Abstract: A power source for actuation of a microfluidic device and related devices, methods and systems.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided an enantiomeric isomer separating agent, which includes a polysaccharide derivative supported by particles of a support by chemical bonding, and has a concentration of eluted component (in terms of mass proportion) as determined through a liquid passing test under the following conditions of 20 ppm or lower: (liquid passing test) (1) the enantiomeric isomer separating agent is packed into a column having a diameter of 1 cm and a length of 25 cm by a slurry method, (2) an organic solvent in which the polysaccharide derivative is soluble is used as a solvent, and passing of this solvent whose temperature is set at 40° C.

Abstract: The invention provides gravity chromatographic columns for the automated purification of a material (e.g., a biological macromolecule, such as a peptide, protein or nucleic acid) from a sample solution, as well as methods for making and using such columns. The columns typically include a bed of media positioned above a bottom frit or between a bottom and top frit. In some embodiments, the columns employ modified pipette tips as column bodies. In some embodiments, the columns employ modified plates or racks as column bodies. In some embodiments, the invention provides methods and devices for gel filtration, desalting, buffer exchange, ion exchange, ion-pairing, normal phase and reverse phase chromatography. In some embodiments, the invention provides multiplexing gravity flow chromatography on a liquid handling robotic system.

Abstract: The plunger used as the upper enclosure in a preparative chromatography column is suspended by one or more rods that are supported by a frame through coupling connections on the frame that can fix the position of the rod(s) relative to the frame, while the position of the rod(s) is controlled by a motorized drive system that is suspended above the column. The drive system is mounted either to the column lid or to a functional plate positioned a short distance above the column lid. These constructions allow the plunger to be raised and lowered so that the column and its parts can be exchanged, all without the need for a hoist or crane.

Abstract: A method of storing and dispensing a fluid includes providing a vessel configured for selective dispensing of the fluid therefrom. A polymerized polymeric material is provided within the vessel. The fluid is contacted with the polymerized polymeric material for take-up of the fluid by the polymerized polymeric material. The fluid is released from the polymerized polymeric material and dispensed from the vessel.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in the treatment of contaminated fluid is provided. The apparatus includes an outer element into which contaminated fluid flows and an inner element positioned in substantial axial alignment within the outer element and in spaced relations thereto. The apparatus also includes, between its ends, a pathway defined by an interior surface of the inner element and along which treated fluid may be directed out from the apparatus. A waste nanoadsorbent material can be provided between the outer element and the inner element, for use in removing contaminants within the fluid flowing through the apparatus. A method for the treatment of contaminated fluid is also provided.

Abstract: A fluid processing system comprising a housing (12) and at least one of a first type and at least one of a second type module, (25-28), The first and second modules having different fluid processing characteristics each module comprising a body of wound layers of a sheet material, said body having an inner and an outer peripheral surface, a first and a second end face, a passage (42, 44) extending along the winding axis of said body and in fluid communication with said inner peripheral surface, the passage of one of the first type and one of the second type modules being closed at one end thereof, said sheet material having a plurality of openings formed therein, said openings forming a first and a second type of channels within the wound layers of sheet material of said body, extending in a direction from the inner peripheral surface to the outer peripheral surface, the first type of channels being open at one end at said outer peripheral surface of the body and closed at the other end located adjacent to sa

Abstract: Novel water softening compositions and methods of treating hard water are provided. The compositions comprise a blend of sodium chloride and potassium chloride. The compositions are useful for regenerating ion exchange material in a water softening system and providing softened water containing both sodium and potassium ions.

Abstract: To provide a recovery agent for recovering arsenic, fluorine, lead, and selenium from a solution containing environmentally hazardous substances including arsenic and fluorine. A porous iron oxide having a particle size of 10 to 100 ?m and a specific surface area of 50 m2/g or larger determined by three-point BET method is introduced into a solution containing the environmentally hazardous substances. Alternatively, a solution containing the environmentally hazardous substances is passed through a column filled with the porous iron oxide. Thus, the environmentally hazardous substances are recovered from the solution.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for treatment of contaminated liquid are provided including an integrated ultra-filtration and clarification apparatus, and an optional integrated electrocoagulation capability. The integrated apparatus comprises an outer tank, an inner casing, and a plurality of ultra-filtration filters contained within the inner casing. Clarification of liquid occurs in the gap between the casing and tank. Solid matter settles, and aggregates in the bottom portion of the tank. The accumulated solid material acts as a secondary filter by pre-filtering the liquid prior to contact with the ultra-filtration filters. Clarified liquid is retained in a chamber of the casing, and the clarified liquid is drawn through the ultra-filtration filters as initiated by a source of vacuum communicating with the ultra-filtration filters.

