Patents Issued in October 25, 2007
  • Publication number: 20070246341
    Abstract: A keypad assembly for a portable terminal includes a first keypad assembly including a substrate formed with openings, and a second keypad assembly including a stick which extends through the substrate. The stick is substantially coplanar with keys on the first keypad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang-Yul KIM, Bum-Lai CHO
  • Publication number: 20070246342
    Abstract: Disclosed is a key sheet helping to solve problems caused by a rubber-like elastic material filling dividing grooves. A key sheet is provided with protrusions swelling from the back surface of an operation plate toward dividing grooves. The protrusions, which are formed by a film sheet formed of a thermoplastic resin, can prevent the problems when the rubber-like elastic material filling the dividing grooves are exposed, that is, separation or severance of the rubber-like elastic material. Further, nails or fingertips are not easily allowed to enter the dividing grooves of the operation plate. The protrusions in the grooves formed by the film sheet are not easily worn out through repeated depressing operation, thus realizing a thin and safe key sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: Polymatech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masaya Katori, Tedi Kunthady, Toshikazu Yoshioka
  • Publication number: 20070246343
    Abstract: A multidirectional switch (1) comprises an insulative housing (2), a first fixed contact (31) and a third fixed contact (33), a first moveable contact (41) and a second moveable (42) contact disposed above the first fixed contact (31) and the third fixed contact (33), an operation member (5) mounted on the first moveable contact (41) and defining a second pressing portion (53). The second pressing portion (53) presses the second moveable contact (42) in order to make the second moveable contact (42) contact with or separate from the third fixed contact (33). The first moveable contact (41) always contacts with the first fixed contact (31). The second moveable contact (42) is integrated with the first moveable contact (41) and distributed around the first moveable contact (41).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Yu-Sho Nakase, Shi-Jie Tan
  • Publication number: 20070246344
    Abstract: A process for light water detritiation comprised of water distillation for tritium stripping and enriching, followed by chemical conversion of tritium enriched water to elemental hydrogen, and finally by one or more thermal diffusion columns for final tritium enrichment. The combination of process steps takes advantage of water distillation large throughput capability at low tritium concentration with the simplicity of thermal diffusion for small throughput final tritium enrichment. The water distillation front-end and the thermal diffusion back end processes are compatible with any intermediate chemical conversion process such as electrolysis or water gas shift reaction to convert tritiated water to elemental hydrogen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: GE HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED
    Inventors: IAN RICHARD BONNETT, ANTHONY BUSIGIN
  • Publication number: 20070246345
    Abstract: The invention comprises, in one form thereof, a technique which allows biomass to be utilized as a fuel for the co-production of electrical power and potable water in a most efficient manner. Almost any biomass is suitable as a feedstock and biomass which is locally available may be used to fuel the process. The biomass is fed into a gasification device to produce a gas stream containing appreciable amounts of carbon monoxide and hydrogen. The gas stream is used to fuel an electrical generation system Waste heat from the electrical generation system is recovered and used in the purification of saline, brakish or river and well water to produce highly pure potable water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: PHILIP D. LEVESON, John Paul Gaus
  • Publication number: 20070246346
    Abstract: A sputtering target comprising an inverted annular trough encircling a central cylindrical well, and additionally comprising a plurality of electroplated layers of sputtering material is described. The sputtering material comprises at least one of aluminum, copper, tantalum, titanium and tungsten.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Anantha Subramani, Anthony Vesci, Scott Dickerson
  • Publication number: 20070246347
    Abstract: The invention relates to a scraper (40) for a crust breaking member (33) such as a crust breaker, useable to form an opening in an alumina and solidified bath crust in a fused bath electrolytic cell by a back and forth motion of the said member along a translation axis T. The scraper (40) according to the invention comprises a plurality of fingers (42) arranged around a reference axis S intended to coincide with the said translation axis T during use, so as to leave a space (44) between the fingers and the crust breaking member, and each finger (42) comprises at least one scraping member (43) projecting towards the crust breaking member (33). The scraper according to the invention is used to prevent the formation of an envelope on the surface of the crust-breaking member that can block the member in the scraper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2005
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventor: Bernard Bourges
  • Publication number: 20070246348
    Abstract: A cathodic protection system for protecting an underwater structure includes a plurality of blocks which are capable of conforming to various structures. Each of the blocks include: a flexible wire rope, the rope constructed and arranged to pass through the center of each block in two directions, and embedded therein to fasten the blocks to each other by rows and columns; a sacrificial anode embedded in at least one of the blocks, and electrically attached inside the block to the flexible wire rope; and a connecting system electrically attached to the wire rope and to the underwater structure. Each block has a non-abrasive pad attached to it. The pad provides spacing between the block and the underwater structure. The system includes means for collecting performance data from the system. The sacrificial anode is made of a composition taken from the group comprising alloys of: zinc, aluminum, or magnesium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: Deepwater Corrosion Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Jim Britton
