27th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 9 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110162924 | BRAKE SYSTEM FOR USING THE AIR RESISTANCE OF A VEHICLE TO PRODUCE ENERGY - An air brake system is provided for using the air resistance of a car ( | 2011-07-07 |
20110162925 | BRAKE DISK - A brake disk is described that has a friction ring and a disk pot that is connected to the friction ring via connecting elements. On the webs of the friction ring, bearer webs are fashioned into which the connecting elements extend. In addition, the bearer webs are fashioned in such a way that cooling air can flow around them. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162926 | BRAKE DISK HAVING A BRAKE DISK POT - The invention relates to a brake disc having a brake disc pot ( | 2011-07-07 |
20110162927 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A RETARDER - The invention relates to a method for operating a hydrodynamic retarder having at least one working chamber that is filled with a working medium in braking mode, and substantially emptied in non-braking mode. According to the invention, a prescribed amount of working medium is pulsingly brought into the working chamber of the retarder in non-braking mode. This can occur either constantly, or as a function of suitable measurement variables. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162928 | Super-Compressible Piston Shock Absorber - Piston-in-cylinder type shock absorbers are disclosed that are compressible to less than half of their extended length, thereby eliminating the current need for automotive suspensions to accommodate unwieldy shock absorbers that, even when fully compressed, must be longer than the amount of permitted axial suspension travel at the shock absorber's connection point. Since the disclosed shock absorbers are super-compressible, they are also super-extendable, which is extendable beyond double their compressed length. In some embodiments, this super-compressibility and super-extendibility are rendered possible by the use of a rigidly interleaved, oppositely-oriented, axially-balanced, free-floating bank of gas-charged cylinders. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162929 | HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM - A hydraulic brake system includes a bicycle steering assembly having a head tube, a connecting member connected with the head tube and a handlebar mounted on the connecting member. The connecting member has a receiving portion disposed therein. A hydraulic device is mounted in the receiving portion. The hydraulic device includes a hydraulic braking mechanism and at least one connecting tube connected with the hydraulic braking mechanism. A braking device is adapted to mount on a wheel of the bicycle. The at least one connecting tube is connected with the braking device. Two brake levers are respectively mounted on two ends of the handlebar. Each brake lever has a brake cable connected therewith. The brake cable has one end connected to a corresponding brake lever and the other end connected to the hydraulic brake mechanism for relatively driving the brake device. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162930 | Means for Isolating Rotational Vibration to Sensor - A rotational vibration isolator for a sensor is disclosed. The isolator comprises a first enclosure surrounding the sensor and a second enclosure surrounding the first enclosure, with a spherical gap between the enclosures. A fluid is supplied into this gap, the density of the fluid being sufficient to support the first enclosure in a condition of neutral buoyancy. The first and second enclosures are connected by springs of low spring constant. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162931 | COLLAPSIBLE BAG FOR CARRYING ARTICLES - A collapsible bag for carrying articles that includes a folding seat mounted on an exterior surface of the bag. The bag includes side frame members and a bottom plate that are individually pivotable relative to a base frame assembly to change the volume of the interior compartment of the bag. The bag is provided with various article retainers on its exterior surface to provide easy access to articles retained therein. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162932 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A TORQUE-TRANSMITTING SYSTEM AND TORQUE-TRANSMITTING SYSTEM - A method for operating a torque-transmitting system, which is coupled on the input side to an output shaft of a drive assembly and on the output side to an input shaft of a transmission. A torque flux from the drive assembly to the transmission passes via the torque-transmitting system. The torque-transmitting system includes a hydrodynamic torque converter via which a hydraulic path of the torque flux passes, a converter lockup clutch which is arranged functionally in parallel with the torque converter and via which a mechanical path of the torque flux passes, and a control unit which controls distribution of the torque flux between the hydraulic and mechanical paths in such a way that a predetermined overall torque profile is established at the input shaft of the transmission. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162933 | SEALED ONE WAY ROLLER CLUTCH - A one-way clutch assembly includes an inner race adapted to be fixed for rotation with a first rotatable member, an outer race having circumferentially spaced apart cam surfaces and being adapted to be fixed for rotation with a second rotatable member as well as a plurality of roller elements positioned therebetween. A plurality of circumferentially extending springs cooperate with the cage to align each roller element with the cam surfaces. The springs and cage urge the roller elements away from the inner race. A retaining mechanism captures lubricant in contact with the roller elements. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162934 | Safety device for a linear actuation system - A safety device for automated processing equipment which is disposed in combination with a linear actuator to prevent operator injury. The safety device includes a base plate and a spherical element engaging the base plate to effect relative displacement of structural elements having at least one spring element projecting downwardly from the base plate, the base plate defining an aperture therein having a peripheral edge, and the at least one of the spring element including a ramped surface defining a lead angle relative to a horizontal plane, and. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162935 | COMBINED VEHICLE BRAKE WITH ELECTROMECHANICALLY ACTUABLE PARKING BRAKE - A combined vehicle brake which has a hydraulically actuable service brake and an electromechanically actuable parking brake device, a hydraulic service pressure space being delimited in a brake housing by a brake piston which can be acted upon by hydraulic pressure medium in order to execute service braking operations, so that the brake piston can be actuated along a piston longitudinal axis in order to achieve a braking action, and the parking brake device acting on the brake piston by a gear, in that the gear converts the rotational movement of an electromechanical actuator into a translational movement and causes an actuation of the brake piston in order to execute parking braking operations and holds the said brake piston in the actuated position, the gear having a threaded spindle and a threaded nut which are in contact with one another via a plurality of rolling bodies. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162936 | PARKING LOCK DEVICE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE - A parking lock device for a motor vehicle which comprises a parking lock gearwheel, a locking pawl, a locking element with an actuating rod and a compensation spring element. In the active zone of the locking element, the locking pawl has an inclined face. The inclined face ( | 2011-07-07 |