Abstract: A process is provided for improving the precipitation of calcium and/or magnesium salts in the regeneration of used alkaline cleaning solution. The process includes the steps of providing a spent alkaline or acidic cleaning solution; adding sodium bentonite and sodium carbonate to the spent alkaline or acidic cleaning solution in a mixing zone to provide an interactive solution; adding either an anionic polymeric flocculating agent or a cationic polymeric flocculating agent to interactive solution, thereby precipitating insoluble calcium and magnesium salts as flocs; and subjecting the solution containing such flocs to a filtration process to bring the precipitated solids to a solids contents of >25%.

Abstract: A device for separating and isolating components of a biological fluid comprising a container for containing the fluid to be processed, a tube cap assembly for closing the container while providing filling and extraction communication therewith, a float assembly disposed within the container for funneling and controlling biological fluid flow into an inverted domed shaped isolation chamber within the float and controlling the biological fluid flow out of the isolation chamber for effecting an encapsulation or a sealed isolation of at least one component or fraction of the biological fluid flow within the isolation chamber during a centrifugation process. The device further comprising a flexible tube for connecting an extraction passageway disposed within the float assembly and an extraction valve of the tube cap assembly for allowing extraction of at least the one component or fraction encapsulated or isolated within the chamber.

Abstract: This invention refers to a filtering system for water and other liquids, which includes different filtering stages in the same element, with its cleaning being done automatically by a new procedure. The filtering system is comprised of a cylindrical outer casing with the pipe of the water to be filtered penetrating tangentially through its base, using centrifugal force in the first filtering stage to separate the particles with greater density. Then the liquid takes a helicoidal path and passes through different filtering devices, such as mesh, rings, etc., with the filtered and, therefore, clean water finally being collected in an appropriately perforated central pipe that comes out of the filter through the centre of its lower base. The system is used for the cleaning of liquids, basically water, in agriculture for localised irrigation, in industry, environment, etc.

Abstract: The present invention shows a method for the keeping constant of a pH of a medical liquid when draining from a container, wherein CO2 and at least one further gas or gas mixture flows into the container during the draining of the medical liquid CO2. The invention furthermore shows an apparatus for the keeping constant of a pH of a medical liquid when draining from a container, wherein the container has an outflow for the medical liquid, at least one inflow for CO2 as well as an inflow for at least one further gas or gas mixture, wherein an electronic control for the determination and automatic supply of a CO2 quantity during the draining of the medical liquid is provided.

Abstract: An antimicrobial method of treating wastewater and a wastewater antimicrobial dispenser containing an antimicrobial agent for treating a body of wastewater to kill microorganisms by increasing the concentration metal ions therein. The antimicrobial method includes the step of increasing the effectiveness of the biocidal component in the body of wastewater to thereby lessen the need for a supplemental biocide by adding a compound containing a hydantoin ring where the compound containing a hydantoin ring may or may not have any antimicrobial properties. The antimicrobial agent including a source of biocidal metal ions and a compound containing a hydantoin ring where the antimicrobial agent may be a powder, a liquid a solid or combinations thereof.

Abstract: This invention is a method for removing acrylamide from large bodies of water or from other acrylamide-containing aqueous fluids. The acrylamide-containing water or aqueous fluid is treated with a peroxygen that is preferably persulfate, hydrogen peroxide or activated peracetic acid. The invention is particularly useful for treatment of acrylamide-containing aqueous fluids associated with oil and gas drilling and recovery applications and includes aqueous well treatment fluid compositions comprising an acrylamide-derived polymer and a peroxygen compound capable of generating free radicals, useful in slickwater well treatment applications.

