33rd week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 31 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090202321 | PUNCHING AND BINDING SYSTEM AND ELEMENTS THEREOF - An apparatus for punching and binding a stack of papers is disclosed. The apparatus includes a paper clamp and a binding element insertion device that are movable relative to each other. The binding element insertion device is configured to receive and detect binding elements of different sizes. The apparatus also includes a punching mechanism, a controller, and a user interface. The controller controls movement of the paper clamp and the binding element insertion device based on the size of the binding element needed to bind the stack of papers together. The user interface is configured to provide information to a user of the apparatus and to receive input from the user before, during, and after the punching and binding operation. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202322 | ROUND BALER - A baler with a bale pressing chamber for agricultural stalk materials is connected with a wrapping device comprising a wrapping table for the enveloping of a bale with foil via at least one support frame carried by a chassis, between the baler and the wrapping device at least one actively driven bale transfer device for the transfer of the finished bale from the bale pressing chamber to the wrapping table of the wrapping device is present, and as a function of the inclination of the baler and/or the wrapping device to the perpendicular the operational sequence of the transfer of the bale from the bale pressing chamber to the wrapping device is controlled. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202323 | ALIGNMENT DEVICE AND METHOD TO ALIGN PLATES FOR ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS - An alignment device to align a plate for electronic circuits comprises transport members able to transport the plate along a transport axis, at least from an entrance position to an alignment position defining an alignment plane. The device also comprises mobile members provided with: first movement members able to move the mobile members in a first direction directed along a first axis substantially perpendicular to the alignment plane so as to associate the mobile members with the plate; second movement members able to rotate the plate, associated with the mobile members, around the first axis; and at least third movement members able to move the plate, associated with the mobile members, in a second direction, directed along a second axis substantially transverse to the first axis and substantially co-planar with the transport axis. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202324 | WAFER TRANSFER DEVICE AND WAFER TRANSFER METHOD - A wafer transfer device and method capable of preventing a wafer from falling off of a carrier. A first carrier receiver holding a first carrier has a box-like shape having an opening through which the first carrier is attached/removed to/from the first carrier receiving member. A second carrier receiver holding a second carrier has a box-like shape having an opening through which the second carrier is attached/removed to/from the first carrier receiving member. The first carrier and the second carrier can be attached/removed to/from the first carrier receiver and the second carrier receiver, respectively. Owing to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a wafer received in the first carrier and the second carrier from falling off from the first carrier and the second carrier, respectively. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202325 | SHUTTLE BIN - An apparatus such as a shuttle bin includes an upper frame, a lower frame hingeably connected to the upper frame, a storage body operatively connected to the upper frame for storing material and a roller assembly operatively connected to the upper frame. The roller assembly is adapted to draw the storage body taut to unload the material stored in the storage body as the upper frame hinges away from the lower frame. The storage body may be formed of a pliable material such as a mesh or canvas. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202326 | Cement truck elevator for additives - Disclosed is a lift elevator that utilizes a winch motor and a moveable platform. The lift Elevator includes cables, tubular frame and guides. These provide controls to a platform upon which a bucket of additives can be loaded into a cement truck mixer. To maintain ease of operation, control switches are placed at both top and bottom of the device. These controls allow upward and downward motion. They are also automatically stopped at both top and bottom of the motion by limit switches. Also provided are E-stop switches in case an emergency stop is required. By placing additional operator safety belts, connected to a “Dead Man” Switch, greater operation safety is provided. All switches have “wash down” capability for additional protection, increased durability and life cycle. There would also be a light in the cab of said vehicle showings its operator that everything was locked in the proper position and its truck could now be moved. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202327 | Cylindrical module unwrapping device and method - A device and method for removing fibrous materials from a wrapped cylindrical module of fibrous material. The wrap material encloses the lateral sides of the cylindrical module, but only overlaps a portion of each end of the module. A cylindrical module is advanced on its side upon a conveyor to a loading position where it is lifted by one or more grasping members on one or more arms to an unloading position without altering the orientation of the module. The cylindrical module is then turned vertically to allow the fibrous material to fall out of the wrap material. The wrap material remains attached to the grasping member by a plurality of projections. Once empty, the empty wrap material may be manually removed and discarded and the arm returned to the loading position to lift the next module. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202328 | LOW PROFILE HOOK HOIST - A vehicle-mounted hook hoist for loading, transporting, dumping and unloading material handling containers, includes a vehicle having a main frame; and, a hook hoist assembly including a hoist frame, a tilt frame, an extension tube assembly, an articulating arm and motive means for moving said tilt frame, extension tube assembly and articulating arm; wherein the hoist frame has a rear hinge mount and is mounted to the main frame, the tilt frame has a rear and a pivot mount and is pivotally mounted at its pivot mount to the rear hinge mount of the hoist frame, and the extension tube is telescopically connected with the tilt frame to extend between a retracted position and an extended position; and, wherein the articulating arm is pivotally connected to the extension tube assembly to pivot between a retracted rest position and a rotatably extended position, and wherein the articulating arm includes a hook configured to engage with and move a container onto and off of the vehicle. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202329 | TRANSPORTER FOR RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL - A vehicle for transporting a ride-on trowel includes a vehicle frame forming a bay sized to receive the ride-on trowel and a system for supporting the ride-on trowel from the vehicle frame. The vehicle frame includes a lower frame that surrounds the bay on three sides. The lower frame has an open rear end and a tapered front end and is configured to closely match the shape of the ride-on trowel outer frame. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202330 | Guide System for Loading Trailers with Cargo - A guide system for loading trailers with cargo is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the system includes first and second tubular sleeves adapted to removably slide over cylindrical bollards, wherein the tubular sleeves are configured to rotate about a vertical axis of the cylindrical bollards. The system also includes first and second arms secured to the respective tubular sleeves, wherein the arms are adapted to sweep over a horizontal surface of a loading dock when the tubular sleeves are rotated. In addition, the system includes first and second pistons, wherein a first end of each piston is secured to a rear portion of the respective arm and the arm swings to a desired position in response to the respective piston. A slidable pin of each arm is configured to engage receptacles mounted in a horizontal surface of a loading dock when the arms are in a closed position. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202331 | Storage Device - A storage device | 2009-08-13 |
