21st week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130126383 | Container Having Stationary Support Members For Supporting Dunnage - The present invention provides a container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse that has a body including at least one frame, holders supported by the body and a plurality of stationary support members extending between the holders. Each support member may be fixed in a stationary position by the holders. The support members support dunnage for supporting product for storage or shipment. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126384 | Egg Packaging Carton and System - An improved egg carton for packaging one or more eggs includes an egg holding compartment that maintains the egg in a desired position, and accommodates eggs of variable sizes. A system of packaging eggs utilizing the egg carton of the present invention is also disclosed. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126385 | PACKAGE AND KITCHEN CLEANING COMPOSITION - The present invention is a package of a kitchen cleaning composition that includes a base package with a front portion, a top edge and a bottom edge, where the top edge can be torn or ripped by hand to open the base package providing access to the kitchen cleaning composition and the bottom edge is sealed but is tearable to open the base package and the kitchen cleaning composition that is utilized to clean and sanitize a garbage disposal that consists of dried grapefruit peel and a plurality of fragrances that include lemon, lime, orange, grape, strawberry, coconut, watermelon, cantaloupe, peach, peppermint, cinnamon, pine, citrus, lilac, vanilla, flowers, licorice or cherry natural or artificial fragrance. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126386 | Expandable Surface Breather and Method - A breather for use in vacuum bag processing a composite part comprises a sheet of permeable material having at least one slit therein. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126387 | Cutlery Tray Assembly - A cutlery tray assembly having a first tray and a cover. The first tray has a plurality of partitions defining a plurality of compartments for holding cutlery. The cover has a first cover section hingedly attached to one end of the first tray, and a second cover section attached to the first cover section by a living or piano hinge. At least one side tab is positioned on the first cover section and is adapted to releasably attach to a respective point on the tray to hold the first cover section in a closed position. At least one other tab is positioned on the second cover section and is adapted to releasably attach to a respective point on the tray to keep the second cover section in a closed position independent of the at least one side tab. Furthermore, a second tray may be hingedly attached to the bottom of the first tray for holding household items. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126388 | MEDICAL PRODUCT PACKAGE ASSEMBLY - A medical product package assembly includes a package having an interior flexible sheet disposed between two exterior flexible sheets, the interior and exterior flexible sheets coupled together to form a first compartment and a second compartment wherein the first compartment and the second compartment are adjacently disposed and are formed on opposite sides of the interior flexible sheet, and a releasable seal path extends across a length of the first and second compartments. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126389 | SYSTEM COMPRISING A NEBULIZER AND A PACKAGING - A system comprising a nebulizer, in particular inhaler, having a pre-installed container is proposed. The system comprises a packaging preventing fluidic connection or opening of the container in a delivery state of the nebulizer. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126390 | TRANSPORT CONTAINER - A transport container ( | 2013-05-23 |
20130126391 | Method and apparatus for determining appropriate size for ring or other device to be worn around finger - A product packaging article with an enclosed device intended to be worn on the finger and a built-in sizing hole with a circumference equal to that of the enclosed device. The insertion of a finger into the sizing hole corresponding to the enclosed device provides an immediate, accurate determination of how the enclosed device will fit around the finger. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126392 | SLURRY BED HYDROPROCESSING AND SYSTEM USING FEEDSTOCK CONTAINING DISSOLVED HYDROGEN - A system and process for conversion of heavy feedstocks in a slurry bed hydroprocessing reactor is provided in which (a) hydrogen gas is dissolved in the liquid feedstock by mixing and/or diffusion, (b) the mixture is flashed to remove and recover any light components and hydrogen, leaving a hydrogen-enriched feedstock. A homogenous and/or heterogeneous catalyst is added to the feedstock upstream of the inlet of the slurry bed hydroprocessing reactor. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126393 | HIGH SURFACE AREA COMPOSITION FOR USE IN THE CATALYTIC HYDROCONVERSION OF A HEAVY HYDROCARBON FEEDSTOCK, A METHOD MAKING SUCH COMPOSITION AND ITS USE - A catalyst composition that is especially useful in the hydroconversion of pitch, micro carbon residue and sulfur contents of a heavy hydrocarbon feedstock without the excessive formation of sediment. The catalyst composition is a reasonably high surface area composition containing alumina and a low molybdenum content with a high ratio of nickel-to-molybdenum. The catalyst composition further has a unique pore distribution that in combination with the special metals loading provide for good conversion of pitch and micro carbon residue without an excessive yield of sediment. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126394 | IRON OXIDE MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLE, ITS PREPARATION AND ITS USE IN DESULFURIZATION - The present invention provides a method of preparing an iron oxide magnetic nanoparticle, comprising the steps of: i) reacting a water-soluble ferrous salt with a water-soluble ferric salt in a mole ratio of 1:2 in the presence of a base and a citrate to give an iron oxide particle surface-coated with the citrate (c-MNP); ii) reacting the c-MNP obtained in step (i) with a thiophilic compound to give a thiophilic compound-bounded iron oxide particle surface-coated with the citrate (thiophilic-c-MNP); and iii) modifying the thiophilic-c-MNP obtained in step (ii) using a surfactant for phase transfer of the thiophilic-c-MNP from aqueous phase to organic phase. The present invention also relates to the iron oxide magnetic nanoparticle prepared by the above-mentioned method and the use of the nanoparticle in desulfurization. The iron oxide magnetic nanoparticle of the present invention is capable of effective deep desulfurization. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126395 | PROCESS FOR DEMETALLIZATION OF WHOLE CRUDE OIL - A crude oil feedstream is treated to remove or reduce the content of undesired metal components including nickel and/or vanadium by contacting the feedstream with one or more solid adsorbent materials selected from attapulgus clay, alumina, silica gel and activated carbon in a mixing vessel for a time that is sufficient to optimize the adsorption of the undesired metal components from the crude oil, subjecting the mixture to atmospheric flash distillation and then to vacuum flash distillation to recover presorted boiling ranges of products having a lowered content of the undesired metal components, and preferably regenerating at least a portion of the solid adsorbent material for reuse in the process. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126396 | Sorting apparatus - A sorting apparatus is described, and which includes a conveyor which transports a produce stream for inspection. A product separation surface is mounted near the distal end of the conveyor, and the produce stream passes over the product separation surface, and is slowed to a speed such that the produce stream falls substantially immediately vertically downwardly. An inspection zone is located downstream relative to the product separation surface. An imaging device is provided, and which images the produce stream passing through the inspection zone; an illumination device is provided for illuminating the produce stream passing through the inspection zone, and an ejector assembly is located downstream of the inspection zone and which removes unwanted solid material in the produce stream having undesirable characteristics. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126397 | SCREEN PANEL - A screen panel for mining and quarrying industries adapted to be mounted on a screen deck including a wear section ( | 2013-05-23 |