Abstract: A device for separating a flowing medium mixture into at least two different fractions with differing average mass density, comprising an elongate separating space which is circle-symmetrical in axial direction and enclosed by a stationary casing (2), wherein the casing is provided with feeds for a mixture for separating and at least two discharges (9, 10) for discharging at least two fractions with differing mass density, and rotation means located in the separating space for causing the mixture to rotate as a vortex in the separating space. Also disclosed is a method for separating a flowing medium mixture.

Abstract: A downflow sand filter used for treating wastewater which has degraded in function from its original design is at least in part rejuvenated by flowing air downwardly through the bed during time when flow of wastewater is ceased. The low velocity air flow helps dewater the bed and leads to the removal of accumulated organic material which has clogged the pores of the bed. In accord with different embodiments, air flow is alternated with water flow in particular ways, for instance, so the water flow is sufficient to create ponding or is sufficient to maintain moisture content within the bed.

Abstract: A fluid filter comprises a filter casing having an inlet end at which a fluid to be filtered is introducible, an and a filtration channel, a plurality of fibres extending longitudinally inside the channel, the fibres being expandable in a direction perpendicular to their length in response to an increase in pressure to create a pinch area between the fibres and an inner surface of the filtration channel.

Abstract: A driven decanter assembly for a wastewater primary treatment system, comprising a longitudinal decanter disposable in the wastewater and having a longitudinal trough and a horizontal entrance weir, a polygonal or arcuate screen attached to the decanter and having at least two screen surfaces disposable below the surface of the wastewater outside of the trough, and a floating baffle pivotably mounted to the decanter and disposable in the wastewater outside of the screen. The driven decanter assembly can directly replace a prior art driven decanter in any waste water primary treatment system.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for separation of solid particles in liquid suspension by non-continuous filter unclogging aided filtration. The said method uses vacuum as suspension flowing force, which is applied under a closed circuit. The said separation is based on filtration vessels, using filtration fabrics of known mesh, and uses a reverse direction of suspension flow and air suction through the filters to avoid clogging of the filter fabrics. The separated particles can be recovered and collected from any of the filters for subsequent use or simply discarded. In a particular form of the invention, the said apparatus is used to separate fungus spores from solid medium in suspension. The said apparatus is constituted by a support structure and comprises three interconnected systems: the filtration system, the vacuum system and the control system. The said filtration system comprises column reservoirs (2, 4, 24, 22), suspension transport tubes (25) and filters (3 and 23).

Abstract: A uniquely designed dual port spa suction fitting that uses two channels for the intake of water to be filtered that are bridged together to eliminate high speed zones and provide for a more even distribution of suction force across the suction openings. The cover has a concave shape with a curved perimeter and sidewall. The cover, the curved perimeter and the sidewall all contain a plurality of apertures allowing for the intake of water into the filter. The apertures provide for unidirectional flow, thereby reducing the hazard caused by hair entanglement. An alternate embodiment includes a sump that is attached between the cover and the two spa fittings.

Abstract: Integrated hydrologic circuits, with circuit element hydropotentials, hydroconductors, hydroinsulators, hydrocapacitors, and most significantly hydrotransistors for collecting, filtering, storing, and transporting water on the basis of the principle that water can flow faster through a porous medium with an enlarged cross-sectional area, under an elevated hydrodynamic potential, and of the consideration of the law of hydrodynamic continuity in constructing IHC systems of continuous flow. The devices are constructed to permit efficient exchanges between surface water and groundwaters for the purposes of urban water-supply, treatment of polluted water and waste water, irrigation, flood control and other purposes.

Abstract: A storage device. The storage device has at least one pivot arm that is pivotally mounted to a support frame. A storage rod is attached to the pivot arm(s). The pivot arm(s) control the movement of the storage rod between a conveniently accessible lower use position and an upper storage position. In a preferred embodiment the storage device is mounted inside a closet and is used in conjunction with storage drawers that rest on the floor. Also, in a preferred embodiment a linear actuator is connected to the pivot arm and controls the pivoting of the pivot arm.

