Patents Issued in July 10, 2008
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Publication number: 20080164154Abstract: A method of electrochemical analysis using a sensor electrode specific for an analyte under test. The method comprises immersing the sensor electrode in a sample solution suspected of containing the analyte; forming an electrochemically active complex by exposure to solutions containing secondary receptors or competing molecules labelled with a charged or enzyme label; and subsequently exposing the sensor to an electrochemically active solution. The measurement step comprises driving the sensor electrode potential to a predetermined fixed potential by applying a current or activation waveform then monitoring the potential difference between the sensor electrode and a reference electrode following removal of the holding current. Current, rate and potential can all be measured and used to determine analyte concentration or sensor state.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2005Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: Sensortec LimitedInventor: Duncan Ross Purvis
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Publication number: 20080164155Abstract: A microfluidic device for analysis of a sample. The microfluidic device includes a substrate portion that at least partially defines a chamber for receiving the sample. The substrate portion includes a substrate having a surface. The substrate portion also includes a plurality of thin-film layers formed on the substrate adjacent the surface. The thin-film layers form a plurality of electronic devices. Each of at least two of the electronic devices is formed by a different set of the thin-film layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Grant Pease, Adam L. Ghozeil, John Stephen Dunfield, Winthrop D. Childers, David Tyvoll, Douglas A. Sexton, Paul Crivelli
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Publication number: 20080164156Abstract: A method of detecting and measuring levels of a sulfur-containing amino acid in a sample is provided. The method includes combining an enzyme with an aqueous solution possibly comprising a sulfur-containing amino acid. When a sulfur-containing amino acid is present in the solution, it reacts with the enzyme and produces hydrogen sulfide or ammonia. An electrochemical sensor is employed to detect the presence of hydrogen sulfide or ammonia in the solution, and thereby detect the presence of sulfur-containing amino acid. The concentration of sulfur-containing amino acid present in the sample can be quantitatively measured or calculated using this method.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Xueji Zhang, Dong Zhao, Err-Cheng Chan, Tsan-Zon Liu
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Publication number: 20080164157Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a carrying case for computer and electronic accessories containing a foldable mouse pad 90. The foldable mouse pad includes a perimeter extending around the mouse pad 130, wherein the perimeter contains a fastener 120, so that when the mouse pad folds it can form a storage pouch. Other embodiments of the present invention provide a mouse pad 200 having a pocket 220 for storage of computer and electronic accessories and a mouse pad comprising a perimeter of piping 180 to prevent a mouse from sliding off the mouse pad on an uneven surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Barry Sween, Maaike Evers, Mike Simonian
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Publication number: 20080164158Abstract: A cigarette box has an outer case (2) provided in a portion of a bottom wall (14) thereof with a movable base (22) capable of turning around a hinge (20), and an inner case (4) disposed in the outer case (2), the inner case (4) holding an inner pack of cigarettes. The inner case (4) is connected to the movable base (22) only at a bottom wall (26) thereof, and protrudes from an open face (6) of the outer case (2) in a lateral direction of the outer case (2) when turned around the hinge (22) together with the movable base (22), which opens the cigarette box.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Shunsuke Tawada, Tetsuya Nakamura
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Publication number: 20080164159Abstract: A cigarette box has a V-shaped notch (6) cut in an edge of a top wall thereof, a push-pull wall (8) forming one side wall thereof, and a fin-shaped knob (10) provided on the outer surface of the push-pull wall (8). When the push-pull wall (8) is pulled out of the cigarette box, an upper end thereof is shaped like the letter V forming a rhombic opening (12) in cooperation with the notch (6). On the other hand, when the push-pull wall (8) is pushed into the cigarette box, the upper end thereof coincides with the notch (6), forming an oppositely directed V shape and closing the opening (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: JAPAN TOBACCO INC.Inventors: Hirobumi Ishii, Tetsuya Nakamura
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Publication number: 20080164160Abstract: A cigarette box has a box body (2) enclosing a filter-cigarette inner pack and having an access opening (4) at the top thereof, and a slide lid (6) attached to cover an upper portion of the box body (2), where the slide lid (6) is allowed to reciprocate along the breadth of the box body (2) to open and close the access opening (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Shunsuke Tawada, Tetsuya Nakamura
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Publication number: 20080164161Abstract: A cigarette box has a box body (2), a lid (4) that opens/closes the box body (2), an outer wall (10) superposed on a rear wall of the box body (2) and forms a pocket (P) in cooperation with the rear wall, and a sheet-like pouch (6) removably contained in the pocket (P), the pouch (6) being used as a portable ash container.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Masahiko Tosaka, Tetsuya Nakamura
