31st week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 9 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090188817 | CIGARETTE PACK WITH INTEGRAL TEAR AWAY CARD - A cigarette pack made from cardboard paper stock and the like comprises a body portion and a hinge lid portion. The body portion includes a tear away card having a continuous outer boundary with perforations along the boundary to facilitate removal of the tear away card from the pack. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188818 | SIDE OPENING PACK BLANK DESIGN - A cigarette package, which includes an outer box and an inner frame. The outer box includes a lower box portion and a side opening hinged lid. The inner frame includes a front panel, a back panel, and a side panel extending between the front panel and the back panel. The outer box includes a tab and the inner frame includes a notch, such that the notch engages the tab when the hinged lid is in a closed position. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188819 | DUGOUT ORGANIZER - A dugout organizer includes a plurality of compartments formed from a flexible material, wherein each of the compartments are sized to hold a player's glove, helmet and hat, a shelf for holding larger equipment coupled to the compartments, and a plurality of bat holders for holding bats. The compartments, shelf and bat holders can be folded into a relatively flat unit for transport. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188820 | SHIPPING CONTAINER AND METHOD OF FORMING AND USING SAME - A container configured to protect items during shipping and storage is disclosed. The container includes a cover, a liner, and an inflatable bladder between the liner and the cover. The container further includes a protective plate, which optionally houses one or more pumps to inflate the bladder. The container may also include a retractable handle, which may form part of the pump. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188821 | MULTIPLE SIZE STRAP AND TIE DOWN CONTAINER - The container of this invention may have a plurality of slots formed proximate an upper perimeter of the container such that a lower portion of the slots is exposed when a lid is secured over the upper perimeter. Optionally a plurality of notches may be formed in the container below the slots. Hooks of tie down straps engage the slots and are held in place therein by the lid. When the slots are present hooks of tie down straps are secured in the slots. Another embodiment includes a hanger having a handle and an optional L-piece, the handle having apertures or notches, which can be, for example oval or rectangular, for securing both hooks of a tie down strap, the L-piece either attachable, or permanently attached, to the handle for further securing the hooks disposed in the apertures. Yet another embodiment includes a receptacle having an attachable or permanently attached bracket or plurality of brackets, each bracket having slots, each slot for storing both hooks of a tie down strap. Each receptacle may have optional slots for storing elastic straps. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188822 | Recess Filling Apparatus - A recess filling apparatus forms part of, or is for use with, a tool for driving a multiplicity of fixing elements into a work surface. The apparatus utilises a dispensing strip defining a multiplicity of chambers containing filler material, each chamber containing sufficient filler material for use with a single fixing element. The apparatus comprises means to support the dispensing strip, and means for locating a chamber that contains filler material in or adjacent to the path of a fixing element, and for advancing the dispensing strip prior to driving the next fixing element. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188823 | DRILL BIT HOLDER/BIT CHANGE-OVER DEVICE | 2009-07-30 |
20090188824 | Packaging Component for Personal Care Articles - A personal care product has a container component and an absorbent personal care product component. Generally there are four side walls connected in a manner such that the top panel is connected to the bottom panel by the front side wall, the back side wall, the first side wall and the second side wall; and the front side wall is connected to the back side wall by the first side wall and the second side wall. A chamber is able to hold at least one absorbent personal care article component placed within said chamber of the container component. In addition, the container component is devoid of any indicia on the exterior surface of each of the top panel, the front side wall, the first side wall and the second side wall which tends to indicate that the container has at least one personal care product placed within said chamber. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188825 | PACKAGING HAVING A LINE OF WEAKNESS - The present invention is directed to a package containing one or more individually wrapped feminine hygiene articles. The package and the wrapper of a feminine hygiene article each have a line of weakness. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188826 | Colored Coding System For Packaging Materials - A color-coded packaging system is provided where a set of different colors are selected with each color designated to signify a varying feature of a product such as a dimensions of a pouch for receiving instruments for sterilization. Printed information or indicia printed on that pouch are printed in a colored ink designating the size of that pouch. Multiple pouches of the same size are packaged in boxes which have information or indicia printed thereon in the same color so that the size of box contents can be readily determined by the color of the printing thereon. The storage area can also include designated color coded areas for placement of like colored boxes. The color coding of the storage area, the boxes and the content of boxes provides for easy selection of a desired product as a means for a quick visual inventory. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188827 | Blister package - A blister package is provided for retaining individual product units. The blister package is formed by a receptacle substrate and an outer laminate. The receptacle substrate includes a sealing flange and one or more receptacle hollows for retaining product therein. The outer laminate includes a first layer covering a sealing layer, with the sealing layer bonded to the receptacle flange and covering the product within the hollows. A repeating score line pattern is formed in the outer laminate for promoting a tear in the laminate upon forcing the product from the receptacle hollow against the outer laminate. The score pattern extends substantially across the area of the outer laminate covering the receptacle hollow and includes a plurality of spaced score lines formed in a crosswise relationship. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188828 | PACKAGING FOR MEDICAL PRODUCTS AND THE LIKE - The invention relates to a pack for pharmaceutical and/or medical products and/or food supplements, comprising a substrate which is fitted with one or more prefabricated, sealed product carriers which each contain one or more isolated products, for a given length of time, and is provided with instructions for application or administration time for the patient, wherein each product carrier exclusively contains products of a special active ingredient or a special combination of active ingredients in a special dosage, which is distinguished by the fact that each product carrier forms part of a single-strip blister pack that can be rolled up, and the product carriers each containing one or more isolated products are assembled on the substrate individually to the patient. Furthermore the invention concerns a method as well as an apparatus for the manufacture of such packs. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188829 | FOOD-TRANSPORT CONTAINER WITH MONOPLANAR MULTIPART END PANELS - A container is adapted to transport food or other articles. The container includes a floor, two side walls, a front end closure coupled to the side walls, and a rear end closure coupled to the side walls. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188830 | Hammock-type vibration-absorbing air sheath - A hammock-type vibration-absorbing air sheath includes a first buffering wall having at least one first node, and a second buffering wall having at least one second node. The first buffering wall is bent along the first node, and the second buffering wall is bent along the second node. At least one first heat-sealed edge of the first buffering wall is connected to at least one second heat-sealed edge of the second buffering wall by heat sealing means. Thus, a receiving space is formed between the first buffering wall and the second buffering wall, while a buffering sheet is suspended within the receiving space for receiving an article. The buffering sheet is used to absorb vibrations of the article, while the first buffering wall and the second buffering wall are used to protect the article. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188831 | Clamshell blister packaging - A packaging apparatus for packaging OTC drugs, prescription medications (e.g., “starter packs” given to patients by their physicians), or any other suitable object or substance (e.g., tablets, button cell batteries or other small parts or components) is provided. The packaging apparatus combines two thermoforming packaging techniques: clam shell packaging and blister packaging into a single package. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188832 | Child Resistant Package - A child resistant drug package. The package includes a blister layer having at least one blister and a plurality of backing layers covering the blister layer. The backing layers include tabs that require sequential removal in order to gain access to the contents of the blister. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188833 | System and method of packaging - A packaging assembly is disclosed. The packaging assembly is easily assembled and disassembled for convenient use and provides suspension of an enclosed article by way of an arched structure providing protection from impact, shock and vibration. This suspension package and method is called KLOS Pak. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188834 | Doped alumino-silicate catalyst and improved process for treatment of hydrocarbon feeds - The present invention concerns doped catalysts on an alumino-silicate support with an adapted macropore content and hydrocracking/hydroconversion and hydrotreatment processes employing them. The catalyst comprises at least one hydrodehydrogenating element selected from the group formed by elements from group VIB and group VIII of the periodic table, a controlled quantity of phosphorus (optionally in combination with boron and/or silicon) as a doping element, and a non-zeolitic support based on alumina-silica containing a quantity of more than 5% by weight and 95% by weight or less of silica (SiO | 2009-07-30 |
20090188835 | PROCESS AND EQUIPMENT FOR FLUID CATALYTIC CRACKING FOR THE PRODUCTION OF MIDDLE DISTILLATES OF LOW AROMATICITY - The present invention relates to a process and equipment for fluid catalytic cracking for the production of middle distillates of low aromaticity that comprises cracking a mixed feed consisting of heavy fractions of hydrocarbons, in the absence of added hydrogen and employing a catalyst of low activity and low acidity, in a dense-bed FCC reactor to produce an effluent constituted of fractions of middle distillates and naphtha of low aromaticity. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188836 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING A CRUDE PRODUCT - Systems, methods, and catalysts for conversion of a hydrocarbon feed to a total product are described. Contact of the hydrocarbon feed with one or more catalysts produces the total product. The total product includes a crude product that is a liquid mixture at 25° C. and 0.101 MPa having a residue content of at most 90% of the residue content of the hydrocarbon feed. At least one of the catalysts includes a metal from Column 6 of the Periodic Table, mineral oxide fines and a support. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188837 | PROCESS FOR DESULFURIZATION OF CRACKED NAPHTHA - A process for the desulfurization of a fluid catalytically cracked naphtha wherein the valuable olefins are retained and recombinant mercaptans are prevented from forming, resulting in a low sulfur naphtha. Embodiments disclosed herein may allow for more flexibility in varying the end point of the naphtha used in gasoline blending | 2009-07-30 |
20090188838 | PROCESS TO HYDRODESULFURIZE FCC GASOLINE RESULTING IN A LOW-MERCAPTAN PRODUCT - A process for reducing the sulfur content of a hydrocarbon stream, including: feeding a hydrocarbon stream including sulfur compounds to a catalytic distillation reactor having one or more hydrodesulfurization reaction zones; feeding hydrogen to the catalytic distillation reactor; concurrently in the catalytic distillation reactor: fractionating the hydrocarbon stream into a heavy fraction and a light fraction; contacting hydrogen and the light fraction to form H | 2009-07-30 |
20090188839 | Removal of Peroxide Impurities from Naphtha Stream - A method and apparatus for removing peroxides from an exposed naphtha stream is shown and described. The process includes the catalytic reactive oxygen stripping of peroxides thereby generating hydrocarbons and oxygen. Numerous conventional catalysts may be employed. The catalytic stripping reaction can be carried out at substantially lower temperatures than conventional reboiled oxygen strippers thereby resulting in substantial energy savings. Further, the disclosed reactor vessels are substantially smaller and less expensive to build than conventional oxygen stripper columns. The disclosed energy efficient reactive oxygen stripping process and equipment is intended to be utilized upstream of a naphtha hydrotreating unit. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188840 | Screen basket for securing inlets or outlets of tanks - The present invention relates to a screen basket for securing inlets or outlets of tanks, which screen basket can be easily mounted and in particular comprises a high resistance against corrosive surroundings. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188841 | AUTOMATIC MATERIALS SORTING DEVICE - An exemplary automatic materials sorting device ( | 2009-07-30 |
20090188842 | FRICTION BASED MATERIAL SORTER - A method and apparatus are provided for separating elastomeric materials from mixed material streams. A separator includes a bank of parallel rollers extending longitudinally between a first end and a second end. The bank of parallel rollers having a predefined inclination with the first end elevated higher than the second end. Mixed material streams are fed onto a top surface of the high end of the inclined parallel rollers. A material having less friction and elasticity slides down the inclined roller bank top surface are collected into a collection bin positioned adjacent the second, lower end of the roller bank. Other materials having a higher friction coefficient grip the rollers more and are lifted out of the valley due to friction migrating perpendicular to the rotating rollers and are collected in a collection bin positioned adjacent one side of the roller bank parallel to the longitudinal roller axis. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188843 | DRY WASHING DEVICE - A dry cleaning apparatus separates heavy objects from mixture of the heavy objects and light objects having specific gravities smaller than those of the heavy objects. The dry cleaning apparatus includes a casing having a tubular shape having a center axis, an internal cylinder provided in the casing, a recovery section for recovering the heavy objects, a loading section for loading the mixture to above the internal cylinder, a flow inlet for introducing air to between the casing and the internal cylinder, and an outlet for discharging the light objects and air from between the casing and the internal cylinder. The casing has an inner surface extending substantially in parallel to a center axis. The internal cylinder has an upper surface having a center portion projecting upwardly, and has an outer surface having a portion which extends in parallel to the inner surface of the casing and which faces the inner surface of the casing. The recovery section is located under the internal cylinder. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188844 | Construction & demolition debris (C&D) materials processing - A method of processing construction and demolition (C&D) debris at a location includes a set of processing steps. The method begins upon receipt of bulk C&D debris at the location. The bulk C&D debris is sorted into at least a first portion for further processing, and a second portion that is set aside. The first portion is then processed into a substantially homogenous wood waste material having particles of a given size by the unordered steps of shredding, screening, metals separation and flotation. The substantially homogenous wood waste material is then dried so that the particles have moisture content within a desired range. The wood waste material particles are then delivered into a molten metal bath at a submerged depth for gasification. Preferably, the process operates in a continuous or partially-continuous manner within a given facility, or within co-located facilities. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188845 | CLEANING SYSTEM CONTAINER HAVING A PORTHOLE - A cleaning system container includes a base, a side wall, a viewing portion in communication with the side wall, and a cleaning system. The viewing portion is a porthole of the side wall, which provides a window-like mechanism permitting one to see into the cleaning system container through the side wall. The cleaning system container defines a hollow cavity and is capable of holding a fluid, which can receive the cleaning system. The cleaning system container can include a filter assembly and/or a skimmer assembly. By positioning the portholes in desired locations, the amount of waste captured by the filter assembly can be ascertained without the need of opening the cleaning system container, prompting swimming pool owners to change the filter cartridges more frequently, which can improve its overall performance. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188846 | MAGNETIC WATER GENERATOR WITH VARIED POLARIZATION RATIOS - A magnetic water generator with varied polarization ratios, comprises a magnetization assembly including at least one set of N pole magnetization unit and S pole magnetization unit; one side of each of the N pole magnetization unit and S pole magnetization unit having a water inlet for inputting filtering water; another side of each of the N pole magnetization unit and S pole magnetization unit having a respective water outlet; the filtered water flowing through the gaps being outputted from the water outlets to a respective transmission tube; each of the water outlets being connected with a respective transmission tube; and an electronic flow dispatching unit or a dispatching control disk for inputting water from the N pole magnetization unit and S pole magnetization unit and mixing the water with different ratios so as to have different polarization ratio. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188847 | Ventilation system of sludge receiving facility - A sludge receiving facility is provided with upper and lower structures respectively having inner spaces communicating with each other, wherein sludge tanks each having a sludge charging port are provided in the lower structure, and a partition wall configured to partition a carrying-in space of the upper structure from the inner space is provided, the sludge receiving facility including: outside air blowing means; air circulating means configured to enable the inner space and the carrying-in space to communicate with each other; first exhausting means configured to exhaust air from an upper part of the carrying-in space; second exhausting means configured to exhaust air above the sludge charging port; and third exhausting means configured to exhaust air inside the sludge tanks, wherein opening/closing means are respectively provided in the circulating means and the first to third exhausting means. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188848 | APPARATUS FOR REMOVING IRON POWDER FROM ROLLING OIL - An apparatus for removing iron powder from rolling oil used in a rolling mill has less trouble and ensures easy maintenance and long lifetime as well as improved workability. Each part combined to the apparatus can be moved and worked individually so as to facilitate repair while enhancing the effect of removing iron powder from the rolling oil. The apparatus includes a magnetic unit that is vertically supported on a frame and moved up and down by elevating means to be located inside or above the oil tank, and a scraper unit disposed at one side of the frame so as to be transverse to the magnetic unit. The scraper unit includes a scraper separating iron powder from the surface of the magnetic unit, and a chute positioned under the scraper to collect and convey iron powder. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188849 | COOLANT RECYCLING SYSTEM - A coolant recycling system is disclosed, including a chiller and a coolant filtering unit. The chiller includes a coolant tank, a compressor, a condenser and an expansion valve. The coolant tank includes an evaporator, a coolant outlet and an coolant inlet. The evaporator, the compressor, the condenser and the expansion valve are connected in sequence to form a refrigerant loop. The coolant filtering unit includes an unfiltered storage container, a dehydration filter and a filtered storage container. The unfiltered storage container is connected to the coolant outlet and the filtered storage container is connected to the coolant inlet. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188850 | SYSTEM FOR TREATING RESIDUAL WATER - Improvements on a system for treating residual water, presents a new solution for the conformation of a system for treating residual water and for such purpose, it basically consists of a lower blanket ( | 2009-07-30 |
20090188851 | STATIONARY POOL SKIMMING APPARATUS - The present invention is a stationary pool skimming apparatus that uses the flow of water in a pool to collect free flowing debris from the water in the pool. In one embodiment, a pool skimming apparatus for collecting debris from water in a pool includes a frame having a net attached thereto. A first end of the frame includes a compression mechanism. The compression mechanism is adapted for being connected to a skimmer port of the pool such that the frame and net extend into the pool in a manner enabling the net of the pool skimming apparatus to collect debris from the water in the pool. The compression mechanism operates in either of an inverted position and a non-inverted position. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188852 | REVERSED ENDCAPPING AND BONDING OF CHROMATOGRAPHIC STATIONARY PHASES USING HYDROSILANES - A process for producing a chromatographic stationary phase for use in reversed-phase chromatography. Chromatographic stationary phases prepared according to the methods of the current invention and liquid chromatography columns, which include the stationary phases, are also provided. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188853 | CHROMATOGRAPHY COLUMN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A chromatography column distribution system ( | 2009-07-30 |
20090188854 | FILTER DEVICE FOR FILTERING LIQUID FROM A SOURCE - A filter device for filtering liquid passing there through, the filter device comprising a housing ( | 2009-07-30 |
