Patents Issued in February 8, 2007
  • Publication number: 20070029189
    Abstract: A combinatorial electrochemical deposition system enables computer control over multiple parameters and allows for systematic exploration of the parameter space. The combinatorial electrochemical deposition system includes a computer providing system control and data acquisition functions. The computer controls a plurality of pumps; each pump is connected to a respective material supply source. The plurality of pumps is coupled via a mixer and a plurality of distribution valves of a cell and fluidics distribution network to deposit a particular composition of materials or solution concentration to individual electrochemical cells of an electrochemical cell array. The computer controls the mixer and the plurality of distribution valves. The electrochemical cell array includes a plurality of singly addressable flow-through isolatable electrochemical cells with a common working electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Michael Zach
  • Publication number: 20070029190
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electrode for electrolysis including: a conductive substrate; and a conductive diamond formed on a surface of the conductive substrate, the conductive substrate having at least one surface shape selected from the group consisting of: (a) a surface shape of a combination of an Ra of 100-1,000-?m and an RSm of 50-10,000 ?m; (b) a surface shape of a combination of an Ra of 2.5-100 ?m and an RSm of 1.5-800 ?m, and (c) a surface shape of a combination of an Ra of 0.01-2 ?m and an RSm of 0.005-250 ?m, and a process for producing the electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Masashi Hosonuma, Masaharu Uno, Tomoyasu Shibata, Yoshinori Nishiki, Tsuneto Furuta
  • Publication number: 20070029191
    Abstract: A sacrificial anode holder for use by a water borne vessel, the holder comprising a first member comprising at least one of (i) a cartridge to hold an elongate anode and (ii) an elongate anode, and a housing forming part of or being adapted to fit to the vessel to house the first member, the housing including a first aperture to expose the anode through the hull of the vessel to the water and a closable second aperture via which the first member can be removed from the housing and inserted into the housing, from the interior of the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Peter Sewell
  • Publication number: 20070029192
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tube cathode with a target carrier and a target. The target can herein be a single- or a multi-part target. Between target carrier and target are placed several annular elements of a thermally conductive material along the longitudinal axis of the target carrier. The annular elements are separated from one another by narrow rings. The target has on at least one end face a chamfer, which permits sliding the target readily over the discrete annular elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Manfred Schuhmacher, Gerhard Joos
  • Publication number: 20070029193
    Abstract: A system and method for enhancing the plasma etch process uniformity in an ionized PVD semiconductor wafer processing system is provided. The system and method controls chamber conditions so as to produce highly uniform processing for a deposition-etch process sequence and yielding improved coverage capabilities of high aspect ratio (HAR) features when the deposition and etch steps are performed within same processing chamber. Plasma is generated and maintained by an inductively coupled plasma (ICP) source. In the deposition portions of the process, metal or other coating material is produced from a target of a PVD source. A segmented peripheral electrode surrounds the wafer at a distance from its outer edge. RF induced bias is applied to the electrode, cycling around the segment so as to subject each to a duty cycle controlled by a processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Jozef Brcka
  • Publication number: 20070029194
    Abstract: A plasma processing apparatus includes a process container configured to accommodate a target substrate and to be vacuum-exhausted. A first electrode and a second electrode are disposed opposite each other within the process container. A process gas supply unit is configured to supply a process gas into the process container. An RF power supply is configured to apply an RF power to the first electrode or second electrode to generate plasma of the process gas. A DC power supply is configured to apply a DC voltage to the first electrode or second electrode. A control section is configured to control the RF power supply and the DC power supply such that the DC power supply causes the DC voltage applied therefrom to reach a voltage set value, when or after the RF power supply starts applying the RF power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Naoki Matsumoto, Hideaki Tanaka, Hisashi Fujiwara, Chishio Koshimizu, Fumiaki Koiwa, Toshiyuki Kobayashi, Youichi Nakayama, Hiroshi Nakamura
  • Publication number: 20070029195
    Abstract: A molecular detection device for use in electrochemical detection assays includes at least two electrodes, and has a film deposited on at least one of the electrodes. The film includes a conductive polymer and conductive particles, having mean diameters between 1 and 100 nm, within the conductive polymer. Probe molecules may be attached on or to the conductive polymer, or be included in the conductive polymer. The device may be used to detect specific target molecules in a sample, for example, protein, peptide, nucleic acid or small molecule target molecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Changming Li, Wei Chen
  • Publication number: 20070029196
