30th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100187037 | Sound Absorbing Structure of Electronic Equipment - In order to provide sound absorbing structure capable of reducing the noise of electronic equipment while maintaining the cooling capability of the electronic equipment, there is provided sound absorbing structure in which a plurality of penetrating openings are provided by arranging a plurality of acoustic materials having a predetermined shape at predetermined intervals in a flow channel of cooling fluid from a blower, and the plurality of acoustic materials are arranged so that the sound vertically incident on a penetrating plane of the penetrating openings from the blower does not directly go out of the electronic equipment. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187038 | FLUID-CARRYING CONDUIT AND METHOD WITH NOISE ATTENUATION - A device or system through which fluid is adapted to flow, such as, for example, a fluid-carrying conduit, flow control valve, or fluid expansion device including, for example, a steam turbine or fluid expander, according to which acoustic energy is generated by, or present within, the device or system and the acoustic energy is attenuated. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187039 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A SANDWICH PANEL - A method for manufacturing a sandwich panel includes, but is not limited to the steps of providing at least one air-permeable core layer and at least one porous cover layer, applying an adhesive onto a first area of the core layer, pressing the cover layer onto the first area of the core layer to connect the cover layer to the core layer, and applying an airstream that from the outside is directed onto the cover layer and that moves through the cover layer and the core layer. By means of such an airstream it is possible to prevent excessive accumulation of adhesive on the cover layer, which otherwise would result in partial blocking of the cover layer. By varying the intensity of the airstream the flow resistance of the arrangement including, but not limited to, the cover layer and the core layer may be determined and set during the bonding process. In this way a sandwich panel with precise sound-absorption behavior can be manufactured. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187040 | FALL ARREST SAFETY SYSTEM - This present teachings relate an engineered fall-arrest mechanism that stops the free fall of up to two workers simultaneously. The present teachings are described in four exemplary embodiments. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187041 | Child's Portable Collapsible Step Stool - The disclosed invention provides a compact; collapsible or folding, one tier, step stool for children that easily transforms into a smaller unit which is lightweight and portable. It has the advantages of being child friendly, lightweight, cleanable and becomes compact in the closed position for storage. In that state it could easily be transported by a child or carried in an adult's carrying bag, or a child could carry it in hand or in their bag/backpack. A child could also use it as a seat or table. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187042 | LUBRICATING OIL COOLING DEVICE FOR TRAVELING SPEED REDUCTION GEAR - A traveling speed reduction gear lubricating oil cooling device has a temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of lubricating oil to be installed outside a wheel mounting sleeve without running the risk of damage to a lubricating oil pump in a cold work environment. A startup operation reference speed lower than a reference speed for normal operation is set so as to ensure that air intake does not occur. A startup operation comparison device compares the speed detected by a speed sensor with the startup operation reference speed. If the detected speed is lower than the startup operation reference speed, a drive motor for the lubricating oil pump is engaged in operation at a speed lower than a normal operation speed. If the detected speed is higher than the startup operation reference speed, the drive motor for the lubricating oil pump is turned off. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187043 | LUBRICATING OIL COOLING DEVICE FOR TRAVELING SPEED REDUCTION GEAR - The present invention provides a traveling speed reduction gear lubricating oil cooling device that enables optimal temperature control for lubricating oil delivered via a lubricating oil pump that can be started up with a relatively small motor without running the risk of damage to an oil cooler in a cold work environment even when a temperature sensor that detects the temperature of the lubricating oil is installed outside a wheel mounting sleeve. During a startup operation, provided that the detected temperature at a traveling motor is higher than the reference temperature, the lubricating oil pump is driven at a speed in a lower speed range relative to the normal operation speed range. In addition, during the startup operation, the rotation speed of the drive motor for the lubricating oil pump is increased in correspondence to a rise in the temperature detected by a lubricating oil temperature detection sensor. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187044 | TRAVEL DRIVE APPARATUS FOR A WORKING VEHICLE - In case a temperature (T) of a lubricant oil (G) cannot be detected by an oil temperature sensor ( | 2010-07-29 |
20100187045 | ELECTRIC-POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR ELEVATOR - A power supplying system for an elevator includes: a first electric storage apparatus for storing thereinto electric power derived from a commercial power supply; a charging apparatus for charging the electric power derived from the commercial power supply to the first electric storage apparatus and for controlling a current when the electric power is charged into the first electric storage apparatus; a second electric storage apparatus for storing thereinto electric power used to operate an appliance of an elevator; and a power supplying apparatus for supplying the electric power derived from the first electric storage apparatus to the second electric storage apparatus. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187046 | RESTRICTION OF OUTPUT OF ELECTRICAL DRIVE AND PROTECTION OF AN ELEVATOR - The invention discloses a method for restricting the output of an electrical drive, and also a protection of an elevator. The electrical drive comprises a motor as well as a power supply appliance of the motor. In the method for restricting the output of an electrical drive the stator voltage vector is restricted to its limit value restricting only the component of the stator voltage in the direction of the q axis. In the protection of an elevator, the elevator comprises a machinery brake, a safety brake of the elevator car, and also an electrical drive. The protection of an elevator comprises a determination of at least one limit value, a restriction of the output of the electrical drive on the basis of at least one determined limit value, and also a restriction of the movement of the elevator car on the basis of at least one determined limit value. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187047 | SPECIAL OPERATING MODE FOR STOPPING AN ELEVATOR CAR - The elevator car is arranged movably along guideways and in the special operating mode is decelerated to a standstill and kept at a standstill by a braking device, by a braking force brought about by the braking device together with a brakeway. A required deceleration to bring the elevator car to a standstill within a next-possible exit zone in the special operating mode is calculated, furthermore a stopping of the elevator car is detected if a sudden change in the braking force or the acceleration is established and the braking force of the braking device is set to a holding force when the stopping is established. The special operating mode results in the elevator car coming to a stop directly in the region of an exit zone in a special operating mode and passengers in the car being able to leave the elevator car independently. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187048 | Caliper brake - A caliper brake including a housing, an opening in the housing, and an actuating assembly received in the opening. The actuating assembly includes an actuating lever having a cam surface and a pivot aperture, a cable bracket having a cable retaining flange, a pivot aperture, and a retaining portion, and a pin received through said pivot apertures to rotatably secure the actuating lever to the cable bracket. The retaining portion of the cable bracket acts to secure the actuating assembly in the opening of the housing without the need for mechanical fasteners. A pivot plate may also be provided, the pivot plate having a pivot aperture and a retaining portion, and is positioned on one side of the actuation lever opposite the cable bracket. A cable housing is received in a bore through the cable retaining flange, and an actuation cable is slidably positioned therein and secured at one end to the actuation lever. When the cable is moved, the actuation lever pivots relative to the cable bracket to actuate the brake. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187049 | DISC BRAKE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND HOUSING FOR THE SAME - The invention relates to a disc brake for a motor vehicle having a housing, a piston which is movable in the housing along a longitudinal axis and a nut-spindle arrangement which acts on the piston or can be brought into engagement with this, wherein the nut-spindle arrangement is arranged in the housing and is workingly supported via a bearing arrangement on a support surface of the housing. In order to increase the service life of the bearing arrangement, the support surface is formed by a defined contact surface which projects with respect to an adjacent housing region and against which the bearing arrangement bears. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187050 | Disk brake - There is provided a disk brake comprising: a mounting member axially extending over a disk periphery, the mounting member including a pad guide where a friction pad travels; a caliper; and a return spring between the friction pad and the mounting member and urges the friction pad into a return direction separating from the disk, wherein the return spring includes: a first extended portion where a base end side thereof is fixed to a back plate of the friction pad while a top end side thereof extends separating from the disk; and a second extended portion folded from the top end side of the first extended portion toward the mounting member, a top of the second extended portion extending to elastically abut to the side of the mounting member, and a plate thickness direction of the first extended portion extends to be approximately a radial direction of the disk. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187051 | ROCKING BEARING OUTER RING, ROCKING BEARING, AIR DISC BRAKE DEVICE, AND FITTING STRUCTURE OF ROCKING BEARING OUTER RING - A rocking bearing outer ring ( | 2010-07-29 |
20100187052 | SPLASH GUARD MECHANISM FOR VEHICLE - A splash guard mechanism for preventing the entry of grass, in addition to mud and gravel, in a vehicle such as a an ATV (All Terrain Vehicle). A disc-shaped splash guard mechanism covers a brake disc stored in a concave portion of a wheel to thereby prevent the entry of dirt such as mud, gravel, and grass into the brake disc. If the dirt enters the brake disc, the dirt is ejected from a first cutout portion provided on a lower portion of the splash guard mechanism. Additionally, a grass removal portion substantially triangle-shaped in plan view is provided on a lower portion of the splash guard mechanism. The grass removal portion protrudes toward a vehicle center to push grass on the ground outward and away from the first cutout portion. Since the grass is only pushed out, the grass is prevented from being cut and entering the brake disk. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187053 | DISK BRAKE - The invention relates to a disk brake, especially for a motor vehicle, comprising a wheel hub ( | 2010-07-29 |
20100187054 | DAMPING ASSEMBLY FOR EXERCISE APPARATUS - A damping assembly includes a guide unit, a damper unit, and a pair of operating members. The guide unit includes a guide bar and a slide sleeve slidably sleeved onto the guide bar. The damper unit is parallel to the guide unit and includes a cylinder and a piston rod, the cylinder being connected with the slide sleeve, the piston rod passing through the cylinder. The cylinder can be driven by the slide sleeve to move straight relative to the piston rod to prevent wear and tear therebetween and to provide equable damping force for the operating members symmetrically mounted to the damper unit to further enable simultaneous actions of the operating members. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187055 | SUSPENSION DAMPER HAVING INERTIA VALVE AND USER ADJUSTABLE PRESSURE-RELIEF - A modern suspension damper, for example, a shock absorber or a suspension fork, including an inertia valve and a pressure-relief feature is disclosed. The pressure-relief feature includes a rotatable adjustment knob that allows the pressure-relief threshold to be externally adjusted by the rider “on-the-fly” and without the use of tools. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187056 | Shock Absorber - A shock absorber for use in lowering heavy structures to the sea floor comprises a cylinder ( | 2010-07-29 |
20100187057 | HYDRODYNAMIC RETARDER WITH A TANGENTIAL INFLOW AND OUTFLOW PRINCIPLE - A hydrodynamic retarder with a tangential inflow and outflow principle which is achieved by the rotor ( | 2010-07-29 |
20100187058 | Hydrodynamic Retarder - A hydrodynamic retarder having a first blade wheel and having a second blade wheel concentric thereto, together forming a hydrodynamic circuit grouped about a common rotary axis. Each blade wheel is made of a base body and a blade arrangement fixed thereto including a plurality of blades. The hydrodynamic circuit is supplied by a fluid inlet, while the fluid removal from the hydrodynamic circuit is performed by a fluid outlet. The fluid inlet has an inlet spiral enabling tangential fluid flow and the fluid outlet has an outlet spiral enabling tangential fluid flow. At least one inlet spiral is associated with a flow guide guiding the fluid into the hydrodynamic circuit with at least one axial component. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187059 | LINEAR IMPELLED MODULE DAMPER - A linear impelled module damper includes a hollow cylinder having an inner body, an outer body, and a channel between the inner and outer body. The hollow cylinder has a sealed first end and a sealed second end. A piston movable within the hollow cylinder divides the hollow cylinder into a compression chamber and a rebound chamber. The channel communicates with the rebound chamber through at least one hole in the rebound chamber. A compression extension cylinder is rigidly fixed to the hollow cylinder approximate to the sealed second end on one end, and having a compression mount attached to the other end. The compression extension cylinder including an air valve being adapted to allow a piston rod to move in and out of the compression extension cylinder. The piston rod including a rebound mount on one end and extending into the compression extension cylinder on the other. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187060 | Spring Strut with Control Sleeve - A suspension strut with an elastomer block for a wheel of a vehicle, in particular, for a wheel of a motorcycle is provided. The spring constant of the elastomer block, which interacts with an additional spring element, can be changed by introducing a control sleeve between the elastomer block and the body of the suspension strut. The elastomer block further is effectively disengaged from the additional spring element when the control sleeve is in a lower end position, so that the spring rate is determined only by the additional spring element. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187061 | Aircraft front nose landing gear and method of making an aircraft landing gear - An aircraft vehicular front wheel landing gear assembly is provided that includes a nonelastomeric outer upper strut tubular member having an inner axial center bore with a tubular cylindrical frictional interface inner surface segment, and a nonelastomeric inner lower strut member having an outer bonding surface segment. The nonelastomeric inner member is rotationally received in the outer strut member inner axial center bore with the nonelastomeric inner strut member rotatable within said outer strut member. The assembly includes an elastomeric surface effect damper member encompassing the nonelastomeric inner strut member outer bonding surface segment. The elastomeric surface effect damper member has an inner bonding surface segment and an outer elastomer surface, the inner bonding surface segment is bonded to the nonelastomeric inner strut member outer bonding surface segment. The assembly includes a surface effect lubricant disposed between the elastomeric surface effect damper outer elastomer surface and the nonelastomeric outer strut member frictional interface inner surface segment with the elastomeric surface effect damper outer elastomer surface engaging the nonelastomeric outer strut member frictional interface inner surface segment and inhibiting an oscillating shimmy rotation. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187062 | TRAVEL LUGGAGE WITH A LAPTOP COMPUTER MOUNT - A portable luggage device includes a case, and spaced apart telescoping sections carried by the case that are extendable between a retracted position and an extended position. An inner handle is coupled to exposed ends of the telescoping sections. An outer handle encloses the inner handle, and support arms are coupled to the outer handle for supporting a laptop computer. The outer handle is rotatable with respect to the inner handle between a stowed position defined by the support arms aligned with the telescoping sections, and a deployed position defined by the support arms extending outwards from the telescoping sections. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187063 | LAPTOP TRAY FOR ROLL-ABOARD LUGGAGE | 2010-07-29 |
