Abstract: A carrier module for holding a gel-strip in heat transferring contact with the surface of a cooling plate or a Peltier plate in an electrophoretic separation process, comprising a carrier member (1,10) formed in a plastic material for disposable use; the carrier member having a top plane formed with at least one elongate channel (2) for receiving the gel-strip in longitudinal contact with a bottom portion (5) of the channel, the carrier member being molded to have a shell-formed structure wherein said channel is depressed from the top plane of the shell structure so as to be able to rest with its bottom in contact with the cooling plate surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating wastewater comprising an electrocoagulation cell 100 including holding and isolating members 7, a top cell cover 17, a plurality of electrode plates E1 through E8 inserted within a sleeve 18 made of non-conductive material, thereby the electrode plate sets 11 and 12 offer minimum resistance to the incoming liquid. Such an electrocoagulation cell 100 including a member to break the laminar liquid flow and to maintain a turbulent state all along said cell 100. A set of electrode plates 11 and 12 connected in parallel or in series, wherein said electrode plate sets 11 and 12 have connections arranged such that it allows the electrical current be indistinctively interrupted and reversed. Such an electrode plate set 11 and 12 connected in parallel or in series, wherein a combination of non-similar metals may be made in order to have electrical connections that allow disinfection of the treated liquid.

Abstract: Radioactive material can be processed by an apparatus that includes at least a cylindrical outer shell electrode, an inner electrode, and a plurality of prism-shaped ferromagnetic elements positioned between the outer and inner electrodes. The prism-shaped ferromagnetic elements are positioned around the inner circumference of the metal cylinder. The inner electrode component is located within the metal cylinder and is configured to cover the inwardly-pointing portions of the prism-shaped ferromagnetic elements. Radioactive material in a container is placed into the apparatus, and an AC voltage excitation signal is applied to the electrodes of the apparatus during treatment of the material. The frequency of the excitation signal is selected according to the frequency of structurization or the frequency of destructurization of the ferromagnetic material. The process can be monitored and controlled with the use of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation intensity measuring instruments.

Abstract: Methods for the preparation of long, dimensionally uniform, metallic nanowires that are removable from the surface on which they are synthesized. The methods include the selective electrodeposition of metal nanowires at step edges present on a stepped surface, such as graphite, from an aqueous solution containing a metal or metal oxide. Where a metal oxide is first deposited, the metal oxide nanowires are reduced via a gas phase reduction at elevated temperatures to metal nanowires. Alternatively, beaded or hybrid nanowires comprising a metal A into which nanoparticles of a metal B have been inserted may be prepared by first electrodepositing nanoparticles of metal B selectively along step edges of a stepped surface, capping these nanoparticles with a molecular layer of an organic ligand, selectivley electrodepositing nanowire segments of metal A between nanoparticles of metal B and then heating the surface of the hybrid nanowire under reducing conditions to remove the ligand layer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of anodising magnesium material which includes anodising the magnesium while it is immersed in an aqueous electrolyte solution having a pH above 7, and in the presence of a phosphate, the electrolyte solution also containing a sequestering agent. The method may further include the provision of a plasma suppressing substance within the electrolyte solution. Furthermore, the electrolyte solution may also preferably include a tertiary amine such a TEA, and the current passed through the electrolyte solution may preferably be a straight DC current.

Abstract: A method of treating a substrate, which method comprises providing an electrolyte in contact with the substrate and an array of electrodes adjacent the surface and in contact with the electrolyte, and altering the potential of at least one electrode so as to generate an active redox product which modifies the substrate adjacent the at least one electrode, characterized in that the electrolyte is chosen such that the active redox product is quenchable by a second redox product. The method is particularly suitable for the step-wise chemical synthesis of oligomers such as oligonucleotides bound to a surface.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a printed circuit board is disclosed. A seed layer is removed while etching of a circuit pattern is prevented. In a printed circuit board manufacturing process according to a semi-additive method, a seed layer is formed by electroless copper plating. Using a resist pattern, a circuit pattern is formed by electrolytic copper plating. After the formation of the circuit pattern, the exposed regions of seed layer are subjected to etching. According to the invention, an etching liquid at a temperature of about 15° C. or less is used. As a temperature of the etching liquid is lowered, a potential difference between the seed layer and the circuit pattern increases. Due to the increase in potential difference, the seed layer becomes more susceptible to being etched, while the circuit pattern becomes less susceptible to being etched.