    Abstract: A reference electrode is used for detecting acidity or basicity of an oil with a sensitive electrode changed in response to the acidity or basicity of the oil. The reference electrode and the sensitive electrode are used as a pair of electrodes for detecting a difference between an electric potential of the sensitive electrode and an electric potential of the reference electrode. The reference electrode has a substantially constant output potential with respect to a pH which is changed according to the acidity or basicity of the oil. The reference electrode is constructed with an electrode substrate made of a metal, and a metal salt provided on the electrode substrate, such that the metal salt contains the metal and is hardly soluble in water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: DENSO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yasuo Ishihara, Kazuyuki Horie, Tetsuo Hariu
  • Publication number: 20070029197
    Abstract: A downhole actuator comprising a electroactive polymer, an advancement device, and an electrical source for stimulating the electroactive polymer. The advancement device is motivated by stimulation of the electroactive polymer. The electroactive polymer can be stimulated by the electrical source. The embodiments of the actuator can be utilized in subterranean downhole environments. Alternatively, the device can comprise a downhole acoustic source comprising an electroactive polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Rocco DiFoggio, Nigel Ryder
  • Publication number: 20070029198
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for measuring and/or controlling the temperature on the surface or inside of microchips are provided, including using thermally responsive polymers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Chee Kooi
  • Publication number: 20070029199
    Abstract: The coating of dental substrates, such as the stumps of a working model or implants including ceramics, e.g. alumina, by means of electrophoresis results, especially because of the production of gas, in products unfit for use. It is therefore the aim of the invention to provide a coating method that allows for a high-quality coating of dental substrates in the shortest time possible, irrespective of the material constitution of the substrate. According to the inventive method, the substrate (stump 2) is fixated in an insulating mass (3) in a vertical holder (1). The substrate is coated with a separating agent and a hygroscopic layer and a further layer is applied thereon by shortly dipping the stump into the slip (6). The current used for electrophoresis is supplied via the layer (7) so formed. The inventive method, when used for non-conducting substrates, requires no silver enamel or the like. The method can also be used for conducting substrates, e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2004
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Stefan Wolz
  • Publication number: 20070029200
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cationic electrodeposition coating composition comprising silica particles having pore volume of 0.44 to 1.8 ml/g and average particle size of no more than 10 ?m, the composition showing square root of diffusion coefficient (?Tc) of no less than 2.5 upon diffusing a solution onto a coating film therewith; a cationic electrodeposition coating composition comprising silica particles having pore volume of 0.44 to 1.8 ml/g and average particle size of no more than 10 ?m, wherein the composition shows minimum deposition pH of 11.90 to 12.00 during electrodeposition coating, and film resistance of 1,000 to 1,500 k?·cm2 at film thickness of 15 ?m and applied voltage of 240 V; and an article coated with such cationic electrodeposition coating composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Toshiaki Sakamoto, Masaru Sakamoto, Yoshinori Hirahara, Tsutomu Shigenaga
  • Publication number: 20070029201
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for removing impurities from waste water by electroflotation. The waste water to be cleaned is conducted through an electrolytic cell. Electrolysis is performed between two electrodes (1, 2) of different electronegativities, such that the more electronegative electrode (1), which is non-wearing in a cleaning process, is used for producing hydrogen gas and hydroxyl ions from water. The less electronegative electrode (2), which is an active, wearing electrode in a cleaning process, is used for producing metal ions in a solution to be cleaned. In addition to this basic reaction, a desired oxidation-reduction reaction is initiated in the cell in a strictly controlled electric field for removing one or more designated impurities from cleaned water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2003
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Hannu Suominen
  • Publication number: 20070029202
    Abstract: A microfluidic device has at least one microfluidic fluidic flow path, has at least one inlet port, and has at least one optical detection area. The optical detection area is optically coupled to the flow path. The inlet port is coupled to the flow path also. Besides this, the microfluidic device comprises at least one adjusting device. The adjusting device is fixed to the microfluidic device and is adapted for guiding respectively adjusting an optical device relatively to the optical detection area of the microfluidic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Stefan Falk-Jordan, Hans-Peter Zimmermann
  • Publication number: 20070029203
