Patents Issued in November 4, 2010
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Publication number: 20100276337Abstract: Compositions for reduction of NOx generated during a catalytic cracking process, preferably, a fluid catalytic cracking process, are disclosed. The compositions comprise a fluid catalytic cracking catalyst composition, preferably containing a Y-type zeolite, and a particulate NOx reduction composition containing ferrierite zeolite particles. Preferably, the NOx reduction composition contains ferrierite zeolite particles bound with an inorganic binder. In the alternative, the ferrierite zeolite particles are incorporated into the cracking catalyst as an integral component of the catalyst. NOx reduction compositions in accordance with the invention are very effective for the reduction of NOx emissions released from the regenerator of a fluid catalytic cracking unit operating under FCC process conditions without a substantial change in conversion or yield of cracked products. Processes for the use of the compositions are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: George Yaluris, Michael Scott Ziebarth, Xinjin Zhao
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Publication number: 20100276338Abstract: A process for preparing a bulk multi-metallic catalyst for hydrotreating heavy oil feeds is provided. The catalyst is particularly suitable for hydrotreating heavy oil feeds having a boiling point in the range of 343° C. (650° F.)- to 454° C. (850° F.), an average molecular weight Mn ranging from 300 to 400, and an average molecular diameter ranging from 0.9 nm to 1.7 nm. The bulk multi-metallic catalyst is prepared by sulfiding a catalyst precursor that has an essentially monomodal pore volume distribution with at least 95% of the pores being macropores, and having a total pore volume of at least 0.08 g/cc.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: Dennis Dykstra, Alexander E. Kuperman, Theodorus Maesen, Soy Uckung, Darren Fong
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Publication number: 20100276339Abstract: A method of hydroprocessing a heavy hydrocarbon feedstock using a hydroprocessing catalyst having specific properties making it effective in the hydroconversion of at least a portion of the heavy hydrocarbon feedstock to lighter hydrocarbons. The hydroprocessing catalyst comprises a Group VIB metal component (e.g., Cr, Mo, and W), a Group VIII metal component (e.g., Ni and Co) and, optionally, a potassium metal component that are supported on a support material comprising alumina. The alumina has novel physical properties that, in combination with the catalytic components, provide for the hydroprocessing catalyst. The hydroprocessing catalyst is particularly effective in the conversion of the heavy hydrocarbon feedstock. The alumina is characterized as having a high pore volume and a high surface area with a large proportion of the pore volume being present in the pores within a narrow pore diameter distribution about a narrowly defined range of median pore diameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: Josiane Marie-Rose GINESTRA, Russell Craig ACKERMAN, Christian Gabriel MICHEL
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Publication number: 20100276340Abstract: An in-line system uses a simple static emulsifier to thoroughly mix salt-containing fuel oil with water, thereby to draw the salt from the fuel oil into the water preferentially, and then the de-salted fuel oil is separated from the salt-containing water.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventor: RASMUS NORLING
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Publication number: 20100276341Abstract: A system and method of recovering heat and water from a slurry, such as tailings from oil sands extraction, is provided. The method includes providing the tailings to a humidification vessel, adding a sufficiently dry gas directly to the slurry in the vessel to form warm, water-saturated gas, such that heat and water are recovered from the slurry, removing the warm, water-saturated gas from the humidification vessel, providing the warm, water-saturated gas to a direct contact condensation vessel, cooling the gas in the condensation vessel to condense the water from the gas, thereby extracting water from the warm, water-saturated gas and recycling the dry gas, and recovering the water from the condensation vessel. Water which is of high quality, suitable for steam generation is obtained by a method in accordance with the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: Brian C. Speirs, James Andrew Dunn
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Publication number: 20100276342Abstract: A method of controlling operation of a froth floatation cell for separating substances comprises introducing gas into liquid in the cell, creating a froth controlling gas flow rate into the cell in order to maximise gas recovery for the cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: IMPERIAL INNOVATIONS LIMITEDInventor: Johannes Jacobus Le Roux Cilliers
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Publication number: 20100276343Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for the easy installation or removal of screen elements from a shaker table without the use of tools. Pneumatic cylinders are used to move hold down bars up and down to either allow for screen elements to be installed or removed from the screen bed section assembly, or to clamp them into the screen bed section assembly of a shaker so that the screen elements will not move during shaker operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventor: Ari M. Hukki
