Patents Issued in January 6, 2011
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Publication number: 20110000751Abstract: An electromagnetic brake system and brake for controlling motion between a first machine body (32) and a second machine body (34) is provided. The electromagnetic brake system and brake include an interior core member (36), the interior core member coupling with the first body (32). The electromagnetic brake includes an outer exterior member (38), the outer exterior member enclosing the interior core member, the outer exterior member coupling with the second body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventors: J. David Carlson, Fernando D. Goncalves
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Publication number: 20110000752Abstract: Provided is a disc brake with a system for checking the position in which brake pads are installed, and brake pads having, in both halves, notches defining a point of correspondence for fitting with respective projections formed in the housings for holding the brake pads, such that the notches in the two halves of each brake pad define spaces of equivalent volume, said notches in the halves of the brake pad being positioned at different distances (S1 and S2) from the central axis of the pad and/or said notches having a configuration which is different, at least, along the top edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: TRW AUTOMOTIVE ESPANA, S.L.Inventors: Andreas Jandl, Stephen Philip John Barr
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Publication number: 20110000753Abstract: Disclosed is a hydraulic stopper of a shock absorber. The shock absorber includes a cylinder and a piston rod having a piston valve. The stopper includes a closing member at one side of the piston rod to protect the piston valve, a free piston movable between the closing member and the rod guide to define a fluid passage with the piston rod, a sealing member between the free piston and the cylinder, and a rebound spring between the free piston and the rod guide to elastically support the free piston such that the free piston comes into close contact with the closing member to block the fluid passage when the piston rod moves excessively upward. The stopper may generate buffering effect using oil pressure without being restricted by the length of a rod guide, applied to a general shock absorber, and permit components thereof to be shared with the general shock absorber.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventor: Eun Joong KIM
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Publication number: 20110000754Abstract: A luggage bag (1) comprising opposed top (2) and bottom (3) ends with opposing front (5) and back (4) panels extending therebetween and roller means (8) provided only on the bottom (3) end, proximate to the back panel (4). The roller means (8) having a single axis of rotation which is parallel to the leading edge of the back panel, and at least one substantially rigid retractable towing pole (11) which is moveable between a retracted position in which it is retracted into the bag so as to lie proximate and substantially parallel to one side of the bag, and an extended position in which it extends from the top end of the bag. The towing pole (11) having a handle (11a) proximate to its end which, in the extended position, is remote from the bag, said handle (11a) being offset from the centreline of the back panel (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventors: Satish Chauhan, Anjna Chauhan
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Publication number: 20110000755Abstract: A coupling having at least two concentric rings, each having a circumferential surface and a recess, and at least two roller elements. The roller elements are each disposed in a channel formed by the circumferential surface of one of the rings and the recess of another of the rings. In some example embodiments of the invention, the coupling includes a coupling member with a bearing surface, at least one of the rings includes a split and the split ring is urged against the bearing surface when there is relative rotation between the rings. The coupling member is, for example, a shaft or a gear.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Tomas Smetana, Brian Lee
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Publication number: 20110000756Abstract: A clutch reaction plate includes an annular device having a plurality of radially configured, alternating inwardly-oriented splines and keys, the splines and keys configured to meshingly engage a coaxial correspondingly-splined second device inserted therein. Selected ones of the splines include a bi-directional impact absorption device configured to engage selected ones of the splines of the inserted second device when a torque load is applied in one of a first rotational direction and a second, opposing rotational direction. The remaining splines engage the remaining splines of the inserted second device when the applied torque load exceeds a reaction force of the bi-directional impact absorption device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Randall J. Guild, John P. Miller, Andrew J. Kasal