20090202332 | APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING AND MOVING ELEMENTS OF A WORKING MACHINE - An apparatus for transferring and moving elements that are removably associable with an operating machine comprises a moving arrangement suitable for receiving and supporting the elements, the moving arrangement being movable for transferring to and/or removing from the operating machine the elements; the operating machine comprises a supporting arrangement configured for receiving from and giving to the apparatus the elements, the supporting arrangement in turn comprising hooking elements suitable for abutting and locking abutting elements of the elements. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202333 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT PICKUP METHOD, ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTING METHOD AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTING APPARATUS - This invention intends to provide an electronic component pick-up method, an electronic component loading method and an electronic component loading apparatus which are | 2009-08-13 |
20090202334 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSPORTING AND STORING MULTIPLE REAGENT PACKS AND REAGENT PACKS USED THEREIN - A new method and system for transporting and sorting multiple reagent packs used in conjunction with an immunodiagnostic instrument is provided. The new system includes a multiplicity of reagent packs; a gantry movably mounted on a rack structure for carrying a gripper mechanism, wherein the gripper mechanism has gripping jaws for engagement with the reagent pack; a power assembly for actuating the respective movement of the gantry, the gripper mechanism and the gripping jaws; a storage nest having a multiplicity of compartments, each adapted for storing a one of the respective reagent packs; and a pipetting nest having a multiplicity of compartment, each adapted for retaining a respective one of the reagent packs for simultaneous pipetting. Methods of using the system and a novel reagent pack used in connection with the new system are also provided. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202335 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING AND MOVING ELEMENTS OF AN AUTOMATIC PACKING MACHINE - A system for transferring and moving elements removably associable with a packaging machine comprises at least a transferring unit provided with a movement arrangement suitable for receiving and supporting the elements, the movement arrangement being movable for transferring and/or removing the elements to and/or from the machine; a method for transferring and moving elements removably associable with a packaging machine provides supporting and conveying the elements using at least a transferring unit and transferring and/or removing the elements to and/or from the packaging machine using the movement arrangement of the transferring unit. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202336 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AN EFFICIENT HANDSHAKE BETWEEN MATERIAL HANDLING AND MATERIAL PROCESSING DEVICES FOR SAFE MATERIAL TRANSFER - Methods and systems are provided. The invention includes performing a handshake directly between a load port associated with process equipment and material handling equipment; and transferring a carrier between the material handling equipment and the load port based on the handshake. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202337 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING GAS TURBINE ENGINES - A method of operating a gas turbine engine is provided. The method includes channeling cooling air towards a shroud hanger assembly such that the cooling air flows through a cavity defined in the shroud hanger assembly, directing the cooling air through a plurality of cooling passages extending from the cavity, and discharging the air from the plurality of cooling passages towards an impingement baffle to facilitate cooling a shroud hanging from the shroud hanger. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202338 | BLADE FOR A FLOW MACHINE - In a blade intended to be exposed to a gas flow at high speed during operation of a flow machine comprising the blade, the blade includes a front end designed to face towards the incoming gas flow and a rear end. The front end is provided with a concave area that is such that during operation a stagnation point for the incoming gas flow arises at a distance in front of an outer blade surface that defines the concave area and such that the outer blade surface is thereby at least partially protected from the incoming gas flow. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202339 | PLATFORM COOLING STRUCTURE FOR GAS TURBINE MOVING BLADE - A platform cooling structure for a gas turbine moving blade is provided which is capable of improving cooling performance of a platform and of improving reliability of a moving blade in such a manner that a portion in the vicinity of a side edge of the platform which is away from moving blade cooling passageways and is easily influenced by thermal stress caused by high-temperature combustion gas, that is, an upper surface of the side edge is effectively cooled by guiding high-pressure cooling air, flowing to the moving blade cooling passageways, to a discharge opening formed in a surface of the platform in the vicinity of the side edge of the platform without particularly attaching an additional member such as a cover plate to the platform. A moving blade cooling passageway | 2009-08-13 |
20090202340 | Inspection Port Plug Devices - An inspection port plug device is provided for sealing three or more oppositely placed inspection ports in a multi-chambered gas turbine engine. An embodiment of the inspection port plug device includes a cap and at least two shafts coupled end-to-end. A first shaft includes a first end coupled to the cap and a second end having a first sealing plug, wherein the first sealing plug includes a recess. A second shaft includes a third end coupled to the first sealing plug within the recess and a fourth end having a second sealing plug. The first shaft and the second shaft also include a first biasing mechanism and a second biasing mechanism, respectively, for maintaining the seals at the first and second sealing plugs when the inspection port plug device is installed. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202341 | TURBOMACHINE MODULE PROVIDED WITH A DEVICE TO IMPROVE RADIAL CLEARANCES - The invention relates to a turbomachine module comprising a device to improve radial clearances, comprising an outer casing ( | 2009-08-13 |
20090202342 | FAN UNIT HAVING A FAN - A fan unit has a fan ( | 2009-08-13 |