20090188855 | Seal Ring Holder for Membrane Element and Membrane Element - A seal ring holder for membrane elements which is capable of attaining an increase in the area of membranes packed per element; and a membrane element using the seal ring holder, are provided. The seal ring holder for membrane elements which is disposed at an end part of a spiral wound membrane element to hold a ring seal ring on the outer periphery thereof while allowing a raw liquid to flow into a membrane end part of the membrane element, includes: a first ring part which has a side wall facing an upstream-side membrane end part of the membrane element and is inserted into an end part of a sheathing member of the membrane element; a projecting ring part which has been formed upstream from the first ring part and has side walls respectively on both sides, an edge face of the sheathing member and the downstream-side edge face of the seal ring being fixable respectively to the side walls; a second ring part which is formed upstream from the projecting ring part and to the outer periphery of which the seal ring is to be fitted; and a third ring part which is formed upstream from the second ring part and to which the upstream-side end face of the seal ring is fixable. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188856 | Externally Centering Filter Element or Cartridge and Housing and System Utilizing the Same - A filter assembly for filtering contaminants from any fluid stream. The housing of the filter assembly is preferably made of any metal and/or polymer, and can hold one or two externally centering filter elements or cartridges, each of which can hold a single filter, or multiple filters. Flow in filter housings having two externally centering filter elements or cartridges can be unidirectional or opposed. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188857 | PERMANENT HYDROPHILIC POROUS COATINGS AND METHODS OF MAKING THEM - A membrane includes a porous base membrane and a hydrophilic coating. The coating comprises a hydrophilic additive and a hydrophilic polymer derivatized with an electron beam reactive group adapted to form a radical under high energy irradiation. In some embodiments, the membrane comprises a fluoropolymer. Also disclosed are processes for forming the membrane. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188858 | Entrapping immobilization pellets for purifying breeding water, process and apparatus for purifying breeding water, and aquarium set - Entrapping immobilization pellets for purifying breeding water in an aquarium to breed aquatic animals, wherein the entrapping immobilization pellets have a phosphorus content of 0.05 mass % or less. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188859 | WASTEWATER TREAMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for wastewater treatment. A nitrate source may be dosed to a collection tank, such as a wet well, for downstream control of hydrogen sulfide levels in the wastewater. A source of a strong oxidizer may also be dosed to the wet well. The oxidizer, such as chlorite, may temporarily interrupt denitrification processes in the wet well to prevent floatation of undesirable constituents therein. The oxidizer dosage may be generally consistent with the nitrate dosage. An ORP sensor may facilitate regulation of dosing. The nitrate and the oxidizer may be present in a single mixture to be dosed to the wet well. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188860 | Use of antimicrobials in water technology - The use of dihalogeno-hydroxydiphenyl ethers as antimicrobial agents in water treatment processes, such as in purification and decontamination of drinking or waste water, is claimed. Preferably the water treatment is performed in a membrane filtration system. The antimicrobial agents protect the membrane system against bacterial and/or algal decay and assist in maintaining a high efficiency of the membrane filtration process. Methods of maintaining membrane filtration efficiency using dihalogeno-hydroxydiphenylethers as well as aqueous antimicrobial rinsing liquors comprising dihalogeno-hydroxydiphenylethers are also claimed. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188861 | Preventing and cleaning fouling on reverse osmosis membranes - A method of controlling fouling of a reverse osmosis membrane disposed in an aqueous medium by an inorganic foulant involves providing a fouling control agent comprising an acidic polysaccharide such as alginic acid fouling control agent dissolved in the aqueous medium in an amount effective to reduce, reverse, or prevent fouling by an inorganic foulant. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188862 | COUNTER-PRESSURE FILTRATION OF PROTEINS - A method is disclosed for filtering a protein in a liquid mixture in a manner that does not substantially damage or otherwise limit the recovery of the protein in the filtration filtrate. The method generally includes passing a liquid mixture containing a protein (e.g., an aqueous vWF mixture) through a filter while applying a counter pressure to the liquid mixture filtrate to accurately reduce and control the pressure differential across the filter. The disclosed method has the advantage that relatively high filtration flow rates can be achieved at relatively low pressure differentials, in contrast to high pressure differentials, which actually reduce the filtration flow rate of protein liquid mixtures. Further, the method can recover substantially all of the protein that is initially present in the liquid mixture. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188863 | POLYNORBORNENE PERVAPORATION MEMBRANE FILMS, PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF - Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide forming polynorbornenes useful for forming pervaporation membranes, the membranes themselves and methods of making such membranes. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188864 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MICROFILTRATION TO PERFORM CELL SEPARATION - A microfiltration apparatus and method for separating cells, such as circulating tumor cells, from a sample using a microfiltration device having a top porous membrane and a bottom porous membrane. The porous membranes are formed from parylene and assembled using microfabrication techniques. The porous membranes are arranged so that the pores in the top membrane are offset from the pores in the bottom membrane. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188865 | BATCH-OPERATED REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM WITH MANUAL ENERGIZATION - A batch reverse osmosis system in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir and a method for operating the same includes a first housing having an inlet valve in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir. The system also includes a pressure vessel having an elongated liner with a first end and a second end, a membrane disposed within the second end having a membrane inlet, a membrane outlet disposed at the second end and a permeate outlet. The system also includes a recirculation recirculation device disposed within the first end of the elongated liner. The recirculation recirculation device defines a fluid volume between the recirculation recirculation device and the membrane adjacent to the membrane inlet. The system includes a plunger disposed within the housing and an actuator. The housing and the plunger define a chamber. The plunger is coupled to the actuator. The system further includes a hollow pipe coupled to the actuator, whereby the plunger, the hollow pipe and the recirculation device move in response to the actuator. The hollow pipe has a port. The hollow pipe communicates fluid between the chamber within the housing and the fluid volume within the pressure vessel. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188866 | Desalination with production of brine fuel - The present invention involves a water-based vessel for the production of desalinated water and concentrated brine. The former is usable for drinking water in areas that lack sufficient potable water, while the latter may be used as fuel in electricity production. The invention additionally includes capabilities of providing electricity, food, and lodging in response to emergency conditions. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188867 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROCESSING WASTE WATER - A method for processing wastewater is provided. The method includes concentrating a flow of the wastewater using a reverse osmosis process membrane, and evaporating the concentrated flow to produce at least distillate and solids. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188868 | Microfluidic Device for Sample Analysis - A device for sample analysis includes a microfluidic device for separating analytes of a sample comprising a liquid, the microfluidic device comprising a substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, the substrate defining features that collectively occupy an area of the substrate of about 0.1 to 10 cm | 2009-07-30 |