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Publication number: 20110000757Abstract: A wet clutch includes a rotatable hub and a rotatable drum having an aperture extending therethrough. A plurality of outer clutch plates are fixed for rotation with the drum. A plurality of inner clutch plates are fixed for rotation with the hub and interleaved with the outer clutch plates. A piston is moveable to apply a force to the inner and outer clutch plates to transfer torque between the hub and the drum. A cover is moveable relative to the drum between first and second positions. The cover selectively restricts a flow of fluid through the aperture in the drum when in the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2008Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventors: Richard D. Muizelaar, Sean Steele, Jianwen Li, Andrew Kowalski
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Publication number: 20110000758Abstract: A clutch plate including a first friction ring with an inner circumference and an outer circumference, and a resilient drag reducing element with a formed portion. The formed portion is at least partially radially disposed between the inner circumference and the outer circumference, extends axially beyond the first friction ring, and is compressible to be substantially circumferentially or radially aligned with the first friction ring. In some example embodiments of the invention, the resilient element is arranged to maintain a minimum clearance between the first friction ring and a mating surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: LUK LAMELLEN UND KUPPLUNGSBAU BETEILIGUNGS KGInventors: Markus Steinberger, Craig Kneidel
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Publication number: 20110000759Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a banknote identification apparatus capable of reducing the load of a motor for driving a press member. When an amount of stored banknotes becomes larger than a predetermined amount, a banknote support plate moved to a predetermined position by reciprocal movement of a press plate is detected by an on/off operation of a detection switch, when a detected number thereof becomes larger than a predetermined number, banknotes are regulated not to be inserted. Therefore, it becomes possible to reduce the load of the motor of a press unit compared with the conventional apparatus which detects banknotes fully stored by an output load of the motor. Hence, it becomes possible to effectively prevent the motor from causing trouble and prevent its lifetime being shortened.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: SANDEN CORPORATIONInventors: Atsuhiro Tadenuma, Hiroshi Katou, Takashi Kondou, Koji Iwai, Junichi Nishio
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Publication number: 20110000760Abstract: A vending apparatus and method of vending a product. Embodiments of a vending apparatus include a dispense mechanism configured to dispense a product, the dispense mechanism including a chamber that is rotatable relative to an opening of the dispense mechanism for aligning the product with the opening and dispensing the product therethrough. Further embodiments of a vending apparatus include a coin mechanism for receiving at least one coin before the vending apparatus dispenses a product, the coin mechanism including a delay mechanism configured to slow movement of an actuating device for avoiding jamming of the at least one coin in the coin mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventors: Nancy LaCroix-Toyne, Raffi Mekhitarian, Dikran Babikian, Jacobus Marcus Berkhout, Robert Riccomini, William Conway, Peter Hues
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Publication number: 20110000761Abstract: A reload conveyor with an articulating conveyor frame 10 comprises a conveyor frame 14 and a material receiving mechanism I H. The conveyor frame 14 is configured to articulate to assume a transport configuration and a material transfer configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: Earth Corp. Industries, LLCInventor: Jay Werlinger
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Publication number: 20110000762Abstract: Moving ramp for the transportation of people and/or goods, comprising a moving belt (1) limited between upper and lower fixed plates (3) for loading and unloading. The moving belt is constituted by a plurality of inclined pallets (4-4?), which are parallel to the noticeably horizontal lower fixed plates (3), having said pallets the inclination of the moving belt (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicants: THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR INNOVATION CENTER, S.A., THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR (ES/PBB) GmbHInventors: Miguel Angel Gonzalez Alemany, Mónica Diaz Sorribas, José Ojeda Arenas
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Publication number: 20110000763Abstract: A conveyor device 2 for analyzer includes: a conveyance tracks 20A and 20B capable of conveying a specimen rack 3 along a fixed path; and a frame 21 positioned around the conveyance tracks 20A and 20B, the frame 21 being provided with separable and removable portions 24A and 24B which are separable and removable from the frame 21 and which are capable of providing the frame 21 with cutouts in open condition when separated and removed from the frame 21. When the frame 21 is provided with the cutouts in open condition, the cutouts allows the specimen rack 3 to be introduced onto and discharged from the conveyance tracks 20A and 20B from outer lateral sides of the frame 21 through the cutouts.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventors: Masahiro Kimura, Kazuhiko Okuda, Masayuki Kubo