20100187064 | BAGGAGE CONTAINER - The present disclosure relates to a baggage container with at least one loading platform for single items of hand baggage, said baggage items each having a base on which are two opposed lateral walls, said loading platform comprising reception methods for each base of said items of baggage in order to receive said items of baggage standing on the base thereof and organized such that said walls of said items of baggage are essentially parallel to each other. According to the disclosure, said reception methods have ways for holding each of said bases and said bases are designed to engage in said reception methods when the item of baggage is loaded into the container, such that said bases cooperate with said retainer methods to hold the item of baggage in a fixed opposition on said loading platform. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187065 | Carrying Bag - A carrying case ( | 2010-07-29 |
20100187066 | LOW FRICTION ARC SPRING DAMPER - An arc spring damper, including: a plurality of arc springs, a driving flange having a plurality of driving spring segment, a driven flange having a plurality of driven spring segments, and a ring plate including a plurality of radially extending retention segments. Each arc spring in the plurality of arc springs includes a passageway with first and second openings at first and second longitudinal ends, respectively, for the arc spring. Each driving spring segment includes a circumferentially extending driving portion and each driven spring segment includes a circumferentially extending driven portion. For each spring, a respective driving portion passes through the first opening into the passageway and a respective driven portion passes through the second opening into the passageway. Each radially extending segment from the plurality of radially extending segments is connected to and rotatable with a spring from the plurality of arc springs and radially restrains the arc spring. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187067 | ACTUATING MECHANISM FOR ENGAGING AND DISENGAGING A SEPARATING CLUTCH, WITH ROTATABLE CAM SEGMENT - The invention relates to an actuating mechanism for engaging and disengaging a separating clutch of a single-clutch or multiple-clutch transmission, which has a housing, for a motor vehicle, having: an actuating drive; a cam segment which has a curved recess and which is rotatable about a first bearing, said first bearing being fixed with respect to the housing, and which can be rotated by the actuating drive in an engagement rotational direction or a disengagement rotational direction; and an engagement fork which is rotatable about a second bearing, said second bearing being fixed with respect to the housing, and which is coupled at one side of the fork to the cam segment by means of a cam follower and which can be coupled on an opposite side of the fork to the separating clutch in such a way that the separating clutch is closed in the event of a rotation of the cam segment in the engagement rotational direction and the separating clutch is opened in the event of a rotation of the cam segment in the disengagement rotational direction. The cam follower engages into the curved recess and being guided by a contour of the curved recess in the event of a rotation of the cam segment; with the contour being shaped such that the cam follower is offset in a radial direction of the cam segment in the event of an actuation of the actuating drive (FIG. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187068 | Apparatus and method for providing electrical contact for planar material in straight through installations - The invention relates to the electrical contacting of planar goods | 2010-07-29 |
20100187069 | COLLECTING CONVEYOR - A method and device for collecting bodies, which are delivered in an irregular sequence, on a collecting belt, with the following features: a) the bodies which are delivered are moved more rapidly than predetermined by the running speed of the collecting belt ( | 2010-07-29 |
20100187070 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FORMING BATCHES OF SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLELEPIPED OBJECTS MOVING ON A CONVEYOR BELT - The method of the invention comprises immobilising the queue on its entire length using flaps ( | 2010-07-29 |
20100187071 | SOD HANDLER - A sod handling method and a sod handling apparatus, in one embodiment the sod handling apparatus uses a pressure differential to hold a sod slab during sod transfer, other embodiments include a sod lift member for lifting sod, a sod transport mechanism for moving sod; a sod carriage for transporting sod, a sod bed positioning system for stacking sod, a system and method for checking sod quality as well as an apparatus and method of machine stacking sod to maintain the integrity of a sod stack. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187072 | MONITORING OF CONVEYOR BELTS - A system for monitoring the condition of a conveyor belt having magnetically permeable cords, has a magnetic field generator for generating a magnetic field to magnetize the cords, in use, a magnetic field sensing unit for sensing the magnetic field provided, in use, by the cords and for providing signals representative of the magnetic field, and a processor for performing a discrete wavelet transform on the signals. The wavelet may be a Morlet waveform. The sensing unit comprises an array of spaced magnetic field sensors, the transform being performed on signals supplied by the sensors. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187073 | CHAIN DISK CONVEYOR CORNER HOUSING - A corner assembly for a tube conveyor system comprises a housing defining a wheel receiving area and a flow path defining an angle and having ports at opposite ends of said flow path. A wheel is rotatably received in the wheel receiving area. The wheel comprises a rim having an upper surface and a lower surface; at least one pair of spaced apart channels formed in at least one of the upper and lower surfaces of the rim; and at least one flapper pivotally mounted to said wheel inside of said rim. The flapper is freely movable between a first position in which the flapper is aligned with a wall of one of the channels and a second position in which the flapper is aligned with a wall of the other of the channels. Thus, when the wheel rotates, the flapper will sweep any material in the wheel receiving area towards and through one of the channels and into the flow path. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187074 | TWO-FUNCTION CONTROLLING DEVICE FOR A WRIST COMPUTER OR ALIKE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A WRIST COMPUTER OR SUCHLIKE TERMINAL - With the aid of the invention, a double-acting control element for a wristop computer or similar and a method for controlling a wristop computer or similar terminal device are created. The control element according to the invention comprises a crown ( | 2010-07-29 |