20090188869 | Multi-layered macromolecules and methods for their use - Multi-layered macromolecules wherein the layers are covalently bonded together and wherein the macromolecules are covalently bonded to solid particulate substrates, methods for the preparation of such compositions, and methods for their uses in a multitude of end use applications ranging from the purification of waste chemical and metal process streams to the separation and identification of proteins, peptides, and oligionucleotides. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188870 | Uses of Fibrillated Nanofibers and the Removal of Soluble, Colloidal, and Insoluble Particles from a Fluid - A filter for removing soluble, colloidal, and insoluble particles from a fluid, including lead using a first filter media for filtering soluble material from the fluid, a second filter media, adjacent and in fluid communication with, the first filter media, for filtering soluble material from said fluid, wherein the first and second filter media create a physical non-soluble particle barrier at their interface for capturing non-soluble particles, that when retained at the interface, become soluble over time in the fluid, and are subsequently removed by the second filter media. At least one of the filter media can be fibrillated nanofibers that are loaded with finely subdivided media of powdered ion exchange resins. A third filter media may be placed between the first and second filter media to enhance capturing and dissolving the physical non-soluble particles. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188871 | Device, method and computer program product for carrying out a process for the filtration of fluids - The invention relates to a filtration system and method for carrying out a process for the filtration of fluids, comprising at least one filtration device with at least one filtration element comprising readable data and a check and/or test apparatus to which the filtration device may be connected, by means of data and testing means lines. The check and/or testing device is connected to a process controller, by data exchange means, for regulation and control of the filtration process and the process controller is connected to a filtration databank, by means of data exchange means, which comprises data sets for at least one filter element and/or for each filtration device and/or for the filtration process. The invention further relates to a computer programme product for carrying out a filtration process on fluids whereby programme components may be called up from a programme memory which support the carrying out of the filtration process. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188872 | WATER TRANSFER DEVICE EMPLOYING A WATER BUFFER TO INCREASE WATER FLUX - A water transfer device can include first and second flow paths separated by a water transfer membrane and a hydrophilic diffusion medium. The hydrophilic diffusion medium is disposed between the water transfer membrane and the first flow path. Water content of a first fluid stream flowing through the first flow path is transferred through the diffusion medium and water transfer membrane and into a second fluid stream flowing through the second flow path. The hydrophilic diffusion medium is operable to absorb liquid water in the first fluid stream and hold the absorbed liquid water in contact with the water transfer membrane. The hydrophilic diffusion medium is also operable to diffuse water vapor in the first fluid stream and transport the water vapor to the water transfer membrane. The water transfer membrane transfers the water in contact therewith to the second fluid stream flowing through second flow path. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188873 | COMBINED STANDING BENT SHEET DISPLAY - A display for a group of semi-rigid to semi-flaccid sheet goods has a base, and a pair of parallel sidewalls that extend upward from the base a spaced distance from each other that is smaller than the width of the sheet goods. A plurality of channels is fixed to each sidewall so that each channel is perpendicular to the base and points toward the other sidewall at a uniform inclined angle. The angle of the channels is such that one of the sheet goods can be received between opposing pairs of the channels when curved in an arc. This arcuate presentation of the semi-rigid to semi-flaccid sheet goods ensures that the sheet goods will remain erect for an extended period of time while situated in the display. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188874 | Wafer boat - Wafer boat for holding semiconductor wafers in a spaced vertical arrangement during processing, said wafer boat comprising a plurality of vertically spaced holding positions for receiving and supporting said wafers in a substantially horizontal orientation, wherein the holding positions can be accessed from a front side of the wafer boat to allow for insertion and removal of a wafer, wherein at least one holding position comprises a back support for engaging a back side portion of a wafer and two lateral supports for engaging opposite lateral side portions of the wafer, and wherein the back support is disposed at a lower position than said two lateral supports such that sagging of a front side portion of an inserted wafer near the front side of the wafer boat due to gravity is at least partially compensated for. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188875 | Display Device - A display device for displaying a number of samples. The display device may include a vertical member, a number of display cells with samples thereon positioned on the vertical member, and a number of hanging displays with samples thereon positioned on the vertical member. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188876 | Surfboard stand - A stand for a surfboard includes an upper member and a lower member. The upper member is comprised of at least two members. The lower member is comprised of a first distal end and a second distal end. The upper member is connected with the lower member at the first distal end of the lower member. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188877 | FULL EXTENSION REFRIGERATOR SHELF AND BASKET SYSTEM - A shelf assembly ( | 2009-07-30 |
20090188878 | SLIDING RAIL OF A PULL-OUT GUIDE - A sliding rail of a pull-out guide includes a sliding rail defining a front end, a rear end, a top, a bottom, and longitudinally-extending slot on the bottom. The sliding rail also includes a molded part. The molded part includes a spring steel strip configured to define a central web with a top end and a bottom end, a rounded portion defined at the bottom end, the rounded portion extending below the bottom of the sliding rail, and a loop-like section defined at the top end, the loop-like section protruding above the top of the sliding rail, toward the rear end of the sliding rail. The rounded portion engages the bottom of the sliding rail and the loop-like section engages the top of the sliding rail so that the molded part is secured to and covers the front end of the sliding rail. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188879 | Towel Rack - A towel rack has a front section, multiple transversal rods and two positioning elements. The front section is U-shaped with two side tubes and is formed by a soldered metal tube. Multiple engaging holes are defined on inner sides of the side tubes of the front section in pairs so that each transversal rod is inserted into a pair of the engaging holes for assembly. Each positioning element is a rod with a semicircular cross-section and is inserted into the side tube to abut the ends of the transversal rods for compressing and positioning the transversal rods. Thereby, the towel rack is easy in processing and assembly to improve utility. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188880 | SHELVING SYSTEM - A shelving system can include adjustable shelves with drain holes. The shelving system, which can be in the configuration of a shower caddy or shower organizer, can have shelf members with a plurality of flanges capable of attaching to horizontal connecting members on a separate central support member to allow for both lateral and vertical shelf adjustment. The shelving system can also have removable stainless steel shelf inserts with draining channels. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188881 | Support Structures and Methods of Using the Same - The present invention relates to support structures, and in particular, to structures that can be used to support one or more objects. The structures can be used to support objects in a variety of positions and in a variety of manners. The structures can be used in different environments to easily store objects. In addition, the structures can be used to provide space convenience for travelers. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188882 | MERCHANDISER RACK - A merchandiser rack comprising a rear storage module having a storage area including at least one shelf and at least two display modules. The display modules have shelves, with at least a portion of the rear of the display modules having shelves being open to allow stocking of the shelves from the rear. The display modules are pivotally connected to the rear storage module to allow the display modules to be rotated relative to the rear storage module between an open position and a closed position. The open position allows access to the rear of the display modules. The merchandiser rack, when in the closed position, has an outside periphery, and the display modules are not accessible through the rear of the display modules from the outside periphery along any horizontal line. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188883 | LOAD BALANCING HOIST - A load balancing hoist constructed to combine the power module and the travel module of the hoist into a single unit to substantially reduce the cost and the length of the hoist without effecting its operation and application. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188884 | COMBINATION CONCENTRATE DRINKING BOTTLE AND STORAGE COMPARTMENT - A sports bottle with concentrate cup removably coupled thereto by a female coupling ring. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188885 | REPLACEABLE BOTTLE CAP ASSEMBLY - A replaceable bottle cap assembly includes a body that conforms to the top of a threaded beverage container, the assembly including an internally threaded portion that mates with the threaded neck of the beverage container. A hinged cap of the assembly provides selective access to the contents of the attached bottle wherein the assembly is sealingly and releasably attached to the container. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188886 | LIQUID CONTAINER SYSTEM - So as to apply to the refilled content of a bottle ( | 2009-07-30 |
20090188887 | Closures and containers in combination therewith - There is described a closure for use with a container neck. The closure comprises a cap and an insert. The insert is adapted to be permanently adhered to the container neck and has a sealing surface. The cap comprises a complimentary sealing surface for sealable engagement with the sealing surface provided on the insert and engagement means for releasable engagement with complimentary engagement means provided on the container neck. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188888 | Preform and container having debossed support flange - The present disclosure provides a container and a method of making a container. In one example, the container includes an upper portion having a finish defining a longitudinal axis and an opening into the container. A shoulder region is integrally formed with and extends from the upper portion. A sidewall portion extends from the shoulder region to a base portion. A tamper evident (TE) band is formed on the finish and defines an outermost surface of the plastic container above the shoulder region. A neck defining a cylindrical sidewall is integrally formed with and extends between the finish and the shoulder region. The neck defines a uniform cylindrical sidewall along its entire height between the finish and the shoulder region. The container further includes a debossed support flange defined on the upper portion. The debossed support flange defines a diameter less than a diameter defined by the TE band. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188889 | EXPANDABLE STENTS AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - The invention is directed to an expandable stent for implantation in a body lumen, such as an artery, and a method for making it from a single length of tubing. The stent consists of a plurality of radially expandable cylindrical elements generally aligned on a common axis and interconnected by one or more interconnective elements. The individual radially expandable cylindrical elements consist of ribbon-like material disposed in an undulating pattern. Portions of the expanded stent project outwardly into engagement with the vessel wall to more securely attach the stent. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188890 | SOLDER VOID REDUCTION ON CIRCUIT BOARDS - There is disclosed a method, system, and screen for reducing solder voids on circuit boards. In an embodiment, there is provided a method of reducing solder voids on a circuit board, comprising: locating via holes provided at a conductive landing pad; and covering at least some of the via holes with a coating, whereby gases from the covered via holes are prevented from expanding and forming voids. In another embodiment, the method further comprises covering the location of at least some of the via holes in a pattern of strips, whereby more of the via holes may be covered by the coating while reducing areas of the conductive landing pad covered by the coating. In another embodiment, the coating and removal process may be performed at the same time as when all other areas of the circuit board are coated and removed, such that a separate manufacturing step is not required. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188891 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THERMALLY ASSISTED MAGNETIC HEAD - A method comprises a first multilayer body forming step of forming a first multilayer body on a first cladding layer, the first multilayer body including a core layer and a first polishing stop layer in order from the first cladding layer side; a first multilayer body patterning step of pattering the first multilayer body, so as to expose the first cladding layer about the patterned first multilayer body; a second multilayer body forming step of forming a second multilayer body on the exposed first cladding layer and patterned first multilayer body, the second multilayer body including a second cladding layer and a second polishing stop layer in order from the first cladding layer side; and a removing step of polishing away a part of the second multilayer body formed on the first multilayer body. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188892 | METHOD OF CHECKING SUBSTRATE EDGE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A method of checking a substrate edge processing apparatus, which can accurately check the state of the substrate edge processing apparatus. The thickness of an organic film formed on a surface of a substrate is measured, and a predetermined process in which undesired substance attached to an edge of the substrate is removed is carried out on a predetermined portion of the organic film using the substrate edge processing apparatus. The film thickness of the predetermined portion is then measured. The removal amount of the organic film is calculated based on the measurement results, and the performance of the substrate edge processing apparatus is evaluated based on the calculated removal amount. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188893 | Devices, Systems, and Methods for Managing a Circuit Breaker - Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, which can comprise a wafer that defines an opening. The wafer can be adapted to be operatively installed between a mechanical portion of a circuit breaker and an electronic portion of the circuit breaker. When installed, the wafer can be adapted to receive a protrusion of the mechanical portion of the circuit breaker. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188894 | WELDING GUIDE NOZZLE INCLUDING NOZZLE TIP FOR PRECISION WELD WIRE POSITIONING - A welding guide nozzle for precision weld positioning of a feedstock material in a welding system. The welding guide nozzle includes a nozzle structure defining a substantially cylindrical holding apparatus that tapers at one end to define a nozzle tip. The holding apparatus and the nozzle tip include concentric bores defined therein. An erosion resistant rod is disposed within the bore defined in the nozzle tip. The erosion resistant rod includes a bore defined therein into with the weld feedstock material is disposed. The erosion resistant material is formed of a high heat resistive material thereby permitting positioning in close proximity to a heat source. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188895 | SUBMERGED ARC WELDING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SUBMERGED ARC WELDING - A submerged arc welding apparatus | 2009-07-30 |
20090188896 | GMAW System Having Multiple Independent Wire Feeds - A gas metal arc welding system comprising, and a method of welding a plurality of workpieces utilizing, a plurality of individually selectable and separately controlled wire feeds, wherein the feeds preferably present differing wire diameters and compositions and predetermined wire contributions are combined during welding so as to present a weld pool and joint having aggregate properties. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188897 | Method of Making a Metal Bellows Assembly Having an Intermediate Plate - The formation of a bellows made up of a stack of a predetermined number of ring-convolutions and having an intermediate plate supported within said stack is achieved by supplying several thin metal rings, each having inner and outer edges. A pair of these metal rings are positioned in contiguous relationship and their adjacent inside edges are welded together to form a ring-convolution. This process is repeated until a sufficient number of ring-convolutions are made to eventually make the desired bellows. Before these separate ring-convolutions are fused to each other, an intermediate plate and a support ring are made. The intermediate plate is a disc of metal that is sized smaller than the inside diameter of the rings and is secured to the support ring. The support ring is then positioned between two formed ring-convolutions in contiguous relationship and the three abutting outside edges are welded to each other to form a support plate convolution. The already made ring-convolutions and the support plate convolution are then stacked in the desired order and in contiguous relationship. All not-yet welded adjacent outside edges of said ring-convolutions and said support plate convolution are then welded to form the bellows. A bottom plate is formed and welded to the outside edge of the bottommost ring-convolution and a top ring is finally welded to the uppermost convolution to complete the bellows. The top ring is meant to be welded to a base plate of an infusion pump. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188898 | Electrode Assemblies, Plasma Apparatuses and Systems Including Electrode Assemblies, and Methods for Generating Plasma - Electrode assemblies for plasma reactors include a structure or device for constraining an arc endpoint to a selected area or region on an electrode. In some embodiments, the structure or device may comprise one or more insulating members covering a portion of an electrode. In additional embodiments, the structure or device may provide a magnetic field configured to control a location of an arc endpoint on the electrode. Plasma generating modules, apparatus, and systems include such electrode assemblies. Methods for generating a plasma include covering at least a portion of a surface of an electrode with an electrically insulating member to constrain a location of an arc endpoint on the electrode. Additional methods for generating a plasma include generating a magnetic field to constrain a location of an arc endpoint on an electrode. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188899 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PREVENTIVE TREATMENT OF AN OPTICAL SURFACE DESIGNED TO BE EXPOSED TO A LASER FLUX - A device for preventive treatment of an optical surface designed to be exposed to a laser flow including a thermal excitation source for providing a localized thermal annealing of a site of the optical surface) by means of a beam applied to the site. The device further includes a measuring member for measuring, in real time said during said localized thermal annealing, a quantity representing the temperature of the site of the optical surface) and at least one control member for increasing the linear power density of the beam applied to the site by the excitation source and, when the quantity reaches a predetermined set point, for gradually decreasing the linear power density. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188900 | METHOD OF CUTTING MATERIAL FOR USE IN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - A method of cutting material for use in an implantable medical device employs a plotted laser cutting system. The laser cutting system is computer controlled and includes a laser combined with a motion system. The laser precisely cuts segments out of source material according to predetermined pattern as designated by the computer. The segments are used in constructing implantable medical devices. The cutting energy of the laser is selected so that the cut edges of the segments are melted to discourage delamination or fraying, but communication of thermal energy into the segment beyond the edge is minimized to avoid damaging the segment adjacent the edge. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188901 | Laser Material Processing System - A laser material processing system and method are provided. A further aspect of the present invention employs a laser for micromachining. In another aspect of the present invention, the system uses a hollow waveguide. In another aspect of the present invention, a laser beam pulse is given broad bandwidth for workpiece modification. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188902 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURING A TIG WELDING SYSTEM USING WORKPIECE CHARACTERISTICS - A system and method for configuring a tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding system includes a user interface to receive characteristics of the workpiece to select operational parameters for the TIG welding process. The characteristics of the workpiece may include workpiece composition or workpiece thickness. Workpiece material is translated to an output welding-type power that is alternating current (AC) power or direct current (DC) power. Workpiece thickness is translated to a specific output amperage. The operator does not need to have knowledge of operational parameters of the TIG welding system and can configured the system using workpiece characteristics. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188903 | Method for welding process consistency - A method is provided for monitoring and controlling the process consistency of an arc welding process. The weld voltage signal is monitored and analyzed to determine the occurrence of the detachment of a weld droplet. The weld droplet detachment is determined via statistical techniques as having occurred at a normal interval following a prior detachment indicating consistent weld process or as a sporadic detachment having occurred at an irregular interval with respect to the prior detachment and indicating inconsistent weld process. The weld process is adjusted by controlling the weld process variables to maximize the predominance of droplet detachment at normal intervals and minimize the occurrence of the sporadic detachments. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188904 | Fault Tolerant Heater Circuit - In one embodiment, a heater circuit includes a number of groups which each include a number of resistive elements arranged in an electrically parallel circuit that are coupled between two power terminals in a series circuit. Each resistive element is disposed on the surface of a structure and physically parallel to other resistive elements in the group and to resistive elements in other groups. The width and/or thickness of the resistive elements may be varied to control the heat generated in particular regions. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188905 | Waterproof, electrically heated articles of apparel and methods of making same - A waterproof, electrically heated, multi-layered article of apparel that is heated by a flexible heating harness that is disposed between the layers of the article and is constructed from silver-plated filaments. Uniquely, the flexible heating harness is sandwiched between a pair of waterproof bladders. The article of apparel has a plurality of heat zones with wattages and amperages required to heat the various zones of the hands to optimum temperatures as determined by the physiology of the human hand. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188906 | HIGH-TEMPERATURE TUBE FURNACE FOR PYROLYSIS - A high-temperature tube furnace for pyrolysis includes a twin-hole ceramic tube including a pyrolysis capillary concentrically arranged within a sintering heat tube which is concentrically arranged within a thermally insulated tube housing. At least one heating tube holding element that is electrically insulative and high-temperature resistant is provided and includes at least three pins disposed radially about the sintering heating tube. Each pin is mounted to the tube housing via a clamp in such a way that the pins are adjustable in the radial direction so that the sintering heating tube is removably disposed between the tips of the pins. The sintering heating tube is connected to a voltage source for applying a heating current to thereto. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188907 | STEEL SHEET HEAT TREATMENT/STAMP SYSTEM AND METHOD - An apparatus and related method are provided for a manufacturing process including heating of a processed part. A resistance heating assembly applies an electrical current to a work part comprising a sheet of high-tensile steel having a heat-resistant plating to improve formability. A heating control system regulates the electrical current to the work part in order to control the temperature of the work part. A temperature detector detects a temperature of the work part and generates feedback to the heating control system in order to regulate the electrical current. An electrical resistance detector measures an electrical resistance within the work part and generates feedback to the heating control system in order to regulate the electrical current. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188908 | SUPPORT FOR AN ELECTRICAL HEATING DEVICE, ELECTRICAL HEATING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF AN ELECTRICAL HEATING DEVICE - An electrical heating device has an integrally manufactured support made from insulating material. Depressed paths for introducing a heating element are provided. A klixon functioning as a thermally actuated switch is inserted from above into an opening in the central area of the support and its electrical terminals project over the bottom side and are bent round for mechanical fixing. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188909 | Induction heated server and method of making - An induction heatable server comprises a base element having a bottom wall and a peripheral wall defining an upwardly opening cavity in which are disposed a heat retentive disc and a ring member which is bonded to the peripheral wall. A top element extends over the ring member and seals the cavity. The top element is bonded to the peripheral wall of the base element and the ring member to preclude moisture penetration into the cavity. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188910 | Heat treatment system and method using active feedback - A method of heat treating a component is disclosed. The method may heat a first feature of the component and heat a second feature of the component differently than the first feature. The method may measure a temperature value of the first feature and of the second feature. The method may also compare the measured temperature values to a threshold temperature value. The method may modify the heating of at least one of the first and second features based on the comparison. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188911 | Multiple linked appliances with auxiliary outlet - A combination microwave and refrigerator system is constructed having a single plug input supply. The microwave oven is adapted to provide power to a refrigerator, and to auxiliary receptacles adapted for low power operation. The current to the low power receptacles and the refrigerator is controlled by the controller for the microwave oven according to the duty cycles of the connected appliances to avoid overload conditions. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188912 | COOKING DEVICE - In a cooking device for cooking an object to be heated, a first operation section is provided to a lower portion of a door, and a second operation section is provided to an upper portion on a front face of a cooking device body so as to be exposed in spite of the door being opened or closed. Numeric keys for accepting a selection from a plurality of recipes stored in advance and start keys for accepting a start of heating are provided to the first and second operation sections redundantly. Therefore, in a case of when the door closes, the first and second operation sections can be used in parallel, allowing arrangement of many keys to have good operability. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188913 | COOKING DEVICE - Multicore electric wires | 2009-07-30 |
20090188914 | MICROWAVABLE BAG OR SHEET MATERIAL - A microwavable material having a structure that may be used to enhance the browning and crisping, and thus improve the taste and appearance, of a food item cooked therein. The material may be in the form of a sheet material or formed as a container such as a bag, pouch, or other suitable structure. The material may comprise one or more features that help bring the material into close contact with the food item and help conform the bag around the food item. Furthermore, the material may comprise a structure that avoids substantial contact with liquid released by a food item, may have a venting system suitable for the exiting of moisture, may have a coating, a transparent surface, and when formed as a container, may have a gusseted surface. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188915 | HEATING COOKER - A heating cooker having a box-like cooking chamber for receiving an object to be cooked, and a hot air generator having an electric heater heat source and a blower. Hot air produced by the hot air generator is caused to impinge on the object as a high-speed jet flow from nozzle holes formed in a ceiling plate of the cooking chamber. The hot air after the impingement is sucked by the blower from hot-air suction openings formed in left and right sidewall lower sections of the cooking chamber and is returned for recirculation to the hot-air generator. | 2009-07-30 |
20090188916 | Insulated Housing - A wall component for use in building structures preferably provides a rear panel which is insulated. This panel preferably provides an improved R value to the housing which has traditionally been a thermal short in many applications. The panel preferably extends significantly beyond a perimeter of the cavity of the housing on three sides. A fourth side of the housing may have a side insulating panel connected thereto to assist in preventing thermal shorts. Finally, an air seal can be provided between dry wall and a flange extending around no more than three sides of the housing. | 2009-07-30 |