20130126398 | FLEXIBLE MAT SCREENING APPARATUS WITH OFFSET SUPPORTS - Mechanical separators and screening machines, and methods for flexible sieve mat screening are disclosed. In an example configuration, a flip-flow type flexible mat screening apparatus is provided with optimized relative elevation positions for adjacent pairs of first and second mat supports. In one configuration, a portion of the first mat supports is arranged at a lowered or offset position relative to adjacent second mat supports. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126399 | METHOD FOR CLASSIFYING OBJECTS CONTAINED IN SEED LOTS AND CORRESPONDING USE FOR PRODUCING SEED - The present invention concerns a method for classifying ( | 2013-05-23 |
20130126400 | Method for Separating Minerals According to the Luminescent Properties Thereof - The method relates to the field of mineral enrichment. It involves establishing threshold values of the intensity of a luminescence signal arising during the action of a pulse of exciting radiation on a material being separated and after a specified time following the end of the exciting pulse, and, during the processing of the recorded signal, first of all determining the value of the intensity of the luminescence signal, comparing the value obtained with the specified threshold value and, in the event of the threshold value being exceeded, processing the signal in order to determine the value of the selected separation criterion, comparing the processing result with the specified threshold value and isolating the mineral to be enriched from the material being separated if the comparison result satisfies the specified criterion; in the event of the value of the intensity of the luminescence signal after a specified time following the end of the exciting pulse being less than the threshold value thereof, determining the value of the intensity of the luminescence signal arising during the pulse of exciting radiation, comparing said value with the threshold value specified therefor and isolating the mineral to be enriched from the material being separated if the threshold value is exceeded. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126401 | WASTE SORTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A waste sorting apparatus including: an input conveyor for conveying an input stream of mixed waste materials including items of a plurality of different types; a plurality of output conveyors for conveying respective output streams of said waste materials; and a plurality of operator stations for respective human operators, wherein the input conveyor and the plurality of output conveyors are configured to be accessible from each operator station to allow each operator to sort items of said different types from the input stream to respective ones of the output streams, each of the output streams including sorted items of a corresponding one of said types, and wherein at least one of the output conveyors is a far-side output conveyor on the far side of the input conveyor from the operator stations to allow each operator to throw items to the far-side output conveyor over the input conveyor. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126402 | Grey Water Filtering System - A water filtering system having its components contained within a single housing. The filter system uses a first filter pair of filters which can be first manually isolated from the water flow; and a second pair of filters which can also be manually isolated from the water flow. The two pairs of filters operate in parallel, thereby allowing one pair to be isolated for cleaning/repair without having to curtail operation since the other pair of filters remain operational. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126403 | AUTOMATED SANTIZATION AND DISINFECTION OF RECREATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL BODIES OF WATER - An automated chemical feeder system maintains sanitizer concentration and pH in a body of water, such as a pool, spa, water feature, or other such body of water, at desired levels. A manifold includes a plurality of inlets, each of which receives the addition of a different chemical product to be added to the pool water. The system connects to the pool circulation system via two injection ports; a pool water sample port and a pool return port. Because the system requires only two injection ports into the pool circulation system, the ease of installation of system may be increased and the time required to install the system may be reduced. In another example, an automated chemical feeder system is adapted to maintain sanitizer concentration and pH in two bodies of water. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126404 | Device With A Peristaltic Hose Pump And Associated Method - The present invention relates to an apparatus having at least one hose roller pump, wherein the hose roller pump has at least one pump bed and at least one hose or hose part inserted or insertable into the pump bed, and having at least one pressure detection means which is arranged downstream of the hose roller pump and by means of which the time extent of the pressure of a fluid conveyed by means of the hose roller pump can be determined, and having at least one evaluation means by means of which the occlusion of the hose or hose part inserted or insertable into the pump bed can be monitored with reference to the time difference and/or to the angular difference between at least one maximum and at least one minimum of the determined time extent of the pressure and/or with reference to a local minimum of the determined time extent of the pressure. The invention furthermore in particular relates to a method therefor. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126405 | OIL/WATER FILTRATION DEVICE - The invention relates to an oil/water separating device ( | 2013-05-23 |
20130126406 | STORM DRAIN WITH WATER TRAP - The storm drain with water trap is installed in the opening of a storm or sewer drain to close off the underlying drain channels and residual water therein from the open air, thus preventing escape of mold, mosquitoes, and other hazards into the air. The device has an insert having an open top and bottom. A shallow water trap pan is suspended below the insert. In dry conditions, the water trap contains little water, the relatively light weight of the trap and contained water allowing it to be lifted by springs against the bottom of the insert to form a seal, When runoff water flows into the drain, the greater amount of water and its weight draws the insert downward, extending the springs and opening a gap between the lower edge of the insert and the water trap pan to allow the runoff water to flow therethrough. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126407 | Leach Field System - A leach field form comprising: a container with an open bottom and an open top, and four exterior walls of a first height, and at least one interior wall; at least one geonet volume with an open bottom and an open top located in the container; at least one granular volume with an open bottom and an open top located in the container; and where any of the at least one geonet volumes is separated from any adjacent granular volume by an interior wall. A method of making a leach field using a leach field form comprising: digging a trench; placing a leach field form in the trench; backfilling the trench, allowing backfill to fill any granular volumes in the form; inserting geonet into geonet volume located in the form; and removing the form from the trench. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126408 | Oil Side-Stream Cleaning Device - The oil side-flow cleaning device includes a heating unit ( | 2013-05-23 |