20100187075 | Electrical Panel Input Interlock Assembly - A system and method of interlocking a plurality of electrical panel switches includes an interlock assembly having an interlock. The interlock has a first position that allows connection of one of primary power and power from an alternate power supply, such as a generator, to the electrical panel and prevents connection of the other of the primary power and alternate power. The interlock has a second position that allows connection of the other of the primary power and alternate power and prevents connection of one of the primary power and alternate power to the electrical panel. The interlock also is constructed to control the positioning and sequence of operation of neutral connections between the power supplies and the electrical panel. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187076 | MICRO-ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SWITCH BEAM CONSTRUCTION WITH MINIMIZED BEAM DISTORTION AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING - Disclosed is a micro-electro-mechanical switch, including a substrate having a gate connection, a source connection, a drain connection and a switch structure, coupled to the substrate. The switch structure includes a beam member, an anchor, an anchor beam interface and a hinge. The beam member having a length sufficient to overhang both the gate connection and the drain connection. The anchor coupling the switch structure to the substrate. The anchor beam interface coupling the anchor to the hinge. The hinge coupling the beam member to the anchor at a respective position along the anchor's length, the hinge to flex in response to a voltage differential established between the gate and the beam member. The switch structure having gaps between the substrate and the anchor in regions proximate to the hinges. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187077 | MOVABLE CONTACT UNIT AND SWITCH USING THE SAME - A movable contact unit includes a light-guide sheet, a cover sheet, a movable contact, and a light-transmissive light-guide portion. The light-guide sheet includes a film-shaped substrate, and a convex and concave luminescent portion provided on the substrate. The cover sheet faces the substrate. A dome-shaped resilient movable contact made of a thin metal sheet is attached to the cover sheet at a position corresponding to the luminescent portion. The light-guide portion is provided on the cover sheet at a position other than an area where the movable contact is disposed or on the light-guide sheet at a position other than an area where the light-guide portion is disposed. If the light-guide portion is provided on the light-guide sheet, the movable contact may be attached to the light-guide sheet without using the cover sheet. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187078 | LIGHT GUIDE PLATE AND APPLIED KEYPAD THEREOF - A light guide plate and applied keypad thereof are provided. The light guide plate comprises a high transmittance plastic plate body ( | 2010-07-29 |
20100187079 | Keyboard with Ultra-Durable Keys - A keyboard includes a plurality of keys, and a keyframe into which the plurality of keys are assembled. Each of the keys includes: i) a plunger on which a character is printed, and ii) a keycap made of a transparent material. The keycap covers at least a portion of a top of the plunger. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187080 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN ELECTRONIC INTERACTIVE SWITCH - An interactive switch system for a stowage compartment system for a mobile platform (for example, commercial aircraft) is provided. The switch system is mounted to a moveable structure, such as an overhead stowage bin, and is responsive to a local input from a user, as well as to a remote input from an external control/monitoring panel. The switch system has at least one indicator surface responsive to the local input and the remote input to display indicator data. The indicator surface has a portion that forms at least one user input device for enabling the local input. The switch system further comprises a control system disposed behind the indicator surface. The control system is responsive to the local input and the remote input to transmit the indicator data to the indicator surface. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187081 | Circuit Breaker Configuration - A circuit breaker configuration contains a number of circuit breakers each to be connected via lines to a system component of a power distribution system and a plurality of control buttons with a respective one of the control buttons connected to a respective one of the circuit breakers. The respective control button for the respective circuit breaker passes through a control panel and is actuated from a front side of the control panel. A coupling element accessible from the front side of the control panel is provided for an interchange of diagnosis data and/or parametrization data. The coupling element is associated with the circuit breakers. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187082 | Keyboards - A switch useful for, inter alia, a touch type keyboard or keypad which may be used for a personal computer or the like in a substantially waterproof form while being relatively inexpensive to manufacture. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187083 | Switch mechanism - A switch mechanism | 2010-07-29 |
20100187084 | SILVER-COATED STAINLESS STEEL STRIP FOR MOVABLE CONTACTS AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - An electrical contact comprising a silver-coated stainless steel strip, which has an underlying layer comprising any one of nickel, cobalt, nickel alloys, and cobalt alloys, on at least a part of the surface of a stainless steel substrate, and has a silver or silver alloy layer formed as an upper layer, in which a copper or copper alloy layer with a thickness of 0.05 to 2.0 μm is provided between the silver or silver alloy layer and the underlying layer; and a producing method of the above-described electrical contact, in which the silver-coated stainless steel strip is subjected to a heat-treating in a non-oxidative atmosphere. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187085 | TRIGGER SWITCH - In a trigger switch having a normal and reverse switching lever configured to switch the direction of rotation of a motor, a case is formed with a speed control unit storage chamber for storing a speed control unit, a revolving shaft storage chamber for storing a revolving shaft of the switching lever and a contact strip member storage chamber with continuing from the revolving shaft storage chamber through a shielding member therebetween for storing contact strip member of the switching lever, the revolving shaft storage chamber is formed with a revolving shaft engaging hole configured to allow the revolving shaft to be inserted in an engaged state on an upper portion thereof on the side of the trigger lever, and a waterproof device for covering at least a gap between the switching lever and the revolving shaft engaging hole is provided to prevent entry of water therein. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187086 | Dual activated pneumatic actuator system - A dual activated pneumatic actuator system for a patient call system includes a dual function hand held actuator for a pneumatic patient call system and having first and second air pressure domes; a pneumatically actuated switching device including two cylinders, contact pins and C-clips connected to the contact pins; and an air conduit system connecting the dual function hand held actuator to the pneumatically actuated switching device. When a first air pressure dome is depressed pressurized air forces a cylinder against its respective pin and C-clip to create a first circuit whereby an electrical signal is sent to an alarm system in the nurse station and when the second air pressure dome is depressed pressurized air forces the other cylinder against its respective pin and C-clip to create a second circuit whereby an electrical signal is sent to an electronic device, for example television or radio. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187087 | COKE OVEN OFFTAKE PIPING SYSTEM - A coke oven offtake piping system including a pipe assembly for conveying coke oven gases from a coke oven to a collecting main, at least one spraying nozzle in pipe assembly, and a discharge section with a discharge pipe having a discharge orifice, where a gate member cooperates with the discharge orifice and is movable along the discharge orifice in order to present a closing surface to the extremity thereof, whereby the opening area of said discharge orifice can be varied for controlling the flow rate to the collecting main. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187088 | SEPARATION OF CLOSE BOILING COMPOUNDS BY ADDITION OF A THIRD COMPOUND - The invention provides a method for separating halocarbons. In particular, a method for separating 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane (HCFC-244bb) from 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFC-1233xf) by adding a third component and then separating via conventional distillation. More particularly the invention pertains to a method for separating HCFC-244bb from HCFC-1233xf which are useful as intermediates in the production of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf). | 2010-07-29 |
20100187089 | COLLECTION-AMOUNT DETECTION METHOD FOR PARTICULATE MATTERS AND COLLECTION-AMOUNT DETECTION APPARATUS THEREFOR AND EXHAUST-GAS CONVERTING APPARATUS | 2010-07-29 |
