52nd week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130341141 | ADJUSTABLE DAMPING VALVE ARRANGEMENT - An adjustable damping valve arrangement for a vibration damper comprises an actuator which exerts an actuating force on an auxiliary valve body of an auxiliary valve. The auxiliary valve influences a closing force on a main stage valve. A pressure depending on the pressure level in a working space of the vibration damper acts on at least one pressure-impinged closing surface of the main stage valve via a flow connection. The flow connection is carried out so as to be functionally parallel to an incident flow of the main stage valve, and a flow-in opening of the flow connection is oriented at an angle of at least 60° to the flow direction into the main stage valve so that only a static pressure acts on the closing surface of the main stage valve. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341142 | ADJUSTABLE DAMPING VALVE ARRANGEMENT - An adjustable damping valve arrangement for a vibration damper comprises an actuator which exerts an actuating force on a multiple-part auxiliary valve body of an auxiliary valve. The auxiliary valve influences a closing force on a main stage valve via an auxiliary valve closing body which is movable axially relative to a shaft portion on the actuator side. During a lift movement, a main stage valve body of the main stage valve compresses a rear space connected to the control space via the auxiliary valve. An auxiliary valve closing spring acts upon the auxiliary valve closing body in closing direction independently from the actuator control, and the rear space has a flow-off channel having a damping valve which generates a damping force during a lift movement of the main stage valve body when the rear space is closed. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341143 | TUNED VIBRATION ABSORBER FOR ACTIVE VEHICLE SUSPENSION - An apparatus for use in an active suspension system includes a mass damper for damping a first vertical resonance of a wheel having vertical and horizontal diameters. The wheel defines a wheel plane that passes through a center of the wheel and the wheel's vertical and horizontal diameters. The wheel also defines a transverse wheel plane that is perpendicular to the wheel plane and that intersects the wheel-plane along the vertical diameter. The mass damper includes a damping mass coupled to the wheel. The damping mass is constrained from motion relative to the wheel in all but a vertical direction and has a mass distribution that is asymmetric relative to the transverse wheel plane. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341144 | POWER SUPPLY DEVICE - A power supply device for a ship stationed on a mooring of a harbor includes a land-based, horizontally displaceable carriage, on which a power supply line with a plug is disposed for supplying the ship with electrical energy. The power supply line can be electrically connected to a land-based power supply network. A plug-side section of the power supply line is disposed in a vertically displaceable manner on the carriage. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341145 | MAGNETO-RHEOLOGICAL FLUID AND CLUTCH USING THE SAME - A magneto-rheological fluid includes: a magnetic particle mixture; and a dispersion medium in which the magnetic particle mixture is dispersed. The magnetic particle mixture includes first magnetic particles and second magnetic particles. The first magnetic particles have an average particle size greater than or equal to 1 μm and less than or equal to 50 μm. The second magnetic particles have an average particle size greater than or equal to 20 nm and less than or equal to 200 nm, and have surfaces provided with a surface modified layer. A proportion of the second magnetic particles in the magnetic particle mixture is greater than or equal to 2 wt % and less than or equal to 10 wt %. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341146 | DRIVING STRUCTURE FOR A WHEEL HUB OF A BICYCLE - A driving structure for a wheel hub of a bicycle includes a wheel hub having a ratchet wheel, a ratchet base having an operating member and connected to the wheel hub, an engaging block and an elastic member both assembled onto the operating member, the elastic member abutting against the engaging block so that the engaging block is engaged with the ratchet wheel, a rotating ring assembled between the ratchet wheel and the operating member and having a plurality of abutting plates, each abutting plate abutting against the corresponding engaging block, an elastomer defined on the operating member and abutting against the rotating ring. Under this arrangement, the ratchet wheel simultaneously engages with the engaging blocks, because of the rotating ring and the elastomer. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341147 | WRENCH RATCHET MECHANISMS AND WRENCHES - A wrench ratchet mechanism includes a driven member, a housing defining a chamber in which the driven member is at least partially received, a plurality of drive transmitting members disposed in respective recesses between the driven member and housing to transmit a drive force between the housing and driven member and a force applying member extending at least partially around the driven member. The force applying member is movable in a circumferential direction thereof to apply a circumferentially directed force to the drive transmitting members to move the drive transmitting members in the recesses from a non-drive transmitting position towards a drive transmitting position. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341148 | SYNCHRONIZER RING - A synchronizer ring ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130341149 | CLUTCH FOR A VACUUM SWEEPER - A clutch for a vacuum sweeper includes a driver member and a clutch disk engaged with the driver member. The clutch disk has a drive portion. An axially biasing member is disposed between the driver member and the clutch disk. A shaft extends past the axial biasing member and through the driver member and clutch disk. A plurality of balls are positioned about the shaft. Each ball is disposed in a radially extending groove in the drive portion. The clutch also includes a driven member having a driven disk. The driven disk is positioned adjacent the plurality of balls and engaged with the drive portion. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341150 | ELECTROMAGNETIC CLUTCH - An electromagnetic clutch is configured to achieve a cutoff state by changing a winding diameter of a wrap spring. The electromagnetic clutch includes a driving element connected to a shaft and supporting one end of the wrap spring, an operating element fitted on the shaft and supporting the other end of the wrap spring, and an armature rotatable in unison with the shaft between the driving element and operating element and movable along a rotational axis. A main aperture is formed in the operating element while an auxiliary aperture is formed in the armature to achieve a positional relationship to electrify an electromagnetic solenoid to attract the operating element and then allow rotation of the driving element by dynamic inertia and attract the armature to the operating element with the wrap spring being remote from an inner surface of an input pulley. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341151 | ELECTROMAGNETIC CLUTCH - A compact-size electromagnetic clutch reaches a blocking state as an electromagnetic solenoid is switched from a non-driving state to a driving state and can save wasteful consumption of energy under this blocking state. This electromagnetic clutch includes a wrap spring in pressure-contact with an outer face of a cylindrical portion of a drive pulley provided on the center side thereof. One end of the wrap spring is coupled to a drive arm of a drive member operably connected to a shaft. The other end of the wrap spring is coupled to an operational member rotatable relative to the shaft and movable along the rotational axis thereof An electromagnetic solenoid attracts the operational member. An operational mechanism permits realization of the blocking state by preventing rotation of the drive member after a twisting operation of the wrap spring subsequent to the attraction of the operational member by this electromagnetic solenoid. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341152 | LATCHING CLUTCH VALVE CONTROL SYSTEM - An assembly includes a valve body having an inlet in selective communication with an outlet and having an unlatch port, a latching piston disposed within the valve body, a balance spring disposed between the latching piston and the valve body, and a valve piston disposed within the valve body. The inlet communicates with the outlet when the valve piston is in a first position and the inlet does not communicate with the outlet when the valve piston is in a second position. A diaphragm spring is disposed between the latching piston and the valve piston. A holding spring is disposed between the valve piston and the valve body. An unlatching mechanism is in communication with the unlatch port of the valve body. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341153 | DUAL CLUTCH DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - A dual clutch device for a vehicle may include a drive motor provided in a motor housing, a clutch housing connected to the motor housing wherein a clutch may be provided in the clutch housing, and a cooling oil flowing unit forming a hydraulic line fluid-connecting the motor housing and the clutch housing and supplying a cooling oil to the drive motor and the clutch through the hydraulic line. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341154 | Currency Discrimination and Evaluation - The disclosure relates to modeling the structure of an item of currency and to predicting the behavior of a currency sensing system as related to the structure of a tested item of currency. For a specified set of parameters of an item of currency, the response of the currency sensing system can be predicted. A particular construction of an item of currency can be determined based on theoretical responses from the item of currency being tested with a theoretical currency sensing system. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341155 | Manual Laundry Loading Apparatus - A manually operated laundry load apparatus including a base unit, a conveyor assembly interconnected to the base unit and having a conveyor belt that is driven by a motor to move in an upwardly inclining direction, and a fork truck with a handle that is interconnected to the base unit to permit movement of the load chute. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341156 | DETERMINATION AND CORRECTION OF CONVEYOR BELT SPEED/LOCATION - Sprockets ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130341157 | INDEPENDENT DISCHARGE SORTING CONVEYOR - A sorting conveyor for transporting objects and unloading objects at one or more unloading stations adjacent the conveyor. The sorting conveyor includes a conveyor track and a train of conveyor carts connected end-to-end. At least one of the conveyor carts may include a frame base for engaging the conveyer track; a carrying tray for holding the objects; and a support for supporting the carrying tray above the frame base. A tilting mechanism including at least one gear having at least one cam is adapted for tilting the carrying tray toward at least one side of the conveyor. The present inventions may further include a tilt sensor for determining the direction of tilt of the tray. In addition, a drive motor and a driven member attached to the frame base may be included for moving the conveyor carts around the track. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341158 | Turntable Device for Substrate and Substrate Transporting System - The present invention provides a turntable and a substrate transporting system. The turntable includes an interconnecting device and a transporting platform which is moved by the interconnecting device in a way that the transporting platform is docked to a substrate exporting apparatus or importing apparatus, alternatively. Wherein the transporting platform picks up the glass substrate from the substrate exporting apparatus when docked thereto, and then transporting the substrate horizontally to the substrate importing apparatus in which the glass substrate is delivered as the transporting device is articulated thereto. The turntable device made in accordance with the present invention is properly arranged with a transporting platform to pick up, displace, and finally deliver the substrate. Since all these operations are streamlined, as a result, no waiting area is needed so as to effectively reduce the area for establishing the production line. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341159 | BULK MATERIAL RECLAIMER CONTROL SYSTEM - The present invention refers to a control system for bulk material reclaimers that comprises an automated control of turning speed and translation step variables, the turning speed being controlled by estimating the reclaiming flow and the translation step being adjusted in function of distance. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341160 | Glass substrate transmission device and method for detecting the rotational synchronization of driven shafts - The present invention provides a glass substrate transmission device and a method for detecting the rotational synchronization of driven shafts. The device comprising: multiple driven shafts, the multiple driven shafts are disposed parallel at intervals along a first direction and each of the driven shafts has a through hole at the first direction; multiple rollers fixed at intervals on the driven shafts for carrying a glass substrate, and rotate with the driven shaft to flow the glass substrate; a reflection; an infrared sensor unit emitting the infrared and receives a reflection light reflected back by an obstacles and emitted by the infrared sensor unit, and determine the rotational synchronization of the driven shafts according to the value of the intensity of the reflected light. The through holes and the reflection plate are located at the propagation direction of the infrared of the infrared sensor unit. By above way, the present invention can timely detect that if the multiple driven shafts rotate synchronously or stop rotating to avoid the glass substrate from scratch or break. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341161 | TRANSMISSION DEVICE - A transmission device includes a first bracket, a second bracket, a slave wheel, a rotating shaft, a paper pressing assembly, and a pivoting shaft. The rotating shaft is rotatably mounted between the first bracket and the second bracket. The slave wheel is secured to the shaft. The pressing assembly includes a pressing member and a pressing wheel secured to the pressing member. The pressing member is secured to the pivoting shaft. The pivoting shaft is pivotably mounted between the first bracket and the second bracket. The pivoting shaft is rotatable relative to the rotating shaft together with the pressing member and the pressing wheel. Thus, a distance between the pressing wheel and the slave wheel is expanded to let a paper pass between the pressing wheel and the slave wheel, so that the paper will not be jammed or badly printed. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341162 | FORMED WINGED PULLEY - A formed wing pulley for use in belt conveyor applications. The pulley consists of a plurality of formed wings with or without clean-out ports, mated to a positive placement polygon shaped core. The polygon core may be mated to hubs and/or end disks with centered hubs, which can be locked onto to a fixed or rotating shaft. Each formed wing of the pulley may be mated to the positive placement polygon core at the bottom side of the wing profile, and can have round, half round, hex, or flat wing tips that serve as the contact surface or the tops of wings may serve directly as the contact surface for the belt at the top side of the wing profile. When in assembled form, the formed wing pulley provides a set of radial wings that rotate about a central axis to support conveyor belt operation. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341163 | CLEANABLE CONVEYOR BELT AND CARRYWAY - A cleanable belt conveyor and a method for making a cleanable belt conveyor having an underside sculpted with concave indentations to match the shape and positions of the elongated support rails forming a carryway. The support rails may be circular in cross section, and the indentations may be complementary portions of circular cylinders to receive the rails along an extended contact area. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341164 | LABEL CONVEYOR BELT - The invention relates to a label conveyor belt including a carrier material. It is characterized in that a carrier material of the label conveyor belt has applied thereto a nano- or micro structured coating. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341165 | Two-Stage Switch for Surgical Device - A surgical device control assembly includes a control device operable to carry out at least two operational conditions of a surgical device and a button operatively connected to the control device. The button has a button-actuation direction in which the button actuates, an unactuated position at a rest point of the button, a first actuated position at first distance from the rest point in the button-actuation direction, and a second actuated position at a second distance further from the rest point in the button-actuation direction than the first distance. The first actuated position effects a first of the at least two operational conditions. The second actuated position effects a second of the at least two operational conditions different from the first operational condition. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341166 | ON-LOAD TAP CHANGER - The invention relates to an on-load tap changer for switching between winding taps of a step transformer without interruption, comprising a separate selector for preselecting the winding tap to be switched to without control current, and a separate load transfer switch for actually transferring the load from the previous to the preselected new winding tap. The invention further relates to an energy store having at least one energy store spring that is first tensioned for each load transfer by a rotating drive shaft and that abruptly actuates the load transfer switch after being triggered. According to the invention, a gear is provided by means of which the energy store can be tensioned after mechanical freewheel is provided between the gear and the energy store, such that the energy store can be tensioned after a time delay, and a further mechanical freewheel ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130341167 | TOUCH PANEL DEVICE - A touch panel device includes a transparent substrate, at least one decorative layer, a plurality of light transmission conductive traces, and a reflection layer. The transparent substrate has a border region. A light transmission sensing electrode layer is formed on a surface of the transparent substrate corresponding to the border region. The decorative layer is formed on the border region. The plurality of light transmission conductive traces is alternately formed on the decorative layer and electrically connected to the light transmission sensing electrode layer, for transmitting signals generated by the light transmission sensing electrode layer. The reflection layer is disposed on a side of the plurality of light transmission conductive traces for reflecting light passing through the decorative layer and the plurality of light transmission conductive traces. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341168 | IN CABLE MICRO INPUT DEVICES - A small form-factor input device operative to be coupled to an electronic device using a cable may include a circuit board; a first electrical switch disposed on a first side of the circuit board; a second electrical switch disposed on a second side of the circuit board; a frame defining a periphery, wherein the circuit board is maintained within the periphery of the frame; first and second shells that house the circuit board, the first shell placed over the first side of the circuit board, and the second shell placed over the second side of the circuit board; and at least one clip coupled to each one of the first shell and the second shell, wherein the at least one clip is operative to engage the frame. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341169 | Lockable Electric Switch - An electric switch, in particular for an electric power tool, in particular a hammer drill, comprises a first switching device and a second switching device, wherein the first switching device can be adjusted by adjusting a first mechanical signaling means from a first switched state to a second switched state, wherein the second switching device can be adjusted by adjusting a second electrical or mechanical signaling means from a third switched state in which the electric switch acts as a pushbutton into a fourth switched state in which the switch acts as a rocker switch. The disclosure further relates to an electrical power tool having an electric switch according to the disclosure. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341170 | KEY MEMBRANE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - An electronic device comprises a housing, a printed circuit board (PCB) received in the housing, and a key membrane covered on the PCB. The housing comprises a key portion with a plurality of keys. The key membrane comprises a first insulating layer and a second insulating layer covered by the first insulating layer. The second insulating layer is mounted on the PCB and defines a plurality of through holes. The through holes correspond to the plurality of keys in a one-to-one relationship. When one of the plurality of keys is being pressed, a part of the first insulating layer corresponding to the pressed key is deformed and establishes the electrical connection with the PCB, thus the PCB is actuated to generate a corresponding control signal. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341171 | Switching Device And A Switchgear - A switching device for electric power distribution, electrically connectable to an electrical conductor, the switching device including a breaker electrically connectable to the electrical conductor, and an electrically conductive housing to which the breaker is mounted, the switching device providing a current path between the breaker and the electrical conductor, and the housing houses a guiding member for operating the breaker, the guiding member being movable in relation to the housing, the housing having an outer surface, wherein the housing has a smooth outer shape to distribute the electric field generated by the voltage of the current through the switching device. A switchgear including such a switching device. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341172 | KEY ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A key assembly which is configured to provide improved click feeling to a user and an electronic device having the same are provided. The key assembly includes a key body of elastic materials and contact projections, each of the contact projections which is protruded and formed from the key body and presses a switch device spaced apart from the key body by a gap providing a certain interval, wherein the key body is installed such that a contact surface of each of the contact projections is in contact with and pushed back by a certain distance by a pre-loading force of the switch device. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341173 | Electronic Component - An electronic component comprises a flexible planar substrate which is substantially non-stretchable, the substrate having at least two slits arranged to allow first and second portions of the substrate lying in the same plane to be moved apart, the first portion of the substrate supporting a region of conductive material. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341174 | METHOD FOR FEEDING A FLUIDIZED BED COKING REACTOR - A fluidized bed coking reactor apparatus comprises a reaction vessel; a temperature sensor inside the reaction vessel for measuring a reactor temperature, a solids feed mechanism for feeding solid particles into the reactor vessel at a mass flow rate, a feed material feed mechanism for feeding feed material into the reactor at an operating feed rate; and a supervisory controller programmed to determine an upper feed material feed rate of the reactor when operating at the reactor temperature and receiving solid particles at the mass flow rate. The upper feed material feed rate is defined as a feed rate of feed material deposited onto a selected fraction of a fluidized bed of solid particles that causes defluidization in the reactor when the reactor is operating under conditions having a selected degree of backmixing in the fluidized bed, wherein the degree of backmixing is modeled as a selected number of reactors arranged in series and each operating under continuous well-mixed conditions, with the selected number of reactors being an integer between one and infinity. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341175 | THERMAL TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A improved solar biochar reactor, system including the reactor, and methods of forming and using the reactors and systems are disclosed. The methods and system as described herein provide sufficient solar energy to a biochar reactor to convert animal waste or other biomass to biochar in a relatively cost-effective manner. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341176 | Method for Treating Solid Waste Based on a Gradient Composed of Two Distinct Thermal Sources - A process and system for the treatment of solid waste based on gradient composed of two distinct thermal sources, notably of a sequenced technological assembly, is able to process solid waste of any class, which operates through a reactor ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130341177 | REGENERATIVE ADSORPTION DISTILLATION SYSTEM - There is provided a regenerative adsorption distillation system comprising a train of distillation effects in fluid communication with each other. The train of distillation effects comprises at least one intermediate effect between the first and last distillation effects of the train, each effect comprising a vessel and a condensing tube for flow of a fluid therein. The system further comprises a pair of adsorption-desorption beds in vapour communication with the last effect and at least one intermediate effect, wherein the beds contain an adsorbent that adsorbs vapour from the last effect and transmits desorbed vapour into at least one of the intermediate effect. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341178 | Method and Apparatus for Removing Contaminants from Nitrogen Trifluoride - A highly pure nitrogen fluoride process fluid having an impurity content of 10 ppm or less can be effectively obtained by using radiation to cause the dissociation of chemical bonds in the impurity to form dissociation products and thereby make the removal of the dissociation products from the process fluid easier than the removal of the impurity from the process fluid. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341179 | Production of Methane from Abundant Hydrate Deposits - Methods of dissociating and recovering methane from solid hydrate deposits are provided. A method for recovering methane from a methane hydrate includes at least applying electromagnetic radiation to the methane hydrate to dissociate the methane-water bond. Further provided is an apparatus for dissociating methane from a methane hydrate. The apparatus includes at least: an electromagnetic spectrum power source; a probe connected to the electromagnetic spectrum power source; an antenna connected to the distal end of the probe is capable of focusing a radiated beam into a target area of a methane hydrate; and a control system in communication with and capable of controlling the electromagnetic spectrum power source, the probe, and the antenna. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341180 | SPUTTERING TARGET AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - To form an oxide film with a high degree of crystallinity, which includes a plurality of metal elements. Further, to provide a sputtering target which enables the oxide film to be formed and a method for using the sputtering target. The sputtering target includes a polycrystalline oxide containing a plurality of crystal grains whose average grain size is less than or equal to 3 μm. The plurality of crystal grains each have a cleavage plane. When the sputtering target includes a plurality of crystal grains whose average grain size is less than or equal to 3 μm, by making an ion collide with the sputtering target, a sputtered particle can be separated from the cleavage plane of the crystal grain. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341181 | ZINC OXIDE-BASED SPUTTERING TARGET, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND THIN-FILM TRANSISTOR HAVING BARRIER LAYER DEPOSITED USING THE SAME - A zinc oxide (ZnO)-based sputtering target, a method of manufacturing the same, and a thin-film transistor (TFT) having a barrier layer deposited using the same. The zinc oxide-based sputtering target includes a sinter containing zinc oxide doped with gallium oxide, the content of the gallium oxide ranging, by weight, from 10 to 50 percent of the sinter, and a backing plate bonded to the rear surface of the sinter to support the sinter. The zinc oxide-based sputtering target can be subjected to direct current (DC) sputtering, and improve the contact and etching characteristics of a barrier layer that is deposited using the same. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341182 | Modular Systems for Producing Pressurized Gases from Polar Molecular Liquids at Depth or Under Pressure - A system for producing pressurized gas(es) from polar molecular liquids. A first embodiment incorporates an electrolysis cell positioned at depth within the liquid. The assembly includes first and second electrodes positioned in spaced relationship and a bell shaped collection vessel arranged above the electrodes. At least one collection vessel includes at least one gas port configured to connect to gas conduits to carry the pressurized gas(es) to the point of use or storage. Positioning the gas generating assembly at depth immerses the electrodes within the polar molecular fluid, and operation of the electrical power supply establishes an electrical potential between the electrodes. A second embodiment incorporates an electrolysis cell operable at pressure, as well as an arrangement of ancillary systems benefitting from the electrolysis at pressure system. Various mechanisms for gathering and separating the hydrogen gas and oxygen gas generated by electrolysis are described. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341183 | OXIDE SINTERED BODY AND SPUTTERING TARGET - Provided are an oxide sintered body and a sputtering target that are ideal for the production of an oxide semiconductor film for a display device. The oxide sintered body and sputtering target that are provided have both high conductivity and high relative density, are capable of forming an oxide semiconductor film having a high carrier mobility, and in particular, have excellent direct-current discharge stability in that long-term, stable discharge is possible, even when used by the direct-current sputtering method. The oxide sintered body of the invention is an oxide sintered body obtained by mixing and sintering zinc oxide, tin oxide, and an oxide of at least one metal (M metal) selected from the group consisting of Al, Hf, Ni, Si, Ga, In, and Ta. When the in-plane specific resistance and the specific resistance in the direction of depth are approximated by Gaussian distribution, the distribution coefficient σ of the specific resistance is 0.02 or less. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341184 | Co-Cr-Pt-B-Based Alloy Sputtering Target and Method for Producing Same - Provided is a Co—Cr—Pt—B-based alloy sputtering target having no more than 10 cracks of 0.1 to 20 μm in a B-rich phase in a 100 μm×100 μm area (field of view). Additionally provided is a method for producing this Co—Cr—Pt—B-based alloy sputtering target including the steps of hot forging or hot rolling a Co—Cr—Pt—B-based alloy cast ingot, thereafter performing cold rolling or cold forging thereto at an elongation rate of 4% or less, and machining the ingot to prepare a target having no more than 10 cracks of 0.1 to 20 μm in a B-rich phase in a 100 μm×100 μm area (field of view), or, hot forging or hot rolling the ingot, thereafter quenching the ingot to −196° C. to 100° C., and machining the ingot to prepare a target. The target of the present invention has high magnetic flux density and few microcracks in a B-rich layer, and thus stabilizes discharge and minimizes arcing. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341185 | Micro-Stimulation and Data Acquisition From Biological Cells - The present invention relates to a method for fabricating a semiconductor device for stimulation and/or data recording of biological material to a such semiconductor device. The method comprises providing a semiconductor substrate comprising a first insulating layer; providing a patterned conductive layer on top of the first insulating layer; depositing and patterning a second insulating layer atop the patterned conductive layer; growing carbon nano-sheets atop the second insulating layer; and defining carbon nano-sheet electrode areas on the second insulating layer by etching away the carbon nano-sheets outside of the carbon nano-sheet electrode areas. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341186 | Test Strip and Detecting Device - A test strip and a detecting device are disclosed. The test strip can be used with an electrochemical instrument to accurately detect the viscosity and concentration of an analyte of a specimen. The test strip includes a first specimen path, a first electrode set, a redox reagent, a second specimen path, a second electrode set, and a reaction reagent. The redox reagent includes at least a redox pair. When the specimen enters the first specimen path, the redox pair dissolves and generates an electrochemical redox reaction for obtaining a flow time of the specimen. When the specimen enters the second specimen path, the reaction reagent is used to obtain the analyte concentration of the specimen, and the concentration of the analyte can be corrected by the flow time. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341187 | MEASUREMENT DEVICE FOR DETERMINING A PROCESS VARIABLE - A measurement device ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130341188 | FUEL CELL AND ANALYSIS DEVICE THAT COMPRISE IT - A fuel cell comprising: at least one microfluidic channel that allows the capillary flow of at least one suitable fluid for generating electricity, at least one receiving absorbent region coupled to each microfluidic channel, at least one collecting absorbent region coupled to each microfluidic channel, a cathodic zone coupled to each microfluidic channel, and an anodic zone coupled to each microfluidic channel, where each receiving absorbent region and each collecting absorbent region are coupled to one of the microfluidic channels such that when a fluid suitable for generating electricity is deposited in the receiving absorbent region, it flows by capillary action through the microfluidic channel to reach the collecting absorbent region where it is absorbed. As well as an analysis device comprising one or more of these fuel cells. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341189 | Microchip for analyzing nucleic acid and method of nucleic acid analysis using the same - A method for nucleic acid analysis including injecting a slight amount of nucleic acid sample for analysis, characterized in that most of a nucleic acid sample which is not used, excluding the slight amount of the nucleic acid sample which is used for analysis, can be obtained as a pure product which is not contaminated with a fluorescent material, and a microchip for analyzing nucleic acid which enables such method for nucleic acid analysis, are provided. The method for nucleic acid analysis may analyze at least two different nucleic acid samples in a continuous manner by sequentially injecting the at least two different nucleic acid samples. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341190 | Method and Apparatus for Analysis and Sorting of Polynucleotides Based on Size - The invention relates to a microfabricated device and methods of using the device for analyzing and sorting polynucleotide molecules by size. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341191 | PERFORMANCE OF AN ANALYSER FOR BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - An apparatus ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130341192 | COMPENSATED PATCH-CLAMP AMPLIFIER FOR NANOPORE POLYNUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCING AND OTHER APPLICATIONS - A compensated patch-clamp system for polynucleotide sequencing and other applications. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341193 | Device for the Treatment of a Product By A Pulsed Electric Field - The invention relates to a device ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130341194 | ELECTRODE FOR BATTERIES, IN PARTICULAR FOR LITHIUM ION BATTERIES, AND PRODUCTION THEREOF - A method of producing electrodes for lithium ion batteries including forming the electrodes formed by electro-chemical deposition, from a mixture including particles made of at least one electrochemically active material, a binder and a solvent and/or dispersing agent. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341195 | MULTIPODAL NANOTUBES AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SAME - Nanostructures, nanostructure arrays and a method of forming same are provided, wherein the nanostructures comprise ordered, self-organized, anodically formed single nanotubes, multipodal nanotubes or a combination thereof. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341196 | REFINING PROCESS FOR PRODUCING LOW ALPHA TIN - A method for purifying tin includes exposing an electrolytic solution comprising tin to an ion exchange resin and depositing electrorefined tin from the electrolytic solution. The deposited electrorefined tin has alpha particle emissions of less than about 0.01 counts/hour/cm | 2013-12-26 |
20130341197 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING A HIGH TEMPERATURE OXIDATION RESISTANT MCRALX COATING ON SUPERALLOY SUBSTRATES - Methods for producing a high temperature oxidation and hot corrosion resistant MCrAlX coating on a superalloy substrate include applying an M-metal, chromium, and aluminum or an aluminum alloy comprising a reactive element to at least one surface of the superalloy component by electroplating at electroplating conditions below 100° C. in a plating bath thereby forming a plated component and heat treating the plated component. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341198 | PLATING APPARATUS - A plating assembly for plating a part having an interior cavity with a plating material. The plating assembly has a main frame assembly adapted to receive and support the part. An anode frame assembly is positioned inside the main frame assembly and is electrically isolated from the main frame assembly. The anode frame assembly is electrically connected to an anode of a direct current power supply. A plurality of anode rods are mounted on the anode frame assembly in electrically conductive contact with it. A cathode assembly is electrically connected to the part and is electrically connected to a cathode of the direct current power supply. A fluid conduit assembly connects a fluid source such as a pump station to a plurality of fluid nozzles. At least one of the fluid nozzles is positioned within the interior cavity of the part. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341199 | ELECTRO COPPER PLATING ADDITIVE AND ELECTRO COPPER PLATING BATH - Provided are an additive for electro copper plating and an electro copper plating bath containing the additive, wherein the additive forms a plating film uniformly in a range of from a low current density portion to a high current density portion and thereby gives good glossiness, and is not consumed at the time of non-usage thereof. In the present invention, an additive for electro copper plating including a block polymer compound expressed by the following general formula (1) is added to an electro copper plating bath. (Here, in the formula, R represents an alkyl group or an alkenyl group having a linear-chain or branched-chain structure and having a carbon number of 1 to 15, m is an integer of from 1 to 30, and n is an integer of from 1 to 40.) | 2013-12-26 |
20130341200 | SERIES CELL ELECTROCHEMICAL PRODUCTION OF MODIFIED ANOLYTE SOLUTION - A membrane-based electrochemical cell produces a first anolyte solution and a membrane-less electrochemical cell processes the first anolyte solution to produce a modified anolyte solution. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341201 | PARALLEL CELL ELECTROCHEMICAL PRODUCTION OF MODIFIED ANOLYTE SOLUTION - A membrane-based electrochemical cell produces a first anolyte solution and a membrane-less electrochemical cell produces a bleach solution such as from a brine solution. The first anolyte solution and bleach solution are combined to form a modified anolyte solution. A dual electrochemical cell device includes two segments, one having a membrane-based electrochemical cell and the other having a membrane-less electrochemical cell, separated by a partition, and secured together into a single, unitary structure. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341202 | Method for Synthesizing Fluorine Compound by Electrolysis and Electrode Therefor - Disclosed is an electrode for electrolytic synthesis of a fluorine compound, including: an electrode substrate having at least a surface thereof formed of a conductive carbon material; a conducting diamond layer formed on a part of the surface of the electrode substrate; and a metal fluoride-containing coating layer formed on an exposed part of the electrode substrate that is uncovered by the conducting diamond layer. It is possible for the electrolytic synthesis electrode to limit the growth of a graphite fluoride layer on the electrode surface, prevent decrease in effective electrolysis area and allow stable electrolysis in an electrolytic bath of a hydrogen fluoride-containing molten salt. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341203 | GOLD AND SILVER EXTRACTION TECHNOLOGY - The present invention relates to a process for chemical extraction of gold and silver from low grade and refractory pyritic concentrates containing minimum 1 ppm Au, by their leaching in enamelled cast iron reactors, steel plated lead or plastic coated steel, at room temperature, in ammoniac solutions (pH 8-10) of sodium thiosulfate (50-60 g/l Na | 2013-12-26 |