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Publication number: 20110000764Abstract: The invention provides a device for selectively diverting products sideways from a load-bearing conveying surface of a conveyor that is moving in a direction of transport, comprising a frame, an elongated diverter element having an upstream end, a downstream end and a deflecting surface there between, pivoting means for pivoting the diverter element in a reciprocal fashion about a vertical pivot axis extending on one side of the conveying surface, between a passive position, in which the diverter element extends beside the conveying surface so as to allow products to pass freely on the conveying surface, and an active position, in which the diverter element extends at least partially above the conveying surface for diverting products present on the conveying surface sideways from said conveying surface, and driving means for driving the deflecting surface with respect to a remaining part of the diverter element at least in the active position, wherein the pivoting means are arranged for translating the divertType: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: Vanderlande Industries Nederland B.V.Inventors: Erwin Hendrikus Petrus Martinus Johannes VAN SCHAIJK, Bram Antonius Carolus VAN RIJT
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Publication number: 20110000765Abstract: An assembly for transferring glass articles, wherein a powered articulated arm is hinged to a fixed support to rotate about a fixed hinge axis, and moves a pusher between an engage position engaging the articles on a supporting surface, and a release position to release the articles onto a linear conveyor; the pusher, in the release position, projects from the articulated arm, in the travelling direction of the articles on the conveyor, beyond a plane containing the fixed hinge axis and perpendicular to the travelling direction of the articles on the conveyor, so that the centre of gravity of the group of articles transferred is located downstream, in the travelling direction of the articles on the conveyor, from the plane containing the fixed hinge axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventors: Gianclaudio Borsarelli, Bruno Viada, Maurizio Barolo, Roberto Corradin
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Publication number: 20110000766Abstract: A device for transporting freight, especially freight containers in the cargo compartments of aircraft, especially to a power drive unit (PDU) having a drive roller (3) received in a frame (1) wherein the at least one drive roller (3) carrying the drive roll (4) placed thereon is mounted so as to be pivoted relative to the frame for the purpose of replacing the drive roll (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2008Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: WITTENSTEIN AGInventors: Alexander Eck, Markus Spinner
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Publication number: 20110000767Abstract: A conveyor, comprising a conveying face with a side guard which is formed with a series of wall parts (3A, 3B) extending in conveying direction and upstanding transversely to the conveying direction. In each case, at least two wall parts over-lap in conveying direction at least partly in a fan-like manner at a top side remote from the conveying face. Wall parts in the series mutually differ at least their top sides.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventors: Leonardus Adrianus Catharinus Cornelissen, Ronald Sigmond
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Publication number: 20110000768Abstract: An embodiment of a switchgear has: a closing shaft; a main lever fixed to the closing shaft and associated with a movable contact; a cutoff spring; a sub-shaft; a sub-lever and a latch lever which are connected to the sub-shaft; a roller pin mounted to the leading end of the latch lever; a latch; a latch returning spring for urging the latch; a latch pin fixed to the latch; and a ring mounted to the latch pin so as to be movable in the radial direction of the latch pin. In the closed state, the roller pin presses the leading end of the latch. In power cutoff operation, latch is pulled so as to permit rotation of the latch, engagement between the roller pin and the leading end of the latch is disengaged, and the sub-shaft is rotated by urging by the cutoff spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventors: Satoshi Marushima, Yoshiaki Ohda, Yoshikata Kobayashi, Masaharu Shimizu, Hirokazu Takagi
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Publication number: 20110000769Abstract: A reversing switch for a tap changer of a transformer is provided. The reversing switch includes first and second contact structures for connection to a winding of the transformer and a mounting structure for connection to a neutral terminal of the transformer. A bus bar connects a third contact structure to the mounting structure. A movable contact arm is secured to a rotatable post. The contact arm includes a contact assembly mounted to an arm. The contact assembly has one or more outward contacts and one or more inward contacts. The one or more inward contacts engage the third contact structure and the one or more outward contacts selectively engage the first contact structure or the second contact structure. The first and second contact structures and the mounting structure are located at about the same radial distance from the post, while the third contact structure is located closer to the post.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: ABB TECHNOLOGY AGInventors: Brian E. Twibell, Bruce W. Nichols