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Publication number: 20080164162Abstract: A cigarette box includes an inner case (2) enclosing a bundle of cigarettes, an outer case (8) enclosing the inner case (2) in a manner allowing the inner case (2) to be moved up and down, and having a hinged lid (12) forming a part of a top wall thereof and a window (10) formed in a side wall to partly expose the inner case (2), and a link (20) connecting the inner case (2) and the hinged lid (12). When the inner case (2) is pushed up through the window (10) of the outer case (8), the link (20) urges the hinged lid (12) upward so that hinged lid (12) is opened. In an open position, the hinged lid (12) provides an access opening (16) projecting from the plane of the top wall of the outer case (8) and facing sideways of the outer case (8).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Akira Miyazawa, Tetsuya Nakamura, Shunsuke Tawada
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Publication number: 20080164163Abstract: A cigarette box includes an inner case (2) enclosing a filter-cigarette inner pack and having an access opening (4) at the top thereof, and an outer case (8) enclosing the inner case (2) and having a push window (10) at the bottom thereof. The outer case (8) has a hinged cap (12). In a closed position, the hinged cap (12) closes the access opening (4) of the inner case (2). When the inner case (2) is pushed upward through the push window (10) to stick out of the outer case (8), the hinged cap turns around a hinge (14) from the closed position to an open position in the manner associated with the sticking-out of the inner case, thereby opening the access opening (4) of the inner case (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Shunsuke Tawada, Tetsuya Nakamura
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Publication number: 20080164164Abstract: A test sensor packaging container for use in sensor instrument. The test sensor packaging container comprises a housing, a first foil cover, and a second foil cover. The housing has a plurality of test sensor containing regions. Each of the test sensor containing regions has a proximal end and a distal end and is adapted to contain a test sensor. The test sensor containing regions protrude radially outward from the center of the housing. The housing has a top portion and a bottom portion that are generally parallel. Each of the test sensors has a width direction and a thickness direction. The first foil cover is adapted to cover the top portion of the housing. The second foil cover is adapted to cover the distal end of the plurality of test sensor containing regions. A plane generally parallel to the width direction of each of the plurality of test sensors is generally perpendicular to the top and bottom portion of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2006Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Weiping Zhong
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Publication number: 20080164165Abstract: A golf bag includes a first shoulder strap attached to the body of the golf bag at its upper end on a first side of the spinal axis of the body and at its lower end on the opposite second side of the spinal axis of the body. A second shoulder strap is attached to the body at its upper and lower ends on the sides opposite the first shoulder strap, so that the two shoulder straps cross each other over the spinal axis of the body. A strap guide assembly comprising an elastic cord is connected to an intermediate portion of the second shoulder strap to urge it toward the first side of the golf bag to prevent the second shoulder strap from falling away from the golfer as the golf bag is hoisted onto the golfer's shoulders.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: Karsten Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Brian J. McGuire, Frank A. Quartarone
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Publication number: 20080164166Abstract: A golf bag has a partially collapsible side and a bag stand mounted to the partially collapsible side of the bag. The action of the partially collapsible side of the bag collapsing causes the bag stand to deploy. A circumferential stay is mounted to the partially collapsible side of the golf bag to prevent the body of the bag from folding inward as the partially collapsible side collapses.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: Karsten Manufacturing CorporationInventor: Frank A. Quartarone
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Publication number: 20080164167Abstract: A safety device includes a container, which can be worn or carried by a person, which contains a length of tape. The tape is photo luminescent or reflective and can be deployed from the container, when required.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2005Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: David Gash
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Publication number: 20080164168Abstract: A retaining apparatus for retaining an optical device such as a range finder includes an outer skin which is typically mountable within a cup holder typically found on motorized vehicles like golf carts and all terrain vehicles. An interior chamber is formed in the apparatus in which the optical device is removably inserted. The outer skin may be formed as part of the optical device or be a separate member. The outer surface of the outer skin typically includes a portion which tapers downwardly and inwardly to facilitate retention of the apparatus within the cup holder. A mounting mechanism may be included for mounting the retaining apparatus on structures other than the cup holder, such as on an upwardly extending pole or atop an upwardly extending lip or wall. A securing mechanism may be provided for securing the optical device within the interior chamber and typically includes a strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Victor G. Gramoy, William B. Raftery