Abstract: A new coating method for light metal alloys in which an electrophoretic lacquering and a galvanic coating are combined. Thus, corrosion resistant surfaces having very good optical properties can be achieved, wherein an advantageous flexibility in view of material selection and layer thickness is preserved.

Abstract: Electrolyte for the manufacture or refining of silicon at high temperatures, particularly suited for the manufacture of high grade silicon. The electrolyte is mainly formed from a salt melt of CaCl2 and CaO. The invention further concerns a method for the manufacture of silicon in a salt melt at a high temperature, in which quartz with a low content of phosphorus and boron is subjected to electrolysis in such a melt, and a method for the refining of silicon where the silicon to be refined is used as an alloy element for the anode used in an electrolytic cell including the melt defined above.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrolyte composition for electrolysis of brine, a method for electrolysis of brine, and sodium hydroxide prepared therefrom, and particularly to an electrolyte composition for electrolysis of brine, a method for electrolysis of brine comprising injecting brine and pure water respectively to a cation chamber and an anion chamber divided by a separation membrane installed in an electrolytic cell through a brine injection tube and a pure water injection tube, and applying a power source to an anode plate and a cathode plate installed in the cation chamber and anion chamber to separate produced chloride gas, hydrogen gas, and a sodium hydroxide aqueous solution characterized in that an aqueous solution of a platinum compound is injected into the anion chamber through the pure water injection tube, and sodium hydroxide prepared therefrom.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for current control in gas generators capable of generating a fluorine or fluoride gas by and in which the electrolysis can be maintained in an optimum condition, stable operation is possible and no manpower is demanded. According to the method of current control in gas generators for generating a fluorine or fluoride gas by electrolysis of an electrolytic bath 5 comprising a hydrogen fluoride-containing mixed molten salt using a carbon electrode as the anode 4a, the range of voltage fluctuation between the cathode 4b and anode 4a as occurring when a certain current is applied to the gas generator is measured, and current application is continued while varying the current amount to be applied according to the voltage fluctuation range.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for the protection against corrosion of steel parts made of austenitic or semi-austenitic steel during the production of sulfuric acid. To improve the corrosion resistance of the steel parts which are in contact with the sulfuric acid, it is proposed to use austenitic or semi-austenitic steel which has a Cr content of 15 wt-% to 36 wt-% and an Ni content of 9 wt-% to 60 wt-% and in which the ratio of the chemical elements (Cr+Si)/(Ni+Mo) lies in the range from 0.9 to 1.9 or in which the ratio of the chemical elements Cr/(Ni+Mo) lies in the range from 0.8 to 1.5, and to additionally provide this steel part with an anodic corrosion protection.

Abstract: Cathodic protection of a structure including a steel member at least partly buried in a covering layer, such as steel rebar in a concrete structure, is provided by embedding sacrificial anodes into the concrete layer at spaced positions over the layer and connecting the anodes to the rebar. The anode body is formed, by pressing together finely divided powder, flakes or fibers of a sacrificial anode material such as zinc to define a porous body having pores therein. The sacrificial anode material of the anode member is directly in contact with the covering material by being buried or inserted as a tight fit into a drilled hole so that any expansion forces therefrom would be applied to the concrete with the potential of causing cracking. The pores are arranged however such that corrosion products from corrosion of the anode body are received into the pores sufficiently to prevent expansion of the anode body to an extent which would cause cracking of the covering material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of testing a cryogenic metal tank before it is put into service, in which said method said tank (1) is filled with water and appropriate measurements are performed where necessary, the method being characterized in that the following steps are performed:

Abstract: Apparatus for measuring NOx concentration comprises a NOx sensor element having an oxygen partial-pressure detection cell 3 which detects oxygen concentration of an analyte gas in first measurement chamber 5, first oxygen pump cell 1 across which a current corresponding to oxygen concentration of analyte gas (“a first oxygen pump current”) flows by pumping oxygen from inside to outside of first measurement chamber 1, second measurement chamber 6 into which gas is introduced from first measurement chamber 5 via second diffusion resistance 8, and second oxygen pump cell 2 across which a current corresponding to NOx concentration (“a second oxygen pump current”) flows by transferring oxygen dissociated by decomposition of nitrogen oxide in second measurement chamber 6; and first diagnostic means 30a for diagnosing the apparatus as normally functioning if the second oxygen pump current Ip2 or a predetermined voltage Vp2 applied to second oxygen pump cell 2 is within a predetermined range,

Abstract: A method for electronically detecting hybridization of a probe nucleic acid and a target nucleic acid is disclosed. The probe nucleic acid (130) is attached to an open semiconductor channel (110) in a back-gated field effect transistor (120). A target nucleic acid is provided on the semiconductor channel, and electrical charateristics, such as the drain to source current, are monitored for changes indicating that hybridization has occured.

Abstract: The present invention provides a contact lens package in which the overall internal depth of the package is less than the natural sagittal depth of the contact lens. Different single-use contact lens package shapes and configurations may be used. In some embodiments, a spring disc is included in the packages to help present the contact lens to the user when the package is opened. The contact lens packages may be adhered or clipped to a card or other carrier sheet, and may be housed in a number of different secondary packages.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to food product containers comprising one or more dental cleaning devices, such as dental floss, toothpicks, and plaque-removing strips. The dental cleaning device may be disposed in a packet. The food product container may further comprise additional cleaning devices, breath freshening devices, and text or messages, such as advertisements.

Abstract: The present invention provides improvements in both container design and product offering for a filing system. The invention provides four improvements over current art in hanging file storage containers. First it provides a unique method of folding that allows a pop-up style hanging file box to be collapsed to approximately one third the size of existing art. Second, the container lid has a unique design that allows it to function in three distinct ways: as a retail package, as an additional storage container, and when slightly altered, as a traditional file box cover. Third, it introduces snap on side rails to stabilize the box and allow for files to glide easily. And fourth, the storage container has taller ends to provide for more room inside and to prevent the box top from crushing the files.

Abstract: A package for plate-shaped information carriers, comprising cover parts, wherein fixing means are provided for fixing at least one information carrier in the package, and wherein the cover parts are arranged for enclosing the information carrier within the package, wherein at least one of the cover parts is provided with a raised portion which can surround the information carrier at least partly and, with the package closed, is located at a short distance from or against the opposite cover part, thereby locking said information carrier.

Abstract: A carrying case for sporting equipment, particularly hockey sticks and accessories such as pucks includes a block-shaped body which has an upwardly protruding carrying handle, a first longitudinally disposed, vertical side of the body which has formed therein a pair of longitudinally disposed, vertically spaced apart troughs, and a first side lid hingedly fastened to a lower edge of the body, the side lid having formed in an inner surface thereof a pair of troughs shaped similarly to those in the body. Stacked pairs of hockey stick handles are placed in either the lid troughs or body troughs, with the lid pivoted outwardly from the body to an open position; with the lid pivoted to a closed position in contact with the body, the lid and body troughs confront one another to form a pair of closed, longitudinally disposed channels which retain the handles therewithin. The lid is held in a closed position in contact with the body by releasably engageable fastener elements located on the lid and body.

Abstract: These inventions provide for golf bags, in particular stand type golf bags used in game play are arranged with modular components. These components can be easily switched by a golfer whereby the component may be replace with one having an alternative function or style. In addition, components subject to damage may be quickly and easily replaced with new components. Golf bags are configured with special fasteners which allow parts to be removably affixed to the bag for the switchable components. Standard materials and fasteners might be used elsewhere on the bag. Golf bag components which are arranged to be changeable include at least: the stand element, a back pad, shoulder straps and shoulder moulds, and pockets. Kits comprising an upgrade theme are also arranged to cooperate with these bags and to be sold as stand alone products in support of extended uses of the bags.