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Publication number: 20110000770Abstract: A contact element for making an electric contact to a contact member for enabling an electric current to flow between the contact element and the contact member. The contact element includes a body having at least one contact surface thereof coated with a contact layer to be applied against the contact member. The contact layer includes a nanocomposite film having a matrix and crystallites of nano-size embedded therein. Portions of the matrix separating adjacent the crystallites of the nanocomposite film have a thickness providing the matrix and hence the film with an electrical conductivity determined by a substantially two-dimensional character of the matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2007Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventors: Ulf Jansson, Erik Lewin
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Publication number: 20110000771Abstract: A three-positions disconnector comprising, for each phase an insulating casing which comprises a first and a second cavity separated by an insulated partition wall, a through hole being present in said partition wall between said first and second cavity. The first cavity houses: a first fixed contact electrically connected to a corresponding branch conductor (of a bus-bar system; at least a portion of a movable contact pivotally mounted on a support positioned in the first cavity and electrically connected to a first electrical terminal positioned in said second cavity. The disconnector further comprises, for each phase, a second fixed contact suitable for ground connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2008Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: ABB Technology AGInventor: Davide Corti
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Publication number: 20110000772Abstract: A power switchgear having an action monitoring function by an IC tag with a sensor includes: a main body including a switching section carrying out switching action; an operating mechanism including a switching operation section mechanically connected to the switching section so as to carry out switching operation of the switching section; and an action monitoring section monitoring an action of the switching operation section and wirelessly communicating with an external equipment. The action monitoring section includes an IC tag with sensor attached to a portion of the switching operation section and a case surrounding at least a portion of the switching operation section including the IC tag with a sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2007Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventors: Masahiro Hanai, Haruhisa Wada, Shiro Maruyama
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Publication number: 20110000773Abstract: The invention relates to an electric control device for an automobile, that comprises a touch-surface sensor using pressure-sensitive resistors and to be assembled with a holder (3) having a recessed or protruding three-dimensional surface, characterised in that the touch-surface (1) of the sensor is shaped so that, at the assembled state, a portion of at least the shaped touch-surfaces (1) meet each other while conforming to the shape of said three-dimensional surface (4) in order to define an essentially continuous touch-surface (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2008Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: DAVInventors: Patrice Laurent, Xavier Drouin, Patrick Bonhoure
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Publication number: 20110000774Abstract: An apparatus for key actuation of an electronic device comprising a linear bearing configured for transmitting user actuation, and a complementary guide portion, wherein the linear bearing and the guide portion are arranged to allow the linear bearing to move reciprocally relative to the guide portion for key activation, and wherein both the linear bearing and the guide portion comprise a material with a hardness substantially between 6 Mohrs and 10 Mohrs.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2008Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATIONInventor: Gareth Osborne
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Publication number: 20110000775Abstract: A switch mechanism comprises a switch button(s) to be pushed, a support board having a projecting portion(s) at a position corresponding to the switch button(s), and a switching assembly that is provided between the switch button and the support board and that switches an electrical connection state with the projecting portion in a state where the switch button is pushed. The support board comprises a through hole(s) around a position corresponding to the projecting portion. The through hole(s) is(are) formed such that the projecting portion is displaced in a pushing direction of the switch button in the state where the switch button is pushed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: NEC CORPORATIONInventor: Takeshi Itou
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TOUCH CONTROL BUTTON APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS UTILIZING THE TOUCH CONTROL BUTTON APPARATUS
Publication number: 20110000776Abstract: A touch control button apparatus including a touch control light emitting surface, a touch sensing conductor, a touch sensing device and a light emitting device, which is under the touch control light emitting surface and surrounded by the touch sensing conductor. The touch sensing device detects the capacitance value variation of the touch sensing conductor when the touch control light emitting surface is touched by the object, to determine how the light emitting device is lightened.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventors: Chao-Ming Wu, Chin-Kuan Lin, Yi-Tseng Lin -