20110162937 | PARKING LOCK DEVICE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE - A parking lock device for a motor vehicle transmission including a parking lock gear, a locking pawl, a locking element with an operating rod as well as a guide plate. The locking pawl engages with and blocks the parking lock gear when the parking lock is engaged and locked by the locking element, and when the parking lock is disengaged, the locking pawl disengages from the parking lock gear and can be locked in a form-locked manner. An unlocking element is fixed to the operating rod, and the unlocking element disengages the form lock before the parking lock is engaged. The locking element is arranged on a leaf spring which has a fixed end, a free end and a center arranged between the fixed and the free ends. The center can be moved outwardly by the unlocking element and the locking element is arranged on the free end. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162938 | Torque Limited Decoupler - A decoupler assembly with a torsional damping system and a torque limiter. The torsional damping system has a torsion spring that facilitates transfer of rotary power into a hub. The torque limiter is wrapped about the torsion spring and radially expands with the torsion spring as a magnitude of the rotary power transmitted through the torsion spring increases. Contact between the torque limiter and another structure in the decoupler assembly halts radial expansion of the torsion spring. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162939 | BANKNOTE HANDLING MACHINE - A banknote handling machine ( | 2011-07-07 |
20110162940 | SPONGY MASS FOR TREATING END WALLS OF THERMOPLASTIC CONTAINERS AND DEVICE EQUIPPED THEREWITH ESPECIALLY FOR COOLING THE HOT END WALLS OF CONTAINERS LEAVING A MOLDING UNIT - Spongy mass ( | 2011-07-07 |
20110162941 | CARD-SHAPED MEDIUM PROCESSING DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR CARD-SHAPED MEDIUM PROCESSING DEVICE - A card-shaped medium processing device may include an insertion port to which a card-shaped medium is inserted, a medium feeder capable of abutting with a card-shaped medium inserted from the insertion port to carry the card-shaped medium, and a motor for driving the medium feeder. A taking-in maximum value which is the maximum value of an output of the motor at the time of a taking-in operation of a card-shaped medium inserted from the insertion port is set to be smaller than an ejecting maximum value which is the maximum value of an output of the motor at the time of an ejecting operation of the card-shaped medium toward the insertion port. A control method for a card-shaped medium processing device may include the same relationship, i.e., the taking-in maximum value is set to be smaller than the ejecting maximum value. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162942 | UNIVERSAL SWITCH RESTRAINT DEVICE - A universal restraint device for a switch handle includes a channel adapted to accommodate the switch handle. The channel includes a base wall, first and second side walls that extend generally perpendicularly from the base wall, and first and second feet that extend toward one another from distal ends of the first and second side walls. The channel includes a width defined by a distance measured between the first and second side walls. A lever arm extends from the base wall a distance greater than the width of the channel. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162943 | ELECTRO-MECHANICAL MICROWAVE SWITCH - A switch for selectively routing electrical signals, particularly microwave signals, in a printed circuit board includes a rotatable contact that is connected to a shaft. A first motor is configured to rotate the shaft and a second motor is configured to axially move the shaft to lift the contact from the printed circuit board. A position controller produces driving signals that are received by the first and second motors to lift the contact from the printed circuit board, rotate the contact to a desired position and lower the contact to the circuit board. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162944 | ILLUMINATED LAPTOP KEYBOARD WITH UNIFORM ILLUMINATION - A laptop keyboard in one embodiment includes a rectangular key printing film formed of an optically transmissive material and comprising keys; a rectangular luminescent sheet formed of optically transmissive silicone rubber, the luminescent sheet being mounted below the key printing film; an LED light source disposed to a side of the luminescent sheet; and a capacitive layer mounted below the luminescent sheet and comprising an insulative layer and pairs of upper and lower conductors wherein a pressing of the key changes capacitance of the pair of upper and lower conductors for typing or performing a predetermined command. Light emitted by the LED light source is directed to the luminescent sheet which in turn directs the light upward toward the key printing film. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162945 | Self-luminescence keypad structure - The self-luminescence keypad structure includes a backlight module and a self-luminescence keycap structure including a self-luminescence material. For example, a self-luminescence layer comprising the self-luminescence material is disposed, at least a member of the self-luminescence keycap structure is allowed to include the self-luminescence material, or a hard coat including the self-luminescence material is coated on the surface, thereby the keypad structure has the self-luminescence function upon receiving a light from the backlight module. Accordingly, in the dark, the figures on keycaps can be seen even though the backlight is turned off, and thus the electrical power saving can be achieved and the battery lifetime can be increased. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162946 | Load Control Device Having A Visual Indication of Energy Savings and Usage Information - A dimmer switch for controlling the amount of power delivered to and thus the intensity of a lighting load comprises a visual display operable to provide a visual indication representative of energy savings and usage information. The dimmer switch comprises an intensity adjustment actuator, such as a slider knob or a rotary knob, which may be coupled to a potentiometer for adjusting the amount of power delivered to the lighting load. The potentiometer may comprise a dual potentiometer including a resistive element and a conductive element having a cut. The visual display may comprise a single visual indicator, which may be illuminated a first color, such as green, when the intensity of the lighting load is less than or equal to the eco-level intensity, and illuminated a second different color, such as red, when the intensity of the lighting load is greater than the eco-level intensity. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162947 | Safety switch - A safety switch has a casing, a first prong, a second prong, the rocker and a pivot switch contact unit. The rocker is mounted pivotally on the top of the casing and has an arm and an end opposite to the arm. The pivot switch contact unit has a switch contact and a pull rod. The switch contact bends upward as temperature of the switch contact increases, is pivoted to the top end of the first prong and has a proximal and distal ends. The distal end of the switch contact is connected to the arm and selectively abuts the second prong. The pull rod is connected between the end of the rocker and the proximal end of the switch contact to provides the second end of the rocker a down pulling force when the distal end of the switch contact is slightly bent and not abut the second prong. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162948 | KEY SWITCH STRUCTURE - Provided is a key switch structure wherein a membrane sheet ( | 2011-07-07 |
20110162949 | ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND METHOD - An electronic communications device such as a key fob is provided, and in some embodiments comprises a flexible film and a spacer layer defining at least one aperture. The flexible film can cover at least a portion of the spacer layer, and defines an exterior surface of the key fob. The flexible film includes at least one contact surface and a surface adjacent to the at least one contact surface. The at least one contact surface flexes when a force is applied in order to actuate at least one switch. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162950 | Chalcogenide Nanoionic-Based Radio Frequency Switch - A nonvolatile nanoionic switch is disclosed. A thin layer of chalcogenide glass engages a substrate and a metal selected from the group of silver and copper photo-dissolved in the chalcogenide glass. A first oxidizable electrode and a second inert electrode engage the chalcogenide glass and are spaced apart from each other forming a gap therebetween. A direct current voltage source is applied with positive polarity applied to the oxidizable electrode and negative polarity applied to the inert electrode which electrodeposits silver or copper across the gap closing the switch. Reversing the polarity of the switch dissolves the electrodeposited metal and returns it to the oxidizable electrode. A capacitor arrangement may be formed with the same structure and process. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162951 | PARTIAL PRESSURE DISTILLATION PROCESS - A method for separating at least one volatile component such as an alkyl ester, an alcohol, hydroxymethylfuran, dimethylfuran, methyl tetrahydrofuran, a polyhydric alcohol, or a reduction product of a polyhydric alcohol from at least one non-volatile component such as a saccharide, a peptide, or ash in a mixture is disclosed. The method includes heating the mixture to a temperature of between 150-250° C. and contacting the mixture with a superheated distillation alcohol in a gaseous or vapor phase. The distillation alcohol pressure imparts partial vapor pressure on the at least one volatile component of the mixture and distills at least a portion of the at least one volatile component from the mixture. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162952 | Salt water desalination using energy from gasification process - System and process for producing no-salt water by desalination of salt water, by heating salt water directly with heated synthetic gas produced in a gasification reaction or by using steam produced using heated synthetic gas, to evaporate the salt water and produce no-salt water. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162953 | RECOVERY OF BUTANOL FROM A MIXTURE OF BUTANOL, WATER, AND AN ORGANIC EXTRACTANT - A process for recovering butanol from a mixture comprising a water-immiscible organic extractant, water, butanol, and optionally a non-condensable gas, is provided. The butanol is selected from 1-butanol, isobutanol, and mixtures thereof. An overhead stream from a first distillation column is decanted into two liquid phases. The wet butanol phase is returned to the first distillation column as reflux. A bottom stream from the first distillation column is refined in a second distillation column to obtain a second overhead stream comprising butanol and a second bottoms stream comprising the extractant. The extractant comprises at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of C | 2011-07-07 |
20110162954 | RECOVERY OF BUTANOL FROM A MIXTURE OF BUTANOL, WATER, AND AN ORGANIC EXTRACTANT - A process for recovering butanol from a mixture comprising a water-immiscible organic extractant, water, butanol, and optionally a non-condensable gas, is provided. The butanol is selected from 1-butanol, isobutanol, and mixtures thereof. An overhead stream from a first distillation column is decanted into two liquid phases. The wet butanol phase is refined in a second distillation column; the aqueous phase is returned to the first distillation column. A portion of the wet butanol phase from the decanter is also returned to the first distillation column. The extractant comprises at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of C | 2011-07-07 |
20110162955 | HYBRID POLYMER COMPOSITIONS WITH ENHANCED BIO-DEGRADABILITY - A hybrid polymer composition can include a polymeric material that has dispersed within it a plurality of photocatalytic particles and a plurality of conductive particles at least some of which are in contact with one or more of the plurality of photocatalytic particles such that the conductive particles provide electron donating and electron accepting properties to the photocatalytic particles to enhance the creation of free radicals upon exposure of the hybrid polymer composition to one or more degradation enhancing factors. Examples of degradation enhancing factors can include, but are not limited to, one or more of visible light, ultraviolet light, moisture, and ozone. The photocatalytic particles can include a metal oxide, such as for example titanium dioxide and/or another non-toxic metal oxide. Related methods, articles, and the like are described. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162956 | METHOD FOR SEPARATING RICH ORE PARTICLES FROM AGGLOMERATES WHICH CONTAIN NON-MAGNETIC ORE PARTICLES AND MAGNETIZABLE PARTICLES ATTACHED THERETO, ESPECIALLY FE-CONTAINING OXIDE COMPONENTS SUCH AS FE3O4 - In a method for separating rich ore particles from agglomerates which contain said rich ore particles and magnetizable particles attached thereto, especially Fe3O4, in which agglomerates of the rich ore particle and the magnetizable particle are bonded by organic molecular chains, the agglomerates are contained in a suspension containing a carrier fluid and are broken up by an input of mechanical energy so that an agent contained in the suspension and decomposing the exposed, hydrophobic molecular chains can act upon the molecular chains. The Fe-containing oxide components are separated from the suspension in a magnetic separation process. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162957 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING GROWTH OF CARBON-BASED NANOSTRUCTURES - Systems and methods generally directed to enhancing the growth of carbon-based nanostructures are described. In some embodiments, electromagnetic radiation can be used to enhance carbon-based nanostructure growth. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162958 | PLASMA DECOMPOSITION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CARBON DIOXIDE - A plasma decomposition apparatus and method for carbon dioxide decomposes carbon dioxide in a non-thermal plasma state into carbon and oxygen. The apparatus includes: a reactor for decomposing carbon dioxide with an inlet for inflow of carbon dioxide and a outlet for discharge of carbon and oxygen; a plurality of anodes placed in the reactor, having a rod shape elongated in a length direction; a plurality of cathodes placed among the plurality of anodes in the reactor, having a rod shape elongated in the length direction; and a power source applying a predetermined voltage between the plurality of anodes and the plurality of cathodes. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162959 | VACUUM PUMPING SYSTEM, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND OPERATING METHOD OF VACUUM PUMPING SYSTEM - A plurality of vacuum pumps each having a refrigerator are connected to a common compressor. At least one of the plurality of vacuum pumps performs repeating an operation including a process in which a gas in a low-pressure state is adiabatically compressed when the interior of a cylinder shifts from the low-pressure state to a high-pressure state as a result of a valve operation of the refrigerator, and a process in which a displacer passes through the adiabatically compressed gas. At least another one of the plurality of vacuum pumps performs repeating an operation including a process in which a gas in the high-pressure state is adiabatically expanded when the interior of the cylinder shifts from the high-pressure state to the low-pressure state as a result of the valve operation of the refrigerator, and a process in which the displacer passes through the adiabatically expanded gas. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162960 | METHOD OF PREPARING AN ELECTRODE FOR A CAPACITIVE DEIONIZATION DEVICE, AN ELECTRODE FOR A CAPACITIVE DEIONIZATION DEVICE, AND A CAPACITIVE DEIONIZATION DEVICE HAVING THE ELECTRODE - A method of preparing an oxidized electrode for a capacitive deionization device, the method including electrochemically oxidizing an electrode including a hydrophobic active material to produce the oxidized electrode. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162961 | CYLINDER BLOCK PLATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SEALING MECHANISM OF THE SAME - A cylinder block plate processing apparatus in which one end side of an inner peripheral surface of a cylinder of a cylinder block is sealed to circulate a process liquid to perform pre-plating or plating processing of the cylinder inner peripheral surface. The apparatus includes: an apparatus body having a workpiece mount table on which the cylinder block is placed; a workpiece holding tool that is provided on the workpiece mount table so as to be vertically movable; an electrode support member including an electrode cylinder mounted to the apparatus body; a processing solution supply member that supplies a processing solution to the electrode support member; an electrode operated by the electrode cylinder; a sealing jig provided to one end of the electrode; a driving mechanism that drives the sealing jig; and a control circuit that controls operations of the processing solution supply member and the driving mechanism. The electrode and the sealing jig are inserted from the other end side of the cylinder inner peripheral surface into the cylinder, and the driving mechanism is inserted from an end side of the inner peripheral surface so as to be connectable to the sealing jig. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162962 | BIOLOGICAL SENSOR MEASURING ELECTROCHEMICAL AND / OR ELECTRICAL AND DIAMOND ELECTRODE AND ELECTRONIC INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A biological sensor for electrochemical and/or electrical measurement, including at least:
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20110162963 | System and Method for Increasing Polymer/Nanopore Interactions - An electrolytic system includes an analyte chamber having an access port for introducing a sample containing a molecules of interest, such as DNA. Electrodes create an electric field along a length of the analyte chamber to drive molecules toward an interaction region containing a nanopore, thereby increasing the arrival rate of molecules at the nanopore. Additional electrodes may be utilized to create an electric field through the nanopore to drive a molecule into the nanopore. A current sensor may be utilized to count, discriminate or characterize the molecules as they interact with the nanopore. Advantageously, system can be utilized for unamplified DNA sequencing. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162964 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WATER TREATMENT - Electrochemical devices and methods for water treatment are disclosed. An electrodeionization device ( | 2011-07-07 |
20110162965 | DEIONIZATION DEVICE - A deionization device including at least one flow path configured for an influent fluid; at least one pair of electrodes; at least one charge barrier disposed between the at least one flow path and a corresponding electrode of the at least one pair of electrodes; and at least one electrolyte solution disposed between at least one electrode of the at least one pair of electrodes and a corresponding charge barrier of the at least one charge barrier, wherein at least one electrode of the at least one pair of electrodes includes an electrochemical redox active material, and the at least one electrolyte solution and the influent fluid are different. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162966 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING NANOELECTRODES - Systems and methods are provided for the manipulation of a polarizable object with a pair of elongated nanoelectrodes using dielectrophoresis. The nanoelectrodes can be carbon nanotubes and are coupled with one or more time-varying voltage sources to create an electric field gradient in a gap between the nanotubes. The gradient induces the movement of a polarizable object in proximity with the field. The nanotube pair can be used to trap a single polarizable object in the gap. A method of fabricating a nanoelectrode dielectrophoretic system is also provided. Applications extend to self-fabricating nanoelectronics, nanomachines, nanochemistry and nanobiochemistry. A nanoelectrode dielectrophoretic system having an extended nanoelectrode for use in applications including the self-fabrication of a nanowire, as well as methods for fabricating the same, are also provided. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162967 | ION EXCHANGE ELEMENT, SPACER COMPONENT, AND DEVICES MADE THEREFROM - A linear exchange element with functionalized polymer on a core of rope, twine or yarn has well defined physical structure and may function as a spacer or be formed into free-standing exchange elements. A screen is fabricated from such strands or strips, with a pattern of mixed, sequential or other exchange types for enhanced operation in a capture device or in an electrodialysis device. Strands possess tensile strength, enabling deionization devices of new architecture, such as fiber-wound cartridges and other packing arrangements. Bodies made of the strands may operate as walls to perform the function of an exchange membrane or bed, or may operate as spacers positioned between membranes to enhance ion capture and transport, and their properties simplify handling and regeneration. Electroseparation devices advantageously employ the open spacers to better treat food, fermentation product or other streams where high conductivity, suspended solids and fouling would otherwise present problems. “Woven” mats may be arranged so that strands of one type in a first layer possess at least some points of contact with strands of opposite type in an adjacent layer, and different strand diameter and mesh pitch or dimension may be employed for treating fluids of different viscosity or concentration to optimize treatment throughput and removal rate, or to minimize fouling or flow obstruction and otherwise extend the range of treatment parameters. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162968 | PRODUCTION DEVICE AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR CONDUCTIVE NANO-WIRE - The object of the disclosure is to provide a nano-scale molecular assembly such as a conductive nano-wire. Specifically, there is provided an electrochemical apparatus for forming a molecular assembly, including two electrodes and an electrochemical cell holding an electrolytic solution and the two electrodes, wherein the gap between the two electrodes is from 1 nm to 100 μm, by allowing the electrochemical cell to hold an electrolytic solution containing molecules that is to constitute the molecular assembly, and applying a voltage across the two electrodes in the state wherein the electrolyte and the two electrodes are in contact. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162969 | Intelligent control system for electrochemical plating process - A method and system are disclosed for controlling plating bath compositions. Speciation analyzers including HPLC and mass spectrometry are employed to separate, detect, identify, and quantify additives and degradation products. A control unit is linked to a plating bath interface, analyzer interface, and valves to control the flow of plating bath to an analyzer sampler and back to plating bath. For each degradation product, a response output is determined for at least one performance factor in terms of an additive equivalent amount that produces the same effect. A data processing unit receives concentration data for additives and degradation products from speciation analyzers and calculates an amount of each additive needed to replenish a used bath. As a result, the bleed-and-feed ratio for maintaining plating baths can be substantially reduced with significant productivity improvement and cost savings in terms of chemicals, chemical disposal, less down time and improved product quality. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162970 | ELECTRODEPOSITION-COATING MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ELECTRODEPOSITION-COATED ARTICLE - A monitoring method of the invention is for monitoring electrodeposition coating of an object to be coated in which a conveying mechanism that conveys the object to be coated while the object is immersed in an electrodeposition paint in an electrodeposition bath, and a plurality of electrodes arranged along a conveying direction in which the object to be coated is conveyed by the conveying mechanism are used, the method including: acquiring present position data of the object in the conveying direction; when the acquired present position data has a value corresponding to a predetermined determination position, acquiring an electric current value corresponding to a predetermined one, associated with the determination position, of the electrodes; and determining the occurrence of the abnormality for the object to be coated that is positioned at the determination position, based on whether the acquired electric current value is within a predetermined range. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162971 | Sputtering Target and Process for Producing Same - A sputtering target with low generation of particles in which oxides, carbides, nitrides, borides, intermetallic compounds, carbonitrides, and other substances without ductility exist in a matrix phase made of a highly ductile substance at a volume ratio of 1 to 50%, wherein a highly ductile and conductive metal coating layer is formed on an outermost surface of the target. Provided are a sputtering target capable of improving the target surface in which numerous substances without ductility exist and preventing or inhibiting the generation of nodules and particles during sputtering, and a method of producing such a sputtering | 2011-07-07 |
