25th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 37 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090155086 | ROTORCRAFT BLADE, A ROTORCRAFT ROTOR PROVIDED WITH SAID BLADE, AND A METHOD OF FABRICATING SAID BLADE - A rotorcraft rotor blade ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090155087 | COOLING FAN - A cooling fan, includes a hub ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090155088 | DUST HOLE DOME BLADE - A hollow turbine airfoil includes a tip cap bounding an internal cooling circuit between opposite pressure and suction sidewalls. The tip cap includes an internal dome surrounding a dust hole, and the dome is inclined inwardly toward the airfoil root both transversely between the opposite sidewalls and chordally between opposite leading and trailing edges of the airfoil. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155089 | Method and Control Unit for Operating a linear Compressor - A control unit for a linear compressor comprises a current sensor for detecting the current consumption of the linear compressor, a deflection sensor for detecting the deflection of the linear compressor and a control circuit for controlling the movement and detecting an overload state of the linear compressor using the current consumption which is detected by the current sensor and the deflection which is detected by the deflection sensor. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155090 | AUXILIARY ELECTRODES FOR ENHANCED ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE - In general, the present invention relates to methods and apparatuses that achieve high gas flow rates through the use of an electrostatic pump. According to some aspects, the present invention relates to additional, auxiliary electrodes that generate increased ion current at lower voltages, which leads to greater pumping power than a corona wind discharge. According to further aspects, the invention provides for a directional emission of the ions. This eliminates the back flow of ions and improves the electro-fluid power conversion efficiency and pumping performance. According to yet further aspects, the invention enables the electrodes to be fabricated directly on a dielectric substrate, making the system mechanically rugged and easily fabricated. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155091 | ULTRASONIC WAVEGUIDE PUMP AND METHOD OF PUMPING LIQUID - In a waveguide pump and method of pumping liquid, at least a portion of an elongate ultrasonic waveguide is immersed in a liquid reservoir. The waveguide has first and second ends, a nodal region located longitudinally therebetween, and an internal passage extending longitudinally within the waveguide from the first end to a location beyond the nodal region toward the second end of the waveguide. The waveguide also has an inlet at the first end in fluid communication with the internal passage and an outlet in fluid communication with the internal passage and spaced longitudinally from the inlet beyond the nodal region of the waveguide. The immersed portion of the waveguide extends from the inlet to a location that is one of generally longitudinally adjacent, at and beyond the nodal region of the waveguide. The waveguide is ultrasonically excited to cause the waveguide to vibrate at an ultrasonic frequency. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155092 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM - An ejector is provided with a first fluid chamber into which hydrogen gas is introduced; a rod-shaped needle; a nozzle exhausting hydrogen gas introduced into the first fluid chamber from an exhaust port; a second fluid chamber into which hydrogen off-gas is introduced; a diffuser provided at the exhaust port of the nozzle; and a third fluid chamber into which air is introduced. The first fluid chamber is provided between the second fluid chamber and the third fluid chamber. The first diaphragm | 2009-06-18 |
20090155093 | HYDRAULIC DEVICE WITH A LUBRICATING PUMP - The invention relates to a hydraulic device with a supply line for pressurized hydraulic fluid and with a lubricating pump that is connected to the supply line in a fluidic fashion. The lubricating pump comprises a hydraulic inlet, a pump element for conveying a lubricant from a reservoir to at least one lubricating point of the hydraulic device, and mechanism for producing a pump stroke of the pump element. The mechanism for producing a pump stroke comprises a base body, a piston unit movable in the base body, and a reversing mechanism for reversing the direction of movement of at least one element of the piston unit. The reversing mechanism comprises at least one bypass formed by at least one recess, and at least one elastic element acting upon the piston unit in a first direction oriented toward the hydraulic inlet whereby the piston unit can be displaced in the base body in an oscillating fashion between a closed position in which a fluid connection between the hydraulic inlet and the hydraulic outlet is blocked, and an open position in which said fluid connection is unblocked in order to produce a pump stroke of the pump element. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155094 | COOLING FAN CLUTCH - A disk-shaped cover has a first toothed portion at one surface thereof. A housing is coupled with the cover such that a space is defined therebetween. The housing has a second toothed portion at one surface thereof, facing the first toothed portion. A shaft is rotatably disposed through a middle portion of the housing. A fan is fixedly connected to the housing and rotatable with the housing. A rotor is mounted in the space between the cover and the housing, engaged with and rotatable with the shaft, with third and fourth toothed portions at both surfaces thereof, engaged with the first and second toothed portions, respectively. An operation unit controls an amount of fluid supplied to the space between the cover and the housing to control a frictional force generated between the rotor, the housing, and the cover. A control unit controls the operation unit based on a coolant temperature. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155095 | RADIAL PISTON PUMP - The invention relates to a radial piston pump having external loading. Said radial piston pump has an inner eccentric which is attached to a rotatable driveshaft, a cylinder block which has positionally fixed cylinder bores aligned radially with respect to the driveshaft, and displacement pistons which are mounted in a longitudinally movable manner in the cylinder bores, with the displacement pistons having a piston head with a short casing height, and being mounted with their piston base on the eccentric, in such a way that the piston head, during its longitudinal movement, pivots in a predetermined angle range &r about the longitudinal central axis of the associated cylinder bore. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155096 | HEAT EXCHANGER - Systems, methods, and devices are disclosed, including a heat exchanger having a manifold with a coolant inlet and a coolant outlet and a plurality of tubes with interiors fluidly connected to the manifold. In some embodiments, the plurality of tubes and the manifold are configured to fit within a bonnet of a compressor. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155097 | MINIATURE FAN - A miniature fan, particularly an axial fan, has a space-conserving structure which permits sophisticated electronic control circuits within a limited amount of space. It features an electronically commutated motor (ECM) including an internal stator | 2009-06-18 |