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Publication number: 20100276344Abstract: A detection apparatus for detecting foreign substances or defective goods, with which it is easy to accomplish inspection even if the inspection objects have a shape that tends to allow rolling, comprises: transparent members 11 and 12, partitions 21 and 22, a supplying unit 30, cameras 41 and 42, a control unit 50. A removing apparatus 1, which includes such detection apparatus, comprises a suction controller 60 and suction nozzles 61 to 68. While the partitions 21, 22 move around, inspection objects A are each put in each cell of the partitions 21, 22, and are photographed by the cameras 41 and 42, from above and below the transparent members 11, 12, respectively. The images obtained by such photographing are analyzed, and foreign substances or defective goods mingling in the inspection objects A are detected. The foreign substances or defective goods are separated from the conforming goods by selectively sucking the inspection objects A with the suction nozzles 61 to 64.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Eiichiro YAMADA, Hiroshi SUGANUMA, Yuji KOBAYASHI, Tatsuhiko SAITO, Takayuki SHIMAZU, Maya MIYATA
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Publication number: 20100276345Abstract: An apparatus for treating a radioactive nitrate waste liquid includes: a denitrification tank (12) that accommodates active sludge which adsorbs or takes in a radioactive substance in a nitrate waste liquid (11) containing nitrate and the radioactive substance and in which an anaerobic microorganism that reduces the nitrate to nitrogen gas grows; a reaeration tank (14) that aerates and mixes a denitrification-treated liquid (24) treated in the denitrification tank (12) with the active sludge in which the aerobic microorganism grows; and a sludge dissolution tank (81) that dissolves redundant sludge (26A, 26B) discharged from the denitrification tank (12) and the reaeration tank (14). Acetic peracid (80) is supplied to the sludge dissolution tank (81) to dissolve redundant sludge, a sludge lysate is supplied to the denitrification tank (12) as a carbon source (22), and acetic acid is supplied to the denitrification tank (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Naoki Ogawa, Katsushi Shibata, Kazuhiko Kuroda, Hiromitsu Nagayasu
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Publication number: 20100276346Abstract: The invention concerns a filter element (1), in particular of a fuel filter for motor vehicles. The filter element (1) is provided for exchangeable use in a filter housing (2) and comprises a filter body (3) with a filter material (5) that is arranged in folds (4). Between two folds (4) a heating element (6) for the fuel is arranged.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: Mann+Hummel GMBHInventor: Andre Roesgen
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Publication number: 20100276347Abstract: A gravity driven portable water purification device (1) comprises a dirty water inlet (5) operative to comprise a head of dirty water, water filtration means (23) connected to the dirty water inlet (5), and a clean water tank (35) connected to an outlet of the water filtration means (23). The dirty water inlet (5), when the device (1) is in an operational condition, is arranged relative to the clean water tank (35) and the water filtration means (23) such that, in use of the device, dirty water is forced through the water filtration means (23) and into the clean water tank (35) by the gravitational force generated from the head of dirty water in the dirty water inlet (5). The water filtration means (23) comprises a cross-flow membrane filter in which the gravitational force from the head of dirty water also forces dirty water across the cross-flow membrane filter so as to force contaminants out of the filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: ISIS INNOVATION LIMITEDInventor: Zhanfeng Cui
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Publication number: 20100276348Abstract: The invention concerns a device for generation of ion network for water treatment in tanks, especially for reduction of cloud and for stabilization of water surfaces, where the device is arranged on a floating body equipped with a drive for initiation of mutual motion of the floating body and water, whereas the floating body is equipped with an ejector and at least one source of electrolytically and/or photocatalytically treated water connected with an outlet (9) that leads into ejection and/or ejected water of an ejector. Eventually, an inlet of chemical agents (11) and/or an inlet of biological agents (12), an inlet of oxidation agent (13) or an inlet of air (14) lead into ejection and/or ejected water of the ejector.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: Josef Kovar, Petr Kovár