  • Publication number: 20070246349
    Abstract: A barrel plating device includes a cylindrical drum which is immersed in a plating solution in a horizontal state and configured for containing objects to be plated; a support member for rotatably supporting the drum; a drive mechanism for rotatably drive the drum; and a conductive member in a shape of bar which is disposed coaxially with the drum and integrally rotate with the drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Wataru Yamamoto, Tokiko Katsumoto, Yoshiaki Hoshino
  • Publication number: 20070246350
    Abstract: A plating apparatus includes a bath configured to reserve a plating solution for plating a substrate and a holder configured to hold the substrate. The bath includes an anode electrode provided inside the bath. The holder includes a cathode electrode for applying a voltage to the substrate. The bath is equipped with first and second discharge portions. The plating apparatus includes a first path, a supply path, a second path and a flow rate control valve. The first path circulates the plating solution, which is discharged from the first discharge portion, to the bath. The supply path supplies the plating solution, which is provided from the first path, into the bath. The second path provides the plating solution, which is discharged from the second discharge portion after flowing on the anode electrode, to the first path. The flow rate control valve controls a flow rate of the plating solution flowing from the second path to the first path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: NEC ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Yoichi Togashi
  • Publication number: 20070246351
    Abstract: An electrolysis conversion system for converting water into hydrogen and oxygen, includes a housing in which are housed electrodes. The electrodes are immersed in an electrolyte and are connected to a positive and negative sides of an energy source. The housing is a non conductive material that has chambers to separate the hydrogen and the oxygen The present invention further discloses a method of utilizing the electrolyzer in conjunction with the fuel system of an internal combustion engine to improve the efficiency of said internal combustion engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Matthew Smola, Frank Schubert
  • Publication number: 20070246352
    Abstract: An electrolytic cell is provided that can include: a first electrode plate including a first surface that can include a graphite material; a second electrode plate including a second surface that can include a graphite material opposing the first surface; an electrolytic reaction zone between the first surface and the second surface; and an inlet to and an outlet from the electrolytic reaction zone. The first electrode plate and the second electrode plate can include resin-impregnated monolithic graphite plates. The first electrode plate and the second electrode plate can form opposite internal walls of a chamber for the electrolytic reaction and thus can be provided without a container for containing the electrode plates. Methods are also provided for flow-through-resin-impregnating porous, monolithic graphite plates to form electrode plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: ProChem Tech International, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Keister
  • Publication number: 20070246353
    Abstract: Solid electrolyte and at least one of piezoelectric and thermoelectric materials are incorporated into material systems to provide them with self-healing and adaptive qualities. The piezoelectric and thermoelectric constituents convert the mechanical and thermal energy, respectively, concentrated in critical areas into electrical energy which, in turn, guides and drives electrolytic transport of mass within solid electrolyte towards and its electrodeposition at critical areas to render self-healing and adaptive effects. Material systems incorporating the solid electrolyte but not the piezoelectric and thermoelectric constituents are also amenable to healing and adaptive effects through external application of electric potential for electrolytic transport of mass towards and its electrodeposition at critical areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2004
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Parviz Soroushian, Anagi Balachandra
  • Publication number: 20070246354
    Abstract: Plasma systems with magnetic filter devices to alter film deposition/etching characteristics by altering the effective magnetic field distribution. The magnetic filter devices are placed between the magnet or magnets and a target, typically a semiconductor wafer, and selected and configured to alter the magnetic field to obtain the desired processing results. For deposition, the magnetic filter may be chosen to provide more uniform deposition, to provide increased deposition rates at or adjacent the edges of a wafer to compensate for increased etching rates at the edges of a wafer in a subsequent etching or polishing process. For annealing and doping, the magnetic field may be altered to provide more uniform equivalent annealing or doping across the wafer. Various applications are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Joseph Ellul, Melvin Schmidt, Viktor Zekeriya, Rajiv Patel, Jack Kelly
  • Publication number: 20070246355
    Abstract: A plasma processing apparatus comprises a processing chamber in which a plurality of substrates are stacked and accommodated; a pair of electrodes extending in the stacking direction of the plurality of substrates, which are disposed at one side of the plurality of substrates in said processing chamber, and to which high frequency electricity is applied; and a gas supply member which supplies processing gas into a space between the pair of electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: HITACHI KOKUSAI ELECTRIC INC.