20090202343 | TURBOCHARGER SHAFT BEARING SYSTEM - An improved bearing system is provided for use in high speed rotating machinery such as a turbocharger, wherein a turbocharger shaft is rotatably supported at opposite ends by a pair of angular contact bearings subjected to a predetermined and substantially constant thrust pre-load. The angular contact bearings are carried respectively within a pair of generally cylindrical bearing sleeves which cooperatively define an axially split bearing carrier mounted within a turbocharger housing. A spring reacts between these bearing sleeves for applying a substantially constant axial thrust pre-load transmitted by the bearing sleeves to the angular contact bearings. The mechanical spring thrust pre-load may be supplemented or substituted by an hydraulic axial thrust load attributable to oil circulated through the split bearing carrier. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202344 | ROTATING ASSEMBLY FOR A TURBOMACHINE - A rotating assembly for a turbomachine includes a plurality of rotating members that extend radially outward from a central hub. Each of the plurality of rotating members includes a base portion detachably mounted to the central hub, a tip portion, a mid-span portion that extends between the base portion and the tip portion, and a shroud portion positioned at one of the tip portion and the mid-span portion. The shroud portion includes a pressure side and a suction side. At least one hard face interface member is secured to at least one of the suction side and the pressure side of the shroud portion. The at least one hard face interface member is both mechanically interlocked with, and metallurgically bonded to, the shroud portion. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202345 | CASING AND FLUID MACHINE - A casing includes an upper casing and a lower casing jointed in a dividable manner, and a sealing structure that suppresses outward leakage of gas from a joint area between the upper casing and the lower casing. The casing | 2009-08-13 |
20090202346 | Vertical Axis Wind Turbine - A vertical axis sail-type wind turbine includes an array of sail-like structures that are mounted on rotating main masts. The sail-like structures can be oriented to interact with the wind. For example, when the sail-like structures are moving in a downwind direction, they are oriented to present a flat surface that is perpendicular to the wind direction. On the other hand, when the sail-like structures are moving in an upwind direction, they are oriented to present a surface that is at an angle that creates an upwind vector. The sail-like structures rotate about the sail masts, which are rotatably mounted to sail mounting arms that are firmly mounted to a main mast. The main mast rotates, transferring power through a gear and shaft drive to hydraulic pumps in the tower. This hydraulic fluid pressure is then used to drive an electrical generator. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202347 | Systems and methods for mitigating the effects of wind turbines on radar - A control system for mitigating the effects of a wind turbine on a radar system is disclosed. The control system includes a sensor configured to detect an operating condition of the radar system; a processor configured to receive an operating condition of the wind turbine and determine a rotation modification sequence based on the operating condition of the radar system and the operating condition of the wind turbine; and a controller configured to apply the rotation modification sequence to the wind turbine. A method of mitigating the effects of a wind turbine on a radar system is also disclosed. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202348 | Disposable ceiling fan blade slipcovers - The Ceiling Fan Blade Slipcovers is a potential new commercial product generally involving ceiling fans. This product is put on each blade to protect the blades from dirty greasy build up. No more scrapping or overhead cleaning of ceiling fan blades. The slipcovers are also disposable too. It's like changing blown out light bulbs. When dirty greasy build up gets on them take them off throw away replace with a new set of slipcovers. The slipcovers are much easier and quicker to change than to clean ceiling fan blades. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202349 | Self-Assembly Micro Fan - A self-assembly micro fan includes a body, a plurality of blades and flexible joints, with any one of the blades being connected to the body by one of the flexible joints while each flexible joint is regarded as a pivot to move the blade connected therewith to have an angle relative to a radial direction of the body. Besides, each of the flexible joints has plural link members or at least one link member and extension member to provide variable types of shape of the micro fans, so that the air driving efficiency of the self-assembly micro fan is improved. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202350 | Handling System for a Wind Turbine Nacelle, Methods for Transport and Vertical Displacement of a Wind Turbine Nacelle and a Use of a Handling System - A handling system for a wind turbine nacelle in connection with self-loading or self-unloading of the nacelle to or from a vehicle. Two or more lifting apparatus are provided for displacing the nacelle substantially vertically during the self-loading or self-unloading of the nacelle. The lifting apparatus has displacing apparatus for displacing the lifting apparatus or a part of the lifting apparatus. A method for transport of a wind turbine nacelle, a method for vertical displacement of a wind turbine nacelle, and use of a handling system, are also disclosed. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202351 | WIND TURBINE BLADE WITH A LIGHT BEACON AT THE TIP - Wind turbine blade ( | 2009-08-13 |
20090202352 | Forward swept centrifugal fan wheel - A forward swept centrifugal fan wheel comprising a first endring ( | 2009-08-13 |
20090202353 | WHEEL FOR A ROTATING FLOW MACHINE - A wheel for a rotating flow machine, comprising a rotor ( | 2009-08-13 |
20090202354 | Wind turbine blade - An aerodynamic profile and a wind turbine comprising a wind turbine blade with reduced sensitivity towards surface irregularities are provided. The invention is mainly directed towards pitch-regulated wind turbines, which are operated at variable rotor speed and have blades longer than about 30 meters. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202355 | Replaceable blade tip shroud - One embodiment of the present invention is a blade with a replaceable blade tip shroud that includes an airfoil shaped spar extending from a leading edge to a trailing edge between a root end and a tip end. It can also include a plurality of tiles coupled to an exterior of the spar; a tip shroud positioned to overlap at least a portion of the tip end of the spar; and means for anchoring the tip shroud to the tip end of the spar. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202356 | VERTICAL AXIS ROTOR-TYPE WIND TURBINE - The invention refers to the field of wind power engineering, particularly to the vertical axis rotor-type wind turbines, which can be used for drive of electric generators or other using equipment of mechanical energy. The rotor-type wind turbine contains a central vertical shaft, mounted in a hollow elongated supporting column, and rotor structure, comprising two lattice-type blocks with power elements—the lattice-type stacks of aerodynamic blades. Each of the lattice-type blocks is carried by two corresponding lattice-type arms. When using the wind turbine two-block structure, the blocks are positioned by 180° to each other. The end parts of the aerodynamic lattice-type blades in blade blocks are fastened in relevant upper and lower shroud flanges. Each blade block forms the lattice and inter-blade channels so that the efficiency of utilization of the energy of the wind blowing along the inter-blade channels is determined as the sum of thermodynamic component and kinetic component of the factor of utilization kinetic energy of wind. Moreover, the design of vertical-axis wind turbine provided with lattice-type blade blocks and inter-blade channels ensure the rotation of the rotor under the impact of air flux even at low wind velocities. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202357 | COOLED PUSHER PROPELLER SYSTEM - A propulsion system and method includes an annular exhaust nozzle about an axis radially outboard of the annular cooling flow nozzle and ejecting an exhaust flow through an annular exhaust nozzle about an axis radially outboard of the annular cooling flow nozzle. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202358 | BLADE WITH A COOLING GROOVE FOR A BLADED WHEEL OF A TURBOMACHINE - A blade for a turbomachine bladed wheel, the blade including an airfoil and a platform with at least one air injection passage, the platform including a groove running along the pressure side of the airfoil at least in the vicinity of a downstream portion thereof, and formed between the pressure side and a ridge formed on the platform surface at a short distance from said downstream portion of the pressure side, at least one air injection passage being arranged in the groove. Because of the presence of the groove, the air stream injected via the air injection passage(s) is kept close to the pressure side and thus provides effective cooling of the downstream portion thereof. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202359 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING PUMP FLOW RATE - The present invention relates to a method for determining a flow rate indicator relating to the output flow rate of one or more activated pumps of a pumping station. The pumping station includes a well to be at least partially emptied by the pumps and an inlet through which inflow can be supplied into the well. The method includes the step of determining, using a computational device, an operating condition relating to the activated pumps. The pumps are temporarily deactivated and an inflow rate indicator relating to the inflow is determined using the computational device, responsive to the determination of the operating condition. The method further includes the step of determining, using the computational device, the flow rate indicator using the determined inflow rate indicator. The present invention is equally applicable to a well to be at least partially filled by the pumps. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202360 | High rotational speed vacuum pump - A high rotational speed vacuum pump ( | 2009-08-13 |
20090202361 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN AIR OPERATED DIAPHRAGM PUMP - The present invention includes methods and apparatuses for operating and controlling AOD pumps ( | 2009-08-13 |
20090202362 | GETTER PUMP AND VACUUM COATING INSTALLATION COMPRISING A GETTER PUMP - A highly efficient getter pump with low maintenance requirements is applied to a vacuum coating installation, allowing a substrate to be coated to remain uncontaminated by a dusting of getter material. The getter pump comprises a pump housing with an exposure opening. The housing has a getter body, of getter material that essentially closes the exposure opening and can move in relation to the exposure opening. An inner sub-section of the surface of the getter body points towards the interior of the pump housing and an outer sub-section points towards the exterior of the pump housing through the exposure opening. The positions of the inner and outer sub-sections are interchangeable by movement of the getter body. The getter pump is equipped with a device for removing getter material from the inner sub-section. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202363 | Cooling arrangement for a portable air compressor - A portable air compressor assembly includes a tubular frame having side sections and an assembly longitudinal axis. A support plate between the side sections supports a power unit having a longitudinal axis arranged perpendicular to the assembly longitudinal axis. A compressor having a compressor head and longitudinal axis is mounted to the support plate with the compressor longitudinal axis parallel to the power unit longitudinal axis and perpendicular to the assembly longitudinal axis. A fan connected to the power unit generates an air flow. A ducted cover enclosing the fan includes an air passage directing the air flow from the fan to the compressor head. The ducted cover includes inner and outer covers each including a portion of the air passage. An air scoop extends into the outer cover portion of the air passage to redirect the air flow. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202364 | LIQUID PROPULSION DEVICE INCORPORATING A PYROTECHNIC GAS GENERATOR IN THE STRUCTURE THEREOF - The subject of the present invention is a device ( | 2009-08-13 |
20090202365 | Method for controlling pump of working machine - The present invention is intended to provide a technology that can utilize the advantages of both a load sensing control and a regeneration circuit without causing any problem. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202366 | SUBMERGED DC BRUSHLESS MOTOR AND PUMP - An in-line motor and pump assembly is supported at the bottom of a fuel storage tank by a pipe and an internal concentric conduit for housing electrical conductors extending therewithin to the motor. An impeller, coaxial with the rotor of the motor, draws the fuel into an annular passageway surrounding the stator of the motor. Further passageways convey the fuel to an annular passageway defined between the pipe and the conduit for discharge external of the storage tank. A low pressure environment attendant the inflow of the fuel is used to channel fuel for lubrication and cooling purposes to a lower journal bearing and thrust bearing supporting a common shaft for the impeller and the motor. A high pressure environment attendant outflow of fuel is used to channel fuel for lubrication and cooling purposes to a journal bearing supporting the upper end of the shaft. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202367 | TUBE OCCLUDER AND METHOD FOR OCCLUDING COLLAPSIBLE TUBES - The present invention involves, in some embodiments, mechanisms and methods of occluding collapsible tubing with an occluder to prevent fluid flow therethrough. In some embodiments, a tube occluding mechanism is disclosed that includes a bendable occluding member for creating a force that can be applied to a collapsible tube to occlude the tube. In some embodiments, the collapsible tube can be an inlet/outlet tube on a removable pumping cartridge that is coupled to a reusable pump drive component when the system is in operation. In such embodiments, the occluding mechanism can be attached to the reusable component and can be used to block fluid flow to and from the pumping cartridge. In some embodiments, the occluding member can comprises a spring plate which can create a force to occlude tubing when in a relaxed, unbent configuration, and which can be bent to unocclude the tubing. In some preferred embodiments, in a default configuration of the tube occluder mechanism (when no external force is applied to the occluding member) the tubes are occluded, so that the tube occluder mechanism provides a fail-safe configuration preventing fluid flow to and from a pumping cartridge to which the tubes can be connected. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202368 | ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP - In a fuel pump, a case member and a discharge-side cover define a fuel passage. A holder is held between the case member and the discharge-side cover. Brush terminals are supported by the holder to conduct electricity between power receiving terminals and brushes. The power receiving terminals have connector portions that are connected with the brush terminals. A wall of the discharge-side cover and a wall of the holder clamp the connector portions therebetween. The wall of the discharge-side cover and the wall of the holder partition an installation space, which is isolated from the fuel passage and in which the connector portions are enclosed. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202369 | Methods and Systems for Fluid Control - A magnetically coupled fluid actuator for microfluidic applications which affords the actuated fluid some degree of separation from the drive mechanism, increasing biocompatibility and making part of the device potentially disposable. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202370 | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - A hydraulic system that can implement effective practical use of energy is provided. A hydraulic system according to the present invention has a hydraulic pump driven by a hydraulic pump motor, a loading cylinder and a power steering cylinder which are driven by pressure oil supplied from the hydraulic pump, and power supply means for supplying power to the hydraulic pump motor. The power supply means comprises a stack of a fuel cell, a fuel supply passage for supplying hydrogen gas to the stack, fuel circulating passages in which a hydrogen pump for joining unreacted hydrogen gas discharged from the stack into the fuel supply passage to circulate hydrogen gas is disposed, and a regenerator which is driven by pressure oil to generate rotational force. The hydrogen pump is rotationally driven by the regenerator. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202371 | PUMP INTAKE FOR ELECTRICAL SUBMERSIBLE PUMP - An electrical submersible well pump assembly having a pump, a pump motor, a seal section, and an intake in the head of the seal section for drawing well bore fluid into the pump assembly. A shaft extends from the motor for driving the pump, a shaft coupling is included within the intake for connecting the shaft to the pump. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202372 | ELECTRIC MOTOR AND ELECTROPUMP - An electric motor ( | 2009-08-13 |
20090202373 | SUSPENSION SPRING FOR LINEAR COMPRESSOR - A substantially planar suspension spring for supporting a linear compressor housed within a hermetic shell. A hub portion ( | 2009-08-13 |
20090202374 | VALVE HEAD FOR HIGH PRESSURE HOMOGENISER - A high pressure homogenizer provided with head ( | 2009-08-13 |
20090202375 | Continuously Variable Displacement Vane Pump And System - A traditional continuously-variable vane pump is subject to a significant energy loss as its displacement is controlled by the output pressure f the pump rather than the changing requirements of the lubrication system A vane pump ( | 2009-08-13 |
20090202376 | Scroll-Type Fluid Machine - A scroll-type fluid machine has a movable scroll ( | 2009-08-13 |
20090202377 | Gerotor and Method of Assembling the Same - A gerotor and methods for assembling the gerotor are disclosed. The gerotor includes a pump housing having a channel and a rotor positioning cavity, a pump shaft, an inner rotor, and an outer rotor. The pump shaft has central pump shaft axis and the inner rotor has a central inner rotor axis. The methods include: inserting the pump shaft through the channel; sliding the inner rotor onto the pump shaft at an oblique angle such that the central inner rotor axis is at least partially angularly offset from the central pump shaft axis; rotating the inner rotor to substantially align the central inner rotor axis and the central pump shaft axis and to engage the pump shaft with the inner rotor; and positioning the outer rotor around the inner rotor to maintain substantial alignment of the inner rotor with the pump housing and/or the pump shaft. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202378 | METHOD OF FORMING AN ARTICLE - From one aspect, a method of forming a support for use in a selective sintering or melting process includes forming a body on a platen having a plurality of generally parallel channels each channel being open at least one end. The base of the channels may be formed by the platen. Preferably the support is formed by a selective sintering or melting process. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202379 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN INLET LINING - The invention relates to a method for producing an inlet lining on a stator-sided component of a turbine engine, in particular, a gas turbine, with at least the following steps: a) providing a stator-sided component of a turbine engine, this component being provided with an inlet lining; b) providing a mixture consisting of a solvent; particles of a metallic parent material for the inlet lining, said particles being insoluble in the solvent; and a filler, this filler having at least one constituent that is soluble in the solvent; c) applying the mixture to the stator-sided component; d) drying the stator-sided component and the mixture, applied to the component, while at least partially expelling the solvent in order to provide a porous green body in the area of the applied and dried mixture; e) diffusion heat treating the component for inwardly diffusing aluminum and/or chromium and for forming the intermetallic phases in the resulting inlet lining. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202380 | AUSTENITIC STAINLESS STEEL STRIP HAVING A BRIGHT SURFACE FINISH AND EXCELLENT MECHANICAL PROPERTIES - The invention relates to an austenitic stainless steel strip having an elastic limit Rp | 2009-08-13 |
20090202381 | MATERIAL FOR COMPONENTS OF A GAS TURBINE - The presently described technology relates to a material for components of a gas turbine, in particular for components of a gas turbine aircraft engine, having a matrix of an iron-based alloy material, wherein the matrix of the iron-based alloy material being hardened by means of an intermetallic material of the Laves phase. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202382 | HIGH MANGANESE STEEL STRIPS WITH EXCELLENT COATABILITY AND SUPERIOR SURFACE PROPERTY, COATED STEEL STRIPS USING STEEL STRIPS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE STEEL STRIPS - A high-ductility, high-strength and high Mn steel strip used for steel strips of automobiles requiring superior formability and high strength, a plated steel strip produced by using the same, and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The high Mn steel strip comprises, by weight %, 0.2˜1.5% of C, 10˜25% of Mn, 0.01˜3.0% of Al, 0.005˜2.0% of Si, 0.03% or less of P, 0.03% or less of S, 0.040% or less of N, and the balance of Fe and other unavoidable impurities. The high-ductility, high-strength and high Mn steel strip, and the plated steel strip produced by using the same have superior surface properties and plating characteristics. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202383 | Non-Oriented Electrical Steel Sheet and Production Process Thereof - A main object thereof is to provide a non-oriented electrical steel sheet being excellent in surface characteristics and having both excellent mechanical characteristics and magnetic characteristics necessary for a rotor of rotating machines such as motors and generators which rotate at a high speed, and a method for producing the same. To achieve the object, the present invention provides a non-oriented electrical steel sheet comprising in % by mass: 0.06% or less of C; 3.5% or less of Si; from 0.05% or more to 3.0% or less of Mn; 2.5% or less of Al; 0.30% or less of P; 0.04% or less of S; 0.02% or less of N; at least one element selected from the group consisting of Nb, Ti, Zr and Vin the predetermined range; and a balance consisting of Fe and impurities; and having a recrystallized fraction being less than 90%. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202384 | HIGH TENSILE STRENGTH HOT-ROLLED STEEL SHEET HAVING SUPERIOR STRAIN AGING HARDENABILITY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A high tensile strength hot-rolled steel sheet having superior strain aging hardenability, which has high formability and stable quality characteristics, and in which satisfactory strength is obtained when the steel sheet is formed into automotive components, thus enabling the reduction in weight of automobile bodies. Specifically, a method for producing a high tensile strength hot-rolled steel sheet having superior strain aging hardenability with a BH of 80 MPa or more, a ΔTS of 40 MPa or more, and a tensile strength of 440 MPa or more includes the steps of heating a steel slab to 1,000° C. or more, the steel slab containing, in percent by mass, 0.15% or less of C, 0.45% or less of Si, 3.0% or less of Mn, 0.08% or less of P, 0.02% or less of S, 0.02% or less of Al, 0.0050% to 0.0250% of N, and optionally 0.1% or less in total of at least one of more than 0.02% to 0.1% of Nb and more than 0.02% to 0.1% of V, the ratio N (mass %)/Al (mass %) being 0.86 or more; rough-rolling the steel slab to form a sheet bar; finish-rolling the sheet bar at a finishing temperature of 800° C. or more; cooling at a cooling rate of 20° C. to 40° C./s or more within 0.5 second after the finish-rolling; and coiling at a temperature of 650° C. to 450° C. or less. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202385 | Preparation of alloys by the armstrong method - A method and apparatus for making alloys or ceramics by the subsurface injection of an equilibrium vapor of a boiling liquid of the ceramic or alloys constituents is disclosed. Various powders and products are disclosed. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202386 | Alloys, Bulk Metallic Glass, And Methods Of Forming The Same - An alloy having a formula: (Zr1Ti) | 2009-08-13 |