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Publication number: 20080164169Abstract: This invention generally relates to the area of medicine in the surgical field. Containers are used in surgery for application tools for applying objects. Containers especially suitable for holding special objects, in particular hemostatic clamps. Hemostatic clamps are used to tie or clamp blood vessels during surgical procedures. Special containers are used to store and advantageously provide hemostatic clamps. These containers completely and clearly hold clamps in each phase without tilting, and enable reliable removal by a surgeon using a surgical instrument. This is achieved with the container according to the invention, which avoids friction between the clamp and the surgical instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2006Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: CARDIOMEDICAL GMBHInventor: Wolfgang Wiedenbein
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Publication number: 20080164170Abstract: A tool caddy which provides a carrier having open sides and a recess element configured to receive a part of the body of person in an open recess area to locate such part of the body closer to the center of mass of the tool caddy.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Robert E. Kirtlink
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Publication number: 20080164171Abstract: The invention is relating to a toolbox structure used to mainly contain driver bits. It mainly comprises: a main container that has multiple storing slots on both of its longer sides for containing driver bits, two curved wall on the top, and a pivot connector; Left and right containers are located on both sides of the main container, have recessing windows with multiple positioning slots inside that match with the storing slots of the main container, and have left and right fitting rings on the top respectively, and left and right shaft holes on the bottom respectively for fitting purpose. The left and right containers can thus, given the pivot connector as the pivot axis, rotate against the main container to open up or close the toolbox for loading or unloading driver bits.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Chi-Fen Meng
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Publication number: 20080164172Abstract: A dispenser system having an integral sealing mechanism for resealing a severed end of a moisture-activated medical bandaging product. A sliding door closes the front of the dispenser system. The sliding door is raised and lowered by a handle preferably having a mechanical advantage. When raised, the sliding door's lower extreme defines a dispensing opening with the bottom of the box. A length of medical bandaging product can be pulled through this opening. When a user closes the door, the door's bottom extreme forms a tang and clevis interface which pinches the sleeve of the medical bandaging product and thereby form a moisture proof seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Bryan E. Kilbey, Bruce Parker
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Publication number: 20080164173Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to an apparatus, system and/or method for holding coated glass sheets (e.g., mirrors) during transport, storage and/or the like. In certain example, embodiments, spacers are used between adjacent glass sheets so as to reduce the amount of contact between the spacers and the glass sheets when such glass sheets are stored and/or transported.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.Inventor: Hal Savakus
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Publication number: 20080164174Abstract: A holding device 100 for holding a portable object 1000 is disclosed. More particularly, holding devices 100 for holding and positioning portable electronic devices are provided. Also provided are methods of manufacturing 600 and using 700 a device for holding and positioning 100 a portable object 1000.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: James Chan, Saharut Sirichai
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Publication number: 20080164175Abstract: A tray for bakery items includes a floor and side walls extending around a periphery of the floor. The tray has a relatively thin upper edge with a bail member pivotably attached to the upper edge along at least one of the first and second pairs of side walls. The bail member is rotatable between a stack orientation wherein a like tray may be rested upon the bail member, and a nest orientation in which like trays may be nested within like trays. Further, one or more side walls also includes a relatively large continuous opening therein capable of retrieving bakery items stored in the tray through the at least one pair of side walls, the opening extending generally from the upper edge to the periphery of the floor. In another embodiment, at least one of the sidewalls is pivotably attached to the floor and is movable between an upright position and a collapsed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2005Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Cynthia R. Meissen
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Publication number: 20080164176Abstract: Provided is a vinyl pack for vacuum packing. The vinyl pack includes a body including a zipper and an air discharge hole, an air discharge valve installed on the body so as to selectively open and close the air discharge hole; and a container disposed inside the body and coupled with the air discharge valve, the container includes a pack containing an antimicrobial agent or a microbicide. Therefore, the vinyl pack for vacuum packing provides more functions and can be used more easily.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Soon Chul Cho