    Abstract: An electro-dipcoating apparatus is described in which, in conventional manner, a work-piece to be lacquered is dipped into a lacquer bath, moved through the latter, and lifted out again in a continuous process. Along the path of motion of the work-piece in the lacquer bath there are arranged electrodes which are connected to a first pole of at least one voltage source. Several contact rails extend parallel to one another without electrical interruption along the entire path of motion of the work-piece leading through the lacquer bath and are each connected to the second pole of varying voltage sources. To each work-piece a contact device is assigned which can be brought into communication with a respective one of the several contact rails and in this way applies the potential of the second pole of the corresponding voltage source to the work-piece. In this way, cuts in the contact rails are avoided that would result in wear of the contact devices and in increased control effort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Thomas Noller, Markus Hoffmann, Wolfgang Mauk, Andreas Hablizel
  • Publication number: 20070029204
    Abstract: A manufacturing process of an emboss type flexible or rigid printed circuit board includes multiple steps. First, a layer of dry film is applied to a layer of copper foil. Then a circuit pattern is formed on the copper foil through photolithography processes. An etching stop layer is electroplated on the circuit pattern. The etching stop layer is then electroplated with copper. The copper foil is softened by a high temperature process after removing the dry film. Then the layer of the copper foil is etched after coating with an organic surface layer and the organic surface layer is solidified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Roger Chang
  • Publication number: 20070029205
    Abstract: A method of surface treatment includes a step of positioning objects on branches and coating a base film on the objects, a step of electro-plating a metal layer on the objects by way of vacuum electroplating, and step of dipping the objects into acrylic electro-coating liquid to coat an anti-rusting acrylic layer on the objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Shoou-Aaey Chen
  • Publication number: 20070029206
    Abstract: A non-cyanogen type electrolytic solution, for plating gold, contains a gold salt as a supply source of gold and is added with a non-cyanogen type compound wherein the electrolytic plating solution is added with one selected from a group of thiouracil; 2-aminoethanethiol; N-methylthiourea, 3-amino-5-mercapto-1,2,4-triazole; 4,6-dihydroxy-2-mercaptopyrimidine; and mercapto-nicotinate; as a compound forming a complexing compound with gold. Chloroaurate or gold sulfite is preferably used as a gold salt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: Shinko Electric Industries Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Miwa Abe, Kei Imafuji
  • Publication number: 20070029207
    Abstract: This invention discloses a metal product that is suitable for a forming process. By anodizing an oxide layer onto at least one surface of the metal product, the total amount of lubricant that is applied onto the metal product prior to being formed is reduced or eliminated. This invention also discloses a method of generating such an oxide layer onto the metal product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: James Anglin, Larry Wieserman, Al Askin, John Bohaychick
  • Publication number: 20070029208
    Abstract: A system for purification of high value metals comprises an electrolytic cell in which an anode formed of a composite of a metal oxide of the metal of interest with carbon is electrochemically reduced in a molten salt electrolyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: James Withers, Raouf Loutfy
  • Publication number: 20070029209
    Abstract: The present invention relates to electrolytes for electrochemically polishing workpieces consisting of titanium, titanium alloys, niobium, niobium alloys, tantalum and tantalum alloys, which electrolytes contain sulfuric acid, ammonium bifluoride and at least one hydroxycarboxylic acid, and a method for electrochemical polishing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: POLIGRAT-HOLDING GMBH
    Inventors: Siegfried Piesslinger-Schweiger, Razmik Abedian, Olaf Bohme
  • Publication number: 20070029210
    Abstract: A total NOx sensor with minimal interferences from CO and O2 includes a yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) pellet and a Pt-loaded zeolite Y layer. Furthermore, three platinum wires are attached to the YSZ surface which operate as the working, counter and reference electrode. A potentiostat is connected to the electrodes to maintain a fixed potential between the reference and working electrode. The potentiostat then monitors the relationship between time and current through the counter electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: The Ohio State University
    Inventors: Prabir Dutta, Jiun-Chan Yang
  • Publication number: 20070029211
    Abstract: A carrier blank and method of making a carrier which is highly adaptable for use in different forms with both in-line and right-angle gluers presently in use by many carrier manufacturers. A blank for use with a variety of different right-angle gluers takes advantage of the structure of the carrier which has two separate support panels and receptacles. The parts for the carrier can be formed into a compact lay-out in two parallel arrays on opposite sides of the blank. Cut-outs forming dividers for each of the receptacles are nested and embedded in adjacent parts so as to form integral one-piece dividers. A manufacturer can select amount several different blanks available for use on either in-line or right-angle gluers, all for producing essentially the same carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Angelo Cuomo
  • Publication number: 20070029212
    Abstract: A carton having features that permit access to containers therein and a blank for forming such a carton are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Brian Smalley
  • Publication number: 20070029213
