing on a droplet actuator. Methods for incubating magnetically responsive beads that are labeled with primary antibody, a sample (i.e., analyte), and secondary reporter antibodies on a magnet, on and off a magnet, and completely off a magnet are provided. Also provided are methods for washing magnetically responsive beads using shape-assisted merging of droplets. Also provided are methods for shape-mediated splitting, transporting, and dispensing of a sample droplet that contains magnetically responsive beads. The apparatuses and methods of the invention provide for rapid time to result and optimum detection of an analyte in an immunoassay. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069813 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR MOVING OBJECTS INDIVIDUALLY AND IN PARALLEL - Electro-osmosis is used to create droplets in order to easily, carefully, and quickly pick-and-place millions of objects (ranging in size from millimeters to nanometers) individually or in parallel. Droplets are formed within channels that are individually controlled in order to achieve a predetermined configuration of the selected objects. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069814 | FLOWPATHS IN CDI CELL - In a capacitive deionization water desalination apparatus, the waterways of the cell are physically switchable between treatment-phase and purge-phase. In treatment-phase, the waterways conduct the flow of water thickness-wise, in-series, through the whole stack of electrodes and spacers. In purge-phase, the waterways conduct the flow of purge-water into the edges of the spacers, and along the spacers parallel to the plane of the spacers. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069815 | ELECTROCHEMICAL DEPOSITION AND SPECTROSCOPIC ANALYSIS METHODS AND APPARATUS USING DIAMOND ELECTRODES - A method of analysing chemical species in a solution, the method comprising: providing an electrochemical deposition apparatus comprising a first electrode ( | 2014-03-13 |
20140069816 | NICKEL PLATING SOLUTION AND METHOD FOR FORMING NICKEL PLATING LAYER USING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are a nickel plating solution and a method for forming a nickel layer on an external electrode of a chip component by using the nickel plating solution, the nickel plating solution including: a nickel ion; a chloride ion; and a pH buffer, wherein the pH buffer is used by mixing an inorganic acid, and an organic acid and a salt thereof, so that the damage to a body of the chip component can be reduced by containing organic acid and a salt thereof in the nickel plating solution for forming the nickel plating layer on the external electrode of the chip component having a body formed of a material including ferrite or manganese oxide. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069817 | DIRECT INJECTION MOLDED SOLDER PROCESS FOR FORMING SOLDER BUMPS ON WAFERS - Solder bumps are provided on round wafers through the use of injection molded solder. Copper pillars or ball limiting metallurgy are formed over I/O pads within the channels of a patterned mask layer. Solder is injected over the pillars or BLM, filling the channels. Molten solder can be injected in cavities formed in round wafers without leakage using a carrier assembly that accommodates wafers that have been previously subjected to mask layer deposition and patterning. One such carrier assembly includes an elastomeric body portion having a round recess, the walls of the recess forming a tight seal with the round wafer. Other carrier assemblies employ adhesives applied around the peripheral edges of the wafers to ensure sealing between the carrier assemblies and wafers. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069818 | ANODIZING METHOD OF ALUMINUM - In an anodizing method of aluminum, a tubular object made of aluminum or aluminum alloy is located between a pair of cathodes in an electrolysis solution, and a subsidiary cathode is inserted into the tubular object. The tubular object is anodized in the electrolysis solution to form an anodic oxide coating on an inner surface of the tubular object and on an outer surface of the tubular object. Accordingly, the anodic oxide coating can be formed easily not only on the outer surface of the tubular object but also on the inner surface of the tubular object. Therefore, a thickness difference of the anodic oxide coating between on the outer surface of the tubular object and on the inner surface of the tubular object can be reduced. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069819 | ZINC OXIDE NANOFLAKES FOR TREATMENT OF POLLUTANTS - A method for preparing leaf like ZnO nanoflakes by anodization of zinc foil in a mixture of ammonium sulfate and sodium hydroxide electrolytes is described. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069820 | CURRENT COLLECTOR BAR APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - The instant disclosure provides an electrolysis cell, which includes: an anode; a cathode block; and a current collector bar configured to be at least partially disposed adjacent to and in electrical communication with the cathode block, wherein the bar comprises: at least one sidewall; an inner void enclosed by the sidewall; and an expandable material retained in the inner void via the at least one sidewall, wherein the expandable material is configured to exert pressure on the wall of the inner void while the bar is at operating temperature, such that the bar is conformed to the cathode block. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069821 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF PRODUCED WATERS - The systems and methods disclosed herein process produced/flowback water, such as high total dissolved solids produced water, to generate high purity, high value products with little to no waste. The generated high purity, high value products include caustic soda, hydrochloric acid, and/or sodium hypochlorite. Further, the methods and systems disclosed herein generate high quality brine for electrolysis through the systematic removal of contaminants such as but not limited to suspended solids, iron, sulfides, barium, radium, strontium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, fluoride, heavy metals, organic carbon, recoverable hydrocarbons, silica, lithium, and/or nitrogen containing compounds. Further, some products generated by the systems and methods disclosed herein may be recovered and reutilized or sold for other uses, such as carbon dioxide, calcium oxide, chlorine, magnesium oxide, calcium carbonate, and/or barium sulfate. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069822 | ELECTROCHEMICAL REDUCTION OF DISULFIDE BONDS IN PROTEINACEOUS SUBSTANCES AND ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL FOR CARRYING OUT SUCH REDUCTION - A method of cleaving disulfide bonds is provided, which comprises: (a) introducing a liquid sample having disulfide bonds (e.g., proteins) into an electrochemical cell; and (b) subjecting the sample to a reducing potential to reduce the disulfide bonds, wherein the electrochemical cell comprises (i) a working electrode that contains titanium and (ii) an auxiliary electrode. An electrochemical flow cell for processing a sample fluid is also provided, which comprises: (a) a body comprising a flow path having inlet and an outlet; (b) a working electrode in fluid communication with the flow path; and (c) an auxiliary electrode; wherein the working electrode comprises at least 20 wt. % titanium in the form of elemental titanium, titanium-containing substances and/or titanium-containing alloys; and wherein the outlet is connected to an electrochemical detection (ECD) device, a NMR spectrometer or a mass spectrometer (MS) when the working electrode is a ruthenium-plated titanium electrode. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069823 | Disposable urea sensor and system for determining creatinine and urea nitrogen-to-creatinine ratio in a single device - A disposable urea sensor has a laminated body having a fluid sample inlet end and an electrical contact end, a fluid sample inlet, a substantially flat sample chamber in communication between the fluid sample inlet and a vent opening, the sample chamber being adapted to collect a fluid sample through the fluid sample inlet, a working electrode and a reference electrode within the sample chamber, and a reagent matrix disposed on the working electrode wherein the reagent matrix contains urease. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069824 | PROTECTIVE BUMPER CASE - The protective bumper case represents a two-component movable frame configured to secure and protect portable electronic devices of every sort and kind from mechanical harm (bumps, dings, scratches, etc.). The bumper case consists of the front and back protective pieces able to be rotated but connected by a pair of hinges on the top and to provide a robust cohesion within the entire structure when assembled on the relevant electronic device due to the coupled magnets inserted into the bottom side sections of the case frame components. The said bumper case can be executed in various designs employing different materials (a metal material (steel, aluminium, titanium, etc.), a thermoplastic material, resin-based material, or the like) and decorative elements (precious metals, strasses, diamonds, holes for straps or charms, etc.). | 2014-03-13 |
20140069825 | PROTECTIVE CASE AND METHODS OF MAKING - Disclosed is a protective case for an electronic device. The protective case has three layers: an elastomeric liner that surrounds a portion of the electronic device, a cover and a cushion insert disposed between the liner and cover. The cushion insert includes raised impact portions that extend through the cover, and that are capable of absorbing shocks from impacts. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069826 | System and Method for Portable Battery Back-Up Sump Pump - Embodiments of the invention provide a system and method for a back-up sump pump kit. The kit is for use with a battery and an alternating current power source. The kit can be adapted to be a portable power source for an external electric device. The kit can include a portable case, a battery-operated back-up sump pump removably stored in the portable case, and a control charger integrated into the portable case. The control charger can include a battery charger, cables, a power input socket to charge the battery, and a power output socket to provide power from the battery to the external electric device. The portable case can include a handle and wheels. | 2014-03-13 |
20140069827 | ELEVATOR EMERGENCY BOX - (EN) The invention relates to an emergency box for use in an elevator that contains resources for assistance for elevator emergencies, the emergency box being provided with an emergency connection device which can establish a connection to a central control station if the elevator is not functioning and has stalled, wherein the emergency box can be opened only by means of a personal identification number which is provided by the central control station. | 2014-03-13 |