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Publication number: 20100276349Abstract: The integrated Orbal oxidation ditch, pertaining to water treatment technical field, comprises several ellipse oxidation ditches whose central island position is arranged with two or more round areas. Wherein, two round areas are tangential to or share the wall with the inner wall of the neighbouring oxidation ditch. The process water of various areas is connected with each other. Taking full advantage of the central island position of the traditional Orbal oxidation ditch, present practical and new invention introduces deposition area or deposition area and anaerobic area as well as inner/outer re-circulation zone, making the overall equipment layout of the oxidation ditch be more harmonious and reasonable, space use rate be high, area occupied be less and civil work expenses be lower.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2007Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: Yixing Lingzhi Environmental Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jianjun Ling
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Publication number: 20100276350Abstract: A mixed liquid passage (31) is connected to a trapping passage (22) at a point upstream of a trap column (23). A mixture of a diluting liquid and an additive agent, which are respectively drawn and sent by pumps (35) and (36), is supplied into the mixed liquid passage (31). When an eluate containing a target compound is passed through the trap column (23), the eluate is diluted with the diluting liquid and hence its elution capability decreases, so that the target compound can be easily captured in the trap column (23). Meanwhile, the solubility of the mobile phase in the eluate decreases, causing not only the target component but also foreign compounds to more easily precipitate. However, their precipitation is prevented by the effect of the additive agent. Thus, clogging of the trap column (23) or pipes is prevented.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2007Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: SHIMADZU CORPORATIONInventors: Yutaka Kono, Masayuki Nishimura, Bob Boughtflower, Przemyslaw Stasica
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Publication number: 20100276351Abstract: A plate apparatus for use in countercurrent chromatography is disclosed which comprises a disk shaped tube support (60) having a tube support pattern forme in an upper surface (63) of the support and configured to accommodate at leas one layer of fluid flow tubing (70), wherein the pattern comprises at least one spiral groove (62) and at least one return path (72).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventor: Yoichiro Ito
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Publication number: 20100276352Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel filter comprising a housing, an interchangeable filter cartridge that is located in the housing, a water collection chamber and a water level sensor. Said water level sensor has two electric conductors, which can be electrically interconnected by means of water if there is a correspondingly high water level. The filter is provided with a switching element that can move between a contact position and an interruption position, said switching element making contact with the two conductors in the contact position and the contact between the switching element and at least one of the two conductors is interrupted when the switching element is in the interruption position. The electric resistance that occurs between the two conductors has a first value, when the switching element is in the first contact position and a second value that differs from the first, if the switching element is in the interruption position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: FIRMA HENGST GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Frank Mendel, Norbert Prinz
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Publication number: 20100276353Abstract: A rotary filter is provided with greatly expanded filter media area within the flow stream of material to be filtered due to use of a series of cylindrical filter cartridges consisting of a core and cylindrical filter media that are attached to and within a rotary disc, thus providing much greater filter area within the size constraints of the rotary disc and the flow channel. This allows removal of contaminating material in the flow stream. The retaining methods used for these cartridges restrains their movement within the flow stream thus allowing backflushing by reversing flow direction and venting the backflush material. The attachment and construction further allows easy removal and replacement of filter media and cartridges.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2007Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventor: Hubert Patrovsky
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Publication number: 20100276354Abstract: A tank assembly for holding first and second removal materials, comprising a first container and a second container. The first container defines a first chamber. The second container defines a second chamber. The second container is arranged within the first chamber to define a lower portion, an upper portion, and an annular portion of the first chamber. The second chamber comprises a lower portion and a filter portion. The filter portion of the second chamber is adapted to contain the first removal material. The annular portion of the first chamber is adapted to contain the second removal material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2007Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventor: Anthony N. Senff