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Publication number: 20080164177Abstract: An ergonomic serving tray with a unique design, which allows the user to lift, carry, and set down said ergonomic serving tray with a single hand, without tilting the ergonomic serving tray, comprising an ergonomic serving tray 100 equipped with at least one leg 106 that elevates the tray, allowing the user to easily insert a single hand under the ergonomic serving tray and lift it, and which is further equipped with a unique grip 108 that is ergonomically shaped to comfortably increase both the user's lifting capacity and the user's control over the ergonomic serving tray, said grip being located substantially adjacent to the center of gravity, to facilitate lifting, balancing, and carrying of the ergonomic serving tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Dafna GOREN
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Publication number: 20080164178Abstract: A tray for heating, browning, and/or crisping a food item in a microwave oven comprises a substantially planar base, a platform extending upwardly from the base, and a microwave energy interactive element overlying at least a portion of the platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Patrick H. Wnek, Terrence P. Lafferty, Matthew Sundquist
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Publication number: 20080164179Abstract: A sanitary pack container is composed of a collapsible, coil spring-supported, fabric tube disposed inside a rectangular enclosure. The collapsible tube serves as a support for disposable plastic bags, a supply of which is stored in the container along with a supply of tissue papers and a supply of chemically treated sanitary wipes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Jerrine A. Douglas
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Publication number: 20080164180Abstract: A caddy for holding items useful for gift-wrapping articles is provided. The caddy includes a media holder attached to a utensil holder. In one embodiment, the media holder contains a curved surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Joy A. Packard, Scott D. Pearson
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Publication number: 20080164181Abstract: A container for holding novelty items, toys or candies that is an openable closed-shape with a lock/release plug. The closed-shape can be repeatedly opened and closed to remove and refill the novelty items. The container can be any closed-shape required for end use. A lock/release plug is used to both open and lock the closed-shape into a closed state. The lock/release plug is dimensioned to fit within the interior diameter of the closed-shape. The closed-shape has slots proximate each open end that interact with compression tabs on the lock/release plug. A center stop assists in aligning the compression tabs with the slots. The container can be configured to be a hula hoop or be adorned on one's body, such as a necklace or a bracelet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Domenick Merlino
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Publication number: 20080164182Abstract: The Utility patent application we are submitting is for our invention, Illumitato Amore, a cosmetic/health and beauty packaging invention that has never been designed or used before. This totally new innovation in the industry departs from the industry standard of separate bottles that are stored and displayed individually. Our design invention coordinates multiple bottles of various products in a line, in one organized container/base. The base is made of an acrylic or Plexiglas material with openings that fit the corresponding cosmetic/health and beauty products. We describe this fit to be like a children's popsicle-making container, where the items fit securely in the base. The base is the relevant feature of our design invention, by optimizing the organization of many different bottles in a sleek, simple, yet beautiful unit for storing the customer's products and displaying, as a beautiful Art Piece in the bathroom or on a dressing table.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Gail Pender, Andrew D. Cain
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Publication number: 20080164183Abstract: An improved collection system for a wet drum magnetic separator including a tank for receiving a flow of a mixture of magnetic and non-magnetic particles in a feed port.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Peter G. Marston, Ionel Wechsler
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Publication number: 20080164184Abstract: A magnetic fluidic and a mechanical fluidic sealing system for a wet drum magnetic separator including a tank for receiving a flow of a mixture of magnetic and non magnetic particles, a rotating drum disposed in the tank, an array of permanent magnetic elements disposed inside the drum arranged in a fixed position relative to an azimuthal section of the drum for attracting the magnetic particles to the surface of the drum, and at least one seal disposed proximate each axial end of the array concentrically shaped and spaced from the surface of the drum and extending to a bottom wall of the tank for establishing a magnetic fluidic seal and/or a mechanical fluidic seal between the surface of the drum and an inner concentric surface of the seal that maintains the magnetic particles inside the magnetic field of the array and reduces end losses of the magnetic particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Peter G. Marston, Ionel Wechsler