    Abstract: An article dispenser having a detachable base, one or more detachable trays, and a detachable cup. The base, tray, and cup have corresponding cylindrical sidewalls to permit vertical stacking, attachment, and rotation. The tray consists generally of a hollow cavity for storing articles such as pills or vitamins and an outlet appendage through which the articles may be dispensed. Stacking a tray atop the base and then turning the tray with a clockwise, rotating motion guides the tray to a centered position and secures it to the base. The base, one or more trays, and the cup may be stacked in this manner to assemble the device. Rotating a stacked and secured tray further clockwise, beyond its centered position, reveals the tray outlet appendage and enables the user to dispense a loaded item. Conversely, rotating a stacked and secured tray counter-clockwise, beyond its centered position, releases the tray and enables it to be removed from the stack and filled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: David Hall
  • Publication number: 20070029214
    Abstract: A drink mix system includes a disk having first and second additives, an additional additive coated on an end wall of a threaded bottle cap, and a seal. The disk is adapted to be self-retaining within a bottle cap. The additives are sandwiched between the seal and the end wall when in a sealed position such that liquid within a bottle can not contact the additives when the cap is mated to the bottle. Alternatively, rather than a disk, a bullet-shaped nugget having an outer additive layer and an inner additive layer is sandwiched between the seal and the end wall of the cap. When desired, a user removes the seal and selectively mixes one or more of the additives with the liquid in the bottle. This results in an inexpensive drink mix system that can utilize standard bottle caps and allows a user to selectively flavor a beverage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Ronald Balazik
  • Publication number: 20070029215
    Abstract: A system for applying wallboard finishing compound comprising a container with an opening and tray sized and shaped to fit within the opening. The tray has a first chamber for receiving the wallboard finishing compound and a second chamber having a grip formed therein. The tray is further shaped to receive a joint knife and a roll of tape. A lid is sized and shaped to cover the opening and enclose the tray in the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Steven Martinez, Lee Holder
  • Publication number: 20070029216
    Abstract: A disk keeper mounted inside a disk case for locking a disk is disclosed to include a platform with an opening, and a keeper, which has a hollow upright shaft suspending in the opening at the, two side wings respectively extending from the bottom edge of the hollow upright shaft at two opposite lateral sides and respectively connected with a respective bottom part thereof to the platform, and two arched retaining strips respectively upwardly extending from the side wings for insertion into the circular center hole of a disk to hold down the disk on the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Wen-Chih Liu
  • Publication number: 20070029217
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for protecting an information recording device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: William Calfas, Karin Calfas, Bruce Davis, Mary Davis
  • Publication number: 20070029218
    Abstract: This carrying means for an article (20) having at least one rectilinear surface comprises at least one compartment (10) of measurements suitable to enable it to receive the said article, and demarcated by a base (4) and lateral surfaces (12-15). The base (4) of the said compartment receives an intermediate support component (5) that is suspended relative to the said base (4) and capable of operating as a shock absorber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Francois Picot, Gerald Truffier-Blanc
  • Publication number: 20070029219
    Abstract: A display package for a flashlight includes a shell having a transparent display surface, a sidewall and a backing that together define a package interior volume. The package volume encloses at least the light source portion of a flashlight in a preselected orientation. A reflector is affixed to the shell to receive light emission from the flashlight light source so a potential consumer can evaluate flashlight illumination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Sun Yu
  • Publication number: 20070029220
    Abstract: Cartons have dispensers that allow ease of access to articles accommodated within the cartons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Paul Bradford, Steve Gould
  • Publication number: 20070029221
    Abstract: The present cervical collar bag invention is a bag that will allow emergency personnel to have the required cervical collars at hand and easily and quickly accessible and protected. Sized to fit the currently-available disposable adjustable cervical collars up to the quantity of eight, the present invention will also accommodate the older style cervical collars. One or more partitions will allow the means of separation of adult and pediatric collars or separation by other category or designation. The web grab handle, the ribbon handle at the zipper pulls, the two handles, the removable shoulder strap, and the extension of the tongue add to the convenience and importance of the invention, which may even be useful to non-emergency personnel for cervical collars or for other gear or usage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Nancy Gold, Inna Spektor, Ronald Dingman
  • Publication number: 20070029222
    Abstract: A kit for decorating an annular base member includes a primary decorative piece corresponding to a selected decorative theme. The primary decorative piece includes a first fastener for securing it to the base member such that a portion extends into the central opening when in a mounted state. A plurality of secondary decorative pieces, each correlated to the selected theme, are adapted to be secured at selected locations to the base member by second fasteners. Optionally, a garland may be provided in the kit, a hanger may be provided, and the kit may include the annular base member to be decorated. A specially constructed second fastener is disclosed. The decorative pieces may be any of a variety of items depending upon the theme. The kit may include instructions for the placement of the decorative pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Heather Shepardson