Publication number: 20110000777Abstract: A vapor compression distillation system is disclosed. A pulsed power scale prevention module is provided in a recirculation loop of an evaporation loop and in each of a plurality of pre-evaporation heat exchange loops to nucleate contaminant particles in the liquid. The nucleated contaminant particles are removed from the system by filters in communication with the pulsed power scale prevention modules and by solids collection and discharge ports provided by heat exchangers in the evaporation loop and each of the pre-evaporation heat exchange loops. The evaporation loop and the pre-evaporation heat exchange loops provide a temperature gradient having discreet temperature zones.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventor: Yun Yan Zhou
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Publication number: 20110000778Abstract: There is provided an evaporative desalination apparatus of sea water using a phase change medium, and more particularly, a desalination method by evaporation, for producing fresh water from sea water by using various high heat sources, such as solar heat, engine heat and the like. Instead of a conventional method in which warm water is supplied to an evaporator of an desalination apparatus to evaporate seawater, the present invention provides the phase change medium capable of supplying a much more amount of heat to the evaporator, thereby enhancing the efficiency of the desalination apparatus to produce a great quantity of fresh water or manufacturing a compact desalination apparatus. The method of providing the amount of heat according to the present invention is to circulate the phase change medium. In the present invention, the latent heat generated when a gas of high heat is injected and is phase-changed to a liquid state is used to evaporate sea water.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventors: Hee Youl Kwak, Sang Kook Yun
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Publication number: 20110000779Abstract: A method and a device for treating fluid streams produced during the combustion of carbon- and ash-containing fuels optimally uses the heat content contained in the system, as well as the amount of water for cooling and condensation required during recirculation of the latter. Suspension withdrawn from the mixing vessel is expanded in at least one subsequent stage during the evaporation of at least part of the water and reduction of the temperature, The vapor produced is cooled by direct contact with water and at least partially condensed out. In the device, a line between a lower section of the mixing vessel leads to a first expansion vessel that is designed as a scrubber tower, the scrubber tower being provided with a condensate collection bottom and a recirculation line towards the mixing vessel for the forming condensate, which mixing vessel is equipped with spray heads.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: UHDE GMBHInventor: Johannes Kowoll
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Publication number: 20110000780Abstract: A plasma generation chamber of a plasma processing apparatus is closed by a top plate 3. The top plate 3 has recesses 3A on its surface facing the plasma generation chamber and a central recess 3B on an opposite surface. The top plate 3 is coupled to an antenna thereon. If a microwave is supplied to the antenna, the microwave is radiated through slots of the antenna. The microwave is propagated through the top plate 3 such that the microwave has a plane of polarization and the microwave forms a circularly polarized wave as a whole. Here, resonance absorption of the microwave occurs at a side surface of recesses 3A and the microwave is propagated within the recesses 3A in a single mode. Strong plasma can be generated within each of the recesses 3A, so that a stable plasma mode can be generated in the top plate 3.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITEDInventors: Caizhong Tian, Kiyotaka Ishibashi, Toshihisa Nozawa
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Publication number: 20110000781Abstract: A method to release hydrogen from a material comprising hydrogen fixed fullerenes involves irradiating the hydrogen fixed fullerenes with electromagnetic radiation of sufficient intensity to release hydrogen rapidly upon irradiation. The intensity of the irradiation and/or the area of irradiation can be adjusted to control the rate and extent of hydrogen release. The hydrogen depleted material comprising hydrogen fixed fullerene can be hydrogenated to regenerate the material.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.Inventors: Vijay Krishna, Brij M. Moudgil, Benjamin L. Koopman
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Publication number: 20110000782Abstract: Disclosed are processes and electrolytic cells that can be used to extract and thereby recover aluminum from aluminum-containing waste, including an aluminum dross that is suitable for disposal in a land-fill. The disclosed processes and cells use ionic liquids as an electrolyte.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMAInventors: Ramana G. Reddy, Mingming Zhang