Abstract: A golf club bag is mainly composed of a base and a bag member, where in the base has a main member made of a flexible material having a bottom portion, a sidewall at a periphery of the bottom portion, a flexible section at the bottom portion and a fixed section and a movable section at opposite sides of the flexible section respectively, wherein the bottom portion is bendable along the flexible section, and a supporting device made of a material that harder than the main member, wherein the supporting device is surrounded by the bottom portion of the main member having a front section inside the fixed section, a rear section inside the movable section and a mid section between the front section and the rear section and inside the flexible section, wherein the mid section has a thickness thinner than the front section and the rear section.

Abstract: The invention is an angle presentation golf bag that is used with a motorized golf cart in which the bag rests on the rear of the golf cart. The invention generally consists of a golf bag base, and a golf bag body. The golf bag base is coupled to the golf bag body at an angle. The contents of the golf bag are presented to a golfer in an angled presentation from the rear of a motorized golf cart.

Abstract: A packaging for golf balls that acts as a moisture barrier inhibiting moisture absorption by a golf ball during storage. In one embodiment, the packaging comprises a housing defining an interior cavity sized to receive at least one golf ball. A lip on the housing surrounds an aperture that communicates with the interior cavity and a flexible lid is removably mounted on the lip. The lid is configured to be peelingly dismounted from the lip and a golf ball is disposed within the interior cavity. The housing and the lid each comprise a moisture barrier. In another embodiment, a packaging assembly comprises at least one golf ball and a package separable from the golf ball defining a cavity within which the golf ball is positioned. The package includes a sealing member at least a portion of which comprises a moisture barrier. The cavity is sealed under pressure such that gas audibly escapes from said cavity when the seal is broken.

Abstract: Portable dispensers for coiled roofing nails, nail strips, roof staples, sheathing staples, welding tools, framing nails and the like. The dispenser has an open top container which may be fastened to the belt of the user.

Abstract: A dental tray assembly for storage of oral prosthetics includes a base and a cover, associated with the base and being configured to be alternately positioned relative to the base in a first, closed position, and a second, open position. A biasing element interconnects the base and the cover to provide a biasing force between the cover and the base, the biasing force varying with position of the cover relative to the base to provide an attractive force between the cover and the base when the cover is in the first, closed position, and a repellant force between the cover and the base when the cover is in the second, open position. A storage tray is nestable within the base, the storage tray including at least two compartments, each compartment being configured to receive and store an oral prosthetic therein.

Abstract: A package construction for a device for applying dental fluids including a plurality of syringes, each syringe having a fluid chamber and an outlet, said chamber containing a fluid selected from the group consisting of carries detection, sodium hypochlorite and hemostatic agent; a plurality of disposable tips, each tip adapted to be attached to one of said syringes at said outlet; and a molded plastic tray, said tray having a plurality of receptacles formed therein for receiving and retaining said syringes and at least one receptacle formed therein for receiving said tips. A removable cover is also provided.

Abstract: A lens and cartridge packaging system and method of use which simplify the removal and transfer of an IOL to an IOL insertion device is disclosed. The packaging system enables a user to easily load an IOL into a cartridge without the use of forceps. In addition, the packaging system also allows a user to fold and insert the IOL into a cartridge without damaging the IOL and/or compromising IOL sterility. In addition, the related methods of use minimize and/or eliminate damage to the IOL during unpackaging, folding, transfer and loading procedures.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a disposable absorbent product, comprising: a package having a transparent window; and a plurality of individually wrapped disposable absorbent articles which are stacked and contained in the package. An adhesive means is disposed between the garment facing surface of the backsheet and the wrapper sheet of the absorbent article. The adhesive means includes a plurality of adhesive sections which are spaced apart one another by at least one non-adhesive section. Each absorbent article is folded about at least one folding line that intersects the adhesive means at the non-adhesive section. The stacked absorbent articles are arranged such that the folding line of each absorbent article positions towards the transparent window of the package. As result, the adhesive means can be protected from yellowing caused by the ultraviolet light which comes in through the transparent window.

Abstract: A plastic newspaper cover having an attached package overlay with the package containing an item such as advertisements, coupons, samples, notices, etc. The cover or sleeve and package are formed from folded thin polymeric heat-sealable sheets which are overlaid that may be simultaneously cut and heat-sealed into the final shape.