    Inventors: Kazuyuki TOYODA, Yasuhiro INOKUCHI, Motonari TAKEBAYASHI, Tadashi KONTANI, Nobuo ISHIMARU
  • Publication number: 20070246356
    Abstract: A sputtering apparatus is disclosed which enables highly accurate monitor control of a film thickness and allows enhanced flexibility in design. The apparatus includes a substrate placement area in which a substrate is placed, a particle emission area in which a target is placed and sputter particles from the target are emitted, and a sensor placement area in which a sensor is placed for measuring a thickness of a film formed on the substrate. The substrate placement area and the sensor placement area are provided in a positional relationship having symmetry with respect to a center line of the particle emission area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventor: Takumi TOKIMITSU
  • Publication number: 20070246357
    Abstract: The present invention relates to improved electrochemical biosensor strips and methods for determining the concentration of an analyte in a sample. By selectively measuring a measurable species residing in a diffusion barrier layer, to the substantial exclusion of the measurable species residing exterior to the diffusion barrier layer, measurement errors introduced by sample constituents, such as red blood cells, and manufacturing variances may be reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventor: Huan-Ping Wu
  • Publication number: 20070246358
    Abstract: A sensor element is described for determining a physical property of a measuring gas, in particular the pressure or the concentration of a gas component in a gas mixture, in particular in the exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine. The sensor element has an electrode exposed to the measuring gas and a reference electrode exposed to a reference gas, ambient air in particular, through a porous volume. The two electrodes are separated from one another by a solid electrolyte. To avoid premature aging of the reference electrode as a result of deposits of foreign substances contained in the reference gas or of chemical interactions caused by the foreign substances, the volume material is selected with respect to its physical and chemical properties in such a way that the foreign substances are bound in the volume and/or are subjected to a chemical reaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Jens Schneider, Detlef Heimann, Thomas Wahl, Thomas Egner, Gerhard Schneider, Hans-Joerg Renz, Harald Neumann, Andreas Schaak
  • Publication number: 20070246359
    Abstract: A gas sensing element and related manufacturing method are disclosed with a solid electrolyte body having one surface formed with a measuring-gas-side electrode and the other surface formed with a reference-gas-side electrode, wherein a measuring-gas-side lead portion is formed on the solid electrolyte body in connection with the measuring-gas-side electrode and a reference-gas-side lead portion is formed on the solid electrolyte body in connection with the reference-gas-side electrode. A dense protective layer is formed on the solid electrolyte body so as to cover the measuring-gas-side lead portion, and a porous protective layer is laminated on the dense protective layer so as to cover the measuring-gas-side electrode, wherein the relationship is established as QB?0.8 QA where QB represents a porosity rate of a base end region of the measuring-gas-side lead portion in an area spaced from the base end of the dense protective layer by a distance of approximately 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: Denso Corporation
    Inventors: Tomio Sugiyama, Takehito Kimata
  • Publication number: 20070246360
    Abstract: A contamination-resistant sensor element and methods for making the same are provided. A sensor element may include a contamination-resistant coating on at least a portion thereof. The coating may comprise gamma-delta alumina and lithium oxide and may have a thickness of about 100 to about 600 microns and a porosity of about 20 to about 70 percent. The method may include using gamma-delta alumina and lithium oxide to form a mixture, applying the mixture to at least a portion of a sensor element, and temperature treated the mixture to form a contamination-resistant coating on the surface of the measuring cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Jens Schneider, James Waldrop, Velma Massey, Donald Frost
  • Publication number: 20070246361
    Abstract: A gas sensor and method of manufacturing the gas sensor are disclosed. The gas sensor comprises a gas sensing element, an insulating element holder having an element inserting bore through which the gas sensing element axially extends, a housing fixedly supporting the insulating element holder, an airtight sealant and a cushioning filler. Ceramic slurry, composed of at least ceramic powder and binder, is filled in an area between the gas sensing element and the insulating element holder on a leading end portion of the element inserting bore and fired to form a cushioning filler. The ceramic slurry contains 47 to 53 wt % of ceramic solids for a gross weight of ceramic slurry and a binder laying in a value ranging from 5 to 10 wt % for a weight of the ceramic solids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: DENSO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Toshikazu Hirose, Kiyomi Kobayashi, Makoto Nakae