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Publication number: 20110000783Abstract: Provided is a rotary magnet sputtering apparatus which includes a plasma shielding member and an outer wall connected to the ground and which has a series resonant circuit and a parallel resonant circuit between the plasma shielding member and the outer wall. The series resonant circuit has a very low impedance only at its resonant frequency while the parallel resonant circuit has a very high impedance only at its resonant frequency. With this configuration, the impedance between substrate RF power and the plasma shielding member becomes very high so that it is possible to suppress the generation of plasma between a substrate 10 to be processed and the plasma shielding member. Further, since a series resonant circuit is provided between a target and the ground, the RF power is efficiently supplied only to a region where the substrate passes under the target, so that a self-bias voltage is generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicants: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CORPORATION TOHOKU UNIVERSITY, TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITEDInventors: Tadahiro Ohmi, Tetsuya Goto, Takaaki Matsuoka
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Publication number: 20110000784Abstract: The present invention concerns an electrochemical pattern replication method, ECPR, and a construction of a conductive electrode for production of applications involving micro and nano structures. An etching or plating pattern, which is defined by a conductive electrode, a master electrode, is replicated on an electrically conductive material, a substrate. The master electrode is put in close contact with the substrate and the etching/plating pattern is directly transferred onto the substrate by using a contact etching/plating process. The contact etching/plating process is performed in local etching/plating cells, that are formed in closed or open cavities between the master electrode and the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: Replisaurus Technologies ABInventors: Patrik Möller, Mikael Fredenberg, Peter Wiwen-Nilsson
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Publication number: 20110000785Abstract: The present invention provides an inventive biosensor that includes multiple regions in which the electrical pattern is formed from different electrically conductive materials. The present invention also provides an inventive method for mass producing biosensors as just described. In one embodiment of this method, first and second different electrically conductive materials are deposited side by side on a portion of an electrically insulating base material, and a plurality of electrical patterns is formed on the portion of the base material. Each electrical pattern includes a first region formed from the first electrically conductive material electrically connected to a second region formed from the second electrically conductive material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventors: Raghbir Singh Bhullar, Mike Celenatano, Said K. El-Rahaiby
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Publication number: 20110000786Abstract: The subject invention provides a method which enables easy and efficient production of fine electret fine particles without the conventional pulverization or screening process. The method of producing electret fine particles comprises emulsifying a fluorine-containing compound in the liquid phase under atmospheric or elevated pressure in a liquid incompatible with the fluorine-containing compound, to obtain emulsified particles, and irradiating the emulsified particles with an electron ray or a radial ray.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: SAKURA COLOR PRODUCTS CORPORATIONInventors: Hiroshi Inoue, Masahiro Okuda
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Publication number: 20110000787Abstract: The invention provides compositions, methods and kits for high speed, high resolution of analytes by capillary electrophoresis starting with uncoated capillaries. The compositions comprise a sieving component, comprising a non-crosslinked acrylamide polymer, and a surface interaction component, comprising at least one uncharged and non-crosslinked water-soluble silica-adsorbing polymer. Methods for employing the novel compositions in capillary electrophoresis are provided. Kits comprising the novel compositions for use in the novel methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Karl O. VOSS, Aldrich N. Lau
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Publication number: 20110000788Abstract: The invention relates to a method for analysis by capillary electrophoresis of glycated haemoglobins comprising at least one globin chain comprising a glucose residue bound to the amino acid in the N-terminal position, contained in a biological sample, said method comprising using a buffer composition comprising at least one compound which is capable of specifically complexing glucose residues of one or several glycated haemoglobin(s) and of providing said glycated haemoglobin(s) with several negative electric charges at an alkaline pH. By way of example, this compound may be 3,4- or 3,5-dicarboxyphenylboronic acid, preferably 3,5-dicarboxyphenylboronic acid. Said method may in particular be used to separate and assay haemoglobin HbA1c present in a biological sample optionally comprising other haemoglobins, in particular other minor fractions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: SEBIAInventors: Gérald DESCHAMPS, Frédéric Robert, Denis Simonin