20130341204 | Carbon Electrode Devices for Use with Liquids and Associated Methods - Electrode devices and systems for use in liquid environments, including associated methods are provided. In one aspect, for example, an electrode device for use in a liquid environment can include a proton exchange membrane having a first side and a second side, a first electrode including a carbon material, where the first electrode is positioned at the first side of the proton exchange membrane, and a second electrode including a carbon material, where the second electrode positioned at the second side of the proton exchange membrane opposite the first electrode. The proton exchange membrane spaces the first electrode and the second electrode at a distance of less than or equal to about 100 microns apart. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341205 | MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR ALL- SOLID LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY, AND INSPECTION METHOD FOR ALL-SOLID LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY - A method for manufacturing an all solid-state lithium-ion rechargeable battery includes forming a first active material layer on a base, forming a solid electrolyte layer connected to the first active material layer, forming a second active material layer connected to the solid electrolyte layer, and repairing a short-circuit defect produced between the first active material layer and the second active material layer by supplying a repair current between the first active material layer and the second active material layer. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341206 | AMPEROMETRIC GAS SENSOR - The disclosed invention relates to an amperometric gas sensor for measuring the concentration of an analyte, comprising: a solid support; and a working electrode in contact with the solid support; wherein the analyte comprises a dopant which when in contact with the solid support increases the electrical conductivity of the solid support. A sterilization process employing the amperometric gas sensor is disclosed. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341207 | ANALYTICAL TEST STRIP WITH CAPILLARY SAMPLE-RECEIVING CHAMBERS SEPARATED BY STOP JUNCTIONS - An analytical test strip for the determination of an analyte (such as glucose) in a bodily fluid sample (e.g., a whole blood sample) includes a first and second capillary sample-receiving chambers and first and second stop junctions that are disposed between the first and second capillary sample-receiving chambers. The first stop junction defines a discontinuity boundary of the first capillary sample-receiving chamber and the second stop junction defines a discontinuity boundary of the second capillary sample-receiving chamber. In addition, the first stop junction and the second stop junction are disposed such that bodily fluid sample flow between the first capillary sample-receiving chamber and the second capillary sample-receiving chamber during use of the analytical test strip is prevented. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341208 | ELECTROCHEMICAL-BASED ANALYTICAL TEST STRIP WITH INTERSECTING SAMPLE-RECEIVING CHAMBERS - An electrochemical-based analytical test strip for the determination of an analyte (such as glucose) in a bodily fluid sample (for example, a whole blood sample) and/or a characteristic of the bodily fluid sample (for example, hematocrit) includes a first sample-receiving chamber with first and second sample-application openings, and first and second electrodes. The first and second electrodes are disposed in the first sample-receiving chamber between the first and second sample-application openings. The electrochemical-based analytical test strip also includes a second sample-receiving chamber and a plurality of electrodes disposed in the second sample-receiving chamber. In addition, the second sample-receiving chamber intersects the first sample-receiving chamber between the first and second electrodes, thereby defining a chamber intersection. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341209 | ANALYTICAL TEST STRIP WITH CAPILLARY SAMPLE-RECEIVING CHAMBERS SEPARATED BY A PHYSICAL BARRIER ISLAND - An analytical test strip for the determination of an analyte (such as glucose and/or hematocrit) in a bodily fluid sample (such as a whole blood sample) includes a first capillary sample-receiving chamber, a second capillary sample-receiving chamber, and a physical barrier island disposed between the first and second capillary sample-receiving chambers. Moreover, the physical island barrier is disposed such that bodily fluid sample flow between the first capillary sample-receiving chamber and the second capillary sample-receiving chamber is prevented during use of the analytical test strip. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341210 | MULTI-USE URGENT RESPONSE RESOURCE KIT - In another embodiment of the present invention, an organizer assembly includes an article holding body and a mounting structure. The article holding body has a first body segment, a second body segment and a hinge segment connected between the first body segment and the second body segment. The first body segment, the second body segment and the hinge segment jointly define opposing major faces of the article holding body. An ammunition magazine holding structure, a shotgun shell holding structure, an article containment pocket and a canister holding structure are provided on a first one of the opposing major faces. The mounting structure is selectively attachable to and detachable from the first body segment at a second one of the opposing major faces. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341211 | JEWELRY STORAGE SYSTEM - The present invention provides a jewelry storage system. The jewelry storage system includes: a binder; one or more panels each having a first surface, an interior space, and a second surface, wherein the one or more panels are operatively coupled to the binder: and one or more jewelry holders attached to the first surface of the one or more panels, the second surface of the one or more panels, or a combination thereof. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341212 | WEARABLE CLEANING ARTICLES AND A CONTAINER - A container has a base and walls connected to the base to define an interior space. The walls have upper edges that terminate in a plane and define an opening for access to the interior space. Wetted donnable articles are stacked within the container, each article in a flat configuration at least partially perpendicular to the opening permitting withdrawal of any one of the donnable articles through the opening in a flat configuration. Walls on opposing sides of the base of the container diverge from each other with increasing distance from the base, such that the interior space widens gradually toward the opening. Walls on other opposing sides of the base have lower portions connected to the base and upper portions connected to the lower portions by steps that lengthen the interior space abruptly. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341213 | METHOD TO PREVENT SILICA-BASED COLUMN AGING - Methods and kits using a humidifying agent to prevent or reduce aging of a silica-based columns. A beneficial result of the method is associated robustness of column nucleic acid binding capacity, compared to an aged column. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341214 | GAMING ACCESSORY FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE, GAMING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A case for a portable electronic device, such as a mobile telephone (e.g., a smart phone, etc.), a portable media player or a tablet computer, includes at least one game control element for use in playing a game on the portable electronic device. In addition to the game control element, the protective case may include a receptacle and a base, which may be part of the receptacle or operatively associated with the receptacle. The receptacle is configured to receive or otherwise carry the portable electronic device, and may be configured to protect the portable electronic device. The receptacle may be configured to move relative to the base in a manner that enables a user to select an orientation of a display of the portable electronic device relative to the at least one game control element. The at least one game control element may be moved between a storage position, where it may appear to be an integral part of the case, and a gaming position where it is accessible from a location laterally beyond the receptacle and any portable electronic device held by the receptacle. A gaming system may include a case and a portable electronic device. A gaming method may include use of the case to play a game on a portable electronic device. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341215 | NOVELTY KIT - A novelty kit comprising components which represent elements for coping with and surviving attempts by another person to dispose of the user of the kit according to any one of several disposal scenarios. The scenarios may include inducing an apparently accidental fall, inducing drowning, and being buried alive. The elements of the kit would be thematically linked to warding off a fall, to resist drowning, and to cope with being buried alive. The kit may take the form of a receptacle containing pill bottles bearing labels reciting the contents and including humorous instructions for use and humorous or appropriate hazard warnings. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341216 | Towel Shower Caddy - A towel shower caddy for an improved combination apparatus designed to safely, securely, and efficiently store and transport items, which may be used in the course of personal showering or bathing. The device is essentially comprised of at least one storage container that may contain a towel or other items, may attach above or below a shower head pipe, has a door which may contain a speaker and other electronic devices, a moveable exterior shelf, two detachable hanger members, four detachable suction cups, a support base, a detachable interior shelf and dividing wall, and a collapsible and detachable carrying handle. Different embodiments of the towel shower caddy may include a frame | 2013-12-26 |