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Publication number: 20080164185Abstract: A clamp is designed for accepting a mail piece at a loading station, and for releasably holding the mail piece while the mail piece is moved to an unloading station via a sorting system. The clamp is manipulated in the sorting system, instead of manipulating the mail piece held by the clamp. The clamp includes jaws for releasably holding the mail piece, plus a machine readable identifier, plus a mechanism for engaging with the sorting system. The clamp's identifier includes clamp information which uniquely identifies the clamp. The clamp information is for use by the sorting system, in combination with address information on the mail piece, to enable sortation of the mail piece held by the clamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2005Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Denis J. Stemmle
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Publication number: 20080164186Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for separation of construction waste. In the method, the construction waste, crushed to a predetermined size, is added to liquid in a precipitation tank and separated into components in the tank according to specific gravity, in which the liquid has a reference specific gravity lower than that of a component to be recovered but higher than that of the remaining components, such that only the component to be recovered is separated by precipitation to the bottom of the precipitation tank. According to the method, high-quality recyclable aggregate contained in the construction waste can be easily separated from other impurities through a simple process. Particularly, the reference specific gravity of the separation liquid is suitably adjusted so that the recyclable aggregate can be easily separated even from impurities (tiles, red brick, asphalt concrete, cement paste mass, etc.) heavier than water, unlike the prior separation process using an aerated water tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2005Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Heon-Chan Kang, Kyoung-Rok Kong
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Publication number: 20080164187Abstract: The process for treating an ammonium containing liquid by denitrification treatment of an ammonium containing liquid containing at least ammonium comprises carrying out nitrate reduction treatment of reducing nitrate contained in or added to the ammonium containing liquid to nitrite, and carrying out anaerobic ammonium oxidation treatment of simultaneously anaerobically denitrifying nitrite produced in the nitrate reduction treatment and ammonium contained in the ammonium containing liquid by anaerobic ammonium oxidizing bacteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: HITACHI PLANT ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD.Inventors: Tatsuo Sumino, Kazuichi Isaka
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Publication number: 20080164188Abstract: A fuel filter for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle, comprising a divisible housing having a fuel inlet opening and an outflow opening, a replaceable ring filter element (3) mounted in the housing so that flow can pass through it radially from the outside to the inside, having an end disk on one end, namely a first end disk (13) and a second end disk, an alignment of the longitudinal axis of the ring filter element (3) that is upright during filter operation, an outflow channel (5) which leads from the bottom to the top out of the fuel outflow opening in the radial interior of the ring filter element (3), carrying filtered fuel away in a tube (4), a centrally arranged vent channel (6) that leads outward from the bottom and is closed at the top, with a throttle opening (7) in the upper closure, whereby this throttle opening (7) opens into the clean space or the crude space of the filter, should be designed so that the internal combustion engine cannot be operated when the ring filter insertType: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Hans Jensen, Torsten Lika, Jurgen Stachl
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Publication number: 20080164189Abstract: This invention is an improvement to the existing reverse osmosis water filtration systems used in under-the-sink and similar commercial applications. This improvement uses a thermally conductive liner that allows an increase of efficiency to heat or cool water within the reverse osmosis system. In addition, it includes a controller that determines the amount of cooling required without contact with the water. The controller provides slow-rate pulse-width modulation of the Peltier-like device to cool, and dependant on room temperature, potentially heat the water within the reverse osmosis system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Daniel B. Cavatalo
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Publication number: 20080164190Abstract: The gross pollution trap comprises an upper inlet portion directing stormwater through a filter inlet aperture to a filter chamber defining a filter flow path. The filter chamber is positioned in a lower portion of the trap. A filter is positioned in the filter flow path to collect debris from water flowing through the flow path. An outlet leads from the lower portion of the trap and in use is connected with a stormwater egress pipe. An overflow weir is locate in the upper portion of the trap is spaced above the filter inlet aperture, an water flowing over the weir spill into an overflow path ending at the outlet. The weir preferably has a return extending upstream from an upper portion of the overflow weir.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: David Pezzaniti, Timothy John Golding
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Publication number: 20080164191Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to waste disposal methods and systems. In one embodiment of the present invention, a waste disposal system is positioned under a sink in a building connected to a septic system for disposal of food waste and wastewater. The waste disposal system includes a grinding chamber, a centrifugal-pump chamber, and a straining chamber for separating food waste from wastewater. The straining chamber includes a filtration basket, and an outlet pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Michael J. Bryan-Brown