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Publication number: 20110000789Abstract: Method for the removal of ions and ionizable substances from a polar liquid (10) comprising at least one process wherein said polar liquid (10) is split into a first stream (F1) and a second stream (F2), Said first stream (F1) passing through an electrochemically regenerable ion-exchange material (2) located where an electric field between two electrodes (4, 5) is applied, said first stream (F1) flowing from one electrode (4) to the other electrode (5) so that the ions to be removed are migrating in the direction reverse to the first stream flow through said ion-exchange material (2), Said second stream (F2) rinsing said one electrode (4), and said material is regenerated by the ions which are formed at the other electrode (5). Device in particular for the implementation of said method.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: MILLIPORE CORPORATIONInventor: Andrej Grabowski
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Publication number: 20110000790Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing contaminant species from water by electrocoagulation are described. Alternating grounded, rotating, planar circular electrodes and stationary planar electrodes function as a Tesla fluid pump when placed in contact with the contaminated water, causing the water to flow between the rotating and stationary electrodes. An insoluble abrasive material introduced into the water removes scale from the electrodes while the water is pumped thereby. A direct electric current is caused to flow between each pair of rotating and stationary electrodes, thereby producing electrocoagulation of the contaminants in the water flowing therebetween. The electrocoagulated materials may be separated from the treated water by filtration or by permitting the treated water to stand for a chosen period.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: AVIVID WATER TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: Lockett E. Wood, William R. Lowstuter, John E. Schumacher, III, Karen V. Schumacher
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Publication number: 20110000791Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a capillary driven assay device, includes the steps of: a) providing a capillary substrate, b) modifying the hydrophilicity of the surface of the substrate, c) mixing a matrix and a capturing molecule in a solution to obtain a solution comprising capturing molecules covalently bound to the matrix, and d) depositing the solution in a distinct area in the at least one retaining zone. A capillary driven assay device is obtainable by the method permitting the substrate to be modified with one surface chemistry and capturing molecules to be deposited in an optimal matrix on desired areas. Less matrix material is consumed, permitting several different matrix materials to be used on one chip.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: AMIC ABInventors: Jonas Melin, Christina Jonsson
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Publication number: 20110000792Abstract: An electrodeionization apparatus is provided comprising an ion-concentrating compartment partially bounded by an anion permeable membrane and also partially bounded by a cation permeable membrane, and a first ion exchange material domain disposed within the ion-concentrating compartment, wherein the first ion exchange material domain is contiguous with at least a portion of an ion-concentrating compartment side surface of one of the anion permeable membrane and the cation permeable membrane, and is spaced apart from the other one of the one of the anion permeable membrane and the cation permeable membrane. In the case where the one of the anion permeable membrane and the cation permeable membrane, having the at least a portion of an ion-concentrating compartment side surface with which the first ion exchange material domain is contiguous, is an anion permeable membrane, the first ion exchange material domain is an anion exchange material predominant domain.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: John Barber, II, David Florian Tessier
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Publication number: 20110000793Abstract: The invention relates to a coating method for a workpiece, including the following method steps: a) applying a coating liquid to the workpiece, wherein the coating liquid comprises an ionic liquid containing ions of at least one element, b) electrochemically depositing a layer of the at least one element from the coating liquid on the workpiece, c) removing the workpiece from the coating liquid, d) removing excess coating liquid from the workpiece. In order to suggest an industrially suitable coating process, particularly for workpieces having at least a partial metal surface, using stable, durable baths, it is provided that the temperature of the workpiece is set such that the temperature of the coating liquid deviates by no more than 10° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: EWALD DOERKEN AGInventors: Thomas Kruse, Gerhard Reusmann, Sandra Boehm
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Publication number: 20110000794Abstract: A method in a corrosion protection system for protecting a first and a second metal part of a marine construction is provided. The method includes controlling electrical currents through electrical circuits, including respective anodes, the respective metal parts and an electrolyte, at least partly based on measured electrical potentials of the respective metal parts with an reference electrode as a ground reference. The method further includes repetitively performing the steps of controlling the electrical currents so as to be reduced or eliminated, measuring the electrical potentials while the electrical currents are maintained reduced or eliminated, and, after measuring the first and second electrical potentials, controlling the electrical currents so as to be increased or reestablished.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2008Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: AB VOLVO PENTAInventors: Carl Nelvig, Lennart Arvidsson