  • Publication number: 20070029223
    Abstract: A package (100), formed from a shell (102) and a card (104), includes features for maintaining the package (100) in an upright position. The shell (102) and the card (104) are assembled such that a foot (106) extends from a portion of the package (100) relative to an edge (105) of the card (104) such that the foot (106) and the edge (105) cooperate to provide a base for the package (100).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Richard Mazurek
  • Publication number: 20070029224
    Abstract: The present invention relates a cover which changes the aesthetic appearance of a computer component by providing an area to display an image, graphic, logo or text. Attachment shall be of a simple, easily attachable/detachable type requiring little or no modification to the computer component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Paul Mazzochi
  • Publication number: 20070029225
    Abstract: A portable information device comprises a machine and a tray having slots to contain cosmetic products or body care products. The tray and machine are combined together such that they are slidable, rotationable, or foldable to each other to expose or hide the slots. Alternatively, in a portable information device, a tray is embedded on a cover of a machine, and a plate is above the cover to expose or hide slots on the tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Chuan Ko, Hong-Da Liu
  • Publication number: 20070029226
    Abstract: A refill container housing-type airtight compact container comprises a container body 2; a lid body 3; a refill container 7; an inner frame 4 that has a circumference wall 29 and an annular cover 18 formed around the circumference wall to conceal a container joint 15 and a cut 14 and to cover a space between the circumference wall and the container body, that is fixed in the container body to house the refill container therein, and that has formed therein an engaging tab that fastens the refill container, a hinge receiving portion 35, and a recess 37 that receives a closing portion 36 of the refill container; a finger-hooking flange 27 of a lid portion 5 of the refill container; a press-down portion 28 of the lid body that presses down the finger-hooking flange; first and second airtight seal portions 58, 59 that seal the refill container air-tightly; and a push piece 8 that opens the lid body and the lid portion at the same time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: Yoshida Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yukitomo Yuhara, Takayuki Tokushita
  • Publication number: 20070029227
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a workpiece container for storing at least one workpiece having a bottom surface and a peripheral edge. In one embodiment, a workpiece support structure is located within the container enclosure, which forms multiple vertically stacked storage shelves within the enclosure. Each storage shelf includes, in one embodiment, a first tine and a second tine for supporting the workpiece in a substantially horizontal orientation. The bottom surface and peripheral edge of a workpiece seated on a storage shelf extends beyond the outer edge of both the first tine and the second tine. An end effector according to the present invention may engage these extended portions or “grip zones” of the workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Anthony Bonora
  • Publication number: 20070029228
    Abstract: Provided is a catalyst for hydrocracking paraffinic hydrocarbons which provides satisfactorily high cracking activity and middle distillate yield as well as the low pour point of the resulting gas oil all together. The catalyst of the present invention comprises a crystalline aluminosilicate, alumina-boria and a noble metal of Group VIII of the Periodic Table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: NIPPON OIL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nobuo AOKI, Hiroyuki SEKI, Masahiro HIGASHI, Masakazu IKEDA, Toshio WAKU
  • Publication number: 20070029229
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a combination of zeolites having the MTT and GON framework topologies defined by the connectivity of their tetrahedral atoms as a catalyst in a process for dewaxing hydrocarbon feedstocks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Theodorus Maesen, Berend Smit, Edith Beerdsen
  • Publication number: 20070029230
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a combination of zeolites having the MTT and MTW framework topologies defined by the connectivity of their tetrahedral atoms wherein the MTT and MTW zeolites have a crystal size less than 0.1 micron as a catalyst in a process for dewaxing hydrocarbon feedstocks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Theodorus Maesen, Kamala Krishna
  • Publication number: 20070029231
    Abstract: An apparatus and method serves, e.g., to deaerate, clean or screen a fibrous suspension and is provided with a closed housing and a rotor arranged centrally therein. The rotor puts at least a part of the fibrous suspension guided into the housing into a rotational flow. The fibrous suspension flowing into the housing through the inlet is put into rotation by a guide element acting hydraulically. This increase the efficiency of the apparatus and prevents disturbing turbulences in the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: VOITH PAPER PATENT GmbH
    Inventors: Erwin BINDER, Axel GOMMEL, Anton SELBHERR