20090155098 | Pump structure connectable with an air cushion or a bladder - A pump structure connectable with an aircushion or a bladder. The pump structure includes: a flexible main body defining a valve room in which a relief valve is arranged and a compressible chamber; a one-way valve permitting the fluid to one-way flow into the chamber; and a thin membrane-type check valve. The check valve has a first end and a second end, which are operable between opened position and closed position. The first and second ends respectively communicate with the chamber and an output tube, which is connectable with the aircushion or bladder. The first and second ends of the check valve are respectively positioned in spaces provided by the chamber and the valve room. A substrate board is disposed under the flexible main body. The substrate board has a through hole and a notch formed on positions where the first and second ends of the check valve are formed. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155099 | PUMP FOR LIQUID COOLING SYSTEM - A pump includes a base ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090155100 | FLUID PUMP - The invention relates to an electric fluid pump with a semi-axial construction, in which a motor housing part ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090155101 | MOTOR-DRIVEN COMPRESSOR - A motor-driven compressor has a compression mechanism, a rotary shaft, an electric motor, a motor drive circuit, a connecting terminal and a housing assembly. The compression mechanism, the electric motor, and the motor drive circuit are disposed along the axial direction of the rotary shaft in the housing assembly having first through third housings. The first housing is used for mounting the electric motor and the compression mechanism. The second housing has a terminal mounting portion for fixing the connecting terminal. The first and second housings have fastening portions at the radially peripheral portion thereof. The third housing is joined to the second housing to form an accommodation space for accommodating the motor drive circuit. The closed casing is formed by fastening the fastening portions of the first and second housings by means of a first bolt and connecting the second housing to the open end of the first housing. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155102 | Integrated hydrogen recirculation blower for fuel cell vehicle - A hydrogen recirculation blower for a fuel cell vehicle includes an ejector integrated with a housing of the blower. An integrated hydrogen recirculation blower for a fuel cell vehicle includes: a blower housing including an inlet and an outlet formed on a top surface thereof; an impeller rotatably installed inside the blower housing; a motor connected to a rear end of the impeller to rotate the impeller; and an ejector formed integrally on a upper surface of the blower housing. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155103 | Cooling Fan Module for a Motor Vehicle - A cooling fan module for a motor vehicle. has a first fan motor which is used to drive a first cooling fan and a second fan motor which is used to drive a second cooling fan. A control unit ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090155104 | CONTRA-ROTATING AXIAL FLOW FAN UNIT - An axial flow fan unit includes an intake side axial flow fan, an exhaust side axial flow fan, and at least one intermediate axial flow fan. Each of the axial flow fans includes an impeller having blades rotatable about a central rotation axis, a motor arranged to rotate the intake side impeller, and a housing having an inner circumferential surface that surrounds the impeller. The rotational direction of the impeller in the intermediate axial flow fan is different from that of the impellers adjacent thereto. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155105 | Low Vibration Pump - There is provided a liquid pump in which pulsation can be properly absorbed even if the pump is driven at a high frequency. A pulsation absorbing unit | 2009-06-18 |
20090155106 | EXTENDED COMPRESSOR OPERATION FOR AUXILIARY AIR SUPPLY - A machine air supply system includes a primary air circuit and a secondary air circuit and a single compressor for supplying compressed air to both circuits. In an embodiment, the compressor is a reciprocating piston compressor having a primary air circuit including a compression chamber of the compressor and a secondary air circuit including a crankcase chamber of the compressor. In an aspect, the compressor may be a multi-cylinder compressor. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155107 | Mechanism For The Recovery Of Energy In Self-Propelled Vehicles - The invention relates to a mechanism for the recovery of energy in self-propelled vehicles. The inventive mechanism consists of either: (a) a balanced rotary compressor with tangential pistons, comprising two or more cylinders which are connected to a crank having two or more pins; or (b) a rotary compressor with tangential pistons, comprising an extendible crank. The novel system enables the recovery of wasted energy in motor vehicles in the form of pneumatic pressure for the possible use thereof in auxiliary systems belonging to the vehicle or in the engine. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155108 | HYPERBOLIC HORN FOR PULSATION FILTER DEVICE USED WITH GAS COMPRESSOR - A method and system for reducing pulsation in a gas compressor system. A side branch absorber, which may be installed on the lateral piping of either the suction or discharge side of the cylinders, has a hyperbolic horn at the input end. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155109 | AIR EXTRACTOR PUMP FOR WATERBEDS - The invention relates to an air extractor pump for waterbeds comprising a piston ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090155110 | SCROLL COMPRESSOR WITH DEVICE TO LIMIT ORBIT RADIUS - A scroll compressor has a device which may be actuated to limit the orbit radius of the orbiting scroll. The device is moveable between an unactuated position at which it is spaced from a hub for the scroll compressor, and an actuated position at which it limits the orbit radius of the hub. The device may be actuated when reduced capacity is desired. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155111 | ROTARY-TYPE FLUID MACHINE AND REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS - A rotary-type fluid machine ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090155112 | VARIABLE CAPACITY ROTARY COMPRESSOR - A variable capacity rotary compressor is provided, in which a vane may be restricted by a pressure difference generated between both side surfaces of the vane when the compressor performs in a saving driving mode. The vane may be restricted quickly and stably by rapidly decreasing a pressure of a vane chamber by leaking a discharge pressure of the vane chamber to an inlet via a low pressure passage and thereby increasing a pressurizing force applied to a side surface of the vane relatively greater than a supporting force applied to a rear surface thereof. In this way, the vane may be prevented from being vibrated due to a weak restriction force of the vane when a power driving mode of the compressor is switched into the saving driving mode, which prevents noise from increasing due to design conditions, thereby enhancing a comfort feeling of a user. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155113 | VARIABLE DELIVERY VANE OIL PUMP - A variable delivery vane oil pump, is provided with a stator ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090155114 | COMPRESSOR STRUCTURE FOR A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM - A compressor structure for a refrigeration system and a component for a refrigeration system. The compressor structure comprises a compression cylinder; a suction line leading gas to be compressed towards the cylinder; and a discharge line leading the compressed gas away from the cylinder; wherein at least one component of the suction line, the discharge line, or both comprises a thermal barrier layer on a surface of the at least one component. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155115 | Gearwheel pump - The invention relates to a gear pump with two engaging gearwheels ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090155116 | HYDRODYNAMIC BEARING DEVICE - A hydrodynamic bearing device is provided for use with a spindle motor. The hydrodynamic bearing device has a sleeve made of a sintered metal that is obtained by sintering a sintering material that is iron, an iron alloy, copper, a copper alloy or a mixture thereof. This sintered metal has independent pores, which do not communicate with each other, by selecting conditions for forming a desired sintered body within a predetermined range. The conditions includes a grain size of powdered metal of a material for the sintered metal, a molding pressure when the molded body is formed, sintering temperature and sintering period in the sintering step. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155117 | Shockwave fabrication of thermoelectric materials - The explosive consolidation of semiconductor powders results in thermoelectric materials having reduced thermal conductivity without a concurrent reduction in electrical conductivity and thereby allows the construction of thermoelectric generators having improved conversion efficiencies of heat energy to electrical energy. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155118 | High Strength Steel - A steel composition that includes: about 0.25-0.37% by weight Carbon; about 1.20-1.55% by weight Manganese; about 0.1-0.15% by weight Vanadium; about 0.20-0.40% by weight Nickel; about 0.20-0.50% by weight Silicon; about 0.30-0.45% by weight Copper; about 0.017-0.025% by weight Nitrogen; and Iron as the main constituent. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155119 | Weldable oxidation resistant nickel-iron-chromium-aluminum alloy - A weldable, high temperature oxidation resistant alloy with low solidification crack sensitivity and good resistance to strain age cracking. The alloy contains by weight percent, 25% to 32% iron, 18% to 25% chromium, 3.0% to 4.5% aluminum, 0.2% to 0.6% titanium, 0.2% to 0.4% silicon, 0.2% to 0.5% manganese and the balance nickel plus impurities. The Al+Ti content should be between 3.4 and 4.2 and the Cr/Al ratio should be from about 4.5 to 8. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155120 | Alloy, Protective Layer for Protecting a Component Against Corrosion and/or Oxidation at High Temperatures, and Component - Known protective layers with a high Cr content and additionally a silicon form brittle phases, which become even more brittle under the influence of carbon during use. The protective layer according to the invention has the composition 27% to 31% nickel, 23% to 29% chromium, 7% to 11% aluminum, 0.5% to 0.7% yttrium and/or at least one equivalent metal from the group comprising scandium and rare earth elements, optionally 0.6% to 0.8% silicon, optionally 0.5% to 0.7% zirconium and the remainder cobalt. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155121 | Method for Irradiating Thrombocyte Concentrates in Flexible Containers With Ultra-Violet Light - The invention relates to a method for inactivating pathogens such as bacteria and viruses and/or leucocytes in thrombocyte concentrations by irradiation in flexible containers with ultra-violet light using agitation. The blood product is packaged in a flexible bag to permit the intermixing of the fluid by agitation (tilting, rotation, translation). This is also promoted by the filling of the bag to a maximum 30% of the filling capacity. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155122 | Multi-Layered Devices for Analyte Detection - A multi-layered device for detecting the presence or absence of an analyte within a test sample is described. The device includes a sensing layer and a control layer. The sensing layer is configured to support a reaction so as to exhibit a signal indicative of the presence or absence of the analyte in the test sample. The control layer is in fluid communication with and vertically adjacent to the sensing layer and includes a reagent capable of inhibiting the reaction and/or other unwanted side reactions at the sensing layer after a certain period of time by diffusive movement of the reagent from the control layer to the sensing layer. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155123 | Automated Pipetting Apparatus Having a Combined Liquid Pump and Pipette Head System - The technology described herein generally relates to systems for extracting polynucleotides from multiple samples, particularly from biological samples, and additionally to systems that subsequently amplify and detect the extracted polynucleotides. The technology more particularly relates to microfluidic systems that carry out PCR on multiple samples of nucleotides of interest within microfluidic channels, and detect those nucleotides. The technology still more particularly relates to automated devices for carrying out pipetting operations, particularly on samples in parallel, consistent with sample preparation and delivery of PCR-ready nucleotide extracts to a cartridge wherein PCR is run. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155124 | COLLECTION AND ASSAY DEVICE FOR BIOLOGICAL FLUID - A device for collecting and analyzing a biological fluid is provided. The device contains a sample collecting section having at least one collection pad for collecting a sample of the biological fluid, a sample accommodating section operatively engageable with the sample collecting section for extracting and accommodating the sampled collected by the sample collecting section, a sample analyzing section, disposed within the sample accommodating section and having a sample analyzing means in fluid communication with the sample extracted and accommodated within the sample accommodating section. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155125 | MICROCHIP - A microchip is provided which includes a fluid circuit in which a first substrate having a groove provided on the surface of the substrate and a second substrate are bonded together. The fluid circuit includes at least a measuring portion for measuring the liquid and a flow path connected to one end of the measuring portion. The cross section of the measuring portion at the connecting position of the flow path and the measuring portion is shorter in length in the thickness direction of the microchip than the cross section of the flow path at the connecting position of the flow path and the measuring portion. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155126 | Sample chamber for an analyzing device - A device for carrying out chemical and/or biological reactions comprises a sample chamber ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090155127 | APPARATUS FOR HOLDING A SPECIMEN CONTAINER AND METHOD OF USE - A specimen container holder ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090155128 | SAMPLE SUPPORT - The sample support comprises at least one sample receiving chamber for a sample liquid, and a distributor channel for sample liquid connected to said at least one sample receiving chamber, with at least one such distributor channel extending from each sample receiving chamber. The sample support further comprises at least one reaction chamber entered by an inflow channel branched off said at least one distributor channel, and a venting opening for each reaction chamber. Each distributor channel and each inflow channel are dimensioned to have the liquid transport through the distributor and inflow channels effected by capillary forces. In each reaction chamber, the entrance region of the inflow channel is provided with a means for generating a capillary force causing the sample liquid to flow from the inflow channel into the reaction chamber. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155129 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING UREA INJECTION OF SELECTIVE CATALYST REDUCTION APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a system for controlling urea injection of a selective catalyst reduction apparatus for controlling an injection amount by considering vaporization and resolution characteristics of a urea solution according to driving conditions. Also, the method for controlling urea injection of the selective catalyst reduction apparatus may include determining a necessary ammonia amount according to a predetermined driving condition, determining a necessary urea solution amount by applying an ammonia conversion coefficient of urea solution, and determining a final urea solution amount that is to be finally injected by applying a wall-wetted urea solution amount. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155130 | MONITORING SYSTEM FOR SELECTIVE CATALYST REDUCTION SYSTEM - A monitoring system for a selective catalyst reduction system according to the present invention includes a selective catalyst reduction system that reacts with ammonia and reduces NOx, a first NOx sensor that is disposed upstream of the selective catalyst reduction system and measures the amount of the NOx that flows into the selective catalyst reduction system, a second NOx sensor that is disposed downstream of the selective catalyst reduction system and measures the amount of the NOx that is reduced, an injector that is disposed between the first NOx sensor and the selective catalyst reduction system and injects a urea solution, and a control portion that calculates reduction efficiency based on signals that are detected from the first NOx sensor and the second NOx sensor, determines the necessary amount of the ammonia according to the reduction efficiency, and controls the injection amount of the urea solution through the injector. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155131 | ETHYLENE OXIDE DECOMPOSITION PROCESSING METHOD AND DECOMPOSITION PROCESSING DEVICE THEREFOR - A decomposition processing method for ethylene oxide is provided for when concentration of the ethylene oxide to be decomposed in a gas varies. The method comprises steps of reducing the concentration of ethylene oxide in the gas to a predetermined concentration which is less than the highest concentration of the ethylene oxide in the range of the variation, adsorbing ethylene oxide to a photocatalyst which has ethylene oxide adsorbing ability, and decomposing ethylene oxide by action of one of the photocatalyst and a combination of the photocatalyst and plasma. The adsorbing step and decomposing step are conducted after the reducing step. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155132 | HONEYCOMB CATALYST, DENITRATION CATALYST OF DENITRATION DEVICE, AND EXHAUST GAS DENITRATION DEVICE - The present invention provides a honeycomb catalyst and an NO | 2009-06-18 |
20090155133 | STRUCTURE FOR REDUCING AGENT CONTAINER - A canopy is removably secured to the container body, is respectively fitted with: a base of a water level indicator for detecting a remaining amount of liquid reducing agent; a base of a densitometer for detecting a concentration of a liquid reducing agent; and a heat exchanger which surrounds detection portions respectively suspended from the bases of the water level indicator and the densitometer, and through which is circulated engine coolant, to perform heat exchange with the liquid reducing agent, and a supply port and a return port for the liquid reducing agent are respectively formed in the canopy. The water level indicator, the densitometer, the heat exchanger, and the supply port and the return port for the liquid reducing agent are formed integrally with the canopy, so that the water level indicator and the densitometer can be dismounted together with the canopy at the same time. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155134 | Catalyzed Soot Filter Manufacture and Systems - Catalyzed soot filters comprising a wall flow monolith having microcracks and pores and a catalyst comprising support particles with particle sizes greater than about the size of the microcracks and less than about the size of the pores are disclosed. Methods of manufacturing catalyzed soot filters and diesel engine exhaust emission treatment systems are also disclosed. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155135 | Catalyzed Soot Filter Manufacture and Systems - Catalyzed soot filters comprising a wall flow monolith having microcracks and pores and a catalyst comprising support particles with particle sizes greater than about the size of the microcracks and less than about the size of the pores are disclosed. Methods of manufacturing catalyzed soot filters and diesel engine exhaust emission treatment systems are also disclosed. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155136 | ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT TREATMENT CHAMBER - An apparatus for the treatment of a liquid comprising includes a chamber having at least one inner surface. The chamber is at least 80 percent enclosed. The apparatus also includes an ultraviolet (UV) transmissive tube and the UV transmissive tube disposed within the chamber and adapted for the passage of the liquid therethrough. The apparatus further includes an UV lamp and the UV lamp being disposed within the UV transmissive tube. A reflective material is interspersed between the chamber and the transmissive tube, and the reflective material is adapted so as to reflect at least a portion of light emitted by the UV lamp. Additionally, the reflective material is at least 80 percent reflective. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155137 | APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A PLASMA JET - The invention relates to an apparatus for producing a plasma jet, having at least one discharge tube through which a process gas flows. According to the invention, electrically conductive discharge protection is provided on at least one discharge tube. The advantages of the invention are, in particular, that parasitic discharges are suppressed, and the thermal loads on the individual components of the apparatus and of the substrate are reduced. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155138 | Apparatus for Producing Trichlorosilane - An apparatus for producing trichlorosilane, including: a reaction vessel in which a supply gas containing silicon tetrachloride and hydrogen is supplied to produce a reaction product gas containing trichlorosilane and hydrogen chloride; a heating mechanism that heats the interior of the reaction vessel; a storage container that stores the reaction vessel and the heating mechanism; a gas supply internal cylinder that supplies the supply gas in the reaction vessel; a gas discharge external cylinder that is substantially concentrically disposed outside the gas supply internal cylinder, forming a discharge passageway of the reaction product gas between an outer circumferential surface of the gas supply internal cylinder and an inner circumferential surface of the gas discharge external cylinder; and a cooling cylinder that supports the gas discharge external cylinder disposed inside thereof and includes a refrigerant passageway formed therein for circulating a refrigerant. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155139 | Apparatus for Crystallizing Polymer Particles - The present invention is a process and apparatus for conserving loss of heat while forming and crystallizing polymer particles in a liquid. The cooling liquid quenches the polymer during particle molding to facilitate shaping. The cooling liquid cools the polymer particles not below a temperature that allows adequate crystallization to occur. Cooling liquid is quickly switched with a warming liquid, so the temperature of the polymer is in the crystallization range and the heat of crystallization self-heats the polymer to a higher temperature. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155140 | Apparatus for Producing Trichlorosilane - An apparatus for producing trichlorosilane, including: a reaction vessel in which a supply gas containing silicon tetrachloride and hydrogen is supplied to an internal reaction passageway to produce a reaction product gas containing trichlorosilane and hydrogen chloride; a heating mechanism having a heater that heats the interior of the reaction vessel; a gas supply section that supplies the supply gas in the reaction vessel; and a gas discharge section that discharges the reaction product gas from the reaction vessel to the outside, wherein the heater is disposed in the center of the reaction vessel, and the reaction passageway is disposed in the periphery of the heater. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155141 | Fuel Modification Apparatus - A fuel modification apparatus is equipped with evaporators for evaporating a raw fuel as a fuel to be modified, a super heater for elevating the temperature of the above evaporated raw fuel to a temperature required for the modification, a modification vessel for modifying the above raw fuel having an elevated temperature to form a modified gas, and a pre-heater for preheating a heating fluid for evaporating the above raw fuel in the evaporator. The evaporators are arranged on a concentric circle, surrounding the superheater. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155142 | MOLECULAR SIEVE AND CATALYST INCORPORATING THE SIEVE - One exemplary embodiment can be a molecular sieve for a catalyst for isomerizing xylenes. Generally, the molecular sieve, including at least one of an MFI, MEL, FER, MOR, TON, MTW, EUO, and MTT zeolite, can include:
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20090155143 | Optimized Liquid-Phase Oxidation - Disclosed is an optimized process and apparatus for more efficiently and economically carrying out the liquid-phase oxidation of an oxidizable compound. Such liquid-phase oxidation is carried out in a bubble column reactor that provides for a highly efficient reaction at relatively low temperatures. When the oxidized compound is para-xylene and the product from the oxidation reaction is crude terephthalic acid (CTA), such CTA product can be purified and separated by more economical techniques than could be employed if the CTA were formed by a conventional high-temperature oxidation process. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155144 | Fluid Distributor for Radial-Flow Reactor - The distribution of fluids within a radial-flow reactor is improved using vertically extended cylinders distributed around the circumference of the vessel. Cylinders with a circular cross-section provide substantial vertical strength, and the configuration minimizes low-flow areas which could cause undesirable reactions. The cylinders are isolated from particles in the reactor by a particle-retaining outer conduit. The cylinders may be fabricated in panels for ease of installation and servicing. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155145 | PRE-FILLED CRYSTALLIZATION PLATES AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - The present invention generally relates to encapsulation of crystallization solutions in pierceable reservoirs in order to prevent evaporation of the crystallization solutions, thereby allowing safe transport/shipping, from a workstation to another workstation, and safe storage of pre-filled microplates used to carry large number of vapor-diffusion crystallization experiments. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155146 | ANTIGEN SUPPLY DEVICE - An antigen supply device | 2009-06-18 |
20090155147 | DISTRIBUTOR NOZZLE FOR A TWO-PHASE CHARGE IN FIXED-BED REACTORS - The invention relates to a distributor nozzle ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090155148 | Removal of Mercury from Fluids by Supported Metal Oxides - This invention relates to the use of a copper oxide adsorbent to remove mercury from a feed stream. When the feed stream is low in sulfur content, a sulfidation agent such as hydrogen sulfide should be added to the feed stream. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155149 | METHOD FOR SCAVENGING MERCURY - Disclosed herein is a method for removing mercury from a gas stream comprising contacting the gas stream with a getter composition comprising bromine, bromochloride, sulphur bromide, sulphur dichloride or sulphur monochloride and mixtures thereof. In one preferred embodiment the getter composition is adsorbed onto a sorbent. The sorbent may be selected from the group consisting flyash, limestone, lime, calcium sulphate, calcium sulfite, activated carbon, charcoal, silicate, alumina and mixtures thereof. Preferred is flyash, activated carbon and silica. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155150 | PROCESS FOR REMOVING SULFUR FROM A FUEL GAS STREAM ADDITIONALLY CONTAINING DIOLEFINS AND OXYGEN - Disclosed is a process for the removal of sulfur from a fuel gas stream that additionally contains diolefins and oxygen as well as organic sulfur compounds by pretreating the fuel gas stream in a pretreatment reactor in order to significantly reduce the amounts of any diolefins and oxygen contained therein prior to the hydrodesulfurization in a hydrotreater reactor wherein organic sulfur compounds are converted to hydrogen sulfide. The hydrogen sulfide formed is removed from the hydrotreated gas stream by use of an absorption treatment method, such as amine treatment, to yield a treated fuel gas stream having a reduced concentration of hydrogen sulfide and an overall sulfur content that is low enough to meet stringent sulfur regulation requirements. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155151 | Methods and Systems Including CO Oxidation Catalyst With Low NO to NO2 Conversion - Catalysts, catalyst systems, and methods for removing ammonia and/or carbon monoxide in flue gases are provided where ammonia is used with a selective catalytic reduction catalyst for reducing oxides of nitrogen. An oxidation catalyst is utilized, which comprises particulate platinum or platinum/palladium dispersed on zirconia particles, the particulate platinum or platinum/palladium having an average particle size less than about 10 nm. The catalyst is effective to convert less than 20% of NO to NO | 2009-06-18 |
