33rd week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120205204 | BRAKE DISC HAVING REDUCED NOISE - A brake disc having reduced noise, configured in such a manner that the generation of noise, such as brake noise, in braking operation is effectively prevented using a simple structure. A brake disc ( | 2012-08-16 |
20120205205 | PAD RETRACTION DEVICE - A device comprising: a pair of opposing legs; a bridge between and connecting the pair of legs; a pair of retraction spring arms attached to the outside of each of the legs; the retraction spring arms each comprising: a guide support tab connected to each of the pair of opposing legs wherein the retraction spring arms assist in retracting a pair of brake pads, and the guide support tabs guide the retraction spring arms during movement. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205206 | Hydraulic Buffer Device - A hydraulic buffer device includes a first chamber, a second chamber, and a buffering space disposed under the first and second chambers, an air bladder disposed in the buffering space, an oil chamber disposed above the first and second chambers and divided by a piston into upper and lower chamber portions, and an annular passage disposed around the oil chamber. When the piston is moved downwardly within the oil chamber, the hydraulic oil flows from the lower chamber portion into the buffering space via the first chamber to contract the air bladder so that, upon expansion of the air bladder, air pressure in the air bladder pushes the hydraulic oil to flow from the buffering space into the upper chamber portion via the second chamber and the annular passage. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205207 | High Torque Damper with Variable Speed Control - A damper is disclosed for damping the rotational speed of an article that is coupled to, and rotates about the longitudinal axis of, the damper. The illustrative damper comprises: a thermal compensator that, in response to the ambient temperature, linearly expands and contracts; a blade that defines a first chamber and a second chamber within the damper; an orifice between the first chamber and the second chamber, wherein the orifice is operatively coupled to the thermal compensator such that the orifice (i) decreases when the thermal compensator expands and (ii) increases when the thermal compensator contracts; and a fluid that fills the first chamber and the second chamber, wherein the fluid flows through the orifice when the blade rotates about a longitudinal axis of the apparatus, and wherein the rate of flow of the fluid depends on the size of the orifice. The rotational speed available from the damper depends at least in part on the rate of flow of the fluid through the orifice. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205208 | LINEAR SHOCK ABSORBER - A shock absorber comprises a tubular housing ( | 2012-08-16 |
20120205209 | DRUM BRAKE TYPE PARKING BRAKE APPARATUS - A joining link, a strut, and first and second expansion levers constitute an expansion and contraction device. At the time of the braking, the proximal end portion of both of the expansion levers are mutually pressed from the opposite sides by first and second pressing members constituting a driving device. The reaction due to the braking is offset by the joining link portion, whereby a large force is not applied to the back plate or the like. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205210 | BRAKE SYSTEM FOR MOTORCYCLE - In a brake system for a vehicle, a first control mode and a second control mode are provided by which it is possible to cope with variations in the running environments such as changes between traveling on a public road and traveling on a circuit racecourse and variations in road conditions such as changes between a dry road surface and a wet road surface. A mode change-over switch is disposed between a kill switch on the upper side and a starter switch on the lower side, on the vehicle body center side relative to a right grip. Switching between the first control mode and the second control mode is carried out by use of the mode change-over switch. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205211 | Footer - The Footer is the first of its' kind in luggage. The Footer is a two-wheeler shoe luggage carrier that transports your shoes securely. It has three dimensional sets, Large: 29′ L×21⅓′ W×4′ D, Medium: 25′ L×21⅓′ W×4′ D and Small Carry-On: 20′ L×15⅓′ W×4′ D. Large carries eight pairs of shoes, Medium: six pairs of shoes and Small/Carry-On: four pairs of shoes. The outer shell is made of a polycarbonate composite with ABS (acrylontitdle-butadiene styrene). The inner top lid zipper mesh pocket is four inches deep for extra items. This pocket is horizontal and spans the width of each sized luggage piece: large, 29″ L, medium 25″ L, and small/carry-on 20″ L. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205212 | Torque Transmission Arrangement, Particularly A Hydrodynamic Torque Converter - A torque transmission arrangement includes a housing arrangement which is drivable for rotation around an axis of rotation and a clutch arrangement in the torque transmission path between the housing arrangement and a driven member. The clutch arrangement has a first friction surface formation, which is rotatable with the housing arrangement and a second friction surface formation, which is rotatable with the driven member, and a clutch piston, which is movable axially for producing and canceling a frictional engagement of the first friction surface formation with the second friction surface formation. A piston carrying element, which is connected in a substantially fluid-tight manner to the clutch piston on the radially inner side, permits an axial movement of the clutch piston. The piston carrying element is produced substantially in its entirety from plastic material. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205213 | WET CLUTCH ARRANGEMENT - A wet clutch arrangement, particularly starting clutch for a vehicle, including a housing arrangement which is filled or fillable with fluid, a friction coupling region having a first friction surface formation rotating with the housing arrangement around an axis of rotation and a second friction surface formation that rotates with a driven element around the axis of rotation and which can be brought into frictional engagement with the first friction surface formation, a fluid coupling region with an impeller rotating with the housing arrangement around the axis of rotation and with a turbine that rotates with the driven element around the axis of rotation and which, along with the impeller, defines a toroidal fluid circulation space. The fluid coupling region is arranged radially outside the friction coupling region. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205214 | RING RIVET - An assembly for transferring torque including a first component having first wall portions, a second component having second wall portions, wherein the first wall portions extend radially from the first component toward the second component, the second wall portions extend radially from the second component toward the first component, the first wall portions are axially aligned with the second wall portions, and a clearance is formed between the first and second wall portions, and a ring rivet having a connecting portion inserted into the clearance and deformed for creating at least one head for axially locking the first component and the second component together, and wherein deforming the connecting portion fills the clearance for rotationally locking the first component and second component together for enabling a transfer of torque between the first component and the second component. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205215 | Clutch Device for a Needle Bar of a Sewing Machine - A clutch device used to couple/decouple a reciprocating force of a drive member to/from a needle bar in a sewing machine includes an actuating lever actuated by an electromechanical unit to be pivotable between an idle position to disengage from an actuated end of a clutch lever so as to leave a grasp end of the clutch lever in a coupled state, where the grasp end is engaged with a coupled portion disposed on a drive member, thereby transmit the reciprocating force to the needle bar, and an actuating position to be in pressing engagement with the actuated end so as to displace the grasp end to a decoupled state, where the grasp end is disengaged from the coupled portion. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205216 | Drive System for Hermetic Applications and Device Having Such Drive System - A drive system including a partition wall; a drive device positioned on a first side of the partition wall, wherein the drive device includes at least one first member positioned on said first side of said partition wall. An actuator for actuating the drive device, where the actuator is positioned on a second side of the partition wall so that the partition wall is between the drive device and the actuator, and where the actuator includes at least one second member positioned on the second side of said partition wall. The second member of the actuator is magnetically coupled to the first member of the drive device, where movement of the second member causes movement of the first member, and to a device including a drive system. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205217 | Ship quay with an integrated storage silo - A quay structure ( | 2012-08-16 |