Abstract: The invention relates to data presentation device used in agriculture and advertising. The inventive data presentation device comprises a container provided with a pillar (post). Said container is embodied in the form of a reusable blister package which comprises a base and a flanged cap.

Abstract: A flower box assembly comprising an inner box and an inner box holder, the inner box having a bottom wall and at least one closed sidewall, such that it is at least partly fillable with water, the inner box holder having at least one sidewall and an open lower side and upper side, the inner box being provided with means with the aid of which the inner box is detachably connectible with the inner box holder, while, preferably, the inner box holder and the inner box are so designed that onto an assembly of an inner box holder and an inner box, a second inner box holder is placeable in inverted position, the downwardly directed upper side of the second inner box holder engaging an upper side of the inner box, or the upper side of the first inner box holder.

Abstract: An innovated structure of biological protection collecting bag, having a medical grade filter screen installed inside the collecting bag, allowing free air flow into and out of the bag, thereby completely filtering and arresting pathogens inside the bag. Meanwhile, the bag opening is sealed by a plurality of airtight sealing strips, so the user can quickly and hermetically seal the bag without having to squeeze on the collecting bag, thereby effectively preventing pathogens from contaminating the ambient environment during handling and stacking processes.

Abstract: A stacking support for at least one row of wine bottles is of sheet-like form with indentations (10) shaped to receive and locate at least one row of bottles in parallel relationship in a first layer. The indentations (10) are so arranged that when a second like support for carrying a second layer will be laterally offset with respect to those of the first layer so that the bottles of the second layer will be supported by the bottles of the first layer. The support is so configured that when it is used in conjunction with the second like support (16) the two supports (16) cooperate to ensure anti-sagging support in the zone of the endmost bottle-carrying indentation (10e) of the second layer only partially supported by the first layer.

Abstract: A paint tray system including a paint tray and a lid that may be sealed to the paint tray in a generally airtight manner. The shape of the lid corresponds to the interior of the paint tray so that the volume of air sealed in the paint try by the lid is minimized. The underside of the lid may also include a recess that may receive a paint applicator between the paint tray and the lid. The paint tray may also include an applicator rest for holding a paint roller in the paint tray while keeping the handle out of a paint reservoir.

Abstract: Collapsible bulk container (1) which includes a carrying base member (2) provided with skids (20), collapsible side walls (3) and a removable lid (5). The side walls (3) are moveably attached to the base member. The lid (5) is provided with an outer rim (51) and an inner rim (52). Two first opposite side walls (31 and 32 respectively) are provided with coupling means (35) protruding perpendicularly from the outside face of said first side walls (31 and 32 respectively) and being arranged adjacent to the vertical edges of said first side walls (31 and 32 respectively). Two opposite second side walls (33 and 34 respectively) are provided with coupling rim (37) arranged perpendicularly on the rear face, along both vertical edges of said second side walls (33 and 34 respectively).

Abstract: A container is provided for shipping and storing a pre-wetted and pre-conditioned microfluidic “sipper” chip. The container contains both dry compartments and wet compartments. A base contains a fluid-filled reservoir configured to house the capillaries. The opening of the reservoir is sealed with an O-ring. The plastic mount of the chip rests on the base in a dry compartment. The upper surface of the chip contains several wells containing fluid. A gasket is provided with plugs configured to be disposed within and seal the wells. Alternatively, the wells are first sealed with a foil film adhered to the well openings with an adhesive and a gasket is disposed between the foil and a cover, which is removably attached to the base. When the cover is closed, the gasket and O-ring seal the wet compartments to prevent leakage and to slow evaporation.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a method of packaging flip chips includes providing a plurality of flip chips and a panel, forming a plurality of partitions outwardly from the panel, coupling the flip chips to the panel such that each partition surrounds a respective flip chip, and forming an underfill region between each of the flip chips and the panel. Each partition prevents a respective underfill region from engaging an adjacent underfill region.

Abstract: A container for receiving a food product and folded from a blank, the container comprising a main body defining an opening for receiving the food product and a circumjacent flange (11), and the surface of the blank forming the inner surface of the container having a plastics coating such that a plastics film can be heat sealed to the flange to create a substantially airtight container for the food product.