  • Publication number: 20070246362
    Abstract: A method for processing analytes in a first solution containing charged particles, wherein the first solution is filling a compartment having reservoirs. The compartment is subjected to an electric field, so that the charged particles are mainly moved into the reservoirs, thereby reducing the amount of the charged particles in a part of the first solution, which is located in a section of the compartment. The part of the first solution obtained in A) containing the analytes is then subjected to further processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventor: Gerd Luedke
  • Publication number: 20070246363
    Abstract: Apparatus and operating methods are provided for integrated electrochemical hydrogen compression systems. In one possible embodiment, an electrochemical hydrogen pumping cell is energized to generate a hydrogen output from a hydrogen source that can be pure hydrogen or a mixed gas containing hydrogen. The hydrogen output is fed to a compressor, and the compressor is energized to provide a compressed hydrogen output to a hydrogen load. In some embodiments, the compressor is configured to feed hydrogen to the cell, which in turn feeds the load. Various methods, features and system configurations are discussed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: H2 Pump LLC
    Inventors: Glenn A Eisman, Daryl L Ludlow
  • Publication number: 20070246364
    Abstract: A method is provided for selectively placing catalytic nanoparticles (22) for growing one dimensional structures (28) including nanotubes and nanowires. The method comprises providing a solution (23) including a plurality of catalytic nanoparticles (28) suspended therein. An alternating current is applied between two electrodes (12, 14) submersed in the solution (23), thereby positioning the plurality of catalytic nanoparticles (22) contiguous to the two electrodes (12, 14). A one dimensional nanostructure (28) is then grown from each of the catalytic nanoparticles (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2005
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Islamshah Amlani, Larry Nagahara, Ruth Zhang
  • Publication number: 20070246365
    Abstract: A liquid moving apparatus is disclosed. The liquid moving apparatus may include a container having a holding chamber enclosed by first and second end walls facing against each other and side walls connecting the first and second end walls, a polarized or conductive first liquid filled in the holding chamber, a second liquid filled in the holding chamber and prevented from mixing with the first liquid, first and second electrodes for applying an electric field to the first liquid, and voltage application means for applying voltage between the first electrode and the second electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Tadahiro Ohishi, Keita Tanaka, Masaki Ando, Kazuhiro Tanaka
  • Publication number: 20070246366
    Abstract: The proposed composite oxygen-permeable membrane comprises a solid ceramic layer with ion and/or electron conductivity and at least one layer of gas-permeable structure made of an alloy containing elements of groups VIII and VI of Mendeleev's Periodic Table and aluminum. In specific implementations the gas-permeable layer is made of an alloy comprising iron, chromium and aluminum. Additionally a task of creating mechanically stable protecting layers is accomplished by selecting holes of various forms and sizes, in particular, in the form of pores and meshes. The invention is aimed at extending the life term of membrane reactors, in particular, reactors for oxygen recovery from an oxygen-containing gas and for the reaction of hydrocarbons oxidation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Vladimir Mordkovich, Dmitry Kharitonov, Alexandr Avetisov, Yulu Baichtok, Ekaterina Politova, Nataliya Dudakova, Sergei Suvorkin, Gennady Kosarev
  • Publication number: 20070246367
    Abstract: An apparatus for concentration and deactivation of actinide nuclear materials having a pair of spaced apart electrodes made of a composite material including at least one oxide, at least one carbon-containing material and lead, a nuclear waste water stream flowing between the electrodes, and a DC power supply operably connected with the electrodes. When a voltage is applied to the spaced apart electrodes, nuclear cations in the nuclear waste water stream are attracted to one of the electrodes and anions in the nuclear waste water stream are attracted to the other of the electrodes, forming a substantially deionized water stream and a concentrated nuclear waste stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: GAS TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE
    Inventor: Qinbai Fan
  • Publication number: 20070246368