Abstract: A rack system for supporting one or more information handling systems includes a rack one or more rails coupled to the rack and configured to support one or more information handling systems. At least one of the rails includes an upper support structure, a lower support structure, a slot defined between the upper and lower support structures and configured to receive a guide structure of the information handling system, and a shelf. The slot has a front end opening proximate to a front end of the rail, and extends toward a back end of the rail. The shelf extends forward from the front end opening of the slot, and can support a portion of the information handling system when the guide structure is not received in the slot.

Abstract: A cradle unit for supporting metal coils, and other cylindrical objects, consists of two, parallel and separate saddles preferably made of polyurethane having an approximate range of between 50 Shore A and 90 Shore D, which saddles are connected together via a pair of parallel steel angle-brackets that provide inherent structural integrity to the cradle unit itself, while still allowing the unit to conform to the shape or level of the underlying support structure. The single cradle unit may be as a mobile support-device, or may be bolted or otherwise attached to a surface for a specific location of the stored product. The cradle unit of the invention may, also, be attached to the bed of a transportation vehicle, such as a truck trailer or rail car, in order to provide secure, protective storage and location of the items. In this case, the nature of the resilient or soft material from which the cradle unit is made provides shock-absorption qualities for the transported coil.

Abstract: A product display tray configured for use on a shelf is disclosed. The product display tray includes a base and at least one side wall. The base includes a front end, a back end, a left side, a right side, a lower surface and an upper surface for supporting items. The side wall is selectively positionable a distance from a side of the base and is substantially parallel to the side.

Abstract: An apparatus for slidably storing stemware in an inverted position employs horizontally elongated front and rear track members held by spaced apart support members and an overhead anchoring member, and interactive to receive stemware in a direction orthogonal to the direction of elongation of the track members.

Abstract: A holder or rack for storing and displaying a plurality of flat box-shaped articles, such as e.g.

Abstract: A stackable rack includes two side supports and a shelf plate between the two side supports. The side supports comprises of at least one support unit. The support unit comprises a rectangular frame and a foot support. The rectangular frame is provided with a cross bar to support the shelf plate. The foot support is bent into trapezoid with an oblate metal ring. The two ends of the trapezoid are close and bent into horizontal foot loops. The inner distance of the horizontal foot loops is a little longer than the width of the rectangular frame. The upper side of the foot support clamps the lower side of the rectangular frame and is fixed by welding. The horizontal foot loops of the support of one support unit can fit over the upper corners of the rectangular frame of another support unit, so as to stack up.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shelf assembly for products, comprising a shelving section (103) which has a plurality of gravity-feeding shelves (111) and a base plate (105), the underside of which is provided with roller means (117), which are adapted to roll on a base; and a position-fixing means (107) which extends along the base and which is arranged to engage the base. The shelving section (103) is pivotally connected (123) to the position-fixing means (107) and is pivotable between at least one display position, in which the shelves are accessible from the front of the shelving section, and a refill position, in which the shelves are accessible from the rear of the shelving section.

Abstract: A shelving unit containing two vertical members. Each vertical member is adapted to receive a plurality of support brackets, and each vertical member has a bottom portion which is angled forward. Angling the bottom portion of the legs moves the center of gravity forward and thus stabilizes the unit when it is leaned either (1) against a wall, or (2) back-to-back with another unit. The vertical members may also each contain a continuous slot that allows movement of the shelf brackets so that they can be fixed in place at any position on the vertical members.

Abstract: A bottle including a first portion having one or more bottle openings; a second portion being a base portion; and a body portion extending from the second portion to the first portion, the body portion configured to be a skeleton structure; wherein the skeleton structure is configured to receive one or more removable chambers.

Abstract: A teat unit for a feeding bottle has a teat and an adjustment mechanism. The teat can be changed, in terms of its shape or stiffness, by the adjustment mechanism. In this way, one and the same teat can be used with different outward forms. The teat can be adapted to the needs of the baby before or during feeding.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a polylactic acid bottle having a vacuum-evaporated film on the inner surface of the bottle wall, effectively preventing the thermal deformation of the bottle at the time of forming the film and exhibiting excellent barrier property against oxygen and water. [Means for Solution] A biodegradable resin bottle has a wall formed by a biodegradable resin and a vacuum-evaporated film on an inner surface of the wall by a plasma CVD method, and wherein said vapor-evaporated film exhibits hydrocarbon peaks stemming from CH, CH2 and CH3 in a region of a wave number of 3200 to 2600 cm?1 as measured by FT-IR, and per the sum of CH, CH2 and CH3 calculated from the hydrocarbon peaks, a CH2 ratio is not larger than 35% and a CH3 ratio is not smaller than 40%.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container obtained by drawing, the container having a substantially cylindrical body and a neck that is provided, on going from its rim, both with an outside thread and with a ring of outside diameter that is substantially equal to the diameter at the crest of the thread, wherein the ring includes a middle groove.