20090202387 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF STERILIZING AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - An implantable system having internal circuitry configured to withstand a pre-determined amount of sterilization radiation is provided. In general, the system includes an internal control module in electrical communication with an implantable medical device. The internal control module can include a circuit board configured to withstand radiation and/or any number of integrated circuits (e.g., application specific integrated circuits) wherein the circuits or at least some portion thereof are fabricated so as to withstand some amount of radiation. For example, some portion of the circuitry can be fabricated utilizing radiation compliant material(s), silicon-on-insulator technology, and/or gallium arsenide technology. Additionally, the circuitry can include various components which are inherently resistant to such radiation (e.g., components fabricated utilizing magnetic field based technology, surface acoustical wave devices, etc.). A method of sterilizing an implantable medical device via radiation is also provided. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202388 | ANALYTE COLLECTION AND DETECTION DEVICES - A system for collecting biological samples, such as fecal specimens, and testing such samples for the presence of an analyte is disclosed. The system comprises a sample collection device that includes a removably secured tab for retaining and transferring a portion of the sample to be tested to the test device. The tab is preferably configured so that it can be received in the test device in only a pre-selected orientation so as to put the portion of the tab carrying the sample in communication with a chromatographic material in the test device. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202389 | CHEMICAL ANALYZER, METHOD FOR DISPENSING AND DILUTION CUP - A method for dispensing a sample solution and a reagent into a container in a chemical analyser includes a first step of dispensing a reagent into a container, a second step of dispensing a sample solution into the container after the first step, and a third step of dispensing the reagent into the container after the second step. A dilution cup includes an inner face where a diameter of a horizontal section increases on at least one position from a bottom to a top, an opening portion surrounding an opening, where a sample solution is dispensed, located on or near the top, a reagent aperture portion surrounding an aperture where a reagent is dispensed such that the sample solution and the reagent create an upswing spiral flow, and a drain aperture portion surrounding a drain aperture, where a mixed solution of the sample solution and the reagent is discharged, located on or near the bottom. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202390 | AUTOMATIC ANALYZER - An automatic analyzer includes a storage unit for storing operation information, information about usage histories of expendable supplies provided for the analysis, and an analysis-ID control unit giving an ID to the analysis, the analysis ID being used as information for identifying the analysis to derive a calibration curve. Data stored in the storage unit is organized along the same time axis both in the order of samples subjected to the analysis and inspection, and in the order of analysis items, so that the data is output in a total data display area. The data is organized from the viewpoint of an analysis process of an analysis item of each sample. By use of information used to identify an influence range based on a kind of an abnormal state, which is stored beforehand, a judgment is made as to whether or not it is necessary to perform reinspection. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202391 | MICRO PASSAGE CHIP AND FLUID TRANSFERRING METHOD - There is provided by the present invention a novel micro passage chip having such a structure that a fluid can be transferred without using a physical or mechanical squeezing means that is applied from above the substrate of the micro passage chip. The micro passage chip of the present invention comprises at least a first substrate, a second substrate, and an intermediate substrate interposed between the first substrate and the second substrate and is characterized in that a first non-adhesive thin-film layer is formed on at least one of the mating sides of the first substrate and the intermediate substrate and at least one port for fluids that is in contact with the first non-adhesive thin-film layer and which is open to the outer surface of the first substrate is provided in any position on the first non-adhesive thin-film layer, and that at least a portion of a second non-adhesive thin-film layer whose length is either the same as or different from that of the first non-adhesive thin-film layer is formed on at least one of the mating sides of the second substrate and the intermediate substrate such that it lies either above or under the first non-adhesive thin-film layer, with the intermediate substrate lying in between, and a pressurizing port that is in contact with the second non-adhesive thin-film layer and which is open to the outer surface of the first or the second substrate is provided in at least one area on the second non-adhesive thin-film layer. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202392 | PIPETTE TIP - A pipette tip formed by a polypropylene substrate coated with a water repellent agent. The water repellent agent contains a silicone resin containing at least one specific substance selected from the group consisting of diisononyl phthalate, diisodecyl phthalate, trioctyl trimellitate and poly (1,3-butanediol adipate). The total mass of the specific substance is 1-30 mass % of the silicone resin. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202393 | FLUID SAMPLE COLLECTION SYSTEM - A fluid sample collection system includes a vial, a plunger and a fluid sample collection device having an absorbent for absorbing and retaining a fluid sample therein. The plunger includes an elongated handle portion and a plunger head portion detachably connected to the handle portion. The plunger also includes a splash guard supported on the handle portion. During the sample collection process, the saturated absorbent from the sample collection device is placed into the vial and the plunger is then advanced toward a closed end of the vial to express the fluid sample from the absorbent. The plunger head portion is retained within the vial with the absorbent in a generally compressed state and the handle portion is detached and removed from the vial. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202394 | VIAL WITH COAXIAL SMALL SAMPLE TUBE INSERT - A container for holding a sample is presented. The container has a substantially cylindrical vial defining an interior cavity and a longitudinal axis. The vial has a first end, an opposed second end, and a circumferential sidewall. The first end of the vial is open for access to the interior cavity and the second end is closed. In one aspect, the circumferential sidewall has a first sidewall portion located proximate the first end projecting inwardly into the interior cavity, and a second sidewall portion positioned between the first sidewall portion and the second end projecting inwardly into the interior cavity. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202395 | Pressure control system - The present invention relates to a pressure control system for maintaining the pressure differential between a reactor ( | 2009-08-13 |