20120205218 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING CONTAINERS WITH ROTATION OF THE CONTAINERS - An apparatus for treating containers, including a first treatment unit which treats the containers in a first predefined manner, a transport device which transports the containers away from the first treatment unit, and a second treatment unit which is arranged downstream of the first treatment unit in the transport direction of the containers and which treats the containers in a second predefined manner, wherein the transport device has a first transport unit for transporting the containers and this first transport unit has a guide device which makes contact with the containers and relative to which the containers are moved. The transport device has a second transport unit which is arranged downstream of the first transport unit in the transport direction of the containers and which rotates the containers through a predefined angle relative to the container longitudinal axis during transport of the containers. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205219 | SCREW-TYPE HEAT-EXCHANGER SYSTEM WITH VARIABLE-CLOCKING SCREW CONVEYORS - A system for treating a material includes first and second screw conveyors each having a rotary shaft and a helical flight extending radially outward therefrom, the flighting of the screw conveyors overlapping with each other, and first and second actuators operably coupled to the first and second screw conveyors in a one-to-one dedicated relationship to rotationally drive the screw conveyors independently of each other. In typical embodiments, also included is a system for varying the clocking position of the screw conveyors relative to each other, wherein the screw conveyor flights are axially adjusted with respect to each other between a normal position and an advanced and/or retarded position. Also disclosed are methods of varying the axial position of the screw conveyor flights with respect to each other between the normal and advanced and/or retarded positions. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205220 | CONVEYOR APPARATUS - A conveyor apparatus for conveying objects ( | 2012-08-16 |
20120205221 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR HANDLING VALUE NOTES - The invention relates to a device ( | 2012-08-16 |
20120205222 | SYSTEM TO VENT SOLID FEED PUMP - A system includes a solid feed fuel pump. The solid feed fuel pump includes a solid feed flow path configured to route a solid fuel flow from an inlet to an outlet. The solid feed fuel pump also includes a vent including a filter, wherein the vent is configured to discharge fluid flow that is opposing the solid fuel flow. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205223 | STEEL CORD CONVEYER BELT WITH A CONNECTING HINGE FOR COUPLING TWO BELT ENDS - A conveyor belt with a reinforcement support layer consisting of steel cords running in parallel has, at each end, the hinge-like configuration for coupling to another belt end. In order also to provide a hinge connection for steel cord conveyor belts having relative large cord diameters, each belt end ( | 2012-08-16 |
20120205224 | Circuit Breaker Lockout - A circuit breaker lockout device is disclosed. The circuit breaker lockout device includes a body having a top, a bottom, a front, a back and sides. The top of the body includes a padlock hole defined by a channel that is parallel to the body. The body also includes a toggle screw that extends through the body to secure the lockout device to a circuit breaker. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205225 | High-G Inertial Igniter - A method for igniting a thermal battery upon a predetermined acceleration event. The method including: rotatably connecting a striker mass to a base; aligning a first projection on the striker mass with a second projection on the base such that when the striker mass is rotated towards the base, the first projection impacts the second projection; and preventing impact of the first and second projections unless the predetermined acceleration event is experienced. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205226 | LATCH ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A latch assembly includes a latch plate having an opening therethrough; and a latch shaft having a shaft member and a positioning shoulder disposed on the shaft member. The positioning shoulder has a seating surface thereon. The shaft member passes through the opening of the latch plate. The latch plate engages the positioning shoulder of the shaft member. The seating surface of the shaft member is swaged to retain the latch plate to the shaft member. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205227 | GROUP OF MOMENTARY-CONTACT SWITCHES AS UNIFORM CONTROL PANEL IN MOTOR VEHICLES - A pushbutton switch array is proposed which provides a uniform operating surface in which switching units are distinguished from dummy elements only by symbols provided on the switching units and the switching units are realized with few functional parts. The pushbutton switch array has a frame which is covered by a transparent film and includes recesses which selectively have an actuating element accommodated therein for displacement or a dummy element accommodated therein so as to be non-displaceable. The actuating elements are provided with symbols on the surface thereof facing the film and hold a printed circuit board at the opposite end. The printed circuit board carries a switch element that cooperates with a contact element on an opposite base plate. The transparent film, which completely covers the frame along with the actuating elements and the dummy elements, provides a continuous smooth surface. Arranged behind the film are the actuating elements, which are identifiable only by the selectively illuminated symbols. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205228 | BIOMASS FRACTIONING PROCESS - A biomass fractionator and method are described for inputting ground biomass and outputting several vapor streams of bio-intermediate compounds along with syngas and biochar. In one embodiment, a method for biomass fractioning, comprises dispensing biomass into thin sheets of ground biomass; subjecting the thin sheets to ramps of temperature; and selectively collecting various groups of compounds as they are released from the thin sheets. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205229 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BIOMASS FRACTIONING - A biomass fractionator and method are described for inputting ground biomass and outputting several vapor streams of bio-intermediate compounds along with syngas and biochar. In one embodiment, a method for biomass fractioning, comprises dispensing biomass into thin sheets of ground biomass; subjecting the thin sheets to ramps of temperature; and selectively collecting various groups of compounds as they are released from the thin sheets. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205230 | BIOMASS REACTOR - A biomass fractionator and method are described for inputting ground biomass and outputting several vapor streams of bio-intermediate compounds along with syngas and biochar. In one embodiment, a method for biomass fractioning, comprises dispensing biomass into thin sheets of ground biomass; subjecting the thin sheets to ramps of temperature; and selectively collecting various groups of compounds as they are released from the thin sheets. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205231 | CONTROLLED-GRADIENT, ACCELERATED-VAPOR-RECOMPRESSION APPARATUS AND METHOD - An accelerated vapor recompression apparatus | 2012-08-16 |