20100187090 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING COAL WITH A HIGH CONTENT OF IMPURITIES TO OBTAIN A PURIFIED FUEL MIXTURE UTILIZABLE IN PLACE OF FUEL OIL IN PRESENT-DAY POWER PLANTS - Coal slurry is produced for use as fuel. Starting from a raw carboniferous mineral containing various types of impurities, the method of production includes the following stages: a) grinding the raw coal to reduce it to particles of a size less than 75 μm, the ground material then being carried by air drawn in through a grinding mill and on through a filter where a selection is made of the particles; b) immersion of the particles in water to obtain a turbid mixture; c) addition of flotating agents to the turbid mixture and flotation by introduction of air to obtain the coal slurry; d) checking the concentration of coal in the slurry to ensure that it reaches between 40 and 60% by weight per kilogram of slurry, according to the type of carboniferous mineral used at the outset; e) stocking the slurry in a tank where it is kept continuously moving. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187091 | Continuous Methods for Treating Liquids and Manufacturing Certain Constituents (e.g., Nanoparticles) in Liquids, Apparatuses and Nanoparticles and Nanoparticle /Liquid Solution(s) Therefrom - This invention relates generally to novel methods and novel devices for the continuous manufacture of nanoparticles, microparticles and nanoparticle/liquid solution(s). The nanoparticles (and/or micron-sized particles) comprise a variety of possible compositions, sizes and shapes. The particles (e.g., nanoparticles) are caused to be present (e.g., created and/or the liquid is predisposed to their presence (e.g., conditioned)) in a liquid (e.g., water) by, for example, preferably utilizing at least one adjustable plasma (e.g., created by at least one AC and/or DC power source), which plasma communicates with at least a portion of a surface of the liquid. At least one subsequent and/or substantially simultaneous adjustable electrochemical processing technique is also preferred. Multiple adjustable plasmas and/or adjustable electrochemical processing techniques are preferred. The continuous process causes at least one liquid to flow into, through and out of at least one trough member, such liquid being processed, conditioned and/or effected in said trough member(s). Results include constituents formed in the liquid including micron-sized particles and/or nanoparticles (e.g., metallic-based nanoparticles) of novel size, shape, composition, zeta potential and properties present in a liquid. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187092 | Ozone Production by Pressure Swing Adsorption Using a Noble Gas Additive - Helium is introduced as an additive to any of the oxygen streams introduced into an ozone generator, such as a dielectric discharge (cold plasma) ozone generator, where the effluent of the generator is directed to an adsorption process for separating the ozone from the oxygen. Also disclosed is an improved PSA cycle, which is designed to reduce the amount of make-up helium and oxygen required to sustain the ozone generation and recovery process. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187093 | SPUTTERING TARGET, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THIN FILM, AND DISPLAY DEVICE - In forming an LaB | 2010-07-29 |
20100187094 | THIN FILM FORMING APPARATUS, FILM THICKNESS MEASURING METHOD AND FILM THICKNESS SENSOR - A technology which is capable of an accurate measurement of the film thickness even if an exfoliation occurs is provided. A difference frequency Δf | 2010-07-29 |
20100187095 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF A BORIDE FILM, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF AN ELECTRON-EMITTING DEVICE - A boride film is deposited on a substrate through an opening portion a shield member located between the substrate and a target by means of a sputtering method. The shield member is arranged so as to shield between an erosion region of the target and the substrate. A distribution of plasma density in a space between the substrate and the target is set in such a manner that a plasma density in a region in which the opening portion is located becomes higher than a plasma density in a region shielded by the shield member. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187096 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF AN ELECTRON-EMITTING DEVICE, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF A LANTHANUM BORIDE FILM - A lanthanum boride film is deposited on a substrate by means of a sputtering method while moving the substrate and a target of lanthanum boride relative to each other in a state where the substrate and the target are arranged in opposition to each other. When a mean free path of sputtering gas molecules at the time of deposition is λ (mm) and a distance between the substrate and the target is L (mm), a ratio of L/λ is set to a value equal to or larger than 20. A value which is obtained by dividing a discharge power value by an area of the target is set to be in a range of from 1 W/cm | 2010-07-29 |
20100187097 | METHOD OF PLASMA VAPOUR DEPOSITION - A method induces plasma vapour deposition of metal into a recess in a workpiece. The method achieves re-sputtering of the metal at the base of the recess with a sputter gas by utilising a mixture of Ar and He and/or Ne as the sputter gas with a ratio of He and/or Ne:Ar of at least about 10:1. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187098 | SPUTTER TARGET AND BACKING PLATE ASSEMBLY - A method for aligning the sputter target onto a backing plate having a peripheral arcuate-shaped flange on its bonding surface to provide an aligned and uniform solder bonded interface; and the sputter target/backing plate assembly so produced. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187099 | WRITE-ONCE OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIUM AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A write-once optical recording medium includes an inorganic recording layer and a protective layer provided on at least one surface of the inorganic recording layer. This protective layer contains indium oxide and tin oxide as main components. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187100 | METHOD FOR FORMING TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILM - A method for forming a transparent conductive film forms the transparent conductive film containing ZnO as a basic element on a substrate by a sputtering which is performed by applying a sputtering voltage to a target made of a material to form the transparent conductive film and generating a horizontal magnetic field over a surface of the target. The sputtering is performed by setting the sputtering voltage to 340 V or less. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187101 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - In a semiconductor device and a method of manufacturing the semiconductor device, lower electrodes having cylindrical shapes are provided to be arranged repeatedly on a substrate. Upper surfaces of the lower electrodes are flat so that the lower electrodes have uniform heights. Supporting structures are provided between the lower electrodes to support the lower electrode, the supporting structure partially contacting outer surfaces of sidewalls of the lower electrodes that are arranged in a line. A dielectric layer is formed on surfaces of the lower electrodes and the supporting structures. An upper electrode is provided on the dielectric layer. The semiconductor device includes a capacitor having an improved capacitance. Further, the capacitor includes the support structure between the lower electrodes to prevent the adjacent lower electrodes from being short each other. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187102 | Universal cell frame for high-pressure water electrolyzer and electrolyzer including the same - Universal cell frame generic for use as an anode frame and as a cathode frame in a water electrolyzer. According to one embodiment, the universal cell frame includes a unitary annular member having a central opening. Four trios of transverse openings are provided in the annular member, each trio being spaced apart by about 90 degrees. A plurality of internal radial passageways fluidly interconnect the central opening and each of the transverse openings of two diametrically-opposed trios of openings, the other two trios of openings lacking corresponding radial passageways. Sealing ribs are provided on the top and bottom surfaces of the annular member. The present invention is also directed at a water electrolyzer that includes two such cell frames, one being used as the anode frame and the other being used as the cathode frame, the cathode frame being rotated 90 degrees relative to the anode frame. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187103 | Ion-permeable diaphragm - An ion-permeable diaphragm comprises a membrane material containing a calcium phosphate compound or calcium fluoride as a hydrophilic inorganic material. The calcium phosphate compound is preferably fluoroapatite or hydroxyapatite. The membrane material is obtained by incorporating a stretched organic fiber fabric into a membrane-forming mixture formed by the hydrophilic inorganic material and an organic binding material selected from among polysulfone, polypropylene, polyvinylidene fluoride or the like. As a result, there can be provided an ion-permeable membrane of low electric resistance for use in alkaline water electrolysis devices. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187104 | FILM FORMATION APPARATUS - An object of the present invention is to provide a film formation apparatus capable of easily forming a film with even thickness and being excellent in mass productivity. Therefore, the film formation apparatus is provided with a substrate holder | 2010-07-29 |