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Publication number: 20080164192Abstract: A device for purification of contaminated liquid includes (a) a prepurification tank in which raw water to be purified and foaming reagent are introduced and mixed and the pH value is adjusted, whereby prepurified water is obtained; (b) at least one tower-shaped main purification block, wherein each of the at least one tower-shaped main purification blocks, includes, arranged vertically one under another; (i) a drum station for combined gas and water scrubbing by foaming; (ii) a defoaming station; (iii) an ionization station; and (iv) a collecting tank for collecting resultant purified water; (c) a separating device in which sludge from the purification tanks is introduced; and (d) at least one afterpurification filtering device connected to the collecting tank of the main purification block by a supply line and wherein a pure water outlet line extends from the at least one afterpurification filtering device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Hermann BERTHOLD
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Publication number: 20080164193Abstract: An simulated moving bed chromatographic separation device (SMB device), comprising an endless flow passage (2) formed with four columns (1a) to (1d) and connecting flow passages (2a) to (2d) connecting the columns (1a) to (1d) in series, and third and fourth flow passages (5) and (6) for discharging a mobile phase from any position of the endless flowpassage (2). Regulators (5d) and (6d) and flow control valves (5e) and (6e) as flow rate adjusters for opening and closing main pipes (5a) and (6a) on the downstream side of the regulators (5d) and (6d) are provided each of in the third and fourth flow passages (5) and (6). Thus, the discharge of the mobile phase from the endless flow passage (2) can be controlled by a simple and highly durable structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2006Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Toshiharu Minoda
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Publication number: 20080164194Abstract: A centrifugal fraction collection system including a rotating carrier for holding at least one sample collection container and inducing a centrifugal force, a guide disposed on the rotating carrier, and a flexible eluant tube disposed over the rotating carrier and through the guide for receiving a flow of eluant having volatile and non-volatile components and directing the flow of eluant into at least one sample collection container wherein the centrifugal force separates the non-volatile and volatile components based on their respective densities and collects the non-volatile components in at least one sample collection container.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Herbert J. Hedberg
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Publication number: 20080164195Abstract: The present invention is to a prefilter for affinity chromatography columns. The prefilter, positioned upstream of the column inlet, reduces the presence of non-specific binding (NSB) species that enter the system, thereby extending the yield, capacity and lifetime of the column. Suitable agents include but are not limited to hydrophobic entities; lipophilic entities; activated carbon; charged cation or anion entities; ligands; particles such as fumed silica, glass, controlled pore glass or derivitized version of each; silica or silicates; and combinations thereof. The material(s) can be incorporated into a variety of media such as fibers, beads, membranes and the like and then incorporated into a variety of device designs including lenticular pads, depth filters, bead containing columns, spiral wound devices, TFF devices and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: Millipore CorporationInventor: Martin Siwak
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Publication number: 20080164196Abstract: The process for treating an ammonium containing liquid by denitrification treatment of an ammonium containing liquid containing at least ammonium comprises carrying out nitrate reduction treatment of reducing nitrate contained in or added to the ammonium containing liquid to nitrite, and carrying out anaerobic ammonium oxidation treatment of simultaneously anaerobically denitrifying nitrite produced in the nitrate reduction treatment and ammonium contained in the ammonium containing liquid by anaerobic ammonium oxidizing bacteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: HITACHI PLANT ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD.Inventors: Tatsuo Sumino, Kazuichi Isaka
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Publication number: 20080164197Abstract: Filtration systems may comprise a manifold, a filter, a carriage, and a mounting mechanism. The manifold and the filter may each include an inlet fitting and an outlet fitting. The carriage may support the filter with the fittings of the manifold and filter respectively axially aligned. The mounting mechanism may be arranged between the manifold and the carriage to move the carriage and the filter between a disengaged position in which the filter fittings are spaced from the manifold fittings and an engaged position in which the filter fittings respectively engage the manifold fittings.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicants: PALL CORPORATION, KOGANEI CORPORATIONInventors: Hajime Hiranaga, Tatsuya Hoshino, Itoh Hiromichi