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Publication number: 20100276355Abstract: The invention offers a separation membrane element that can be produced by a method in which a membrane-sealing portion is formed by, first, immersing end portions of hollow-fiber-shaped porous separation membranes in a resinous liquid and, then, curing the resin, that has a feature in that the membrane-sealing portion is formed of a casting resin and pores of the hollow-fiber-shaped porous separation membranes are filled with a pore-filling resin at the portion at which the membranes are in contact with the membrane-sealing portion, so that the casting resin is strongly bonded with the pore-filling resin, and that has the hollow-fiber-shaped porous separation membranes whose basal portions are flexible, so that breakage of the basal portions and leakage of gas or liquid are less likely to occur when in use; a separation membrane element that has a feature in that in the membrane-sealing portion, at least the surface at a side that is to be in contact with a liquid to be treated is formed of a thermosetting fType: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicants: Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Fine Polymer, Inc.Inventor: Hideki Kashihara
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Publication number: 20100276356Abstract: The invention relates to a filter device, comprising a plurality of filter elements (21), which can be received in a filter housing having a filter inlet for a fluid to be filtered and a filter outlet for the filtered fluid, wherein flow through the filter elements (21) is possible in both directions for filtration or backwashing. Because the shut-off element (41) is a fast-closing plate valve (43), which can be actuated by means of a hydraulic piston (53) and blocks the fluid connection mentioned above so quickly that a feeding effect is created in the manner of a pressure blow on the backwashed filter element (21), said feeding effect increasing the cleaning of pollution on the filter element (21), an improved backwashing cleaning is achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: HYDAC PROCESS TECHNOLOGY GMBHInventors: Ralf Wnuk, Jörg Hermann Gerstner, Bernhard Schlichter
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Publication number: 20100276357Abstract: A method for extracting nucleic acid comprising: adsorbing nucleic acid to a nucleic acid-adsorptive solid carrier by contacting a sample solution containing nucleic acid with the nucleic acid-adsorptive solid carrier; washing the nucleic acid-adsorptive solid carrier by contacting a washing solution with the nucleic acid-adsorptive solid carrier, while the nucleic acid is adsorbed to the nucleic acid-adsorptive solid carrier; and desorbing the nucleic acid from the nucleic acid-adsorptive solid carrier by contacting a recovering solution with the nucleic acid-adsorptive solid carrier, wherein at least one of a time where the washing solution is dispensed and allowed to stand; and a time where the recovering solution is dispensed and allowed to stand is controlled to a predetermined time.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventor: Toshihiro MORI
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Publication number: 20100276358Abstract: An upper endcap of a fuel filter cartridge includes a skirt, an axially extending pin surrounded by the skirt, and a plurality of ribs that define fluid flow channels leading to the pin. The pin is extendable through an axially facing fuel inlet opening at the upper end of a standpipe for actuating a valve to an open position allowing fuel to flow through the axially facing inlet opening and into the standpipe. The valve can include a hole that receives the pin therein to help stabilize the valve when the valve is actuated open.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP INC.Inventors: Chad M. Thomas, Eric Burgan, Mark J. Johnson, Jeffrey A. Husband
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Publication number: 20100276359Abstract: Provided is an absorption column for body fluid purification by which the saturated adsorption amount of a substance to be adsorbed can be increased or the time required for reaching the saturated adsorption can be shortened, and therefore, the column capacity can be considerably reduced and the treatment time can be considerably shortened. The adsorption column having functional groups 6 specifically binding to a substance to be adsorbed including at least low density lipoprotein, immobilized on the surface of a porous support 5.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: REI Medical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masamichi Ippommatsu, Chie Kurusu, Riichi Miyamoto, Sayaka Ishii, Kazuki Nakanishi, Hiroyoshi Minakuchi, Keiko Yano
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Publication number: 20100276360Abstract: Wastewater treatment systems, methods and apparatus for polishing a wastewater stream comprising a plurality of contaminants are provided. One system includes a vessel containing a plurality of natural media filtration agents selected to remove selected ones of the plurality of contaminants from the wastewater stream. In one embodiment, the vessel includes a bed of bauxite residue and at least one other natural media filtration agent. In another embodiment, the vessel includes a bed of compost and at least one other natural media filtration agent. The vessel includes a wastewater inlet that is in fluid communication with one or more of the natural media filtration agents. The vessel includes a wastewater outlet that is in fluid communication with one or more of the natural media filtration agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicants: ALCOA INC., CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLCInventors: John R. Smith, Jaw Fu, Rajat Ghosh, Kevin Kitzman, Jonell Kerkhoff, Robert C. Horger, Dennis L. Fulmer, Aniruddha Bhattacharyya, Andrew C. Middleton, Robin L. Weightman