Abstract: The invention relates to a closure device (3) for a drinking container (1) with an interior space (10) for receiving a drinking liquid and a container opening preferably arranged on the top side, into which container opening the closure device (3) with a receiving chamber (4) is provided, the contents of which can be introduced into the interior space (10). The invention is characterized in that the closure device (3) has an externally threaded part (5) at least in the upper area, which, with a lower cover surface (6) and connection elements (8) lying therebetween, forms a receiving chamber (4) which at least in the bottom area comprises an introduction opening (14). Thereby the contents of the receiving chamber (4) is freely releasable by a turning-in process. The drinking container preferably serves for the preparation of an unstable mixed beverage of creatine powder and an aqueous drinking solution.

Abstract: There is described a closure for a sealed container of a pourable food product, comprising a pouring spout defining a pour opening externally closed by a cover portion, a cap fitted to the pouring spout in a removable way, an opening member interposed between the cap and the cover portion of the pouring spout and joined to the cover portion, and a driving mechanism carried by the cap to engage and pull the opening member along a direction transversal thereto upon removal of the cap from the pouring spout so as to detach the cover portion from the neck portion and free the pour opening when the closure is first unsealed by the user.

Abstract: A universal bottle cap capable of threadably engaging two or more bottles of a different thread arrangement having a substance retained therein. The universal bottle cap threadedly engages a bottle containing a beverage therein. Such universal bottle cap includes a cylindrical member closed at a first end thereof and open at a second end thereof. There is a threaded portion disposed on an inner surface of the cylindrical member for engaging a threaded end of such bottle. A capsule like device is disposed inside the cylindrical member adjacent the closed end for retaining a substance to be dispensed into a beverage in such bottle. A device for piercing the capsule engages each of the threaded portion of the bottle cap and the capsule for piercing the capsule as the universal bottle cap is threaded onto such bottle thereby releasing contents of the capsule into such beverage for mixing therewith.

Abstract: A tamper evident seal for a container includes a screw thread and a closure adapted for use with the container. The seal comprises a normally circular ring which is frangibly linked to the closure. The ring has one or more inwardly extending protrusions, and the container has one or more corresponding outwardly extending protrusions adjacent its screw thread. Faces of the protrusions are configured such that the leading face of each ring protrusion approaches the forward face of each container protrusion when the closure is fitted onto the container. Protrusions are situated in spaced apart locations about a perimeter of the container or ring and the normally circular ring is able to pass over the protrusion or protrusions on the container substantially without stretching by deforming out of round. The closure is adapted for use as a drinking vessel and the container is substantially bottle shaped.

Abstract: A vessel adapted to hold a liquid and having a top portion and bottom portion, the top portion having an opening adapted for the injection of and the removal of the liquid, the bottom portion having an opening including threads. A whistle member capable of producing a whistling sound, the whistle member including threads adapted to be removably attached to the opening of the bottom portion of the vessel by interacting with the threads of the opening, such that after the liquid is removed from the vessel the whistle can be removed from the bottom portion and used to produce whistling sounds.

Abstract: A process for making a grating tool includes the steps of providing a metal blank having first and second surfaces, defining a first pattern on the first surface having a plurality of exposed areas, etching the first surface in the exposed areas of the first pattern, defining a second pattern on the second surface having a plurality of exposed areas corresponding to exposed areas of the first pattern, etching the second surface in the exposed areas to form openings and blades in the exposed areas of the second pattern corresponding to exposed areas of the first pattern, and stamping the metal blank so that the blades project at an angle above one of the first and second surfaces. The process results in a grating tool having improved blade orientation, blade sharpness and ease of cutting.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing carbon nano tubes of an aspect of the present invention including an introducing unit commonly introducing a first carbon nano tube having first magnetic characteristics and a second carbon nano tube having second magnetic characteristics different from the first magnetic characteristics, first and second collecting units collecting the first and second carbon nano tubes, respectively, a transport unit transporting the first and second carbon nano tubes from the introducing unit to the first and second collecting units, and at least one of a magnetic field generating unit which is provided adjacent to the transport unit and applies a magnetic field to the first and second carbon nano tubes, wherein the first carbon nano tube and the second carbon nano tube are sorted by the magnetic field generating unit.