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrolysis cell for preparing liquid alkali metal from a liquid alkali metal-heavy metal alloy, which comprises a tube (1) which is arranged essentially horizontally and has a closure device (4) at each of the two ends of the tube (1), at least one solid electrolyte tube (12) arranged in the tube (1), which conducts alkali metal ions and is closed at one end and has an opening (11) at the other end, with the solid electrolyte tube (12) being arranged concentrically in the tube (1) and having the opening (11) facing one end of the tube (1) so that a first annular gap (13) for conducting the liquid alkali metal-heavy metal alloy which forms one anode is present between the inside of the tube (1) and the outside of the solid electrolyte tube (12), an interior space (14) in the solid electrolyte tube (12) for accommodating the liquid alkali metal which can be utilized as cathode, where the closure device (4) comprises an alkali metal-heavy metal alloy inlet (8) or outlet (9) op
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Günther Huber, Reinhard Ottl, Manfred Munzinger, Heinz Neumann, Martina Shulz, Matthias Stahl, Gerhard Ruf, Ralph Hamleser, Hans-Jurgen Bender, Volker Esswein
  • Publication number: 20070246369
    Abstract: In a process for the electrogalvanic coating of metal items through a sequence of chemical or electrochemical treatment phases, each of said treatment phases includes the following steps: a) introducing the drum containing the items into a centrifuge; b) delivering a first chemical treatment liquid to the centrifuge; c) carrying out the treatment; d) draining said first chemical treatment liquid from the centrifuge; e) carrying out a centrifugation of the items to recover said liquid; f) delivering washing water to the centrifuge; g) carrying out the washing; h) draining the washing water from the centrifuge; i) carrying out a centrifugation of the items to recover said water; j) transferring the drum to another station, or repeating the preceding steps with another chemical treatment liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2004
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicants: Glomax s.r.l., LMFinishing Systems s.r.l.
    Inventors: Umberto Spina, Walter Lando
  • Publication number: 20070246370
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for the photo-voltaic generation of hydrogen from hydrogen-containing compounds, sunlight being concentrated on solar cells by means of an optical concentrator and the consequently generated voltage being used directly for the electrolysis of a hydrogen-containing compound, in particular deionised water, in order to generate hydrogen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventor: Frank Dimroth
  • Publication number: 20070246371
    Abstract: A method for removing a diamond-like carbon film on a substrate is provided. The diamond-like carbon film includes an amorphous carbon layer and an amorphous hydrogenated carbon layer formed on the amorphous hydrogen-free carbon layer. The method includes a step of electrolyzing the diamond-like carbon film in an acid solution. Compared with grinding, the electrolyzing process has advantages of low cost being cheaper, more convenient and results in a smoother surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Bor-Yuan Hsiao
  • Publication number: 20070246372
    Abstract: An electrochemical machining tool (1) for electrochemical machining includes an electrode body (11). The electrochemical machining tool (1) and associated method can conduct simultaneous electrochemical machining of at least two of a radial dynamic pressure generating groove (43), an axial dynamic pressure generating groove (44), and a removal of a burr (42) associated with an oil pool (41). Electrochemical machining is performed with groove machining electrodes (12, 13) and deburring electrodes (14). A sleeve (4) machined using the electrochemical machining tool (1) and associated method has the radial dynamic pressure generating groove (43), the axial dynamic pressure generating groove (44), and the deburred oil pool (41). The sleeve (4) can be used in a hydrodynamic pressure bearing for use in a spindle motor of a hard disk drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2005
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: MINEBEA CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Rikuro Obara, Tomoyuki Yasuda
  • Publication number: 20070246373
    Abstract: Apparatus and operating methods are provided for integrated electrochemical hydrogen separation systems. In one possible embodiment, an electrical potential is applied between a first electrode and a second electrode of an electrochemical cell. The first electrode has a higher electrical potential with respect to zero than the second electrode. Electrical current is flowed through the cell as hydrogen is ionized at the first electrode and evolved at the second electrode. i.e., “pumped” across the cell. The hydrogen outlet flow and pressure from the cell can be controlled by adjusting the potential and current provided by the power supply. Various methods, features and system configurations are discussed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: H2 Pump LLC
    Inventors: Daryl L Ludlow, Glenn A Eisman, Brian C Benicewicz, Michael D. Gasda
  • Publication number: 20070246374