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Publication number: 20100276361Abstract: A wastewater treatment system and process biologically treats wastewater to produce substantially clean water effluent and byproducts. The treatment system includes an array of media wheels that rotate into and out of exposure to sunlight for sustained algae growth. One byproduct is algae removed from the rotating media wheels, which may be provided to other processing facilities to produce, for instance, bio-diesel fuel. Waste CO2 from the processing facility may also be returned to the treatment system for enhanced algae growth. Bacteria is provided to form a symbiotic relationship with the algae, fueled by sunlight to effectively remove toxic materials from the wastewater. Large scale facilities may integrate the treatment systems in a regenerative cycle in which the biomass obtained from the algal colonies is used in a separate facility and byproducts of the operation of the separate facility are used by the treatment system to fuel further algal growth.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventor: Christopher A. Limcaco
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Publication number: 20100276362Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating effluents containing 2-ethylhexyl nitrate (2-EHN), or nitric ester of 2-ethylhexane-1-ol, in order to reduce at least partly the concentration thereof, characterized in that it comprises growing, in the presence of a suitable substrate, a Corynebacterium urealyticum CIP-I-2126 bacterium and degrading the 2-EHN contained in the effluents by the biomass of said bacterium thus produced. Application: depollution of waters and soils polluted by 2-EHN.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2007Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicants: Commissariat Al 'Energie Atomique, IFPInventors: Elodie Nicolau, Remy Marchal
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Publication number: 20100276363Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating wastewater that includes the steps of: —a contact step, wherein wastewater contacts bacteria retained on a support surface and the dissolved oxygen concentration of the wastewater is maintained at 2.0 mg/l or less; an aeration step, wherein gas is passed through wastewater that has passed through the contact step and the dissolved oxygen concentration of the wastewater is reduced as the wastewater passes through the aeration step; a sedimentation step, wherein wastewater that has passed through the aeration step is substantially separated into treated water and sludge; and a sludge recycling step, wherein sludge from the sedimentation step is passed to the contact step. The invention also relates to a processing unit on which the aforementioned process may be operated.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventor: Garry Hoyland
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Publication number: 20100276364Abstract: An aerobic treatment unit is disclosed. The unit provides a tank with an influent end and an effluent end. A growth media is between the influent and effluent ends. An aeration chamber with a diffuser plate is disposed near the influent end. At least one pump moves surface liquids from the near the effluent end to the aeration chamber, where the fluids are aerated by the diffuser plate, back to an area in the tank near the influent end.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: MICHAEL DALE FLETCHER, WILLIAM WADE CLARKSON
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Publication number: 20100276365Abstract: A method and system for removing organic contaminants from water by use of a panel of hydrophobic polymer membranes which resist degradation when exposed to aggressive oxidizing solutions and that can be used to decompose the organic contaminants while fostering selective-permeation by the organic contaminants are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: Worcester Polytechnic InstituteInventors: Robert W. Thompson, John A. Bergendahl
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Publication number: 20100276366Abstract: A method and a device for differentiation of substances in a body fluid, such as blood, plasma or used peritoneal dialysis fluid, for example for hemodialysis. The device has a compartment having several inlets for entering a body fluid, a transition fluid and a diffusion fluid for flowing parallel with each other in laminar flow layers with substantially equal flow velocities. The transition fluid layer is interposed between the body fluid layer and the diffusion fluid layer. The compartment further has a first outlet for removing the body fluid and the transition fluid and a second outlet for removing the diffusion fluid. Pumps are arranged for controlling the flow velocities so that a marker substance, such as albumin, will not diffuse from the body fluid layer across the transition layer, during the passage of the body fluid from the inlet to the outlet of the compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: HALLANDIA VENTURES ABInventors: Carl Tyren, Jarl Ahlmen