20090202396 | ENVIRONMENTAL SANITIZER AND ODOR REMOVER FOR PURIFICATION OF FOODS, SURFACES, AIR AND WATER WITH DISPOSABLE OZONE GENERATION ELECTRODE, PRESSURE/FLOW ADAPTABLE VENTURI INJECTOR AND AQUEOUS PHASE FILTER DEVICE - A dielectric assembly for generating ozone includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode in operational proximity to the positive electrode, a dielectric in operational proximity to the positive and negative electrodes for generating the ozone, and a knob adapted to extend outside of a housing into which the dielectric assembly is to be placed. A system is also provided for sanitizing and deodorizing water, food, surfaces and air including a microbiological reduction filter device having an input connected to a water supply, a venturi injector disposed within a housing and connected to an output of the microbiological reduction filter device which generates ozone and mixes the generated ozone with the water, and an electrode assembly comprising a plurality of electrodes, a dielectric for generating the ozone, and a knob extending outside of the housing. The dielectric in a first embodiment and the entire dielectric assembly in a second embodiment can be removed from the housing and replaced in its entirety by the knob. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202397 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING AND CONDITIONING AIR TO REDUCE VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS AND OZONE - Conditioning matrices for removing pollutants from air streams of electro-static and electromechanical devices are disclosed. The conditioning matrices can be coated with a reactive material that interacts with the airflow. The conditioning matrices can be positioned in the air stream and catalyze reactions of pollutants into nonpolluting compounds. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202398 | Barrier device for withholding odors released by a malodorous substance, particularly for purifying plants - A barrier device for withholding odors released by a malodorous substance, particularly for purifying plants; the barrier device is provided with a plurality of atomizing nozzles for generating a layer of atomized liquid for covering the free upper surface of the malodorous substance. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202399 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A FLUID ACTIVATED BY SINGLET OXYGEN - Apparatus and process for producing a fluid activated by singlet oxygen, comprising an accommodation vessel which comprises an accommodation chamber which is filled with at least one photosensitizer and with oxygen which can be excited to the singlet state, wherein the accommodation vessel has at least one transparent light incidence wall through which light can come from the outside into the accommodation chamber. The accommodation chamber is completely closed from the outside and the accommodation vessel has at least one transparent activation wall at whose side facing away from the accommodation chamber the fluid to be activated can be activated. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202400 | BIOREACTOR FOR SELECTIVELY CONTROLLING THE MOLECULAR DIFFUSION BETWEEN FLUIDS - A diffusion controlling bioreactor that selectively controls the molecular diffusion between fluids through at least one microchannel in fluid communication with a reaction reservoir. Length and cross-sectional area of the microchannel may be selected to obtain a predetermined rate of molecular diffusion between fluids. When the fluids are liquids, flow through the microchannel is laminar and the capillary action of the microchannel and fluid is such that the fluid flow is regulated, and may have a structure configured to minimize the chances of fluid leakage from the bioreactor, even if the bioreactor is turned in various directions. In certain embodiments, one or more diffusion control chambers regulate fluid flow and diffusion between a reaction reservoir and an outside atmosphere. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202401 | Arrangement For Separating Coarse Ash Out of A Flue Gas Stream - An arrangement for separating coarse ash out of a flue gas stream, comprising a catalytic converter disposed in a widened flue gas channel portion and serving for reducing the NO | 2009-08-13 |
20090202402 | HONEYCOMB STRUCTURE, EXHAUST GAS PURIFYING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HONEYCOMB STRUCTURE - A honeycomb structure includes a honeycomb block which includes at least one honeycomb fired body having a first end face side and a second end face side in a longitudinal direction of the honeycomb fired body. The honeycomb fired body includes a plurality of cell walls extending along the longitudinal direction to define cells. Either one of first and second end portions in the longitudinal direction of each of the cells is sealed. The first end portion provided on the first end face side of the at least one honeycomb fired body is sealed with a first plug which is made from a plug material paste and fired. The second end portion provided on the second end face side of the at least one honeycomb fired body is sealed with a second plug which is made from a plug material paste and unfired. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202403 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COOLING SYNGAS WITHIN A GASIFIER SYSTEM - A method of assembling a synthesis gas (syngas) cooler for a gasification system includes positioning a dip tube within a shell of the syngas cooler. The dip tube is configured to quench the syngas flowing through the shell and/or at least partially channel the syngas through the dip tube. The method also includes coupling an isolation tube to the dip tube such that the isolation tube is substantially concentrically aligned with, and radially outward of, the dip tube. The isolation tube is coupled in flow communication with a purge gas source and is configured to at least partially form a dynamic pressure seal. The method further includes coupling at least one of the isolation tube and the dip tube in fluid communication with a fluid retention chamber. The method also include at least partially filling the fluid retention chamber with fluid, thereby further forming the dynamic pressure seal. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202404 | Apparatus for Producing Trichlorosilane - An apparatus for producing trichlorosilane, including: a reaction vessel in which a supply gas containing silicon tetrachloride and hydrogen is supplied to produce a reaction product gas containing trichlorosilane and hydrogen chloride; a heating mechanism that heats the interior of the reaction vessel; a gas supply section that supplies the supply gas in the reaction vessel; and a gas discharge section that discharges the reaction product gas from the reaction vessel to the outside, wherein a reaction passageway is formed in the interior of the reaction vessel, in which a plurality of small spaces partitioned by a plurality of reaction tubular walls that have different inner diameters and are substantially concentrically disposed communicate by flow penetration sections formed alternately in lower portions and upper portions of the reaction tubular walls in order from the inside, and the gas supply section and the gas discharge section are connected to the reaction passageway. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202405 | Chemical Beneficiation of Raw Material Containing Tantalum-Niobium - The invention relates to a process for the chemical beneficiation of raw material containing tantalum-niobium such as wastes, scoria, concentrates and ores. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202406 | Treatment of Green Pellets Using Microwave Energy - A method and apparatus for producing iron ore pellets containing hematite is described. The pellets containing magnetite are exposed to microwave energy in a heat treatment furnace under oxidizing conditions to convert magnetite to hematite. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202407 | AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION SOLUTION - An improved method of controlling air pollution, a combustion gas is passed through a solution of an alkaline-earth metal sulfide and a redox buffer (e.g., a mono alkaline-earth metal phosphate salt), preferably but not essentially in combination with an alkaline-earth metal carbonate FGD system. The reagents are provided in a fully soluble form enabling low cost application and retrofitting of existing facilities whilst also including alkaline-earth bases salts, which advantageously afford stability to the process product. The reagents co-precipitate when the solution achieves a pH of 4.5 to 6.5 such as is encountered in the acidic environment in conduits that carry combustion flue gases. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202408 | SULFUR RESISTANT EMISSIONS CATALYST - A catalyst of one or more complex oxides having a nominal composition as set out in formula (1): A | 2009-08-13 |
20090202409 | Temperature controlled gas contactor device and method - This invention provides a method and process for the facile extraction of selected gases by means of a permeable membrane module, also known as a permeator, with effective and beneficial control of temperature the apparatus allowing temperature gradients or isothermal operation. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202410 | Capture and Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide in Flue Gases - There is provided a process for the capture and sequestration of carbon dioxide that would otherwise enter the atmosphere and contribute to global warming and other problems. CO | 2009-08-13 |
20090202411 | Method treating a gas stream - A method of treating a gas stream containing silane or other silicon-containing gas is described, in which the gas stream is conveyed to a liquid ring pump or screw-mechanism pump, to which are also supplied an oxidant for oxidising the silicon-containing gas within the pump, and a liquid for forming a liquid ring or intermittent flushing within the pump. A liquid stream containing said liquid and a by-product of the oxidation of the silicon-containing gas is exhaust from the pump. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202412 | METHOD OF PRODUCING OXIDATION CATALYST FOR CLEANING EXHAUST GAS - A method of producing an oxidation catalyst for cleaning exhaust gas, excellent in the function of oxidizing high boiling point materials such as particulates and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons contained in the exhaust gas of internal-combustion engines is provided. Metal elements A and B are selected so that the value of the ionic radius of metal element A/the ionic radius of metal element B is in the range of from 1.349 to 1.580. After reacting the grind mixed material of the first metal element A, the second metal element B, and urea, the reactant material is grind mixed, and thereafter subjected to firing at 600 to 1200° C. for 1 to 5 hours. By doing so, an oxidation catalyst for cleaning exhaust gas comprising a composite oxide represented by the general formula ABO | 2009-08-13 |
20090202413 | Carbon Sequestration and Production of Hydrogen and Hydride - This invention describes a complete sequestration of carbon (CO | 2009-08-13 |
20090202414 | Method of manufacturing sub-micron silicon-carbide powder and composition for manufacturing thereof - A method of manufacturing a silicon carbide powder with submicron size of powder particles wherein a homogeneous reactant mixture comprising a source of silicone, a source of carbon, and polytetrafluoroethylene is locally preheated in a sealed reaction chamber filled with an inert gas under pressure of 20 atm to 30 atm to a temperature sufficient to initiate an exothermic self-propagating reaction ranges from 650K to 900K. In the aforementioned homogeneous reactant mixture, the carbon source is used in the amount from 63 wt % to 68%, the silicon source is used in the amount of from 20 wt. % to 25 wt. %%, and the activated additive is used in the amount of from 8 wt. % to 15 wt. % per 100% of the entire homogeneous reactant mixture. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202415 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING HIGH-PURITY SILICON AND APPARATUS - When high purity silicon is produced through a gas-phase reaction between silicon tetra-chloride and zinc in a reaction furnace, the produce silicon is obtained as block or molten state. after the reaction in which the silicon is not in contact with air and reaction temperature is maintained at melting point of the silicon or less. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202416 | Separation of Fluids Using Zeolite Itq-32 - The invention relates to a method of separating fluids from mixtures using a zeolite known as ITQ-32 consisting of a two-dimensional pore system comprising channels with openings formed by 8 tetrahedra which are interconnected by channels with openings formed by 12 tetrahedra. The inventive method comprises at least the following steps: a) the zeolite ITQ-32 material is brought into contact with the mixture of fluids, b) one or more of the components are adsorbed in the zeolite ITQ-32 material, c) the non-adsorbed components are extracted, and d) one or more of the components adsorbed in the zeolite ITQ-32 material are recovered. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202417 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AMMONIA SYNTHESIS - Systems and methods are disclosed herein for synthesizing ammonia using nano-size metal or metal alloy catalyst particles. Hydrogen and nitrogen gases are passed through a system comprising, for example, a bed of magnetite supporting nano-size iron or iron alloy catalyst particles having an optional oxide layer that forms the catalyst. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202418 | PREPARATION OF CARBON NANOPARTICLES AND CARBON NITRIDE FROM HIGH NITROGEN COMPOUND - The high-nitrogen compound 3,6-di(azido)-1,2,4,5-tetrazine (DiAT) was synthesized by a relatively simple method and used as a precursor for the preparation of carbon nanospheres and nanopolygons, and nitrogen-rich carbon nitrides. | 2009-08-13 |
20090202419 | METHOD FOR PREPARING CARBON NITRIDE C3N4 - The present invention relates to a method for preparing carbon nitride C | 2009-08-13 |
20090202420 | Vanadia-Titania Aerogel Catalysts, Preparing Method of The Same, and Oxidative Destruction of Chlorinated Aromatic Compounds Using The Same - Disclosed are a vanadia-titania aerogel catalyst having high specific surface area and porosity, a method of preparing the same and a method of completely oxidatively-decomposing a chlorinated aromatic compound using the catalyst under air condition. The vanadia-titania aerogel catalyst of the invention is an aerogel form having many porosities and a high specific surface area obtained by performing a supercritical drying of vanadia-titania wet gel, which is prepared by a sol-gel method, with carbon dioxide and then firing the dried vanadia-titania, with a micro porosity structure being maintained, consists of vanadia and titania wherein a content of the vanadia is 1˜15 wt % of an overall catalyst weight. In addition, according to the invention, the vanadia-titania aerogel catalyst may further comprise a manganese oxide of 1˜5 wt % or a sulfur component of 0.0001˜1 wt %. Since the vanadia-titania aerogle catalyst of the invention has the very high conversion rate and selectivity for the complete oxidation reaction of the chlorinated aromatic compound and is very thermally stable, it can be usefully used in the oxidation reaction having a high heating value capable of generating local heat spots. | 2009-08-13 |