    Abstract: Apparatus and operating methods are provided for integrated electrochemical hydrogen separation and compression systems. In one possible embodiment, an electrical connection is initiated between an anode and a cathode of an electrochemical cell. Hydrogen is ionized at the anode to flow protons through a proton exchange membrane to the cathode. The protons are reacted with oxygen at the cathode to form water. The electrical connection between the anode and the cathode is removed, and a power supply is connected to the anode and cathode so that the anode has a higher electrical potential with respect to zero than the cathode. Various methods, features and system configurations are discussed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: H2 Pump LLC
    Inventors: Glenn A. Eisman, Michael D. Gasda
  • Publication number: 20070246375
    Abstract: A container for hazardous wastes, such as, plutonium wastes, includes a can and a lid wherein the lid is locked to and sealed with respect to the can by radially projected locking bolts. In order to lock the lid to the can the bolts are cammed radially by rotating a U-shaped handle to place the locking bolts behind a locking rim at the mouth of the can. The bolts are then pivoted to apply an axial force to the locking rim to urge the lid against a gasket to seal the lid by turning a threaded axial force element to pivot the locking bolts on the fulcrums.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Terry Wickland, Darold Popish, Michael Peterson, Fred Popish
  • Publication number: 20070246376
    Abstract: The carrier has a central vertical support panel structure, and a pair of foldable receptacles extending outwardly from opposite sides of the vertical support structure. The receptacles have automatically-opening bottom walls with symmetrical bottom panels which overlap to even-out the strength of the bottom walls and minimize areas of reduced strength. At least two opposed bottom panels are shaped to interlock with one another to hold the carrier open once it has been unfolded. Elongated, connected reinforcing flanges strengthen the carrier in the vertical direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventor: Angelo Cuomo
  • Publication number: 20070246377
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sterilising packaging material for sterilisable medical devices, which is embodied in the form of a fibrous film containing polyamide fibres, wherein the basis weight of the film is less than 100 g/m2, a mean resistance to a tear propagation is equal to or greater than 1900 mN an a bacterial filtering efficiency BFE is equal or greater than 95%. A sterilising packaging containing said material is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: ARJOWIGGINS
    Inventors: Agnes Paris-Jolly, Christophe Simon
  • Publication number: 20070246378
    Abstract: A container and a method of making the container are disclosed. The process consists of arranging two sheets of material in face-to-face relationship with mating fastening elements carried by the sheets being disposed adjacent one another. Three sides of the sheets are sealed together to form an enclosure, a product is placed in the enclosure, the fastening elements are engaged to seal the fourth side of the sheets, the sealed enclosure is folded over on itself and a second product is placed between the now facing sides of the enclosure, and the folded over enclosure is sealed with a breakable seal disposed outside of the first seal such that the first and second products are captured and sealed within the so-formed container. An embodiment of the container is disclosed which comprises a diaper changing kit enclosing a diaper and at least one of a variety of baby changing accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Sarah Cheaure, Michael Cheaure
  • Publication number: 20070246379
    Abstract: A flexible pouch beverage container includes one or more extra compartments adjacent the portion of the pouch which holds the beverage. The extra compartments are arranged to hold additives, such as sweetener, flavorings, or the like, until selected by a consumer. If a consumer wants extra sweetener or some other additive which is being retained in one of the available compartments, he simply squeezes the compartment where indicated and the additive is made available to be dissolved in the beverage. Structure is provided to make either dry or liquid additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventor: Rainer Kuenzel
  • Publication number: 20070246380
    Abstract: An additive carrying cartridge for mixing the additive with the content of a container comprising a cylindrical additive containing body (1) having a closed upper base (2) and an open lower base (3) sealed by a sheet of breakable material (4). The perimetrical rib (5) in the central part of the containing body (1), the diameter of which is greater than the diameter of the mouth (11) of the container (10), the containing body (1) being divided into a first portion (6) having a plurality of broken sections joined to each other defining a bellows and a second portion (7). The additive (8) occupies a volume inside the containing body (1) defining a level the distance D of which, measured from the lower base (3) of the second portion (7), is greater than the distance E between said lower base (3) and the upper base (2) of the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: SORIA NATURAL, S.A.