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Publication number: 20100276367Abstract: The method according to the invention and the apparatus according to the invention are characterized in that the substitution rate Qs is modified by a predefined amount upstream or downstream of the dialyzer or filter while the flow rate QFM of the liquid withdrawn through the dialyzer membrane is modified. The blood volume RBV(t) or a variable correlated with the blood volume, e.g. the hematocrit Hct(t), is determined before and after modifying the substitution rate or the flow rate of the liquid withdrawn through the dialyzer or filter membrane in order to calculate fistula recirculation RA. In addition, the total recirculation R is determined. The percentage of fistula recirculation (RA) and/or cardiopulmonary recirculation (RCP) relative to the total recirculation is calculated from the determined fistula recirculation (RA) and the sum R of fistula recirculation (RA) and cardiopulmonary recirculation (RCP).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventor: Wei Zhang
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Publication number: 20100276368Abstract: The invention relates to a process for membrane separation that makes it possible to separate linear hydrocarbons from branched hydrocarbons. The membrane that is used comprises a dense selective layer that consists of a polymer whose chemical structure contains at least one bis-phenyl-9,9-fluorene group.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2007Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: Serge Gonzalez, Jacques Vallet, Arnaud Baudot, Helene Rodeschini
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Publication number: 20100276369Abstract: A reverse osmotic desalinisation system including a desalinisation unit having at least one semi-permeable membrane in direct contact with a body of saline water at a depth d1, an interior chamber in fluid connection with the saline water via a semi-permeable membrane, the interior chamber being in fluid connection with an atmosphere above a surface of the saline water wherein the depth d1 provides a sufficient hydrostatic pressure p1, being greater than the osmotic pressure to effect at least some desalinisation of the saline water through the semi-permeable membrane to provide a permeate being substantially desalinised water into the interior chamber and a solute outside the interior chamber, such that a solute is able to passively dissipate into the surrounding body of saline water.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventor: Michael James Haag
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Publication number: 20100276370Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for conducting maintenance on chromatography columns used in industrial-scale chromatography. In particular, the invention is concerned with safer methods for performing maintenance on such columns, such as cleaning and replacing bed supports, distributors, nozzles, O-rings and other column components, by the use of a handling device to support, lift, carry and manipulate such column components.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: GE HEALTHCARE BIO-SCIENCES ABInventors: JOHN DAVIS, STEFAN K. ERIKSSON
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Publication number: 20100276371Abstract: A chromatography column and method of maintenance is described which does not require the use of a hoist or crane for disassembly. The method provides improved operator safety by reducing the need for the operator to work below a suspended or supported load within the column. Furthermore, the removal or replacement of column components is facilitated by providing access to the interior of the column and by the provision of a handling device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: GE HEALTHCARE BIO-SCIENCES ABInventors: JOHN DAVIS, STEFAN K. ERIKSSON
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Publication number: 20100276372Abstract: A heavy metal adsorbent composition configured for use as a mercury adsorbent composition, agent or product is shown. The mercury adsorbent composition comprises a natural diatomite in the form of siliceous frustules of diatoms having a surface punctuated by a series of openings defining frustule structures having sizes in the range of about 0.75 ?m to about 1,000 ?m (rounded to about 1 ?m to about 1,000 ?m). The diatoms have the surfaces thereof treated with an activating material capable of removing mercury by chemical bonding forming surface treated diatoms which when brought into contact with a mercury containing fluid react with mercury to cause mercury to separate from the fluid by chemical bonding to the surface treated diatoms.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventor: Bo Wang
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Publication number: 20100276373Abstract: A device for the removal of heavy metals and heavy metal complexes, such as thimerosal, from medications is provided wherein the device comprises a solid support having at least one substantially purified metallothionein protein associated therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: Roger A. Acey, Richard Clinton Kanner
