16th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130092511 | SUBSTRATE TRANSMISSION APPARATUS - A substrate transmission apparatus is provided. The substrate transmission apparatus includes two supporting stands, a transmission shaft having two end portions, a supporting shaft having two end portions, first rollers, and second rollers. Two end portions of the transmission shaft are respectively connected to the two supporting stands. Two end portions of the supporting shaft are respectively connected to the two supporting stands, and the supporting shaft is located above the transmission shaft. The first rollers are fixed at intervals on the transmission shaft and rotate with the transmission shaft to convey a substrate placed thereon. The second rollers are rotatably connected to the supporting shaft and are in contact with an upper surface of the substrate, such that the substrate is conveyed and sandwiched between the first rollers and the second rollers. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092512 | BELT CONVEYOR DEVICE - A belt conveyor for a road-finishing machine or a charger. The belt conveyor includes a conveyor belt in which a displaceably mounted support element abuts the conveyor belt, and a first and a second piston cylinder unit operate to displace the support element. The first and the second hydraulic piston cylinder units can be pressurised independently of each other in order to move the support element into a desired inclined position. If the conveyor belt of the belt conveyor runs laterally away from the support element, the out-of-true running of the conveyor belt can be counteracted by an inclined position of the support element which moves the conveyor belt back into its original position. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092513 | FLAT WIRE CONVEYOR BELT WITH MULTIPLE CONNECTING RODS AND STRENGTHENING EDGES - The flat wire conveyor belt comprises multiple part connecting rods used to incrementally extend the length of the flat wire conveyor belt and provide ease of repair and installation. The flat wire conveyor belt comprises U-shaped connecting rods. The multiple part connecting rods can be connected in a series of two or more to span the width of the flat conveyor belt. The flat wire connecting rods can connect to the picket, to each other, or via and intermediate connecting rod. The flat wire conveyor belt provides strengthened edges. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092514 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A connector assembly is connected between a motherboard and a backplane. The connector assembly includes a mini serial attached small computer system interface (Mini-SAS) connector, a serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) connector, and a switch unit. The switch unit includes first to fourth single-pole double-throw (SPDT) switches. When poles of the first to fourth SPDT switches are correspondingly connected to first throws of the first to fourth SPDT switches, the Min-SAS connector is connected to the motherboard, and the SATA connector is connected to the backplane. When the poles of the first to fourth SPDT switches are correspondingly connected to second throws of the first to fourth SPDT switches, the Min-SAS connector is connected to the backplane, and the SATA connector is connected to the motherboard. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092515 | MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKER CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING SHORT CIRCUIT CONDITIONS - A molded case circuit breaker includes a molded case containing a circuit breaker trip unit, and multiple line connector lugs attached to an end portion of the molded case for connecting the trip unit to power cables from a power source. Rigid support brackets attached to a rigid supporting surface extend along a pair of opposite outer side walls of the molded case adjacent the lugs to resist outward movement of the side walls in the event of a short circuit condition that exerts distorting forces on the lugs and the portions of the molded case adjacent the lugs. The rigid support brackets may be attached to a supporting pan attached to the portion of the molded case adjacent the lugs. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092516 | SECURITY COVER PLATE FOR LIGHT SWITCH - An light switch cover plate constructed of a durable and ruggedized break-resistant material that securely covers the light switch switching mechanism and includes, uniquely keyed mounting members, and a uniquely keyed switching implement operably connected to a switching lever to effect switching on and off the light switch switching mechanism. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092517 | Lightweight Conductor For Electrical Equipment And Electrical Equipment Including At Least One Such Conductor - The invention relates to a conductor for electrical equipment, including at least two electrically-conductive material support elements spaced apart from each other along a longitudinal axis (Y) and at least four electrically-conductive material structural sections elongate along the longitudinal axis (Y), curved transversely to the longitudinal axis, and supported by the support elements;
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20130092518 | SWITCH DEVICE - Disclosed is a switch device including a housing, a plurality of components (including a conductive member, a conducting member, a switch member and an actuating member) accommodated in the housing, and a lid body disposed on the housing. Two vertical boards are disposed on a bottom portion of the housing, and a receiving space is formed in a middle part of the bottom portion. The conductive member has an electrode that is disposed on an upper side in the receiving space adjacent to the two vertical boards. A plurality of grooves are disposed on the bottom portion outside the two vertical boards. The switch member is disposed in the receiving space. A contact pad corresponding to the electrode is disposed between a bottom portion of the switch member and the actuating member at a top portion of the switch member, and is linearly aligned with the actuating member. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092519 | ROTARY SWITCH - In a rotary switch, a latching portion having a recess or a hole provided in a decorative cover engages with a locking portion having a protrusion provided on an operating knob, and a catching portion of a rotary body contacts with an inner side of the locking portion on one side closer to the rotary body. The decorative cover is thus attached to the operating body. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092520 | TOUCH DEVICE AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to a touch technology, and more particularly to a touch device and a fabrication method thereof. The touch device comprises a sensing area and a peripheral area. The touch device further comprises a sensing electrode layer, a shading layer, a signal transmission line layer, and a conductive layer. The sensing electrode layer extends from the sensing area to the peripheral area. The shading layer is disposed on the peripheral area to overlay the sensing electrode layer and has a through hole to expose a portion of the sensing electrode layer. The signal transmission line layer is disposed on the shading layer and does not cover the through hole. The conductive layer fills the through hole and electrically connects the sensing electrode layer. In addition, a fabrication method of a touch device is also provided. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092521 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH LAMINATED STRUCTURE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to an electronic device, and more particularly, to an electronic device with laminated structure and a manufacturing method thereof. The electronic device comprises: a first substrate; a second substrate; and a solid-state adhesive layer, wherein the adhesive layer is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. The solid-state adhesive layer reacts with the first substrate and the second substrate to form a chemically linked chain for bonding the first substrate and the second substrate. The present disclosure further selects a solid-state adhesive with both physical and chemical cohesiveness to laminate the two substrates: thereby making an electronic device more firm with higher shock resistance. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092522 | Pure Liquid Manufacturing Apparatus - Provided is a pure liquid manufacturing apparatus capable of manufacturing pure liquid such as pure water efficiently. Together with a series of units, from a heating unit to a condensation unit, for obtaining pure liquid from vapor, a drain tank unit for storing liquid is disposed, after the liquid discharged from the vaporization unit and the separation unit and new liquid are mixed in advance in the drain tank unit, the mixed liquid is pressurized by a pump unit and supplied to the heating unit. Consequently, the drain tank unit serves as a buffer for pressure, thus making it possible to maintain easily the pressure in the respective units such as the vaporization unit, etc., and reduce load of a vacuum exhaust unit to ensure a reduced pressure state, and dispose the required minimum valves for maintaining the pressure, thereby achieving the simplification of the apparatus structure. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092523 | EVAPORATOR WITH COATED AND CORRUGATED TUBES - An evaporator having more efficient heat transfer tubes, that are either or both coated and vertically corrugated. The coating, though reducing the heat transfer co-efficient, lengthens the time between cleaning treatment to increase the overall efficiency of the evaporator. The corrugation of the tubes controls the film characteristics and enhances evaporation from the film upon condensation of vapor within the tubes. The corrugation profile is selected to enhance waviness and turbulence of the films and thereby increase evaporation and condensation and hence the effectivity of the evaporator. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092524 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USING ULTRASONIC RADIATION FOR CONTROLLED FRAGMENTATION OF CHAINS OF NUCLEIC ACIDS - Example methods and systems are directed to controlled fragmentation of genetic samples that include chains of nucleic acid. Waveform inputs to a transducer configured as Fresnel Annular Sector Actuator (FASA) are used to focus acoustic energy at the genetic sample in a controlled fragmentation process that reduces the genetic sample to a desired average fragment size for the resulting chains of nucleic acid. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092525 | CONCENTRIC FLOW-THROUGH PLASMA REACTOR AND METHODS THEREFOR - The present invention provides a radiofrequency plasma apparatus for the production of nanoparticles and method for producing nanoparticles using the apparatus. The apparatus is designed to provide high throughput and makes the continuous production of bulk quantities of high-quality crystalline nanoparticles possible. The electrode assembly of the plasma apparatus includes an outer electrode and a central electrode arranged in a concentric relationship to define an annular flow channel between the electrodes. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092526 | Method of activation of noble metal for measurement of glucose and associated biosensor electrode - An electrochemical glucose biosensor comprising two electrodes with at least one of electrodes having both a metallic layer and a non-metallic layer in direct contact with the metallic layer. The metallic layer is comprised of a noble metal element. A glucose reactive strip connects the first electrode and the second electrode. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092527 | Method for Manufacturing Shielding - A method for manufacturing shielding which uses multiple vacuum sputtering methods to produce shielding on single IC chip. The method comprises the following steps: using covering fixtures to cover a plurality of IC chips and fixing these IC chips on a work support; vacuumizing the chamber to a pretreatment vacuum level; keeping pumping an ionizable gas into the chamber and performing ion bombardment on the material for IC packaging on the surface of these IC chips in order to produce carbon dangling bond connection layer on the material when the vacuum level of the chamber reaches the work vacuum level; performing multiple vacuum sputtering method to sequentially form a first coating layer, a second coating layer and a third coating layer on the carbon dangling bond connection layer; and breaking the vacuum status of the chamber and taking out the coated IC chips. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092528 | FILM-FORMING DEVICE AND FILM-FORMING METHOD - A film-forming device is provided, including: a chamber in which a substrate is disposed; a target, disposed within the chamber, which contains a material from which a film is formed; a substrate-supporting table disposed inside the chamber; driving unit that rotates the substrate-supporting table; a sputtering cathode that causes sputtered particles to be incident on the substrate from an oblique direction; and a control unit that controls the driving unit by setting a rotation period so that a sputtering film formation time required to form a film having a desired thickness is an integer multiple of a rotation period of the substrate-supporting table. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092529 | PLASMA PROCESSING WITH ENHANCED CHARGE NEUTRALIZATION AND PROCESS CONTROL - Plasma processing with enhanced charge neutralization and process control is disclosed. In accordance with one exemplary embodiment, the plasma processing may be achieved as a method of plasma processing a substrate. The method may comprise providing the substrate proximate a plasma source; applying to the plasma source a first RF power level during a first period and a second RF power level during a second period, the first and second RF power levels being greater than zero RF power level, wherein the second RF power level is greater than the first RF power level; generating with the plasma source a first plasma during the first period and a second plasma during the second period; and applying to the substrate a first bias voltage during the first period and a second bias voltage during the second period, wherein the first voltage has more negative potential than the second voltage. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092530 | APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING ELECTROLYTIC REDUCED WATER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An apparatus for producing electrolytic reduced water capable of electrolyzing purified water, which is filtered through reverse osmosis, by use of concentrated water that remains after the purification. The apparatus includes a water purifying apparatus, and an electrolytic cell provided with a first chamber having a cathode, a second chamber having an anode, and a third chamber disposed between the first chamber and the second chamber to receive concentrated water from the water purifying apparatus. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092531 | Method and Apparatus for Producing a Stabilized Antimicrobial Non-toxic Electrolyzed Saline Solution Exhibiting Potential as a Therapeutic - An improved method and apparatus for producing a stable, non-toxic, antimicrobial electrolyzed saline solution with a broad range of anti-infective and therapeutic applications. The resulting electrolyzed saline solution exhibits a marked lack of toxicity upon intravenous, aspired, oral or topical application in mammals for therapeutic applications providing a broad platform, including topical disinfection, antimicrobial application, wound treatment, oxidative stress reduction and enhancement of immune function to better detect malfunctioning cells. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092532 | Methods and Apparatus for Producing Ferrate(VI) - An undivided electrochemical cell. The electrochemical cell includes a housing defining an undivided chamber, the housing having one electrolyte inlet and at least two electrolyte outlets; an anode in the chamber; a cathode in the chamber; and an electrolyte in the chamber, wherein the anode and the cathode are not gas diffusion electrodes. The invention also involves a method of operating an electrochemical cell, and methods for making ferrate(VI). | 2013-04-18 |