20120205232 | CONTROLLED-GRADIENT, ACCELERATED-VAPOR-RECOMPRESSION APPARATUS AND METHOD - An accelerated vapor recompression apparatus | 2012-08-16 |
20120205233 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PURIFYING WATER - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for purifying water. The apparatus includes one or more fluid pipes for transporting a hot fluid and a heating unit capable of receiving the hot fluid from the one or more fluid pipes and water. The water is heated using the hot fluid to generate steam and a condensed fluid. The apparatus further comprises one or more steam pipes for transporting the steam and a fluid circulation pipe connected to the heating unit and the at least one fluid pipe. The fluid circulation pipe receives the condensed fluid from the heating unit. At least a portion of each steam pipe is arranged in a heat-exchanging relationship with the fluid circulation pipe for condensing the steam passing through each steam pipe using the condensed fluid to obtain purified water. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205234 | POLYMERIZABLE MONOMER COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING POLYMERIZATION - The present invention provides a method for preventing polymerization, and a polymerizable monomer composition favorably used therefor that includes a (meth)acryloyl group-containing isocyanate compound and a specific polymerization inhibitor. The polymerizable monomer composition includes a (meth)acryloyl group-containing isocyanate compound and a stable free radical compound. The invention effectively prevents the polymerization of the (meth)acryloyl group-containing isocyanate compound and the occurrence of polymers due to the polymerization. Furthermore, the use of a stable free radical compound which has a vapor pressure approximate to that of the (meth)acryloyl group-containing isocyanate compound can effectively prevent polymerization in a vapor phase and a condensation phase of distillation facility. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205235 | CONTROLLED-GRADIENT, ACCELERATED-VAPOR-RECOMPRESSION APPARATUS AND METHOD - An accelerated vapor recompression apparatus | 2012-08-16 |
20120205236 | High-Efficiency Thermal-Energy-Driven Water Purification System - Water can be separated from a liquid composition, such as salt water, by directing a flow of a carrier gas through at least one evaporator and directly contacting the carrier gas flow with the liquid composition in the evaporator to humidify the carrier gas with water evaporated from the liquid composition, producing a humidified gas flow. The humidified gas flow is then compressed by injecting a fluid that includes steam and/or an organic compound at an elevated pressure at least five times greater than the pressure in the evaporator and at a temperature at least as high as a saturation temperature of the steam/organic compound at the elevated pressure of the fluid. After being compressed, the humidified gas flow is directed through at least one condenser where water is condensed from the compressed humidified gas flow and collected. The dehumidified gas flow is re-circulated from the condenser back through the evaporator, where the dehumidified gas is reused as the carrier gas. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205237 | METHOD FOR FORMING GAPLESS SEMICONDUCTOR THIN FILM - Provided is a method for forming a gapless semiconductor thin film. The method includes the steps of providing a lead palladium oxide target, arranging the lead palladium oxide target in a vacuum container and providing a substrate, and forming a lead palladium oxide thin film on the substrate using the lead palladium oxide target. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205238 | Electro Chemical Deposition Systems and Methods of Manufacturing Using the Same - An electro chemical deposition system is described for forming a feature on a semiconductor wafer. The electro chemical deposition is performed by powering electrodes that includes a cathode, an anode and a plurality of electrically independent auxiliary electrodes. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205239 | ANODE ASSEMBLY, SYSTEM INCLUDING THE ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The present invention relates to an anode assembly for use in an electrolytic cell for recovery of metal. The assembly includes a hanger bar, a first perimeter bar, a second perimeter bar, optionally one or more center conductor bars, a base bar, a first tab coupled to the first perimeter bar and/or the base bar, and a second tab coupled to the second perimeter bar and/or the base bar. The assembly may also include insulating separators coupled to the tabs and/or insulators coupled to an active area of the anode assembly. A system includes the anode assembly, a cathode assembly, and a tank. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205240 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF GRAPHITE ELECTRODES FOR ELECTROLYTIC PROCESSES - A process is described for the production of graphite electrodes coated predominantly with noble metal for electrolytic processes, especially for the electrolysis of hydrochloric acid, wherein the surface of a graphite electrode is coated with an aqueous solution of a noble metal compound and then tempered at 150 to 650° C. in the presence of reducing and/or extensively oxygen-free gases. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205241 | PROCESS KIT FOR RF PHYSICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION - Embodiments of the invention generally relate to a process kit for a semiconductor processing chamber, and a semiconductor processing chamber having a kit. More specifically, embodiments described herein relate to a process kit including a cover ring, a shield, and an isolator for use in a physical deposition chamber. The components of the process kit work alone and in combination to significantly reduce particle generation and stray plasmas. In comparison with existing multiple part shields, which provide an extended RF return path contributing to RF harmonics causing stray plasma outside the process cavity, the components of the process kit reduce the RF return path thus providing improved plasma containment in the interior processing region. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205242 | Cu-In-Ga-Se QUATERNARY ALLOY SPUTTERING TARGET - A quaternary alloy sputtering target made of copper (Cu), indium (In), gallium (Ga) and selenium (Se), wherein the Cu—In—Ga—Se sputtering target has a composition that is represented by a composition formula of CuIn | 2012-08-16 |
20120205243 | POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS - Provided is a power supply apparatus which can effectively restrict the current rise at the time of occurrence of arc discharge that is directly related to the occurrence of splashes or particles, and which is also capable of preventing the discharge voltage from getting excessive at the time of finishing the arc processing. The power supply apparatus has: a DC power supply unit which applies a DC voltage to a target which comes into contact with a plasma; and an arc processing unit which can detect arc discharge generated in the electrode by positive and negative outputs from the DC power supply unit, and also which can perform arc discharge suppression processing. An output characteristics switching circuit switches the outputs such that the output to the electrode has constant-current characteristics and that the output to the electrode has constant-voltage characteristics by the time of completion of the arc suppressing processing. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205244 | GAS-MONITORING ASSEMBLY COMPRISING ONE OR MORE GAS SENSORS AND ONE OR MORE GETTERS, AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The present invention relates to a gas-monitoring assembly ( | 2012-08-16 |