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Publication number: 20080164198Abstract: An apparatus for skimming the top surface of a pool of fluid with a constant flow rate regardless of level changes of the fluid. A storage tank and a suction port are positioned at opposite ends of a conduit that connects the tank and the port. The conduit pivots about a pivot point such that the storage tank elevation follows the fluid level, which allows the suction port to be positioned at the surface of the fluid. In various embodiments, the pivot for the conduit is attached to a pump resting on the bottom of the tank, is formed by a pair of floats, is a pivot mechanism attached to a wall penetration of a tank, or is a flexible hose that allows the conduit to move.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Marlin Shelton
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Publication number: 20080164199Abstract: A device for treating aqueous liquids is disclosed comprising at least 2 treatment units connected in series, each treatment unit comprising a liquid inlet, a liquid outlet, a flow compartment fluidly connecting said liquid inlet to said liquid outlet, and cavitation inducing means for inducing cavitation in an aqueous liquid to be treated, said means comprising constriction means provided at the liquid inlet and/or the liquid outlet for increasing the velocity of the aqueous liquid, thereby reducing liquid pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2005Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: SIF TECHNOLOGIES PTE LTDInventor: Paul Navaratna Seneviratne
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Publication number: 20080164200Abstract: A filter assembly for separating and collecting a layer of particulate matter (e.g., cells) from a liquid containing the particulate matter (e.g., a biological fluid specimen). The filter assembly has a holder and contiguous inner and outer fluid pervious media. The outer fluid pervious medium is attached to the sidewall of the holder. The inner fluid pervious medium is of low fluidic impedance relative to the outer fluid pervious medium. The filter assembly is designed for use in a separation housing that defines two flow paths between inlet and outlet, one directly through the filter and the other around the periphery of the filter. The inlet portion of the housing has a central inlet in a radially sloped surface that faces the filter collection site. A movable suction head is adapted to cooperate with the housing and the filter assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Norman J. Pressman, William J. Mayer, Richard W. Corrigan
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Publication number: 20080164201Abstract: The invention concerns a filter for liquids loaded with solid particles, comprising a vessel (52) provided with an inlet for the liquid to be filtered, an outlet for the filtrate emerging into a manifold and a discharge orifice for the sludge of solid particles and wherein is enclosed a plurality of filtering elements (10), each filtering element shaped like an elongated pocket (16) of fabric (12) of filtering media having an upper opening (10) in communication with the outlet and mounted around frames (18) provided with longitudinal drainage channels (30) and suspended to support elements housed in said vessel and comprising a radial pipe (20) forming a manifold wherein emerges the opening of the filtering elements. The invention is characterized in that the upper edge of said pockets is provided with a hem (17) receiving a stiffening element (19) and urged to be tightly fixed in a peripheral catching element (21) integral with said support elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2004Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Guy Gaudfrin
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Publication number: 20080164202Abstract: A spiral wound membrane is disclosed which comprises an elongate web of a material which allows water to pass through but inhibits the passage of solids and/or dissolved solids. The web has been folded to zig-zag form to produce a stack of layers (68.1, 68.2 etc.) joined to one another by reverse bends (72, 74). A perforated tube (18) is provided, the ends of the web forming the stack being secured to the tube. The stack is wound around the tube and there are spacers (58, 62) between the layers, (68.1, 68.2 etc.). The spacers hold the layers apart to form water flow passages (56, 60). Alternate water flow passages (60) have the ends thereof transverse to the bends (72, 74) sealed closed. These passages are also closed by reverse bends (74) at the radially outer ends thereof. Along their radially inner edges thereof these passages are in communication with the perforations (54) of the tube (20). Strengthening tapes (70) are provided inside the bends (72, 74).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2006Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: GRAHAMTEK TECHNOLOGIES SINGAPORE PTE LTDInventor: William Graham
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Publication number: 20080164203Abstract: In a hollow fiber membrane flat module according to the present invention, both ends of hollow fiber membrane bundle which are formed by bundling a plurality of hollow fiber membrane as a sheet are fixed to two housing separately by a fixing resin while maintaining an opening condition in an opening end section in the follow fiber membrane. Furthermore, a maximum width in an orthogonal direction to a longitudinal direction of the hollow fiber membrane is no longer than 25 mm in a cross section which is orthogonal to a longitudinal direction of the housings, and a maximum deflection in the housings which are measured according to a method for measuring the deflection according to the present invention is not more than 1% of a distance between the two housings.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Yoshihito Nakahara, Tetsuya Torichigai, Masatoshi Kamata, Masanori Ito, Kenji Honjou, Hiroyuki Okazaki, Yoshihiro Kakumoto