20090155152 | NITROGEN OXIDE-REDUCING CATALYST AND METHOD FOR REDUCING NITROGEN OXIDE - A first catalyst for reducing nitrogen oxides comprising a crystalline silicate containing an iron in β-framework structure wherein a SiO | 2009-06-18 |
20090155153 | METHOD FOR CALCULATING LOADING AMOUNT OF AMMONIA IN SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a method for calculating loading amount of ammonia in a selective catalytic reduction apparatus, which may include: detecting a change amount of temperature in the selective catalytic reduction apparatus; determining whether the change amount of temperature in the selective catalytic reduction apparatus increases; calculating a loading modification amount of ammonia according to the change amount of temperature if the change amount of temperature in the selective catalytic reduction apparatus increases; calculating a loading change amount of ammonia based on the calculated loading modification amount of ammonia; calculating a current loading amount of ammonia based on the calculated loading change amount of ammonia; and dosing the current loading amount of ammonia into the selective catalytic reduction apparatus. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155154 | APPARATUS FOR DECOMPOSING SUFLUR-FLUORINE-CONTAINING COMPOUND AND METHOD THEREOF - The invention provides a method for decomposing sulfur-fluorine-containing compound and apparatus thereof. Sulfur-fluorine-containing compound is decomposed in two steps, comprising contacting the compound with a first catalyst such as a monometallic catalyst and a second catalyst such as a bimetallic catalyst, and at a low reaction temperature to produce resulting compounds capable of water-solubility. Then, the resulting compounds, namely sulfur- or fluorine-containing compounds, are removed by washing. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155155 | Cupola Flue Gas Treatment - An additive and method of use for treating flue gas of a coke-fired cupola following removal of the blast air during shutdown to adjust the charge and reduce acid buildup in the condensate and corrosion in downstream equipment by injecting into the flue gas a finely divided spray comprising an additive containing a volatile amine mixed with an antistatic agent that creates a positive static charge in the additive, and elevates the pH of the condensate by reducing the formation of sulfuric acid from entrained sulfur-containing compounds. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155156 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING MONOSILANE - The present invention relates to a plant and a process for the continuous production of monosilane and tetrachlorosilane by catalytic dismutation of trichlorosilane at an operating temperature and a pressure of from 1 to 50 bar abs. in a plant according to claim | 2009-06-18 |
20090155157 | Process for aftertreating carbon black - The invention relates to a process for aftertreating carbon black, wherein the carbon black is subjected to a carrier gas flow in a fluidized bed apparatus in the lower region of the apparatus, an additional gas stream is introduced into the fluidized bed apparatus, and the carbon black is aftertreated in the fluidized bed which arises. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155158 | High Purity Silicon Production System and Production Method - The present invention provides a high purity silicon production system and production method suitable for using inexpensive metallurgical grade metal silicon as a material and using the slag refining method to produce high purity silicon with a purity of 6N or more suitable for solar battery applications, in particular, high purity silicon with a boron content of at least not more than 0.3 mass ppm, inexpensively on an industrial scale, that is, a high purity silicon production system and production method using the slag refining method wherein a direct electromagnetic induction heating means having the function of directly heating the molten silicon in the crucible by electromagnetic induction is arranged outside the outside wall surface of the above crucible and the crucible is formed by an oxidation resistant material at least at a region where the molten silicon contacts the crucible inside wall surface at the time of not powering the direct electromagnetic induction heating means. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155159 | PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CARBON DISULPHIDE - The invention provides a process for the manufacture of carbon disulphide comprising supplying a feedstock comprising a hydrocarbonaceous compound to a reaction zone containing a liquid elemental sulphur phase and reacting, in the liquid sulphur phase, at a temperature in the range of from 350 to 750° C. and a pressure in the range of from 3 to 200 bar (absolute) and in the absence of a catalyst, the hydrocarbonaceous compound with elemental sulphur in the absence of molecular oxygen. The invention further provides the use of a liquid stream comprising carbon disulphide and hydrogen sulphide obtainable by such process for enhanced oil recovery. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155160 | Method and Apparatus for Producing Carbon Nanostructures - A method includes liberating carbon atoms from hydrocarbon molecules by reaction with or in a reactant liquid and maintaining the liberated carbon atoms in an excited state. The chemically excited liberated carbon atoms are then enabled to traverse a surface of the reactant liquid and are directed across a collection surface. The collection surface and the conditions at and around the collection surface are maintained so that the liberated carbon atoms in the excited state phase change to a ground state by carbon nanostructure self-assembly. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155161 | METHOD OF PREPARING GRAPHENE SHELL AND GRAPHENE SHELL PREPARED USING THE METHOD - Provided are a method of preparing a graphene shell and a graphene shell prepared using the method. A first heat treatment is performed on a mixture of an organic solvent and a graphitization catalyst so as to carburize the graphitization catalyst with carbon decomposed from the organic solvent. The graphitization catalyst is in the form of particles. A second heat treatment process is performed on the carburized graphitization catalyst in an inert or reductive gas atmosphere to thereby form graphene shells on surfaces of the carburized graphitization catalyst | 2009-06-18 |
