| 12th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
| Patent application number | Title | Published |
|---|
| 20110067963 | Arrangement of a Brake Disc on a Wheel Hub - An arrangement of a brake disc on a wheel hub, in particular a hub of a utility vehicle, having multiple support elements distributed on the inner circumference of the brake disc which correspond to drivers disposed on the outer circumference of the wheel hub. Securing elements which press against both the drivers and also adjacent support elements to axially secure the brake disc are provided. A rotor is disposed in the attachment area of the brake disc on the wheel hub, the rotor having attachment parts for axial and twist-locked fixing which each engage behind the securing elements. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067964 | DAMPING DEVICE FOR FURNITURE COMPONENTS OR FURNITURE FITTING COMPONENTS - The invention relates to a damping device with damper arranged on a first part of a piece of furniture or furniture fitting, operable by a second part of a piece of furniture or furniture fitting thus damping a relative movement of both parts, wherein the damping effect of the damper may be deactivated by a switchable coupling switched by means of a preferably manually operated switch body. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067965 | BICYCLE SHOCK ABSORBER WITH SLIDABLE INERTIA MASS - A damper for a bicycle having a primary unit and a remote unit that, in some arrangements, is substantially entirely outside of the primary unit. The primary unit includes a damper tube, a spring chamber, and a piston rod that supports a main piston. The main piston is movable within the damper chamber of the primary unit. The main piston and the damper tube at least partially define a compression chamber. The remote unit comprises a remote fluid chamber and, in some arrangements, an inertial valve within the remote unit. The inertia valve is preferably responsive to terrain-induced forces and preferably not responsive to rider-induced forces when the shock absorber is assembled to the bicycle. The inertia valve, which is configured to slidably move within the remote reservoir unit relative to a reservoir shaft, comprises a main portion and at least one protective coating or layer configured to contact the reservoir shaft. The protective coating or layer helps shield said main portion from contact with said reservoir shaft, advantageously providing wear resistance, anti-friction properties, durability and other benefits to the damping system. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067966 | Device for the Impact Damping of Cable Constructions, in Particular for Barrier Structures for Falling Rock, Mud Flows and Snow - With an apparatus for the shock absorption of rope structures, in particular for rockfall, land slide and snow barriers, at least one intermediate piece ( | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067967 | Method and Apparatus for Locking a Rollable Suitcase - Described herein is a suitcase having a locking mechanism disposed on the handle of the suitcase according to embodiments. The suitcase has a plurality of wheels disposed on a distal end. A casing is at least partially disposed on a first side of the suitcase. At least one extendable arm is slideably coupled to the casing and the arm is configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position. A handle is coupled to the at least one arm and a button is disposed on the handle. When the button is depressed, the handle can be moved from the retracted position to an extended position. A locking mechanism is also disposed on the handle which prohibits the button from being depressed when the locking mechanism is in a locked state. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067968 | HYDRAULIC APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - In a hydraulic apparatus for an automatic transmission having a torque converter with a lockup clutch and CVT, there are provided a first control valve for controlling hydraulic pressure supply to the lockup clutch oil chamber, a first electromagnetic solenoid valve for controlling operation of the first control valve, a second control valve for controlling hydraulic pressure supply to the CVT pulleys, a second electromagnetic solenoid valve for controlling operation of the second control valve, a switching valve interposed between the oil chamber and the first control valve. In the apparatus, when detecting that the first control valve or first electromagnetic solenoid valve is failed and the lockup clutch is locked in engaged condition, current supply to the second electromagnetic solenoid valve is stopped so that it operates the switching valve to disengage the lockup clutch, thereby enabling to forcibly release the engagement without manipulation by the operator. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067969 | NON-ROTATING CLUTCH - A grounded clutch mechanism for a transmission includes a transmission housing and a backing plate fixedly secured to the transmission housing. The backing plate has a plurality of backing plate posts. A plurality of reaction plates have a plurality of radially-outward spline teeth configured to mate with the backing plate posts. Torque may be transferred between the backing plate and the reaction plates. The reaction plates do not transfer torque directly to the transmission housing. The backing plate may be radially symmetric with respect to an axis of rotation. A plurality of clutch plates may be configured to selectively transfer torque to the reaction plates. The clutch plates may be configured to be selectively rotatable with respect to the axis of rotation and the reaction plates are configured not to be rotatable with respect to the axis of rotation. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067970 | FLUID FRICTION CLUTCH - A fluid friction clutch includes a drivable housing having a working chamber and a reservoir, at least one opening between the reservoir and the working chamber configured to provide fluid communication between the reservoir and the working chamber, a driven disk supported for rotation in the working chamber, and a rotor mounted in the reservoir and rotatably coupled to the driven disk for rotation about an axis of rotation, the rotor having a plurality of arms, separated by a plurality of gaps, projecting away from its axis of rotation. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067971 | WEAR RESISTANT CLUTCH PLATE - A clutch member of a torque converter of an automatic transmission fitted slidingly with a splined connection between a number of extending teeth of the clutch member and channels of a torque converter housing configured to slidingly engage the teeth. At least two of the teeth are elongated for a distance beyond engagement with a base of the respective engaging channels and bent at right angles to the original tooth extension direction. The extent of parallel engagement of the bent tooth and base of the channel of the splined connection is significantly increased and fretting wear between the teeth and the channels of the housing is reduced or eliminated. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067972 | PERSON CONVEYING DEVICE, PARTICULARLY ESCALATOR OR MOVING WALKWAY, WITH A HANDRAIL, AND HANDRAIL FOR AN ESCALATOR OR A MOVING WALKWAY - A handrail ( | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067973 | HANDRAIL FOR AN ESCALATOR OR A MOVING SIDEWALK - A handrail ( | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067974 | HANDRAIL FOR AN ESCALATOR OR A MOVING WALKWAY - The handrail has an at least partially coated outer shell ( | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067975 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SLIP SHEET METERING FOR INDEXING PRODUCT - Product is conveyed as a continuous stream by a meter conveyor ( | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067976 | DEVICE FOR THE TREATMENT OF ARTICLE FLOWS AND METHOD THEREFOR | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067977 | ZONED ACCUMULATION CONVEYOR - An accumulation conveyor with individually controllable zones may be controlled in a manner which efficiently reduces the gaps between accumulated articles, accomplished by control logic which determines the existence of conditions conducive to reducing the gaps and implements the control logic as appropriate. The accumulation conveyor may be controlled in a coast to stop mode. The accumulation conveyor may be controlled in manner to detect and clear jams. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067978 | APPARATUS FOR CLEANING CONVEYOR BELT - One embodiment of an apparatus for cleaning a conveyor belt includes a container. The container includes a chamber adapted to store a fluid therein. Further, the chamber terminates in an opening. The apparatus may also include a fluid distributing member that may extend from the chamber and through the opening. Furthermore, the fluid distributing member may be rotatable with respect to the container. Moreover, the fluid distributing member may be capable of receiving the fluid from the chamber and distributing the fluid onto the conveyor belt spaced apart from the container to clean the conveyor belt. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067979 | Transporting Apparatus for a Vehicle Assembly Plant - A transporting apparatus for a vehicle assembly plant having a base element that is displaceable on a transporting plane, at least two pedestal elements connected to the base element, where each pedestal element is rotatable about a rotational axis perpendicular to the transporting plane. In addition, a support element for holding a vehicle body is connected to each of the at least two pedestal elements, where the support element is moveable eccentrically with respect to the rotational axis of each pedestal element. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067980 | Chain Link and Chain - A chain link for a conveyor chain includes connection apertures at each end which cooperate with apertures in an adjacent link for connection of the links in an assembled chain. The apertures may be shaped so as to provide rotation between adjacent links in two planes, with the chain also performing well under either tension or compression. Chain links may be formed from two pieces which are joined together along a longitudinal join, facilitating assembly and disassembly of the chain link and chain. The link may include a reinforcing insert encased in polymer, providing a strong chain link with the advantages of a polymer surface. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067981 | VEHICLE SWITCH UNIT - A vehicle switch unit includes a steering roll connector adapted to be mounted on a steering wheel for outputting a signal from the steering wheel to an exterior portion, a lever combination switch which is provided to a lower side of the steering roll connector for outputting a signal indicating an operation performed on a lever through a connector that is provided on a lower side of the lever combination switch, a steering angle sensor which is provided to a lower side of the lever combination switch and has a connector for outputting a signal indicating a rotating angle of the steering wheel, and a resin sleeve which is mounted on the steering roll connector for transmitting a rotation of the steering roll connector to the steering angle sensor. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067982 | MEMS-BASED SWITCHING - A MEMS-based switching device may be used to implement an interconnect switch in a programmable integrated circuit device. Such a MEMS-based device may include a deformable cantilever that may form a closed or open circuit to thereby implement switching functionality. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067983 | SWITCH STRUCTURE AND METHOD - Provided is a device, such as a switch structure, that includes a contact and a conductive element that is configured to be deformable between a first position in which the conductive element is separated from the contact and a second position in which the conductive element contacts the contact. The conductive element can be formed substantially of metallic material configured to inhibit time-dependent deformation. For example, the metallic material may be configured to exhibit a maximum steady-state plastic strain rate of less than 10 | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067984 | MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEM (MEMS) RESONANT SWITCHES AND APPLICATIONS FOR POWER CONVERTERS AND AMPLIFIERS - A modally driven oscillating element periodically contacts one of more electrical contacts, thereby acting as a switch, otherwise known as a resonant switch, or “resoswitch”, with very high Q's, typically above 10000 in air, and higher in vacuum. Due to periodic constrained contacting of the contacts, the bandwidth of the switch is greatly improved. One or more oscillating elements may be vibrationally interconnected with conductive or nonconductive coupling elements, whereby increased bandwidths of such an overall switching system may be achieved. Using the resoswitch, power amplifiers and converters more closely approaching ideal may be implemented. Integrated circuit fabrication techniques may construct the resoswitch with other integrated CMOS elements for highly compact switching devices. Through introduction of specific geometries within the oscillating elements, displacement gains may be made where modal deflections are greatly increased, thereby reducing device drive voltages to 2.5 V or lower. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067985 | CONCEPTION OF AN ELECTRO-MECHANICAL COMPONENT FOR A MICRO- OR NANO-SYSTEM EQUIPPED WITH A BAR FORMING AN AXIS OF ROTATION OF THE COMPONENT AND COATED IN GRAPHENE - Method of fabricating an electro-mechanical microsystem provided with at least one fixed part comprising a bar, and at least one mobile part in rotation around at least one portion of said bar, the method comprising the steps of:
| 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067986 | VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKER - In a vacuum circuit breaker for switching electric currents in the high-power range, a current conductor support is attached to the current conductor clamp for absorbing the high electro-dynamic attraction forces between the two current conductors subject to short-circuit current that run next to one another at a distance and to maintain the predetermined curvature of the current conductors so that the shut-off process or the shifting of the moving contact to the final position is not hindered. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067987 | ELECTRICAL SWITCH - An electrical switch having a housing, with a contact system being located in the interior of the housing. A movable operating member, in particular in the form of a rocker, is arranged on the housing for switching action on the contact system. An opening is located in the housing, for the switching action of the operating member. An elastic seal for the opening is attached to the housing. The operating member comprises a moving inner part, which is located in the interior of the housing, in particular an inner rocker which can pivot, and a moving outer part, which is located on the exterior of the housing, in particular an outer rocker which can pivot. The seal completely covers the opening. The outer part moves the inner part, via the elastically moving seal, for switching action on the contact system. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067988 | ELECTRICAL SWITCHING COMPONENT - An apparatus including an electrical switching device to control current to a load and a second case arranged to substantially encapsulate the electrical switching device. The electrical switching device includes a first case; a plurality of contacts disposed in the first case; and an opening in the first case disposed to expose the contacts. The second case is arranged to duct a blast from the opening of the first case of the electrical switching device. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067989 | BUTTON STRUCTURE WITH LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE AND RELATED ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A button structure includes a pressing portion, and an accommodating portion connected to a side of the pressing portion. An accommodating space is formed inside the accommodating portion. The button structure further includes a protruding portion connected to a side of the accommodated portion for actuating a switch when the pressing portion is pressed, and a light guiding portion. An end of the light guiding portion is disposed above a light source, and the other end of the light guiding portion is disposed inside the accommodating space. The light guiding portion is for guiding light emitted from the light source to project on a bottom of the pressing portion. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067990 | WEBBED KEYBOARD ASSEMBLY - A keyboard assembly configured for converting keystroke activation into electrical signals. The keyboard assembly includes a plurality of key caps, each of the plurality of key caps being configured to transition between a rest position and a depressed position. The keyboard assembly also includes a web-like structure having a plurality of interconnected ribs defining a plurality of apertures. The plurality of key caps are disposed such that the plurality of key caps move within the plurality of apertures and traverse a plane formed by an upper surface of the web-like structure when the plurality of key caps transition between the rest position and the depressed position. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067991 | THERMAL TREATMENT OF BIOMASS - A biomass pyrolysis process is provided in which biomass feedstock is mixed with a heat carrier. The heat carrier at least partly comprises char. The ratio by weight of biomass to char is in the range 1:1 to 1:20. The process may be carried out by in a screw/auger pyrolysis reactor in which the solid feedstock components are conveyed along the reactor by a first screw. A second screw conveys at least a portion of the solid products of the biomass pyrolysis back to a heat transfer medium input port. Thus, the heat transfer medium includes char from the biomass pyrolysis. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067992 | APPARATUS FOR RECOVERING STYRENE MONOMER AND METHOD OF RECOVERING STYRENE MONOMER USING AUXILIARY SOLVENT - Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for recovering styrene monomer using an auxiliary solvent, more particularly an apparatus and a method for recovering styrene monomer through pyrolysis of waste polystyrene capable of improving recovery ratio of styrene monomer using an auxiliary solvent such as steam, preventing repolymerization of pyrolyzed styrene monomer and effectively preventing production of unwanted high molecular weight materials. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067993 | TREATMENT OF HYDROCARBON FLUIDS WITH OZONE - A method of treating a hydrocarbon fluid that includes contacting the hydrocarbon fluid with an effective amount of ozone. A method for separating contaminants from a contaminated material includes supplying the contaminated material to a processing chamber, moving the contaminated material through the processing chamber, heating the contaminated material by externally heating the processing chamber so as to volatilize the contaminants in the contaminated material, removing vapor resulting from the heating, wherein the vapor comprises the volatilized contaminants, collecting, condensing, and recovering the volatilized contaminants, and contacting the volatilized contaminants with an effective amount of ozone. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067994 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOVING VOLATILE VAPORS FROM CONTAINERS - A system is configured to remove volatile organic compounds from a container. The system includes an enclosed contactor vessel having a first inlet to receive vapor containing volatile organic compounds from the container and a second inlet. The second inlet receives a vapor capture medium from a source. A contactor facilitates entrainment of the volatile organic compounds with the vapor capture medium while a first outlet recirculates treated vapor back to the container to effect a closed loop. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067995 | Ethanol Distillation System and Apparatus - An apparatus and method is disclosed which provides for an increased efficiency and reduced waste in an ethanol production facility. One aspect involves a burner assembly with a heat moderating material used in heating for distillation. Another aspect involves atomizing distillant for improved heat absorption in a distillation tank. Yet another aspect involves the utilization of waste products for growing plants in a hydroponics garden. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067996 | PVD METHOD FOR DEPOSITING A COATING ONTO A BODY AND COATED BODIES MADE THEREOF - A method of making a coated body including a coating and a substrate where, onto said substrate, a coating is deposited, using a PVD deposition process. The coating includes a nitride, carbide, oxide, boride or mixtures thereof, of one or more elements selected from groups IVb, Vb, VIb of the periodic table and Al, Y and Si. The deposition process includes at least one sequence of varying the substrate bias voltage, while maintaining the active targets. The sequence of varying the substrate bias voltage includes a subsequence S | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067997 | SYNTHESIS OF HIGH-PURITY BULK COPPER INDIUM GALLIUM SELENIDE MATERIALS - A method for forming a high purity, copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) bulk material is disclosed. The method includes sealing precursor materials for forming the bulk material in a reaction vessel. The precursor materials include copper, at least one chalcogen selected from selenium, sulfur, and tellurium, and at least one element from group IIIA of the periodic table, which may be selected from gallium, indium, and aluminum. The sealed reaction vessel is heated to a temperature at which the precursor materials react to form the bulk material. The bulk material is cooled in the vessel to a temperature below the solidification temperature of the bulk material and opened to release the formed bulk material. A sputtering target formed by the method can have an oxygen content of 10 ppm by weight, or less. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067998 | METHOD OF MAKING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE CADMIUM SULFIDE SPUTTERING TARGET FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MANUFACTURING - An electrically conductive cadmium sulfide sputtering target, the method of making the same, and the method of manufacturing a photovoltaic cell using the same. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110067999 | 400kA HIGH ENERGY EFFICIENCY REDUCTION POT - A 400 kA high energy efficiency reduction pot, comprising: anode carbon blocks, anode busbars, crust breaking and feeding device, anode lifting device, girders and pillars, pot hooding and exhausting system, cathode busbar arrangement structure, cathode carbon blocks, cathode lining structure and cathode pot shell, the pot is characterized in that: 1) superstructure and portal-type pillars are supported by pipe truss girders structure; 2) anode carbon block has eight steel stubs to be configured in a symmetrical mode; 3) the superstructure has 24 double-anode assemblies or 48 single-anode assemblies, six alumina feeding points, and two fluoride salt feeding points; 4) sub-section fume collecting and exhausting system is installed between a horizontal hood plate and a feeding hopper; 5) a device for sealing the anode rod by means a negative pressure suction is provided; 6) a new lining structure of holding heat on bottom, dispersing heat from side, and adding expansion layer at the cathode end have been designed based on the simulation of the electric field and thermal field; 7) the cathode busbars adopt a non-symmetrical configuration, and six power incoming points on the long side of the pot is provided; and 8) rectangular pipe truss girders are used as both air-supply pipeline above the pot and a silencer for tailed air from the crust breaking and feeding cylinder. The present invention has markedly energy-saving and emission reduction effect. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068000 | DRINKING ELECTROLYTIC WATER APPARATUS USING BOTTLED WATER AS RAW WATER - It is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus which produces, by using bottled water as raw water, water having high taste such as water having high reducing character including hydrogen that is said to have antioxidant effect. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068001 | RELEASE SYSTEM FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS - Electrochemical cells, and more specifically, release systems for the fabrication of electrochemical cells are described. In particular, release layer arrangements, assemblies, methods and compositions that facilitate the fabrication of electrochemical cell components, such as electrodes, are presented. In some embodiments, methods of fabricating an electrode involve the use of a release layer to separate portions of the electrode from a carrier substrate on which the electrode was fabricated. For example, an intermediate electrode assembly may include, in sequence, an electroactive material layer, a current collector layer, a release layer, and a carrier substrate. The carrier substrate can facilitate handling of the electrode during fabrication and/or assembly, but may be released from the electrode prior to commercial use. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068002 | ION EXCHANGE MEMBRANES - Highly energy efficient electrodialysis membranes having low operating costs and a novel process for their manufacture are described herein. The membranes are useful in the desalination of water and purification of waste water. They are effective in desalination of seawater due to their low electrical resistance and high permselectivity. These membranes are made by a novel process which results in membranes significantly thinner than prior art commercial electrodialysis membranes. The membranes are produced by polymerizing one or more monofunctional ionogenic monomers with at least one multifunctional monomer in the pores of a porous substrate. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068003 | INDIUM TIN OXIDE TARGET, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILM OF INDIUM TIN OXIDE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILM OF INDIUM TIN OXIDE - Disclosed are an indium Tin Oxide (ITO) target, a method for manufacturing the same, a transparent conductive film of ITO, and a method for manufacturing the transparent conductive film of ITO. The ITO target includes at least one oxide selected from the group consisting of Sm | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068004 | PLASMA GENERATING APPARATUS AND PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS - Provided is a plasma generating apparatus by which droplets mixed in plasma can be efficiently removed and surface processing precision can be improved in film formation wherein high purity plasma is used. A plasma processing apparatus using such plasma generating apparatus is also provided. A droplet removing portion arranged in a plasma advancing path is composed of a straight plasma straightly advancing tube (P | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068005 | DEVICE FOR DETERMINING SULFUR CONTENT IN FUEL - With a method for the determination of the sulfur content in fuels, a fuel sample is introduced into a miniaturized and/or microstructured combustion chamber ( | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068006 | Apparatus and Method for Treatment of Wastewater - An apparatus and method for treating wastewater is described. The apparatus includes an entry mixing chamber equipped with a wastewater inlet port and a gas inlet port configured for receiving the wastewater and pressurized gas, respectively. The apparatus further includes a housing attached to an open top of the entry mixing chamber, a first electrode and a second electrode arranged within the housing, and a collecting chamber mounted on an open housing top. The collecting chamber has a wastewater outlet port for discharge of the treated wastewater. A conductive particulate material is placed between the first and second electrodes to fill a space between the electrodes. The apparatus also includes an electrically powered mixer comprising an axle equipped with one or more whirling blades. The axle passes through the housing such that the whirling blades are located within the conductive particulate material. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068007 | MULTI-WAVELENGTH FLUORESCENCE DETECTION SYSTEM FOR MULTIPLEXED CAPILLARY ELECTROPHORESIS - Using multiple dichroics mirrors to split and redirect different wavelength regions of light in a multi-wavelength fluorescence detection system. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068008 | Method, Apparatus And Plant For Desalinating Saltwater Using Concentration Difference Energy - A method and apparatus for desalinating saltwater using concentration difference energy is disclosed. In order to desalinate saltwater that is contained within a product chamber, a drive cell is used to generate a drive voltage. The product chamber has a desalination voltage such that when a sufficient voltage is applied to the product chamber, anions and cations migrate out of the product chamber, thereby desalinating the water. The sufficient voltage, which includes the drive voltage and which is equal to or greater than the desalination voltage, is applied to the product chamber, consequently effecting desalination. Beneficially, concentration difference energy can be generated using a concentrated solution, which can be generated using, for example, solar energy. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068009 | METHOD FOR FORMING COATING FILM - This invention concerns a method for forming a coating film on a metallic substrate by a multistage energization method at no less than two stages using an electrodeposition bath which comprises a water-based film-forming agent comprising zirconium compound and, as the base resin, an amino group-containing modified epoxy resin which is obtained through reaction of an epoxy resin with an amino group-containing compound, said epoxy resin having been obtained through reaction of a diepoxide compound, a bisphenol epoxy resin and bisphenols; whereby coated articles excelling in corrosion resistance are offered. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068010 | ANODE MEDIA FOR USE IN ELECTROPLATING PROCESSES, AND METHODS OF CLEANING THEREOF - A method for cleaning anode media, the method comprising removing the anode media from an electroplating system, and removing scale coatings from substrates of the anode media by vibrational polishing the anode media with abrasive particles. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068011 | POLYMER THICK FILM SILVER ELECTRODE COMPOSITION FOR USE AS A PLATING LINK - The invention is directed to a polymer thick film silver composition comprising: (a) conductive silver flakes and (b) an organic medium comprising (1) acrylic organic polymeric binder; and (2) organic solvent. The composition may be processed at a time and energy sufficient to remove all solvent. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068012 | BIOSENSOR AND METHOD OF DETECTION OF A DNA SEQUENCE - The invention relates biosensor comprising a conductive or semi-conductive support and an intercalator polymer, wherein the intercalator polymer comprises monomer units of formula (I) | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068013 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING METAL NANO-PARTICLES USING ALTERNATING CURRENT ELECTROLYSIS - Disclosed herein are a method and apparatus for preparing metal nanoparticles using alternating current (AC) electrolysis, in which the yield of metal nanoparticles obtained can be greatly improved by maintaining the concentrations of a reducing agent and a dispersing agent at constant levels in proportion to the intensity of an electric current during the production of the metal nanoparticles. The method for preparing metal nanoparticles comprises the steps of: dissolving an electrolyte and a dispersing agent in pure water in a reactor to prepare an electrolytic solution; placing first and second electrodes apart from each other in the electrolytic solution in the reactor, the electrodes being made of the same material as metal nanoparticles to be obtained; applying alternating current at the first and second electrodes to ionize the metal of the first and second electrodes in the electrolytic solution; and introducing into the electrolytic solution a reducing agent so as to maintain the reducing agent at a constant level according to the concentration of metal ions produced, thereby reducing the metal ions to obtain the metal nanoparticles. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068014 | Ni-Pt Alloy and Target Comprising the Same - A Ni—Pt alloy and target superior in workability containing 0.1 to 20 wt % Pt and having a Vickers hardness of 40 to 90. A method of manufacturing the Ni—Pt alloy comprises steps of subjecting a raw material Ni having a purity of 3N level to electrochemical dissolution, neutralizing the electrolytically leached solution with ammonia, removing impurities through filtration with activated carbon, blowing carbon dioxide into the resultant solution to form nickel carbonate, exposing the resultant product to a reducing atmosphere to prepare high purity Ni powder, leaching a raw material Pt having a purity of 3N level with acid, subjecting the leached solution to electrolysis to prepare high purity electrodeposited Pt, and dissolving the resultant high purity Ni powder and high purity electrodeposited Pt. The method enables rolling of the Ni—Pt alloy ingot upon reducing the hardness thereof, which results in the stable and efficient manufacture of a rolled target. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068015 | BIOSENSOR AND METHOD OF DRIVING THE SAME - Provided are a biosensor and a method of driving the same. The biosensor includes a transistor including a substrate including a source, a drain, and a channel formed between the source and the drain, a gate insulating layer formed on the channel, and a source electrode and a drain electrode respectively connected with the source and the drain, a fluid line for covering the transistor to have an inner space together with the transistor and in which a sample solution including target molecules flows, a reference electrode formed on an inner wall of the fluid line, and a probe molecule layer attached on the reference electrode and reacting with the target molecules. Accordingly, the reference electrode is formed on the inner wall of the fluid line, enabling miniaturization of the bio device. Also, the probe molecules are formed on the reference electrode to measure a change in threshold voltage according to a change in electric potential between the reference electrode and the gate insulating layer, such that the sensitivity and reaction rate can be remarkably improved. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068016 | Collectable display panel device with data storage component - A collectable display panel device with data storage component is described. The device comprises at least one display panel having at least one user accessible opening for housing and displaying at least one collectable object. At least one display panel includes visual markings associative with at least one collectable object. A nonvolatile electronic data storage component is detachably stored on at least one display panel and includes associative visual markings of the visual markings of at least one display panel. In another embodiment, the nonvolatile electronic data storage component is non-detachably stored on at least one display panel. The nonvolatile electronic data storage component is configured to store at least one immutable digital picture image, at least in part, relating to the visual markings of at least one display panel, and the nonvolatile electronic data storage component is compatible and connectable to a computer system or equivalent system for operation. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068017 | Kit For, And Method Of Creating, Three-Dimensional Wall Murals - A kit and method of creating a three-dimensional murals that can be modified over time. A wall mountable sheet, such as wallpaper or canvas, contains a background with a general artistic theme. The artist builds on the background and personalizes it to reflect individual interests. A collection of ornamental items is included in the kit and provides the three-dimensional aspect to the mural. The ornamental items may include any number of items, such as beads, ribbons, buttons, rhinestones, photos, etc. In addition, any other object that may be pleasing or relevant to the artist, including photographs, can be incorporated by the artist when first creating the mural, or over time as events occur in the artist's life. The additional items can be in the kit, or obtained from any suitable source. The kit further includes adhesive for securing objects to the wall mountable sheet. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068018 | Carousel key organizer - A carousel key organizer has a bottom section and a top section that are coupled to be rotatable relative to each other. The bottom section includes walls that define Cells for holding keys, and the top section has a peripheral opening to allow access to one of the cells for readily removing a desired key. A detent mechanism is provided between the top and bottom sections so that the peripheral opening may be positioned either to block access to the cells or to allow access to a desired one of the cells. An adjunct key organizer may be mounted on the carousel key organizer having an open end partially enclosed by a sliding door. The adjunct key organizer has at least two compartments, and the sliding door is positionable to block access to all of the compartments or allow access to only one of the compartments. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068019 | Packaging for Gummy Substratum - Implementations of the present invention include methods, devices, and systems that provide effective packaging items with at least one gummy surface. In particular, implementations of the present invention provide a package for items with a gummy surface that does not require a separate liner to be placed on the gummy surface. In example implementations, the package includes inadhesive polymers such that the item can be removeably adhered to a portion of the package. Moreover, example embodiments of the present invention provide packaging devices, systems, and methods that allow an item with a gummy surface to be packaged without any part of the package interfacing with the gummy surface. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068020 | Packaging for Gummy Substratum - Implementations of the present invention include methods, devices, and systems that provide effective packaging items with at least one gummy surface. In particular, implementations of the present invention provide a package for items with a gummy surface that does not require a separate liner to be placed on the gummy surface. In example implementations, the package includes inadhesive polymers such that the item can be removeably adhered to a portion of the package. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068021 | TOW STRAP BAG - A tow strap bag, including: a tow strap that is adapted to be used to tow objects; an open zipper coupled to the circumference of the tow strap; and wherein the tow strap is adapted to form a bag when zipping up the zipper coupled to the tow strap. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068022 | Storage / Display Unit - A storage/display unit that is mountable on a support column is disclosed. The walls provide an enclosed storage space and may have one or more apertured walls for receiving and supporting pegboard or slatboard accessories. The storage/display unit has mounting means that allows it to be mounted on a support column, such as a lally column. The mounting means may be such, that it surrounds the circumference of a support column, or have a rear wall that allows the unit to be fitted against only a portion of the support column. The rear wall may have a column adapter and means for accommodating the various diameters of round support columns. The unit may also be mounted on a flat wall or used as a stand-alone unit. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068023 | Footwear Customization Kit - A footwear customization kit is disclosed. The kit comprises a container including an article of footwear, a stand, a steaming bag and a set of instructions. The article of footwear includes a customizable portion that can be deformed when heated. The stand and the steaming bag can be used to heat the article of footwear in a steam environment. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068024 | Method of Custom Fitting an Article of Footwear and Apparatus Including a Container - A method and apparatus for custom fitting an article of footwear is disclosed. A container holding the article of footwear includes a steaming assembly that allows a customer to subject the article of footwear to steam. The method can include cooling the article of footwear on the customer's foot to custom fit the article of footwear. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068025 | PARTITION MOUNTING SYSTEMS, PARTITION ASSEMBLY KITS, DOUBLE-SIDED ADHESIVE TAPE AND METHODS OF INSTALLATION AND APPLICATION - A partition assembly kit including a receptacle, a sheet of material of a sufficient size to cover a standard-sized entry way, a roll of double-sided tape comprising a carrier material having a high-tack adhesive material on a first side of the carrier material and a low-tack adhesive material on a second side of the carrier material, wherein the first side of the carrier material has a peel adhesion greater than the second side of the carrier material, and at least one zipper having a length greater than 50% the height of the standard-sized entry way. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068026 | Storage receptacle for smoking material and system and method for using same - A storage receptacle for smoking material may open on two opposite sides. A bottom end of the storage receptacle may have a first cavity which may store the smoking material. A top end of the storage receptacle may have a second cavity which may store a pipe, a third cavity which may store a lighter and a fourth cavity which may store a cleaning pick. A top cover and a bottom cover may be removed from the top end and the bottom end of the receptacle, respectively. The top cover and the bottom cover may have teeth that may be used to grind, to divide and/or to separate the smoking material into smaller sizes. Threads may connect the top cover to the top end, the bottom cover to the bottom end, and/or the top cover to the bottom cover. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068027 | SLIDE-ACTION HINGE-LID PACKAGE - The package ( | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068028 | INDUSTRIAL AND UTILITY GLOVE - A glove system is described herein that includes: a hand covering segment, and a receptacle segment, wherein the receptacle segment is coupled to the hand covering segment. A storage system for a glove system is also disclosed that includes: a hand covering segment, a receptacle segment, wherein the receptacle segment is coupled to the hand covering segment and wherein the receptacle segment comprises the bottom portion of the storage system; and a lid, wherein the lid is removably coupled to the receptacle segment. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068029 | Nail-belt for nail gun - A nail-belt for use in a nail gun to feed nails is disclosed having a plurality of nail sockets for holding nails individually, each nail socket having a top ring, a bottom ring and a flat connection portion vertically connected between the top ring and the bottom ring, and a plurality of links respectively transversely connected between the top rings of each two adjacent nail sockets and the bottom rings of each two adjacent nail sockets. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068030 | COSMETIC DISPLAY SYSTEM - A cosmetic display system comprising an image of an applicator, a secondary package, and optionally a container and/or a handle. The image comprises a depiction of an applicator including a substantially longitudinal core, a plurality of protrusions extending from and surrounding the core; and a substantially longitudinal stem attached to the core. At least one of the plurality of protrusions and the core comprise a chromatic color having a luminance value of greater than about 10, a chroma value of greater than about (22-0.22L); and a hue value of from about 0 to about 360. At least one of the plurality of protrusions and the core comprise contrasting colors relative to the stem. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068031 | CONTAINER FOR HOLDING ENDODONTIC INSTRUMENTS - A container for holding endodontic instruments that may include a base, a foam pad, a retainer, and a lid. The base may include a well with a bottom and sidewalls extending upwardly from the bottom to an open-ended top. The foam pad may be configured to hold one or more endodontic instruments inserted through the pad, and dimensioned to cover the open-ended top of the well. The retainer may be configured to clamp the foam pad over the open-ended top of the well so that the pad is tautly maintained in a holding position, whereby the foam pad is configured to hold at least a portion of an endodontic instrument within the well. The lid may be coupled to the base, and movable between an open position and a closed position that covers the foam pad. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068032 | TOOL BOX WITH PIVOTING ROW SOCKETS - A tool box structure includes a plurality of row sockets. Each row socket has a plurality of insert holes defined therein for adapting to receive a screwdriver bit and a positioning gutter formed at the bottom thereof. A box body is pivotally connecting to the row sockets. The box body has a plurality of positioning slots defined therein and corresponding to the quantity of the row sockets in the box body. An elastic element is installed between each positioning slot and each positioning gutter. The positioning slot and the positioning gutter is abutted by two ends of each elastic element. A cover body is installed to the box body. A plurality of openings is defined in the cover body and respectively corresponding to the insert holes in the row sockets. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068033 | Novel Method for Manufacturing Articles Made with Aluminum Pull Tabs - A novel method for manufacturing articles made with aluminum pull tabs such as a woman's is provided. The invention is also directed towards structural integrity of the novel articles constructed with aluminum pull tabs. In addition, the novel articles made with aluminum pull tabs in accordance with the present invention, such as a woman's purse are individually customizable to reflect the owner's fashion style and/or sponsor advertising. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068034 | Shipping Container Integrating A Sharps Disposal Container With A New Product Storage Container - A shipping container integrates a sharps disposal container with a new product storage container for shipping. The storage container stores new product. A sharps disposal container receives used sharps. One of the storage container and the sharps disposal container is disposed within the other of the storage container and the sharps disposal container for shipping. A lid is adapted to be connected to the outermost container of the sharps disposal container and the storage container for shipping and to a top of the sharps disposal container for receiving used sharps. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068035 | Durable shipping container for heavy sensitive electroinics - A system and method for securing, shipping, storing, loading, unloading, accessing and protecting sensitive heavy electronic assemblies. Integration of container dunnage, recessed hardware and exterior stacking features to protect container and contents during shipping. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068036 | Plastic Reclaimed From Infectious Medical Waste and Medical Devices Manufactured Therefrom - Methods of reclaiming plastic from infectious medical waste and manufacturing medical devices from reclaimed plastic are described. Medical devices made from plastic reclaimed from infectious medical waste are also described. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068037 | PLASTIC CONTAINER COMPRISING CYCLIC POLYOLEFIN LAYER - The present invention provides and a plastic container and multilayered films, which comprises a heat-sealable seal layer, a cyclic polyolefin layer, and an outermost layer, wherein the seal layer comprises polypropylene, the cyclic polyolefin layer comprises a cyclic polyolefin polymer or a cyclic polyolefin copolymer, and the outermost layer comprises a layer containing polypropylene, and which further comprises a resin composition layer comprises a blended product of a propylene polymer and a styrene elastomer. The plastic container of the present invention can suppresses a reduction in the medicament content of a liquid-state medicament and is excellent in terms of shock resistance, handling ability during the filling of the container with the medicament, and the moldability and transparency of the container. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068038 | Decomposable Collector and Container - A decomposable collector and container for the manual collection and containment of small amounts of material without direct manual contact. The collector and container may decompose upon exposure to light, heat, ozone, or other environmental factor. The collector and container, comprises a first film formed into an elongated bag-like structure having an open end, a closed end, and closed side edges, the bag being sized to comfortably receive a user's hand, the closed end being gusseted to form a “W”-shape in cross section; the gussets in the closed end forming two interior pockets for receipt of the user's fingers and thumb, respectively, and an intermediate exterior pocket therebetween for receipt of the material being collected and for engagement thereof by and between the fingers and thumb, the collector and container when turned inside-out to remove it from the user's hand comprising a container for the collected material; wherein the first film comprises linear low density polyethylene, not more than about 25% aggregate, and a degradation additive. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068039 | Child-Resistant, Senior-Friendly Package having a Squeeze-Release Mechanism and Method of Assembly - A package for containing tablets or like separate dispensable items is provided having so-called child-resistant and senior-friendly storage and dispensing properties. An elongate outer sleeve houses a separate blister card carrying tablets or like items. The card slides into the sleeve to a storage position in which the card is housed within the outer sleeve and slides in the reverse direction to a dispensing position in which the card at least partially extends from the open end of the sleeve. The sleeve includes an internal locking restriction secured to a wall thereof, and the card includes a tail end having an integral latch. The locking restriction and latch cooperate to form a locking engagement thereby locking the card within the sleeve when the card is in the storage position. The sleeve includes visually defined squeeze locations on opposite side edges thereof that correspond to a location of the internal locking restriction. The locking engagement of the latch to the internal locking mechanism is released when the outer sleeve is squeezed at the visually defined squeeze locations. The construction of the outer sleeve from a paperboard blank, the construction of a blister card having a latch, and a method of assembling the above referenced package are also disclosed. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068040 | COMPOSITIONS OF ETHYLENE/VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMERS FOR HEAT-SEALABLE EASY OPENING PACKAGING - Disclosed are compositions comprising ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymers, tackifying resins and optionally polyolefins (for example, polyethylene and polypropylene) that provide strong, tight hermetic heat seals with an easily peelable opening feature to fluoropolymers such as polychlorotrifluoroethylene. Also disclosed are multilayer structures and packages comprising these compositions. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068041 | Packaged-product System with Multi-operational Access Control - The present invention relates to a child safe packaged-product system with multi-operational access control. The invention further relates to packaged-product system that facilitates interaction with the user so as to render child safe state of the package after use. The synergistic operational combination of the said package holding provision, package fixing provision, an assembly of the package and package fixing provision operably connected by the said restrictive means results in a multi-operational access control to access the package after the completion of the child resistant activity obviating the problem of package access as a part of the child resistant activity. Further provision of the said means to remind/alert user of reengaging/repositioning the package in the child-safe state after use renders child resistant state to the package after use enhancing the effectiveness of the child resistant function of the package. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068042 | METHOD FOR VACUUM SKIN PACKAGING A PRODUCT ARRANGED IN A TRAY - The invention relates to a vacuum skin packaging process, to a tray suitable for a vacuum skin packaging process and to the package thus obtained. The vacuum skin packaging process of the invention comprises providing a tray loaded with a product said tray comprising a bottom wall, a side wall upwardly extending from said bottom wall and terminating in an outwardly projecting horizontal rim, said side wall comprising at least one hole; placing the product loaded tray in a vacuum chamber; positioning a film above the product loaded tray; forming an airtight contact between the film and the rim of the tray; evacuating air from above the film to bring it into contact with a heating platen to heat the film; evacuating air from within the tray through the at least one hole; introducing air from above the film pushing the film in contact with the product and welding it to the inner surface of the tray closing the at least one hole in the side wall characterised in that the film is held in contact with the heating platen while air begins to be evacuated from within the tray. Preferably the film is positioned above the product loaded tray is a discrete piece of film having the size of the tray thus reducing the amount of film which is scrapped during a vacuum skin packaging process. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068043 | AC ADAPTER UNIT, STORAGE TRAY FOR AN AC ADAPTER AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An AC adapter unit compactly houses the AC adapter block and DC cable so that radiation noise from the DC cable is not amplified. The AC adapter unit | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068044 | DISPLAY PACKAGE FOR A PLURALITY OF PRODUCTS - The present invention is directed to a display package that, in one embodiment, comprises a plurality of packs containing one or more products and a sleeve. The primary packs are arranged in a bundle and disposed within the sleeve. A separator panel can be included in certain embodiments of the bundle between the packs. Portions of the packs may protrude through apertures in the front and rear panels of the sleeve and apertures within the separator panel to assist with maintaining the bundle within the sleeve. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068045 | DISPERSED METAL SULFIDE-BASED CATALYSTS - The invention provides a catalyst composition, which includes an emulsion of an aqueous phase in an oil phase, wherein the aqueous phase comprises an aqueous solution containing a group 6 metal and a group 8, 9 or 10 metal. The metals can be provided in two separate emulsions, and these emulsions are well suited for treating hydrocarbon feedstocks. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068046 | MERCURY REMOVAL FROM WATER - Methods and apparatus relate to removal of mercury from water. The removal relies on transferring mercury from an aqueous stream to a natural gas stream upon contacting the aqueous stream with the natural gas stream. Processing of the natural gas stream after used to strip the mercury from the aqueous stream removes the mercury from the natural gas stream. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068047 | Methods and Units for Mitigation of Carbon Oxides During Hydrotreating - This invention relates to methods and units for mitigation of carbon oxides during hydrotreating hydrocarbons including mineral oil based streams and biological oil based streams. A hydrotreating unit includes a first hydrotreating reactor for receiving a mineral oil based hydrocarbon stream and forming a first hydrotreated product stream, and a second hydrotreating reactor for receiving a biological oil based hydrocarbon stream and forming a second hydrotreated product stream. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068048 | MERCURY REMOVAL WITH AMINE SORBENTS - Methods and apparatus relate to treatment of fluids to remove mercury contaminants in the fluid. Contact of the fluid with an amine that has absorbed a sulfur compound causes the mercury contaminants to be absorbed by the amine. Phase separation then removes from the fluid the amine loaded with the mercury contaminants such that a treated product remains. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068049 | METHOD FOR REMOVING METALS AND AMINES FROM CRUDE OIL - A method of removing metals and amines from crude oil comprising adding an effective metal removing amount of one or more hydroxycarboxylic acids selected from lactic acid and malic acid and salts thereof to said crude oil; adding wash water to said crude oil; mixing said crude oil, acid and wash water to form an emulsion; and resolving said emulsion into an aqueous phase and crude oil having a reduced metals content. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068050 | Process for distillation and decarbonization of oil shale species using fluidized bed - The present invention discloses a process for dry distillation and decarbonization of oil shale species using fluidized bed. The shale oil contained in oil shale having certain size distribution in fluidizing condition is gasified by using high temperature dry gas and/or high temperature stream as heat carrier and fluidizing medium, meanwhile, dry gas dissolves some organics in oil shale, that is, fluidizing, dry distillating and deoiling. The powder which has removed shale oil is fluidized by high temperature air under oxygen-rich condition. The carbon in oil shale is combusted, i.e. fluidizing decarbonization. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068051 | BALLISTIC SEPARATOR - A system and method sorts bulk material containing lightweight components and heavier components, by separating the lightweight components from the heavier components. The method includes the steps of a) conveying the bulk material to be sorted, and releasing it through a corresponding outlet along a given trajectory; and b) generating an airflow and projecting said airflow adjacent to the outlet so that the airflow intersects the given trajectory of the bulk material, and draws along with it the lightweight material via a Venturi effect, thereby separating the lightweight components from the heavier components. This enables namely to easily, quickly and inexpensively sort out fairly lightweight materials, from heavier materials, at a substantial high throughput. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068052 | Slot sieve and holding device for the production thereof - A slot sieve comprises a large number of sieve profiles arranged next to one another, which form a respective sieve slot between their longitudinal sides, and at least two, preferably a plurality of carrier profiles, which extend transverse to the sieve profiles and on which the sieve profiles are fastened. The carrier profiles are arranged in receiving grooves, which respectively align with one another, in the sieve profiles in such a way that the outsides of the carrier profiles remote from the sieve profiles are located in a plane with the slot sides or lower sides remote therefrom of the sieve profiles. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068053 | FILTERING DEVICE - Provided is a filtering device including a filter part having a plurality of filters stacked to filter contaminants in fluid, and a sample part disposed on an outer plane of the filter part and having a plurality of samples corresponding to the filters, respectively. Therefore, a filter exchange period can be accurately determined by measuring properties of the filter varied during filtering of contaminants, and indiscriminate exchange of the filters can be prevented to reduce maintenance cost. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068054 | VALVELESS SIPHON DECANTER AND METHODS OF USE - A valveless siphon decanter for processing fluid within a tank having a siphon tube external to the tank, the siphon tube having an output, a boom extending substantially transversely from the siphon tube, the boom providing a path for the communication of fluid from within the tank into the siphon tube, a vacuum head in association with the boom, the vacuum head having at least one orifice disposable within the tank for receiving the fluid, a vacuum source for creating a vacuum within the siphon tube and the boom to draw the fluid in through the at least one orifice of the vacuum head into the boom and into the siphon tube thereafter, a vacuum break for breaking the vacuum within the boom and the siphon tube; and wherein the siphon tube and the boom are disposed outside of the tank. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068055 | AQUARIUM FILTER SYSTEM - An aquarium filter system mainly has a base and an uprightly mounted filtering cylinder; the filtering cylinder is provided therein with a pump unit, it can be optionally used to spray forceful water jet on the surface board of the base or to pump air into the filtering cylinder to form air bubbles in water in the filtering cylinder; after filtering, seawater in an aquarium can be kept clean. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068056 | Method for the Biological Treatment of an Effluent and Associated Plant - The invention relates to a method for the biological treatment of an effluent to be treated and containing at least two forms of pollution, one of which is more easily biodegradable than the other, which comprises using a main biological treatment area in which the raw effluent is contacted with biological sludge adapted for consuming a first form of pollution that can be more easily degraded than a second form of pollution, wherein said method is characterised in that comprises collecting a fraction at least of the biological sludge which is isolated at a distance from the main biological treatment area in a so-called bioactivation area and under aeration and time conditions adapted for triggering in said fraction the development of new biological functions capable of consuming the second form of pollution, and further recycling at least a portion of said biological sludge fraction towards the main biological treatment area. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068057 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR TREATING WASTEWATER - Systems, apparatuses, and methods of treating wastewater are provided. In some aspects, a container may be provided and may include a first member, a second member spaced apart from the first member, and media supported by and extending between the first and second members. An organism may be introduced into the container and wastewater may be introduced into the container for treatment. The media may be loop cord media. In other aspects, two containers may be provided and wastewater may be initially introduced into a first container for treatment, removed from the first container, and subsequently introduced into the second container for further treatment. A first species of organism may be present in the first container and a second species of organism may be present in the second container. Methods of using these containers are also provided. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068058 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR TREATING WASTEWATER - An apparatus for treating wastewater is provided, which comprises a biological reaction tank and a membrane separation device. The membrane separation device is provided outside the biological reaction tank. A mixing device is provided inside the biological reaction tank and an aeration device is provided inside the membrane separation device or inside a container for loading the membrane separation device. The biological reaction tank is connected to the membrane separation device or the container for loading the membrane separation device through a pipeline. A process using the apparatus for treating wastewater is also provided. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068059 | MERCURY REMOVAL WITH SORBENTS MAGNETICALLY SEPARABLE FROM TREATED FLUIDS - Methods and apparatus relate to treatment of fluids to remove mercury contaminants in the fluid. Contact of the fluid with active outer surfaces of particles magnetically separable from the fluid loads the particles with the mercury contaminants. Magnetic separation then removes from the fluid the particles loaded with the mercury contaminants such that a treated product remains. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068060 | WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems, apparatus and methods are described that control and manage wastewater collection and treatment. One or more sensors monitor and measure levels of contaminants, other chemicals and or environmental conditions in a well of a collection station and/or in inflow and/or outflow mains. An additive that can include one or more of ozone, oxygen, a bioagent, bleach, peroxide and other chemicals, and selected to treat chemicals and/or contaminants in wastewater, can be mixed with waste water in the well and the main. A dispersion assembly deployed within the collection station is adapted to mix and spray the waste water and additive onto a wall of the well or surface of a body of wastewater in the well. A processor configured to control the rate at which the additive is provided to the dispersion assembly or force main based on measurements of contaminants received from the first and second sensors. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068061 | Integrated Measurement System For Use with Surgical Fluid Salvage Containers - A reservoir for use with a blood collection system includes a housing, a pre-filter, and a spring mechanism. The housing defines a cavity and has an inlet for receiving fluid from a source. The pre-filter is located within the cavity, removes particulates contained within the fluid, and allows the fluid to pass through the pre-filter. The spring mechanism is connected to the pre-filter and allows the pre-filter to travel within the cavity as the pre-filter collects particulates. | 2011-03-24 |
| 20110068062 | System for removing contaminants from a water circulation stream - Suspended solids are removed from a circulation line extending between an oil storage tank and a water reservoir. A filter is positioned between the storage tank and a circulation tank for collecting suspended solids carried by a circulated water stream from the storage tank. A pressure sensor and a transducer is mounted in a control unit positioned upstream from the pump and downstream of the filter to detect and out-of-range pressure condition and send a signal to the pump power supply for de-activating the pump. An alarm signal is generated alerting an operator of the low oil level in the storage tank or clogged filter. | 2011-03-24 |
