| 26th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
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| 20130161175 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - An electronic apparatus of the present invention includes an operating portion formed by a non-conductive material, a rotating plate configured to rotate in accordance with a rotational operation of the operating portion, a substrate including a first sensing electrode whose capacitance changes by a touch operation to the operating portion and a plurality of second sensing electrodes whose potential changes by a rotation of the rotating plate on a surface different from a surface on which the first sensing electrode is disposed, and a detector configured to detect the capacitance of the first sensing electrode and the rotational operation of the operating portion based on an output from the plurality of second sensing electrodes. A protruding portion that protrudes toward the first sensing electrode is formed on the operating portion, and the protruding portion is formed on a lightening portion on a back side of the operating portion. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161176 | SWITCHING APPARATUS PROVIDED WITH SWITCHES AND LEVER - A switching apparatus includes a base, a housing, a main switch for mechanically disconnecting a power supply circuit and an interlock switch for electrically disconnecting the power supply circuit. The switching apparatus also includes a lever which is rotatably supported by one of the base and the housing and also is engaged with an engaging section formed in the other of the base and the housing. The lever causes a wall of the housing to be slid in a depth direction of an annular groove of the base in accordance with a rotation of the lever. The interlock switch is disconnected ahead of the main switch by separating a movable terminal of the interlock switch away from a fixed terminal of the interlock switch when the lever is rotated to cause the housing slid in a direction away from the base. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161177 | TOUCH PANEL - Disclosed herein is a touch panel including a window, a transparent substrate, a first electrode wiring formed on one surface of the transparent substrate, a second electrode wiring formed on the other surface of the transparent substrate, an adhesive layer attaching one surface of the window to one surface of the transparent substrate, a connection wiring formed on one surface of the window and electrically connected to the first electrode wiring, and a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) electrically connected to the second electrode wiring and the connection wiring. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161178 | TOUCH PANEL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are a touch panel and a method for manufacturing the same. A touch panel | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161179 | OPERATION SWITCH DEVICE - An operation switch device includes a circuit board and a push switch disposed on the circuit board and including a movable part exposed to an outside for reacting to an external pressing operation. Also provided on the circuit board is a touch detecting electrode formed in proximity to the push switch. The operation switch device further includes an operation detecting circuit connected with the push switch and the touch detecting electrode, and an operation member disposed to oppose the circuit board with the push switch interposed between the operation member and the circuit board. The operation member is displaceable such that the pressing operation on the operation member causes depression of the movable part of the push switch. The operation detecting circuit detects a touch operation on the operation member using the touch detecting electrode, and detects the pressing operation on the operation member using the push switch. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161180 | Solar Water Still - Embodiments of a system and method for a solar water still that receives a flow of water from a raw, non-potable water source and removes impurities from the water are disclosed. An exemplary solar water still system receives the raw water, distributes the raw water along an interior surface heated by exposure to the sun such that a portion of the distributed raw water evaporates into a space contained within the system, provides for the water vapor to contact a surface of an inner component cooled by the raw water source, and collects purified condensate resulting from the water vapor having come in contact with the cool surface of the inner component. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161181 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A MAGNETIC RECORDING DISK WITH IMPROVED YIELD - A method for manufacturing a magnetic media for magnetic data recording that greatly reduces the time required to manufacture the magnetic media. After constructing the magnetic disk with the desired magnetic media layer, a protective overcoat is deposited on the disk. The disk is then exposed to ozone in order to speed the rate of oxidation of the protective overcoat and thereby reduce the time needed to treat the overcoat. After exposing the overcoat to an ozone a lubrication layer can be applied. This process reduces the time necessary to cure the overcoat from a time of about 24 hours to a time range of 10 seconds to 30 minutes. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161182 | SPUTTER APPARATUS, CONTROL DEVICE FOR SPUTTER APPARATUS AND FILM FORMATION METHOD - In an embodiment of the present invention, the following operations are performed while a substrate holder is being rotated at a fixed rotation speed with plasma being generated. Specifically, a first state where a substrate holding surface of the substrate holder is exposed to a target holder is formed to start a first deposition of divisional depositions, and a second state where the surface is shut off from the target holder is formed in T/X seconds after the start of the first divisional deposition. Moreover, the first state is formed to start an n-th deposition of the divisional depositions when a reference point set on the substrate holder arrived at a position rotated by (n−1)×360/X degrees from a position of the reference point located at the start of the targeted deposition, and the second state is formed in T/X seconds after the start of the n-th divisional deposition. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161183 | SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE FOR COMBINED STATIC AND PASS-BY PROCESSING - Disclosed is a substrate processing system which enables combined static and pass-by processing. Also, a system architecture is provided, which reduces footprint size. The system is constructed such that the substrates are processed therein vertically, and each chamber has a processing source attached to one sidewall thereof, wherein the other sidewall backs to a complementary processing chamber. The chamber system can be milled from a single block of metal, e.g., aluminum, wherein the block is milled from both sides, such that a wall remains and separates each two complementary processing chambers. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161184 | APPARATUS FOR FORMING GAS BLOCKING LAYER AND METHOD THEREOF - A gas blocking layer forming apparatus comprises a vacuum chamber that provides a space where a chemical vapor deposition process and a sputtering process are performed; a holding unit that is provided at a lower side within the vacuum chamber and mounts thereon a target object on which an organic/inorganic mixed multilayer gas blocking layer is formed; a neutral particle generation unit that is provided at an upper side within the vacuum chamber and generates a neutral particle beam having a high-density flux with a current density of about 10 A/m | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161185 | REMOVING RESIDUES IN MAGNETIC HEAD FABRICATION - The present invention generally relates to a method of forming a magnetic head while ensuring residues do not negatively impact the magnetic head. In particular, when performing a RIE process to remove DLC, oxygen gas can leave residues that will negatively impact the RIE process performed on the next substrate to enter the chamber. By utilizing CO | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161186 | Electrorefiner System For Recovering Purified Metal From Impure Nuclear Feed Material - An electrorefiner system according to a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention may include a vessel configured to maintain a molten salt electrolyte and configured to receive a plurality of alternately arranged cathode and anode assemblies. The anode assemblies are configured to hold an impure nuclear feed material. Upon application of the power system, the impure nuclear feed material is anodically dissolved and a purified metal is deposited on the cathode rods of the cathode assemblies. A scraper is configured to dislodge the purified metal deposited on the cathode rods. A conveyor system is disposed at a bottom of the vessel and configured to remove the dislodged purified metal from the vessel. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161187 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - Provided is a substrate processing apparatus including an openable and closable lid and being capable of precisely controlling a gap between multiple shields. The substrate processing apparatus includes: an openable and closable lid provided on an opening of a chamber; a first shield provided on a surface of the lid at the chamber side and having an insertion hole; an insertion section fixed to the lid while inserted through the insertion hole, and configured to support the first shield in a manner movable within a predetermined distance; a restriction section provided on an end portion of the insertion section and configured to restrict the movement of the first shield; and biasing means configured to bias the first shield to a member provided inside the chamber when the lid is closed. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161188 | Method for Bonding Components of a Sputtering Target, a Bonded Assembly of Sputtering Target Components and the Use Thereof - The invention describes a method for bonding components of a sputtering target, comprising the following steps: providing a first component and a second component, the harder of which has undercut protrusions; positioning them against each other; and pressing them towards each other resulting in a plastic deformation of the material of at least one of the two components, filling the undercuts thereby creating interlocking, as well as the bonded assembly so created, and its recycling. No step creating bonding other than interlocking on a major part of the bonded surface area is necessary. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161189 | ORNAMENT FOR PLANT - The ornament for fresh flower has, for example, the first decorative part encloses and maintains on the stem side of fresh flower, the second decorative part of the image of a doll's head and the third decorative part of the image of the doll's body. The first decorative part, the second decorative part and the third decorative part are packed and sold in bags separately (Individually). | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161190 | Integrated Test Device for Optical and Electrochemical Assays - This invention relates generally to test devices and methods for performing optical and electrochemical assays and, more particularly, to test devices having the ability to perform optical and electrochemical assays on a sample and to methods of performing optical and electrochemical assays using such test devices. The present invention is particularly useful for performing immunoassays and/or electrochemical assays at the point-of-care. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161191 | REFERENCE HALF-CELL AND ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSOR WITH THE REFERENCE HALF-CELL - A reference half-cell for application in an electrochemical sensor, comprising a housing, in which a chamber containing a reference electrolyte is formed, wherein the reference electrolyte ( | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161192 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LINEARLY TRANSLOCATING NUCLEIC ACID MOLECULE THROUGH AN APERTURE - An apparatus and method for linearly translocating nucleic acid molecules through an aperture at a reduced rate. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161193 | MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEM WITH METERED FLUID LOADING SYSTEM FOR MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE - A microfluidic system includes a microfluidic device; and a metered fluid loading system formed integrally with the microfluidic device and configured to load a discrete metered volume of fluid into the microfluidic device upon actuation. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161194 | NANOPORE DEVICE, METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME, AND DNA DETECTION APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A nanopore device including a nanopore formed by penetrating a thin layer, a nanochannel formed at an entrance of the nanopore, and a filler in the nanochannel, as well as a method of fabricating the nanopore device and an apparatus including the nanopore device. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161195 | ELECTROPLATING METHOD AND ARTICLE MADE BY SAME - An electroplating method includes at least the following steps: providing a plastic substrate; forming a preliminary layer containing metal powder and paint on the plastic substrate; laser irradiating the preliminary layer to form an intermediate layer having the metal powder exposed thereon; and electroplating an electroplated layer on the intermediate layer. This electroplating method is simple and can be applied to all kinds of plastic substrate. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161196 | CYLINDER PLATING METHOD AND DEVICE - Provided are a plating method and a plating apparatus for a cylinder, which are capable of forming a plating layer having a uniform thickness in a technology of plating a cylinder, effectively preventing current concentration in cylinder end portions when being combined with a plating technology using divided insoluble electrodes, and performing plating with a more uniform thickness over the full length of a cylinder without generating defects such as rashes and pits irrespective of the size of the cylinder. The insoluble electrode has a shape in which a lower part thereof is curved inward, and is capable of rotating about an upper end thereof. Further, a thickness of a plating layer on an outer peripheral surface of the cylinder is adjusted by controlling an interval of closeness to the cylinder. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161197 | SUBSTRATE PLATING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE PLATING CONTROL METHOD - Disclosed herein is a substrate plating apparatus, including: a constant current device supplying power; cathode hangers that includes a plurality of clamps holding substrates, hall current sensors mounted on each of the clamps to detect current information, and wireless communication modules connected with the hall current sensors to wirelessly transmit the current information to the outside; a current rail mounted with the plurality of cathode hangers above a plating bath and connected with the constant current device; and an anode unit extending from the constant current device and dipped in a plating solution of the plating bath. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161198 | CATHODE POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME FOR POWER DISTRIBUTION - Embodiments include a cathode power distribution system and/or method of using the same for power distribution. The cathode power distribution system includes a plurality of cathode assemblies. Each cathode assembly of the plurality of cathode assemblies includes a plurality of cathode rods. The system also includes a plurality of bus bars configured to distribute current to each of the plurality of cathode assemblies. The plurality of bus bars include a first bus bar configured to distribute the current to first ends of the plurality of cathode assemblies and a second bus bar configured to distribute the current to second ends of the plurality of cathode assemblies. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161199 | Production of Graphene - An apparatus for large-scale production of graphene and graphene oxide is provided. The apparatus includes a first electrode, a second electrode, an electrobath, a power supply, and a module for filtering and separating the graphene products. Large amounts of graphene and graphene oxide can be produced rapidly using electrochemical exfoliation. High-quality graphene and graphene oxide can be produced under the room temperature in a simple and cost-effective way. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161200 | MAGNESIUM RECOVERY METHOD AND MAGNESIUM RECOVERY APPARATUS - In the magnesium recovery method and magnesium recovery apparatus, anode electrolyzed water ( | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161201 | Electrolysis Process - Electrolysis process in which the anode compartment of an electrolytic cell is fed with at least one brine which has been subjected to a stripping treatment in the presence of at least one stripping agent at a pH less than or equal to the pH of the anode compartment of the electrolytic cell, such brine comprising at least one organic compound before the treatment. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161202 | ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR POOL SAFETY AND CLEANING AN ELECTROLYTIC CELL - An arrangement for treating water, particularly in swimming pools, with an electrolytic cell and a gas inlet port and fluid communication with a chamber of the cell wherein the gas inlet port allows gas into the chamber to displace water and water flow through the chamber ceases. Additionally, a method for improving safety of a water treatment system the method may include the step of purging water from an electrolytic cell of the water treatment system when water flow through a chamber of the electrolyte cell ceases. Additionally, a method of cleaning electrolytic plates in an electrolytic cell in an arrangement for treating water may include introducing gas into a chamber housing the electrolytic plates, displacing water from around the electrolytic plates with the gas, allowing the electrolytic plates to dry, at least partially, and activating a pump to deliver pressurized water to the chamber. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161203 | MONITORING LEVELER CONCENTRATIONS IN ELECTROPLATING SOLUTIONS - Provided herein are methods and apparatus for determining leveler concentration in an electroplating solution. The approach allows the concentration of leveler to be detected and measured, even at very low leveler concentrations. According to the various embodiments, the methods involve providing an electrode with a metal surface, exposing the electrode to a pre-acceleration solution with at least one accelerator, allowing the surface of the electrode to become saturated with accelerator, measuring an electrochemical response while plating the electrode in a solution, and determining the concentration of leveler in the solution by comparing the measured electrochemical response to a model relating leveler concentration to known electrochemical responses. According to other embodiments, the apparatus includes an electrode, a measuring apparatus or an electrochemical cell configured to measure an electrochemical response, and a controller designed to carry out the method outlined above. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161204 | REAGENT COMPOSITION, SENSOR, SENSOR SYSTEM, AND SENSOR MANUFACTURE PROCESS - The present invention provides: a reagent composition having higher storage stability; a sensor involving the reagent composition; and others. According to the present invention, a specific heterocyclic compound is added to a reagent composition to improve the storage stability of the reagent composition and reduce the degree of fluctuation in current values in a sensor that utilizes reagent composition. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161205 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR DETECTING NITROGEN OXIDES - A method for detecting nitrogen oxides, the method comprising monitoring the change in potential difference between a working electrode and a reference electrode as the working electrode is exposed to nitrogen oxides, where the working electrode includes an inorganic non-metallic oxide selected from spinel-structured compounds and wolframite-structured compounds, and where the working electrode and the reference electrode are in contact with a solid electrolyte. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161206 | METHODS OF USING AN ELECTROCHEMICAL BIOSENSOR - According to one embodiment of the present invention, an electrochemical sensor ( | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161207 | Child Resistant Packaging for Multi-Prescription Order - A child-resistant container for dispensing pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical tablets is described. The child-resistant container includes a receptacle defining an opening, a neck that includes an outer surface and at least one thread formed on the outer surface of the neck. The child-resistant container further includes a rim adjacent to the neck having a push-tab locking device. The receptacle is configured to receive a plurality of pouches, wherein each pouch includes a plurality of tablets associated with a multiple prescription order that indicates when the tablets are to be consumed, and a label disposed on the receptacle and associated with the multiple prescription order. The child-resistant container is configured to hold a plurality of pouches, where each pouches contains at least one type of tablet. The child-resistant container includes a label with information about the contents of the pouches, patient information, and a bar code associating the medications with the patient. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161208 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY WITH RESEALABLE OPENING - A medical device assembly is disclosed, comprising a medical device, preferably having a hydrophilic surface coating, and a package accommodating said medical device. The package if formed of two sheets of foil material, a first foil of which has been deep drawn into a trough shape, the package further comprising a resealable opening arranged within the bounds of the second foil. The medical device may e.g. be a urinary catheter. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161209 | TWO-PHASE PACKAGING OF READY MIX JOINT COMPOUND - A wallboard joint compound package is provided, including a container defining an interior space and configured for being sealed, a first component of ready-mixed joint compound being disposed in the interior space to a level which leaves a pre-determined head space, and an upper surface of the component is defined in the container. A second component is provided, including water, and is placed in the interior space upon the upper surface, such that the first and second components remain substantially distinct prior to opening of the container. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161210 | Articles and methods for reactive compositions - Articles having a plurality of pouches present in a single article, the pouches separately containing chemical materials which are capable of providing a reactive mixture mixed, that cures over time to provide a polymeric coating in certain embodiments. The chemical materials are maintained in separate pouches that are separated by one or more frangible seals. When a frangible seal is broken, such as by application of pressure to the article, the chemical materials in the separate pouches come into contact with one another and may be mixed together. Subsequent to their mixing, the mixture formed is removed from the article, such as by cutting the article with scissors, and applied to any substrate that is desired to be coated, when the chemical materials are selected to be capable of forming a cured coating subsequent to their mixture. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161211 | PROPPANT STORAGE VESSEL AND ASSEMBLY THEREOF - A proppant storage vessel has a first container with an interior volume, and a second container supported in spaced relation above the first container. The first container has a bottom hatch affixed to a bottom wall thereof. The bottom hatch is movable between an open position and a closed position. The first container has an opening at a top wall thereof. The second container has bottom hatch formed on a bottom wall thereof. The bottom hatch of the second container is aligned with the opening of the first container such that a proppant in the second container can flow through the hatch thereof into the interior volume of the first container. Each of the containers includes first, second, third and fourth inclined surfaces positioned in the interior volume and extending from the respective side walls and end walls thereof toward the bottom hatch. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161212 | CARTON WITH INTERNALLY ATTACHED LITERATURE WITH FEATURES ENABLING HIGH SPEED CARTON FILLING - A product container formed from a continuous blank that permits the inclusion of literature from the product manufacturer or packager. The container contains structures that prevent the included literature from interfering with high-speed, automated filling of products into the container. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161213 | Packages and Kits for Analyte Monitoring Devices, and Methods Related Thereto - Generally, packages for an analyte monitoring device are provided. The packages include a container for containing an analyte monitoring device. The container includes a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, and two sidewalls extending from sides of the bottom wall to an open top end of the container. The front wall is shorter in height than the rear wall, and is on an opposite side of the bottom wall than the rear wall. The two sidewalls are on opposite sides of the bottom wall, and extend from the front wall to the rear wall. The package also includes an inner panel disposed between the front wall and the rear wall. A front compartment is formed between the inner panel and the front wall, and a rear compartment is formed between the inner panel and the rear wall. The opening of the rear compartment is at the top end of the container, and an opening of the front compartment is at the top end of the container. Analyte monitoring kits and methods relating thereto are also provided. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161214 | GIFT BOX AND PRESENTATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A gift box for gift cards provides a presentation appearing like a gift box for other products, such as jewelry, having strength, three full dimensions, color, quality, and design options. It can receive decorations such as ribbons and bows, greeting cards such as a to/from card, and the like. The box requires no assembly of components, as it comes in a single, integrated whole, including all the parts of the box and its lid, as well as an interior panel presenting the gift, such as a gift card that operates as a debit card with a pre-loaded amount of purchasing value. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161215 | Condenser Cover - An enclosure for protecting an air conditioning condenser unit is provided. The enclosure includes a cover for enclosing an outdoor condenser unit, the cover including (1) a metal frame for folding around and over the outdoor condenser unit, the metal frame including a plurality of panels, interconnected to at least one other panel and each panel having a plurality of metal edges, each panel sized for a corresponding section of the outdoor condenser unit, and each panel also includes a metal mesh extending between the metal edges, and (2) a metal security bar for interconnecting opposite panels via extension of the security bar underneath the outdoor condenser unit, whereby when folded around the outdoor condenser unit, the cover substantially approximates the shape of the outdoor condenser unit and prevents access to the outdoor condenser unit. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161216 | MEDICAL CLIP CARRIER DEVICE - The invention relates to a medical clip carrier device for retention and/or mounting of at least one medical clip, in particular a ligature clip, comprising at least one clip receptacle in which a clip is retainable in a mounted position, and a securing device with at least one securing member for undetachably securing a clip in the at least one clip receptacle. The clip receptacle comprises an insertion opening for insertion of a clip into the clip receptacle and removal of the clip therefrom. The at least one securing member is constructed in the form of a retaining projection which protrudes at least partially into the insertion opening. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161217 | WRAP-AROUND STORAGE BOX FOR THE TOP OF A LADDER - A wrap-around storage system for use on top of a ladder provides storage for items without the risk of them falling off the top of the ladder. The wrap around storage box includes an open rectangular region adapted to accept the top of the ladder and a storage box, or kraytel, attached along one edge of the open rectangular region. A side opposite the storage box can be angled inward at an angle from about 78 to about 82 degrees, typically about 80 degrees, to securely wrap the storage system to the top of multiple brands of ladders. The storage box is larger and deeper than typical top platform integrated storage areas on ladders, thereby preventing items from rolling or falling out of the storage box. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161218 | ELEMENT FOR THE STORAGE, TREATMENT AND TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES - Element for the storage, handling and transport of planar or primarily planar objects ( | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161219 | BEVERAGE CONTAINER WITH INTEGRAL USER-MARKING APPARATUS - A container for a beverage or food has a marking area having a sufficiently malleable material, such as wax, situated on the surface of the container for allowing a user to imprint and substantially maintain an identifying mark thereon. In preferred embodiments, the marking area is contained in a recess in the container, such that the identifying mark is embedded therein and is thus protected from inadvertent alterations. The wax and the marking area on the container surface may each be of at least one different color with respect to each other, such that when the identifying mark is imprinted in the marking area, the identifying mark is the same color or colors as the marking area, increasing the visibility of the identifying mark against the contrasting wax color. The user of the beverage or food container is able to easily identify and keep track of the container, even when it is among a group of similar containers, such as on the bench or sideline of a sports team or other club activity, social event, or in any other group setting, including at home within a family. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161220 | COMPOSITE PACKAGE - A composite package having a folded paperboard card and two plastic components shaped to interfit with one another when the package is closed. The plastic components define a space for containing one or more articles. The folded paperboard card may be a dual-panel card with two panels joined to one another along a fold line or other hinge. Each paperboard panel may define an opening to seat a plastic component. The paperboard is configured to bring the two plastic components into registration when the panels are folded together along the hinge. The plastic components may be configured to releasably interlock with one another when the package is closed. One of the two plastic components may include a shoulder that is configured to be snap-fitted or otherwise frictionally into the other plastic component. The opening may include a seat shaped to closely receive and provide a stop for the shoulder. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161221 | Storage Container and Container System - A storage container system has a plurality of container bases and lids. Each base has a bottom, a continuous side wall terminating at a top edge, an open top bounded thereby, and an interior storage space. The plurality of bases can be stacked to form a base stack. Each lid has a main panel section, a perimeter skirt, a top side, and a bottom side. Each lid can close off the open top of any of the plurality of bases by connecting a part of the perimeter skirt to the side wall near the top edge. Each lid has a first connecting structure with a lid-to-lid component and a mating lid-to-lid component. Each lid-to-lid component can connect to the mating lid-to-lid component on another of the lids to form a lid stack. Each lid also has a lid-to-base component of a second connecting structure different from the first connecting structure. Each base has a mating lid-to-base component of the second connecting structure. The lid stack can be connected to the base stack by connecting an exposed lid-to-base component on the lid stack to an exposed mating lid-to-base component on the base stack. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161222 | BEDBUGS ELIMINATOR - This product is made of composition of Paraffin Oil (Kerosene) and 40% Solution of Denatonium Benzoate in EG. The content of Paraffin Oil would be 90% and 10% of 40% Soln. of D. B. E. G. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161223 | Drain Cup - A drain cup device is provided to limit oil spills when removing an oil filter from a vehicle. The device has a body which forms a container for receiving the oil filter. The container further has a volume sufficient to contain the oil filter as well as a quantity of spilled oil. In one embodiment, the present invention may be provided as packaging for a new oil filter. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161224 | SPICE STORAGE CONTAINER HAVING A LATTICE STRUCTURE - The present invention relates to a spice storage container which can store a predetermined amount (quantity) of spices such as garlic or ginger. More particularly, the present invention relates to a spice storage container having a lattice structure of a predetermined size for storing a small quantity of spices such as garlic or ginger, or a small quantity of chopped scallions or chili peppers and quickly take out and use a required amount (number) of said spices, scallions or chili peppers from the container as needed, thereby saving time in cooking and maximizing use convenience. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161225 | Packaging For The Storage, Protection And Transport Of Syringes - A packaging unit ( | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161226 | ANTI-STATIC PIPETTE TIP TRAYS - Provided herein are anti-static pipette trays that reduce the amount of static charge accumulated on or in pipette tips and allow for discharge of any accumulated static charge. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161227 | TEMPORARILY FOLDABLE CATHETER ASSEMBLY - A catheter assembly is disclosed, comprising a catheter and an elongate package accommodating said catheter in a closed condition. The package is provided with an insert opening arranged to releasably receive an end of the elongate package in the closed condition, thereby temporarily retaining said closed package in a folded disposition in which also the catheter is folded. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161228 | CONTAINERS FOR COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING MELOXICAM - A plastic container containing a pharmaceutical composition comprising benzoic acid or a derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a COX-inhibitor of the oxicam-type or a pharmaceutical acceptable salt thereof, wherein the container material selected from one or more members of the group consisting of a homopolymer of polypropylene (PP), a copolymer of polypropylene (PP), a homopolymer of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and a copolymer of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and optionally one or more non-polymeric components. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161229 | SINGLE-USE BIOPHARMACEUTICAL DEVICE FOR PRODUCING, STORING, AND TRANSPORTING A BIOPHARMACEUTICAL MATERIAL, AND CORRESPONDING MULTILAYER TUBE - A device including: a bag, a tube section having a wall defining a free longitudinal space, and a plastic connector, which are all fused together, the wall including a contact layer made of a material other than PVC, selected from PE, EVA, PP, ETFE, and PVDF, and a functional layer including at least one basic functional layer of a material selected for the function thereof (flexibility, sturdiness, handling, opacity or transparence, gas barrier) and selected from the family including PE, PET, a PA, EVA, EVOH, SEBS, PETG, and PVDF, a bag, another tube section, and/or a connector fused to the biopharmaceutical tube and including a contact layer made of a material capable of being in contact with the biopharmaceutical material, which is capable of being fused onto itself, and which is identical or similar to the material of the contact layer of the biopharmaceutical tube. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161230 | REUSABLE BLISTER PACKAGING FOR BUTTON BATTERIES - Blister pack | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161231 | MULTIPLE BLISTER PACK FOR BUTTON BATTERIES - Multiple blister pack ( | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161232 | Processing of Dielectric Fluids with Mobile Charge Carriers - Provided herewith is a novel method of controllably processing a dielectric fluid by creating discharges within the dielectric fluid from mobile charge carriers contained within the dielectric fluid. Generally, the dielectric fluid and the mobile charge carriers are between two electrodes which apply a voltage to the charge carriers. In one embodiment, the dielectric fluid is a hydrocarbon fluid such as a heavy crude oil or a fuel. In one embodiment the charge carrier comprises water droplets. In another embodiment, the mobile charge carriers are metallic balls. In both instances the discharges initiate from the mobile charge carriers. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161233 | BLENDING HYDROCARBON STREAMS TO PREVENT FOULING - A method of reducing the fouling propensity of a hydrocarbon feed stream having a Total Base Number based on ASTM method D2896-11 of less than 150 ppm and/or a P-value according to ASTM method D7060-09 of less than 1.15 which method comprises processing the feed stream such that the product obtained has a calculated Total Base Number of at least 150 ppm, a calculated P-value of at least 1.15 and a calculated Po-value higher than the FRmax of the feed stream, more specifically blending at least two hydrocarbon feed streams to prepare a blend having these properties. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161234 | Alkali Metal Hydroprocessing of Heavy Oils with Enhanced Removal of Coke Products - Hydrocarbon feedstreams are desulfurized using an alkali metal reagent, optionally in the presence of hydrogen. Improved control over reaction conditions can be achieved in part by controlling the particle size of the alkali metal salt and by using multiple desulfurization reactors. The processes herein allow a simple and effective method for removing the majority of coke formed in the alkali metal reagent reactions with the hydrocarbon feedstreams. This makes it cost effective to run such processes at higher severities (which result in higher coke production) thereby resulting in increased amounts of valuable converted hydrocarbon product yields. The process improvements herein may also be used to increase total throughput through a unit due to the ability to effectively manage higher coke content in the reaction products. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161235 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING RENEWABLE FUELS - According to the present invention, organic material is converted to biogas through anaerobic digestion and the biogas is purified to yield a combustible fluid feedstock comprising methane. A fuel production facility utilizes or arranges to utilize combustible fluid feedstock to generate renewable hydrogen that is used to hydrogenate crude oil derived hydrocarbons in a process to make liquid transportation or heating fuel. The renewable hydrogen is added to a reactor operated so as to simultaneously desulfurize and hydrogenate crude oil derived hydrocarbons. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161236 | INTEGRATED CRUDE REFINING WITH REDUCED COKE FORMATION - Methods are provided for processing crude oil feeds with reduced or minimized energy usage, reduced or minimized numbers of processing steps, improved allocation of hydrogen, and reduced or minimized formation of low value products. The methods reduce or minimize the use of vacuum distillation, and in many aspects reduce or minimize the use of both atmospheric and vacuum distillation. The methods also reduce or minimize the use of coking and fluid catalytic cracking processes. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161237 | HYDROPROCESSING OF HEAVY HYDROCARBON FEEDS - Heavy oil feeds are hydroprocessed in the presence of a solvent under conditions that provide a variety of benefits. The solvent can be an added solvent or a portion of the liquid effluent from hydroprocessing. The processes allow for lower pressure processing of heavy oil feeds for extended processing times or extended catalyst lifetimes be reducing or mitigating the amount of coke formation on the hydroprocessing catalyst. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161238 | Methods and Systems for Removing Material from Bitumen-Containing Solvent - Methods and systems for preparing bitumen-laden solvent for downstream processing are described. The bitumen-laden solvent can be treated with various materials, such as water and emulsion breakers, followed by treating the bitumen-laden solvent in a desalter. The desalted bitumen-laden solvent can then be subjected to downstream processing, such as upgrading in a nozzle reactor. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161239 | FROTH FLOTATION PROCESS FOR THE SEPARATION OF SILICATES AND ALKALINE EARTH METAL CARBONATES USING A COLLECTOR COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE HYDROPHOBICALLY MODIFIED POLYALKYLENEIMINE - The invention refers to a process to separate silicates and alkaline earth metal carbonates implementing at least one hydrophobically modified polyalkyleneimine, wherein:
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| 20130161240 | Separating Method And Apparatus For Non-Ferrous Metals - An installation for clear separation in one cycle of a conglomerate of different metals into individual material components. The installation involves the conglomerate of different metals being comminuted in a machine for producing a homogeneous mixture of metals and being transported to a feeding device. The conglomerate is transported to a highly magnetic rotating drum that separates ferrous-magnetic materials together with fluff and then conveys remaining nonferrous materials to a slowly running conveyor belt, underneath the conveyor belt, slowly rotating discs are mounted in a row that carry on their outer surface area a plurality of permanent magnets of an alternating pol direction. The nonferrous materials include particles that are stripped into a collection bin. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161241 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SORTING ITEMS - A system and associated method is provided for sorting parts, which includes a conveyor system for receiving and circulating a plurality of randomly presented parts, a sorting buffer for accumulating selected parts from the plurality of randomly presented parts in an assigned buffer location, and a sequencing system for sequencing the accumulated selected parts. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161242 | WORKING FLUID FILTERING DEVICE FOR ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE MACHINE - A seal is brought into contact with a filter media, a filter pump is operated to start filtration, and a signal from a pressure sensor is received. When a predetermined value is exceeded by the signal from the pressure sensor, the filter pump is stopped, the seal is separated from the filter media, and take-up of one section of the filter by a filter collection roll is started. In finishing filter supply from a filter supply roll, drive of a motor is stopped, and an alarm signal is transmitted. If the supply is not to be finished, one section of the filter is taken up by the filter collection roll, and the next stage of filtration is entered. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161243 | HIGH-PRESSURE FLUORESCENCE FLOW CELL, FLOW CELL ASSEMBLY, FLUORESCENCE DETECTOR, AND SUPERCRITICAL FLUID CHROMATOGRAPH - A high-pressure fluorescence flow cell comprises a cell body made of a light-transmissive material, wherein the cell body is penetrated by a straight-line flow path for a high-pressure fluid, wherein the flow path is formed with a cross section of 0.1 mm | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161244 | Chromatography Device - Provided is a highly safe chromatography device that does not sacrifice user-friendliness during the addition and replacement of a sample holding container. The chromatography device has doors | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161245 | SINGLE-USE MANIFOLDS FOR AUTOMATED, ASEPTIC HANDLING OF SOLUTIONS IN BIOPROCESSING APPLICATIONS - Presteralized manifolds are provided which are designed for sterile packaging and single-use approaches. Disposable tubing and flexible-wall containers are assembled via aseptic connectors. These manifolds are adapted to interact with other equipment which can be operated by a controller which provides automated and accurate delivery of biotechnology fluid. The manifold also can be used in conjunction with one or more sensors such as pressure and conductivity sensors that interact with the controller or are connected to a separate user interface. An aseptic environment obtains avoiding or reducing cleaning and quality assurance procedures. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161246 | COVERING CONSISTING OF A PLURALITY OF GRATINGS INSERTED ONE INTO ANOTHER - Covers for drains, manholes or similar constructions are known which comprise a first grate ( | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161247 | Apparatus for Blood Purification by Extracorporeal Circulation - A blood purification device includes a loop for extracorporeal circulation of blood consisting of an element ( | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161248 | CHROMATOGRAPHY COLUMN AND MAINTENANCE METHOD - A chromatography column and method of maintenance is described which does not require the use of a hoist or crane for disassembly. The method provides improved operator safety by reducing the need for the operator to work below a suspended or supported load within the column. Furthermore, the removal or replacement of column components is facilitated by providing access to the interior of the column and by the provision of a handling device. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161249 | IN-TANK FILTER FOR FUEL PUMP MODULE - Provided is an in-tank filter for a fuel pump module. The in-tank filter for a fuel pump module includes: a filter media filtering foreign materials; a container having the filter media received therein and having a hose connector to which a hose for supplying fuel passing through the filter media is connected; and a retainer having the container rotatably coupled thereto to allow a direction toward which the hose connector is directed or a position of the hose connector to be adjustable and allowing the container to be installed in a reservoir body assembly. With the in-tank filter for a fuel pump module, a routing operation of connecting the hose for supplying fuel to the hose connector may be easily and rapidly performed. In addition, since each of the molds meeting a specification of the fuel pump module needs not to be provided, economical efficiency is excellent. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161250 | STATIC SEAL WITH INTEGRATED SCREEN OR FILTER ELEMENT - A static seal and method with integrated screen or filter element comprises at least one supporting layer | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161251 | TREATMENT OF FLUIDS WITH WAVE ENERGY FROM A CARBON ARC - A method of and apparatus for treating liquids flowing in a thin film around a source of wave energy to directly expose the liquid to the wave energy, preferably generated in whole or part by an electrical arc between carbon electrodes. In addition to the wave energy generated by the electrical arc, energy generated by cavitation of the flowing liquid may be used in treating the liquid. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161252 | Filter with Automatic Declogging - Disclosed is an arrangement of distribution columns that can be used to discharge the declogging fluid from a filter with automatic declogging or backwashing. A stationary divider is arranged coaxially in a stack of filter elements and has distinct ducts, e.g. embodied by fins, the ducts establishing communication between a rotary distributor and groups of passages in the stack that are in alignment along generator lines of the stack. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161253 | REINFORCEMENT ELEMENT - The present disclosure describes a means to provide structural reinforcement for spiral wound membrane elements. The reinforcement includes a wire and, optionally, an outer wrap. The wire is wrapped around an outer layer of the spiral wound membrane layer and reinforces the spiral wound membrane element. The wire is made from materials that do not deform substantially during sanitization procedures. The outer wrap is wrapped around the wire and limits unsanitary areas of tight tolerance between the perimeter of the spiral wound membrane element and a housing. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161254 | MEMBRANE SUPPORTED BIOFILM APPARATUS AND PROCESS - A membrane supported biofilm apparatus has a plurality of hollow fiber gas permeable membranes in a tank containing water to be treated. A biofilm supported on the membranes occupies between about 40% and 80% of the volume of water to be treated in a reactor. Wastewater treatment processes are described. A process to denitrify water or treat oxidized contaminants comprises introducing hydrogen into an inner volume of the membranes to grow autotrophic organisms in the biofilm near the membrane and heterotrophic organism near the water. Another process is operated as a biomass concentration of at least 10 g/L and up to about 40 g/L to maintain a biofilm having a surface area of over 1000 square metres per cubic metre of tank volume. A hybrid process has suspended biomass and a membrane supported biofilm. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161255 | MICROWAVE PROCESSING OF WASTEWATER SLUDGE - Methods for treatment of sludge with microwave irradiation for improving its dewatering are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes exposing the sludge to microwave irradiation at a power density of between about 3 W/ml and about 17 W/ml. Turbidity, total solids content and overall dewaterability are improved when the microwave irradiation treatment is combined with another method for dewatering sludge, such as enzyme treatment, conditioning with a flocculating agent and mechanical dewatering. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161256 | METHOD AND CONTROL DEVICES FOR PRODUCTION OF CONSISTENT WATER QUALITY FROM MEMBRANE-BASED WATER TREATMENT FOR USE IN IMPROVED HYDROCARBON RECOVERY OPERATIONS - A method for treating water including intaking a first amount of water into a plurality of treatment blocks, treating the first amount of water, outputting aqueous treated water streams from each of the plurality of treatment blocks, separating the aqueous treated water streams from each of the plurality of treatment blocks into aqueous permeate streams and concentrate reject streams, monitoring each of the aqueous permeate streams, controlling the operation of at least one of the plurality of treatment blocks based on predefined water-characteristic tolerances that fall within a predetermined concentration range based on the different qualities of the aqueous permeate streams, combining the aqueous permeate streams of at least two of the plurality of treatment blocks based on the identified characteristics and the predefined water-characteristic tolerances, and outputting the product water stream and the at least one concentrate reject stream. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161257 | AXIAL BYPASS SLEEVE - The present disclosure describes an axial bypass sleeve for use with a spiral wound membrane element. The axial bypass sleeve has a protrusion and an opening that defines a flow path to provide fluid flow communication through the axial bypass sleeve. In use, the axial bypass sleeve is wrapped around a spiral wound membrane element and both are placed in a pressure housing. A pressurized feedstock is introduced into the pressure housing. A portion of the pressurized feedstock flows through the spiral wound membrane element to produce a permeate stream and a retentate stream. A portion of the pressurized feed stock flows around the spiral wound membrane element, called bypass flow. The protrusion extends into the annular space to restrict the bypass flow. A portion of the bypass flow passes through the opening and enters into the spiral wound membrane element to increase permeate production. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161258 | SANITARY BRINE SEAL - The present disclosure describes a brine seal for use with a spiral wound membrane element. The brine seal has an elongate body with a flexible wing. The brine seal is wrapped around the spiral membrane element with a space between each turn of the brine seal. The wrapped spiral wound membrane unit is placed inside a pressure housing. Between the wrapped spiral wound membrane element and an inner surface of the pressure housing is an annular space. The brine seal, the spiral wound membrane element and the pressure housing establish a bypass flow channel that spirals around the spiral wound membrane element, through the annular space. Feedstock can enter the bypass flow channel to provide sanitary flushing of the annular space. Some of the feedstock in the bypass flow channel enters the spiral wound membrane to improve the efficiency of the spiral wound membrane element. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161259 | Method for Continuously Breaking a Water-In-Oil Emulsion and Corresponding Device - A device and method for continuously breaking an initial emulsion of the water-in-oil type includes a first step of mixing the initial emulsion with a superheated washing water so as to obtain an intermediate emulsion of the water-in-oil type that comprises a hydrophilic phase and a hydrophobic phase, and that has a number-average diameter of the droplets less than or equal to 50 μm, and a temperature above 100° C. and below the boiling point of the hydrophilic phase at the pressure of the intermediate emulsion. A second step includes destruction of the intermediate emulsion by a liquid-liquid separator so as to obtain a separated hydrophilic phase and a separated hydrophobic phase. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161260 | Fluid Treatment System - The present disclosure provides, in an embodiment, a system for treating a contaminated fluid. The system may include multiple shielded modules in fluid communication with one another. Each module of the system of the present disclosure may include an inner pressure vessel designed to accommodate a treatment medium, the treatment medium being selected to remove radioactive contaminants from a fluid passed through the pressure vessel. The module may also include an outer shield vessel surrounding the pressure vessel and designed to attenuate the radiation from the radioactive contaminants accumulated by the treatment medium in the pressure vessel and facilitate ease of handling and storage of the module together with the contaminated treatment medium. Finally, an annular region may be defined between the pressure vessel and the shield vessel for passing a cooling medium therethrough to remove decay heat from the radioactive contaminants accumulated in the pressure vessel. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161261 | SYSTEM FOR DYNAMIC FLUIDIZED LOADNG OF A LIGAND UPON CARBON MEDIA AND METHODS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH - Method and systems are provided for the removal of metal contaminants from aqueous mediums using a chamber containing activated sorptive media and a primary ligand and optionally, a secondary ligand that has been loaded onto the activated sorptive media using hydraulic loading. In at least one embodiment, the methods and systems include a pre-treatment of the sorptive media, a specific volume of the activated sorptive media within the chamber, specific pH ranges of aqueous mediums, and hydraulic loading of the primary ligand and optionally, a secondary ligand, known as dynamic fluidized loading. In at least one embodiment, pore pressures of the seeding solution within the media are at least sufficient to overcome the gravitational forces acting on the media within the column. The methods and systems provide for a highly uniform and predictable loading of the primary ligand and optionally, the secondary ligand, onto the activated sorptive media throughout the sorptive media within the chamber. Thus, the methods and system provide for effective sorption and increased capacity for metal removal from aqueous mediums. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161262 | PROCESS FOR SINGLE SYSTEM ELECTROCOAGULATION, MAGNETIC, CAVITATION AND FLOCCULATION (EMC/F) TREATMENT OF WATER AND WASTEWATER - The current invention provides a novel process for the treatment and reclamation of drilling frac flowback and produced wastewater from the drilling industry. The wastewater is delivered to the EMC/F System from a frac tank or other reservoir. The wastewater is pumped into the system and is treated sequentially by passing through a mechanical hydrocavitation unit, an electromagnetic unit, an electrocoagulation unit and/or a hydrocyclone and a flocculation-sedimentation tank. Polishing of the final effluent is accomplished by passing the water through a mixed media tank. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161263 | ENHANCED ADVANCED OXIDATION PROCEDURE - An advanced oxidation procedure for treating solution waste water, comprising: applying an ultrasound-Fenton reaction, wherein said ultrasound-Fenton reaction includes: providing oxidants and at least one catalyst selected from bivalent metal ions which include Ti, Fe, Mg, Mo, and Cu; subjecting the treated solution and said oxidants and catalyst to ultrasound cavitation generated by a generator device; forcing a flow of treated solution through said ultrasound device adapted to generate ultrasound waves for forming cavitation in said treated solution, said flow of treated solution passing through at least one flow-through tubular reactor chamber of the ultrasound device, and wherein said cavitation is effected by longitudinally linear distributed string of ultrasound transducers fixedly disposed and attached along a length of said at least one tubular reactor chamber, and wherein said cavitation is effected along a width dimension of said reactor chamber. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161264 | Cost-Efficient Treatment Of Fluoride Waste - A method and system for processing fluoride-containing wastewater includes treating the wastewater with brine (waste) created by the regeneration process implemented by in ion exchanging water softener. The brine, which is typically disposed of, contains both calcium and magnesium salts, in varying concentrations and ratios. The regeneration process brine is added to the fluoride-containing wastewater within a reaction tank, and the fluoride ion concentration is monitored. When the fluoride ion concentration falls below a predetermined level (e.g., 15 ppm), the flow of regeneration process brine is stopped. A pH controller monitors the pH within the reaction tank, and adds a basic agent to ensure that the pH remains above a predetermined level (e.g., pH>9). The pH control results in a clear effluent, and a sludge having a high settling rate and a high dewater ability. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161265 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING CORROSION IN HOT WATER SYSTEMS - Disclosed are systems and methods for monitoring and controlling a real-time oxidation-reduction potential in a hot water system to inhibit corrosion in the hot water system. The method includes defining one or more operational protective zones in the hot water system. One or more of the operational protective zones includes an oxidation-reduction potential probe that is operable to measure a real-time oxidation-reduction potential in the hot water system at operating temperature and pressure. The probe transmits the measured real-time potential to the controller, which assesses and interprets the transmitted potential to determine whether it conforms to an oxidation-reduction potential setting. If the measured potential does not conform the oxidation-reduction potential setting, the controller is operable to feed or remove one or more active chemical species into or from the hot water system and further operable to change at least one system parameter. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161266 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING EFFLUENT WITH MICROWAVE GENERATED MULTI-BUBBLE PLASMA - A method for utilizing microwave generated multi-bubble plasma to treat an effluent is provided. The method comprises: providing a microwave field; flowing an effluent and gas bubbles in the effluent across the microwave field; enhancing electromagnetic field in a path of the gas bubbles in the microwave field via an electrode; triggering plasma in the gas bubbles as the gas bubbles reach a region of enhanced electromagnetic field; and coupling microwave to the plasma. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161267 | METHOD FOR WATER TREATMENT - A method for treating a swimming pool, including introducing Mg | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161268 | CHEMICAL FEEDER INCLUDING DILUTION CONTROL SYSTEM - A chemical feeder for producing a solution of dissolved chemical material that includes a hopper, a pump, a water supply line that extends from the pump, a chemical solution preparation unit that has a reservoir and a dissolution device and a dilution control device that are each connected to the water supply line. The dissolution device has a spray manifold to spray water towards the hopper that contains solid chemicals to contact and dissolve the chemical material. The dilution control device sprays water in a direction opposite the spray manifold and into the reservoir to aid in adjusting the concentration of a chemical solution and to arrive at a desired chemical concentration range. Thus, the dilution control device allows the chemical feeder to be used in a wide range of applications. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161269 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SANITIZING WATER DISPENSED FROM A WATER DISPENSER HAVING A RESERVOIR - A method and apparatus of sanitizing drinking water to be dispensed from a water dispenser having a reservoir includes the steps of providing the ozone gas generator that generates an ozone gas stream, transmitting the ozone gas stream from the generator to the water dispenser reservoir, mechanically breaking up the ozone gas stream inside the reservoir to produce ozone gas bubbles, and using the ozone gas bubbles to disinfect water in the reservoir. The ozone gas stream can be mechanically broken up using a pump such as, for example, an impeller type pump. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161270 | SEWAGE SOLIDS SEPARATOR AND DEWATERING PLANT - A sewage solids separator and dewatering plant and method of use including a raw sewage inlet through which waste water enters the plant, and a baffle within the inlet for receiving and reducing kinetic energy, of the waste water. A curved ramp positioned below the baffle is enabled for directing the waste water to an inclined conveyor. The conveyor has a continuous belt enabled for passing water to a reservoir below the reservoir and for carrying solid matter to a top of the conveyor. The belt is stretched between an upper pulley and a lower pulley thereby establishing a linear path having a straight run of both an upper and the lower portions of the belt. A drag-out basin is positioned below the conveyor, and has an auger screw capable of removing the solid matter from the drag-out basin. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161271 | THIXOTROPIC INJECTOR WITH IMPROVED ANNULAR TRAP - By blocking an angular extent of an annular skimming trap used for semi-solid injection, a notable reduction in lenticular defects and porosity are observed. The blocking can be performed by a ring having dimensions to completely occlude a prior art annular skimming trap throughout the angular extent, and providing complete and/or partial flow across the ring throughout the rest of the angular extent. Preferably an outlet to the ring trap includes a chamfered edge and/or a deflector for encouraging flow of the contaminated semi-solid material into the trap. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161272 | Disposable Beverage Press - Apparatuses, systems and methods for providing a pressed beverage using a press and lid system. In one aspect, a beverage material is pressed to the bottom of a beverage container by means of a press ring including a filter. The walls of the beverage container exert a force on the press ring, folding flaps (perimeter portions) that are attached to the press ring by means of a flexible attachment member. Any beverage material or other debris that is net collected by the filter in the press ring is collected by a filter in the lid. Other variations and features consistent with the present invention exist. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161273 | Air Seal For Server Rack - An air seal for a server rack installed in a data center which delivers cool air to the fronts of racks and removes warm air at the back, where one or more of the racks are elevated by wheels or legs. A seal support member of rigid plastic and of right angle cross section has a horizontal portion and a vertical portion. The horizontal portion is adhesively secured to a downwardly facing surface at the bottom front and/or back of the rack. The horizontal portion is recessed at opposite ends to accommodate wheels or legs at opposite sides of the rack. The vertical portion extends across the full width of the rack and projects downward. A sealing strip of EPDM foam is adhesively secured to the vertical portion and is held flexed against the floor, forming a seal against the flow of by-pass air underneath the rack. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130161274 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING TRAY FOR SECURING EXPANSION CARD - A mounting apparatus includes a chassis, a mounting tray, and a securing device. The chassis includes a positioning hole. The securing device includes a securing member attached to the mounting tray, a rotating shaft received in the securing member, a driving member attached to the rotating shaft, and a resilient member located between the driving member and the securing member. The rotating shaft includes an engaging portion. The driving member rotates the rotating shaft relative to the securing member between the unlocked and locked positions; when the rotating shaft is in the unlocked position, the engaging portion is aligned with the positioning hole and arranged in a first direction, and when the rotating shaft is in the locked position, the resilient member is deformed, and the engaging portion is engaged in the positioning hole and arranged in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. | 2013-06-27 |