20100187105 | Microfabricated Elastomeric Valve And Pump Systems - A method of fabricating an elastomeric structure, comprising: forming a first elastomeric layer on top of a first micromachined mold, the first micromachined mold having a first raised protrusion which forms a first recess extending along a bottom surface of the first elastomeric layer; forming a second elastomeric layer on top of a second micromachined mold, the second micromachined mold having a second raised protrusion which forms a second recess extending along a bottom surface of the second elastomeric layer; bonding the bottom surface of the second elastomeric layer onto a top surface of the first elastomeric layer such that a control channel forms in the second recess between the first and second elastomeric layers; and positioning the first elastomeric layer on top of a planar substrate such that a flow channel forms in the first recess between the first elastomeric layer and the planar substrate. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187106 | ULTRA-SENSITIVE, PORTABLE CAPILLARY SENSOR - A portable, lightweight, rugged, easy-to-operate biosensor useful for rapidly detecting cells, viruses, antibodies, and other proteins. A capillary tube has a capture antibody immobilized on its interior surface. The specific capture antibody is selected based upon a desired target analyte to be detected. A sample potentially containing the target antigen is introduced into the capillary tube. Thereafter, a second antibody labeled with a fluorescent dye is introduced. Upon excitation by electromagnetic energy, typically supplied by a laser, the fluorescence of the sample is captured and analyzed. The apparatus is extremely compact and rugged making it ideal for field use. In addition, accurate results may be obtained by relatively unskilled operators directly from a self-contained readout. Optionally, an external device (e.g., a computer) may be connected to the apparatus via an optional interface. The analysis time provided by the biosensor system of the invention is shorter than has heretofore been possible. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187107 | Enzyme electrode - The present invention relates to an enzyme electrode including: a carbon particle; a metal particle held on the carbon particle, the metal particle having a catalytic activity against a redox reaction; a redox enzyme. The enzyme electrode of the present invention further includes a high-resistance particle enhancing an electrical resistance, the high-resistance particle being chemically stable. The high-resistance particle contains an inorganic substance, for example. The inorganic substance is aluminum oxide or smectite, for example. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187108 | GAS-COMPONENT MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A gas-component measurement device includes a housing having an suction port that introduces a measurement-targeted gas, and an exhaust port that discharges the measurement-targeted gas, and a water-absorbing member that is disposed in the housing and impregnated with a solvent that dissolves a gas component, and an electrochemical sensor that detects the gas component trapped by the solvent in the water-absorbing member. The exhaust port and suction port are disposed to oppose each other while sandwiching therebetween the electrochemical sensor. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187109 | PROTON ACCEPTANCE TYPE SENSOR, HYDROGEN GAS SENSOR AND ACID SENSOR - The present invention provides a low-cost hydrogen gas sensor, which exhibits high sensory selectivity for protons and operates at room temperature, and can also provide a highly sensitive sensor capable of fulfilling the important functions of detecting hydrogen gas and preventing leakage accidents in production plants that use hydrogen gas as a carrier, in hydrogen gas storage facilities, and in so-called fuel cells that use hydrogen gas as an energy source. In addition, the sensor is also effective as an acid sensor for hydrofluoric acid and the like. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187110 | PROCESS FOR ANALYZING SAMPLE BY CAPILLARY ELECTROPHORESIS METHOD - A process for analyzing a sample by a capillary electrophoresis method is provided that allows the apparatus to be reduced in size, allows a high analytical precision to be obtained, and can be carried out easily. The analytical process of the present invention is a process for analyzing a sample by a capillary electrophoresis method. The analytical process includes preparing a capillary tube to be used for the capillary electrophoresis method, and performing electrophoretic separation of a complex of a sample and an anionic group-containing compound that are bonded together, in the capillary tube, wherein the capillary tube includes an anionic layer that is formed of the anionic group-containing compound and that is coated on the inner wall of the capillary tube, and the anionic layer is fixed to the inner wall of the capillary tube by a covalent bond. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187111 | Graft Copolymers, Their Preparation And Use in Capillary Electrophoresis - The invention relates to graft copolymers, their preparation, and compositions, such as electrophoresis separation media, containing the same; also to ultra-high molecular weight poly(N,N-dimethylacrylamide) (“poly(DMA)”) polymers, their preparation, and compositions, such as electrophoresis separation media, containing the same; and more particularly to supports, such as capillaries, containing these polymers and methods for separating biomolecules, especially polynucleotides, using capillary electrophoresis. The graft copolymers can be prepared by, e.g., grafting polyacrylamide units onto a poly(DMA) backbone. Separation media comprising such graft copolymers or ultra-high molecular weight poly(DMA) polymers yield superior performance in the analysis and separation of biomolecules by capillary electrophoresis. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187112 | NANOFLUIDIC PRECONCENTRATION DEVICE IN AN OPEN ENVIRONMENT - This invention provides a device and methods for increasing the concentration of a charged species in solution, wherein the solution containing the concentrated species is exposed to the environment. Such solution can be formed on a surface or on a tip of a measurement device. The open-environment concentration technique overcomes the disadvantages of in-channel concentration devices, especially by eliminating flow-induced delivery processes that lead to concentration losses. Combined with direct contact dispensing, methods of this invention can be used for various applications such as immunoassay and MALDI-MS. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187113 | CAPILLARY SIEVING ELECTROPHORESIS WITH A CATIONIC SURFACTANT FOR SIZE SEPARATION OF PROTEINS - Disclosed herein is a method for size separation of proteins by capillary sieving electrophoresis with cationic surfactant, suitable for molecular-weight determination of proteins in the range between about 14,000 and 500,000, further a composition of a separation medium and of a denaturing solution for said method. In a preferred embodiment, the separation medium comprises a buffer having pH between about 3 and 5.5, a neutral hydrophilic sieving polymer, and between about 0.5 and 30 g/L cationic surfactant. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187114 | HIGH-PERFORMING ELECTROPHORESIS GELS WITH EXTENDED SHELF LIVES - Polyacrylamide gels that offer high resolution as electrophoretic media for protein separations and an improved resistance to hydrolysis upon storage are made by including either taurine, asparagine, or both as an ampholyte, in combination with either tris(hydroxymethyl)-aminomethane or bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino-tris(hydroxymethyl)methane as a buffer, plus other conventional components. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187115 | ELECTROOSMOTIC PUMP WITH IMPROVED GAS MANAGEMENT - An electroosmotic (EO) pump is provided that includes a housing having a pump cavity, a porous core medium and electrodes. The porous core medium is positioned within the pump cavity to form an exterior reservoir that extends at least partially about an exterior surface of the porous core medium. The porous core medium has an open inner chamber provided therein. The inner chamber represents an interior reservoir. The electrodes are positioned in the inner chamber and are positioned proximate the exterior surface. The electrodes induce flow of a fluid through the porous core medium between the interior and exterior reservoirs, wherein a gas is generated when the electrodes induce flow of the fluid. The housing has a fluid inlet to convey the fluid to one of the interior reservoir and the exterior reservoir. The housing has a fluid outlet to discharge the fluid from another of the interior reservoir and the exterior reservoir. The housing has a gas removal device to remove the gas from the pump cavity. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187116 | Paste form heat-blowing injection composition and method for injecting and soundproofing closed section of automobile body member - An automatic injecting type paste form heat-blowing injection composition comprising a partially crosslinked rubber, an unvulcanized rubber, a crosslinking agent, a plasticizer, a thermoplastic resin, an epoxy resin and a latent curing agent thereof, and a blowing agent. This composition can be used in a injecting and soundproofing method comprising forming an insulation wall by heating and foaming of a injection composition in a closed section of an automobile body part having a closed section frame which is produced by press molding in a body welding step of an automobile manufacturing line, and it has a good anti-stringy property and suffers form less sagging during heating and foaming. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187117 | ELECTRODEPOSITABLE COATING COMPOSITION COMPRISING SILANE AND YTTRIUM - An electrodepositable coating composition comprising (i) a film-forming polymer, (ii) a corrosion inhibitor, and (iii) a silane that does not contain an ethylenically unsaturated double bond. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187118 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DECONTAMINATION OF FLUID - The invention relates to methods and devices for the decontamination of fluid, particularly the removal of heavy metals and/or arsenic and/or their compounds from water, by means of electrolysis, wherein the water to be purified subjected to electrodes of different polarities. The invention can include means for control of the pH of the fluid. The invention can also include control systems that allow self-cleaning of electrodes, self-cleaning of filters, and automatic monitoring of maintenance conditions. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187119 | COLD SPRAY AND ANODIZATION REPAIR PROCESS FOR RESTORING WORN ALUMINUM PARTS - A method for repairing an aluminum part having a worn portion is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of: (i) producing a first substantially non-porous coating over the worn portion utilizing a cold spray process wherein a powder mixture is propelled against the worn portion of the aluminum part, and (ii) anodizing the aluminum part to grow an aluminum oxide layer overlaying the first substantially non-porous coating. The powder mixture includes aluminum and an alloy media. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187120 | DIRECT ELECTRODEPOSITION OF MAGNETIC RECORDING HEAD FEATURES - A method is described for forming a magnetic recording head substrate. The method includes utilizing a metal feature on the magnetic recording head substrate as a grounding path. The magnetic recording head substrate is submerged in a solution containing ions of a second material, and the ions of the second material are electrodeposited on the magnetic recording head substrate. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187121 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF ELECTRODES FOR USE IN A FUEL CELL - A process for the preparation of electrodes for use in a fuel cell comprising a membrane electrode assembly with a negative and a positive electrode is described, said process comprising the following steps: (i) providing an electrode substrate and (ii) coating said substrate electrolytically from a plating bath with a metal layer, said metal being selected from Ag, Au, Pd and its alloys. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187122 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF ELECTROLYTIC TREATMENT - Electrocatalytic generation of halogenated biocides are disclosed by electrolyzing low salinity water with an applied current. The direction of the applied current is reversed periodically, for a shorter duration, and at a lower current density. Mixed types of electrodes are utilized without a significant reduction in reliability and performance. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187123 | CONVERSION OF CARBON DIOXIDE TO ORGANIC PRODUCTS - The invention relates to various embodiments of an environmentally beneficial method for reducing carbon dioxide. The methods in accordance with the invention include electrochemically or photoelectrochemically reducing the carbon dioxide in a divided electrochemical cell that includes an anode, e.g., an inert metal counterelectrode, in one cell compartment and a metal or p-type semiconductor cathode electrode in another cell compartment that also contains an aqueous solution of an electrolyte and a catalyst of one or more substituted or unsubstituted aromatic amines to produce therein a reduced organic product. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187124 | Process for regenerating alkali metal hydroxides by electrochemical means - This invention relates to the desulfurization of a hydrocarbon feedstock by contacting said feedstock with an aqueous metal hydroxide solution, thus resulting in a desulfurized feedstock and an aqueous metal sulfide stream. In the present invention, the aqueous metal sulfide stream is split into at least three fractions and each fraction is passed to a different electrochemical cell, connected in series to regenerate the metal hydroxide required in the desulfurization process and recover sulfur, metal hydroxide, and hydrogen. In a preferred embodiment, at least a portion of the metal hydroxide that is produced in the electrochemical metal hydroxide regeneration process of the present invention is recycled for use in the process for desulfurizing the sulfur-containing hydrocarbon feedstock. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187125 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTROWINNING COPPER USING FERROUS/FERRIC ANODE REACTION - The present invention relates, generally, to a method and apparatus for electrowinning metals, and more particularly to a method and apparatus for copper electrowinning using the ferrous/ferric anode reaction. In general, the use of a flow-through anode—coupled with an effective electrolyte circulation system—enables the efficient and cost-effective operation of a copper electrowinning system employing the ferrous/ferric anode reaction at a total cell voltage of less than about 1.5 V and at current densities of greater than about 26 Amps per square foot (about 280 A/m | 2010-07-29 |