20090155162 | TREATMENT METHOD FOR OPTICALLY TRANSMISSIVE BODIES - A method of treating zinc sulfide transmissive bodies includes using the same metal layer to treat multiple transmissive bodies, catalyzing the recrystallization of the bodies to remove defects from the bodies and forming multispectral zinc sulfide. The metal layer is brought into contact with one of the transmissive bodies. The transmissive body and the metal layer are then subjected to elevated temperature and pressure. The metal layer may include any of a variety of suitable metals, such as platinum, cobalt, silver, nickel, and/or copper. The metal layer may be a foil that is wrapped around the transmissive body. Alternatively the metal layer may be a rigid metal piece, for example being machined to fit the shape of the transmissive bodies. The reuse of the metal layer to treat multiple transmissive bodies reduces the cost of treating the transmissive bodies. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155163 | Transition Metal-Carbon Nanotube Hybrid Catalyst Containing Nitrogen, Method for Preparation Thereof, and Method for Generation of Hydrogen Using the Same - Disclosed are transition metal-carbon nanotube hybrid catalysts in which a transition metal having high catalytic activity is uniformly distributed on surface of a carbon nanotube containing nitrogen so as to maximize a surface area of the catalyst exhibiting catalytic activity, a method for preparation thereof, and a method for generation of hydrogen from an alkaline medium using the prepared catalyst. The transition metal-carbon nanotube hybrid catalyst containing N | 2009-06-18 |
20090155164 | HUMAN C-FMS ANTIGEN BINDING PROTEINS - Antigen binding proteins that bind to human c-fms protein are provided. Nucleic acids encoding the antigen binding protein, vectors, and cells encoding the same are also provided. The antigen binding proteins can inhibit binding of c-fms to CSF-1, reduce monocyte migration into tumors, and reduce the accumulation of tumor-associated macrophages. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155165 | ANTI-IGF-I RECEPTOR ANTIBODY - Antibodies, humanized antibodies, resurfaced antibodies, antibody fragments, derivatized antibodies, and conjugates of these molecules with cytotoxic agents, which specifically bind to and inhibit insulin-like growth factor-I receptor, antagonize the effects of IGF-I and are substantially devoid of agonist activity toward the insulin-like growth factor-I receptor. These molecules can be conjugated to cytotoxic agents for use in the treatment of tumors that express elevated levels of IGF-I receptor, such as breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, ovarian carcinoma, synovial sarcoma and pancreatic cancer. These molecules can also be labeled for in vitro and in vivo diagnostic uses, such as in the diagnosis and imaging of tumors that express elevated levels of IGF-I receptor. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155166 | Methods and Compositions for F-18 Labeling of Proteins, Peptides and Other Molecules - The present application discloses compositions and methods of synthesis and use of F-18 labeled molecules of use, for example, in PET imaging techniques. The labeled molecules may be peptides or proteins, although other types of molecules may be labeled by the described methods. Preferably, the F-18 may be conjugated to a targeting molecule by formation of a metal complex and binding of the F-18-metal complex to a chelating moiety. Alternatively, the metal may first be conjugated to the chelating group and subsequently the F-18 bound to the metal. In other embodiments, the F-18 labeled moiety may comprise a targetable construct used in combination with a bispecific or multi specific antibody to target F-18 to a disease-associated antigen, such as a tumor-associated antigen. The F-18 labeled targetable construct peptides are stable in serum at 37° C. for a sufficient time to perform PET imaging analysis. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155167 | AUTOMATED METHOD - The present invention provides an automated method for the preparation of | 2009-06-18 |
20090155168 | IN VIVO IMAGING COMPOUNDS - The invention relates to a compound of formula (I) having use for in vivo imaging of the NR2B subtype of the NMDA receptor. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155169 | Glyco-molecular imaging method for grade classification of liver fibrosis and its glyco-molecular imaging agent thereof - The invention discloses one glyco-molecular imaging method for grade classification of liver fibrosis and its glyco-molecular imaging agent. The agent combining with glyco-molecular imaging method for liver targeting could be used to differentiate the grade of liver fibrosis and follow-up evaluation of the therapeutic effect. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155170 | ANNEXIN DERIVATIVES SUITABLE FOR PRETARGETING IN THERAPY AND DIAGNOSIS - The present invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment and diagnosis of diseases such as neoplastic diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune diseases, and inflammatory diseases. The methods are based on the concept of pretargeting and include the administration of complexes comprising a recognizable compound A coupled to annexins, and the administration of complexes comprising of pharmaceutical or diagnostic compounds coupled to a compound B recognizing and binding to compound A to subjects. The compositions include annexins, annexin variants, that are not internalized by the target cells, derivatives thereof, and complexes thereof. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155171 | VISUALIZING AGENT COMPRISING A JANUS GREEN B AND VISUALIZING METHOD BY USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a visualizing agent comprising a Janus Green B(JGB), and a visualizing method by using the same. More specifically, the method comprising A method of visualizing the intravascular threadlike structure (Bonghan duct) floating inside a lymphatic vessel comprising injecting JGB into the lymphatic tissue to be stained, and conducting microscopy. The present invention provides a major breakthrough in cellular anatomy and physiology. Further studies of its histological aspects and physiological functions suggest the possibility of critical new insights in both biology and medicine. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155172 | Antibodies to MAGMAS and uses thereof - The present invention relates to isolated and purified Magmas protein, isolated and purified nucleic acids encoding Magmas protein, and antibodies to Magmas protein, which interacts with granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF). More specifically, the invention relates to uses of such anti-Magmas antibodies. The invention further relates to a method for diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of diseases, particularly, cancer, Alzheimer's disease and mitochondrial diseases using Magmas sequences and antibodies directed against the Magmas protein or fragments thereof. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155173 | PERSISTENT LUMINESCENCE NANOPARTICLES USED IN THE FORM OF A DIAGNOSIS AGENT FOR IN VIVO OPTICAL IMAGING - The invention relates to using persistent luminescence nanoparticles, functionalised if necessary, in the form of an diagnosis agent for an in vivo optical imaging. Said nanoparticles are preferably consist of a compound selected from a group comprising (1) silicates, aluminates, aluminosilicates, germanates, titanates, oxysulphides, phosphates and vanadates, wherein said compounds contain at least one type of metal oxide, (2) the sulphides comprise at least one metal ion selected from zinc, strontium and calcium, and (3) metal oxides, wherein said compounds is doped with at least one rare earth ion, and possibly with at least one transition metal ion. In a preferred embodiment, the diagnosis agent is used for an organism vascularisation imaging. A method and kit for detecting or quantifying in vitro a substance of biological or chemical interest in a sample by using said pre-functionalised nanoparticles are also disclosed. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155174 | RNA Interference Mediating Small RNA Molecules - Double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) induces sequence-specific post-transcriptional gene silencing in many organisms by a process known as RNA interference (RNAi). Using a | 2009-06-18 |