20120205245 | LOW MAINTENANCE REFERENCE ELECTRODE FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL MEASUREMENTS - A low maintenance reference electrode has a liquid junction body with a multiplicity of micron-sized capillary channels extending through the body for transporting electrolyte to a test solution. A viscosity-increasing agent thickens the electrolyte to limit its flow to a rate on the order of microliters/day so that a few milliliters of electrolyte suffice to provide an extended electrode life. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205246 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTION OF ADHESION OF MARINE ORGANISMS TO A SUBSTRATE CONTACTING WITH SEAWATER - A system and a method for prevention of adhesion of marine organisms to a substrate contacted with seawater are provided. The system comprises a generator ( | 2012-08-16 |
20120205247 | Vertical slice gel electrophoresis cell - In the present innovated vertical slice gel electrophoresis cell, at least one piece of large diameter screw urging ring is held to face to one U-shaped side opening of an upper buffer chamber, but an interval is left therebetween. After inserting a gel cassette into the interval, turning tight the screw urging ring can force at least one piece of gel cassette to join the upper buffer chamber tightly, no matter how thick the cassette is. In addition, some other materials are found also suitable for absorbing the Joule-heat after sealing them into dielectric shells respectively. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205248 | TIN AND TIN-ZINC PLATED SUBSTRATES TO IMPROVE NI-ZN CELL PERFORMANCE - An improved Ni—Zn cell with a negative electrode substrate plated with tin or tin and zinc during manufacturing has a reduced gassing rate. The copper or brass substrate is electrolytic cleaned, activated, electroplated with a matte surface to a defined thickness range, pasted with zinc oxide electrochemically active material, and baked. The defined plating thickness range of 40-80 μIn maximizes formation of an intermetallic compound Cu | 2012-08-16 |
20120205249 | Aluminum or Aluminum Alloy Barrel Electroplating Method - To provide a barrel electroplating method which is less prone to bare spots and adhesion failure such as blisters and peeling, and which makes it possible to obtain uniform plated coatings free from burnt deposits and poor brightness, irrespective of the amount of workpieces. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205250 | ELECTROLYTIC COPPER PLATING SOLUTION COMPOSITION - Disclosed is an electrolytic copper plating solution composition, which includes a copper salt, an acidic solution, and a PEG-PPG-PEG copolymer, and in which the PEG-PPG-PEG copolymer which is a non-ionic surfactant is added, thus decreasing the surface tension of the electrolytic copper plating solution, thereby enhancing plating wettability. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205251 | NANOWIRE-NANOPARTICLE CONJUGATE PHOTOLYTIC FUEL GENERATORS - A method for generating hydrogen is disclosed. The method includes substantially submersing nanowires having metallic nanoparticles into water, exposing the water submerged nanowires to light, and collecting hydrogen gas produced by photolysis from the exposure to light. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205252 | Method and Apparatus for Achieving Maximum Yield in the Electrolytic Preparation of Group IV and V Hydrides - A method for generating hydride gas of metal M | 2012-08-16 |
20120205253 | PROCESS FOR THE COMBINED REGENERATION OF SOLUBLE SALTS CONTAINED IN A RESIDUE OF AN INDUSTRIAL PROCESS - Process for the combined regeneration of at least two soluble salts contained in a residue of an industrial process comprising heavy metals, comprising: adding an amount of reactive aqueous solution needed to completely dissolve the salts which are desired to be regenerated to the residue; subjecting the resulting aqueous suspension to a separation to obtain an aqueous production solution on the one hand and insoluble impurities on the other hand, which are removed; successively subjected the aqueous production solution to at least two selective crystallization steps intended to crystallize, separately, the at least two soluble salts which are desired to be regenerated, which are washed, dried and regenerated separately; and adjusting the concentration of at least one of the soluble salts to be regenerated in the aqueous production solution, at the moment when such solution is subjected to the step of crystallization of this salt, to give rise to the selective crystallization of this salt, by addition of a controlled amount of this salt to the aqueous production solution upstream of the crystallization step. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205254 | CONTACT BAR ASSEMBLY, SYSTEM INCLUDING THE CONTACT BAR ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The present invention relates to a contact bar assembly for use in a multi-cell electrolytic system for recovery of metal, to a system including the contact bar assembly, and to a method of using the assembly and system. The contact bar assembly includes a base cap board, a primary bar having a plurality of primary bar structures formed thereon, an auxiliary bar having a plurality of auxiliary bar structures formed thereon, and a top cap board, wherein the base cap board includes slots to receive the primary bar and the auxiliary bar, and wherein the top cap board includes a plurality of openings to receive the plurality of primary bar structures and the plurality of auxiliary bar structures. A system includes the contact bar assembly, an anode assembly, a cathode assembly, and a tank. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205255 | Apparatus and Method for Disinfecting Contact Lenses - A system and method for disinfecting contact lenses produces ozone from the water in which the contact lenses are submerged, thus avoiding the need to supply ozone from an external source. Ozone is created by an electrolytic cell including a diamond electrode, which is submerged in the water with the contact lenses to be disinfected. The diamond electrode may include a number of fingers, and may be fabricated from a diamond blank. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205256 | CATHODIC PROTECTION ASSESSMENT PROBE - An apparatus and method for monitoring cathodic protection of a protected object that includes a probe with five segments in series. The cathodic protection is provided by a system with a power supply that impresses current onto the protected object. An anode is included with the system that is also connected to the power supply. The third and fifth segments are in electrical communication through a frangible connection; that over time galvanically corrodes to electrically isolate the third and fifth segments. The second segment, which is a permanent isolator, is set between the first and third segments. The third segment is selectively connected with the protected object. When the third segment is selectively disconnected from the protected object, measuring the potential difference between the third segment and the first segment yields a value for object polarization that is void of IR error. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205257 | System and Method for Separating Particles from Liquid Media - A system for separating small particles from liquid media comprising: a reactor vessel(s), a hollow primary electrode(s) within the reactor vessel(s), a secondary electrode(s) within the primary electrode(s), an air delivery apparatus configured to deliver coarse air bubbles within the primary electrode(s), an electrical charge apparatus, a separation vessel fluidly coupled to the reactor vessel(s), tertiary electrodes within the separation vessel, and a skimming device configured to collect flocculated material. A method for separating particles from liquid media, comprising the acts of: circulating liquid media throughout a reactor vessel(s), adding coarse air bubbles that travel through a hollow primary electrode(s) to facilitate circulation of the liquid media and removal of micro-bubbles, applying an electrical potential between primary electrode(s) and secondary electrode(s), routing the liquid media to a separation vessel, applying an electrical potential to tertiary electrodes, and skimming flocculated material from an upper surface of the liquid media. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205258 | DIGITAL POTENTIOSTAT CIRCUIT AND SYSTEM - A small, portable, and inexpensive potentiostat circuit that is suitable for wide-spread electrochemical analysis is disclosed. The potentiostat may be fabricated as a stand-alone electrical component or it may be fabricated in conjunction with a Programmable System-on-Chip (SoC) to facilitate on-the-fly calibration and configuration. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205259 | Method and Apparatus for Assay of Electrochemical Properties - The presence of a select analyte such as glucose in the sample is evaluated in an electrochemical system using a conduction cell-type apparatus. A potential or current is generated between the two electrodes of the cell sufficient to bring about oxidation or reduction of the analyte or of a mediator in an analyte-detection redox system, thereby forming a chemical potential gradient of the analyte or mediator between the two electrodes after the gradient is established, the applied potential or current is discontinued and an analyte-independent signal is obtained from the relaxation of the chemical potential gradient. The analyte-independent signal is used to correct the analyte-dependent signal obtained during application of the potential or current. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205260 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE CONCENTRATION OF AN ANALYTE IN A SAMPLE FLUID - The present disclosure relates to various methods for measuring the amount of an analyte present in a biological fluid using an electrochemical testing process. Various embodiments are disclosed, including the use of AC test signals and the performance of tests having a Total Test Time within about 3.0 seconds or less, and/or having a clinically low Total System Error. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205261 | Method and apparatus of identifying explosives and chemical warfare on-field with capacitative neutrons generator - The aim of the present invention is to identify stationary and moveable high explosives and chemical warfare on-field with a unique structure of a portable neutrons generator used in strategic and public places, vehicles and airplanes. The present invention includes also a unique operation of fusion fuel below breakdown which is characterized with high production efficiency. The analysis of identifying the elements and their concentrations is also introduced in the present invention. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205262 | Hanging Fabric Jewelry Organizer - A fabric jewelry organizer including a fabric surface having a fabric flap on each edge.
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20120205263 | STACKABLE LOW DEPTH TRAY - A tray includes a base including a plurality of base walls each having a peripheral wall defining a container-receiving pocket therein. Adjacent pairs of the peripheral walls of the base walls are spaced apart to define low-profile lateral and longitudinal dividers. The base includes a generally horizontal upper divider wall connecting the peripheral walls. A plurality of side columns have outer walls extending up from upper portions of side walls and have inner walls extending down to the base. The side columns are arranged between spaced apart lower portions of the side walls. A pair of opposed end walls each include an upper bar and a lower bar extending between a pair of corner columns. A handle opening is defined between the upper bar and the lower bar. Each lower bar is connected to the base by an end inner wall. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205264 | CORROSION INHIBITING PACKAGING - A substrate in the form of a film is described for producing a corrosion inhibiting atmosphere for the storage and transport of exposed bare metal parts to inhibit rust or corrosion of the metal parts. In one form, the substrate is a co-extruded film having one layer for providing shape and form to the film when moulded into a specific shape and the other layer containing a vapour corrosion inhibitor (VCI) for being admitted from the surface of the layer to form the corrosion inhibiting atmosphere. Other structures of the film are possible including triple layers and the like. The co-extruded film is formed by vacuum moulding optionally with pressure forming assist to form the film into a semi-rigid or rigid shape for fitting over or enveloping the metal part to be protected. The advantage of the invention is to be able to provide a controlled corrosion inhibiting atmosphere for the normal duration that a metal part is being stored thereby reducing the chance that the metal part will develop rust or corrosion during storage. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205265 | Combination Nut/Shell Bowl - An adaptable, two-piece, interlocking container system for use with food items (such as nuts in shells) that have both an edible portion and a waste portion, and/or are typically supplied with tools and/or accessories; and which can be easily lifted and transported as a single unit. A utility bowl, to hold the food items and accessories, nests inside of a separate waste receptacle; affording independent usage and maximum capacity of both bowls. The waste receptacle is equipped with a connecting stem that passes through a corresponding hole in the utility bowl, effectively interlocking the two bowls. This connecting stem is also the means by which a fixed or detachable handle is connected. This configuration provides for a decorative display and total access to both the food items and accompaniments; a broad scope of application; and, with a detachable handle, a very compact unit for storing | 2012-08-16 |
20120205266 | Cigarette Storage Device - A cigarette storage device is provided, comprising of a open ended cylindrical tube and cap for the protection of an individual cigarette. The tube has 1 open, cylindrical side and the other end being rounded with a small hole in the center. The tube is machined to a size slightly larger in diameter than a conventional cigarette. The cap is pressed onto the outside of the cylindrical end & contains a clip for affixing to a wallet or clothing. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205267 | Laminated Material Suitable for Forming Containers - The invention relates to a laminated material for forming a flexible container for holding a hair dye or the like, the laminated material having a first surface which, in use, forms the internal surface of the container, and a second surface which, in use, forms the external surface of the container, the laminated material comprising an inner layer, an outer layer and an intermediate metal foil barrier layer, wherein the inner layer is on the first surface side of the metal foil barrier layer, and wherein the outer layer is on the second surface side of the metal foil barrier layer, wherein the laminated material has a total thickness of at most 240 μm, and wherein the inner layer comprises polyethylene and has a mean density of 0.92 to 0.94 g/cm | 2012-08-16 |