20130092533 | SPUTTER DEPOSITION APPARATUS - A sputter deposition apparatus can sputter a wider surface area of a sputtering surface of a target in comparison to an area that could be sputtered by a conventional apparatus. An adhesion-preventing member surrounding the outer periphery of a sputtering surface of a target made of a metal material is formed by insulating ceramic. The target is sputtered while moving a magnet device between a position where the entire outer periphery of an outer peripheral magnet is on the inside of the outer periphery of the sputtering surface and another position where a part of the outer periphery of the outer peripheral magnet protrudes out to the outside of the outer periphery of the sputtering surface. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092534 | Tantalum Sputtering Target - Provided is a tantalum sputtering target, in which 1 mass ppm or more and 50 mass ppm or less of boron is contained as an essential component, and of which the purity excluding boron and gas components is 99.998% or higher. Thereby obtained is a high-purity tantalum sputtering target having a uniform and fine structure and enabling plasma stabilization and achievement of superior film evenness (uniformity). | 2013-04-18 |
20130092535 | LIQUID-DEVELOPING SHEET - This invention is a liquid-developing sheet comprising a liquid-accepting layer at least on one surface of a substrate, wherein said liquid-accepting layer contains a binder and a block copolymer comprising blocks of ethylene oxide units and blocks of alkylene oxide units with 3 or more carbon atoms. This invention can provide a liquid-developing sheet for a biosensor, which shows stable liquid developability even at high temperature and high humidity and is good in the adhesion between the liquid-accepting layer and the substrate. If the liquid-developing sheet of this invention is used, the accuracy of measurement by the biosensor can be enhanced. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092536 | ZWITTERION BUFFER CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS AND USES IN ELECTROANALYTICAL METHODS - Described herein are reagent compositions for detecting and/or measuring analytes in a test sample. In one embodiment, reagent compositions are described for detecting and/or measuring glucose in a sample. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092537 | GAS SENSOR ELEMENT AND GAS SENSOR - The gas sensor element includes an inner space into which a measurement gas is introduce through a diffusion resistor, a first oxygen pump cell, a second oxygen pump cell and a sensor cell. One of the electrodes formed on the opposite surfaces of the solid electrolyte body of the first oxygen pump cell and one of the electrodes formed on the opposite surfaces of the second oxygen pump cell are disposed opposite to each other across from the inner space. The other electrode of the first oxygen pump cell and the other electrode of the second oxygen pump cell are exposed to a common reference oxygen concentration gas. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092538 | LOW-TEMPERATURE ACTIVITY EXHAUST SENSOR - An exhaust sensor comprises a sensing electrode and a reference electrode each in contact with an electrolyte. At least one of the sensing electrode and the reference electrode are formed by depositing an electrode precursor material on an electrolyte precursor material and sintering the combination at a sufficient temperature for a sufficient time to achieve densification of the electrolyte, wherein the electrode precursor material comprises an alkali salt. Electrode patterns having enhanced perimeter ratios are also disclosed. The resulting exhaust sensor is capable of providing a usable output at a reduced operating temperature. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092539 | DROPLET-BASED NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - Aspects of embodiments of the invention relate to a simulator including a visual display capable of outputting to a user a display one or more effects of a command series selected and a system including a droplet microactuator electronically coupled to and controlled by a processor capable of executing instructions, the droplet microactuator including a substrate comprising electrodes for conducting droplet operations. Further aspects of embodiments of the invention relate to a droplet operations troubleshooting apparatus. Other aspects of embodiments of the invention relate to a computer implemented method of displaying simulated microactuator droplets. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092540 | ELECTRODEIONIZATION ELECTRODE CHAMBER CONFIGURATION FOR ENHANCING HARDNESS TOLERANCE - An electrodeionization stack for deionizing a feed solution. The electrodeionization stack includes a recirculating system adapted to flow an acidic anode effluent solution into a cathode compartment. The anode compartment, may have a three-layer ion exchange resin stack, the three-layer ion exchange resin stack being made up of a layer of cation exchange resin, a layer of anion exchange resin, and a mixed bed ion-exchange resin located between the cation and the anion exchange resins. The cathode compartment may have anion exchange resins adjacent the cathode and a mixed bed ion exchange resins. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092541 | High-Resolution Analysis Devices and Related Methods - Disclosed are solid-state nanopore devices having pores of nanometer-scale thickness, which ultrathin (e.g., less than 10 nm thick) pores enable devices having improved resolution. Also provided are methods of fabricating such devices and of using such devices. The invention also provides nanometer-thick membranes and related methods of fabricating such membranes, which membranes are useful in high resolution microscopy applications. Further disclosed are devices for detection of analytes—including miRNA—that may be small in size and may also be present in only small quantities. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092542 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVAL OF IONS - An apparatus to remove ions, the apparatus having a housing including an inlet to let water in an interior of the housing, an outlet to let water out of the interior of the housing, a first electrode having a current collector, a second electrode, and a spacer to separate the first and second electrodes and to allow water to flow between the first and second electrodes. The apparatus also has a connector to connect the first electrode, or the second electrode, or both first and second electrodes, with an electrical source. The connector may have two connector parts to clamp the current collector in between the connector parts, the connector constructed and arranged to avoid water-metal contact. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092543 | ELECTROFLUIDIC TEXTILES AND CLEANING IMPLEMENTS USING SUCH ELECTROFLUIDIC TEXTILES - The invention relates to textiles, reservoirs, or films which may be switchably rendered hydrophilic or hydrophobic for liquid wicking, repelling, moving, holding, absorbing, drying, wetting, dispensing, and other means of electrically manipulation of liquids. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092544 | Apparatus for Creating a Vortex System that Intensifies the Multiple Vibrational Magnetic High Frequency Fields - An apparatus delivering multi-vibrational, frequency-based, electromagnetic fields, which are independent but may work simultaneously. The apparatus may be used in many applications, especially in industrial applications such as cooling towers and related pipes and plumbing. The apparatus ELIMINATES calcium based hard water deposits and PROHIBITS bacteria build-up in cooling towers. The apparatus will help reduce soap usage in industrial laundry, reduce salt usage in water softeners, reduce chemical use in pools, inhibit algae growth and increase water clarity. The apparatus will restructure calcium carbonate and other mineral deposits to prevent mineral buildup. The apparatus may be formed from a plurality of wire-wrapped rods staggered around a pipe and connected to a power supply. The plurality of rods may be encased in flexible coating, wrapped in appropriate fabric, or encased in metal outer covering. As a result, waste water is reduced, water costs is kept low, and water is conserved. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092545 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING LAYERED METAL OXIDE PARTICLES AND LAYERED METAL OXIDE PARTICLES FORMED THEREOF - The present invention refers to a method of manufacturing layered metal oxide particles, the method comprising: placing a metal electrode in an electrolyte; and applying an electrical voltage to the electrode, wherein the metal electrode forms the anode, to form a metal oxide layer on the electrode surface, wherein the electrical voltage applied is higher than the breakdown voltage of the metal oxide, thereby breaking down the metal oxide layer formed on the electrode surface into metal oxide particles that react with the electrolyte to form the layered metal oxide particles. The present invention also refers to a layered metal oxide particle obtained from the method, and a method of manufacturing a crystalline metal oxide nanosheet or a crystalline metal oxide nanoribbon. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092546 | FORMATION OF CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS USING NITROSYL ION AS AN OXIDIZING AGENT - A method of forming a conductive polymer deposit on a substrate is disclosed. The method may include the steps of preparing a composition comprising monomers of the conductive polymer and a nitrosyl precursor, contacting the substrate with the composition so as to allow formation of nitrosyl ion on the exterior surface of the substrate, and allowing the monomer to polymerize into the conductive polymer, wherein the polymerization is initiated by the nitrosyl ion and the conductive polymer is deposited on the exterior surface of the substrate. The conductive polymer may be polypyrrole. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092547 | MOLECULAR IMPRINTED NANOSENSORS - A molecular recognition sensor system is provided incorporating a molecular imprinted nanosensor device. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092548 | PROCESS TO MANUFACTURE SURFACE FINE GRAIN COPPER FOIL WITH HIGH PEELING STRENGTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS - The present invention relates to a manufacturing method for a fine grain surface copper foil with the low roughness, high peeling strength, high chemical resistance, high heat resistance, high resistance to moisture absorption and good etching properties, and applicable to all kinds of printed circuit boards. The technical characteristics are that the adhesion surface of copper foil is electroplated in an electroplating bath composed of copper sulfate, sulfuric acid, tungsten compounds to obtain a roughening treatment layer which is then treated with a electroplating copper foil method for anti-rust and thermoresistance known to the art to get a Zn alloy thermoresistant layer. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092549 | PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE ELECTROLYSIS USING WATER VAPOR AS A FEEDSTOCK - A light-driven electrolytic cell that uses water vapor as the feedstock and that has no wires or connections whatsoever to an external electrical power source of any kind. In one embodiment, the electrolytic cell uses a proton exchange membrane (PEM) with an IrRuO | 2013-04-18 |
20130092550 | LOW-MOLECULAR-RATIO CRYOLITE FOR ALUMINIUM ELECTROLYTIC INDUSTRY AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - The disclosure provides low-molecular-ratio cryolite for aluminium electrolytic industry, which consists of potassium cryolite and sodium cryolite with a mole ratio of 1:1˜1:3, wherein the molecular formula of the potassium cryolite is mKF.AlF | 2013-04-18 |
20130092551 | ELECTROLYTE SUPPLEMENT SYSTEM IN ALUMINIUM ELECTROLYSIS PROCESS AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - The disclosure provides an electrolyte supplement system in an aluminium electrolysis process, which includes low-molecular-ratio cryolite, wherein the low-molecular-ratio cryolite is selected from mKF.AlF | 2013-04-18 |
20130092552 | POTASSIUM CRYOLITE FOR ALUMINUM ELECTROLYSIS INDUSTRY AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - The invention provides a potassium cryolite for aluminum electrolysis industry, which has a molecular formula: mKF.AlF | 2013-04-18 |
20130092553 | SUPPLY SYSTEM AND SUPPLY METHOD FOR FUNCTIONAL SOLUTION - Provided are an electrolyzing unit (electrolyzing device | 2013-04-18 |
20130092554 | ELECTROPOLISHING SOLUTION CONTAINING PHOSPHOROUS PENTOXIDE AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Substantially anhydrous electropolishing electrolyte solutions. The substantially anhydrous electropolishing electrolyte solutions described herein do not use water as a solvent; instead, such electropolishing electrolyte solutions use anhydrous alcohols and/or glycols as a solvent. For example, an electropolishing electrolyte solution, as described herein, may include an alcohol, at least one mineral acid, and phosphorous pentoxide (“P | 2013-04-18 |
20130092555 | REMOVAL OF AN ISLAND FROM A LASER CUT ARTICLE - Methods and apparatuses for use in such methods for removing islands from laser cut articles. Methods include using a chemical etching solution to remove material in the strut-island gap. Optionally, heat and/or agitation can be applied during the etching process to increase the chemical activity of the chemical etching solution and/or to vibrate the islands out of position. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092556 | ELECTROPOLISHING SOLUTION CONTAINING A SULFATE SALT AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A substantially anhydrous electropolishing electrolyte solution that includes at least one sulfate salt. The substantially anhydrous electropolishing electrolyte solutions described herein do not use water as a solvent; instead, such electropolishing electrolyte solutions use anhydrous alcohols and/or glycols as a solvent. For example, an electropolishing electrolyte solution, as described herein, may include an alcohol, at least one mineral acid, and at least one sulfate salt. The at least one sulfate salt can act as a source of sulfate ions to replenish sulfate ions consumed in the electropolishing process. Anhydrous sulfate salts can also act as water scavengers by reacting with water to form sulfate salt hydrates. Methods of electropolishing metal articles using such electropolishing electrolyte solutions are disclosed herein as well. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092557 | ELECTROPOLISHING SOLUTION CONTAINING A WATER SEQUESTERING AGENT AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Substantially anhydrous electropolishing electrolyte solutions. The substantially anhydrous electropolishing electrolyte solutions described herein do not use water as a solvent; instead, such electropolishing electrolyte solutions use anhydrous alcohols and/or glycols as a solvent. For example, an electropolishing electrolyte solution, as described herein, may include an alcohol, at least one mineral acid, and at least one water sequestering agent. Suitable examples of water sequestering agent include, but are not limited to, polyfunctional alcohols. Methods of electropolishing metal articles using such electropolishing electrolyte solutions are disclosed herein as well. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092558 | APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING ELECTROLYTIC REDUCED WATER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An apparatus for producing electrolytic reduced water, the apparatus including a water purifying unit configured to generate purified water by filtering water, an electrolytic reduced water generating unit comprising a first electrode and a second electrode, which have different polarities, configured to receive the purified water through a first pipe connected to the water purifying unit and configured to generate reduced water containing dissolved hydrogen gas by performing electrolysis on the purified water through the first electrode and the second electrode. a control unit configured to determine a point of time for switching polarities of the first electrode and the second electrode based on the detected water quality and to control an operation of the power supply unit such that the polarities of the first electrode and the second electrode are switched if it is determined that the point of time is reached. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092559 | STEP-CHANGE SENSOR FOR PUMPED AND UNPUMPED OPERATION - A sensor device for sensing at least a proportion of at least one gas component of a gas in a measurement gas space, in particular for detecting oxygen in an exhaust gas of a combustion machine, is proposed. The sensor device includes at least one sensor element. The sensor element includes at least one first electrode and at least one first reference electrode and at least one second reference electrode. The second reference electrode is connected to at least one reference gas channel. The first electrode is connected to the first reference electrode and the second reference electrode by at least one respective solid electrolyte. The sensor element has at least one diffusion element between the first reference electrode and the reference gas channel. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092560 | ELECTRODE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CALCULATING CHARACTER VALUES OF SOLUTION USING THE SAME - Disclosed is an electrode system capable of more accurately measuring properties of solutions using a porous platinum electrode. The electrode system includes a low porosity platinum electrode in which platinum is deposited in a porous form on the surface of an electrode, and a high porosity platinum electrode having a higher roughness factor than the low | 2013-04-18 |
20130092561 | Hydrogen Storage System - A Hydrogen storage system comprising storage elements coupled to each other to form one or more containers disposed in a space having a volume V where the volume of each of the storage elements is much smaller than the volume V resulting in the storage elements experiencing reduced stress at their inner surfaces. Thus, Hydrogen can be stored at relatively high pressure within these storage elements due to the reduced stress experienced by their inner surfaces. Consequently, materials having relatively lower tensile strength and stiffness can be used to construct the storage elements of the Hydrogen storage system. Further, the storage elements can be shaped and sized to conform to a volume of space having an arbitrary shape and dimensions. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092562 | FLEXIBLE IMPACT PROTECTIVE CASES, METHODS OF MAKING AND METHODS OF USING - Disclosed herein are protective cases for sensitive devices, including devices with screen interfaces, which cases provide protection from front, back and edge impacts, including torsional impacts. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092564 | IMPLANT REMOVAL AID FOR USE WITH IMPLANTS UTILIZING A DATA CARRIER - A storage system for packaging and storing medical devices with associated data carriers, or tags that can be used for tracking inventory levels and uses of an implant. The storage system includes at least one medical device, and at least one data carrier secured to the at least one medical device, the data carrier including an enlarged substantially planar surface. The storage system further includes a storage device having one or more cavities adapted to receive the medical device and data carrier, each cavity including a cut-out positioned at least partially beneath the enlarged substantially planar surface that allows at least a portion of the enlarged substantially planar surface to pass at least partially there-through. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092565 | MOBILE PHONE PERSONAL DEFENSE DEVICE - A personal defense device may attach to a mobile electronic device, such as a mobile phone, smart phone, blackberry, mp3 player, iPod® or the like. The defense device may interact with the mobile electronic device and would include one or more deterrent, such as a chemical deterrent, sound, light, electrical or projectile which would be emitted from the device. Since personal defense devices are only effective when people have them close at hand, most mobile phone users keep their phone readily available. Thus, a personal defense device, attached to their mobile phone, would also be readily available. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092566 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DRAINING AND SERVING A FOOD ITEM - An apparatus and methods for preparing, cleaning, draining, and serving food items, such as, pasta, fruits and vegetables are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus can include a vessel configured to selectively contain a liquid. The vessel includes a bottom portion having a plurality of apertures, and a wall extending upwardly from the bottom portion. An armature assembly is coupled to the vessel for rotational movement relative to the vessel between a closed configuration and an open configuration. A sealing mechanism coupled to the armature assembly is configured to selectively seal the plurality of apertures in the closed configuration, thereby preventing liquid contained by the vessel from flowing out of the vessel, and selectively open the plurality of apertures in the opened configuration, thereby providing a fluid passageway out of the bottom portion of the vessel. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092567 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF ADDING MINERALS INTO DISTILLED WATER IN ACCORDANCE WITH PERSONAL NEEDS - This invention relates to fetching a first formula associated with the first person, wherein the first formula provides a right mix of the first and second mineral with respect to the first person, the right mix referring to a volume required for the first and second mineral. Even further, this invention, based on the first formula, adds the right mix of the first and second minerals with the water into the buffered compartment for the first person. Even more further, this invention relates to serving the mixed water to the first person. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092568 | NECKTIE TRAVEL BAG - The necktie travel bag of the present invention is designed and configured to maintain one or more neckties flat and unwrinkled during travel or storage so that it can be ready to be worn by a user and accent the attire instantly upon unpacking. By allowing the neckties to be packed in a perfectly elongated flat configuration without any folding or bending, the necktie travel bag maintains the neckties unwrinkled and flat even if it is shoved inside a suit case or suit bag along with a multitude of other items that shift and move during travel. The rigidly flexible material that is used to make the necktie travel bag of the present invention keeps the neckties unwrinkled while a hook attachment allows the necktie travel bag to be hung inside a suit bag or a closet. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092569 | ARTICLE SORTING APPARATUS - A sock sorting apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a basket for containing socks and a sock engaging assembly carried by the basket. The sock engaging assembly includes a channel through which a first sock is engaged at a periphery thereof, and a second sock is inserted into engagement with the first sock and ingressed through the channel into the basket. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092570 | SHOE CASES - Shoe cases are provided. In one aspect, a shoe case includes a first housing member, a second housing member, and a hinge positioned between the first housing member and the second housing member. The first housing member and the second housing member together define a shoe case cavity and the hinge is adapted to allow movement of the first housing member and the second housing member relative to each other between a closed position and an opened position. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092571 | SKI POLE TIP PROTECTIVE COVERS - Provided are protective covers for ski pole tips. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092572 | GADDIE - A golf caddie device is disclosed that is designed for carrying golf equipment. The golf caddie device comprises a support rod having a spike and an ergonomically shaped handle. The golf caddie device also comprises a ball holder, a first cylinder comprising up to five openings for retaining golf clubs, and a second cylinder comprising up to five openings for retaining golf club shafts. Golf clubs are inserted into the golf caddie device by inserting the shaft part of the golf club through one of the first cylinder openings and into one of the openings of the second cylinder, thus, retaining the golf clubs within the golf caddie device. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092573 | Lightweight Modular Golf Bag Having External Frame - A modular golf bag having an external frame is provided. A plurality of poles connect a frame top capable of receiving golf clubs to a frame bottom. A pliable bag body internal to the plurality of poles extends between the frame top and the frame bottom such that a cavity capable of receiving golf clubs through the frame top is formed. A plurality of pole sleeves are attached to the pliable bag body. Each pole sleeve surrounds at least a portion of the length of a pole such that each pole runs through at least one pole sleeve. The plurality of pole sleeves provide structure to the pliable bag body by securing the pliable bag body to the plurality of poles in an extended position. At least one additional storage compartment may be detachably connected between at least two of the plurality of poles. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092574 | Lightweight Modular Golf Bag With Frame - A modular golf bag having an external frame is provided. Poles connect a frame top capable of receiving golf clubs to a frame bottom. A pliable bag body extends between the frame top and the frame bottom such that a cavity capable of receiving golf clubs through the frame top is formed. Poles may be affixed to the pliable bag body using internally positioned pole sleeves, one or more slits in the pliable bag body, or a combination thereof. Also, storage compartments may be detachably connected between the poles. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092575 | GOLF BAG - According to the invention, a golf bag is disclosed. The golf bag may include a frame and a removable cover. The frame may include a top member at a top most portion of the frame, and a bottom member at a bottom most portion of the frame. The removable cover may include a central portion, a first coupling member, and a second coupling member. The first coupling member may be coupled with at least a portion of a top of the central portion. The second coupling member may be coupled with at least a portion of a bottom of the central portion. The first coupling member may be reversibly coupled with a top most portion of the top member. The second coupling member may be reversibly coupled with a bottom most portion of the bottom member. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092576 | Housing For Encasing An Object - This disclosure relates generally to an apparatus and/or system for housing a device. The apparatus includes a housing that is configured such that a device may be fitted within the housing and thereby be protected, such as from shocks and/or liquid. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. Each top and bottom member optionally includes front and back surfaces surrounded by a perimeter. The perimeter is defined by proximal and distal ends as well as opposing sides. The top and bottom members may include respective clasping mechanisms that extend along the perimeter of the top and bottom members. The clasping mechanisms are configured for coupling the top and bottom members with one another thereby sealing the housing, for instance, in a shock-proof and/or water tight seal. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092577 | REFILL - A staple-refill | 2013-04-18 |
20130092578 | REFILL - A staple-refill 11 is provided with: a casing 12 in which a plurality of sheet-type connected staples 10 are stacked and accommodated; and a notch portion 18 which is formed on one side surface 12 | 2013-04-18 |
20130092579 | REFILL - A staple-refill Ills provided with: a casing | 2013-04-18 |
20130092580 | REFILL - A staple-refill | 2013-04-18 |
20130092581 | PAINT BRUSH PROTECTIVE COVER - A paint brush protective cover for a paint brush includes a jacket which provides for wet media storage and safe transportation. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092582 | MALE INCONTINENCE PRODUCT AND PACKAGE THEREFOR - A packaged incontinence treatment device includes a catheter and a package. The catheter has a distal tubular portion that is connected to a sheath with a portion of the sheath rolled to provide a proximal collar. The package encloses the catheter and includes a lower portion coupled to an upper portion by a hinge plate. The hinge plate is adapted to allow the upper portion to pivot away from the lower portion to provide an opened package configuration and to allow the upper portion to pivot toward the lower portion to provide a closed package configuration. The package has a retainer protrusion extending from an interior surface of the package that is engaged with the proximal collar of the catheter and retains the proximal collar in the lower portion of the package. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092583 | PENCIL CASE - The present invention relates to a pencil case for conveniently storing stationery such as pencils, ballpoint pens, and erasers. The pencil case of the present invention is adjustable in length and shape in accordance with the shapes of writing implements. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092584 | Package for Monofilament Line with Embedded Cutting Tool and Related Method - A package for storing a roll of monofilament line with a cutting tool embedded in the package and a related method. The package is formed from two opposing clamshell portions made from sheets of film and pivotally connected together. A chamber is formed when the two clamshell portions are sealed together to store the roll of monofilament line. An aperture in one of the clamshell portions allows a length of monofilament line to be dispensed from within the chamber. A cutting tool is at least partially disposed between the two clamshell portions or inserted into a pocket in one of the clamshell portions when sealed together to attach the cutting tool to the package. At least a portion of the cutting tool is accessible from outside the package for cutting a length of monofilament line being dispensed from the package. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092585 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ALIGNING AND HOLDING LIGHT BULBS - A mounting pad and method for mounting a plurality of light bulbs in a compact and shock resistant arrangement for storage in a box and for transport, the plurality of light bulbs being arranged in rows generally parallel to each other by mounting the terminal ends of a row of light bulbs in a mounting pad disposed at each terminal end of the bulbs and stacking successive rows of mounted bulbs one on top of each other. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092586 | ACCOUNT APPLICATION PRODUCT, ASSOCIATED PACKAGE AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING AN ASSOCIATED APPLICATION - An account application product includes a package, an account identifier and a terms sheet. The package includes a first panel extending from a free edge to a first fold line, a second panel extending away from the first fold line to a second fold line, and a third panel extending away from the second fold line. The first panel is folded back along the first fold line toward a first surface of the second panel to define a storage area between the first panel and the second panel. The third panel is folded forward along the second fold line toward a second surface of the second panel. The account identifier indicates an account associated with the account application product and is configured to be machine readable. The terms sheet is selectively stored in the storage area and includes printed terms for the account. Associated packages and method are also disclosed. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092587 | CONTAINER SYSTEMS AND KITS - Systems have a first container and a second container removably joined by an intermediate member, the intermediate member forming a partial seal for the first container. The intermediate member includes an attachment area including a fastener for removably attaching the second container to the intermediate member. The attachment area and fastener are configured so that a portion of an upper surface of the intermediate member is accessible and visible to a user when the second container is attached to the intermediate member. In systems where the first container holds a liquid, the intermediate member includes a puncturable area for a straw or other conduit, and may include indicators for different drinks. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092588 | Stacking Tray - The present application provides a stacking tray for use with a number of products. The stacking tray may include a floor, a wall extending from the floor, and a subpanel. The subpanel may extend from the wall at an angle towards the floor. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092589 | MELT CONTAINER - An object of the invention is to provide a container for holding a melt of a metal and/or a melt of a metal salt, in which a melt container allows keeping a small amount of heat radiation of the melt, suppressing penetration of the melt and development of breakage or cracking to the minimum, holding the melt suitably, and also preventing the melt from impurity contamination. The melt container of the invention is a container for holding the melt of the metal and/or the melt of the metal salt, and has, sequentially from inside of the container, a first layer constituted of a refractory having an apparent porosity of 12% or less, a second layer constituted of a refractory having a thermal conductivity (at 800° C.) of 4 W/m·K or less, and a third layer constituted of a refractory having a higher thermal conductivity than thermal conductivity of the second layer. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092590 | MULTILAYER FILM FOR PACKAGING FLUID PRODUCTS - Co-extruded multilayer packaging films suitable for packaging fluid products, showing a very good balance of mechanical, chemical and, optionally, barrier properties, good sealability, heat resistance and unexpectedly improved optical properties, a process for their manufacturing, pouches and packages obtained from them, are disclosed. These films comprise a core layer (D) comprising a polyamide; two tie layers (C), directly adhered to the opposite surfaces of the core layer; at least one intermediate layer (B), directly adhered to the opposite surface of a tie layer (C), comprising high density polyethylene; and two outer layers (A) comprising an ethylene/alpha olefin copolymer. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092591 | VACUUM CONTAINER AND PUMP - A vacuum container and pump system including: a rounded rectangular or square base with an opening at a top to receive foodstuffs, adapted with an edge; an optional cover comprising at least two locking latches adapted to couple to said edge, said optional cover to close the opening of the vacuum container, said cover comprising: a circular vacuum tubular opening forming a cylindrical hole through said cover, and a cross-shaped notch on the inner cross-section of the tube, through which at least a portion of a plug is received and disposed when evacuating air. A vacuum bag comprising: a bag having an opening; a plurality of resealable fasteners; a hole for evacuating air with a pump from the bag; a cap for covering said hole; and a removable clip for easing closure of said plurality of fasteners adapted to be used with a plurality of said bags. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092592 | DEVICE FOR EXAMINING MOVING TABLETS - The device for examining moving tablets comprises a sensor element designed as a hollow body having a closed surrounding jacket of a conductive material, an open entrance side at a top and an open exit side at a bottom. The sensor element defines in its interior space a continuous path for the tablets extending from the entrance side to the exit side, and the jacket of the sensor element is grounded via a resistor. The device also comprises at least one pickup element of conductive material arranged near the outside surface of the jacket of the sensor element, the pickup element being galvanically isolated from the outside surface of the jacket of the sensor element. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092593 | Table Pan and Pan Divider for Countertop - In a table pan counter, each counter is intended to hold discreet table pans. At least one of said table pans includes an essentially flat solid substantially rectilinear geometry having a major axis and a minor axis, an open top, and walls having major and minor axis-parallel interior and exterior surfaces, a pan having edges proportioned for conformal engagement with void spaces within the counter tops, each interior major surface of each pan provided with equidistantly spaced pairs of opposing channels within opposing respective major interior surfaces. Further provided are major axis separators having vertical side edges proportioned for complemental engagement within opposing channels within respective major interior surfaces. Food servings of like size and geometry are assured by the provision of the separators. Separators may also be provided along the minor axis of the pan, and may be formed of either wire-like or flat integral materials. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092594 | COMB CADDY - A comb holder for removably holding at least one hair clipper attachment comb, includes a frame including a first end, a second end, a first side, a second side, and having at least two elongate beams each defining one of the sides and spaced from each other, a plurality of transverse baffles having ends engaging at least one of the beams to define a plurality of open cavities between the beams, and the cavities being constructed and arranged for accommodating at least one tooth of the at least one attachment comb. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092595 | WAFER CARRIER - A wafer carrier comprises a supporting body having a height and comprising an opening, wherein a bottom surface of the opening is a curved surface; and a plurality of supporting rods formed around a periphery of the supporting body. Another aspect of the present application provides a manufacturing method of the wafer carrier. The method comprises forming an epitaxial layer on a growth substrate to form a wafer structure; measuring a curvature radius of the wafer structure; and providing the wafer carrier described above in accordance with the curvature radius of the wafer structure. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092596 | SHELF-READY SHIPPER DISPLAY SYSTEM - A shelf-ready shipper display system having a tray portion, a hood portion, and one or more zones of weakness that enable the hood portion to be separated from the tray portion so that the shipper display system can be converted from a shipping configuration to a display configuration. In certain embodiments, the shipper display system is made from a single blank. In some embodiments, the shipper display system includes a reinforcement panel that is also capable of being separated from the tray portion as the shipper display system is converted from the shipping configuration and to the display configuration. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092597 | METHOD FOR REDUCING HYDROGEN SULFIDE EVOLUTION FROM ASPHALT AND HEAVY FUEL OILS - Hydrogen sulfide evolution from asphalt or heavy fuel oil may be reduced or eliminated using an additive to act as a scavenger. Zinc, in conjunction with an additional metal selected from Fe, Mn, Co, Ni, Cr, Zr, when present in the form of nano-particles of an oxide, borate or carboxylate is an effective component is preventing or mitigating the evolution of hydrogen sulfide. The nano-particles may be used neat or as a dispersion. These metals may also be complexed and used in the form of a solution. Molybdenum, when used with one or both of Fe and Zn is also a useful in any of these forms for the same purpose. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092598 | PRODUCTION OFLUBRICATING OIL BASESTOCKS - Methods are provided for producing multiple lubricating oil basestocks from a feedstock. Prior to dewaxing, various fractions of the feedstock are exposed to hydrocracking conditions of different severity to produce a higher overall yield of basestocks. The hydrocracking conditions of different severity can represent exposing fractions of a feedstock to different processing conditions, exposing fractions of a feedstock to different amounts of hydrocracking catalyst, or a combination thereof. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092599 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR UPGRADING HYDROCARBON - Methods and systems of upgrading hydrocarbon material, such as bituminous material, are described. The methods and systems can reduce or eliminate the need for the use of atmospheric and/or vacuum distillation towers by instead using clyconic separation apparatus. The methods and systems can include the use of one or more cyclonic separation apparatus aligned in series in order to separate out a high boiling point fraction of the hydrocarbon material and then upgrading the high boiling point hydrocarbon material in a nozzle reactor. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092600 | PROCESS TO PARTIALLY UPGRADE SLURRY OIL - A process of producing a light oil stream from slurry oils. The process begins by obtaining slurry oil from a fluid catalytic cracking unit. The slurry oil is then flowed over a fixed bed catalyst, consisting essentially of a non-metal catalyst, to produce a processed slurry oil. The processed slurry oil is then separated by boiling point to separate out the light oil stream. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092601 | DISTRIBUTOR PLATE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF A POLYPHASE MIXTURE WITH PERIPHERY-TRUNCATED SHAFTS - This invention relates to a plate that allows the distribution of a polyphase mixture in a reactor that operates in the trickle mode and that consists of at least one gaseous phase and at least one liquid phase, with the plate ( | 2013-04-18 |
20130092602 | Continuous Reaction System Comprising Subcritical Or Supercritical Liquid As Solvent And Reactant As Solid - A continuous reaction system is provided, which specifically relates to a continuous reaction system comprising subcritical and/or supercritical liquid as solvents and a reactant as solid. The invention can effectively prevent cavitations in the reaction system effectively, and realize maximum conversion of the solid reactant material. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092603 | Collector Compositions and Methods of Using the Same - Formulations for value mineral collector compositions composed of at least one first collector selected from an organic ammonium salt of an organic sulfur-containing acid; and at least one second collector selected from neutral collectors and/or organic ammonium salts of an organic sulfur-containing acids, such that the second collector is different from said first collector, are provided herein, along with methods for making and using same. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092604 | Froth Flotation Processes - Froth flotation processes that include adding a beneficiating amount of a value mineral collector composed of an organic ammonium salt of a sulfur-containing acid to at least one stage of a froth flotation process to recover value minerals from mineral ore bodies are disclosed herein. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092605 | Froth Flotation Processes - Froth flotation processes that include adding a beneficiating amount of a value mineral collector composed of an organic ammonium salt of a sulfur-containing acid to at least one stage of a froth flotation process to recover value minerals from mineral ore bodies are disclosed herein. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092606 | APPARATUS FOR SCREENING FIBROUS SUSPENSIONS - In a screening device, a rotor element on a rotor coaxial with a cylindrical screen drum and a cylindrical screen including: an upper surface and a front face between the surface of the rotor and the upper surface, wherein the front face faces upstream into pulp flow through a gap between the screen drum and the cylindrical screen; a trailing surface extending downstream of the pulp flow from the upper surface, wherein the trailing surface tapers to the surface of the rotor and meets the surface of the rotor at a back region of the trailing surface, and opposite sidewalls extending between the trailing surface and the surface of the rotor, wherein the opposite sidewalls gradually converge towards the back region. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092607 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SCREENING MATERIALS, SUCH AS AGGREGATES AND/OR SOILS - A method and a device for screening aggregates and/or soils with a screening deck, where each point of the screening deck revolves continuously in the same rotating direction along a circular path. This movement is effected by the fastening frame of the screening deck being bearing-mounted upon at least two eccentric shafts, where each eccentric shaft is in turn bearing-mounted on a device body with bearings, through the midpoints of which extends a rotation axis of the eccentric shaft. Additionally, a throw axis spaced from the rotation axis of the eccentric shaft extends through the midpoints of bearings present between each eccentric shaft and the fastening frame, so that when the device is in operation, the throw axis revolves around the rotation axis along a circular path continuously in the same direction. All mass forces of movable structural components have been balanced with respect to rotation axes. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092608 | SCREEN CLOTH FOR VIBRATING OR STATIONARY SCREENS - An impact screen cloth for use in a screening device for screening out oversize objects in a material flowing in a direction is provided, comprising a metal plate having a perimeter and comprising a plurality of openings therethrough and forming a grid having longitudinal ligaments substantially parallel to the direction of the material flow and transverse ligaments substantially perpendicular to the direction of the material flow; and a number of longitudinal wear bars positioned on an equal number of longitudinal ligaments to cover a substantial portion of the number of longitudinal ligaments without substantially interfering with the openings. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092609 | Isotropic Quantization Sorting Systems of Automobile Shredder Residue to Enhance Recovery of Recyclable Materials - Systems and methods for increasing recyclable material recovery from automobile shredder residue ( | 2013-04-18 |
20130092610 | OIL SKIMMER ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM - An oil skimmer system including a vacuum truck having a pump with a vacuum hose attached at one end to the pump intake port to create a suction at the opposite or intake end of the vacuum hose to which a suction tube is operatively attached at its discharge end, and mounted on an articulating and extendable arm of a backhoe an oil skimmer assembly comprising (a) a skimmer plate having an upper flat surface, (b) a debris guard vertically mounted about the suction tube intake end, (c) the suction tube affixed by one or more struts to extend perpendicularly above the plate upper surface with the suction tube intake end positioned near the plate upper surface, and (d) a connecting adaptor affixed to the suction tube and configured to fixedly attach the oil skimmer assembly to the backhoe arm to enable positioning the oil skimmer assembly into the oil containing surface area of a body of water. | 2013-04-18 |
20130092611 | OIL RESERVOIR WITH BAFFLE - An oil filter reservoir includes a reservoir housing having a filter, which divides the housing into an oil inlet chamber and an oil outlet chamber. A housing inlet and a housing outlet circulate oil in and out of the reservoir housing. The filter includes a permeable wall and a bypass valve, which releases the increased oil pressure and volume in the inlet chamber during cold temperature operation. A baffle in the outlet chamber is spaced apart from the bypass valve and permits limited oil flow through the baffle. The baffle separates the outlet chamber into a reserve chamber and a bypass chamber. | 2013-04-18 |