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Abstract: Method for preventing fouling and corrosion caused by ammonium chloride and ammonium sulphates, characterised in that it comprises injecting as an additive a choline or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to the production of fuel distillates and may be utilized in the oil refining industry for the production of motor fuels and jet engine fuels.

Abstract: A novel method of forming ZSM-5 comprises reacting calcined kaolin microspheres with silicate and a seed solution used for forming zeolite Y under conditions of pH, temperature, and time to yield ZSM-5 crystals formed in-situ on said calcined kaolin microspheres. The reaction medium does not contain any organic templates or ZSM-5 seeding crystals.

Abstract: An apparatus including a coke drum for coking hydrocarbon substances, a valve disposed near the bottom of the coke drum, and a discharge conduit for removing coke from the coke drum, wherein the discharge conduit is connected to the valve such that when the valve is open, the coke may be removed via the discharge conduit.

Abstract: A process for the hydrogenation of a hydrocarbon feed includes contacting a major amount of the hydrocarbon feed with hydrogen in a counter-current manner in a first reaction zone under hydrogenation reaction conditions in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst in at least a first catalyst bed wherein a liquid effluent exits at a bottom end of the first reaction zone and a hydrogen-containing gaseous effluent exits at a top end of the first reaction zone, and contacting a minor portion of the hydrocarbon feed with said hydrogen-containing gaseous effluent in a co-current manner in a second reaction zone having a catalyst bed positioned to receive the hydrogen-containing effluent of the first reaction zone.

Abstract: This invention relates to a 4 group metal oxide and to a method for preparation thereof and the 4 group metal oxide prepared by adding a particle growth inhibiter to a hydrosol a hydrogel or a dried product of a hydrous 4 group metal oxide represented by MO(2-x)(OH)2x (wherein M denotes a 4 group metal and x is a number greater than 0.1 or x>0.1) followed by drying and calcining has a specific surface area of 80 m2/g or more, a pore volume of 0.2 ml/g or more and a pore sharpness degree of 50% or more and excellent heat stability and is useful for a catalyst or a catalyst carrier in which a catalyst metal is dispersed to a high degree.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a catalyst comprising 7-20 wt. % of a Group VIB metal component, calculated as trioxide on the weight of the catalyst, and 0.5 to 6 wt. % of a Group VIII metal component, calculated as oxide on the weight of the catalyst, on a porous inorganic carrier. The catalyst has a specific surface area of 100-180 m2/g, a total pore volume of at least 0.55 ml/g, at least 50% of the total pore volume in pores with a diameter of at least 20 nm (200 Π), 10-30% of the total pore volume in pores with a diameter of at least 200 nm (2000 Π), and 0-1% of the total pore volume in pores with a diameter above 1000 nm (10000 Π). The catalyst is particularly suitable for the hydroprocessing of heavy hydrocarbon feeds of which at least 50 wt. % boils above 538° C. (1000° F.). It is especially advantageous for the hydroprocessing of feedstocks of which at least 80 wt. % boils above 538° C. (1000° F.).

Abstract: A process for treating a crude containing natural gas comprising supplying the crude to a stabilization unit to obtain a gaseous stream and crude oil; supplying a compressed, gaseous stream at a low temperature to the bottom of a first column; partly condensing the first gaseous overhead stream, returning the liquid phase to the first column and supplying the methane-rich stream to a liquefaction plant; supplying an expanded bottom stream at a low temperature to the top of a second column; removing from the top of the second column second gaseous overhead stream, and removing from the bottom of the second column a liquid bottom stream; vaporizing part of the bottom stream and introducing the vapour into the bottom of the second column; and introducing the remainder of the bottom stream into a crude oil stream at an appropriate point in or upstream of the stabilization unit, wherein the amount of heat removed from the first gaseous overhead stream is so adjusted that the concentration of C5+ in the first

Abstract: A method and apparatus for altering the reflectivity of a screen when light is supplied to a portion of the screen is disclosed. The orientation and shape of wires disposed on at least one bar of the screen is controlled to alter the reflectivity of the screen. Also provided is a method and apparatus for supporting a screen on a surface such as a wall, including placing slots within the screen for mating with connecting members mounted on a support frame connected to the surface.