    Inventor: Antonio Esteban Villalobos
  • Publication number: 20070246381
    Abstract: A carpule device having an outer polygonal-shaped container and an inner container telescopingly fitted within the outer container. The outer container has a top wall having an opening, a closed bottom wall, and side walls extending between the top wall and the bottom wall. The inner container has a closed rupturable bottom surface, a top surface, side walls extending upward from the bottom surface to the top surface. A rib is located on the external surface of the inner container and forms a seal between the inner and outer container. The carpule includes a device for rupturing the bottom surface of the inner container, which is preferably a protrusion located on the bottom surface of the outer container or a brush located within the inner container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventor: Gary Pond
  • Publication number: 20070246382
    Abstract: A cigarette case includes a cigarette casing including a corner outlet; a double-layer hinged cover including a first slit proximate the outlet and a second slit proximate the adjacent other corner; and a spring biased ejection means within the cover and including a pivotal L-shaped ejector, a pivotal trigger, a pivot bar, a link moveable in the first slit and including an end pusher extending through the first slit, the link having the other end pivotably secured to one portion of the ejector, and a sliding member moveable in the second slit and pivotably secured to the other end of the pivot bar, the sliding member including a door extending through the second slit to block the outlet when the case is closed. Pivoting the trigger will pivot the pivot bar to move the sliding member and the link to cause the pusher to eject a cigarette from the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventor: Wen-Tian He
  • Publication number: 20070246383
    Abstract: A cigarette package includes a hinged cover including two opposite projections on front and rear walls respectively, a fixed inner casing including an oblique opening facing the hinge, a first shoulder at a lower edge of each of front and rear walls thereof, and two opposite cavities on the front and rear walls thereof respectively, a sliding cigarette insert block in the casing and including a hook extending from an underside, and a pivot mechanism secured to the cover and including a bottom plate connected to the hinge and extending into a space defined by the hook and the cigarette insert block, and a second shoulder at a top edge of each of front and rear walls thereof. Pivoting the cover to disengage the projections with the cavities will pivot the bottom plate to move the cigarette insert block upward until tabs of the second shoulders contact the first shoulders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventor: Wen-Tian He
  • Publication number: 20070246384
    Abstract: A golf bag structure has a base, a post, a top frame, two leg assemblies and a cord. The base has a pivot bracket attached pivotally to the base and a cord guide. The post is attached to the pivot bracket. The top frame is attached to the post and has a divider and a cord passage defined through the divider. The leg assemblies are attached to the top frame, and each leg assembly has a pivot mount and a leg. The pivot mount is attached pivotally to the top frame. The leg is attached to the pivot mount. The cord extends through the cord guide and the cord passage in the top frame and is connected to the base and the pivot mounts of the leg assemblies. The leg assemblies keep articles such as golf clubs in the golf bag from falling out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventor: Kun-Lin Shiao
  • Publication number: 20070246385
    Abstract: Reference: My U.S. Pat. No. 6,471,055 B1, LIGHT-IN-WEIGHT GOLF CLUB HOLDER, Patent document attached, is modified with an additional auxiliary device, namely, a spring loaded clip attached to top of Central Support Member 12 of U.S. Pat. No. 6,471,055 B1, for the purpose of expanding the use of said Patent, to also be used as a GREENSIDE™ golf bag supplement when riding carts are used. The also claimed spring loaded dip allows U.S. Pat. No. 6,471,055 to be securely fastened flush to a golf bag on a riding cart, thus functioning as a golf bag supplement. The spring loaded clip method of fastening a golf bag supplement to a golf bag differs from other golf bag supplements where a simple loose fitting hook over the top of the golf bag is used, which is a disadvantage described in more detail in BACKGROUND OF INVENTION: Description of the Prior Art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventor: Richard Kwiecienski