Abstract: The method for manufacturing a magnetic recording medium in a shape of a disk includes forming convex sections repeating on the upper surface of an intermediate layer in the radial direction of the disk, and each having an upper surface that repulses magnetic particles; and filling the magnetic particles into concave sections sandwiched by the convex sections in a self-assembling way to form a magnetic recording layer with the magnetic particles.

Abstract: To keep printing quality uniform and to improve productivity, while maintaining a heating efficiency and a strength against an external load, provided is a thermal head manufacturing method including: a concave portion forming step of forming a concave portion on one face of a supporting substrate; an upper substrate forming step of forming an upper substrate in which an etching layer and a non-etching layer are arranged in layers in a substrate thickness direction, the etching layer being etched at a predetermined etching rate, the non-etching layer being lower in etching rate than the etching layer; a bonding step of bonding the one face of the supporting substrate in which the concave portion has been formed in the concave portion forming step to a surface on a side of the non-etching layer of the upper substrate; a thinning step of etching the etching layer of the upper substrate which has been bonded to the supporting substrate in the bonding step; and a heating resistor forming step of forming a heating

Abstract: A method of forming a nozzle chamber of a printhead includes steps of forming a first laminate of sacrificial layers on a substrate, the first laminate of sacrificial layers being formed as a ring on the substrate; photoimaging the first laminate of sacrificial layers to cause edges thereof to angle inwards, forming an approximate trapezoidal cross-section; depositing a TiN layer over the first laminate of sacrificial layer and the substrate, the TiN layer being inclined at portions deposited over the inwardly angled edges; etching the TiN layer to form a paddle and a nozzle chamber rim, the paddle incorporating an inner inclined portion and the nozzle chamber rim incorporating a complementary outer inclined portion, the paddle and nozzle rim defining an aperture therebetween; and removing the one or more sacrificial layers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method that is particularly suitable for the repair of damaged composite fibre components with integrated fibre optics on aircraft. The method involves: a) pre-treating damaged area, in particular by mechanical removal of material, at least in certain areas; b) disclosing fibre optic in an edge area of damaged area, in particular by a chemical etching process, c) splicing in a bridging fibre optic for restoring the optical connection; and d) gluing in and/or over a repair patch. The invention also relates to a device with two containers connected by a valve and a contact body connected by a flexible pipe to second container. The container contains an acid for carrying out the actual etching process, and second container is filled with lye for neutralising the acid after completion of the etching process.

Abstract: Methods of patterning a substrate including creating a multi-layered structure by forming, on the substrate, a patterned layer having protrusions and recessions are described. A polymerizable material composition is dispense on the patterned layer defining a conformal layer, with the multi-layered structure having a crown surface facing away from the substrate. Portions of the multi-layered structure are removed to expose regions of the substrate in superimposition with the protrusions, while forming a hard mask in areas of the crown surface in superimposition with the recessions.

Abstract: An embodiment of a method of depositing graphene includes bringing a stamp into contact with a substrate over a contact area. The stamp has at least a few layers of the graphene covering the contact area. An electric field is developed over the contact area. The stamp is removed from the vicinity of the substrate which leaves at least a layer of the graphene substantially covering the contact area.

Abstract: In forming a pattern on a substrate with reduced pattern error using a mold having an area smaller than an area of the substrate, a first resin pattern is formed on at least a first of a plurality of regions of an etching object layer by imprinting resin applied to the etching object layer using a first mold The etching object layer is then etched using the first resin pattern as an etching mask. A second resin pattern is formed on at least a second of the plurality of regions by imprinting resin applied to the etching object layer using a second mold. The etching object layer is again etched using the second resin pattern as an etching mask.