  • Publication number: 20070029232
    Abstract: Apparatus for classifying objects in an input waste stream comprises a hyperspectral sensor, means for moving objects in the input waste stream relative to the sensor and through a sensing region thereof, and processing means for classifying objects in the input waste stream on the basis of signals output from the hyperspectral sensor to the processing means. The apparatus allows classification of objects composed of one of a wide range of materials and also provides for discrimination of objects comprising different grades of the same material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Donald Cowling, Peter Randall
  • Publication number: 20070029233
    Abstract: A cost efficient and reliable method for online sorting of special glass which works independent of the color of glass and the shape of the material. The scrap glass stream to be detected is thereby irradiated by UV absorption or transmission values of the scrap glass stream, more specifically of the material-specific UV absorption edges and “UV-cutoff” frequencies., with reference values obtained before from standardized material laboratory inspections. If special glass is being detected, blowing nozzles disposed downstream of a detector unit divert the special glass toward a predetermined location where it is deposited. There can also be a system which includes a radiation source, a detection unit, an evaluation and control unit and a removal apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Huber Reinhold, Christian Pansinger
  • Publication number: 20070029234
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for combining at least two partial flows of articles so as to form a total flow. In the total flow, the articles to be sorted are about equidistant from one another. A withdrawal device and a first acceleratable section are arranged in at least one partial flow. The withdrawal device and a second acceleratable section are arranged in at least one second partial flow. A control device is provided that temporarily stores or accelerates the articles separated by the withdrawal device in order to ensure largely equidistant intervals between the articles to be sorted in The total flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: SIEMENS SCHWEIZ AG
    Inventors: Beat Fritsche, Thomas Zimmermann
  • Publication number: 20070029235
    Abstract: A metal separator for separating metallic parts in a material flow formed by part icles is described. The material flow passing vertically through the metal separator from a top of the metal separator. The metal separator may include (i) a separation module holding a separation unit; and (ii) a detection module including a metal detection element which is detachably connected to the separation module. The separation module is arranged vertically below the detection module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Helmuth Frisch
  • Publication number: 20070029236
    Abstract: The invention consists in a disposable module (31) for purifying a fluid, in particular water, adapted to form part of a fluid purification system and comprising fluid purification means (25, 28), a housing (35) in which the purification means are housed, and means for removably connecting the purification module (31) to the purification system to establish fluid communication between the purification system and the purification module (31), characterized in that the housing (35) contains from the outset a cleaning agent (36) disposed to come into contact with the fluid caused to circulate inside the housing (35) to clean at least a portion of the purification system. It also consists in the purification system and corresponding fabrication and cleaning methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Yves Gaignet, Ichiro Kano
  • Publication number: 20070029237
    Abstract: An oil filter assembly includes a pressure relief valve adaptable to wide variety of environments while maintaining ease of assembly and manufacture. The pressure relief valve of this invention also occupies a minimal amount of space within the filter assembly as compared to conventional valve arrangements. In the preferred embodiment, the three-piece filter system comprises a base, a deep pocket filtering media, and a housing shell. The unitary filtering media and cap member are formed as a replaceable component that seats into the housing shell without a center tube or other outside support. When the housing shell is threaded onto the base, the cap member is sandwiched between a ledge on the shell and a seal on the base. The pressure relief valve allows fluid to continue to flow in the event the filter element becomes clogged whereby the valve provides ease of assembly, reduced cost, and reduced valve size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Brian Scott Crawford, Michael David Adams
  • Publication number: 20070029238
    Abstract: A mobile liquid treatment apparatus, such as a filter assembly, includes a frame having a first end, a second end, and a platform extending between the first end and the second end. A filter is secured to the frame and is configured to separate a solid component from a liquid component of a solid liquid mixture. The mobile filter assembly includes at least a first deployment leg assembly secured to the first end of the frame and at least a second deployment leg assembly secured to the second end of the frame. A force generator is associated with each deployment leg assembly and is configured to apply a force to the first leg and the second leg to move the second leg relative to the first leg, such that the first and second deployment leg assemblies are capable of cooperating to raise the filter assembly to a desired height above a surface on which the filter assembly is supported. ISO lifting points may be provide to facilitate transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Sean Duby