20090155175 | SIMULTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY SINUS APPLICATION OF CELLS IN CONJUNCTION WITH DEVICE RESYNCHRONIZATION THERAPY - Method and instrumentation for repairing tissue of a heart in a patient's body and implantation of biventricular stimulation. Adult stem cells that have the capability to repair tissue of the selected organ are recovered by harvesting from the patient's body from the same site as the implant of the device and in the same procedure simultaneously. The harvested stem cells are then intraluminally applied through the coronary venous circulation. During the time the stem cells are being applied to the targeted tissue downstream, the designated vessel is selectively occluded to increase concentration and pressure of the applied adult stem cells within that vessel. The implantation of a left ventricular stimulating electrode through the coronary sinus is done within the same operative procedure and connected to either a pacemaker capable of biventricular stimulation for resynchronization therapy or biventricular stimulation and additional defibrillation. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155176 | Compositions and methods for treatment of diabetic retinopathy - The present invention provides compounds and methods for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy. In particular, LFA-1 antagonists are described herein to be used in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy. One aspect of the invention provides for diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy and administration of a LFA-1 antagonist, after the patient is diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155177 | Phthalocyanine dyes and their preparation and use - Phthalocyanine dyes of general formula (II) | 2009-06-18 |
20090155178 | LIPIDATED GLYCOSAMINOGLYCAN PARTICLES AND THEIR USE IN DRUG AND GENE DELIVERY FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY - Lipidated glycosaminoglycan particles, prepared by reacting a glycosaminoglycan with at least one lipid to cross-link the carboxylic acid groups in the glycosaminoglycan with a primary amine in the lipid, are used to encapsulate drugs for use in the treatment of pathological conditions in an animal. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155179 | KINETIC BIOMARKER FOR QUANTIFICATION OF LYMPHOPROLIFERATION, CLONAL EXPANSION, RECRUITMENT AND TRAFFICKING IN LYMPHOID TISSUES AND OF THE IN VIVO ACTIONS OF ANTIGENS AND MODULATING THEREON - The methods of the present invention allow for the measurement of proliferation, clonal expansion trafficking and/or recruitment of lymphocytes into lymphoid tissue in an in vivo setting. Proliferation, clonal expansion, recruitment and/or trafficking of lymphocytes are measured by using stable isotopes to label newly synthesized DNA, isolating the newly-labeled DNA, and quantifying enrichment of the isolated DNA with mass spectrometry or other appropriate techniques. Such methods are useful in screening candidate drugs for stimulatory or inhibitory effects on proliferation, clonal expansion, recruitment and/or trafficking of lymphocytes. The methods also allow for the discovery of therapeutic agents in disorders of immune regulation such as HIV infection and for optimizing vaccine efficacy. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155180 | Methods and targets for identifying compounds for regulating rhinovirus infection - The present invention provides methods for identifying genes, expression regulators, receptors, protein product receptors, and proteins that may regulate rhinovirus infections. The genes identified may be used as markers for disease onset and progression and to measure efficacy of a therapeutic. The present invention also provides methods to screen agents that are capable of regulating rhinovirus infection. The present invention also provides methods of identifying therapeutic compounds that may treat various disorders by regulating the expression and activity of genes, expression regulators, receptors, protein product receptors, and proteins identified. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155181 | Compositions Useful for Reducing Toxicity Associated with Gadolinium-based Contrast Agents - The invention relates to compositions comprising a gadolinium-based contrast agent and a derivatized cyclodextrin. Further provided are methods for reducing the toxicity associated with gadolinium-based contrast agents. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155182 | OPTICAL IN VIVO IMAGING CONTRAST AGENTS AND METHODS OF USE - Provided is an optical in vivo contrast agent comprising a fluorescent polymeric microsphere, wherein the microsphere is impregnated with a dye having an excitation and emission spectrum compatible with in vivo imaging, and wherein the microsphere is coated with a block copolymer. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155183 | Sensors for the detection of diols and carbohydrates - The systems and methods disclosed herein include a sensor particle for detecting the presence of a chelatable analyte, such as glucose, wherein the sensor comprises a chromophore and a fluorescent component, such as a quantum dot. The sensor particle further comprises moieties that bind both a clelatable analyte and chromophore reversibly and competitively. In the presence of the chelatable analyte, the moieties bind the analyte, and release the chromophore. The chromophore absorbs photons of one wavelength in a free state but of a different wavelength in a bound state, and is selected to operate with the fluorescent component such that the chromophore absorbs emissions of the fluorescent substance in only one of the bound and unbound states. In certain aspects, the invention comprises methods for detecting the presence of a chelatable analyte in a medium such as water, blood plasma and urine, using the sensor particles of the invention. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155184 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING METHOD - The present invention relates to a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) method, in particular to a MRI method enabling early detection of myocardial ischemia. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155185 | MEDICAMENTS FOR INHALATION COMPRISING AN ANTICHOLINERGIC AND A BETAMIMETIC - A pharmaceutical composition comprising an anticholinergic and a betamimetic of formula 2 | 2009-06-18 |