16th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 34 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100096288 | System Crate, in Particular for Transporting Fresh Fish - The present invention relates to a crate ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100096289 | STACKABLE STORAGE TRAYS - An improved stackable storage tray has a flat bottom wall with a generally U-shaped recess formed therein, a pair of end walls with a bar extending therebetween for manually transporting the tray, a pair of outwardly sloped side walls, and a plurality of dividers extending between the side walls and upwardly extending divider walls forming a plurality of sub-compartments. The improvements include a pair of spaced generally right angled ledges on the end walls which lie in a horizontal plane with top edges of the side wall, sub-compartment dividers, and a divider edge formed by the upstanding divider walls for supporting an upper tray stacked thereon; a plurality of bosses on the bottom wall providing support feet for the tray; and drain holes in the bosses and in the sub-compartments dividers for removing any liquid trapped in the sub-compartments. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096290 | Inflatable Structure for Packaging and Associated Apparatus and Method - An inflatable structure generally includes a valve formed between a pair of edge portions and an internal edge portion formed of a flexible film such that an enclosed chamber of the inflatable structure substantially envelops the internal edge portion. The valve and remainder of the inflatable structure can be formed from a single piece of flexible film using a method of manufacturing an inflatable structure from a continuous web of flexible film. A corresponding inflation device fills the inflatable structure with air and may do so without requiring heat sealing or contact between the inflatable structure and outlet of the inflation device. The inflation device may include a mechanical registration device which can engage an optional locator aperture in the inflatable structure such as to assist in temporarily locating the outlet of the source of pressurized air proximate to the valve in the inflatable structure. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096291 | HOT WATER TANK AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A hot water tank having, on the inner surface thereof, a back bead formed by TIG-welding with no back gas sealing of steel members to each other having a composition comprising, % by mass, C: at most 0.025%, Si: at most 1%, Mn: at most 1%, P: at most 0.045%, S: at most 0.01%, Ni: from 0.1 to 1%, Cr: from more than 21 to 25%, Mo: from 0.1 to 2%, Al: from 0.02 to 0.3%, N: at most 0.025%, and Cu: from 0 to 1%, and containing at least one of Ti: from 0.05 to 0.4% and Nb: from 0.05 to 0.5%, with the balance of Fe and inevitable impurities, wherein the Cr concentration in the steel basis material in the area having oxide scale soluble in an aqueous chloride solution, as formed therein in the heat-affected zone on the welded back side thereof, is at least 16% by mass in the depth region of at least 10 nm from the steel basis material/oxide scale interface. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096292 | BLISTER PACK SECONDARY PACKAGE | 2010-04-22 |
20100096293 | ELECTRONIC MEDICATION DISPENSING SYSTEM AND RELATED UTILITIES - A system for electronic dispensing of medication and methods of increased exposure of users to such system is provided. Medication dispensing while in transit and related transit amenities is provided. Advertising on such devices and electronic coupon clipping and administration is also provided. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096294 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURING PORTIONS OF A CORD - Systems and methods are operable to secure a coiled portion of an electrical cord, a cable, or a rope. An exemplary embodiment has a coil securing portion with an interior surface, a collapsing portion joined with the coil securing portion, and a means for securing the coil retainer in a collapsed position. The coil securing portion and the collapsing portion cooperatively define a substantially tubular interior region and an opening, wherein the interior region is configured to receive a coil portion inserted through the opening when the coil retainer is in an open position. The coiled portion is frictionally secured by the interior surface of the coil securing portion when the coil retainer is secured in the collapsed position. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096295 | MICROWAVE PROCESSING OF OIL SHALE AND COAL - The present invention provides methods and systems for obtaining oil or a combustible gas from oil shale or coal, by subjecting oil shale or coal to microwave radiation for a time sufficient to at least partially decompose or extract oil, gas, or other carbon-containing materials from the oil shale and coal. The disclosed processes and systems use microwave radiation comprising at least one frequency component in the range of from about 4 GHz to about 18 GHz. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096296 | Method For Processing Hydrocarbon Pyrolysis Effluent - A method is disclosed for treating gaseous effluent from a hydrocarbon pyrolysis unit to provide steam cracked tar of reduced asphaltene and toluene insolubles content. The method is suitable for preparing reduced viscosity tar useful as a fuel blending stock, or feedstock for producing carbon black, while reducing or eliminating the need for externally sourced lighter aromatics additives to meet viscosity specifications. The method comprises drawing steam cracked tar from a separation vessel, e.g., a primary fractionator or tar knock-out drum, cooling the tar, and returning it to the separation vessel to effect lower overall tar temperatures within the separation vessel, in order to reduce viscosity increasing condensation reactions. An apparatus for carrying out the method is also provided. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096297 | PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR RECOVERY OF ASPHALTENE BY-PRODUCT IN PARAFFINIC FROTH TREATMENT OPERATIONS - A process for treating bitumen froth with paraffinic solvent is provided which uses three stages of separation. Froth and a first solvent are directed to a first stage at a solvent/bitumen ratio for precipitating few or substantially no asphaltenes. A first stage underflow is directed to a second stage and a first stage overflow is directed to a third stage. A second stage underflow is directed to waste tailings and the second stage overflow joins the first stage overflow. A third stage underflow is recovered as an asphaltene by-product and a third stage overflow is recovered as a diluted bitumen product. At least a second solvent is added to one or both of the second or third stages for controlling a fraction of asphaltenes in the third stage underflow. Asphaltene loss to waste tailings is minimized and asphaltenes are now recovered as asphaltene by-product. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096298 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR EXTRACTING LIQUIDS FROM A SOLID PARTICLE MATERIAL - A method, system, and device for separating oil from oil sands or oil shale is disclosed. The method includes heating the oil sands, spinning the heated oil sands, confining the sand particles mechanically, and recovering the oil substantially free of the sand. The method can be used without the addition of chemical extraction agents. The system includes a source of centrifugal force, a heat source, a separation device, and a recovery device. The separation device includes a method of confining the sands while allowing the oil to escape, such as through an aperture. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096299 | Method and Device for Sorting Products - The invention concerns a method and apparatus for sorting a stream of products by scanning this stream of products with a bundle of concentrated light and analyzing the light originating from the scanned products and a background element, wherein this background element is chosen such that the corresponding detected light signal differs from the light signals originating from the products to be sorted in at least one parameter and wherein one or more control signals are generated by shifting the background level of the observed light signals to a signal level chosen such that, in the thus obtained signal, the signal level of the signal of a scanned product to be accepted distinguishes itself from the signal level of the signal of a scanned product to be rejected. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096300 | Chutes for Sorting and Inspection Apparatus - A chute for inspection and sorting apparatus has first and second flat sections, with the lower end of the first section being disposed over the second section to form a step from which product falls onto the second section. Additional sections may be included. In one variant a third channelled section is included, with the lower end of the second section being disposed over the third section forming a second step from which product falls onto the third section. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096301 | CLEANING AND SEPARATION SYSTEM FOR TUBERS - An entire harvested ground fruit load is subjected to a first cleaning process on a cleaning table, which separates the smaller ground fruits, soil, stones, clods, vine stems, grasses and other debris from the larger ground fruits. The fall-through burden from the cleaning table is subsequently subjected to a second separation step using a pintle belt conveyor equipped with at least one spinning shear roller. Soil particles, stones, clods, vine stems, grasses and other debris fall between the pintles of the pintle belt conveyor and are discarded, while small ground fruits are moved by the spinning shear roller(s) and either recombined with the main ground fruit load or diverted to a separate path for storage. Operational speed of the pintle belt conveyor and rotational speed of the shear rollers can be adjusted to maximize the breakup of clods which impact the shear roller(s). | 2010-04-22 |
20100096302 | SYSTEM FOR MONITORING THE PERFORMANCE OF FLUID TREATMENT CARTRIDGES - A fluid treatment system is provided, the system including a fluid treatment cartridge for treating fluid passing therethrough. The cartridge has an inlet through which untreated fluid enters the cartridge and an outlet from which treated fluid exits the cartridge. The cartridge also has a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag for storing data. The fluid treatment system also includes a connection manifold configured to detachably support the fluid treatment cartridge. The connection manifold has an inlet flow path for directing untreated fluid to the inlet of the cartridge and an outlet flow path for directing treated fluid from the outlet of the cartridge, and a data sensor for reading data stored on the RFID tag. The fluid treatment system further includes means for evaluating the data stored on the RFID tag and read by the data sensor, as well as means for deterring fluid treatment system use based upon the evaluation of the data stored on the RFID tag and read by the data sensor. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096303 | Physically and chemically emulsified hydrocarbon waters separator for ship's bilges - A separator for use in ships' bilges capable of physical and chemical separation of both free and emulsified hydrocarbons from a water stream that includes two separation units, the first one being a gravimetric separation unit that utilizes coalescent plates to separate free hydrocarbon in the mixture of water/hydrocarbons and a pump which recirculates the water emulsified hydrocarbon mixture through the self-filtration unit and also sends the separated hydrocarbons in the gravimetric unit to the corresponding deposit of free hydrocarbons collecting tank, and the second separation unit being a membrane ultrafiltration apparatus to separate the emulsified hydrocarbons from the water stream, the separator also including a control panel that controls the operation of all elements and devices of the separator, and a phase detector which determines the quantity of accumulated hydrocarbons at the top part of the gravimetric unit. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096304 | FUEL FILTER - The invention relates to a fuel filter ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100096305 | WASTEWATER TREATMENT APPARATUS - A wastewater treatment apparatus ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100096306 | WATER FILTER WITH STERILIZING FUNCTION - A water filter with a sterilizing function has a filtering device, a sterilizing device and a pipe connecting the filtering device and the sterilizing device. The filtering device has a water inlet and a water outlet. The water inlet is connected with a water supplying pipe for receiving water. The sterilizing device has an inlet and an outlet. The outlet is connected with an output pipe for providing water. The inlet is connected to the water outlet of the filtering device. The water flows through the filtering device and the sterilizing device as it goes through the water filter. Therefore, chemical materials and bacteria in the drinking water are removed. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096307 | PROTEIN SKIMMER FOR SALT-WATER AQUARIUM - An apparatus for removing organics from water has an upwardly open and downwardly closed column having a tubular side wall and a floor and a generally closed chamber on the floor of the column and forming with the side wall an upwardly open annular space. The column has an outlet opening into the annular space. A pump forces water containing organics into the chamber and thereby fills the column with water that then flows out of the column through the outlet. An aerator pump moves at least some of the water containing organics out of the chamber, mixes the pumped-out water with bubbles, and pumps the water and bubbles back into a downwardly and horizontally closed but upwardly open flow space in the column above the chamber. A skimmer clears the organics from the surface of the water above the flow space. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096308 | SEPARATOR ASSEMBLY - The present invention provides a separator assembly comprising a central core element comprising at least two permeate exhaust conduits and not comprising a concentrate exhaust conduit; and a membrane stack assembly comprising at least one feed carrier layer, at least two permeate carrier layers, and at least two membrane layers, the membrane layers being disposed between the feed carrier layer and the permeate carrier layers; wherein the permeate exhaust conduits are separated by a first portion of the membrane stack assembly, and wherein a second portion of the membrane stack assembly forms a multilayer membrane assembly disposed around the central core element, and wherein the feed carrier layer is not in contact with a permeate exhaust conduit, and wherein the permeate carrier layers are in contact with at least one permeate exhaust conduit. Also provided are salt separator assemblies and spiral flow reverse osmosis devices. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096309 | CENTRAL CORE ELEMENT FOR A SEPARATOR ASSEMBLY - The present invention provides a central core element for separator assemblies useful in the purification of fluids, for example separator assemblies useful for the desalination of seawater. The central core element provided by the present invention comprises at least two porous exhaust conduits wherein each porous exhaust conduit comprises an exhaust channel and one or more openings which allow fluid communication between an exterior surface of the porous exhaust conduit and the exhaust channel. The central core element defines a cavity into which may be disposed a first portion of a membrane stack assembly. In the preparation of a separator assembly comprising the central core element provided by the present invention, a second portion of the membrane stack assembly forms a multilayer membrane assembly disposed around the central core element. Also provided are central core elements for salt separator assemblies and spiral flow reverse osmosis devices. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096310 | FILTER APPARATUS - A filter apparatus that while maintaining a high revolution speed, realizes reduction of filter element vibration. The filter apparatus is one comprising cylindrical main-body vessel ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100096311 | BLOOD TREATMENT DIALYZER/FILTER DESIGN TO TRAP ENTRAINED AIR IN A FLUID CIRCUIT - A modification in the configuration of the blood microtubular filter/dializer used in many kinds of renal replacement therapy systems can provide highly a effective mechanism for removing air from the blood circuit of such systems. In embodiments, for example, the invention takes advantage of the slow flow rate that usually occurs where blood exits the microtubules into a header area of the filter to provide a settling area and, preferably, a air relief mechanism. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096312 | MAGNETIC FIELD PROCESSOR FOR CONDITIONING FLUIDS - The invention is a magnetic fluid processor for conditioning fluids that includes an elongated housing comprising a core enclosed by a magnetic component in combination with an electrical return path. In one embodiment, the processor includes an elongated housing comprising a hollow core for storing an inert gas, said core enclosed by a magnetic component. The processor is electrically coupled to an electrical return path, which alters a magnetic configuration within fluids, thereby separating metals and organic or inorganic materials from fluids, in order to achieve desired fluid composition and properties. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096313 | Aqueous liquid treatment - A container for magnetically activating water comprises a container having recesses as a part of the structure of the container, each of the recesses containing a magnet. The recesses and the magnets can be arranged in a set array in the structure of the container or can be in a random array. The recesses and the magnets preferably are in the sidewall of the container, but can additionally be in the bottom surface of the container. The magnets can be maintained within the recesses by a band that surrounds the recesses and the magnets, or by the magnets and the recesses having structures whereby the magnets are held within the recesses. A band also can be used to secure the magnets in the recesses. The recesses and magnets can be of essentially any compatible shape. Preferably the container is generally round and may have a gripping region. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096314 | Water filtering device - A water filtering device includes a casing having a first space defined therein and an inner part is received in the first space. The casing includes an inlet at top thereof and an outlet at a lower end thereof. The inner part includes a cover and an inner tube is located therein. A second space is defined between the inner tube and the inner periphery of the inner part. Filtering particles are received in the second space. The inner part includes apertures defined through a lower end thereof and communicating with the first and second spaces. Water enters into the first space form the inlet and enters into the second space via the apertures and is filtered by the filtering particles. The filtered water flows over the open top of the inner tube and enters into the inner tube and flows out from the outlet of the casing. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096315 | FLUID FILTER WITH A FILTER ELEMENT WHICH CAN BE INSERTED INTO A FILTER HOUSING - A fluid filter, having a filter element ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100096316 | SPIRAL TYPE SEPARATION MEMBRANE ELEMENT - An object of the invention is to provide a spiral separation membrane element that can reduce the pressure loss of a feed-side channel and be much less vulnerable to the problem of inhibition or blockage of the flow in the feed-side channel. The spiral separation membrane element includes one or more separation membranes, one or more feed-side channel components, one or more permeation-side channel components, and a perforated hollow core tube around which the separation membranes, the feed-side channel components and the permeation-side channel components are wrapped, wherein the feed-side channel component is a net formed by fusion bonding. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096317 | FLAT SHEET MEMBRANE ELEMENT FOR FILTRATION AND FLAT SHEET MEMBRANE FILTRATION MODULE - A flat sheet membrane element for performing solid-liquid separation by immersion in a liquid to be treated which contains a suspended component includes sheet-shaped filtration membranes disposed opposite to each other with a space for a treated liquid flow path, a support portion for securing the space for the treated liquid flow path, and a peripheral sealing portion for sealing the peripheral edges of the filtration membranes arranged opposite to each other so as to form at least one treated liquid outlet, the filtration membranes including at least expanded PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) porous membranes. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096318 | Membrane Treatment Apparatus - A membrane treatment apparatus includes a filtration membrane | 2010-04-22 |
20100096319 | SEPARATOR ASSEMBLY - A separator assembly is provided comprising a membrane stack assembly comprising a feed carrier layer, a permeate carrier layer, and a membrane layer, and a central core element comprising a concentrate exhaust conduit and a permeate exhaust conduit; wherein the concentrate exhaust conduit and the permeate exhaust conduit are separated by a first portion of the membrane stack assembly; and wherein a second portion of the membrane stack assembly forms a multilayer membrane assembly disposed around the central core element; and wherein the feed carrier layer is in contact with the concentrate exhaust conduit and not in contact with the permeate exhaust conduit; and wherein the permeate carrier layer is in contact with the permeate exhaust conduit and not in contact with the concentrate exhaust conduit; and wherein the permeate carrier layer does not form an outer surface of the separator assembly. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096320 | Ultra-thin photo-polymer coatings and uses thereof - The invention provides methods for forming ultra-thin hydrophilic polymeric coatings on articles, as well as articles formed therefrom. The coatings are formed by irradiating a composition including a polymer having pendent photoreactive groups while the composition is in contact with a surface of the article. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096321 | Apparatus and Methods for Separating a Hydrocarbon - Apparatus and methods for liquid-liquid extraction. The apparatus can include a housing having a first section, second section, and third section. One or more sieve trays can be disposed in the first section, and one or more gratings can be disposed in the second section. A hydrocarbon feed inlet can be disposed adjacent the second section, wherein each grating has a plurality of openings formed therethrough. The openings having at least three sides. The first section can be disposed at a first end of the second section, and the third section can disposed at a second end of the second section. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096322 | METHOD FOR THE BIOLOGICAL CLEANING OF OIL CONTAMINATED BOTTOM SEDIMENTS - This invention is focused on protecting the environment, more specifically, on methods for cleaning oil-contaminated bottom sediments and also sludge pits and oil refinery sewage tanks. For realization of this method, after preliminary extraction of liquid fraction of oil from the bottom of the reservoir, place oligochaetes of the family Tubificidae in quantities from 20 up to 65 g/m | 2010-04-22 |
20100096323 | METHODS OF REDUCING THE COST REQUIRED FOR COMING INTO COMPLIANCE - The present invention relates to apparatus, methods, and applications for treating wastewater, and more particularly to biological processes for removing pollutants from wastewater. This invention further relates to apparatus and methods for growing microbes on-site at a wastewater treatment facility, and for economically inoculating sufficient microbes to solve various treatment problems rapidly | 2010-04-22 |