20110162972 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING POSITIVE ELECTRODE OF THIN-FILM BATTERY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THIN-FILM BATTERY - A method for producing a thin-film battery includes a film-formation step of forming a film of a positive-electrode material to form a positive-electrode active material film and an annealing step of annealing the positive-electrode active material film. After the annealing step, a lithium-ion introduction step of introducing lithium ions into the positive-electrode active material film. After the introduction of the lithium ions, a reverse-sputtering step of edging the positive-electrode active material film by reverse sputtering. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162973 | ELECTRODEPOSITABLE COMPOSITION - The present disclosure relates to a coating composition that can be applied to a conductive substrate via an anodic electrodeposition process, a substrate coated with the coating composition and a process for applying the coating to a substrate. The coating composition comprises an aqueous dispersion of at least partially neutralized copolymer comprising α-olefin and unsaturated carboxylic acid. After a layer of the coating has been applied to the substrate, it can be heated to cure the coating and form a crosslinked network that provides a durable chip and corrosion resistant finish. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162974 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE - In a method for manufacturing chromium hydroxide according to the present invention, chromium hydroxide having higher solubility in an acidic aqueous solution than chromium hydroxide obtained by conventional manufacturing methods can be obtained. The method is characterized by simultaneously adding an aqueous solution of an inorganic alkali and an aqueous solution containing trivalent chromium to an aqueous medium under the condition of a reaction liquid temperature of 0° C. or more and less than 50° C. to produce chromium hydroxide. The pH of the reaction liquid while the aqueous solution containing trivalent chromium and the aqueous solution of the inorganic alkali are added is preferably maintained in the range of 7.0 to 12. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162975 | THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN, OXYGEN AND HYDROCARBONS - This invention relates to a process and apparatus for the production of hydrogen, oxygen and hydrocarbons from carbon dioxide and water. Carbon dioxide in the liquid phase with water in the liquid phase to provide and maintain a liquid electrolytic medium in a chamber ( | 2011-07-07 |
20110162976 | Recovery of nickel from industrial pickling acid solutions - Nickel is recovered from pickling acid solutions of crude ore using boric acid as catalyst by ultrasound assisted electrolysis. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162977 | ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSOR UTILISING A DUAL REDOX SYSTEM CONTAINED WITHIN A SINGLE MOLECULE - An electrochemical sensor utilises a chemical compound which is not a macromolecule but rather is a single chemical compound of determinate structure, incorporating two redox systems which differ in their response to a species to be detected. In one form, one redox system displays a voltammetric wave which is pH dependent while another displays a voltammetric wave which is pH independent and acts as an internal reference. The sensor comprises a solid substrate, which may be carbonaceous, on which the compound is immobilized. The sensor may be incorporated into a tool to be suspended in a wellbore. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162978 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING A SUBSTANTIALLY HEMATOCRIT INDEPENDENT ANALYTE CONCENTRATION - A method and system is provided to allow for determination of substantially Hematocrit independent analyte concentration. In one example, an analyte measurement system is provided that includes a test strip and a test meter. The test strip includes a reference electrode and a working electrode, in which the working electrode is coated with a reagent layer. The test meter includes an electronic circuit and a signal processor. The electronic circuit applies a plurality of voltages to the reference electrode and the working electrode over respective durations. The signal processor is configured to determine a substantially hematocrit-independent concentration of the analyte from a plurality of current values as measured by the processor upon application of a plurality of test voltages to the reference and working electrodes over a plurality of durations interspersed with rest voltages lower than the test voltages being applied to the electrodes. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162979 | Method and Apparatus for Forming of an Automated Sampling Device for the Detection of Salmonella Enterica Utilizing an Electrochemical Aptamer Biosensor - An aptamer-based solid-state electrochemical biosensor for label-free detection of | 2011-07-07 |
20110162980 | PACKAGING FOR DISPOSABLE SOFT CONTACT LENSES - The present disclosure provides a contact lens package containing a contact lens in a compressed state. In one exemplary embodiment, the overall internal depth of the package is less than the natural sagittal depth of the contact lens. Different single-use contact lens package shapes and configurations may be used. In some embodiments, a spring disc is included in the packages to help present the contact lens to the user when the package is opened. The contact lens packages may be adhered or clipped to a card or other carrier sheet, and may be housed in a number of different secondary packages. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162981 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PREVENTING, REDUCTING OR TREATING DAMAGE CAUSED BY ISCHEMIA AND SCHEMIA-LIKE CONDITIONS - Methods for using wolfberry for one or more of preventing, reducing, or treating damage caused by ischemia and ischemia-like conditions; preventing, reducing, or treating strokes and damage caused by strokes; preventing, reducing, or treating alterations in brain function; preventing, reducing, or treating cognitive dysfunction syndrome; preventing, reducing, or treating mild cognitive impairment; preventing, reducing, or treating dementia; preventing, reducing, or treating a decline in social interaction; preventing, reducing, or treating age-related behavioral changes; facilitating, maintaining, and enhancing cognitive function; facilitating, maintaining, and enhancing learning and memory; facilitating, maintaining, and enhancing optimal brain function; reducing memory loss; increasing trainability; improving the quality of life; and promoting the health and wellness in an animal. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162982 | Methods for producing vaccine adjuvants - An improved method for the manufacture of an oil-in-water emulsion involves three procedures: (i) preparation of a preliminary emulsion; (ii) microfluidization of the preliminary emulsion to reduce its droplet size; and (iii) filtration of the microfluidized emulsion through a hydrophilic membrane. The emulsions are useful as vaccine adjuvants. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162983 | CLEANING SYSTEM - A cleaning system is described that comprises a cleaning utensil ( | 2011-07-07 |
20110162984 | ADJACENT ARTICLE PACKAGE FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS - An adjacent article package for holding a consumer product and a promotional product includes a combining sleeve formed from a blank. The first container can be a pack of cigarettes and the second container can be a small package containing promotional products such as smokeless tobacco products. The adjacent article package can be sized to be compatible with cigarette cartons, cigarette display racks, tax-stamping equipment and the like. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162985 | Golf bag with crossbeam assemblies - A golf bag has a bottom base, multiple supporting rods, a top frame, a covering and multiple crossbeam assemblies. The supporting rods are mounted between the bottom base and top frame and are covered by the covering. Each crossbeam assembly has a pair of crossbeam members mounted between adjacent two supporting rods. Each crossbeam member has an engaging slot and an engaging protrusion engaged respectively with the engaging protrusion and engaging slot of the other crossbeam member to prevent the golf bag from inadvertently twisting. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162986 | STORAGE CASE FOR A HAND MIXER - A storage case is removably attachable to a hand mixer for mixing foodstuffs. The storage case includes a bottom wall that extends generally parallel to a bottom surface of the hand mixer when the storage case is attached to the hand mixer. A pair of spaced-apart and generally opposing side walls extend generally perpendicularly from the bottom wall of the storage case. A pair of spaced-apart and generally opposing end walls each extending generally perpendicularly from the bottom wall and the side walls of the storage case. At least a portion of one of the walls of the storage case is pivotally attached by a hinge. The bottom wall, side walls and end walls in combination with the bottom wall generally define a cavity for storing at least one mixing tool therein. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162987 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR LAPTOP COMPUTER - An exterior cover for a laptop computer having a display portion and a keyboard portion is disclosed. The exterior cover includes a first rigid planar element for placement on an outside surface of the display portion. The first rigid planar element includes a raised edge along a perimeter of the first rigid planar element, wherein the raised edge extends toward the display portion. The first rigid planar element further includes a plurality of tabs located on the raised edge, wherein each tab extends from the raised edge for gripping the display portion. The exterior cover further includes a second rigid planar element for placement on an outside surface of the keyboard portion. The second rigid planar element includes a raised edge extending toward the keyboard portion. The second rigid planar element further includes a plurality of tabs for gripping the keyboard portion. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162988 | TOILET BRUSH AND HOLDER - The present invention relates to a toilet brush ( | 2011-07-07 |
20110162989 | ULTRA THIN LAMINATE WITH PARTICULATES IN DENSE PACKAGES - The present invention is directed to a method of forming a laminate absorbent structure, and a resulting package containing a single continuous running web of the laminate material. Notably, formation of the material is effected by blending a curtain of adhesive fibers with a curtain of particulate material, and depositing the mixture on a moving substrate, preferably provided in the form of a tissue layer. A second substrate, also preferably comprising a tissue layer, is applied on top of the deposited mixture, and pressure applied to form the laminated structure. Notably, attendant to packaging of the laminated material, adjacent layers of the material tend to nest into one another, to form a sandwich in which the density of the material in the package is more than 1.5 times the density of the material after its removal from the package. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162990 | CONTAINER TO HOLD GIFTS - A container to hold gifts or beverage bottles is described. The container provides a unique and customizable gift for a recipient of the container. The container includes two or more compartments. The compartments are configured to hold gifts or a beverage bottle. Two or more panels removably engage to the container to close the compartments. The panels include a first side and a second side. The first side of at least one of the panels includes a first message and the second side of the at least one panel includes a second message. The first message is visible when the panel is engaged to the container, and the second message is concealed when the panel is engaged to the container. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162991 | PACKAGING UNIT FOR PIPE SECTIONS - The present invention concerns a packaging unit ( | 2011-07-07 |
20110162992 | STACKABLE CUP - A stackable cup having a rigid handle with an open top, the open top shaped and dimensioned to receive a complementary handle of a stackable cup of the like such that one or more cups may be angularly stacked, the cup having a lip projecting from the open top and extending outwardly to a circular rim, which in turn extends downwardly to define the drinking cup. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162993 | Easy-Open Reclosable Films Having an Interior Frangible Interface and Articles Made Therefrom - The present invention relates to peelable resealable multilayer films which include at least a first thermoplastic layer of an anhydride-modified polyolefin, a second thermoplastic layer of an ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer and a third thermoplastic layer of a tacky pressure-sensitive adhesive. The bond formed between a second layer of ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer and a third layer of a tacky pressure-sensitive adhesive creates a peelable resealable interface having a first interfacial peel strength, A, and a second interfacial peel strength, B. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162994 | Liquid Chalcogenide Compositions and Methods of Manufacturing and Using the Same - The present invention provides novel stable, liquid compositions comprising chalcogenides or salts thereof. These compositions may be used for a variety of purposes, including the treatment and prevention of ischemic or hypoxic injury, as well as in the preservation of biological matter. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162995 | VACUUM STORAGE SLIPCOVER AND STORAGE AND/OR TRANSPORT BAG INTEGRATING SUCH A SLIPCOVER - It is the object of the present invention to provide a storage slipcover for at least one article, especially textile articles, comprising a first envelope extending vertically and fitted at its upper end with an opening for insertion of said at least one article, and a plate fitted with folding means for the formation of a parallelepiped base in which is placed at least the lower part of the first envelope, said storage slipcover further comprising a second envelope assembled horizontally below the lower end of the first envelope, this second envelope comprising dimensions slightly greater than the plate, and at least one opening for introducing this plate in said second envelope. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162996 | Consumer product with secondary item storage compartment - A combination container for a consumer product consisting of a body providing a primary compartment for containing a primary product, the body having a sidewall, a secondary compartment forming a cavity recessed into the body, and one or more secondary products disposed and stored within the cavity of the secondary compartment. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162997 | RECONFIGURABLE PACKAGE FOR CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS - A package for storing and dispensing a consumable product is provided. The package can be easily constructed from a suitable blank of material and can be composed of first and second compartments hingedly and detachably secured to each other. The package has an initially unopened configuration where the first and second compartments define a substantially common plane. The package is openable from the initially unopened configuration by relative movement of the first and second compartments about the hinge. The package is reconfigurable to either of first and second closed configurations after the initial opening. In the first closed configuration the first and second compartments define a substantially common plane and in the second closed configuration the first and second compartments define spaced apart substantially parallel planes. A blank for a package, a method of making the package and a method of reconfiguring the package are also disclosed. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162998 | PACKAGING FOR STORING PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SUCH PACKAGES - The invention provides packages for storing consumable products and methods for making and using same. The packages may include containers housed within a housing, which may include at least one viewable area in a wall of the housing to allow a consumer to see through at least a portion of the housing. The containers may also include at least one viewable area in a wall of the containers and the location of the viewable area may correspond to a location of the viewable area of the housing. The containers may also be connected such that the containers may be removed from the housing, rotated about a hinged connection, and placed on a shelf for storage. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162999 | UPGRADING HEAVY OIL WITH MODULAR UNITS - Methods, systems and other embodiments associated with upgrading heavy oil with modular units are presented. A method of upgrading heavy oil with modular units comprises connecting modular units together to create a heavy oil refinery system. The method upgrades original heavy oil in the refinery system by creating high pressure pulses in heavy oil to crack the heated heavy oil to produce a processed oil with a lower viscosity than the original heavy oil. | 2011-07-07 |