20130126409 | PURIFICATION METHOD - The invention relates to methods and apparatus for purifying a radiolabelled compound. The method comprises (i) passing a crude reaction mixture comprising the desired radiolabelled compound and one or more contaminants in a solvent through a narrow bore vessel at elevated temperature such that the organic solvent and either the radiolabelled compound or one or more contaminants is vaporised forming a vaporised component, and (ii) collecting the resulting vaporised component by condensing into a collection vessel. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126410 | SCREEN UNIT AND SCREEN CHANGER EQUIPPED WITH SAME - The purpose of the present invention is to provide a screen unit which allows for eliminating rigorous dimension control for preventing the short path phenomenon of material and which has cost advantages, and a screen changer equipped with the same. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126411 | FILTER FOR A FEEDING SYSTEM FOR LIQUIDS WITH TENDENCY TO FORM SEDIMENTS, IN PARTICULAR FOR A CRUDE OIL WASHING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a filter ( | 2013-05-23 |
20130126412 | DOWNFLOW DENITRIFICATION SYSTEM - In general, the present invention is directed to systems for treating water or wastewater. In accordance with some embodiments of the present invention, the system may utilize a vessel with a plurality of filter beds, at least one inlet, and at least one outlet, and the system may include: a first filtration bed comprising a first granular and/or angular media, the first media having a high surface area and configured for biological and physical treatment of the water or wastewater; a second filtration bed including a second granular and/or angular media, the second media having a lower surface area than the first media; wherein the water or wastewater enters the vessel via the at least one inlet, flows through the first filtration bed and the second filtration bed, and exits the vessel through the at least one outlet. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126413 | HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Hemodialysis dialysis systems are disclosed. Hemodialysis systems of the invention may include a dialysate flow path including a balancing circuit, a mixing circuit, and/or a directing circuit. The circuits may be definedwithin one or more cassettes. The fluid circuits may be at least partially isolated, spatially and/or thermally, from electrical components of the system. A gas supply may be provided in fluid communication with the dialysate flow path and/or the dialyzer to, urge dialysate through the dialyzer and blood back to the patient. The hemodialysis systems may include fluid handling devices actuated using a control fluid, optionally delivered using to detachable pump. Fluid handling devices may be generally rigid and of a spheroid shape, optionally with a diaphragm dividing the device into compartments. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126414 | SLAG STORAGE TANK AND SLAG DISCHARGE SYSTEM - A slag storage tank and a slag discharge system include a main body that stores slag, and a plurality of filters that are arranged on a wall surface of the main body and cause a liquid to selectively pass therethrough. The filters are disposed in at least a part of any cross-section perpendicular to the vertical direction of a region where the slag is stored in the main body. Accordingly, there is an effect that the slag storage tank capable of stably discharging the liquid and the slag discharge system capable of further simply and appropriately discharging the slag may be provided. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126415 | OIL SEPARATOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An oil separator configured to separate oil from refrigerant in a refrigeration system is disclosed. For example, the oil separator may be deployed in a heat exchange system configured to liquefy one or more fluids that are gaseous at ambient temperature and pressure. By virtue of its design and method of manufacture, the oil separator may reduce costs associated with manufacture, reduce failure to leakage, reduce misalignment of components that impair function and/or result in other undesirable effects (e.g., undesirable noise during operation, etc.). | 2013-05-23 |
20130126416 | Urea-Water Solution Filter System - A urea-water solution filter ( | 2013-05-23 |
20130126417 | Filter Element with Percussion Band - A filter element has a reinforcement band or ring along at least a portion of the perimeter thereof and performing a support function thereat preventing or minimizing damage upon attempted percussive cleaning of the filter element by service personnel striking the perimeter against an impact surface. Alternatively, a failure band or ring is provided along at least a portion of the perimeter and performs a designated failure function to a failure condition thereat upon attempted percussive cleaning, with the failure condition providing at least one of: a) an indication to service personnel that the filter element has been damaged and should not be re-installed; and b) a deformed condition preventing re-installation. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126418 | LIQUID FILTRATION MEDIA - The present invention relates to a liquid filtration medium comprising at least one nonwoven sheet wherein the nonwoven sheet has a water flow rate of at least 10 ml/min/cm | 2013-05-23 |
20130126419 | SEPARATION MEMBRANE ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING COMPOSITE SEMIPERMEABLE MEMBRANE - The present invention has an object to provide a separation membrane element which has a low content of extractable components and has high boron-removing performance and high water permeability, and relates to a separation membrane element including a composite semipermeable membrane which includes a microporous support and a polyamide separation function layer disposed thereon, the microporous support including a substrate and a porous supporting layer, in which the polyamide separation function layer has a yellowness of 10 to 40, and a concentration of substances extracted from the substrate is 1.0×10 | 2013-05-23 |
20130126420 | CERAMIC FILTER - A ceramic filter is provided with a porous substrate | 2013-05-23 |