20100096324 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING POLLUTION IN A BODY OF WATER - A system and method reducing pollution in a body of water using biological processes is provided. The system includes a hydraulic dam generated by an induced downwelling of effluent water from a plurality of water circulating devices. A series of linearly arranged treatment sub-systems are disposed upstream of the hydraulic dam. The treatment sub-systems include a water sterilization sub-system for neutralizing harmful and undesirable micro-organisms using an ultrasonic energy generating unit. The ultrasonic energy generated, is of a frequency that disrupts cellular structures in targeted micro-organisms. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096325 | METHOD OF OPERATING MEMBRANE SEPARATOR - A method of operating a membrane separator, in which a membrane module comprising a large number of exposed hollow fiber membranes is installed in an untreated water chamber, for making possible stable membrane filtering operation while maintaining a high yield by minimizing loads of the filter membranes and performing effective washing is to be provided, the method including a filtering step at which untreated water is filtered by giving a differential pressure between the primary side (untreated water side) and the secondary side (treated water side) of the hollow fiber membranes, a physical washing step of gas washing by ejecting a gaseous washing medium onto the primary side of the membrane module and of back-pressured water washing by feeding a backwashing medium from the secondary side of the hollow fiber membranes and letting it pass to the untreated water side of the hollow fiber membranes, and a drain step of discharging drain in the chamber out of the system after repeating twice or more the filtering step and the physical washing step. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096326 | METHOD TO CONTROL REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE BIOFOULING IN MUNICIPAL WATER PRODUCTION - A method of treating water for municipal use comprises treating the feedwater stream on the feed side of a reverse osmosis membrane with a non-oxidizing, bromine-containing biocide in the substantial absence of a reducing agent, such that biofouling of the membrane is reduced or prevented, and measuring the produced water stream on the permeate side for the presence of bromine-containing compounds. Advantages may include preservation of the membrane, production of water that meets applicable regulations for safe drinking, and simplified processing without additional steps to remove the biocide or its degradation products from the produced water. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096327 | POLYMER COATINGS THAT RESIST ADSORPTION OF PROTEINS - The invention provides membranes useful for filtration of water and other liquids. The membrane may be a composite membrane having a polymer layer incorporating quaternary phosphonium or ammonium groups. The polymer layer may be resistant to protein adsorption in an aqueous environment. The membrane may also be a surface-modified membrane in which a polymer having quaternary phosphonium or ammonium groups is covalently attached to the membrane surface. Methods for making and using the membranes of the invention are also provided. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096328 | METHOD OF TESTING INTEGRITY OF MICROPOROUS MEMBRANE - [Problem] An object of the present invention is to provide a method of testing the integrity of a microporous membrane using a colloid solution containing metal particles or metal compound particles that can accurately determine the integrity of a virus removal membrane formed of hydrophilized synthetic polymer that has been subjected to protein solution filtration, and to provide a method of producing the colloid solution. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096329 | Method of Removing Protein-Bound Deleterious Substances During Extracorporeal Renal Replacement Treatment - The invention is directed to a method of removing a deleterious substance bound to a protein in blood of a patient by introducing a displacer substance into the blood under conditions in which the displacer substance replaces deleterious substance bound to the protein, thereby resulting in additional unbound deleterious substance in the blood, and removing unbound deleterious substance from the blood by extracorporeal renal replacement treatment. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096330 | Method of Determining A Phosphorus Binder Dosage for a Dialysis Patient - The invention is directed to a method of determining a dosage of phosphorus binder for a patient undergoing dialysis treatment to achieve a pre-dialysis serum phosphorus concentration within a desired concentration range while achieving a desired net accumulation of calcium. The method includes determining the dosage of phosphorus binder that will achieve pre-dialysis serum phosphorus concentration of the patient that is within the desired concentration range while accounting for the change in the amount of phosphorus removed by the dialysis treatment when the pre-dialysis serum phosphorus concentration of the patient is within the desired concentration range, determining a dialysate calcium concentration that will result in the desired net accumulation of calcium over a complete dialysis cycle, and dialyzing the patient with a dialysate containing a calcium concentration based upon that determination. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096331 | Filtration of a hydrocarbon from a fluid - An apparatus for, method of, and system for treatment of industrial waste water and/or marine vessel bilge waste water before discharge into rivers, lakes, streams and oceans, said waste water having hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon liquid chemical emulsions containing organics and fine suspended particulate matter, said treatment utilizing a hydrocarbon sorbing media together with filter structural elements to first coalesce then bifurcate the hydrocarbon elements from the non-hydrocarbon elements in the emulsion, then the remaining liquid entering the second stage of filtration wherein a positively charged nano-fiber material removes the remaining organics and other fine particulate in the submicron sized range, providing a highly clarified and oil free effluent at high flow rates and with substantially reduced filter system maintenance. The apparatus, method and system may further contain a third stage utilizing another layer of hydrocarbon sorbing materials. It may be combined into a larger oily water separation system. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096332 | Treatment of contaminated water streams from coal-bed-methane production - A method for treating contaminated water streams resulting from the production of coal-bed-methane. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096333 | Method and Apparatus for Removing Metals from Roof Top Storm Water Runoff - A method and apparatus for the removal of metals and cleanup of roof top storm water runoff comprising a drum structure which includes at least two media beds for filtering the storm water runoff. The first media bed filters out particles of toxic metals and metal ions are absorbed on the media material in the first media bed. The storm water then runs through the second media bed which filters out additional particles of metal and metal ions are absorbed on the media material in the second media bed resulting in a clean effluent | 2010-04-22 |
20100096334 | SWELLABLE MATERIALS AND METHODS OF USE - One aspect of the present invention includes a swellable sol-gel composition including a plurality of interconnected organosilica nanoparticles. Another aspect of the present invention includes a swellable composite including a plurality of interconnected organosilica nanoparticles and a particulate material capable of binding to or reacting with a non-polar or organic sorbate. When dried, the sol-gel composition and the swellable composite may be capable of swelling to at least twice their dried volume when placed in contact with a non-polar or organic sorbate. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096335 | Water Treatment Process and Plant Using Ballasted Flocculation and Settling - A method for treating wastewater using a ballasted flocculation technique includes continuously measuring the concentration of suspended solids, organic matter or other impurities in the water to be treated prior to directing the water to be treated to a flocculation tank. Based on this measurement, the amount of ballast necessary to obtain treated water of a predetermined quality is then calculated. In the flocculation tank, ballast and a flocculating reagent are added to the water to form a water-floc mixture. The water-floc mixture is directed to a settling tank where a sludge-ballast mixture is settled. The sludge-ballast mixture is directed to a mixing tank and then to a separator to separate the ballast from the sludge. The separated ballast is directed to the flocculation tank. The separated sludge is directed to the mixing tank when the level of sludge-ballast mixture in the mixing tank is lower than a predetermined level. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096336 | Waste treatment system - A system for removing water from sludge is disclosed. The system ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100096337 | ULTRASONICALLY INDUCED CAVITATION OF FLUOROCHEMICALS - A system for the treatment of groundwater is described, the system including: a first component for placement into a groundwater table, the first component having a first end and a second end and an interior space defined by an inner wall and extending between the first end and the second end; at least one ultrasonic transducer positioned with the interior space of the first component to provide ultrasonically induced cavitation to a volume of water within the interior space; a pump associated with the first end of the first component to draw water from the groundwater table into the interior space of the first component; an outlet associated with the second end of the first component, the outlet positioned to direct a volume of water away from the first component after the water has passed therethrough; a power supply; and a radio frequency generator capable of providing a radio frequency within the range from about 15 kHz to about 1100 kHz. A process for the treatment of fluorochemicals in an aqueous environment is also described, the process utilizing the foregoing system. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096338 | Management arrangement - The invention discloses a management arrangement for a swimming pool. The arrangement includes a number of sensors being adapted to measure variables and generate input data relating to a swimming pool. The input data is processed by a processing unit to generate output data, which data is then used by an actuator to control equipment. Various operating parameters are programmable into the processing unit via an operator interface. The arrangement provides a combination of ultraviolet treatment and ion enrichment in order to disinfect or purify the water. The arrangement specifically regulates the ionization of the swimming pool water so as to substantially maintain a pre-determined ion concentration level with reduced operator intervention. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096339 | Water Denitrification - The described implementations relate to water denitrification. One method obtains nitrate levels in influent and effluent of a moving bed media filter and determines carbon levels in the effluent. The method also doses carbon feedstock into the influent based on both the nitrate levels and the carbon levels. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096340 | CONTROL OF DEVELOPMENT OF BIOFILMS IN INDUSTRIAL PROCESS WATER - There is provided a method of inhibiting the development of a biofilm adjacent a surface, the method comprising intermittently applying a biofilm inhibiting substance to a collection of microorganisms having biofilm developing potential. Other embodiments are also described. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096341 | Pressure filter apparatus and method using interstitial expanding gas - A method and apparatus is disclosed for separating a slurry into liquids and solids in a pressure filter apparatus and for forming a substantially dry and often loosely packet filter solids cake wherein a high temperature and high pressure steam is introduced into an initially formed filter cake in the pressurized filter apparatus to force the steam into the interstices of the formed filter cake and then pressure within the filter apparatus is reduced to permit the steam to flash and to expand within the interstices to absorb any remaining fluids within the formed filter cake and to cause the filter cake to become substantially dry and loosely packed. The filtered solids cake is then discharged from the filter apparatus. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096342 | Removal of Contaminants from Water and Gas by Filtration - The invention relates to compositions and methods for separating oil and other contaminants (particularly oleophilic compounds) from water, gas and other carriers. The invention is useful for separating oil, including emulsified oil, from water and other oleophilic compounds from bilgewater and other wastewater. The compositions comprise a hydrocarbon resin and a drying oil, which may be combined in an organic solvent. For example, hydrocarbon resin and tung oil are optionally combined into a naphtha solvent. The invention is also useful for removing a variety of contaminants from an air stream, such as exhaust from internal combustion engines, burners, and other sources. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096343 | HORIZONTAL AGITATOR AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FLOW IN A CLEARING BASIN USING THE HORIZONTAL AGITATOR - The invention relates to a horizontal agitator for producing a flow in a clearing basin, wherein a propeller ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100096344 | Rack for transporation and display of plants - A rack assembly for transportation and display of potted plants and similar articles. The rack includes vertical supports, and a plurality of trays that are slidingly supported on the posts. The trays are extensible from a retracted position in which the trays are arranged in compact, vertically spaced relationship for transportation, to a deployed position in which the trays extend on opposite sides in an alternating arrangement with increased vertical spacing, and are tilted to a downwardly angled orientation so that the plants can be readily viewed and accessed by customers and other personnel. The posts and trays are mounted on a mobile frame that includes stabilizer legs which prevent the assembly from tipping when the trays are in the deployed position. The posts and trays are removable from the frame, and can be broken down for storage. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096345 | INTEGRATED SHELF ALLOCATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Apparatuses for the efficient and safe organization of product on shelves. The present invention encompasses shelving allocation units that are adjustable in a longitudinal direction to accommodate varying shelf depths. The present invention also provides for shelving allocation units that are adjustable in both the longitudinal direction, but also along an orthogonal axis. By being adjustable along an orthogonal axis, the shelving allocation units of the present invention may be adapted to accommodate various sizes of product. The present invention also includes novel backstop assemblies that may be adapted for use in shelves of various dimensions. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096346 | Display shelf for bowling ball - A display shelf having a) a shelf portion having a supporting plate defined by a front edge, back edge and side edges, and b) a display holder for holding product information for product held by the shelf. The display holder is secured to the shelf by at least two hinges having the same pivot axis located behind the front edge such that the shelf is rotatable through at least 90 degrees from a position primarily below the supporting plate in a plane perpendicular to a position parallel to the supporting plate of the shelf. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096347 | Apparatus, System, and Method for Selectively Mounting a Hitch Mount Rack on a Building Wall - A wall mount for supporting a hitch mount rack comprises one or more base members comprising at least one base plate member. The wall mount further comprises a wall mount receiver projecting from the base plate member, an anchor structure on at least one of the one or more base members, and at least one fastener configured to engage the anchor structure and secure the wall mount to a building wall structure. The wall mount receiver is configured to receive a receptacle portion of a hitch mount rack. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096348 | MULTIMEDIA AND GAMING ORIENTED FURNITURE STRUCTURES - Multimedia furniture includes structure for a multimedia console that allows insertion of the console through a front panel of the multimedia furniture, e.g., via a slot or cutout, advantageously keeping the console apparent through the front panel. For better integration of multimedia peripherals and storage components into the multimedia furniture, the invention also includes structure for retaining multimedia storage components, such as gaming DVDs and their cases and/or structure for retaining gaming peripherals, such as wired or wireless gaming controllers. For instance, in one non-limiting embodiment, a furniture stand for a display device is provided having a main surface for supporting a display device. In a front panel, the furniture stand includes a cutout or slot in a front panel for receiving a multimedia console. In another non-limiting embodiment, tower furniture is provided including a cutout or slot in the tower portion for receiving and supporting a multimedia console. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096349 | DESKTOP ORGANIZER - An organizer for a desk or other surface. In one aspect, the invention can be an organizer comprising: a rack assembly comprising a pair of spaced-apart vertical supports and a plurality of horizontal rods extending between and supported by the pair of vertical supports, the plurality of horizontal rods arranged in a spaced-apart manner; an organization accessory having a rear side having a width that is greater than a distance between the vertical supports, the organization accessory having a pair of hook members extending from the rear side of the organization accessory; and the organization accessory mounted to the rack assembly so that the hook members engage one of the horizontal rods and the rear side of the organization accessory rests against the pair of vertical supports. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096350 | Rack/module assembly for first aid supplies - A rack/module assembly for first aid supplies comprises a plurality of modules which are insertable into a receptacle of a rack. Each module is semi-transparent or transparent and has a front cover portion which is pivotal to provide access to first aid supplies within the module enclosure. An integral latch mechanism releasably latches the cover in a closed position. Each of the modules contains first aid supplies specific to a given first aid treatment. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096351 | RACK MODULE AND FURNITURE HAVING A RACK MODULE - The present invention relates to a DIY or a assemble furniture which has a containing room inside the furniture and connecting members on exterior surface of the furniture. According to the present invention, user is able to make many shapes of furniture by connecting at least one of rack modules. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096352 | COMBINATION STORAGE RACK - A combination storage rack includes a plurality of upright supports each formed of a plurality of bamboo rods equiangularly arranged around the periphery and a plurality of spacer blocks fixedly mounted in the bamboo rods at different elevations to keep the bamboo rods apart from one another, a plurality of tapered locating members respectively fastened to the upright supports and supported on the spacer blocks, and a plurality of rack panels that have tapered through holes for the passing of the upright supports and for engagement with the tapered locating blocks. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096353 | TURNING DEVICE FOR HOIST - A turning device for a hoist is disclosed, in which a weight thing with a narrow width can be stably turned with a stable support. A rope end unit or an upper sheave unit is easily installed at a hoist frame. A rope end unit or an upper sheave unit is installed in a hoist frame and is freely movable in opposite positions. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096354 | Rotate, squeeze and lift child resistant safety cap with dispensing actuator - A rotate, squeeze and lift child resistant safety cap with a dispenser actuator for attachment to a pressurized container having a dispenser stem on its top includes: an inner member for attachment to either the container or its closure, the inner member having an outer member interlocking component, being one of a circular track and a circular rail, the circular track having inside and outside ledges with a track space between the inside and outside ledges, the track space having a predetermined track space width, the circular rail having inside and outside protrusions adapted to ride inside the track space and under the ledges, the protrusions having widths less than the track space width and greater than one half the track space width; and an outer member being an outer closure having a circular bottom that is semi-flexible, and at its circular bottom, having the other of the one of a circular track and a circular rail. When a user squeezes the outer member at the squeeze indicia to flex the outer member from circular to oval, the outer member can be removed to expose the dispenser stem for use. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096355 | LEVER TYPE EASY PULL CROWN CAP - A lever type easy pull crown cap. The lever type easy pull crown cap has a body with a boss extending from a central portion that transitions into a rim with an edge. A pull-ring is fastened to the crown body without piercing the body. An inner surface of the body includes a score line extending from the edge along the rim and across the central portion towards the boss and returns outward across the central portion after travelling around the boss to terminate in a tail segment. The tail segment extends along a portion of the rim without reaching the edge. Pulling upward on the pull-ring fractures the body along the score line and separates a tear strip portion from the body, breaking the seal between the lever type easy pull crown cap and the bottle. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096356 | CAP FOR A LUG-TYPE CLOSURE - A cap for sealing a container having a lug-type closure assembly is described. The cap has a top panel and a circumferential side wall panel. The top panel is positioned about a longitudinal axis and extends radially outwardly therefrom. The circumferential side wall panel is integral with an outer peripheral edge of the top panel and has first second, and third segments. The first segment extends downwardly. The second segment extends radially outwardly at a first angle to the first segment. The third segment extends downwardly from the second segment at a second angle to the second segment. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096357 | THERMOELECTRIC MODULE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR SAME - A thermoelectric module and method of manufacture thereof, capable of preventing short-circuits between electrodes due to solder without causing increases in size or cost. A thermoelectric module is configured with lower electrodes formed on the inside surface of a lower substrate, placed in opposition to an upper substrate, on the inside surface of which are formed upper electrodes; the end faces of thermoelectric elements are soldered to the lower electrodes and upper electrodes. Each of the electrodes is configured from three layers, which are a copper layer, a nickel layer formed on one face of the copper layer, and a gold layer formed on one face of the nickel layer; a visor portion, protruding outward, is formed in the nickel layer, so that when positioning the thermoelectric elements above the electrodes and soldering the electrodes to the thermoelectric elements, the flowing of solder | 2010-04-22 |
20100096358 | LADDER TYPE FILTER - A ladder filter includes a series resonator having a first film laminate in which an upper electrode and a lower electrode face each other across a piezoelectric film, and a first film provided on the first film laminate, and a parallel resonator having a second film laminate having a structure similar to that of the first film laminate, a second film provided on the second film laminate, and another first film identical to the first film. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096359 | METHOD FOR FORMING PHASE GRATING - A method for forming a phase grating is disclosed. First, a substrate is provided. Second, a first dielectric layer with a tapered recess or bulge is formed on the substrate. Later, a second dielectric layer is formed to fill the tapered recess and to cover the first dielectric layer. Afterwards, the second dielectric layer is selectively etched to form the phase grating. The phase grating includes a column and multiple rings. The column and multiple rings are concentric and the multiple rings are disposed on the tapered side so that the height of each ring is different. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096360 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR BARRIER LAYER POLISHING - Methods and apparatus are provided for polishing barrier layer materials. In one embodiment, a composition is provided for removing at least a barrier material from a substrate surface, including includes a base composition, a silica abrasive, a solvent, a pH between about 7 and about 10, and one or more components selected from the group of a metal passivating compound, an oxidizer, and an alumina abrasive. The composition may be used to chemical mechanical polishing process a substrate surface having a ruthenium-based barrier and one or more material selected from the group of a polysilicon layer, a dielectric layer, or metal layer. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096361 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SENSING UNCONFINEMENT IN A PLASMA PROCESSING CHAMBER - Universal plasma unconfinement detection systems configured to detect the plasma unconfinement condition in the plasma processing chamber and methods therefor. The detection systems and methods are designed to reliably and accurately detect the existence of the plasma unconfinement condition in a process-independent and recipe-independent manner. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096362 | PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS, POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS - In a plasma processing apparatus 10, a microwave transmitted from a microwave source | 2010-04-22 |