  • Publication number: 20070246386
    Abstract: The present invention provides an adjustable computer sleeve that can be adjusted to snugly fit computers of various sizes in the computer sleeve. In an exemplary embodiment, the adjustable computer sleeve comprises a first panel, a second panel, and a band. The band has a central portion attached between the first and second panels and two side portions extending from opposite ends of the central portion. The side portions are bendable so that the band can be bent into U-shapes of varying widths to snugly fit computers of various widths in the sleeve in order to provide an adjustable fit for computers of various sizes. The adjustable computer sleeve further comprises adjustable fasteners, e.g., hook and loop fasteners, for fastening the side portions of the band between the first and second panels when the band's U-shape is adjusted to a desired width. The adjustable computer sleeve further comprises a strap that can be adjustably fastened to secure computers of various heights in the computer sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Cory NYKOLUK, Jay Myers
  • Publication number: 20070246387
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a flower bouquet packaging system in which a plurality of floral bouquets are packaged in a horizontal configuration within a shipping container. A display container receives stems of the flower bouquets. Each display container is positioned adjacent an end of the shipping container. In this configuration, flower portions of adjacent bouquets are adjacent or in contact with one another to provide a space saving relationship. Upon shipping of the floral bouquets, the display container can be removed from the shipping container and placed in an upright position to expeditiously display the floral bouquets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventor: Christopher Anhut
  • Publication number: 20070246388
    Abstract: The invention finds application in the field of systems for storage of empty plastic bottles, which systems may be either storage silos in a bottle filling plant or boxes for transportation from a bottle manufacturing plant to a bottle filling plant. More particularly, according to the invention, strips or ribbons are placed in the silo or box which has a square or rectangular section, and stretched from one wall to the opposite wall, to form a plurality of grids lying on parallel horizontal planes, which have the function of preventing any excessive pressure from being exerted on the lower layers of the column of bottles, thence any bottle crushing. In accordance with the invention these strips are inserted with their bottom side inclined with respect to the horizontal plane of the longitudinal axis of the strip. The inclination angle a is preferably of 20 to 35°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventor: Lino Lanfranchi
  • Publication number: 20070246389
    Abstract: A case for maintaining insignia and other articles associated with a uniform includes an outer cover and an inner surface, and is configured to fold about a center fold. The case includes an inner panel for attaching and carrying uniform articles and an inner pouch for carrying loose items. The flap and the pouch are each attached along one side to the inner surface of the case near the center fold. The case has a plurality of inner attachment surfaces, which includes the inner surface of the case, the side surfaces of the panel, and the outer surfaces of the pouch. At least one of the attachment surfaces includes a section having hook and loop fasteners to engage uniform badges having hook and loop fasteners. Additionally, at least one of the attachment surfaces includes foam backing configured to receive at least one uniform pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventor: Dennis Marcello
  • Publication number: 20070246390
    Abstract: A container for wipes includes a tub of thermoformed material. The tub comprises at least one side wall and a top integrally formed with the side wall. The container also includes a recess centrally located with respect to the top, and a first flange defined by the recess and including a first opening. The first flange is substantially parallel to the top. The container also includes a second opening defined by a periphery of the at least one side wall, and a second flange extending from the periphery of the at least one side wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: Guy & O'Neill, Inc.
    Inventor: Jon Alexander