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Publication number: 20110000795Abstract: A method is provided for determining the concentration of an analyte in a sample which comprises: a) performing an electrochemical test comprising: (i) contacting the sample with an electrochemical cell comprising at least two electrodes; and (ii) obtaining at least one group of three or more measurements of an electrochemical parameter from the cell, wherein each measurement in each at least one group is obtained at a different time; b) deriving from said at least one group of three or more measurements a single value that is indicative of the time-dependent behavior of the measured parameter; c) comparing the single value indicative of the time-dependent behavior of the measured parameter with a pre-determined range of acceptable time-dependent behaviors; d) determining whether the test is acceptable based on the result of said comparison; e) optionally repeating the above-mentioned steps; and 0 determining the concentration of the analyte from the measurements obtained from the acceptable test or acceptablType: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventors: Kevin Lorimer, Nigel Carter, Andrew Allan, Howard Orman
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Publication number: 20110000796Abstract: A method of determining an electrolyte in a sample including adding the sample to an electrolyte module, the electrolyte module including a dilution cup, a flow cell, and a pump, the flow cell having a flow channel with a first end and a second end, the first end fluidically coupled to the dilution cup, and the second end fluidically coupled to the pump; combining the sample with a diluent in the dilution cup to produce a diluted sample; operating the pump to aspirate the diluted sample into the flow cell; measuring the electrolyte in the diluted sample in the flow cell; and reversing the pump to dispense fluid through the second end to displace the diluted sample from the flow cell back into the dilution cup.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: BECKMAN COULTER, INC.Inventors: Richard Lou Situ, Youqin E. Xie, Yuan M. Xie
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Publication number: 20110000797Abstract: A method and apparatus measures the presence of total residual oxidant species in aqueous environments. More specifically, the apparatus is operable to measure hypohalites (e.g., hypochlorite and hypobromite) in water containing halide salts using electrochemistry. The apparatus can be a sensor having four electrodes—a reference electrode, a working electrode, and two auxiliary electrodes. The fourth electrode, i.e., the second auxiliary electrode, can be used to generate ionized water near and in contact with the working electrode. The ionized water can clean the working electrode to minimize effects due to scaling or biofilm formation. As such, the working electrode does not need the capability to clean itself. Thus, other elements, originally believed to be unsuitable for use in saline aqueous environments, can be used for the electrodes, for example, gold.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: ADA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Kent Douglas HENRY
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Publication number: 20110000798Abstract: A hydrogen containing tank having an inside wall that is uniquely bonded to a hydride core which is a porous hydrogen containing core material. The high hydrogen content capability and high thermal conductivity properties accommodate rapid release and intake of hydrogen gas. Low temperatures and high hydrogen charging discharging rates help to alleviate the use of hydrogen as an energy source in numerous applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventor: Fredy Ornath
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Publication number: 20110000799Abstract: A package for holding a plurality of containers. The package has a top panel, end panels and side panels. The package has retention features in the top panel for retaining the containers. The package has handle features in the end panel for forming a handle for grasping and carrying the package.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventors: Ana Gonzalez, Emili Requena, Paul Bradford, Andrea Coltri-DePaula
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Publication number: 20110000800Abstract: Inverted dome to supply a dose with an inverted dome dispensing closure having a housing, the housing having a septum, a thinner convex dome, and an end plate seal, a main vessel attached to the inverted dome dispensing closure, and a user-actuated for dispensing from the inverted dome dispensing closure into the main vessel. To provide a point of use dispensing devise that will supply fresh healthy ingredients that are stored inside the closure. The devise is used to store ingredients protecting them from UV light and moisture at minimum. The closure will be intuitive for use and easily operated by the end user. The new devise minimizes components and materials while maximizing the dispensing port.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventors: Robert Dale Rohr, Kenneth Edward Milligan, Richard Arthur Laveault, Derek David Hopkins