20130126421 | HYDROCLONE BASED FLUID FILTRATION SYSTEM - A variety of improved hydroclone based fluid filtering systems are described. The hydroclones generally include a tank having an internal chamber and a filter (preferably a surface filter) that is positioned within the internal chamber. The filter defines a filtered fluid chamber within the internal chamber of the tank. The hydroclone may be operated such that a vortex of flowing fluid is formed between the chamber wall and the filter with the filter being located in the center of the vortex. With this arrangement, the filter acts as a cross-flow filter. In one aspect of the invention, a circulating cleaning assembly is provided in the hydroclone region. In yet another aspect of the invention, improved hydroclone intake structures are described. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126422 | HOUSING FOR REVERSE OSMOSIS FILTER CARTRIDGE AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - Housings for reverse osmosis filter cartridges and methods of making the same. The housings include: (1) a hollow cylindrical liner formed of a thermoplastic polymer that is adapted to surround a reverse osmosis filter cartridge; (2) a hollow head assembly that includes a transition collar portion formed of a thermoplastic polymer that is joined to said liner and a barrel portion formed of a chopped glass fiber-filled polymer that is overmolded onto said transition collar portion; (3) an end plug that is adapted to be received within an opening in the barrel portion; and (4) an overwrap layer comprising wound glass filaments and a polymeric resin that covers the outer surfaces of the liner and head assembly. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126423 | METHODS OF INHIBITING MICROORGANISM GROWTH USING MOSS - The invention provides a method of inhibiting microorganism growth comprising contacting a substance susceptible to microorganism growth with an amount of a non-decomposed moss effective to inhibit microorganism growth, wherein the moss is selected from the group consisting of | 2013-05-23 |
20130126424 | ANAEROBIC PURIFICATION OF WASTE WATER IN AN UPFLOW REACTOR, AND METHOD OF IMPLEMENTING SAME - An anaerobic waste water purification upflow reactor, includes a vessel ( | 2013-05-23 |
20130126425 | Advanced Biologic Water Treatment Using Algae - An advanced water treatment method processes a continuous flow of water in a sequence of stages including pre-filtering [ | 2013-05-23 |
20130126426 | METHOD FOR THE REMEDIATION OF WATER GENERATED FROM NATURAL RESOURCE PRODUCTION OPERATIONS - In some embodiments, a wastewater treatment system may reduce contaminants in water. A system may include one or more bioreactors which include a substrate that supports a biofilm. The bacteria used to form the biofilm may be selected to maximize the reduction of contaminants in water. Various components of the wastewater treatment system may be optimized to improve the efficiency and energy consumption of the wastewater system. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126427 | METHOD FOR THE REMEDIATION OF SALT CONTAINING WASTEWATER STREAMS - In some embodiments, a wastewater treatment system may reduce contaminants in water. A system may include one or more bioreactors which include a substrate that supports a biofilm. The bacteria used to form the biofilm may be selected to maximize the reduction of contaminants in water. Various components of the wastewater treatment system may be optimized to improve the efficiency and energy consumption of the wastewater system. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126428 | BIOREMEDIATION REACTOR SYSTEMS - In some embodiments, a wastewater treatment system may reduce contaminants in water. A system may include one or more bioreactors which include a substrate that supports a biofilm. The bacteria used to form the biofilm may be selected to maximize the reduction of contaminants in water. Various components of the wastewater treatment system may be optimized to improve the efficiency and energy consumption of the wastewater system. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126429 | AMINE SULFIDE SCAVENGERS, METHODS OF USING, AND METHODS OF MAKING - Methods for making sulfide scavenging compositions are provided. The compositions are secondary amine-formaldehyde adduct (SAFA) scavengers comprising less than about 40 wt % N-methyl secondary amines therein. The methods include reacting secondary amines with formaldehyde. Methods for removing sulfides from fluid streams are also provided. The methods include adding secondary amine-formaldehyde adduct (SAFA) scavengers to fluid streams. SAFA scavengers comprising less than about 40 wt % N-methyl secondary amines of the total weight of SAFA scavengers are also disclosed. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126430 | Systems, Apparatus, and Methods for a Water Purification System - A water purification system comprising a cross-flow filter is arranged to permit recirculation of the retentate or reject water from the retentate outlet of the filter to the inlet of the filter. A first pump is configured to pump source water into the feed water path of the filter, and to raise the fluid pressure in the feed water path and recirculation path. A second pump is configured to recirculate water from the retentate outlet of the filter to the inlet of the filter at a flow rate substantially higher than the flow rate of water generated by the first pump. A drain path connected to the recirculation path or feed water path may include a flow restrictor to permit removal of highly concentrated reject water while maintaining a minimum fluid pressure within the recirculation flowpath. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126431 | WATER CONVERSION SYSTEM - A system for converting contaminated water, such as produced water, frack flow back water, and other contaminated water from industrial sources into fresh, non-contaminated, or potable water includes a registration and verification unit for registering intake water loads and verifying their content; a receiving system for temporarily isolating each load; an equalization basin for creating an homogenized water source; an electro-coagulation unit in which one or more of the voltage, current, pulse frequency and application time are variable and controlled by one or more of a conductivity sensor; a pH sensor; a level sensor; an ultrafiltration unit for removing organics; a nanofiltration unit; a reverse osmosis unit, and an electrodyalisis unit. The processed concentrate remaining after the water is converted is dewatered via a forward osmosis unit. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126432 | ORGANOPHILIC POLYSILSESQUIOXANE MEMBRANES FOR SOLVENT NANOFILTRATION AND PERVAPORATION - Selective retaining a relatively hydrophilic molecule from a mixture of a relatively hydrophobic molecule and the relatively hydrophilic molecule can be achieved using a hydrophobic, microporous hybrid membrane based on silica, wherein at least 25% of the silicon atoms is bound to a bridging C | 2013-05-23 |
20130126433 | Water Treatment Apparatus, System and Process - Water treatment apparatus, including: a ceramic filter; and a flow apparatus operable to pass water through the ceramic filter in a forward direction so as to filter the water, the flow apparatus also operable to pass water through the ceramic filter in a reverse direction so as to remove material from the ceramic filter, whereby material having been deposited by filtration of the water is removed. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126434 | WATER DESALINATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A desalination apparatus is disclosed which uses a salt sponge unit to remove a majority of salt from water. A parallel plate capacitor can be connected after the salt sponge to remove remaining salt ions. The salt sponge is a nanoporous, high surface area carbon scaffold to which crown ethers are attached. A power supply is connected to the salt sponges for applying a bias voltage to regenerate the salt sponges. A chlorine treatment unit can be connected after the parallel plate capacitor. A method of purifying sea water using the apparatus also is disclosed. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126435 | ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION USING LIGNIN - The present disclosure provides the use of lignin derivatives for remediation of oil discharge such as, for example, crude or refined oil spills. The present disclosure provides methods of remediating oil discharges such as, for example, accidental discharge into a marine environment. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126436 | STIRRING APPARATUS - A stirring apparatus and a method of separating magnetic beads from a sample including the magnetic beads are provided. The stirring apparatus includes at least one rotational body having a hollow formed therein; a driving unit which moves upward and downward and rotates the at least one rotational body; a cap which is combined with the rotational body, extends in a vertical direction, and has an internal space connected to the hollow of the rotational body; and a magnetic force application unit which moves upward and downward to be inserted into or taken out of the internal space of the cap via the hollow of the rotational body. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126437 | Nanotube Separation Methods - A nanotube separation method includes depositing a tag on a nanotube in a nanotube mixture. The nanotube has a defect and the tag deposits at the defect where a deposition rate is greater than on another nanotube in the mixture lacking the defect. The method includes removing the tagged nanotube from the mixture by using the tag. As one option, the tag may contain a ferromagnetic material and the removing may include applying a magnetic field. As another option, the tag may contain an ionic material and the removing may include applying an electric field. As a further option, the tag may contain an atom having an atomic mass greater than the atomic mass of carbon and the removing may include applying a centrifugal force to the nanotube mixture. Any two or more of the indicated removal techniques may be combined. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126438 | INSTALLATION AND PROCESS FOR RECYCLING WIPING SOLUTION OF ONE OR MORE INTAGLIO PRINTING PRESSES - There is described an installation ( | 2013-05-23 |
20130126439 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SEPARATING PRODUCT FROM SLUDGE IN STORAGE TANKS - A system and method of removing product from sludge at a bottom of a storage tank that includes introducing a liquid to the tank, heating and agitating the liquid to separate the product from the sludge, and then removing the separated product and removing the introduced liquid. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126440 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING A RESERVOIR OF WATER REQUIRING RECIRCULATION AT TIME INTERVALS - A method of managing a reservoir of water having a recirculating arrangement for recirculating water at frequent time intervals is disclosed. The method includes starting a productive recirculation of water within the reservoir by means of the recirculating pump, and sensing control parameter/s relating to the quality of water that are selected from: a level of disinfectant, a pH level, a water turbidity level, or a biological count level. The productive recirculation of water by the recirculating pump is continued until each sensed control parameter has reached its target level in the water. In a power saving management mode the productive recirculation of water by the recirculating arrangement is stopped when each sensed control parameter has reached its target level. Instead in a minimum run time mode the productive recirculation is only stopped when this minimum run time has been completed and each sensed control parameter has reached its target level. A management system for installation on a reservoir to carry out the method is also disclosed. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126441 | SKIMMING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Skimming systems are provided which include one or more externally positioned fluid jet generating devices to generate one or more fluid jets to impinge on a target surface to collectively impart motion of the surface and any contaminants thereon toward a collection device for ultimate collection and removal of the contaminants. Related skimming methods are also provided. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126442 | METHODS FOR REMOVING CONTAMINANTS FROM WATER - A method for reducing inorganic contaminant levels during supercritical water oxidation (SCWO) is provided. The method utilizes a fluidized bed reactor wherein inorganic contaminants in the water precipitate out onto the catalyst. The clean water is reclaimed after oxidation of organic contaminants and reduction of inorganic contaminant levels. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126443 | CARBON SUPPORTED TETRAAMIDO MACROCYCLIC LIGAND CATALYTIC ACTIVATORS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Embodiments of the invention provide a tetraamido macrocyclic ligand catalytic activator bound to a carbon containing support. When combined with an oxidant, such as a peroxy compound, the carbon supported catalytic activator is a long-lived, robust oxidizing agent useful for oxidizing oxidizable compounds, such as aromatic groups, conjugated pi systems, natural and synthetic hormones, pesticides, pathogens, and dyes. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126444 | Process for Decontamination of Hazardous Sulfur Compounds in Sour Water Tanks - A method and system treat contaminated water. In one embodiment, the method comprises treating contaminated water by introducing a methylmorpholine-N-oxide solution to a vessel. The vessel contains the contaminated water and iron oxide. The contaminated water comprises contaminants. In addition, the methylmorpholine-N-oxide solution comprises methylmorpholine-N-oxide and water. The method further comprises contacting the methylmorpholine-N-oxide solution with the contaminated water. In addition, the method comprises treating the contaminated water by allowing the methylmorpholine-N-oxide to react with the contaminants in the presence of the iron oxide. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126445 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING WASTES BY MEANS OF INJECTION INTO AN IMMERSED PLASMA - The present invention relates to a method for treating a liquid solution S | 2013-05-23 |
20130126446 | Restrictor Guard - A cone shaped grating that filters out large floating debris from entering or blocking a restrictor pipe in a catch basin and allows for the free flow of water through the restrictor when buoyant items enter the catch basin. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126447 | FILTER PLATE ASSEMBLY FOR FILTER - A filter configured to separate the solid components and the liquid components from a slurry. The filter includes a plurality of filter plate assemblies that cooperate to define a plurality of filter chambers, each defining a perimeter having an open section when the filter plates are in a closed position relative to one another. Each filter plate assembly includes a closure configured to close the open section. Preferably, the closures are movable to an open position to permit a particulate cake to be removed from the filter chambers without separating the filter plates. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126448 | SOLIDS REMOVAL SYSTEM AND METHOD - The system and method is directed to improved separation or clarification of solids from a solids-laden liquid, including the removal of low gravity solids. A liquid to be treated is introduced into the inlet of a solid-liquid separator modified to include one or more sources of vibrational energy. The liquid is directed through a conduit within the separator. This conduit can be configured into a tortuous flow path to assist in the separation of solids from the liquid, the tortuous path being interconnected between two separation towers. Vibrational energy and gas sparging is applied to the flow path. As solids fall out of solution, they are collected. The clarified liquid is also collected. A vacuum can be applied to the system to assist in moving the solid-liquid mixture through the system and to provide vacuum clarification. Electrocoagulation electrodes can also be employed. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126449 | ANTI-THEFT HAND TOOL RACK - The present invention discloses a hand tool rack comprising main frame, positioning members and cover frame. The main frame includes two side panels and a mediate portion between the side panels. Each side panel has hook trough and lump. The positioning members mount on the mediate portion and allow hand tool to position. The cover frame has two brace pieces, and each brace piece has hook and guiding slot. When the brace pieces are hooked with the side panels, each hook is clipped into the corresponding hook trough and each lump is lodged into the corresponding guiding slot. Therefore, the hand tool rack is ensured to be anti-theft and user-friendly. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126450 | Joined Back Panel Structure of Display Device - The present invention provides a joined back panel structure of a display device, which includes a first mounting member and a second mounting member that are L-shaped and a third mounting member and a fourth mounting member that are linear, the first mounting member having two end respectively connected to two ends of the second mounting member to form an enclosed outer frame, the third mounting member being disposed inside the outer frame and having two ends respectively connected to the first mounting member and the second mounting member, the fourth mounting member being disposed inside the outer frame and having two ends respectively connected to the first mounting member and the second mounting member so as to form a hollow back panel. The outer frame of the present invention has an improved structural strength and low cast and is easy to manufacture. It is possible to join mounting members that are manufactured by the same mold, after being properly cut, in order to form back panels of various sizes so that the production mold of back panel can be shared to thereby reduce material cost and mold cost. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126451 | Joined Back Panel Structure of Display Device - The present invention provides a joined back panel structure of display device, which includes: a first mounting member that is L-shaped and a second mounting member, a third mounting member, a fourth mounting member, and a fifth mounting member that are linear, ends of the first mounting member, the second mounting member, and the third mounting member are sequentially connected to form an enclosed outer frame, the fourth mounting member being disposed inside the outer frame and having two ends connected to the outer frame, the fifth mounting member being disposed inside the outer frame and having two ends connected to the outer frame so as to form a hollow back panel. The outer frame of the present invention has an improved structural strength and low cast and is easy to manufacture. It is possible to join mounting members that are manufactured by the same mold, after being properly cut, in order to form back panels of various sizes so that the production mold of back panel can be shared to thereby reduce material cost and mold cost. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126452 | DRAWER CABINET - The drawer cabinet contains first joint pieces where each of their two ends receives an end of a skeleton piece. As such, the skeleton pieces can be end-to-end connected and arranged vertically or horizontally to form the frame of a drawer cabinet. Between two vertical skeleton pieces, at least a rail piece can be installed for supporting a drawer. The quick and convenient connection by the first joint pieces and the skeleton pieces allows a drawer cabinet to be built easily and flexibly to meet the various demands for different dimensions and numbers of drawers. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126453 | Sports Apparel Organizer - Providing for a sports equipment organizer that can support, store, display and provide ventilation for a helmet and/or other sports equipment is described herein. By way of example, the sports equipment organizer can comprise a mounting device that can be secured to a surface and to a first end of an extension arm, the extension arm having a second end that can be secured to a mounting arm having a mounting surface, upon which at least one head-ware device can be supported. In various embodiments, disclosed hangers or hanging racks can be suspended or secured to the extension arm to support additional sporting apparel or equipment. Particular embodiments facilitate pumped ventilation of the mounting surface, and rotating or folding the mounting arm or extension arm for compact deployment. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126454 | SHELVING SYSTEM - An article support, such as a shelf, is securely attachable at a plurality of locations along a generally vertical support or rail. The article support includes a support-engaging portion having one or more tabs, at least one of which is a locking tab having a forward-extending tooth that engages the vertical support, when the tab or tabs extend through slots in the support. Optionally, a biasing element urges the article away from the support to maintain secure engagement of the locking tab with the support. The resulting shelving system or article support system is resistant to accidental detachment of the article supports from the supports and permits relatively small adjustment intervals for the article supports along the supports. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126455 | MOUNTING APPARATUS WITH SLIDE STRUCTURE - A mounting apparatus is used for slidably mount a chassis of an electronic device to a shelf. The mounting apparatus includes two spaced gears pivotably attached to the chassis and a slide rail fixed to the shelf. The slide rail includes a rack to mesh with the gears. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126456 | Bracket for a structure - The invention relates to a bracket for a collapsible frame. The bracket has a frame holding recess configured to receive and/or releasably secure a portion of a frame of a structure therein and an arm holding recess configured to receive and/or releasably secure a portion of an arm of a structure therein. The body has an axis around which an arm fixed to the bracket can turn, with respect to a frame held by the bracket, between an open position and closed position. The body has a tab or formation configured in the arm holding region to inhibit movement of an arm located in the bracket between an open position and closed position. The bracket has a brace releasably attached to the body and configured to further inhibit movement of an arm located in the bracket. The invention also relates to a structure having such a bracket. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126457 | TENSILE TRUSS MAST - Hoist systems are provided. In one embodiment, a hoist system includes a lower platform, an upper platform, a plurality of flexible members, and a plurality of hoists. The upper platform has a plurality of rotatable support arms. The flexible members connect the rotatable support arms to the lower platform and can be extended and retracted using the plurality of hoists. If desired, the upper platform includes a plurality adjustable length support arms, and actuators may be used to extend and retract the support arms. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126458 | COUPLING ARRANGEMENT FOR THE FRONT OF A TRACKED VEHICLE - A coupling arrangement for the front of a tracked vehicle is disclosed, comprising a central buffer coupling having a gladhand, a coupling shaft supporting the gladhand and a bearing, via which the coupling shaft can be joined with the undercarriage of the vehicle pivotable in a horizontal and/or vertical direction. An energy consuming device allocated to the central buffer coupling having at least one energy consuming element with a destructive design is provided. To ensure maximum energy consumption in a crash with a course of events definable in advance, the coupling arrangement additionally comprises a supporting structure with two longitudinal beams arranged on the sides of the central buffer coupling and a crossbeam joined with the two longitudinal beams, said crossbeam beam being arranged above the central buffer coupling such that a vertical deflection of the coupling shaft relative to the undercarriage of the vehicle is limited by the crossbeam. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126459 | DUAL CHAMBERED BOTTLE WITH WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MECHANISM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A bottle assembly is presented including a body portion having a dividing wall extending therein; a first chamber for holding a first liquid, the first chamber configured to connect to a first orifice; a second chamber for holding a second liquid, the second chamber configured to connect to a second orifice; and a weight distribution mechanism configured to be placed entirely within the body portion of the bottle assembly for counterbalancing the first liquid against the second liquid, the weight distribution mechanism having a plurality of spheres therein. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126460 | NESTABLE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND METHODS THEREOF - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to nested beverage containers and methods thereof. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to improved beverage containers having interlocking features with adjacent containers, allowing for ease of transportation and lower cost of packaging. In one embodiment, a nestable beverage container comprises a top portion comprising an opening into a voluminous body, a sealing means, and a connection means positioned beneath the sealing means, a bottom portion comprising a receiving means shaped to conform to the connection means of an adjacently nested container, and the voluminous body being defined by the top portion, the bottom portion and a side wall, wherein the opening into the voluminous body is the only means for accessing contents of the nestable beverage container. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126461 | Baby Bottle-Like, Single-Use Disposable Container - A baby bottle-like, single-use disposable container comprises a vessel and an upper element (teat, measuring element or bowl) with a hermetically closed capsule attached to the outside of the vessel, either by a string or by an adhesive element, or housed in the base of the baby bottle, the entire assembly being protected by a sealing wrap. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126462 | Ultraviolet-Blocking Recyclable Plastic Container - A beverage container includes a recyclable, multilayered, polymer bottle covered by an ultraviolet-absorbent, biodegradable and removable overlay. The container is thus both suitable for light sensitive products, such as beer, and ecologically sound in design for recycling. In one embodiment the bottle is a polyethylene terephthalate bottle covered by a biodegradable plastic, upon which has been printed various materials desired by the producer or consumer. The biodegradable plastic is removed by the consumer before disposal to facilitate the recycling process. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126463 | Bottle Cap with Releasable External Formations - The invention relates to a cap. More particularly, the invention relates to a bottle cap which has engaging formations which allow it to be releasably secured to other caps of the same kind. The cap includes a sleeve moulded integrally to an end wall, the sleeve having at least one line of weakness spaced apart from the end wall for separation of at least one ring portion from the sleeve. The cap further includes primary external co-operating engaging formations provided on either side of the line of weakness, such that the cap is connectible side-to-side, via the primary external cooperating engaging formations, to other caps or ring portions, or to bottles having corresponding primary external cooperating engaging formations. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126464 | Vaporizer Filler and Method of Filling a Vaporizer - A vaporizer filler includes a fill port. The fill port defines an open interior. The open interior is configured to receive the nozzle of an anesthetic bottle. An agent reservoir is configured to receive and store anesthetic agent. A valve is disposed between the open interior and the agent reservoir. At least one vent extends through the fill port. A method of filling a vaporizer includes inserting the nozzle of a bottle filled with anesthetic agent into a vaporizer filler. At least one vent is occluded from fluid communication. Fluid communication between and open interior and an agent reservoir is opened. Anesthetic agent is poured into an agent reservoir of a vaporizer. Fluid communication is closed between the open interior and the agent reservoir. At least one vent is opened to fluid communication with the open interior. Pressure within the open interior is released through the at least one vent. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126465 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PLASTIC METALLIZED THREE-DIMENSIONAL CIRCUIT - A method of manufacturing plastic metallized 3D circuit includes the steps of providing a 3D plastic main body; performing a surface pretreatment on the plastic main body; performing a metallization process on the plastic main body to deposit a thin metal film thereon; performing a photoresist coating process to form a photoresist protective layer on the thin metal film; performing an exposure and development process on the photoresist protective layer to form a patterned photoresist protective layer; performing an etching process on the exposed thin metal film to form a patterned metal circuit layer; stripping the patterned photoresist protective layer; and performing a surface treatment on the patterned metal circuit layer to form a metal protective layer. With the method, a 3D circuit pattern can be directly formed on a 3D plastic main body without providing additional circuit carrier to thereby meet the requirement for miniaturized and compact electronic devices. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126466 | Method for Producing a Dielectric Layer on a Component - A method for producing a dielectric layer on the surface of a component is described. In particular embodiments, a dielectric layer having a planar surface can be generated over a substrate topography having raised structures. In a trimming process, a component property, which depends on the thickness or the third topography of the dielectric layer, is adjusted. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126467 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CONDUCTIVE LINES WITH SMALL LINE-TO-LINE SPACE - The present invention discloses a method for manufacturing conductive lines with small line-to-line space. The method for manufacturing conductive lines is to coat photoresist on a conductor layer firstly, after exposure and development treatments, then further perform an ashing treatment to completely remove the corresponding part of the photoresist that is corresponding to the exposure area, and then perform an etching step for the conductor layer to form the required conductive lines. The method provided by the present invention can manufacture wire patterns that meet the requirement of small line-to-line space under a condition that the exposure apparatus has limited exposure accuracy. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126468 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING NANO WIRE GRID POLARIZER - Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a nano wire grid polarizer, including: applying a curable resin on a glass substrate, and then forming a nano pattern by pressurizing the curable resin with a nano imprint mold; processing a surface of the nano pattern in which an upper part of the nano pattern is hydrophobicized and an inside of the nano pattern is hydrophilicized; filling the inside of the nano pattern with nano metal particles; and forming a nano wire grid polarizer by removing the nano pattern. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126469 | OPTICAL DEFLECTOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An optical deflector has: a movable plate having a reflecting surface and a side surface; and a support portion that supports the movable plate in such a manner that the movable plate is able to rotate around a predetermined axis, in which the side surface of the movable plate is recessed toward the axis. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126470 | STRIPPING SOLUTION FOR PHOTOLITHOGRAPHY AND PATTERN FORMATION METHOD - A stripping solution for photolithography including hydrofluoric acid, a basic compound represented by general formula (b-1), and water. In the formula, R | 2013-05-23 |