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Publication number: 20100276374Abstract: A method of preparing zirconia-containing nanoparticles and a method of preparing a composite material that includes the zirconia-containing nanoparticles are provided. A method of treating a zirconium carboxylate salt solution to remove alkali metal ions and alkaline earth ions is provided. The treated solution can be used as a feedstock to prepare the zirconia-containing nanoparticles. Additionally, a continuous hydrothermal reactor system is provided that can be used, for example, to prepare the zirconia-containing nanoparticles.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: Brant U. Kolb, Danny B. Anderson, Robert S. Davidson, Mark J. Hendrickson, James J. Leach, Taun L. McKenzie
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Publication number: 20100276375Abstract: A method for treating an interface rag includes the steps of removing a volume of rag at a controlled rate from an upstream rag source and passing the rag through a high pressure pump and a heater. The heater heats the rag to a temperature of at least 350° F. to thermally decomposing any chemicals that had been added to the interface rag to promote separation. Diluent is then mixed with the heated rag to cool the rag to a temperature less than 300° F. and produce a 30 API rag. The cooled diluted rag is then treated in an electrostatic treater or sent directly to a hydrocyclone cluster. The electrostatic treater is preferably a vertical electrostatic treater with a conical-shaped lower portion and a means for agitating the solid-laden water within the treater to prevent the solids from settling on the bottom of the treater.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventor: Gary W. Sams
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Publication number: 20100276376Abstract: For determining the exhaustion of a filter cartridge (8) according to the time elapsed since its activation, by means of a timer (15) and a control unit (16) associated therewith an operating time (TO) of useful life of the cartridge is calculated starting from its activation, and the calculating of a pause time (TP) is activated according to each pause in use of the cartridge (8) during the operating time (TO) in order to incorporate the calculating of the operating time with a recovery time determined according to the pause time (TP) calculated.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventor: Maurizio Moretto
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Publication number: 20100276377Abstract: A strainer system comprises a strainer housing having a first end portion and a second end portion, an inlet for raw fluid and an outlet for strained fluid, the outlet for strained fluid being disposed in the first end portion of the housing; a strainer basket having a strainer screen and disposed within the housing, the external surface of the strainer screen being in flow communication with the raw fluid inlet and the internal surface of the strainer screen being in flow communication with the strained fluid outlet; a backwash collector assembly comprising a backwash conduit having an opening disposed adjacent the outer surface of the strainer screen, the backwash conduit and the strainer basket being moveable relative to each other, so as to allow the opening to pass across the external surface of the strainer screen; a backwash outlet disposed in the second end portion of the strainer housing; and drive means for moving one of the backwash conduit and the strainer basket relative to one another, the driveType: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: Brent Knox-Holmes, Ian Durdin, Andrew David Jackman
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Publication number: 20100276378Abstract: An exhibition apparatus includes a pair of side boards, a pair of back boards, a vertical board and at least a pair of bottom boards. The pair of back boards are respectively pivotally connected to each other and respectively pivotally connected to the pair of side boards. At least one among the pair of back boards has at least a first insertion portion. The vertical board is disposed between the pair of side boards. The pair of bottom boards are respectively pivotally connected to the two opposite surfaces of the vertical board and respectively pivotally connected to the surfaces of the pair of side boards facing the vertical board. At least one among the pair of bottom boards has a second insertion portion, and the first insertion portion and the second insertion portion suit to be inserted by each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: OWEDO CREATIVE PRODUCTION CO., LTD.Inventor: Hsiu-Feng Chen
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Publication number: 20100276379Abstract: A collapsible clothes hanger structure includes a frame including a pair of supporting legs and a rail. A rail is secured between the supporting legs. A tent is provided on the frame and the tent covers a portion of the rail. A transmission unit includes a transmission gear meshing with a transmission belt. The transmission gear and the transmission belt are disposed in the rail. Multiple hanging units are movably disposed in the rail in sequence. A motor is connected to and drives the transmission unit in the rail to control the hanging units to slide along the rail. A control unit is coupled with a light sensor, a water drop sensor, and a timer. The control unit collects signals from any of the light sensor, the water drop sensor, and the timer to control the motor and the hanging unit. By the structure, the collapsible clothes hanger is automatically expanded or retracted according to light and rain or the pre-set time.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventor: Yen-Tang Yang