20110163000 | UPGRADING HEAVY OIL WITH RECONFIGURABLE UNITS - Methods, systems and other embodiments associated with upgrading heavy oil are presented. A method of upgrading heavy oil with reconfigurable units connects reconfigurable units into an original configuration of reconfigurable units for upgrading raw heavy oil. The raw heavy oil is upgraded in the original configuration of reconfigurable units by creating high pressure pulses in the raw heavy oil. The high pressure pulses crack the raw heavy oil to produce an oil with a lower viscosity than the raw heavy oil. | 2011-07-07 |
20110163001 | UPGRADING HEAVY OIL BY DEASPHALTING - Methods, systems and other embodiments associated with upgrading heavy oil are presented. A method of upgrading heavy oil by deasphalting includes mixing an initial solvent with raw heavy oil to produce a mixed heavy oil. The mixed heavy oil is heated to produce heated heavy oil. High pressure pulses are created in the heated heavy oil to crack the heated heavy oil to produce a cracked oil with a lower viscosity than the raw heavy oil. | 2011-07-07 |
20110163002 | PROCESS FOR ENHANCED PROPYLENE YIELD FROM CRACKED HYDROCARBON FEEDSTOCKS AND REDUCED BENZENE IN RESULTING NAPHTHA FRACTIONS - A process in which a catalytic cracking unit is operated to crack a hydrocarbon feedstock in a manner to enhance light olefin yields. The accompanying benzene-containing naphtha product stream is further processed through a benzene selective membrane to provide a low content benzene stream. Refiners frequently operate their cracking units to optimize light olefin yields, e.g. propylene, in response to needs in the petrochemical industry, and it has been discovered that units operated in this manner frequently produce naphtha containing increased amounts of benzene. The method of this invention therefore allows one to operate the unit when it is desired to optimize light olefin yields, yet at the same time produce a naphtha yield having a low benzene content. The invention is particularly useful when the cracking unit utilizes pentasil zeolites at increased concentrations to enhance light olefins yield. | 2011-07-07 |
20110163003 | UPGRADING HEAVY OIL BY VISBREAKING - Methods, systems and other embodiments associated with upgrading heavy oil by visbreaking are presented. A method of upgrading heavy oil includes mixing raw heavy oil with flue gases, CO2 and/or steam to produce a mixed heavy oil. This mixture is then heated to produce heated heavy oil. High pressure pulses are created in the heated heavy oil to crack the heated heavy oil to produce cracked oil with a lower viscosity than the heavy oil. | 2011-07-07 |
20110163004 | UPGRADING HEAVY OIL - Methods, systems and other embodiments associated with upgrading heavy oil are presented. A method of upgrading heavy oil comprising heating heavy oil to produce heated heavy oil. The method further comprises creating high pressure pulses in the heated heavy oil to crack the heated heavy oil to produce an oil with a lower viscosity than the heavy oil. | 2011-07-07 |
20110163005 | UPGRADING HEAVY OIL BY HYDROCRACKING - Methods, systems and other embodiments associated with upgrading heavy oil by hydrocracking are presented. A method of upgrading heavy oil includes mixing raw heavy oil with hydrogen to produce a mixed heavy oil. The mixed heavy oil is heated to produce heated heavy oil. High pressure pulses are created in the heated heavy oil to crack the heated heavy oil to produce cracked oil with a lower viscosity than the raw heavy oil. | 2011-07-07 |
20110163006 | CRACKING PROCESS AND ENHANCED CATALYSTS FOR SAID PROCESS - The present invention concerns a new cracking process, preferably a fluid catalytic process, characterized in that it is carried out in the presence of a catalyst containing ERS-10 zeolite. The invention also relates to a new catalytic composition containing said ERS-10 zeolite, which can be used as catalyst in catalytic cracking processes, in particular in fluid catalytic cracking processes (FCC). | 2011-07-07 |
20110163007 | NON-FRACTIONATION PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF LOW-BOILING FUEL FROM CRUDE OIL - Crude oil is reacted with a methane-containing gas in a process wherein the gas is fed to a reaction vessel to contact both the crude oil and a metallic catalyst grid that is formed from windings of a transition metal supported on an iron frame immersed in a liquid petroleum fraction, at a moderate temperature to produce a gaseous reaction product which is condensed to form an upgraded mixture of hydrocarbons with a variety of uses, including serving as an additive to crude oil for transport purposes. | 2011-07-07 |
20110163008 | HYDROCARBON TREATMENT PROCESS - In a catalytic treatment process, mercaptans in sour hydrocarbon are oxidized to disulfide oils using an aqueous treatment solution containing a chelated polyvalent metal catalyst, alkali metal hydroxide, and the alkali metal salt of at least one alcohol in a non-dispersive mixing apparatus wherein an upgraded hydrocarbon containing the disulfide oils is produced. | 2011-07-07 |
20110163009 | HYDROPROCESSING OF HIGH NITROGEN FEED USING BULK CATALYST - Methods are provided for hydrotreating high nitrogen feeds with improved results for nitrogen removal, aromatic saturation, and/or sulfur removal. The method includes hydrotreating the feed with a supported hydrotreating catalyst followed by a bulk metal catalyst, the hydrotreated effluent of which can be suitable for use as a feed to an FCC reactor. | 2011-07-07 |
20110163010 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECOVERING HYDROGEN IN A PETROLEUM-BASED HYDROCARBON DESULFURIZATION PROCESS - Disclosed herein is a method and apparatus for recovering hydrogen in the process of desulfurizing petroleum hydrocarbon, in which hydrogen is recovered from the fuel fraction obtained by hydrodesulfurization, and the recovered hydrogen is reused, so that the existing hydrodesulfurization equipment for producing ultralow-sulfur diesel fuel can be utilized to the utmost and simultaneously the effluence of hydrogen from fuel fraction can be minimized, thereby reducing production costs. | 2011-07-07 |
20110163011 | USING SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS TO REFINE HYDROCARBONS - This is a method to reactively refine hydrocarbons, such as heavy oils with API gravities of less than 20° and bitumen-like hydrocarbons with viscosities greater than 1000 cp at standard temperature and pressure using a selected fluid at supercritical conditions. The reaction portion of the method delivers lighter weight, more volatile hydrocarbons to an attached contacting device that operates in mixed subcritical or supercritical modes. This separates the reaction products into portions that are viable for use or sale without further conventional refining and hydro-processing techniques. This method produces valuable products with fewer processing steps, lower costs, increased worker safety due to less processing and handling, allow greater opportunity for new oil field development and subsequent positive economic impact, reduce related carbon dioxide, and wastes typical with conventional refineries. | 2011-07-07 |
20110163012 | Slurry Treatment Method and Apparatus - A method of extracting bitumen from tar sands includes providing an apparatus for mixing fluids, the apparatus including: a housing, a substantially cylindrical rotor rotatably mounted within the interior chamber, a first array of spaced bores formed in the peripheral surface of the rotor, a second array of spaced bores formed in the peripheral surface of the rotor, a first fluid inlet in the housing, a second fluid inlet in the housing, and a fluid outlet in the housing positioned for withdrawal of fluid from the chamber to minimize cavitation damage at the location of the fluid outlet, and providing a separation composition at the second predetermined location, the separation composition including: a wetting agent in the amount of from about 0.001% to about 2.5% by weight of the separating composition, a hydrotropic agent, and a dispersant having flocculating characteristics, wherein the separating composition has a pH greater than 7.5. | 2011-07-07 |