20120205268 | LACROSSE HEAD POCKET RETAINER - The present invention provides a cover for use with a lacrosse stick that specifically interacts with the net of the lacrosse head to protect the net and the pocket from the environment and selectively maintain a certain shape or contour of the pocket. The pocket retainer is a component that may be selectively positioned within the cover and thereby retains the contour of the net particular to the lacrosse player. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205269 | STERILIZABLE POUCH - Disclosed is a sterilizable pouch for surgical instruments. The pouch comprises a sterilant permeable sheet with a first sealing strip and a sterilant impermeable sheet with a second sealing strip. The sealing strips are sealed together to define the pouch. At least one sealable open portion is for sealing the pouch after surgical instruments are located inside the pouch. An indicator material for indicating sterile processing conditions inside the pouch is located on an inner surface of the sterilant impermeable sheet inside the pouch. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205270 | CONTAINER FOR DISPOSABLE RADIATION MEDICATION NEEDLES - The present invention provides a container for disposable radiation medication needles, which includes an antibacterial foamed box formed with an accommodating trough. Peripheral surfaces of the accommodating trough are provided with a plurality of vertical grooves spaced at intervals to form a waved construction. The top surface of the antibacterial foamed box is formed with a horizontal lip. One side of the lip is provided with a descending portion. The lip is covered by a sealing film. By this structure, the spaced grooves make the needles to be stably positioned in the accommodating trough and aligned with each other. After the sealing film covers the lip, the needles can be protected and isolated in a sterilized manner. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205271 | TOOL BOX FOR REPAIRING GLASSES - The present invention discloses a box tool for repairing glasses including a box bottom and a box cover. A hanging ring is disposed on an end of the box bottom in order that consumers can hang the tool box at different place they want. The box bottom interconnects the box cover with a pivoting axle; the box cover can rotate in a range of 360° about the pivoting axle; a first fastener is disposed on a first end of the box bottom; a second fastener is disposed on a first end of the box cover. The box cover is made of transparent material with a megaloscope disposed in the middle thereof. A lamp and a battery are also disposed on a second end of the box bottom. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205272 | PACKAGES FOR ROLLED PRODUCTS - A large count package of rolled products comprises six sides. The sides are arranged in three pairs of generally parallel opposing sides. The large count package comprises an overwrap enclosing a plurality of individually wrapped packages of rolled products. Each package of the rolled products comprises at least two rolled products, each having a core defined therethrough. The individually wrapped packages are disposed in the large count package with a longitudinal axis of each core of each of the rolled products being generally parallel with a plane of each of a front, back, left, and right side of the large count package. The overwrap is sealed with two seals, one seal being disposed on a top side and a bottom side of the large count package. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205273 | Dispensing System For Double Stack Carton - The carton of this invention is capable of carrying the plurality of containers stacked upon their ends in two tiers with a unique dispenser that permits the dispensing of containers on their sides. The dispenser is formed in a top side wall and extends into the end wall with most of the end wall being torn open but leaving a portion near the bottom side wall to prevent the bottom layer of containers from rolling out. Angled projections in the dispensing end of the carton near the top panel and bottom panel prevent the top layer of containers from rolling out. A divider may be inserted between the two tiers of containers to facilitate loading the carton and preventing the containers from accidentally rolling out when the dispenser is open. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205274 | ALLOGRAFT BONE COMPOSITION HAVING A GELATIN BINDER - The invention is directed toward an osteoimplant for application to a bone defect site to promote new bone growth at the site which comprises a new bone growth inducing composition of demineralized allograft bone material mixed with an aqueous phosphate buffered gelatin which when lyophilized to remove water from the composition crosslinks the gelatin to form a solid structure and when rehydrated is flexible | 2012-08-16 |
20120205275 | STERILE BANDAGE WRAPPERS - One embodiment of the present disclosure may be directed to a wrapped bandage. The wrapped bandage may include a wrapper having a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion and the bottom portion each may include a first longitudinal edge, a second longitudinal edge, a third edge, and a fourth edge. Each edge may be continuous and straight along its entire length. The wrapped bandage may also include a bandage including an adhesive area and a pad. The wrapped bandage may also include a cover covering the adhesive area and a portion of the pad. The wrapper may surround the bandage and the cover. The edges of the top portion may be sealed to the edges of the bottom portion providing substantially no separation between the edges of the top and bottom portions. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205276 | Reclosable Display Package - A reclosable display package comprises a foldable card and a three-dimensional shell affixed thereto. The card has a front side and a backside, and an upper section and a lower section. The shell is affixed to the front side of the lower section to form a closed container therebetween to house a product. The upper section has an aperture formed therethrough to hang the package from a display hanger. The lower section has a tear portion formed therein to enable a user to open the container by partially separating and lifting the tear portion from the rest of the card. After a user has opened the package for the first time by separating and lifting the tear portion from the rest of the card, the user can reclose the package by folding the card so that the upper and lower sections' respective backsides face each other forming a fold therebetween, while inserting the tear portion through the aperture and into the fold to lock the upper and lower sections in a folded position, thereby securing the product inside the package. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205277 | TABLET PERSONAL COMPUTER COVER STRUCTURE - A tablet personal computer cover structure includes a foldable member to connect a cover bolster and a cover foldable board. The cover bolster includes a load board, a lower rotatable board and an upper rotatable board which are connected to be one-piece. The load board has a first pivot hole and the lower rotatable board has a second pivot hole or a linear guide portion or a curved guide portion. Male and female rotatable buckles are respectively inserted through the first pivot hole and the second pivot hole (or the linear guide portion or the curved guide portion) and engaged with each other. The upper rotatable board has an inner surface connected with a housing to accommodate a tablet personal computer. The cover bolster further has at least one transverse engaging piece disposed on an outer side thereof. The cover foldable board is composed of two stacked boards. The cover foldable board has a transverse fold line at a central portion thereof and at least one fixing member at an outer edge thereof. When the cover foldable board and the cover bolster are folded face-to-face through the foldable member, the personal computer is received in the housing and the at least one fixing member is inserted in the engaging piece to form a closed cover. When in use, the fixing member is disengaged from the engaging piece, and then the cover foldable board is folded outward. The upper and lower rotatable boards can be turned or shifted on the load board through the male and female rotatable buckles, so that the tablet personal computer received in the housing can be turned as desired. The cover foldable board is folded up reversely through the fold line, and the fixing member is inserted in the engaging piece, and the edge of the cover foldable board is against the engaging piece to form a triangular support for the user to extend his/her hand and hold the tablet personal computer. The present invention provides the user to use the tablet personal computer at any time and protects the tablet personal computer. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205278 | PACKAGING OF EQUIPMENT - The invention relates to a packaging structure for shock-absorbing packaging of equipment comprising at least a first cell and a second cell, which is gastight separated from the first cell, the cells are inflated with a gas, preferably air, each cell comprising multiple connected tubular cavities arranged essentially parallel to each other in a comb-shaped structure, where the comb-shaped structures of the at least first and second cells are interlocked and each tubular cavity of the first cell is mechanically joined to the neighbored tubular cavity of the second cell establishing a first mat of mechanically joined tubular cavities to enwrap the equipment to be transported. The invention further relates to a packaging system comprising at least two of these packaging structures and to a method to apply the packaging structures to enwrap the equipment. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205279 | APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING GAS BARRIER PLASTIC CONTAINER, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE CONTAINER, AND THE CONTAINER - In an apparatus for forming a film on the inner surface of a container, a thermal catalyst is supported on a source gas supply pipe, and the source gas supply pipe is inserted into the port of the container, followed by film formation. In an apparatus for forming a film on the outer surface of a container, a thermal catalyst is arranged on the periphery of the plastic, and a source gas is blown out through the source gas supply pipe while bringing the source gas into contact with the thermal catalyst for film formation. Cooling is carried out to avoid the thermal deformation of the container by heat radiated from the thermal catalyst. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205280 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A CONTAINER AND SUCH A CONTAINER - A process for producing a container comprising at least one aperture, the process comprising the steps of:
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20120205281 | SLIDING PANEL GIFT CARD HOLDER - A sliding panel gift card holder includes a panel mounted within a sleeve, pouch or bag, the panel being hingedly connected to a draw flap and then to a cover flap. Upon opening the cover flap, the draw flap draws the panel out of the sleeve to reveal a gift card secured upon the panel, thereby presenting the gift card to a recipient. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205282 | SINGLE AND DUAL STAGE WAFER CUSHION AND WAFER SEPARATOR - Improvements in a single and dual stage wafer cushion is disclosed where the wafer cushion can use an edge hinge as a single first stage cushion and a second mid span hinge for the dual stage wafer cushion. This dual stage design gives two distinctly different cushioning forces as opposed to using a single stage design where the force is linear with the amount of compression that is being applied to the outer surfaces of the wafer cushion. The outside edge of the ring provides the greatest expansion such that only the outer edge of the ring makes contact with the outer edge of a wafer. The wafer cushion is a material that flexes and absorbs shocks before the shock is transferred to the wafer stack. The material minimizes debris or contaminants from embedding into the wafer cushion and also prevents sheading of material from the wafer cushion. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205283 | REVOLVING TICKET DISPLAY - An apparatus and method for displaying lottery tickets consisting of a housing, rotatable display arms, a turning plate to rotate the display arms and tension holders that allow tickets to exert tension on the tension holders, thereby securing the position of the tickets. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205284 | HIGH DENSITY RENEWABLE FUELS BASED ON THE SELECTIVE DIMERIZATION OF PINENES - An effective method for producing high density fuel candidates from pinenes is provided. MMT-K10 is an efficient catalyst for the reaction, although significant amounts of p-cymene and camphene produced as byproducts limit the overall yield to about 80%. Nafion is also an excellent catalyst for pinene dimerization and was capable of producing dimers in up to 90% yield. Pinene dimers synthesized with these heterogenous catalysts have a density and net heat of combustion comparable to JP-10. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope of the claims. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205285 | TARGETED PRETREATMENT AND SELECTIVE RING OPENING IN LIQUID-FULL REACTORS - A process for hydroprocessing hydrocarbons in a combined targeted pretreatment and selective ring-opening unit wherein the targeted pretreatment comprises at least two stages in a single liquid recycle loop. The process operates as a liquid-full process, wherein all of the hydrogen dissolves in the liquid phase. Heavy hydrocarbons and light cycle oils can be converted in the process to provide a liquid product having over 50% in the diesel boiling range, with properties to meet use in low sulfur diesel. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205286 | HYDROCRACKING PROCESS USING A ZEOLITE CATALYST CONTAINING TWO DISTINCT HYDROGENATING FUNCTIONS - Process for hydrocracking and/or hydrotreatment of hydrocarbon feeds utilizing a catalyst comprising at least one hydro-dehydrogenating element of group VIB and of non-precious group VIII used alone or mixed, and a support comprising at least one porous mineral matrix and at least one dealuminated USY zeolite having an overall silicon-to-aluminium atomic ratio comprised between 2.5 and 10, a fraction by weight of extra-network aluminium atom greater than 10% relative to the total mass of the aluminium present in the zeolite, a mesopore volume measured by nitrogen porosimetry greater than 0.07 ml.g | 2012-08-16 |
20120205287 | Method for Restoring Activity to a Spent Hydroprocessing Catalyst, a Spent Hydroprocessing Catalyst Having Restored Catalytic Activity, and a Hyrdoprocessing Process - A regenerated spent hydroprocessing catalyst treated with a chelating agent and having incorporated therein a polar additive. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205288 | FLUIDIZED-BED REACTOR AND HYDROTREATING METHOD THEREOF - The invention relates to a fluidized bed reactor and a hydrogenation method thereof. The fluidized bed reactor ( | 2012-08-16 |
20120205289 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING OF SPENT LUBRICATING OIL - The present invention provides a method and an apparatus for recovery of spent lubricating oil. The evaporation of hydrocarbon fractions from spent lubricating oil is carried out in three steps. The first step is at approximately 150-1030 mbar and between 70-240° C. in which is greater than 99% water, greater than 99% of ethylene glycol and greater than 50% of hydrocarbon molecules with normal boiling point up to 310° C. are evaporated from spent oil. The second step is operated at 6-30 mbar and 200-2900 C in which predominantly gasoil and light vacuum gasoil fractions are evaporated. The third step is operated at 250-320° C. and 0.5-15 mbar in which mainly heavy vacuum gasoil (boiling range of 425 to 570° C. on ASTM D-1160 test) is evaporated from spent oil. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205290 | Hydroprocessing Catalyst Prepared with Waste Catalyst Fines and Its Use - A hydroprocessing catalyst composition that comprises a shaped support that is formed from a mixture of inorganic oxide powder and catalyst fines and wherein the shaped support has incorporated therein at least one metal component, a chelating agent and a polar additive. The hydroprocessing catalyst composition is prepared by incorporating into the shaped support a metal component, a chelating agent and a polar additive. The hydroprocessing catalyst composition has particular application in the catalytic hydroprocessing of petroleum derived feedstocks. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205291 | Method of Making a Hydroprocessing Catalyst with a Single Step Metal and Chelant Incorporation, the Catalyst, and the Use of the Catalyst - A hydroprocessing catalyst composition that comprises a metal-incorporated support having incorporated therein a metal component and a chelating agent, and, further comprising a polar additive. The catalyst composition is prepared by incorporating in a single step at least one metal component and a chelating agent into a support material to form a metal-incorporated support followed by drying the metal-incorporated support and thereafter incorporating therein a polar additive. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205292 | Chelant and Polar Additive Containing Composition Useful in the Hydroprocessing of Hydrocarbon Feedstocks and Method of Making and Use Thereof - A hydroprocessing catalyst composition that comprises a chelant treated metal containing support material having incorporated therein a polar additive. The catalyst composition is prepared by incorporating at least one metal component into a support material followed by treating the metal incorporated support with a chelating agent and thereafter incorporating a polar additive into the chelant treated composition. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205293 | MANUFACTURE OF MICROSPHERES USING A HYDROCYCLONE - This disclosure features a system for processing microspheres. A vessel contains a suspension of solidified microspheres comprising polymer and an active agent. A hydrocyclone has a fluid inlet, a first fluid outlet and a second fluid outlet. The fluid inlet is in fluid communication with the vessel and receives the suspension. The second fluid outlet contains a flow of the suspension having concentrated microspheres. The first fluid outlet contains a flow of a relatively large amount of liquid compared to the flow from the second fluid outlet. Also featured is a method of processing the microspheres using the hydrocyclone. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205294 | PURIFICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A method of preparing hydrogel particles includes applying a solution including a plurality of hydrogel particles to a stir cell. A retentate side of a filter defines a lower surface of the stir cell. The filter has the retentate side and a permeate side. The method further includes, while stirring the solution within the stir cell, dispensing a buffer solution at a first flow rate to the stir cell and drawing a permeate from the permeate side of the filter using a pump at a second flow rate, the permeate including a subset of the plurality of hydrogel particles. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205295 | SCREENING ROTOR ELEMENT - The present invention relates to a rotor element for use with a rotor and a rotor featuring such rotor elements. The rotor is used in a screening apparatus of the pulp and paper industry. The rotor element ( | 2012-08-16 |
20120205296 | PARTS MANIPULATION, INSPECTION, AND REPLACEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - Manufacturing lines include inspection systems for monitoring the quality of parts produced. Manufacturing lines for making semiconductor devices generally inspect each fabricated part. The information obtained is used to fix manufacturing problems in the semiconductor fab plant. A machine-vision system for inspecting devices includes a flipper mechanism. After being inspected at a first station, a tray-transfer device moves the tray from the first inspection station to a flipper mechanism. The flipper mechanism includes two jaws, a mover, and a rotator. The flipper mechanism turns the devices over and places the devices in a second tray so that another surface of the device can be inspected. A second tray-transfer device moves the second tray from the flipper to a second inspection station. The mover of the flipper mechanism removes the tray from the first inspection surface and places a tray at the second inspection surface. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205297 | PACKAGED CHIP DETECTION AND CLASSIFICATION DEVICE - A packaged chip detection and classification device includes a rotation unit for transporting a plurality of packaged chips, a packaged chip detection unit, and a packaged chip classification unit. The rotation unit includes a rotary turntable, a plurality of receiving portions formed on the rotary turntable, and a plurality of suction-exhaust openings respectively formed in the receiving portions. Each receiving portion is used to selectively receive at least one of the packaged chips. The packaged chip detection unit includes a packaged chip detection module adjacent to the rotation unit for detecting each packaged chip. The packaged chip classification unit includes a packaged chip classification module adjacent to the rotation unit for classifying the packaged chips. Therefore, the packaged chip detection and classification device can be used to detect and classify no-lead packaged chips by matching the rotation unit, the packaged chip detection unit, and the packaged chip classification unit. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205298 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ANALYSING A SECURITY DOCUMENT - We provide an apparatus and method for analysing a security document using x-rays. A security thread is provided in a security thread region of the document. An x-ray source illuminates the security document and an x-ray detector receives x-rays from the security thread region of the document and generates a corresponding detector response. A processor analyses the detector response and generates an output signal indicative of the structure of a security thread present within the region. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205299 | DEVICE FOR SUBJECTING A LIQUID TO A PURIFYING PROCESS | 2012-08-16 |
20120205300 | LIQUID FILTER ASSEMBLIES; FEATURES; COMPONENTS; AND, METHODS - Liquid filter assemblies, features, components and methods are described. In general, a liquid filter cartridge is provided which includes features that help ensure that when the assembly is serviced, the cartridge positioned within the assembly is a proper one, in proper sealing orientation, for appropriate use. Features that can be used to provide for this include: a seal on the filter cartridge that defines a seal pattern non-orthogonal to a plane perpendicular to a central axis of the filter cartridge; and, a member of a projection/receiver arrangement on the filter cartridge which is orientated to engage a portion of a liquid filter assembly, for example a liquid flow collar, to allow sealing when the cartridge is a properly positioned cartridge and a properly configured cartridge. Assembly features are described. Also, a flexible radial projection arrangement providing snap-fit interaction between a cartridge and housing is provided. Methods of assembly and use as described. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205301 | Apparatus for treating fluids - The treatment apparatus is pressurized and operates on a continuous flow of fluids which are subjected to hydrodynamic waves, acoustic ultrasonic waves in combination with injected ozone and electro chemical treatment. The treatment system provides a cost efficient and environmentally friendly process and apparatus for cleaning and recycling fluids as contaminated as frac water, used to stimulate gas production from shale formations, as well as other types of fluids having various levels of contaminants such as aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and suspended solids. The calcium carbonate scaling tendency is reduced to an acceptable level without the use of acids, ion exchange materials, or anti scaling chemicals which is of economical and environmental significance and benefit. The treatment apparatus is modular in construction and compact in overall configuration. The treatment apparatus and associated equipment and electrical power generator is sized and configured to be mounted within a truck trailer body. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205302 | Filtration Unit System - A filtration unit for a swimming pool or spa, is disclosed, the filtration unit including a support base ( | 2012-08-16 |
20120205303 | WATER TREATMENT BY CHEMICAL-MECHANICAL PROCESS - Systems and methods for treating aqueous fluids and their associated methods of use are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system for treating an untreated aqueous fluid with a first concentration of a contaminant to produce a treated water with a second concentration of the contaminant, is provided, wherein the system comprises a chemical treatment subsystem comprising a chemical agent, wherein the chemical treatment subsystem precipitates at least a portion of the contaminant from the aqueous fluid; and a mechanical treatment subsystem comprising a centrifugal separator, wherein the mechanical treatment subsystem removes at least a portion of the precipitated contaminant from the aqueous fluid. | 2012-08-16 |