20100187126 | ETCHING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING MULTIPLE POROUS SEMICONDUCTOR REGIONS WITH DIFFERENT OPTICAL AND STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES ON A SINGLE SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER - Disclosed is an electrochemical etching system with localized etching capability. The system allows multiple different porous semiconductor regions to be formed on a single semiconductor wafer. Localized etching is achieved through the use of one or more stationary and/or movable computer-controlled inner containers operating within an outer container. The outer container holds the electrolyte solution and acts as an electrolyte supply source for the inner container(s). The inner container(s) limit the size of the etched region of the semiconductor wafer by confining the electric field. Additionally, the current amount passing through each inner container during the electrochemical etching process can be selectively adjusted to achieve a desired result within the etched region. Localized etching of sub-regions within each etched region can also be achieved through the use of different stationary and/or moveable electrode structures and shields within each inner container. Also disclosed are associated method embodiments. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187127 | MEMBRANE RESTORATION - Embodiments include membrane restoration process. A membrane can be restored by replacing an anolyte and a catholyte of a cell with a solution having an organic acid. The cell can include an anode, a cathode and a membrane fouled with a metal. A cheleate can be formed with the metal and the organic acid of the solution and an electric current can be provided between the anode and the cathode of the cell to protect the cell from corrosion while forming the chelate. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187128 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING LIQUIDS, USING AN ELECTROLYTIC STAGE - The invention relates to a method and device for treating liquids, particularly ocean, brackish water, refuse liquid, and waste water, wherein a hot carrier gas flow charged with water vapor is present in a predetermined treatment step as a hot water vapor carrier gas flow, particularly from a device for the treatment of liquids. According to the invention, at least a partial flow of the hot water vapor carrier gas flow is subjected to water vapor electrolysis in a water vapor electrolysis device in which at least part of the hydrogen and oxygen is separated from the hot water vapor carrier gas flow, and a dried carrier gas flow is created. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187129 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ELECTROLYZED WATER - A method for producing of electrolyzed water involves, using an electrolyzing apparatus for water having a structural feature of dividing an electrolyzer into an anode chamber (D) and a cathode chamber (E) by a diaphragm ( | 2010-07-29 |
20100187130 | Coagulants made in situ from sulfate-containing water and uses therewith - Acid mine drainage and surface waters containing sulfate are processed by an electrocoagulator to make aluminum or other polyvalent metal sulfate, which acts as a coagulant for solids suspended in the waters. The process thus removes and puts to good use highly undesirable sulfate anions, obviating combinations with barium and other scale forming metals when the fluids are used in well drilling for other purposes associated with hydrocarbon recovery. Well fluids may be treated with the acid mine drainage including the sulfate coagulant made in it. Efficiency of the process may be enhanced by the addition of an oxidizing agent and/or by passing the fluid through a cavitation device or other mechanism to improve mixing, enabling the process to handle large quantities of acid mine drainage and fluids handled in hydrocarbon recovery, particularly from shale formations. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187131 | PLATFORM TECHNOLOGY FOR DETECTING MICROORGANISMS - An apparatus for detecting the presence of a microorganism in a microbial sample includes a first enclosable chamber for holding a first portion of a microbial sample. The first enclosable chamber holds the first portion of the microbial sample in a manner that allows a gaseous region to be formed therein thereby defining an interface between the gaseous region and the first portion. The apparatus of this embodiment further includes a first metabolic compound monitor in communication with the gaseous region. The first metabolic compound monitor provides a signal functionally dependent on metabolic compound concentration in the gaseous region wherein the signal allows identification of a metabolic compound rich state and metabolic compound depleted state such that at some point during a predetermined period of time a transition between the metabolic compound rich state and the metabolic compound depleted state occurs. The method executed by the apparatus is also provided. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187132 | Determination of the real electrochemical surface areas of screen printed electrodes - A method is provided for determining a real electrochemical surface area of a working electrode (WE) of a screen printed sensor. A concentration of a mediator incorporated in a WE paste is determined. The diffusion coefficient of the mediator is then ascertained. A final real electrochemical surface area of the WE is then made. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187133 | CAPACITIVE MORPHOLINO DIAGNOSTICS FOR ANALYSIS OF NUCLEIC ACIDS - Surface hybridization, a reaction in which nucleic acid molecules in solution react with nucleic acid partners immobilized on a surface, is widely practiced in life science research. In these applications the immobilized partner, or “probe”, is typically single-stranded DNA. Because DNA is strongly charged, high salt conditions are required to enable binding between analyte nucleic acids (“targets”) in solution and the DNA probes. High salt, however, compromises prospects for label-free monitoring or control of the hybridization reaction through surface electric fields, as well as stabilizes secondary structure in target species that can interfere with probe-target recognition. In this work, initial steps toward addressing these challenges are taken by introducing Morpholinos, a class of uncharged DNA analogues, for surface-hybridization applications. Monolayers of Morpholino probes on gold supports can be fabricated with methods similar to those employed with DNA, and are shown to hybridize efficiently and sequence-specifically with target strands. Hybridization-induced changes in the interfacial charge organization are analyzed with electrochemical methods and compared for Morpholino and DNA probe monolayers. Molecular mechanisms connecting surface hybridization state to the interfacial capacitance are identified and interpreted through comparison to numerical Poisson-Boltzmann calculations. Interestingly, positive as well as negative capacitive responses (contrast inversion) to hybridization are possible, depending on surface populations of mobile ions as controlled by the applied potential. Quantitative comparison of surface capacitance with target coverage (targets/area) reveals a near-linear relationship, and demonstrates sensitivities (limits of quantification) in the pg mm | 2010-07-29 |
20100187134 | SUTURING THREADS STORAGE DEVICE - The invention relates to a device for storing and classifying at least one surgical suturing thread ( | 2010-07-29 |
20100187135 | Bag with Leak Resistant Features - A bag with flexible sidewalls defining an interior volume is provided with leak resistant features that function to absorb and retain liquids. These features include an absorbent-adhesive mixture that may be made from an adhesive and absorbent agents such as a super absorbent polymer. The absorbent-adhesive mixture can be applied on an inner surface of the flexible sidewalls in a location where it is likely to encounter liquids. The leak resistant features can also include a substrate that may be made from a non-woven material that is also applied to the inner surface of the sidewall and can be bonded to the sidewall by the absorbent-adhesive. In various embodiments, the bag can also include odor neutralizing features and/or configured with stretchable sidewalls. | 2010-07-29 |
20100187136 | COMBINED DRAPE AND CARRYING BAG UNIT - The present invention provides a combination drape and carrying bag unit including a singular sheet or plurality of joined sheet of pliable materials, both permeable and impermeable, of size to define a mat to accommodate a working medical procedural area thereon, upon which may be placed in single or combination, medical equipment and patient. The sheet has a drawstring casing extending about its periphery. The casing has openings therein on opposite sides of the mat and a drawstring is received in the drawstring casing and is of size to extend continuously about the periphery of the sheet when it defines a mat. The drawstring is slidably received in the drawstring casing so that when portions of the drawstring are pulled out of the drawstring casing through the openings, the periphery of the sheet forms gathers adjacent the casing to permit the periphery to reduce in size whereby the unit forms a carrying bag. Those portions of the drawstring which are pulled out of the casing may be secured together adjacent the openings to form a handle for the carrying bag. | 2010-07-29 |