20130341217 | GREETING CARD AND GIFT COMBINATION - A packaging for presenting a greeting card and a gift includes a card having a front panel extending from a first end of the card to a first fold, a base extending from the first fold to a second fold, and a back panel extending from a second fold to a second end of the card. The card has a first surface with a message and a second surface with a wrapping paper design. The card has a first configuration in which the card at least partially covers a gift at least partially held on the base, with the first surface facing inward and the second surface facing outward, and a second configuration in which the first surface faces outward and the second surface faces inward. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341218 | Electronic Cigarette Case - The present invention relates to an electronic cigarette case, including a case body, a frame module disposed in the case body, a battery module, and a printed circuit board (PCB) module. The electronic cigarette case further has a touch control method for performing at least a predefined function. The touch control method includes: defining a touch zone on the case body, and providing a touch control module in the case body. The at least a predefined function is performed to indicate an electric quantity of a battery when a finger touch gesture is detected on the touch zone by the touch control module. The electronic cigarette case is durable, waterproof and dustproof, rapidly response, space saving, and easy to use. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341219 | PACKAGE FOR SMOKING ARTICLES - The present invention relates to a package for smoking articles comprising a container portion ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130341220 | Ergonomic Garment Carrier - An ergonomic garment carrier which accommodates garments such as suit shirts, jackets, pants and skirts as well as other items a traveler would typically transport or store. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341221 | Golf Bag Base - A golf bag is disclosed that includes base formed of a flexible material, such as a polymer foam material. The base is formed as a one-piece element, and the base may be flexible such that the golf bag is supportable in an upright position or an inclined position. A flexion line may be formed in the base to promote flexing or pivoting in a specific area, and wear elements may be added to an exterior surface of the base to impart wear-resistance. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341222 | PACKING BOX STRUCTURE FOR CELL PHONE PROTECTION CASE - A packing box structure for a cell phone protection case includes a main body, a pair of transparent lids and a seal rib. The main body has a pair of grooves and a pair of positioning portions at two sides thereof for engagement of a pair of cell phone protection cases. The pair of transparent lids is adapted to cover the two sides of the main body. The seal rib is adapted to clip the pair of transparent lids, so that the transparent lids and the main body are sealed to prevent dust from entering the packing box. The packing box can be assembled and disassembled repeatedly for a consumer to check the cell phone protection cases. The packing box has a better seal effect and can be used conveniently. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341223 | DISPOSABLE COVER FOR STETHOSCOPE - A stethoscope cover having an enclosure with a closed end and an open end. An arrangement (e.g., a circular element) can be located substantially near the closed end can hold a bell of the stethoscope. A V-shaped elastic arrangement can be located at the open end and can extend the enclosure when earpieces of a stethoscope can be pulled apart. A strap can be located at the open and can hold the stethoscope in the enclosure. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341224 | Needle Assembly Storage Device - Described is a needle assembly storage device. The storage device comprises a container, a pocket formed in the container adapted to receive a needle assembly, and a pull linkage connecting the needle assembly to the container. The pull linkage disengages the needle assembly when sufficient rotational force has been applied to the needle assembly in a first direction. A projection on the needle assembly prevents rotation of the needle assembly in the pocket in a second rotation direction opposite to the first direction. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341225 | POLY-COATED ROLL HEADER FOR PAPER ROLL AND METHOD FOR WRAPPING A PAPER ROLL USING THE SAME - There is described a paper roll having an end, the poly-coated roll header comprising: a linerboard base having an inner surface; and a coating of a polypropylene mixed with a low density polyethylene applied to at least a portion of the inner surface of the linerboard base, wherein once applied to the end of the paper roll, the poly-coated roll header protects the end of the paper roll against the elements. There is also described a method for wrapping a paper roll having two ends and a length, the method comprising: installing a coated linerboard, previously coated with a polypropylene mixed with a low density polyethylene, at one of the two ends of the paper roll, thereby providing protection against the elements at the one of the two ends of the paper roll. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341226 | Aquarium Plant Container - The present invention is a plant container and filter system. The plant container portion secures plants, keeping sediment soil from floating away causing cloudy water. The filter portion eliminates the need for a separate aquarium filter and helps maintain the chemical balance within the aquarium. Aquarium plants are placed within the present invention through openings in the lid of the plant container. The roots of the plants grow and become entangled within the foam under the lid and sediment soil inside the plant container shell such that the plants are stable and not susceptible to falling or being otherwise disturbed or moved from their positions. The sediment soil is also secure and not subject to floating away and clouding the aquarium water. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341227 | MODULAR PIPE BASKET - A modular pipe basket for transporting pipe is disclosed. The modular pipe basket will comprise a rectangular base, two or more stanchions and one or more end caps. In another embodiment, the modular pipe basket will incorporate a storage compartment or bin for storing miscellaneous piping accessories. In addition, the modular pipe basket may be equipped with a four point sling pickup system for lifting the basket with a crane along with the means for lifting the basket with a forklift. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341228 | Glass Container Having A Graphic Data Carrier - A method of making a glass container with an optically readable graphic data carrier. A glass container is exposed to electromagnetic radiation to produce discoloration within the glass of the container, and then focused beam energy is directed at the glass container in a pattern corresponding to a desired graphic data carrier to heat the glass and selectively remove the discoloration in the pattern corresponding to the desired graphic data carrier. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341229 | SEQUENTIALLY PLACED SHIPPING AND PACKING LABEL SYSTEM - A system for providing a shipping label and a packing list on a container is provided which enables rapid and automated sequential application of a packing list and a shipping label to the container. The shipping label is configured complemental to the packing list whereby the packing list may first be adhered directly to the container and then the shipping label may be placed thereover. The shipping label may be applied over the packing list while the container moves continuously down a conveyor. The invention further includes an apparatus for sequentially applying the packing list and then the shipping label, and a method for applying the packing list and shipping label in registry. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341230 | SPACE-SAVING PRODUCT PACKAGING CONTAINER - A product packaging container including a housing; a packaging tray; a cold seal adhesive configured to hold together the housing and the packaging tray; the packaging tray including a blister portion configured to secure a product by conforming to a surface area portion or a volume of the product; a flange portion that extends from the blister portion, out in a plane, the plane including a perimeter of the blister portion; the housing having an exterior surface having a width; wherein the flange portion of the packaging tray extends from the blister perimeter in one of a vertical or horizontal direction of the plane formed by the base of the blister perimeter; wherein the flange portion includes a top flange portion and a bottom flange portion; wherein the blister perimeter has a width that is substantially equivalent to the width of the exterior surface of the housing. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341231 | BLISTER PACKAGING FOR LIQUID - A packaging is proposed, particularly a blister packaging, having at least one cavity for holding a liquid. The packaging comprises a capillary stop for the liquid which surrounds the cavity. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341232 | COLD COHESIVE PACKAGING SYSTEM USING TEAR RESISTANT TAPE - According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a cold cohesive packaging system using tear resistant tape includes a top sheet having an interior surface and at least one top cohesive region defined on the interior surface; a bottom sheet having a bottom interior surface and at least one bottom cohesive region defined on the bottom interior surface; at least one strip embedded in the top sheet or the bottom sheet, the at least one strip being resistant to tearing; and a cohesive, wherein the cohesive is applied in liquid form and adheres as a film to the at least one top cohesive region and the at least one bottom cohesive region, where the cohesive is capable of permanently bonding the top sheet to the bottom sheet when a pressure is applied, and wherein the cohesive comprises a latex-based cohesive with a viscosity of no more than 450 centipoise. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341233 | Tablet Computer Case with Glare Protection - An improved protective case for portable electronic devices such as a tablet computer is described. The protective case comprises of a base, a cover that is pivotally connected to the base and is equipped with a pair of side panels that can be folded flat against the cover in a closed position and when extended in an open position can shield excess light from getting into the tablet computer that is housed within the case. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341234 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING SILICON-BASED NANOPARTICLES FROM METALLURGICAL-GRADE SILICON OR REFINED METALLURGICAL-GRADE SILICON - A process for manufacturing silicon-based nanoparticles by electrochemical etching of a substrate, wherein the substrate is a metallurgical-grade or upgraded metallurgical-grade silicon, the substrate including an impurity content greater than 0.01%. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341235 | BREATHER LAYER FOR EXHAUSTING PERMEATE FROM PRESSURE VESSELS - Devices and methods for addressing permeation of a gas through a liner of a pressure vessel involve a porous layer between the liner and a composite shell of the pressure vessel around the liner. The porous layer provides fluid communication with atmosphere for gases that permeate through the liner. Such porous layers may be provided in a continuous wound set of fibers about the liner. Further, an inner composite structure may be provided between the liner and the porous layer to reduce the rate of permeation to the porous layer. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341236 | Breathable Container for Fruits and Vegteables - The Breathable Container for fruits and vegetables extends the shelf life of various fresh fruits and vegetables and vase life of fresh cut flowers by changing the atmosphere in which these living products are stored and respires. The Breathable Container does this by utilizing a Gas Permeable Non-Woven Fabric Based Film. The high oxygen and carbon dioxide permeability of the Gas Permeable Non-Woven Fabric Based Film establishes an ideal atmosphere for the perishable items stored within the Breathable Container, and therefore extends their shelf life. The establishment of lower oxygen and carbon dioxide atmospheres within the Breathable Container using the Gas Permeable Film, also leads to a reduction in the respiration rate of the perishable items stored. The reduction in the respiration rate of the perishable items prevents loss of moisture, production of metabolic heat, yellowing, browning, and reduces the production levels of ethylene by the perishable items. Therefore, the created atmosphere is able to extend shelf life, maintain high quality, and preserve nutrients of fresh produce items by naturally regulating respiration of said produce. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341237 | TIGHTLY SEALING SINGLE DOSE PACKAGING - A single-dose package for transdermal therapeutic systems or film-shaped administration forms, in the form of a tear-open sealed-edge pouch with a completely surrounding and continuous non-peelable sealing surface. The single-dose packages comprise two packaging material elements, which are arranged one lying an top of the other and form the upper side and underside of a pouch that contains the product. At least one packaging material element is a tear-resistant film laminate with an at least three-layer structure, wherein at least one layer of the packaging material elements is a metal layer. The single-dose package also has a linear weakening, which lies in the sealing area, does not touch the edge of the package and extends in the direction of the weaker tear resistance of the upper side and underside and the linear form of the anisotropically tear-resistant plastic. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341238 | UNITIZING AND LOCKING MULTI-POT CARRIER TRAY - A carrier tray configured to retain and carry one or more pots. In particular embodiments, the carrier tray includes a base and a pot-receiving aperture arranged within the base and configured to receive and store a pot. The tray also includes a ledge arranged along an inner perimeter of the aperture and configured to receive a rim of a pot for storage in the carrier tray, and a pot-locking tab formed in the base and extending radially inward at a location along the inner perimeter of the aperture, the pot-locking tab is spaced above the ledge to form a cavity between the pot-locking tab and ledge, the cavity configured to receive a portion of the rim. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341239 | ACCOMMODATION CASSETTE - An accommodation cassette including: a plurality of rear accommodating grooves that are formed at least in the laterally central area of the inner surface of a rear wall connecting the rear edges of right and left side walls and extend laterally and parallel to each other at vertical spacings in such a manner as to be associated with right and left accommodating grooves. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341240 | Boxes and Trays Used to Hold LCD Panels - The present invention publishes a box and a tray used to hold LCD panels. The tray comprises a carrying part, a supporting part, and buffering items. The carrying part is used to carry the LCD panel. The supporting part is located on the sides of the carrying part, and the supporting part comprises compartment slots. The buffering items are placed inside the compartment slots in order to improve the structural strength of the supporting part. The embodiment of the present invention improves the structural strength of the tray through the effects of buffering items. It also controls the production costs and avoids damages to LCD panels during transport caused due to insufficient strength of the tray. | 2013-12-26 |