20130126471 | EVALUATION OF ETCHING CONDITIONS FOR PATTERN-FORMING FILM - In conjunction with a photomask blank comprising a transparent substrate, a pattern-forming film, and an etch mask film, a set of etching conditions for the pattern-forming film is evaluated by measuring a first etching clear time (C | 2013-05-23 |
20130126472 | SUBSTRATE WITH ADHESION PROMOTING LAYER, METHOD FOR PRODUCING MOLD, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING MASTER MOLD - Disclosed is a substrate with an adhesive auxiliary layer having an organic compound layer provided on a substrate, with an adhesive auxiliary layer to be interposed between the substrate and the organic compound layer wherein one molecule of a compound contained in the adhesive auxiliary layer includes an adsorption functional group and an adhesion promoting functional group, the adsorption functional group is composed of a modified silane group which is mainly bonded to the substrate, and the adhesion promoting functional group promotes and increases adhesion mainly to the organic compound layer. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126473 | METHOD USING BLOCK COPOLYMERS FOR MAKING A MASTER DISK WITH RADIAL BINARY ENCODED NONDATA MARKS FOR NANOIMPRINTING PATTERNED MAGNETIC RECORDING DISKS - A method using directed self-assembly of BCPs enables the making of a master disk for nanoimprinting magnetic recording disks that have patterned data islands and patterned binary encoded nondata marks. The method uses guided self-assembly of a BCP to form patterns of sets of radial lines and circumferential gaps of one of the BCP components, which can be used as an etch mask to make the master disk. The sets of radial lines and circumferential gaps can be patterned so as to encode binary numbers. The pattern is replicated as binary encoded nondata marks into the nanoimprinted disks, with the marks functioning as binary numbers for data sector numbers and/or servo sector numbers. If the disks also use a chevron servo pattern, the binary numbers can function to identify groups of tracks associated with the chevron servo pattern. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126474 | SURFACE IMPROVEMENT ON ELECTRIC DISCHARGE MACHINED TITANIUM ALLOY MINIATURE PARTS FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - The invention describes a process to remove a recast layer and/or burrs from machining processes to provide a surface of a titanium medical device without dissipation of copper or zinc from the surface of the medical device. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126475 | TRIODE REACTOR DESIGN WITH MULTIPLE RADIOFREQUENCY POWERS - Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for semiconductor manufacturing are provided. One wafer processing apparatus includes: a top electrode; a bottom electrode; a first radio frequency (RF) power source; a second RF power source; a third RF power source; a fourth RF power source; and a switch. The first, second, and third power sources are coupled to the bottom electrode. Further, the switch is operable to be in one of a first position or a second position, where the first position causes the top electrode to be connected to ground, and the second position causes the top electrode to be connected to the fourth RF power source. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126476 | DUAL ZONE TEMPERATURE CONTROL OF UPPER ELECTRODES - A system and method of plasma processing includes a plasma chamber including a substrate support and an upper electrode opposite the substrate support, the upper electrode having a plurality of concentric temperature control zones and a controller coupled to the plasma chamber. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126477 | MAGNETICALLY LEVITATED GAS CELL FOR TOUCHLESS SITE-ISOLATED WET PROCESSING - A protective chuck is magnetically levitated on a substrate with a gas layer between the bottom surface of the protective chuck and the substrate surface. The gas layer protects a surface region of the substrate against a fluid layer covering the remaining of the substrate surface without contacting the substrate, reducing or eliminating potential damage to the substrate surface. The magnetically levitated protective chuck can enable combinatorial processing of a substrate, providing multiple isolated processing regions on a single substrate with different material and processing conditions. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126478 | Etching Solutions - The present invention provides an etching solution for silver or silver alloy comprising one at least ammonium compound represented by the formula (1), (2) or (3) below and an oxidant: | 2013-05-23 |
20130126479 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CIRCUIT-BREAKER POLE PART - Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a method for producing a circuit-breaker pole part by molding an external insulating sleeve with insulation material, mounting a vacuum interrupter insert inside the insulating sleeve, electrically connecting the vacuum interrupter insert with an upper electrical terminal and a lower electrical terminal arranged in the wall section of the insulating sleeve The method also includes molding the external insulating sleeve, wherein only the upper electrical terminal is embedded in the insulation material, coating the vacuum interrupter insert with an extra layer made of insulation material for thermo extension compensation, mounting the coated vacuum interrupter insert by screwing on a threaded bolt onto the upper electrical terminal. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126480 | CIRCUIT-BREAKER POLE PART AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A POLE PART - Exemplary embodiments are directed to a method for producing a circuit-breaker pole part that includes an external insulating sleeve made of a solid synthetic material for supporting and housing a vacuum interrupter insert for electrical switching a medium-voltage circuit. An adhesive material layer at least on the lateral area of the interrupter insert is applied and the coated interrupter is embedded by molding with the solid synthetic material in order to form a single layer of the surrounding external insulating sleeve. | 2013-05-23 |
20130126481 | ARC-CONTROL CHAMBER GEAR FOR TWO CONFINED CONTACT ELECTRODES - Arc-control chamber gear for contact electrodes ( | 2013-05-23 |
20130126482 | POWER SUPPLY DEVICE AND ARC MACHINING POWER SUPPLY DEVICE - A power supply device that is applicable to both 200 V and 400 V series input power by switching the operation of an auxiliary switching circuit with a switching switch. When a relatively large output is requested, PWM control is performed to adjust the on pulse width of a control pulse signal provided to switching elements of an inverter circuit and an auxiliary switching circuit, which is operated in cooperation with the inverter circuit. When a relatively small output is requested, PSM control is performed to adjusting a phase difference of two control pulse signals provided to the same set of switching elements in the inverter circuit. | 2013-05-23 |