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Publication number: 20100276380Abstract: An equipment rack system, in accordance with one embodiment, comprising an outer rack support tube; a first receiving member coupled to the outer support tube; an inner locking tube positioned within the outer support tube, the inner locking tube including a first tube latching member; and a first equipment shaft block adapted to fit with the first receiving member, the first equipment shaft block including a latching slot that engages with the first tube latching member when the inner locking tube is in a locked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: GREEN TOUCH INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: David D. Sargent
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Publication number: 20100276381Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of an expandable display system that have an expanded position for retail display and a collapsed position for efficient shipping. The expandable display system includes a product tray and an associated easel support, with the easel support being configured to expand and lock into the expanded position to support the product tray at an inclined angle relative to a surface on which the easel support rests. In some embodiments, the product tray and the associated easel support are integral.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventor: Robert J. HOWLETT
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Publication number: 20100276382Abstract: A customizable modular magnetic wall system is provided for displaying items while allowing a user to aesthetically configure and tailor the system to the user's needs. The system includes a magnetic backing plate and at least one module. The module includes a base portion and a utility member. The base portion of the module is magnetically securable at a plurality of positions on the backing plate. In addition, the utility member projects outwardly from the base portion and is sized and configured to receive the item. The module may include a shelf, hooks, and other various devices for displaying the item.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: Dario Cesar Antonioni, John Walter Ford
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Publication number: 20100276383Abstract: A product management display system for merchandising both larger and heavier products includes using a pusher mechanism along with one or more roller assemblies that, in combination, improve the merchandising of products on the shelves, especially on horizontal or non-inclined shelves or surfaces. In an exemplary embodiment, the product management display system includes a pusher mechanism configured to urge product forward and toward the front of the shelf. At least one roller assembly is positioned beneath the product to be merchandised to assist the pusher mechanism in urging the product toward the front of the shelf.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: RTC INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: Stephen N. Hardy
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Publication number: 20100276384Abstract: An organizer having a front wall including a first recess and a first hook arranged to pivot into and out of the first recess, a back wall having a means for mounting the organizer to a substantially vertical surface, a left wall, a right wall, and a bottom wall, wherein the front wall, the back wall, the left wall, the right wall, and the bottom wall define an inner chamber adapted to hold items therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: UMBRA LLCInventor: Chi Hang MAK
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Publication number: 20100276385Abstract: A lift crane includes a carbody; ground engaging members elevating the carbody off the ground; a rotating bed rotatably connected to the carbody; a boom pivotally mounted at a first end to the rotating bed with a load hoist line extending adjacent a second end of the boom; a boom hoist mechanism that can be used to change the angle of the boom relative to the rotating bed during crane operation; and a boom raising assist structure connected to the boom. The boom raising assist structure preferably includes at least one ground engaging member in contact with the ground; and a boom elevating member extending between the assist structure ground engaging member and the boom. The boom elevating member supports at least a part of the weight of the boom.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: David J. Pech, Joseph R. Rucinski
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Publication number: 20100276386Abstract: A truck mounted telescopic boom structure including a stowable jib boom having a stowable personnel basket mounted thereon is described. A mounting structure is provided at the outer end of the innermost boom section of the boom structure and includes means for pivotally moving a work platform or basket between operative and stowed positions. When the boom structure and the jib boom are in their stowed positions, the personnel basket is positioned closely adjacent the jib boom at one side thereof so as to be within the highway width restrictions. The instant invention enables the personnel basket to be connected to the outer end of the jib boom at all times without the necessity of removing the personnel basket from the jib boom when the jib boom and the boom structure are in their stowed positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventor: William Schneider