20100096363 | SWITCHING CHAMBER FOR A HIGH-VOLTAGE BREAKER, AND A HIGH-VOLTAGE BREAKER - A circuit breaker and a switching chamber are disclosed which include a switching chamber housing composed of electrically conductive material, which surrounds an erosion volume and has an axially directed outlet which connects the erosion volume to an outlet opening on the outer face of the switching chamber housing, or which has at least one radially directed outlet. The outlet can include an insert, which is located in an aperture in the switching chamber housing and which is composed of electrically insulating material. A connecting stub surrounds an outlet channel and projects beyond the outer face of the switching chamber housing. A collar projects outward and rests on the inner face of the switching chamber housing. The aperture is located in a depression on the outer face of the switching chamber housing, such that the triple point where the switching chamber housing meets the insert is shielded. The outlet channel can carry heated insulating gas flowing out away from areas where there is an increased electrical field strength adjacent to the rim of the depression. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096364 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRIC DISCHARGE MACHINING PROCESS - A method for controlling an electric discharge machining process, wherein a tool electrode is moved relatively to a workpiece with a working gap distance, wherein the process includes a current and at least one previous erosion cycle, the current and the previous erosion cycle each being divided into predetermined time intervals each including at least one discharge pulse, wherein similar working gap conditions are present within a time interval of the previous erosion cycle and of the current erosion cycle, and wherein subsequent erosion cycles are separated by a process pause cycle. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096365 | HAND-HELD ELECTRO-DISCHARGE DEVICE - The hand-held electro-discharge machining fastener removal device of this invention brings an EDM electrode and its supporting ground pin and dielectric fluid structure to a fastener in a workpiece, such as an aircraft fuselage. The hand-held device brings the dielectric fluid, power supply, and control system structure to the fastener in a compact tool to permit EDM machining to be brought to large structures. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096366 | FLEXIBLE PROTECTIVE GAS COVER - A joining device for joining a component to a workpiece. The device includes a component holder which moves the component along an axis in a first direction towards the workpiece in order to connect the component to the workpiece, and has a protective gas feed in order to carry out a welding process in a protective gas atmosphere. During the welding process the protective gas is discharged essentially in a second direction which is opposed to the first direction. An elastic sealing sleeve including folding bellows is arranged in relation to the component holder in such a way that a welding space, which is bounded by the workpiece, the component holder, the component and the sealing sleeve and through which the protective gas flows, is sealed off from the external surroundings during the welding process so that the protective gas can escape only in the second direction. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096367 | APPARATUS FOR GENERATING REMOTE PLASMA - Provided is an apparatus for generating remote plasma, which can improve thin-film quality by preventing an arc at a bias electrode. The apparatus includes a radio frequency (RF) electrode installed inside an upper portion of a chamber, a bias electrode installed apart from the RF electrode, and including a plurality of through holes through which plasma passes, wherein a bias power is supplied to the bias electrode, a plasma generating unit formed between the RF electrode and the bias electrode, wherein a plasma gas is supplied to the plasma generating unit, and a ground electrode installed under and spaced apart from the bias electrode, and including plasma through holes corresponding to the through holes of the bias electrode, wherein a pulsed DC bias of a second voltage level, which has a first voltage level periodically, is applied to the bias electrode. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096368 | Deposition apparatus and methods - Microspray apparatus and methods involve injecting powdered material into a plasma gas stream. The material comprises first and second component powders. The second powder is a majority by the weight of the powdered material. The first powder acts as a melting point depressant. The first and second powders may have similar compositions but with the first powder including a greater quantity of a melting point depressant element. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096369 | Multi-axis laser welding head for spacer grid - Disclosed therein is a multi-axis laser welding head for a spacer grid, which is one of essential components of a nuclear fuel assembly. More particularly, the multi-axis laser welding head for the spacer grid can be operated more smoothly and variously during the welding of the spacer grid to thereby weld the spacer grid more exactly and precisely. For this, the multi-axis laser welding head includes a welding head having a movement within a predetermined angle like the back and forth swing of the pendulum, and can irradiate a laser beam in various directions by having additional axis in comparison with the prior art. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096370 | LASER PROCESSING MACHINE HAVING PROGRAMMABLE FOCUS POSITIONING FUNCTION - It is an object to provide a laser processing machine including an exchangeable torch, wherein a light focus position is automatically adjusted by a program. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096371 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SURFACE CLEANING USING A LASER INDUCED SHOCK WAVE ARRAY - A contamination removal system for continuous cleaning of contamination from an exposed contaminated surface of a substrate by creating and moving a laser induced shock wave array across the contaminated surface includes a laser beam source and laser beam delivery assembly receiving a beam generated at the laser beam source and directing the beam for the generation of a shock wave array. The beam delivery assembly includes mirrors and beam splitters which split the laser beam into many laser beams. The contamination removal system also includes a control assembly composed of an analog or digital controller and a motion controller linked to the operating components of the present system and ensuring proper operation thereof. A substrate motion control/holder assembly supports the substrate adjacent the beam delivery assembly. The substrate motion control/holder assembly is linked to the motion controller of the control assembly for complete and comprehensive operation, wherein the substrate motion control/holder assembly continually translates the substrate in a highly controlled manner to ensure the creation of the shock wave array along the exposed contaminated surface of the substrate in a systematic manner such that the contaminates are moved off of the exposed contaminated surface of the substrate resulting in a clean surface for subsequent use and fabrication. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096372 | OPERATING HEAD, PARTICULARLY FOR A LASER MACHINE - A management method for a redundant axis laser machine of the type comprising a movable structure controlled by actuators and operated according to a first set of variables (X, Y, Z, A) and an operating head operated according to a second set of said variables (W, B, C), said first set of variables (X, Y, Z, A) and second set of variables (W, B, C) identifying one or more redundant variables. Such method envisions a filtering allowing the work trajectory to be decomposed into defined trajectories for a first low dynamic system made up of said first set of variables (X, Y, Z, A) and a second high dynamic system made up of said second set of said variables (W, B, C), respectively. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096373 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A HYBRID WELDING PROCESS - A system and method for controlling a hybrid welding process. An integrated hybrid welding power source includes a first power supply for providing a first welding output and a second power supply for providing a second welding output. The first power supply and the second power supply are operatively connected to coordinate the first welding output with the second welding output in real time while operating concurrently. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096374 | ROTATING WELDING GUN HANDLE TO ACHIEVE TRIGGER-UP OR TRIGGER-DOWN ORIENTATION - An invention is provided which comprises a welding gun assembly having a handle portion which is rotatable with respect to a fume tube assembly and a hose assembly to which it is coupled. The gun assembly employs a locking collar to secure the fume tube assembly to the handle portion which allows the handle portion to be positioned in any positioned within 360 degrees of a normal position, without the need for reconfiguring any other portion of the gun assembly. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096375 | AUTOMATIC WIRE FEEDING SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for feeding welding wire, where the apparatus contains a wire feeding device which pays out a wire and a power source which provides a current and voltage to the wire while it is being paid out. The apparatus further includes a detection circuit which detects a short circuit in the wire when the wire makes contact with a work piece or the like, and upon detection of the short circuit the wire feeding device stops feeding the wire so that a desired stick out distance is achieved. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096376 | MUSIC GENERATING AND AROMATIC SUBSTANCE RETAINING AND HEATING SYSTEM - A music generating and aromatic substance retaining and heating system includes an aromatic substance, and a combination structure of music generator and heater, which includes a housing holding the aromatic substance on the top side, a rectifier transformer disposed outside the housing for converting AC into DC, a music controller disposed outside the housing and electrically connected to the rectifier transformer for outputting a music signal, a heating control circuit board mounted inside the housing and electrically connected to the music controller for controlling a speaker to output music and an electronic heater to heat the aromatic substance to release a scent. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096377 | VEHICLE DE-ICING APPARATUS - Apparatus is provided for de-icing the door lock, wiper blades and door molding of a vehicle. The apparatus includes a lock heater, a wiper blade heater and a door molding heater, connectable to a power supply through thermostat switches and control switches. The apparatus also includes a controller for controlling supply of power to each of the lock heater, wiper blade heater and door molding heater. The controller closes or opens the control switches in response to commands received from a user input. The user input may comprise a remote control. The controller may also close or open the control switches based on the state of a timer, reset button and vehicle ignition system. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096378 | Heating Device For Condensate Trap - A device which ensure functionality of a vehicle fuel cell system, even at temperatures of below freezing point, includes at least one heating element arranged in the area of the condensate trap of the fuel cell in such a way that any ice present is heated locally. As a result, one or more melted channels form, through which water may flow after only a very short thawing process. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096379 | HEATER-EQUIPPED SEAT - A more comfortable seat is provided by detecting whether or not a person is in a seat. A seat has a heating element | 2010-04-22 |
20100096380 | COLUMN OVEN WITH DOUBLE TEMPERATURE CONTROL - An object in the present invention is to provide a column oven capable of maintaining excellent temperature stability despite ambient temperature changes around the column oven. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096381 | DRINKS DISPENSER - The present invention relates to a drinks dispenser with a heating device for the heating of a liquid and with at least one electric accumulator for the energy supply of the drinks dispenser, more preferably of its heating device, which compared with the charge power has a higher discharge power which is greater than 500 watt. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096382 | COOKING DEVICE - There is provided a cooking device that prevents an electricity conduction setting to a heating source from fluctuating when a user is not intending to operate a touch key. The cooking device includes a heating source ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100096383 | TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY-CONTROLLED COMPOSITE MATERIAL ARTICLE, AND METHODS FOR USING SUCH AN ARTICLE - An article of composite material includes a plurality of plies of material consolidated through the application of pressure and heating, in which each material ply is made by a resin matrix reinforced with fiber material. The article includes heating electrical resistance and temperature sensing devices embedded in the composite material, which are respectively placed in at least one interface zone between the material plies and are suitable to allow a temperature control of the article in service. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096384 | Portable Heating Apparatus for Heating Interior Piping Systems - Devices, apparatus, systems and methods of using a portable heating unit that does not use a separate compressor or blower or vacuum. The unit can be attached to an inlet of a piping system or section and be used to dry the interior walls of the piping system or section, and/or heat coatings passing through the piping system or section, etc. The portable heating unit includes a heater attached to an inlet end of a manifold, where the manifold can include alternative inlet end and two outlet ends. The inlet and outlet ends of the manifold can have quick connect fittings that allow similar fittings to be easily mateably attached thereto by rotating the fittings with one another. A quick connect/disconnect air pressure regulator with similar quick connect fitting can be attached to anyone of the inlet and outlet ends of the manifold. A quick connect/disconnect plug or plugs with similar quick connect fitting can close off any of the inlet and outlet ends of the manifold. The portable heating unit can be used with both a separate compressor and blower/filter having vacuum generator. The portable heating unit can also be used with only a compressor. The portable heating unit can also be used with only a vacuum generator. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096385 | METHOD FOR DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF A COOKING VESSEL ON AN INDUCTION COOKING HOB AND HOB USING SUCH METHOD - A method for detecting the presence of a cooking vessel on an induction heating element is disclosed. The induction element is placed below a glass surface and a conductive electrode placed below the glass surface to detect if a cooking utensil is placed on the induction heating element. The electrode measures capacitance, which indicates to the user whether the cooking utensil is present on one or more induction heating elements. After activation by a user, a second detection of the cooking utensil is accomplished by feeding power to the induction heating element and by assessing at least an electrical parameter of a power circuit thereof. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096386 | DIGITAL PRINTING PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH IMPROVED ADHESION AND RECYCLABILITY - A container having an external surface with a digital image printed thereon by droplets of ink is provided. The digital image includes a base coat and a secondary coat that is applied to the base coat. In an embodiment, the digital image adheres to the container with an acceptable or sufficient adhesion score and the image is removable using conventional recycling processes. Methods for digitally printing containers and facilitating recycling are also disclosed. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096387 | CONTAINER CLOSURE - A closure ( | 2010-04-22 |