20110163013 | Apparatus and Method for Moving Particles in a Fluid - The invention relates to an apparatus, in particular for moving particles in a fluid at Reynolds numbers larger than 0.5, which comprises a container section adapted to hold said fluid, and which is adapted to perform a displacement process, which includes a number of repeated displacements of said container section, comprises at least one actuating device, which is adapted to perform said displacements, at least one connecting means, which connects said container section to said actuating device, said displacement comprising a first motion of said container section from a first position to a second position and a second motion of said container section from said second position back to said first position, wherein during said first motion said container section is at least temporarily moved with a first velocity, and wherein during said second motion said container section is at least temporarily moved with a second velocity, which is different from said first velocity, and wherein by means of said displacement process, a force is acting upon said particles in the fluid, which is capable of inducing a directed motion of said particles in relation to said container section, wherein said first and second velocity of said container section control, i.e. influence or determine, said motion of the particles. The invention further relates to a method for in particular moving particles in a fluid at Reynolds numbers larger than 0.5. | 2011-07-07 |
20110163014 | SEPARATING DEVICE FOR SEPARATING MAGNETIZABLE PARTICLES AND NON-MAGNETIZABLE PARTICLES TRANSPORTED IN A SUSPENSION FLOWING THROUGH A SEPARATING CHANNEL - A separating device ( | 2011-07-07 |
20110163015 | Permanent Magnet Drum Separator with Movable Magnetic Elements - What is presented is a permanent magnet drum separator for removal of a ferrous fraction from a material stream comprising a pickup magnet that is a rare earth permanent magnet that can be moved within the drum separator. The drum separator comprises a rotatable outer shell having tubular shape with a circular cross section. The drum separator includes a carry magnet that is positioned at a fixed location within the rotatable outer shell near the inside circumference of the rotatable outer shell. The pickup magnet is positioned on a hinge plate within the rotatable outer shell. The hinge plate has a first end attached to a hinge and a second end attached to a movable element. The hinge is positioned at a fixed location within the rotatable outer shell near the inside circumference of said rotatable outer shell. The movable element is able to move the pickup magnet about the hinge to vary the distance between the pickup magnet and the inside circumference of the rotatable outer shell. | 2011-07-07 |
20110163016 | Reverse Osmosis System - Embodiments of the invention provide a reverse osmosis system including a feed water inlet, a reverse osmosis module coupled to the feed water inlet, and at least one blend valve. The blend valve can be coupled to a permeate outlet and the, feed water inlet and can be capable of blending the feed water and the permeate water to produce mixed water. The blend valve can be adjusted to achieve a desired TDS level in the mixed water. | 2011-07-07 |
20110163017 | Wastewater Treatment Method and Apparatus - The present invention discloses a method and apparatus for separating particles and dissolved matter from a produced water fluid stream. Specifically, the present invention includes a first pressure source which transports untreated produced water or contaminated aqueous fluid into a separator annulus with a filter element disposed therein. The untreated fluid is placed under appropriate pressure sufficient to produce turbulent flow, increased particle kinetics and/or cavitation allowing the desired fluid to penetrate and pass into and through the, filter media. The treated fluid is then transported to a collection tank. The contaminant matter retained by the filter media may be removed by the nearly instantaneous reverse pressurization of the separator annulus by a second pressure source thereby removing the contaminant particles away from contact with the filter media, and which may then be transported to a waste collection tank or separator for further treatment. | 2011-07-07 |
20110163018 | HYDROGEN COOLED GENERATOR LUBRICANT DRAIN SYSTEM - A hydrogen cooled generator includes a lubricant drain system. The lubricant drain system includes a hydrogen detraining tank having a hollow interior portion. A sensor is operatively mounted in the hydrogen detraining tank. The sensor is configured and disposed to detect an interface zone between an amount of lubricant and an amount of hydrogen gas in the hollow interior portion. A drain line is fluidly coupled to the hydrogen detraining tank. The drain line includes a first end portion that is exposed in the hollow interior portion and a second end portion. A valve is mounted in the drain line. A controller is operatively connected to the sensor and the valve. The controller is configured to selectively open the valve allowing a portion of the amount of lubricant to flow from the hollow interior portion when the interface zone is above the first end portion of the drain line. | 2011-07-07 |
20110163019 | WASTE WATER TREATMENT APPARATUS - A waste water treatment apparatus includes a physical filter unit. The physical filter unit includes a filter screen layer therein to filter impurities which are large particles and a distal end connected with a changeable fluid dirt activation unit to discharge the bubbles and particles of the waste water. A side wall of the storage cylinder is provided with a storage pipe to communicate with the top of at least one microorganism filter unit. The microorganism filter unit includes a microorganism filter cylinder to purify the waste water through microorganisms. The waste water treatment apparatus further includes a water storage unit. The water storage unit includes a water storage cylinder to collect the treated water for use. | 2011-07-07 |
20110163020 | Effluent Weir - Device for removing clarified liquid effluent from process and wastewater equipment vessels. The device includes a horizontal square pipe with a perpendicular adjustable height riser. The device is to be used singularly or in a multiple unit parallel arrangement with process or wastewater equipment as a means of optimizing the fluid level within the vessel while evacuating clarified fluid without attendant particulate within the fluid solution being carried out or fouling the device from said particles. | 2011-07-07 |
20110163021 | GRAY WATER UTILIZATION SYSTEM HAVING AERATOR CONTROL - The invention relates to a grey water utilisation system comprising a grey water container, a clear water container, a membrane filter and an air pump as well as at least one first air line from the air pump to the membrane filter, said membrane filter including a filter housing which includes a grey water side and a clear water side, and wherein a connection line is arranged between the clear water side of the filter housing and the clear water container for transporting clear water from the filter housing into the clear water container, wherein a valve arrangement controllable by a control is provided between the air pump, the first air line and a second air line, which valve arrangement connects in a first position the pressure side of the air pump with the first air line and connects in a second switching position the pressure side of the air pump with the second air line, so that in the second position a pressure can be generated on the clear water side of the filter housing. | 2011-07-07 |
20110163022 | Integrated sewage treatment plant - An integrated sewage biochemical treatment plant containing mechanical treatment devices, a sewage-and-sludge mixing chamber with a circulation pump and a combined biological treatment device, includes a plane feed biofilter, a spray line, collecting trays and drain collectors connected to water-jet aeratic columns sunk in the aeration zones, and aftertreatment devices. The combined biological treatment device whose capacity is 5 to 15,000 m | 2011-07-07 |
20110163023 | DEVICE FOR THE EQUILIBRIUM DIALYSIS OF FLUIDS - The invention relates to a device for the equilibrium dialysis of fluids having small volumes. The object of the invention of creating a device for equilibrium dialysis , the device being designed as a simple as possible, being universally usable and reliable in the use thereof, with which a large ratio of the membrane surface to the sample volume is created and which facilitates very short diffusion paths inside the sample as well as low sample losses, even with small sample volumes, is achieved in that a device is proposed, which comprises corresponding capillaries ( | 2011-07-07 |